Sony VPL-FX35, VPL-FX30, VPL-FH35, VPL-FH30 User Manual

Data Projector

4-413-541-11 (1)

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual and supplied Quick Reference Manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

VPL-FH35/FH30 VPL-FX35/FX30

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Table of Contents

Overview

Location and Function of Controls .... 3

Main Unit .....................................3

Connector Panel ...........................4

Remote Commander and Control

Panel ..........................................5

Preparation

Connecting the Projector ................... 8

Connecting a Computer ................8

Connecting a Video Equipment ... 9

Connecting an External Monitor and

Audio Equipment .................... 11

Projecting/Adjusting an Image

Projecting an Image ......................... 12

Adjusting the Focus, Size, and

Position of the Projected

image ....................................... 13

Turning Off the Power ................ 14

Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu

Using a MENU ................................ 15

The Picture Menu .............................16

The Screen Menu ............................. 18

The Function Menu .......................... 22

The Operation Menu ........................ 23

The Connection/Power Menu .......... 24

The Installation Menu ...................... 25

The Information Menu .....................26

Network

Using Network Features ...................27

Displaying the Control Window of

the Projector with a Web

Browser ...................................27

Confirming the Information

regarding the Projector ............28

Operating the Projector from a

Computer .................................28

Using the e-mail report

Function ...................................28

Others

Indicators ..........................................30

Messages List ...................................31

Troubleshooting ................................32

Replacing the Lamp ..........................34

Cleaning the Air Filter ......................36

Removing/Attaching the Projection

Lens ...............................................37

Removing ....................................37

Attaching .....................................37

Attaching the Projection Lens

Adapter to the Projection

Lens .........................................37

Specifications ...................................39

Projection Distance and Lens Shift

Range ............................................47

Dimensions .......................................51

Index .................................................54

Table of Contents

B Overview

Location and Function of Controls

Main Unit

qa qd9q;4 1 4 5

a Lens (page 37)

b Focus ring (page 13)

c Zoom lever (page 13)

d Lens shift dial (page 13)

e Front panel (page 37)

f Rear panel (pages 34, 36)

g Ventilation holes (intake)

h Ventilation holes (exhaust)

Caution

Do not place anything near the ventilation holes as this may cause internal heat buildup. Do not place your hand near the ventilation holes and the circumference as this may cause injury.

qgqh

l Connector panel (page 4)

m Remote control detector

The remote control detectors are located at the front and rear of the projector.

n Adjusters (page 13)

o Antitheft lock

Connects to an optional antitheft cable manufactured by Kensington. For details, visit Kensington’s web site. http://www.kensington.com/

p Antitheft bar

Connects to a commercially available antitheft chain or wire.

Overview

i ON/STANDBY indicator

(page 30)

j LAMP/COVER indicator

(page 30)

k Control panel (page 5)

Location and Function of Controls

Connector Panel

56 23

qa 9

8q; 32 4

56 1 7 1 7

Input (page 8)

a INPUT A

Video: RGB/YPBPR input connector

(RGB HD VD/YP

Audio: Audio input connector (AUDIO)

BPR)

b INPUT B

Video: RGB input connector (RGB) Audio: Audio input connector (AUDIO)

c INPUT C

Video: DVI-D input connector (DVI-D) Audio: Audio input connector (AUDIO)

d INPUT D (VPL-FH35/FH30 only)

Video: HDMI input connector (HDMI) Audio: HDMI input connector (HDMI)

e S VIDEO (S VIDEO IN)

Video: S video input connector Audio: Audio input connector (AUDIO

L [MONO]/R)

f VIDEO (VIDEO IN)

Video: Video input connector Audio: Audio input connector (AUDIO

L [MONO]/R)

Notes

• The audio input connectors of the projector are for output to external equipment.

Connect external audio equipment to output an audio

• The audio inputs of INPUT B and INPUT C are shared. The audio inputs of S VIDEO and VIDEO also are shared.

(page 11).

