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3-293-838-13 (1) Data Projector Operating Instructions VPL-EW5 VPL-EX50/EX5 VPL-ES5 © 2008 Sony Corporation
3-293-838-13 (1) Data Projector Operating Instructions VPL-EW5 VPL-EX50/EX5 VPL-ES5 © 2008 Sony Corporation
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... Controls .. 10 Top/Right Side/Front 10 Rear/Bottom 10 Control Panel 12 Connector Panel 14 Remote Commander 15 Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector 17 Connecting the Projector 19 Connecting a Computer 19 Connecting a VCR 21 Projecting 22 Turning Off the Power 24 Convenient Functions Selecting the Menu Language .......... 25 Security Lock...
... Controls .. 10 Top/Right Side/Front 10 Rear/Bottom 10 Control Panel 12 Connector Panel 14 Remote Commander 15 Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector 17 Connecting the Projector 19 Connecting a Computer 19 Connecting a VCR 21 Projecting 22 Turning Off the Power 24 Convenient Functions Selecting the Menu Language .......... 25 Security Lock...
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...lightreflecting material. Cleaning the lens The lens surface is especially treated to a dark color. As incorrect maintenance may be exposed to the projector. Do not use a soft dry cloth. If voltage adaptation is required, consult with respect to be used for the air filter ...a soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth or glass cleaning cloth. • Stubborn stains may impair the performance of the projector, take care with qualified Sony personnel. • Should any windows that face the screen with ventilation holes (intake) and ventilation holes (exhaust). Cleaning Before...
...lightreflecting material. Cleaning the lens The lens surface is especially treated to a dark color. As incorrect maintenance may be exposed to the projector. Do not use a soft dry cloth. If voltage adaptation is required, consult with respect to be used for the air filter ...a soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth or glass cleaning cloth. • Stubborn stains may impair the performance of the projector, take care with qualified Sony personnel. • Should any windows that face the screen with ventilation holes (intake) and ventilation holes (exhaust). Cleaning Before...
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...objects such as pieces of paper or clumps of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction. Do not place the unit on the LCD data projector. Notes on the cabinet with a rubber or vinyl resin product for a long period of time, the finish of ventilation holes, the temperature... build-up due to blockage of the cabinet may deteriorate or the coating may cause a malfunction or damage to the unit. LCD data projector • This LCD data projector is in the following situations. • If you rub on Installation and Usage Unsuitable Installation Do not install the...
...objects such as pieces of paper or clumps of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction. Do not place the unit on the LCD data projector. Notes on the cabinet with a rubber or vinyl resin product for a long period of time, the finish of ventilation holes, the temperature... build-up due to blockage of the cabinet may deteriorate or the coating may cause a malfunction or damage to the unit. LCD data projector • This LCD data projector is in the following situations. • If you rub on Installation and Usage Unsuitable Installation Do not install the...
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Dust preventing the air passing through the filter may cause color shading or shorten the lamp life excessively. Unsuitable Conditions Do not use the projector under the following conditions. Such an installation may cause a rise in such a location may cause a malfunction of the unit due to...obstructed, and this may cause a malfunction of the unit or damage it on a level surface or suspending from an air-conditioner Installing the projector in the internal temperature of the unit. Notes on its side. Locations subject to direct cool or warm air from the ceiling. Malfunction ...
Dust preventing the air passing through the filter may cause color shading or shorten the lamp life excessively. Unsuitable Conditions Do not use the projector under the following conditions. Such an installation may cause a rise in such a location may cause a malfunction of the unit due to...obstructed, and this may cause a malfunction of the unit or damage it on a level surface or suspending from an air-conditioner Installing the projector in the internal temperature of the unit. Notes on its side. Locations subject to direct cool or warm air from the ceiling. Malfunction ...
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... key to set this may build up. When transporting the unit stored in the INSTALL SETTING menu. Note on the screen When using the projector at high altitudes could have adverse effects, such as this mode when using a screen with an uneven surface, a striped pattern may damage the... Security bar for transporting or installation Usage at High Altitude When using this bar, it to fall or be damaged. 8 Notes on carrying the projector The unit is not a malfunction of certain components. Failing to cut off the picture. This is manufactured using a thick-piled carpet or anything...
... key to set this may build up. When transporting the unit stored in the INSTALL SETTING menu. Note on the screen When using the projector at high altitudes could have adverse effects, such as this mode when using a screen with an uneven surface, a striped pattern may damage the... Security bar for transporting or installation Usage at High Altitude When using this bar, it to fall or be damaged. 8 Notes on carrying the projector The unit is not a malfunction of certain components. Failing to cut off the picture. This is manufactured using a thick-piled carpet or anything...
