Sony VPL-FH36, VPL-FH35, VPL-FH31, VPL-FH30, VPL-FX37 Operating Instruction

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Data Projector

4-426-908-14 (2)

Operating Instructions

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

VPL-FH36/FH35/FH31/FH30 VPL-FX37/FX35/FX30

Not all models are available in all countries and area. Please check with your local Sony Authorized Dealer.

Table of Contents

Overview

Location and Function of Controls .... 3

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

Terminals ...................................... 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 ................ 18

Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu

Using a MENU ................................ 19

The Picture Menu .............................20

The Screen Menu .............................22

The Function Menu .......................... 26

The Operation Menu ........................ 27

The Connection/Power Menu .......... 28

The Installation Menu ...................... 29

The Information Menu .....................32

Network

Using Network Features ...................33

Displaying the Control Window of

the Projector with a Web

Browser ...................................33

Confirming the Information

regarding the Projector ............34

Operating the Projector from a

Computer .................................35

Using the e-mail report

Function ...................................35

Others

Indicators ..........................................37

Messages List ...................................38

Troubleshooting ................................39

Replacing the Lamp ..........................41

Cleaning the Air Filter ......................43

Removing/Attaching the Projection

Lens ...............................................44

Removing/Attaching the Standard

Lens .........................................44

Attach/Remove VPLL-2007/Z

2009 .........................................44

Attaching/Removing VPLL-Z1024/

Z1032 ......................................48

Specifications ...................................50

Projection Distance and Lens Shift

Range ............................................59

Dimensions .......................................64

Index .................................................67

Table of Contents

B Overview

Location and Function of Controls

Main Unit

qa qd9q;4 1 4 5

a Lens (page 44)

b Focus ring (page 13)

c Zoom lever (page 13)

d Lens shift dial (page 13)

e Front panel (page 44)

f Rear panel (pages 41, 43)

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 Terminals (page 4)

m Remote control receiver

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

n Front feet (adjustable) (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 37)

j LAMP/COVER indicator

(page 37)

k Control panel (page 5)

Location and Function of Controls

Terminals

56 23

qa 9

8q; 32 4

56 1 7 1 7

Input (page 8)

a INPUT A

Video: RGB/YPBPR input terminal

(RGB HD VD/YPBPR)

Audio: Audio input terminal (AUDIO)

b INPUT B

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

c INPUT C

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

d INPUT D (VPL-FH36/FH35/FH31/

FH30 only)

Video: HDMI input terminal (HDMI) Audio: HDMI input terminal (HDMI)

e S VIDEO (S VIDEO IN)

Video: S video input terminal Audio: Audio input terminal (AUDIO L

[MONO]/R)

f VIDEO (VIDEO IN)

Video: Video input terminal Audio: Audio input terminal (AUDIO L

[MONO]/R)

Notes

• The audio input terminals of the projector are

for output to external equipment. Connect

external audio equipment to output an audio (page 11).

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

Output (page 11)

g OUTPUT

Video: Monitor output terminal

(MONITOR)

Audio: Audio output terminal (AUDIO)

Note

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

Others

h RS-232C terminal

RS-232C compatible control terminal

i LAN terminal (page 33)

j CONTROL S input terminal (DC

power supply) (CONTROL S IN PLUG IN POWER)

Connects to the CONTROL S output terminal 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 terminal.

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-FH36/FH35/FH31/FH30: The E and F keys are not used with this projector. VPL-FX37/FX35/FX30: The D, E, and F keys are not used with this projector.

c Operating a menu (page 19)

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 22, 24)

Changes the aspect ratio of the projected image.

KEYSTONE key (page 14) 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 terminal (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-FH36/FH35/FH31/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 58.

Notes

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

• When “Screen Aspect” (page 29) 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 terminal 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-FH36/ FH35/FH31/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 26) on the Function menu and “Standby Mode” (page 28) and “Power Saving Mode” (page 28) 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 receiver.

• 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 receiver 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 27)

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 terminal

Connects to the CONTROL S input terminal 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

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

terminal

Computer

Audio output

terminal

Audio cable (Stereo mini plug) (not supplied)

INPUT B

For connecting a computer with an RGB output terminal.

RGB output

terminal

Audio output

terminal

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-FH36/ FH35/FH31/FH30) or 1024 × 768 pixels (VPL-FX37/FX35/FX30) for the external monitor.

Connecting the Projector

INPUT C

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

DVI-D output

terminal

Audio output

terminal

Computer

DVI-D cable (not supplied)

Audio cable (Stereo mini plug) (not supplied)

INPUT D (VPL-FH36/FH35/FH31/FH30 only)

For connecting a computer with a HDMI output terminal.

HDMI output

terminal

HDMI cable (not supplied)

Computer

Notes

INPUT D HDMI

• The HDMI terminal 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 terminal.

S video cable (not supplied)

S video output

terminal

Video equipment

Audio output

terminal

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

Connecting the Projector

VIDEO IN

For connecting video equipment with a video output terminal.

Video equipment

Video output

terminal

Audio output

terminal

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

terminal

Audio output

Video equipment

terminal

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

INPUT D (VPL-FH36/FH35/FH31/FH30 only)

For connecting video equipment with a HDMI output terminal.

HDMI output

terminal

HDMI cable (not supplied)

Video equipment

INPUT D HDMI

Notes

• The HDMI terminal 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

terminal

Audio input

terminal

Mini D-sub 15pin cable (not supplied)

Audio cable (stereo mini plug) (not supplied)

Preparation

Note

Connecting the Projector

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 “Projection Distance and Lens Shift Range” (page 59).

Input select window

Input

Video

S-Videoo

Computer

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 front feet (adjustable)

When the projector is installed on an uneven surface and the projected position is low, you can adjust using the front feet (adjustable). To correct any trapezoidal distortion of the projected image, use the Keystone correction feature (pages 14,

Notes

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

• Do not push hard on the top of the projector with the front feet (adjustable) extended.

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

29).

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

Correcting for trapezoidal distortion of the projected image (Keystone adjustment)

If the screen is tilted, or you are projecting from an oblique angle, perform keystone adjustment.

1 Press the KEYSTONE key on the

Remote Commander once or select “V Keystone” in the Installation menu to display the adjustment menu.

2 Adjust the value using V/v/B/b.

The higher the setting, the narrower the top of the projected image. The lower the setting, the narrower the bottom of the projected image.

If the projected image is trapezoidally-distorted in the lateral plane (VPL-FH36/ FH31 only)

1 Press the KEYSTONE key on the

Remote Commander twice, or select “H Keystone” in the Installation menu to display the adjustment menu.

2 Adjust the value using V/v/B/b.

The higher the setting, the narrower the right side of the projected image. The lower the setting, the narrower the left side of the projected image.

Increase setting

Decrease setting

Decrease setting Increase the setting

Notes

• Since the Keystone feature is electronic, image deterioration may occur.

• Depending on the position adjusted with the lens shift feature, using the Keystone feature may change the aspect ratio of the original image, or the projected image may be distorted.

• If keystone correction is performed using the KEYSTONE key, the Warp correction feature (if enabled) will be canceled.

Projecting an Image

Correcting image twist (Warp correction feature) (VPL-FH36/ FH31 only)

You can correct image twist with the warp correction feature.

Example of cursor display:

Adjust in all directions

1 Press the KEYSTONE key on the

Remote Commander three times, or select “Warping” in the Installation menu, then select “Adjust.”

The guide is displayed.

Selecting the corner(s) of the image to be corrected

1 Move s using V/v/B/b to select the

corner you want to correct.

2 Press the ENTER key.

The cursor appears.

Leftward, rightward or downward adjustment only

Correcting deflection 1 – left/right sides of the image

1 Move s using V/v/B/b to select the

side you want to correct.

Press the ENTER key.

The cursor appears.

Adjust using this cursor

Projecting/Adjusting an Image

Adjust using this cursor

3 Adjust the position of the corner you

want to correct, using V/v/B/b.

The cursor will disappear when the deflection range limit is reached.

3 You can adjust the deflection of the

side, using V/v/B/b.

You can adjust the center point of deflection using V/v. For the range of deflection, use B/b. You can adjust the left/right side independently.

Projecting an Image

The cursor will disappear if the deflection range limit is reached.

Example of cursor display:

Adjust in all directions

Upward, downward, or rightward adjustment only

Correcting deflection 2 – top/bottom sides of the image

1 Move s using V/v/B/b to select the

side you want to correct.

Adjust using this cursor

3 You can adjust the deflection of the

side, using V/v/B/b.

You can adjust the center point of deflection using B/b. For the range of deflection, use V/v. You can adjust the top/bottom independently.

The cursor will disappear if the deflection range limit is reached.

Example of cursor display:

2 Press the ENTER key.

The cursor appears.

Projecting an Image

Adjust in all directions

Leftward, rightward or downward adjustment only

Setting the blending function to project from multiple projectors (VPL-FH36/FH31 only)

1 Install the projectors.

Input a pattern, etc., to adjust the projected positions from multiple projectors. Set a different ID mode for each projector (page 27).

2 Enable the Edge Blending function.

Display the main menu to set “Edge Blending” to “On” in the Installation menu.

3 Set the position of blending.

Choose the position (top/bottom/left/ right) for blending.

4 Assign the blending width.

Set the blending width according to the overlapping range for the source signal.

Assign the position and width here.

Blend Gamma correction

Notes

• The procedure shown above is for general guidance. Your own installation may vary according to the situation.

• In the case of multiple projectors, use the color matching function (page 31) to adjust for differences in color and brightness. Note that more detailed adjustment for Edge Blending is possible using a PC application. For more details, consult with qualified Sony personnel.

• When multiple projectors are set up in a line, the temperature inside the projectors may increase due to exhaust vent proximity, and an error indication may result. In this case, space the projectors farther apart and/or install deflection partitioning between them. For more details, consult with qualified Sony personnel.

