Sony Projector VPL-FH500L Specifications

							VPL-FH500L
Versatile Installation Pro\fector 
						

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High Pict\bre Q\bality
Brilliant Color Performance
By combining a new-generation optical \fy\ftem that u\fe\f 
Sony\b\f BrightEra with Long La\fting Optic\f \ltechnology™* 
and a 3LCD projection \fy\ftem, the VPL-FH500L offer\f a high 
brightne\f\f of 7,000\l lumen\f.
* BrightEra with Long La\fting Optic\f \li\f the Sony brand name for a  generation of optical \fy\l\ftem, which u\fe\f a more advanced ver\fion of 
Sony'\f original Bright\lEra technology.  In addition to adopting LCD pane\ll\f 
that have pixel\f with large aperture ratio\f and inorganic alignment layer\f, 
BrightEra with Long La\fting Optic\f \ltechnology al\fo u\fe\f an \linorganic layer 
for polarization pla\lte\f to greatly enhance reliability.
3LCD Pro\fection Offers Brilliant Color Performance
The VPL-FH500L adopt\f a\l 
3LCD projection \fy\ftem 
incorporating three LCD 
panel\f.  Thi\f \fy\ftem enable\f 
the projector to pre\fent 
bright and natural image\f.
High Pict\bre Q\bality in WUXGA Pro\fection
Delivering a Dramatic Brightness of 7,000 L\bmens
Ultra-high WUXGA Resol\btion  
with F\bll-HD Compatib\oility
The VPL-FH500L deliver\f an amazing re\folution of WUXGA (1920 
x 1200), which exceed\f Full-HD re\folution (1920 x 10\l80).
The VPL-FH500L allow\f projection in a wide\lr di\fplay range.  
More information can be di\l\fplayed on the \fcreen, \fo the u\fer 
can \fee the whole p\lage without \fcrolling.
Extremely clear and detailed high-quality image\f are 
projected, even on a large \fcreen, and native Full-HD image\f 
can be projected full \fcreen.  The VPL-FH500L i\f the ultimate 
tool for projecting image\f in a range of application\f requiring 
exceptional detail.
Packing the most advanced pro\fector technologies into 
a low-profile design, the VPL-FH500L is an e\oxcellent choice, 
delivering a dramatic brightness of 7,000 l\bmens* and \bltra 
high-q\bality images w\oith WUXGA resol\btion.  The VPL-FH500L 
offers peace-of-mind b\oy \bsing a twin-lamp\o system that 
provides both a red\bndant lamp and e\oconomical operation.  
It also delivers amazing installation flexibility and hassle\o-free 
maintenance in a stylis\oh design that blends\o into any decor.
This pro\fector has a very wide lens shift r\oange, enabling 
excellent flexibility when installing the \bnit and \oad\f\bsting 
the image.  Lamp and air filter maintenance cycles are 
synchronized, and are exceptionally long co\ompared to 
single-lamp and othe\or d\bal-lamp systems, c\btting maintenance time and cos\ot.
Overall, the VPL-FH500L delivers a low total cost of ownership, and additionally i\oncl\bdes eco-friendly feat\bres 
s\bch as long-lasting la\omps and low power cons\bmption.
* ISO 21118
\fimulated image\f \fimulated image\f
Licen\fed by Tokyo Tower
100%100%
Need to scroll 
during discussionsimulated images
WXGA 1280 x 800 WUXGA 1920 x 1200
WXGA Pict\bre Q\balityWUXGA Pict\bre Q\bality  
						

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Twin-lamp System for Peace-of-mind Operation
The VPL-FH500L\b\f twin-lamp \fy\ftem provide\f both peace of\l 
mind and economica\ll operation.  One lamp can outp\lut a 
total of 7,000 lumen\f b\lut a \fecond lamp i\f \lbuilt in to provide 
automatic backup \fhould the prima\lry lamp fail.  The two 
lamp\f are alternately u\fed, achieving a recommended lamp 
replacement time of \lup to 8,000 hour\f*, \faving maintenance 
time and co\ft. 
*In Standard mode (with two lamp\f). Expected maintenance time, not guaranteed.  
*Lamp performance will vary ba\fed on operating environment and u\fe.
Single-lamp system\w:
When there’s a problem with t\.he lamp, 
the presentation h\.as to stop.
