Sony Projector Vpl Fx52 User Manual

							11 Location and Function of Controls
Overview
lAdjuster
Use the adjusters to keep the projector 
level if it is installed on an uneven 
surface. 
Adjust the height so that the projector 
becomes level. The projector is raised by 
turning the adjusters clockwise, or it is 
lowered by turning them 
counterclockwise.
mAir filter
For details, see “Cleaning the Air 
Filter” on page 43.
To maintain optimal performance, clean 
the air filter periodically.
aLENS CONTROL key
Enters the focus, zoom or shift 
adjustment mode. Next adjust them 
using the arrow keys. Each time you 
press the key, the mode changes to 
LENS FOCUS, LENS ZOOM and 
LENS SHIFT in order. The mode 
currently selected is displayed on the 
screen.
LENS FOCUS: Enters the focus 
adjustment mode. Next adjust the 
focus using the arrow keys. Press the 
M or , key to focus on a picture 
further back, and the m or < key to 
focus on a forward picture. The LENS 
FOCUS does not work when you 
attach the optional lens.
LENS ZOOM: Enters the zoom 
adjustment mode. Next adjust the 
picture size using the arrow keys. 
Press the M or , key to enlarge the 
picture size, and the m or < key to 
reduce it. The LENS ZOOM does not 
work when you attach the optional 
lens.
LENS SHIFT: Enters the shift 
adjustment mode. Next adjust the 
vertical position of the picture using 
the arrow keys. Press the M or , key 
to move the picture upward, and the m 
or < key to move it downward.
Note
Control Panel
RESET LENS CONTROL
POWER SAVING ON/STANDBYMENU TEMP/FAN
ENTER
APA LAMP/COVER
INPUT
12 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 
						

							 12Location and Function of Controls
bArrow keys (M/m/
						

							13 Location and Function of Controls
Overview
hENTER key
Enters the settings of items in the menu 
system.
iRESET key
Resets the value of an item back to its 
factory preset value. This key functions 
when the menu or a setting item is 
displayed on the screen.
aINPUT A connectors (HD D-sub 
15-pin, female)
Connects to the monitor output on a 
computer. 
bINPUT B connector (RGB (DVI)) 
(DVI-D)
Connects to a computer equipped with 
DVI (digital) output connector with a 
DVI cable.
cINPUT C connectors
5BNC input connectors (R/R-Y/PR, G/
Y, B/B-Y/PB, SYNC/HD, VD 
connectors) (BNC type): Connect to a 
high-resolution computer or VCR where 
signals are transmitted long distances; 
for example, when the projector has 
been hung from the ceiling. 
According to the connected equipment, 
computer, component (R-Y/Y/B-Y), 
HDTV or DTV (DTV GBR, DTV 
YP
BPR) signal is selected.
dNETWORK connector (RJ-45)
Connect to a computer on the same LAN 
with the LAN cable when you use the 
networking function of this projector.
For safety, do not connect the connector 
for peripheral device wiring that might 
have excessive voltage to this port. 
Follow the instructions for this port. 
Connector Panel
CAUTION
INPUT C
R/R-Y/PRINPUT A
RGB INPUT B
DV I - D
NEWTWORK
B/B-Y/PBG/Y SYNC/HD
MONITOR OUTVIDEO IN
VIDEO OUTS VIDEO VIDEOTRIG
RS-232CPLUG IN POWERCONTROL SVD
4571
8 9
036
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							 14Location and Function of Controls
eVIDEO IN connectors
Connect to external video equipment 
such as a VCR.
S VIDEO (mini DIN 4-pin): Connects 
to the S video output (Y/C video 
output) on video equipment.
VIDEO (BNC type): Connects to the 
composite video output.
fTRIG (trigger output) jack 
(monaural minijack)
The signal is transmitted from this jack 
to the connected equipment whether the 
projector is on or off. (This is not a 
power source for external equipment.) 
Approximately 12 V DC signal is output 
when the projector power is on. The 
signal is 0 volt level output when the 
projector power is off.
gCONTROL S/PLUG IN POWER 
(DC 5V output) jack (stereo 
minijack)
Connects to the control S out jacks of the 
Sony equipment.
Connects to the CONTROL S OUT jack 
on the supplied Remote Commander 
when using it as a wired Remote 
Commander. In this case, you do not 
need to install the batteries in the 
Remote Commander, since the power is 
supplied from this jack.
hRS-232C connector (D-sub 9-
pin, female)
Connects to a computer to operate the 
projector from the computer.
iVIDEO OUT connectors
S VIDEO (mini DIN 4-pin): Used as 
loop-through output via the S VIDEO 
IN connector.
VIDEO (BNC type): Used as loop-
through output via the VIDEO IN 
connector.
jMONITOR OUT connector (HD 
D-sub 15-pin, female) 
Outputs signals from the selected 
channel and computer signals only from 
among the signals from the INPUT A or 
INPUT C RGB connector. This 
connector does not output any signals 
from the INPUT B connector.The keys which have the same names as on 
the control panel function identically.
aI / 1 key
bMUTING keys
PIC: Cuts off the picture. Press again 
to restore the picture.
AUDIO: This key does not work in 
the unit.
cINPUT key
4TILT/KEYSTONE key
Adjusts the vertical trapezoidal 
distortion of the image manually.  Use 
the arrow keys (M/m/
						

