Sony Projector VPL-FH35 User Manual

							31The Installation Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
*1: You cannot adjust anything other than the targeted adjustment zones in “Zone Black Level Adj.”
*2: When selecting the correction zone of “Zone Black Level Adj.,” the targeted correction zone 
flashes twice.
*3: When “Edge Blending” is set to “On,” “Screen Fitting” (HV Keystone/Warping) is not 
displayed.
*4: Depending on the position adjusted with the lens shift feature, the aspect ratio of the image may 
change from the original or projected image may be distorted with Keystone adjustment.
*5: Since the HV Keystone/Warping adjustment is an electronic correction, the image may 
deteriorate.
*6: Do not use the projector at an altitude of 2,700 m or higher.
*7: Depending on the adjustment value of  “Panel Alignment,” the color and aspect ratio may be 
changed.
*8: The brightness and color of the projected image may not match completely, even after you adjust 
“Brightness” and “Color.” 
Panel Alignment*7This feature allows you to adjust the gaps in the color of characters or the 
picture.
When set to “On,” “Adjust Color” and “Pattern Color” can be assigned and 
adjusted. 
Adjust Item: Selects how to make adjustments from below.
Shift: Shifts the whole picture and makes adjustments.
Zone: Selects the desired range and makes adjustments.
Adjust Color: Assigns the desired color to adjust the gaps in color. Select 
“R” (Red) or “B” (Blue) to make adjustments based on “G” (Green).
Pattern Color: Select “R/G” (Red and Green) or “R/G/B” (White, all 
colors) when “Adjust Color” is “R” (Red). Select “B/G” (Blue and Green) 
or “R/G/B” (White, all colors) when the “Adjust Color” is “B” (Blue).
Adjust: The shift adjustment and zone adjustment of the color selected in 
“Adjust Color” can be made with V/v/B/b buttons.
Reset: The panel alignment settings are initialized to their factory preset 
values.
Color Matching
*8Adjust/Reset: For correcting the brightness and color of the whole 
projected image manually from the signal level in six steps.
Notes
Setting items Description 
						

							32The Information Menu
The Information Menu
The Information menu enables you to confirm various information on the projector, such as the 
total usage hours of a lamp.
*1: These items may not be displayed depending on the input signal.Items Description
Model Name Displays the model name.
Serial No. Displays the serial number.
fH / fV (horizontal 
frequency/vertical 
frequency)
*1
Displays the horizontal frequency/vertical frequency/signal type of the 
current input signal.
Lamp Timer Indicates the total usage time of a lamp.
Note 
						

							33Using Network Features
Network
BNetwork
Using Network Features
Connection to the network allows you to operate the following features:
 Checking the current status of the projector via a Web browser.
 Remotely controlling the projector via a Web browser.
 Receiving the e-mail report for the projector.
 Making the network settings for the projector.
 Supports network monitoring and control protocol (Advertisement, PJ Talk, PJ Link, SNMP, 
AMX DDDP [Dynamic Device Discovery Protocol]).
 The menu displays used for the explanation below may be different depending on the model you 
are using.
 Supported Web browsers are Internet Explorer 6/7/8/9.
 The menu displays only English.
 If the browser of your computer is set to [Use a proxy server] when you have access to the projector 
from your computer, click the check mark to set accessing without using a proxy server.
1Connect the LAN cable.
2Set the network settings for the 
projector using “Network Setting” on 
the Connection/Power menu 
(page 28).
3Start a web browser on the computer, 
enter the following in the address field, 
then press the Enter key on your 
computer.
http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
(xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx: IP address for the 
projector)You can confirm the IP address of the 
projector under “Network Setting” on 
the Connection/Power menu (page 28).
The following window appears in the 
Web browser:
Once you make the network settings, you 
can open the Control window only by 
performing step 3 of this procedure.
Notes
Displaying the Control Window of the Projector with a Web 
Browser
LAN cable 
(straight type) 
(not supplied)
Hub, router, etc
LAN Connector 
						

							34Using Network Features
How to operate the Control window
Switching the page
Click one of the Page Switching buttons to 
display the desired setting page.
Setting the access limitation
You can limit a user for accessing any 
particular page.
Administrator: Allowed access to all 
pages
User: Allowed access to all pages except 
the Setup page
Set under [Password] of the Setup page.
When you access the Setup page for the first 
time, enter “root” for user name and enter 
nothing for password.
The name of the administrator is preset to 
“root.”
When you change the password, input a new 
password after deleting the password 
(*****) that was set.
If you forget your password, consult with 
qualified Sony personnel.
You can confirm the current settings for the 
projector on the Information page.
You can control the projector from the 
computer on the Control page.
The functions of the keys shown in the 
operation area are the same as those of the 
keys on the supplied Remote Commander.
Set the e-mail report function on the Setup 
page.
Entered values will not be applied unless 
you click on [Apply].
Note
Page Switching buttons
Entry area for [Administrator]
Entry area for [User]
Confirming the Information 
regarding the Projector
Operating the Projector from 
a Computer
Using the e-mail report 
Function
Information area
Operation area 
						

