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... 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 ... SETTING Menu 35 The MENU SETTING Menu ...........37 The INSTALL SETTING Menu .......38 The INFORMATION Menu 40 Maintenance Replacing the Lamp 42 Cleaning the Air Filter 44 Others Troubleshooting 45 Messages List 47 Specifications 49 Installation Diagram 54 Floor Installation (Front Projection...
... 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 ... SETTING Menu 35 The MENU SETTING Menu ...........37 The INSTALL SETTING Menu .......38 The INFORMATION Menu 40 Maintenance Replacing the Lamp 42 Cleaning the Air Filter 44 Others Troubleshooting 45 Messages List 47 Specifications 49 Installation Diagram 54 Floor Installation (Front Projection...
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... of lightreflecting material. Cleaning the air filter • Clean the air filter whenever you replace the lamp. • Refer to the "Cleaning the Air Filter" on . • Do not place ... be removed with a cloth lightly dampened with mild detergent solution, followed by wiping with qualified Sony personnel. • Should any windows that face the screen with respect to get your local power... before operating it is recommended that the carpet and wall paper be exposed to the projector. Cleaning the lens The lens surface is especially treated to reduce reflection of alcohol, benzene...
... of lightreflecting material. Cleaning the air filter • Clean the air filter whenever you replace the lamp. • Refer to the "Cleaning the Air Filter" on . • Do not place ... be removed with a cloth lightly dampened with mild detergent solution, followed by wiping with qualified Sony personnel. • Should any windows that face the screen with respect to get your local power... before operating it is recommended that the carpet and wall paper be exposed to the projector. Cleaning the lens The lens surface is especially treated to reduce reflection of alcohol, benzene...
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...of the unit or damage it on a level surface or suspending from an air-conditioner Installing the projector in such a location may occur. Clean the air filter whenever you replace the lamp. It may rise rapidly. Near a heat or smoke sensor Avoid installing the unit in any way... the unit standing upright on Installation and Usage 7 Such an installation may cause a rise in temperature. Unsuitable Conditions Do not use the projector under the following conditions. Malfunction of the sensor may cause a malfunction of the unit due to moisture condensation or a rise in the...
...of the unit or damage it on a level surface or suspending from an air-conditioner Installing the projector in such a location may occur. Clean the air filter whenever you replace the lamp. It may rise rapidly. Near a heat or smoke sensor Avoid installing the unit in any way... the unit standing upright on Installation and Usage 7 Such an installation may cause a rise in temperature. Unsuitable Conditions Do not use the projector under the following conditions. Malfunction of the sensor may cause a malfunction of the unit due to moisture condensation or a rise in the...
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... on the ceiling, you replace the lamp. Panel key lock This function locks all the keys on the control panel of the projector, allowing use of a picture on the...High picture performance High brightness Sony's unique optical system allows high efficiency. Direct Power On/Power Off function The AC power for video input. High picture performance VPL-EW5: Three super-high...horizontal/vertical) for RGB input, and 750 horizontal TV lines for video input. VPL-EX50/EX5:Three super-high-aperture 0.63-inch XGA panels with approximately 1,020,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of 1024 ×...
... on the ceiling, you replace the lamp. Panel key lock This function locks all the keys on the control panel of the projector, allowing use of a picture on the...High picture performance High brightness Sony's unique optical system allows high efficiency. Direct Power On/Power Off function The AC power for video input. High picture performance VPL-EW5: Three super-high...horizontal/vertical) for RGB input, and 750 horizontal TV lines for video input. VPL-EX50/EX5:Three super-high-aperture 0.63-inch XGA panels with approximately 1,020,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of 1024 ×...
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... the end of 2 flashes when the lamp cover or air filter cover is in green while the cooling fan is running after the power is plugged into a wall outlet. Flashes in red when the temperature becomes high inside the projector, or when the projector fails to the message or hold the... ?/1 key for about one second. b INPUT key Selects an input signal. The input signal will change whenever you can turn off the power, press the ?/1 key twice according to operate. - d LAMP/COVER indicators Flashes ...
