Sony Vpl Ex5 Projector User Manual

							31The PICTURE SETTING Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
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 Mode  Standard
Adjust Picture...
Volume: 30
PICTURE SETTINGInput APICTURE SETTING
Contrast: 80
Brightness: 50
Gamma Mode:  Graphics
Color Temp.:  HighADJUST PICTURE               StandardInput-A
Setting items Functions Initial setting
Picture Mode Selects the picture mode.
Dynamic: Emphasizes the contrast to produce a 
“dynamic” picture.
Standard: Selects for the standard picture.
Game: Select for viewing game picture.
Living: Select for viewing sports, music, digital 
video camera picture.
Cinema: Select for viewing film-like picture.
Presentation: Makes the picture suitably bright for a 
presentation when the signal is input from a 
computer.Set according to 
the input signal
Adjust Picture... The unit can store the setting values of the following sub menu items for 
each picture mode separately.
Contrast Adjusts the picture contrast. 80
Brightness Adjusts the picture brightness. 50
Color Adjusts color intensity. 50
Hue Adjusts color tones. The higher the setting, the more 
greenish the picture becomes. The lower the setting, 
the more purplish.50
Sharpness Adjusts the picture sharpness. The higher the setting, 
the sharper the picture becomes. The lower the setting, 
the softer the picture becomes.30
Gamma Mode Selects a gamma correction curve.
Graphics: Improves the reproduction of halftones. 
Photos can be reproduced in natural tones.
Te x t : Contrasts black and white. Suitable for images 
that contain lots of text.Graphics
Color Temp. Adjusts the color temperature.
High: Makes white colors bluish.
Middle: Makes white part of the picture natural 
white. 
Low: Makes white colors reddish.Set according to 
the input signal 
						

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DDE (Dynamic 
Detail 
Enhancer)Selects the mode to play the input video signal 
according to the material.
Off: Plays back the interlace format without 
conversion.
Progressive: Plays back the video picture of the 
interlace format converting to progressive.
Film: Plays back a smooth picture in a softwear of 2-
2, 2-3 pull-down type like a movie. When other than 
the softwear of 2-2, 2-3 pull-down type is played 
back, it is automatically switched to Progressive.Film
Volume Adjusts the volume. 30 Setting items Functions Initial setting 
						

							33The INPUT SETTING Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
The INPUT SETTING Menu
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 
output from a computer. 
Adjust the picture further for finer picture after the 
picture is adjusted by pressing the APA key.Set according to 
the input signal
H Size Adjusts the horizontal size of a picture output from a 
computer. Adjust the setting according to the dots of 
the input signal. 
For details, see page 52.Set according to 
the input signal
Shift Adjusts the position of the picture. H adjusts the 
horizontal position of the picture.V adjusts the vertical 
position of the picture. As the setting for H increases, 
the picture moves to the right, and as the setting 
decreases, the picture moves to the left. 
As the setting for V increases, the picture moves up, 
and as the setting decreases, the picture moves down. 
Use the 
b or the B key to adjust the horizontal 
position and the v and V key for the vertical position.Set according to 
the input signal
Aspect (When the 
video signal is 
input)You can set the aspect ratio of the picture to be 
displayed for the current input signal. This item is 
enabled only when an video signal (preset memory 
numbers 1 to 11) is input.
Normal*
1: Select to view a picture with normal 4:3 
aspect ratio.
4:3*
2: Makes the aspect ratio 4:3.
16:9*2: Select to view a picture squeezed.
Full*1: Select to view a picture of 16:9 or of 4:3 
squeezed.
Zoom: Select to enlarge the original picture without 
distorting the aspect ratio.
Wide Zoom*
1: Select to enlarge a picture with 
minimum distortion.Set according to 
the input signal 
						

