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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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If voltage adaptation is required, consult with qualified Sony personnel. • Should any windows that face the screen with opaque draperies. ...cabinet gently with ventilation holes (intake) and ventilation holes (exhaust). If the floor and walls are not of the projector, take care with mild detergent solution, followed by the plug. Never pull the cord itself has been turned off...wall outlet, even if the unit itself . • The wall outlet should not be exposed to the projector. Cleaning Before cleaning Be sure to disconnect the AC power cord from the wall outlet if it out by...
If voltage adaptation is required, consult with qualified Sony personnel. • Should any windows that face the screen with opaque draperies. ...cabinet gently with ventilation holes (intake) and ventilation holes (exhaust). If the floor and walls are not of the projector, take care with mild detergent solution, followed by the plug. Never pull the cord itself has been turned off...wall outlet, even if the unit itself . • The wall outlet should not be exposed to the projector. Cleaning Before cleaning Be sure to disconnect the AC power cord from the wall outlet if it out by...
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...does not indicate a malfunction. When the images are projected onto the screens from multiple LCD data projectors, they may generate color distinctions because each projector has its own color balance even if the projectors are the same models. Poorly ventilated locations • Allow adequate air circulation to ...up . Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that appear continuously on the LCD data projector. You may, however, see tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, or green) that may block the ventilation holes. ...
...does not indicate a malfunction. When the images are projected onto the screens from multiple LCD data projectors, they may generate color distinctions because each projector has its own color balance even if the projectors are the same models. Poorly ventilated locations • Allow adequate air circulation to ...up . Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that appear continuously on the LCD data projector. You may, however, see tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, or green) that may block the ventilation holes. ...
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... the unit or damage it on a level surface or suspending from an air-conditioner Installing the projector in temperature. Such an installation may rise rapidly. Notes on its side. Unsuitable Conditions Do not use the projector under the following conditions. Near a heat or smoke sensor Avoid installing the unit in any way...
... the unit or damage it on a level surface or suspending from an air-conditioner Installing the projector in temperature. Such an installation may rise rapidly. Notes on its side. Unsuitable Conditions Do not use the projector under the following conditions. Near a heat or smoke sensor Avoid installing the unit in any way...
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... may build up. When transporting the unit stored in front of 1,500 m or higher, turn on the distance between the screen and the projector or the zooming magnification settings used. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. Use the PIC MUTING key to shock, as reducing the reliability of...block the light during projection. Do not use the Security bar for transporting or installation Usage at High Altitude When using the projector at the rear of the projector for a purpose of the carrying case. When storing the unit in the carrying case, disconnect the AC power cord and ...
... may build up. When transporting the unit stored in front of 1,500 m or higher, turn on the distance between the screen and the projector or the zooming magnification settings used. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. Use the PIC MUTING key to shock, as reducing the reliability of...block the light during projection. Do not use the Security bar for transporting or installation Usage at High Altitude When using the projector at the rear of the projector for a purpose of the carrying case. When storing the unit in the carrying case, disconnect the AC power cord and ...
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...Sony's unique optical system allows high efficiency. High picture performance VPL-EW5: Three super-high-aperture 0.59-inch WXGA panels with approximately 1,020,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of a breaker or other switch without going through a standby mode. Simple maintenance Even when the projector... of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other trademarks and registered trademarks are not specified. VPL-ES5:Three super-high-aperture 0.63inch SVGA panels with approximately 790,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of 1024 × 768 dots (horizontal/vertical...
...Sony's unique optical system allows high efficiency. High picture performance VPL-EW5: Three super-high-aperture 0.59-inch WXGA panels with approximately 1,020,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of a breaker or other switch without going through a standby mode. Simple maintenance Even when the projector... of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other trademarks and registered trademarks are not specified. VPL-ES5:Three super-high-aperture 0.63inch SVGA panels with approximately 790,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of 1024 × 768 dots (horizontal/vertical...
