Sony VPL-FH31, VPL-FX37, VPL-FX35, VPL-FX30 Operating Instruction

4-594-849-12 (1)

Data

Projector

Operating Instructions

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

VPL-FH31

VPL-FX37/FX35/FX30

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

© 2016 Sony Corporation

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
Setting the Control Protocol of the
Projector (VPL-FH31 only) ....	36
Others
Indicators ..........................................	40
Messages List ...................................	41
Troubleshooting ................................	42
Replacing the Lamp ..........................	44
Cleaning the Air Filter ......................	46
Removing/Attaching the Projection
Lens ...............................................	47
Removing/Attaching the Standard
Lens .........................................	47
Attach/Remove VPLL-2007/
Z2009 ......................................	47
Attaching/Removing VPLL-Z3024/
Z3032 ......................................	51
Specifications ...................................	53
Projection Distance and Lens Shift
Range ............................................	61
Dimensions .......................................	66
Index .................................................	69

2Table of Contents

B Overview

Location and Function of Controls

Main Unit

8 QA QD9Q;4 1 4 5

7

6

Overview

3 QS

QF

2

ALens (page 47)

BFocus ring (page 13)

CZoom lever (page 13)

DLens shift dial (page 13)

EFront panel (page 47)

FRear panel (pages 44, 46)

GVentilation holes (intake)

HVentilation 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.

ION/STANDBY indicator (page 40)

JLAMP/COVER indicator (page 40)

KControl panel (page 5)

QG QH

QD

LTerminals (page 4)

MRemote control receiver

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

NFront feet (adjustable) (page 13)

OAntitheft lock

Connects to an optional antitheft cable manufactured by Kensington.

For details, visit Kensington’s web site. http://www.kensington.com/

PAntitheft bar

Connects to a commercially available antitheft chain or wire.

Location and Function of Controls	3

Terminals

QA 9 8 Q;

5 6 1 7

56 23

Input (page 8)

AINPUT A

Video: RGB/YPBPR input terminal (RGB HD VD/YPBPR)

Audio: Audio input terminal (AUDIO)

BINPUT B

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

CINPUT C

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

DINPUT D (VPL-FH31 only)

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

ES VIDEO (S VIDEO IN)

Video: S video input terminal

Audio: Audio input terminal (AUDIO L [MONO]/R)

FVIDEO (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.

2 3 4

1 7

Output (page 11)

GOUTPUT

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

HRS-232C terminal

RS-232C compatible control terminal

ILAN terminal (page 33)

JCONTROL 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.

KAC IN ( ) socket

Connects the supplied AC power cord.

4Location and Function of Controls

Remote Commander and Control Panel
Remote Commander				B Selecting an input signal
			7	(page 12)
				INPUT key (main unit)
STANDBY		ON		Direct input select keys (Remote
				Commander)
			1
	INPUT			VPL-FH31: The E and F keys are not
A	B	C	2	used with this projector.
				VPL-FX37/FX35/FX30: The D, E, and
D	E	F
VIDEO	S			F keys are not used with this projector.
	VIDEO
		MODE	6	C Operating a menu (page 19)
MENU		ECO
	ENTER		3	ENTER /V/V/B/B (arrow) keys
				MENU key
RETURN		RESET		RETURN key
FOCUS	ZOOM	SHIFT	4	RESET key
	KEY-
ASPECT		PATTERN
	STONE
				D Adjusting the image (page 13)
D ZOOM	MUTING VOLUME
+	PIC	+		FOCUS key
			5
–	AUDIO	–		This function is not provided in this
APA	TWIN	FREEZE		projector.

ID MODE
1 2	3	8

9

Control Panel

6 3 2 1

	ECO	ENTER	MENU	INPUT
	MODE

ATurning on the power/Going to standby

? (On) key

1 (Standby) key

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	5

EUsing various functions during projecting

D ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/– key*1

Enlarges a portion of the image while projecting.

1Press the D ZOOM + key to display the digital zoom icon on the projected image.

2Press the V/V/B/B keys to move the digital zoom icon to the point on the image you wish to enlarge.

3Press 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-FH31 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 60.

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*2

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-FH31 only).

*2: Use this key when inputting a computer signal.

