Sony VPL-FH300L, VPL-FW300L User Manual

Data Projector

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Operating Instructions

3-270-754-12 (1)

VPL-FH300L
VPL-FW300L

2007 Sony Corporation

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.

THIS APPARATUS MUST BE
EARTHED.

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.

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.

Plug Cap Parallel blade with ground pin

(NEMA 5-15P Configuration)

Cord Type SJT, three 16 or 18 AWG

wires

Length Minimum 1.5 m (4 ft .11in.),

Less than 4.5 m (14 ft .9 in.)

Rating Minimum 10 A, 125 V

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.

THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR
OTHER COUNTRIES.

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.

IMPORTANT

The nameplate is located on the bottom.

For the customers in the USA

This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated
in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.

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.

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.

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

For the State of California, USA only

Perchlorate Material - special handling may
apply, See

www.dtsc. ca.gov/hazardouswaste/

perchlorate
Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery
contains perchlorate.

For the customers in Canada

This Class A digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.

For the customers in Europe,
Australia and New Zealand

WARNING

This is a Class A product. In a domestic
environment, this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be
required to take adequate measures.

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 safety

Be sure to attach the air filters to the unit.

For the customers in Taiwan only

This apparatus shall not be used in the
residential area.

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Table of Contents

Precautions ......................................... 5

Notes on Installation and Usage ........ 6

Unsuitable Installation .................6

Usage in High Altitude .................7

Unsuitable Conditions ..................7

Overview

About the Supplied Manuals ..............9

Features ............................................ 10

Location and Function of Controls .. 12

Main unit .................................... 12

A Control Panel ........................ 13

B Power/Indicator ..................... 14

C Connector Panel .................... 15

Remote Commander ...................16

Projecting the Picture

Installing the Projector ..................... 19

Connecting the Projector ................. 21

Connecting a Computer ..............21

Connecting a VCR .....................24

Projecting ......................................... 25

Turning Off the Power ..................... 27

Convenient Functions

Network Presentation Function)

..................................................31

Adjustments and Settings
Using a Menu

Using a MENU .................................32

The Picture Menu .............................34

The Screen Menu ..............................36

About the Preset Memory No. ....37

The Setup Menu ...............................38

The Function Menu ..........................40

The Installation Menu ......................42

The Information Menu .....................44

Maintenance

Replacing the Lamp (s) ....................46

Replacing the Air Filters ..................48

Others

Troubleshooting ................................50

Messages List ..............................53

Specifications ...................................55

Dimensions .......................................62

Index .................................................66

Selecting the Menu Language .......... 28

Security Lock ...................................29

Other Functions ................................31

Direct Power On/Off Function ... 31
Effective Tools for Your

Presentation .............................31

Controlling the Computer Using a

Presentation Tool, RM-PJPK1
(not supplied) (When Using the

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Table of Contents

Precautions

Warning

The Installation Manual contained in the
CD-ROM is for dealers.
If customers perform the installation
described in this manual, an accident may
occur, causing serious injury. Never install it
by yourself. For installation, be sure to
consult with a Sony dealer.

On 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 Sony 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 from 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 catch your fingers by the

adjuster when you adjust the height of the
unit. Do not push hard on the top of the
unit with the adjuster out.

• Be sure to grasp both sides of the unit with

both hands when carrying the unit.

• When you set the angle of projection to

more than ±20°, read the Installation
Manual for Dealers throughly for safe
installation.

On 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 light­reflecting 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.

On preventing internal heat build­up

The unit is equipped with ventilation holes
(intake) at the bottom and ventilation holes
(exhaust) at the rear. Do not block or place
anything near these holes, or internal heat
build-up may occur, causing picture
degradation or damage to the unit.

On cleaning

• To keep the cabinet looking new,
periodically clean it with a soft cloth.
Stubborn stains may be removed with a
cloth lightly dampened with a mild
detergent solution. Never use strong
solvents, such as thinner, benzene, or
abrasive cleansers, since these will
damage the cabinet.

• 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.

• Replace the both air filters whenever you
replace the lamp.

On repacking

Save the original shipping carton and
packing material; they will come in handy if
you ever have to ship your unit. For
maximum protection, repack your unit as it
was originally packed at the factory.

Precautions

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On LCD projector

The LCD projector is manufactured using
high-precision technology. You may,
however, see tiny black points and/or bright
points (red, blue, or green) that continuously
appear on the LCD projector. This is a
normal result of the manufacturing process
and does not indicate a malfunction.

Notes on Installation and Usage

Unsuitable Installation

Do not install the unit in the following
situations. These installations may cause
malfunction or damage to the unit.

Poorly ventilated

• 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 the internal heat builds up due to the
block-up, the temperature sensor will
function with the message “High temp.!
Lamp off in 1 min.” The power will be
turned off automatically after one minute.

• Leave space of more than 30 cm (11
inches) around the unit.

• Be careful that the ventilation holes may
inhale tininess such as a piece of paper.

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Notes on Installation and Usage

Highly heated and humid

• Avoid installing the unit in a location
where the temperature or humidity is very
high, or temperature is very low.

• To avoid moisture condensation, do not
install the unit in a location where the
temperature may rise rapidly.

Subject to direct cool or warm air
from an air-conditioner

Installing in such a location may cause
malfunction of the unit due to moisture
condensation or rise in temperature.

Near a heat or smoke sensor

Malfunction of the sensor may be caused.

Very dusty, extremely smoky

Note on the screen

When using a screen with an uneven surface,
stripes pattern may rarely appear on the
screen depending on the distance between
the screen and the unit or the zooming
magnifications. This is not a malfunction of
the unit.

Unsuitable Conditions

Do not use the unit under the following
conditions.

Do not topple the unit

Avoid using as the unit topples over on its
side. It may cause malfunction.

Do not tilt right/left

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. If the
message for replacing the air filter appears,
replace both filters with new ones.
Refer to “Replacing the Air Filters” on page
42 for how to replace.

Usage in High Altitude

When using the unit at an altitude of 1,500 m
or higher, set the “High Altitude Mode” to
“On” in the Setup menu. Failing to set this
mode when using the unit at high altitudes
could have adverse effects, such as reducing
the reliability of certain components.

Avoid using as the unit tilts more than 20
degrees. Do not install the unit other than on
the floor or ceiling. These installations may
cause malfunction.

Do not block the ventilation holes

Avoid using something to cover over the
ventilation holes (exhaust/intake);
otherwise, the internal heat may build up.

Notes on Installation and Usage

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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 on the
Remote Commander to cut off the picture.

Do not use the Security bar for
transporting or installation

Use the Security bar at the side 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.

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Notes on Installation and Usage

B Overview

About the Supplied Manuals

The following manuals and softwares are
supplied with the projector.
On Macintosh system, you can read only the
Operating Instructions and Installation
Manual for Dealers.

Manuals

Safety Regulations (separately
printed manual)

This manual describes important notes and
cautions to which you have to pay attention
when handling and using this projector.

Quick Reference Manual (separately
printed manual)

This manual describes basic operations for
projecting pictures after you have made the
required connections.

Operating Instructions (on the CD­ROM) (this manual)

This Operating Instructions describes the
setup and operations of this projector.

Software (on the CD-ROM)

Projector Station for Air Shot
Version 2 (Version 2.xx) (Japanese
and English only)

This is an application software for
transmitting data from a computer to the
projector.

The lens is not supplied to this projector. In
this manual, the illustration of the product is
loaded with the optional standard zoom lens
VPLL-Z4019.

Overview

Operating Instructions for Network
(on the CD-ROM)

This Operating Instructions describes how to
set up and operate the network presentation.

Installation Manual for Dealers (on
the CD-ROM)

This manual describes the information for
mounting the optional lenses on the
projector and installing the projector.

Note

You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or
higher is installed to read the Operating
Instructions stored on the CD-ROM.

About the Supplied Manuals

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Features

High brightness · High picture
performance

High brightness

Sony’s unique optical system with the new­generation LCD panel “BrightEra”
incorporating a newly developed inorganic
alignment allows a light output of 6000
lumen in VPL-FH300L and 7000 lumen in
VPL-FW300L.

High resolution

VPL-FH300L: Three 2K × 1K panels with
2,210,000 pixels provide a resolution of
2048 × 1080 (horizontal/vertical).
VPL-FW300L: Three WXGA panels with
1,090,000 pixels provide a resolution of
1366 × 800 (horizontal/vertical).

High picture performance

DDE (Dynamic Detail Enhancer)
technology enables conversion of interlace
format video signals to progressive format,
allowing you to obtain a detailed picture.
The technology also reproduces film sources
in 2-3 Pull-Down format with smooth
picture movement. 12-bit 3D Digital
Gamma Correction or 3D Digital Comb
Filter for good picture uniformity is also
provided.

Two-lamp system

Two lamps are equipped. You can select a
desired mode to use two lamps at the same
time or to use one lamp only. When you want
a brighter light or want to use for a long time,
select the appropriate mode.

Stylish round design

The stylish and functional round design
recommends itself as befitting a stylish
interior space.

Convenient and flexible setup

Power zoom/power focus and
horizontal/vertical lens shift function

The projector is equipped with power zoom,
power focus and horizontal/vertical lens
shift function which allows you to change
the size of the projected image with the
Remote Commander operated away from
the projector.
The lens is not supplied with this projector.
No lens is supplied with this projector. You
can select a lens suitable for the installation
condition from among many option lenses.

* Only the manual focus adjusting function is

provided for the optional lens VPLL-4008.

Center positioned lens

The projector is designed to locate the lens
in the center of the projector. This enables
easy setup, as the lens center aligns with the
center of the screen.

Cable management

The control/connector panel section is
covered so that the cables will not be visible.

Tilt installation (at front and rear)

You can install the projector by tilting it 90
degrees at the rear or 90 degrees in front.
You can use a mirror for rear projection.

Direct Power On/Off function

The AC power for the entire system can be
turned on and off by means of a breaker or
other switch.

ID function

The function allows you to adjust or control
each projector individually with one Remote
Commander when you use two or more
projectors (up to three) in one room.

Simple maintenance

Even when the projector is mounted on the
ceiling you can change the lamp, the air
filters or the lens easily because the
replacement lamp is located at the rear of the
projector and the air filters are located at the
side.

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Features

System expandability and status
check using a network

Connection to a LAN allows you to turn the
projector on/off away from the installation
location via a Web browser or to obtain
projector status information such as the lamp
timer.
Also, this projector enables the sending of
mail that contains messages on the time for
replacement of the projector lamp, error
occurrences, etc., to mail addresses that have
been specified. Also, this projector is
available for SNMP or PJLink.

Multi scan compatibility

5BNC and HDMI connectors

The projector has the HDMI (High­Definition Multimedia Interface) connector,
a digital input connector, which allows you
to connect to digital RGB equipment
equipped with HDMI output. The 5BNC
input connectors allow you to connect to
equipment output high-resolution signals
and to a computer from a long distance.

Accepts various input signals

The projector accepts video signals of the
composite, S video and component, and can
also display VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA,
SXGA, SXGA+, WSXGA+, UXGA, Full
HD and 2K × 1K (24Hz) signals.

About Trademarks

• Adobe Acrobat is a trademark of Adobe
Systems Incorporated.

• Windows is a registered trademark of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.

• Kensington is a registered trademark of
Kensington Technology Group.

• Macintosh is a registered trademark of
Apple Computer, Inc.

• VESA is a registered trademark of the
Video Electronics Standards Association.

• Display Data Channel is a trademark of the
Video Electronics Standards Association.

• HDMI, HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing
LLC.

• Air Shot is a trademark of Sony
corporation.

• “BrightEra” is a trademark of Sony
corporation.

• All other trademarks and registered
trademarks are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders. In
this manual, ™ and ® marks are not
specified.

Overview

Network presentation

Any image of a computer, if it is connected
to a LAN by wired or wireless connection,
can be projected by connecting a network
cable to the NETWORK connector (RJ45)
of the projector. For details, see the
“Operating Instructions for Network”.

Other Convenient Functions

• Security lock

• Panel key lock

• Easy-to-use Remote Commander that can
select the input source directly

• On-screen menu in 16 languages

• Picture muting

•Freeze

• Lamp mode switching function

• Antitheft bar

• Equipped with Standby Mode “Low”

Features

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Location and Function of Controls

1

ABC

2

98 0

1

ABC

2

Main unit

• The lens is not supplied with this projector. In the illustrations in this manual, the product is
loaded with the optional standard zoom lens VPLL-Z4019.