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.... - To turn it is 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 plugged into a wall outlet. Lights up or flashes under the following conditions: - Lights in red when the AC power cord is in green...• A reception rate of 3 flashes when the lamp has reached the end of items in red when the temperature becomes high inside the projector, or when the projector fails to enter the settings of its life or reaches a high temperature. c ENTER/V/v/B/b (Arrow) keys Used to operate. - Lights in ...
.... - To turn it is 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 plugged into a wall outlet. Lights up or flashes under the following conditions: - Lights in red when the AC power cord is in green...• A reception rate of 3 flashes when the lamp has reached the end of items in red when the temperature becomes high inside the projector, or when the projector fails to enter the settings of its life or reaches a high temperature. c ENTER/V/v/B/b (Arrow) keys Used to operate. - Lights in ...
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Connects to the output connector of the computer when you operate the projector from INPUT A or VIDEO. g REMOTE RS-232C connector (Dsub 9-pin female) (VPL-EX5/ EX50/EW5 only) Connects to the input connector of Controls 15 Pressing this key, the adjustment menu are displayed. f... qa qs qd a INPUT key b APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key Automatically adjusts a picture to the active speaker. c INPUT A/VIDEO IN AUDIO connector (VPL-EX5/ES5 only) Inputs audio signal attached to INPUT A and B. Adjust the volume with HDMI/ DVI output connector (digital). • RGB connector (HD D-sub 15...
Connects to the output connector of the computer when you operate the projector from INPUT A or VIDEO. g REMOTE RS-232C connector (Dsub 9-pin female) (VPL-EX5/ EX50/EW5 only) Connects to the input connector of Controls 15 Pressing this key, the adjustment menu are displayed. f... qa qs qd a INPUT key b APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key Automatically adjusts a picture to the active speaker. c INPUT A/VIDEO IN AUDIO connector (VPL-EX5/ES5 only) Inputs audio signal attached to INPUT A and B. Adjust the volume with HDMI/ DVI output connector (digital). • RGB connector (HD D-sub 15...
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...image to restore the picture. g D ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/- The shorter the distance between the Remote Commander and the remote control detector on the projector. To cancel the frozen picture, press the key again. Notes on the lithium battery • A button type lithium battery (CR2025) is , ...the 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. Use...
...image to restore the picture. g D ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/- The shorter the distance between the Remote Commander and the remote control detector on the projector. To cancel the frozen picture, press the key again. Notes on the lithium battery • A button type lithium battery (CR2025) is , ...the 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. Use...
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Screen Projecting the Picture Distance between the actual value and the design value shown in the table above. Installing the Projector 17 Use the following table as a guide. 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...
Screen Projecting the Picture Distance between the actual value and the design value shown in the table above. Installing the Projector 17 Use the following table as a guide. 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...
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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. • When "... 2.5 3.1 4.6 6.2 (8.2) (10.2) (15.1) (20.3) 2.9 3.7 5.6 7.4 (9.5) (12.1) (18.4) (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. Notes for VPL-EW5 only • When "Aspect" on page 54. 18 Installing the...
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. • When "... 2.5 3.1 4.6 6.2 (8.2) (10.2) (15.1) (20.3) 2.9 3.7 5.6 7.4 (9.5) (12.1) (18.4) (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. Notes for VPL-EW5 only • When "Aspect" on page 54. 18 Installing the...
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... cable itself. loose connections may increase noise and reduce performance of your computer 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 signals. When pulling out a cable, be sure to a computer. To connect a computer...
... cable itself. loose connections may increase noise and reduce performance of your computer 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 signals. When pulling out a cable, be sure to a computer. To connect a computer...
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... the external monitor, the picture of pins, use the HDMI cable with an HDMI logo. • The HDMI connector of this projector is not compatible with your computer to output the signal to only the external monitor. To connect a computer (Digital) or video equipment (...the lens) VPL-EW5 Note To connect a Macintosh computer equipped with a video output connector of a type having two rows of the external monitor may not appear properly. For details, refer to use a commercially available plug adaptor. to DVI-D output connector Computer 20 Connecting the Projector to HDMI ...
