Sony Vpl Ex50 Projector User Manual

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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 should occur during operation of 
the unit, operate the disconnect device to 
switch the power supply off, or disconnect 
the power plug.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly 
replaced. Replace only with the same or 
equivalent type recommended by the 
manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the 
manufacturer’s instructions.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
This equipment has been tested and found to 
comply with the limits for a Class B digital 
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
These limits are designed to provide 
reasonable protection against harmful 
interference in a residential installation.  
This equipment generates, uses, and can 
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not 
installed and used in accordance with the 
instructions, may cause harmful interference 
to radio communications.  However, there is 
no guarantee that interference will not occur 
in a particular installation. If this equipment 
does cause harmful interference to radio or 
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and 
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct 
the interference by one or more of the 
following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the 
equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a 
circuit different from that to which the 
receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or 
modifications not expressly approved in this 
manual could void your authority to operate 
this equipment.
All interface cables used to connect 
peripherals must be shielded in order to 
comply with the limits for a digital device 
pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC 
Rules.
If you have any questions about this product, 
you may call:
Sony Customer Information Service Center
1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/
WARNING: THIS WARNING IS 
APPLICABLE FOR USA ONLY.
If used in USA, use the UL LISTED power 
cord specified below.
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER POWER 
CORD.Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model: VPL-EW5, VPL-EX50,VPL-
EX5, VPL-ES5
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, 
San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone Number: 858-942-2230
This device complies with part 15 of the 
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the 
following two conditions: (1) this device 
may not cause harmful interference, and 
(2) this device must accept any 
interference received, including 
interference that may cause undesired 
operation. 
						

							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 approved Power Cord (3-core 
mains lead) / Appliance Connector / Plug 
with earthing-contacts that conforms to 
the safety regulations of each country if 
applicable.
2. Use the Power Cord (3-core mains lead) / 
Appliance Connector / Plug conforming 
to the proper ratings (Voltage, Ampere).
If you have questions on the use of the above 
Power Cord /Appliance Connector /Plug, 
please consult a qualified service personnel.
For the customers in Europe
The manufacturer of this product is Sony 
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, 
Tokyo, Japan.
The Authorized Representative for EMC 
and product safety is Sony Deutschland 
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 
Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or 
guarantee matters please refer to the 
addresses given in separate service or 
guarantee documents.
For the State of California, USA only
Perchlorate Material - special handling may 
apply, See
www.dtsc. ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchloratePerchlorate Material: Lithium battery 
contains perchlorate.
Disposal of the used lamp
For the customers in the USALamp in this product contains mercury. 
Disposal of these materials may be regulated 
due to environmental considerations. For 
disposal or recycling information, please 
contact your local authorities or the 
Electronic Industries Alliance 
(www.eiae.org).
Disposal of Old Electrical & 
Electronic Equipment (Applicable in 
the European Union and other 
European countries with separate 
collection systems)
For the customers in Taiwan onlyThis symbol on the product or 
on its packaging indicates that 
this product shall not be treated 
as household waste. Instead it 
shall be handed over to the 
applicable collection point for 
the recycling of electrical and 
electronic equipment. By ensuring this 
product is disposed of correctly, you will 
help prevent potential negative 
consequences for the environment and 
human health, which could otherwise be 
caused by inappropriate waste handling of 
this product. The recycling of materials will 
help to conserve natural resources. For more 
detailed information about recycling of this 
product, please contact your local city office, 
your household waste disposal service or the 
shop where you purchased the product. 
						