• The covers on the left and right of the lens are removed in the illustration. Refer to “To
remove the connector covers” on page 21 for how to remove the covers.

Top/Front/Side Rear/Side/Bottom

345673 8

INPUT
INPUT

SHIFT

ZOOM FOCUS

SHIFT

ZOOM FOCUS

MENU ENTER
MENU ENTER

RGB

INPUT A

RGB

INPUT A

HDMI

INPUT D

INPUT B

RGB

HDMI

INPUT D

INPUT B

RGB

OUTPUTMONITOR
OUTPUTMONITOR

R/R-Y/P

R B/B-Y/PB HD VDG/Y

R/R-Y/P

R B/B-Y/PB HD VDG/Y

INPUT C
INPUT C

INPUT E
INPUT E

a Lens

The lens is not supplied with this
projector. Attach an optional lens to suit
your conditions of use or purpose.
Regarding the attachable optional
lenses, consult with qualified Sony
personnel.

Note

Be sure to remove the lens cap before
projection. If not, heat may cause the cap to
melt.
To mute the picture temporarily, press the
MUTING PIC button on the Remote
Commander.

b Front remote control detector

c Security bar (four)

An anti-theft chain or wire
(commercially available) can be
connected to it.

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Location and Function of Controls

d Ventilation holes (exhaust)

Notes

• Do not place anything near the
ventilation holes as this may cause
internal heat build-up.

• Do not place your hand near the
ventilation holes as this may cause
injury.

e Rear remote control detector

f Security lock

Connects to an optional security cable
(from Kensington).
Web page address:
http://www.kensington.com/

g Lamp cover

h Air filter covers/Ventilation

holes (intake)

Two filters are attached internally.

Note

If the message for replacing the air filter
appears, replace, both air filters with new
ones to maintain the optimal performance
of the projector.

For details, see “Replacing the Air
Filters” on page 48.

i Ventilation holes (intake)

j Adjusters

Turn the appropriate adjuster to the right
or left for minor tilt adjustment of the
projected picture.

A Control Panel

For details, see “A Control Panel”.

B Power/Indicator

For details, see “B Power Indicator”
on page 14.

C Connector Panel

For details, see “C Connector Panel”
on page 15.

A Control Panel

1
2
3

INPUT

SHIFT

ZOOM FOCUS

MENU ENTER

4

5
6

7

position of the picture using the arrow
keys. Press the V key to move the picture
upward. Press the v key to move it
downward. Press the B key to move it
leftward. Press the b key to move it
rightward.

Note

Do not perform the lens shift operation
when the optional lens VPLL-4008 is
attached to the projector because the
projector is installed with the center of the
lens aligned with the center of the screen.

c MENU key

Displays the on-screen menu. Press
again to clear the menu.

d ZOOM key

Enters the zoom adjustment mode. Next,
adjust the picture size using the arrow
keys. Press the V or b key to enlarge the
picture size, and the v or B key to reduce
it.

e FOCUS key

Enters the focus adjustment mode. Next,
adjust the focus using the arrow keys.
Press the V or b key to focus on a picture
further back, and the v or B key to focus
on a picture further forward.

The ZOOM and FOCUS keys cannot be
used when you attach the optional lens
VPLL-4008 to the projector.

f ENTER key

Used to enter the settings of items in the
menu system.

g V/v/B/b (Arrow) keys

Used to select a menu, or make various
adjustments.

Overview

a INPUT key

Select the input signal. Each time you
press the key the input signal switches.

b SHIFT key

Enters the H/V shift adjustment mode.
Next, adjust the vertical/horizontal

Location and Function of Controls

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B Power/Indicator

For details, see the “Turning Off the
Power” on page 27 and “Replacing the
Lamp (s)” on page 46.

1

2

ON/STANDBY

3

PIC MUTING

4

LAMP/COVER

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LAMP

5

a ?/1 (On/Standby) key

Turns on the projector when it is in
standby mode. When you push this key,
the ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in
green and then lights in green when the
projector is ready to operate.
To turn off the power, press the ?/1 key
twice according to the message or hold
the ?/1 key for about one second.

b ON/STANDBY indicator

Lights up or flashes under the following
conditions:

• Lights in red when the AC power cord

is plugged into a wall outlet. Once the
projector is in standby mode, you can
turn it on with the ?/1 key.

• Flashes in red when the internal

temperature is high or the electrical
system has failed.

• Lights in green when the projector is

turned on, and when it is ready to
operate.

• Flashes in green from the time when

the projector is turned on until the
projector is ready to operate. Also,
flashes in green while the cooling fan
is running after the power is turned off
with the ?/1 key. The fan runs for
about 90 seconds after the power is
turned off.

• Lights in orange when the power

saving mode is on.

c PIC MUTING (picture muting)

indicator

Shows that the picture is muted by
pressing the MUTING PIC button on the
Remote Commander when this indicator
is lighting in orange.
There are two muting modes in this
projector. The image muting mode
mutes the image signal, and the shutter
muting mode cuts the projecting picture
by the shutter inside the lens. The picture
is muted by the mode selected in the
“Picture Muting Mode” of the Setup
menu.

For details, see the “PIC (Picture)
Muting Mode” on page 38.

d LAMP/COVER indicators

Flashes in orange under the following
conditions:

• A reception rate of 2 flashes when
the lamp cover or air filter cover is not
secured firmly.

• A reception rate of 3 flashes when
the lamp has reached the end of its life
or reaches a high temperature.

• A reception rate of 4 flashes when
the shutter does not work properly.
Note that it does not flash when the
shutter is open.

For details, see “Replacing the
Lamp (s)” on page 46.

e LAMP1, 2 indicators

Shows the lamp which has not lit.

• LAMP1 lights in orange when
LAMP1 has not lit.

• LAMP2 lights in orange when
LAMP2 has not lit.

• Both LAMP1 and 2 light on orange
when LAMP1 and LAMP2 have not
lit.

For details, see “The Installation Menu”
on page 42.

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Location and Function of Controls

C Connector Panel

On the left of the lens On the right of the lens

RGB

INPUT A

1

2
3

5

6

7

8

9

INPUT B

RGB

OUTPUT MONITOR

R/R-Y/P

R B/B-Y/PB HD VDG/Y

INPUT D

0

4

qa

Overview

HDMI

qs

INPUT C

INPUT E

a VIDEO IN (Video input)

Connects to external video equipment.

S VIDEO (mini DIN 4-pin)

Connects to the S video output (Y/C
video output) of video equipment.

VIDEO (BNC jack)

Connects to the composite video output
of video equipment.

b VIDEO OUT (Video output)

S VIDEO (mini DIN 4-pin)

Used as loop-through output via the S
VIDEO IN connector.

VIDEO (BNC jack)

Used as loop-through output via the
VIDEO IN connector.

c CONTROL-S/PLUG IN POWER

(DC 5V output) jack (stereo
minijack)

Connects to the control S out jacks of
Sony equipment. Connects to the
CONTROL S OUT jack on the supplied
Remote Commander when using it as a
wired Remote Commander. In this case,
when a stereo cable is used, you do not
need to install batteries in the Remote
Commander as the power is supplied
from this jack.

d AC IN socket

Connects the supplied AC power cord.
Be sure to attach the supplied AC
connector cover.

e INPUT F

NETWORK connector (RJ-45)

Connects to the LAN cable when the
network function is in use.

CAUTION

For safety, do not connect the co nnector for
peripheral device wiring that might have
excessive voltage to this port.
Follow the instructions for this port.

f REMOTE/RS-232C connector

(D-sub 9-pin, female)

Connects to a computer to operate the
projector from the computer.

7/8 INPUT A/INPUT B

Analog RGB connector (HD D-sub
15-pin, female)

Connects to external equipment such as
a computer.
Connects to the monitor output of a
computer using an optional cable.

Location and Function of Controls

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9 OUTPUT

q

MONITOR connector (HD D-sub
15-pin, female)

Connect to the video input connector of
the monitor. Outputs signals from the
selected channel and computer signals
only from among the signals from the
INPUT A, INPUT B or INPUT C.
This connector does not output any
signals from the INPUT D connector.

q; INPUT C

Analog RGB/Component
connectors (R/R-Y/P

B, HD, VD) (BNC type)

P

R, G/Y, B/B-Y/

Connect to a high-resolution computer
or VCR where signals are transmitted
long distances, for example, when the
projector has been hung from the
ceiling.
Computer, component (R-Y/Y/B-Y),
HDTV or DTV (DTV GBR, DTV

BPR) signal can be selected.

YP

qa INPUT E

Sony HD-SDI/SDI Input Adaptor can be
attached to this connector.
Regarding the attachable optional
boards, consult the technical
information center.

Remote Commander

The keys that have the same names as those
on the control panel function identically.

wa

COMMAND

w;

ql
qk
qj
qh

qg

qf
qd

OFF ON

INPUTBINPUT

INPUT

A

INPUT

INPUT

D

E

VIDEO

S VIDEO

MENU APA

ENTER

KEY

ASPECT

STONE

D ZOOM MUTING

PIC

+

AUDIO

–

ID MODE

1 2 3

AIR

SHOT

RESET

SHIFTZOOMFOCUS

VOLUME

FREEZE

C

+

–

1
2

3

4
5

6

7
8

9
0

qa

qs INPUT D

Digital RGB/Component
connector (HDMI) (accepts HDCP)

Connects to a video output connector on
video equipment or a computer
equipped with HDMI/DVI output
connector (digital).

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Location and Function of Controls

s

a ?/1 (On/Standby) key

b INPUT A/B/C/D/E keys

Selects the input signal output from the
connector of the same name as those of
the Remote Commander.

c AIR SHOT key

Displays the Network Presentation
Home (INPUT F).

For details, see Operating Instructions
for Network (stored on the CD-ROM).

d APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key

Automatically adjusts a picture to its
clearest while a signal is input from a
computer.

For details, see “APA” in “The Screen
Menu” on page 37.

e ENTER key

f RESET key

Resets the value of an item to its factory
preset value. This key functions when a
setting item is displayed on the screen.

g KEYSTONE (Vertical trapezoidal

distortion correction) key

Adjusts the vertical trapezoidal
distortion of the image manually. When
you press this key, the V Keystone menu
is displayed. Use the arrow keys (M/m/
</,) for adjustment.

h ASPECT key

Select the aspect ratio of the picture.
Each time you press this key the aspect
ratio changes according to the input
signals.

i VOLUME +/– keys

This function is not provided in this
projector.

j FREEZE key

Freezes the projected picture. To cancel
the frozen picture, press the key again.

k ID MODE 1/2/3 keys

When you apply the same identification
number as the projector to a Remote
Commander you can easily adjust or
control each projector with a Remote
Commander whenever you use two or
more projectors in one room.

For details, see “ID Mode” in the
Installation menu on page 43.

l CONTROL S OUT jack (stereo

mini-jack)

Connects to the CONTROL S IN jack on
the projector with the connecting cable
(not supplied) when using the Remote
Commander as a wired one. In this case
you do not need to install the batteries
since the power is supplied via the
CONTROL S IN jack on the projector.

m MUTING keys

• PIC: Cuts off the picture. Press again
to restore the picture.
When the MUTING key is in action,
the PIC MUTING indicator on the top
of the main unit lights.
There are two muting modes in this
projector. The image muting mode
mutes the image signal, and the shutter
muting mode cuts the projecting
picture by the shutter inside the lens.
The picture is muted by the mode
selected in the “Picture Muting
Mode” of the Setup menu.

For details, see “PIC (Picture) Muting
Mode” on page 38.

• AUDIO: This function is not provided
in this projector.

n D ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/– key

This function is not provided in this
projector.

o ZOOM +/– keys

Adjusts the picture size.

p FOCUS +/– keys

Adjusts the picture focus.

q SHIFT +/– keys

Adjusts the vertical/horizontal position
of the picture.

r M/m/</, keys (Arrow)

Used to enter the settings of items in the
menu or make adjustment for zoom,
focus or shift.

s MENU key

t COMMAND ON/OFF switch

When this switch is set to OFF, the keys
on the Remote Commander do not
function. This saves battery power.

u Infrared transmitter

To install batteries

1 Push and slide the lid to open it, then

install the two size AA (R6) batteries
(supplied) with the correct polarity.