Projecting/Adjusting an Image

5 Adjust using “Zone Black Level Adj.”

Adjust each correction zone by “Zone Black Level Adj.” for the most uniform black level between each zone. During this adjustment, a black image is automatically projected.

6 Set “Blend Gamma.”

Select the gamma mode in which the overlapping of images is least noticeable.

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 ?/

1 key on the main unit. Press it again

according to the message. The fan continues to run for a while to reduce internal heat.

Note

Do not turn off the projector soon after the lamp lights. It may cause a malfunction of the lamp (does not light, etc.).

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 ?/1 key on the main unit or 1 key on the Remote Commander, or if you do not press any key for a while.

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 key.

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

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.*3High/Middle/Low: The higher the temperature, the more bluish the picture.

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.

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-FX37/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 terminal (INPUT C) and HDMI

input terminal (INPUT D). This projector is not to be used as a device for medical diagnosis. This projector is not to be used as a device for medical diagnosis (VPL-FH36/FH35/FH31/ FH30).

Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu

The Picture Menu

The Screen Menu

For adjusting the size, position, and aspect ratio of the projected image for each input signal.

Setting items Description

Aspect

When the computer signal is input

When the video signal is input

V Center

*2 *3

Vertical Size

Over Scan

Adjust Signal

APA

Phase

Pitch

Shift

*4 *5

Changes the aspect ratio of the projected image. (page 24).

Full1: Displays the image to fit the maximum projected image size without changing the aspect ratio of the input signal.

Full2: Displays the image to fit the maximum projected image size.

Normal: Displays the image on the center point of the projected image

without changing the resolution of the input signal or enlarging the image.

4:3: Displays the image to fit the maximum projected image size with an aspect ratio fixed to 4:3. 16:9: Displays the image to fit the maximum projected image size with an aspect ratio fixed to 16:9.

Full

: Displays the image to fit the maximum projected image size.

Zoom: Display the center point of the projected image to zoom.

Adjust the whole projected image by moving up and down on the screen. As the selected number increases, the screen moves up, and as the selected number decreases, the projected image moves down.

*2 *3

Reduces or enlarges the image vertically. The projected image is enlarged as the setting increases and reduced as the setting decreases. If the subtitle of a movie, etc. cannot be seen, use this together with “V Center.”

On/Off: Hides the outline of the image when set to “On.” Select “On” if noise appears along the edge of the image.

Adjusts the image of a computer signal. Use this item if the edge of the image is cut and reception is bad.

Automatically adjusts the projected image to an optimum quality when you press the ENTER key.

Adjusts the dot phase of the display pixel and the input signal. Set to the value where looks clearest.

The higher the setting, the wider the horizontal image elements (pitch). The lower the setting, the narrower the horizontal image elements (pitch).

H: The higher the setting, the farther right the image is projected on the screen. The lower the setting, the image farther left. V: The higher the setting, the farther up the image is projected on the screen. The lower the setting, the image farther down.

Notes

*1: • 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.

• Depending on the input signal, setting items for aspect ratio or some other setting items cannot be set in some cases, or changing the aspect ratio setting may have no effect.

• A part of the image may be displayed in black, depending on the setting item.

*2: Available for VPL-FH36/FH35/FH31/FH30 only.

The Screen Menu

*3: Available when a video signal is input from the YPBPR input terminal (INPUT A), DVI-D input

terminal, and HDMI input terminal. *4: Available when a computer signal is input from the RGB input terminal (INPUT A, INPUT B). *5: If the projected image includes large amount of black portion around it, the APA function will

not work properly and a part of the image may not be displayed on the screen and also optimum

image cannot be obtained, depending on the type of input signal. In this case, adjust the “Phase,”

“Pitch,” and “Shift” items manually. *6: Available when a computer signal is input from the RGB input terminal (INPUT A, INPUT B)

or a video signal is input from the YPBPR input terminal (INPUT A). This option is available

only when “Aspect” is set to “Zoom.”

Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu

The Screen Menu

Aspect

VPL-FH36/FH35/FH31/FH30

Input signal Recommended

setting value and

projected image

(4:3) (Full1)

*1: If you select “Normal,” the image is

projected in the same resolution as the input signal without changing the aspect ratio of the original image.

*1 *2

*2: If you select “Full2,” the image is projected

(16:9) (Full1)

*1 *2

to fit the projected image size, regardless of the aspect ratio of the image.

Computer signal

(16:10) (Full1)

*3: Depending on the input signal, the

projected image may be projected as illustrated below. In this a case, select “16:9.”

(4:3) (4:3)

*3 *5

*4: Depending on the input signal, the image

may be projected as illustrated below. In this a case, select “Zoom.”

(16:9) (16:9)

*4 *5

Video signal

*5: If you select “Full,” the image is projected

to fit the projected image size, regardless of the aspect ratio of the image.

The Screen Menu

VPL-FX37/FX35/FX30

Input signal Recommended

(4:3) (Full1)

setting value and

projected image

*1: If you select “Normal,” the image is

projected in the same resolution as the input signal without changing the aspect ratio of the original image.

*2: If you select “Full2,” the image is projected

(16:9) (Full1)

*1 *2

to fit the projected image size, regardless of the aspect ratio of the image.

Computer signal

(16:10) (Full1)

*1 *2

*3: Depending on the input signal, the

projected image may be projected as illustrated below. In this a case, select “16:9.”

Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu

(4:3) (4:3)*3

*4: Depending on the input signal, the image

may be projected as illustrated below. In this a case, select “Zoom.”

(16:9) (16:9)

Video signal

The Screen Menu

The Function Menu

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

Setting items Description

Audio Output Vol. The higher the setting, the higher an audio level output from the audio

Smart APA On/Off; When set to “On,” executes APA automatically when a signal is

CC Display CC1/CC2/CC3/CC4/Text1/Text2/Text3/Text4: Select the closed

Lamp Mode High/Standard: When set to “High,” the image becomes brighter, and

Lamp Timer Reset When replacing the lamps, resets the lamp timer (page 42).

Background

Start Up Image On/Off: When set to “On,” the Start Up Image is displayed on the screen

Notes

*1: Executes APA when a computer signal is input via the RGB input terminal (INPUT A, INPUT

*2: When using the Twin Picture display mode and there is no input signal, the background will be

B).

black if you set this item to “Image” (VPL-FH36/FH35/FH31/FH30).

output terminal. The lower the setting, the lower the audio level.

input.

caption service (Captions or Text). Off: Closed caption does not appear.

power consumption becomes higher.

Blue/Black/Image: Sets the background for when there is no input signal. When set to “Image,” the Start Up Image is displayed.

upon startup of the projector.

The Function Menu

The Operation Menu

The Operation Menu is used for setting for the operations by using the menu or the Remote Commander.

Setting items Description

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

Menu Position

Status On: All on-screen statuses are enabled.

IR Receiver Front & Rear/Front/Rear: Selects the remote control receivers (IR Receiver)

ID Mode All/1/2/3: Assigns an ID number to the projector. When set to “All,” you can

Security Lock

Panel Key Lock On/Off: When set to “On,” locks all the control panel keys of the projector.

Bottom Left/Center: For selecting the position of the menu displayed on the projected image.

Off: Turn off the on-screen displays except for the menus, message when turning off the power, and warning messages.

on the front and rear of the projector.

control the projector with the Remote Commander independently of the assigned ID Mode. Refer also to “ID MODE 1/2/3 switch” of the Remote Commander on page 7.

On/Off: This function enables restriction of the projector to autherized users by password. The setting procedures for security locking are as follows:

1 Select “On” then press the ENTER key to display the setting menu. 2 Input the password with the MENU, V/v/B/b, and ENTER keys. (The

default password setting is “ENTER, ENTER, ENTER, ENTER.”)

3 Input a new password with the MENU, V/v/B/b, and ENTER keys. 4 Enter the password again to confirm.

Enter the password when you turn on the projector after disconnecting and reconnecting the AC power cord. When it is set to “Off,” you can cancel the security lock. You are required to input the password again. If you fail to enter the correct password after three consecutive times, the projector cannot be used. In this case, press the ?/1 key to go Standby mode then turn on the power again.

However, you can enable operation by performing the following even when “Panel Key Lock” is set to “On.”

• Press and hold the ?/1 key for approximately 10 seconds during Standby

mode. c The projector turns on.

• Press and hold the MENU key for approximately 10 seconds during power on. c “Panel Key Lock” is set to “Off” and enables operation of all control panel

keys on the projector.

Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu

Notes

*1: Available for VPL-FH36/FH35/FH31/FH30 only *2: You will not be able to use the projector if you forget your password. If you call qualified Sony

personnel because you have forgotten the password, you will be asked 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.

The Operation Menu

The Connection/Power Menu

The Connection/Power menu is used for setting for the connections and power.

Setting items Description

Network Setting

IP Address Setup Aut o (D HC P): The IP address is assigned automatically from the

IP Address/ Subnet Mask/ Default Gateway/Primary DNS/Secondary DNS

Input-A Signal Sel. Auto/Computer/Video GBR/Component: When set to “Auto,”

Color System Auto/NTSC3.58/PAL/SECAM/NTSC4.43/PAL-M/PAL-N: When set

Standby Mode

Power Saving Mode Lamp Cutoff: The lamp turns off automatically and power

Direct Power On On/Off: When set to “On,” you can turn the power on without going

DHCP server such as a router. Manual: To specify the IP Address manually.

When “Manual” is selected for “IP Address Setup,” select the item with the B or b key and input the value with V or v key. When all items are entered, select “Apply” then press the ENTER key. The entered settings will be registered.

selects the type of video signal input automatically when “Input-A” is selected with the INPUT key.

to “Auto,” selects the color system automatically when “S Video” or “Video” is selected with the INPUT key.

