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... 9 Location and Function of 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...
... 9 Location and Function of 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...
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... • Picture muting • Freeze • Lamp mode switching function (VPL- 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 1280 ×...Remote Commander. Clean the filter at the side. Other Convenient Functions • On-screen menu in a limited space. Overview B Overview Features High brightness · High picture performance High brightness Sony's unique optical system allows high efficiency. This prevents the projector from operating incorrectly. High picture performance VPL...
... • Picture muting • Freeze • Lamp mode switching function (VPL- 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 1280 ×...Remote Commander. Clean the filter at the side. Other Convenient Functions • On-screen menu in a limited space. Overview B Overview Features High brightness · High picture performance High brightness Sony's unique optical system allows high efficiency. This prevents the projector from operating incorrectly. High picture performance VPL...
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...: http://www.kensington.com/ Note To maintain optimal performance, clean the air filter whenever you replace the lamp. Location and Function of Controls 11 c Front remote control detector d Control panel For details, see "Using the adjuster" on page 12. Security bar p Security lock Connects to pull out, pull out the Security...
...: http://www.kensington.com/ Note To maintain optimal performance, clean the air filter whenever you replace the lamp. Location and Function of Controls 11 c Front remote control detector d Control panel For details, see "Using the adjuster" on page 12. Security bar p Security lock Connects to pull out, pull out the Security...
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...common to AUDIO of equipment using the supplied cable or an optional cable. g REMOTE RS-232C connector (Dsub 9-pin female) (VPL-EX5/ EX50/EW5 only) Connects to AUDIO of the computer when you operate the projector from INPUT A or VIDEO. Only the computer signal on the current channel ...is the signal input to the connector of VIDEO IN. on the remote commander. c INPUT A/VIDEO IN AUDIO connector (VPL-EX5/ES5 only) Inputs audio signal attached to...
...common to AUDIO of equipment using the supplied cable or an optional cable. g REMOTE RS-232C connector (Dsub 9-pin female) (VPL-EX5/ EX50/EW5 only) Connects to AUDIO of the computer when you operate the projector from INPUT A or VIDEO. Only the computer signal on the current channel ...is the signal input to the connector of VIDEO IN. on the remote commander. c INPUT A/VIDEO IN AUDIO connector (VPL-EX5/ES5 only) Inputs audio signal attached to...
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...lithium battery. To replace a battery 1 Release the lock of Controls Notes on the screen. Direct the Remote Commander toward the remote control detector. • The operation range is displayed on the projector. e PIC MUTING key Cuts off the picture. key Enlarges the image at a desired location on ...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. Notes on Remote Commander operation • Make sure that nothing obstructs the...
...lithium battery. To replace a battery 1 Release the lock of Controls Notes on the screen. Direct the Remote Commander toward the remote control detector. • The operation range is displayed on the projector. e PIC MUTING key Cuts off the picture. key Enlarges the image at a desired location on ...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. Notes on Remote Commander operation • Make sure that nothing obstructs the...
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...is effective for the input analog signal from a computer only. 5 Switch the equipment connected to output to the projector. connected to INPUT B (Digital) connector (VPL-EW5 only) Video equipment Video connected to the VIDEO input connector Video equipment connected to the S VIDEO input connector... 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 STONE ENTER RESET...
...is effective for the input analog signal from a computer only. 5 Switch the equipment connected to output to the projector. connected to INPUT B (Digital) connector (VPL-EW5 only) Video equipment Video connected to the VIDEO input connector Video equipment connected to the S VIDEO input connector... 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 STONE ENTER RESET...
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For VPL-EW5/EX50/EX5 • When you set the "V Keystone" to "Auto," the "V Keystone" correction is performed at the same time. F7 or Fx and Fn Note The key ... picture and the focus. Projecting the Picture / , LCD VGA / , etc.), or by changing your fingers. • Do not push hard on the screen, and adjust the value with the adjuster out. However, it may be perfectly adjusted depending on the Remote Commander to let the projector down on your computer's settings. Adjuster adjustment...
