Sony Projector VPL-FH31 User Manual

							51Specifications
Others
Digital TV signal
Analog TV signal
*1: INPUT A, INPUT B
*2: INPUT C
*3: INPUT D
*4: INPUT A
*5: Available for VESA Reduced Blanking 
signals only.*6: Available for VPL-FH36/FH35/FH31/
FH30 only
*7: INPUT C is determined as a computer 
signal; INPUT D is determined as a digital 
TV signal.
 When a signal other than the signals listed in 
table is input, the picture may not be 
displayed properly.
 An input signal meant for screen resolution 
different from that of the panel will not be 
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. 1920 × 1080 67.5/60  –
z*7
1366 × 768 47.7/60 zz
1440 × 900 55.9/60 zz
1680 × 1050 65.3/60 zz
1280 × 800 49.7/60 zz
1920 × 1200 74.0/60 z*5z*5
1600 × 900 60.0/60 z*5* 6z*5 *6
SignalfV [Hz]
Input connector
RGB/
YPBPR*4DVI-D*2/
HDMI*3 *6
480i 60zz
576i 50zz
480p 60zz
576p 50zz
1080i 60zz
1080i 50zz
720p 60zz*7
720p 50zz
1080p 60 –z*7
1080p 50 –z
1080p 24 –z*6
SignalfV [Hz]
Input 
connector
VIDEO/
SVIDEO
NTSC 60
z
PA L / S E C A M 5 0z
Notes
ResolutionfH [kHz]/
fV [Hz]Input connector
RGB*1DVI-D*2/
HDMI*3 *6 
						

							52Specifications
Combinations of Input Signals (VPL-FH36/FH35/FH31/FH30 only)
Sub
 picture
Main 
pictureINPUT A 
(RGB/
YP
BPR)
INPUT B 
(RGB)INPUT C 
(DVI-D)INPUT D 
(HDMI)S VIDEOVIDEO
INPUT A 
(RGB/
YP
BPR)z––
––
INPUT B 
(RGB)
–––––
INPUT C 
(DVI-D)
–
z–––
INPUT D 
(HDMI)
–
z–––
S VIDEO
–
z–– –
VIDEO
–
z––– 
						

							53Projection Distance and Lens Shift Range
Others
Projection Distance and Lens Shift Range
The projection distance refers to the distance between the front of the lens and the projected 
surface.
The lens shift range represents the distance in percent (%) by which the lens can be shifted from 
the center of the projected image. The lens shift range is regarded as 0% when the point (A) in 
the illustration (point where a line drawn from the center of the lens and the projected 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 lensVS 
+Center of the 
projected 
image
50%
50%HS 
–HS +
VS –Projected imageCenter of the lens
Shaded region: Lens shift range Lens shift range
Side of the projector A
Projected image
Center of the lens Center of the 
projected 
image
50%
50%Lens shift range
Top of the projector A 
						

							54Projection Distance and Lens Shift Range
Projection distance (VPL-FH36/FH35/FH31/FH30)
Unit: m (inches)
Projection distance formula (VPL-FH36/FH35/FH31/FH30)
D: Projected image size (Diagonal) Unit: m (inches)
Lens shift range (VPL-FH36/FH35/FH31/FH30)
Projection image sizeProjection distance L
DiagonalWidth × HeightStandard lensVPLL-Z1024VPLL-Z1032
80 (2.03 m)1.72 × 1.08
(68 × 42)2.39 – 3.83
(95 – 150)4.00 – 5.48
(158 – 215)5.45 – 8.32
(215 – 327)
100 (2.54 m)2.15 × 1.35
(85 × 53)3.00 – 4.80
(119 – 189)5.03 – 6.87
(198 – 270)6.84 – 10.43
(270 – 410)
120 (3.05 m)2.58 × 1.62
(102 × 64)3.61 – 5.77
(143 – 227)6.05 – 8.27
(238 – 325)8.24 – 12.55
(325 – 494)
150 (3.81 m)3.23 × 2.02
(127 × 79)4.53 – 7.22
(179 – 284)7.59 – 10.36
(299 – 408)10.33 – 15.72
(407 – 619)
200 (5.08 m)4.31 × 2.69
(170 × 106)6.05 – 9.64
(238 – 379)10.15 – 13.85
(400 – 545)13.82 – 21.00
(544 – 827)
LensProjection distance L (minimal length)Projection distance L (maximal length)
Standard lensL=0.030453 × D – 0.0465
(L=1.198941 × D – 1.8307)L=0.048463 × D – 0.0443
(L=1.907978 × D – 1.7435)
VPLL-Z1024L=0.051187 × D – 0.0973
(L=2.015234 × D – 3.8296)L=0.069717 × D – 0.0930
(L=2.744761 × D – 3.6617)
VPLL-Z1032L=0.069792 × D – 0.1414
(L=2.747720 × D – 5.5654)L=0.105707 × D – 0.1323
(L=4.161687 × D – 5.2083)
60%
32% 32%VS += 60 – 1.875 × HS (HS + or HS –) [%]
VS –= 0 [%]
HS +=HS –=32 – 0.533 × VS + [%] 
						

