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4-191-106-13 (1)
Data
Projector
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual and supplied Quick Reference Manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
VPL-FH500L
VPL-FX500L
Not all models are available in all countries and area. Please check
with your local Sony Authorized Dealer.
© 2010 Sony Corporation
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Table of Contents Overview Network Location and Function of Controls .... 3 Using Network Features ...................29 Main Unit .....................................3 Displaying the Control Window of the Projector with a Web Connector Panel ........................... 4 Browser ...................................29 Remote Commander and Control Confirming the Information Panel ..........................................5 regarding the Projector ............30 Operating the Projector from a
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Overview B Overview Location and Function of Controls Main Unit 369qs71 2 5 4 qs 8 qf q; qa qg qd a Lens (not supplied) (page 40) j Connector panel (page 4) b Front panel (page 40) k Optional adapter slot (page 45) Install an optional adapter (not c Lamp cover (page 36) supplied). (VPL-FH500L only) d Air filter cover (page 38) l Remote control detectors The remote control detectors are located e Ventilation holes (intake) at the front and rear of the projector. f Ventilation holes (exhaust) m
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Connector Panel 6 7 23 4 INPUT B RGB INPUT C DVI-D INPUT D HDMI S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN R/PR G/Y B/PB HD VD OUTPUT INPUT A MONITOR LAN RS-232C CONTROL S IN OUT INPUT E PLUG INPOWER qd q; 9qaqs 18 5 signal input from the YPBPR input connector Input (page 8) (INPUT A). a INPUT A Others Video: RGB/YPBPR input connector (RGB HD VD/YPBPR) i RS-232C connector RS-232C compatible control connector b INPUT B Video: RGB input connector (RGB) j LAN connector (page 29) c INPUT C k CONTROL S input conne
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Overview Remote Commander and Control Panel Remote Commander b Selecting an input signal (page 12) 7 INPUT key (main unit) Direct input select keys (Remote STANDBY ON Commander) 1 INPUT VPL-FH500L: The F key is not provided AB C in this projector. 2 VPL-FX500L: The D, E, and F keys are DE F not provided in this projector. S VIDEO VIDEO ECO MENU MODE 6 c Operating a menu (page 15) ENTER /V/v/B/b (arrow) keys ENTER 3 MENU key RETURN RESET RETURN key FOCUS ZOOM SHIFT RESET key 4 KEY- ASPECT PAT
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e Using various functions during Notes projecting � When displaying a two pictures, the ? *1 (On) key, 1 (standby) key, INPUT key, D ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/– key and MUTING (PIC) key are available. Enlarges a portion of the image while � When “Screen Aspect” (page 26) is set projecting. to “4:3,” the two picture function is not 1 Press the D ZOOM + key to display available. the digital zoom icon on the projected � When displaying a two pictures, the image. input signal icon does not app
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Overview i CONTROL S output connector ECO Mode Menu Connects to the CONTROL S input ECO Mode connector on the projector with a connecting cable (stereo mini plug (not ECO supplied)) when using the Remote User Commander as a wired one. You do not need to install batteries in the Sel Back Remote Commander, as the power is 2 Press the V/v key or ECO MODE key supplied from the projector. to select ECO or User mode. About Remote Commander operation ECO: Sets each mode to the optimum energy-s
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B Preparation Connecting the Projector Notes � Turn off all equipment before making any connections. � Use the proper cables for each connection. � Insert the cable plugs firmly; Loose connections may reduce performance of picture signals or cause a malfunction. When pulling out a cable, be sure to grip it by the plug, not the cable itself. � For more information, refer also to the instruction manuals of the equipment you are connecting. Connecting a Computer Connection with a computer is expla
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Preparation INPUT C For connecting a computer with a DVI-D output connector. DVI-D output connector INPUT C DVI-D DVI-D cable (not supplied) Computer INPUT D (VPL-FH500L only) For connecting a computer with a HDMI output connector. HDMI output connector INPUT D HDMI HDMI cable (not supplied) Computer Notes � The HDMI connector of this projector is not compatible with DSD (Direct Stream Digital) Signal or CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) Signal. � Be sure to use the HDMI cable with
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VIDEO IN For connecting video equipment with a video output connector. Video – BNC cable Video output (not supplied) connector Video equipment INPUT A For connection when there is some long distance between the video equipment and projector. YPBPR output connector R/PR G/Y B/PB INPUT A Component – BNC cable (not supplied) Video equipment INPUT D (VPL-FH500L only) For connecting video equipment with a HDMI output connector. HDMI output connector INPUT D HDMI HDMI cable (not supplied) V
