Sony Projector VPL-FH35 User Manual

41Replacing 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...

42Cleaning 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 36, 37).
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...

43Removing/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 48).
1Loosen the two screws that secure the...

44Removing/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...

45Specifications
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Specifications
ItemDescription
Model nameVPL-FH36/FH35/FH31/FH30/VPL-FX37/FX35/FX30
Display system 3 LCD system
Display device Size of effective 
display areaVPL-FH36/FH35/FH31/FH30: 0.76 (19.3 mm) × 3, 
Aspect ratio 16:10
VPL-FX37/FX35/FX30: 0.79 (20.1 mm) × 3, Aspect 
ratio 4:3
Number of pixels VPL-FH36/FH35/FH31/FH30: 6,912,000 (1920 × 1200 
× 3) pixels
VPL-FX37/FX35/FX30: 2,359,296 (1024 × 768 × 3) 
pixels
Projection lens Zoom Manual (approx.1.6 ×)
Focus Manual
Light source...

46Specifications
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...

47Specifications
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Power 
requirementsVPL-FH36/FH35: 100 V to 240 V AC, 4.6 A to 1.9 A, 
50/60 Hz
VPL-FH31/FH30: 100 V to 240 V AC, 4 A to 1.6 A, 50/
60 Hz
VPL-FX37: 100 V to 240 V AC, 4.5 A to 1.8 A, 50/60 Hz
VPL-FX35: 100 V to 240 V AC, 3.8 A to 1.6 A, 50/60 Hz
VPL-FX30: 100 V to 240 V AC, 3.3 A to 1.3 A, 50/60 Hz
Power 
consumptionAC 100 V to 
120 VVPL-FH36/FH35: 460 W
VPL-FH31/FH30: 400 W
VPL-FX37: 450 W
VPL-FX35: 380 W
VPL-FX30: 330 W
AC 220 V to 
240 VVPL-FH36/FH35: 440 W
VPL-FH31/FH30: 380 W...

48Specifications
The values for mass and dimensions are approximate.
*1: For details, refer to “Acceptable Input Signals” on page 50.
*2: Available for VPL-FH36/FH35/FH31/FH30 only
*3: Not all optional accessories are available in all countries and area. Please check with your local 
Sony Authorized Dealer.
*4: Information on accessories in this manual is current as of Dec. 2012.
*5: To attach the projection lens to the projector, the PK-F30LA1 projection lens adapter is required.
Design and...

49Specifications
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Pin assignment
DVI-D connector (DVI-D, female) RGB input connector (Mini D-sub 15-
pin, female)
RS-232C connector (D-Sub 9-pin, 
female)
1 T.M.D.S.
Data2–14 +5 V Power
2 T.M.D.S.
Data2+15 Ground (return 
for +5 V)
3 T.M.D.S.
Data2 Shield16 Hot Plug 
Detect
4 NC 17 T.M.D.S
Data0–
5 NC 18 T.M.D.S 
Data0+
6 DDC Clock 19 T.M.D.S 
Data0 Shield
7 DDC Data 20 NC
8NC 21NC
9 T.M.D.S.
Data1–22 T.M.D.S 
Clock Shield
10 T.M.D.S.
Data1+23 T.M.D.S
Clock+
11 T.M.D.S.
Data1 Shield24 T.M.D.S...

50Specifications
HDMI connector (HDMI, fermale)Acceptable Input Signals
Computer signal
1 T.M.D.S.
Data2+11 T.M.D.S.
Clock Shield
2 T.M.D.S.
Data2 Shield12 T.M.D.S.
Clock–
3 T.M.D.S.
Data2–13 NC
4 T.M.D.S.
Data1+14 RECERVED 
(N.C.)
5 T.M.D.S.
Data1 Shield15 SCL
6 T.M.D.S.
Data1–16 SDA
7 T.M.D.S.
Data0+17 GND
8 T.M.D.S.
Data0 Shield18 +5V Power
9 T.M.D.S.
Data0–19 Hot Plug 
Detect
10 T.M.D.S.
Clock+ResolutionfH [kHz]/
fV [Hz]Input connector
RGB*1DVI-D*2/
HDMI*3 *6
640 × 350   31.5/70 z–
37.9/85 
z–
640 ×...