Dual-lamp system:
When there’s a problem with o\.ne lamp, 
bri\fhtness is halve\.d and 
the presentations \.impa\bt is diminishe\.d.
Twin-lamp system:
Even if one lamp f\.ails, the presenta\.tion
is able to \bontinue\. without interrupt\.ion.
What happens if one l\oamp s\bddenly fails d\bring an important presentation? Twin-lamp system image
S\bfficient V shift to ens\bre broad visibility
V shift 50%
V shift 113%
Vertical range Over 3 screensHorizontal range Over 2 screens
Screen center 1100%
100%
Screen center 2
Max. 113%
Max. 63%
Installation Advantages
Lens Shift F\bnction
The VPL-FH500L ha\f a Le\ln\f Shift function wh\lich i\f controlled 
from the projector control panel or the \fupp\llied Remote 
Commander
® unit.  U\fing thi\f functio\ln, the po\fition of th\le 
projected image can be mo\lved vertically by -113% to +113% 
and horizontally by -63% to +63%.  Image\f can be ea\f\lily 
adju\fted to the de\fired \fetting\f during i\ln\ftallation.  With thi\f 
exceptional \fhift range, the VPL-FH500L can be \lin\ftalled in 
a way to maximize performance even in the mo\ft difficult 
environment\f. Variety of Optional Le\onses Incl\bding Sony’s Legacy Lenses
Variou\f optional zoom\l len\fe\f are available for the VPL-FH500L, 
and the\fe can be u\fe\ld for many different application\f.
Centered Lens Design
The centered len\f provide\f \fymmetry for a balanced 
in\ftallation, and make\f \fetup very \fimple.
"Blend-in" Design
The VPL-FH500L \fhowca\fe\f a newly 
de\figned low-profile cha\f\fi\f, \fo the 
projector appear\f to blend into the 
ceiling or wall on which it i\f mounted.  
The connector panel i\f located on the 
front of the unit \fo it\f cable\f cannot be \feen by the audience.
Symmetric installation image
2 feet
2 feet
Plea\fe Note: Len\f \fhift varie\f by len\f model. Plea\fe \fee page 6 f\lor detail\f.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
						

							4Benefits of the Q\bad \oFilter System Pl\bs
To keep all internal part\f clean, the projector de\fign unifie\f air 
intake through ju\ft one hole w\lhich i\f equipped with \la high-
reliability filter \fy\ftem.
The Quad Filter Sy\ftem Plu\f con\fi\ft\f of f\lour very large, thick 
accordion filter\f.  It provide\f exceptional protection from du\ft 
and dirt, and i\f a \fimple \fy\ft\lem that i\f ea\fily ma\lintained for 
the life of the projector.
Other Feat\bres
Pict\bre-by-Pict\bre
With thi\f feature, u\fer\f 
can project two different 
image\f at the \fame \l
time, greatly expanding 
creative po\f\fibilitie\f and \l
enabling exciting new 
application\f.
DICOM GSDF Sim\blation*
The VPL-FH500L i\f equip\lped with a new gamma mode, called 
DICOM GSDF Simulation.  Thi\f i\f ideal for viewing digital 
medical imagery for non-diagno\ftic a\lpplication\f.
* Follow\f GSDF (Gray\fcale Standard Di\fplay Function) medical\l \ftandard\f 
for DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communication\f in Medic\line).
* Thi\f function i\f for training and reference only, and cannot be u\fed\l for  medical diagno\fi\f.
Good TCO and Eco-friendly Design
Long-lasting Lamp
By incorporating newly developed high-performance lamp\f 
and advanced lamp-control technology, the VPL-FH500L 
deliver\f a recommended lamp replacement time of \l
approximately 8,000 hour\f.*
* In Standard mode (with two lamp\f)
Low Power Cons\bmption
The VPL-FH500L offer\f remarkably low power con\fumption, 
allowing u\fer\f to make \fignificant \faving\f on their elec\ltricity 
expen\fe\f.
Lamp and Filter Synchronized Maintenance
When the lamp\f and a\lir filter are due for replacement, a 
timely me\f\fage i\f di\l\fplayed on \fcreen.  The lamp\f and air 
filter are acce\f\fible from both \fide\f, \fo their replacement 
can be performed without unin\ft\lalling the projector.  Like 
the lamp\f, the replacement filter ha\f an approximate 8,000-
hour replacement cycle in Standard mode.  Thi\f \fynchronized 
replacement i\f achieved even in tough environment\f by a 
Quad Filter Sy\ftem Plu\f, \faving maintenance time and co\l\ft.
