Sony Projector VPL FH35/FH30 User Manual

							31Messages List
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Messages List
When any of the messages listed below appears on the projected image, address the problem in 
accordance with the table below.
MessageMeaning/RemedyPage
High temp.! Lamp off in 
1 min.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.3, 25, 
36
Frequency is out of 
range!Change the output setting of the connected equipment to one 
for signals supported by the projector.44
Please check Input-A 
Signal Sel.Set “Input-A Signal Sel.” to “Auto” or select the input signal 
type to suit to the input signal.24
Please replace the Lamp 
and clean the Filter.Replace the lamp with a new one and clean the air filter. The 
message appears whenever you turn on the power until you 
replace the lamp and reset the lamp timer.34, 36
Projector temperature is 
high. High Altitude 
Mode should be “On” if 
the projector is being 
used at high altitude.At an altitude of 1,500 m or higher, if you are not using the 
projector, check the items below.
 Check that nothing is blocking the ventilation holes.
 Check that the air filter is not clogged.
 Check if “Installation Attitude” on the Installation menu is 
correctly selected.3, 25, 
36
Not applicable! Invalid key pressed. 5
The panel keys are 
locked!“Panel Key Lock” is set to “On.” 23 
						

							32Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Before asking to have the projector repaired, try to diagnose the problem, following the 
instructions below.
SymptomRemedyPage
The power is not turned 
on.Check if the AC power cord is firmly connected. –
When the “Panel Key Lock” is set to “On,” you cannot turn on 
the projector using the ?/1 key on the projector.23
If the lamp, rear panel, or air filter unit is not attached securely, 
the projector cannot be turned on.34, 36
No image. Check if the connecting cable is connected to external 
equipment properly.8
Check if the computer signal is set for output to an external 
monitor. If you set your computer, such as a notebook 
computer, to output the signal to both your computer’s display 
and an external monitor, the picture of the external monitor 
may not appear properly. Set your computer to output the 
signal to only an external monitor.12
Check if the input source is correctly selected. 12
Check if the picture 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.”23
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.18, 20
Check if “Screen Aspect” is correctly selected. 25
The image is a 
trapezoid.The images become trapezoidal because of the projection 
angle. In such a case, you can correct the trapezoidal 
distortion, using a Keystone feature.5, 25
The image is dark/too 
bright.The settings for “Brightness,” “Contrast,” and “Lamp Mode” 
affect brightness of the image. Check if the value is 
appropriate.16, 22
The image will be dark when the lamp is burnt out. Check 
“Lamp Timer,” and replace the lamp with a new one if 
necessary.26
The image is not clear. Check if the projector is in focus. 13
The picture will not be clear if condensation has accumulated 
on the lens. In such a case, let the projector sit for about two 
hours with the power on.–
The image is noisy. Check if the connecting cable is connected to external 
equipment properly.8 
						

							33Troubleshooting
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No sound. Check that the connecting cables between the projector and 
external video or audio equipment are securely connected.8
Check if the output setting of connected external audio 
equipment is set for output the audio signal from the projector.–
Audio is not output if audio muting is activated. 6
Check if the “Audio Output Vol.” is set to minimum. 6
The Remote 
Commander does not 
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.7, 23
Check the setting for “IR Receiver.” 23
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 (“High Altitude Mode” is 
set to “On”)
 Temperature is very high22, 25
If the ventilation holes are blocked, the internal temperature of 
the projector rises and the fan noise becomes larger.3
SymptomRemedyPage 
						

							34Replacing the Lamp
Replacing the Lamp
Replace the lamp with a new one if a message displayed on the projected image or the LAMP/
COVER indicator notifies you to replace the lamp (pages 30, 31).
Use an LMP-F230 projector lamp (for VPL-FX30)(not supplied), LMP-F272 projector lamp 
(for VPL-FH30/VPL-FX35)(not supplied), LMP-F331 projector lamp (for VPL-FH35)(not 
supplied) for replacement.
 The lamp remains hot after the projector is 
turned off. If you touch the lamp, you may 
burn your finger. When you replace the 
lamp, wait for at least an hour after 
turning off the projector for the lamp to 
cool sufficiently.
 Do not allow any metallic or inflammable 
objects into the 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 you pull out the lamp while the 
projector is tilted, the pieces may scatter if 
the lamp breaks any may cause injury.
1Turn off the projector, and disconnect 
the AC power cord from a wall outlet.
2When the lamp has cooled 
sufficiently, open the rear panel by 
loosening the three screws. 
3Loosen the three screws on the lamp 
then pull out the lamp by its grab.
Caution
ScrewsRear
Grab Burn-out
Screws 
						