Output (page 11)

g OUTPUT

Video: Monitor output connector

(MONITOR)

Audio: Audio output connector

(AUDIO)

Note

This connector outputs the projected image or audio. The image is output as a computer signal input from the RGB input connector (INPUT A, INPUT B) or a video signal input from the YP

BPR input connector (INPUT A).

Others

h RS-232C connector

RS-232C compatible control connector

i LAN connector (page 27)

j CONTROL S input connector

(DC power supply) (CONTROL S IN PLUG IN POWER)

Connects to the CONTROL S output connector on the supplied Remote Commander with a connecting cable (stereo mini plug (not supplied)) when using it as a wired Remote Commander. You do not need to install batteries in the Remote Commander, as the power is supplied from this connector.

k AC IN (∼) socket

Connects the supplied AC power cord.

Location and Function of Controls

Remote Commander and Control Panel

Remote Commander

ONSTANDBY

INPUT

ABC

DEF

VIDEO

ENTER

KEY-

STONE

MUTING

PIC

AUDIO

TWIN FREEZEAPA

ID MODE

1 2 3

ECO

MODE

RESETRETURN

SHIFTZOOMFOCUS

–

ASPECT PATTERN

D ZOOM VOLUME

–

Control Panel

3126

ECO

ENTER

MODE

MENU INPUT

a Turning on the power/Going to

standby

? (On) key 1 (Standby) key

b Selecting an input signal

(page 12)

INPUT key (main unit) Direct input select keys (Remote Commander)

VPL-FH35/FH30: The E and F keys are not used with this projector. VPL-FX35/FX30: The D, E, and F keys are not used with this projector.

c Operating a menu (page 15)

ENTER /V/v/B/b (arrow) keys MENU key RETURN key RESET key

d Adjusting the image (page 13)

FOCUS key

This function is not provided in this projector.

ZOOM key

This function is not provided in this projector.

SHIFT key

This function is not provided in this projector.

ASPECT key (pages 18, 20)

Changes the aspect ratio of the projected image.

KEYSTONE key

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

PATTERN key (page 13) APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key

Automatically adjusts a picture to its clearest while a signal is input from a computer. You can cancel the adjustment by pressing the APA key again while adjusting.

Note

Use this key when inputing a computer

signal via the RGB input connector (INPUT A, INPUT B).

Overview

Location and Function of Controls

e Using various functions during

projecting

D ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/– key

Enlarges a portion of the image while projecting.

1 Press the D ZOOM + key to display

the digital zoom icon on the projected image.

2 Press the V/v/B/b keys to move the

digital zoom icon to the point on the image you wish to enlarge.

3 Press the D ZOOM + key or the D

ZOOM – key repeatedly to change the enlargement ratio. The image can be

enlarged up to 4 times. Press the RESET key to restore the previous image.

TWIN (Twin Picture) key (VPL-FH35/FH30 only)

You can project the images from two input signals on the screen as a main picture and subpicture at the same time. To switch between one and two pictures, press the TWIN key on the Remote Commander.

One picture display

TWIN key

Two pictures display

(A) Main picture (B) Subpicture

You can select the image to project to the main picture. The subpicture is preset to display the image from INPUT B. For details on combinations of input signals, see “Combinations of Input Signals” on page 46.

Notes

• When displaying a two pictures, the ? (On) key, 1 (standby) key, INPUT key, and MUTING (PIC) key are available.

• When “Screen Aspect” (page 25) is set to “4:3,” the two picture function is not available.

• When displaying a two pictures, the input signal icon does not appear in the input select window (page 12).

• Picture settings set for one pictures may not be reflected as two pictures.

MUTING key

PIC: Cuts off the image. Press again to

restore the image.

AUDIO: Mutes the audio output. Press

again to restore the previous volume.

VOLUME +/– key

For adjusting the volume output from the audio output connector of the projector.

FREEZE key

Pauses a projected image. Press again to restore the image.

Notes

*1: Use this key when inputting a

computer signal. But it may not be enabled, depending on the resolution of the input signal and when displaying a two pictures (VPL-FH35/ FH30 only).

*2: Use this key when inputting a

computer signal.

f Setting the energy–saving mode

easily

ECO MODE key

“Lamp Mode,” “Power Saving Mode,” and “Standby Mode” for energy-saving can be set easily.