Standard/Low: When set to “Low,” lowers power consumption in Standby mode.

consumption is reduced if no signal is input for about 10 minutes. The lamp lights again when a signal is input or any key is pressed. In Lamp Cutoff, the ON/STANDBY indicator lights in orange (page 37). Standby: The power will be turned off automatically and the projector goes to Standby mode if no signal is input for about 10 minutes. Off: The Power Saving Mode is released.

to Standby mode when the AC power cord is connected to a wall outlet. You can also unplug the AC power cord without going to Standby mode when you turn off the projector. You may unplug the AC power cord without going to Standby mode.

Notes

*1: The image may not be adjusted properly depending on the type of input signal. In such a case,

adjust it manually to suit to the connected equipment.

*2: When “Standby Mode” is set to “Low,” the network and network control function cannot be

operated while the projector is in standby mode.

The Connection/Power Menu

The Installation Menu

The Installation menu is used for installing the projector.

VPL-FH35/FH30/VPL-FX37/FX35/FX30

Setting items Description

Image Flip HV/H/V/Off: Flips the projected image horizontally and/or vertically

Installation Attitude Right Side Up/Upside Down: Change the cooling setting to suit to the

High Altitude

Mode

Screen Aspect

V Keystone

Panel Alignment

Color Matching

*3 *4

according to the installation method.

installation attitude. Continuing to use the wrong setting may affect component reliability.

On/Off: Set to “On” when using the projector at an altitude of 1,500 m or higher. Continuing to use the wrong setting may affect component reliability.

16:10/16:9/4:3: For switching the display area to suit to the screen.

The higher the setting, narrower the top of the projected image. The lower the setting, the narrower the bottom.

*2 *5

This feature allows you to adjust the gaps in the color of characters or the picture. When set to “On,” “Adjust Color” and “Pattern Color” can be assigned and adjusted.

Adjust Item: Selects how to make adjustments from below.

Shift: Shifts the whole picture and makes adjustments. Zone: Selects the desired range and makes adjustments.

Adjust Color: Assigns the desired color to adjust the gaps in color. Select

“R” (Red) or “B” (Blue) to make adjustments based on “G” (Green). Pattern Color: Select “R/G” (Red and Green) or “R/G/B” (White, all colors) when “Adjust Color” is “R” (Red). Select “B/G” (Blue and Green) or “R/G/B” (White, all colors) when the “Adjust Color” is “B” (Blue). Adjust: The shift adjustment and zone adjustment of the color selected in “Adjust Color” can be made with V/v/B/b buttons. Reset: The panel alignment settings are initialized to their factory preset values.

*2 *6

Adjust/Reset: For correcting the brightness and color of the whole projected image manually from the signal level in six steps.

Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu

Notes

*1: Do not use the projector at an altitude of 2,700 m or higher. *2: Available for VPL-FH35/FH30 only

*3: Depending on the position adjusted with the lens shift feature, the aspect ratio of the image may

change from the original or projected image may be distorted with Keystone adjustment. *4: Since the Keystone adjustment is an electronic correction, the image may be deteriorated. *5: Depending on the adjustment value of “Panel Alignment,” the color and aspect ratio may be

changed. *6: The brightness and color of the projected image may not match completely, even after you adjust

“Brightness” and “Color.”

The Installation Menu

VPL-FH36/FH31

Setting items Description

Edge Blending On/Off: When set to “On,” the Edge Blending function is enabled. Set to

“Off” when you do not project using multiple projectors.

Blending Range

Sets the edge blending width. After selecting the blending position, a marker will be displayed.

To p: Adjusts the top width of the screen. Bottom: Adjusts the bottom width of the screen. Left: Adjusts the left width of the screen. Right: Adjusts the right width of the screen.

Zone Black Level Adj.

Adjust so that the overlapped part is not noticeably bright when a dark

image is displayed. Select the correction zone “Adjust Zone 1” through “Adjust Zone 9,” and set the adjustment values.

Blend Gamma

Sets the mode of the gamma curve of the overlapped area.

Mode 1: Provides a gentle gamma correction curve. Mode 2: Mode 3: Mode 4: Mode 5: Provides a sharp gamma correction curve.

Reset Resets the adjusted values to their default values.

*4 *5

HV Keystone/Warping: You can choose the way to correct image twist.

This is displayed when “HV Keystone” is selected in “Screen Fitting.”

Screen Fitting

V Keystone

The higher the setting, the narrower the top of the projected image. The lower the setting, the narrower the bottom of the projected image.

H Keystone

*4 *5

This is displayed when “HV Keystone” is selected in “Screen Fitting.” The higher the setting, the narrower the right side of the projected image. The lower the setting, the narrower the left side of the projected image.

Warp in g

This is displayed when “Warping” is selected in “Screen Fitting.”

Adjust: Corrects image twist. Reset: Resets the adjusted values to their default values.

Image Flip HV/H/V/Off: Flips the projected image horizontally and/or vertically

according to the installation method.

Installation Attitude Right Side Up/Upside Down: Change the cooling setting to suit to the

installation attitude. Continuing to use the wrong setting may affect component reliability.

High Altitude

Mode

On/Off: Set to “On” when using the projector at an altitude of 1,500 m or higher. Continuing to use the wrong setting may affect component reliability.

Screen Aspect 16:10/16:9/4:3: For switching the display area to suit to the screen.

The Installation Menu

Setting items Description

Panel Alignment

This feature allows you to adjust the gaps in the color of characters or the picture. When set to “On,” “Adjust Color” and “Pattern Color” can be assigned and adjusted.

Adjust Item: Selects how to make adjustments from below.

Shift: Shifts the whole picture and makes adjustments. Zone: Selects the desired range and makes adjustments.

Adjust Color: Assigns the desired color to adjust the gaps in color. Select

Color Matching

Adjust/Reset: For correcting the brightness and color of the whole projected image manually from the signal level in six steps.

Notes

*1: You cannot adjust anything other than the targeted adjustment zones in “Zone Black Level Adj.” *2: When selecting the correction zone of “Zone Black Level Adj.,” the targeted correction zone

flashes twice. *3: When “Edge Blending” is set to “On,” “Screen Fitting” (HV Keystone/Warping) is not

displayed. *4: Depending on the position adjusted with the lens shift feature, the aspect ratio of the image may

change from the original or projected image may be distorted with Keystone adjustment. *5: Since the HV Keystone/Warping adjustment is an electronic correction, the image may

deteriorate. *6: Do not use the projector at an altitude of 2,700 m or higher. *7: Depending on the adjustment value of “Panel Alignment,” the color and aspect ratio may be

changed. *8: The brightness and color of the projected image may not match completely, even after you adjust

“Brightness” and “Color.”

Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu

The Installation Menu

The Information Menu

The Information menu enables you to confirm various information on the projector, such as the total usage hours of a lamp.

Items Description

Model Name Displays the model name.

Serial No. Displays the serial number.

fH / fV (horizontal frequency/vertical frequency)

Lamp Timer Indicates the total usage time of a lamp.

Note

*1: These items may not be displayed depending on the input signal.

Displays the horizontal frequency/vertical frequency/signal type of the current input signal.

The Information Menu

B Network

Using Network Features

Connection to the network allows you to operate the following features:

• Checking the current status of the projector via a Web browser.

• Remotely controlling the projector via a Web browser.

• Receiving the e-mail report for the projector.

• Making the network settings for the projector.

• Supports network monitoring and control protocol (Advertisement, PJ Talk, PJ Link, SNMP,

AMX DDDP [Dynamic Device Discovery Protocol], Crestron RoomView).

Notes

• When connecting this projector with the network, consult with the network administrator. The

network must be secured.

• When using this projector connected with the network, access the Control window via a Web

browser and change the access limitation of the factory preset values (page 34). It is recommended to change the password regularly.

• When the setting on the Web browser is completed, close the Web browser to log out.

• The menu displays used for the explanation below may be different depending on the model you

are using.

• Supported Web browsers are Internet Explorer 6/7/8/9.

• The menu displays only English.

• If the browser of your computer is set to [Use a proxy server] when you have access to the projector

from your computer, click the check mark to set accessing without using a proxy server.

Displaying the Control Window of the Projector with a Web Browser

1 Connect the LAN cable.

LAN cable (straight type) (not supplied)

LAN

terminal

then press the Enter key on your computer.

http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx: IP address for the projector) You can confirm the IP address of the projector under “Network Setting” on the Connection/Power menu (page 28).

Network

Hub, router, etc

2 Set the network settings for the

projector using “Network Setting” on

the Connection/Power menu

(page 28).

3 Start a web browser on the computer,

enter the following in the address field,

The following window appears in the Web browser:

Using Network Features

Once you make the network settings, you can open the Control window only by performing step 3 of this procedure.

How to operate the Control window

Switching the page

Click one of the Page Switching buttons to display the desired setting page.

Page Switching buttons

Setting the access limitation

You can limit a user for accessing any particular page.

Administrator: Allowed access to all

pages

User: Allowed access to all pages except

the Setup page Set under [Password] of the Setup page. When you access the Setup page for the first time, enter “root” for user name and enter nothing for password. The name of the administrator is preset to “root.”

Entry area for [Administrator]

Entry area for [User]

When you change the password, input a new password after deleting the password (*****) that was set.

Note

If you forget your password, consult with qualified Sony personnel.

Confirming the Information regarding the Projector

You can confirm the current settings for the projector on the Information page.

Information area

Using Network Features

Operating the Projector from a Computer

You can control the projector from the computer on the Control page.

Operation area

The functions of the keys shown in the operation area are the same as those of the keys on the supplied Remote Commander.

Using the e-mail report Function

Set the e-mail report function on the Setup page. Entered values will not be applied unless you click on [Apply].

