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Table of Contents

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 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 ................ 14

Adjustments and Settings
Using a Menu

Using a MENU ................................ 15

The Picture Menu ............................. 16

The Screen Menu ............................. 17

The Function Menu .......................... 19

The Operation Menu ........................ 20

The Connection/Power Menu .......... 21

The Installation Menu ...................... 22

The Information Menu ..................... 23

Network

Using Network Features ...................24

Displaying the Control Window of

the Projector with a Web
Browser ...................................24

Confirming the Information

regarding the Projector ............25

Operating the Projector from a

Computer .................................25

Using the e-mail report

Function ...................................25

Others

Indicators ..........................................27

Messages List ...................................28

Troubleshooting ................................29

Replacing the Lamp ..........................31

Cleaning the Air Filter ......................33

Removing/Attaching the Projection

Lens ...............................................34

Removing ....................................34

Attaching .....................................34

Attaching the Projection Lens

Adapter to the Projection
Lens .........................................34

Specifications ...................................36

Projection Distance and Lens Shift

Range ............................................42

Dimensions .......................................44

Index .................................................47

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Page 1: ...nstructions Before operating the unit please read this manual and supplied Quick Reference Manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference VPL FX35 FX30 Not all models are available in all countries and area Please check with your local Sony Authorized Dealer ...

Page 2: ... Menu 16 The Screen Menu 17 The Function Menu 19 The Operation Menu 20 The Connection Power Menu 21 The Installation Menu 22 The Information Menu 23 Network Using Network Features 24 Displaying the Control Window of the Projector with a Web Browser 24 Confirming the Information regarding the Projector 25 Operating the Projector from a Computer 25 Using the e mail report Function 25 Others Indicato...

Page 3: ...ar the ventilation holes and the circumference as this may cause injury i ON STANDBY indicator page 27 j LAMP COVER indicator page 27 k Control panel page 5 l Connector panel page 4 m Remote control detector The remote control detectors are located at the front and rear of the projector n Adjusters page 13 o Antitheft lock Connects to an optional antitheft cable manufactured by Kensington For deta...

Page 4: ...of S VIDEO and VIDEO also are shared Output page 11 f OUTPUT Video Monitor output connector MONITOR Audio Audio output connector AUDIO 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 YPBPR input connector INPUT A Others g RS 232C connector RS 232C compatible control conn...

Page 5: ... 17 18 Changes the aspect ratio of the projected image KEYSTONE key Adjusts the vertical trapezoidal distortion of the image manually When you press this key the Keystone menu is displayed Use the arrow keys V v B b for adjustment PATTERN key 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 pressin...

Page 6: ...the energy saving mode easily ECO MODE key Lamp Mode Power Saving Mode and Standby Mode for energy saving can be set easily 1 Press the ECO MODE key to display the ECO Mode menu 2 Press the V v key or ECO MODE key to select ECO or User mode ECO Sets each mode to the optimum energy saving value Lamp Mode Standard Power Saving Mode Standby Standby Mode Low go to step 6 User Sets each item of the ene...

Page 7: ...mander as the power is supplied from the projector 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 o...

Page 8: ...e a no resistance audio cable 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 INPUT B For connecting a computer with an RGB output connector It is recommended that you set the resolution of your computer to 1024 768 pixels for the external monitor Notes Connecting a Computer Mini D sub 15 pin BNC ...

Page 9: ...for each input signal S VIDEO IN For connecting video equipment with an S video output connector Connecting a Video Equipment DVI D cable not supplied DVI D output connector Computer Audio output connector Audio cable Stereo mini plug not supplied S video cable not supplied Audio cable Phone plug 2 not supplied S video output connector Audio output connector Video equipment ...

Page 10: ... some long distance between the video equipment and projector Video cable not supplied Audio cable Phone plug 2 not supplied Video output connector Audio output connector Video equipment Component BNC cable not supplied Audio cable Phone plug 2 stereo mini plug not supplied Video equipment YPBPR output connector Audio output connector ...

Page 11: ...ctor 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 YPBPR input connector INPUT A Connecting an External Monitor and Audio Equipment Note Mini D sub 15 pin cable not supplied RGB input connector Display equipment Audio input connector Audio cable stereo mini plug not supplied Audio eq...