The Quad Filter Sy\ftem Plu\f i\f compo\fed o\lf four pleated 
electro\ftatic filter\f.  Thi\f \fub\ftantial unit i\f de\figned to maintain 
high performance for a long period of\l time, requiring air filter 
replacement only whe\ln lamp replacement i\f al\fo r\lequired.  
The unit i\f included with the replacement lamp\f.
Lamp replacement Air filter replacement
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2 4
3
Approx. 0.6 m2 (A4-size C\ft\flog\be x\C 10)
1
2
3
4
One-way intake with the Q\bad Filt\oer System Pl\bs
ECO MODE Key
VPL-FH500L
Conventional Model
8000 hours
Recommended Lamp R\leplacemen\f Time
3000 hours
VPL-FH300L
VPL-FH500L7,000 lm
ConventionalModelPower Consump\fion
VPL-FH300L6,000 lm
Lowe\f powe\f cons\bmptio\wnApp\fox. 40% less
+1,000 lm
B\fightness \bp
ECO MODE Key
With a \fingle pu\fh of\l the ECO MODE key on either 
the projector or the \fupplied Remote Commander
® 
unit, u\fer\f can \felect an energy-\faving \fetting from 
the ECO Mode menu.
\fimulated image\f
Standard 2.2 DICOM GSDF sim\blation
\fimulated image\f
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Input Level
Standard 2.2
D\fCOM \bSDF sim.
Gamma c\brve*
*Ba\fed on internal te\fting.    
						

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Screen Aspect
When \fcreen and image a\fpec\lt ratio\f do not match*, thi\f 
function fit\f the projected image to the \fcreen.  So, even when 
image\f are \fwitched between different a\fpect \fignal\f, the 
projected image can alway\f fit the \fcreen.
* U\fing the \fame a\fp\lect ratio between \fcreen and projector i\f ideal.
M\bltiple Inp\bts
The VPL-FH500L i\f equip\lped with multiple connectivity\l input\f, 
including HDMI™ and DVI-D for digital connectivity wit\lh 
advanced video proce\f\fing.  In addition, with the optional \l
BKM-FW16 HD-SDI Inp\lut Adaptor in\ftalled, the projector can 
accept HD-SDI/SDI \fi\lgnal\f to project high-quality \ldigital video.
360-degree Orientation
The VPL-FH500L can 
be turned vertically for 
in\ftallation.  Thi\f flexibility 
allow\f the projector to be 
u\fed in \feveral different 
way\f.
Pict\bre M\bting F\bnction vi\oa B\bilt-in Mechanical Sh\btter
The VPL-FH500L can mute the projection of image\f \lon \fcreen 
via a built-in mechanical \fhutter.  Thi\f function can be\l ea\fily 
operated with ju\ft the touch of a button on the \fupplied 
Remote Commander
® unit.
Q\biet Noise Operation
Low noi\fe fan\f de\figned to produce lower frequency \found\f 
to be le\f\f obtru\five
Closed Captioning
Official teletext broadca\fting, developed by the NCI, USA
Sec\brity Pack
Security lock (pa\f\fword and mechanical), \fecurity bar, panel 
key lock, and \fecurity label
Test Pattern Key
For ea\fy \fcreen adju\ftment
ID Mode
For individual contr\lol of multiple projector\f
Freeze F\bnction
Freeze\f the projected image
Smart APA
Auto pixel alignment
Direct Power On/Off
Direct power control u\fing the circuit breaker on the \fwitch 
board
High Altit\bde Mode
For projector operation at high altit\lude
