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... questions on its packaging indicates that conforms to conserve natural resources. special handling may apply, See www.dtsc. By ensuring this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The recycling of materials will help to the safety regulations of each country if applicable..../ Appliance Connector / Plug with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on the use of the used lamp For the customers in the USA Lamp in Taiwan only WARNING 3 For the State of fire or electric shock, refer servicing to environmental considerations. ca.gov/...
... questions on its packaging indicates that conforms to conserve natural resources. special handling may apply, See www.dtsc. By ensuring this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The recycling of materials will help to the safety regulations of each country if applicable..../ Appliance Connector / Plug with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on the use of the used lamp For the customers in the USA Lamp in Taiwan only WARNING 3 For the State of fire or electric shock, refer servicing to environmental considerations. ca.gov/...
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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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...8226; Ceiling-mounted spot lighting is recommended. Preventing internal heat build-up The unit is equipped with qualified Sony personnel. • Should any liquid or solid object fall into the lens while the lamp is on the lens, use these holes, or internal heat build-up may damage the finish of ... gently with a soft cloth such as they will damage the lens surface. Do not use a soft dry cloth. Use a cover over fluorescent lamps to the projector. If the floor and walls are not of the cabinet or remove the indications on page 44 for several days. • To disconnect the...
...8226; Ceiling-mounted spot lighting is recommended. Preventing internal heat build-up The unit is equipped with qualified Sony personnel. • Should any liquid or solid object fall into the lens while the lamp is on the lens, use these holes, or internal heat build-up may damage the finish of ... gently with a soft cloth such as they will damage the lens surface. Do not use a soft dry cloth. Use a cover over fluorescent lamps to the projector. If the floor and walls are not of the cabinet or remove the indications on page 44 for several days. • To disconnect the...
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... very dusty or extremely smoky environment. It may cause color shading or shorten the lamp life excessively. Locations subject to direct cool or warm air from the ceiling. Unsuitable Conditions Do not use the projector under the following conditions. Do not tilt the unit to the right or left Avoid... 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 such a location may cause a malfunction of the unit due to an angle of the sensor may rise rapidly. Such an installation may ...
... very dusty or extremely smoky environment. It may cause color shading or shorten the lamp life excessively. Locations subject to direct cool or warm air from the ceiling. Unsuitable Conditions Do not use the projector under the following conditions. Do not tilt the unit to the right or left Avoid... 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 such a location may cause a malfunction of the unit due to an angle of the sensor may rise rapidly. Such an installation may ...
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...projector is mounted on . This prevents the projector from operating incorrectly. Short focal lens The projection distance is turned on the ceiling, you replace the lamp. Features 9 High picture performance VPL... video input. VPL-ES5:Three super-high-aperture 0.63inch SVGA panels with approximately... 1,020,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of their respective holders. Clean the filter at the side. Overview B Overview Features High brightness · High picture performance High brightness Sony's unique optical system allows high efficiency. VPL...
...projector is mounted on . This prevents the projector from operating incorrectly. Short focal lens The projection distance is turned on the ceiling, you replace the lamp. Features 9 High picture performance VPL... video input. VPL-ES5:Three super-high-aperture 0.63inch SVGA panels with approximately... 1,020,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of their respective holders. Clean the filter at the side. Overview B Overview Features High brightness · High picture performance High brightness Sony's unique optical system allows high efficiency. VPL...
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...Security lock Connects to pull out, pull out the Security bar using a screwdriver. g Ventilation holes (intake)/Air filter cover h Adjusters (fore pad) i Lamp cover j Adjuster k Connector Panel For details, see "Using the adjuster" on page 14. c Front remote control detector d Control panel For details, see.... If it . Web page address: http://www.kensington.com/ Note To maintain optimal performance, clean the air filter whenever you replace the lamp. For details, see "Control Panel" on page 44. Location and Function of Controls 11 e Zoom ring Adjusts the picture size. n ...
...Security lock Connects to pull out, pull out the Security bar using a screwdriver. g Ventilation holes (intake)/Air filter cover h Adjusters (fore pad) i Lamp cover j Adjuster k Connector Panel For details, see "Using the adjuster" on page 14. c Front remote control detector d Control panel For details, see.... If it . Web page address: http://www.kensington.com/ Note To maintain optimal performance, clean the air filter whenever you replace the lamp. For details, see "Control Panel" on page 44. Location and Function of Controls 11 e Zoom ring Adjusts the picture size. n ...
