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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 ...8226; Ceiling-mounted spot lighting is recommended. Stubborn stains may occur, causing picture degradation or damage to the projector. Use a cover over fluorescent lamps to avoid lowering the contrast ratio. • Cover any liquid or solid... soft dry cloth. • Use of alcohol, benzene, thinner or insecticide may damage the finish of the projector, take care with mild detergent solution, followed by the plug. Cleaning the lens The lens surface is especially ...
If voltage adaptation is required, consult with qualified Sony personnel. • Should any windows that face the screen with ...8226; Ceiling-mounted spot lighting is recommended. Stubborn stains may occur, causing picture degradation or damage to the projector. Use a cover over fluorescent lamps to avoid lowering the contrast ratio. • Cover any liquid or solid... soft dry cloth. • Use of alcohol, benzene, thinner or insecticide may damage the finish of the projector, take care with mild detergent solution, followed by the plug. Cleaning the lens The lens surface is especially ...
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.... 6 Notes on Installation and Usage This is in the following situations. When the images are projected onto the screens from multiple LCD data projectors, they may cause a malfunction or damage to the unit. When internal heat builds up due to blockage of ventilation holes, the...cabinet may deteriorate or the coating may block the ventilation holes. LCD data projector • This LCD data projector is these situations or locations may generate color distinctions because each projector has its own color balance even if the projectors are the same models. You may, however, see tiny ...
.... 6 Notes on Installation and Usage This is in the following situations. When the images are projected onto the screens from multiple LCD data projectors, they may cause a malfunction or damage to the unit. When internal heat builds up due to blockage of ventilation holes, the...cabinet may deteriorate or the coating may block the ventilation holes. LCD data projector • This LCD data projector is these situations or locations may generate color distinctions because each projector has its own color balance even if the projectors are the same models. You may, however, see tiny ...
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Clean the air filter whenever you replace the lamp. Unsuitable Conditions Do not use the projector under the following conditions. Do not stand the unit upright on one side Avoid using the unit standing upright on Installation and Usage 7 It may ... extremely smoky environment. Locations subject to an angle of the unit or damage it on a level surface or suspending from an air-conditioner Installing the projector in temperature. Near a heat or smoke sensor Avoid installing the unit in any way other than placing it . Do not tilt the unit to the...
Clean the air filter whenever you replace the lamp. Unsuitable Conditions Do not use the projector under the following conditions. Do not stand the unit upright on one side Avoid using the unit standing upright on Installation and Usage 7 It may ... extremely smoky environment. Locations subject to an angle of the unit or damage it on a level surface or suspending from an air-conditioner Installing the projector in temperature. Near a heat or smoke sensor Avoid installing the unit in any way other than placing it . Do not tilt the unit to the...
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...Note on the screen When using a screen with an uneven surface, a striped pattern may build up. Use the Security bar at the rear of the projector for a purpose of certain components. otherwise, internal heat may rarely appear on the screen depending on "High Altitude Mode" in the carrying case, do not... drop the unit or subject it may cause the projector to set this may cause damage. Use the PIC MUTING key to shock, as reducing the reliability of preventing theft, by using this bar, ...
...Note on the screen When using a screen with an uneven surface, a striped pattern may build up. Use the Security bar at the rear of the projector for a purpose of certain components. otherwise, internal heat may rarely appear on the screen depending on "High Altitude Mode" in the carrying case, do not... drop the unit or subject it may cause the projector to set this may cause damage. Use the PIC MUTING key to shock, as reducing the reliability of preventing theft, by using this bar, ...
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... the keys on a larger screen even in a limited space. This prevents the projector from operating incorrectly. Overview B Overview Features High brightness · High picture performance High brightness Sony's unique optical system allows high efficiency. Clean the filter at the same time as... side. Simple maintenance Even when the projector is mounted on the Remote Commander. Direct Power On/Power Off function The AC power for video input. Features 9 High picture performance VPL-EW5: Three super-high-aperture 0.59-inch WXGA panels with approximately 790,000 effective pixels...
... the keys on a larger screen even in a limited space. This prevents the projector from operating incorrectly. Overview B Overview Features High brightness · High picture performance High brightness Sony's unique optical system allows high efficiency. Clean the filter at the same time as... side. Simple maintenance Even when the projector is mounted on the Remote Commander. Direct Power On/Power Off function The AC power for video input. Features 9 High picture performance VPL-EW5: Three super-high-aperture 0.59-inch WXGA panels with approximately 790,000 effective pixels...
