Sony Projector VPL-EW255 User Manual

21The Picture Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
The Picture Menu
The Picture is used to adjust the picture for each input signal.
*1: When a computer signal is input, this option is available.
*2: The settings in the Picture return to their factory defaults, except for Picture Mode.
*3: When a video signal is input, this option is available.
*4: When the signal without color burst signal is input after selecting “Video” or “S-Video”, this 
option is unavailable.
*5: When an analog TV signal is...

22The Screen Menu
The Screen Menu
The Screen menu is used to adjust the size, position and aspect ratio of the projected image for 
each input signal.
Items Item descriptions
Aspect
*1Changes the aspect ratio of the projected image (page 24).
VPL-EW295/EW255/
EW235: When the 
computer signal is 
input4:3: Displays the image to fit the maximum projected image size 
with an aspect ratio fixed to 4:3.
16:9: Displays the image to fit the maximum projected image size 
with an aspect ratio fixed to 16:9.
Full...

23The Screen Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
*1:   Note that if the projector is used for profit or for public viewing, modifying the original picture 
by switching to the aspect mode may constitute an infringement of the rights of authors or 
producers, which are legally protected.
 Depending on the input signal, setting items for aspect ratio or some other setting items cannot 
be set in some cases, or changing the aspect ratio setting may have no effect.
 A part of the image may be...

24The Screen Menu
Aspect
VPL-EW295/EW255/EW235*1: If you select “Normal,” the image is 
projected in the same resolution as the 
input signal without changing the aspect 
ratio of the original image.
*2: If you select “Full2,” the image is projected 
to fit the projected image size, regardless 
of the aspect ratio of the image.
*3: If you adjust the projected image position 
using an image with 16:9 aspect ratio and 
then switch the input source to 4:3 image, 
the top and bottom edge of the image may 
be...

25The Screen Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
VPL-EX295/EX290/EX255/EX250/
EX235/EX230*1: If you select “Normal,” the image is 
projected in the same resolution as the 
input signal without changing the aspect 
ratio of the original image.
*2: If you select “4:3,” the image is projected 
to fit the projected image size, regardless 
of the aspect ratio of the image.
*3: Depending on the input signal, the 
projected image may be projected as 
illustrated below. In this a case, select 
“16:9.”
*4:...

26The Function Menu
The Function Menu
The Function menu is used for setting various functions of the projector.
*1: APA functions when a computer signal is input via the RGB input connector (INPUT A/INPUT 
B).
*2: The maximum available mic volume is set by the value of “Volume.”
*3: VPL-EW295/EW255/EW235/EX295/EX255/EX235 only.Items Item descriptions
Vo l u m e
*3The higher the value, the louder an audio volume and the lower the 
value, the lower the audio volume.
Mic Volume
*3Adjust the volume of the...

27The Operation Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
The Operation Menu
The Operation menu is used for setting for the operations by using the menu or the remote 
commander.
*1: You will not be able to use the projector if you forget your password. If you call qualified Sony 
personnel because you have forgotten the password, you will be asked 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...

28The Connection/Power Menu
The Connection/Power Menu
The Connection/Power menu is used for setting for the connections and power.
Items Item descriptions
LAN Settings
IP Address 
Setup
*9Auto (DHCP): The IP address is assigned automatically from the 
DHCP server such as a router.
Manual: To specify the IP Address manually.
WLAN Settings
*10
WLAN 
Connection*8On/Off: Set the wireless output of the USB wireless LAN module (not 
supplied) to On/Off.
WLAN 
Network
*14Access Pt. (Auto)/Access Pt....

29The Connection/Power Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
*1: This may not be optimum depending on the input signal. In this case set manually according 
to the connected equipment.
*2: When “Standby Mode” is set to “Low,” the network and network control function cannot be 
operated while the projector is in standby mode.
*3: This varies depending on the “Lamp Mode” setting. 
*4: As the lamp is dimmed gradually, you may not notice any change in brightness. You might only 
notice that the lamp has...

30The Installation Menu
The Installation Menu
The Installation menu is used for installing the projector.
*1: When “High Altitude Mode” is set to “On,” the speed of the fan increases, and the fan noise 
becomes slightly louder.
*2: Since the Keystone adjustment is an electronic correction, the image may be deteriorated.Items Item descriptions
Image FlipHV/H/V/Off: Flips the projected image horizontally or vertically 
according to the installation method.
Installation AttitudeRight Side Up/Upside...