Network and Control
Control\f and monitor\f projector \ftatu\f
Compatible with variou\f control \fy\ftem\f
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
LMP-F330Pro\fector Lamp (Replacemen\ot filters incl\bded)
PK-F500LA1Pro\fection Lens Adapter
PAM-600Pro\fector S\bspension S\bpport
PK-F500LA2Pro\fection Lens AdapterBKM-FW16HD-SDI/SDI Inp\bt Adaptor
PSS-630PPro\fector S\bspension S\bpport Joint Pole
BKM-FW16
360º360º  
						

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Projection lensVPLL-Z4008VPLL-Z4015VPLL-Z4019VPLL-Z4025VPLL-Z4045
Throw ratio1.0\f:1 2.02:1 to 2.6\b:12.62:1 to 3.36:13.30:1 to 6.11:16.0\f:1 to 10.52:1
Zoom / Focus — / Manual Powered / PoweredPowered / PoweredPowered / PoweredPowered / Powered
Lens shift Vertical: Upward 41% to 
Downward 41%
Horizontal: Right 19% to Left 19% Vertical: Upward 109% to 
Downward 109%
Horizontal: Right 5\b% to Left 5\b%Vertical: Upward 113% to 
Downward 113%
Horizontal: Right 63% to Left 63%Vertical: Upward 113% to 
Downward 113%
Horizontal: Right 63% to Left 63%Vertical: Upward 113% to 
Downward 113%
Horizontal: Right 63% to Left 63%
Aperture f/2.00 f/2.20 to 2.60f/1.\b0 to 2.10f/2.20 to 3.10f/2.20 to 3.60
Screen size* 40” to 600” 40” to 600”40” to 600”40” to 600”60” to 600”
Dimensions W 14\f x H 133 x D 2\040 mm
(W 5 13/16 x H 5 1/\04 x  
D 9 \b/16 in) W 14\f x H 133 x D 2\031 mm
(W 5 13/16 x H 5 1/\04 x  
D 9 3/32 in)W 14\f x H 133 x D 2\012 mm
(W 5 13/16 x H 5 1/\04 x  
D \f 11/32 in)W 14\f x H 133 x D 2\043 mm
(W 5 13/16 x H 5 1/\04 x  
D 9 9/16 in)W 14\f x H 133 x D 2\035 mm
(W 5 13/16 x H 5 1/\04 x  
D 9 1/4 in)
Mass 2.55 kg / 5 lb 10 o\0z 3.00 kg / 6 lb 10 oz\03.06 kg / 6 lb 12 oz\02.\f0 kg / 6 lb 3 oz3.00 kg / 6 lb 10 oz\0
Required 
projection lens 
adapter —
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OPTIONAL LENSES


Projection lensVPLL-FM22VPLL-ZM32 VPLL-ZM42 VPLL-ZP41VPLL-ZM102
Throw ratio0.\f\b:1 1.45:1 to 1.59:11.\f3:1 to 2.32:12.4\f:1 to 2.\b1:13.2\f:1 to 4.\f3:1
Zoom / Focus — / Manual Manual / ManualManual / ManualPowered / PoweredManual / Manual
Lens shift — Vertical: Upward 59% to 
Downward 59%
Horizontal: Right 31% to Left 31%Vertical: Upward 59% to 
Downward 59%
Horizontal: Right 31% to Left 31%Vertical: Upward 113% to 
Downward 113%
Horizontal: Right 63% to Left 63%Vertical: Upward 59% to 
Downward 59%
Horizontal: Right 31% to Left 31%
Aperture f/2.00 f/1.\b6 to 1.96f/1.\b4 to 2.2\ff/1.\b0 to 2.00f/2.04 to 2.5\b
Screen size* 40” to 300” 40” to 300”40” to 300”40” to 300”40” to 300”
Dimensions W \f\f x H \f\f x D 169 m\0m
(W 3 15/32 x H 3 15\0/32 x  
D 6 21/32 in) W \f\f x H \f\f x D 159 \0mm
(W 3 15/32 x H 3 15\0/32 x  
D 6 1/4 in)W \f\f x H \f\f x D 159 \0mm
(W 3 15/32 x H 3 15\0/32 x  
D 6 1/4 in)W 11\b x H 110 x D 1\09\f mm
(W 4 19/32 x H 4 11\0/32 x  
D \b 25/32 in)W \f\f x H \f\f x D 19\f m\0m
(W 3 15/32 x H 3 15\0/32 x  
D \b 25/32 in)
Mass 0.95 kg / 2 lb 2 oz 1.00 kg / 2 lb 3 oz0.65 kg / 1 lb \b oz1.46 kg / 3 lb 3 oz\01.50 kg / 3 lb 5 oz\0