FSetting the energy–saving mode easily

ECO MODE key

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

1Press the ECO MODE key to display the ECO Mode menu.

ECO Mode Menu

ECO Mode

ECO

User

Sel

Back

6Location and Function of Controls

2Press 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 energysaving mode menu as you desire (go to step 3).

3Select “User” then press the B key. The setting items appear.

User

Lamp Mode		Standard
Power Saving Mode		Off
Standby Mode		Standard
Sel	Set	Back

4Press the V/V key to select the ECO Mode item then press the B key or the ENTER key.

5Press the V/V key to select the setting value.

6Press 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.

Note

If you set “ECO Mode” to “ECO,” or “Standby Mode” (in “User”) to “Low,” the network control function will be disabled in standby mode. If the external control is being performed by using the network or network control function, do not select “ECO,” or do not set “Standby Mode” (in “User”) to “Low.”

Others

GInfrared transmitter

HID 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.

ICONTROL 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.

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

Location and Function of Controls	7

B Preparation

Connecting the Projector

Notes

•Turn off all equipment before making any connections.

•Use the proper cables for each connection.

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

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

•Use a no-resistance audio cable.

Connecting a Computer

Connection with a computer is explained for each input signal.

INPUT A

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

		Mini D-sub 15-pin
		– BNC cable
		(not supplied)
	RGB output
	terminal
Computer	Audio output	Audio cable
		(Stereo mini plug)
	terminal
		(not supplied)

INPUT B

For connecting a computer with an RGB output terminal.

	RGB output	Mini D-sub 15-pin
		cable
	terminal
		(not supplied)
	Audio output
	terminal
Computer		Audio cable
		(Stereo mini plug)
		(not supplied)

Note

It is recommended that you set the resolution of your computer to 1920 × 1200 pixels (VPL-FH31) or 1024 × 768 pixels (VPL-FX37/FX35/FX30) for the external monitor.

8Connecting the Projector

INPUT C

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

	DVI-D output	DVI-D cable
	terminal
		(not supplied)
	Audio output
	terminal
Computer		Audio cable
		(Stereo mini plug)
		(not supplied)

INPUT D (VPL-FH31 only)

For connecting a computer with a HDMI output terminal.

HDMI output terminal

HDMI cable	INPUT D HDMI
(not supplied)

Computer

Notes

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

•Use HDMI-compatible equipment which has the HDMI Logo.

•Use a high speed HDMI cable(s) on which the cable type logo is specified. (Sony products are recommended.)

Connecting a Video Equipment

Preparation

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	9

VIDEO IN

For connecting video equipment with a video output terminal.

	Video output	Video cable
	terminal
		(not supplied)
	Audio output
	terminal

Video equipment

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

INPUT A

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

Component – BNC cable (not supplied)

YPBPR output terminal

Audio output

terminal

Video equipment

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

INPUT D (VPL-FH31 only)

For connecting video equipment with a HDMI output terminal.

HDMI output terminal

HDMI cable (not supplied)

Video equipment

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.

•Use HDMI-compatible equipment which has the HDMI Logo.

•Use a high speed HDMI cable(s) on which the cable type logo is specified. (Sony products are recommended.)

10 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		Mini D-sub 15-
	RGB input
		pin cable
	terminal
		(not supplied)

Audio input terminal

	Audio cable
	(stereo mini plug)
Audio equipment	(not supplied)

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).

Preparation

Connecting the Projector	11

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 “Projection Distance and Lens Shift Range” (page 61).

Input select window

5

4

6

Computer

2

Video equipment

Input

Video

S-Videoo

Input-A

Input-B

Input-C

Input-D

Sel Skip

3

INPUT

5

Projector	1
		Wall outlet

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.

You can select the input source using Direct input select keys on the Remote Commander (page 5).

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).

12 Projecting an Image

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

Focus	Size (Zoom)	Position (Lens shift)
		Image an Projecting/Adjusting

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, 29).

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.

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 13

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		Increase setting
	/	/	/ .

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

Decrease setting

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

1 Press the KEYSTONE key on the				2 Adjust the value using V/V/B/B.
Remote Commander twice, or select					The higher the setting, the narrower the
“H Keystone” in the Installation menu					right side of the projected image. The
to display the adjustment menu.					lower the setting, the narrower the left
					side of the projected image.