							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 Projector  ..................... 17
Connecting the Projector  ................. 19
Connecting a Computer .............. 19
Connecting a VCR  ..................... 21
Projecting ......................................... 22
Turning Off the Power  ..................... 24
Convenient Functions
Selecting the Menu Language .......... 25
Security Lock  ................................... 26
Other Functions ................................ 27
Direct Power On/Off Function  ... 27
Off & Go Function  ..................... 27
Effective Tools for Your 
Presentation ............................. 27
Adjustments and Settings 
Using a Menu
Using a MENU  ................................ 29
The PICTURE SETTING Menu ...... 31
The INPUT SETTING Menu  .......... 33About the Preset Memory No.  ....34
The SET SETTING Menu ................35
The MENU SETTING Menu  ...........37
The INSTALL SETTING Menu .......38
The INFORMATION Menu  .............40
Maintenance
Replacing the Lamp ..........................42
Cleaning the Air Filter ......................44
Others
Troubleshooting ................................45
Messages List ..............................47
Specifications ...................................49
Installation Diagram  .........................54
Floor Installation (Front Projection) 
..................................................54
Ceiling Installation (Front 
Projection) ...............................56
Dimensions .......................................58
Index .................................................60 
						

							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 the cord itself.
 The wall outlet should be near the unit and 
easily accessible.
 The unit is not disconnected to the AC 
power source (mains) as long as it is 
connected to the wall outlet, even if the 
unit itself has been turned off.
 Do not look into the lens while the lamp is 
on.
 Do not place your hand or objects near the 
ventilation holes. The air coming out is 
hot.
 Be careful not to get your fingers caught in 
the adjuster.
 Do not spread a cloth or paper under the 
unit.
Illumination
 To obtain the best picture, the front of the 
screen should not be exposed to direct 
lighting or sunlight.
 Ceiling-mounted spot lighting is 
recommended. Use a cover over 
fluorescent lamps to avoid lowering the 
contrast ratio.
 Cover any windows that face the screen 
with opaque draperies. 
 It is desirable to install the unit in a room 
where floor and walls are not of light-
reflecting material. If the floor and walls 
are of reflecting material, it is 
recommended that the carpet and wall 
paper be changed to a dark color.
Preventing internal heat build-up
The unit is equipped with ventilation holes 
(intake) and ventilation holes (exhaust). Do 
not block or place anything near these holes, 
or internal heat build-up may occur, causing 
picture degradation or damage to the 
projector.
Cleaning
Before cleaning
Be sure to disconnect the AC power cord 
from the AC outlet.
Cleaning the air filter
 Clean the air filter whenever you replace 
the lamp.
 Refer to the “Cleaning the Air Filter” on 
page 44 for the air filter cleaning. 
Cleaning the lens
The lens surface is especially treated to 
reduce reflection of light.
As incorrect maintenance may impair the 
performance of the projector, take care with 
respect to the following:
 Avoid touching the lens. To remove dust 
on the lens, use a soft dry cloth. Do not use 
a damp cloth, detergent solution, or 
thinner.
 Wipe the lens gently with a soft cloth such 
as a cleaning cloth or glass cleaning cloth.
 Stubborn stains may be removed with a 
soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth or glass 
cleaning cloth lightly dampened with 
water.
 Never use solvent such as alcohol, benzene 
or thinner, or acid, alkaline or abrasive 
detergent, or chemical cleaning cloth, as 
they will damage the lens surface.
Cleaning the cabinet
 Clean the cabinet gently with a soft dry 
cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed 
with a cloth lightly dampened with mild 
detergent solution, followed by wiping 
with a soft dry cloth.
 Use of alcohol, benzene, thinner or 
insecticide may damage the finish of the 
cabinet or remove the indications on the 
cabinet. Do not use these chemicals. 
						

