Sony Projector VPL-FH60 User Manual

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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/YPBPR input terminal (INPUT A).
*2: When using the Twin Picture display mode and there is no input signal, the background will be 
black even if you set this item to “Image”. Setting items Description
Audio Output Vol. The higher the setting, the higher an audio level output from the audio 
output terminal. The lower the setting, the lower the audio level.
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.
Lamp Timer Reset When replacing the lamp, resets the lamp timer (page 52).
Background
*2Blue/Black/Image: Sets the background for when there is no input signal. 
When set to “Image,” the Start Up Image is displayed.
Start Up ImageOn/Off: When set to “On,” the Start Up Image is displayed on the screen 
upon startup of the projector.
All Reset All settings are initialized to their factory preset values.
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The Operation Menu
The Operation menu is used for setting for the operations by using the menu or the Remote 
Commander.
*1: When “All Off” is selected, warning message for high temperature is not displayed.
*2: Note that Sony is not liable for failure of the unit or any accident caused by selecting “All Off.”Setting items Description
Language Selects the language used in the menu and on-screen displays.
Menu PositionBottom Left/Center: For selecting the position of the menu displayed on the 
projected image.
StatusOn: All on-screen statuses are enabled.
Off: Displays only the menus, the message when turning off the power, and 
warning messages.
All Off: Turns off the on-screen displays, other than certain menus, and a 
message when turning off the power.
*1 *2
IR ReceiverFront & Rear/Front/Rear: Selects the remote control receivers (IR Receiver) 
on the front and rear of the projector.
ID ModeAll/1/2/3/4: Assigns an ID number to the projector. When set to “All,” you can 
control the projector with the Remote Commander independently of the 
assigned ID Mode. Refer also to “ID MODE switch” of the Remote 
Commander on page 8.
Security Lock
*3On/Off: This function enables restriction of the projector to authorized users 
by password. The setting procedures for security locking are as follows:
1Select “On” then press the ENTER key to display the setting menu.
2Input the password with the MENU, V/v/B/b, and ENTER keys. (The 
default password setting is “ENTER, ENTER, ENTER, ENTER.”)
3Input a new password with the MENU, V/v/B/b, and ENTER keys.
4Enter the password again to confirm.
Enter the password when you turn on the projector after disconnecting and 
reconnecting the AC power cord.
When it is set to “Off,” you can cancel the security lock. You are required to 
input the password again.
If you fail to enter the correct password after three consecutive times, the 
projector cannot be used. In this case, press the ?/1 key to go standby mode 
then turn on the power again.
Control Key 
LockOn/Off: When set to “On,” locks all the control keys of the projector. 
However, you can enable operation by performing the following even when 
“Control Key Lock” is set to “On.”
  Press and hold the ?/1 key for approximately 10 seconds during standby 
mode.
c The projector turns on.
 Press and hold the 
MENU key for approximately 10 seconds during power on.
c“Control Key Lock” is set to “Off” and enables operation of all control 
panel keys on the projector.
Lens ControlOn/Off: When set to “On,” you can adjusts the lens (focus, zoom, and lens 
shift) from the Remote commander or the projector. To prevent unintentional 
operation, set it to “Off” after adjusting the lens.
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*3: 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 
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. 
						

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The Connection/Power Menu
The Connection/Power menu is used for setting for the connections and power.
Setting items Description
Network Setting
IPv4 Setting
IP Address SetupAuto(DHCP): The IP address is assigned automatically from the 
DHCP server such as a router.
Manual: To specify the IP Address manually.
IP Address/ Subnet 
Mask/ Default 
Gateway/Primary 
DNS/Secondary 
DNSWhen “Manual” is selected for “IP Address Setup,” select the item 
with the B or b key and input the value with V or v key. When all 
items are entered, select “Apply” then press the ENTER key. The 
entered settings will be registered.
IPv6 Information Displays the IPv6 address information. 
When setting the address of IPv6, set it from the browser (page 43).
HDBaseT Settings
LAN Settingvia HDBaseT/LAN Port: You can select either via the LAN of the 
HDBaseT equipment connected to the HDBaseT teminal or via the 
network connection with the LAN terminal of the main unit.
*1 *2
RS-232C Setting*3via HDBaseT: You can connect this unit to the RS-232C terminal via 
the HDBaseT transmitter. (Baud rate: 9,600 bps)
RS-232C: Use when connecting to the RS-232C terminal of this unit 
directly.
Dynamic Range
*4Sets the image input level of the INPUT B/C/D terminal.
Au to : Distinguishes the image input level automatically.
Limited: Set when the image input level is 16-235.
Full: Set when the image input level is 0-255.
HDMI CableLong/Normal: Select “Long” when the image is disturbed or not 
projected. 
Input-A Signal Sel.Auto/Computer/Video GBR/Component: When set to “Auto,” 
selects the type of video signal input automatically when “Input-A”  is 
selected with the INPUT key.
