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Projecting an Image

The size of a projected image depends on the 
attached lens or the distance between the 
projector and screen. Place 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 58).

1

Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet.

2

Connect all necessary devices to the projector 
(page 8).

3

Turn on the projector.
Press the 

/

 key on the main unit or the 

 key 

on the Remote Commander.

4

Turn on the connected device.

5

Select the input source.
Press the INPUT key on the projector or on the 
Remote Commander to display the input 
select window. Press the INPUT key repeatedly 
or the 

/

 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.

*1

Also, you can select an input signal on the 
Remote Commander.

*1: When INPUT F is input with the compatible 

optional adaptor attached, the signal icon 

 

always appears.

6

Change the computer screen output 
destination to an external display.
How to change the output destination varies 
depending on the type of computer.

(Example)

7

Adjust the projected image (page 17).

1

Press the 

/

 key on the main unit or the 

 

key on the Remote Commander.
The shutdown process is started and the 
projector enters the standby mode.
For long-term use, turn off the projector when 
not in use.

2

Unplug the AC power cord from the wall 
outlet.

Projecting/Adjusting an Image

Turning Off the Power

Summary of Contents for VPL-FHZ101

Page 1: ...the unit please read this manual and supplied Quick Reference Manual thoroughly and retain them for future reference VPL FHZ131L FHZ101L FHZ91L 2020 Sony Corporation Not all models are available in all countries and area Please check with your local Sony Authorized Dealer ...

Page 2: ...on a Screen 20 Using Convenient Functions 21 Selecting the Stored Picture Settings Picture Position Function Specified Lens Only 21 Enlarging a Part of the Image Digital Zoom Function 22 Projecting Images with Two Pictures Simultaneously Two Picture Display Function 22 Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a Menu 23 Projection Setting Menu 24 The Screen Menu 27 The Function Menu 29 The Opera...

Page 3: ...3 Specifications 53 Pin assignment 56 Acceptable Input Signals 57 Projection Distance and Lens Shift Range 58 Dimensions 61 About Trademarks 63 NOTICES AND LICENSES FOR SOFTWARE USED IN THIS PRODUCT 63 ...

Page 4: ...e 17 Filter cover page 51 Ventilation holes exhaust Antitheft bar Connects to a commercially available antitheft chain or wire Antitheft lock Connects to an optional antitheft cable manufactured by Kensington For details visit the Kensington s website http www kensington com Do not place anything near the ventilation holes The temperature may rise inside the unit leading to a possible malfunction ...

Page 5: ...L viewer function page 43 OUTPUT Video RGB YPBPR output terminal RGB YPBPR This terminal outputs projected images The images are output 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 USB port For the HTML viewer and updating the software page 43 45 Available as INPUT G when using for the HTML viewer funct...

Page 6: ...cus lens page 17 ZOOM key Use this key when attaching the electric zoom lens page 17 LENS SHIFT SHIFT key PATTERN key KEYSTONE key Use this key when adjusting the projected image page 17 POSITION Picture Position key You can store up to six combinations of lens settings focus picture size Zoom picture position Lens shift page 21 ASPECT key Changes the aspect ratio of the projected image page 28 AP...

Page 7: ...mode as that of the Remote Commander CONTROL S output terminal Not in use for 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 Co...

Page 8: ...instruction manual of the device to be connected INPUT A This terminal is used when connecting the projector to a computer over a long distance INPUT B This terminal is used when connecting the projector to a computer with a RGB output terminal It is recommended that you set the resolution of your computer to 1920 1200 pixels for the external monitor Connections and Preparations Notes Connecting t...

Page 9: ... type logo is specified Sony products are recommended The HDMI terminal of this projector is not compatible with DSD Direct Stream Digital signal or CEC Consumer Electronics Control signal INPUT A This terminal is used when connecting the projector to a video device over a long distance Notes Connecting to a Video Device Computer DVI D output terminal DVI D cable not supplied INPUT D Computer HDMI...

Page 10: ...figure fix the HDMI cable to the screw hole above the terminal using a commercially available cable bracket OUTPUT This terminal outputs projected images The images are output 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 Notes Connecting to an External Monitor INPUT D Video device HDMI output terminal H...

Page 11: ...or similar device to check if the cables meet the CAT5e or higher requirement If there is a transit connector between this unit and the HDBaseT transmitter include it when measuring To reduce the affect of noise install and use the cable in a manner where it is not rolled up and it is as straight as possible Install the cable away from the other cables especially the power cable When installing mu...