							15 Location and Function of Controls
Overview
e (Memory Stick) key
This key does not work in the unit.
fFREEZE key
This key freezes the projected image.  
Press again to unfreeze the image. 
(available for computer signals only)
gAIR SHOT key
This key does not work in the unit.
8Keys that emulate a mouse
This key does not work in the unit.
iENTER key
jFUNCTION 1/2/3 keys
This key does not work in the unit.
kStrap holder
Attaches a strap.
lCONTROL S OUT jack (stereo 
mini-jack)
Connects to the CONTROL S IN jack on 
the projector with the connecting cable 
(not supplied) when using the Remote 
Commander as a wired one. In this case, 
you do not need to install the batteries 
since the power is supplied via the 
CONTROL S IN jack on the projector.
mRESET/ESCAPE key
Functions as a RESET key.
Resets the value of an item to its factory 
preset value or returns the enlarged 
image to its original size. This key 
functions when the menu or a setting 
item is displayed on the screen.
nD ZOOM +/– key
Enlarges the image at a desired location 
on the screen.
oArrow keys (M/m/
						

							 16Location and Function of Controls
Battery installation
1Push and slide to open the lid, then 
install the two size AA (R6) batteries 
(supplied) with the correct polarity.
2Replace the lid.
Notes on batteries
 Make sure that the battery orientation is 
correct when inserting batteries.
 Do not mix an old battery with a new one 
or different types of batteries. 
 If you will not use the Remote 
Commander for a long time, remove the 
batteries to avoid damage from battery 
leakage. If batteries have leaked, remove 
them, wipe and dry the battery 
compartment, and replace the batteries 
with new ones.
Notes on Remote Commander 
operation
 Make sure that nothing to obstruct the 
infrared beam between the Remote 
Commander and the remote control 
detector on the projector.
 The operation range is limited. The shorter 
the distance between the Remote 
Commander and the projector is, the wider 
the angle within which the commander can 
control the projector. 
Be sure to install the battery 
from the # side. While pressing the lid, slide it. 
						

							17 Installation Example
Setting Up and Projecting
BSetting Up and Projecting
Installation Example
 The following table indicates an example of installing the standard lens 
supplied with VPL-FX52.
 When you use VPL-FX52L (Lens are not supplied), be sure refer to the 
operating instructions of Installation Manual for Dealers.
 
