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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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.... Replace only with part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are cautioned that may call: Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/ Declaration of explosion if battery is encouraged to try to operate this equipment does cause harmful ... reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not open the cabinet. CAUTION Danger of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: VPL-EW5, VPL-EX50,VPLEX5, VPL-ES5 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. If this equipment. If you have any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void...
.... Replace only with part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are cautioned that may call: Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/ Declaration of explosion if battery is encouraged to try to operate this equipment does cause harmful ... reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not open the cabinet. CAUTION Danger of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: VPL-EW5, VPL-EX50,VPLEX5, VPL-ES5 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. If this equipment. If you have any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void...
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...States and/or other trademarks and registered trademarks are not specified. Clean the filter at the side. This prevents the projector from operating incorrectly. Security Functions Security lock This function makes it is a trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association....video input. Overview B Overview Features High brightness · High picture performance High brightness Sony's unique optical system allows high efficiency. VPL-EX50/EX5:Three super-high-aperture 0.63-inch XGA panels with approximately 1,020,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of 1024 × 768...
...States and/or other trademarks and registered trademarks are not specified. Clean the filter at the side. This prevents the projector from operating incorrectly. Security Functions Security lock This function makes it is a trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association....video input. Overview B Overview Features High brightness · High picture performance High brightness Sony's unique optical system allows high efficiency. VPL-EX50/EX5:Three super-high-aperture 0.63-inch XGA panels with approximately 1,020,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of 1024 × 768...
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... video equipment, connect via this jack to the audio output of the computer. 14 Location and Function of the video equipment. Connector Panel VPL-EW5 1 28 6 5 7 VPL-EX50 1 4 2 5 8 6 7 VPL-EX5 1 3 2 86 7 VPL-ES5 1 2 38 6 a VIDEO IN connector • S VIDEO (mini DIN 4-pin): Connects to the S video output of video equipment. • VIDEO (phone type): Connects...
... video equipment, connect via this jack to the audio output of the computer. 14 Location and Function of the video equipment. Connector Panel VPL-EW5 1 28 6 5 7 VPL-EX50 1 4 2 5 8 6 7 VPL-EX5 1 3 2 86 7 VPL-ES5 1 2 38 6 a VIDEO IN connector • S VIDEO (mini DIN 4-pin): Connects to the S video output of video equipment. • VIDEO (phone type): Connects...
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... VIDEO or S VIDEO is selected, the output audio is output from INPUT A or VIDEO. d INPUT A/ B AUDIO (VPL-EX50 only) Inputs audio signal attached to AUDIO of the computer when you operate the projector from INPUT A or INPUT B. e INPUT B connector • Digital RGB/Component connector (for HDMI and HDCP... attached to AUDIO of the video equipment or the computer equipped with VOLUME +/- Pressing this key, the adjustment menu are displayed. In VPL-EX50: When INPUT A or INPUT B is selected, the output audio is the signal input to the image from among the signals connected to...
... VIDEO or S VIDEO is selected, the output audio is output from INPUT A or VIDEO. d INPUT A/ B AUDIO (VPL-EX50 only) Inputs audio signal attached to AUDIO of the computer when you operate the projector from INPUT A or INPUT B. e INPUT B connector • Digital RGB/Component connector (for HDMI and HDCP... attached to AUDIO of the video equipment or the computer equipped with VOLUME +/- Pressing this key, the adjustment menu are displayed. In VPL-EX50: When INPUT A or INPUT B is selected, the output audio is the signal input to the image from among the signals connected to...
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Installing the Projector 17 Use the following table as a guide. Screen Projecting the Picture Distance between the screen and the center of the screen. 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 ... between the actual value and the design value shown in the table above. 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...
Installing the Projector 17 Use the following table as a guide. Screen Projecting the Picture Distance between the screen and the center of the screen. 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 ... between the actual value and the design value shown in the table above. 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...
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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 appear at the top and bottom or ....4) (24.3) Unit: m (feet) 250 300 7.7 (25.3) 9.3 (30.5) 9.3 (30.5) 11.1 (36.4) There may be approximately 97 % of "Full 2" size. • When "Aspect" in the table above. VPL-EW5 (When "Aspect" on the Signal menu is set to "16:9", the projected image size (diagonal) will be approximately 88 % of "Full 2" size.
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 appear at the top and bottom or ....4) (24.3) Unit: m (feet) 250 300 7.7 (25.3) 9.3 (30.5) 9.3 (30.5) 11.1 (36.4) There may be approximately 97 % of "Full 2" size. • When "Aspect" in the table above. VPL-EW5 (When "Aspect" on the Signal menu is set to "16:9", the projected image size (diagonal) will be approximately 88 % of "Full 2" size.
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... external monitor. loose connections may increase noise and reduce performance of your computer to SVGA (VPL-ES5), XGA (VPL-EX5/EX50) or WXGA (VPLEW5) mode for each connection. • Insert the cable plugs firmly; Projecting the Picture Connecting the Projector When you set the output mode of picture signals. To connect a computer Rear side to...
