Sony Projector VPL-FH500L VPL-FX500L User Manual

							11Connecting the Projector
Preparation
To attach the HDMI cable
Fix the cable to the cable tie holder at the bottom of the projector, using a commercially 
available cable tie, as in the illustration.
Use a cable tie of less than 1.9 mm × 3.8 mm in thickness.
OUTPUT
Projected images can be output to display equipment such as a 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).
Connecting an External Monitor
Bottom of the projector
Cable tie 
(commercially available)
Cable tie holder
Note
OUTPUT
MONITOR
Mini D-sub 15-pin cable 
(not supplied) RGB input 
connector Display equipment 
						

							12Projecting an Image
BProjecting/Adjusting an Image
Projecting an Image
The size of a projected image depends on the distance between the projector and screen. Install 
the projector so that the projected image fits the screen size. For details on projection distances 
and projected image sizes, see 
“Projection Distance and Lens Shift Range” (page 54).
1Plug the AC power cord into a wall 
outlet.
2Connect all equipment to the projector 
(page 8).
3Turn on the projector.
Press the ?/1 key on the projector or the 
? key on the Remote Commander.
4Turn on the connected equipment.
5Select the input source.
Press the INPUT key on the projector to 
display the input select window. Press 
the INPUT key repeatedly or the V/v 
key to select an image to be projected.
The signal icon   appears on the right 
side in the input select window when a 
signal is input.You can select the input source using 
Direct input select keys on the Remote 
Commander 
(page 5).
6Switch your computer to output to 
external display by changing your 
computer’s setting.
How to switch the computer to output to 
the projector varies, depending on the 
type of computer.
(Example)
7Adjust the focus, size, and position of 
the projected image (page 13).
INPUT
Video
S-Videoo
Input-A
Input-B
Input-C
Input-D
Input-E
Sel Skip
Input
Computer
Video equipment
Projector
Wall outlet
1 2
3
5 45
6
Input select window
+ 
						

							13Projecting an Image
Projecting/Adjusting an Image
Adjusting the Focus, Size, and Position of the Projected image
Focus Size (Zoom) Position (Lens shift)
When attaching the Electric 
focus lens
Press the FOCUS key on the 
projector or the Remote 
Commander then press the B/
bkey (or V/v key) to adjust 
the focus.
When attaching the Manual 
focus lens
Turn the Focus Ring to adjust 
the focus.When attaching the Electric 
zoom lens
Press the ZOOM key on the 
projector or the Remote 
Commander then press the B/
bkey (or V/v key) to adjust 
the size.
When attaching the Manual 
zoom lens
Turn the Zoom Ring to adjust 
the size.Press the SHIFT key on the 
projector or the Remote 
Commander then press the V/v/
B/b key to adjust the position.
To return the lens to the center 
position of the projected image
Press the RESET key on the 
Remote Commander while 
adjusting. 
						

							14Projecting an Image
Adjusting the tilt of the projector 
with the adjusters
When the projector is installed on an uneven 
surface, you can adjust using the adjusters. 
To correct any trapezoidal distortion of the 
projected image, use the Keystone feature 
(page 5, 
26).
And you can also broaden the adjustment 
range by removing the nuts from the 
adjuster.
 Be careful not to let the projector down on 
your fingers.
 Do not push hard on the top of the projector 
with the adjuster extended. It may cause a 
malfunction.
 Since the Keystone adjustment is an 
electronic correction, the image may be 
deteriorated.
Displaying a pattern for adjusting 
an image
You can display a pattern for adjusting the 
projected image with the PATTERN key on 
the Remote Commander. Press the 
PATTERN key again to restore the previous 
image.
1Press the ?/1 key on the main unit or 
1 key on the Remote Commander.
The message appears if you press the ?/
1 key on the main unit. Press it again 
according to the message.
The fan continues to run for a while to 
reduce internal heat. 
2Unplug the AC power cord from the 
wall outlet.
You may unplug the AC power cord 
before the fan stops.
To move the projector just after turning it 
off, be sure to wait until the fan stops 
before unplugging the AC power cord. 
Unplugging the AC power cord before the 
fan stops may cause a malfunction.
To erase the confirmation message
The message disappears if you press any key 
other than the ?/1 key on the main unit or 1 
key on the Remote Commander, or if you do 
not press any key for a while.
To turn off the power with the key 
on the main unit without a 
confirmation message being 
displayed
Hold the ?/1 key on the main unit pressed 
for a few seconds.
Notes
Turning Off the Power
Note 
						

