Sony FX52 - VPL XGA LCD Projector, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ... 2005 Sony Corporation 2 655 762 15 1 Data Projector Operating Instructions VPL FX52 FX52L ...

Page 2: ...d 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 ...

Page 3: ...l area For the customers in Taiwan only For the State of California USA only Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov harzardouswaste perchlorate Perchlorate Material Lithium battery contains perchlorate WARNING When installing the unit incorporate a readily accessible disconnect device in the fixed wiring or connect the power plug to an easily accessible socket outlet n...

Page 4: ...nent equipment 20 Selecting the Menu Language 21 Projecting 23 Effective Tools for Your Presentation 28 Adjustments and Settings Using the Menu Using the MENU 29 The PICTURE SETTING Menu 30 The INPUT SETTING Menu 32 The SET SETTING Menu 34 The MENU SETTING Menu 35 The INSTALL SETTING Menu 35 The INFORMATION Menu 36 Operation and Administration using a Network Accessing the Projector from a Compute...

Page 5: ...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 ...

Page 6: ...or Suspension Support must be used for installation Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build up Do not place the unit on surfaces rugs blankets etc or near materials curtains draperies that may block the ventilation holes Leave space of more than 50 cm 19 3 4 inches between the wall and the projector Be aware that room heat rises to the ceiling check that the temperature near ...

Page 7: ...s may inhale tininess such as a piece of paper Highly heated and humid Avoid installing the unit in a location where the temperature or humidity is very high or temperature is very low To avoid moisture condensation do not install the unit in a location where the temperature may rise rapidly Subject to direct cool or warm air from an air conditioner Installing in such a location may cause malfunct...

Page 8: ...ide It may cause malfunction Tilting right left Avoid using as the unit tilts more than 20 degrees Do not install the unit other than on the floor or ceiling These installations may cause malfunction Blocking the ventilation holes Avoid using something to cover over the ventilation holes exhaust intake otherwise the internal heat may build up Placing a blocking object just in front of the lens Do ...

Page 9: ...r aligns with the center of the screen 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 Direct Power On Power Off function The AC power for the entire system can be turned on and off by means of a breaker or other switch Twin stack installation Thanks to the lens shift function two...

Page 10: ...place anything near the ventilation holes as it may cause internal heat build up Do not block the ventilation holes intake exhaust Otherwise internal heat build up may occur causing a fire or damage to the projector Do not place your hand or objects near the ventilation holes the air coming out is hot h Security lock Connects to an optional security cable Kensington s1 i Rear remote control detect...

Page 11: ...urrently 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 The LENS FOCUS does not work 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 ...

Page 12: ... the first 40 seconds During this time you cannot light up the ON STANDBY indicator with the I 1 key For details on the LAMP COVER and the TEMP FAN indicators See page 47 d 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 1 key twice following the message o...

Page 13: ... Connect to a high resolution computer or VCR where signals are transmitted long distances for example when the projector has been hung from the ceiling According to the connected equipment computer component R Y Y B Y HDTV or DTV DTV GBR DTV YPBPR signal is selected d NETWORK connector RJ 45 Connect to a computer on the same LAN with the LAN cable when you use the networking function of this proj...

Page 14: ... jack h RS 232C connector D sub 9 pin female Connects to a computer to operate the projector from the computer i 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 j MONITOR OUT connector HD D sub 15 pin female Outputs signals from the selected channel and computer signals only f...

Page 15: ...N jack on the projector m RESET ESCAPE key Functions as a RESET key Resets the value of an item to its factory preset value or returns the enlarged image to its original size This key functions when the menu or a setting item is displayed on the screen n D ZOOM key Enlarges the image at a desired location on the screen o Arrow keys M m p MENU TAB key Functions as a MENU key q APA Auto Pixel Alignm...

Page 16: ...ong time remove the batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage If batteries have leaked remove them wipe and dry the battery compartment and replace the batteries with new ones Notes on Remote Commander operation Make sure that nothing to obstruct the infrared beam between the Remote Commander and the remote control detector on the projector The operation range is limited The shorter the dista...

Page 17: ... 8 3060 1201 2 3850 1515 8 4630 1823 8 5810 2287 8 6980 2747 8 7770 306 9730 3831 8 11690 4603 8 Maximum Distance 1820 713 4 2780 1091 2 3740 1473 8 4700 1851 8 5660 2227 8 7100 2795 8 8540 3363 8 9500 3741 8 11900 4685 8 14300 5631 8 b Minimum Distance 305 121 8 457 18 610 241 8 762 30 914 36 1143 45 1372 541 8 1524 60 1905 751 8 2286 901 8 Maximum Distance c Minimum Distance 417 161 2 569 221 2 ...

