Sony Vpl Ex5 Projector User Manual

							21Connecting the Projector
Projecting the Picture
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
1Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied) 
(Use a no-resistance cable.)
2Video cable (not supplied) or S-Video cable 
(not supplied)
To connect to a video GBR/
Component output connector
1Signal Cable (not supplied)
HD D-sub 15-pin (male) ↔ 3 × phono jack 
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
 Set the aspect ratio using “Aspect” on the 
INPUT SETTING menu according to the 
input signal.
 When you connect the projector to a video 
GBR output connector, select “Video GBR” 
or when you connect the projector to a 
component output connector, select 
“Component” with the “Input-A Signal Sel.” 
setting on the SET SETTING menu.
Connecting a VCR
VCR to S
video
outputRear side
to audio 
output (R)
to video 
outputto audio
output (L)VPL-EX50
Notes
Rear side
to 
audio 
output 
(R)
VCR
to video 
GBR/
component 
outputto
audio
output
(L)VPL-EX50 
						

							22Projecting
Projecting
1Plug 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. 
2Press the ?/1 key.
The ?/1 key lights after flashing in 
green. (The projector cannot be used 
while the ?/1 key is flashing.)
3Turn on the equipment connected to 
the projector.
4Press the INPUT key to select the 
input source.
Each time you press the key, the input 
signal switches as follows:
Smart APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) 
adjusts the picture of the connected 
equipment so that it is projected clearly.
 If “Auto Input Search” is set to “On,” the 
projector searches for the signals from 
the connected equipment and displays 
the input channel where the input signals 
are found.
For details, see “Auto Input Search” 
on page 35.
 The Smart APA feature is effective for 
the input analog signal from a computer 
only.
5Switch the equipment connected to 
output to the projector.
Depending on the type of your 
computer, for example a notebook, or an 
all-in-one LCD type, you may have to 
switch the computer to output to the 
projector by pressing certain keys (e.g., 
APA
FREEZE
KEY
STONE
PIC
MUTING
INPUT
ENTER
RESET
D ZOOM VOLUMEMENU
1,2
Rear remote 
control detector
To input from Press INPUT 
to display
Computer/Component 
connected to the INPUT 
A connectorInput-A
Computer connected to 
the INPUT B connector
(VPL-EX50 only)Input-B
Computer/VCR, etc. 
connected to INPUT B 
(Digital) connector 
(VPL-EW5 only)
Video equipment 
connected to the VIDEO 
input connectorVideo
Video equipment 
connected to the 
S VIDEO input 
connectorS-Video
Notes
Input-A   t    Input-B   t Video t S-Video(VPL-EW5/EX50 only) 
						

							23Projecting
Projecting the Picture
, etc.), or by changing 
your computer’s settings.
The key used for switching the computer to 
output to the projector varies depending on 
the type of computer.
6Adjust the upper or lower position of 
the picture.
Use the adjuster to adjust the picture 
position. 
Using the adjuster
Lift the projector while pressing the 
adjuster adjustment button, and adjust 
the tilt of the projector, then release the 
button to lock the adjuster.
 Be careful not to let the projector down 
on your fingers.
 Do not push hard on the top of the 
projector or do not drag it hard with the 
adjuster out. It may be occurred 
malfunction.
7Adjust the trapezoidal distortion 
( ) of the picture. (VPL-ES5 
only)
Press the KEYSTONE key on the 
Remote Commander to display the 
adjustment menu and adjust the tilt using 
the v/V/b/B keys.For VPL-EW5/EX50/EX5
 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” to “Manual.” (See 
page 38.)
 If you set the “V Keystone” to “Auto,” 
the “V Keystone” correction is 
automatically adjusted. However, it may 
not be perfectly adjusted depending on 
the room temperature or the screen 
angle. In this case, adjust it manually. 
Press the KEYSTONE key to “V 
Keystone” displays on the screen, and 
adjust the value with the v/V/b/B keys. 
8Adjust the size of the picture and the 
focus.
Adjust the picture size using the Zoom 
ring and adjust the picture focus using 
the Focus ring.
Note
Notes
VGALCD //,
F7Fx
Fn
or
and
Adjuster adjustment button 
						

