Sony VPL EX5 User Manual
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- Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 1
3-293-838-13 (1) Data Projector Operating Instructions VPL-EW5 VPL-EX50/EX5 VPL-ES5 © 2008 Sony Corporation - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 2
instructions manual 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/ Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: VPL-EW5, VPL-EX50,VPLEX5, VPL - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 3
/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, battery contains perchlorate. Disposal of the used lamp For the customers in the USA Lamp in this product contains mercury. Disposal of - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 4
Panel 14 Remote Commander 15 Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector 17 Connecting the Projector 19 Connecting Lamp 42 Cleaning the Air Filter 44 Others Troubleshooting 45 Messages List 47 Specifications 49 Installation Diagram 54 Floor Installation (Front Projection 54 Ceiling - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 5
is required, consult with qualified Sony personnel. • Should any liquid sunlight. • Ceiling-mounted spot lighting is recommended. Use a cover over fluorescent lamps to avoid lowering occur, causing picture degradation or damage to the projector. Cleaning Before cleaning Be sure to disconnect - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 6
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 - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 7
the unit. Clean the air filter whenever you replace the lamp. Unsuitable Conditions Do not use the projector under the following conditions. Do not stand the unit from the ceiling. Such an installation may cause color shading or shorten the lamp life excessively. Notes on Installation and Usage 7 - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 8
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. Use the Security bar at the rear of the projector for a purpose of preventing theft, by attaching a commercially - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 9
, 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 - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 10
Location and Function of Controls Top/Right Side/Front 4 1 2 5 3 6 Rear/Bottom qa qs qd qf qg qh 7 8 9 0 10 Location and Function of Controls - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 11
b Lens Remove the lens cover before projection. c Front remote control detector d Control panel For details, see "Control Panel" picture focus. g Ventilation holes (intake)/Air filter cover h Adjusters (fore pad) i Lamp cover j Adjuster k Connector Panel For details, see "Connector Panel" on page 14 - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 12
is ready to operate. - Flashes in green from the projector is turned on until the projector is ready to operate. Also, flashes in green while the various adjustments. d LAMP/COVER indicators Flashes in orange under the following conditions: • A reception rate of 2 flashes when the lamp cover or air - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 13
Overview e MENU key Displays the on-screen menu. Press again to clear the menu. f PIC MUTING key Cuts off the picture. Press again to restore the picture. Location and Function of Controls 13 - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 14
VPL-EW5 1 28 6 5 7 VPL-EX50 1 4 2 5 8 6 7 VPL-EX5 1 3 2 86 7 VPL-ES5 1 2 38 6 a VIDEO IN connector • S VIDEO (mini DIN 4-pin): Connects to the S video output of video equipment. • VIDEO (phone type): Connects to the video output of video equipment. • AUDIO (stereo minijack) (VPLEW5/EX50 - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 15
DVI output connector (digital). • RGB connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, female) (VPL-EX50 only): Inputs a REMOTE RS-232C connector (Dsub 9-pin female) (VPL-EX5/ EX50/EW5 only) Connects to the connector of the computer when you operate the projector from the computer. h Rear remote control detector Remote - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 16
RESET key Resets again. g D ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/- key Enlarges the Remote Commander and the remote control detector on the projector. Direct the Remote Commander toward the remote control detector. • The operation range is limited. The shorter the distance between the Remote Commander and the remote - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 17
Projector The distance between the lens and the screen varies depending on the size of the screen. Use the following table as a guide. Screen Projecting the Picture Distance between the screen and the center of the lens * Adjuster not stretched, and the V Keystone function has been done. VPL-EX50 - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 18
VPL-EW5 (When "Aspect" on the Signal menu is set to "Full 2" Projected image 40 size (diagonal) (inches) Minimum Distance 1.2 (3.9) Maximum 1.5 Distance (4.9) 80 100 150 200 2.5 3.1 4.6 6.2 (8.2) (10.2) , see "Installation Diagram" on page 54. 18 Installing the Projector - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 19
not the cable itself. Connecting a Computer This section describes how to connect the projector to a computer. For more information, refer to the computer's instruction manual. To connect a computer Rear side to monitor output VPL-EX50 Computer to audio output 1 HD D-sub 15-pin cable (supplied - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 20
, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your computer. To connect a computer (Digital) or video equipment (Digital) (VPL-EW5 only) Front (the The HDMI connector of this projector is not compatible with DSD (Direct Stream Digital) Signal or CEC (Consumer Electronics control) Signal. - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 21
Connecting a VCR 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 Rear side VPL-EX50 To connect to a video GBR/ Component output connector - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 22
