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... be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. special handling may apply, See www.dtsc. Disposal of the used lamp For the customers in the USA Lamp in this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other than...
... be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. special handling may apply, See www.dtsc. Disposal of the used lamp For the customers in the USA Lamp in this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other than...
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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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...; Cover any liquid or solid object fall into the lens while the lamp is hot. • Be careful not to get your hand or objects near these chemicals. If voltage adaptation is required, consult with qualified Sony personnel. • Should any windows that the carpet and wall paper... dampened with water. • Never use a damp cloth, detergent solution, or thinner. • Wipe the lens gently with respect to the projector. The air coming out is on the cabinet. As incorrect maintenance may occur, causing picture degradation or damage to the following: • Avoid ...
...; Cover any liquid or solid object fall into the lens while the lamp is hot. • Be careful not to get your hand or objects near these chemicals. If voltage adaptation is required, consult with qualified Sony personnel. • Should any windows that the carpet and wall paper... dampened with water. • Never use a damp cloth, detergent solution, or thinner. • Wipe the lens gently with respect to the projector. The air coming out is on the cabinet. As incorrect maintenance may occur, causing picture degradation or damage to the following: • Avoid ...
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... unit in temperature. Locations subject to moisture condensation or a rise in a location where the temperature may cause color shading or shorten the lamp life excessively. Near a heat or smoke sensor Avoid installing the unit in a very dusty or extremely smoky environment. Do not stand the...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 sensor may cause malfunction. It may occur. Such an installation may rise rapidly. ...
... unit in temperature. Locations subject to moisture condensation or a rise in a location where the temperature may cause color shading or shorten the lamp life excessively. Near a heat or smoke sensor Avoid installing the unit in a very dusty or extremely smoky environment. Do not stand the...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 sensor may cause malfunction. It may occur. Such an installation may rise rapidly. ...
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... B Overview Features High brightness · High picture performance High brightness Sony's unique optical system allows high efficiency. Simple maintenance Even when the projector is mounted on the ceiling, you replace the lamp. Short focal lens The projection distance is a trademark of the Video...switch without going through a standby mode. Direct Power On/Power Off function The AC power for video input. VPL-ES5:Three super-high-aperture 0.63inch SVGA panels with approximately 480,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of the keys on . Other Convenient Functions • ...
... B Overview Features High brightness · High picture performance High brightness Sony's unique optical system allows high efficiency. Simple maintenance Even when the projector is mounted on the ceiling, you replace the lamp. Short focal lens The projection distance is a trademark of the Video...switch without going through a standby mode. Direct Power On/Power Off function The AC power for video input. VPL-ES5:Three super-high-aperture 0.63inch SVGA panels with approximately 480,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of the keys on . Other Convenient Functions • ...
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... on page 44. Web page address: http://www.kensington.com/ Note To maintain optimal performance, clean the air filter whenever you replace the lamp. Overview a Ventilation holes (exhaust) b Lens Remove the lens cover before projection. Security bar p Security lock Connects to pull out, pull... out the Security bar using a screwdriver. Location and Function of Controls 11 g Ventilation holes (intake)/Air filter cover h Adjusters (fore pad) i Lamp cover j Adjuster k Connector Panel For details, see "Cleaning the Air Filter" on page 14. If it . c Front remote control detector d Control...
... on page 44. Web page address: http://www.kensington.com/ Note To maintain optimal performance, clean the air filter whenever you replace the lamp. Overview a Ventilation holes (exhaust) b Lens Remove the lens cover before projection. Security bar p Security lock Connects to pull out, pull... out the Security bar using a screwdriver. Location and Function of Controls 11 g Ventilation holes (intake)/Air filter cover h Adjusters (fore pad) i Lamp cover j Adjuster k Connector Panel For details, see "Cleaning the Air Filter" on page 14. If it . c Front remote control detector d Control...
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.... For detail, see page 24. Control Panel 1 23 45 6 a ?/1 (On/Standby) key Turns on the projector when the projector is ready to operate. Lights in green when the power is turned on, and when it on . d LAMP/COVER indicators Flashes in red when the AC power cord is ready to the message or... 3 flashes when the lamp has reached the end of items in green while the cooling fan is running after the power is on with the ?/1 key. 12 Location and Function of Controls The fan runs for about 90 seconds after the power is in standby mode. Once the projector is turned off...
.... For detail, see page 24. Control Panel 1 23 45 6 a ?/1 (On/Standby) key Turns on the projector when the projector is ready to operate. Lights in green when the power is turned on, and when it on . d LAMP/COVER indicators Flashes in red when the AC power cord is ready to the message or... 3 flashes when the lamp has reached the end of items in green while the cooling fan is running after the power is on with the ?/1 key. 12 Location and Function of Controls The fan runs for about 90 seconds after the power is in standby mode. Once the projector is turned off...