1 Press the ECO MODE key to display

the ECO Mode menu.

ECO Mode Menu

ECO Mode

ECO

User

Sel Back

Location and Function of Controls

2 Press the V/v key or ECO MODE key

to select ECO or User mode. ECO: Sets each mode to the optimum

energy-saving value. Lamp Mode: Standard Power Saving Mode: Standby Standby Mode: Low (go to step 6)

User: Sets each item of the energy-

saving mode menu as you desire (go to step 3).

3 Select “User” then press the b key.

The setting items appear.

User

Lamp Mode Standard

Power Saving Mode Off

Standby Mode Standard

Set

Sel Back

4 Press the V/v key to select the ECO

Mode item then press the b key or the ENTER key.

5 Press the V/v key to select the setting

value.

6 Press the RETURN key to restore the

previous image. For details on ECO Mode settings, see “Lamp Mode” (page 22) on the Function menu and “Standby Mode” (page 24) and “Power Saving Mode” (page 24) on the Connection/Power menu.

You do not need to install batteries in the Remote Commander, as the power is supplied from the projector.

About Remote Commander operation

• Direct the Remote Commander toward the remote control detector.

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

• If there is any obstruction between the Remote Commander and the remote control detector on the projector, the projector may not be able to receive signals from the Remote Commander.

Overview

Others

g Infrared transmitter

h ID MODE 1/2/3 switch (page 23)

Sets an ID mode of the Remote Commander. If you assign a different ID number to each projector when multiple projectors are used, you can control only the projector with the same ID mode as that of the Remote Commander.

i CONTROL S output connector

Connects to the CONTROL S input connector on the projector with a connecting cable (stereo mini plug (not supplied)) when using the Remote Commander as a wired one.

Location and Function of Controls

B Preparation

Connecting the Projector

Notes

• Turn off all equipment before making any connections.

• Use the proper cables for each connection.

• Insert the cable plugs firmly; Loose connections may reduce performance of picture signals or cause a malfunction. When pulling out a cable, be sure to grip it by the plug, not the cable itself.

• For more information, refer also to the instruction manuals of the equipment you are connecting.

• Use a no-resistance audio cable.

Connecting a Computer

Connection with a computer is explained for each input signal.

INPUT A

For connection when there is some distance between a computer and the projector.

Mini D-sub 15-pin – BNC cable (not supplied)

RGB output

connector

Computer

Audio output

connector

Audio cable (Stereo mini plug) (not supplied)

INPUT B

For connecting a computer with an RGB output connector.

RGB output

connector

Audio output

connector

Computer

Note

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

Audio cable (Stereo mini plug) (not supplied)

It is recommended that you set the resolution of your computer to 1920 × 1200 pixels (VPL-FH35/ FH30) or 1024 × 768 pixels (VPL-FX35/FX30) for the external monitor.

Connecting the Projector

INPUT C

For connecting a computer with a DVI-D output connector.

DVI-D output

connector

Audio output

connector

Computer

DVI-D cable (not supplied)

Audio cable (Stereo mini plug) (not supplied)

INPUT D (VPL-FH35/FH30 only)

For connecting a computer with a HDMI output connector.

HDMI output

connector

HDMI cable (not supplied)

Computer

Notes

INPUT D HDMI

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

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

Preparation

Connecting a Video Equipment

Connections with a VHS video deck, DVD player, or BD player are explained for each input signal.

S VIDEO IN

For connecting video equipment with an S-video output connector.

S video cable (not supplied)

S video output

connector

Video equipment

Audio output

connector

Audio cable (Phono plug × 2) (not supplied)

Connecting the Projector

VIDEO IN

For connecting video equipment with a video output connector.

Video equipment

Video output

connector

Audio output

connector

Audio cable (Phono plug × 2) (not supplied)

Video cable (not supplied)

INPUT A

For connection when there is some long distance between the video equipment and projector.