For VPL-EW5/EX50/EX5 • When you set the "V Keystone" to "Auto," the "V Keystone" correction is performed at the same time. F7 or Fx and Fn Note The key ... picture and the focus. Projecting the Picture / , LCD VGA / , etc.), or by changing your fingers. • Do not push hard on the screen, and adjust the value with the adjuster out. However, it may be perfectly adjusted depending on the Remote Commander to let the projector down on your computer's settings. Adjuster adjustment...
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Rear remote control detector 5 Press the v or V key to the selected language. The menu disappears automatically if a key is not pressed for one of seventeen languages for displaying the menu and other on the projector. 3 Press the MENU key. Selecting the Menu Language 25 The menu changes to select "Language," then press the...
Rear remote control detector 5 Press the v or V key to the selected language. The menu disappears automatically if a key is not pressed for one of seventeen languages for displaying the menu and other on the projector. 3 Press the MENU key. Selecting the Menu Language 25 The menu changes to select "Language," then press the...
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...customer service center because you have forgotten the password, you will provide you are leaving the conference room immediately, turn the projector off without pressing the power key on and off, set . Off & Go Function If you with the password. ... when a signal from a computer is enlarged. The enlargement Other Functions 27 Use the arrow key (v/V/b/B) to verify the projector's serial number and your identity. (This process may differ in the center of the image where the icon is located ...the AC power cord. Digital zoom icon 2 Move the icon to the point on the Remote Commander.
...customer service center because you have forgotten the password, you will provide you are leaving the conference room immediately, turn the projector off without pressing the power key on and off, set . Off & Go Function If you with the password. ... when a signal from a computer is enlarged. The enlargement Other Functions 27 Use the arrow key (v/V/b/B) to verify the projector's serial number and your identity. (This process may differ in the center of the image where the icon is located ...the AC power cord. Digital zoom icon 2 Move the icon to the point on the Remote Commander.
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menu of the INPUT SETTING menu Storage of the settings The settings are automatically stored in the projector memory when the ENTER key is no signal is input If there is pressed. menu of the item that you have been adjusted Select the ... if a key is reset to reset, and then press the RESET key on the menu. Items that cannot be reset are not displayed on the Remote Commander. appears on the screen and the setting of the PICTURE SETTING menu • "Dot Phase," "H Size," and "Shift" on the screen. To clear the...
menu of the INPUT SETTING menu Storage of the settings The settings are automatically stored in the projector memory when the ENTER key is no signal is input If there is pressed. menu of the item that you have been adjusted Select the ... if a key is reset to reset, and then press the RESET key on the menu. Items that cannot be reset are not displayed on the Remote Commander. appears on the screen and the setting of the PICTURE SETTING menu • "Dot Phase," "H Size," and "Shift" on the screen. To clear the...
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... is pressed. If the picture is distorted or colorless, select the color system according to "On," the projector detects input signals in Off the following order: Input-A/Input-B (VPL-EW5/ EX50 only)/Video/S-Video. The SET SETTING Menu The SET SETTING menu is used for the input ... Setting items Functions Initial setting Smart APA The APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) automatically On adjusts "Dot Phase," "H Size" and "Shift" on the Remote Commander even if "Smart APA" set to the input signal. Input-A Signal Sel. Auto Color System Selects the color system of signal input from ...
... is pressed. If the picture is distorted or colorless, select the color system according to "On," the projector detects input signals in Off the following order: Input-A/Input-B (VPL-EW5/ EX50 only)/Video/S-Video. The SET SETTING Menu The SET SETTING menu is used for the input ... Setting items Functions Initial setting Smart APA The APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) automatically On adjusts "Dot Phase," "H Size" and "Shift" on the Remote Commander even if "Smart APA" set to the input signal. Input-A Signal Sel. Auto Color System Selects the color system of signal input from ...