To calculate the installation measurement (unit: mm)
SS: screen size diagonal (inches)
a (minimum) = {(SS × 50.127/1.3102) – 73.9} × 1.025
a (maximum) = {(SS × 64.519/1.3102) – 107.9} × 0.975
b (minimum) = x – (SS/1.3102 × 9.984)
c (minimum) = x – (SS/1.3102 × 9.984 + 112)
Unit: mm (inches)
Screen size 
(inches)40 60 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300
aMinimum 
Distance
1490(58 3/4)2280(89 7/8)3060(120 1/2)3850(151 5/8)4630(182 3/8)5810(228 7/8)6980(274 7/8)7770(306)9730(383 1/8)11690(460 3/8)
Maximum 
Distance1820(71 3/4)2780(109 1/2)3740(147 3/8)4700(185 1/8)5660(222 7/8)7100(279 5/8)8540(336 3/8)9500(374 1/8)11900(468 5/8)14300(563 1/8)
bMinimum 
Distance
×-305(×-12 1/8)×-457(×-18)×-610(×-24 1/8)×-762(×-30)×-914(×-36)×-1143(×-45)×-1372(×-54 1/8)×-1524(×-60)×-1905(×-75 1/8)×-2286(×-90 1/8)
Maximum 
Distance×
cMinimum 
Distance
×-417(×-16 1/2)×-569(×-22 1/2)×-722(×-28 1/2)×-874(×-34 1/2)×-1026(×-40 1/2)×-1255(×-49 1/2)×-1484(×-58 1/2)×-1636(×-64 1/2)×-2017(×-79 7/16)×-2398(×-94 1/2)
Maximum 
Distance×-102 (×-4 1/8)
a x
b
c
Floor a: Distance between the screen and the center of the lens
b: Distance from the floor to the center of the lens
c: Distance from the floor to the foot of the projector
x: Free
Distance between the front of 
the cabinet and the center of 
the lens
Standard lens:  
30.5 mm (1 
1/4 inches) Wall
Center of the screen
Center of the lens 
						

							 18Connecting the Projector
Connecting the Projector
When you connect the projector, make sure to:
 Turn off all equipment before making any connections.
 Use the proper cables for each connection.
 Insert the cable plugs firmly; loose connections may increase noise and 
reduce performance of picture signals. When pulling out a cable, be sure to 
pull it out from the plug, not the cable itself.
This section describes how to connect the projector to a computer or video 
equipment.
For more information, refer to the computer’s instruction manual.
 The projector accepts VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, SXGA+ and UXGA (60 Hz) 
signals. However, we recommend that you set the output mode of your computer to 
XGA mode for the external monitor.
 If you set your computer, such as a notebook type, to output the signal to both your 
computer’s display and the external monitor, the picture of the projector may not 
appear properly. Set your computer to output the signal to only the external monitor.
For details, refer to the computer’s operating instructions supplied with your 
computer.
 If you connect a computer that can use the DDC function to the INPUT C connector 
on this unit, the picture of the projector may not be displayed properly. In that case, 
change the setting on your computer to disable the DDC function.
 This projector is compatible with a DDC2B (Digital Data Channel 2B). If your 
computer is compatible with a DDC, turn the projector on according to the following 
procedures.
1Connect the projector to the computer by using the HD D-sub 15-pin cable or DVI 
cable.
2Turn the projector on.
3Start the computer.
Connecting with a Computer or a VCR
Notes 
						

							19 Connecting the Projector
Setting Up and Projecting
 When connecting a Macintosh1) computer equipped with video output connector of a 
type having two rows of pins to the connector, use a commercially available plug 
adaptor.
Note
INPUT C
R/R-Y/PRINPUT A
RGB
NEWTWORK
B/B-Y/PBG/Y SYNC/HD
MONITOR OUTVIDEO IN
VIDEO OUTS VIDEO VIDEOTRIG
RS-232C
PLUG IN POWERCONTROL S
VD
INPUT B
DV I - D
Video cable (not supplied)
to monitor out Front of the projector
HD D-sub 15-pin 
(not supplied)to S video
output DVI cable (not supplied)To DVI 
output
HD D-sub
15-pin (not
supplied)S-Video cable
(not supplied)Computer
Computer VCR  to video output
to monitor inputMonitor
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1) Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc. 
						

							 20Connecting the Projector
  
 When you connect the unit to a video GBR output connector, select video GBR or 
component with the Input-C Signal Sel. setting in the SET SETTING menu.
 Use the composite sync signal when you input the external sync signal from video 
GBR/component equipment. 
To connect to a video GBR/Component equipment
Notes
INPUT C
R/R-Y/PRINPUT A
RGB
NEWTWORK
B/B-Y/PBG/Y SYNC/HD
MONITOR OUTVIDEO IN
VIDEO OUTS VIDEO VIDEOTRIG
RS-232C
PLUG IN POWERCONTROL S
VD
INPUT B
DV I - D
Monitor cable (not supplied) Front of the projector
to RGB/
component
output
15k RGB/component equipment