Page 12: ...when connecting to XTP Systems manufactured by Extron Electronics page 31 Notes Computer LAN cable STP cable with CAT5e or higher straight type not supplied HDMI output terminal HDMI cable not supplied HDBaseT transmitter HDMI output terminal Video device LAN cable straight type not supplied Wired connection Wireless connection Computer LAN terminal Tablet PC Smartphone Computer Hub wireless route...

Page 13: ...wer the lever until it clicks into place 5 Attach the lens cover Hang the upper side of the lens cover on the top cover of the projector and press it until it clicks into place Then while sliding the LENS COVER RELEASE buttons inward insert the lens cover Even when the lens is attached you can attach remove the lens cover in the same way 1 Return the projection lens to the center position While th...

Page 14: ... neat appearance The terminal cover may not be attached depending on the condition of the connected cables or installation methods such as directly placing the unit on the floor However this has no impact on normal use 1 Insert the tab of the terminal cover into the slot and attach the terminal cover Make sure that the tab of the terminal cover is firmly inserted 1 Pull out the terminal cover whil...

Page 15: ...aptors see Optional accessories page 54 Do not install optional adaptors other than the one specified as the optional accessory For details on how to use also refer to the operating instructions of the optional adaptor 1 Turn off the projector then unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet 2 To remove the optional slot cover attached to the terminals press the lower part of the optional slot c...

Page 16: ...nput select window Press the INPUT key repeatedly or the 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 1 Also you can select an input signal on the Remote Commander 1 When INPUT F is input with the compatible optional adaptor attached the signal icon always appears 6 Change the computer screen output destination t...

Page 17: ...emote Commander while adjusting the position of the image Adjusting the tilt of the projector with the adjustable feet When the projector is placed on an uneven surface adjust it using the adjustable feet Be careful not to pinch your fingers Do not push hard on the top of the projector with the adjustable feet extended It may cause a malfunction Displaying a pattern for adjusting an image You can ...

Page 18: ...allation menu page 33 2 Select H Keystone 3 Adjust the value using 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 Press the RESET key to restore the projected image before adjustment 1 1 The setting may not be reset depending on the combination of adjustment values of the Screen Fitting setting items...

Page 19: ... the RESET key to restore the projected image before adjustment 1 When correcting deflection on the left right side of the image 1 Move using to select the side you want to correct 2 Press the ENTER key The cursor appears 3 Adjust the deflection of the side using You can adjust the center point of deflection using For the range of deflection use You can separately adjust the left right side Press ...

Page 20: ...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 1 Place the projectors Input a pattern etc to adjust the projected positions from multiple projectors 2 Set the ID mode Set ...

Page 21: ... 30 1 Press the POSITION key The Picture Position selecting palette is displayed 2 Press the POSITION key repeatedly or press to select the lens settings The selected setting is called up from Memory 1 to Memory 6 Store or delete the lens settings in Picture Position of the Screen menu page 27 After you have selected and confirmed the lens settings the lens starts to move Do not touch the lens or ...

Page 22: ...To switch between main and sub pictures press the TWIN key on the Remote Commander You can select the image to project to the main picture The subpicture is preset to source the signal input from INPUT B Combinations of input signals When Screen Aspect page 34 is set to 4 3 the two picture display function is not available While displaying two pictures the input signal icon does not appear in the ...

Page 23: ...3 to set and adjust the selected item 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 key to select an item Press the ENTER key to register the setting and return to the previous screen Using the setting menu Press the or key to select the item Press the ENTER key to register the setting and return to t...

Page 24: ... well balanced Brightness Priority Makes the picture bright to suit a bright environment Multi Screen Optimizes the picture quality to suit projecting using multiple projectors sRGB Displays the picture quality with sRGB color gamut For VPL FHZ131L only When Intelligent Setting is set to On Picture Mode cannot be set Reset Each item in Projection Setting is initialized to its factory preset value ...

Page 25: ...works together with the Menu Position setting page 30 Off The Reality Creation function is not applied Depending on the input signals image noise may become more prominent In that case adjust the settings of Reality Creation before use Contrast Enhancer Corrects the level of bright and dark parts automatically to optimize contrast according to a scene Increases image sharpness and makes image dyna...

Page 26: ...uration or Brightness then adjust them to suit your taste using while watching the projected picture Off The Color Correction function is not applied Film Mode When a video signal is input this option is available When a progressive signal is input this option is not available Auto Precisely reproduces the image from a film source to suit the original film source Normally select this option Off Se...

