Sony Projector VPL-FH500L VPL-FX500L User Manual

							4-191-106-13 (1)
© 2010 Sony Corporation
Data
Projector
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual and supplied Quick Reference Manual 
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
VPL-FH500L
VPL-FX500L
Not all models are available in all countries and area. Please check 
with your local Sony Authorized Dealer. 
						

							2Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Overview
Location and Function of Controls  .... 3
Main Unit  ..................................... 3
Connector Panel  ........................... 4
Remote Commander and Control 
Panel .......................................... 5
 Preparation
Connecting the Projector  ................... 8
Connecting a Computer ................ 8
Connecting a Video Equipment  ... 9
Connecting an External 
Monitor ................................... 11
Projecting/Adjusting an 
Image
Projecting an Image  ......................... 12
Adjusting the Focus, Size, and 
Position of the Projected 
image ....................................... 13
Turning Off the Power ................ 14
Adjustments and Settings 
Using a Menu
Using a MENU  ................................ 15
The Picture Menu ............................. 16
The Screen Menu  ............................. 18
The Function Menu  .......................... 22
The Operation Menu  ........................ 23
The Connection/Power Menu  .......... 25
The Installation Menu  ...................... 26
The Information Menu  ..................... 28
Network
Using Network Features  ...................29
Displaying the Control Window of 
the Projector with a Web 
Browser ...................................29
Confirming the Information 
regarding the Projector  ............30
Operating the Projector from a 
Computer .................................30
Using the Mail Report 
Function ...................................30
Others
Indicators ..........................................32
Messages List  ...................................33
Troubleshooting ................................34
Replacing the Lamp ..........................36
Replacing the Air Filter 
Cartridges ......................................38
Attaching/Removing the Projection 
Lens ...............................................40
Attaching .....................................40
Removing ....................................44
Installing the Optional Adapter  ........45
Specifications ...................................46
Projection Distance and Lens Shift 
Range ............................................54
Dimensions .......................................60
Index .................................................63 
						

							3Location and Function of Controls
Overview
BOverview
Location and Function of Controls
aLens (not supplied) (page 40)
bFront panel (page 40)
cLamp cover (page 36)
dAir filter cover (page 38)
eVentilation holes (intake)
fVentilation holes (exhaust)
Do not place anything near the ventilation 
holes as this may cause internal heat 
buildup. Do not place your hand near the 
ventilation holes and the circumference as 
this may cause injury.
gON/STANDBY indicator 
(page 32)
hLAMP/COVER indicator 
(page 32)
iControl panel (page 5)jConnector panel (page 4)
kOptional adapter slot (page 45)
Install an optional adapter (not 
supplied). (VPL-FH500L only)
lRemote control detectors 
The remote control detectors are located 
at the front and rear of the projector.
mAdjusters (page 14)
nAntitheft lock
Connects to an optional antitheft cable 
manufactured by Kensington.
For details, visit Kensington’s web site.
http://www.kensington.com/
oAntitheft bar
Connects to a commercially available 
antitheft chain or wire.
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							4Location and Function of Controls
Input (page 8)
aINPUT A
Video: RGB/YPBPR input connector 
(RGB HD VD/YPBPR)
bINPUT B
Video: RGB input connector (RGB)
cINPUT C
Video: DVI-D input connector (DVI-D)
dINPUT D (VPL-FH500L only)
Video: HDMI input connector
eINPUT E  (VPL-FH500L only)
Video: Optional adapter slot*
fS VIDEO (S VIDEO IN)
Video: S video input connector
gVIDEO (VIDEO IN)
Video: Video input connector
* Regarding attachable optional adapter, 
consult with qualified Sony personnel.
Output (page 11)
hOUTPUT
Video: Monitor output connector 
(MONITOR)
This connector outputs the image. Output as a 
computer signal input from the RGB input 
connector (INPUT A, INPUT B) or a video signal input from the YP
BPR input connector 
(INPUT A).
Others
iRS-232C connector
RS-232C compatible control connector
jLAN connector (page 29)
kCONTROL S input connector 
(DC power supply) (CONTROL S 
IN PLUG IN POWER)
Connects to the CONTROL S output 
connector on the supplied Remote 
Commander with a connecting cable 
(stereo mini plug (not supplied)) when 
using it as a wired Remote Commander. 
You do not need to install batteries in the 
Remote Commander, as the power is 
supplied from this connector.
lCONTROL S output connector 
(CONTROL S OUT)
For coupling control of multiple 
projectors with the wired Remote 
Commander.
mAC IN (∼) socket
Connects the supplied AC power cord.
Connector Panel
S VIDEO IN
LAN
INPUT E RS-232CCONTROL S
VIDEO ININPUT B  RGB INPUT C  DVI-D
PLUG INPOWER
IN OUT
R/PRG/Y HD VD
OUTPUT
MONITOR
INPUT D      HDMI
B/P
B
INPUT A
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Note
Note 
						

