Sony Projector VPL-FH65 User Manual

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© 2015 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-FH65/FH60
Not all models are available in all countries and area. Please check 
with your local Sony Authorized Dealer. 
						

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Table of Contents
Overview
Location and Function of Controls  .... 4
Main Unit  ..................................... 4
Terminals ..................................... 5
Remote Commander and Control 
Panel ......................................... 6
Preparation
Connecting the Projector  ................... 9
Connecting a Computer  ............... 9
Connecting Video Equipment  .... 10
Connecting an External Monitor and 
Audio Equipment  ................... 12
Connecting Network 
Equipment .............................. 13
Connecting to HDBaseT™ 
Equipment .............................. 14
Attaching the terminal cover ...... 16
Projecting/Adjusting an 
Image
Projecting an Image  ......................... 17
Adjusting the Focus, Size, and 
Position of the Projected 
Image ...................................... 18
Correcting for Trapezoidal 
Distortion of the Projected Image 
(Keystone Adjustment) ........... 19
Correcting Image Twist (Warp 
Correction Feature) ................. 20
Blending Projections from Multiple 
Projectors on a Screen  ............ 21
Turning Off the Power  ............... 22
Adjustments and Settings 
Using a Menu
Using a Menu  ................................... 24
The Picture Menu ............................. 25
The Screen Menu  ............................. 28
The Function Menu  .......................... 31
The Operation Menu  ........................ 32
The Connection/Power Menu  .......... 34
The Installation Menu  ...................... 36
The Information Menu  ..................... 39
Network
Using Network Features ................... 40
Displaying the Control Window of 
the Projector with a Web 
Browser ................................... 40
Confirming the Information 
regarding the Projector ............ 41
Operating the Projector from a 
Computer ................................. 41
Using the e-mail Report 
Function .................................. 41
Setting the LAN Network of the 
projector .................................. 43
Setting the Control Protocol of the 
Projector .................................. 44 
						

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Others
Indicators ......................................... 47
Messages List  .................................. 49
Troubleshooting ............................... 50
Replacing the Lamp ......................... 52
Cleaning the Air Filter  ..................... 54
Replacing the Projection Lens ......... 55
Removing ................................... 55
Attaching .................................... 56
Specifications .................................. 57
Projection Distance and Lens Shift 
Range ........................................... 63
Dimensions ...................................... 66
Index ................................................ 69 
						

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BOverview
Location and Function of Controls
aLens (page 55)
bFront panel 
cSide cover (page 54)
dVentilation holes (intake)
eVentilation 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 (exhaust) and the 
circumference as this may cause injury.
fTerminals (page 5)
gFront feet (adjustable) (page 18)
hLENS RELEASE button 
(page 55)
iRemote control receiver 
The remote control receivers are located 
at the front and rear of the projector.
jON/STANDBY indicator 
(page 47)
kWARNING indicator (page 47)lControl panel (page 6)
mAntitheft lock
Connects to an optional antitheft cable 
manufactured by Kensington.
For details, visit the Kensington’s web 
site.
http://www.kensington.com/
nAntitheft bar
Connects to a commercially available 
antitheft chain or wire.
oRear panel (page 48)
Main Unit
Caution 
						

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Input (page 9)
aINPUT A
Video: RGB/YPBPR input terminal 
(RGB/YPBPR)
Audio: Audio input terminal (AUDIO)
bINPUT B
Video: DVI-D input terminal (DVI-D)
Audio: Audio input terminal (AUDIO)
cINPUT C
Video: HDMI input terminal (HDMI)
Audio: HDMI input terminal (HDMI)
dINPUT D
HDBaseT terminal
eVIDEO (VIDEO IN)
Video: Video input terminal
Audio: Audio input terminal (AUDIO)
 The audio input terminals of the projector are 
for output to external equipment. Connect 
external audio equipment to output audio 
(page 12). 
 The audio inputs of INPUT A, INPUT B, and 
VIDEO are shared.
Output (page 12)
fOUTPUT A
Video: RGB/YPBPR output terminal 
(RGB/YPBPR)
gOUTPUT B
Video: DVI-D output terminal (DVI-D)
hAUDIO OUT
Audio: Audio output terminal (AUDIO)
These terminals output projected images or 
audio. As for images, the signal input from 
INPUT A is output from OUTPUT A, and the 
signal input from INPUT B is output from 
OUTPUT B. However, if the signal input from 
INPUT B is protected by HDCP, the signal is 
not output from OUTPUT B. As for audio, 
when INPUT A or B, or VIDEO is selected, the 
audio signal input from the audio input 
terminal is output; when INPUT C or D is 
selected, the audio signal input from the 
selected input terminal is output.
Others
iRS-232C terminal
RS-232C compatible control terminal
jLAN terminal (page 13)
kCONTROL S input terminal (DC 
power supply) (CONTROL S)
Connects to the CONTROL S output 
terminal 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 terminal.
Terminals
Notes
Note 
						

