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 the 
sending of an error report if any problem 
occurs with the projector.
 Even if days are specified in the Report 
Timing field, you still must select the 
Regular check box to receive the Regular 
Report. If the day preset in “Every Month on 
Day” does not exist in the month, you will 
receive the e-mail message on the last day of 
the month.
 You cannot specify the day of the week or 
day of the month if “Every Week on Days” 
or “Every Month on Day” is not selected.
Mail Form field
Select the e-mail message type from 
“Standard” or “Simple.”
Mail Account field
Mail Address
Type the appropriate e-mail address. You 
can enter up to 64 characters.
Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP)
Type the address of the SMTP server. You 
can enter up to 64 characters.
Requires Authentication
Select this check box when the 
authentication is required for sending an e-
mail.
Requires the use of POP Authentication 
before send e-mail (POP before 
SMTP): Select this check box to arrange 
for POP authentication to be performed 
before connecting to the SMTP server. 
Incoming Mail Server (POP3): Type the 
address of the POP3 server.
Account Name: Type the mail account.
Password: Type the mail password.SMTP Authentication: Select this check 
box to arrange for SMTP Authentication 
to be performed before connecting the 
SMTP server.
Account Name: Type the mail account.
Password: Type the mail password.
Send test mail: Select the Send check box, 
then click “Apply” to send an e-mail 
message as a test to confirm whether it is 
sent to the specified addresses.
If the following items have not been set or are 
incorrectly set, an error message appears and 
the test e-mail message is disabled:
 Address in the Address field.
 “Mail Address” and “Outgoing Mail Server 
(SMTP)” in the Mail Account field.
For details on the mail settings, consult your 
network administrator.
Check the contents of the e-mail
The contents of the e-mail message to be 
sent appear.
Advanced setting
Click “Advanced Menu” to display the 
Advertisement button, PJ Talk button and 
SNMP button. These settings are mainly for 
administrative use. For details, consult with 
qualified Sony personnel.
You cannot use the following characters to 
enter the characters in the text box: “  ”, “  ”, 
“\”, “&”, “”
Notes
Notes
Note 
						

							 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 lamp, wait for 
at least an hour for the lamp to cool.
 If the lamp breaks, consult with qualified 
Sony personnel.
 Pull out the lamp by holding the handle. If 
you touch the lamp, you may be burned or 
injured.
 When removing the lamp, make sure it 
remains horizontal, then pull straight up. Do 
not tilt the lamp. If you pull out the lamp 
while tilted and if the lamp is broken, the 
pieces may scatter, causing injury.
 To erase a message, press any key on the 
control panel of the projector or on the 
remote commander.
1Turn off the projector, and disconnect 
the AC power cord from the AC 
outlet.
When replacing the lamp after using the 
projector, wait for at least an hour for the 
lamp to cool.
2Place a protective sheet (cloth) 
beneath the projector. Turn the 
projector over so you can see its 
underside.
Be sure that the projector is stable after 
turning it over.
3Slide to open the lamp cover by 
loosening one screw with the Phillips 
screwdriver. 
Be sure not to remove other screws, for 
safety reasons.
4Loosen two screws on the lamp unit 
with the Phillips screwdriver.
5While holding the handle and keeping 
the lamp unit horizontal, pull straight 
up.
Caution
Notes
Note
Note
Note 
						

							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 projector back over.
9Connect the power cord and turn the 
projector to standby mode.
10Press the following keys on the 
control panel in the following 
sequence for less than five seconds: 
RESET, 
						

							 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 sure to attach the air filter cover firmly; 
the power will not be turned on if it is not 
closed securely.
Notes 
						

							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 securely (see page 42).
 The air filter cover is detached.
cClose the air filter cover securely (see page 43).
Both the LAMP/COVER 
and TEMP/FAN indicators 
light up. The electrical system breaks down.
cConsult with qualified Sony personnel.
Symptom Cause and Remedy
No picture.  Cable is disconnected or the connections are wrong.
cCheck that the proper connections have been made 
(see page 18).
 Input selection is incorrect.
cSelect the input source correctly using the INPUT key 
(see page 24).
 The picture is muting.
cPress the PIC MUTING key to release the muting function
(see page 25).
 The computer signal is not set to output to an external monitor or 
set to output both to an external monitor and a LCD monitor of a 
computer.
cSet the computer signal to output only to an external monitor.
cDepending on the type of your computer, for example a 
notebook, or an all-in-one LCD type, you may have to switch 
the computer to output to the projector by pressing certain keys 
or by changing your computer’s settings.
For details, refer to the computer’s operating instructions 
supplied with your computer.
 The signal is input from the computer to the INPUT C connector.
cConfirm the setting of the DDC function of your computer (see 
page 18).
The picture is noisy.  Noise may appear on the background depending on the 
combination of the numbers of dot input from the connector and 
numbers of pixel on the LCD panel.
cChange the desktop pattern on the connected computer. 
						

