Sony VPL-FX51 Operating Instruction

VPL-FX51

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VPL-FX51

 2002 Sony Corporation

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

LASER RADIATION DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT

RAYONNEMENT LASER NE PAS REGARDER DANS LE FAISCEAU APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 2

LASER–STRAHLING NIGHT IN DEN STRAHL BLICKEN LASER KLASSE 2

MAX OUTPUT:1mW WAVE LENGTH:645nm

CAUTION

LASER RADIATION DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM

WAVE LENGTH:645nm MAX OUTPUT:1mW

CLASS II LASER PRODUCT

COMPLIES WITH DHHS 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J SONY CORPORATION 6-7-35 KITASHINAGAWA SHINAGAWA-KU,TOKYO,JAPAN

MANUFACTURED;

AVOID EXPOSURE

RADIATION IS EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE.

LASER

Laser light shines out of this window.

This label is located on the rear of the Remote Commander.

This label is located on the side of the Remote Commander.

For the customers in the USA

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

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Caution

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Notes

• Do not aim the laser at people or not look into the laser transmitter.

• When the Remote Commander causes malfunction, consult with qualified Sony personnel. We change the Remote Commander as new one according to the guarantee.

For the customers in Canada

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

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For the customers in the United Kingdom

Voor de klanten in Nederland

WARNING THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Green-and-Yellow: Earth Blue: Neutral

Brown: Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol I or coloured green or green-and-yellow. The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

• Dit apparaat bevat een vast ingebouwde batterij die niet vervangen hoeft te worden tijdens de levensduur van het apparaat.

• Raadpleeg uw leverancier indien de batterij toch vervangen moet worden. De batterij mag alleen vervangen worden door vakbekwaam servicepersoneel.

• Gooi de batterij miet weg maar lever deze in als klein chemisch afval (KCA).

• Lever het apparaat aan het einde van de levensduur in voor recycling, de batterij zal dan op correcte wijze verwerket worden.

The socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and be easily accessible.

Apparaten ma kun tilkoples jordet stikkontakt. Apparatet må kun tilkoples jordet stikkontakt.

Warning on power connection

Use a proper power cord for your local power supply.

The United States, Continental UK, Ireland, Japan Canada Europe Australia, New Zealand

Plug type VM0233 290B YP-12A COX-07 — Female end VM0089 386A YC-13B COX-02 VM0310B YC-13 Cord type SJT SJT H05VV-F H05VV-F N13237/CO-228 VCTF Rated Voltage & Current 10A/125V 10A/125V 10A/250V 10A/250V 10A/250V 7A/125V Safety approval UL/CSA UL/CSA VDE VDE VDE DENAN Cord length (max.) 4.5m (177 1/4 inches) —

YP332

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1) Use the correct plug for your country.

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Table of Contents

Overview

Setting up and projecting

Precautions ............................................................... 7 (GB)

Features..................................................................... 8 (GB)

Location and Function of Controls......................... 9 (GB)

Front......................................................................... 9 (GB)

Rear/Bottom............................................................. 9 (GB)

Control panel.......................................................... 10 (GB)

Connector panel ..................................................... 12 (GB)

Remote Commander .............................................. 13 (GB)

Installing the Projector........................................... 14 (GB)

Connecting.............................................................. 15 (GB)

Connecting with a Computer or a VCR................. 15 (GB)

Connecting with a 15k RGB/Component

Equipment......................................................... 16 (GB)

Connecting to LAN................................................ 16 (GB)

Selecting the Menu Language............................... 18 (GB)

Projecting ................................................................ 18 (GB)

Adjustments and settings using the menu

Using the MENU...................................................... 21 (GB)

The PICTURE CTRL Menu ..................................... 22 (GB)

The INPUT SETTING Menu .................................... 23 (GB)

The SET SETTING Menu ........................................ 25 (GB)

The INSTALL SETTING Menu ................................ 26 (GB)

Installation

Installation Example............................................... 28 (GB)

