Sony Vpl Ex50 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...

32The PICTURE SETTING Menu
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...

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...

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...

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...

36The SET SETTING Menu
 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...

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,...

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...

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”,...

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...