Lamp Reminder (Lamp1): Set the

timing for lamp replacement. To reset Lamp Reminder, execute “Lamp Timer Reset” on the projector (page 26).

Maintenanc e Reminder: Set the timing

for maintenance. To reset Maintenance Reminder, check the RESET check box and then click on [Apply].

Mail Report button

Network

6 5

1 Click on [Owner information] to enter

the owner information recorded in the e-

mail report.

Owner information button

2 Set the timing of the e-mail report.

Click on [Mail Report] to open the Mail Report page.

3 Enter the outgoing e-mail address in

the Email Address box then check the Report Timing check box of the e-mail report to be sent.

4 Set the mail account for sending e-

mail reports.

Mail Address: Enter the e-mail address. Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP): Enter

the address of outgoing mail server (SMTP).

Required Authentication: Check this

check box if authentication is required for sending e-mail.

Requires the use of POP

Authentication before send email (POP before SMTP): Check this

check box to arrange for POP

Using Network Features

authentication to be performed before

sending e-mail.

Incoming Mail Server (POP3): Enter

the address of the incoming-mail

server (POP3) to be used for POP

authentication.

Account Name: Enter the mail account. Password: Enter the password. SMTP Authentication: Check this

check box to arrange for SMTP

authentication to be performed before

sending e-mail.

Account Name: Enter the mail account. Password: Enter the password.

5 Confirm the contents of the e-mail

report.

When you click on [View] is pressed, the contents of the e-mail report are displayed.

6 Send the test mail.

Check on the Send test mail check box then click on [Apply] to send your test mail to the e-mail address you set.

Notes

• The e-mail report function is not available

because the network which Outbound Port25 Blocking is used cannot be connected to the SMTP server.

• You cannot use the following characters to

enter the characters in the text box: “ ' ”, “ “ ”, “ \ ”, “ & ”, “ < ”, “ > ”

Using Network Features

B Others

Indicators

The indicators allow checking the status and notify you of abnormal operation of the projector. If the projector exhibits abnormal status, address the problem in accordance with the table below.

ON/STANDBY indicator

Status Meaning/Remedies

Lights in red The projector is in Standby mode.

Flashes in green • The projector is ready to operate after having been turned on.

Lights in green The projector’s power is on.

Lights in orange The projector is in Power Saving Mode (lamp cut off).

Flashes in red The projector is in abnormal status. Symptoms are indicated by

Flashes twice The internal temperature is unusually high. Check the items below.

Flashes six times Unplug the AC power cord from a wall outlet. After checking that the

Other number of flashes

• The lamp cools after the projector is turned off.

number of flashes. Address the problem in accordance with the following. If the symptom is shown again, consult with qualified Sony personnel.

• Check to see if nothing is blocking the ventilation holes.

• Check to see if the air filter is not clogged.

• Check if “Installation Attitude” on the Installation menu is correctly selected.

ON/STANDBY indicator goes out, plug the power cord to a wall outlet again then turn on the projector.

Consult with qualified Sony personnel.

LAMP/COVER indicator

Status Meaning/Remedies

Flashes in red Symptoms are indicated by number of flashes. Address the problem in

accordance with the following.

Flashes twice The rear panel or air filter unit are not attached securely.

Flashes three times The temperature of lamp is unusually high. Turn off the power and

wait for lamp to cool then turn on the power again. If the symptom is shown again, the lamp may be burnt out. In such a case, replace the lamp with a new one (page 41).

Indicators

Others

Messages List

When any of the messages listed below appears on the projected image, address the problem in accordance with the table below.

Message Meaning/Remedy Page

High temp.! Lamp off in 1 min.

Frequency is out of range!

Please check Input-A Signal Sel.

Please replace the Lamp and clean the Filter.

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

Not applicable! Invalid key pressed. 5

The panel keys are locked!

Function is locked! The function is locked by external control. 5, 14,

Check the items below.

• Check to see if nothing is blocking the ventilation holes.

• Check to see if the air filter is not clogged.

• Check if “Installation Attitude” on the Installation menu is correctly selected.

Change the output setting of the connected equipment to one for signals supported by the projector.

Set “Input-A Signal Sel.” to “Auto” or select the input signal type to suit to the input signal.

Replace the lamp with a new one and clean the air filter. The message appears whenever you turn on the power until you replace the lamp and reset the lamp timer.

At an altitude of 1,500 m or higher, if you are not using the projector, check the items below.

• Check that nothing is blocking the ventilation holes.

• Check that the air filter is not clogged.

• Check if “Installation Attitude” on the Installation menu is correctly selected.

“Panel Key Lock” is set to “On.” 27

3, 29, 43

41, 43

3, 29, 43

15, 17, 30, 30

Messages List

Troubleshooting

Before asking to have the projector repaired, try to diagnose the problem, following the instructions below.

Symptom Remedy Page

The power is not turned on.

No image. Check if the connecting cable is connected to external

On-screen display does not appear.

The aspect ratio of the display is not right/the image is displayed smaller /a portion of image does not appear.

The image is a trapezoid.

The image is distorted. Warping is set.

The image is dark/too bright.

The image is not clear. Check if the projector is in focus. 13

Check if the AC power cord is firmly connected. –

When the “Panel Key Lock” is set to “On,” you cannot turn on the projector using the ?/1 key on the projector.

If the lamp, rear panel, or air filter unit is not attached securely, the projector cannot be turned on.

equipment properly.

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

Check if the input source is correctly selected. 12

Check if the picture is muted. 6

During “Zone Black Level Adj.” adjustment, a black image is automatically projected. (VPL-FH36/FH31 only)

The on-screen display does not appear when “Status” in the Operation menu is set to “Off.”

The image may not be displayed correctly with an input signal the projector cannot interpret correctly. In such a case, set “Aspect” manually.

Check if “Screen Aspect” is correctly selected. 29

The images become trapezoidal because of the projection angle. In such a case, you can correct the trapezoidal distortion, using a Keystone feature.

Disable the warp correction feature. (VPL-FH36/FH31 only)

The settings for “Brightness,” “Contrast,” and “Lamp Mode” affect brightness of the image. Check if the value is appropriate.

The image will be dark when the lamp is burnt out. Check “Lamp Timer,” and replace the lamp with a new one if necessary.

The picture will not be clear if condensation has accumulated on the lens. In such a case, let the projector sit for about two hours with the power on.

41, 43

22, 24

5, 14, 29

15, 30

20, 26

Others

–

Troubleshooting

Symptom Remedy Page

The image is noisy. Check if the connecting cable is connected to external

No sound. Check that the connecting cables between the projector and

The Remote Commander does not work.

The fan is noisy. The sound from the fan is often greater than normal to cool the

Cannot adjust the keystone setting.*

Cannot adjust the Warp setting.*

equipment properly.

external video or audio equipment are securely connected.

Check if the output setting of connected external audio equipment is set for output the audio signal from the projector.

Audio is not output if audio muting is activated. 6

Check if the “Audio Output Vol.” is set to minimum. 6

Check that the batteries are installed correctly. –

Check that the batteries are not exhausted. –

Check if the “ID Mode” of the projector corresponds to that of the Remote Commander.

Check the setting for “IR Receiver.” 27

lamp in the following cases.

• When “Lamp Mode” is set to “High.”

• The projector is in at high altitude (“High Altitude Mode” is set to “On”)

• Temperature is very high

If the ventilation holes are blocked, the internal temperature of the projector rises and the fan noise becomes larger.

Disable the Edge Blending setting. 14, 30

Select “HV Keystone” in “Screen Fitting.” 14, 30

Disable the Edge Blending setting. 15, 30

Select “Warping” in “Screen Fitting.” 15, 30

–

7, 27

26, 29

Note

* VPL-FH36/FH31 only

Troubleshooting

Replacing the Lamp

Replace the lamp with a new one if a message displayed on the projected image or the LAMP/ COVER indicator notifies you to replace the lamp (pages 37, 38). Use an LMP-F230 projector lamp (for VPL-FX30)(not supplied), LMP-F272 projector lamp (for PVL-FH31/FH30/VPL-FX35)(not supplied), LMP-F331 projector lamp (for VPL-FH36/ FH35/VPL-FX37)(not supplied) for replacement.

Caution

• The lamp remains hot after the projector is

turned off. If you touch the lamp, you may

burn your finger. When you replace the lamp, wait for at least an hour after turning off the projector for the lamp to cool sufficiently.

• Do not allow any metallic or inflammable objects into the lamp replacement slot after removing the lamp, otherwise it may cause electrical shock or fire. Do not put your hands into the slot.

• If the lamp breaks, contact qualified

Sony personnel. Do not replace the lamp your sel f.

• When removing the lamp, be sure to pull it out straight, by holding it by the specified part. If you touch a part of the lamp other than the specified part, you may be burned or injured. If you pull out the lamp while the projector is tilted, the pieces may scatter if the lamp breaks any may cause injury.

1 Turn off the projector, and disconnect

the AC power cord from a wall outlet.

2 When the lamp has cooled

sufficiently, open the rear panel by loosening the three screws.

Rear

Screws

3 Loosen the three screws on the lamp

then pull out the lamp by its grab.

Burn-out

Others

Grab

Screws

Replacing the Lamp

4 Insert the new lamp all the way in until

it is securely in place. Tighten the three screws.

New lamp

grab

Screws

5 Close the rear panel and tighten the

three screws.

Note

Be sure to install the lamp and rear panel securely as it was. If not, the projector cannot be turned on.

6 Connect the AC power cord to a wall

outlet and turn on the projector.

7 Reset the lamp timer for notification of

the next replacement time. Select “Lamp Timer Reset” on the

Function menu then press the ENTER key. When a message appears, select “Yes” to reset the lamp timer.