connected to the projector. 22 Projecting To input from Press INPUT to display Computer/Component Input-A connected to the INPUT A connector Computer connected to Input-B the INPUT B connector (VPL-EX50 only) Computer/VCR, etc. connected to INPUT B (Digital) connector (VPL-EW5 only) Video - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 23
button to lock the adjuster. For VPL-EW5/EX50/EX5 • When you adjust the tilt of the projector with the adjuster, the V keystone adjustment is performed at the same time. If you do not want to perform the automatic keystone adjustment, set the "V Keystone" to "Manual." (See page 38.) • If you set - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 24
Turning Off the Power 1 Press the ?/1 key. "POWER OFF? Please press ?/1 key again." appears to confirm that you want to turn off the power. Note The message disappears if you press any key other than the ?/1 key, or if you do not press any key for five seconds. 2 Press the ?/1 key again. The ?/1 key - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 25
menu, then press the B or ENTER key. The selected menu appears. Rear remote control detector 5 Press the v or V key to select "Language," then press AC power cord into a wall outlet. 2 Press the ?/1 key to turn on the projector. 3 Press the MENU key. The menu appears. 6 Press the v, B, b or - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 26
the password. Use the MENU, v/V/b/B, and ENTER keys to enter the four-digit password. (The default initial password setting is "ENTER, ENTER, ENTER, ENTER." set. If you fail to enter the correct password after three tries, the projector cannot be used. In this case, press the ?/1 key to turn off - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 27
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 press the D ZOOM + key on the Remote Commander. The digital zoom icon appears in the center of the image. Digital zoom icon 2 Move the icon to the point - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 28
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 - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 29
ENTER key. The selected menu appears. The projector is equipped with an on-screen menu for making Key Lock: Off Lamp Timer Reset Sub menu Menu Setting items PICTURE SETTING Input A ADJUST PICTURE Contrast: Brightness: Gamma Mode: Color Temp.: Standard 80 50 - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 30
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. " SETTING menu Storage of the settings The settings are automatically stored in the projector memory when the ENTER key is pressed. If no signal is input If - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 31
Contrast: Brightness: Gamma Mode: Color Temp.: Input-A Standard 80 50 Graphics High Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Setting items Picture viewing game picture. • Living: Select for viewing sports, music, digital video camera picture. • Cinema: Select for viewing film-like picture. • - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 32
Setting items Functions Initial setting DDE (Dynamic Selects the mode to play the input video signal Film Detail according to the material. Enhancer) • Off: Plays back the interlace format without conversion. • Progressive: Plays back the video picture of the interlace format converting - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 33
Setting items Adjust Signal... Dot Phase H Size Shift Aspect (When the video signal is input) Functions Initial setting 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 - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 34
the aspect ratio. Set according to the input signal *1: VPL-EW5 only *2: VPL-EX5/EX50/ES5 only Notes • 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 - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 35
"On." • Off: The APA functions when you press the APA key on the Remote Commander. Auto Input Search When set to "On," the projector detects input signals in Off 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 - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 36
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." When replacing the lamps, reset the lamp when you adjust the picture manually. • If the input - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 37
The MENU SETTING Menu The MENU SETTING menu is used for changing the menu displays. Setting items Status (on-screen display) Language Menu Position Start Up Image Functions Initial setting Sets up the on-screen display. On When set to "Off," turns off the on-screen displays except for the - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 38
the settings of the projector. INSTALL SETTING V Keystone: Auto Image Flip: Off Background: Blue Lamp Mode: Standard High Altitude Mode:Off Security Lock: Off Direct Power On: Off Input-A Setting items Functions Initial setting V Keystone (VPL-EX50/ EX5/EW5 only) Corrects the - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 39
altitude of under 1,500 m, the reliability of the lamp may be reduced. Notes on VPL-EX50/EX5/EW5 • The auto V Keystone adjustment may not correct 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 - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 40
the model name, serial number, the horizontal and vertical frequencies of the input signal and the cumulated hours of usage of the lamp. INFORMATION VPL-EX50 fH: fV: Lamp Timer: Input A Serial No. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 48,47kHz 60,00Hz No.23 1024x768 2 H Model name Serial number Memory number of an input - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 41
Input signals and adjustable/setting items Some of the items in the menus cannot be adjusted depending on the input signal as indicated in the following tables. The items that cannot be adjusted are not displayed in the menu. Adjust Picture... menu Item Picture Mode Video or S-Video (Y/C) z - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 42
of use. Use an LMP-E190 Projector Lamp as the replacement lamp. Use of any other lamps than the LMP-E190 may cause damage to the projector. Notes • If the lamp breaks, ask qualified Sony personnel to replace the lamp and to check inside. • Pull out the lamp by holding the handle. • When removing - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 43