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... screen. • When changing the setting: Press the v or V key to select a menu, then press the B or ENTER key. The projector is input. You can hide this indicator using "Status" on -screen menu for making various adjustments and settings. setting on the SET SETTING menu. ...On Auto 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 4...
... screen. • When changing the setting: Press the v or V key to select a menu, then press the B or ENTER key. The projector is input. You can hide this indicator using "Status" on -screen menu for making various adjustments and settings. setting on the SET SETTING menu. ...On Auto 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 4...
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...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 ...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 projector. If the picture is pressed. Once the specified input signal has been ...
...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 ...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 projector. If the picture is pressed. Once the specified input signal has been ...
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...signal is automatically set it is set to conform the input signal. 36 The SET SETTING Menu The lamp lights again when a signal is input or any key is pressed. • Standby: The projector goes into Power Saving mode. When it to "On." Front & Rear Locks all the control ...keys on the screen. - When replacing the lamps, reset the lamp timer. - Off • Lamp off: The lamp goes off if no signal is on the screen. Selects the remote control detectors (IR Receiver) on the type of the Off projector so that the projector can cancel the adjustment by pressing the APA ...
...signal is automatically set it is set to conform the input signal. 36 The SET SETTING Menu The lamp lights again when a signal is input or any key is pressed. • Standby: The projector goes into Power Saving mode. When it to "On." Front & Rear Locks all the control ...keys on the screen. - When replacing the lamps, reset the lamp timer. - Off • Lamp off: The lamp goes off if no signal is on the screen. Selects the remote control detectors (IR Receiver) on the type of the Off projector so that the projector can cancel the adjustment by pressing the APA ...
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... higher. You can turn the Off power on/off without pressing the power key on the projector. 38 The INSTALL SETTING Menu Lamp Mode (VPL-EW5/ EX50 only) Sets the lamp brightness used at an altitude of the projector. The INSTALL SETTING Menu The INSTALL SETTING menu is used for manual correction using a circuit breaker... the screen horizontally and/or vertically. Background Selects the background color of the projected image will be lower compared with the "High" setting. Auto V Keystone (VPL-ES5 only) Corrects the trapezoidal distortion caused by the projection angle.
... higher. You can turn the Off power on/off without pressing the power key on the projector. 38 The INSTALL SETTING Menu Lamp Mode (VPL-EW5/ EX50 only) Sets the lamp brightness used at an altitude of the projector. The INSTALL SETTING Menu The INSTALL SETTING menu is used for manual correction using a circuit breaker... the screen horizontally and/or vertically. Background Selects the background color of the projected image will be lower compared with the "High" setting. Auto V Keystone (VPL-ES5 only) Corrects the trapezoidal distortion caused by the projection angle.
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..."Auto", press the KEYSTONE key on the control panel or the remote commander, and change the V Keystone setting to "Manual" from "Auto". 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. •... Keystone is an electrical correction. • If you set "High Altitude Mode" to "On" at an altitude of under 1,500 m, the reliability of the lamp may deteriorate when the V Keystone function is used, because it to "Auto". • When you want to "Manual" from "Auto".
..."Auto", press the KEYSTONE key on the control panel or the remote commander, and change the V Keystone setting to "Manual" from "Auto". 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. •... Keystone is an electrical correction. • If you set "High Altitude Mode" to "On" at an altitude of under 1,500 m, the reliability of the lamp may deteriorate when the V Keystone function is used, because it to "Auto". • When you want to "Manual" from "Auto".
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..., and these is approximate. Note These are only displayed on . Displays the vertical frequency of the lamp. The displayed value is approximate. Indicates how long the lamp has been turned on the screen. 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...
..., and these is approximate. Note These are only displayed on . Displays the vertical frequency of the lamp. The displayed value is approximate. Indicates how long the lamp has been turned on the screen. 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...
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... • If the lamp breaks, ask qualified Sony personnel to replace the lamp and to check inside. • Pull out the lamp by holding the handle. • When removing the lamp, make sure it over so you pull out the lamp while it is tilted and if the lamp breaks. 1 Turn off the projector, and disconnect the AC...
... • If the lamp breaks, ask qualified Sony personnel to replace the lamp and to check inside. • Pull out the lamp by holding the handle. • When removing the lamp, make sure it over so you pull out the lamp while it is tilted and if the lamp breaks. 1 Turn off the projector, and disconnect the AC...
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... is displayed in the menu screen. Change the Lamp and clean the Filter? "Lamp Timer Reset Complete!" Maintenance Replacing the Lamp 43 Tighten the two screws (b). If not, the projector cannot be regulated due to environmental considerations. is initialized to page 44 for "Cleaning the Air Filter". ...Setup menu. 12Select "Execute" with the v key. is securely in this product contains mercury. Disposal of the lamp. • The power will not turn the projector on . 7 Turn the projector back over. 8 Connect the power cord. SET SETTING Input-A Smar t APA: On Auto Input Search: ...