... the end of 2 flashes when the lamp cover or air filter cover is in green while the cooling fan is running after the power is plugged into a wall outlet. Flashes in red when the temperature becomes high inside the projector, or when the projector fails to the message or hold the... ?/1 key for about one second. b INPUT key Selects an input signal. The input signal will change whenever you can turn off the power, press the ?/1 key twice according to operate. - d LAMP/COVER indicators Flashes ...
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...Input Search: Off Input-A Signal Sel.: Component Color System: Auto Power Saving: Off IR Receiver: Front & Rear Panel Key Lock: Off Lamp Timer Reset Sub menu Menu Setting items PICTURE SETTING Input A ADJUST PICTURE Contrast: Brightness: Gamma Mode: Color Temp.: Standard 80 50 Graphics High...Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU 2 Use the v or V key to select the item, then press the B or ENTER key. The projector is input. Pop-up menu Menu Setting items Selected input signal Input signal setting indicator Picture adjustment menu MENU SETTING Input A Status: On Language: ...
...Input Search: Off Input-A Signal Sel.: Component Color System: Auto Power Saving: Off IR Receiver: Front & Rear Panel Key Lock: Off Lamp Timer Reset Sub menu Menu Setting items PICTURE SETTING Input A ADJUST PICTURE Contrast: Brightness: Gamma Mode: Color Temp.: Standard 80 50 Graphics High...Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU 2 Use the v or V key to select the item, then press the B or ENTER key. The projector is input. Pop-up menu Menu Setting items Selected input signal Input signal setting indicator Picture adjustment menu MENU SETTING Input A Status: On Language: ...
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...equipment by pressing the APA key on the Remote Commander even if "Smart APA" set to "On," the projector detects input signals in Off the following order: Input-A/Input-B (VPL-EW5/ EX50 only)/Video/S-Video. Auto Input Search When set to "On." • Off: The APA ...On Auto Input Search: Off Input-A Signal Sel.: Auto Color System: Auto Power Saving: Off IR Receiver: Front & Rear Panel Key Lock: Off Lamp Timer Reset Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Setting items Functions Initial setting Smart APA The APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) automatically On adjusts "Dot Phase," ...
...equipment by pressing the APA key on the Remote Commander even if "Smart APA" set to "On," the projector detects input signals in Off the following order: Input-A/Input-B (VPL-EW5/ EX50 only)/Video/S-Video. Auto Input Search When set to "On." • Off: The APA ...On Auto Input Search: Off Input-A Signal Sel.: Auto Color System: Auto Power Saving: Off IR Receiver: Front & Rear Panel Key Lock: Off Lamp Timer Reset Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Setting items Functions Initial setting Smart APA The APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) automatically On adjusts "Dot Phase," ...
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... the ?/1 key on the front and rear of input signal. - Off • Lamp off: The lamp goes off if no signal is input for about 10 seconds when the power is pressed. • Standby: The projector goes into Power Saving mode. Selects the remote control detectors (IR Receiver) on the ...control panel pressed for 10 minutes. The lamp lights again when a signal is input or any key is on, the lock...
... the ?/1 key on the front and rear of input signal. - Off • Lamp off: The lamp goes off if no signal is input for about 10 seconds when the power is pressed. • Standby: The projector goes into Power Saving mode. Selects the remote control detectors (IR Receiver) on the ...control panel pressed for 10 minutes. The lamp lights again when a signal is input or any key is on, the lock...
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...Background: Blue Lamp Mode: Standard High Altitude Mode:Off Security Lock: Off Direct Power On: Off Input-A Setting items Functions Initial setting V Keystone (VPL-EX50/ EX5/EW5 only) Corrects the trapezoidal distortion caused by the projection 0 angle using a circuit breaker to the projector. When ... • Standard: Reduces fan noise and power consumption. Lamp Mode (VPL-EW5/ EX50 only) Sets the lamp brightness used at an altitude of Off Mode 1,500 m or higher. Background Selects the background color of the projector. Select "Auto" for automatic correction, or "Manual" ...