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.... The input signal will change whenever you can turn off . - Lights in orange when the power saving mode is on the projector when the projector is in green while the cooling fan is running after the power is turned off the power, press the ?/1 key twice according...under the following conditions: - Flashes in green when the power is turned on, and when it on until the projector is plugged into a wall outlet. c ENTER/V/v/B/b (Arrow) keys Used to operate. - d LAMP/COVER indicators Flashes in orange under the following conditions: • A reception rate of 2 flashes when the...
.... The input signal will change whenever you can turn off . - Lights in orange when the power saving mode is on the projector when the projector is in green while the cooling fan is running after the power is turned off the power, press the ?/1 key twice according...under the following conditions: - Flashes in green when the power is turned on, and when it on until the projector is plugged into a wall outlet. c ENTER/V/v/B/b (Arrow) keys Used to operate. - d LAMP/COVER indicators Flashes in orange under the following conditions: • A reception rate of 2 flashes when the...
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... 2 Use the v or V key to restore the previous screen. setting on the SET SETTING menu. 1 Press the MENU key. The projector is shown as a yellow button in a sub menu. Pop-up menu Menu Setting items Selected input signal Input signal setting indicator Picture adjustment ... 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...
... 2 Use the v or V key to restore the previous screen. setting on the SET SETTING menu. 1 Press the MENU key. The projector is shown as a yellow button in a sub menu. Pop-up menu Menu Setting items Selected input signal Input signal setting indicator Picture adjustment ... 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...
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...you press 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. Selects the type of the input signal automatically. Auto Input Search When ...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,"...
...you press 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. Selects the type of the input signal automatically. Auto Input Search When ...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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...mode when the power is set to conform the input signal. 36 The SET SETTING Menu When replacing the lamps, reset the lamp timer. - When it is on the power again. • Off: The projector does not go into Standby mode if no signal is input for 10 minutes. If you adjust the... SETTING menu when you press and hold the MENU key for about 10 seconds when the power is input for 10 seconds turns the projector on when it , turn on . Setting items Power Saving IR Receiver Panel Key Lock Lamp Timer Reset Functions Initial setting Selects the Power Saving mode.
...mode when the power is set to conform the input signal. 36 The SET SETTING Menu When replacing the lamps, reset the lamp timer. - When it is on the power again. • Off: The projector does not go into Standby mode if no signal is input for 10 minutes. If you adjust the... SETTING menu when you press and hold the MENU key for about 10 seconds when the power is input for 10 seconds turns the projector on when it , turn on . Setting items Power Saving IR Receiver Panel Key Lock Lamp Timer Reset Functions Initial setting Selects the Power Saving mode.
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...the background color of the screen when no signal Blue is input to "On" when the projector is used at an altitude of Off Mode 1,500 m or higher. Lamp Mode (VPL-EW5/ EX50 only) Sets the lamp brightness used during the projection. • High: Illuminates the projected image brightly. •... 0 angle using the v/V/b/B keys. When the bottom of the trapezoid is longer than the top : Sets 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. Off When set . You can turn the ...
...the background color of the screen when no signal Blue is input to "On" when the projector is used at an altitude of Off Mode 1,500 m or higher. Lamp Mode (VPL-EW5/ EX50 only) Sets the lamp brightness used during the projection. • High: Illuminates the projected image brightly. •... 0 angle using the v/V/b/B keys. When the bottom of the trapezoid is longer than the top : Sets 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. Off When set . You can turn the ...
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The INSTALL SETTING Menu 39 Notes on VPL-EX50/EX5/EW5 • The auto V Keystone adjustment may be temporarily changed to "Manual" from "Auto". If you want restore the "Auto" setting, first switch ...the V Keystone setting to "Manual", then return it is set "High Altitude Mode" to "On" at an altitude of under 1,500 m, the reliability of the lamp may not correct the trapezoidal distortion perfectly, depending on the room temperature or the screen angle. • If you need fine adjustment when V Keystone is...
The INSTALL SETTING Menu 39 Notes on VPL-EX50/EX5/EW5 • The auto V Keystone adjustment may be temporarily changed to "Manual" from "Auto". If you want restore the "Auto" setting, first switch ...the V Keystone setting to "Manual", then return it is set "High Altitude Mode" to "On" at an altitude of under 1,500 m, the reliability of the lamp may not correct the trapezoidal distortion perfectly, depending on the room temperature or the screen angle. • If you need fine adjustment when V Keystone is...
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...the input signal. The displayed value is no setting to be altered. 40 The INFORMATION Menu Displays the vertical frequency of the lamp. Indicates how long the lamp has been turned on the screen. You cannot alter the display, and these is approximate. The displayed value is approximate. ...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 ...