							 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 for Input-C Signal 
Sel. in the SET SETTING menu according to the input signal 
(see page 34).
On-screen display does not 
appear. Status in the MENU SETTING menu has been set to Off.
cSet Status in the MENU SETTING menu to On (see page 35).
Color balance is incorrect.  Picture has not been adjusted properly.
cAdjust the picture (see page 31).
 Projector is set to wrong color system.
cSet Color System in the SET SETTING menu to match the color 
system being input (see page 34).
The picture is too dark.  Contrast or Brightness has not been adjusted properly.
cAdjust the Contrast or Brightness in the PICTURE SETTING 
menu properly (see page 31).
 The lamp has burnt or dims.
cReplace the lamp with a new one (see page 42).
The picture is not clear.  Picture is out of focus.
cAdjust the focus (see page 24).
 Condensation has occurred on the lens.
cLeave the projector for about two hours with the power on.
The image extends beyond 
the screen. The APA key is pressed although there are black edges around the 
image.
cDisplay the full image on the screen and press the APA key.
cAdjust Shift in the INPUT SETTING menu properly (see 
page 33 ).
The picture flickers.  Dot Phase in the INPUT SETTING menu has not been adjusted 
properly.
cAdjust Dot Phase in the INPUT SETTING menu properly 
(page 33).
Symptom Cause and Remedy
The Remote Commander 
does not work. The Remote Commander batteries are dead.
cReplace with a new battery (see page 16).
The menu display does not 
appear even when you 
press the MENU key on the 
Remote Commander. The PJ/NETWORK select switch on the Remote Commander is 
set to NETWORK.
cSet the PJ/NETWORK select switch to PJ, then press the 
MENU key. Symptom Cause and Remedy 
						

							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 
power again (see page 27).
 The electrical system breaks down.
cConsult with qualified Sony personnel.
The TEMP/FAN indicator 
flashes. The fan is broken.
cConsult with qualified Sony personnel.
The TEMP/FAN indicator 
lights up. The internal temperature is unusually high.
cCheck to see if nothing is blocking the ventilation holes.
Both the LAMP/COVER 
and TEMP/FAN  indicators 
light up. The electrical system breaks down.
cConsult with qualified Sony personnel.
Messages List
Message Meaning and Remedy
High temp.! 
Lamp off in 1 min. Internal temperature is too high.
cTu rn  o ff th e powe r.
cCheck to see if nothing is blocking the ventilation holes.
Frequency is out of range!  This input signal cannot be projected as the frequency is out of the 
acceptable range of the projector.
cInput a signal that is within the range of the frequency.
 The resolution setting of the output signal of a computer is too 
high.
cSet the setting of output to XGA (see page 18).
Please check INPUT-C 
setting. You have input RGB signal from the computer when Input-C 
Signal Sel. in the SET SETTING menu is set to Component.
cSet Input-C Signal Sel. correctly (see page 34).
Please replace the LAMP.  It is time to replace the lamp.
cReplace the lamp.
 To erase a message
cPress any key on the control panel of the projector or on the 
remote commander.
 If this message appears again after you replace the lamp, the lamp 
replacement process is not complete.
cPerform the operations in steps 9 and 10 on page 43. 
						