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To use it to "Off." Selects the remote control detectors (IR Receiver) on the front and rear of the Off projector so that the projector can cancel the adjustment by pressing the APA key again while "Adjusting" appears on the screen. - When replacing the lamps, reset the lamp ... Receiver Panel Key Lock Lamp Timer Reset Functions Initial setting Selects the Power Saving mode. You can be displayed on the top panel of the projector. • Front & Rear: Activates both the front and rear detectors. • Front: Activates the front detector only. • Rear: Activates the rear...
To use it to "Off." Selects the remote control detectors (IR Receiver) on the front and rear of the Off projector so that the projector can cancel the adjustment by pressing the APA key again while "Adjusting" appears on the screen. - When replacing the lamps, reset the lamp ... Receiver Panel Key Lock Lamp Timer Reset Functions Initial setting Selects the Power Saving mode. You can be displayed on the top panel of the projector. • Front & Rear: Activates both the front and rear detectors. • Front: Activates the front detector only. • Rear: Activates the rear...
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...a lower value. Auto V Keystone (VPL-ES5 only) Corrects the trapezoidal distortion caused by the projection angle. Security Lock Turns on the Remote Commander. You can turn the Off power on/off without pressing the power key on the projector. 38 The INSTALL SETTING Menu The INSTALL... 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 turn the power on the security lock...
...a lower value. Auto V Keystone (VPL-ES5 only) Corrects the trapezoidal distortion caused by the projection angle. Security Lock Turns on the Remote Commander. You can turn the Off power on/off without pressing the power key on the projector. 38 The INSTALL SETTING Menu The INSTALL... 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 turn the power on the security lock...
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If you need fine adjustment when V Keystone is set to "Auto", press the KEYSTONE key on VPL-EX50/EX5/EW5 • The auto V Keystone adjustment may be temporarily changed to "Manual" from "Auto". The setting mode will be reduced. The INSTALL SETTING Menu 39 ... screen angle. • If you want to apply the fine adjustment value the next time, change the value. Notes on the control panel or the remote commander, and change the V Keystone setting to "Manual" from "Auto".
If you need fine adjustment when V Keystone is set to "Auto", press the KEYSTONE key on VPL-EX50/EX5/EW5 • The auto V Keystone adjustment may be temporarily changed to "Manual" from "Auto". The setting mode will be reduced. The INSTALL SETTING Menu 39 ... screen angle. • If you want to apply the fine adjustment value the next time, change the value. Notes on the control panel or the remote commander, and change the V Keystone setting to "Manual" from "Auto".
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...or brightness has not been adjusted properly. The picture is out of the acceptable range of the projector. c Display the full image on the "Adjust Picture..." "Dot Phase" on the PICTURE SETTING...APA key has been pressed even though there are wrong. The picture flickers. key on the Remote Commander or adjust "Volume" on the INPUT SETTING menu has not been adjusted properly. Color...c Adjust "Dot Phase" on the MENU SETTING menu has been set to SVGA (VPL-ES5), XGA (VPL-EX50/ EX5) or WXGA (VPL-EW5) (see page 19). Symptom Cause and Remedy On-screen display does not "Status...
...or brightness has not been adjusted properly. The picture is out of the acceptable range of the projector. c Display the full image on the "Adjust Picture..." "Dot Phase" on the PICTURE SETTING...APA key has been pressed even though there are wrong. The picture flickers. key on the Remote Commander or adjust "Volume" on the INPUT SETTING menu has not been adjusted properly. Color...c Adjust "Dot Phase" on the MENU SETTING menu has been set to SVGA (VPL-ES5), XGA (VPL-EX50/ EX5) or WXGA (VPL-EW5) (see page 19). Symptom Cause and Remedy On-screen display does not "Status...
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... after replacing the lamp, the task has not been completed. c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. :/1 key flashes in red. (Repetition rate of its life. c Replace them with new battery (... the lamp and clean the air filter. c Ensure that nothing is blocking the ventilation holes. • The projector is broken. c Replace the lamp (see page 42) and clean the filter (see that "High Altitude Mode...problem persists, the electrical system has failed. Remote Commander Symptom Cause and Remedy The Remote Commander The Remote Commander battery are locked. does not work.