							35Replacing the Lamp
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4Insert the new lamp all the way in until 
it is securely in place. Tighten the 
three screws.
5Close the rear panel and tighten the 
three screws.
Be sure to install the lamp and rear panel 
securely as it was. If not, the projector 
cannot be turned on.
6Connect the AC power cord to a wall 
outlet and turn on the projector.
7Reset 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 
recycling information, please contact 
your local authorities or the 
Telecommunications Industry 
Association (www.eiae.org).
Note
grab New lamp
Screws 
						

							36Cleaning the Air Filter
Cleaning the Air Filter
When a message appears on the projected image indicating time for a filter cleaning, clean the 
air filter (pages 30, 31).
If the dust cannot be removed from the air filter even after cleaning, replace the air filter with 
a new one.
For details on a new air filter, consult with qualified Sony personnel.
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.
1Turn off the projector, and disconnect 
the AC power cord from the AC outlet.
2Open the rear panel by loosening the 
three screws on the rear panel.
3Pull out the air filter unit.
4Clean 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 unit.
5Return the air filter to the air filter unit 
then return it to the projector.
6Close the rear panel and tighten the three 
screws.
Be sure to attach the air filter unit and rear 
panel firmly; the power cannot be turned on if 
it is not closed securely.
Caution
Screws
Air filter unit
Note
Cover
Air filter 
						

							37Removing/Attaching the Projection Lens
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Removing/Attaching the Projection Lens
 Turn off the projector and disconnect the AC power cord from a wall outlet before you remove/
attach the projection lens.
 Be careful not to drop the projection lens.
 Avoid removing/attaching the lens with the projector installed suspended from a ceiling.
 Avoid touching the lens surface.
 For usable projection lenses and a lens adapter, see “Optional accessories” (page 42).
1Loosen the two screws that secure the 
front panel to remove the front panel 
in the direction of the front.
2 Loosen the four screws that secure the 
projection lens then pull it out straight.
If the lens was shifted 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.
1Insert the projection lens with a mark 
upward all the way in until it is 
securely in place then tighten the four 
screws.
2Replace the front panel and fasten it 
with the two screws.
Before starting
Since you may not recognize the center 
position of the projection lens after the 
flange section of the lens (step 
1) is removed, 
place a mark on the projection lens with a 
marking pen, etc.
1Place the projection lens with the 
motor section upward and place a 
mark around the top screw hole on the 
lens.
Notes
Removing
Note
Attaching
Front panel
Screws
Screws
Attaching the Projection Lens 
Adapter to the Projection 
Lens
Center mark
Screws
Top screw
Motor section
Flange 
sectionMark 
						

							38Removing/Attaching the Projection Lens
2Remove the six screws that secure the 
flange section then slide it straight to 
remove.
 The screws that secure the flange section 
are strongly tightened. When removing 
the screws, be careful not to damage the 
screw heads.
 When the flange section is removed, the 
spacer section is also loosened. Be 
careful that the spacer section is not 
removed.
3Insert Part C for the lens adapter all the 
way until it is securely in place, align the 
mark with the mark placed in step 1, 
then tighten the six D screws supplied 
with the lens adapter.
4Attach Part A and Part B for the lens 
adapter to the projection lens.
1Remove the lens cap.
2First, 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.
5Secure Part A and Part B for the lens 
adapter attached to the projection lens 
with the two E screws supplied with 
the lens adapter.
Notes
Screws (6)
Spacer
Mark placed in step 1
Mark
Part C for the lens 
adapter D screws (6)
Zoom gear sectionPar t A for the 
lens adapter
Part B for the 
lens adapter
23
 E screws
(2) 
						

