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3-293-838-13 (1)
Data Projector
Operating Instructions
VPL-EW5
VPL-EX50/EX5
VPL-ES5
© 2008 Sony Corporation
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determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct WARNING the interference by one or more of the following measures: To reduce the risk of fire or electric – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. shock, do not expose this apparatus – Increase the separation between the to rain or moisture. equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a To avoid electrical shock, do not open circuit different from that to which the the cab
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Plug Cap Parallel blade with ground pin Lamp in this product contains mercury. (NEMA 5-15P Configuration) Disposal of these materials may be regulated Cord Type SJT, three 16 or 18 AWG due to environmental considerations. For wires disposal or recycling information, please Length Minimum 1.5m (4 ft .11in.), Less contact your local authorities or the 5 than 4.5 m (14 ft .9 /8 in.) Electronic Industries Alliance Rating Minimum 10A, 125V (www.eiae.org). Disposal of Old Electrical & Using thi
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Table of Contents Precautions .........................................5 About the Preset Memory No. ....34 The SET SETTING Menu ................35 Notes on Installation and Usage ........ 6 The MENU SETTING Menu ...........37 The INSTALL SETTING Menu .......38 Overview The INFORMATION Menu .............40 Features ..............................................9 Location and Function of Controls .. 10 Maintenance Top/Right Side/Front .................. 10 Rear/Bottom ............................
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Preventing internal heat build-up Precautions The unit is equipped with ventilation holes (intake) and ventilation holes (exhaust). Do not block or place anything near these holes, Safety or internal heat build-up may occur, causing � Check that the operating voltage of your picture degradation or damage to the unit is identical with the voltage of your projector. local power supply. If voltage adaptation is required, consult with qualified Sony Cleaning personnel. � Should any liquid o
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� If you rub on the cabinet with a stained cloth, the cabinet may be scratched. Notes on Installation � If the cabinet is in contact with a rubber or vinyl resin product for a long period of and Usage time, the finish of the cabinet may deteriorate or the coating may come off. Unsuitable Installation LCD data projector Do not install the projector in the following � This LCD data projector is manufactured situations. Installation is these situations using high-precision technology. You ma
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Hot and humid Very dusty, extremely smoky locations � Avoid installing the unit in a location Avoid installing the unit in a very dusty or where the temperature or humidity is very extremely smoky environment. Otherwise, high, or the temperature is very low. the air filter will become obstructed, and this � To avoid moisture condensation, do not may cause a malfunction of the unit or install the unit in a location where the damage it. Dust preventing the air passing temperature may ris
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Do not block the ventilation holes Usage at High Altitude When using the projector at an altitude of 1,500 m or higher, turn on “High Altitude Mode” in the INSTALL SETTING menu. Failing to set this mode when using the projector at high altitudes could have adverse effects, such as reducing the reliability of certain components. Avoid using a thick-piled carpet or anything Notes on Use that covers the ventilation holes (exhaust/ intake); otherwise, internal heat may build Note on carrying
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Overview B Overview Security Functions Features Security lock This function makes it possible to prevent High brightness · High picture projection of a picture on the screen unless performance the required password is entered when the projector is turned on. High brightness Sony’s unique optical system allows high Panel key lock efficiency. This function locks all the keys on the control panel of the projector, allowing use High picture performance of the keys on the Remote Commander. Thi
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Location and Function of Controls Top/Right Side/Front 4 1 2 5 3 6 Rear/Bottom qa qs qd qf qg qh 78 9 0 10 Location and Function of Controls