							34The INPUT SETTING Menu
*1: VPL-EW5 only
*2: VPL-EX5/EX50/ES5 only
 For Aspect, some of the “Aspect” setting items are not displayed on the screen according to the 
input signal.
 Note that if the projector is used for profit or for public viewing, modifying the original picture by 
switching to the wide mode may constitute an infringement of the rights of authors or producers, 
which are legally protected.
This projector has 45 types of preset data for 
input signals (the preset memory). When a 
preset signal is input, the projector 
automatically detects the signal type and 
recalls the data for the signal from the preset 
memory to adjust it to an optimum picture. 
The memory number and signal type of that 
signal are displayed on the INFORMATION 
menu (See page 40). You can also adjust the 
preset data through the INPUT SETTING 
menu.
See the chart on page 52 to find if the signal 
is registered in the preset memory.
When the aspect ratio of input signal is other 
than “Full 2”, a part of the screen may be 
displayed in black.Aspect (When the 
PC signal is input)You can set the aspect ratio of the picture to be 
displayed for the current input signal. This item is 
enabled only when an PC signal (preset memory 
numbers 21 to 63) is input.
Full 1: Displays a picture vertically or horizontally to 
fill the screen without changing the aspect ratio of the 
original picture.
Full 2: The original image is projected fully in the 
window.
Normal: Displays the picture while matching one 
pixel of input picture element to that of the LCD. The 
picture will be clear but the picture size will be 
smaller.
Zoom*
1: Select to enlarge the original picture 
without distorting the aspect ratio.Set according to 
the input signal
Notes
About the Preset Memory No.
Setting items Functions Initial setting
Note 
						

							35The SET SETTING Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
The SET SETTING Menu
The SET SETTING menu is used for changing the settings of the projector.
Setting items Functions Initial setting
Smart APA The APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) automatically 
adjusts “Dot Phase,” “H Size” and “Shift” on the 
INPUT SETTING menu for the input signal from a 
computer.  
On: When a signal is input from a computer, the 
APA functions automatically so that the picture can 
be seen clearly.  Once the specified input signal has 
been adjusted by the “Smart APA,” it will not be 
readjusted even when the cable is disconnected and 
connected again or the input channel is changed. You 
can adjust the picture by pressing the APA key on the 
Remote Commander even if “Smart APA” set to 
“On.”
Off: The APA functions when you press the APA key 
on the Remote Commander.On
Auto Input Search When set to “On,” the projector detects input signals in 
the following order: Input-A/Input-B (VPL-EW5/
EX50 only)/Video/S-Video. It indicates the input 
channel when the power is turned on or the INPUT key 
is pressed.Off
Input-A Signal Sel. Selects the type of signal input from the equipment 
connected to the INPUT A connector.
Selects the type of signal input from the equipment by 
selecting “Input-A” with the INPUT key.
Auto : Selects the input signal type automatically.
Computer: Inputs the signal from a computer.
Component: Inputs the component signal from a 
DVD player/recorder, Blu-ray Disc player, digital 
tuner, etc.
Vid eo GBR : Inputs the signal from a TV game or 
HDTV broadcast.Auto
Color System Selects the color system of the input signal.
If you select “Auto,” the projector detects the color 
system of the input signal automatically.  If the picture 
is distorted or colorless, select the color system 
according to the input signal.Auto
SET SETTINGInput-A
Smart APA:  OnAuto Input Search: OffInput-A Signal Sel.: Auto
Color System:  Auto
Power Saving:  Off
IR Receiver:  Front & Rear
Panel Key Lock:  Off
Lamp Timer  Reset 
						

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 Press the APA key when the full image is displayed on the screen. If the projected image includes 
a black portion around it, the APA function will not work properly and some parts of the image 
may not be displayed on the screen.
- You can cancel the adjustment by pressing the APA key again while “Adjusting” appears on the 
screen.
- The picture may not be adjusted properly depending on the type of input signal.
- Adjust the “Dot Phase,” “H Size,” and “Shift” items on the INPUT SETTING menu when you 
adjust the picture manually.
 If the input signal is not displayed correctly when the input A signal classifying is set to Auto, 
set it to conform the input signal. 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.
Standby: The projector goes into Standby mode if 
no signal is input for 10 minutes. To use it, turn on 
the power again.
Off: The projector does not go into Power Saving 
mode.Off
IR Receiver Selects the remote control detectors (IR Receiver) on 
the front and rear of the projector. 
Front & Rear: Activates both the front and rear 
detectors.
Front: Activates the front detector only.
Rear: Activates the rear detector only.Front & Rear
Panel Key Lock Locks all the control panel keys on the top panel of the 
projector so that the projector can be operated only 
with the Remote Commander.
To lock the control panel keys, set to “On.”
When it is set to “On,” keeping the ?/1 key on the 
control panel pressed for 10 seconds turns the projector 
on when it is in standby mode, and turns the projector 
to standby mode when the power is on. If you press 
and hold the MENU key for about 10 seconds when 
the power is on, the lock will be released and “Panel 
Key Lock” is automatically set to “Off.”Off
Lamp Timer Reset When replacing the lamps, reset the lamp timer. –
Notes
Setting items Functions Initial setting 
						