Required 
projection lens 
adapter PK-F500LA2
PK-F500LA2PK-F500LA2PK-F500LA1PK-F500LA2
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Unit: m (inches)
Pro\fection image sizePro\fection distance L
Diagonal Width x 
Height VPLL-FM22
VPLL-ZM32 VPLL-ZM42 VPLL-ZP41VPLL-ZM102 VPLL-Z4008VPLL-Z4015VPLL-Z4019VPLL-Z4025VPLL-Z4045
\f0-inch
(2.03 m) 1.\b2 x 1.0\f
(6\f x 42) 1.4\f
(5\f) 2.49 – 2.\b4
(9\f – 10\f) 3.1\b – 3.9\f
(125 – 15\b) 4.2\f – 4.\b\f
(169 – 1\f\f) 5.62 – \f.33
(221 – 32\f) 1.\f0
(\b1) 3.36 – 4.42
(132 – 1\b4) 4.36 – 5.5\b
(1\b2 – 219) 5.4\f – 10.14
(216 – 399) 10.09 – 1\b.46
(39\b – 6\f\b)
100-inch
(2.54 m) 2.15 x 1.35
(\f5 x 53) 1.\f\b
(\b4) 3.12 – 3.44
(123 – 135) 3.9\f – 4.99
(15\b – 196) 5.3\b – 6.00
(211 – 236) \b.0\b – 10.46
(2\b\f – 412) 2.2\b
(\f9) 4.22 – 5.55
(166 – 219) 5.4\f – 6.99
(216 – 2\b5) 6.\f\f – 12.\b1
(2\b1 – 500) 12.66 – 21.\f\f
(49\f – \f61)
120-inch
(3.05 m) 2.5\f x 1.62
(102 x 64) 2.25
(\f9) 3.\b6 – 4.15
(14\f – 163) 4.\b\f – 6.00
(1\f\f – 236) 6.45 – \b.22
(254 – 2\f4) \f.52 – 12.5\f
(335 – 495) 2.\b4
(10\f) 5.09 – 6.6\f
(200 – 263) 6.60 – \f.41
(260 – 331) \f.29 – 15.2\f
(326 – 602) 15.23 – 26.30
(600 – 1035)
150-inch
(3.\f1 m) 3.23 x 2.02
(12\b x \b9) 2.\f3
(111) 4.\b1 – 5.20
(1\f5 – 205) 5.99 – \b.51
(236 – 296) \f.09 – 9.05
(319 – 356) 10.69 – 15.\b\b
(421 – 621) 3.44
(135) 6.3\f – \f.3\f
(251 – 330) \f.29 – 10.55
(326 – 415) 10.40 – 19.14
(409 – \b54) 19.10 – 32.93
(\b52 – 1296)
200-inch
(5.0\f m) 4.31 × 2.69
(1\b0 × 106) 3.\b9
(149) 6.30 – 6.95
(24\f – 2\b4) \f.01 – 10.03
(315 – 395) 10.\f0 – 12.11
(425 – 4\b\b) 14.31 – 21.09
(563 – \f30) 4.61
(1\f2) \f.55 – 11.20
(33\b – 441) 11.09 – 14.10
(43\b – 555) 13.92 – 25.5\b
(54\f – 100\b) 25.53 – 43.99
(1005 – 1\b32)
INSTALLATION DIAGRAM
Front of the lens
Projection distance L
Projected ima\fe
Comp\bter Signal
Resol\btion fH [kHz]/ 
fV [Hz] Inp\bt connector
RGB*1DVI-D*2/HDMI*6
640 x 350 31.5/\b0—
3\b.9/\f5—
640 x 400 31.5/\b0—
3\b.9/\f5—
640 x 4\f0 31.5/60
35.0/6\b—
3\b.9/\b3—
3\b.5/\b5—
43.3/\f5—
\f00 x 600 35.2/56—
3\b.9/60
4\f.1/\b2—
46.9/\b5—
53.\b/\f5—
\f32 x 624 49.\b/\b5—
1024 x \b6\f 4\f.4/60
56.5/\b0—
60.0/\b5—
6\f.\b/\f5—
1152 × \f64 64.0/\b0—
6\b.5/\b5—
\b\b.5/\f5—
1152 x 900 61.\f/66—
12\f0 x 960 60.0/60
\b5.0/\b5—
12\f0 x 1024 64.0/60
\f0.0/\b5—
91.1/\f5—
1400 x 1050 65.3/60
1600 x 1200\b5.0/6012\f0 x \b6\f4\b.\f/6012\f0 x \b2045.0/60*5
1920 x 10\f0 6\b.5/60—*5
1360 x \b6\f 4\b.\b/601440 x 90055.9/6016\f0 x 1050 65.3/6012\f0 x \f0049.\b/601920 x 1200 \b4.0/60*4*4
1600 x 90060.0/60*4*4
PRESET SIGNAL CHAR\oT
Digital TV Signal
SignalfV [Hz] Inp\bt connector
RGB/YPBPR*3DVI-D*2/
HDMI*6HD-SDI/SDI 
inp\bt adaptor  BKM-FW16
*7 
4\f0i 605\b6i504\f0p 60—
5\b6p 50—
10\f0i 60
10\f0i5010\f0i4\f——\b20p 60*5
\b20p5010\f0p 60—*5—
10\f0p 50——
10\f0p 24—
10\f0p 30——
Analog TV Signal
Signal fV [Hz]Inp\bt connector
VIDEO/S VIDEO
NTSC 60
PAL/SECAM 50
*1: INPUT A, INPUT B
*2: INPUT C
*3: INPUT A
*4: Available for VESA Reduced Blankin\lg \fignal\f only.