Overview

Location and Function of Controls

17

While pressing the lid, slide it.

Be sure to install the batter y from

# side.

the

2 Replace the lid.

Notes on Remote Commander
operation

• Make sure that nothing obstructs the
infrared beam between the Remote
Commander and the remote control
detector on the projector. Direct the
Remote Commander toward the front or
rear remote control detector.

• The operation range is limited. The shorter
the distance between the Remote
Commander and the projector is, the wider
the angle within which the commander can
control the projector becomes.

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Location and Function of Controls

B Projecting the Picture

Installing the Projector

The following table gives an example of installing the optional standard zoom lens VPLL­Z4019 is attatched to the VPL-FH300L/FW300L.
For details on installation, ceiling installation or when you use an other optional lens, be sure
to consult with qualified Sony personnel.

The distance between the lens and the screen varies depending on the size of the projection
image. Use the following table as a guide.

Screen

Distance between the screen
and the center of the lens

Projecting the Picture

VPL-FH300L
(When “Aspect” on the Screen menu is set to “Full 2” or “Full”)

Unit: m (feet)

Projected

40 60 80 100 120 150 200 300 400 500 600
image size
(diagonal)
(inches)

(mm) 1016 1524 2032 2540 3048 3810 5080 7620 10160 12700 15240

Minimum
Distance

Maximum
Distance

1.7

(67)

2.2
(86

5

/8)

2.6

(102

3

/8)

3.3

(130)

3.5

(137

7

/8)

4.4

(173

1

/4)

4.3

(169

3

/8)

5.6

(220

1

/2)

5.2

(204

3

/4)

6.7

(264

7

/8)

6.6

(259

7

/8)

8.4

(330

3

/4)

8.8

(346

1

/2)

11.2

(441)

13.3

(523

3

/4)

16.9

(665

1

/2)

17.8
(700

1

/2)

22.6
(889

7

/8)

22.2
(874

1

/8)

28.2

(1109

1

/8)

26.7

(1051

3

/8)

33.9

(1334

1

/2)

There may be a slight difference between the actual value and the design value shown in the table
above.

Installing the Projector

19

VPL-FW300L
(When “Aspect” on the Screen menu is set to “Full 2” or “Full”)

Unit: m (feet)

Projected

40 60 80 100 120 150 200 300 400 500 600
image size
(diagonal)
(inches)

(mm) 1016 1524 2032 2540 3048 3810 5080 7620 10160 12700 15240

Minimum
Distance

Maximum
Distance

1.6

(63)

2.1
(82

3

/4)

2.5
(98

1

/2)

3.2

(126)

3.4

(133

7

/8)

4.3

(169

3

/8)

4.2

(165

3

/8)

5.4

(212

5

/8)

5.1

(200

7

/8)

6.5

(256)

6.4

(252)

8.2

(322

7

/8)

8.6

(338

5

/8)

10.9
(429

1

/4)

12.9

(508)

16.5
(649

3

/4)

17.3
(674

1

/4)

22.0
(866

1

/4)

21.7
(854

1

/2)

27.5

(1082

7

/8)

26.0

(1023

5

/8)

33.1

(1303

3

/8)

There may be a slight difference between the actual value and the design value shown in the table
above.

For details on installation, consult with qualified Sony personnel.

V-Keystone

The V-Keystone correction (keystone distortion vertical correction) function can correct a
picture distortion due to projecting angle.

See the “The Installation Menu” on page 42 for details of setting.

Correcting angle

VPL-FH300L: ±5° (±15° when using the video signal only)
VPL-FW300L: ±30° (±10° at 1080/24p and 1080/30p)

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Installing the Projector

Connecting the Projector

When you connect the projector,
make sure to:

• Turn off all equipment before making any
connections.

• Use the proper cables for each connection.

• Insert the cable plugs firmly; loose
connections may increase noise and
reduce performance of picture signals.
When pulling out a cable, be sure to pull it
out by the plug, not the cable itself.

When connecting to a LAN using a LAN
cable, see “Operating Instructions for
Network” stored on the CD-ROM.

To remove the connector covers

Before connection, remove the connector
covers on both sides of the lens.
First remove the two screws on the bottom of
each connector cover, and then lift up the
bottom side of the cover as in the illustration.
The connector covers are connected with the
main unit by the fall-prevention wires.

INPUT

SHIFT

ZOOM FOCUS

MENU ENTER

Fall-prevention
wire

RGB

INPUT A

HDMI

INPUT D

INPUT B

RGB

OUTPUTMONITOR

R/R-Y/P

R B/B-Y/PB SYNC/HD VDG/Y

INPUT C

INPUT E

Projecting the Picture

Connecting a Computer

This section describes how to connect the
projector to a computer.
For more information, refer to the
computer’s instruction manual.

Connecting the Projector

21

To connect a computer (Analog)

Front (the connector panel on the right
of the lens)

RGB

INPUT A

INPUT B

RGB

OUTPUT MONITOR

R/R-Y/P

R B/B-Y/PB HD VDG/Y

to INPUT A
connector

HDMI

INPUT D

INPUT C

INPUT E

Note

To connect a Macintosh computer equipped
with a video output connector of a type having
two rows of pins, use a commercially available
plug adaptor.

To connect a computer (Digital) or
video equipment (Digital)

Front (the connector panel on the right
of the lens)

RGB

INPUT A

INPUT B

OUTPUT MONITOR

R/R-Y/P

RGB

R B/B-Y/PB HD VDG/Y

HDMI

INPUT D

INPUT C

INPUT E

HD D-sub 15-pin
cable (not supplied)

Computer

to monitor output

Notes

• The projector accepts VGA, SVGA, XGA,
WXGA, SXGA, SXGA+, WSXGA+ and
UXGA signals. However, we recommend
that you set the output mode of your
computer to WSXGA+ (VPL-FH300L) or
WXGA (VPL-FW300L) mode for the
external monitor.

• If you set your computer, such as a notebook
computer, to output the signal to both your
computer’s display and the external monitor,
the picture of the external monitor may not
appear properly. Set your computer to output
the signal to only the external monitor.

For details, see the operating instructions
supplied with your computer.

to INPUT D
connector

to DVI-D output

Computer

connector

to HDMI connector DVD player

1 HDMI-DVI-D cable (not supplied)
2 HDMI cable (not supplied)

Notes

• The projector accepts VGA, SVGA, XGA,
WXGA, SXGA, SXGA+, WSXGA+,
UXGA, Full HD and 2K × 1K signals.
However, we recommend that you set the
output mode of your computer to WSXGA+

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Connecting the Projector

(VPL-FH300L) or WXGA (VPL-FW300L)
mode for the external monitor.

• If you set your computer, such as a notebook
computer, to output the signal to both your
computer’s display and the external monitor,
the picture of the external monitor may not
appear properly. Set your computer to output
the signal to only the external monitor.

For details, see the operating instructions
supplied with your computer.

• Be sure to use the HDMI cable with an
HDMI logo.

• The HDMI connector of this projector is not
compatible with DSD (Direct Stream
Digital) Signal or CEC (Consumer
Electronics control) Signal.

To attach the HDMI connector cover

The HDMI connector cover is supplied with
the projector to prevent the HDMI cable
coming out. Attach it if necessary.
Regarding the verified HDMI cable, consult
with qualified Sony personnel.

1 Connect the HDMI cable securely.

H

D

M

I

HDMI

HDMI

Attachable connector size for HDMI
connector cover

7

2

1

.

5

(

/

8

)

o

r

l

e

s

5

.

s

6

s

2

e

l

o

r

t

o

)

)

1

(

6

1

5

/

1

2

1

(

R5 (7/32)
or less

s

Projecting the Picture

2 Route the cable with the HDMI

connector cover through the slit, and
insert it until it clicks.

7

/16)

11 (
or less

1

1

2

(

/

2

)

o

r

l

e

s

s

Unit: mm (inches)

If HDMI connector cover cannot be
used for fixing

Sometimes the HDMI connector cover
cannot be used, depending on the connected
HDMI cable. In this case, fix the cable to the
cable tie holder next to the HDMI cable
using a commercially available cable tie as
in the illustration.

Connecting the Projector

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Cable holder

HDMI

Cable tie (commercially available)

* Use a cable tie of less than 1.9 mm × 3.8

mm thickness.

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 (BNC) or S
video output connector

Front (the connector panel on the left of
the lens)

INPUT

SHIFT

ZOOM FOCUS

MENU ENTER

to VIDEO IN-

S VIDEO

connector

S-Video cable
(not supplied)

to S video

output

to VIDEO IN­VIDEO
connector

Video cable
(not supplied)

to video
output
(BNC)

VCR

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Connecting the Projector

To connect to a video GBR/
Component output connector

Front (the connector panel on the Right
of the lens)

RGB

INPUT A

INPUT B

OUTPUT MONITOR

R/R-Y/P

RGB

R B/B-Y/PB

HDMI

INPUT D

HD

VDG/Y

INPUT C

INPUT E

Projecting

INPUT

4

SHIFT

6

MENU ENTER

6,7

ZOOM FOCUS

7
7

Projecting the Picture

to INPUT C (RGB)
connectors

Component
(BNC) cable

to video

(not supplied)

GBR/

component

output
(BNC)

VCR

Note

Set the aspect ratio using “Aspect” on the
Screen menu according to the input signal.

2

INPUT

SHIFT

ZOOM FOCUS

MENU ENTER

1

COMMAND

OFF ON

INPUTBINPUT

INPUT

A

INPUT

INPUT

D

VIDEO

S VIDEO

MENU APA

ENTER

ASPECT

STONE

1 Plug the AC power cord into a wall

outlet, then connect all equipment.

The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in
red and the projector goes into standby
mode.

C

AIR

E

SHOT

RESET

SHIFTZOOMFOCUS

KEY

RGB

INPUT A

HDMI

INPUT D

INPUT B

RGB

OUTPUTMONITOR

R/R-Y/P

R B/B-Y/PB HD VDG/Y

INPUT C

INPUT E

Front remote
control detector

2
4

6,7
7

67

2 Press the ?/1 key.

The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in
green, and then lights in green.

Projecting

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3 Turn on the equipment connected to

the projector.

4 Press the INPUT key to select the

input source.

You can select directly the input signal
you want to project by pressing one key
from among INPUT A, B, C, D or E on
the Remote Commander.

Each time you press the INPUT key on
the control panel, the input signal
switches as follows:

Input-AtInput-BtInput-CtInput-DtInput-E

S-VideoTVideoTInput-FT

To input from Press INPUT

Computer, etc.
connected to the
INPUT A connector

Computer, etc.
connected to the
INPUT B connector

Computer/VCR, etc.
connected to INPUT C
connector

Computer/VCR, etc.
connected to INPUT D
(Digital) connector

Video equipment
connected to the
optional HDSDI board

Computer connected to
LAN to use the network
presentation function

Video equipment
connected to the VIDEO
input connector

Video equipment
connected to the
S VIDEO input
connector

Smart APA (Auto Pixel Alignment)
adjusts the picture of the connected
equipment so that it is projected clearly.

to display

Input-A

Input-B

Input-C

Input-D

Input-E

Input-F

Video

S-Video

Notes

• If “Auto Input Search” is set to “On,” the
projector searches for the signals from
the connected equipment and displays
the input channel where the input signals
are found.

For details, see “Auto Input Search”
in the Function menu on page 40.

• The Smart APA feature is effective for
the input (analog) signal from a
computer only.

5 Switch the equipment connected to

output to the projector.

Depending on the type of your
computer, for example a notebook, or an
all-in-one LCD type, you may have to
switch the computer to output to the
projector by pressing certain keys (e.g.,

VGA

LCD

//

your computer’s settings.

,

F7

and

, etc.), or by changing

or

Fx

Fn

Note

The key used for switching the computer to
output to the projector varies depending on
the type of computer.

6 Adjust the upper, lower, left or right

position of the picture using the M/m/
</, key while pressing the SHIFT

key.

7 Adjust the size of the picture and the

focus.

Press the FOCUS key and adjust the
focus using the M/m/</, keys.
Press the ZOOM key and adjust the size
of the picture using the M/m/</,
keys.

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Projecting

Note

The VPLL-4008 does not have the zoom
function. To adjust the focus of the picture,
turn the lens ring.

To adjust the tilt of the installation
surface

If the projector is installed on an uneven
surface, use the adjusters to keep the
projector level.