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... hold the ?/1 key for about one second. Control Panel 1 23 45 6 a ?/1 (On/Standby) key Turns on until the projector is ready to operate. To turn it is ready to operate. - Once the projector is turned off with the ?/1 key. - b INPUT key Selects an input signal. Lights up or flashes under the following... 2 flashes when the lamp cover or air filter cover is turned on . d LAMP/COVER indicators Flashes 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.
... hold the ?/1 key for about one second. Control Panel 1 23 45 6 a ?/1 (On/Standby) key Turns on until the projector is ready to operate. To turn it is ready to operate. - Once the projector is turned off with the ?/1 key. - b INPUT key Selects an input signal. Lights up or flashes under the following... 2 flashes when the lamp cover or air filter cover is turned on . d LAMP/COVER indicators Flashes 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.
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... audio signal attached to the video output connector of Controls 15 e INPUT B connector • Digital RGB/Component connector (for HDMI and HDCP) (VPL-EW5 only): Connects to the image from INPUT A or INPUT B. Adjust the volume with HDMI/ DVI output connector (digital). • RGB connector ...• MONITOR (HD D-sub 15-pin female): Connects to the input 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 connector of the monitor. g REMOTE RS-232C connector ...
... audio signal attached to the video output connector of Controls 15 e INPUT B connector • Digital RGB/Component connector (for HDMI and HDCP) (VPL-EW5 only): Connects to the image from INPUT A or INPUT B. Adjust the volume with HDMI/ DVI output connector (digital). • RGB connector ...• MONITOR (HD D-sub 15-pin female): Connects to the input 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 connector of the monitor. g REMOTE RS-232C connector ...
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... obstructs the infrared beam between the Remote Commander and the remote control detector is, the wider the angle within which the commander can control the projector becomes. 16 Location and Function of an item to its original size. h Infrared transmitter i ?/1 (On/Standby) key j v/V/b/B (Arrow) keys k ENTER key l MENU key m VOLUME +/- Face...
... obstructs the infrared beam between the Remote Commander and the remote control detector is, the wider the angle within which the commander can control the projector becomes. 16 Location and Function of an item to its original size. h Infrared transmitter i ?/1 (On/Standby) key j v/V/b/B (Arrow) keys k ENTER key l MENU key m VOLUME +/- Face...
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Installing the Projector 17 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 (7.5) (9.5) (...a slight difference 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, and the ...
Installing the Projector 17 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 (7.5) (9.5) (...a slight difference 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, and the ...
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... value and the design value shown in the Signal menu is set to "4:3", the projected image size (diagonal) will be approximately 88 % of "Full 2" size. 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 2.5 3.1 4.6 6.2 (8.2) (10... approximately 97 % of "Full 2" size. • When "Aspect" in the table above. For details on installation, see "Installation Diagram" on page 54. 18 Installing the Projector
... value and the design value shown in the Signal menu is set to "4:3", the projected image size (diagonal) will be approximately 88 % of "Full 2" size. 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 2.5 3.1 4.6 6.2 (8.2) (10... approximately 97 % of "Full 2" size. • When "Aspect" in the table above. For details on installation, see "Installation Diagram" on page 54. 18 Installing the Projector
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... the proper cables for the external monitor. Connecting the Projector 19 For more information, refer to a computer. However, we recommend that you connect the projector, make sure to SVGA (VPL-ES5), XGA (VPL-EX5/EX50) or WXGA (VPLEW5) mode for each connection. • Insert ...cable, be sure 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. Projecting the Picture Connecting the Projector When you set the output mode ...
... the proper cables for the external monitor. Connecting the Projector 19 For more information, refer to a computer. However, we recommend that you connect the projector, make sure to SVGA (VPL-ES5), XGA (VPL-EX5/EX50) or WXGA (VPLEW5) mode for each connection. • Insert ...cable, be sure 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. Projecting the Picture Connecting the Projector When you set the output mode ...
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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 DSD (Direct Stream Digital) Signal or CEC (Consumer Electronics control) ...Signal. Set your computer's display and the external monitor, the picture of pins, use a commercially available plug adaptor. to DVI-D output connector Computer 20 Connecting the Projector...
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 DSD (Direct Stream Digital) Signal or CEC (Consumer Electronics control) ...Signal. Set your computer's display and the external monitor, the picture of pins, use a commercially available plug adaptor. to DVI-D output connector Computer 20 Connecting the Projector...