... after replacing the lamp, the task has not been completed. c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. :/1 key flashes in red. (Repetition rate of its life. c Replace them with new battery (... the lamp and clean the air filter. c Ensure that nothing is blocking the ventilation holes. • The projector is broken. c Replace the lamp (see page 42) and clean the filter (see that "High Altitude Mode...problem persists, the electrical system has failed. Remote Commander Symptom Cause and Remedy The Remote Commander The Remote Commander battery are locked. does not work.
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c All the keys on the control panel of the messages displayed on the screen. Message Meaning and Remedy Not applicable! c Press the appropriate key. "Panel Key Lock" on the Remote Commander (see page 36). 48 Troubleshooting You have pressed the wrong key. The panel keys are locked. Caution Messages Use the list below to "On." Operate the projector with the keys on the SET SETTING menu is set to check the meaning of the projector are locked!
c All the keys on the control panel of the messages displayed on the screen. Message Meaning and Remedy Not applicable! c Press the appropriate key. "Panel Key Lock" on the Remote Commander (see page 36). 48 Troubleshooting You have pressed the wrong key. The panel keys are locked. Caution Messages Use the list below to "On." Operate the projector with the keys on the SET SETTING menu is set to check the meaning of the projector are locked!
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... (VPL-EX5/ES5) Operating temperature 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) Operating humidity 35% to 85% (no condensation) Storage temperature -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F) Storage humidity 10% to 90% Supplied accessories Remote Commander (1) Lithium battery CR2025 (1) HD D-sub 15 pin cable (1.8 m) (1) (1-832-428-11, SONY) Carrying...
... (VPL-EX5/ES5) Operating temperature 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) Operating humidity 35% to 85% (no condensation) Storage temperature -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F) Storage humidity 10% to 90% Supplied accessories Remote Commander (1) Lithium battery CR2025 (1) HD D-sub 15 pin cable (1.8 m) (1) (1-832-428-11, SONY) Carrying...
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... Reset 36 Language 37 selecting the menu language 25 Lens 11 Location and function of controls connector panel 14 control panel 12 rear/bottom 10 Remote Commander 15 top/right side/front 10 M Menu clearing the menu display 30 INFORMATION Menu 40 INPUT SETTING menu 33 INSTALL SETTING menu 38 MENU... P Panel Key Lock 36 Picture Mode 31 Pin assignment 51 Power turn on 22 Power Saving 36 Presentation 27 Preset Memory No 34 Projecting 22 R Remote Commander 15 front remote control detector .........10, 36 location and function of controls .........15 60 Index
... Reset 36 Language 37 selecting the menu language 25 Lens 11 Location and function of controls connector panel 14 control panel 12 rear/bottom 10 Remote Commander 15 top/right side/front 10 M Menu clearing the menu display 30 INFORMATION Menu 40 INPUT SETTING menu 33 INSTALL SETTING menu 38 MENU... P Panel Key Lock 36 Picture Mode 31 Pin assignment 51 Power turn on 22 Power Saving 36 Presentation 27 Preset Memory No 34 Projecting 22 R Remote Commander 15 front remote control detector .........10, 36 location and function of controls .........15 60 Index
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rear remote control detector 36 Reset resetting an item 30 RS-232C connector 51 S Screen size 17, 18 Security bar 11 Security Lock 26, 38 Security lock 11 Sharpness 31 Shift 33 Smart APA 35 Specifications 49 Start Up Image 37 Status 37 Supplied accessories 50 T Troubleshooting 45 V V Keystone 38 Volume 32 Index 61 Others
rear remote control detector 36 Reset resetting an item 30 RS-232C connector 51 S Screen size 17, 18 Security bar 11 Security Lock 26, 38 Security lock 11 Sharpness 31 Shift 33 Smart APA 35 Specifications 49 Start Up Image 37 Status 37 Supplied accessories 50 T Troubleshooting 45 V V Keystone 38 Volume 32 Index 61 Others