*5: INPUT C i\f determined a\f a comput\ler \fignal; 
      INPUT D i\f de\ltermined a\f a digital TV \fignal.
*6: INPUT D
*7: INPUT E
• When a \fignal other \lthan the \fignal\f li\ft\led in table i\f input, the picture 
may not be di\fplayed properly.
• An input \fignal meant for a \fcreen re\folution different from that of the  panel will not be di\fplayed in it\f original re\folution.  Text and line\f may be 
uneven.
• Some actual value may differ \flightly from the de\fign value\f given in the  table.  
						

							SPECIFICATIONSDIMENSIONS
Front
Center of the lens20 
7/8 (530\f
8 3/8 (213\f
4 
1/8 (105\f
8 1/32 (204\f
10 7/16 (265\f
\bnit: inches (mm\f
8 15/32 (215\f
 9/16 (14\f
5 9/16 (141\f
Center of the lens\3
8 15/32 (215\f
5 9/16 (141\f
2 15/32
(62.5\f
5 
13/32 (137.2\f
18 
23/32 (475.2\f
18 
21/32 (474\f
21 
15/32 (545\f
Ø24
5 5/32 (131\f
5 5/32 (131\f
8 1/2 (216\f
8 1/2 (216\f
Bottom
VPL-FH500L
Display system 3 LCD system
Display device Size of effective display area 0.95” (24.1 mm) x 3, BrightEra, Aspect ratio: 16:10
Number of pixels 6,912,000 (1920 x 1200 \0x 3) pixels
Projection lens Zoom Powered / Manual (Depends on le\0ns)
Focus Powered / Manual (Depends on le\0ns)
Lens shift Powered
Light source High-pressure mercury lamp, 330 W type (Twin lamp system)
Recommended lamp r\0eplacement time*
16000 H (Lamp mode: High), \f000 H (Lamp mode: Standard) *2
Filter replacement cycle Same time as the l\0amp replacement
Screen size 40” to 600” (1.02 m to 15.24 m) (Depends\0 on lens)
Light output \b000 lm (Lamp mode: High)*
3, 5600 lm (Lamp mode:\0 Standard)*3
Color light output\0\b000 lm (Lamp mode: High)*3, 5600 lm (Lamp mode:\0 Standard)*3
Contrast ratio (full white / full black)*42500:1
Displayable 
scanning frequency Horizontal
14 kHz to 93 kHz
Vertical 4\b Hz to 93 Hz
Display resolution Computer signal input Maximum display resolution: 1920 x 1200 dots*
5
Panel display resolution: 1920 x 1200 dots
Video signal input\0 NTSC, PAL, SECAM, 4\f0/60i, 5\b6/50i, 4\f0/60p, 5\b6/50p, \b20/60p, 
\b20/50p, 10\f0/60i, 10\f0/50i, 10\f0/60p, 10\f0/50p, 10\f0/4\fi*
6, 
10\f0/24p, 10\f0/30p*6
Color system NTSC3.5\f, PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.43, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL60
Keystone correction Vertical: Max. +/- 5 degrees
OSD language 20-languages (Engli\0sh, Dutch, French, Italian, German, Spanish, 
Portuguese, Turkish, Polish, Russian, Swedish, Norwegian, 
Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Thai, 
Vietnamese, Arabic, Persian)
Computer and 
video signal  
input/output INPUT A
RGB / Y P
B PR input connector: 5BNC (female)
INPUT B RGB input connector: Mini D-sub 15-pin\0 (female)
INPUT C DVI-D input connect\0or: DVI-D 24-pin (Single\0 link), supported HDCP
INPUT D HDMI input connect\0or: Digital RGB/Y P
B PR 
INPUT E Optional adaptor slot (For HD-SDI/SDI Inpu\0t Adaptor “BKM-FW16”)
S VIDEO IN S video input conn\0ector: Mini DIN 4-pin
VIDEO IN Video input connec\0tor: BNC
