How to remove ghosts from picture on Sony VPL-HW50ES Projector?
- KKelly HughesSep 6, 2025
If you see ghosts in the picture on your Sony Projector, watch the 3D video images using the 3D glasses, or set “2D-3D Display Sel.” to “2D.”
How to remove ghosts from picture on Sony VPL-HW50ES Projector?
If you see ghosts in the picture on your Sony Projector, watch the 3D video images using the 3D glasses, or set “2D-3D Display Sel.” to “2D.”
Why can't I adjust the lens shift on my Sony VPL-HW50ES?
If you cannot adjust the lens shift on your Sony Projector, make sure you are adjusting it within the allowed range of movement.
Why do my Sony VPL-HW50ES and connected equipment turn On/Off at the same time?
If your Sony Projector and connected equipment turn On/Off, play back, and operate at the same time, set “Control for HDMI”, “Device Auto Power Off”, and “PJ Auto Power ON” to “Off.”
How to fix image retention on Sony VPL-HW50ES Projector?
If an image is left on the screen of your Sony Projector (image retention), turn off the power for a while to eliminate the retained image.
Why does the on-screen display not appear on my Sony VPL-HW50ES?
If the on-screen display does not appear on your Sony Projector, set “Status” in the Setup menu to “On.” Also, check if the ON/STANDBY indicator should light in green.
Why do input terminals not appear on my Sony VPL-HW50ES Projector?
If input terminals do not appear on your Sony Projector, set “Auto Input Search” in the Function menu to “Off.”
Display Technology | SXRD |
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Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
Brightness | 1700 lumens |
Lamp Type | UHP |
Lens Shift | Vertical: ±71%, Horizontal: ±25% |
Zoom Ratio | 1.6x |
3D | Yes |
HDMI Ports | 2 |
Lamp Life | 5000 hours |
Projection Size | 40 - 300 inches |
Input Lag | Approximately 25 ms |
Inputs | HDMI, Component, Composite, RS-232C |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 407.4 x 179.2 x 463.9 mm |
Contrast Ratio | 100, 000:1 (Dynamic) |
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