*5
Color SystemAu to /N T S C3.58/PAL/SECAM/NTSC4.43/PAL-M/PAL-N: When set 
to “Auto,” selects the color system automatically when “Video” is 
selected with the INPUT key.
*5
ECO
Auto Power Saving
With No InputLamp Cutoff: The lamp turns off automatically and power 
consumption is reduced if no signal is input for about 10 minutes.
The lamp lights again when a signal is input or any key is pressed. In 
Lamp Cutoff, the ON/STANDBY indicator lights in orange. (page 47)
Standby
*6: If no signal is input to the unit for about 10 minutes, the 
power turns off automatically, and the unit enters standby mode.
Off: The “With No Input” function is disabled.
Standby Mode
*7Standard/Low: When set to “Low,” lowers power consumption in 
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*1: When connecting via HDBaseT, only the 100BASE-TX can be used for connection. When using 
the LAN terminal of the main unit, you can connect with the 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX.
*2: The IP addresses when using HDBaseT and when using the LAN terminal should be set 
respectively.
 Setting the IP address when using a LAN via HDBaseT.
Set “LAN Setting” to “via HDBaseT” in “HDBaseT Settings,” then set the IP address in 
“Network Setting.”
 Setting the IP address when using the LAN terminal.
Set “LAN Setting” to “LAN Port” in “HDBaseT Settings,” then set the IP address in “Network 
Setting.”
*3: When connecting via HDBaseT, the connection is at 9,600 bps. When using the RS-232C 
terminal of the main unit, you can connect at 38,400 bps.
*4: If the image input setting of the HDMI connection equipment is not correct, the brighter part 
becomes too bright and the darker part becomes too dark.
*5: 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.
*6: Select “Off” to avoid entering standby mode when there is no input signal.
*7: When “Standby Mode” is set to “Low,” the network and network control function cannot be 
operated while the projector is in standby mode.
*8: Do not turn off the projector soon after the lamp lights. It may cause a malfunction of the lamp 
(does not light ,etc.). Direct Power OnOn/Off: When set to “On,” you can turn the power on without going 
to standby mode when the AC power cord is connected to a wall 
outlet. You can also unplug the AC power cord without going to 
standby mode when you turn off the projector.
*8
You may unplug the AC power cord without going to standby mode.
Notes
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The Installation Menu
The Installation menu is used for installing the projector.
Setting items Description
Screen Fitting Adjusts the distortion of the projected image that occurs due to installation 
conditions or when a portion of the image spreads beyond the screen.
*1
Wa r p i n g : Select an adjustment point and move it vertically/horizontally to 
adjust the image distortion.
V Keystone: Adjusts the vertical keystone distortion. The higher the 
setting, the narrower the upper side of the projected image. The lower the 
setting, the narrower the lower side of the projected image.
*2
H Keystone: Adjusts the horizontal keystone distortion. The higher the 
setting, the shorter the right side of the projected image. The lower the 
setting, the shorter the left side of the projected image.
*2
V Linearity: Adjusts the projected image so that the height of the upper 
half and lower half will be the same. The higher the setting, the narrower 
the upper half of the projected image. The lower the setting, the narrower 
the lower half of the projected image.
H Linearity: Adjusts the projected image so that the width of the right half 
and left half will be the same. The higher the setting, the narrower the right 
half of the projected image. The lower the setting, the narrower the left half 
of the projected image.
Reset: Resets all of the Screen Fitting items.
Multi Screen When composing one screen with multiple projections, you can overlap 
portions of different projections or tile the projections.
Color Space Changes the color space. The same adjustments as in “Color Space” 
(page 26) in the Picture menu are available.
Color 
Matching
*3Adjusts the overall brightness and hue of the projected image.
Adjust: Select one of 6 signal levels and adjust the brightness or hue.
Level 1 - 6: Select the brightness level to adjust.
Brightness: Adjusts the brightness of the selected brightness level.
Color: Adjusts the hue of the selected brightness level.
Reset: Resets all of the adjusted values.
Edge 
BlendingSets the settings regarding edge blending.
Reset: Resets all of the Blend Settings, Blend Fitting, and Zone Black 
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Blend 
SettingsConfigure the Edge Blending setting for the top, bottom, right, and left of 
the screen respectively. 
Left/Right/Top/Bottom: Set the Edge Blending effect for each position. 
Edge Blending: Set “On” to set “Blending Range” or “Blend Start Pos.” 
Blending Range: Set the width where images are overlapped. 
Blend Start Pos.: Set the start position from which images are 
overlapped.
Blend Cursor: Displays the cursors at the start and end positions for edge 
blending. When set to “On,” the cursors are displayed during Blend 
settings.
Start Pos. Color: Select the color of the cursor that indicates the start 
position.
End Pos. Color: Select the color of the cursor that indicates the end 
position.
Reset:  Resets all of the Blend Settings values.
Blend Fitting Finely adjusts the overlapped part.
Adjust: Specify a position in the overlapped area and move image pixels. 