Component – BNC cable (not supplied)

BPR output

connector

Audio output

Video equipment

connector

Audio cable (Phono plug × 2 – stereo mini plug) (not supplied)

INPUT D (VPL-FH35/FH30 only)

For connecting video equipment with a HDMI output connector.

HDMI output

connector

HDMI cable (not supplied)

Video equipment

INPUT D HDMI

Notes

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

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

Connecting the Projector

To attach the HDMI cable

Fix the cable to the cable tie holder at the bottom of the projector, using a commercially available cable tie, as in the illustration. Use a cable tie of less than 1.9 mm × 3.8 mm in thickness.

Cable tie holder

Bottom of the projector

Cable tie (commercially available)

Connecting an External Monitor and Audio Equipment

OUTPUT

Projected images and input audio can be output to display equipment such as a monitor and audio equipment such as speakers with a built-in amplifier.

Display equipment

Audio equipment

RGB input

connector

Audio input

connector

Mini D-sub 15pin cable (not supplied)

Audio cable (stereo mini plug) (not supplied)

Preparation

Note

This connector outputs the projected image or audio. The image is output as a computer signal input from the RGB input connector (INPUT A, INPUT B) or a video signal input from the YP

BPR input

connector (INPUT A).

Connecting the Projector

B Projecting/Adjusting an Image

Projecting an Image

The size of a projected image depends on the distance between the projector and screen. Install the projector so that the projected image fits the screen size. For details on projection distances and projected image sizes, see

Computer

“Projection Distance and Lens Shift Range” (page 47).

Input select window

Input

Video

S-Videoo Input-A Input-B Input-C Input-D

Sel Skip

Video equipment

1 Plug the AC power cord into a wall

outlet.

2 Connect all equipment to the projector

(page 8).

3 Turn on the projector.

Press the ?/1 key on the main unit or the ? key on the Remote Commander.

4 Turn on the connected equipment.

5 Select the input source.

Press the INPUT key on the projector to display the input select window. Press the INPUT key repeatedly or the V/v key to select an image to be projected. The signal icon appears on the right side in the input select window when a signal is input.

INPUT

Projector

You can select the input source using Direct input select keys on the Remote Commander

(page 5).

Wall outlet

6 Switch your computer to output to

external display by changing your computer’s setting.

How to switch the computer to output to the projector varies, depending on the type of computer.

(Example)

7 Adjust the focus, size, and position of

the projected image (page 13).

Projecting an Image

Adjusting the Focus, Size, and Position of the Projected image

Focus Size (Zoom) Position (Lens shift)

Projecting/Adjusting an Image

Adjusting the tilt of the projector with the adjusters

When the projector is installed on an uneven surface and the projected position is low, you can adjust using the adjusters. To correct any trapezoidal distortion of the projected image, use the Keystone correction feature (pages 5,

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.

• Since the Keystone adjustment is an electronic correction, the image may be deteriorated.

25).

Displaying a pattern for adjusting an image

You can display a pattern for adjusting the projected image with the PATTERN key on the Remote Commander. Press the PATTERN key again to restore the previous image.

Projecting an Image

Turning Off the Power

1 Press the ?/1 key on the main unit or

the 1 key on the Remote Commander.

The message appears if you press the ?/

key on the main unit. Press it again according to the message. The fan continues to run for a while to reduce internal heat.

2 Unplug the AC power cord from the

wall outlet.

You may unplug the AC power cord before the fan stops.

Note

To move the projector just after turning it off, be sure to wait until the fan stops before unplugging the AC power cord. Unplugging the AC power cord before the fan stops may cause a malfunction.

To erase the confirmation message

The message disappears if you press any key other than the key on the Remote Commander, or if you do not press any key for a while.

?/1 key on the main unit or 1

To turn off the power with the key on the main unit without a confirmation message being displayed

Hold the ?/1 key on the main unit pressed for a few seconds.

Projecting an Image

B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu

Using a MENU

Note

The menu displays used for the explanation below may be different depending on the model you are using.

1 Press the MENU key to display the

menu.

