Sony Projector VPL-FH35 User Manual

							11Connecting the Projector
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.
OUTPUT
Projected images and input audio can be output to display equipment such as a monitor and 
audio equipment such as speakers with a built-in amplifier.
This connector outputs the projected image or audio. The image is output as a computer signal input 
from the RGB input connector (INPUT A, INPUT B) or a video signal input from the YPBPR input 
connector (INPUT A).
Connecting an External Monitor and Audio Equipment
Cable tie holder
Cable tie 
(commercially 
available)Bottom of the projector
Note
Mini D-sub 15-
pin cable 
(not supplied) RGB input 
connector Display equipment
Audio input 
connector
Audio cable 
(stereo mini plug) 
(not supplied)
Audio equipment 
						

							12Projecting an Image
BProjecting/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 53).
1Plug the AC power cord into a wall 
outlet.
2Connect all equipment to the projector 
(page 8).
3Turn on the projector.
Press the ?/1 key on the main unit or the 
? key on the Remote Commander.
4Turn on the connected equipment.
5Select the input source.
Press the INPUT key on the projector to 
display the input select window. Press 
the INPUT key repeatedly or the V/v 
key to select an image to be projected.
The signal icon   appears on the right 
side in the input select window when a 
signal is input.You can select the input source using 
Direct input select keys on the Remote 
Commander 
(page 5).
6Switch your computer to output to 
external display by changing your 
computer’s setting.
How to switch the computer to output to 
the projector varies, depending on the 
type of computer.
(Example)
7Adjust the focus, size, and position of 
the projected image (page 13).
INPUT
Video
S-Videoo
Input-A
Input-B
Input-C
Input-D
Sel Skip
Input
Computer
Video equipment
Projector
Wall outlet
1 2
3
5 45
6
Input select window
+ 
						

							13Projecting an Image
Projecting/Adjusting an Image
Adjusting the tilt of the projector with the front feet (adjustable)
When the projector is installed on an uneven 
surface and the projected position is low, you 
can adjust using the front feet (adjustable). 
To correct any trapezoidal distortion of the 
projected image, use the Keystone 
correction feature (pages 14, 
29).
 Be careful not to let the projector down on your fingers.
 Do not push hard on the top of the projector with the front feet (adjustable) extended.
 Since the Keystone adjustment is an electronic correction, the image may be deteriorated.
Displaying a pattern for adjusting an image
You can display a pattern for adjusting the projected image with the PATTERN key on the 
Remote Commander. Press the PATTERN key again to restore the previous image.
Adjusting the Focus, Size, and Position of the Projected image
Focus Size (Zoom) Position (Lens shift)
Notes 
						

							14Projecting an Image
Correcting for trapezoidal distortion of the projected image (Keystone 
adjustment)
If the screen is tilted, or you are projecting from an oblique angle, perform keystone adjustment.
1Press the KEYSTONE key on the 
Remote Commander once or select “V 
Keystone” in the Installation menu to 
display the adjustment menu.
2Adjust the value using V/v/B/b.
The higher the setting, the narrower the 
top of the projected image. The lower 
the setting, the narrower the bottom of 
the projected image.
If the projected image is trapezoidally-distorted in the lateral plane (VPL-FH36/
FH31 only)
1Press the KEYSTONE key on the 
Remote Commander twice, or select 
“H Keystone” in the Installation menu 
to display the adjustment menu.2Adjust the value using V/v/B/b.
The higher the setting, the narrower the 
right side of the projected image. The 
lower the setting, the narrower the left 
side of the projected image.
 Since the Keystone feature is electronic, image deterioration may occur.
 Depending on the position adjusted with the lens shift feature, using the Keystone feature may 
change the aspect ratio of the original image, or the projected image may be distorted.
 If keystone correction is performed using the KEYSTONE key, the Warp correction feature (if 
enabled) will be canceled.
Increase setting
Decrease setting
Notes
Decrease setting Increase the setting 
						