							39Specifications
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Specifications
ItemDescription
Model nameVPL-FH35/FH30/VPL-FX35/FX30
Display system 3 LCD system
Display device Size of effective 
display areaVPL-FH35/FH30: 0.76 (19.3 mm) × 3, Aspect ratio 
16:10
VPL-FX35/FX30: 0.79 (20.1 mm) × 3, Aspect ratio 4:3
Number of pixels VPL-FH35/FH30: 6,912,000 (1920 × 1200 × 3) pixels
VPL-FX35/FX30: 2,359,296 (1024 × 768 × 3) pixels
Projection lens Zoom Manual (approx.1.6 ×)
Focus Manual
Light source VPL-FH35: High-pressure mercury lamp, 330 W type
VPL-FH30/VPL-FX35: High-pressure mercury lamp, 
275 W type
VPL-FX30: High-pressure mercury lamp, 230 W type
Screen size 40 to 600 (1.02 m to 15.24 m)
Light output VPL-FH35: 5200 lm (when “Lamp Mode” is set to 
“High”)
VPL-FH30: 4300 lm (when “Lamp Mode” is set to 
“High”)
VPL-FX35: 5000 lm (when “Lamp Mode” is set to 
“High”)
VPL-FX30: 4200 lm 
(when “Lamp Mode” is set to 
“High”)
Displayable 
scanning 
frequency
*1
Horizontal: 14 kHz to 93 kHz, Vertical: 47 Hz to 93 Hz
Display resolution Computer signal 
inputMaximum display resolution: 1920 × 1200 dots
Panel display resolution:
VPL-FH35/FH30: 1920 × 1200 dots
VPL-FX35/FX30: 1024 × 768 dots
Video signal 
inputNTSC, PAL, SECAM, 480/60i, 576/50i, 480/60p, 576/
50p, 720/60p, 720/50p, 1080/60i, 1080/50i, 1080/60p, 
1080/50p, 1080/24p
*2
Colour system NTSC3.58, PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.43,  PA L - M ,  PA L - N ,  
PA L 6 0 
						

							40Specifications
Computer and 
video signal input/
outputINPUT ARGB/YPBPR input connector: 5BNC female, G with 
sync/Y: 1 Vp-p ± 2 dB, sync negative, 75 ohms 
terminated, RGB/P
BPR: 0.7 Vp-p ± 2 dB, 75 ohms 
terminated, Sync signal: TTL level high impedance, 
positive/negative
Audio input connector: Stereo mini jack, rated input 
500 mVrms, input impedance more than 47 kilohms
INPUT BRGB input connector: Mini D-sub 15-pin female,  
RGB: 0.7 Vp-p ± 2 dB, 75 ohms terminated, Sync signal: 
TTL level high impedance, positive/negative
Audio input connector: Stereo mini jack, rated input 
500 mVrms, input impedance more than 47 kilohms
Computer and 
video signal input/
outputINPUT CDVI-D input connector: DVI-D 24-pin (Single link), 
DVI 1.0 compliant, HDCP support
Audio Input connector: Shared with INPUT B
INPUT D
*2HDMI input connector: Digital RGB/YPBPR, Digital 
audio: PCM (32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 
kHz)
S VIDEO INS video input connector: Mini DIN 4-pin, Y: 1 Vp-p ± 2 
dB, sync negative, 75 ohmes terminated, C: (burst signal) 
0.286 (NTSC)/0.3 (PAL/SECAM) Vp-p ± 2 dB, 75 ohms 
terminated 
Audio input connector: Phono jack × 2, rated input 500 
mVrms, Input impedance more than 47 kilohms
VIDEO INVideo input connector: Phono jack, 1 Vp-p ± 2 dB, 
sync negative, 75 ohmes terminated
Audio input connector: Shared with S VIDEO IN
OUTPUTMONITOR output connector: Mini D-sub 15-pin 
female, G with sync/Y: 1 Vp-p ± 2 dB, sync negative, 75 
ohms terminated, RGB/P
BPR: 0.7 Vp-p ± 2 dB, 75 ohms 
terminated, Sync signal: HD, VD 4 V (open), 1 Vp-p (75 
ohms), positive/negative
Audio output connector: Stereo mini jack,  stereo, 1 
Vrms (maximum volume, when inputting 500 mVrms), 
output impedance 5 kilohms
Control signal 
input/outputRS-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 
humidity0 °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%
ItemDescription
Model nameVPL-FH35/FH30/VPL-FX35/FX30