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 Telecommunications Industry Association (www.eiae.org).

Replacing the Lamp

Cleaning the Air Filter

When a message appears on the projected image indicating time for a filter cleaning, clean the air filter (pages 37, 38). If the dust cannot be removed from the air filter even after cleaning, replace the air filter with a new one. For details on a new air filter, consult with qualified Sony personnel.

Caution

If you continue to use the projector even after the message is displayed, dust may accumulate, clogging it. As a result, the temperature may rise inside the unit, leading to a possible malfunction or fire.

1 Turn off the projector, and disconnect

the AC power cord from the AC outlet.

2 Open the rear panel by loosening the

three screws on the rear panel.

Screws

3 Pull out the air filter unit.

Air filter unit

4 Clean the air filter with a vacuum

cleaner.

Remove the cover as illustrated below then clean the four air filters. The two air filters on the bottom of the air filter unit cannot be removed from the air filter unit.

Cover

Air filter

Others

5 Return the air filter to the air filter unit

then return it to the projector.

6 Close the rear panel and tighten the three

screws.

Note

Be sure to attach the air filter unit and rear panel firmly; the power cannot be turned on if it is not closed securely.

Cleaning the Air Filter

Removing/Attaching the Projection Lens

Notes

• Turn off the projector and disconnect the AC power cord from a wall outlet before you remove/ attach the projection lens.

• Be careful not to drop the projection lens.

• Avoid removing/attaching the lens with the projector installed suspended from a ceiling.

• Avoid touching the lens surface.

• For usable projection lenses and a lens adapter, see “Optional accessories” (page 54).

Removing/Attaching the Standard Lens

Removing

1 Loosen the two screws that secure the

front panel to remove the front panel

in the direction of the front.

Front panel

Screws

2 Loosen the four screws that secure the

projection lens then pull it out straight.

Screws

Attaching

To replace the standard lens, insert the projection lens straight with the zoom lever on the left side, then tighten the four screws.

Attach/Remove VPLL-2007/ Z2009

Attaching

1 Attach the adapter (supplied with the

lens) to the main unit with the four screws.

Attach the adapter with the lever on the right side as shown below.

Screws (4)

Zoom lever

Note

If the lens was shifted with lens shift adjustment, it may take some effort to loosen the screws. In such a case, adjust to shift the lens to the lower position and to the horizontal center position.

Removing/Attaching the Projection Lens

Adapter

Lever

2 Replace the front panel and fasten it

with the two screws.

Note

The front panel cannot be attached after attaching the projection lens. Attach the front panel before attaching the projection lens.

3 Hold the projection lens with the

removable lever at an angle of 45 degrees to the right side, and insert the lens into the main unit, fitting the protrusions into the grooves of the adapter.

Groove of the adapter

Spring

Projection lens

Note

Do not touch the springs of the projection lens.

Removable lever

Protrusion

Removing

1 Rotate the removable lever of the

projection lens counterclockwise and rotate the projection lens counterclockwise.

Removable lever

2 Pull out the projection lens straight.

Projection lens

4 Attach the projection lens by rotating

it clockwise until the lens is fixed.

Removable lever

Notes

• Check that the removable lever is in the position as illustrated above.

• After attaching the projection lens, do not place the projector upside down.

When the lens is attached, perform the focus adjustment (page 46).

Note

Do not touch the springs of the projection lens.

3 Loosen the two screws that secure the

front panel to remove the front panel in the frontal direction.

Removing/Attaching the Projection Lens

Others

4 Loosen the four screws that secure the

adapter then pull it out in the frontal direction.

Adjusting the peripheral focus

When attaching the VPLL-2007 or VPLLZ2009, adjust the peripheral focus in addition to the usual focus adjustment.

1 Project an image and adjust the

projected image size with the zoom lever.

2 Rotate and fix the peripheral focus

ring at the center of the movable range.

Peripheral focus ring

3 Adjust the center point focus of the

projected image with the focus lever.

Removing/Attaching the Projection Lens

Zoom lever

Focus lever

4 Rotate the peripheral focus ring to

adjust the focus of peripheral area.

Note

If rotating the peripheral focus ring all the way does not adjust the focus of peripheral area, see “When the peripheral focus cannot be adjusted” (page 46).

Check the center point of the projected image. If the center point of the projected image is focused, the adjustment is completed. If not, repeat steps 3 and 4.

When the peripheral focus cannot be adjusted

According to the installation conditions, the peripheral focus ring may not adjust the focus of peripheral image. In this case, adjust the focus by changing the number of spacers.

1 Remove the projection lens and

adapter from the main unit (page 45).

2 Loosen the two screws to remove the

spacer presser (black) from the adapter.

Adapter

Spacer

If the peripheral image is less focused when the peripheral focus ring is rotated clockwise all the way through

Remove a spacer.

Spacer

Spacer presser (black)

Screws (2)

3 Depending on the focus condition of

the peripheral area, add or remove a spacer.

A spare spacer is supplied with the lens. A spacer is attached inside the spacer presser (black) of the adapter at the time of factory delivery.

If the peripheral image is better focused when the peripheral focus ring is rotated clockwise all the way through

Add a spacer.

Note

When removing or adding the spacer, handle with care and avoid getting injured.

4 Attach the spacer presser (black) to the

adapter with the two screws.

Adapter

Others

Spacer presser (black)

Screws (2)

5 Attach the adapter, front panel, and

projection lens to the main unit.

For details on attachment, refer to page 44.

Spacer

6 Perform steps 1 to 4 of the focus

adjustment on page 46.

Removing/Attaching the Projection Lens

Attaching/Removing VPLLZ1024/Z1032

Attaching the projection lens adapter to the projection lens

Before starting

Since you may not recognize the center position of the projection lens after the flange section of the lens (step place a mark on the projection lens with a marking pen, etc.

1) is removed,

• When the flange section is removed, the spacer section is also loosened. Be careful that the spacer section is not removed.

3 Insert Part C for the lens adapter all the

way until it is securely in place, align the mark with the mark placed in step 1, then tighten the six D screws supplied with the lens adapter.

D screws (6)

1 Place the projection lens with the

motor section upward and place a mark around the top screw hole on the lens.

Top screw

Motor section

Flange section

Mark

2 Remove the six screws that secure the

flange section then slide it straight to remove.

Screws (6)

Spacer

Mark placed in step 1

Mark

Part C for the lens adapter

4 Attach Part A and Part B for the lens

adapter to the projection lens.

1 Remove the lens cap. 2 First, fit Part A to the zoom gear

section on the projection lens.

3 Fit the holes on Part B to the hooks

on Part A then hold the projection lens between Part A and Part B for the lens adapter.

Notes

• The screws that secure the flange section are strongly tightened. When removing the screws, be careful not to damage the screw heads.

Removing/Attaching the Projection Lens

Zoom gear section

Par t A fo r the lens adapter

Part B for the lens adapter

5 Secure Part A and Part B for the lens

adapter attached to the projection lens with the two E screws supplied with the lens adapter.

E screws

(2)

Attaching

1 Insert the projection lens with a mark

upward all the way in until it is securely in place then tighten the four screws.

Center mark

Screws

2 Replace the front panel and fasten it

with the two screws.

Removing

The removing procedures are equivalent to that of “Removing/Attaching the Standard Lens” (page 44).

Removing/Attaching the Projection Lens

Others

Specifications

Item Description

Model name VPL-FH36/FH35/FH31/FH30/VPL-FX37/FX35/FX30

Display system 3 LCD system

Display device Size of effective

Projection lens Zoom Manual (approx.1.6 ×)

Light source VPL-FH36/FH35/VPL-FX37: High-pressure mercury

Screen size 40" to 600" (1.02 m to 15.24 m)

Light output VPL-FH36/FH35: 5200 lm (when “Lamp Mode” is set to

Displayable scanning frequency

Display resolution Computer signal

Colour system NTSC3.58, PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.43, PAL-M, PAL-N,

display area

Number of pixels VPL-FH36/FH35/FH31/FH30: 6,912,000 (1920 × 1200

Focus Manual

input

Video signal input

VPL-FH36/FH35/FH31/FH30: 0.76" (19.3 mm) × 3, Aspect ratio 16:10 VPL-FX37/FX35/FX30: 0.79" (20.1 mm) × 3, Aspect ratio 4:3

× 3) pixels VPL-FX37/FX35/FX30: 2,359,296 (1024 × 768 × 3) pixels

lamp, 330 W type VPL-FH31/FH30/VPL-FX35: High-pressure mercury lamp, 275 W type VPL-FX30: High-pressure mercury lamp, 230 W type

“High”) VPL-FH31/FH30: 4300 lm (when “Lamp Mode” is set to “High”) VPL-FX37: 6000 lm (when “Lamp Mode” is set to “High”) VPL-FX35: 5000 lm (when “Lamp Mode” is set to “High”) VPL-FX30: 4200 lm (when “Lamp Mode” is set to “High”)

Horizontal: 14 kHz to 93 kHz, Vertical: 47 Hz to 93 Hz

Maximum display resolution: 1920 × 1200 dots Panel display resolution: VPL-FH36/FH35/FH31/FH30: 1920 × 1200 dots VPL-FX37/FX35/FX30: 1024 × 768 dots

NTSC, PAL, SECAM, 480/60i, 576/50i, 480/60p, 576/ 50p, 720/60p, 720/50p, 1080/60i, 1080/50i, 1080/60p, 1080/50p, 1080/24p

PA L6 0

Specifications

Item Description

Model name VPL-FH36/FH35/FH31/FH30/VPL-FX37/FX35/FX30

Computer and video signal input/ output

INPUT A RGB/YP

sync/Y: 1 Vp-p ± 2 dB, sync negative, 75 ohms terminated, RGB/PBPR: 0.7 Vp-p ± 2 dB, 75 ohms

