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Please check with your local Sony Authorized Dealer. © 2014 Sony Corporation VPL-EW295/EW255/EW235 VPL-EX295/EX290/EX255/EX250/EX235/EX230 Not all models are available in all countries and area. 4-540-680-12 (1) Data Projector Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual and supplied Quick Reference Manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
Please check with your local Sony Authorized Dealer. © 2014 Sony Corporation VPL-EW295/EW255/EW235 VPL-EX295/EX290/EX255/EX250/EX235/EX230 Not all models are available in all countries and area. 4-540-680-12 (1) Data Projector Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual and supplied Quick Reference Manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
Product Manual (E series Operation manual)
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B Overview Location and Function of Controls l Speaker (VPL-EW295/EW255/ EW235/EX295/EX255/EX235 only) m Connector panel (page 5) n Security bar Connects to an optional security cable manufactured by Kensington. http://www.kensington.com/ p Control panel keys (page 6) 4 Location ...
B Overview Location and Function of Controls l Speaker (VPL-EW295/EW255/ EW235/EX295/EX255/EX235 only) m Connector panel (page 5) n Security bar Connects to an optional security cable manufactured by Kensington. http://www.kensington.com/ p Control panel keys (page 6) 4 Location ...
Product Manual (E series Operation manual)
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... shared. • The audio input connector and audio output from the HDMI connector are available only on VPL-EW295/EW255/EW235/EX295/ EX255/EX235. Overview Connector Panel VPL-EW295/EW255/EW235/EX295/EX255/EX235 4 5 1 qa 3 8 q; 4 5 6 qs 7 29 VPL-EX290/EX250/EX230 4 5 1 qa 3 8 q; 6 7 29 Input (pages 9, 11) a INPUT A Video: RGB/YPBPR input connector (RGB/YPBPR) Audio...
... shared. • The audio input connector and audio output from the HDMI connector are available only on VPL-EW295/EW255/EW235/EX295/ EX255/EX235. Overview Connector Panel VPL-EW295/EW255/EW235/EX295/EX255/EX235 4 5 1 qa 3 8 q; 4 5 6 qs 7 29 VPL-EX290/EX250/EX230 4 5 1 qa 3 8 q; 6 7 29 Input (pages 9, 11) a INPUT A Video: RGB/YPBPR input connector (RGB/YPBPR) Audio...
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...audio only when INPUT A or INPUT B is used. • The audio output connector is available only on VPLEW295/EW255/EW235/EX295/EX255/ EX235. Others g RS-232C connector (RS-232C) RS-232C compatible control connector. Remote Commander and Control Panel Keys Remote Commander ...4 2 INPUT APA ECO MODE MENU RESET a Turning on VPL-EW295/EW255/EW235/EX295/ EX255/EX235. Connects the computer's RS-232C connector and the RS-232C cross cables. j USB connector (Type A) ( ) (pages 13, 48...
...audio only when INPUT A or INPUT B is used. • The audio output connector is available only on VPLEW295/EW255/EW235/EX295/EX255/ EX235. Others g RS-232C connector (RS-232C) RS-232C compatible control connector. Remote Commander and Control Panel Keys Remote Commander ...4 2 INPUT APA ECO MODE MENU RESET a Turning on VPL-EW295/EW255/EW235/EX295/ EX255/EX235. Connects the computer's RS-232C connector and the RS-232C cross cables. j USB connector (Type A) ( ) (pages 13, 48...
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...key Cuts off the projected image temporarily. Press again to the User screen. FREEZE key*2 Pauses a projected image. MUTING key (VPL-EW295/EW255/ EW235/EX295/EX255/EX235 only) Mutes the audio output temporarily. User Lamp Mode Constant Brightness Auto Power Saving With No Input With Static Signal Standby ..." and "Standby Mode." 1 Press the ECO MODE key to display the ECO Mode menu. The image can be set easily. key (VPL-EW295/ EW255/EW235/EX295/EX255/ EX235 only) Adjusts the volume output. Energy-saving mode consists of the image while projecting. 1 Press the D ZOOM + key to...
