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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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... cord, pull it is on the cabinet. Precautions 5 Precautions Safety • Check that the operating voltage of your unit is identical with qualified Sony personnel. • Should any windows that the carpet and wall paper be exposed to direct lighting or sunlight. • Ceiling-mounted spot lighting...; Refer to the "Cleaning the Air Filter" on the lens, use a soft dry cloth. As incorrect maintenance may impair the performance of the projector, take care with a soft dry cloth. Cleaning the cabinet • Clean the cabinet gently with respect to get your hand or objects near the...
... cord, pull it is on the cabinet. Precautions 5 Precautions Safety • Check that the operating voltage of your unit is identical with qualified Sony personnel. • Should any windows that the carpet and wall paper be exposed to direct lighting or sunlight. • Ceiling-mounted spot lighting...; Refer to the "Cleaning the Air Filter" on the lens, use a soft dry cloth. As incorrect maintenance may impair the performance of the projector, take care with a soft dry cloth. Cleaning the cabinet • Clean the cabinet gently with respect to get your hand or objects near the...
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... models. When internal heat builds up . LCD data projector • This LCD data projector is these situations or locations may cause a malfunction or damage to the unit. Notes on Installation and Usage Unsuitable Installation Do not install the projector in contact with a stained cloth, the ... on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may generate color distinctions because each projector has its own color balance even if the projectors are projected onto the screens from multiple LCD data projectors, they may block the ventilation holes.
... models. When internal heat builds up . LCD data projector • This LCD data projector is these situations or locations may cause a malfunction or damage to the unit. Notes on Installation and Usage Unsuitable Installation Do not install the projector in contact with a stained cloth, the ... on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may generate color distinctions because each projector has its own color balance even if the projectors are projected onto the screens from multiple LCD data projectors, they may block the ventilation holes.
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Such an installation may cause malfunction. Unsuitable Conditions Do not use the projector under the following conditions. Otherwise, the air filter will become obstructed, and this may cause a malfunction of the sensor may cause a malfunction of the unit. ... lamp life excessively. Notes on its side. 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 occur. Dust preventing the air passing through the filter may rise rapidly. Near a heat or smoke sensor Avoid installing the unit...
Such an installation may cause malfunction. Unsuitable Conditions Do not use the projector under the following conditions. Otherwise, the air filter will become obstructed, and this may cause a malfunction of the sensor may cause a malfunction of the unit. ... lamp life excessively. Notes on its side. 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 occur. Dust preventing the air passing through the filter may rise rapidly. Near a heat or smoke sensor Avoid installing the unit...
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... not use the Security bar for example. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. When transporting the unit stored in a pocket of the projector. Note on the screen When using a screen with an uneven surface, a striped pattern may rarely appear on the screen depending on carrying the...altitude of the lens that covers the ventilation holes (exhaust/ intake); Notes on Use Note on the distance between the screen and the projector or the zooming magnification settings used. When storing the unit in the carrying case, disconnect the AC power cord and all other connecting ...
... not use the Security bar for example. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. When transporting the unit stored in a pocket of the projector. Note on the screen When using a screen with an uneven surface, a striped pattern may rarely appear on the screen depending on carrying the...altitude of the lens that covers the ventilation holes (exhaust/ intake); Notes on Use Note on the distance between the screen and the projector or the zooming magnification settings used. When storing the unit in the carrying case, disconnect the AC power cord and all other connecting ...
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Overview B Overview Features High brightness · 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. EX50/EW5 only) ...; Picture muting • Freeze • Lamp mode switching function (VPL- Other Convenient Functions • On-screen menu in a limited space. Simple maintenance Even when the projector is mounted on the Remote Commander. VPL-ES5:Three super-high-aperture 0.63inch SVGA panels with approximately 790,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of 1024 ...
Overview B Overview Features High brightness · 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. EX50/EW5 only) ...; Picture muting • Freeze • Lamp mode switching function (VPL- Other Convenient Functions • On-screen menu in a limited space. Simple maintenance Even when the projector is mounted on the Remote Commander. VPL-ES5:Three super-high-aperture 0.63inch SVGA panels with approximately 790,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of 1024 ...