Page 12: ...n 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 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 ...

Page 13: ... 5 22 Be careful not to let the projector down on your fingers Do not push hard on the top of the projector with the adjuster 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 ...

Page 14: ...ues to run for a while to reduce internal heat You may unplug the AC power cord before the fan stops 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...

Page 15: ...T 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 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 Using the adjustment menu To increase the number press the V or b key and to decrease the n...

Page 16: ...r 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 pictu...

Page 17: ... aspect ratio of the projected image page 18 When the computer signal is 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 Full1 Displays the image to fit the maximum projected image size without changing the aspect ratio of the input signal Full2 Displays the image to fit the maximum projected imag...

Page 18: ...ted image size regardless of the aspect ratio of the image 3 Depending on the input signal the projected image may be projected as illustrated below In this a case select 16 9 4 Depending on the input signal the image may be projected as illustrated below In this a case select Zoom Input signal Recommended setting value and projected image Computer signal 4 3 Full1 1 16 9 Full1 1 2 16 10 Full1 1 2...

Page 19: ...vel Smart APA On Off When set to On executes APA automatically when a signal is input 1 CC Display CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 Text1 Text2 Text3 Text4 Select the closed caption service Captions or Text Off Closed caption does not appear Lamp Mode High Standard When set to High the image becomes brighter and power consumption becomes higher Lamp Timer Reset When replacing the lamps resets the lamp timer page 3...

Page 20: ... on page 6 Security Lock 1 On Off This function enables restriction of the projector to autherized users by password The setting procedures for security locking are as follows 1 Select On then press the ENTER key to display the setting menu 2 Input the password with the MENU V v B b and ENTER keys The default password setting is ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER 3 Input a new password with the MENU V v B b ...

Page 21: ...uto 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 1 Color System Auto NTSC3 58 PAL SECAM NTSC4 43 PAL M PAL N When set to Auto selects the color system automatically when S Video or Video is selected with the INPUT key 1 Standby Mode 2 Standard Low When set to Low lowers power consumption in Standby mo...

Page 22: ...deteriorated Setting items Description Image Flip HV H V Off Flips the projected image horizontally and or vertically according to the installation method Installation Attitude Right Side Up Upside Down Change the cooling setting to suit to the installation attitude Continuing to use the wrong setting may affect component reliability High Altitude Mode 1 On Off Set to On when using the projector a...

Page 23: ...amp 1 These items may not be displayed depending on the input signal Items Description Model Name Displays the model name Serial No Displays the serial number fH fV horizontal frequency vertical frequency 1 Displays the horizontal frequency vertical frequency of the current input signal Signal type Displays the type of the current input signal Lamp Timer Indicates the total usage time of a lamp No...

Page 24: ...r computer is set to Use a proxy server when you have access to the projector from your computer click the check mark to set accessing without using a proxy server 1 Connect the LAN cable 2 Set the network settings for the projector using Network Setting on the Connection Power menu page 21 3 Start a web browser on the computer enter the following in the address field then press the Enter key on y...

Page 25: ... the password input a new password after deleting the password that was set If you forget your password consult with qualified Sony personnel 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 keys shown in the operation area are the same as those of the keys on the supplied Remote ...

Page 26: ...uires the use of POP Authentication before send email POP before SMTP Check this check box to arrange for POP authentication to be performed before sending e mail Incoming Mail Server POP3 Enter the address of the incoming mail server POP3 to be used for POP authentication Account Name Enter the mail account Password Enter the password SMTP Authentication Check this check box to arrange for SMTP a...

Page 27: ...ied Sony personnel Flashes twice The internal temperature is unusually high Check the items below Check to see if nothing is blocking the ventilation holes Check to see if the air filter is not clogged Check if Installation Attitude on the Installation menu is correctly selected Flashes six times Unplug the AC power cord from a wall outlet After checking that the ON STANDBY indicator goes out plug...

Page 28: ...put signal type to suit to the input signal 21 Please replace the Lamp and clean the Filter Replace the lamp with a new one and clean the air filter To cancel the message press any key on the Remote Commander or the control panel of the projector The message appears whenever you turn on the power until you replace the lamp and reset the lamp timer 31 33 Projector temperature is high High Altitude ...