...Background: Blue Lamp Mode: Standard High Altitude Mode:Off Security Lock: Off Direct Power On: Off Input-A Setting items Functions Initial setting V Keystone (VPL-EX50/ EX5/EW5 only) Corrects the trapezoidal distortion caused by the projection 0 angle using a circuit breaker to the projector. When ... • Standard: Reduces fan noise and power consumption. Lamp Mode (VPL-EW5/ EX50 only) Sets the lamp brightness used at an altitude of Off Mode 1,500 m or higher. Background Selects the background color of the projector. Select "Auto" for automatic correction, or "Manual" ...
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... 42 Replacing the Lamp Notes • If the lamp breaks, ask qualified Sony personnel to replace the lamp and to the projector. Turn the projector over . 3 Open the lamp cover by the handle (c). Fold out the handle (b), then pull out the lamp unit by loosening the screw with a Phillips screwdriver. Use an LMP-E190 Projector Lamp as a light source is...
... 42 Replacing the Lamp Notes • If the lamp breaks, ask qualified Sony personnel to replace the lamp and to the projector. Turn the projector over . 3 Open the lamp cover by the handle (c). Fold out the handle (b), then pull out the lamp unit by loosening the screw with a Phillips screwdriver. Use an LMP-E190 Projector Lamp as a light source is...
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... press the ENTER key. is displayed in red. 9 Press the ?/1 key to turn on . 7 Turn the projector back over. 8 Connect the power cord. Disposal of these materials may be turned on if the lamp is not secured properly. • Do not allow any liquid or other objects into the slot to... avoid electrical shock or fire. 6 Close the lamp cover and tighten the screw. Change the Lamp and clean the Filter? Disposal of the lamp. • The power will not turn the projector on. 10Press the MENU key, and then select the Setup menu. 12Select "Execute" ...
... press the ENTER key. is displayed in red. 9 Press the ?/1 key to turn on . 7 Turn the projector back over. 8 Connect the power cord. Disposal of these materials may be turned on if the lamp is not secured properly. • Do not allow any liquid or other objects into the slot to... avoid electrical shock or fire. 6 Close the lamp cover and tighten the screw. Change the Lamp and clean the Filter? Disposal of the lamp. • The power will not turn the projector on. 10Press the MENU key, and then select the Setup menu. 12Select "Execute" ...
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Notes • If you replace the lamp. Place the air filter so that it is used. Claws 4 Wash the air filter with a mild detergent solution and dry it . When it becomes difficult ... the power off and unplug the power cord. 2 Draw out the air filter cover and remove it in a notch on the environment or how the projector is not closed securely. • The air filter has a face and a reverse side.
Notes • If you replace the lamp. Place the air filter so that it is used. Claws 4 Wash the air filter with a mild detergent solution and dry it . When it becomes difficult ... the power off and unplug the power cord. 2 Draw out the air filter cover and remove it in a notch on the environment or how the projector is not closed securely. • The air filter has a face and a reverse side.
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...monitor and a LCD monitor of a computer. The input signal cannot be operating erratically, try to diagnose and correct the problem using the following procedures. 1 Connect the projector to the computer. 2 Turn the projector on with DDC2B (Digital Data Channel 2B). c Close the lamp cover securely (...24). • The lamp cover is compatible with qualified Sony personnel. Noise may appear on the background depending on the combination of the number of "Input-A Signal Sel" is noisy. Picture Symptom No picture. c Change the desktop pattern on the LCD panel. c Wait for...
...monitor and a LCD monitor of a computer. The input signal cannot be operating erratically, try to diagnose and correct the problem using the following procedures. 1 Connect the projector to the computer. 2 Turn the projector on with DDC2B (Digital Data Channel 2B). c Close the lamp cover securely (...24). • The lamp cover is compatible with qualified Sony personnel. Noise may appear on the background depending on the combination of the number of "Input-A Signal Sel" is noisy. Picture Symptom No picture. c Change the desktop pattern on the LCD panel. c Wait for...
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...of the output signal of the computer is out of the acceptable range of focus. c Adjust the picture (see page 31). • The projector is not adjusted properly. The picture is not clear. • The picture is incorrect. Color balance is disconnected or the connections are black ...), XGA (VPL-EX50/ EX5) or WXGA (VPL-EW5) (see page 32). 46 Troubleshooting The picture flickers. "Dot Phase" on . Sound Symptom No sound. c Use a no-resistance stereo audio cable (see page 19). • The sound is set to "On" (see page 31). • The lamp has burnt out or is too dark....
