Sony VPL-FHZ55 User manual

Data Projector

4-466-213-11 (2)

Operating Instructions

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

VPL-FHZ55

Table of Contents

Overview

Location and Function of Controls .... 3

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

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

Remote Commander and Control

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

Preparation

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

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

Connecting 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 ................17

Network

Using Network Features ...................32

Displaying the Control Window of

the Projector with a Web

Browser ...................................32

Confirming the Information

regarding the Projector ............33

Operating the Projector from a

Computer .................................33

Using the e-mail report

Function ...................................33

Others

Indicators ..........................................35

Messages List ...................................36

Troubleshooting ................................37

Cleaning the Air Filter ......................39

Specifications ...................................40

Projection Distance and Lens Shift

Range ............................................46

Dimensions .......................................48

Index .................................................52

Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu

Using a MENU ................................18

The Picture Menu .............................19

The Screen Menu ............................. 21

The Function Menu .......................... 24

The Operation Menu ........................ 25

The Connection/Power Menu .......... 26

The Installation Menu ...................... 28

The Information Menu .....................31

Table of Contents

B Overview

Location and Function of Controls

Main Unit

a Lens

b Focus ring (page 13)

c Zoom lever (page 13)

d Lens shift dial (page 13)

e Front panel

f Air filter cover (page 39)

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 (exhaust) and the circumference as this may cause injury.

Overview

l Connector panel (page 4)

m Remote control detector

The remote control detectors 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 the Kensington’s web site. http://www.kensington.com/

p Antitheft bar

Connects to a commercially available antitheft chain or wire.

i ON/STANDBY indicator

(page 35)

j WARNING indicator (page 35)

k Control panel (page 5)

Location and Function of Controls

Connector Panel

56 23

qa 9

8q; 32 4

56 1 7 1 7

Input (page 8)

a INPUT A

Video: RGB/YPBPR input connector

(RGB HD VD/YP

Audio: Audio input connector (AUDIO)

BPR)

b INPUT B

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

c INPUT C

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

d INPUT D

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

e S VIDEO (S VIDEO IN)

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

L [MONO]/R)

f VIDEO (VIDEO IN)

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

L [MONO]/R)

Notes

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

Connect external audio equipment to output an audio

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

(page 11).

Output (page 11)

g OUTPUT

Video: Monitor output connector

(MONITOR)

Audio: Audio output connector

(AUDIO)

Note

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

BPR input connector (INPUT A).

Others

h RS-232C connector

RS-232C compatible control connector

i LAN connector (page 32)

j CONTROL S input connector

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

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

k AC IN (-) socket

Connects the supplied AC power cord.

Location and Function of Controls

Remote Commander and Control Panel

Remote Commander

ONSTANDBY

INPUT

ABC

DEF

VIDEO

ENTER

KEY-

STONE

MUTING

PIC

AUDIO

TWIN FREEZEAPA

ID MODE

1 2 3

ECO

MODE

RESETRETURN

SHIFTZOOMFOCUS

–

ASPECT PATTERN

D ZOOM VOLUME

–

Control Panel

3126

ECO

ENTER

MODE

MENU INPUT

a Turning on the power/Going to

standby

? (On) key 1 (Standby) key

b Selecting an input signal

(page 12)

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

The E and F keys are not used with this projector.

c Operating a menu (page 18)

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 21, 23)

Changes the aspect ratio of the projected image.

KEYSTONE key (page 13) 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 inputting a computer

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

e Using various functions during

projecting

D ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/– key

Enlarges a portion of the image while projecting.

Overview

Location and Function of Controls

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

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

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

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

MUTING key

PIC: Cuts off the image. Press again to

restore the image.

AUDIO: Mutes the audio output. Press

again to restore the previous volume.

VOLUME +/– key

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

FREEZE key

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

Notes

*1: Use this key when inputting a

computer signal. But it may not be enabled, depending on the resolution of the input signal and when displaying two pictures.

*2: Use this key when inputting a

computer signal.

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 45.

Notes

• When displaying 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.

Location and Function of Controls

f Setting the energy–saving mode

easily

ECO MODE key

Energy-saving mode can be set easily. Energy-saving mode consists of “Light Output Mode,” “Constant Brightness,” “With No Input,” “With Static Signal” and “Standby Mode.”

1 Press the ECO MODE key to display

the ECO Mode menu.

ECO Mode Menu

ECO Mode

ECO

User

Sel Back

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. Light Output Mode: Standard Constant Brightness: On

With No Input: Standby With Static Signal: Light Dimming 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

Light Output Mode Standard

Constant Brightness Off

Auto Power Saving

With No Input Off

With Static Signal Light Dimming

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 “Light Output Mode”, “With No Input”, “With Static Signal” and “Standby Mode” on the Connection/Power menu (page 26).

About Remote Commander operation

• Direct the Remote Commander toward the remote control detector.