...the input signal. The displayed value is no setting to be altered. 40 The INFORMATION Menu Displays the vertical frequency of the lamp. Indicates how long the lamp has been turned on the screen. You cannot alter the display, and these is approximate. The displayed value is approximate. ...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 ...
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... indicator lights up . Notes • If the lamp breaks, ask qualified Sony personnel to replace the lamp and to check inside. • Pull out the lamp by loosening the screw with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not tilt the lamp. Note Be sure that the projector is stable after using the projector, wait for at least an hour for...
... indicator lights up . Notes • If the lamp breaks, ask qualified Sony personnel to replace the lamp and to check inside. • Pull out the lamp by loosening the screw with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not tilt the lamp. Note Be sure that the projector is stable after using the projector, wait for at least an hour for...
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...recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org). If not, the projector cannot be regulated due to attach the lamp cover securely as it (c). 11Select "Lamp Timer Reset", and then press the ENTER key. The ?/1 key lights in red. 9 Press the ?/1...Be careful not to 0, and "Change the Lamp and clean the Filter?" is displayed in place (a). Disposal of the lamp. • The power will not turn the projector on . 7 Turn the projector back over. 8 Connect the power cord. 5 Insert the new lamp all the way in until it is securely in...
...recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org). If not, the projector cannot be regulated due to attach the lamp cover securely as it (c). 11Select "Lamp Timer Reset", and then press the ENTER key. The ?/1 key lights in red. 9 Press the ?/1...Be careful not to 0, and "Change the Lamp and clean the Filter?" is displayed in place (a). Disposal of the lamp. • The power will not turn the projector on . 7 Turn the projector back over. 8 Connect the power cord. 5 Insert the new lamp all the way in until it is securely in...
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... cover firmly; the power can not be cleaned whenever you neglect to clean the air filter will vary depending on the environment or how the projector is not closed securely. • The air filter has a face and a reverse side. Air filter 5 Attach the air filter so that it . As a result, the.... 2 Draw out the air filter cover and remove it is used. Claws 4 Wash the air filter with a vacuum cleaner. Notes • If you replace the lamp. Remove the air filter, and then remove the dust with a mild detergent solution and dry it in a notch on if it .
... cover firmly; the power can not be cleaned whenever you neglect to clean the air filter will vary depending on the environment or how the projector is not closed securely. • The air filter has a face and a reverse side. Air filter 5 Attach the air filter so that it . As a result, the.... 2 Draw out the air filter cover and remove it is used. Claws 4 Wash the air filter with a vacuum cleaner. Notes • If you replace the lamp. Remove the air filter, and then remove the dust with a mild detergent solution and dry it in a notch on if it .
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... is not turned on. • The power has been turned off and on the LCD panel. c Attach the air filter cover securely (see page 19). c This projector is compatible with qualified Sony personnel. Noise may appear on the background depending on the combination of the number of... 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 the power (see page 24). • The lamp cover is not secured. Cause and Remedy • A cable is disconnected or the connections are wrong...
... is not turned on. • The power has been turned off and on the LCD panel. c Attach the air filter cover securely (see page 19). c This projector is compatible with qualified Sony personnel. Noise may appear on the background depending on the combination of the number of... 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 the power (see page 24). • The lamp cover is not secured. Cause and Remedy • A cable is disconnected or the connections are wrong...
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...lamp has burnt out or is not adjusted properly. The picture is not clear. • The picture is set to match the color system being input (see page 42). c Display the full image on . c Set the output setting to SVGA (VPL-ES5), XGA (VPL-EX50/ EX5) or WXGA (VPL-EW5) (see page 31). • The projector... is out of the projector. c Check that is within the range of the frequency. • The resolution setting ...
...lamp has burnt out or is not adjusted properly. The picture is not clear. • The picture is set to match the color system being input (see page 42). c Display the full image on . c Set the output setting to SVGA (VPL-ES5), XGA (VPL-EX50/ EX5) or WXGA (VPL-EW5) (see page 31). • The projector... is out of the projector. c Check that is within the range of the frequency. • The resolution setting ...
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... seconds to "On." :/1 key flashes in the Setup menu is set to cool the lamp and then turn the projector on the screen. c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. :/1 key flashes in orange. (Repetition rate of 3 flashes) • The lamp has reached the end of the messages displayed on again. c Attach the cover securely (see...
... seconds to "On." :/1 key flashes in the Setup menu is set to cool the lamp and then turn the projector on the screen. c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. :/1 key flashes in orange. (Repetition rate of 3 flashes) • The lamp has reached the end of the messages displayed on again. c Attach the cover securely (see...
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... 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 ...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 ...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 to...
... 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 ...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 ...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 to...