Sony Vpl Ex5 Projector User Manual

							11Location and Function of Controls
Overview
aVentilation holes (exhaust)
bLens
Remove the lens cover before 
projection.
cFront remote control detector
dControl panel
For details, see “Control Panel” on 
page 12.
eZoom ring
Adjusts the picture size.
fFocus ring
Adjusts the picture focus.
gVentilation holes (intake)/Air 
filter cover
hAdjusters (fore pad)
iLamp cover
jAdjuster
kConnector Panel
For details, see “Connector Panel” on 
page 14.
lAC IN socket
Connects the supplied AC power cord.
mAdjuster adjustment button
For details, see “Using the adjuster” on 
page 23.
nSpeaker
oSecurity bar
An anti-theft chain or wire 
(commercially available) can be 
connected to it.
If it is difficult to pull out, pull out the 
Security bar using a screwdriver.
pSecurity lock
Connects to an optional security cable 
(from Kensington).
Web page address: 
http://www.kensington.com/
To maintain optimal performance, clean the 
air filter whenever you replace the lamp.
For details, see “Cleaning the Air Filter” on 
page 44.
Note
Security bar 
						

							12Location and Function of Controls
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:
– Lights in red when the AC power cord 
is plugged into a wall outlet. Once the 
projector is in standby mode, you can 
turn it on with the ?/1 key.
– Flashes in red when the temperature 
becomes high inside the projector, or 
when the projector fails to operate.
– Lights in green when the power is 
turned on, and when it is ready to 
operate.
– Flashes in green from the projector is 
turned on until the projector is ready to 
operate. Also, flashes in green while 
the cooling fan is running after the 
power is turned off with the ?/1 key. The fan runs for about 90 seconds after 
the power is turned off.
– Lights in orange when the power 
saving mode is on.
For detail, see page 24.
bINPUT key
Selects an input signal. The input signal 
will change whenever you press the key.
cENTER/V/v/B/b (Arrow) keys 
Used to enter the settings of items in the 
menu system, select a menu, or make 
various adjustments.
dLAMP/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.
Control Panel
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							13Location and Function of Controls
Overview
eMENU key
Displays the on-screen menu. Press 
again to clear the menu.
fPIC MUTING key
Cuts off the picture. Press again to 
restore the picture. 
						

							14Location and Function of Controls
aVIDEO 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 
audio output of the video equipment.
bINPUT A connector
RGB (HD D-sub 15-pin, female):
Inputs a computer signal, video GBR 
signal, component signal, or DTV 
signal depending on the connected 
equipment.
Connects to the output connector of 
equipment using the supplied cable or 
an optional cable.
AUDIO (stereo minijack)  (VPL-
EW5 only):
To listen to sound output from 
computer, connect via this jack to the 
audio output of the computer.
Connector Panel
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VPL-EX50
VPL-EX5
VPL-ES5
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							15Location and Function of Controls
Overview
For details, see “Connecting a 
Computer” on page 19 and 
“Connecting a VCR” on page 21.
cINPUT A/VIDEO IN AUDIO 
connector (VPL-EX5/ES5 only)
Inputs audio signal attached to the image 
from INPUT A or VIDEO.
dINPUT A/ B AUDIO (VPL-EX50 
only)
Inputs audio signal attached to the image 
from INPUT A or INPUT B.
eINPUT B connector
Digital RGB/Component connector 
(for HDMI and HDCP) (VPL-EW5 
only):
Connects to the video output 
connector of the video equipment or 
the computer equipped with HDMI/
DVI output connector (digital).
RGB connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, 
female) (VPL-EX50 only):
Inputs a computer signal.
Connects to the output connector of 
equipment using the supplied cable or 
an optional cable.
fOUTPUT connector
MONITOR (HD D-sub 15-pin 
female):
Connects to the input connector of the 
monitor. Only the computer signal on 
the current channel is output from 
among the signals connected to 
INPUT A or INPUT B (VPL-EX50 
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AUDIO (stereo minijack):
Connects to the active speaker. Adjust 
the volume with VOLUME +/- on the 
remote commander.
In VPL-EX50:
When INPUT A or INPUT B is 
selected, the output audio is the signal 
input to AUDIO (INPUT A/B 
AUDIO) that is common to INPUT A 
and B. When VIDEO or S VIDEO is 
selected, the output audio is the signal 
input to AUDIO of VIDEO IN.In VPL-EW5/EX5/ES5:
When INPUT A is selected, the output 
audio is the signal input to AUDIO of 
INPUT A. When INPUT B (VPL-
EW5 only) is selected, the output 
audio is the signal input to HDMI 
connector of INPUT B. When VIDEO 
or S VIDEO is selected, the output 
audio is the signal input to AUDIO of 
VIDEO IN.
gREMOTE RS-232C connector (D-
sub 9-pin female) (VPL-EX5/
EX50/EW5 only)
Connects to the connector of the 
computer when you operate the 
projector from the computer.
hRear remote control detector
The keys that have the same names as those 
on the control panel function identically.
aINPUT key
bAPA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key
Automatically adjusts a picture to its 
clearest while a signal is input from a 
computer. 
For details, see “Smart APA” in “The 
SET SETTING Menu” on page 35.
cKEYSTONE (Trapezoidal 
distortion correction) key
Adjusts the vertical trapezoidal 
distortion of the image.  Pressing this 
key, the adjustment menu are displayed. 
Remote Commander
APA
FREEZE
KEY
STONE
PIC
MUTING
INPUT
ENTER
RESET
D ZOOM VOLUMEMENU
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2
3
4
5
6
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							16Location and Function of Controls
Use the arrow keys (v/V/b/B) for 
adjustment.
dRESET 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.
ePIC MUTING key
Cuts off the picture. Press again to 
restore the picture.
fFREEZE key
Freezes the projected picture. To cancel 
the frozen picture, press the key again.
gD ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/– key
Enlarges the image at a desired location 
on the screen.
hInfrared transmitter
i?/1 (On/Standby) key
j
v/V/b/B (Arrow) keys
kENTER key
lMENU key
mVOLUME +/– keys
Before using the Remote 
Commander
Pull out the clear film from the lithium 
battery holder.
To replace a battery
1Release the lock of the lithium battery 
holder by picking it, and pull out the 
holder from the Remote Commander.
2Install the lithium battery.
3Put the lithium battery holder back 
into the Remote Commander.
Notes on the lithium battery
 A button type lithium battery (CR2025) is 
used in the Remote Commander. Do not 
use batteries other than CR2025.
 Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of 
children.
 Should the battery be swallowed, 
immediately consult a doctor.
Notes on Remote Commander 
operation
 Make sure that nothing obstructs the 
infrared beam between the Remote 
Commander and the remote control 
detector on the projector. Direct the 
Remote Commander toward the remote 
control detector.
 The operation range is limited. The shorter 
the distance between the Remote 
Commander and the remote control 
detector is, the wider the angle within 
which the commander can control the 
projector becomes.
Fac e th e + 
side up. 
						