Page 18: ...If you set your computer such as a notebook type to output the signal to both your computer s display and the external monitor the picture of the projector may not appear properly Set your computer to output the signal to only the external monitor For details refer to the computer s operating instructions supplied with your computer If you connect a computer that can use the DDC function to the IN...

Page 19: ...B NEWTWORK B B Y PB G Y SYNC HD MONITOR OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT S VIDEO VIDEO TRIG RS 232C PLUG IN POWER CONTROLS VD INPUT B DVI D Video cable not supplied to monitor out Front of the projector HD D sub 15 pin not supplied to S video output DVI cable not supplied To DVI output HD D sub 15 pin not supplied S Video cable not supplied Computer Computer VCR to video output to monitor input Monitor 1 Ma...

Page 20: ...ync signal when you input the external sync signal from video GBR component equipment To connect to a video GBR Component equipment Notes INPUT C R R Y PR INPUT A RGB NEWTWORK B B Y PB G Y SYNC HD MONITOR OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT S VIDEO VIDEO TRIG RS 232C PLUG IN POWER CONTROLS VD INPUT B DVI D Monitor cable not supplied Front of the projector to RGB component output 15k RGB component equipment ...

Page 21: ...the AC power cord into a wall outlet 2 Press the I 1 key to turn on the projector 3 Press the MENU key The menu appears The menu presently selected is shown as a yellow button MUTING PIC AUDIO LENS APA AIR SHOT INPUT TILT KEYSTONE PJ NETWORK ON COMMAND OFF VOLUME MENU TAB FREEZE 2 3 4 5 6 RESET LENS CONTROL POWER SAVING ON STANDBY MENU TEMP FAN ENTER APA LAMP COVER INPUT 1 4 5 6 3 2 Rear remote co...

Page 22: ... M or m key to select Language then press the or ENTER key 6 Press the M or m key to select a language then press the or ENTER key The menu changes to the selected language To clear the menu Press the MENU key The menu disappears automatically if a key is not pressed for one minute PICTURE SETTING Picture Mode Adjust Picture Input A Input A A Input A ...

Page 23: ...e I 1 key The ON STANDBY indicator lights in green after it flashes for about several seconds 3 Turn on the equipment connected to the projector MUTING PIC AUDIO LENS APA AIR SHOT INPUT TILT KEYSTONE PJ NETWORK ON COMMAND OFF VOLUME MENU TAB FREEZE 2 4 6 9 6 9 RESET LENS CONTROL POWER SAVING ON STANDBY MENU TEMP FAN ENTER APA LAMP COVER INPUT 1 6 9 6 9 4 2 Rear remote control detector ON STANDBY i...

Page 24: ... notebook or an all in one LCD type you may have to switch the computer to output to the projector by pressing certain keys e g etc or by changing your computer s settings The key for switching the computer to output to the projector varies depending on the type of a computer 6 Press the LENS key on the Remote Commander or LENS CONTROL key on the control panel repeatedly to display LENS FOCUS Then...

Page 25: ... the analog signal from the computer 1 Project a still picture from the computer 2 Press the APA key Complete appears on the screen when the picture is adjusted properly Press the APA key when the full image is displayed on the screen If the projected image includes a large black area around the periphery the APA function will not function properly and in some cases portions of the image may not b...

Page 26: ...isplayed on the menu screen perform again from step 1 4 Turn the main power off and disconnect the AC power cord The security lock is set to on then it becomes effective The screen for entering the password is displayed when the power is turned on the next time Security certification When the screen for entering the password is displayed enter the password that was set If you fail to enter the cor...

Page 27: ...un for about 120 seconds to reduce the internal heat Also the ON STANDBY indicator flashes quickly for the first 40 seconds During this time you will not be able to light up the ON STANDBY indicator with the I 1 key 3 Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet after the fan stops running and the ON STANDBY indicator lights in red Except when using the Direct Power On Off function When you canno...

Page 28: ...ged The enlargement ratio is displayed on the screen for a few seconds By pressing the key repeatedly the image size increases ratio of enlargement max 4 times Use the arrow key M m to scroll the enlarged image To return the image back to its original size Press the D ZOOM key Just pressing the RESET key returns the image back to its original size immediately To freeze the image projected Freeze f...

Page 29: ...ting indicator For Input C Shows Computer Component or Video GBR 1 Press the MENU key The menu appears The menu presently selected is shown as a yellow button 2 Use the M or m key to select a menu then press the or ENTER key The selected menu appears 3 Select an item Use the M or m key to select the item then press the or ENTER key The setting items are displayed in a pop up menu or in a sub menu ...

Page 30: ...ory of the settings The settings are automatically stored in the projector memory If no signal is input If there is no input signal Cannot adjust this item appears on the screen About the menu display You can set the display position of the menu intensity of the background picture and tone of the menu items as you like For details see The MENU SETTING Menu on page 35 The PICTURE SETTING Menu The P...

