Sony Vpl Ex50 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 ×...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...”...