							15Projecting an Image
Projecting/Adjusting an Image
Correcting image twist (Warp 
correction feature) (VPL-FH36/
FH31 only)
You can correct image twist with the warp 
correction feature.
1Press the KEYSTONE key on the 
Remote Commander three times, or 
select “Warping” in the Installation 
menu, then select “Adjust.”
The guide is displayed.
Selecting the corner(s) of the image 
to be corrected
1Move s using V/v/B/b to select the 
corner you want to correct.
2Press the ENTER key.
The cursor appears.
3Adjust the position of the corner you 
want to correct, using V/v/B/b.
The cursor will disappear when the 
deflection range limit is reached.Correcting deflection 1 – left/right 
sides of the image
1Move s using V/v/B/b to select the 
side you want to correct.
2Press the ENTER key.
The cursor appears.
3You can adjust the deflection of the 
side, using V/v/B/b.
You can adjust the center point of 
deflection using V/v. For the range of 
deflection, use B/b. You can adjust the 
left/right side independently.
Adjust using this cursor
Example of cursor display:
Adjust in all directions
Leftward, rightward or 
downward adjustment only
Adjust using this cursor 
						

							16Projecting an Image
The cursor will disappear if the 
deflection range limit is reached.
Correcting deflection 2 – top/bottom 
sides of the image
1Move s using V/v/B/b to select the 
side you want to correct.
2Press the ENTER key.
The cursor appears.
3You can adjust the deflection of the 
side, using V/v/B/b.
You can adjust the center point of 
deflection using B/b. For the range of 
deflection, use V/v. You can adjust the 
top/bottom independently.
The cursor will disappear if the 
deflection range limit is reached.
Example of cursor display:
Adjust in all directions
Upward, downward, or 
rightward adjustment only
Adjust using this cursor
Example of cursor display:
Adjust in all directions
Leftward, rightward or 
downward adjustment only 
						

							17Projecting an Image
Projecting/Adjusting an Image
Setting the blending function to 
project from multiple projectors 
(VPL-FH36/FH31 only)
1Install the projectors.
Input a pattern, etc., to adjust the 
projected positions from multiple 
projectors.
Set a different ID mode for each 
projector (page 27).
2Enable the Edge Blending function.
Display the main menu to set “Edge 
Blending” to “On” in the Installation 
menu.
3Set the position of blending.
Choose the position (top/bottom/left/
right) for blending.
4Assign the blending width.
Set the blending width according to the 
overlapping range for the source signal.
5Adjust using “Zone Black Level Adj.”
Adjust each correction zone by “Zone 
Black Level Adj.” for the most uniform 
black level between each zone. 
During this adjustment, a black image is 
automatically projected.
6Set “Blend Gamma.”
Select the gamma mode in which the 
overlapping of images is least 
noticeable.
 The procedure shown above is for general 
guidance. Your own installation may vary 
according to the situation.
 In the case of multiple projectors, use the 
color matching function (page 31) to adjust 
for differences in color and brightness.
Note that more detailed adjustment for Edge 
Blending is possible using a PC application.
For more details, consult with qualified Sony 
personnel.
 When multiple projectors are set up in a line, 
the temperature inside the projectors may 
increase due to exhaust vent proximity, and 
an error indication may result.
In this case, space the projectors farther apart 
and/or install deflection partitioning between 
them.
For more details, consult with qualified Sony 
personnel.
Assign the position and width here.
Notes
Blend Gamma 
correction 
						

							18Projecting an Image
1Press the ?/1 key on the main unit or 
the 1 key on the Remote Commander.
The message appears if you press the ?/
1 key on the main unit. Press it again 
according to the message.
The fan continues to run for a while to 
reduce internal heat. 
2Unplug the AC power cord from the 
wall outlet.
You may unplug the AC power cord 
before the fan stops.
To move the projector just after turning it 
off, be sure to wait until the fan stops 
before unplugging the AC power cord. 
Unplugging the AC power cord before the 
fan stops may cause a malfunction.
To erase the confirmation message
The message disappears if you press any key 
other than the ?/1 key on the main unit or 1 
key on the Remote Commander, or if you do 
not press any key for a while.
To turn off the power with the key 
on the main unit without a 
confirmation message being 
displayed
Hold the ?/1 key on the main unit pressed 
for a few seconds.
Turning Off the Power
Note 
						