							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 
projector. This is a normal result of the 
manufacturing process and does not 
indicate a malfunction.
When the images are projected onto the 
screens from multiple LCD data 
projectors, they may generate color 
distinctions because each projector has its 
own color balance even if the projectors 
are the same models.
Notes on Installation 
and Usage
Do not install the projector in the following 
situations. Installation is these situations 
or locations may cause a malfunction or 
damage to the unit.
Poorly ventilated locations
 Allow adequate air circulation to prevent 
internal heat build-up. Do not place the 
unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or 
near materials (curtains, draperies) that 
may block the ventilation holes. When 
internal heat builds up due to blockage of 
ventilation holes, the temperature sensor 
will function, and the power will be turned 
off automatically.
 Leave space of more than 30 cm (11 
7/8 
inches) around the unit.
 Be careful not to allow the ventilation 
holes to inhale tiny objects such as pieces 
of paper or clumps of dust.
Unsuitable Installation 
						

							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 smoke sensor
Malfunction of the sensor may occur.
Very dusty, extremely smoky 
locations
Avoid installing the unit in a very dusty or 
extremely smoky environment. Otherwise, 
the air filter will become obstructed, and this 
may cause a malfunction of the unit or 
damage it. Dust preventing the air passing 
through the filter may cause a rise in the 
internal temperature of the unit.  Clean the 
air filter whenever you replace the lamp.
Do not use the projector under the following 
conditions.
Do not stand the unit upright on 
one side
Avoid using the unit standing upright on its 
side. It may cause malfunction.
Do not tilt the unit to the right or left
Avoid tilting the unit to an angle of 15°, and 
avoid installing the unit in any way other 
than placing it on a level surface or 
suspending from the ceiling. Such an 
installation may cause color shading or 
shorten the lamp life excessively.
Unsuitable Conditions 
						

							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 installation
Use the Security bar at the rear of the 
projector for a purpose of preventing theft, 
by attaching a commercially available theft 
prevention cable for example. If you lift the 
projector by holding the Security bar, or 
hang the projector by using this bar, it may 
cause the projector to fall or be damaged.When using the projector at an altitude of 
1,500 m or higher, turn on “High
Altitude Mode” in the INSTALL SETTING 
menu.  Failing to set this mode when using 
the projector at high altitudes could have 
adverse effects, such as reducing
the reliability of certain components.
Note on carrying the projector
The unit is manufactured using high-
precision technology. When transporting the 
unit stored in the carrying case, do not drop 
the unit or subject it to shock, as this may 
cause damage. When storing the unit in the 
carrying case, disconnect the AC power cord 
and all other connecting cables or cards, and 
store the supplied accessories in a pocket of 
the carrying case.
Note on the screen
When using a screen with an uneven surface, 
a striped pattern may rarely appear on the 
screen depending on the distance between 
the screen and the projector or the zooming 
magnification settings used. This is not a 
malfunction of the projector.
Usage at High Altitude
Notes on Use 
						

							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 pixels 
produce a resolution of 1024 × 768 dots 
(horizontal/vertical) for RGB input, and 
750 horizontal TV lines for video input.
VPL-ES5:Three super-high-aperture 0.63-
inch SVGA panels with approximately 
480,000 effective pixels produce a 
resolution of 800 × 600 dots (horizontal/
vertical) for RGB input, and 500 
horizontal TV lines for video input.
Direct Power On/Power Off function
The AC power for the entire system can be 
turned on and off by means of a breaker or 
other switch without going through a 
standby mode.
Simple maintenance
Even when the projector is mounted on the 
ceiling, you can clean the air filter easily 
because it is located at the side.
Clean the filter at the same time as you 
replace the lamp.
Short focal lens
The projection distance is very short, 
approximately 2.4 m (7.9 feet), when 
projecting an 80-inch image, which allows 
projection on a larger screen even in a 
limited space.
Security Functions
Security lock
This function makes it possible to prevent 
projection of a picture on the screen unless 
the required password is entered when the 
projector is turned on.
Panel key lock 
This function locks all the keys on the 
control panel of the projector, allowing use 
of the keys on the Remote Commander. This 
prevents the projector from operating 
incorrectly.
Other Convenient Functions
 On-screen menu in 17 languages
 Picture muting
 Freeze
 Lamp mode switching function (VPL-
EX50/EW5 only)
 Low power consumption in standby
 Security bar
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							10Location and Function of Controls
Location and Function of Controls
Top/Right Side/Front
Rear/Bottom
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