BPR input terminal: 5BNC female, G with

terminated, Sync signal: TTL level high impedance, positive/negative Audio input terminal: Stereo mini jack, rated input 500 mVrms, input impedance more than 47 kilohms

INPUT B RGB input terminal: Mini D-sub 15-pin female, RGB:

0.7 Vp-p ± 2 dB, 75 ohms terminated, Sync signal: TTL level high impedance, positive/negative Audio input terminal: Stereo mini jack, rated input 500 mVrms, input impedance more than 47 kilohms

INPUT C DVI-D input terminal: DVI-D 24-pin (Single link), DVI

1.0 compliant, HDCP support Audio Input terminal: Shared with INPUT B

INPUT D

HDMI input terminal: Digital RGB/YPBPR, Digital audio: PCM (32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz)

S VIDEO IN S video input terminal: Mini DIN 4-pin, Y: 1 Vp-p ± 2

dB, sync negative, 75 ohmes terminated, C: (burst signal)

0.286 (NTSC)/0.3 (PAL/SECAM) Vp-p ± 2 dB, 75 ohms terminated Audio input terminal: Phono jack × 2, rated input 500 mVrms, Input impedance more than 47 kilohms

VIDEO IN Video input terminal: Phono jack, 1 Vp-p ± 2 dB, sync

negative, 75 ohmes terminated Audio input terminal: Shared with S VIDEO IN

OUTPUT MONITOR output terminal: Mini D-sub 15-pin

female, G with sync/Y: 1 Vp-p ± 2 dB, sync negative, 75 ohms terminated, RGB/P

BPR: 0.7 Vp-p ± 2 dB, 75 ohms

terminated, Sync signal: HD, VD 4 V (open), 1 Vp-p (75 ohms), positive/negative Audio output terminal: Stereo mini jack, stereo, 1 Vrms (maximum volume, when inputting 500 mVrms), output impedance 5 kilohms

Control signal input/output

RS-232C terminal: D-Sub 9 pin female

LAN terminal: RJ45, 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX

CONTROL S input terminal (DC power supply):

Stereo mini jack, 5 Vp-p, Plug in power DC 5 V

Operating temperature/

0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)/35% to 85% (no

condensation) Operating humidity

Storage

–20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)/ 10% to 90% temperature/ Storage humidity

Others

Specifications

Item Description

Model name VPL-FH36/FH35/FH31/FH30/VPL-FX37/FX35/FX30

Power requirements

Power consumption

Power consumption (Standby Mode)

Power consumption (Networked Standby Mode)

AC 100 V to 120 V

AC 220 V to 240 V

AC 100 V to 120 V

AC 220 V to 240 V

AC 100 V to 120 V

AC 220 V to 240 V

VPL-FH36/FH35: 100 V to 240 V AC, 4.6 A to 1.9 A, 50/60 Hz VPL-FH31/FH30: 100 V to 240 V AC, 4 A to 1.6 A, 50/ 60 Hz VPL-FX37: 100 V to 240 V AC, 4.5 A to 1.8 A, 50/60 Hz VPL-FX35: 100 V to 240 V AC, 3.8 A to 1.6 A, 50/60 Hz VPL-FX30: 100 V to 240 V AC, 3.3 A to 1.3 A, 50/60 Hz

VPL-FH36/FH35: 460 W VPL-FH31/FH30: 400 W VPL-FX37: 450 W VPL-FX35: 380 W VPL-FX30: 330 W

VPL-FH36/FH35: 440 W VPL-FH31/FH30: 380 W VPL-FX37: 430 W VPL-FX35: 360 W VPL-FX30: 310 W

VPL-FH36/FH31: 0.2 W (when “Standby Mode” is set to “Low”) VPL-FH35/FH30: 0.2 W (when “Standby Mode” is set to “Low”) VPL-FX37/FX35/FX30: 0.2 W (when “Standby Mode” is set to “Low”)

VPL-FH36/FH31: 0.3 W (when “Standby Mode” is set to “Low”) VPL-FH35/FH30: 0.3 W (when “Standby Mode” is set to “Low”) VPL-FX37/FX35/FX30: 0.3 W (when “Standby Mode” is set to “Low”)

VPL-FH36/FH31: 9.2 W (LAN) (when “Standby Mode” is set to “Standard”) VPL-FH35/FH30: 9.0 W (LAN) (when “Standby Mode” is set to “Standard”) VPL-FX37/FX35/FX30: 11.0 W (LAN) (when “Standby Mode” is set to “Standard”)

VPL-FH36/FH31: 10.4 W (LAN) (when “Standby Mode” is set to “Standard”) VPL-FH35/FH30: 10.0 W (LAN) (when “Standby Mode” is set to “Standard”) VPL-FX37/FX35/FX30: 12.0 W (LAN) (when “Standby Mode” is set to “Standard”)

Specifications

Item Description

Model name VPL-FH36/FH35/FH31/FH30/VPL-FX37/FX35/FX30

Heat dissipation AC 100 V to

120 V

VPL-FH36/FH35: 1570 BTU/h

VPL-FH31/FH30: 1365 BTU/h

VPL-FX37: 1536 BTU/h

VPL-FX35: 1297 BTU/h

VPL-FX30: 1126 BTU/h

AC 220 V to 240 V

VPL-FH36/FH35: 1501 BTU/h

VPL-FH31/FH30: 1297 BTU/h

VPL-FX37: 1467 BTU/h

VPL-FX35: 1228 BTU/h

VPL-FX30: 1058 BTU/h

Outside dimensions

390 × 148 × 477 mm (15

(W/H/D) (including the lens cap for packaging)

390 × 134 × 463 mm (15

/32" × 513/16" × 1825/32")

/32" × 59/32" × 187/32")

(W/H/D) (without protrusions)

Mass VPL-FH36: 8.3 kg (18 lb)

VPL-FH35/FH31: 8.2 kg (18 lb)

VPL-FH30/VPL-FX37: 8.1 kg (18 lb)

VPL-FX35: 8.0 kg (18 lb)

VPL-FX30: 7.9 kg (17 lb)

Supplied accessories

See “Checking the Supplied Accessories” in the supplied

Quick Reference Manual.

Specifications

Others

Item Description

Model name VPL-FH36/FH35/FH31/FH30/VPL-FX37/FX35/FX30

Optional accessories

*3 *4

VPL-FH36/FH35/VPL-FX37: Projector Lamp LMP-

F331 (for replacement) VPL-FH31/FH30/VPL-FX35: Projection Lam LMPF272 (for replacement) VPL-FX30: Projector Lamp LMP-F230 (for replacement)

Projector Suspension Support PSS-610

Projection Lens VPLL-2007: Manual focus, Projected

image size: 60" to 300" (1.52 m to 7.62 m), Maximum external dimensions (W × H × D): 165 × 150 × 222 mm

/2" × 5 29/32" × 8 3/4"), Mass: 1.7 kg (3.7 lb)

Projection Lens VPLL- Z2009: Manual focus/zoom, Projected image size: 60" to 300" (1.52 m to 7.62 m), Maximum external dimensions (W × H × D): 165 × 150 × 217 mm (6

/2" × 5 29/32" × 8 19/32"), Mass: 1.6 kg

(3.5 lb)

Projection Lens VPLL-Z1024*5: Manual focus/zoom (when attaching to this projector), Projected image size: 40" to 600" (1.02 m to 15.24 m), Maximum external dimensions (W × H × D): 97 × 87 × 180 mm (3 37/16" × 73/32"), Mass: 1.1 kg (2.4 lb)

Projection Lens VPLL-Z1032

: Manual focus/zoom

(when attaching to this projector), Projected image size: 40" to 600" (1.02 m to 15.24 m), Maximum external dimensions (W × H × D): 97 × 87 × 177 mm (3 37/16" × 631/32"), Mass: 1.1 kg (2.4 lb)

Projection Lens Adapter PK-F30LA1

/16" ×

Notes

The values for mass and dimensions are approximate. *1: For details, refer to “Acceptable Input Signals” on page 56. *2: Available for VPL-FH36/FH35/FH31/FH30 only *3: Not all optional accessories are available in all countries and area. Please check with your local

Sony Authorized Dealer. *4: Information on accessories in this manual are current as of January 2015. *5: To attach the projection lens to the projector, the PK-F30LA1 projection lens adapter is required.

Design and specifications of the unit, including the optional accessories, are subject to change without notice.

Specifications

Pin assignment

DVI-D terminal (DVI-D, female) RGB input terminal (Mini D-sub 15-

pin, female)

1 T.M.D.S.

14 +5 V Power

Data2–

2 T.M.D.S.

Data2+

3 T.M.D.S.

Data2 Shield

15 Ground (return

for +5 V)

16 Hot Plug

Detect

4 NC 17 T.M.D.S

Data0–

5 NC 18 T.M.D.S

Data0+

6 DDC Clock 19 T.M.D.S

Data0 Shield

7 DDC Data 20 NC

8NC 21NC

9 T.M.D.S.

Data1–

10 T.M.D.S.

Data1+

11 T.M.D.S.

Data1 Shield

22 T.M.D.S

Clock Shield

23 T.M.D.S

Clock+

24 T.M.D.S

Clock–

12 NC

13 NC

1 Video input

(red) R

2 Video input

9 Power supply

input for DDC

10 GND

(green) G

3 Video input

11 GND

(blue) B

4 GND 12 DDC/SDA

5 RESERVE 13 Horizontal sync

signal

6 GND (R) 14 Vertical sync

signal

7 GND (G) 15 DDC/SCL

8 GND (B)

RS-232C terminal (D-Sub 9-pin, female)

1NC 6NC

2RXDA 7RTS

3TXDA 8CTS

4DTR 9NC

5 GND

Others

Specifications

HDMI terminal (HDMI, fermale)

1 T.M.D.S.

Data2+

2 T.M.D.S.

Data2 Shield

3 T.M.D.S.

Data2–

4 T.M.D.S.

Data1+

5 T.M.D.S.

Data1 Shield

6 T.M.D.S.

Data1–

7 T.M.D.S.

Data0+

8 T.M.D.S.

Data0 Shield

9 T.M.D.S.

Data0–

10 T.M.D.S.

Clock+

11 T.M.D.S.

Clock Shield

12 T.M.D.S.

Clock–

13 NC

14 RECERVED

(N.C.)

