Sony Vpl Ex50 Projector User Manual

3-293-838-13 (1)
Data Projector
Operating Instructions
VPL-EW5
VPL-EX50/EX5
VPL-ES5
© 2008 Sony Corporation 

2WARNING
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric 
shock, do not expose this apparatus 
to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open 
the cabinet.  Refer servicing to 
qualified personnel only.
WARNING
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE 
EARTHED.
IMPORTANT
The nameplate is located on the bottom.
WARNING
When installing the unit, incorporate a 
readily accessible disconnect device in the 
fixed wiring, or connect the power plug to an 
easily accessible socket-outlet near the unit.  
If a fault...

3WARNING
Plug Cap Parallel blade with ground pin 
(NEMA 5-15P Configuration)
Cord Type SJT, three 16 or 18 AWG 
wires
Length Minimum 1.5m (4 ft .11in.), Less 
than 4.5 m (14 ft .9 
5/8 in.)
Rating Minimum 10A, 125V
Using this unit at a voltage other than 120V 
may require the use of a different line cord or 
attachment plug, or both.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, 
refer servicing to qualified service 
personnel.
WA R N I N G : THIS WARNING IS 
APPLICABLE FOR OTHER 
COUNTRIES.
1. Use the...

4Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Precautions ......................................... 5
Notes on Installation and Usage  ........ 6
Overview
Features .............................................. 9
Location and Function of Controls  .. 10
Top/Right Side/Front  .................. 10
Rear/Bottom ............................... 10
Control Panel  .............................. 12
Connector Panel  ......................... 14
Remote Commander ................... 15
Projecting the Picture
Installing the...

5Precautions
Precautions
Safety
 Check that the operating voltage of your 
unit is identical with the voltage of your 
local power supply. If voltage adaptation is 
required, consult with qualified Sony 
personnel.
 Should any liquid or solid object fall into 
the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it 
checked by qualified personnel before 
operating it further.
 Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is 
not to be used for several days.
 To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the 
plug. Never pull...

6Notes on Installation and Usage
 If you rub on the cabinet with a stained 
cloth, the cabinet may be scratched.
 If the cabinet is in contact with a rubber or 
vinyl resin product for a long period of 
time, the finish of the cabinet may 
deteriorate or the coating may come off.
LCD data projector
 This LCD data projector is manufactured 
using high-precision technology. You may, 
however, see tiny black points and/or 
bright points (red, blue, or green) that 
appear continuously on the LCD data...

7Notes on Installation and Usage
Hot and humid
 Avoid installing the unit in a location 
where the temperature or humidity is very 
high, or the temperature is very low.
 To avoid moisture condensation, do not 
install the unit in a location where the 
temperature may rise rapidly.
Locations subject to direct cool or 
warm air from an air-conditioner
Installing the projector in such a location 
may cause a malfunction of the unit due to 
moisture condensation or a rise in 
temperature.
Near a heat or...

8Notes on Installation and Usage
Do not block the ventilation holes
Avoid using a thick-piled carpet or anything 
that covers the ventilation holes (exhaust/
intake); otherwise, internal heat may build 
up.
Do not place a blocking object just 
in front of the lens
Do not place any object just in front of the 
lens that may block the light during 
projection. Heat from the light may damage 
the object. Use the PIC MUTING key to cut 
off the picture.
Do not use the Security bar for 
transporting or...

9Features
Overview
BOverview
Features
High brightness · High picture 
performance
High brightness
Sony’s unique optical system allows high 
efficiency.
High picture performance
VPL-EW5: Three super-high-aperture 
0.59-inch WXGA panels with 
approximately 1,020,000 effective pixels 
produce a resolution of 1280 × 800 dots 
(horizontal/vertical) for RGB input, and 
750 horizontal TV lines for video input.
VPL-EX50/EX5:Three super-high-aperture 
0.63-inch XGA panels with 
approximately 790,000 effective...

10Location and Function of Controls
Location and Function of Controls
Top/Right Side/Front
Rear/Bottom
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