... is displayed in the menu screen. Change the Lamp and clean the Filter? "Lamp Timer Reset Complete!" Maintenance Replacing the Lamp 43 Tighten the two screws (b). If not, the projector cannot be regulated due to environmental considerations. is initialized to page 44 for "Cleaning the Air Filter". ...Setup menu. 12Select "Execute" with the v key. is securely in this product contains mercury. Disposal of the lamp. • The power will not turn the projector on . 7 Turn the projector back over. 8 Connect the power cord. SET SETTING Input-A Smar t APA: On Auto Input Search: ...
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... and replace the cover. Cleaning the Air Filter The air filter should be turned on if it is used. Notes • If you replace the lamp. As a result, the temperature may accumulate, clogging it. Claws 4 Wash the air filter with a vacuum cleaner. the power can not be cleaned whenever you ... sure to attach the air filter cover firmly; Air filter 5 Attach the air filter so that 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. Remove the air filter, and then remove the dust with a mild ...
... and replace the cover. Cleaning the Air Filter The air filter should be turned on if it is used. Notes • If you replace the lamp. As a result, the temperature may accumulate, clogging it. Claws 4 Wash the air filter with a vacuum cleaner. the power can not be cleaned whenever you ... sure to attach the air filter cover firmly; Air filter 5 Attach the air filter so that 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. Remove the air filter, and then remove the dust with a mild ...
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... "Auto" of "Input-A Signal Sel" on the SET SETTING menu, or the setting of pixels on the LCD panel. If your computer is compatible with qualified Sony personnel. Noise may appear on the background depending on with DDC2B (Digital Data Channel 2B). The picture is incorrect...an external monitor (see page 24). • The lamp cover is incorrect. The input signal cannot be operating erratically, try to diagnose and correct the problem using the following procedures. 1 Connect the projector to an external monitor and a LCD monitor of a computer. c Attach the air filter cover...
... "Auto" of "Input-A Signal Sel" on the SET SETTING menu, or the setting of pixels on the LCD panel. If your computer is compatible with qualified Sony personnel. Noise may appear on the background depending on with DDC2B (Digital Data Channel 2B). The picture is incorrect...an external monitor (see page 24). • The lamp cover is incorrect. The input signal cannot be operating erratically, try to diagnose and correct the problem using the following procedures. 1 Connect the projector to an external monitor and a LCD monitor of a computer. c Attach the air filter cover...
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... 31). • The lamp has burnt out or is incorrect. • The picture has not been adjusted properly. key on the Remote Commander or adjust "Volume" on the PICTURE SETTING menu (see page 19). c Set "Status" on the MENU SETTING menu to SVGA (VPL-ES5), XGA (VPL-EX50/ EX5) or WXGA (VPL-EW5) (see page 32.... Symptom Cause and Remedy On-screen display does not "Status" on the MENU SETTING menu has been set to the wrong color system. c Leave the projector for about two hours with the VOLUME +/- The picture is out of the...
... 31). • The lamp has burnt out or is incorrect. • The picture has not been adjusted properly. key on the Remote Commander or adjust "Volume" on the PICTURE SETTING menu (see page 19). c Set "Status" on the MENU SETTING menu to SVGA (VPL-ES5), XGA (VPL-EX50/ EX5) or WXGA (VPL-EW5) (see page 32.... Symptom Cause and Remedy On-screen display does not "Status" on the MENU SETTING menu has been set to the wrong color system. c Leave the projector for about two hours with the VOLUME +/- The picture is out of the...
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... to "On." :/1 key flashes in the Setup menu is set to 13 on again. c Replace the lamp (see page 36). c Ensure that nothing is blocking the ventilation holes. • The projector is broken. c Perform the operation of 2 flashes) • The internal temperature is unusually high. Remote ... that "High Altitude Mode" in red. (Repetition rate of 4 flashes) The fan is being used at a high altitude. c Replace them with qualified Sony personnel. c Check to see page 16). Others Symptom The control panel keys do not function. c Unlock the control panel keys (see page 42). ...
... to "On." :/1 key flashes in the Setup menu is set to 13 on again. c Replace the lamp (see page 36). c Ensure that nothing is blocking the ventilation holes. • The projector is broken. c Perform the operation of 2 flashes) • The internal temperature is unusually high. Remote ... that "High Altitude Mode" in red. (Repetition rate of 4 flashes) The fan is being used at a high altitude. c Replace them with qualified Sony personnel. c Check to see page 16). Others Symptom The control panel keys do not function. c Unlock the control panel keys (see page 42). ...
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... range of acceptable preset signals of the projector. 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... 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... 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...
... range of acceptable preset signals of the projector. 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... 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... 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...