							15Using a MENU
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
BAdjustments and Settings Using a Menu
Using a MENU
The menu displays used for the explanation below may be different depending on the model you are 
using.
1Press the MENU key to display the 
menu.
2Select the setting menu. 
Use the V or v key to select the setting 
menu then press b or ENTER key.
3Select the setting item.
Use the V or v key to select the setting 
menu then press b or ENTER 
key.
To return to the selection screen of the 
setting menu, press the B key or the 
RETURN key.
4Make the setting or adjustment for the 
selected item. 
Menu operation differs depending on the 
setting item. If the next menu window is 
displayed, select the item according to 
the operations in step 3 and then press 
the ENTER key to register the setting.To return to the selection screen of the 
setting items, press the B key or the 
RETURN key. Also, to reset the setting 
value of an item to its factory preset 
value, press the RESET key during 
setting or adjusting.
Using a pop-up menu
Press the V/v/B/b key to select an item. 
Press the ENTER key to register the 
setting. The previous screen is restored.
Using the setting menu 
Press the V or v key to select the item. 
Press the ENTER key to register the 
setting. The previous screen is restored.
Using the adjustment menu
To increase the number, press the V or b 
key and to decrease the number, press 
the v or B key. Press the ENTER key to 
register the setting. The previous screen 
is restored. 
5Press the MENU key to clear the 
menu.
The menu disappears automatically if no 
key is pressed for a while.
Note
Picture Mode  Standard
Reset
Contrast 80
Brightness 50
Color 50
Hue 50
Color Temp.  Middle
Sharpness 50
Expert Setting 
Back
Picture
Sel Set
Setting menu
Picture Mode  Standard
Reset
Contrast 80
Brightness 50
Color 50
Hue 50
Color Temp.  Middle
Sharpness 50
Expert Setting 
Back
Picture
Sel Set
Setting items
Smart APA 
CC Display
Pic. Muting Mode  Shutter
Lamp Mode  Standard
Lamp Light Mode  Lamp 1
Background Blue
Start Up Image  On
Back
Function
Sel Set
On
Off
Selecting items
Dynamic
Standard
Presentation
Sel Back
Picture Mode
Adjust Back
Contrast
Min
80Max 
						

							16The Picture Menu
The Picture Menu
For adjusting the picture for each input signal.
*1: When a computer signal is input, this option is available.
*2: When a video signal is input, this option is available.
*3: When “Picture Mode” is set to the item other than “Presentation,” this option is available.
*4: When a B & W signal is input, this option is not available.
*5: When an analog TV signal is input, this option may not available, depending on the color system.
*6: When a video signal is input, this option is available.Setting items Description
Picture ModeDynamic: Emphasizes the contrast to produce a “dynamic and vivid” picture.
Standard: Makes the picture be natural and well balanced.
Presentation
*1: Makes the picture bright to suit for a presentation.
Reset The picture settings are initialized to their factory preset values.
However, “Picture Mode” and “Custom1,” “Custom2,” and “Custom3” of 
“Color Temp.” do not return to the factory preset values.
Contrast The higher the setting, the greater the contrast. The lower the setting, the lower 
the contrast.
Brightness The higher the setting, the brighter the picture. The lower the setting, the darker 
the picture.
Color
*2 *4The higher the setting, the greater the intensity. The lower the setting, the lower 
the intensity.
Hue
*2 *4 *5The higher the setting, the more greenish the picture becomes. The lower the 
setting, the more reddish the picture becomes.
Color Temp.
*3High/Middle/Low: The higher the temperature, the more bluish the picture. 
The lower the temperature, the more reddish the picture.
Custom1/ Custom2/ Custom3: An adjusted color temperature setting can be 
stored for each item.
The factory settings are Custom1: High, Custom2: Middle, Custom3: Low.
Sharpness
*6The higher the setting, the sharper the picture. The lower the setting, the softer 
the picture.
Expert Setting
Film 
Mode
*2 *7Au to : Precisely reproduces the image from a film source to suit the original 
film source. Normally, select this option.
Off: Select this option if the images are rough around the edges when “Auto” is 
selected.
Black Level 
Adj. 
(Adjust) 
*2
High/Low/Off: Emphasizes dark portions of the projected image to suit your 
taste.
Gamma 
Mode
*1Graphics: Improves the reproduction of halftones. Photos can be reproduced 
in natural tones.
Text: Contrasts black and white. Suitable for images that contain lots of text.
DICOM GSDF Sim.
*8: Gamma setting is in accordance with the Grayscale 
Standard Display Function (GSDF) of the Digital Imaging and 
Communications in Medicine (DICOM) standards.
Notes 
						

							17The Picture Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
*7: When a progressive signal is input, this option is not available.
*8: Available when a computer signal is input from the DVI-D input connector (INPUT C) and 
HDMI input connector (INPUT D). This projector is not to be used as a device for medical 
diagnosis (VPL-FH500L). 
						