Page 27: ...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 video signal is input 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 m...

Page 28: ...puter signal is input from the RGB input terminal INPUT A INPUT B 6 If the projected image includes a 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 In addition an optimum image cannot be obtained depending on the type of input signal In this case adjust the Phase Pitch and Shift items manually Aspect 1 If ...

Page 29: ... 43 Start Up Image On Off When set to On the Start Up Image is displayed on the screen upon startup of the projector Color Calibration Corrects color drift on the entire screen that has occurred over time The color calibration pattern is displayed while selecting this menu When you press the key on the projector or the key on the Remote Commander the pattern is turned off and this menu is disabled...

Page 30: ...ENTER keys The default password setting is ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER 3 Input a new password with the MENU 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 passw...

Page 31: ...g Normal Select Long when the image is disturbed or not projected Input A Signal Sel Auto Computer Video GBR Component When set to Auto selects the type of video signal input automatically when Input A is selected with the INPUT key 6 Input G Cont Sel USB Network Sets the content for the HTML viewer You can select USB or Network to load a file page 43 ECO Auto Power Saving 7 With No Input Light Cu...

Page 32: ... signal the optimal signal type may not be selected Set manually according to the connected device 7 The Auto Power Saving function is not enabled for INPUT G 8 Select Off to avoid entering standby mode when there is no input signal 9 A change in signal may not be detected depending on the input image If With No Input is set it takes priority 10 As the light is dimmed gradually you may not notice ...

Page 33: ...page 25 in the Projection Setting menu are available The color gamut is independently adjusted when Picture Mode is set to sRGB When Picture Mode is set to another mode the color gamut is adjusted in a common setting Color Matching Adjusts the overall brightness and hue of the projected image The brightness and color of the projected image may not match completely even after you adjust Brightness ...

Page 34: ...omatically when turning off the power However it is not performed when Direct Power On is set to On page 32 Periodically performing Filter Cleaning in the above menu is recommended Filter cleaning is not performed if the AC power cord is unplugged or the projector is placed at an angle as shown below Screen Aspect 16 10 16 9 4 3 For switching the display area to suit to the screen Blanking This fe...

Page 35: ...o indicate the division state of the area Uniformity This feature allows you to adjust color uniformity Select the appropriate brightness level from level 0 to level 11 Also select the desired range to adjust the color Level Select the brightness level 0 11 to adjust the brightness of the screen Area Top Left Select the top left point to specify the adjustment range Area Bottom Right Select the bo...

Page 36: ... Items Description Model Name Displays the model name Serial No Displays the serial number fH horizontal frequency fV vertical frequency Displays the horizontal frequency vertical frequency signal type of the current input signal These items may not be displayed depending on the input signal Light Timer Indicates the total usage time of a light ...

Page 37: ...puter 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 SNMP AMX DDDP and Crestron RoomView do not support IPv6 The following menu displays used for the explanation may be different depending on the model you are using 1 Connect the LAN cable page 11 2 Set the network settings for the projector u...

Page 38: ...lt with qualified Sony personnel The password will be reset with your permission You can confirm the current settings for the projector on the Information page You can control the projector from the computer on the Control page The functions of the buttons shown in the operation area are the same as those of the keys on the supplied Remote Commander Set the e mail report function on the Setup page...

Page 39: ... Address Enter the e mail address Outgoing Mail Server SMTP Enter the address of outgoing mail server SMTP Required Authentication Check this box if authentication is required for sending e mail Requires the use of POP Authentication before send email POP before SMTP Check this box to arrange for POP authentication to be performed before sending e mail Incoming Mail Server POP3 Enter the address o...

Page 40: ...ress check the Send test mail box then click on Apply You can configure the network settings for the projector in Network Setting of the Connection Power menu Also you can set the network function on the Setup page Entered values on the Setup page will not be applied unless you click on Apply 1 Click on Network to display the Network page Configure the Network Settings Network button ...

Page 41: ...addresses DNS for the HDBaseT terminal or LAN port Change the settings for the control protocol on the Setup page Entered values will not be applied unless you click on Apply 1 Click on Advanced Menu to display the Setup page 2 Click on Advertisement to display the Advertisement page Start Advertisement Service Set Advertisement to enabled or disabled Items for Advertisement are enabled only when ...