English

Notes for Installation.............................................. 29 (GB)

Unsuitable Installation ........................................... 29 (GB)

Unsuitable Conditions for Use............................... 29 (GB)

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Maintenance

Other

Maintenance............................................................ 30 (GB)

Replacing the Lamp ............................................... 30 (GB)

Cleaning the Air Filter ........................................... 31 (GB)

Troubleshooting ..................................................... 32 (GB)

Specifications ......................................................... 34 (GB)

Index ........................................................................ 37 (GB)

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Precautions

On safety

•Check that the operating voltage of your unit is identical with the voltage of your local power supply.

•Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it further.

•Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be used for several days.

•To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.

•The wall outlet should be near the unit and easily accessible.

•The unit is not disconnected to the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

•Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on.

•Do not aim the laser at people or not look into the laser transmitter.

•Do not place your hand or objects near the ventilation holes — the air coming out is hot.

•Be careful not to catch your fingers by the adjuster when you lift up the projector. Do not push hard on the top of the projector with the adjuster out.

•Be sure to grasp the both sides of the projector with both your hands when carrying the projector.

On illumination

•To obtain the best picture, the front of the screen should not be exposed to direct lighting or sunlight.

•Ceiling-mounted spot lighting is recommended. Use a cover over fluorescent lamps to avoid lowering the contrast ratio.

•Cover any windows that face the screen with opaque draperies.

•It is desirable to install the projector in a room where floor and walls are not of light-reflecting material. If the floor and walls are of reflecting material, it is recommended that the carpet and wall paper be changed to a dark color.

On preventing internal heat build-up

After you turn off the power with the I / 1 key on the Remote Commander or on the control panel, do not disconnect the unit from the wall outlet while the cooling fan is still running.

Caution

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

On cleaning

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

•Avoid touching the lens. To remove dust on the lens, use a soft dry cloth. Do not use a damp cloth, detergent solution, or thinner.

•When replacing the lamp, clean the filter.

On repacking

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

On LCD projector

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

Overview

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Features

High brightness, high picture quality

•Tilt installation (in front and rear)

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

•High brightness

The high aperture ratio LCD panel with a microlens and the 300 W UHP lamp provide high brightness (light output 5200 ANSI lumen) and excellent uniformity on the picture.

•High contrast

The newly developed optical system enables projection of twice as high a contrast as that of Sony’s current models.

•High resolution

By adopting three 1.3-inch, approximately 790,000pixels XGA panels, this projector can project sharp picture with the resolutions of 1024 × 768 pixels for RGB input, and 750 horizontal TV lines for video input.

•High picture performance

The DDE (Dynamic Detail Enhancer) technology, originally developed by Sony, enables converting interlace format video signals to progressive format, allowing you to obtain a detailed picture. The technology also reproduces the film sources in 23 Pull-Down format with smooth picture movement.

The internal RGB enhancer provides sharper RGB pictures. The 10-bit 3D Digital Gamma correction for good picture uniformity is also provided.

Convenient and flexible setup

•Power zoom/power focus lens and the lens shift

function

The projector is equipped with a 1.3-times power zoom and power focus lens, which allows you to change the size of the projected image without having to move the projector. The lens shift function enables you to install the projector in a wide range of locations, without worrying about trapezoid distortion. Also, three optional lenses are available for the projector, depending on your setup condition.

•Center positioned lens

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

•Twin stack installation

Thanks to the lens shift function, two projectors can be stacked, which improves the brightness of the image.

Multi scan compatibility

•DVI and 5BNC connectors

The projector has the DVI (Digital Visual Interface) connector, the up-to-date digital input connector, which allows you to connect to the digital or analog RGB equipment equipped with the DVI output. The 5BNC input connectors allow you to connect to workstation output high-resolution signals and to connect to a computer from a long distance.

The projector has 44 preset data for input signals in the memory, which allows you to project a clear picture on the screen simply by connecting equipment and pressing the APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key.