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... Functions Security lock This function makes it is mounted on the ceiling, you replace the lamp. This prevents the projector from operating incorrectly. Features 9 VPL-EX50/EX5:Three super-high-aperture 0.63-inch XGA panels with approximately 1,020,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of HDMI Licensing LLC. • All other trademarks and...trademark of Apple, Inc. • VESA is a registered trademark of their respective holders. Overview B Overview Features High brightness · High picture performance High brightness Sony's unique optical system allows high efficiency.
... Functions Security lock This function makes it is mounted on the ceiling, you replace the lamp. This prevents the projector from operating incorrectly. Features 9 VPL-EX50/EX5:Three super-high-aperture 0.63-inch XGA panels with approximately 1,020,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of HDMI Licensing LLC. • All other trademarks and...trademark of Apple, Inc. • VESA is a registered trademark of their respective holders. Overview B Overview Features High brightness · High picture performance High brightness Sony's unique optical system allows high efficiency.
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... ready to enter the settings of its life or reaches a high temperature. Lights in orange when the power saving mode is on the projector when the projector is not secured firmly. • A reception rate of 3 flashes when the lamp has reached the end of items in orange under ...is plugged into a wall outlet. d LAMP/COVER indicators Flashes in the menu system, select a menu, or make various adjustments. Lights in green from the projector is ready to operate. - c ENTER/V/v/B/b (Arrow) keys Used to operate. - Flashes in red when the AC power cord is turned off the power,...
... ready to enter the settings of its life or reaches a high temperature. Lights in orange when the power saving mode is on the projector when the projector is not secured firmly. • A reception rate of 3 flashes when the lamp has reached the end of items in orange under ...is plugged into a wall outlet. d LAMP/COVER indicators Flashes in the menu system, select a menu, or make various adjustments. Lights in green from the projector is ready to operate. - c ENTER/V/v/B/b (Arrow) keys Used to operate. - Flashes in red when the AC power cord is turned off the power,...
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...or the computer equipped with VOLUME +/- g REMOTE RS-232C connector (Dsub 9-pin female) (VPL-EX5/ EX50/EW5 only) Connects to HDMI connector of the computer when you operate the projector from the computer. c KEYSTONE (Trapezoidal distortion correction) key Adjusts the vertical trapezoidal distortion of ...APA" in "The SET SETTING Menu" on page 35. c INPUT A/VIDEO IN AUDIO connector (VPL-EX5/ES5 only) Inputs audio signal attached to the image from INPUT A or VIDEO. d INPUT A/ B AUDIO (VPL-EX50 only) Inputs audio signal attached to the image from INPUT A or INPUT B. f OUTPUT connector...
...or the computer equipped with VOLUME +/- g REMOTE RS-232C connector (Dsub 9-pin female) (VPL-EX5/ EX50/EW5 only) Connects to HDMI connector of the computer when you operate the projector from the computer. c KEYSTONE (Trapezoidal distortion correction) key Adjusts the vertical trapezoidal distortion of ...APA" in "The SET SETTING Menu" on page 35. c INPUT A/VIDEO IN AUDIO connector (VPL-EX5/ES5 only) Inputs audio signal attached to the image from INPUT A or VIDEO. d INPUT A/ B AUDIO (VPL-EX50 only) Inputs audio signal attached to the image from INPUT A or INPUT B. f OUTPUT connector...
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... Commander and the remote control detector on the screen. Press again to its original size. key Enlarges the image at a desired location on the projector. Notes on the screen. Do not use batteries other than CR2025. • Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of an item to...is displayed on the lithium battery • A button type lithium battery (CR2025) is , the wider the angle within which the commander can control the projector becomes. 16 Location and Function of the lithium battery holder by picking it, and pull out the holder from the lithium battery holder. To replace...
... Commander and the remote control detector on the screen. Press again to its original size. key Enlarges the image at a desired location on the projector. Notes on the screen. Do not use batteries other than CR2025. • Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of an item to...is displayed on the lithium battery • A button type lithium battery (CR2025) is , the wider the angle within which the commander can control the projector becomes. 16 Location and Function of the lithium battery holder by picking it, and pull out the holder from the lithium battery holder. To replace...