Page 29: ...re is muted 6 On screen display does not appear The on screen display does not appear when Status in the Operation menu is set to Off 20 The aspect ratio of the display is not right the image is displayed smaller a portion of image does not appear The image may not be displayed correctly with an input signal the projector cannot interpret correctly In such a case set Aspect manually 17 18 The imag...

Page 30: ...work Check that the batteries are installed correctly Check that the batteries are not exhausted Check if the ID Mode of the projector corresponds to that of the Remote Commander 6 20 Check the setting for IR Receiver 20 The fan is noisy The sound from the fan is often greater than normal to cool the lamp in the following cases When Lamp Mode is set to High The projector is in at high altitude Hig...

Page 31: ... lamp replacement slot after removing the lamp otherwise it may cause electrical shock or fire Do not put your hands into the slot If the lamp breaks contact qualified Sony personnel Do not replace the lamp yourself When removing the lamp be sure to pull it out straight by holding it by the specified part If you touch a part of the lamp other than the specified part you may be burned or injured If...

Page 32: ...ctor 7 Reset the lamp timer for notification of the next replacement time Select Lamp Timer Reset on the Function menu then press the ENTER key When a message appears select Yes to reset the lamp timer Disposal of the used lamp For the customers in the USA Lamp in this product contains mercury Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal or recyclin...

Page 33: ...tion or fire 1 Turn off the projector and disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet 2 Open the rear panel by loosening the three screws on the rear panel 3 Pull out the air filter unit 4 Clean the air filter with a vacuum cleaner Remove the cover as illustrated below then clean the four air filters The two air filters on the bottom of the air filter unit cannot be removed from the air filter...

Page 34: ...hifted with lens shift adjustment it may take some effort to loosen the screws In such a case adjust to shift the lens to the lower position and to the horizontal center position 1 Insert the projection lens with a mark upward all the way in until it is securely in place then tighten the four screws 2 Replace the front panel and fasten it with the two screws Before starting Since you may not recog...

Page 35: ...ith the mark placed in step 1 then tighten the six D screws supplied with the lens adapter 4 Attach Part A and Part B for the lens adapter to the projection lens 1 Remove the lens cap 2 First fit Part A to the zoom gear section on the projection lens 3 Fit the holes on Part B to the hooks on Part A then hold the projection lens between Part A and Part B for the lens adapter 5 Secure Part A and Par...

Page 36: ...nel display resolution 1024 768 dots Video signal input NTSC PAL SECAM 480 60i 576 50i 480 60p 576 50p 720 60p 720 50p 1080 60i 1080 50i 1080 60p 1080 50p Colour system NTSC3 58 PAL SECAM NTSC4 43 PAL M PAL N PAL60 Computer and video signal input output INPUT A RGB YPBPR input connector 5BNC female G with sync Y 1 Vp p 2 dB sync negative 75 ohms terminated RGB PBPR 0 7 Vp p 2 dB 75 ohms terminated...

Page 37: ... kohms Control signal input output RS 232C connector D Sub 9 pin female LAN connector RJ45 10BASE T 100BASE TX CONTROL S input connector DC power supply Stereo mini jack 5 Vp p Plug in power DC 5 V Operating temperature Operating humidity 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 35 to 85 no condensation Storage temperature Storage humidity 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F 10 to 90 Power requirements VPL FX30 100 V to 2...

Page 38: ...ce Manual Optional accessories 2 3 VPL FX30 Projector Lamp LMP F230 for replacement VPL FX35 Projection Lam LMP F272 for replacement Projector Suspension Support PSS 610 Projection Lens VPLL Z1024 4 5 Manual focus zoom when attaching to this projector Projected image size 40 to 600 1 02 m to 15 24 m Maximum external dimensions W H D 97 87 180 mm 3 13 16 3 7 16 7 3 32 Mass 1 1 kg 2 lb 7 oz Projecti...

Page 39: ...M D S Data0 6 DDC Clock 19 T M D S Data0 Shield 7 DDC Data 20 NC 8 NC 21 NC 9 T M D S Data1 22 T M D S Clock Shield 10 T M D S Data1 23 T M D S Clock 11 T M D S Data1 Shield 24 T M D S Clock 12 NC 13 NC 1 8 16 9 17 24 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 syn...