•Accept various input signals

The projector accepts video signals of the composite, S video and component, and can also display the 15k

RGB, DTV, HDTV, VGA

, SVGA1), XGA1), SXGA

and UXGA1) (fV=60 Hz) signals.

•Scan converter built-in

The projector has a built-in scan converter which converts the input signal within 1024 × 768 pixels.

•Compatible with six color systems

3.58, PAL, SECAM, NTSC 4.43

NTSC

, PAL-M or PAL-N color system can be selected automatically or manually.

Other function

•Networking compatibility

The projector is equipped with a PC CARD slot and ETHER connector, which allows you to connect to a wired or wireless LAN.

For information on the networking function of this projector, refer to the supplied Operating Instructions for Networking.

1) VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA and UXGA are registered trademarks of the International Business Machines Corporation, U.S.A.

2) NTSC4.43 is the color system used when playing back a video recorded on NTSC on an NTSC4.43 system VCR.

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Location and Function of Controls

1 Front remote control detector

2 Lens

Remove the lens cap before projection.

Front

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Rear/Bottom

3 Lens cover

4 Control panel

For details, see “Control panel” on page 10 (GB).

5 AC IN socket

Connects the supplied AC power cord.

6 Connector panel

For details, see page 12 (GB).

7 Ventilation holes (exhaust)

8 Security lock

Connects to an optional security cable

(Kensington’s

Home page address: http://www.kensington.com/

9 Rear remote control detector

q; Lamp cover

9q;qa

qsqd

qa Ventilation holes (intake)

Notes

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

•Do not place your hand or objects near the ventilation holes — the air coming out is hot.

1) Kensington is a registered trademark of Kensington Technology Group.

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Location and Function of Controls

qs Adjuster

Use the adjusters to keep the projector level if it is installed on an uneven surface. Adjust the height so that the projector becomes level. The projector is raised by turning the adjusters clockwise, or it is lowered by turning them counterclockwise.

qd Air filter

To remove the air filter, pull it out horizontally with this part.

For details, see “Cleaning the Air Filter” on page 31 (GB).

Note

When replacing the lamp, also clean the filter to ensure optimal performance.

Control panel

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TEMP/FAN

LENS CONTROL

RESET

ENTER

1 LENS CONTROL key

Enters the focus, zoom or shift adjustment mode. Next adjust them using the arrow keys. Each time you press the key, the mode changes to LENS FOCUS, LENS ZOOM and LENS SHIFT in order. The mode currently selected is displayed on the screen.

LENS FOCUS: Enters the focus adjustment mode.

Next adjust the focus using the arrow keys. Press the M or , key to focus on a picture further back, and the m or < key to focus on a forward picture. You cannot select LENS FOCUS when you attach the optional lens.

LENS ZOOM: Enters the zoom adjustment mode.

Next adjust the picture size using the arrow keys. Press the M or , key to enlarge the picture size, and the m or < key to reduce it. You cannot select LENS ZOOM when you attach the optional lens.

LENS SHIFT: Enters the shift adjustment mode.

Next adjust the vertical position of the picture using the arrow keys. Press the M or , key to move the picture upward, and the m or < key to move it downward.

LAMP/COVER

INPUT

APA

POWER SAVING ON/STANDBY

456789

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

Used to adjust focus, zoom and shift, or to move the cursor or make various adjustments in the menu.

Location and Function of Controls

3 Indicators

TEMP (Temperature)/FAN

• Lights up when temperature inside the projector becomes unusually high.

• Flashes when the fan is broken.

LAMP/COVER

• Lights up when the lamp has reached the end of its life or becomes a high temperature.

• Flashes when the lamp cover or air filter is not secured firmly.

POWER SAVING

Lights up when the projector is in the power saving mode. When POWER SAVING in the SET SETTING menu is set to ON, the projector goes into the power saving mode if no signal is input for 10 minutes. Although the lamp goes out, the cooling fan keeps running. In the power saving mode, any key does not function for the first 40 seconds. The power saving mode is canceled when a signal is input or any key is pressed.