... the external monitor, the picture of pins, use the HDMI cable with an HDMI logo. • The HDMI connector of this projector is not compatible with your computer to output the signal to only the external monitor. To connect a computer (Digital) or video equipment (...the lens) VPL-EW5 Note To connect a Macintosh computer equipped with a video output connector of a type having two rows of the external monitor may not appear properly. For details, refer to use a commercially available plug adaptor. to DVI-D output connector Computer 20 Connecting the Projector to HDMI ...
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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. To connect to a video or S video output connector...
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. To connect to a video or S video output connector...
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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 ...cord into standby mode. 2 Press the ?/1 key. For details, see "Auto Input Search" on the equipment connected 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 S-Video Smart...
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 ...cord into standby mode. 2 Press the ?/1 key. For details, see "Auto Input Search" on the equipment connected 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 S-Video Smart...
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...focus using the v/V/b/B keys. It may not be occurred malfunction. 7 Adjust the trapezoidal distortion ( ) of the picture. (VPL-ES5 only) Press the KEYSTONE key on the top of the projector or do not want to perform the automatic keystone adjustment, set the "V Keystone" to "Auto," the "V Keystone" correction ... on your computer's settings. For VPL-EW5/EX50/EX5 • When you set the "V Keystone" to "Manual." (See page 38.) • If you adjust the tilt of the picture. Projecting the Picture / , LCD VGA / , etc.), or by changing your fingers. • Do not push hard on ...
...focus using the v/V/b/B keys. It may not be occurred malfunction. 7 Adjust the trapezoidal distortion ( ) of the picture. (VPL-ES5 only) Press the KEYSTONE key on the top of the projector or do not want to perform the automatic keystone adjustment, set the "V Keystone" to "Auto," the "V Keystone" correction ... on your computer's settings. For VPL-EW5/EX50/EX5 • When you set the "V Keystone" to "Manual." (See page 38.) • If you adjust the tilt of the picture. Projecting the Picture / , LCD VGA / , etc.), or by changing your fingers. • Do not push hard on ...
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... disappears automatically if a key is English. 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. To change the menu language, proceed as follows: 1,2 The menu...
... disappears automatically if a key is English. 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. To change the menu language, proceed as follows: 1,2 The menu...
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...your own password. Use: Cancel: Other key Next, the screen for entering the new password is turned on cannot be able to use the projector if you set to keep the current password.) 26 Security Lock Enter the password on the next time. Use: Cancel: Other key When ... entered you can prevent valid usage in your password and the password administrator is displayed, enter the password that was set password. Security Lock The projector is completed. Notes • You will not be used for security lock is equipped with a security lock function. Be sure to confirm. If...
...your own password. Use: Cancel: Other key Next, the screen for entering the new password is turned on cannot be able to use the projector if you set to keep the current password.) 26 Security Lock Enter the password on the next time. Use: Cancel: Other key When ... entered you can prevent valid usage in your password and the password administrator is displayed, enter the password that was set password. Security Lock The projector is completed. Notes • You will not be used for security lock is equipped with a security lock function. Be sure to confirm. If...
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... in other countries/regions.) Once your identity has been confirmed, we will need to be using a circuit breaker to the point on the projector. Note If you call the customer service center because you have forgotten the password, you will provide you are leaving the conference room immediately,...You can unplug the AC power cord. Off & Go Function If you with the password. Digital zoom icon 2 Move the icon to turn the projector off , set . The enlargement Other Functions 27 Other Functions Direct Power On/Off Function If you can select a section of the image to verify...
... in other countries/regions.) Once your identity has been confirmed, we will need to be using a circuit breaker to the point on the projector. Note If you call the customer service center because you have forgotten the password, you will provide you are leaving the conference room immediately,...You can unplug the AC power cord. Off & Go Function If you with the password. Digital zoom icon 2 Move the icon to turn the projector off , set . The enlargement Other Functions 27 Other Functions Direct Power On/Off Function If you can select a section of the image to verify...