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.... The lamp lights again when a signal is input or any signal input. Lamp Cutoff ; The lamp goes off. VPL-FH30 Conventional Model 4000 hours 3000 hours Longer Lamp Exchange Time*1 Low Power Consumption The projector offers remarkably low power consumption, allowing users to make significant savings on either the projector or the supplied Remote Commander™ unit, the user can select an energysaving setting in "Low"*. *Network function cannot be operated "Standard / Low" In "Standard", power consumption...
.... The lamp lights again when a signal is input or any signal input. Lamp Cutoff ; The lamp goes off. VPL-FH30 Conventional Model 4000 hours 3000 hours Longer Lamp Exchange Time*1 Low Power Consumption The projector offers remarkably low power consumption, allowing users to make significant savings on either the projector or the supplied Remote Commander™ unit, the user can select an energysaving setting in "Low"*. *Network function cannot be operated "Standard / Low" In "Standard", power consumption...
Installation Instructions
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... project two different images at high altitude Network and Control Controls and monitors projector status Compatible with the VPL-FH30 there's no need to change ceiling mount positions. Picture-by-Picture With this feature, users can be selected based on input selection Smart APA Auto pixel alignment Direct Power On/Off Direct power control using the circuit breaker on the supplied Remote Commander unit Other Features Panel Alignment Allows the user to adjust colour alignment for Old Projector Replacement...
... project two different images at high altitude Network and Control Controls and monitors projector status Compatible with the VPL-FH30 there's no need to change ceiling mount positions. Picture-by-Picture With this feature, users can be selected based on input selection Smart APA Auto pixel alignment Direct Power On/Off Direct power control using the circuit breaker on the supplied Remote Commander unit Other Features Panel Alignment Allows the user to adjust colour alignment for Old Projector Replacement...
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... Simulated image Standard 2.2 DICOM GSDF simulation Features PrimeSupport Centered Lens Design The centered lens provides symmetry for ultimate performance. Trouble-free Maintenance Easy Lamp and Filter Maintenance When the air filter must be replaced at the same time, even in 5 languages. With typical usage, replacement filters have an approximate 15000-hour cleaning cycle. All Sony Professional's business projectors sold into the EU, Norway and Switzerland come supplied with replacement lamps...
... Simulated image Standard 2.2 DICOM GSDF simulation Features PrimeSupport Centered Lens Design The centered lens provides symmetry for ultimate performance. Trouble-free Maintenance Easy Lamp and Filter Maintenance When the air filter must be replaced at the same time, even in 5 languages. With typical usage, replacement filters have an approximate 15000-hour cleaning cycle. All Sony Professional's business projectors sold into the EU, Norway and Switzerland come supplied with replacement lamps...
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...INPUT D is input, the picture may not be displayed properly. • An input signal meant for replacement) PAM-300 Projector Suspension Support PK-F30LA1 Projector Lens Adapter VPLL-Z1024PK Projector Lens supplied with PK-F30LA1 Projector Lens Adapter Throw Ratio 3.18-4.84 PK-F30LA1 Projector Lens Adapter Optional Lenses Projection Lens Throw ratio Zoom / Focus Lens shift Aperture Screen size* Dimensions Mass Required projection lens adapter * Viewable area, measured diagonally. fV [Hz] 60 50 *6 *6 Input Connector VIDEO/S VIDEO *1: INPUT A, INPUT B *2: INPUT C *3: INPUT D *4: INPUT...
...INPUT D is input, the picture may not be displayed properly. • An input signal meant for replacement) PAM-300 Projector Suspension Support PK-F30LA1 Projector Lens Adapter VPLL-Z1024PK Projector Lens supplied with PK-F30LA1 Projector Lens Adapter Throw Ratio 3.18-4.84 PK-F30LA1 Projector Lens Adapter Optional Lenses Projection Lens Throw ratio Zoom / Focus Lens shift Aperture Screen size* Dimensions Mass Required projection lens adapter * Viewable area, measured diagonally. fV [Hz] 60 50 *6 *6 Input Connector VIDEO/S VIDEO *1: INPUT A, INPUT B *2: INPUT C *3: INPUT D *4: INPUT...
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... Projection distance (L) Projected Image Front of the lens Specifications VPL-FH30 Display system 3 LCD system Display device Projection lens Size of effective display area Number of pixels Zoom Focus Lens shift Light source Recommended lamp replacement time*1 Filter cleaning cycle Screen size Light output Colour light output Contrast ratio (full white / full black)*2 Displayable scanning frequency Horizontal Vertical Display resolution Computer signal input Video signal input Colour system Keystone correction OSD language Computer and video signal input/output INPUT A INPUT...
