Sony VPL-EX5 Operating Instructions Manual
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- Page 1 3-870-419-01 (2) Data Projector Operating Instructions VPL-EW5 VPL-EX50/EX5/EX5U VPL-ES5 © 2008 Sony Corporation...
- Page 2 If you have any questions about this product, If a fault should occur during operation of you may call: the unit, operate the disconnect device to Sony Customer Information Service Center switch the power supply off, or disconnect 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/ the power plug.
- Page 3 For the customers in Europe shop where you purchased the product. The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. For the customers in Taiwan only...
- Page 4 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 ..
- Page 5 If voltage adaptation is required, consult with qualified Sony Cleaning personnel. • Should any liquid or solid object fall into Before cleaning...
- Page 6 • If you rub on the cabinet with a stained Notes on Installation cloth, the cabinet may be scratched. • If the cabinet is in contact with a rubber or and Usage vinyl resin product for a long period of time, the finish of the cabinet may deteriorate or the coating may come off.
- Page 7 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 •...
- Page 8 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.
- Page 9 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.
- Page 10 Location and Function of Controls Top/Right Side/Front Rear/Bottom qd qf qg qh Location and Function of Controls...
- Page 11 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. p Security lock Note EX5U does not have the Control panel Connects to an optional security cable (from Kensington).
- Page 12 Control Panel Note EX5U does not have the Control panel keys. Use the Remote Commander for all operations. a ?/1 (On/Standby) key – Flashes in green from the projector is turned on until the projector is ready to Turns on the projector when the operate.
- Page 13 d LAMP/COVER indicators Flashes in orange under the following conditions: • A reception rate of 2 flashes when the lamp cover or air filter cover is not secured firmly. • A reception rate of 3 flashes when the lamp has reached the end of its life or reaches a high temperature.
- Page 14 Connector Panel VPL-EW5 VPL-EX50 VPL-EX5 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.
- Page 15 VIDEO IN. only) g REMOTE RS-232C connector (D- Inputs audio signal attached to the image from INPUT A or INPUT B. sub 9-pin female) (VPL-EX5/ EX50/EW5 only) e INPUT B connector Connects to the connector of the • Digital RGB/Component connector...
- Page 16 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.
- Page 17 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.
- Page 18 VPL-EW5 (When “Aspect” on the Signal menu is set to “Full 2” Unit: m (feet) Projected image size (diagonal) (inches) Minimum Distance (3.9) (8.2) (10.2) (15.1) (20.3) (25.3) (30.5) Maximum 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.
- Page 19 • The projector accepts VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, SXGA+, WXGA signals. However, we recommend that you set the output mode of your computer to SVGA (VPL-ES5), XGA (VPL-EX5/EX50) or WXGA (VPL- EW5) mode for the external monitor. Connecting the Projector...
- Page 20 To connect a computer (Digital) or • If you set your computer, such as a notebook computer, to output the signal to both your video equipment (Digital) (VPL-EW5 only) computer’s display and the external monitor, the picture of the external monitor may not appear properly.
- Page 21 Notes • For stereo audio connection, connect the stereo audio connecting cable to following connectors: VPL-EX5/ES5: INPUT A/VIDEO IN AUDIO connector 1 Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied) VPL-EW5: INPUT A AUDIO connector (Use a no-resistance cable.) VPL-EX50: INPUT A/B AUDIO connector 2 Video cable (not supplied) or S-Video cable •...
- Page 22 Press the INPUT key to select the Projecting input source. 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 only) To input from Press INPUT to display Computer/Component Input-A connected to the INPUT A connector Computer connected to...
- Page 23 , etc.), or by changing For VPL-EW5/EX50/EX5 your computer’s settings. • When you adjust the tilt of the projector with the adjuster, the V keystone adjustment is performed at the same time. If you do not want to perform the automatic keystone adjustment, set the “V Keystone”...
- Page 24 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.
- Page 25 B Convenient Functions The menu currently selected is shown as Selecting the Menu a yellow button. 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: Press the v or V key to select the MENU SETTING menu, then press...
- Page 26 Enter the password on this screen. Security Lock Enter new password key. The projector is equipped with a security lock function. When you turn the power of the projector on, you are required to input Power-on cannot be performed the previously set password. If you do not without the password.
- Page 27 Enter the password. Other Functions Enter the password that was set. Note Direct Power On/Off Function If you call the customer service center because you have forgotten the password, you will need If you will be using a circuit breaker to turn to be able to verify the projector’s serial the power for the entire system on and off, number and your identity.
- Page 28 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 ( ) to scroll the enlarged image. To return the image to its original size Press the D ZOOM –...
- Page 29 B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Use the key to select a menu, v or V Using a MENU then press the or ENTER key. The selected menu appears. The projector is equipped with an on-screen Select an item. menu for making various adjustments and Use the v or V key to select the item, settings.
- Page 30 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.
- Page 31 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 PICTURE SETTING Input-A...
- Page 32 Setting items Functions Initial setting DDE (Dynamic Selects the mode to play the input video signal Film 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.
- Page 33 The INPUT SETTING Menu Note The INPUT SETTING menu is used to adjust the input signal. When the signal is input from a computer Setting items Functions Initial setting Adjust Signal... Dot Phase Adjusts the dot phase of the LCD panel and the signal Set according to output from a computer.
- Page 34 • Zoom* : Select to enlarge the original picture without distorting the aspect ratio. : VPL-EW5 only : VPL-EX5/EX50/ES5 only Notes • For Aspect, some of the ìAspectî setting items are not displayed on the screen according to the input signal.