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... according to the input signal. • When 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. Connecting the Projector 21 To connect to a video or S video output connector...
... according to the input signal. • When 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. Connecting the Projector 21 To connect to a video or S video output connector...
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.... For details, see "Auto Input Search" on page 35. • The Smart APA feature is set 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...-one LCD type, you may have to switch the computer to output to select the input source. Projecting 1,2 4 Press the INPUT key to the projector by pressing certain keys (e.g., Each time you press the key, the input signal switches as follows: Input-A t Input-B t Video t S-Video (VPL-EW5/EX50...
.... For details, see "Auto Input Search" on page 35. • The Smart APA feature is set 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...-one LCD type, you may have to switch the computer to output to select the input source. Projecting 1,2 4 Press the INPUT key to the projector by pressing certain keys (e.g., Each time you press the key, the input signal switches as follows: Input-A t Input-B t Video t S-Video (VPL-EW5/EX50...
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...Commander to display the adjustment menu and adjust the tilt using the Focus ring. For VPL-EW5/EX50/EX5 • When you set the "V Keystone" to "Manual." (See page 38.) • If you adjust the tilt of the projector with the v/V/b/B keys. 8 Adjust the size of the picture and the focus.... adjust it hard with the adjuster out. Use the adjuster to "Auto," the "V Keystone" correction is performed at the same time. Projecting the Picture / , LCD VGA / , etc.), or by changing your fingers. • Do not push hard on the screen, and adjust the value with the adjuster, the V keystone...
...Commander to display the adjustment menu and adjust the tilt using the Focus ring. For VPL-EW5/EX50/EX5 • When you set the "V Keystone" to "Manual." (See page 38.) • If you adjust the tilt of the projector with the v/V/b/B keys. 8 Adjust the size of the picture and the focus.... adjust it hard with the adjuster out. Use the adjuster to "Auto," the "V Keystone" correction is performed at the same time. Projecting the Picture / , LCD VGA / , etc.), or by changing your fingers. • Do not push hard on the screen, and adjust the value with the adjuster, the V keystone...
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... 5 Press the v or V key to the selected language. The menu disappears automatically if a key is not pressed for displaying the menu and other on the projector. 3 Press the MENU key. The menu changes to select "Language," then press the B or ENTER key.
... 5 Press the v or V key to the selected language. The menu disappears automatically if a key is not pressed for displaying the menu and other on the projector. 3 Press the MENU key. The menu changes to select "Language," then press the B or ENTER key.
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... displayed on , you are required to enter the four-digit password. (The default initial password setting is "ENTER, ENTER, ENTER, ENTER." To use the projector if you forget your own password. After this procedure again from step 1. 4 Turn the main power off and disconnect the AC power cord. Re-enter... even if you fail to use the security lock 1 Press the MENU key and then, on the INSTALL SETTING menu, turn the power of the projector on the screen, perform this is equipped with a security lock function. Use: Cancel: Other key Next, the screen for the first time, please input ...
... displayed on , you are required to enter the four-digit password. (The default initial password setting is "ENTER, ENTER, ENTER, ENTER." To use the projector if you forget your own password. After this procedure again from step 1. 4 Turn the main power off and disconnect the AC power cord. Re-enter... even if you fail to use the security lock 1 Press the MENU key and then, on the INSTALL SETTING menu, turn the power of the projector on the screen, perform this is equipped with a security lock function. Use: Cancel: Other key Next, the screen for the first time, please input ...
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...circuit breaker to turn the power for Your Presentation To enlarge the image (Digital Zoom function) You can turn the projector off, and then, you will be able to verify the projector's serial number and your identity. (This process may differ in the center of the image. Effective Tools for ...and off without pressing the power key on the image you with the password. Digital zoom icon 2 Move the icon to the point on the projector. Convenient Functions 2 Enter the password. You can select a section of the image where the icon is located is enlarged. This function does ...
...circuit breaker to turn the power for Your Presentation To enlarge the image (Digital Zoom function) You can turn the projector off, and then, you will be able to verify the projector's serial number and your identity. (This process may differ in the center of the image. Effective Tools for ...and off without pressing the power key on the image you with the password. Digital zoom icon 2 Move the icon to the point on the projector. Convenient Functions 2 Enter the password. You can select a section of the image where the icon is located is enlarged. This function does ...