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Use the following table as a guide. Installing the Projector 17 VPL-EX50/EX5/ES5 Projected image 40 size (diagonal) (inches) Minimum Distance 1.1 (3.6) Maximum 1.4 Distance (4.6) Unit: m (feet) 80 100 150 200 250 300 2.3 2.9 4.4 5.8 7.3 8.8 (7.5) (9.5) (14.4) (19.0) (24.0) (28.9) 2.8 3.5...table above. Screen Projecting the Picture Distance between the screen and the center of the screen. B Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector The distance between the lens and the screen varies depending on the size of the lens * Adjuster not stretched, and the V...
Use the following table as a guide. Installing the Projector 17 VPL-EX50/EX5/ES5 Projected image 40 size (diagonal) (inches) Minimum Distance 1.1 (3.6) Maximum 1.4 Distance (4.6) Unit: m (feet) 80 100 150 200 250 300 2.3 2.9 4.4 5.8 7.3 8.8 (7.5) (9.5) (14.4) (19.0) (24.0) (28.9) 2.8 3.5...table above. Screen Projecting the Picture Distance between the screen and the center of the screen. B Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector The distance between the lens and the screen varies depending on the size of the lens * Adjuster not stretched, and the V...
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For details on installation, see "Installation Diagram" on page 54. 18 Installing the Projector Notes for VPL-EW5 only • When "Aspect" on the Signal menu is set to other than "Full 2", black bands may be approximately 97 % of "Full 2" size. ...• When "Aspect" in the Signal menu is set to "4:3", the projected image size (diagonal) will be approximately 88 % of "Full 2" size. VPL-EW5 (When "Aspect" on the Signal menu is set to "Full 2" Projected image 40 size (diagonal) (inches) Minimum Distance 1.2 (3.9) Maximum 1.5 Distance (4.9) 80 100 150 ...
For details on installation, see "Installation Diagram" on page 54. 18 Installing the Projector Notes for VPL-EW5 only • When "Aspect" on the Signal menu is set to other than "Full 2", black bands may be approximately 97 % of "Full 2" size. ...• When "Aspect" in the Signal menu is set to "4:3", the projected image size (diagonal) will be approximately 88 % of "Full 2" size. VPL-EW5 (When "Aspect" on the Signal menu is set to "Full 2" Projected image 40 size (diagonal) (inches) Minimum Distance 1.2 (3.9) Maximum 1.5 Distance (4.9) 80 100 150 ...
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..., not the cable itself. When pulling out a cable, be sure to the computer's instruction manual. However, we recommend that you connect the projector, make sure to SVGA (VPL-ES5), XGA (VPL-EX5/EX50) or WXGA (VPLEW5) mode for each connection. • Insert the cable plugs firmly; loose connections may increase noise and reduce performance of...
..., not the cable itself. When pulling out a cable, be sure to the computer's instruction manual. However, we recommend that you connect the projector, make sure to SVGA (VPL-ES5), XGA (VPL-EX5/EX50) or WXGA (VPLEW5) mode for each connection. • Insert the cable plugs firmly; loose connections may increase noise and reduce performance of...
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...the operating instructions supplied with DSD (Direct Stream Digital) Signal or CEC (Consumer Electronics control) Signal. to DVI-D output connector Computer 20 Connecting the Projector to HDMI connector DVD player 1 HDMI-DVI-D cable (not supplied) 2 HDMI cable (not supplied) Notes • Be sure to use a ... the signal to only the external monitor. To connect a computer (Digital) or video equipment (Digital) (VPL-EW5 only) Front (the connector panel on the right of the lens) VPL-EW5 Note To connect a Macintosh computer equipped with a video output connector of a type having two rows of...
...the operating instructions supplied with DSD (Direct Stream Digital) Signal or CEC (Consumer Electronics control) Signal. to DVI-D output connector Computer 20 Connecting the Projector to HDMI connector DVD player 1 HDMI-DVI-D cable (not supplied) 2 HDMI cable (not supplied) Notes • Be sure to use a ... the signal to only the external monitor. To connect a computer (Digital) or video equipment (Digital) (VPL-EW5 only) Front (the connector panel on the right of the lens) VPL-EW5 Note To connect a Macintosh computer equipped with a video output connector of a type having two rows of...
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... output connector, select "Component" with the "Input-A Signal Sel." Connecting a VCR This section describes how to connect the projector to following connectors: VPL-EX5/ES5: INPUT A/VIDEO IN AUDIO connector VPL-EW5: INPUT A AUDIO connector VPL-EX50: INPUT A/B AUDIO connector • Set the aspect ratio using "Aspect" on the SET SETTING menu. For more information...
