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Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/ Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: VPL-EW5, VPL-EX50,VPL- EX5, VPL-ES5 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
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If you have questions on the use of the above Power Cord /Appliance Connector /Plug, please consult a qualified service personnel. For the customers in Europe The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC...
Table of Contents Precautions ... 5 Notes on Installation and Usage ... 6 Overview Features ... 9 Location and Function of 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 ...
• Check that the operating voltage of your unit is identical with the voltage of your local power supply. If voltage adaptation is required, consult with qualified Sony personnel. • Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it further.
• If you rub on the cabinet with a stained cloth, the cabinet may be scratched. • If the cabinet is in contact with a rubber or vinyl resin product for a long period of time, the finish of the cabinet may deteriorate or the coating may come off.
Hot and humid • Avoid installing the unit in a location where the temperature or humidity is very high, or the temperature is very low. • To avoid moisture condensation, do not install the unit in a location where the temperature may rise rapidly.
Do not block the ventilation holes Avoid using a thick-piled carpet or anything that covers the ventilation holes (exhaust/ intake); otherwise, internal heat may build Do not place a blocking object just in front of the lens Do not place any object just in front of the lens that may block the light during projection.
B Overview Features High brightness · High picture performance High brightness 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 1280 × 800 dots (horizontal/vertical) for RGB input, and 750 horizontal TV lines for video input.
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 page 12. e Zoom ring Adjusts the picture size. f Focus ring Adjusts the picture focus. g Ventilation holes (intake)/Air filter cover h Adjusters (fore pad)
Control Panel a ?/1 (On/Standby) key Turns on the projector when the projector is in standby mode. To turn off the power, press the ?/1 key twice according to the message or hold the ?/1 key for about one second. Lights up or flashes under the following conditions: –...
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...
Connector Panel VPL-EW5 VPL-EX50 VPL-EX5 VPL-ES5 a VIDEO IN connector • S VIDEO (mini DIN 4-pin): Connects to the S video output of video equipment. • VIDEO (phone type): Connects to the video output of video equipment. • AUDIO (stereo minijack) (VPL- EW5/EX50 only): To listen to sound output from video equipment, connect via this jack to the...
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 the image from INPUT A or VIDEO. d INPUT A/ B AUDIO (VPL-EX50 only) Inputs audio signal attached to the image from INPUT A or INPUT B.
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.
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.
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VPL-EW5 (When “Aspect” on the Signal menu is set to “Full 2” Projected image size (diagonal) (inches) Minimum Distance (3.9) Maximum Distance (4.9) There may be a slight difference between the actual value and the design value shown in the table above.
Connecting the Projector 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.
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• If you set your computer, such as a notebook computer, to output the signal to both your computer’s display and the external monitor, the picture of the external monitor may not appear properly. Set your computer to output the signal to only the external monitor. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your computer.
Connecting a VCR This section describes how to connect the projector to a VCR. For more information, refer to the instruction manuals of the equipment you are connecting. To connect to a video or S video output connector Rear side to audio output (L) to S...
Projecting INPUT STONE ENTER RESET MUTING D ZOOM FREEZE Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet, and connect all equipment, then remove the lens cover. The ?/1 key lights in red and the projector goes into standby mode. Press the ?/1 key.
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, etc.), or by changing your computer’s settings. Note The key used for switching the computer to output to the projector varies depending on the type of computer. Adjust the upper or lower position of the picture. Use the adjuster to adjust the picture position.
Turning Off the Power Press the ?/1 key. “POWER OFF? Please press ?/1 key again.” appears to confirm that you want to turn off the power. Note The message disappears if you press any key other than the ?/1 key, or if you do not press any key for five seconds.
B Convenient Functions Selecting the Menu Language You can select one of seventeen languages for displaying the menu and other on-screen displays. The factory setting is English. To change the menu language, proceed as follows: Rear remote control detector Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet.
Security Lock The projector is equipped with a security lock function. When you turn the power of the projector on, you are required to input the previously set password. If you do not input the correct password, you will not be able to project the picture.
Enter the password. Enter the password that was set. Note If you call the customer service center because you have forgotten the password, you will need to be able to verify the projector’s serial number and your identity. (This process may differ in other countries/regions.) Once your identity has been confirmed, we will provide you with the password.
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ratio is displayed on the screen for a few seconds. By pressing the + key repeatedly, the image size (ratio of enlargement: max. 4 times) increases. v/V/b/B Use the arrow key ( the enlarged image. To return the image to its original size Press the D ZOOM –...
B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU The projector is equipped with an on-screen menu for making various adjustments and settings. Display items Input signal indicator Input signal setting indicator Picture adjustment menu Input signal indicator Shows the selected input channel. displayed when no signal is input.
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To clear the menu Press the MENU key. The menu disappears automatically if a key is not pressed for one minute. To reset items that have been adjusted Select the item that you want to reset, and then press the RESET key on the Remote Commander.
The PICTURE SETTING Menu The PICTURE SETTING menu is used for adjusting the picture or volume. Items that can be adjusted or set depend on the kind of input signals. For details, see “Input signals and adjustable/setting items” on page 41. PICTURE SETTING Input A P i c t u r e M o d e...
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Setting items Functions DDE (Dynamic Selects the mode to play the input video signal Detail according to the material. Enhancer) • Off: Plays back the interlace format without conversion. • Progressive: Plays back the video picture of the interlace format converting to progressive. •...
The INPUT SETTING Menu The INPUT SETTING menu is used to adjust the input signal. When the signal is input from a computer Setting items Functions Adjust Signal... Dot Phase Adjusts the dot phase of the LCD panel and the signal output from a computer.