...key Cuts off the projected image temporarily. Press again to the User screen. FREEZE key*2 Pauses a projected image. MUTING key (VPL-EW295/EW255/ EW235/EX295/EX255/EX235 only) Mutes the audio output temporarily. User Lamp Mode Constant Brightness Auto Power Saving With No Input With Static Signal Standby ..." and "Standby Mode." 1 Press the ECO MODE key to display the ECO Mode menu. The image can be set easily. key (VPL-EW295/ EW255/EW235/EX295/EX255/ EX235 only) Adjusts the volume output. Energy-saving mode consists of the image while projecting. 1 Press the D ZOOM + key to...
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...the plug, not the cable itself. • For more information, refer also to 1280 × 800 pixels (VPL-EW295/ EW255/EW235) or 1024 × 768 pixels (VPL-EX295/EX290/EX255/EX250/EX235/EX230) for the external monitor. HDMI cable (not supplied) Computer HDMI output connector Connecting the Projector 9... Audio output connector Audio cable (Stereo mini plug) (not supplied) Notes • The audio input connector is available only on VPL-EW295/EW255/EW235/EX295/EX255/ EX235. • It is recommended that you set the resolution of your computer to the instruction manuals of picture signals or...
...the plug, not the cable itself. • For more information, refer also to 1280 × 800 pixels (VPL-EW295/ EW255/EW235) or 1024 × 768 pixels (VPL-EX295/EX290/EX255/EX250/EX235/EX230) for the external monitor. HDMI cable (not supplied) Computer HDMI output connector Connecting the Projector 9... Audio output connector Audio cable (Stereo mini plug) (not supplied) Notes • The audio input connector is available only on VPL-EW295/EW255/EW235/EX295/EX255/ EX235. • It is recommended that you set the resolution of your computer to the instruction manuals of picture signals or...
Product Manual (E series Operation manual)
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... connection Hub, router (wireless), etc. 10 Connecting the Projector Notes • Audio output from the HDMI connector is available only on VPL-EW295/EW255/EW235/ EX295/EX255/EX235. • Use HDMI-compatible equipment which has the HDMI Logo. • Use a high speed HDMI cable(s) on which the... cable type logo is specified. (Sony products are recommended.) • The HDMI connector of this projector is not compatible with a USB connector ("...
... connection Hub, router (wireless), etc. 10 Connecting the Projector Notes • Audio output from the HDMI connector is available only on VPL-EW295/EW255/EW235/ EX295/EX255/EX235. • Use HDMI-compatible equipment which has the HDMI Logo. • Use a high speed HDMI cable(s) on which the... cable type logo is specified. (Sony products are recommended.) • The HDMI connector of this projector is not compatible with a USB connector ("...
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... supplied), set "WLAN Network" to "Access Pt. (Manual)" in Standby mode (Standby Mode: "Low"), or the AC power cord is available only on VPL-EW295/EW255/EW235/EX295/EX255/ EX235. S video cable (not supplied) Computer S video output connector Audio output connector Audio cable (Phono plug × 2) (not supplied) Note The audio input...
... supplied), set "WLAN Network" to "Access Pt. (Manual)" in Standby mode (Standby Mode: "Low"), or the AC power cord is available only on VPL-EW295/EW255/EW235/EX295/EX255/ EX235. S video cable (not supplied) Computer S video output connector Audio output connector Audio cable (Phono plug × 2) (not supplied) Note The audio input...
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.... stereo mini plug) (not supplied) Note The audio input connector is available only on VPL-EW295/EW255/EW235/EX295/EX255/ EX235. stereo mini plug) (not supplied) Note The audio input connector is available only on VPL-EW295/EW255/EW235/EX295/EX255/ EX235. 12 Connecting the Projector INPUT A For connecting video equipment with a video output...
.... stereo mini plug) (not supplied) Note The audio input connector is available only on VPL-EW295/EW255/EW235/EX295/EX255/ EX235. stereo mini plug) (not supplied) Note The audio input connector is available only on VPL-EW295/EW255/EW235/EX295/EX255/ EX235. 12 Connecting the Projector INPUT A For connecting video equipment with a video output...