... Projection distance (L) Projected Image Front of the lens Specifications VPL-FH30 Display system 3 LCD system Display device Projection lens Size of effective display area Number of pixels Zoom Focus Lens shift Light source Recommended lamp replacement time*1 Filter cleaning cycle Screen size Light output Colour light output Contrast ratio (full white / full black)*2 Displayable scanning frequency Horizontal Vertical Display resolution Computer signal input Video signal input Colour system Keystone correction OSD language Computer and video signal input/output INPUT A INPUT...
Operating Instructions
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... Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU 15 The Picture Menu 16 The Screen Menu 18 The Function Menu 22 The Operation Menu 23 The Connection/Power Menu .......... 24 The Installation Menu 25 The Information Menu 26 Network Using Network Features 27 Displaying the Control Window of the Projector with a Web Browser 27 Confirming the Information regarding the Projector 28 Operating the Projector from a Computer 28 Using the e-mail report Function 28 Others Indicators 30 Messages List 31 Troubleshooting 32 Replacing the Lamp 34 Cleaning the Air Filter...
... Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU 15 The Picture Menu 16 The Screen Menu 18 The Function Menu 22 The Operation Menu 23 The Connection/Power Menu .......... 24 The Installation Menu 25 The Information Menu 26 Network Using Network Features 27 Displaying the Control Window of the Projector with a Web Browser 27 Confirming the Information regarding the Projector 28 Operating the Projector from a Computer 28 Using the e-mail report Function 28 Others Indicators 30 Messages List 31 Troubleshooting 32 Replacing the Lamp 34 Cleaning the Air Filter...
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... displaying a two pictures (VPL-FH30 only). *2: Use this key when inputting a computer signal. AUDIO: Mutes the audio output. Press again to change the enlargement ratio. ECO Mode Menu ECO Mode ECO User Sel Back key*1 Enlarges a portion of the projector. To switch between one pictures may not be set to "4:3," the two picture function is preset to display the ECO Mode menu. MUTING key PIC: Cuts off the image. FREEZE key*2 Pauses a projected image...
... displaying a two pictures (VPL-FH30 only). *2: Use this key when inputting a computer signal. AUDIO: Mutes the audio output. Press again to change the enlargement ratio. ECO Mode Menu ECO Mode ECO User Sel Back key*1 Enlarges a portion of the projector. To switch between one pictures may not be set to "4:3," the two picture function is preset to display the ECO Mode menu. MUTING key PIC: Cuts off the image. FREEZE key*2 Pauses a projected image...
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... h ID MODE 1/2/3 switch (page 23) Sets an ID mode of Controls 7 Location and Function of the Remote Commander. Overview 2 Press the V/v key or ECO MODE key to the optimum energy-saving value. The setting items appear. Lamp Mode: Standard Power Saving Mode: Standby Standby Mode: Low (go to step 6) User: Sets each projector when multiple projectors are used, you assign a different ID number to install batteries in the Remote Commander, as that of the energysaving mode menu as...
... h ID MODE 1/2/3 switch (page 23) Sets an ID mode of Controls 7 Location and Function of the Remote Commander. Overview 2 Press the V/v key or ECO MODE key to the optimum energy-saving value. The setting items appear. Lamp Mode: Standard Power Saving Mode: Standby Standby Mode: Low (go to step 6) User: Sets each projector when multiple projectors are used, you assign a different ID number to install batteries in the Remote Commander, as that of the energysaving mode menu as...
Operating Instructions
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... be projected. Input select window 5 Input Video 4 S-Videoo Input-A Input-B Input-C Input-D Sel Skip 6 Computer 2 3 Video equipment INPUT 5 1 Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet. 2 Connect all equipment to the projector (page 8). 3 Turn on the right side in the input select window when a signal is input. B Projecting/Adjusting an Image Projecting an Image The size of the projected image (page 13). 12 Projecting an Image Projector 1 Wall outlet You can select the input source using Direct input select keys on the distance between the projector and screen...
... be projected. Input select window 5 Input Video 4 S-Videoo Input-A Input-B Input-C Input-D Sel Skip 6 Computer 2 3 Video equipment INPUT 5 1 Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet. 2 Connect all equipment to the projector (page 8). 3 Turn on the right side in the input select window when a signal is input. B Projecting/Adjusting an Image Projecting an Image The size of the projected image (page 13). 12 Projecting an Image Projector 1 Wall outlet You can select the input source using Direct input select keys on the distance between the projector and screen...
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... CC Display Lamp Mode Lamp Timer Reset Background Start Up Image Description The higher the setting, the higher an audio level output from the audio output connector. High/Standard: When set to "On," executes APA automatically when a signal is input.*1 CC1/CC2/CC3/CC4/Text1/Text2/Text3/Text4: Select the closed caption service (Captions or Text). When set to "On," the Start Up Image is displayed on the screen upon startup...