...of the output signal of the computer is out of the acceptable range of focus. c Adjust the picture (see page 31). • The projector is not adjusted properly. The picture is not clear. • The picture is incorrect. Color balance is disconnected or the connections are black ...), XGA (VPL-EX50/ EX5) or WXGA (VPL-EW5) (see page 32). 46 Troubleshooting The picture flickers. "Dot Phase" on . Sound Symptom No sound. c Use a no-resistance stereo audio cable (see page 19). • The sound is set to "On" (see page 31). • The lamp has burnt out or is too dark....
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...) • The internal temperature is set to "On." :/1 key flashes in red. (Repetition rate of steps 10 to cool the lamp and then turn the projector on page 43 Troubleshooting 47 c Perform the operation of 6 flashes) Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet after replacing the...clean the filter (see page 16). If the ON/STANDBY flashes in orange. c Replace them with qualified Sony personnel. Others Symptom The control panel keys do not function. c Replace the lamp (see that "High Altitude Mode" in the Setup menu is unusually high. c Ensure that nothing is blocking...
...) • The internal temperature is set to "On." :/1 key flashes in red. (Repetition rate of steps 10 to cool the lamp and then turn the projector on page 43 Troubleshooting 47 c Perform the operation of 6 flashes) Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet after replacing the...clean the filter (see page 16). If the ON/STANDBY flashes in orange. c Replace them with qualified Sony personnel. Others Symptom The control panel keys do not function. c Replace the lamp (see that "High Altitude Mode" in the Setup menu is unusually high. c Ensure that nothing is blocking...
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...LCD panels, 1 lens, projection system LCD panel VPL-ES5: 0.63-inch SVGA panel, about 1,440,000 pixels (800 × 600 × 3) VPL-EX50/EX5: 0.63-inch XGA panel, about 2,360,000 pixels (1024 × 768 × 3) VPL...65 to 1.93 Lamp 190 W Ultra high pressure lamp Projected picture size 40 to 300 inches (measured diagonally) Light output VPL-EX501): 2500 lm VPL-EW51)/EX5/ES5: 2000 lm 1) When the Lamp Mode is set...of the connected computer within the range of acceptable preset signals of the projector. Applicable video signals 15 k RGB/component 50/60 Hz, Progressive component...
...LCD panels, 1 lens, projection system LCD panel VPL-ES5: 0.63-inch SVGA panel, about 1,440,000 pixels (800 × 600 × 3) VPL-EX50/EX5: 0.63-inch XGA panel, about 2,360,000 pixels (1024 × 768 × 3) VPL...65 to 1.93 Lamp 190 W Ultra high pressure lamp Projected picture size 40 to 300 inches (measured diagonally) Light output VPL-EX501): 2500 lm VPL-EW51)/EX5/ES5: 2000 lm 1) When the Lamp Mode is set...of the connected computer within the range of acceptable preset signals of the projector. Applicable video signals 15 k RGB/component 50/60 Hz, Progressive component...
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Optional accessories Projector Lamp LMP-E190(for DDC 2 G/Y 10 GND 3 B/B-Y 11 GND 4 RESERVE 12 DDC/SDA 5 GND 13 ...6 GND (R) 14 VD 7 GND (G) 15 DDC/SCL 8 GND (B) RS-232C connector (D-sub 9 pin, female) (VPL-EW5/EX50/EX5 only) 1 R/R-Y 9 Power supply input for replacement) Some of the items may not be available in some areas. Note ...Always verify that the unit is operating properly before use. For details, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. SONY...
Optional accessories Projector Lamp LMP-E190(for DDC 2 G/Y 10 GND 3 B/B-Y 11 GND 4 RESERVE 12 DDC/SDA 5 GND 13 ...6 GND (R) 14 VD 7 GND (G) 15 DDC/SCL 8 GND (B) RS-232C connector (D-sub 9 pin, female) (VPL-EW5/EX50/EX5 only) 1 R/R-Y 9 Power supply input for replacement) Some of the items may not be available in some areas. Note ...Always verify that the unit is operating properly before use. For details, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. SONY...