5 INPUT key

Selects the input signal. Each time you press the key, the input signal switches as follows:

B INPUT-A B INPUT-B B INPUT-C

S-VIDEO b VIDEO b

INPUT C is not displayed when INPUT C FUNC. is set to OFF in the INSTALL SETTING menu.

6 APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key

Adjusts a picture to be projected clearest automatically while a signal from the computer is input. Adjusts the shift (up/down and left/right) at the same time automatically. (Only when inputting a RGB (analog) signal from the computer).

Note

Press the APA key when the full image is displayed on the screen. If there are black edges around the image, the APA function will not function properly and the image may extend beyond the screen.

ON/STANDBY

• Lights in red when the AC power cord is plugged into the wall outlet. Once in the standby mode, you can turn on the projector

I / 1

with the

key.

• Lights in green when the power is turned on.

• Flashes in green while the cooling fan runs after

I / 1

turning off the power with the

key. The fan runs for about 120 seconds after turning off the power. The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes quickly for the first 40 seconds. During this time, you cannot turn the power back on with the

I / 1

key.

For details on the LAMP/COVER and the TEMP/FAN indicators, see page 33 (GB).

4 I / 1 (on / standby) key

Turns on the projector when the projector is in the standby mode. The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in green when the power is turned on.

When turning off the power, press the I /

key twice following the message on the screen, or press and hold the key for about one second.

For details on steps for turning off the power, see “To turn off the power” on page 20 (GB).

7 MENU key

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

8 ENTER key

Enters the settings of items in the menu system.

9 RESET key

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

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Location and Function of Controls

Connector panel

Front

INPUT A

B/B-Y/P

BG/Y SYNC/HD

R/R-Y/P

1 INPUT A 5BNC connectors (R/R-Y/PR, G/Y, B/

B, SYNC/HD, VD connectors) (BNC type)

B-Y/P

Connect to a high-resolution computer or VCR where signals are transmitted long distances; for example, when the projector is installed on the ceiling. According to the connected equipment, computer, component (R-Y/Y/B-Y), HDTV or DTV signal is selected.

2 INPUT B RGB (DVI) connector

Connect to equipment equipped with the DVI output (digital or analog RGB) using a commercially available DVI cable.

4567

PLUG IN POWER

TRIG INPUT B RGB (DVI)

INPUT C ETHER

MONITOR OUT

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO VIDEO

CONTROL S

RS-232C

6 TRIG (trigger output) jack (monaural

minijack)

The signal is transmitted from this jack to the connected equipment whether the projector is on or off. (This is not a power source for external equipment.) Approximately 12 V DC signal is output when the projector power is on. The signal is 0 volt level output when the projector power is off.

7 CONTROL S/PLUG IN POWER (DC 5V output) jack (stereo minijack)

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

8 RS-232C connector (D-sub 9-pin, female)

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

9 VIDEO OUT connectors

S VIDEO (mini DIN 4-pin): Used as loop-through

output via the S VIDEO IN connector.

VIDEO (BNC type): Used as loop-through output

via the VIDEO IN connector.

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

Connects to the monitor input connector on the monitor. Outputs signals from the selected channel in the INPUT A (5BNC) or INPUT B (DVI) connector. This connector does not output any signals from the DVI connector if the input signal is digital.

3 INPUT C PC CARD slot (Type II)

A wireless LAN PC card or PC memory card can be attached according to your requirement.

For details, see “Installing a PC card” on page 16 (GB).

4 INPUT C ETHER connector (10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX)

Connect to a computer on the same LAN with the LAN cable when you use the networking function of this projector.

5 VIDEO IN connectors

Connect to external video equipment such as a VCR.

S VIDEO (mini DIN 4-pin):

Connects to the S video

output (Y/C video output) on video equipment.

VIDEO (BNC type): Connects to the composite

video output.

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