two screws (b). Fold down the handle to replace it (c). 11Select "Lamp Timer Reset", and then press the ENTER key. SET SETTING Input-A Smar t lamp cover and tighten the screw. Note Be sure to attach the lamp cover securely as it was. If not, the projector cannot be turned on. 7 Turn the projector - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 44
Filter The air filter should be cleaned whenever you replace the lamp. Remove the air filter, and then remove the dust with a vacuum cleaner. The time needed to clean the air filter will vary depending on the environment or how the projector is used. When it becomes difficult to remove the dust - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 45
B Others Troubleshooting If the projector appears to be operating erratically, try to diagnose and correct the problem using the following instructions. If the problem persists, consult with qualified Sony personnel. Power Symptom Cause and Remedy The power is not turned on. • The power has - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 46
out of the acceptable range of the projector. c Input a signal that is within the range of the frequency. • The resolution setting of the output signal of the computer is too high. c Set the output setting to SVGA (VPL-ES5), XGA (VPL-EX50/ EX5) or WXGA (VPL-EW5) (see page 19). The picture flickers - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 47
flashing, plug the power cord to the wall outlet, and then turn the projector on again. If the ON/STANDBY flashes in red and the problem persists, the electrical system has failed. c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. Others Messages List Warning Messages Use the list below to check the - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 48
panel keys are locked! "Panel Key Lock" on the SET SETTING menu is set to "On." c All the keys on the control panel of the projector are locked. Operate the projector with the keys on the Remote Commander (see page 36). 48 Troubleshooting - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 49
Specifications Optical characteristics Projection system 3 LCD panels, 1 lens, projection system LCD panel VPL-ES5: 0.63-inch SVGA panel, about 1,440,000 pixels (800 × 600 × 3) VPL-EX50/EX5: 0.63-inch XGA panel, about 2,360,000 pixels (1024 × 768 × 3) VPL-EW5: 0.59-inchvWXGA panel, about - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 50
Remote Commander (1) Lithium battery CR2025 (1) HD D-sub 15 pin cable (1.8 m) (1) (1-832-428-11, SONY) Carrying case (1) AC power cord (1) Lens cap (1) Operating Instructions (CD-ROM) (1) Quick Reference Manual (1) Safety Regulations (1) Security Label (1) Design and specifications - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 51
SONY Projector Lamp LMP-E190(for replacement) Some of the items may not be available in some areas. For details, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Pin assignment INPUT A connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, female) INPUT B connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, female) (VPL-EX50 female) (VPL-EW5/EX50/EX5 only) - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 52
Hz XGA VESA 70 Hz XGA VESA 75 Hz XGA VESA 85 Hz SXGA VESA 70 Hz SXGA VESA 75 Hz SXGA VESA 85 Hz Sunmicro LO 52 Specifications fH (kHz) fV (Hz) 15.734 15.625 15.734 15.625 31.470 59.940 50.000 59.940 50.000 60.000 31.250 50.000 - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 53
H-neg, V-pos H-neg, V-pos H-neg, V-pos Notes • The receivable digital signals are preset signals of Memory No. 3 to 11, 26, 32, 37, 45, 50, 55 and 56 (VPL-EW5 only). • When a signal other than the preset signals shown above is , and letters or lines may be uneven. Others Specifications 53 - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 54
letters in the illustration indicate the distances below. a: distance between the screen and the center of the lens b: distance between the floor and the center of the lens c: distance between the floor and the bottom of the adjusters of the projector x: distance between the floor and the center - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 55
VPL-EX50/EX5/ES5 PS aN M b c 40 1180 (46 1/2) 1330 (52 3/8) 60 1780 (70 1/8) 2020 (79 5/8) (inches) a: distance between the screen and the center of the lens b: distance between the floor and the center of the lens c: distance between the floor and the adjusters of the projector x: free N: - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 56
by Sony. For ceiling installation, ask for qualified Sony personnel. See the chart on page 57 concerning the installation measurements. The alphabetical letters in the illustrations indicate the distances below. a': distance between the hole (front) for mounting a projector suspension support on - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 57
VPL-EX50/EX5/ES5 PS 40 a' N 1200 (47 1/4) M 1350 (53 1/4) x b 60 mounting a projector suspension support on bottom surface of this projector and the center of the screen b: distance between the projector suspension support mounting surface on bottom of this projector and the ceiling x: distance - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 58
Dimensions Front 314 (12 3/8) 69.5 (2 5/8) 72.2 (2 7/8) 109 (4 3/8) Side Center of the projector 269 (10 5/8) Unit: mm (inches) 109 (4 3/8) 58 Dimensions Unit: mm (inches) - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 59
Top 269 (10 5/8) 314 (12 3/8) Unit: mm (inches) Others Dimensions 59 - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 60
a VCR 21 Contrast 31 D DDE 32 Digital Zoom function 27 Direct Power On 38 Direct Lamp replacement 42 Lamp Timer 40 Lamp Timer Reset 36 Language 37 selecting the menu language 25 Lens 11 Location and function of controls connector panel 14 control panel 12 rear/bottom 10 Remote - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 61
rear remote control detector 36 Reset resetting an item 30 RS-232C connector 51 S Screen size 17, 18 Security bar 11 Security Lock 26, 38 Security lock 11 Sharpness 31 Shift 33 Smart APA 35 Specifications 49 Start Up Image 37 Status 37 Supplied accessories 50 T Troubleshooting 45 V V - Sony VPL EX5 | User Manual - Page 62
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© 2008 Sony Corporation