							18The Screen Menu
The Screen Menu
For adjusting the size, position, and aspect ratio of the projected image for each input signal.
*1:  Note that if the projector is used for profit or for public viewing, modifying the original picture 
by switching to the aspect mode may constitute an infringement of the rights of authors or 
producers, which are legally protected.
 Depending on the input signal, setting items for aspect ratio or some other setting items cannot 
be set in some cases, or changing the aspect ratio setting may have no effect.
 A part of the image may be displayed in black, depending on the setting item.
*2: Available for VPL-FH500L only.Setting items Description
Aspect
*1Changes the aspect ratio of the projected image. (page 20).
When the 
computer 
signal is 
inputFull1: Displays the image to fit the maximum projected image size without 
changing the aspect ratio of the input signal.
Full2: Displays the image 
to fit the maximum projected image size.
Normal: Displays the image on the center point of the projected image 
without changing the resolution of the input signal or enlarging the image.
When the 
video signal 
is input4:3: Displays the image to fit the maximum projected image size with an 
aspect ratio fixed to 4:3.
16:9: Displays the image to fit the maximum projected image size with an 
aspect ratio fixed to 16:9.
Full
*2: Displays the image to fit the maximum projected image size.
Zoom: Display the center point of the projected image to zoom.
V Center
*2 *3Adjust the whole projected image by moving up and down on the screen. 
As the selected number increases, the screen moves up, and as the selected 
number decreases, the projected image moves down.
Vertical Size
*2 *3Reduces or enlarges the image vertically.
The projected image is enlarged as the setting increases and reduced as the 
setting decreases. If the subtitle of a movie, etc. cannot be seen, use this 
together with “V Center.”
Over Scan
*3On/Off: Hides the outline of the image when set to “On.”  Select “On” if 
noise appears along the edge of the image.
Adjust Signal
*6Adjusts the image of signal. Use this item if the edge of the image is cut and 
reception is bad.
APA
*4 *5Automatically adjusts the projected image to an optimum quality when you 
press the ENTER key.
Phase
*4Adjusts the dot phase of the display pixel and the input signal. Set to the 
value where looks clearest.
Pitch
*4The higher the setting, the wider the horizontal image elements (pitch). The 
lower the setting, the narrower the horizontal image elements (pitch).
Shift
*6H: The higher the setting, the farther right the image is projected on the 
screen. The lower the setting, the image farther left.
V: The higher the setting, the farther up the image is projected on the screen. 
The lower the setting, the image farther down.
Notes 
						

							19The Screen Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
*3: Available when a video signal is input from the YPBPR input connector (INPUT A), DVI-D input 
connector, HDMI input connector, and optional adapter.
*4: Available when a computer signal is input from the RGB input connector (INPUT A, INPUT B).
*5: If the projected image includes large amount of black portion around it, the APA function will 
not work properly and a part of the image may not be displayed on the screen and also optimum 
image cannot be obtained, depending on the type of input signal. In this case, adjust the “Phase,” 
“Pitch,” and “Shift” items manually.
*6: Available when a computer signal is input from the RGB input connector (INPUT A, INPUT B) 
or a video signal is input from the YP
BPR input connector (INPUT A). This option is available 
only when “Aspect” is set to “Zoom.” 
						

							20The Screen Menu
Aspect
VPL-FH500L
*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 signal, the image 
may be projected as illustrated below. In 
this a case, select “Zoom.”
*5: If you select “Full,” the image is projected 
to fit the projected image size, regardless 
of the aspect ratio of the image. Input signal Recommended 
setting value and 
projected image
Computer signal
(4:3) (Full1)*1 *2
(16:9) (Full1)*1 *2
(16:10) (Full1)*1
Video signal
(4:3) (4:3)*3 *5
(16:9) (16:9)*4 *5