							17Installing the Projector
Projecting the Picture
BProjecting 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.
VPL-EX50/EX5/ES5
There may be a slight difference between the actual value and the design value shown in the table 
above.Unit: m (feet)
Projected image 
size (diagonal) 
(inches)40 80 100 150 200 250 300
Minimum Distance1.1
(3.6)2.3
(7.5)2.9
(9.5)4.4
(14.4)5.8
(19.0)7.3
(24.0)8.8
(28.9)
Maximum 
Distance1.4
(4.6)2.8
(9.2)3.5
(11.5)5.2
(17.1)7.0
(23.0)8.8
(28.9)10.5
(34.5)
Distance between the screen and 
the center of the lens Screen
* Adjuster not stretched, and the V Keystone function has been done. 
						

							18Installing the Projector
VPL-EW5
(When “Aspect” on the Signal menu is set to “Full 2”
There may be a slight difference between the actual value and the design value shown in the table 
above.
 When “Aspect” on the Signal menu is set to other than “Full 2”, black bands may appear at the top 
and bottom or right and left of the screen.
 When “Aspect” in the Signal menu is set to “4:3”, the projected image size (diagonal) will be 
approximately 88 % of “Full 2” size.
 When “Aspect” in the Signal menu is set to “16:9”, the projected image size (diagonal) will be 
approximately 97 % of “Full 2” size.
For details on installation, see “Installation Diagram” on page 54.
Unit: m (feet)
Projected image 
size (diagonal) 
(inches)40 80 100 150 200 250 300
Minimum Distance1.2
(3.9)2.5
(8.2)3.1
(10.2)4.6
(15.1)6.2
(20.3)7.7
(25.3)9.3
(30.5)
Maximum 
Distance1.5
(4.9)2.9
(9.5)3.7
(12.1)5.6
(18.4)7.4
(24.3)9.3
(30.5)11.1
(36.4)
Notes for VPL-EW5 only 
						

							19Connecting the Projector
Projecting the Picture
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. 
When pulling out a cable, be sure to pull it 
out by the plug, not the cable itself.
This section describes how to connect the 
projector to a computer.
For more information, refer to the 
computer’s instruction manual.To connect a computer
1HD D-sub 15-pin cable (supplied)
2Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied) 
(Use a no-resistance cable.)
 For stereo audio connection, connect the 
stereo audio connecting cable to following 
connectors:
VPL-EX5/ES5: INPUT A/VIDEO IN 
AUDIO connector
VPL-EW5: INPUT A AUDIO connector
VPL-EX50: INPUT A/B AUDIO connector
 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 a Computer
Notes
Rear side
to monitor output
 Computer
to audio outputVPL-EX50 
						

							20Connecting the Projector
 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.
To connect a Macintosh computer equipped 
with a video output connector of a type having 
two rows of pins, use a commercially available 
plug adaptor.
To connect a computer (Digital) or 
video equipment (Digital) (VPL-EW5 
only)
1HDMI-DVI-D cable (not supplied)
2HDMI cable (not supplied)
 Be sure to use the HDMI cable with an 
HDMI logo.
 The HDMI connector of this projector is not 
compatible with DSD (Direct Stream 
Digital) Signal or CEC (Consumer 
Electronics control) Signal.
Note
Notes
 Computer
to DVI-D output
connector
to HDMI connector  DVD player Front (the connector panel on the right 
of the lens)
VPL-EW5