Sony Projector Vpl Fx52 User Manual

© 2005 Sony Corporation
2-655-762-15 (1)
Data Projector
Operating Instructions
VPL-FX52/FX52L 

 2WARNING
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric 
shock, do not expose this apparatus 
to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not 
open the cabinet.  Refer servicing to 
qualified personnel only.
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE 
EARTHED.
WARNING: THIS WARNING IS 
APPLICABLE FOR USA  ONLY.
If used in USA, use the UL LISTED power 
cord specified below.
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER POWER 
CORD.
Plug Cap Parallel blade with ground pin 
(NEMA 5-15P Configuration)
Cord Type SJT, three 16 or 18 AWG 
wires...

3WARNING
 
For safety
Be sure to attach the air filter to the 
projector.
For the customers in Europe
The manufacturer of this product is Sony 
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, 
Tokyo, Japan.
The Authorized Representative for EMC 
and product safety is Sony Deutschland 
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 
Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or 
guarantee matters please refer to the 
addresses given in separate service or 
guarantee documents.
This apparatus shall not be used in the 
residential...

 4Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Overview
Precautions ......................................... 5
Notes on Installation and Usage ......... 7
Unsuitable Installation .................. 7
Usage in High Altitude ................. 8
Unsuitable Conditions  .................. 8
Features .............................................. 9
Location and Function of Controls   . 10
Front .......................................... 10
Rear/Bottom ............................... 10
Control Panel...

5 Precautions
Overview
BOverview
Precautions
Warning
The Installation Manual contained in the 
CD-ROM is for dealers. 
If customers perform the installation 
described in this manual, an accident may 
occur, causing serious injury. Never install it 
by yourself. For installation, be sure to 
consult with a Sony dealer.
On safety
• Check that the operating voltage of your 
unit is identical with the voltage of your 
local power supply. If voltage adaptation 
is required, consult with qualified Sony...

 6Precautions
Please read throughly this Safety 
Regulations and Installation Manual 
contained in the CD-ROM for safe 
installation.
On safety
 Avoid using an extension cord with a low 
voltage limited since it may cause the 
short-circuit and physical incidents.
 To carry the projector, be sure to use the 
carrying handle. Do not hold other parts of 
the projector, especially the lens, nor catch 
your finger between the handle, floor, and 
the projector.
 Do not catch your finger between the unit 
and...

7 Notes on Installation and Usage
Overview
Notes on Installation 
and Usage
Do not install the projector in the following 
situations. These installations may cause 
malfunction or damage to the projector.
Poorly ventilated
 Allow adequate air circulation to prevent 
internal heat build-up. Do not place the 
unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or 
near materials (curtains, draperies) that 
may block the ventilation holes.
 When the internal heat builds up due to the 
block-up, the temperature sensor...

 8Notes on Installation and Usage
When using the projector at an altitude of 
1,500 m (4,921 feet) or higher, turn on “High
Altitude Mode” in the INSTALL SETTING 
menu.  Failing to set this mode when using 
the projector at high altitudes could have 
adverse effects, such as reducing
the reliability of certain components.
Note on the screen
When using a screen with an uneven surface, 
stripes pattern may rarely appear on the 
screen depending on the distance between 
the screen and the projector or the...

9 Features
Overview
Features
High brightness, high picture 
quality
• High brightness
The high aperture ratio LCD panel with a 
microlens and the 300 W lamp provide 
high brightness (light output 6000 ANSI 
lumen) and excellent uniformity on the 
picture.

By adopting three 1.3-inch high definition 
panel, approximately 790,000-pixels 
XGA panels, the resolutions of 1024 ×768 
pixels for RGB input, and 750 horizontal 
TV lines for video input.
 High picture performance
The DDE (Dynamic Detail Enhancer)...

 10Location and Function of Controls
Location and 
Function of Controls 
  
aFront remote control detector 
bLens
Remove the lens cap before projection.* The lens for VPL-FX52L are not 
supplied.
cLens cover
dControl panel
For details, see “Control Panel” on 
page 11.
eAC IN socket
Connects the supplied AC power cord.
fConnector panel
For details, see “Connector Panel” on 
page 13.
gVentilation holes (exhaust)
 Do not place anything near the 
ventilation holes as it may cause internal 
heat build-up.
 Do...