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.

14 Projecting an Image

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

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.

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.

Example of cursor display:

Adjust in all directions

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.

2 Press the ENTER key.

The cursor appears.

Image an Projecting/Adjusting

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.

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 V/V. For the range of deflection, use B/B. You can adjust the left/right side independently.

Projecting an Image 15

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.

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.

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

Example of cursor display:

Adjust in all directions

Leftward, rightward or downward adjustment only

16 Projecting an Image

Setting the blending function to project from multiple projectors (VPL-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		Projecting/Adjusting
•	When multiple projectors are set up in a line,
	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.
	the temperature inside the projectors may		an
	increase due to exhaust vent proximity, and		Image

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.

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 17

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.

18 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.

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		On
					Smart APA
							Standard
					CC Display		Off
					Lamp Mode		Standard
					Lamp Timer Reset
					Background		Blue
					Start Up Image		On
	Sel				Set			Back

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	Max
80
Adjust	Back

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

5 Press the MENU key to clear the menu.

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

Menu a Using Settings and Adjustments

Using a MENU 19

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.
	Standard: Makes the picture be natural and well balanced.
	Presentation*1: Makes the picture bright to suit for a presentation.
Reset	The picture settings are initialized to their factory preset values.
	However, “Picture Mode” and “Custom1,” “Custom2,” and “Custom3” of
	“Color Temp.” do not return to the factory preset values.
Contrast	The higher the setting, the greater the contrast. The lower the setting, the lower
	the contrast.
Brightness	The higher the setting, the brighter the picture. The lower the setting, the darker
	the picture.
Color*2 *4	The higher the setting, the greater the intensity. The lower the setting, the lower
	the intensity.
Hue*2 *4 *5	The higher the setting, the more greenish the picture becomes. The lower the
	setting, the more reddish the picture becomes.
Color Temp.*3	High/Middle/Low: The higher the temperature, the more bluish the picture.
	The lower the temperature, the more reddish the picture.
	Custom1/ Custom2/ Custom3: An adjusted color temperature setting can be
	stored for each item.
	The factory settings are Custom1: High, Custom2: Middle, Custom3: Low.
Sharpness*6	The higher the setting, the sharper the picture. The lower the setting, the softer
	the picture.
Expert Setting

Film

Mode*2 *7

Auto: Precisely reproduces the image from a film source to suit the original film source. Normally, select this option.

Off: Select this option if the images are rough around the edges when “Auto” is selected.

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

(Adjust) *2

Gamma Graphics1: Improves the correction of halftones to give a brighter image. This Mode*1 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.*8: 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.

20 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-FH31).

Menu a Using Settings and Adjustments

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

Setting items		Description
Aspect*1		Changes the aspect ratio of the projected image. (page 24).
	When the	Full1: Displays the image to fit the maximum projected image size without
	computer	changing the aspect ratio of the input signal.
	signal is
		Full2: Displays the image to fit the maximum projected image size.
	input
		Normal: Displays the image on the center point of the projected image
		without changing the resolution of the input signal or enlarging the image.
	When the	4:3: Displays the image to fit the maximum projected image size with an
	video signal	aspect ratio fixed to 4:3.
	is input	16:9: Displays the image to fit the maximum projected image size with an
		aspect ratio fixed to 16:9.
		Full*2: Displays the image to fit the maximum projected image size.
		Zoom: Display the center point of the projected image to zoom.
V Center*2 *3		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.
Vertical Size*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.”
Over Scan*3		On/Off: Hides the outline of the image when set to “On.” Select “On” if
		noise appears along the edge of the image.
Adjust Signal*6		Adjusts the image of a computer signal. Use this item if the edge of the
		image is cut and reception is bad.
	APA*4 *5	Automatically adjusts the projected image to an optimum quality when you
		press the ENTER key.
	Phase*4	Adjusts the dot phase of the display pixel and the input signal. Set to the
		value where looks clearest.
	Pitch*4	The higher the setting, the wider the horizontal image elements (pitch). The
		lower the setting, the narrower the horizontal image elements (pitch).
	Shift*6	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-FH31 only.

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