15 SCL

16 SDA

17 GND

18 +5V Power

19 Hot Plug

Detect

Acceptable Input Signals

Computer signal

Resolution

640 × 350 31.5/70 z –

640 × 400 31.5/70 z –

640 × 480 31.5/60 zz

800 × 600 35.2/56 z –

832 × 624 49.7/75 z –

1024 × 768 48.4/60 zz

1152 × 864 64.0/70 z –

1152 × 900 61.8/66 z –

1280 × 960 60.0/60 zz

1280 × 1024 64.0/60 zz

1400 × 1050 65.3/60 zz

1600 × 1200 75.0/60 zz

1280 × 768 47.8/60 zz

1280 × 720 45.0/60 zz

fH [kHz]/

fV [Hz]

37.9/85 z –

35.0/67 z –

37.9/73 z –

37.5/75 z –

43.3/85 z –

37.9/60 zz

48.1/72 z –

46.9/75 z –

53.7/85 z –

56.5/70 z –

60.0/75 z –

68.7/85 z –

67.5/75 z –

77.5/85 z –

75.0/75 z –

80.0/75 z –

91.1/85 z –

Input terminal

DVI-D*2/

RGB

HDMI

*3 *6

Specifications

Resolution

fH [kHz]/

fV [Hz]

1920 × 1080 67.5/60 –

Input terminal

DVI-D*2/

RGB

HDMI

*3 *6

1366 × 768 47.7/60 zz

1440 × 900 55.9/60 zz

1680 × 1050 65.3/60 zz

1280 × 800 49.7/60 zz

1920 × 1200 74.0/60 z

1600 × 900 60.0/60 z

*5* 6z*5 *6

Digital TV signal

Input terminal

Signal fV [Hz]

RGB/

YPBPR

DVI-D*2/

*3 *6

HDMI

480i 60 zz

576i 50 zz

480p 60 zz

576p 50 zz

1080i 60 zz

1080i 50 zz

720p 60 zz

720p 50 zz

1080p 60 – z

1080p 50 – z

1080p 24 – z

*6: Available for VPL-FH36/FH35/FH31/

FH30 only

*7: INPUT C is determined as a computer

signal; INPUT D is determined as a digital TV signal.

• When a signal other than the signals listed in table is input, the picture may not be displayed properly.

• An input signal meant for screen resolution different from that of the panel will not be displayed in its original resolution. Text and lines may be uneven.

• Some actual value may differ slightly from the design values given in the table.

Others

Analog TV signal

Input

Signal fV [Hz]

terminal

VIDEO/

SVIDEO

NTSC 60

PA L/ SE CA M 5 0

Notes

*1: INPUT A, INPUT B *2: INPUT C *3: INPUT D *4: INPUT A *5: Available for VESA Reduced Blanking

signals only.

Specifications

Combinations of Input Signals (VPL-FH36/FH35/FH31/FH30 only)

Sub

picture

Main picture

INPUT A (RGB/ YPBPR)

INPUT B (RGB)

INPUT C (DVI-D)

INPUT D (HDMI)

S VIDEO

VIDEO

INPUT A (RGB/ YPBPR)

INPUT B (RGB)

– ––––

– z –––

– z –– –

– z –––

INPUT C (DVI-D)

z –

INPUT D (HDMI)

–

S VIDEO VIDEO

––

Specifications

Projection Distance and Lens Shift Range

The projection distance refers to the distance between the front of the lens and the projected surface.

Projection distance L

Projected image

Front of the lens

The lens shift range represents the distance in percent (%) by which the lens can be shifted from the center of the projected image. The lens shift range is regarded as 0% when the point (A) in the illustration (point where a line drawn from the center of the lens and the projected image cross at right angles) is aligned with the center of the projected image and full width or full height of the projected image is regarded as 100%.

Projected image

Center of the

Projected image

projected image

Center of the projected image

Lens shift range

Center of the lens

Side of the projector

Lens shift range

Center of the lens

VS +

HS – HS +

VS –

Shaded region: Lens shift range

Center of the lens

Projected image

Others

Top of the projector

VS +: Vertical lens shift range (up) [%] VS –: Vertical lens shift range (down) [%] HS +: Horizontal lens shift range (right) [%] HS –: Horizontal lens shift range (left) [%]

Projection Distance and Lens Shift Range

Projection distance (VPL-FH36/FH35/FH31/FH30)

Unit: m (inches)

Projection image size Projection distance L

Diagonal

80"

(2.03 m)

100"

(2.54 m)

120"

(3.05 m)

150"

(3.81 m)

200"

(5.08 m)

Width ×

Height

1.72 × 1.08 (68 × 42)

2.15 × 1.35 (85 × 53)

2.58 × 1.62

(102 × 64)

3.23 × 2.02

(127 × 79)

4.31 × 2.69

(170 × 106)

Standard

lens

2.39 – 3.83 (95 – 150)

3.00 – 4.80

(119 – 189)

3.61 – 5.77

(143 – 227)

4.53 – 7.22

(179 – 284)

6.05 – 9.64

(238 – 379)

VPLL-2007 VPLL-Z2009 VPLL-Z1024 VPLL-Z1032

1.10 (43)

1.39 (55)

1.68 (66)

2.12 (83)

2.85

(112)

1.43 – 1.71 (56 – 67)

1.80 – 2.18 (71 – 85)

2.17 – 2.64

(86 – 104)

2.72 – 3.33

(107 – 131)

3.65 – 4.49

(144 – 177)

4.00 – 5.48 (158 – 215)

5.03 – 6.87 (198 – 270)

6.05 – 8.27 (238 – 325)

7.59 – 10.36 (299 – 408)

10.15 – 13.85 (400 – 545)

5.45 – 8.32

(215 – 327)

6.84 – 10.43 (270 – 410)

8.24 – 12.55 (325 – 494)

10.33 – 15.72 (407 – 619)

13.82 – 21.00 (544 – 827)

Projection distance formula (VPL-FH36/FH35/FH31/FH30)

D: Projected image size (Diagonal) Unit: m (inches)

Lens Projection distance L (minimal length) Projection distance L (maximal length)

Standard lens

VPLL-2007

VPLL-Z2009

VPLL-Z1024

VPLL-Z1032

L=0.030453 × D – 0.0465

(L=1.198941 × D – 1.8307)

L = 0.014590 × D – 0.0709

(L = 0.574423 × D – 2.7901)

L = 0.018500 × D – 0.0584

(L = 0.728363 × D – 2.3005)

L=0.051187 × D – 0.0973

(L=2.015234 × D – 3.8296)

L=0.069792 × D – 0.1414

(L=2.747720 × D – 5.5654)

L=0.048463 × D – 0.0443

(L=1.907978 × D – 1.7435)

–

L = 0.023162 × D – 0.1354

(L = 0.911875 × D – 5.3296)

L=0.069717 × D – 0.0930

(L=2.744761 × D – 3.6617)

L=0.105707 × D – 0.1323

(L=4.161687 × D – 5.2083)

Lens shift range (VPL-FH36/FH35/FH31/FH30)

x Standard lens, VPLL-Z1024, VPLL-Z1032

60%

32%32%

Projection Distance and Lens Shift Range

VS += 60 – 1.875 × HS (HS + or HS –) [%] VS –= 0 [%] HS +=HS –=32 – 0.533 × VS + [%]

x VPLL-2007

10%

4%4%

VS += 10 – 2.500 × HS (HS + or HS –) [%] VS –= 0 [%] HS +=HS –= 4 – 0.400 × (VS + or VS –) [%]

x VPLL-Z2009

50%

24%24%

VS += 50 – 2.083 × HS (HS + or HS –) [%] VS –= 0 [%] HS +=HS –= 24 – 0.480 × (VS + or VS –) [%]

Projection distance (VPL-FX37/FX35/FX30)

Projection image size Projection distance L

Diagonal

80"

(2.03 m)

100"

(2.54 m)

120"

(3.05 m)

150"

(3.81 m)

200"

(5.08 m)

Width ×

Height

1.63 × 1.22 (64 × 48)

2.03 × 1.52 (80 × 60)

2.44 × 1.83 (96 × 72)

3.05 × 2.29

(120 × 90)

4.06 × 3.05

(160 × 120)

Standard

lens

2.31 – 3.69 (91 – 145)

2.89 – 4.62

(114 – 182)

3.48 – 5.56

(137 – 218)

4.36 – 6.96

(172 – 274)

5.83 – 9.29

(230 – 366)

VPLL-2007 VPLL-Z2009 VPLL-Z1024 VPLL-Z1032

1.05 (42)

1.34 (53)

1.62 (64)

2.04 (80)

2.74

(108)

1.37 – 1.65 (54 – 64)

1.73 – 2.09 (68 – 82)

2.09 – 2.54

(82 – 100)

2.62 – 3.21

(103 – 126)

3.51 – 4.32

(139 – 170)

Unit: m (inches)

3.85 – 5.28 (152 – 207)

4.84 – 6.62 (191 – 260)

5.83 – 7.97 (230 – 313)

7.31 – 9.98 (288 – 393)

9.77 – 13.34 (385 – 525)

5.24 – 8.01

(207 – 315)

6.59 – 10.05 (260 – 395)

7.94 – 12.09 (313 – 476)