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Overview a Ventilation holes (exhaust) b Lens Remove the lens cover before projection. c Front remote control detector d Control panel For details, see “Control Panel” on Security bar page 12. e Zoom ring p Security lock Adjusts the picture size. Connects to an optional security cable (from Kensington). f Focus ring Web page address: Adjusts the picture focus. http://www.kensington.com/ g Ventilation holes (intake)/Air Note filter cover To maintain optimal performance, clean the air filter
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Control Panel 123 45 6 a ?/1 (On/Standby) key The fan runs for about 90 seconds after the power is turned off. Turns on the projector when the – Lights in orange when the power projector is in standby mode. To turn off saving mode is on. the power, press the ?/1 key twice according to the message or hold the ?/1 For detail, see page 24. key for about one second. Lights up or flashes under the following b INPUT key conditions: Selects an input signal. The input signal – Lights in red when
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Overview e MENU key Displays the on-screen menu. Press again to clear the menu. f PIC MUTING key Cuts off the picture. Press again to restore the picture. Location and Function of Controls 13
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Connector Panel 12 86 57 VPL-EW5 12 4 56 8 7 VPL-EX50 1236 87 VPL-EX5 1236 8 VPL-ES5 a VIDEO IN connector b INPUT A connector � S VIDEO (mini DIN 4-pin): � RGB (HD D-sub 15-pin, female): Connects to the S video output of Inputs a computer signal, video GBR video equipment. signal, component signal, or DTV � VIDEO (phone type): signal depending on the connected Connects to the video output of video equipment. equipment. Connects to the output connector of � AUDIO (stereo minijack) (VPL- equ
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Overview For details, see “Connecting a In VPL-EW5/EX5/ES5: Computer” on page 19 and When INPUT A is selected, the output “Connecting a VCR” on page 21. audio is the signal input to AUDIO of INPUT A. When INPUT B (VPL- c INPUT A/VIDEO IN AUDIO EW5 only) is selected, the output connector (VPL-EX5/ES5 only) audio is the signal input to HDMI Inputs audio signal attached to the image connector of INPUT B. When VIDEO from INPUT A or VIDEO. or S VIDEO is selected, the output audio is the sign
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Use the arrow keys (v/V/b/B) for adjustment. d RESET key Resets the value of an item to its factory preset value or returns the enlarged image to its original size. This key functions when the menu or a setting item is displayed on the screen. e PIC MUTING key Cuts off the picture. Press again to restore the picture. 2 Install the lithium battery. f FREEZE key Freezes the projected picture. To cancel the frozen picture, press the key again. g D ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/– key Enlarges the ima
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Projecting the Picture B Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector The distance between the lens and the screen varies depending on the size of the screen. Use the following table as a guide. Screen Distance between the screen and the center of the lens * Adjuster not stretched, and the V Keystone function has been done. VPL-EX50/EX5/ES5 Unit: m (feet) Projected image 40 80 100 150 200 250 300 size (diagonal) (inches) Minimum Distance 1.1 2.3 2.9 4.4 5.8 7.3 8.8 (3.6) (7.5) (9.5) (14.4)
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VPL-EW5 (When “Aspect” on the Signal menu is set to “Full 2” Unit: m (feet) Projected image 40 80 100 150 200 250 300 size (diagonal) (inches) Minimum Distance 1.2 2.5 3.1 4.6 6.2 7.7 9.3 (3.9) (8.2) (10.2) (15.1) (20.3) (25.3) (30.5) Maximum 1.5 2.9 3.7 5.6 7.4 9.3 11.1 Distance (4.9) (9.5) (12.1) (18.4) (24.3) (30.5) (36.4) There may be a slight difference between the actual value and the design value shown in the table above. Notes for VPL-EW5 only � When “Aspect” on the Signal menu is set
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Projecting the Picture To connect a computer Connecting the Rear side Projector VPL-EX50 When you connect the projector, make sure to: � Turn off all equipment before making any connections. � Use the proper cables for each connection. � Insert the cable plugs firmly; loose connections may increase noise and reduce performance of picture signals. When pulling out a cable, be sure to pull it out by the plug, not the cable itself. Connecting a Computer This section describes how to connect
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� If you set your computer, such as a notebook To connect a computer (Digital) or computer, to output the signal to both your video equipment (Digital) (VPL-EW5 computer’s display and the external monitor, only) the picture of the external monitor may not appear properly. Set your computer to output Front (the connector panel on the right the signal to only the external monitor. of the lens) VPL-EW5 For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your computer. Note To co