Setting items Functions Aspect (When the You can set the aspect ratio of the picture to be PC signal is input) displayed for the current input signal. This item is enabled only when an PC signal (preset memory numbers 21 to 63) is input. •...
The SET SETTING Menu The SET SETTING menu is used for changing the settings of the projector. SET SETTING Input-A S m a r t A PA : Auto Input Search: O f f Input-A Signal Sel.: Au t o C o l o r S y s t e m : Au t o Pow e r S av i n g :...
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Setting items Functions Power Saving Selects the Power Saving mode. • Lamp off: The lamp goes off if no signal is input for 10 minutes. The lamp lights again when a signal is input or any key is pressed. • Standby: The projector goes into Standby mode if no signal is input for 10 minutes.
The MENU SETTING Menu The MENU SETTING menu is used for changing the menu displays. Setting items Functions Status (on-screen Sets up the on-screen display. display) When set to “Off,” turns off the on-screen displays except for the menus, a message when the power is turned off, and warning messages.
The INSTALL SETTING Menu The INSTALL SETTING menu is used for changing the settings of the projector. INSTALL SETTING V Key s t o n e : Au t o I m ag e F l i p : O f f B a ck g ro u n d : B l u e L a m p M o d e :...
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Notes • The picture quality may deteriorate when the V Keystone function is used, because it 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 be reduced.
The INFORMATION Menu The INFORMATION menu displays the model name, serial number, the horizontal and vertical frequencies of the input signal and the cumulated hours of usage of the lamp. INFORMATION V P L - E X 5 0 Serial No. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 f H : 4 8 , 4 7 k H z 60,00Hz...
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Input signals and adjustable/setting items Some of the items in the menus cannot be adjusted depending on the input signal as indicated in the following tables. The items that cannot be adjusted are not displayed in the menu. Adjust Picture... menu Item Video or S-Video (Y/C)
Use of any other lamps than the LMP-E190 may cause damage to the projector. Notes • If the lamp breaks, ask qualified Sony personnel to replace the lamp and to check inside. • Pull out the lamp by holding the handle.
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Insert the new lamp all the way in until it is securely in place (a). Tighten the two screws (b). Fold down the handle to replace it (c). Notes • Be careful not to touch the glass surface of the lamp. •...
Cleaning the Air Filter The air filter should be cleaned whenever you replace the lamp. Remove the air filter, and then remove the dust with a vacuum cleaner. The time needed to clean the air filter will vary depending on the environment or how the projector is used.
B Others Troubleshooting If the projector appears to be operating erratically, try to diagnose and correct the problem using the following instructions. If the problem persists, consult with qualified Sony personnel. Power Symptom Cause and Remedy The power is not turned on. • The power has been turned off and on with the ?/1 key at a short interval.
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Symptom On-screen display does not appear. Color balance is incorrect. The picture is too dark. The picture is not clear. The image extends beyond the screen. The picture flickers. Sound Symptom No sound. Troubleshooting Cause and Remedy “Status” on the MENU SETTING menu has been set to “Off.” c Set “Status”...
• The projector is being used at a high altitude. c Ensure that “High Altitude Mode” in the Setup menu is set to 1 key flashes in red. The fan is broken. c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. (Repetition rate of 4 flashes) 1 key flashes in red.
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Caution Messages Use the list below to check the meaning of the messages displayed on the screen. Message Not applicable! The panel keys are locked! “Panel Key Lock” on the SET SETTING menu is set to “On.” Troubleshooting Meaning and Remedy You have pressed the wrong key.
Specifications Optical 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 XGA panel, about 2,360,000 pixels (1024 × 768 × 3) VPL-EW5: 0.59-inchvWXGA panel, about 3,070,000 pixels (1280 ×...
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–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F) 10% to 90% Remote Commander (1) Lithium battery CR2025 (1) HD D-sub 15 pin cable (1.8 m) (1) (1-832-428-11, SONY) Carrying case (1) AC power cord (1) Lens cap (1) Operating Instructions (CD-ROM) Quick Reference Manual (1)
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Note Always verify that the unit is operating properly before use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF THE LOSS OF PRESENT OR PROSPECTIVE PROFITS DUE TO FAILURE OF THIS UNIT,...
Installation Diagram Floor Installation (Front Projection) Wall Center of the screen Adjuster not stretched, and the V Keystone function has been done. This section describes the examples of installing the projector on a desk, etc. See the chart on page 55 concerning the installation measurements. The alphabetical letters in the illustration indicate the distances below.
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VPL-EX50/EX5/ES5 1180 1780 2390 M 1330 2020 2700 (106 a (N) = {(PS × 29.376) × 1.03} – 31.7 a (M) = {(PS × 35.202) × 0.97} – 31.7 b = x – {PS × 5.055 + (a + 31.7) × 0.1405 – 4.5} c = x –...
When installing the projector on the ceiling, use a Projector Suspension Support recommended by Sony. For ceiling installation, ask for qualified Sony personnel. See the chart on page 57 concerning the installation measurements. The alphabetical letters in the illustrations indicate the distances below.
Index Adjust Picture ... 31 Air filter ... 44 Aspect ... 33, 34 Auto Input Search ... 35 Background ... 38 Batteries ... 16 Brightness ... 31 Color ... 31 Color System ... 35 Color Temp..31 Connecting a computer ... 19 Connecting a VCR ...
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rear remote control detector ...36 Reset resetting an item ...30 RS-232C connector ...51 Screen size ...17, 18 Security bar ...11 Security Lock ...26, 38 Security lock ...11 Sharpness ...31 Shift ...33 Smart APA ...35 Specifications ...49 Start Up Image ...37 Status ...37 Supplied accessories ...50 Troubleshooting ...45...