Page 42: ...ty name of Advertisement and PJ Talk If the community name for PJ Talk is changed the one for Advertisement will also be changed Only four alphanumeric characters can be input The factory default setting is SONY To avoid unwanted access to the projector from other computers changing the community name of the factory default is recommended Port No Input the server port of PJ Talk The factory defaul...

Page 43: ...P ID HEX Input the IP ID HEX for the CIP protocol Port No Input the port number for the CIP protocol server Resetting the network settings Reset the network settings to their factory defaults Reset Reset all Web browser settings to their factory defaults You can set the HTML viewer INPUT G as the background when no signal is input to the projector or the projector is not operated Select Input G in...

Page 44: ... URL HTTP server Load an HTML file via a network URI When loading the content via a network enter the content location URI Address When loading the content via a network enter the address of the proxy server used in the network Refer to the following and enter the address Do not enter schemes such as http For example sample_proxy proxy com Port When loading the content via a network enter the port...

Page 45: ...n advance for INPUT G HTML viewer You can set the time in Manual Local or NTP Server Current Date Time Display the current date and time by local time Setting Enter the following items to set the date and time Timezone Set the time zone Summer time is unavailable Use NTP server Select when obtaining the time via a network NTP server NTP Server Enter the NTP server Status Display the connection sta...

Page 46: ...ng Indicator status Operating status Description Standby The power is supplied to the projector and the projector is in a standby mode according to the setting Warm up The projector warms up after it is turned on or the software update is in progress Ready The projector is ready for projection Other standby status The projector is in With No Input Light Cutoff or Quick Reboot standby mode WARNING ...

Page 47: ...r cord and make sure the ON STANDBY indicator turns off Check the USB or LAN connection before plugging the AC power cord into the wall outlet and turning on the projector Then update the software again page 52 Six times A strong shock to the projector is detected If there is no visible abnormality unplug the AC power cord and make sure the ON STANDBY indicator turns off then plug the AC power cor...

Page 48: ...cked by a wall or an object and secure a sufficient gap page 4 Check the ambient temperature and use the projector within the range of operating temperature page 53 High Altitude Mode on this projector is set to On Set the setting that suits the operating environment Frequency is out of range Change the output setting of the connected device to one for signals supported by the projector page 57 Pl...

Page 49: ...ion page 29 Unintended images are output The color calibration may be being performed While performing the color calibration the color calibration pattern is displayed automatically Wait until the pattern turns off after completing the color calibration When you press the key on the projector or the key on the Remote Commander the pattern is turned off and the color calibration function is disable...

Page 50: ...sted Check if the ID Mode of the projector corresponds to that of the Remote Commander page 7 30 Check the setting for IR Receiver page 30 Symptom Remedy The fan is noisy The sound from the fan is often greater than normal to cool the light source in the following cases page 25 34 When Light Output Mode is set to Standard When Location in Intelligent Setting is set to Entertainment The projector i...

Page 51: ...mulate 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 a wall outlet 2 Slide the filter cover downward by pushing its upper corners on both sides to remove the filter cover 3 Loosen the three screws and pull out the filter holder by pinching the grab on the right side and rotat...

Page 52: ...website https pro sony com https www sony jp vpl Access from Japan To update the software of the unit via the network connect the computer to the LAN that the projector is connected to The update files can be downloaded from the Sony website For details refer to the website or Using the Software Update Function on page 45 https pro sony com https www sony jp vpl Access from Japan USB 2 0 memory de...

Page 53: ...p 2 dB 75 ohms terminated Sync signal TTL level high impedance positive negative INPUT C DVI D input terminal DVI D 24 pin Single link DVI 1 0 compliant HDCP support INPUT D HDMI input terminal HDMI 19 pin digital RGB YPBPR HDCP support INPUT E HDBaseT terminal RJ45 HDBaseT transmittable signal HDMI Video RS 232C Ethernet 100BASE TX HDBaseT LAN cable STP cable with CAT5e or higher straight type no...

Page 54: ...44 205 564 mm 21 13 32 8 1 16 22 7 32 W H D without protrusions Mass VPL FHZ131L Approx 27 kg 58 lb VPL FHZ101L Approx 26 kg 58 lb VPL FHZ91L Approx 26 kg 58 lb Supplied accessories See Checking the Supplied Accessories in the supplied Quick Reference Manual Item Description Projection Lens VPLL 4008 Manual focus Projected image size 40 to 600 1 02 m to 15 24 m Maximum external dimensions W H D 14...