							24Turning Off the Power
Tu r n i n g  O f f  t h e  
Power
1Press the ?/1 key.
“POWER OFF? Please press ?/1 key 
again.” appears to confirm that you want 
to turn off the power.
The message disappears if you press any 
key other than the ?/1 key, or if you do not 
press any key for five seconds.
2Press the ?/1 key again.
The  ?/1 key flashes in green and the fan 
continues to run to reduce the internal 
heat. Also, the ?/1 key flashes quickly 
for the first 60 seconds. During this time, 
you will not be able to light up the ?/1 
key again with the ?/1 key.
3Unplug the AC power cord from the 
wall outlet after the fan stops running 
and the 
 ?/1 key lights in red. (Except 
when using the Direct Power On/Off 
function or the Off & Go function.)
Note 
						

							25Selecting the Menu Language
Convenient Functions
BConvenient 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:
1Plug the AC power cord into a wall 
outlet.
2Press the ?/1 key to turn on the 
projector.
3Press the MENU key.
The menu appears.The menu currently selected is shown as 
a yellow button.
4Press the v or V key to select the 
MENU SETTING menu, then press 
the B or ENTER key.
The selected menu appears.
5Press the v or V key to select 
“Language,” then press the B or 
ENTER key.
6Press the v, B, b or V key to select a 
language, then press the ENTER key.
The menu changes to the selected 
language.
To clear the menu
Press the MENU key.
The menu disappears automatically if a key 
is not pressed for one minute.
1,2
Rear remote 
control detector 
						

							26Security Lock
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.
 You will not be able to use the projector if 
you forget your password and the password 
administrator is not available. Be please 
aware that using the security lock can prevent 
valid usage in such cases.
 When you set the security lock being active, 
the password will be necessary only when 
the power is turned on after plugging the 
power cord.
To use the security lock
1Press the MENU key and then, on the 
INSTALL SETTING menu, turn on 
the 
“Security Lock” setting.
2Enter the password.
Use the MENU, v/V/b/B, and ENTER 
keys to enter the four-digit password. 
(The default initial password setting is 
“ENTER, ENTER, ENTER, ENTER.” 
After this is entered you can put in your 
own password. Therefore, when you use 
this function for the first time, please 
input “ENTER” four times.)
Next, the screen for entering the new 
password is displayed. (Enter the 
password on this screen even if you want 
to keep the current password.)Enter the password on this screen.
3Enter the password again to confirm.
When the following message is 
displayed, the setting for security lock is 
completed.
If “Invalid Password!” is displayed on 
the screen, perform this procedure again 
from step 1.
4Turn the main power off and 
disconnect the AC power cord.
The security lock is set to on, then it 
becomes effective. The screen used for 
entering the password is displayed when 
the power is turned on the next time. 
Security certification
When the password screen is displayed, 
enter the password that was set. If you fail to 
enter the correct password after three tries, 
the projector cannot be used. In this case, 
press the ?/1 key to turn off the power.
To cancel the security lock
1Press the MENU key, then turn off the 
“
Security Lock” setting on the 
INSTALL SETTING menu.
Notes
Enter password key.
Password required for power-on.
Use: Cancel: Other key
Enter new password key.
Power-on cannot be performed
without the password.
Use: Cancel: Other key
Re-enter new password key.
Be sure to remember this password.
Use: Cancel: Other key 
						