							19Using a MENU
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
BAdjustments and Settings Using a Menu
Using a MENU
The menu displays used for the explanation below may be different depending on the model you are 
using.
1Press the MENU key to display the 
menu.
2Select the setting menu. 
Use the V or v key to select the setting 
menu then press b or ENTER key.
3Select the setting item.
Use the V or v key to select the setting 
menu then press b or ENTER 
key.
To return to the selection screen of the 
setting menu, press the B key or the 
RETURN key.
4Make the setting or adjustment for the 
selected item. 
Menu operation differs depending on the 
setting item. If the next menu window is 
displayed, select the item according to 
the operations in step 3 and then press 
the ENTER key to register the setting.
To return to the selection screen of the 
setting items, press the B key or the RETURN key. Also, to reset the setting 
value of an item to its factory preset 
value, press the RESET key during 
setting or adjusting.
Using a pop-up menu
Press the V/v/B/b key to select an item. 
Press the ENTER key to register the 
setting. The previous screen is restored.
Using the setting menu 
Press the V or v key to select the item. 
Press the ENTER key to register the 
setting. The previous screen is restored.
Using the adjustment menu
To increase the number, press the V or b 
key and to decrease the number, press 
the v or B key. Press the ENTER key to 
register the setting. The previous screen 
is restored. 
5Press the MENU key to clear the 
menu.
The menu disappears automatically if no 
key is pressed for a while.
Note
Picture Mode  Standard
Reset
Contrast 80
Brightness 50
Color 50
Hue 50
Color Temp.  Middle
Sharpness 50
Expert Setting 
Sel Set Back
Picture
Setting menu
Picture Mode  Standard
Reset
Contrast 80
Brightness 50
Color 50
Hue 50
Color Temp.  Middle
Sharpness 50
Expert Setting 
Sel Set Back
Picture
Setting items
Audio Output Volume
Smart APA Standard
CC Display
Lamp Mode  Standard
Lamp Timer  Reset 
Background Blue
Start Up Image  On
 
Sel Set Back
Function
On
Off
Selecting items
Dynamic
Standard
Presentation
Sel Back
Picture Mode
Adjust Back
Contrast
Min
80Max 
						

							20The Picture Menu
The Picture Menu
For adjusting the picture for each input signal.
*1: When a computer signal is input, this option is available.
*2: When a video signal is input, this option is available.
*3: When “Picture Mode” is set to the item other than “Presentation,” this option is available.
*4: When a B & W signal is input, this option is not available.Setting items Description
Picture ModeDynamic: Emphasizes the contrast to produce a “dynamic” picture.
Standard: Makes the picture be natural and well balanced.
Presentation
*1: 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 preset values.
Contrast The higher the setting, the greater the contrast. The lower the setting, the lower 
the contrast.
Brightness The higher the setting, the brighter the picture. The lower the setting, the darker 
the picture.
Color
*2 *4The higher the setting, the greater the intensity. The lower the setting, the lower 
the intensity.
Hue
*2 *4 *5The higher the setting, the more greenish the picture becomes. The lower the 
setting, the more reddish the picture becomes.
Color Temp.
*3High/Middle/Low: The higher the temperature, the more bluish the picture. 
The lower the temperature, the more reddish the picture.
Custom1/ Custom2/ Custom3: An adjusted color temperature setting can be 
stored for each item.
The factory settings are Custom1: High, Custom2: Middle, Custom3: Low.
Sharpness
*6The higher the setting, the sharper the picture. The lower the setting, the softer 
the picture.
Expert Setting
Film 
Mode
*2 *7Au to : Precisely reproduces the image from a film source to suit the original 
film source. Normally, select this option.
Off: Select this option if the images are rough around the edges when “Auto” is 
selected.
Black Level 
Adj. 
(Adjust) 
*2
High/Low/Off: Emphasizes dark portions of the projected image to suit your 
taste.
Gamma 
Mode
*1Graphics1: Improves the correction of halftones to give a brighter image. This 
can be useful when projecting colored images, such as photos, in a bright 
location.
Graphics2: Improves the reproduction of halftones. This reproduces colored 
images, such as photos, in more natural tones.
Text: Contrasts black and white. Suitable for images that contain lots of text.
DICOM GSDF Sim.
*8: Gamma setting is in accordance with the Grayscale 
Standard Display Function (GSDF) of the Digital Imaging and 
Communications in Medicine (DICOM) standards.
Notes