							 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 Installation) of VPL-
FX52 (with standard lens)
40-inches: 1490 to 1820 mm
(4.9 to 6 feet)
60-inches: 2280 to 2780 mm
(7.5 to 9.1 feet)
80-inches: 3060 to 3740 mm
(10.0 to 12.3 feet)
100-inches: 3850 to 4700 mm
(12.6 to 15.4 feet)
120-inches: 4630 to 5660 mm
(15.1 to 18.6 feet)
150-inches: 5810 to 7100 mm
(19.1 to 23.3 feet)
180-inches: 6980 to 8540 mm
(22.9 to 28.0 feet)
200-inches: 7770 to 9500 mm
(25.5 to 31.2 feet)
250-inches: 9730 to 11900 mm
(32 to 39.0 feet)
300-inches: 11690 to 14300 mm
(38.4 to 46.9 feet)
1) ANSI lumen is a measuring method of 
American National Standard IT 7.228.
Electrical characteristics
Color system NTSC3.58/PAL/SECAM/
NTSC4.43/PAL-M/PAL-N 
system, switched automatically/
manually
Resolution 750 horizontal TV lines (Video 
input)
1,024 × 768 dots (RGB input)
Acceptable computer signals
1)
fH: 19 to 92 kHz fV: 48 to 92 Hz
(Maximum input resolution 
signals: UXGA 1,600 × 1,200 
fH: 75kHz, fV: 60Hz) 
1) Set the resolution and the frequency of the 
signal of the connected computer within the 
range of acceptable preset signals of the 
projector.
Compatible video signal
15k RGB 50/60Hz,  
Progressive Component 50/60Hz 
DTV (480/60I, 575/50I, 1,080/
60I, 480/60P, 575/50P, 1,080/
50I, 720/60P, 720/50P, 540/
60P), Composite video, Y/C 
video
Input/Output
VIDEO INPUT
VIDEO: BNC type
Composite video: 1 Vp-p ±2 dB 
sync negative (75 ohms 
terminated)
S VIDEO: Y/C mini DIN 4-pin 
type
Y (luminance): 1 Vp-p ±2 dB 
sync negative (75 ohms 
terminated)
C (chrominance): burst 
0.286 Vp-p ±2 dB (NTSC) 
(75 ohms terminated), 
burst 0.3 Vp-p ±2 dB (PAL) 
(75 ohms terminated)
VIDEO OUT VIDEO: Loop-through BNC type
Loop-through output from the 
VIDEO IN connector
S VIDEO: Loop-through mini 
DIN 4-pin type (male)
Loop-through output from the S 
VIDEO IN connector
INPUT A Analog RGB: HD D-sub15-pin 
(female)
R: 0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB (75 ohms 
terminated)
G: 0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB (75 ohms 
terminated)
G with sync: 1 Vp-p ±2 dB sync 
negative (75 ohms terminated)
B: 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 
						

							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:
Vertical sync input: 1-5 Vp-p 
high impedance, positive/
negative
MONITOR OUT
HD D-sub 15-pin (female)
R, G, B: Gain Unity: 75 ohms
SYNC/HD,VD: 4 Vp-p (open), 
1 Vp-p (75 ohms)
*DIGITAL RGB signal is not 
output from MONITOR OUT 
terminal.
TRIG Minijack
Power on: 12 V DC, output 
impedance: 4.7 kilohms
Power off: 0 V
RS-232C D-sub 9 pin (female)
CONTROL S IN/PLUG IN
POWER Stereo minijack, 5 Vp-p, plug-in 
power 5 V DC
NETWORK RJ-45: 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
General
Dimensions VPL-FX52: 480 × 169 × 502 mm 
(19 × 6 5/8 × 19 7/8 inches) 
(w/h/d) (with the projection 
parts)
VPL-FX52L: 480 × 169 × 464 mm 
(19 × 6 
5/8 ×18 3/8 inches) 
(w/h/d) (with the projection 
parts)
Mass VPL-FX52: Approx. 10.5 kg (23 
lb 4 oz) 
VPL-FX52L: Approx. 9.1 kg (20 
lb 1 oz)Power requirements
AC 100 to 240 V, 4.0 A - 1.6 A, 
50/60 Hz
Power consumption
Max. 400 W 
in standby mode: 7 W (when 
network function is operating) 
Heat dissipation
1,365 BTU
Operating temperature
0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
Operating humidity
35% to 85% (no condensation)
Storage temperature
–20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F)
Storage humidity
10% to 90%
Supplied accessories
Remote Commander (1)
Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
Lens cap (1) (for VPL-FX52 with 
standard lens only)
AC power cord (1)
Air filter (for replacement) (1)
Operating Instructions, 
Installation Manual for Dealers 
(CD-ROM) (1)
Quick Reference Manual (1)
Safety Regulations (1)
Security Label (1)
Warranty Card (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change 
without notice.
Always verify that the unit is operating 
properly before use. SONY WILL NOT BE 
LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND 
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, 
COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT 
ON ACCOUNT OF THE LOSS OF 
PRESENT OR PROSPECTIVE PROFITS 
DUE TO FAILURE OF THIS UNIT, EITHER 
DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD OR 
AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE 
WARRANTY, OR FOR ANY OTHER 
REASON WHATSOEVER.
Optional accessories
Projector Lamp
LMP-F300 (for replacement)
Projector Suspension Support
PSS-620
Signal Interface Cable
Note