Page 31: ...e softer the image RGB Enhancer Adjusts the picture sharpness when RGB signals are input The higher the setting the sharper the picture The lower the setting the softer the picture Black Level Adj Using black level adjustment results in a vivid image with clearly defined light and dark areas Set the black compensation in accordance with the image source High Strong black compensation Low Weak blac...

Page 32: ...T SETTING menu is used to adjust the input signal Items that cannot be adjusted depending on the input signal are not displayed in the menu For details on the unadjustable items see page 52 When the video signal is input When the RGB signal is input Wide Mode Sets the aspect ratio of the picture When inputting 16 9 squeezed signal from equipment such as a DVD player set to On Off When the picture ...

Page 33: ...ture while matching one pixel of input picture element to that of the LCD The picture will be clear but the picture size will be smaller When XGA SXGA SXGA or UXGA signal is input this item will not be displayed This projector has 46 types of preset data for input signals the preset memory When a preset signal is input the projector automatically detects the signal type and recalls the data for th...

Page 34: ...input signals in the following sequence Input A Input B Input C Video S Video Itindicates the input channel when the power is turned on or the INPUT key is pressed Input C Signal Sel Selects either a computer signal a component signal or a video GBR signal 15k RGB DTV HDTV for the signal that is input to the INPUT C connector Color System Selects the color system of the input signal If you select ...

Page 35: ...u is used for changing the settings of the projector V Keystone Corrects the trapezoid caused by the projection angle If the base edge is longer set a negative value if the upper edge is longer set a positive value to square the image Image Flip Flips the image on the screen horizontally and or vertically Off The image does not flip HV Flips the image horizontally and vertically H Flips the image ...

Page 36: ...r higher Security Lock Turns on the projector s security lock function Off Turns off the security lock function On Turns on the security lock function which locks the projector once a password has been set For details see Using the security lock on page 25 The INFORMATION Menu The INFORMATION menu displays the horizontal and vertical frequencies of the input signal and the used time of the lamp fH...

Page 37: ...n on the projector For details on connection consult with your network administrator 1 Start Internet Explorer 5 0 or later versions on your computer 2 Type http xxx xxx xxx xxx the IP address of the projector as the Address then press the ENTER key You can confirm the IP address of the projector in the Information menu on page 36 When you access the projector via a Web browser do not use a proxy ...

Page 38: ... in the upper right hand corner of the window to update the status Setting Up the Projector Click Setup The Password Properties dialog box appears The name of the User account is preset without a password to root at the factory You can set the owner information date and time Mail Report etc Click Apply in the lower part of each window to update the projector to the data input in each window Owner ...

Page 39: ...ct the communication speed or communication mode from the drop down list Normally set to Auto If the IP address is changed you will not be able to access the network using an old IP address To reset the settings of an item back to its factory settings press the RESET ENTER m and ENTER keys on the control panel in order within 5 seconds with the power on and reset the settings depending on the mess...

Page 40: ...Thu Fri Sat Sun Specify the days of the week when e mail is to be sent You can check two or more days Every Month on Day Select this check box and select the day from the drop down list to send e mail on a pre defined day every month The Regular Report contains the product information owner information usage information time for the projector lamp mode memos etc Maintenance Report Lamp Reminder Se...

Page 41: ...entication Select this check box when the authentication is required for sending an e mail Requires the use of POP Authentication before send e mail POP before SMTP Select this check box to arrange for POP authentication to be performed before connecting to the SMTP server Incoming Mail Server POP3 Type the address of the POP3 server Account Name Type the mail account Password Type the mail passwo...

Page 42: ...it remains horizontal then pull straight up Do not tilt the lamp If you pull out the lamp while tilted and if the lamp is broken the pieces may scatter causing injury To erase a message press any key on the control panel of the projector or on the remote commander 1 Turn off the projector and disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet When replacing the lamp after using the projector wait for...

Page 43: ...d 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 recycling information please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance www eiae org Cleaning the Air Filter The air filter should be cleaned whenever you replace the lamp Remove all traces of dust from ...

Page 44: ...ver to the projector If you neglect to clean the air filter dust may accumulate clogging it As a result the temperature may rise inside the unit leading to a possible malfunction or fire If the dust cannot be removed from the air filter replace the air filter with the supplied new one Be sure to attach the air filter cover firmly the power will not be turned on if it is not closed securely Notes ...

Page 45: ... page 18 Input selection is incorrect c Select the input source correctly using the INPUT key see page 24 The picture is muting c Press the PIC MUTING key to release the muting function see page 25 The computer signal is not set to output to an external monitor or set to output both to an external monitor and a LCD monitor of a computer c Set the computer signal to output only to an external monit...