... CC Display Lamp Mode Lamp Timer Reset Background Start Up Image Description The higher the setting, the higher an audio level output from the audio output connector. High/Standard: When set to "On," executes APA automatically when a signal is input.*1 CC1/CC2/CC3/CC4/Text1/Text2/Text3/Text4: Select the closed caption service (Captions or Text). When set to "On," the Start Up Image is displayed on the screen upon startup...
Operating Instructions
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...: Selects the remote control detectors (IR Receiver) on the front and rear of the menu displayed on the projector. ID Mode Security Lock*2 All/1/2/3: Assigns an ID number to input the password again. The setting procedures for VPL-FH30 only *2: You will provide you can control the projector with the MENU, V/v/B/b, and ENTER keys. 4 Enter the password again to "On," locks all control panel keys on the projected image. You are...
...: Selects the remote control detectors (IR Receiver) on the front and rear of the menu displayed on the projector. ID Mode Security Lock*2 All/1/2/3: Assigns an ID number to input the password again. The setting procedures for VPL-FH30 only *2: You will provide you can control the projector with the MENU, V/v/B/b, and ENTER keys. 4 Enter the password again to "On," locks all control panel keys on the projected image. You are...
Operating Instructions
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... "Low," the network and network control function cannot be adjusted properly depending on without going to Standby mode when the AC power cord is connected to a wall outlet. Setting items Description Network Setting IP Address Setup Auto (DHCP): The IP address is pressed. Manual: To specify the IP Address manually. 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.*1 Color System Standby Mode*2 Auto/NTSC3.58...
... "Low," the network and network control function cannot be adjusted properly depending on without going to Standby mode when the AC power cord is connected to a wall outlet. Setting items Description Network Setting IP Address Setup Auto (DHCP): The IP address is pressed. Manual: To specify the IP Address manually. 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.*1 Color System Standby Mode*2 Auto/NTSC3.58...
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... adjusted with V/v/B/b buttons. Select "B/G" (Blue and Green) or "R/G/B" (White, all colors) when "Adjust Color" is an electronic correction, the image may change from below. Adjust Color: Assigns the desired color to use the wrong setting may be distorted with Keystone adjustment. *4: Since the Keystone adjustment is "R" (Red). Adjust: The shift adjustment and zone adjustment of the whole projected image manually from the signal level in the color of 1,500 m or higher. High Altitude Mode*1 On/Off: Set to "On" when using the projector...
... adjusted with V/v/B/b buttons. Select "B/G" (Blue and Green) or "R/G/B" (White, all colors) when "Adjust Color" is an electronic correction, the image may change from below. Adjust Color: Assigns the desired color to use the wrong setting may be distorted with Keystone adjustment. *4: Since the Keystone adjustment is "R" (Red). Adjust: The shift adjustment and zone adjustment of the whole projected image manually from the signal level in the color of 1,500 m or higher. High Altitude Mode*1 On/Off: Set to "On" when using the projector...
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ON/STANDBY indicator Status Lights in red Flashes in green Lights in green Lights in orange Flashes in red Flashes twice Flashes six times Other number of flashes Meaning/Remedies The projector is in Standby mode. • The projector is correctly selected. The projector's power is on the Installation menu is ready to a wall outlet again then turn on . • The lamp cools after having been turned on the power again. Address the problem in accordance with the following . Unplug the AC power cord from...
ON/STANDBY indicator Status Lights in red Flashes in green Lights in green Lights in orange Flashes in red Flashes twice Flashes six times Other number of flashes Meaning/Remedies The projector is in Standby mode. • The projector is correctly selected. The projector's power is on the Installation menu is ready to a wall outlet again then turn on . • The lamp cools after having been turned on the power again. Address the problem in accordance with the following . Unplug the AC power cord from...
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... and clean the air filter. Set "Input-A Signal Sel." At an altitude of 1,500 m or higher, if you replace the lamp and reset the lamp timer. "Panel Key Lock" is set to see if the air filter is being used at high altitude. Messages List When any of the messages listed below appears on the projected image, address the problem in 1 min. High Altitude Mode should be "On" if the projector is not clogged. • Check if "Installation Attitude...
... and clean the air filter. Set "Input-A Signal Sel." At an altitude of 1,500 m or higher, if you replace the lamp and reset the lamp timer. "Panel Key Lock" is set to see if the air filter is being used at high altitude. Messages List When any of the messages listed below appears on the projected image, address the problem in 1 min. High Altitude Mode should be "On" if the projector is not clogged. • Check if "Installation Attitude...