... external monitor. loose connections may increase noise and reduce performance of your computer to SVGA (VPL-ES5), XGA (VPL-EX5/EX50) or WXGA (VPLEW5) mode for each connection. • Insert the cable plugs firmly; Projecting the Picture Connecting the Projector When you set the output mode of picture signals. To connect a computer Rear side to...
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...set your computer. Set your computer to output the signal to both your computer's display and the external monitor, the picture of this projector is not compatible with your computer, such as a notebook computer, to output the signal to only the external monitor. For details, refer to...VPL-EW5 Note To connect a Macintosh computer equipped with a video output connector of a type having two rows of pins, use the HDMI cable with an HDMI logo. • The HDMI connector of the external monitor may not appear properly. to DVI-D output connector Computer 20 Connecting the Projector...
...set your computer. Set your computer to output the signal to both your computer's display and the external monitor, the picture of this projector is not compatible with your computer, such as a notebook computer, to output the signal to only the external monitor. For details, refer to...VPL-EW5 Note To connect a Macintosh computer equipped with a video output connector of a type having two rows of pins, use the HDMI cable with an HDMI logo. • The HDMI connector of the external monitor may not appear properly. to DVI-D output connector Computer 20 Connecting the Projector...
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... connector • Set the aspect ratio using "Aspect" on the SET SETTING menu. Connecting the Projector 21 To connect to a video or S video output connector Rear side VPL-EX50 To connect to a video GBR/ Component output connector Rear side VPL-EX50 Projecting the Picture to audio output (L) to audio output (R) to video GBR/ component output...
... connector • Set the aspect ratio using "Aspect" on the SET SETTING menu. Connecting the Projector 21 To connect to a video or S video output connector Rear side VPL-EX50 To connect to a video GBR/ Component output connector Rear side VPL-EX50 Projecting the Picture to audio output (L) to audio output (R) to video GBR/ component output...
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...you may have to switch the computer to output to the projector. The ?/1 key lights after flashing 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... "Auto Input Search" on the equipment connected to Input-B the INPUT B connector (VPL-EX50 only) Computer/VCR, etc. The ?/1 key lights in red and the projector goes into a wall outlet, and connect all -in green. (The projector cannot be used while the ?/1 key is flashing.) 3 Turn on page 35. ...
...you may have to switch the computer to output to the projector. The ?/1 key lights after flashing 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... "Auto Input Search" on the equipment connected to Input-B the INPUT B connector (VPL-EX50 only) Computer/VCR, etc. The ?/1 key lights in red and the projector goes into a wall outlet, and connect all -in green. (The projector cannot be used while the ?/1 key is flashing.) 3 Turn on page 35. ...
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...using the Zoom ring and adjust the picture focus using the v/V/b/B keys. For VPL-EW5/EX50/EX5 • When you set the "V Keystone" to "Manual." (See page 38.) • If you adjust the tilt of the projector, then release the button to "Auto," the "V Keystone" correction is performed ...the adjuster out. However, it manually. Projecting the Picture / , LCD VGA / , etc.), or by changing your fingers. • Do not push hard on the room temperature or the screen angle. Using the adjuster Lift the projector while pressing the adjuster adjustment button, and adjust the tilt of ...
...using the Zoom ring and adjust the picture focus using the v/V/b/B keys. For VPL-EW5/EX50/EX5 • When you set the "V Keystone" to "Manual." (See page 38.) • If you adjust the tilt of the projector, then release the button to "Auto," the "V Keystone" correction is performed ...the adjuster out. However, it manually. Projecting the Picture / , LCD VGA / , etc.), or by changing your fingers. • Do not push hard on the room temperature or the screen angle. Using the adjuster Lift the projector while pressing the adjuster adjustment button, and adjust the tilt of ...
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...the data for the signal from the preset memory to adjust it to that if the projector is used for profit or for public viewing, modifying the original picture by switching to ... No. See the chart on the screen according to the input signal. • Note that of the LCD. The picture will be clear but the picture size will be smaller. • Zoom*1: Select to find...the signal is registered in black. 34 The INPUT SETTING Menu Set according to the input signal *1: VPL-EW5 only *2: VPL-EX5/EX50/ES5 only Notes • For Aspect, some of the "Aspect" setting items are legally protected. ...
...the data for the signal from the preset memory to adjust it to that if the projector is used for profit or for public viewing, modifying the original picture by switching to ... No. See the chart on the screen according to the input signal. • Note that of the LCD. The picture will be clear but the picture size will be smaller. • Zoom*1: Select to find...the signal is registered in black. 34 The INPUT SETTING Menu Set according to the input signal *1: VPL-EW5 only *2: VPL-EX5/EX50/ES5 only Notes • For Aspect, some of the "Aspect" setting items are legally protected. ...
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... the settings of signal input from a TV game or HDTV broadcast. Auto Input Search When 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 The SET SETTING Menu 35 You can be readjusted even when the cable is disconnected and...
