Sony Projector Vpl Fx52 User Manual

41 Setting Up the Projector
Operation and Administration using a Network
mail to 4 different addresses. You can enter 
up to 64 characters for each address.
Report Timing
Regular: Select this check box to arrange 
the sending of the Regular Report.
Maintenance: Select this check box to 
arrange the sending of an e-mail 
message that informs you of the number 
of hours the projector lamp has been 
used and the time when maintenance is 
required for the projector.
Error: Select this check box to arrange...

 42Replacing the Lamp
BMaintenance
Replacing the Lamp
The lamp used as a light source is a 
consumable product. When the lamp has 
burnt out or dims, or “Please replace the 
LAMP.” appears on the screen, replace the 
lamp with a new one. Use LMP-F300 
Projector Lamp as the replacement lamp. 
The lamp life varies depending on 
conditions of use.
The lamp becomes a high temperature after 
turning off the projector with the I /1 key. If 
you touch the lamp, you may scald your 
finger. When you replace the...

43 Cleaning the Air Filter
Maintenance
6Insert the new lamp all the way in until 
it is securely in place. Tighten the two 
screws.  Fold down the handle. 
 Be careful not to touch the glass surface 
of the lamp.
 The power will not turn on if the lamp is 
not secured properly.
 When attaching the lamp, be careful not 
to overtighten the screws.
7Close the lamp cover and tighten the 
screw.
Be sure to attach the lamp cover securely 
as it was. If not, the projector cannot be 
turned on.
8Turn the...

 44Cleaning the Air Filter
5Clean the air filter with a vacume 
cleaner.
6Insert in order of the air filter and the 
sheet into the six tabs of the air filter 
cover, and then attach the air filter 
cover to the projector.
 
 If you neglect to clean the air filter, dust may 
accumulate, clogging it. As a result, the 
temperature may rise inside the unit, leading 
to a possible malfunction or fire.
 If the dust cannot be removed from the air 
filter, replace the air filter with the supplied 
new one.
 Be...

45 Troubleshooting
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
If the projector appears to be operating erratically, try to diagnose and correct the problem 
using the following instructions. If the problem persists, consult with qualified Sony personnel.
Power
Picture
Symptom Cause and Remedy
The power is not turned on.  The power has been turned off and on with the I / 1 key at a short 
interval.
cWait for about 40 seconds before turning on the power 
(see page 27).
 The lamp cover is detached.
cClose the lamp cover...

 46Troubleshooting
Remote Commander
The picture from INPUT C 
connector is colored 
strange. Setting for Input-C Signal Sel. in the SET SETTING menu is 
incorrect.
cSelect Computer, Video GBR or Component for Input-C Signal 
Sel. in the SET SETTING menu according to the input signal 
(see page 34).
“Please check INPUT-C 
setting.” appears in spite of 
inputting the correct signal 
from INPUT C. Setting for Input-C Signal Sel. in the SET SETTING menu is 
incorrect.
cSelect Computer, Video GBR or Component...

47 Troubleshooting
Maintenance
Indicators
Warning Messages
Use the list below to check the meaning of the messages displayed on the screen.
Symptom Cause and Remedy
The LAMP/COVER 
indicator flashes. The lamp cover or the air filter cover is detached.
cAttach the cover securely (see page 42).
The LAMP/COVER 
indicator lights up. The lamp has reached the end of its life.
cReplace the lamp (see page 42).
 The lamp becomes a high temperature.
cWait for 120 seconds to cool down the lamp and turn on the...

 48Troubleshooting
Caution Messages
Use the list below to check the meaning of the messages displayed on the screen.
Message Meaning and Remedy
No Input  No input signal
cCheck connections (see page 18).
Not applicable!  You have pressed the wrong key.
cPress the appropriate key. 

49Specifications
Others
BOthers
Specifications
Optical characteristics
Projection system
3 LCD panels, 1 lens, 3 primary 
color shutter system
LCD panel 1.3-inch TFT SONY LCD panel 
with micro-lens array 2,359,296 
pixels (1,024 × 768 pixels × 3)
Lens 1.3 times zoom lens (powered)
f 50.8 to 64.0 mm/F 1.7 to 2.0
* The lens for VPL-FX52L are 
not supplied.
Lamp 300 W
Projection picture size
Range: 40 to 300 inches (diagonal 
measure)
Light output ANSI lumen
1) 6,000 lm 
Projecting distance (Floor...

50SpecificationsVD:
Vertical sync input: 1-5 Vp-p 
high impedance, positive/
negative
INPUT B Digital RGB: DVI-D (TM-DS)
INPUT C Analog RGB/component: 5BNC 
(female)
R/R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB 
(75 ohms terminated)
G: 0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB (75 ohms 
terminated)
G with sync/Y: 1 Vp-p ±2 dB 
sync negative (75 ohms 
terminated)
B/B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB (75 
ohms terminated)
SYNC/HD: 
Composite sync input: 1-5 Vp-p 
high impedance, positive/
negative
Horizontal sync input: 1-5 Vp-p 
high impedance, positive/
negative
VD:...