							35Using Network Features
Network
1Click on [Owner information] to enter 
the owner information recorded in the 
e-
mail report.
2Set the timing of the e-mail report.
Click on [Mail Report] to open the Mail 
Report page.
Lamp Reminder (Lamp1): Set the 
timing for lamp replacement. To reset 
Lamp Reminder, execute “Lamp 
Timer Reset” on the projector 
(page 26).
Maintenance Reminder: Set the timing 
for maintenance. To reset 
Maintenance Reminder, check the 
RESET check box and then click on 
[Apply].
3Enter the outgoing e-mail address in 
the Email Address box then check the 
Report Timing check box of the e-mail 
report to be sent.
4Set the mail account for sending e-
mail reports.
Mail Address: Enter the e-mail address.
Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP): Enter 
the address of outgoing mail server 
(SMTP).
Required Authentication: Check this 
check box if authentication is required 
for sending e-mail.
Requires the use of POP 
Authentication before send email 
(POP before SMTP): Check this 
check box to arrange for POP 
authentication to be performed before 
sending e-mail.
Incoming Mail Server (POP3): Enter 
the address of the incoming-mail 
server (POP3) to be used for POP 
authentication.
Account Name: Enter the mail account.
Password: Enter the password.
SMTP Authentication: Check this 
check box to arrange for SMTP 
authentication to be performed before 
sending e-mail.
Account Name: Enter the mail account.
Password: Enter the password.
5Confirm the contents of the e-mail 
report.
When you click on [View] is pressed, the 
contents of the e-mail report are 
displayed.
6Send the test mail.
Check on the Send test mail check box 
then click on [Apply] to send your test 
mail to the e-mail address you set.
 The e-mail report function is not available 
because the network which Outbound Port25
Blocking is used cannot be connected to the 
SMTP server.
 You cannot use the following characters to 
enter the characters in the text box: “  ”, “ “ 
”, “ \ ”, “ & ”, “ < ”, “ > ”
1Owner information button
2
3
4
6
5
Mail Report button
Notes 
						

							36Indicators
BOthers
Indicators
The indicators allow checking the status and notify you of abnormal operation of the projector.
If the projector exhibits abnormal status, address the problem in accordance with the table 
below.
ON/STANDBY indicator
LAMP/COVER indicator
StatusMeaning/Remedies
Lights in red The projector is in Standby mode.
Flashes in green  The projector is ready to operate after having been turned on. 
 The lamp cools after the projector is turned off.
Lights in green The projector’s power is on.
Lights in orange The projector is in Power Saving Mode (lamp cut off).
Flashes in red The projector is in abnormal status. Symptoms are indicated by 
number of flashes. Address the problem in accordance with the 
following. If the symptom is shown again, consult with qualified Sony 
personnel.
Flashes twice The internal temperature is unusually high. 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.
Flashes six times Unplug the AC power cord from a wall outlet. After checking that the 
ON/STANDBY indicator goes out, plug the power cord to a wall 
outlet again then turn on the projector.
Other number of 
flashesConsult with qualified Sony personnel.
StatusMeaning/Remedies
Flashes in red Symptoms are indicated by number of flashes. Address the problem in 
accordance with the following.
Flashes twice  The rear panel or air filter unit are not attached securely.
Flashes three times The temperature of lamp is unusually high. Turn off the power and 
wait for lamp to cool then turn on the power again. If the symptom is 
shown again, the lamp may be burnt out. In such a case, replace the 
lamp with a new one (page 40). 
						

							37Messages List
Others
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, 29, 
42
Frequency is out of 
range!Change the output setting of the connected equipment to one 
for signals supported by the projector.50
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.28
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.40, 42
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, 29, 
42
Not applicable! Invalid key pressed. 5
The panel keys are 
locked!“Panel Key Lock” is set to “On.” 27
Function is locked! The function is locked by external control. 5, 14, 
15, 
17, 
30, 30 
						

							38Troubleshooting
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.27
If the lamp, rear panel, or air filter unit is not attached securely, 
the projector cannot be turned on.40, 42
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
During “Zone Black Level Adj.” adjustment, a black image is 
automatically projected. (VPL-FH36/FH31 only)17
On-screen display does 
not appear.The on-screen display does not appear when “Status” in the 
Operation menu is set to “Off.”27
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.22, 24
Check if “Screen Aspect” is correctly selected. 29
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, 14, 
29
The image is distorted. Warping is set.
Disable the warp correction feature. (VPL-FH36/FH31 only)15, 30
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.20, 26
The image will be dark when the lamp is burnt out. Check 
“Lamp Timer,” and replace the lamp with a new one if 
necessary.32
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.– 
						

							39Troubleshooting
Others* VPL-FH36/FH31 onlyThe image is noisy. Check if the connecting cable is connected to external 
equipment properly.8
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, 27
Check the setting for “IR Receiver.” 27
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 high26, 29
If the ventilation holes are blocked, the internal temperature of 
the projector rises and the fan noise becomes larger.3
Cannot adjust the 
keystone setting.*Disable the Edge Blending setting. 14, 30
Select “HV Keystone” in “Screen Fitting.” 14, 30
Cannot adjust the Warp 
setting.*Disable the Edge Blending setting. 15, 30
Select “Warping” in “Screen Fitting.” 15, 30
Note
SymptomRemedyPage 
						

							40Replacing 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 36, 37).
Use an LMP-F230 projector lamp (for VPL-FX30)(not supplied), LMP-F272 projector lamp 
(for VPL-FH31/FH30)(not supplied), LMP-F331 projector lamp (for VPL-FH36/FH35/VPL-
FX37)(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