Sony Projector VPL-EW255 User Manual

4-540-680-12 (1)
© 2014 Sony Corporation
Data
Projector
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual and supplied Quick Reference Manual 
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
VPL-EW295/EW255/EW235
VPL-EX295/EX290/EX255/EX250/EX235/EX230
Not all models are available in all countries and area. Please check 
with your local Sony Authorized Dealer. 

2Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Overview
Location and Function of Controls  .... 4
Main Unit  ..................................... 4
Connector Panel  ........................... 5
Remote Commander and Control 
Panel Keys ................................. 6
Preparation
Connecting the Projector  ................... 9
Connecting a Computer ................ 9
Connecting a Video 
equipment ................................ 11
Connecting a microphone  .......... 13
Connecting a USB memory 
device...

3Table of Contents
Displaying Images or Files Sent 
from a Tablet PC/
Smartphone ............................. 44
Playing Video and Audio 
using USB Connection
Playing Video and Audio using USB 
Connection .................................... 46
Starting USB Display  ................. 46
Playing Video and Audio  ........... 46
Using the Controller  ................... 46
USB Media Viewer
Using USB Media Viewer ................ 48
Thumbnail Mode  ........................ 49
Option Menu...

4Location and Function of Controls
BOverview
Location and Function of Controls
aFocus ring (page 16)
bZoom ring (page 16)
cLens
dRemote control detector 
eON/STANDBY indicator 
(page 52)
fLAMP/COVER indicator 
(page 52)
gFront feet (adjustable) (page 17)
hFoot adjust button (page 17)
iAir filter cover/Ventilation holes 
(intake) (page 58)
jLamp cover (page 56)
kVentilation holes (exhaust)
Do not place anything near the ventilation 
holes as this may cause internal heat 
buildup. Do not place your hand...

5Location and Function of Controls
Overview
VPL-EW295/EW255/EW235/EX295/EX255/EX235
VPL-EX290/EX250/EX230
Input (pages 9, 11)
aINPUT A
Video: RGB/YPBPR input connector 
(RGB/YPBPR)
Audio: Audio input connector (AUDIO)
bINPUT B
Video: RGB input connector (RGB)
Audio: Audio input connector (AUDIO)
cINPUT C
Video: HDMI input connector (HDMI)
Audio: HDMI input connector (HDMI)
dS VIDEO (S VIDEO IN)
Video: S video input connector (S 
VIDEO IN)
Audio: Audio input connector (L 
(MONO) AUDIO/R)
eVIDEO (VIDEO...

6Location and Function of Controls
 This connector outputs the projected image 
or audio only when INPUT A or INPUT B is 
used. 
 The audio output connector is available only 
on VPL-EW295/EW255/EW235/EX295/
EX255/EX235.
Others
gRS-232C connector (RS-232C) 
RS-232C compatible control connector. 
Connects the computer’s RS-232C 
connector and the RS-232C cross cables. 
hLAN connector (page 32)
iAC IN (∼) socket
Connects the supplied AC power cord. 
jUSB connector (Type A) ( ) 
(pages 13, 48)
kUSB...

7Location and Function of Controls
Overview
eUsing various functions during 
projecting
D ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/– key*1
Enlarges a portion of the image while 
projecting.
1Press the D ZOOM + key to display 
the digital zoom icon on the projected 
image.
2Press the V/v/B/b keys to move the 
digital zoom icon to the point on the 
image you want to enlarge.
3Press the D ZOOM + key or the D 
ZOOM – key repeatedly to change the 
enlargement ratio. The image can be 
enlarged up to 4 times.
Press the RESET key...

8Location and Function of Controls
Others
gInfrared transmitter
About remote commander operation
 Direct the remote commander toward the 
remote control detector.
 The shorter the distance between the 
remote commander and the projector is, 
the wider the angle within which the 
remote commander can control the 
projector becomes.
 Make sure that nothing obstructs the 
infrared beam between the remote 
commander and the remote control 
detector on the projector. 

9Connecting the Projector
Preparation
BPreparation
Connecting the Projector
 Make sure all the equipment is powered off when connecting the projector.
 Use the proper cables for each connection.
 Insert the cable plugs firmly; Loose connections may reduce performance of picture signals or 
cause a malfunction. When pulling out a cable, be sure to grip it by the plug, not the cable itself.
 For more information, refer also to the instruction manuals of the equipment you are connecting.
 Use a...

10Connecting the Projector
 Audio output from the HDMI connector is available only on VPL-EW295/EW255/EW235/
EX295/EX255/EX235.
 Use HDMI-compatible equipment which has the HDMI Logo. 
 Use a high speed HDMI cable(s) on which the cable type logo is specified. (Sony products are 
recommended.)
 The HDMI connector of this projector is not compatible with DSD (Direct Stream Digital) Signal 
or CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) Signal.
USB connector (Type B) ( )
For connecting to a computer with a USB...