Sony Projector VPL-FH36 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...

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...

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...

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...

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]....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....