Page 55: ...ze 60 to 600 1 52 m to 15 24 m Maximum external dimensions W H D 148 133 235 mm 5 13 16 5 1 4 9 1 4 Mass Approx 3 0 kg 6 6 lb Projection Lens VPLL Z4107 Electric focus zoom Projected image size 60 to 600 1 52 m to 15 24 m Maximum external dimensions W H D 158 143 266 mm 6 7 32 5 5 8 10 15 32 Mass Approx 3 3 kg 7 2 lb 3G SDI INPUT Adaptor BKM PJ20 For details refer to the operating instructions of ...

Page 56: ...lock 11 T M D S Data1 Shield 24 T M D S Clock 12 NC 13 NC 1 Video input red R 9 Power supply input for DDC 2 Video input green G 10 GND 3 Video input blue B 11 GND 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 1 8 16 9 17 24 1 NC 6 NC 2 RXDA 7 RTS 3 TXDA 8 CTS 4 DTR 9 NC 5 GND 1 T M D S Data2 11 T M D S Clock Shield 2 T M D S Data2 ...

Page 57: ...esolution fH kHz fV Hz Input terminal INPUT A INPUT B INPUT C INPUT D INPUT E 640 350 31 5 70 37 9 85 640 400 31 5 70 37 9 85 640 480 31 5 60 35 0 67 37 9 73 37 5 75 43 3 85 800 600 35 2 56 37 9 60 48 1 72 46 9 75 53 7 85 832 624 49 7 75 1024 768 48 4 60 56 5 70 60 0 75 68 7 85 1152 864 64 0 70 67 5 75 77 5 85 1152 900 61 8 66 1280 960 60 0 60 75 0 75 1280 1024 64 0 60 80 0 75 91 1 85 1400 1050 65...

Page 58: ...19 7 56 14 75 298 580 14 10 19 38 555 763 1 96 2 41 77 94 150 3 81 m 3 23 2 02 127x79 3 25 128 4 24 6 37 167 250 5 83 8 04 230 316 7 68 10 18 303 400 9 49 18 48 374 727 17 67 24 23 696 953 2 46 3 02 97 119 200 5 08 m 4 31 2 69 170x106 4 36 172 5 68 8 52 224 335 7 81 10 76 308 423 10 28 13 61 405 536 12 70 24 69 500 972 23 63 32 30 931 1 271 3 29 4 04 130 159 Lens Projection distance L minimal leng...

Page 59: ... VS Vertical lens shift range up VS Vertical lens shift range down HS Horizontal lens shift range right HS Horizontal lens shift range left VPLL 4008 VPLL Z4111 50 Projected image Side of the projector 50 Center of the projected image Lens shift range Center of the lens 50 Projected image Top of the projector 50 Center of the projected image Lens shift range Center of the lens Center of the lens P...

Page 60: ...S or HS VS 98 1 922 HS or HS HS HS 51 0 520 VS HS HS 51 0 520 VS 98 98 V 51 51 H VS 107 1 877 HS or HS VS 107 1 877 HS or HS HS HS 57 0 533 VS HS HS 57 0 533 VS 107 107 V 57 57 H VS 50 2 083 HS or HS VS 50 2 083 HS or HS HS HS 24 0 480 VS HS HS 24 0 480 VS 50 50 V 24 24 H ...

Page 61: ... 13 32 Center of the lens 225 8 27 32 217 8 17 32 122 4 13 16 205 8 1 16 130 5 1 8 564 22 7 32 522 1 20 9 16 435 2 17 1 8 97 2 3 13 16 41 9 1 21 32 Holes for ceiling mount M6 Depth 13 1 2 141 5 9 16 141 5 9 16 131 5 5 32 131 5 5 32 ø24 15 16 238 2 9 3 8 238 2 9 3 8 ...

Page 62: ... 6 5 mm 1 4 inch minimum to 13 mm 1 2 inch maximum for the ceiling mount Recommended tightening torque tension when turning a screw towards the direction of rotation 1 4 0 2 N m The minimum length of screw The maximum length of screw Insert nut M6 Screw hole Unit ...

Page 63: ...on AMX is a trademark of AMX Corporation The terms HDMI and HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator Inc in the United States and other countries Crestron RoomView is a trademark of Crestron Corporation HDBaseT and the HDBaseT Alliance logo are trademarks of the HDBaseT Alliance Extron and XTP Systems are tr...

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