Use V/v/B/b to select the position to adjust. Press the ENTER key to 
determine the position and use V/v/B/b to move the image pixels 
vertically/horizontally so that neighboring images overlap.
Reset: Resets all of the Blend Fitting values.
Zone Black 
Level Adj.
*4 
*5Adjusts so that the overlapped part is not noticeably bright when a dark 
image is displayed.
Select the correction zone “Adjust Zone 1” through “Adjust Zone 9,” and 
set the adjustment values.
Reset: Resets all of the Zone Black Level Adj. values.
Image Split
Off/Left-side Area/Right-side Area: Divides the input signal from the 
computer in half, and displays an enlarged image of the left-side or right-side 
area on the screen.
*6
Image FlipHV/H/V/Off/Auto: Flips the projected image horizontally and/or 
vertically according to the installation method.
High Altitude ModeOn/Off: Set to “On” when using the projector at an altitude of 1,500 m or 
higher. Continuing to use the wrong setting may affect component 
reliability.
Filter Cleaning Turns off the projector and cleans the air filter.
Screen Aspect16:10/16:9/4:3: For switching the display area to suit to the screen.
Blanking This feature allows you to adjust the displayable region within the four 
directions of the projection surface.
Select the edge to adjust from “Left,” “Right,” “Top,” and “Bottom” using 
the V/v keys.
Adjust the amount of blanking using the B/b keys.
*7
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*1: Since the Keystone/Warping/Linearity adjustment is an electronic correction, the image may 
deteriorate.
*2: 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.
*3: The brightness and color of the projected image may not match completely, even after you adjust 
“Brightness” and “Color.”
*4: You cannot adjust anything other than the targeted adjustment zones in “Zone Black Level Adj.”
*5: When selecting the correction zone of “Zone Black Level Adj.,” the targeted correction zone 
flashes twice.
*6: If the Screen Aspect is set to 16:10 and input signal is 16:10 or 16:9, the image will be projected 
at the correct aspect. This function is not available when displaying two pictures. 
*7: When the projected image is displayed smaller than the entire projection surface using the 
Aspect or Screen Aspect setting, blanking may not be applied.
*8: Depending on the adjustment value of “Panel Alignment,” the color and resolution may be 
changed.
Panel Alignment*8This feature allows you to adjust the gaps in the color of characters or the 
picture.
When set to “On,” “Adjust Color” and “Pattern Color” can be assigned and 
adjusted. 
Adjust Item: Selects how to make adjustments from below.
Shift: Shifts the whole picture and makes adjustments.
Zone: Selects the desired range and makes adjustments.
Adjust Color: Assigns the desired color to adjust the gaps in color. Select 
“R” (Red) or “B” (Blue) to make adjustments based on “G” (Green).
Pattern Color: Select “R/G” (Red and Green) or “R/G/B” (White, all 
colors) when “Adjust Color” is “R” (Red). Select “B/G” (Blue and Green) 
or “R/G/B” (White, all colors) when the “Adjust Color” is “B” (Blue).
Adjust: The shift adjustment and zone adjustment of the color selected in 
“Adjust Color” can be made with V/v/B/b keys.
Reset: The panel alignment settings are initialized to their factory preset 
values.
Notes
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The Information Menu
The Information menu is used to check projector status, such as total usage time of the 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 usage time of a lamp.
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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, ADCP, PJ Talk, 
PJ Link, SNMP, AMX DDDP [Dynamic 
Device Discovery Protocol], Crestron 
RoomView).
 When connecting this projector with the 
network, consult with the network 
administrator. The network must be secured.
 When using this projector connected with the 
network, access the control window via a 
Web browser and change the access 
limitation of the factory preset values 
(page 41). It is recommended to change the 
password regularly.
 When the setting on the Web browser is 
completed, close the Web browser to log out.
 The menu displays used for the explanation 
below may be different depending on the 
model you are using.
 Supported Web browsers are Internet 
Explorer and Safari.
 The menu displays only English.
 If the browser of your computer is set to [Use 
a proxy server] when you have access to the 
projector from your computer, click the 
check mark to set accessing without using a 
proxy server.
 SNMP, AMX DDDP, and Crestron 
RoomView do not support IPv6.
1Connect the LAN cable (page 13).
2Set the network settings for the 
projector using “Network Setting” on 
the Connection/Power menu 
(page 34).
3Start a web browser on the computer, 
enter the following in the address field, 
then press the Enter key on your 
computer.
http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
(xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx: IP address for the 
projector)
When connecting with IPv6 
addresses

You can confirm the IP address of the 
projector under “Network Setting” on 
the Connection/Power menu (page 34).
The following window appears in the 
Web browser:
Once you make the network settings, you 
can open the control window only by 
performing step 3 of this procedure.
How to operate the control window
Switching the page
Click one of the Page Switching buttons to 
display the desired setting page.
Notes
Displaying the Control 
Window of the Projector with 
a Web BrowserPage Switching buttons