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...the HDMI connector is available only on VPL-EW295/EW255/EW235/ EX295/EX255/EX235. • Use HDMI-compatible equipment which has the HDMI Logo. • Use a high speed HDMI cable(s) on which the cable type logo is specified. (Sony products are recommended.) • The HDMI... connector of this projector is available only on VPL-EW295/EW255/EW235/EX295/EX255/EX235. • Only dynamic microphones are supported. Connecting a microphone Microphone ( ) For connecting...
...the HDMI connector is available only on VPL-EW295/EW255/EW235/ EX295/EX255/EX235. • Use HDMI-compatible equipment which has the HDMI Logo. • Use a high speed HDMI cable(s) on which the cable type logo is specified. (Sony products are recommended.) • The HDMI... connector of this projector is available only on VPL-EW295/EW255/EW235/EX295/EX255/EX235. • Only dynamic microphones are supported. Connecting a microphone Microphone ( ) For connecting...
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Audio equipment Audio input connector Audio cable (stereo mini plug) (not supplied) Display equipment RGB input connector Mini D-sub 15-pin cable (supplied) Notes • The audio input connector is available only on VPL-EW295/EW255/EW235/EX295/EX255/ EX235. • Projected images and audio can be output. 14 Connecting the Projector Connecting an External Monitor and Audio Equipment OUTPUT Projected images or input audio can be output to display equipment such as a monitor or audio equipment such as speakers with a built-in amplifier.
Audio equipment Audio input connector Audio cable (stereo mini plug) (not supplied) Display equipment RGB input connector Mini D-sub 15-pin cable (supplied) Notes • The audio input connector is available only on VPL-EW295/EW255/EW235/EX295/EX255/ EX235. • Projected images and audio can be output. 14 Connecting the Projector Connecting an External Monitor and Audio Equipment OUTPUT Projected images or input audio can be output to display equipment such as a monitor or audio equipment such as speakers with a built-in amplifier.
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...Displays the image on the center position of the projected screen without changing the aspect ratio of the projected image for each input signal. VPL-EX295/EX290/ EX255/EX250/ EX235/EX230: When the video signal is input 4:3: Displays the image to fit the maximum projected image size with an aspect ...an aspect ratio fixed to 4:3. 16:9: Displays the image to fit the maximum projected image size with an aspect ratio fixed to 16:9. VPL-EX295/EX290/ EX255/EX250/ EX235/EX230: When the computer signal is used to adjust the size, position and aspect ratio of the input signal. The ...
...Displays the image on the center position of the projected screen without changing the aspect ratio of the projected image for each input signal. VPL-EX295/EX290/ EX255/EX250/ EX235/EX230: When the video signal is input 4:3: Displays the image to fit the maximum projected image size with an aspect ...an aspect ratio fixed to 4:3. 16:9: Displays the image to fit the maximum projected image size with an aspect ratio fixed to 16:9. VPL-EX295/EX290/ EX255/EX250/ EX235/EX230: When the computer signal is used to adjust the size, position and aspect ratio of the input signal. The ...
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In this a case, select "Zoom." 16:9 16:9*4 Video signal Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu The Screen Menu 25 VPL-EX295/EX290/EX255/EX250/ EX235/EX230 Input signal 4:3 Recommended setting value and projected image Full1*1 *1: If you select "Normal," the image is projected in the same resolution as ...
In this a case, select "Zoom." 16:9 16:9*4 Video signal Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu The Screen Menu 25 VPL-EX295/EX290/EX255/EX250/ EX235/EX230 Input signal 4:3 Recommended setting value and projected image Full1*1 *1: If you select "Normal," the image is projected in the same resolution as ...
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The Function Menu The Function menu is set by the value of "Volume." *3: VPL-EW295/EW255/EW235/EX295/EX255/EX235 only. 26 The Function Menu When replacing the lamp, resets the lamp timer (page 56). Notes *1: APA functions when a computer signal is input via ...