9.95 – 15.14 (392 – 596)

13.32 – 20.24 (525 – 797)

Others

Projection distance formula (VPL-FX37/FX35/FX30)

D: Projected image size (Diagonal) Unit: m (inches)

Lens Projection distance L (minimal length) Projection distance L (maximal length)

Standard lens

VPLL-2007

VPLL-Z2009

VPLL-Z1024

L=0.0294 × D – 0.0465

(L=1.1555 × D – 1.8307)

L = 0.014062 × D – 0.0709

(L = 0.553633 × D – 2.7901)

L = 0.017831 × D – 0.0584

(L = 0.702003 × D – 2.3005)

L=0.0493 × D – 0.0973

(L=1.9423 × D – 3.8296)

Projection Distance and Lens Shift Range

L=0.0467 × D – 0.0443

(L=1.8389 × D – 1.7435)

–

L = 0.022323 × D – 0.1354

(L = 0.878873 × D – 5.3296)

L=0.0672 × D – 0.0930

(L=2.6454 × D – 3.6617)

Lens Projection distance L (minimal length) Projection distance L (maximal length)

VPLL-Z1032

L=0.0673 × D – 0.1414

(L=2.6483 × D – 5.5654)

L=0.1019 × D – 0.1323

(L=4.0111 × D – 5.2083)

Lens shift range (VPL-FX37/FX35/FX30)

x Standard lens, VPLL-Z1024, VPLL-Z1032

x VPLL-2007

x VPLL-Z2009

51%

37%

VS += 51 – 1.545 × HS (HS + or HS –) [%]

33%33%

2%2%

23%23%

VS –= 0 [%] HS +=HS –=33 – 0.647 × VS + [%]

VS += 3 – 1.500 × HS (HS + or HS –) [%] VS –= 0 [%] HS +=HS –= 2 – 0.667 × (VS + or VS –) [%]

VS += 37 – 1.609 × HS (HS + or HS –) [%] VS –= 0 [%] HS +=HS –= 23 – 0.622 × (VS + or VS –) [%]

Projection Distance and Lens Shift Range

About lens position

The projection distance and lens shift range are measured with the lens position adjusted to the center. To adjust the lens position to the center, follow the procedures below:

1 Rotate the left lens shift dial left or right

then align the screws with the v V marks in four places, as illustrated, for adjusting the lens horizontally.

2 Rotate the right lens shift dial clockwise

until the lens is fixed, to adjust the lens vertically.

Note

Before adjusting the lens position to the center and checking whether the lens position is centered, turn off the power to prevent projected light from entering the eyes.

For adjusting lens horizontally

Screws

v V marks

For adjusting lens vertically

Projection Distance and Lens Shift Range

Others

Dimensions

Front Unit: mm (inches)

390 (15 11/32)

/32)

/16)

134 (5

148 (5

63 (2

/16)

81 (3

Center of the lens

195 (7 11/16)

Bottom Unit: mm (inches)

463 (18 7/32)

15 (19/32)

Center of the lens

ø18 (23/32)

/16)

/32)

195 (7

134 (5

/32)

134 (5

)

) 81.5 (3

81.5 (3

122 (4 13/16)

)

(1 )

ø18 (23/32)

Dimensions

272.6 (10 23/32)

86 (3 3/8)

361 (14 7/32)

When using the PSS-610 projector suspension support

Caution

Never mount the projector on the ceiling or move it by yourself. Be sure to consult with qualified Sony personnel (charged).

150 (529/32)

231 (93/32) 256 (103/32) 281 (111/16) 331 (131/32) 356 (141/32) 381 (15)

Center of the lens

175 (67/8) 200 (77/8) 250 (927/32) 275 (1013/16) 300 (1113/16)

Unit: mm (inches)

Center of the lens

Center of the pole

/32)

202.5 (7

/8)

187.5 (7

223.1 (825/32)

/16)

8.0

(

151.1 (515/16)

216.6 (817/32)

239.9 (97/16)

95.3 (33/4)

Dimensions

/32)

125 (4

/32)

125 (4

Others

The distance L’ between the front of the lens (center) and the front of the cabinet

Unit: mm (inches)

Lens L’ Type

Standard lens 12.2 (

VPLL-2007 46.0 (1

VPLL-Z2009 43.0 (1

VPLL-Z1024 1.6 (

VPLL-Z1032 0.3 (

/32) 1

/16) 2

/32) 1

Front of the cabinet

Front of the lens

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Dimensions

Index

AC IN socket .............................................4

Acceptable input signal ...........................56

Adjust Signal ...........................................22

Antitheft bar ..............................................3

Antitheft Lock ...........................................3

APA .....................................................5, 22

Aspect ............................................5, 22, 24

Audio muting .............................................6

Audio Output Volume .............................26

fH ............................................................ 32

Film Mode .............................................. 20

Focus ................................................... 5, 13

Focus ring ................................................. 3

Freeze ........................................................ 6

Front feet (adjustable) ......................... 3, 13

Front panel ................................................ 3

Function menu ........................................ 26

fV ............................................................ 32

Gamma Mode ......................................... 20

Background .............................................26

Black Level Adj. ......................................20

Blending function ....................................17

Brightness ................................................20

CC Display ..............................................26

Cleaning the air filter ...............................43

Color ........................................................20

Color Matching .................................29, 31

Color system ......................................28, 50

Color Temp. .............................................20

Combinations of input signals (VPL-FH36/

FH35/FH31/FH30 only) ..................58

Connecting a computer ..............................8

Connecting a video equipment ..................9

Connecting an external monitor and audio

equipment ........................................11

Connection/Power menu .........................28

Contrast ...................................................20

Control panel .............................................5

CONTROL S input terminal .....................4

CONTROL S output terminal ...................7

Default Gateway ......................................28

Digital Zoom .............................................6

Dimensions ..............................................64

Direct Power On ......................................28

ECO MODE (Energy-saving mode) .........6

Edge Blending .........................................30

H Keystone .............................................. 30

High Altitude Mode .......................... 29, 30

Hue .......................................................... 20

ID Mode .................................................. 27

ID MODE 1/2/3 switch ............................. 7

Image Flip ......................................... 29, 30

Information menu ................................... 32

Input .......................................................... 4

Input-A Signal Sel. ................................. 28

Installation menu .................................... 29

IP Address ............................................... 28

IP Address Setup ..................................... 28

IR Receiver ............................................. 27

Keystone adjustment ............................... 14

Lamp Mode ............................................. 26

Lamp Timer ............................................ 32

Lamp Timer Reset ................................... 26

LAMP/COVER indicator .................... 3, 37

LAN terminal ...................................... 4, 33

Language ................................................. 27

Lens shift dial ........................................... 3

Lens shift range ................................. 60, 62

Location and function of controls ............. 3

Main unit ................................................... 3

Menu Position ......................................... 27

Messages list ........................................... 38

Others

Index

Model Name ............................................32

ON/STANDBY indicator .................... 3, 37

Operation menu ....................................... 27

Output ....................................................... 4

Over Scan ................................................ 22

Panel Alignment ................................29, 31

Panel Key Lock ....................................... 27

Pattern ................................................. 5, 13

Phase ....................................................... 22

Picture menu ...........................................20

Picture mode ...........................................20

Picture muting ........................................... 6

Pin assignment ........................................ 55

Pitch ........................................................ 22

Power Saving Mode ................................28

Primary DNS ...........................................28

Projecting an image .................................12

Projection distance ............................60, 61

Projection distance and lens shift range .. 59

Projection distance formula .............. 60, 61

Rear panel ................................................. 3

Remote commander .................................. 5

Remote control receiver ............................ 3

Removing/attaching the projection lens ..44

Replacing the lamp ................................. 41

Reset ........................................................ 20

RS-232C terminal .....................................4

Terminals ...............................................3, 4

Troubleshooting .......................................39

Turn off ................................................5, 18

Turn on ................................................5, 12

Twin picture ...............................................6

Using a menu ...........................................19

V Center ...................................................22

V Keystone ........................................29, 30

Ventilation holes ........................................3

Vertical Size .............................................22

Volume .......................................................6

Warp correction .......................................15

Warping ...................................................30

Zoom ....................................................5, 13

Zoom lever .................................................3

Screen Aspect ....................................29, 30

Screen menu ............................................22

Secondary DNS .......................................28

Security Lock ..........................................27

Selecting an input signal ........................... 5

Serial No. ................................................32

Sharpness ................................................ 20

Shift ............................................... 5, 13, 22

Smart APA ..............................................26

Specifications .......................................... 50

Standby Mode .........................................28

Start Up Image ........................................26

Status .......................................................27

Subnet Mask ............................................ 28

Index

Sony Corporation

Sony VPL-FH36, VPL-FH35, VPL-FH31, VPL-FH30, VPL-FX37 Operating Instruction

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Location and Function of Controls

Main Unit

Overview

Terminals

Remote Commander and Control Panel

Preparation

Connecting the Projector

Connecting a Computer

Connecting a Video Equipment

Connecting an External Monitor and Audio Equipment

Projecting/Adjusting an Image

Projecting an Image

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

Turning Off the Power

Using a MENU

Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu

The Picture Menu

The Screen Menu

The Function Menu

The Operation Menu

The Connection/Power Menu

The Installation Menu

The Information Menu

Using Network Features

Displaying the Control Window of the Projector with a Web Browser

Network

Confirming the Information regarding the Projector

Operating the Projector from a Computer

Using the e-mail report Function

Indicators

Others

Messages List

Troubleshooting

Replacing the Lamp

Cleaning the Air Filter

Removing/Attaching the Projection Lens

Removing/Attaching the Standard Lens

Attach/Remove VPLL-2007/ Z2009

Specifications

Projection Distance and Lens Shift Range

Dimensions

Index