Turn to adjust

Turn ing O ff th e 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 about five seconds.

2 Press the ?/1 key again.

The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in
green and the fan continues to run to
reduce the internal heat. Also, the ON/
STANDBY indicator flashes quickly.
During this time, you will not be able to
light up the ON/STANDBY indicator
again with the ?/1 key.

Projecting the Picture

Notes

• Be careful not to let the projector down on
your fingers.

• Do not push hard on the top of the projector
with the adjuster extended.
It may cause a malfunction.

3 Unplug the AC power cord from the

wall outlet after the fan stops running
and the ON/STANDBY indicator
lights in red. (except when using the
Direct Power On/Off function.)

When you cannot confirm the on­screen message

When you cannot confirm the on-screen
message under certain conditions, you can
turn off the power by holding the ?/1 key for
about one second instead of the steps 1 and

2 above.

Note

The internal circuitry of the Direct Power On/
Off functions may cause the fan to continue to
operate for a short time even after the ?/1 key
is pressed to turn off the power and the ON/
STANDBY indicator changes to red.

Turning Off the Power

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B Convenient Functions

Selecting the Menu

2 Press the ?/1 key to turn on the

projector.

Language

You can select one of sixteen languages for
displaying the menu and other on-screen
displays. The factory setting is English.
To change the menu language, proceed as
follows:

INPUT

SHIFT

ZOOM FOCUS

MENU ENTER

4,5,6

INPUT

SHIFT

ZOOM FOCUS

MENU ENTER

1

3

3

COMMAND

OFF ON

INPUT

A

INPUT

D

VIDEO

MENU APA

ASPECT

INPUTBINPUT

INPUT

E

S VIDEO

ENTER

KEY

STONE

SHOT

RESET

SHIFTZOOMFOCUS

INPUT A

INPUT B

OUTPUTMONITOR

R/R-Y/P

C

AIR

4,5,6

2

RGB

HDMI

INPUT D

RGB

R B/B-Y/PB HD VDG/Y

INPUT C

INPUT E

Front remote
control
detector

2

4,5,6

3 Press the MENU key.

The menu appears.
The menu currently selected is shown as
a yellow button.

80
50
50
50
Low
50
Film
Off

4 Press the M or m key to select the

(Setup) menu, then press the , or
ENTER key.

The selected menu appears.

Start Up Image
Pic.Muting Mode

High Altitude Mode

Image
Off

Off

5 Press the M or m key to select

“Language,” then press the , or
ENTER key.

Start Up Image
Pic.Muting Mode
High Altitude Mode

Image

30

1 Plug the AC power cord into a wall

outlet.

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Selecting the Menu Language

6 Press the M, m, < or , key to select

a language, then press the ENTER
key.

The menu changes to the selected
language.

To clear the menu

Press the MENU key.
The menu disappears automatically if a key
is not pressed for one minute.

Security Lock

The projector is equipped with a security
lock function. When you turn the power of
the projector on, you are required to input
the previously set password. If you do not
input the correct password, you will not be
able to project the picture.

Notes

• When the security lock becomes effective,
you are required to input the password only
when you turn the projector on after
disconnecting or reconnecting the cable.

• You will not be able to use the projector if
you forget your password and the password
administrator is not available. Be please
aware that using the sec urity lock can prevent
valid usage in such cases.

To use the security lock

1 Press the MENU key and then, on the

Function menu, turn on the

Lock” setting.

2 Enter the password.

Use the MENU, M/m/</,, and
ENTER keys to enter the four-digit
password. (The default initial password
setting is “ENTER, ENTER, ENTER,
ENTER.” After this is entered you can
put in your own password. Therefore,
when you use this function for the first
time, please input “ENTER” four times.)

“Security

Convenient Functions

Security Lock

Enter password key.

Password required for power-on.

Use: Cancel: Other key

Next, the screen for entering the new
password is displayed. (Enter the
password on this screen even if you want
to keep the current password.)

Security Lock

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Enter the password on this screen.

Security Lock

Enter new password key.

Power-on cannot be performed
without the password.

Use: Cancel: Other key

3 Enter the password again to confirm.

Security Lock

Re-enter new password key.

Be sure to remember this password.

Use: Cancel: Other key

When “Security Lock enabled!” is
displayed on the menu screen, the
setting for security lock is completed.

If “Invalid Password!” is displayed on
the menu screen, perform this procedure
again from step 1.

Note

If you 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 your identity. (This process may
differ in other countries/regions.) Once your
identity has been confirmed, we will provide
you with the password.

4 Turn the main power off and

disconnect the AC power cord.

The security lock is set to on, then it
becomes effective. The screen used for
entering the password is displayed when
the power is turned on the next time.

Security certification

When the password screen is displayed,
enter the password that was 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 the power.

To cancel the security lock

1 Press the MENU key, then turn off the

Security Lock” setting in the Function

“
menu.

2 Enter the password.

Enter the password that was set.

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Security Lock

Other Functions

presentation tool (not supplied). The
following keys on the presentation tool are
usable.

Direct Power On/Off Function

If you will be using a circuit breaker to turn
the power for the entire system on and off,
set the “Direct Power On” function to “On.”
You can turn the power on/off without
pressing the power key on the projector.
After the power is turned off, the internal
circuitry will cause the fan to automatically
operate for a certain time.

Notes

• You need more than 15 minutes for a charge
power supply. If the projector has been on for
less than 15 minutes, the fan might not turn
enough as a result of inadequate charging. If
the projector has been on for a short time,
unplug the AC power cord from the wall
outlet after the power off and the ON/
STANDBY indicator lights in red.

• When the power is turned on soon after it has
been turned off, it may take some time until
the lamp will light on.

Effective Tools for Your Presentation

To freeze the image projected
(Freeze function)

Press the FREEZE key. “Freeze” appears
when the key is pressed. This function works
when a signal from a computer is input.
To restore the original screen, press the
FREEZE key again.

Key Function

*

LASER
G SLIDE g Changes the slides in

B Displays/cancels a

* Even if the network presentation function is

not used, the LASER key can be used.

Notes

• If there is any obstruction between the
presentation tool and the remote control
detector on the projector, the presentation
tool may not function properly.

• A black screen may not be displayed even if
you press the “B” key depending on the
operating system (OS) of the language of
your computer.

• When you use the presentation tool, set “ID
Mode” in the Installation menu to “All” or
“1.”

Emits a laser beam.

the forward/backward
direction.

black screen during the
slide show.

Convenient Functions

Controlling the Computer Using a Presentation Tool, RM-PJPK1 (not supplied) (When Using the Network Presentation Function)

When you are using the network
presentation function to project the picture
from a computer, you can perform some
operations for a slide show using a

Other Functions

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B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu

2 Use the M or m key to select a menu,

Using a MENU

The projector is equipped with an on-screen
menu for making various adjustments and
settings. Some of the adjustable/setting
items are displayed in a pop-up menu, in a
setting menu or adjustment menu with no
main menu, or in the next menu window. If
you select an item name followed by an
arrow (B), the next menu window with the
setting items appears.

To change the on-screen menu language, see
“Selecting the Menu Language” on page 28.

Display items

then press the , or ENTER key.

The items that can be set or adjusted
with the selected menu appear. The item
presently selected is shown in yellow.

Start Up Image
Pic.Muting Mode

High Altitude Mode

Image
Off

Off

Input signal indicator

Input signal indicator

Shows the selected input channel. is

x

displayed when no signal is input. You can
hide this indicator using “Status” on the
Setup menu.

1 Press the MENU key.

The menu appears.

Low

Film
Off

3 Select an item.

Use the M or m key to select the item,
then press the , or ENTER key.
The setting items are displayed in a pop­up menu, in a setting menu, in an
adjustment menu or in the next menu
window.

Pop-up menu

Setting items

Start Up Image
Pic.Muting Mode
High Altitude Mode

Setting menu

Image

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Adjustment menu

Using a MENU

Next menu window

Setting items

Low

Film
Off

Select “OK” when the screen display
appears. The following settings are reset to
their factory preset values:
The items that can be reset are as follows:
“Contrast,” “Brightness,” “Color,” “Hue,”
“Color Temp,” “Sharpness,” “DDE,”
“Black Level Adj.,” and “Gamma Mode”
in the Picture menu.

• Press the RESET key on the Remote
Commander.
To reset the value of an item back to its
factory preset value, press the RESET key
while a setting item is displayed on the
screen.

4 Make the setting or adjustment of an

item.

• When changing the adjustment
level:

To increase the number, press the M or
, key.
To decrease the number, press the m or
< key.

Press the ENTER key to restore the
previous screen.

• When changing the setting:

Press the M or m key to change the
setting.
Press the ENTER key to restore the
previous screen.
You can restore the previous screen
using < depending on the selected
item.

To clear the menu

Press the MENU key.
The menu disappears automatically if a key
is not pressed for one minute.

To reset items that have been
adjusted

To reset the setting of the items, there are the
following two ways.

• Select “Reset” in the Picture menu.

Unadjustable items

The adjustable items are limited depending
on the input signals. The items that cannot be
adjusted or set do not appear in the menu.

For details, see page 44.

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 there is no input signal, “Cannot adjust
this item.” appears on the screen.

Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu

Do you wish to reset the settings
to default values ?

Using a MENU

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The Picture Menu

The Picture menu is used for adjusting the picture.
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 44.

When the video signal is input When the signal is input from a computer

Low

Film
Off

Picture Mode

Presentation

Setting items Functions Initial setting

Picture Mode Selects the picture mode.

• Dynamic: Emphasizes the contrast to produce a

Set according to
the input signal

“dynamic” picture.

• Standard: Normally select this setting. If the picture has

roughness with the “Dynamic” setting, this setting
reduces the roughness.

• Presentation: Makes the picture be bright to be suitable

for a presentation when the signal is input from a
computer.

Reset The following settings are initialized to their factory preset

–
values: “Contrast,” “Brightness,” “Color,” “Hue,” “Color
Tem p ,” “ Sharpn e ss,” “D D E ,” “B lack L evel A d j .,” and
“Gamma Mode” in the Picture Mode.

Contrast Adjusts the white area of pictures (white level).

80
The higher the setting, the greater the contrast. The lower
the setting, the lower the contrast.

Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the picture.

50
The higher the setting, the brighter the picture. The lower
the setting, the darker the picture.

Color Adjusts the intensity of the color density.

50
The higher the setting, the greater the intensity. The lower
the setting, the lower the intensity.

Hue Adjusts the color tone.

50
The higher the setting, the more greenish the picture
becomes. The lower the setting, the more reddish the
picture becomes.

Color Temp. Adjusts the color temperature.

Low

• High: Gives white colors a blue tint.

• Middle: Gives white colors a natural tint.

• Low: Gives white colors a red tint.

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The Picture Menu

Setting items Functions Initial setting

Sharpness Sharpens the outline of the picture, or reduces the noise.

DDE (Dynamic
Detail
Enhancer)

Black Level
Adj. (Adjust)

Gamma Mode Selects a gamma correction curve.

Note

When the “Picture Mode” is set to “Presentation”, the setting item of “Color Temp.” is not displayed.

The higher the setting, the sharper the picture. The lower
the setting, the softer the picture, thus reducing the noise.

According to the film source you have selected, make a
setting for playback.

• Film: Normally, select this option. Reproduces the 2-3

Pull-Down film sources with smooth picture movement.
When the video signal with a format other than the 2-3
Pull-Down is input, “Progressive” is automatically
selected.

• Progressive: Converts an interlace format video signal to

a progressive format.

• Off: Plays a video signal in an interlace format without

converting.

Produces a bolder, dynamic picture.
Set according to the input signal source.

• High: Gives higher emphasis to the black color.

• Low: Gives lower emphasis to the black color.

• Off: Cancels this feature.

• Graphics: Improves the reproduction of halftones.

Photos can be reproduced in natural tones.

• Text: Contrasts black and white. Suitable for images that

contain lots of text.

50

Film

Off

Graphics

Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu

The Picture Menu

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The Screen Menu

The Screen menu is used to adjust the input signal. You can also adjust the aspect ratio of the
picture.
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 44.

Aspect Full
Over Scan On
Adjust Signal

Setting items Functions Initial setting

Aspect (When the
video signal is
input)

Aspect (When the
PC signal is input)

Over Scan Hides the outline of the picture.