... the settings of signal input from a TV game or HDTV broadcast. Auto Input Search When 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 The SET SETTING Menu 35 You can be readjusted even when the cable is disconnected and...
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... The image does not flip. Lamp Mode (VPL-EW5/ EX50 only) Sets the lamp brightness used for manual correction using the v/V/b/B keys on the security lock function, which locks the projector once a password has been set to "On" when the projector is longer than the bottom : Sets a ... 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 the v/V/b/B keys. When the top of the trapezoid...
... The image does not flip. Lamp Mode (VPL-EW5/ EX50 only) Sets the lamp brightness used for manual correction using the v/V/b/B keys on the security lock function, which locks the projector once a password has been set to "On" when the projector is longer than the bottom : Sets a ... 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 the v/V/b/B keys. When the top of the trapezoid...
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The setting mode will be reduced. The INSTALL SETTING Menu 39 Notes on VPL-EX50/EX5/EW5 • The auto V Keystone adjustment may not correct the trapezoidal distortion perfectly, depending on the room temperature or the screen angle. • If ...
The setting mode will be reduced. The INSTALL SETTING Menu 39 Notes on VPL-EX50/EX5/EW5 • The auto V Keystone adjustment may not correct the trapezoidal distortion perfectly, depending on the room temperature or the screen angle. • If ...
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INFORMATION VPL-EX50 fH: fV: Lamp Timer: Input A Serial No. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 48,47kHz 60,00Hz No.23 1024x768 2 H Model name Serial number Memory number of an input signal Signal ...
INFORMATION VPL-EX50 fH: fV: Lamp Timer: Input A Serial No. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 48,47kHz 60,00Hz No.23 1024x768 2 H Model name Serial number Memory number of an input signal Signal ...
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...19). "Dot Phase" on the "Adjust Picture..." Sound Symptom No sound. c Set "Status" on the MENU SETTING menu to SVGA (VPL-ES5), XGA (VPL-EX50/ EX5) or WXGA (VPL-EW5) (see page 37). The picture is incorrect. • The picture has not been adjusted properly. The picture is not clear. ...." c Adjust the picture (see page 32). 46 Troubleshooting c Set "Color System" on the PICTURE SETTING menu (see page 31). • The projector is incorrect. menu properly (see page 23). • Condensation has accumulated on . c Adjust the focus (see page 31). • The lamp ...
...19). "Dot Phase" on the "Adjust Picture..." Sound Symptom No sound. c Set "Status" on the MENU SETTING menu to SVGA (VPL-ES5), XGA (VPL-EX50/ EX5) or WXGA (VPL-EW5) (see page 37). The picture is incorrect. • The picture has not been adjusted properly. The picture is not clear. ...." c Adjust the picture (see page 32). 46 Troubleshooting c Set "Color System" on the PICTURE SETTING menu (see page 31). • The projector is incorrect. menu properly (see page 23). • Condensation has accumulated on . c Adjust the focus (see page 31). • The lamp ...
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... actual value and the design value shown above. Throwing distance (When placed on the floor./ Adjuster not stretched, and the V Keystone function has been done. ) VPL-EX50/EX5/ES5: 40-inch: 1.1 to 1.4 m (3.6 to 4.6 feet) 80-inch: 2.3 to 2.8 m (7.5 to 9.2 feet) 100-inch: 2.9 to 3.5 m (9.5 ...the projector. Specifications Optical characteristics Projection system 3 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-EW5...
... actual value and the design value shown above. Throwing distance (When placed on the floor./ Adjuster not stretched, and the V Keystone function has been done. ) VPL-EX50/EX5/ES5: 40-inch: 1.1 to 1.4 m (3.6 to 4.6 feet) 80-inch: 2.3 to 2.8 m (7.5 to 9.2 feet) 100-inch: 2.9 to 3.5 m (9.5 ...the projector. Specifications Optical characteristics Projection system 3 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-EW5...
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...): burst 0.286 Vp-p ±2 dB (NTSC) (75 ohms terminated), burst 0.3 Vp-p ±2 dB (PAL) (75 ohms terminated) AUDIO (VPL-EW5/EX50 only): Stereo minijack, 500 mVrms, input impedance 47 Kilohms or more INPUT A RGB: HD D-sub15-pin (female) Analog RGB/component: R/R-Y: 0.7 Vp... 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 case (1) AC power cord (1) Lens cap (1) Operating Instructions (CD-ROM) (1) Quick Reference Manual (1) Safety Regulations (1) Security Label (1) Design...
...): burst 0.286 Vp-p ±2 dB (NTSC) (75 ohms terminated), burst 0.3 Vp-p ±2 dB (PAL) (75 ohms terminated) AUDIO (VPL-EW5/EX50 only): Stereo minijack, 500 mVrms, input impedance 47 Kilohms or more INPUT A RGB: HD D-sub15-pin (female) Analog RGB/component: R/R-Y: 0.7 Vp... 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 case (1) AC power cord (1) Lens cap (1) Operating Instructions (CD-ROM) (1) Quick Reference Manual (1) Safety Regulations (1) Security Label (1) Design...