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lAC IN socket
Connects the supplied AC power cord.
Remote Commander
Control Panel
aTurning on the power/Going to 
standby 
? (On) key
1 (Standby) key
bSelecting an input signal 
(page 17)
INPUT key
Direct input select keys
The E, F, and S VIDEO keys are not used 
with this projector.
cOperating a menu (page 24)
ENTER /V/v/B/b (arrow) keys
MENU key
RETURN key
RESET key
dAdjusting the image (page 18)
FOCUS key
Use this key when attaching the power 
focus lens.
ZOOM key
Use this key when attaching the power 
zoom lens.
LENS SHIFT/SHIFT key
ASPECT key (pages 28, 30)
Changes the aspect ratio of the projected 
image.
KEYSTONE key (page 19)
PATTERN key (page 18)
APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key
Automatically adjusts a picture to its 
clearest while a signal from a computer 
is input via the RGB input terminal 
(INPUT A). You can cancel the 
adjustment by pressing the APA key 
again while adjusting.
eUsing various functions during 
projecting
D ZOOM (Digital Zoom) key
Enlarges a portion of the image while 
projecting.
Remote Commander and Control Panel 
						

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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 two pictures.
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
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.
You can select the image to project to the 
main picture.
The subpicture is preset to source the 
signal input from INPUT A. INPUT A is 
only compatible with signals from 
computers.Combinations of input signals
 When “Screen Aspect” (page 37) is set 
to “4:3,” the two picture function is not 
available.
 When displaying two pictures, the input 
signal icon   does not appear in the 
input select window (page 17).
 Picture settings set for one picture may 
not be reflected as two pictures.
 When displaying two pictures, the ? (On) 
key, 1 (standby) key, INPUT key, and 
BLANK key are available.
BLANK key
Cuts off the image. Press again to restore 
the image.
MUTING key
Mutes the audio output. Press again to 
restore the previous volume.
VOL U ME  k ey
For adjusting the volume output from 
the audio output terminal of the 
projector.
FREEZE key
Pauses a projected image. Press again to 
restore the image.
Use this key when inputting a computer 
signal.
fSetting the energy–saving mode 
easily
ECO MODE key
Energy-saving mode can be set easily.
Energy-saving mode consists of “With 
No Input,” and “Standby Mode.”
1Press the ECO MODE key to display 
the ECO Mode menu.
One picture display
TWIN key
Two pictures display
(A) Main picture (B) Subpicture
Main pictureSubpicture
INPUT B (DVI-D)
INPUT A (RGB) INPUT C (HDMI)
INPUT D (HDBaseT)
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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.
 With No Input: Standby
 Standby Mode: Low
User: Sets each item of the energy-
saving mode menu as you desire.
3Press the RETURN key to restore the 
previous image.
For details on ECO Mode settings, see 
“With No Input,” and “Standby Mode” 
on the Connection/Power menu 
(page 34).
If you set “ECO Mode” to “ECO,” or 
“Standby Mode” (in “User”) to “Low,” 
the network control function will be 
disabled in standby mode. If the external 
control is being performed by using the 
network or network control function, do 
not select “ECO,” or do not set “Standby 
Mode” (in “User”) to “Low.”
Others
gInfrared transmitter
hID MODE switch (page 32)
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 terminal
Connects to the CONTROL S input 
terminal 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 receiver.
 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 receiver on the projector, the 
projector may not be able to receive 
signals from the Remote Commander.
Note
ECO
User
Sel Back
ECO Mode
ECO Mode menu 
						

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BPreparation
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.
 Use a no-resistance audio cable.
Connection with a computer is explained for each input signal.
INPUT A
For connecting a computer with an RGB output terminal.
It is recommended that you set the resolution of your computer to 1920 × 1200 pixels for the external 
monitor.
INPUT B
For connecting a computer with a DVI-D output terminal.
Notes
Connecting a Computer
Note
Mini D-sub 15-pin 
cable 
(not supplied)
Audio cable 
(Stereo mini plug) 
(not supplied) RGB output 
terminal
Audio output 
terminal
Computer
DVI-D cable  
(not supplied) DVI-D output 
terminal
ComputerAudio output 
terminal
Audio cable 
(Stereo mini plug) 
(not supplied) 
						

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INPUT C
For connecting a computer with an HDMI output terminal.
 Use HDMI-compatible equipment which has the HDMI Logo.
 Use a high speed HDMI cable(s) on which the cable type logo is specified. (Sony products are 
recommended.)
 The HDMI terminal of this projector is not compatible with DSD (Direct Stream Digital) signal or 
CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) signal.
Connections with a VHS videocassette recorder, DVD player, or BD player are explained for 
each input signal.
VIDEO IN 
For connecting video equipment with a video output terminal.
Notes
Connecting Video Equipment
HDMI cable 
(not supplied) HDMI output 
terminal
Computer
Video – BNC cable 
(not supplied)
Audio cable (Phono plug × 2 – stereo mini plug) (not supplied) Video output 
terminal
Audio output 
terminal
Video equipment