You can set the aspect ratio of the picture to be
displayed for the current input signal. This item is
enabled only when an video signal (preset memory
numbers 1 to 11) is input.

• Full: The original image is projected fully in the

window.

• 4:3: Select to view a picture with normal 4:3 aspect

ratio.

• 16:9: Select to view a picture squeezed.

You can set the aspect ratio of the picture to be
displayed for the current input signal. This item is
enabled only when an PC signal (preset memory
numbers 21 to 63) is input.

• Full 1: Displays a picture vertically or horizontally to

fill the screen without changing the aspect ratio of the
original picture.

• Full 2:The original image is projected fully in the

window.

• Normal: Displays the picture while matching one

pixel of input picture element to that of the LCD. The
picture will be clear but the picture size will be
smaller.

• 4:3: Makes the aspect ratio 4:3.

• 16:9: Makes the aspect ratio 16:9.

• On: Hides the outline of the input picture. Select this

setting when noise appears along the edge of the
picture.

• Off: Projects the whole of the input picture.

Set according to

the input signal

Set according to

the input signal

On

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The Screen Menu

Setting items Functions Initial setting

Adjust Signal Set according to

APA (Auto
Pixel
Alignment)

Phase Adjusts the dot phase of the panel and the computer

Pitch Adjusts the horizontal size of the picture from a

Shift Adjusts the position of the picture.

Notes

• Note that if the projector is used for profit or for public viewing, modifying the original picture by
switching to the aspect mode may constitute an infringement of the rights of authors or producers,
which are legally protected.

• For Aspect, “Aspect” itself or a part of the setting items cannot be displayed on the screen
according to the input signal. Also, “Full 1” and “Full 2” may become the same images.

Pressing ENTER key automatically adjusts the
“Phase,” “Pitch” and “Shift” to position the image
correctly on a screen.

signal.
Adjust the picture to the point where it looks clearest.

computer.
The higher the setting, the wider the picture. The lower
the setting, the narrower the picture. Adjust the setting
to match the number of dots of the input signal.

• H: As the setting for H (horizontal) increases, the

picture moves to the right, and as the setting
decreases, the picture moves to the left. Use < / ,
key to adjust the horizontal position.

• V: As the setting for V (vertical) increases, the

picture moves up, and as the setting decreases, the
picture moves down. Use M / m key to adjust the
vertical position.

the input signal

Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu

About the Preset Memory No.

This projector has 50 types of preset data for
input signals (the preset memory). When a
preset signal is input, the projector
automatically detects the signal type and
recalls the data for the signal from the preset
memory to adjust it to an optimum picture.
The memory number and signal type of that
signal are displayed on the Infomation menu
(See page 44). You can also adjust the preset
data through the Screen menu.
This projector has 20 types of user memories
for Input-A into which you can save the
setting of the adjusted data for an unpreset
input signal.
When an unpreset signal is input for the first
time, a memory number is displayed as 0.
When you adjust the data of the signal using
the Screen menu, it will be registered in the

projector. If more than 20 user memory
items are registered, the newest memory
always overwrites the oldest one.

See the chart on page 59 to find if the signal
is registered in the preset memory.

Note

When “Aspect” of the Screen menu is set to
other than “Full” or “Full 2”, a part of the
screen is displayed in black.

The Screen Menu

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The Setup Menu

The Setup menu is used for changing the settings of the projector.

Start Up Image
Pic.Muting Mode
High Altitude Mode

Image
Off

Off

Setting items Functions Initial setting

Status Sets whether or not the on-screen display is displayed.

On
Set to “Off” to turn off the on-screen displays except
for the menus, message when turning off the power,
and warning messages.

Language Selects the language used in the menu and on-screen

English
displays. Available languages are: English, Dutch,
French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian,
Swedish, Norwegian, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified
Chinese), Chinese (Traditional Chinese), Korean, Thai
and Arabic.

Start Up Image • On: Displays the Start Up Image on the screen after

On

turning on the power.

• Off: Does not displays the Start Up Image on the

screen after turning on the power.

PIC (Picture)
Muting Mode

Sets to mute the picture on the screen when the
MUTING PIC button is pressed.

Image

• Image: Mutes the image signal to mute the picture.

In this case, black signals are projected onto the
screen.

• Shutter: Cut the image signal by the movement of

the shutter inside the lens. In this case, no image
signal is projected onto the screen.

High Altitude
Mode

Use this item when using the projector at high
altitudes.

Off

• On: Use this setting when using the projector at an

altitude of 1,500 m or higher.

• Off: Use this setting when using the projector at

normal altitudes.

Standby Mode Lowers the power consumption in standby mode.

Standard
When set to “Low”, the power consumption in standby
is lowered.

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The Setup Menu

Setting items Functions Initial setting

Power Saving
Mode

Input-C Signal Sel. Selects the type of signal input from the equipment

Color System

Selects the Power Saving mode.

• Lamp Cutoff: The lamp goes off and the ON/

STANDBY indicator lights in orange if no signal is
input for 10 minutes. The lamp lights again when a
signal is input or any key is pressed.

• Standby: The projector goes into Standby mode and

the ON/STANDBY indicator lights in red if no signal
is input for 10 minutes. To use it, turn on the power
again.

Off: The projector does not go into Power Saving
mode.

connected to the INPUT C connector.
Selects the type of signal input from the equipment by
selecting “Input-C” with the INPUT key.

• Auto: Selects the input signal type automatically.

• Computer: Inputs the signal from a computer.

• Vi deo G BR : Inputs the signal from a TV game or

HDTV broadcast.

• Component: Inputs the component signal from a

DVD player/recorder, Blu-ray Disc player, digital
tuner, etc.

Selects the color system of the input signal.

• Auto: Selects the color system of the input signal

automatically from among NTSC

4.43, PAL- M , PA L - N , o r PA L 6 0.

NTSC

•“NTSC

3.58”–“PAL-N”: Allows you to set the color

system to the selected system manually.

3.58, PAL, SECAM,

Off

Auto

Auto

Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu

Notes

• If you turn on “High Altitude Mode” to “On” at an altitude less than 1,500 m (4,921 feet), the
projector may reduce the reliability of the lamp.

• When “High Altitude Mode” is set to “On”, the number of turns of the fan increases, and the
fan noise becomes slightly louder.

• When “Standby Mode” is set to “Low,” the network presentation function and network control
function cannot be operated.

• When the input signal is not displayed correctly even if “Input-C Signal Sel.” set to “Auto,”
select the item according to the input signal.

• Normally, set “Color System” to “Auto.” If the picture is distorted or colorless, select the
color system appropriate for the input signal.

The Setup Menu

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The Function Menu

The Function menu is used for changing the settings of the various functions of the projector.

Setting items Functions Initial setting

Smart APA The APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) automatically

adjusts “Phase,” “Pitch” and “Shift” in the Screen
menu for the input signal from a computer. When it is
set to “On”, it will be executed whenever a signal is
input.

• On: When a signal is input from a computer, the

APA functions automatically so that the picture can
be seen clearly. You can adjust the picture by
pressing the APA key on the Remote Commander
even if “Smart APA” set to “On.”

• Off: The APA functions when you press the APA key

on the Remote Commander.

Auto Input Search Detects the input signal and displays the detected input

signal automatically when the INPUT key is pressed.
When set to “On”, the projector detects whether a
Input-A, Input-B, Input-C, Input-D, Input-E, Input-F,
Video or S Video signal is input when the input
connector with effective signals is automatically
selected by pressing INPUT key. “Input-E” and
“Input-F” are displayed always. Set this to “Off” when
you want to select an input selector with no input
signal, or you want to switch the setting manually.

Test Pattern Displays the test pattern.

When set to “On,” a test pattern appears on the screen
to be used when adjusting the lens with “Focus,”
“Zoom,” and “Shift,” or correcting the screen
proportions with “V Keystone.” A test pattern does not
appear when this item is set to “Off.”

Background Selects the background color of the screen when no

signal is input.
You can select “Black” or “Blue”.

On

Off

Off

Blue

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The Function Menu

Setting items Functions Initial setting

Panel Key Lock Locks all the control panel keys of the projector so that

the projector can be operated only with the Remote
Commander.
To lock the control panel keys, set to “On.”
To release the lock with the projector, 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.”

Security Lock Turns on the projector’s security lock function.

When set to “On,” turns on the security lock function,
which locks the projector once a password has been
set.

For details, see “Security Lock” on page 29.

Notes

• 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 “Phase,” “Pitch,” and “Shift” items in the Screen menu when you adjust the picture
manually.

Off

Off

Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu

The Function Menu

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The Installation Menu

The Installation menu is used for changing the settings of the projector.

Lamp Light Mode

Lamp Mode Standard

ID Mode
Illumination
Direct Power On

Auto HV

Two Lamps

All

High

Setting items Functions Initial setting

V Keystone Corrects the vertical trapezoidal distortion of the picture.

0

When the bottom of the trapezoid is longer than the top
(): Sets a lower value (– direction)
When the top of the trapezoid is longer than the bottom
(): Sets a higher value (+ direction).

Image Flip Flips the picture on the screen horizontally and/or

Auto HV
vertically.
Use this item for installation for the backside projection or
ceiling installation.

• HV: Flips the picture horizontally and vertically.

• H: Flips the picture horizontally.

• V: Flips the picture vertically.

• Off: The picture does not flip.

• Au to HV: Flips the picture horizontally and vertically

automatically to suit the installation conditions of the
projector

Lamp Light
Mode

Sets the lighting mode of the two equipped lamps.

• Tw o L a mps: Always lights 2 lamps.

Two Lamps

• Au to on e Lam p: Lights the lamp whose timer is set to

use for a shorter period of time than the other.

• Fixed Lamp 1: Always lights lamp 1.

• Fixed Lamp 2: Always lights lamp 2.

Lamp Mode Sets the lamp brightness used during the projection.

Standard

• High: Illuminates the projected image brightly.

• Standard: Reduces fan noise and power consumption.

The brightness of the projected image will be lower
compared with the “High” setting.

Lens Control Locks to avoid any operation of the lens such as “Focus,”

On
“Zoom,” and “Shift,” by mistake.

When set to “On,” you can adjust the projection lens
using “Focus,” “Zoom,” and “Shift.” After you make this
adjustment, it is recommended that you set this item to
“Off” to avoid any operation of the lens. When set to
“Off,” the FOCUS, ZOOM and SHIFT keys do not work.

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The Installation Menu

Setting items Functions Initial setting

IR Receiver Selects the remote control detectors (IR Receiver) on the

front and rear of the projector.

• Front & Rear: Activates both the front and rear

detectors.

• Front: Activates the front detector only.

• Rear: Activates the rear detector only.
If the remote commander does not work well or works
false operation affected by a fluorescent lamp, set the
remote sensor on the fluorescent lamp to off.

ID Mode Assigns an ID number (1 to 3) to the projector when you

want control two or more projectors individually with the
supplied Remote Commander. When this item is set to “1,”
you can control the projector with the Remote Commander
with the ID MODE key set to “1.” When it is set to “All,”
you can control all the projectors with the Remote
Commander independently of the ID MODE keys of the
Remote Commander.

Illumination Lights the SONY logo on the top panel while the projector

is on. Select its brightness from among “High”, “Medium”
and “Low”, or select “Off” if you do not want it to light.

Direct Power On Set to “On” if you are using a circuit breaker to turn the

power on/off the entire system. You can turn the power on/
off without pressing the power key on the projector.

Note

Depending on the picture position adjusted with the lens shift feature, the aspect ratio of the picture
may change from the original or picture distortion may occur with V Keystone adjustment.

Front & Rear

All

High

Off

Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu

The Installation Menu

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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.

VPL-FH300

Memory number

1:****H 2:****H

Setting items Functions

Model Name Displays the model name.

Serial Number Displays the serial number.

fH (horizontal

Displays the horizontal frequency of the input signal.

frequency)

fV (vertical

Displays the vertical frequency of the input signal.

frequency)

Memory No. Displays the preset memory number of the input signal.

Signal Type Displays the type of the input signal.

Lamp Timer Indicates the total usage time of each lamp. (The background of the lamp

number of the lamp currently lit is shown in yellow.)

Signal type

Notes

• fH (horizontal frequency) and fV(vertical frequency) may not be displayed depending
on the input signal used on the projector.

• You cannot change the displays listed above.

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.