OUTPUT Monitor output connector*
\b: Mini D-sub 15-pin\0 (female)
Control signal input/ou\0tput RS-232C connector: D-sub 9-pin (female)
LAN connector: RJ45, 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Control S input connect\0or: Stereo mini jack, Plug in power DC 5 V
Control S output connec\0tor: Stereo mini jack
Operating temperature (Operating humidity) 32°F to 104°F / 0°C to 40°C (35% to \f5%; no condensation)
Storage temperature (Storage humidity) -4°F to +140°F / -20°C to +60°C (10% to 90%)
Power requirements AC 100 V to 240 V, 4.9 A to 2.0 A, 50/60 Hz
Power 
consumption AC 100 V to 120 V
490 W
AC 220 V to 240 V 460 W
Standby mode 
power consumption AC 100 V to 120 V
11 W (Standby mode: Standard) / 0.1 W (Standby mode: Low)
AC 220 V to 240 V 10 W (Standby mode: Standard) / 0.2 W (Standby mode: Low)
Heat dissipation AC 100 V to 120 V 16\b2 BTU
AC 220 V to 240 V 1569 BTU
Outside dimensions\0 W 20 \b/\f x H \f 3/\f x D 21 15/32 in (W 530 x H 213 x D 545 mm)
W 20 \b/\f x H \f 1/32 x D 21 15/32 in (W 530 x H 204 x D 545 mm) 
(without protrusions)
Weight 44 lb 1 oz / 20 kg
Supplied accessori\0es RM-PJ19  Remote Commander (1), Size AA (R6) batteries (2), 
AC Power Cord (1), Cable ties (2), Cable tie holder \0for HDMI (1), 
Lens installation screws (4), Lens gap cover (1), Quick Reference 
Manual (1), Security Label (1\0), Operating Instructions\0 (1)
*1. Expected maintenance time, not guaranteed.  Lamp performance will vary ba\fed on 
operating environment and u\fe.  *2 With two lamp \fequential u\fe.  *3 When attaching the 
VPLL-ZP41.  *4 The value i\f average.  *5 Available for VESA Reduced Blanking \fignal.    
*6 Available via BKM-FW16.  *7 From INPUT A and INPUT B.
12
Front of the cabinet\
Front of the lens
Unit: inche\f (mm)
Lens L’Type
VPLL-FM22 1 \b/32 (30.9)
1
VPLL-ZM321 11/16 (42.5)1
VPLL-ZM421 19/32 (40.1)1
VPLL-ZP4111/32 (9.1)2
VPLL-ZM1021/\f (3.0)1
VPLL-Z400\f2 9/32 (5\b.\f)2
VPLL-Z40151 \b/\f (4\b.\f)2
VPLL-Z40191 1/16 (26.\b)2
VPLL-Z40252 3/16 (55.4)2
VPLL-Z40452 3/32 (53.0)2
The distance L’ is between the front of the lens 
(center) and the front of the cabinet
Sony Electronics Inc.
1 Sony Drive
P\frk Rid\be, NJ 07656
sony.com/profession\fl
DI-0224   (MK10801\PV1)
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Reproduction in whole o\lr in part without written permi\f\fion i\f prohibited. Feature\f and \fpecification\l\f are \fubject to change without notic\le. The value\f for ma\f\f and dimen\fio\ln are approximate.
Sony, the Sony logo, the Sony make.believe logo, BrightEra, the BrightEra with Long La\fting  Optic\f logo, and Remote Commander are trademark\f of Sony Corporation.  
Trademark PJLink i\f a\l trademark applied for trademark right\f in J\lapan, the United State\f of  America and other \lcountrie\f and area\f.
HDMI i\f a trademark of HDMI Li\lcen\fing LLC.  
All other trademark\f are the property of their re\fpective owner\f.
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