							37The MENU SETTING Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
The MENU SETTING Menu
The MENU SETTING menu is used for changing the menu displays.
Setting items Functions Initial setting
Status (on-screen 
display)Sets up the on-screen 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.On
Language Selects the language used in the menu and on-screen 
displays. The languages available are: English, 
Nederlands, Français, Italiano, Deutsch, Español, 
Português, , Svenska, Norsk, , 
, , , ,  
and .English
Menu Position Selects the display position of the menu from “Top 
Left,” “Bottom Left,” “Center,” “Top Right,” and 
“Bottom Right.”Center
Start Up Image On: Displays the Start Up Image in the window after 
turning on the power.
Off: Does not displays the Start Up Image in the 
window after turning on the power.On 
						

							38The INSTALL SETTING Menu
The INSTALL SETTING Menu
The INSTALL SETTING menu is used for changing the settings of the projector.
INSTALL SETTINGInput-A
V Keystone:  Auto
Image Flip:  Off
Background: Blue
Lamp Mode:  Standard
High Altitude Mode: Off
Security Lock:  Off
Direct Power On:  Off
Setting items Functions Initial setting
V Keystone
(VPL-EX50/
EX5/EW5 only)Corrects the trapezoidal distortion caused by the projection 
angle. Select “Auto” for automatic correction, or “Manual” 
for manual correction using the v/V/b/B keys.
When the bottom of the trapezoid is longer than the top 
: Sets a lower value.
When the top of the trapezoid is longer than the bottom 
: Sets a higher value.Auto
V Keystone
(VPL-ES5 only)Corrects the trapezoidal distortion caused by the projection 
angle using the v/V/b/B keys on the Remote Commander.
When the bottom of the trapezoid is longer than the top 
: Sets a lower value.
When the top of the trapezoid is longer than the bottom 
: Sets a higher value.0
Image Flip Flips the image on the screen horizontally and/or vertically.
HV: Flips the image horizontally and vertically.
H: Flips the image horizontally.
V: Flips the image vertically.
Off: The image does not flip.Off
Background Selects the background color of the screen when no signal 
is input to the projector.  Select “Black” or “Blue.”
Normally, set to “Blue.”Blue
Lamp Mode
(VPL-EW5/
EX50 only)Sets the lamp brightness used during the projection.
High: Illuminates the projected image brightly.
Standard: Reduces fan noise and power consumption.  
The brightness of the projected image will be lower 
compared with the “High” setting.Standard
High Altitude 
ModeSet to “On” when the projector is used at an altitude of 
1,500 m or higher.Off
Security Lock Turns on the projector’s security lock function.
When set to “On,” turns on the security lock function, 
which locks the projector once a password has been set. 
For details, see “Security Lock” on page 26.Off
Direct Power On Set to “On” if you are using a circuit breaker to turn the 
power on/off the entire system. You can turn the power on/
off without pressing the power key on the projector.Off 
						

							39The INSTALL SETTING Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
 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.
 The auto V Keystone adjustment may not correct the trapezoidal distortion perfectly, depending 
on the room temperature or the screen angle.
 If you need fine adjustment when V Keystone is set to “Auto”, press the KEYSTONE key on the 
control panel or the remote commander, and change the value. The setting mode will be 
temporarily changed to “Manual” from “Auto”.
If you want restore the “Auto” setting, first switch the V Keystone setting to “Manual”, then return 
it to “Auto”.
 When you want to apply the fine adjustment value the next time, change the V Keystone setting to 
“Manual” from “Auto”.
Notes
Notes on VPL-EX50/EX5/EW5 
						

							40The INFORMATION Menu
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.
These are only displayed on the screen. You cannot alter the display, and these is no setting to be 
altered.
fH: 48,47kHzfV: 60,00Hz
 No.23
 1024x768
Lamp Timer:  2     H VPL-EX50 Serial No. 3333333
INFORMATIONInput A
Memory number of an input signal
Signal type Model name
Serial number
Setting items Functions
fH Displays the horizontal frequency of the input signal.
The displayed value is approximate.
fV Displays the vertical frequency of the input signal.
The displayed value is approximate.
Lamp Timer Indicates how long the lamp has been turned on.
Note