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Preparation To attach the HDMI cable Fix the cable to the cable tie holder at the bottom of the projector, using a commercially available cable tie, as in the illustration. Use a cable tie of less than 1.9 mm × 3.8 mm in thickness. Bottom of the projector Cable tie (commercially available) Cable tie holder Connecting an External Monitor OUTPUT Projected images can be output to display equipment such as a monitor. Display equipment OUTPUT Mini D-sub 15-pin cable MONITOR RGB input (not supplie
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B Projecting/Adjusting an Image Projecting an Image The size of a projected image depends on the distance between the projector and screen. Install the projector so that the projected image fits the screen size. For details on projection distances and projected image sizes, see “Projection Distance and Lens Shift Range” (page 54). Input select window 5 Input Video S-Videoo 4 Input-A Input-B Input-C Input-D Input-E Sel Skip 6 Computer 2 3 Video equipment 5 INPUT 1 Projector Wall outlet You can
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Projecting/Adjusting an Image Adjusting the Focus, Size, and Position of the Projected image Focus Size (Zoom) Position (Lens shift) When attaching the Electric When attaching the Electric Press the SHIFT key on the focus lens zoom lens projector or the Remote Press the FOCUS key on the Press the ZOOM key on the Commander then press the V/v/ projector or the Remote projector or the Remote B/b key to adjust the position. Commander then press the B/ Commander then press the B/ bkey (or V/v key)
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Adjusting the tilt of the projector Turning Off the Power with the adjusters When the projector is installed on an uneven 1 Press the ?/1 key on the main unit or surface, you can adjust using the adjusters. 1 key on the Remote Commander. To correct any trapezoidal distortion of the The message appears if you press the ?/ projected image, use the Keystone feature 1 key on the main unit. Press it again (page 5, 26). according to the message. And you can also broaden the adjustment The fan
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Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU Note The menu displays used for the explanation below may be different depending on the model you are using. 1 Press the MENU key to display the To return to the selection screen of the setting items, press the B key or the menu. RETURN key. Also, to reset the setting value of an item to its factory preset 2 Select the setting menu. value, press the RESET key during Use the V or v key to select the
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The Picture Menu For adjusting the picture for each input signal. Setting items Description Picture Mode Dynamic: Emphasizes the contrast to produce a “dynamic and vivid” picture. Standard: Makes the picture be natural and well balanced. *1 Presentation : Makes the picture bright to suit for a presentation. Reset The picture settings are initialized to their factory preset values. However, “Picture Mode” and “Custom1,” “Custom2,” and “Custom3” of “Color Temp.” do not return to the factory prese
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Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu *7: When a progressive signal is input, this option is not available. *8: Available when a computer signal is input from the DVI-D input connector (INPUT C) and HDMI input connector (INPUT D). This projector is not to be used as a device for medical diagnosis (VPL-FH500L). The Picture Menu 17
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The Screen Menu For adjusting the size, position, and aspect ratio of the projected image for each input signal. Setting items Description *1 Aspect Changes the aspect ratio of the projected image. (page 20). When the Full1: Displays the image to fit the maximum projected image size without computer changing the aspect ratio of the input signal. signal is Full2: Displays the image to fit the maximum projected image size. input Normal: Displays the image on the center point of the projected ima
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Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu *3: Available when a video signal is input from the YPBPR input connector (INPUT A), DVI-D input connector, HDMI input connector, and optional adapter. *4: Available when a computer signal is input from the RGB input connector (INPUT A, INPUT B). *5: If the projected image includes 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 and also optimum image cannot be obt
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Aspect VPL-FH500L *1: If you select “Normal,” the image is Input signal Recommended projected in the same resolution as the setting value and input signal without changing the aspect projected image ratio of the original image. *1 *2 (4:3) (Full1) *2: If you select “Full2,” the image is projected *1 *2 to fit the projected image size, regardless (16:9) (Full1) of the aspect ratio of the image. *1 (16:10) (Full1) *3: Depending on the input signal, the projected image may be projected as i