The Function Menu The Function menu is set by the value of "Volume." *3: VPL-EW295/EW255/EW235/EX295/EX255/EX235 only. 26 The Function Menu When replacing the lamp, resets the lamp timer (page 56). Notes *1: APA functions when a computer signal is input via ...
Product Manual (E series Operation manual)
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...is burnt out. When video signal is not input, the lamp is not malfunction. darker or brighter. When the "Lamp Mode" is high. EW235/EX295/EX255/ EX235 only) Check if the external audio equipment is set to "High." • The unit is used in the following cases. • "Lamp... The image is appropriate. does not work. Remedy The settings for a long time, brightness may - Check if the value is noisy. No sound. (VPL- The sound from the fan is dimmed to reduce power 28 consumption. Check that the connecting cables between the projector and 9 EW295/EW255/ external video...
...is burnt out. When video signal is not input, the lamp is not malfunction. darker or brighter. When the "Lamp Mode" is high. EW235/EX295/EX255/ EX235 only) Check if the external audio equipment is set to "High." • The unit is used in the following cases. • "Lamp... The image is appropriate. does not work. Remedy The settings for a long time, brightness may - Check if the value is noisy. No sound. (VPL- The sound from the fan is dimmed to reduce power 28 consumption. Check that the connecting cables between the projector and 9 EW295/EW255/ external video...
Product Manual (E series Operation manual)
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... times Focus Manual High-pressure mercury lamp, 210 W type 40 inches to 300 inches (1.02 m to 7.62 m) VPL-EW295/EX295/EX290: 3800 lm VPL-EW255: 3200 lm VPL-EW235: 2700 lm VPL-EX255/EX250: 3300 lm VPL-EX235/EX230: 2800 lm (when "Lamp Mode" is set to "High") 16 W × 1 (monaural) Horizontal:...to 93 Hz When a computer signal is input Maximum display resolution: 1600 × 1200 pixels (resize) Panel display resolution: VPL-EW295/EW255/EW235: 1280 × 800 pixels VPL-EX295/EX290/EX255/EX250/EX235/EX230: 1024 × 768 pixels When a video signal is input NTSC, PAL, SECAM, 480/60i, 576...
... times Focus Manual High-pressure mercury lamp, 210 W type 40 inches to 300 inches (1.02 m to 7.62 m) VPL-EW295/EX295/EX290: 3800 lm VPL-EW255: 3200 lm VPL-EW235: 2700 lm VPL-EX255/EX250: 3300 lm VPL-EX235/EX230: 2800 lm (when "Lamp Mode" is set to "High") 16 W × 1 (monaural) Horizontal:...to 93 Hz When a computer signal is input Maximum display resolution: 1600 × 1200 pixels (resize) Panel display resolution: VPL-EW295/EW255/EW235: 1280 × 800 pixels VPL-EX295/EX290/EX255/EX250/EX235/EX230: 1024 × 768 pixels When a video signal is input NTSC, PAL, SECAM, 480/60i, 576...
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... 75 ohms terminated, C: (burst signal) 0.286 (NTSC)/0.3 (PAL/SECAM) Vp-p ± 2 dB, 75 ohms terminated Audio input connector (VPL-EW295/EW255/EW235/ EX295/EX255/EX235 only): Phono jack × 2, rated input 500 mVrms, input impedance more than 47 kohms VIDEO (VIDEO IN) Video input connector: Pin...; 2 dB, 75 ohms terminated, Sync signal: HD, VD 4 V (open), 1 Vp-p (75 ohms), positive/negative Audio output connector (VPL-EW295/EW255/ EW235/EX295/EX255/EX235 only): Stereo mini jack, 1 Vrms (maximum volume, when inputting 500 mVrms), output impedance 5 kohms RS-232C connector: D-Sub 9-pin male...