Page 46: ...o dark Contrast or Brightness has not been adjusted properly c Adjust the Contrast or Brightness in the PICTURE SETTING menu properly see page 31 The lamp has burnt or dims c Replace the lamp with a new one see page 42 The picture is not clear Picture is out of focus c Adjust the focus see page 24 Condensation has occurred on the lens c Leave the projector for about two hours with the power on The...

Page 47: ...lectrical system breaks down c Consult with qualified Sony personnel Messages List Message Meaning and Remedy High temp Lamp off in 1 min Internal temperature is too high c Turn off the power c Check to see if nothing is blocking the ventilation holes Frequency is out of range This input signal cannot be projected as the frequency is out of the acceptable range of the projector c Input a signal th...

Page 48: ...Use the list below to check the meaning of the messages displayed on the screen Message Meaning and Remedy No Input No input signal c Check connections see page 18 Not applicable You have pressed the wrong key c Press the appropriate key ...

Page 49: ...ally manually Resolution 750 horizontal TV lines Video input 1 024 768 dots RGB input Acceptable computer signals1 fH 19 to 92 kHz fV 48 to 92 Hz Maximum input resolution signals UXGA 1 600 1 200 fH 75kHz fV 60Hz 1 Set the resolution and the frequency of the signal of the connected computer within the range of acceptable preset signals of the projector Compatible video signal 15k RGB 50 60Hz Progr...

Page 50: ...tion parts Mass VPL FX52 Approx 10 5 kg 23 lb 4 oz VPL FX52L Approx 9 1 kg 20 lb 1 oz Power requirements AC 100 to 240 V 4 0 A 1 6 A 50 60 Hz Power consumption Max 400 W in standby mode 7 W when network function is operating Heat dissipation 1 365 BTU Operating temperature 0 C to 35 C 32 F to 95 F Operating humidity 35 to 85 no condensation Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Storage hum...

Page 51: ... 233 mm W H D Weight 1850 g Short focus zoom lens VPLL ZM31 F 1 9 to 2 0 f 41 4 to 45 6 mm Manual focus zoom Projection screen size 40 to 300 inches Projection distance 100 inches 3150 to 3300 mm 200 inches 6410 to 6710 mm 300 inches 9680 to 10120 mm Maximum external dimensions 154 154 252 mm W H D Weight 3140 g Some of the items may not be available in some areas For details please consult your n...

Page 52: ...C 13 NC Item Input signal Video or S video Y C Com ponent Video GBR Com puter Contrast z z z z Brightness z z z z Color z excluding monochrome signal z z Hue z NTSC 3 58 4 43 only excluding monochrome signal z z Sharpness z z z RGB Enhancer z Black Level Adj z z z Gamma Mode z Color Temp z z z z DDE z z 480 60i 575 50i z 480 60i 575 50i Item Input signal Video or S video Y C Com ponent Video GBR C...

Page 53: ... V neg 832 16 800 600 SVGA VESA 56 Hz 35 156 56 250 H pos V pos 1 024 17 SVGA VESA 60 Hz 37 879 60 317 H pos V pos 1 056 18 SVGA VESA 72 Hz 48 077 72 188 H pos V pos 1 040 19 SVGA VESA 75 Hz 46 875 75 000 H pos V pos 1 056 20 SVGA VESA 85 Hz 53 674 85 061 H pos V pos 1 048 21 832 624 Macintosh 16 49 724 74 550 H neg V neg 1 152 22 1 024 768 XGA VESA 43 Hz 35 524 86 958 H pos V pos 1 264 23 XGA VES...

Page 54: ... SXGA VESA 43 Hz 46 433 86 872 H pos V pos 1 696 35 SGI 5 53 316 50 062 S on G 1 680 36 SXGA VESA 60 Hz 63 974 60 013 H pos V pos 1 696 37 SXGA VESA 75 Hz 79 976 75 025 H pos V pos 1 688 38 SXGA VESA 85 Hz 91 146 85 024 H pos V pos 1 728 39 1 600 1 200 UXGA VESA 60 Hz 75 000 60 000 H pos V pos 2 160 43 480 60P 480 60P Double frequency NTSC 31 470 60 000 S on G 44 575 50P 575 50P Double frequency P...

Page 55: ...xamples 17 unsuitable conditions 8 unsuitable installation 7 IP Address 36 IR Receiver 34 L Lamp Mode 36 Lamp Timer 36 Language 35 Lens Control 36 Location and function of controls connector panel 13 control panel 11 front 10 rear bottom 10 M Menu clearing the menu display 30 INFORMATION menu 36 INPUT SETTING menu 32 INSTALL SETTING menu 35 MENU SETTING menu 35 PICTURE SETTING menu 30 SET SETTING ...

Page 56: ...56 Index Supplied accessories 50 T Test Pattern 35 Troubleshooting 45 U Using the MENU 29 V V Keystone 35 Ventilation holes exhaust 10 intake 10 W Wide Mode 32 ...

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