Page 40: ...z 800 600 35 2 56 z 37 9 60 z z 48 1 72 z 46 9 75 z 53 7 85 z 832 624 49 7 75 z 1024 768 48 4 60 z z 56 5 70 z 60 0 75 z 68 7 85 z 1152 864 64 0 70 z 67 5 75 z 77 5 85 z 1152 900 61 8 66 z 1280 960 60 0 60 z z 75 0 75 z 1280 1024 64 0 60 z z 80 0 75 z 91 1 85 z 1400 1050 65 3 60 z z 1600 1200 75 0 60 z z 1280 768 47 8 60 z z 1280 720 45 0 60 z z 1920 1080 67 5 60 z 1360 768 47 7 60 z z 1440 900 55...

Page 41: ...41 Specifications Others displayed in its original resolution Text and lines may be uneven Some actual value may differ slightly from the design values given in the table ...

Page 42: ...rojected image cross at right angles is aligned with the center of the projected image and full width or full height of the projected image is regarded as 100 VS Vertical lens shift range up VS Vertical lens shift range down HS Horizontal lens shift range right HS Horizontal lens shift range left Projected image Projection distance L Front of the lens Projected image Center of the lens VS Center o...

Page 43: ...yes Projection image size Projection distance L Diagonal Width Height Standard lens VPLL Z1024 VPLL Z1032 80 2 03 m 1 63 1 22 64 48 2 31 3 69 91 145 3 85 5 28 152 207 5 24 8 01 207 315 100 2 54 m 2 03 1 52 80 60 2 89 4 62 114 182 4 84 6 62 191 260 6 59 10 05 260 395 120 3 05 m 2 44 1 83 96 72 3 48 5 56 137 218 5 83 7 97 230 313 7 94 12 09 313 476 150 3 81 m 3 05 2 29 120 90 4 36 6 96 172 274 7 31 ...

Page 44: ...es 195 7 11 16 390 15 11 32 134 5 9 32 81 3 3 16 148 5 13 16 Center of the lens 195 7 11 16 361 14 7 32 122 4 13 16 463 18 7 32 134 5 9 32 134 5 9 32 86 3 3 8 15 19 32 50 1 31 32 50 1 31 32 81 5 3 7 32 81 5 3 7 32 ø18 23 32 ø18 23 32 Center of the lens 272 6 10 23 32 ...

Page 45: ...ith qualified Sony personnel charged Unit mm inches Caution 150 5 29 32 175 6 7 8 200 7 7 8 250 9 27 32 275 10 13 16 300 11 13 16 231 9 3 32 256 10 3 32 281 11 1 16 331 13 1 32 356 14 1 32 381 15 223 1 8 25 32 202 5 7 31 32 216 6 8 17 32 125 4 29 32 151 1 5 15 16 95 3 3 3 4 239 9 9 7 16 125 4 29 32 187 5 7 3 8 Center of the pole 8 0 5 16 Center of the lens ...

Page 46: ... of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries PJLink is a registered trademark of Japan Business Machine and Information System Industries Association AMX is a trademark of AMX Corporation All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders In this manual and marks are not specified Lens L Type Standard lens 12 ...

Page 47: ... 4 CONTROL S output connector 7 D Default Gateway 21 Digital Zoom 6 Dimensions 44 Direct Power On 21 E ECO MODE Energy saving mode 6 F fH 23 Film Mode 16 Focus 5 13 Focus ring 3 Freeze 6 Front panel 3 Function menu 19 fV 23 G Gamma Mode 16 H High Altitude Mode 22 Hue 16 I ID Mode 20 ID MODE 1 2 3 switch 6 Image Flip 22 Information menu 23 Input 4 Input A Signal Sel 21 Installation menu 22 IP Addre...

Page 48: ...trol detector 3 Removing attaching the projection lens 34 Replacing the lamp 31 Reset 16 RS 232C connector 4 S Screen menu 17 Secondary DNS 21 Security Lock 20 Selecting an input signal 5 Serial No 23 Sharpness 16 Shift 5 13 17 Smart APA 19 Specifications 36 Standby Mode 21 Start Up Image 19 Status 20 Subnet Mask 21 T Troubleshooting 29 Turn off 5 14 Turn on 5 12 U Using a menu 15 V V Keystone 5 2...

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