Picture menu

Item Input signal

Picture Mode

Contrast

Brightness

Color

Hue

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The Information Menu

Video/S-Video
(Y/C)

zzzzz
zzzzz
zzzzz

*1

z

*2

z

Component Video GBR Computer Network

zz ––
zz ––

Item Input signal

Color Temperature

Sharpness

DDE

Black Level Adj.

Gamma Mode

Video/S-Video
(Y/C)

zzzz*3z
zzz ––
zzz ––
zzz ––

––z

Component Video GBR Computer Network

*4

z : Adjustable/can be set
– : Not adjustable/cannot be set

*1

: Except B & W

*2

: NTSC3.58 and NTSC4.43 only, except B & W

*3

: Adjustable only when the “Picture Mode” is set to “Dynamic” or “Standard”

*4

: Preset memory No. 3, 4 only

Screen menu

Item Input signal

Aspect

Over Scan

Adjust Signal

APA

Phase

Pitch

Shift

Video/S-Video
(Y/C)

zzzzz

– zz ––

–––z
–––z
–––z
– zzz –

Component Video GBR Computer Network

z : Adjustable/can be set
– : Not adjustable/cannot be set

*5

: Except HDMI input or input from optional board.

zz

*5

*5

*5

–

–

–

Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu

The Information Menu

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B Maintenance

Replacing the Lamp (s)

The lamps used as a light source are a
consumable product. Thus replace the
exhausted lamp (Lamp 1 or 2) with a new
one in the following cases.

• When the lamp has burnt out or dims

• When the message for replacement of the
lamp appears.

• The LAMP/COVER indicator flashes.
(Repetition rate of 3 flashes)

The lamp life varies depending on
conditions of use.
Use an LMP-F271 Projector Lamp as the
replacement lamp.
Use of any other lamps than the LMP-F271
may cause damage to the projector.

Caution

The lamp remains hot after the projector is
turned off with the ?/1 key. If you touch the

lamp, you may burn your finger. When you
replace the lamp, wait for at least an hour
for the lamp to cool.

3 Put your fingers in the slit under the

side panel of the projector, pull it, and
then tip the lamp cover up.

Tip it up until it clicks to fix the cover.

Notes

• If the lamp breaks, consult with qualified
Sony personnel.

• Pull out the lamp by holding the knob. If you
touch the lamp, you may be burned or
injured.

• When removing the lamp, make sure it
remains horizontal, then pull straight out. Do
not tilt the lamp. If you pull out the lamp
while it is tilted and if the lamp breaks, the
pieces may scatter, causing injury.

1 Turn off the projector, and disconnect

the AC power cord from the AC outlet.

Note

When replacing the lamp after using the
projector, wait for at least an hour for the
lamp to cool.

2 Open the lamp cover by loosening the

four screws with a Phillips
screwdriver.

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Replacing the Lamp (s)

4 Release the three silver plus screws 1

of lamp 1 or lamp 2 with a Phillips
screwdriver, hold the drawing knob 2
between the fingers, and then draw out
the lamp.

Lamp 2

Lamp 1

5 Insert the new lamp a all the way in

until it is securely in place. Tighten the
three screws b of Lamp 1 and Lamp

2.

Lamp 2

Lamp 1

Notes

• Be careful not to touch the glass surface
of the lamp.

• The power will not turn on if the lamp is
not secured properly.

6 Restore the lamp cover to the original

position and tighten the four screws with
the phillips screwdriver.

Maintenance

Note

Be sure to attach the lamp cover securely
as it was. If not, the projector cannot be
turned on.

Caution

Do not put your hands into the lamp
replacement slot, and do not allow any liquid or
other objects into the slot to avoid electrical

shock or fire.

Replacing the Lamp (s)

47

Notes

• To erase a message, press any key on the
control panel of the projector or on the
Remote Commander.

• When you replace the lamp, be sure to
replace the air filters supplied with the lamp.

Disposal of the used lamp

For the customers in the USA

Lamp 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).

Replacing the Air Filters

Two air filters should be replaced whenever
you replace the lamp.
When you replace the air filters, use ones of
the same included in the optional projector
lamp LMP-F271. Other air filters may be a
cause of trouble.

1 Turn the power off and unplug the

power cord.

2 While pressing the lock button 1,

draw out two air filter covers 2.

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Replacing the Air Filters

Air filter
cover

Air filter
cover

3 Bring tabs 1 of the air filter down to

the front, and then remove it by
picking them up.

5 Check that the air filter tabs 2 are

fixed to the cover, and then attach the
air filter cover to the projector.

tab 1

tab 1

4 Insert tabs 2 of the new air filter into

the hole of the air filter cover (2
points), and then push down the air
filter until tabs 1 are secured.

1

tabs

New air filter

tabs 2

tabs 2

Caution

If you neglect to replace the air filters, dust
may accumulate, clogging it. As a result, the
temperature may rise inside the unit,
leading to a possible malfunction or fire.

Notes

• When you replace an air filter, be sure to
replace both air filters at the same time.
Replacement of one filter may be a cause of
trouble.

• Be sure to attach the air filter covers firmly;
the power can not be turned on if it is not
closed securely.

Maintenance

holes of the air

holes of the air
filter cover

filter cover

Replacing the Air Filters

49

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 been turned off and on with the ?/1 key at a short

Picture

Symptom Cause and Remedy

No picture. • A cable is disconnected or the connections are wrong.

The picture is noisy. • Noise may appear on the background depending on the

The picture from the
INPUT C connector is
colored strangely.

interval.
c Wait for about 60 seconds before turning on the power.

• The lamp cover is not secured.

c Close the lamp cover securely (see page 47).

• The air filter cover is detached.

c Attach the air filter cover securely (see page 48).

• The lens is not attached.

c Attach the lens. Refer to the Installation Manual for Dealers for

how to attach it.

c Check that the proper connections have been made (see

page 22).

• The connections are wrong.

c This projector is compatible with DDC2B (Digital Data

Channel 2B). If your computer is compatible with DDC, turn
the projector on according to the following procedures.

1 Connect the projector to the computer.
2 Turn the projector on.
3 Start the computer.

• Input selection is incorrect.

c Select the input source correctly (see page 26).

• The picture is muted.

c Press the PIC MUTING key to release the picture muting (see

page 17).

• The computer signal is not set to output to an external monitor or
set to output both to an external monitor and a LCD monitor of a
computer.
c Set the computer signal to output only to an external monitor

(see page 22).

combination of the number of dots input from the computer and
the numbers of pixels on the LCD panel.
c Change the desktop pattern on the connected computer.

• Input a video signal with the jitter.
c Use a TBC (Time Base Corrector) to try to reduce video jitter.

The setting of “Input-C Signal Sel.” in the Setup menu is incorrect.
c Select “Computer,” “Video GBR” or “Component” correctly

according to the input signal (see page 39).

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Troubleshooting

Symptom Cause and Remedy

“Please check Input-C
Signal Sel.” appears in
spite of inputting the
correct signal from
INPUT C.

On-screen display does not
appear.

Color balance is incorrect. • The picture has not been adjusted properly.

The picture is too dark. • Contrast or brightness has not been adjusted properly.

The picture is not clear. • The picture is out of focus.

The image extends beyond
the screen.

The picture flickers. “Phase” in the Screen menu has not been adjusted properly.

Top, bottom, left and right
side of the image is cut.

The setting of “Input-C Signal Sel.” in the Setup menu is incorrect.
c Select “Computer,” “Video GBR” or “Component” correctly

according to the input signal (see page 39).

“Status” in the Setup menu has been set to “Off.”

c Set “Status” in the Setup menu to “On” (see page 38).

c Adjust the picture (see page 34).

• The projector is set to the wrong color system.

c Set “Color System” in the Setup menu to match the color system

being input (see page 39).

c Adjust the contrast or brightness in the Picture menu properly

(see page 34).

• The lamp has burnt out or is dim.

c Replace the exhausted lamp (see page 46).

c Adjust the focus (see page 26).

• Condensation has accumulated on the lens.

c Leave the projector for about two hours with the power on.

The APA key has been pressed even though there are black edges
around the image.

c Display the full image on the screen and press the APA key.
c Adjust “Shift” in the Screen menu properly (see page 37).

c Adjust “Phase” in the Screen menu properly (see page 37).

Screen setting is not correct.

c Set the “Over Scan” of the Screen Menu to “Off.”
c Adjust the position of the picture at “Shift” in “Adjust Signal” of

the Screen Menu.

Others

Remote Commander

Symptom Cause and Remedy

The Remote Commander
does not work.

The control panel keys do
not function.

• The Remote Commander batteries are dead.

c Replace them with new batteries (see page 17).

• The COMMAND ON/OFF switch is set to OFF.

c Set it to ON.

• The ID number of the projector assigned in “ID Mode” in the
Installation menu does not match the ID number of the ID MODE
keys on the Remote Commander.
c Assigns the same ID number to the projector and the Remote

Commander, or set “ID Mode” in the Installation menu to “All.”

The control panel keys are locked.
c Unlock the control panel keys (see page 41).

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Others

Symptom Cause and Remedy

The fan is noisy. c Check the setting of “High Altitude Mode” in the Setup menu

(see page 38).

c Check the ventilation holes are not blocked.
c Make sure the room temperature is not too high.

To maintain the product reliability of the projector’s components,
the rotation speed of the fan increases and the fan becomes
slightly noisier, when the room temperature exceeds normal. The
approximate normal temperature is 25°C.

Indicators

Symptom Cause and Remedy

The LAMP/COVER
indicator flashes in orange.
(Repetition rate of 2
flashes)

The LAMP/COVER
indicator flashes in orange.
(Repetition rate of 3
flashes)

The LAMP/COVER
indicator flashes in orange.
(Repetition rate of 4
flashes)

ON/STANDBY flashes in
red. (Repetition rate of 2
flashes)

ON/STANDBY flashes in
red. (Repetition rate of 4
flashes)

ON/STANDBY flashes in
red. (Repetition rate of 6
flashes)

LAMP indicator 1 (2)
lights in orange.

The PIC MUTING
indicator lights in orange.

• The lamp cover or the air filter cover is detached.

c Attach the cover securely (see page 47).

• The lamp has reached the end of its life.

c Replace the lamp (see page 46).

• The lamp has reached a high temperature.

c Wait for 60 seconds to cool the lamp and then turn on the power

again.

The shutter fails to operate properly.

c Consult with qualified Sony personnel.

• The internal temperature is unusually high.

c Check to see that nothing is blocking the ventilation holes.

• The projector is being used at a high altitude.

c Ensure that “High Altitude Mode” in the Setup menu is set to

“On.”

The fan is broken.

c Consult with qualified Sony personnel.

Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet after the ON/
STANDBY indicator goes out, 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.

• The lamp must be replaced.

c Replace the specified lamp (Lamp 1 or 2) (see page 46).

* The lamp that needs to be replaced lights.

• The lamp temperature has been high.

c Wait for more than 60 seconds so that the lamp cools, and then

turn on the power again.

* The lamp that has fails to light is shown.

The projector is in muting mode.
c To cancel it, press the MUTING (PIC) key on the Remote

commander.

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Troubleshooting

Messages List

Warning Messages

Use the list below to check the meaning of the messages displayed on the screen.

Message Meaning and Remedy

High temp.! Lamp off in 1
min.

Frequency is out of range! • This input signal cannot be projected as the frequency is out of the

Please check Input-C
Signal Sel.

Please replace the Lamp1
(2) and Filter.

Error occurred on Lamp 1
(2).
Only Lamp 2 (1) is lit.

Lamp 1 (2) is not set.
Please set Lamp 1 (2).

Lamp Light Mode was
changed (to Auto One
Lamp mode). On next
start-up, it becomes
effective. Start up now?
V Yes v No

The projector temperature
is high. “High Altitude
Mode” should be “On” if
the projector is being used
at high altitude.

The internal temperature is too high.

c Turn off the power.
c Check to see that nothing is blocking the ventilation holes.

acceptable range of the projector.

• The resolution setting of the output signal of the computer is too
high.
c Input a signal that is within the range of the frequency.

You have input an RGB signal from the computer when “Input-C
Signal Sel.” in the Setup menu is set to “Component.”
c Set “Input-C Signal Sel.” correctly (see page 39).

• It is time to replace the lamp and air filters.

c Replace the lamp (see page 46) and air filters (see page 48).
c Replace the specified air filters (see page 48).