- Page 35 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 :...
- Page 36 Setting items Functions Initial setting 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. •...
- Page 37 The MENU SETTING Menu The MENU SETTING menu is used for changing the menu displays. Setting items Functions Initial setting 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.
- Page 38 The INSTALL SETTING Menu The INSTALL SETTING menu is used for changing the settings of the projector. INSTALL SETTING Input-A 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...
- Page 39 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.
- Page 40 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. Model name INFORMATION I n p u t A Serial number V P L - E X 5 0 Serial No.
- Page 41 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 Input signal Video or S-Video...
- Page 42 Loosen the two screws on the lamp unit with the Phillips screwdriver (a). Notes Fold out the handle (b), then pull out • If the lamp breaks, ask qualified Sony the lamp unit by the handle (c). personnel to replace the lamp and to check inside.
- Page 43 Insert the new lamp all the way in until Select “Lamp Timer Reset”, and then it is securely in place (a). Tighten the press the ENTER key. two screws (b). Fold down the handle to replace it (c). SET SETTING Input-A S m a r t A PA : Auto Input Search: O f f...
- Page 44 Attach the air filter so that it fits into Cleaning the Air the each claws on the air filter cover and replace the cover. Filter Notes The air filter should be cleaned whenever • If you neglect to clean the air filter, dust you replace the lamp.
- Page 45 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.
- Page 46 Symptom Cause and Remedy On-screen display does not “Status” on the MENU SETTING menu has been set to “Off.” c Set “Status” on the MENU SETTING menu to “On” (see appear. page 37). Color balance is incorrect. • The picture has not been adjusted properly. c Adjust the picture (see page 31).
- Page 47 Ensure that “High Altitude Mode” in the Setup menu is set to “On.” 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. Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet after the :/1 key...
- Page 48 Caution Messages Use the list below to check the meaning of the messages displayed on the screen. Message Meaning and Remedy Not applicable! You have pressed the wrong key. c Press the appropriate key. The panel keys are locked! “Panel Key Lock” on the SET SETTING menu is set to “On.” c All the keys on the control panel of the projector are locked.
- Page 49 Lamp 190 W Ultra high pressure lamp (Video input) Projected picture size 800 × 600 dots (RGB input) 40 to 300 inches (measured VPL-EX5/EX50: 750 horizontal diagonally) TV lines (Video input) 1024 × 768 dots (RGB input) Light output VPL-EX50...
- Page 50 VPL-EX50/EW5: AC 100 to 240 G with sync/Y: 1 Vp-p ±2 dB V, 2.6 to 1.1 A, 50/60 Hz sync negative (75 ohms VPL-EX5/ES5: AC 100 to 240 V. terminated) 2.2 to 1.0 A, 50/60 Hz Power consumption B/B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB (75 VPL-EX50/EW5: Max.260 W (in...
- Page 51 INPUT B connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, Note female) (VPL-EX50 only) 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...
- Page 52 Preset signals Memory Preset signal fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync Video 60 Hz 60 Hz 15.734 59.940 – Video 50 Hz 50 Hz 15.625 50.000 – 480/60i 480/60i 15.734 59.940 S on G/Y 575/50i 575/50i 15.625 50.000 S on G/Y 480/60p 480/60p (Progressive 31.470...
- Page 53 Memory Preset signal fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync 1280 × 960 SXGA VESA 60 Hz 60.000 60.000 H-pos, V-pos SXGA VESA 75 Hz 75.000 75.000 H-pos, V-pos 1280 × 1024 SXGA VESA 60 Hz 63.974 60.013 H-pos, V-pos SXGA VESA 75 Hz 79.976 75.025 H-pos, V-pos...
- Page 54 Installation Diagram Floor Installation (Front Projection) Distance between the front of the cabinet and the center of the lens Foremost part Front of the lens of the cabinet Wall 14.6 ( Center of the lens Center of the screen Floor Unit: mm (inches) Adjuster not stretched, and the V Keystone function has been done.
- Page 55 VPL-EX50/EX5/ES5 Unit: mm (inches) 1180 1780 2390 2990 3600 4510 5410 6020 7530 9050 (117 (141 (177 (213 (237 (296 (356 M 1330 2020 2700 3380 4070 5090 6110 6800 8500 10210 (106 (133 (160 (200 (240 (267 (334 (402 Based on the calculation formula given below.
- Page 56 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.
- Page 57 VPL-EX50/EX5/ES5 Unit: mm (inches) a’ N 1200 1800 2410 3010 3620 4530 5440 6040 7560 9070 (95) (118 (142 (178 (214 (237 (297 (357 M 1350 2040 2720 3410 4090 5120 6140 6830 8540 10250 (107 (134 (161 (201 (241 (269) (336 (403...
- Page 58 Dimensions Front 314 (12 69.5 (2 Center of the projector Unit: mm (inches) Side 269 (10 Unit: mm (inches) Dimensions...
- Page 59 314 (12 Unit: mm (inches) Dimensions...
- Page 60 IR Receiver ..........36 Index Lamp Mode ..........38 Lamp replacement ........42 Adjust Picture .......... 31 Lamp Timer ..........40 Air filter ........... 44 Lamp Timer Reset ........36 Aspect ..........33, 34 Language ..........37 Auto Input Search ........35 selecting the menu language ....25 Lens ............11 Location and function of controls connector panel ........14...
- Page 61 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 Standby Mode .........36 Start Up Image ........37 Status ............37 Supplied accessories ........50 Troubleshooting ........45...
- Page 64 Sony Corporation Printed in China...