							5Location and Function of Controls
Overview
Remote Commander
Control Panel
aTurning on the power/Going to 
standby
? (On) key
1 (Standby) key
bSelecting an input signal 
(page 12)
INPUT key (main unit)
Direct input select keys (Remote 
Commander)
VPL-FH500L: The F key is not provided 
in this projector.
VPL-FX500L: The D, E, and F keys are 
not provided in this projector.
cOperating a menu (page 15)
ENTER /V/v/B/b (arrow) keys
MENU key
RETURN key
RESET key
dAdjusting the image (page 13)
FOCUS key
Use this key when attaching the power 
focus lens.
ZOOM key
Use this key when attaching the power 
zoom lens.
SHIFT key
ASPECT key (pages 18, 20)
Changes the aspect ratio of the projected 
image.
KEYSTONE key
Adjusts the vertical trapezoidal 
distortion of the image manually. When 
you press this key, the Keystone menu is 
displayed. Use the arrow keys (V/v/B/
b) for adjustment.
PATTERN key (page 14)
APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key
*
Automatically adjusts a picture to its 
clearest while a signal is input from a 
computer. You can cancel the adjustment 
by pressing the APA key again while 
adjusting.
*Use this key when inputing a computer 
signal via the RGB input connector 
(INPUT A, INPUT B).
Remote Commander and Control Panel
ON STANDBY
INPUT
ABC
DE F
VIDEO
MENUECO
MODE
S
VIDEO
ENTER
RESET RETURN
SHIFT ZOOM FOCUS
ASPECT PATTERN
KEY-
STONE
D ZOOM VOLUMEMUTING
PIC
AUD I O+
–+
–
TWIN FREEZE APA
1  2  3ID MODE
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2
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3
4
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ECO
MODE
ENTERMENU
SHIFT ZOOM
FOCUS
INPUT
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Note 
						

							6Location and Function of Controls
eUsing various functions during 
projecting
D ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/– key*1
Enlarges a portion of the image while 
projecting.
1Press the D ZOOM + key to display 
the digital zoom icon on the projected 
image.
2Press the V/v/B/b keys to move the 
digital zoom icon to the point on the 
image  you wish to enlarge.
3Press the D ZOOM + key or the D 
ZOOM – key repeatedly to change the 
enlargement ratio. The image can be 
enlarged up to 4 times.
Press the RESET key to restore the 
previous image.
TWIN (Twin Picture) key 
(VPL-FH500L only)
You can project the images from two 
input signals on the screen as a main 
picture and subpicture at the same time. 
To switch between one and two pictures, 
press the TWIN key on the Remote 
Commander.
You can select the image to project to the 
main picture.
The subpicture is preset to display the image 
from INPUT B.
For details on combinations of input signals, 
see “Combinations of Input Signals” on 
page 53.
 When displaying a two pictures, the ? 
(On) key, 1 (standby) key, INPUT key, 
and MUTING (PIC) key are available.
 When “Screen Aspect” (page 26) is set 
to “4:3,” the two picture function is not 
available.
 When displaying a two pictures, the 
input signal icon   does not appear in 
the input select window (page 12).
 Picture settings set for one pictures may 
not be reflected as two pictures.
MUTING key
PIC: Cuts off the image. Press again to 
restore the image.
AUDIO: This function is not provided 
in this projector.
VOLUME +/– key
This function is not provided in this 
projector.
FREEZE key
*2
Pauses a projected image. Press again to 
restore the image.
*1: Use this key when inputting a 
computer signal. But it may not be 
enabled, depending on the resolution 
of the input signal and when 
displaying a two pictures (VPL-
FH500L only).
*2: Use this key when inputting a 
computer signal.
fSetting the energy–saving mode 
easily
ECO MODE key
“Lamp Mode,” “Power Saving Mode,” 
and “Standby Mode” for energy-saving 
can be set easily.
1Press the ECO MODE key to display 
the ECO Mode menu.
One picture display
TWIN key
Two pictures display
(A) Main picture (B) Subpicture
Notes
Notes 
						