• If this message appears again after you replace the lamp, the lamp
replacement process is not complete.
c Check that the replaced lamp has been set properly.

Note

To erase a message, press any key on the control panel of the
projector or on the remote commander.

• It is time to replace the lamp.
c Replace the specified lamp (see page 46).

• The lamp temperature is too high.
c Wait for more than 60 seconds so that the lamp cools, and then

turn on the power again.

• The lamp is not set.
c Set the specified lamp properly (see page 46).

• The lamp lighting mode has been changed.
c Restart the projector, and select whether you set it to be active

soon or not.

c Check to ensure that the ventilation holes on the projector are not

covered.

c When using the projector at high altitude, set the “High Altitude

Mode” to “On” (see page 38).

Note

If the temperature inside the projector remains high, the “High
Altitude Mode” is switched to “On” in one minute, then the fan
speed increases.

Others

Troubleshooting

53

Message Meaning and Remedy

Power Saving Mode is set.
Projector will
automatically enter
Standby Mode in 1 minute.
(Projector lamp will
automatically cutoff in 1
minute.)

Two hours have passed in
Shutter muting mode. The
unit will shift in one
minute to Standby mode if
there is no key input.

The shutter did not work. • The shutter has not worked to mute the picture when “Pic. Muting

c No signal has been input for 1 hour. Input a signal if you do not

want to have the projector with Lamp off (or Standby). If you do
not use this mode, set the Power Saving to off.

c If you want to keep this condition, press any key. To project a

picture again, cancel it with the MUTING PIC key on the Remote
commander.

Mode” is set to “Shutter”.

c Consult with qualified Sony personnel.

Note

The message will be deleted by pressing any key. Only the POWER
and the MUTING PIC keys are operative in this condition.

Caution Messages

Use the list below to check the meaning of the messages displayed on the screen.

Message Meaning and Remedy

Not applicable! You have pressed the wrong key.

The panel keys are locked! “Panel Key Lock” in the Function menu is set to “On.”

c Press the appropriate key.

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 41).

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Troubleshooting

Specifications

Optical characteristics

Projection system

LCD panel VPL-FH300L: 1.2-inch (30.5 mm)

Lamp 275 W Ultra high pressure lamp

Projected picture size

Light output (when attaching the standard zoom

Throwing distance (When placed on the floor and

3 LCD panels, 1 lens, 3 primary

color shutter system

2k × 1k panel, Approx
6,640,000 pixels
(2048 × 1080 × 3)

VPL-FW300L: 1.2-inch

(30.5 mm) WXGA panel,
Approx. 3,280,000 pixels
(1366 × 800 × 3)

×2

40 to 600-inches (1,016 to 15,240

mm) (measured diagonally)
(When the VPLL-Z4045 is
used: 60 to 600-inch (1,524 to
15,240 mm))

lense VPLL-Z4019)
VPL-FH300L: 6,000 lumen
VPL-FW300L: 7,000 lumen

(When the Lamp Mode is set to

“High” and Lamp Light Mode

to “Two Lamps”.)

the standard zoom lens VPLL-

Z4019 is attached.)

VPL-FH300L:
(When “Aspect” on the Signal

menu is set to “Full 2” or “Full”)
40-inch (1,016 mm):

1.7 to 2.2 m (67 to 86

60-inch (1,524 mm):

2.6 to 3.3 m (102

5

/8 feet)

3

/8 to 130 feet)

80-inch (2,032 mm):

3.5 to 4.4 m

7

/8 to 173 1/4 feet)

(137
100-inch (2,540 mm):

4.3 to 5.6 m

3

/8 to 220 1/2 feet)

(169
120-inch (3,048 mm):

5.2 to 6.7 m

3

/4 to 264 7/8 feet)

(204
150-inch (3,810 mm):

6.6 to 8.4 m

7

/8 to 330 3/4 feet)

(259
200-inch (5,080 mm):

8.8 to 11.2 m

1

/2 to 441 feet)

(346

300-inch (7,620 mm):

13.3 to 16.9 m

3

/4 to 665 1/2 feet)

(523

400-inch (10,160 mm):

17.8 to 22.6 m

1

/2 to 889 7/8 feet)

(700

500-inch (12,700 mm):

22.2 to 28.2 m

1

/8 to 1009 1/8 feet)

(874

600-inch (15,240 mm):

26.7 to 33.9 m

3

/8 to 1334 1/2 feet)

(1051

VPL-FW300L:

(When “Aspect” on the Signal

menu is set to “Full 2” or “Full”)

40-inch (1,016 mm):

1.6 to 2.1 m (63 to 82

60-inch (1,524 mm):

2.5 to 3.2 m (98

3

/4 feet)

1

/2 to 126 feet)

80-inch (2,032 mm):

3.4 to 4.3 m

7

/8 to 169 3/8 feet)

(133

100-inch (2,540 mm):

4.2 to 5.4 m

3

/8 to 212 5/8 feet)

(165

120-inch (3,048 mm):

5.1 to 6.5 m

7

/8 to 256 feet)

(200

150-inch (3,810 mm):

6.4 to 8.2 m
(252 to 322

7

/8 feet)

200-inch (5,080 mm):

8.6 to 10.9 m

5

/8 to 429 1/4 feet)

(338

300-inch (7,620 mm):

12.9 to 16.5 m
(508 to 649

3

/4 feet)

400-inch (10,160 mm):

17.3 to 22.0 m

1

/4 to 866 1/4 feet)

(674

500-inch (12,700 mm):

21.7 to 27.5 m

1

/2 to 1082 7/8 feet)

(854

600-inch (15,240 mm):

26.0 to 33.1 m

5

/8 to 1303 3/8 feet)

(1023
There may be a slight difference between the
actual value and the design value shown above.

Electrical characteristics

Color system NTSC3.58/PAL/SECAM/

4.43/PAL-M/PAL-N/

NTSC

PAL60 system, switched

automatically/manually

4.43 is the color system used

(NTSC

when playing back a video

Others

Specifications

55

recorded in NTSC on a

4.43 system VCR.)

NTSC

Resolution VPL-FH300L: 750 horizontal TV

lines (Video input)
2,048 × 1,080 dots (RGB input)

VPL-FW300L: 750 horizontal TV

lines (Video input)

Acceptable computer signals

1,366 × 800 dots (RGB input)

1)

fH: 19 to 92 kHz

fV: 24 to 92 Hz

Maximum input signal resolution

(Analog): UXGA 1600 × 1200
fV: 60 Hz

Maximum input signal resolution

(Digital): 2K × 1K 2048 × 1080

1)

Set the resolution and the frequency of the

fV: 24 Hz

2)

signal of the connected computer within the
range of acceptable preset signals of the
projector.

2)

When a 2K × 1K (2048 × 1080) signal is input,
information of a vertical one line at both ends is
not displayed. The signal being displayed is not
native. 2K × 1K equivalent.

Applicable video signals

15 k RGB 50/60 Hz, Progressive

component 50/60 Hz, DTV
(480/60i, 575/50i, 480/60p,
575/50p, 720/60p, 720/50p,
1080/60i, 1080/50i, 1080/24p,
1080/30p, 1080/60p, 1080/
50p), Composite video, Y/C
video

Input/Output

VIDEO IN VIDEO: BNC jack

VIDEO OUT VIDEO: BNC jack

Composite video: 1 Vp-p ±2 dB
sync negative (75 ohms
terminated)

S VIDEO: Y/C mini DIN 4-pin

type (female)
Y (luminance): 1 Vp-p ±2 dB
sync negative (75 ohms
terminated)
C (chrominance): burst

0.286 Vp-p ±2 dB (NTSC)
(75 ohms terminated),
burst 0.3 Vp-p ±2 dB (PAL)
(75 ohms terminated)

Loop-through output from the
VIDEO IN connector

S VIDEO: Y/C mini DIN 4-pin

type (female)
Loop-through output from the S
VIDEO IN connector

INPUT A/B Analog RGB: HD D-sub 15-pin

(female)
R: 0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB (75 ohms
terminated)
G: 0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB (75 ohms
terminated)
B: 0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB (75 ohms
terminated)
HD: Horizontal sync input: TTL
level, high impedance, positive/
negative
VD: Vertical sync input: TTL
level, high impedance, positive/
negative

INPUT C Analog RGB/component: 5BNC

(female)
R/R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB
(75 ohms terminated)
G: 0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB (75 ohms
terminated)
G with sync/Y: 1 Vp-p ±2 dB
sync negative (75 ohms
terminated)
(Except computer signals)
B/B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB (75
ohms terminated)
HD:
Horizontal sync input: TTL
level, high impedance, positive/
negative
VD:
Vertical sync input: TTL level,
high impedance, positive/
negative

INPUT D Digital RGB/Y C

B (PB) CR (PR):

HDMI
INPUT E Connecting an optional board
INPUT F NETWORK

RJ-45: 10BASE-T/100BASE-

TX
OUTPUT MONITOR OUT: HD D-sub 15-

pin (female)

R, G, B: Gain Unity: 75 ohms

HD, VD: 4 Vp-p (open), 1 Vp-p

(75 ohms)
REMOTE RS-232C: D-sub 9 pin (female)
CONTROL S IN/PLUG IN POWER

Stereo minijack

General

Dimensions 699 × 298 × 785 mm

Mass Approx. 30.5 kg (67 lb 4 oz)
Power requirements

5

/8 × 11 3/4 × 31 inches) (w/

(27

h/d) (including the projection

parts)

AC 100 to 240 V, 8.2 to 3.3 A,

50/60 Hz

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Specifications

Power consumption

Max. 820 W

(in standby (standard): 30 W in
standby (low): 0.5 W)

Heat dissipation

2798 BTU

Operating temperature

0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)

Operating humidity

35% to 85% (no condensation)

Storage temperature

–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)

Storage humidity

10% to 90%

Supplied accessories

Remote Commander (1)
Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
Lens hole cover (1)
AC power cord (1)
Dust cover (1)
CD-ROM (Operating Instructions,

Installation Manual,

Application Software) (1)
Quick Reference Manual (1)
Safety Regulations (1)
Security Label (1)
AC connector cover (1)
HDMI connector cover (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

Note

Always verify that the unit is operating
properly before use. SONY WILL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT
ON ACCOUNT OF THE LOSS OF
PRESENT OR PROSPECTIVE PROFITS
DUE TO FAILURE OF THIS UNIT, EITHER
DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD OR
AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE
WARRANTY, OR FOR ANY OTHER
REASON WHATSOEVER.

Optional accessories

Projector Lamp

LMP-F271 (for replacement,

included two air-filters)

Projector Suspension Support

PSS-630

Projector Suspension Support Joint Pole

PSS-630P

HD-SDI/SDI iput adaptor

BKM-FW16

Presentation Tool

RM-PJPK1
Projection Lense
Fixed short focus lens VPLL-4008

(for rear projection (Optical
Axis Angle: 0 degree))
F=2.0
f=22.15 mm
Manual focus

Projection screen size

40 to 600-inches
(1,016 to 15,240 mm)

Projection distance: VPL-FH300L

(VPL-FW300L)
100 inches (2,540 mm):
1,790 mm (1,750 mm)
200 inches (5,080 mm):
3,660 mm (3,570 mm)
300 inches (7,620 mm):
5,530 mm (5,390 mm)

Maximum external dimensions

(W × H ×D)
148 × 133 × 240 mm

Wei ght

2,550 g

Short focus zoom lens VPLL-Z4015

F=2.2 to 2.6

f=39.76 to 54.27 mm
Electric focus /zoom
Projection screen size

40 to 600-inches

(1,016 to 15,240 mm)
Projection distance: VPL-FH300L

(VPL-FW300L)

100 inches (2,540 mm):

3,340 to 4,410 mm

(3,250 to 4,290 mm)

200 inches (5,080 mm):

6,790 to 8,920 mm

(6,610 to 8,690 mm)

300 inches (7,620 mm):

10,240 to 13,430 mm

(9,980 to 13,090 mm)
Maximum external dimensions

(W × H ×D)

148 × 133 × 231 mm
Wei ght

3,000 g

Standard zoom lens VPLL-Z4019

F=1.7 to 2.1

f=52.14 to 68.57 mm
Electric focus /zoom
Projection screen size

40 to 600-inches

(1,016 to 15,240 mm)
Projection distance: VPL-FH300L

(VPL-FW300L)

Others

Specifications

57

100 inches (2,540 mm):
4,340 to 5,550 mm
(4,230 to 5,410 mm)
200 inches (5,080 mm):
8,810 to 11,220 mm
(8,590 to 10,940 mm)
300 inches (7,620 mm):
13,280 to 16,900 mm
(12,940 to 16,470 mm)

Maximum external dimensions

(W × H ×D)
148 × 133 × 212 mm

We ig ht

3,060 g

Middle focus zoom lens VPLL-Z4025

F=2.2 to 3.1

f=64.59 to 124.11 mm
Electric focus /zoom
Projection screen size

40 to 600-inches

(1,016 to 15,240 mm)
Projection distance: VPL-FH300L

(VPL-FW300L)

100 inches (2,540 mm):

5,450 to 10,110 mm

(5,310 to 9,850 mm)

200 inches (5,080 mm):

11,060 to 20,370 mm

(10,780 to 19,850 mm)

300 inches (7,620 mm):

16,680 to 30,620 mm

(16,250 to 29,860 mm)
Maximum external dimensions

(W × H ×D)

148 × 133 × 243mm
We ig ht

2,800g

Long focus zoom lens VPLL-Z4045

F=2.2 to 3.6

f=119.3 to 217.1 mm
Electric focus /zoom
Projection screen size

60 to 600-inches

(1,524 to 15,240 mm)
Projection distance: VPL-FH300L

(VPL-FW300L)

100 inches (2,540 mm):

10,050 to 17,400 mm

(9,800 to 16,970 mm)

200 inches (5,080 mm):

2,0310 to 35,030 mm

(19,800 to 34,160 mm)

300 inches (7,620 mm):

30,570 to 52,660 mm

(29,810 to 51,350 mm)
Maximum external dimensions

(W × H ×D)

148 × 133 × 235 mm

Weight

3,000 g

Some of the items may not be available in
some areas. For details, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.