2 Select the setting menu.

Use the V or v key to select the setting menu then press b or ENTER

Setting menu

Picture

Picture Mode Standard Reset Contrast 80 Brightness 50 Color 50 Hue 50 Color Temp. Middle Sharpness 50 Expert Setting

Sel Set Back

key.

3 Select the setting item.

Use the V or v key to select the setting menu then press b or ENTER key. To return to the selection screen of the setting menu, press the B key or the RETURN key.

Setting items

Picture

Picture Mode Standard

Reset Contrast 80 Brightness 50 Color 50 Hue 50 Color Temp. Middle Sharpness 50 Expert Setting

Sel Set Back

4 Make the setting or adjustment for the

selected item.

Menu operation differs depending on the setting item. If the next menu window is displayed, select the item according to the operations in step 3 and then press the ENTER key to register the setting.

To return to the selection screen of the setting items, press the B key or the

RETURN key. Also, to reset the setting value of an item to its factory preset value, press the RESET key during setting or adjusting.

Using a pop-up menu

Press the V/v/B/b key to select an item. Press the ENTER key to register the setting. The previous screen is restored.

Selecting items

Function

Audio Output Volume

Smart APA Standard

CC Display Lamp Mode Standard Lamp Timer Reset Background Blue Start Up Image On

Sel Set Back

Off

Using the setting menu

Press the V or v key to select the item. Press the ENTER key to register the setting. The previous screen is restored.

Picture Mode

Dynamic

Standard

Presentation

Sel Back

Using the adjustment menu

To increase the number, press the V or b key and to decrease the number, press the v or B key. Press the ENTER key to register the setting. The previous screen is restored.

Contrast

Min

Adjust Back

Max

5 Press the MENU key to clear the

menu.

The menu disappears automatically if no key is pressed for a while.

Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu

Using a MENU

The Picture Menu

For adjusting the picture for each input signal.

Setting items Description

Picture Mode Dynamic: Emphasizes the contrast to produce a “dynamic” picture.

Reset The picture settings are initialized to their factory preset values.

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

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

*2 *4

Color

*2 *4 *5

Hue

Color Temp.

Sharpness

Expert Setting

Film Mode

Black Level Adj. (Adjust)

Gamma Mode

Standard: Makes the picture be natural and well balanced. Presentation

: Makes the picture bright to suit for a presentation.

However, “Picture Mode” and “Custom1,” “Custom2,” and “Custom3” of “Color Temp.” do not return to the factory preset values.

the contrast.

the picture.

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

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

High/Middle/Low: The higher the temperature, the more bluish the picture. The lower the temperature, the more reddish the picture. Custom1/ Custom2/ Custom3: An adjusted color temperature setting can be stored for each item. The factory settings are Custom1: High, Custom2: Middle, Custom3: Low.

The higher the setting, the sharper the picture. The lower the setting, the softer the picture.

Auto: Precisely reproduces the image from a film source to suit the original

*2 *7

film source. Normally, select this option. Off: Select this option if the images are rough around the edges when “Auto” is selected.

High/Low/Off: Emphasizes dark portions of the projected image to suit your taste.

Graphics1: Improves the correction of halftones to give a brighter image. This

can be useful when projecting colored images, such as photos, in a bright location. Graphics2: Improves the reproduction of halftones. This reproduces colored images, such as photos, in more natural tones.

Text: Contrasts black and white. Suitable for images that contain lots of text. DICOM GSDF Sim.

: Gamma setting is in accordance with the Grayscale

Standard Display Function (GSDF) of the Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) standards.

Notes

*1: When a computer signal is input, this option is available. *2: When a video signal is input, this option is available. *3: When “Picture Mode” is set to the item other than “Presentation,” this option is available. *4: When a B & W signal is input, this option is not available.

The Picture Menu

*5: When an analog TV signal is input, this option may not available, depending on the color system. *6: When a video signal is input, this option is available (VPL-FX35/FX30). *7: When a progressive signal is input, this option is not available. *8: Available when a computer signal is input from the DVI-D input connector (INPUT C) and

HDMI input connector (INPUT D). This projector is not to be used as a device for medical diagnosis (VPL-FH35/FH30).

Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu

The Picture Menu

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