							7Location and Function of Controls
Overview
2Press the V/v key or ECO MODE key 
to select ECO or User mode.
ECO: Sets each mode to the optimum 
energy-saving value.
Lamp Mode: Standard
Power Saving Mode: Standby
Standby Mode: Low
(go to step 6)
User: Sets each item of the energy-
saving mode menu as you desire 
(go to step 3).
3Select “User” then press the b key.
  The setting items appear.
4Press the V/v key to select the ECO 
Mode item then press the b key or the 
ENTER key.
5Press the V/v key to select the setting 
value.
6Press the RETURN key to restore the 
previous image.
For details on ECO Mode settings, see 
“Lamp Mode” (page 22) on the Function 
menu and “Standby Mode” (page 25) 
and “Power Saving Mode” (page 25) on 
the Connection/Power menu.
Others
gInfrared transmitter
hID MODE 1/2/3 switch (page 23)
Sets an ID mode of the Remote 
Commander. If you assign a different ID 
number to each projector when multiple 
projectors are used, you can control only 
the projector with the same ID mode as 
that of the Remote Commander.
iCONTROL S output connector
Connects to the CONTROL S input 
connector on the projector with a 
connecting cable (stereo mini plug (not 
supplied)) when using the Remote 
Commander as a wired one. 
You do not need to install batteries in the 
Remote Commander, as the power is 
supplied from the projector.
About Remote Commander operation
 Direct the Remote Commander toward the 
remote control detector.
 The shorter the distance between the 
Remote Commander and the projector is, 
the wider the angle within which the 
Remote Commander can control the 
projector becomes.
 If there is any obstruction between the 
Remote Commander and the remote 
control detector on the projector, the 
projector may not be able to receive 
signals from the Remote Commander.
ECO
User
Sel Back
ECO Mode
ECO Mode Menu
Lamp Mode  Standard
Power Saving Mode  Off
Standby Mode  Standard
Sel Back
User
Set 
						

							8Connecting the Projector
B Preparation
Connecting the Projector
 Turn off all equipment before making any connections.
 Use the proper cables for each connection.
 Insert the cable plugs firmly; Loose connections may reduce performance of picture signals or 
cause a malfunction. When pulling out a cable, be sure to grip it by the plug, not the cable itself.
 For more information, refer also to the instruction manuals of the equipment you are connecting.
Connection with a computer is explained for each input signal.
INPUT A
For connection when there is some distance between a computer and the projector.
INPUT B
For connecting a computer with an RGB output connector.
It is recommended that you set the resolution of your computer to 1920 × 1200 pixels (VPL-
FH500L) or 1024 × 768 pixels (VPL-FX500L) for the external monitor.
Notes
Connecting a Computer
R/PRG/Y B/PBHD VD
INPUT A
Mini D-sub 15-pin – BNC cable 
(not supplied) RGB output 
connector
Computer
Note
INPUT B RGB
Mini D-sub 15-pin 
cable (not supplied) RGB output 
connector
Computer 
						

							9Connecting the Projector
Preparation
INPUT C
For connecting a computer with a DVI-D output connector.
INPUT D (VPL-FH500L only)
For connecting a computer with a HDMI output connector.
 The HDMI connector of this projector is not compatible with DSD (Direct Stream Digital) Signal 
or CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) Signal.
 Be sure to use the HDMI cable with an HDMI logo.
Connections with a VHS video deck, DVD player, or BD player are explained for each input 
signal.
S VIDEO IN
For connecting video equipment with an S-video output connector.
Notes
Connecting a Video Equipment
INPUT C   DVI-D
DVI-D cable  
(not supplied) DVI-D output 
connector
Computer
INPUT D      HDMI
HDMI cable 
(not supplied) HDMI output 
connector
Computer
S video cable (not supplied)
S video output 
connector
Video equipment 
						

							10Connecting the Projector
VIDEO IN 
For connecting video equipment with a video output connector.
INPUT A
For connection when there is some long distance between the video equipment and projector.
INPUT D (VPL-FH500L only)
For connecting video equipment with a HDMI output connector.
 The HDMI connector of this projector is not compatible with DSD (Direct Stream Digital) Signal 
or CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) Signal.
 Be sure to use the HDMI cable with an HDMI logo.
Notes
Video – BNC cable 
(not supplied) Video output 
connector
Video equipment
R/PRG/Y B/PB
INPUT A
Component – BNC cable (not supplied)
Video equipmentYP
BPR output 
connector
INPUT D      HDMI
HDMI cable 
(not supplied)
Video equipmentHDMI output 
connector