Pin assignment

INPUT A/B
RGB connector (HD D-sub 15-pin,

female)

1R 9Power

supply input
for DDC

2 G 10 GND

3 B 11 GND

4 GND 12 DDC/SDA

5 GND 13 HD

6 GND (R) 14 VD

7 GND (G) 15 DDC/SCL

8 GND (B)

REMOTE
RS-232C connector (D-sub 9 pin,

female)

1NC 6NC

2RXDA 7RTS

3TXDA 8CTS

4DTR 9NC

5 GND

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Specifications

Preset signals

Memory
No.

1 Video 60 Hz Video 60 Hz 15.734 59.940 –

2 Video 50 Hz Video 50 Hz 15.625 50.000 –

3 480/60i DTV 480/60i 15.734 59.940 S on G/Y

4 575/50i DTV 575/50i 15.625 50.000 S on G/Y

5 480/60p 480/60p

6 575/50p 575/50p

7 1080/60i 1035/60i, 1080/60i 33.750 60.000 S on G/Y

8 1080/50i 1080/50i 28.130 50.000 S on G/Y

10 720/60p 720/60p 45.000 60.000 S on G/Y

11 720/50p 720/50p 37.500 50.000 S on G/Y

12 1080/60p 1080/60p 67.500 60.000 S on G/Y

13 1080/50p 1080/50p 56.260 50.000 S on G/Y

14 1080/24p 1080/24p 26.973 23.976 S on G/Y

15 1080/30p 1080/30p 33.750 29.970 S on G/Y

21 640 × 350 VGA mode 1

22 VESA 85 (VGA

23 640 × 400 NEC PC 98 24.823 56.416 H-neg,

24 VGA mode 2

25 VESA 85 (VGA

26 640 × 480 VESA 60 31.469 59.940 H-neg,

27 Mac 13 35.000 66.667 H-neg,

28 VESA 72 37.861 72.809 H-neg,

29 VESA 75 (IBM

30 VESA 85 (IBM

Preset signal fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync Analog

(NTSC Progressive
component)

(PAL Progressive
component)

(VGA 350)

350)

(TEXT)/VESA 70

400)

M3)

M4)

31.470 60.000 S on G/Y

31.250 50.000 S on G/Y

31.469 70.086 H-pos,
V-neg

37.861 85.080 H-pos,
V-neg

V-neg

31.469 70.086 H-neg,
V-pos

37.861 85.080 H-neg,
V-pos

V-neg

V-neg

V-neg

37.500 75.000 H-neg,
V-neg

43.269 85.008 H-neg,
V-neg

signals

Digital
signals

z
z
zz
zz

zz

zz

zz
zz
zz
zz

z
z
z
z

z

z

z

z

z

zz

z

z

z

z

Others

Specifications

59

Memory
No.

31 800 × 600 VESA 56 35.156 56.250 H-pos,

32 VESA 60 37.879 60.317 H-pos,

33 VESA 72 48.077 72.188 H-pos,

34 VESA 75 (IBM

35 VESA 85 53.674 85.061 H-pos,

36 832 × 624 Mac 16 49.724 74.550 H-neg,

37 1024 × 768 VESA 60 48.363 60.004 H-neg,

38 VESA 70 56.476 70.069 H-neg,

39 VESA 75 60.023 75.029 H-pos,

40 VESA 85 68.677 84.997 H-pos,

41 1152 × 864 VESA 70 63.995 70.019 H-pos,

42 VESA 75 67.500 75.000 H-pos,

43 VESA 85 77.487 85.057 H-pos,

45 1280 × 960 VESA 60 60.000 60.000 H-pos,

46 VESA 75 75.000 75.000 H-pos,

47 1280 × 1024 VESA 60 63.974 60.013 H-pos,

48 VESA 75 79.976 75.025 H-pos,

49 VESA 85 91.146 85.024 H-pos,

50 1400 × 1050 VESA 60 65.317 59.978 H-neg,

51 1600 × 1200 VESA 60 75.000 60.000 H-pos,

55 1280 × 768 1280 × 768/60 47.776 59.870 H-neg,

56 1280 × 720 1280 × 720/60 44.772 59.855 H-neg,

Preset signal fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync Analog

V- po s

V- po s

V- po s

M5)

46.875 75.000 H-pos,
V- po s

V- po s

V- ne g

V- ne g

V- ne g

V- po s

V- po s

V- po s

V- po s

V- po s

V- po s

V- po s

V- po s

V- po s

V- po s

V- po s

V- po s

V- po s

V- po s

signals

Digital
signals

z

zz

z

z

z

zz

zz

z

z

z

z

z

z

zz

z

zz

z

z

zz

z

zz

z

60

Specifications

Memory
No.

60 1360 × 768 1360 × 768/60 47.720 59.799 H-neg,

61 1440 × 900 1440 × 900/60 55.935 59.887 H-neg,

62 1680 × 1050 1680 × 1050/60 65.290 59.954 H-neg,

63 1280 × 800 1280 × 800/60 49.702 59.810 H-neg,

When a signal other than the preset signals shown above is input, the picture may not be displayed
properly.

Preset signal fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync Analog

V-pos

V-pos

V-pos

V-pos

Note

signals

Digital
signals

zz

zz

zz

zz

Specifications

Others

61

Dimensions

Front

193.4 (7 5/8)

/4)

3

/8)

5

298 (11

41 (1

Top

1

214 (8

3

170 (6

236 (9 3/8)

/2)

/4)

193.4 (7

ø26 (1

785 (31)

Height between the ceiling
bracket mounting surface and

5

/8)

the center of the lens

/32)

3

Height between

/2)

(3

/16)

13

198 (7

the floor and the
center of the lens

1

/16)

179.5 (7

1

90

62

Width of the
on/standby key

Dimensions

/16)

13

/8)

5

20 (

14 (9/16)

/32)

31

Ø699 (27

24.6 (

3

9 (

/8)

1

/2)

61.5 (2

658 (26)

Unit: mm (inches)

Side

176 (7)

236 (9

157.3 (6 1/4)

3

/8)

347 (13

545 (21

347 (13

644 (25

280 (11)

5

/8)

280 (11)

1

/2)

5

3

/8)

545 (21 1/2)

176 (7)

3

/8)

1

/4)

)

)

2

4

/

/

1

1

90

80

42 (1

(3

(3

5

/8)

Others

157.3 (6

/8)

236 (9

Unit: mm (inches)

Dimensions

63

Rear

601 (23 3/4)

Bottom

Lamp cover

165 (6

244.3 (9 5/8)

390 (15

105

1

/8)

(4

253 (10)

1

/2)

3

/8)

24
(1)

133 (5

/8)

5

41

(1

100 (4)

100 (4)

260.3 (10 1/4)

1

/4)

165 (6 1/2)

/2)

1

98

90

(3

ø26 (1

Center of gravity

)

8

/

7

149 (5

/8)

7

/8)

7

124

(4

(3

1

/16)

64

/8)

1

/8)

/8)

1

3

110 (4

282 (11

409.5 (16

Dimensions

/8)

5

/16)

7

117

10.6

(

(4

147

3

/4)

(5

216 (8 1/2)

40 (1 5/8)

544.1 (21

338 (13

1

/2)

5

/16)

/4)

3

/16)

5

262 (10

349.3 (13

Unit: mm (inches)

With dust cover attached

Side

50 (2)

3

/4)

145 (5

42 (1

Dust cover

11

/16)

296 (11

/16)

5

/8)

3

29 (1

/4)

1

/16)

1

208 (8

180 (7

Bottom

/8)

3

314 (12

4–ø16 (

133.5

1

/4)

(5

204.5 (8 1/16)

21 (

27

/32)

21(

27

/32)

18

23

150 (6)

(

/32)

20 (13/16)

21 (27/32)

21

/32)

16 (

/16)

13

/8)

/4)

1

3

220 (8

282 (11

5

/8)

ø440

20 (

100 (4)

/8 )

3

(17

/16)

15

262 (10

/8)

5

294 (11

Others

Dust cover

Unit: mm (inches)

Dimensions

65

Index

A

Adjust Signal

APA .....................................................37

Phase ................................................... 37

Pitch .....................................................37

Shift .....................................................37

Air filters Replacement ........................... 48

Aspect .....................................................36

Auto Input Search ................................... 40

B

Background .............................................40

Batteries ..................................................17

Black Level Adj. .....................................35

Brightness ...............................................34

C

Color .......................................................34

Color System ...........................................39

Color Temp. ............................................ 34

Connecting a computer ........................... 21

Connecting a VCR .................................. 24

Connector covers .....................................21

Contrast ...................................................34

D

DDE ........................................................35

Dimensions .............................................62

Direct Power On ......................................43

F

fH ............................................................44

fV ............................................................44

G

Gamma Mode .......................................... 35

H

HDMI connector cover ........................... 23

High Altitude Mode ................................38

Hue ..........................................................34

I

ID Mode ..................................................43

Illumination .............................................43

Image Flip ................................................42

Input-C Signal Sel. ..................................39

Installation ...............................................19

Installation examples

unsuitable conditions .............................7

unsuitable installation ............................6

IR Receiver ..............................................43

L

Lamp Light Mode ....................................42

Lamp Mode .............................................42

Lamp replacement ...................................46

Lamp Timer .............................................44

Language .................................................38

selecting the menu language ................28

Lens .........................................................12

Lens Control ............................................42

Location and function of controls

connector panel ....................................15

control panel ........................................13

Remote Commander ............................16

M

Menu

clearing the menu display ....................33

Function menu .....................................40

Information menu ................................44

Installation menu .................................42

Picture menu ........................................34

Screen menu .........................................36

Setup menu ..........................................38

using the menu .....................................32

Message List

caution ..................................................54

warning ................................................53

O

Optional accessories ................................57

Over Scan ................................................36

P

Panel Key Lock ........................................41

PIC Muting Mode ....................................38

Picture Mode ...........................................34

Pin assignment .........................................58

Power Saving ...........................................39

Power turn off ..........................................27

Precautions ................................................5

Projecting .................................................25

66

Index

R

Remote Commander ................................16

location and function of controls .........16

rear remote control detector .................12

Reset ........................................................34

resetting an item ..................................33

S

Screen size .........................................19, 20

Security bar .............................................12

Security Lock .......................................... 41

Sharpness .................................................35

Smart APA ............................................... 40

Specifications ..........................................55

Standby Mode .........................................38

Start Up Image ........................................38

Status .......................................................38

Supplied accessories ................................57

T

Test Pattern .............................................. 40

Troubleshooting .......................................50

V

V Keystone ..............................................42

Index

Others

67

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