							55Projection Distance and Lens Shift Range
Others
Projection distance (VPL-FX37/FX35/FX30)
Unit: m (inches)
Projection distance formula (VPL-FX37/FX35/FX30)
D: Projected image size (Diagonal) Unit: m (inches)
Lens shift range (VPL-FX37/FX35/FX30)
Projection image sizeProjection distance L
DiagonalWidth × HeightStandard lensVPLL-Z1024VPLL-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 – 9.98
(288 – 393)9.95 – 15.14
(392 – 596)
200 (5.08 m)4.06 × 3.05
(160 × 120)5.83 – 9.29
(230 – 366)9.77 – 13.34
(385 – 525)13.32 – 20.24
(525 – 797)
LensProjection distance L (minimal length)Projection distance L (maximal length)
Standard lensL=0.0294 × D – 0.0465
(L=1.1555 × D – 1.8307)L=0.0467 × D – 0.0443
(L=1.8389 × D – 1.7435)
VPLL-Z1024L=0.0493 × D – 0.0973
(L=1.9423 × D – 3.8296)L=0.0672 × D – 0.0930
(L=2.6454 × D – 3.6617)
VPLL-Z1032L=0.0673 × D – 0.1414
(L=2.6483 × D – 5.5654)L=0.1019 × D – 0.1323
(L=4.0111 × D – 5.2083)
51%
33% 33%VS += 51 – 1.545 × HS (HS + or HS –) [%]
VS –= 0 [%]
HS +=HS –=33 – 0.647 × VS + [%] 
						

							56Projection Distance and Lens Shift Range
About lens position
The projection distance and lens shift range are measured with the lens position adjusted to the 
center. To adjust the lens position to the center, follow the procedures below:
1Rotate the left lens shift dial left or right 
then align the screws with the v V marks 
in four places, as illustrated, for adjusting 
the lens horizontally.
2Rotate the right lens shift dial clockwise 
until the lens is fixed, to adjust the lens 
vertically.
Before adjusting the lens position to the center 
and checking whether the lens position is 
centered, turn off the power to prevent 
projected light from entering the eyes.
Note
1For adjusting 
lens 
horizontally2For adjusting 
lens 
ver ticallyScrewsv V marks 
						

							57Dimensions
Others
Dimensions
FrontUnit: mm (inches)
BottomUnit: mm (inches)
195 (7 11/16) 390 (15 
11/32)
134 (5 
9/32)
81 (3 
3/16) 148 (5 13/16)
Center of the lens
63 (2 
15/32)
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 (131/32)
50 (131/32)
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) 
						

							58Dimensions
When using the PSS-610 projector suspension support 
Never mount the projector on the ceiling or move it by yourself. Be sure to consult
with qualified Sony personnel (charged).
Unit: mm (inches)
Caution
150 (529/32)
175 (67/8)
200 (77/8)
250 (927/32)
275 (1013/16)
300 (1113/16) 231 (9
3/32)
256 (103/32)
281 (111/16)
331 (131/32)
356 (141/32)
381 (15)
223.1 (825/32)
202.5 (7
31/32)
216.6 (817/32)
125 (4
29/32)
151.1 (515/16)95.3 (33/4) 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 lensCenter of 
the lens 
						

							59Dimensions
Others
The distance L’ between the front of 
the lens (center) and the front of the 
cabinet
Unit: mm (inches)
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LensL’Typ e
Standard lens 12.2 (
15/32)1
VPLL-Z1024 1.6 (
1/16)2
VPLL-Z1032 0.3 (
1/32)1
Front of the cabinet
Front of the lens 12 
						

							60Index
Index
A
AC IN socket  ............................................. 4
Acceptable input signal  ........................... 50
Adjust Signal ........................................... 22
Antitheft bar  .............................................. 3
Antitheft Lock  ........................................... 3
APA ..................................................... 5, 22
Aspect  ........................................... 5, 22, 24
Audio muting  ............................................ 6
Audio Output Volume  ............................. 26
B
Background ............................................. 26
Black Level Adj.  ..................................... 20
Blending function .................................... 17
Brightness ............................................... 20
C
CC Display  .............................................. 26
Cleaning the air filter  .............................. 42
Color ....................................................... 20
Color Matching  ................................. 29, 31
Color system  ..................................... 28, 45
Color Temp.  ............................................ 20
Combinations of input signals (VPL-FH36/
FH35/FH31/FH30 only)  .................. 52
Connecting a computer  ............................. 8
Connecting a video equipment .................. 9
Connecting an external monitor and audio
equipment ........................................ 11
Connection/Power menu  ......................... 28
Connector panel  .................................... 3, 4
Contrast ................................................... 20
Control panel ............................................. 5
CONTROL S input connector ................... 4
CONTROL S output connector ................. 7
D
Default Gateway ...................................... 28
Digital Zoom  ............................................. 6
Dimensions ............................................. 57
Direct Power On ...................................... 28
E
ECO MODE (Energy-saving mode)  ......... 6
Edge Blending ......................................... 30
F
fH .............................................................32
Film Mode  ...............................................20
Focus ....................................................5, 13
Focus ring  ..................................................3
Freeze ........................................................6
Front feet (adjustable) ..........................3, 13
Front panel  .................................................3
Function menu  .........................................26
fV .............................................................32
G
Gamma Mode  ..........................................20
H
H Keystone  ..............................................30
High Altitude Mode ...........................29, 30
Hue ..........................................................20
I
ID Mode ...................................................27
ID MODE 1/2/3 switch  .............................7
Image Flip  ..........................................29, 30
Information menu  ....................................32
Input ...........................................................4
Input-A Signal Sel.  ..................................28
Installation menu  .....................................29
IP Address  ...............................................28
IP Address Setup  .....................................28
IR Receiver  ..............................................27
K
Keystone adjustment ................................14
L
Lamp Mode  .............................................26
Lamp Timer  .............................................32
Lamp Timer Reset  ...................................26
LAMP/COVER indicator  ....................3, 36
LAN connector  ....................................4, 33
Language .................................................27
Lens shift dial  ............................................3
Lens shift range  .................................54, 55
Location and function of controls ..............3
M
Main unit  ...................................................3
Menu Position ..........................................27
Messages list  ............................................37