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

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

Overview

Others

g Infrared transmitter

h ID MODE 1/2/3 switch (page 25)

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

i CONTROL S output connector

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

Location and Function of Controls

B Preparation

Connecting the Projector

Notes

• Turn off all equipment before making any connections.

• Use the proper cables for each connection.

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

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

• Use a no-resistance audio cable.

Connecting a Computer

Connection with a computer is explained for each input signal.

INPUT A

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

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

RGB output

connector

Computer

Audio output

connector

Audio cable (Stereo mini plug) (not supplied)

INPUT B

For connecting a computer with an RGB output connector.

RGB output

connector

Audio output

connector

Computer

Note

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

Audio cable (Stereo mini plug) (not supplied)

It is recommended that you set the resolution of your computer to 1920 × 1200 pixels for the external monitor.

Connecting the Projector

INPUT C

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

DVI-D output

connector

Audio output

connector

Computer

DVI-D cable (not supplied)

Audio cable (Stereo mini plug) (not supplied)

INPUT D

For connecting a computer with an HDMI output connector.

HDMI output

connector

HDMI cable (not supplied)

Computer

Notes

INPUT D HDMI

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

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

Connecting Video Equipment

Preparation

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

S VIDEO IN

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

S video cable (not supplied)

S video output

connector

Video equipment

Audio output

connector

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

Connecting the Projector

VIDEO IN

For connecting video equipment with a video output connector.

Video equipment

Video output

connector

Audio output

connector

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

Video cable (not supplied)

INPUT A

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

Component – BNC cable (not supplied)

BPR output

connector

Audio output

Video equipment

connector

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

INPUT D

For connecting video equipment with an HDMI output connector.

HDMI output

connector

HDMI cable (not supplied)

Video equipment

INPUT D HDMI

Notes

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

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

Connecting the Projector

To fix the HDMI cable

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

Cable tie holder

Bottom of the projector

Cable tie (commercially available)

Connecting an External Monitor and Audio Equipment

OUTPUT

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

Display equipment

Audio equipment

RGB input

connector

Audio input

connector

Mini D-sub 15pin cable (not supplied)

Audio cable (stereo mini plug) (not supplied)

Preparation

Note

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

BPR input

connector (INPUT A).

Connecting the Projector

B Projecting/Adjusting an Image

Projecting an Image

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

Computer

“Projection Distance and Lens Shift Range” (page 46).

Input select window

Input

Video

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

Sel Skip

Video equipment

1 Plug the AC power cord into a wall

outlet.

2 Connect all equipment to the projector

(page 8).

3 Turn on the projector.

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

4 Turn on the connected equipment.

5 Select the input source.

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

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 or 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 13, 28).

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.

• Keystone adjustment is an electronic correction. Consequently the image quality may deteriorate.

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.

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.

Projecting an Image

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.

Increase setting

Decrease setting

If the projected image is trapezoidally-distorted in the lateral plane

1 Press the KEYSTONE key on the

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

Decrease setting

Increase the setting

Notes

• Keystone adjustment is an electronic correction. Consequently the image quality may deteriorate.

• 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.

Correcting image twist (Warp correction feature)

You can correct image twist with the warp correction feature.

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.

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.

Projecting an Image

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

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

corner you want to correct.

2 Press the ENTER key.

The cursor appears.

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.

Example of cursor display:

Adjust in all directions

Leftward, rightward or downward adjustment only

Correcting deflection 1 – left/right sides of the image

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/Adjusting an Image

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

Example of cursor display:

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

side you want to correct.

2 Press the ENTER key.

The cursor appears.

Adjust in all directions

Upward, downward, or rightward adjustment only

Correcting deflection 2 – top/bottom sides of the image

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

side you want to correct.

Projecting an Image

2 Press the ENTER key.

The cursor appears.

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.

Example of cursor display:

Adjust in all directions

Leftward, rightward or downward adjustment only

Setting the blending function to project from multiple projectors

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 25).

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.

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

Projecting an Image

4 Assign the blending width.

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

Assign the position and width here.

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.

Commander within 5 seconds again, shutdown is cancelled.

2 Unplug the AC power cord from the

wall outlet.

6 Set “Blend Gamma.”

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

Blend Gamma correction

Notes

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

• In case of multiple projectors, use the color matching function (page 30) 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.

To turn off without displaying confirmation message

Press and hold the ?/1 key on the main unit for a few seconds (page 36).

ECO gauge

This gauge indicates the current effectiveness of the projector’s ECO function. (For details on the ECO function, see “ECO MODE key” (page 6) and “ECO” (page 26).) The leaf icons are displayed when the projector is shut down. The number of displayed icons varies according to how much energy is saved as a result of using the ECO function.

ECO gauge

Projecting/Adjusting an Image

Turning Off the Power

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

the 1 key on the Remote Commander.

The projector starts shutdown and turns off. If you press the ?/1 key on the main unit or the ? key on the Remote

Projecting an Image

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