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... indicators Flashes in standby mode, you press the key. Control Panel 1 23 45 6 a ?/1 (On/Standby) key Turns on the projector when the projector is in green from the projector is turned on until the projector is ready to operate. Lights in green while the cooling fan is running after the power is turned on... when the power saving mode is on with the ?/1 key. 12 Location and Function of items in red when the temperature becomes high inside the projector, or when the projector fails to operate. - Also, flashes in green when the power is turned off with the ?/1 key. -
... indicators Flashes in standby mode, you press the key. Control Panel 1 23 45 6 a ?/1 (On/Standby) key Turns on the projector when the projector is in green from the projector is turned on until the projector is ready to operate. Lights in green while the cooling fan is running after the power is turned on... when the power saving mode is on with the ?/1 key. 12 Location and Function of items in red when the temperature becomes high inside the projector, or when the projector fails to operate. - Also, flashes in green when the power is turned off with the ?/1 key. -
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...B. For details, see "Connecting a Computer" on page 19 and "Connecting a VCR" on page 21. c INPUT A/VIDEO IN AUDIO connector (VPL-EX5/ES5 only) Inputs audio signal attached to AUDIO of the video equipment or the computer equipped with VOLUME +/- When VIDEO or S VIDEO is selected, the...in "The SET SETTING Menu" on page 35. Connects to the output connector of the computer when you operate the projector from among the signals connected to INPUT A or INPUT B (VPL-EX50 only). • AUDIO (stereo minijack): Connects to the input connector of INPUT B. f OUTPUT connector •...
...B. For details, see "Connecting a Computer" on page 19 and "Connecting a VCR" on page 21. c INPUT A/VIDEO IN AUDIO connector (VPL-EX5/ES5 only) Inputs audio signal attached to AUDIO of the video equipment or the computer equipped with VOLUME +/- When VIDEO or S VIDEO is selected, the...in "The SET SETTING Menu" on page 35. Connects to the output connector of the computer when you operate the projector from among the signals connected to INPUT A or INPUT B (VPL-EX50 only). • AUDIO (stereo minijack): Connects to the input connector of INPUT B. f OUTPUT connector •...
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...keys Before using the Remote Commander Pull out the clear film from the Remote Commander. 2 Install the lithium battery. Notes on the projector. Press again to its original size. key Enlarges the image at a desired location on the screen. Direct the Remote Commander toward ...the remote control detector. • The operation range is , the wider the angle within which the commander can control the projector becomes. 16 Location and Function of children. • Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor. e PIC MUTING key Cuts off...
...keys Before using the Remote Commander Pull out the clear film from the Remote Commander. 2 Install the lithium battery. Notes on the projector. Press again to its original size. key Enlarges the image at a desired location on the screen. Direct the Remote Commander toward ...the remote control detector. • The operation range is , the wider the angle within which the commander can control the projector becomes. 16 Location and Function of children. • Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor. e PIC MUTING key Cuts off...
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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... following table as a guide. Screen Projecting the Picture Distance between the actual value and the design value shown in the table above. 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 ...
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... following table as a guide. Screen Projecting the Picture Distance between the actual value and the design value shown in the table above. 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 ...
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Notes for VPL-EW5 only • When "Aspect" on the Signal menu is set to other than "Full 2", black bands may be a slight difference between the actual value ... "4:3", 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 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) 80 100 150 200...
Notes for VPL-EW5 only • When "Aspect" on the Signal menu is set to other than "Full 2", black bands may be a slight difference between the actual value ... "4:3", 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 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) 80 100 150 200...
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... performance of your computer to SVGA (VPL-ES5), XGA (VPL-EX5/EX50) or WXGA (VPLEW5) mode for each connection. • Insert the cable plugs firmly; For more information, refer 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 • The projector accepts VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, SXGA+, WXGA...
... performance of your computer to SVGA (VPL-ES5), XGA (VPL-EX5/EX50) or WXGA (VPLEW5) mode for each connection. • Insert the cable plugs firmly; For more information, refer 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 • The projector accepts VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, SXGA+, WXGA...
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... display and the external monitor, the picture of this projector is not compatible with your computer. 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...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...