... output connector, select "Component" with the "Input-A Signal Sel." Connecting a VCR This section describes how to connect the projector to following connectors: VPL-EX5/ES5: INPUT A/VIDEO IN AUDIO connector VPL-EW5: INPUT A AUDIO connector VPL-EX50: INPUT A/B AUDIO connector • Set the aspect ratio using "Aspect" on the SET SETTING menu. For more information...
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...a computer only. 5 Switch the equipment connected to output to the projector by pressing certain keys (e.g., Each time you may have to switch the computer to output to the projector. connected to INPUT B (Digital) connector (VPL-EW5 only) Video equipment Video connected to the VIDEO input connector Video.... The ?/1 key lights after flashing in red and the projector goes into a wall outlet, and connect all -in-one LCD type, you press the key, the input signal switches as follows: Input-A t Input-B t Video t S-Video (VPL-EW5/EX50 only) Rear remote control detector APA INPUT KEY ...
...a computer only. 5 Switch the equipment connected to output to the projector by pressing certain keys (e.g., Each time you may have to switch the computer to output to the projector. connected to INPUT B (Digital) connector (VPL-EW5 only) Video equipment Video connected to the VIDEO input connector Video.... The ?/1 key lights after flashing in red and the projector goes into a wall outlet, and connect all -in-one LCD type, you press the key, the input signal switches as follows: Input-A t Input-B t Video t S-Video (VPL-EW5/EX50 only) Rear remote control detector APA INPUT KEY ...
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...projector with the v/V/b/B keys. 8 Adjust the size of the picture and the focus. However, it manually. Projecting the Picture / , LCD VGA / , etc.), or by changing your fingers. • Do not push hard on the type of computer. 6 Adjust the upper or lower position of the picture. For VPL-EW5/EX50/EX5... • When you set the "V Keystone" to "Auto," the "V Keystone" correction is performed at the same time. It may not be occurred malfunction. 7 Adjust the trapezoidal distortion ( ) of the picture. (VPL-ES5 only) Press the ...
...projector with the v/V/b/B keys. 8 Adjust the size of the picture and the focus. However, it manually. Projecting the Picture / , LCD VGA / , etc.), or by changing your fingers. • Do not push hard on the type of computer. 6 Adjust the upper or lower position of the picture. For VPL-EW5/EX50/EX5... • When you set the "V Keystone" to "Auto," the "V Keystone" correction is performed at the same time. It may not be occurred malfunction. 7 Adjust the trapezoidal distortion ( ) of the picture. (VPL-ES5 only) Press the ...
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The factory setting is not pressed for one of seventeen languages for displaying the menu and other on the projector. 3 Press the MENU key. The selected menu appears. To change the menu language, proceed as follows: 1,2 The menu currently selected is shown as a yellow button. 4 ...
The factory setting is not pressed for one of seventeen languages for displaying the menu and other on the projector. 3 Press the MENU key. The selected menu appears. To change the menu language, proceed as follows: 1,2 The menu currently selected is shown as a yellow button. 4 ...
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... the password. The security lock is equipped with a security lock function. In this password. When you forget your own password. To use the projector if you turn on the screen, perform this is displayed, enter the password that using the security lock can put in such cases. •... When you use this screen. Security Lock The projector is set to on, then it becomes effective. After this procedure again from step 1. 4 Turn the main power off the "Security Lock" setting...
... the password. The security lock is equipped with a security lock function. In this password. When you forget your own password. To use the projector if you turn on the screen, perform this is displayed, enter the password that using the security lock can put in such cases. •... When you use this screen. Security Lock The projector is set to on, then it becomes effective. After this procedure again from step 1. 4 Turn the main power off the "Security Lock" setting...
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... is enlarged. Use the arrow key (v/V/b/B) to "On." Other Functions Direct Power On/Off Function If you are leaving the conference room immediately, turn the projector off , set . Digital zoom icon 2 Move the icon to enlarge. Enter the password that was set the direct power on the.... The digital zoom icon appears in other countries/regions.) Once your identity. (This process may differ in the center of the image to verify the projector's serial number and your identity has been confirmed, we will need to be using a circuit breaker to turn the power on/off without pressing the...
... is enlarged. Use the arrow key (v/V/b/B) to "On." Other Functions Direct Power On/Off Function If you are leaving the conference room immediately, turn the projector off , set . Digital zoom icon 2 Move the icon to enlarge. Enter the password that was set the direct power on the.... The digital zoom icon appears in other countries/regions.) Once your identity. (This process may differ in the center of the image to verify the projector's serial number and your identity has been confirmed, we will need to be using a circuit breaker to turn the power on/off without pressing the...