Sony Projector VPL-FH500L VPL-FX500L User Manual

21The Screen Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
VPL-FX500L
*1: If you select “Normal,” the image is 
projected in the same resolution as the 
input signal without changing the aspect 
ratio of the original image.
*2: If you select “Full2,” the image is projected 
to fit the projected image size, regardless 
of the aspect ratio of the image.
*3: Depending on the input signal, the 
projected image may be projected as 
illustrated below. In this a case, select 
“16:9.”
*4: Depending on the input...

22The Function Menu
The Function Menu
The Function menu is used for setting various functions of the projector.
*1: Executes APA when a computer signal is input via the RGB input connector (INPUT A, INPUT 
B). Setting items Description
Smart APAOn/Off; When set to “On,” executes APA automatically when a signal is 
input.
*1
CC DisplayCC1/CC2/CC3/CC4/Text1/Text2/Text3/Text4: Select the closed 
caption service (Captions or Text).
Off: Closed caption does not appear.
Pic.Muting ModeShutter: Close the...

23The Operation Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
The Operation Menu
The Operation Menu is used for setting for the operations by using the menu or the Remote 
Commander.
*1: Available for VPL-FH500L only
*2: You will not be able to use the projector if you forget your password. If you call qualified Sony 
personnel because you have forgotten the password, you will be asked to verify the projector’s  Setting items Description
Language Selects the language used in the menu and on-screen...

24The Operation Menu
serial number and your identity. (This process may differ in other countries/regions.) Once your 
identity has been confirmed, we will provide you with the password. 

25The Connection/Power Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
The Connection/Power Menu
The Connection/Power menu is used for setting for the connections and power.
*1: The image may not be adjusted properly depending on the type of input signal. In such a case, 
adjust it manually to suit to the connected equipment.
*2: When “Standby Mode” is set to “Low,” the network and network control function cannot be 
operated while the projector is in standby mode. Setting items Description
Network Setting
IP...

26The Installation Menu
The Installation Menu
The Installation menu is used for installing the projector.
Setting items Description
Image FlipHV/H/V/Off: Flips the projected image horizontally and/or vertically 
according to the installation method.
Installation AttitudeRight Side UP/Upside Down/Front Up/Front Down: Change the cooling 
setting to suit to the installation attitude. Continuing to use the wrong 
setting may affect component reliability.
High Altitude 
Mode
*1On/Off: Set to “On” when using...

27The Installation Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
*1: Do not use the projector at an altitude of 2,700 m or higher.
*2: Available for VPL-FH500L only
*3: 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.
*4: Since the Keystone adjustment is an electronic correction, the image may be deteriorated.
*5: Depending on the adjustment value of  “Panel Alignment,”...

28The 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 of the current input 
signal.
Signal type Displays the type of the...

29Using 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 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...

30Using 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...