							27Other Functions
Convenient Functions
2Enter the password.
Enter the password that was set.
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.
Other Functions
If you will be using a circuit breaker to turn 
the power for the entire system on and off, 
set the direct power on function to “On.” You 
can turn the power on/off without pressing 
the power key on the projector.
If you are leaving the conference room 
immediately, turn the projector off, and then, 
you can unplug the AC power cord.
To enlarge the image (Digital Zoom 
function)
You can select a section of the image to 
enlarge.  This function works when a signal 
from a computer is input.
This function does not work when a video 
signal is input.
1Project a normal image, and press the 
D ZOOM + key on the Remote 
Commander.
The digital zoom icon appears in the 
center of the image.
2Move the icon to the point on the 
image you want to enlarge. Use the 
arrow key (v/V/b/B) to move the 
icon.
3Press the D ZOOM + key again.
The portion of the image where the icon 
is located is enlarged. The enlargement 
NoteDirect Power On/Off Function
Off & Go Function
Effective Tools for Your 
Presentation
Digital zoom icon 
						

							28Other Functions
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.
Use the arrow key (
v/V/b/B) to scroll 
the enlarged image.
To return the image to its original size
Press the D ZOOM – key.
Just pressing the RESET key returns the 
image back to its original size immediately.
To freeze the image projected 
(Freeze function)
Press the FREEZE key. “Freeze” appears 
when the key is pressed. This function works 
when a signal from a computer is input.
To restore the original screen, press the 
FREEZE key again. 
						

							29Using a MENU
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
BAdjustments 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
Shows the selected input channel.   is 
displayed when no signal is input. You can 
hide this indicator using “Status” on the 
MENU SETTING menu.
Input signal setting indicator
For Input-A: Shows “Auto” or “Input-A 
Signal Sel.” setting on the SET 
SETTING menu.
For Video/S-Video input: Shows “Auto” or 
the “Color System” setting on the SET 
SETTING menu.
1Press the MENU key.
The menu appears.
The menu presently selected is shown as 
a yellow button in the column on the left.
2Use the v or V key to select a menu, 
then press the 
B or ENTER key.
The selected menu appears.
3Select an item.
Use the v or V key to select the item, 
then press the B or ENTER key.  
The setting items are displayed in a pop-
up menu or in a sub menu.
4Make the setting or adjustment of an 
item.
• When changing the adjustment 
level:
To increase the number, press the v or 
B key.
To decrease the number, press the V or 
b key.
Press the ENTER key to restore the 
previous screen.
 When changing the setting:
Press the v or V key to change the 
setting.
Press the ENTER or b key to restore 
the previous screen.
Input signal indicator
Input signal setting indicator
Picture adjustment menu
x
Smart APA:  OnAuto Input Search: OffInput-A Signal Sel.: Component
Color System:  Auto
Power Saving:  Off
IR Receiver:  Front & Rear
Panel Key Lock:  Off
Lamp Timer  Reset
SET SETTINGInput-A
A
MENU SETTING Input A
On
EnglishStatus:
Language:
Menu Position:
Start Up ImageTop left
Bottom Left
Center
Top Right
Bottom Right
MenuSetting 
items Pop-up menu
Selected input 
signal
PICTURE SETTING
Contrast: 80
Brightness: 50
Gamma Mode:  Graphics
Color Temp.:  High
Input AADJUST PICTURE              Standard
Menu Setting items Sub menu 
						

							30Using a MENU
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. 
“Complete!” appears on the screen and the 
setting of the item that you have selected is 
reset to its factory preset value.
Items that can be reset are: 
 “Contrast,” “Brightness,” “Color,” “Hue” 
and “Sharpness” on the “Adjust Picture...” 
menu of the PICTURE SETTING menu
 “Dot Phase,” “H Size,” and “Shift” on the 
“Adjust Signal...” menu of the INPUT 
SETTING menu
Storage of the settings
The settings are automatically stored in the 
projector memory when the ENTER key is 
pressed.
If no signal is input 
If there is no input signal, “Cannot adjust 
this item.” appears on the screen.
Unadjustable items
Items that cannot be adjusted, depending on 
the input signal, are not displayed on the 
menu.
For details, see page 41.