... 75 ohms terminated, C: (burst signal) 0.286 (NTSC)/0.3 (PAL/SECAM) Vp-p ± 2 dB, 75 ohms terminated Audio input connector (VPL-EW295/EW255/EW235/ EX295/EX255/EX235 only): Phono jack × 2, rated input 500 mVrms, input impedance more than 47 kohms VIDEO (VIDEO IN) Video input connector: Pin...; 2 dB, 75 ohms terminated, Sync signal: HD, VD 4 V (open), 1 Vp-p (75 ohms), positive/negative Audio output connector (VPL-EW295/EW255/ EW235/EX295/EX255/EX235 only): Stereo mini jack, 1 Vrms (maximum volume, when inputting 500 mVrms), output impedance 5 kohms RS-232C connector: D-Sub 9-pin male...
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... V to 120 V AC: 289 W 220 V to 240 V AC: 278 W VPL-EX295: 100 V to 120 V AC: 310 W 220 V to 240 V AC: 299 W VPL-EX290: 100 V to 120 V AC: 278 W 220 V to 240 V AC: 269 W VPL-EX255: 100 V to 120 V AC: 314 W 220 V to 240 V AC: 301 W VPL-EX250: 100 V to 120 V AC: 277 W 220 V to 240... V AC: 269 W VPL-EX235: 100 V to 120 V AC: 297 W 220 V to 240...
... V to 120 V AC: 289 W 220 V to 240 V AC: 278 W VPL-EX295: 100 V to 120 V AC: 310 W 220 V to 240 V AC: 299 W VPL-EX290: 100 V to 120 V AC: 278 W 220 V to 240 V AC: 269 W VPL-EX255: 100 V to 120 V AC: 314 W 220 V to 240 V AC: 301 W VPL-EX250: 100 V to 120 V AC: 277 W 220 V to 240... V AC: 269 W VPL-EX235: 100 V to 120 V AC: 297 W 220 V to 240...
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...: 100 V to 120 V AC: 986 BTU/h 220 V to 240 V AC: 949 BTU/h VPL-EX295: 100 V to 120 V AC: 1058 BTU/h 220 V to 240 V AC: 1020 BTU/h VPL-EX290: 100 V to 120 V AC: 949 BTU/h 220 V to 240 V AC: 918 BTU/h VPL-EX255: 100 V to 120 V AC: 1071 BTU/h 220 V to 240 V AC: 1027 BTU.../h VPL-EX250: 100 V to 120 V AC: 945 BTU/h 220 V to 240 V AC: 918 BTU...
...: 100 V to 120 V AC: 986 BTU/h 220 V to 240 V AC: 949 BTU/h VPL-EX295: 100 V to 120 V AC: 1058 BTU/h 220 V to 240 V AC: 1020 BTU/h VPL-EX290: 100 V to 120 V AC: 949 BTU/h 220 V to 240 V AC: 918 BTU/h VPL-EX255: 100 V to 120 V AC: 1071 BTU/h 220 V to 240 V AC: 1027 BTU.../h VPL-EX250: 100 V to 120 V AC: 945 BTU/h 220 V to 240 V AC: 918 BTU...
Specification Sheet (VPL-EX255_Spec Sheet)
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...projector is prohibited. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are expected maintenance time and not guaranteed. "SONY" and "BrightEra" are approximate. XGA / 3,300 lm Optical Data Projector VPL‐EX255 Light Output / Color Light Output LCD Panels 3300 lumens (Lamp mode: High) 2200 lumens (...Front) Unit: mm (inches) Monitor OUT Mini D‐sub 15‐pin (from a selected channel, not available in standby. © 2014 Sony Corporation. Output from INPUT A and INPUT B) Audio OUT Stereo mini jack (variable out)*3 RS‐232C D‐sub 9‐pin (male)...
...projector is prohibited. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are expected maintenance time and not guaranteed. "SONY" and "BrightEra" are approximate. XGA / 3,300 lm Optical Data Projector VPL‐EX255 Light Output / Color Light Output LCD Panels 3300 lumens (Lamp mode: High) 2200 lumens (...Front) Unit: mm (inches) Monitor OUT Mini D‐sub 15‐pin (from a selected channel, not available in standby. © 2014 Sony Corporation. Output from INPUT A and INPUT B) Audio OUT Stereo mini jack (variable out)*3 RS‐232C D‐sub 9‐pin (male)...