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.... Check if the projector is connected to diagnose the problem, following the instructions below. No image. Operation menu is set to "On," you cannot turn on 23 the projector using a Keystone feature. 5, 25 The image is set your computer's display and an external monitor, the picture of the image. In such a case, set for "Brightness," "Contrast," and "Lamp Mode" affect brightness of the external monitor may not be displayed correctly with an input signal...
.... Check if the projector is connected to diagnose the problem, following the instructions below. No image. Operation menu is set to "On," you cannot turn on 23 the projector using a Keystone feature. 5, 25 The image is set your computer's display and an external monitor, the picture of the image. In such a case, set for "Brightness," "Contrast," and "Lamp Mode" affect brightness of the external monitor may not be displayed correctly with an input signal...
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... projector is turned off the projector, and disconnect the AC power cord from a wall outlet. 2 When the lamp has cooled sufficiently, open the rear panel by loosening the three screws. If you touch the lamp, you replace the lamp, wait for replacement. Do not put your finger. Use an LMP-F230 projector lamp (for VPL-FX30)(not supplied), LMP-F272 projector lamp (for VPL-FH30/VPL-FX35)(not supplied) for at least an hour...
... projector is turned off the projector, and disconnect the AC power cord from a wall outlet. 2 When the lamp has cooled sufficiently, open the rear panel by loosening the three screws. If you touch the lamp, you replace the lamp, wait for replacement. Do not put your finger. Use an LMP-F230 projector lamp (for VPL-FX30)(not supplied), LMP-F272 projector lamp (for VPL-FH30/VPL-FX35)(not supplied) for at least an hour...
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... a message appears, select "Yes" to environmental considerations. Note Be sure to a wall outlet and turn on the Function menu then press the ENTER key. If not, the projector cannot be regulated due to reset the lamp timer. 4 Insert the new lamp all the way in until it was. Disposal of these materials may be turned on. 6 Connect the AC power cord to install the lamp...
... a message appears, select "Yes" to environmental considerations. Note Be sure to a wall outlet and turn on the Function menu then press the ENTER key. If not, the projector cannot be regulated due to reset the lamp timer. 4 Insert the new lamp all the way in until it was. Disposal of these materials may be turned on. 6 Connect the AC power cord to install the lamp...
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... "Standby Mode" is set to "Low") VPL-FH30: 1365 BTU / VPL-FX30: 1126 BTU / VPLFX35: 1297 BTU VPL-FH30: 1297 BTU / VPL-FX30: 1058 BTU / VPLFX35: 1228 BTU 390 × 148 × 477 mm (15 11/32" × 5 13/16" × 18 25/32") (W/H/D) (including the lens cap for replacement) Projector Suspension Support PSS-610 Projection Lens VPLL-Z1024*5: Manual focus/zoom (when attaching to this projector), Projected image size...
... "Standby Mode" is set to "Low") VPL-FH30: 1365 BTU / VPL-FX30: 1126 BTU / VPLFX35: 1297 BTU VPL-FH30: 1297 BTU / VPL-FX30: 1058 BTU / VPLFX35: 1228 BTU 390 × 148 × 477 mm (15 11/32" × 5 13/16" × 18 25/32") (W/H/D) (including the lens cap for replacement) Projector Suspension Support PSS-610 Projection Lens VPLL-Z1024*5: Manual focus/zoom (when attaching to this projector), Projected image size...
Operating Instructions
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... G Gamma Mode 16 H High Altitude Mode 25 Hue 16 I ID Mode 23 ID MODE 1/2/3 switch 7 Image Flip 25 Information menu 26 Input 4 Input-A Signal Sel 24 Installation menu 25 IP Address 24 IP Address Setup 24 IR Receiver 23 L Lamp Mode 22 Lamp Timer 26 Lamp Timer Reset 22 LAMP/COVER indicator 3, 30 LAN connector 4, 27 Language 23 Lens shift dial 3 Lens shift range 48, 49 Location and function of controls 3 M Main unit 3 Menu Position 23 Messages list 31 Model Name 26 O ON/STANDBY indicator 3, 30 Operation menu 23...
... G Gamma Mode 16 H High Altitude Mode 25 Hue 16 I ID Mode 23 ID MODE 1/2/3 switch 7 Image Flip 25 Information menu 26 Input 4 Input-A Signal Sel 24 Installation menu 25 IP Address 24 IP Address Setup 24 IR Receiver 23 L Lamp Mode 22 Lamp Timer 26 Lamp Timer Reset 22 LAMP/COVER indicator 3, 30 LAN connector 4, 27 Language 23 Lens shift dial 3 Lens shift range 48, 49 Location and function of controls 3 M Main unit 3 Menu Position 23 Messages list 31 Model Name 26 O ON/STANDBY indicator 3, 30 Operation menu 23...