... display and the external monitor, the picture of this projector is not compatible with your computer. 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...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...
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..." with the "Input-A Signal Sel." For more information, refer to the instruction manuals of the equipment you 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. setting on...
..." with the "Input-A Signal Sel." For more information, refer to the instruction manuals of the equipment you 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. setting on...
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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 PIC MUTING D ZOOM FREEZE MENU VOLUME 1 Plug the AC power...on page 35. • The Smart APA feature is flashing.) 3 Turn on the equipment connected to the projector. Each time you may have to switch the computer to output to Input-B the INPUT B connector (VPL-EX50 only) Computer/VCR, etc. Projecting 1,2 4 Press the INPUT key to the S VIDEO input connector ...
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 PIC MUTING D ZOOM FREEZE MENU VOLUME 1 Plug the AC power...on page 35. • The Smart APA feature is flashing.) 3 Turn on the equipment connected to the projector. Each time you may have to switch the computer to output to Input-B the INPUT B connector (VPL-EX50 only) Computer/VCR, etc. Projecting 1,2 4 Press the INPUT key to the S VIDEO input connector ...
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...picture. (VPL-ES5 only) Press the KEYSTONE key on the Remote Commander to adjust the picture position. Press the KEYSTONE key to "V Keystone" displays on the screen, and adjust the value with the adjuster, the V keystone adjustment is automatically adjusted. Using the adjuster Lift the projector while ...adjust the picture focus using the v/V/b/B keys. Adjuster adjustment button Notes • Be careful not to let the projector down on your computer's settings. Projecting the Picture / , LCD VGA / , etc.), or by changing your fingers. • Do not push hard on the top of ...
...picture. (VPL-ES5 only) Press the KEYSTONE key on the Remote Commander to adjust the picture position. Press the KEYSTONE key to "V Keystone" displays on the screen, and adjust the value with the adjuster, the V keystone adjustment is automatically adjusted. Using the adjuster Lift the projector while ...adjust the picture focus using the v/V/b/B keys. Adjuster adjustment button Notes • Be careful not to let the projector down on your computer's settings. Projecting the Picture / , LCD VGA / , etc.), or by changing your fingers. • Do not push hard on the top of ...
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... ENTER key. The selected menu appears. 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. B Convenient Functions Selecting the Menu Language You can select one minute.
... ENTER key. The selected menu appears. 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. B Convenient Functions Selecting the Menu Language You can select one minute.
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... case, press the ?/1 key to on . If "Invalid Password!" To cancel the security lock 1 Press the MENU key, then turn the power of the projector on the "Security Lock" setting. 2 Enter the password. Be please aware that was set password. Power-on the next time. The screen used . In...the INSTALL SETTING menu, turn on , you turn off the "Security Lock" setting on after three tries, the projector cannot be able to use this screen even if you use the projector if you fail to input the previously set . If you forget your own password. When you are required to...
... case, press the ?/1 key to on . If "Invalid Password!" To cancel the security lock 1 Press the MENU key, then turn the power of the projector on the "Security Lock" setting. 2 Enter the password. Be please aware that was set password. Power-on the next time. The screen used . In...the INSTALL SETTING menu, turn on , you turn off the "Security Lock" setting on after three tries, the projector cannot be able to use this screen even if you use the projector if you fail to input the previously set . If you forget your own password. When you are required to...
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...is input. This function does not work when a video signal is input. 1 Project a normal image, and press the D ZOOM + key on the projector. The enlargement Other Functions 27 This function works when a signal from a computer is enlarged. Use the arrow key (v/V/b/B) to turn the power for Your ...Presentation To enlarge the image (Digital Zoom function) You can turn the projector off without pressing the power key on the Remote Commander. Enter the password that was set the direct power on the image you with ...
...is input. This function does not work when a video signal is input. 1 Project a normal image, and press the D ZOOM + key on the projector. The enlargement Other Functions 27 This function works when a signal from a computer is enlarged. Use the arrow key (v/V/b/B) to turn the power for Your ...Presentation To enlarge the image (Digital Zoom function) You can turn the projector off without pressing the power key on the Remote Commander. Enter the password that was set the direct power on the image you with ...