Sony Projector Vpl Hs51 User Manual

51Replacing the Air Filter
Others
4Insert the new air filter into the 
projector.
5Replace the filter cover.
The projector will not turn on unless the filter 
cover is securely closed.
Note 

52Specifications
Specifications
System
Projection system
3 LCD panels, 1 lens, projection 
system
LCD panel 0.73-inch TFT LCD panel with 
micro-lens array, 2,764,800 
pixels (921,600 pixels × 3)
Lens 1.6 times zoom lens (manual) 
f21.3 – 34.1 mm/F2.4 – 3.16
Lamp 135 W UHP type
Projection picture size
40 to 200 inches (measured 
diagonally)
Color system NTSC
3.58/PAL/SECAM/NTSC4.43/
PAL-M/PAL-N/PAL60 system, 
switched automatically/
manually (PAL60 system not  
switched manually)
Acceptable video signals...

53Specifications
Others
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 control RM-PJHS50 (1)
Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
AC power cord (1)
Air filter (for replacement) (1)
Operating Instructions (1)
CD-ROM (Application software 
and Operating Instructions) 
(VPL-HS51 only)
Design and specifications are subject to change 
without notice.
Safe regulations
VPL-HS50:
UL60950, CSA No. 950, FCC class B, IC...

54Specifications
Warning on power connection
Use a proper power cord for your local power supply.
* Use a rated plug that complies with the regulation of each country and the 
specifications.
Some of the items in the menus cannot be adjusted depending on the input 
signal. The following tables indicate them.
The items that cannot be adjusted are not displayed in the menu.
Adjust Picture menu
The United States, 
CanadaContinental Europe UK, Ireland, 
Australia,  New 
ZealandJapan
Plug type VM0233 290B...

55Specifications
Others
z : Adjustable/can be set
–  : Not adjustable/cannot be set
Signal menu
z  : Adjustable/can be set
– : Not adjustable/cannot be set
DDE
zz
(preset 
memory 
numbers 
3,4,7,8,9 only)z(preset 
memory 
numbers 
3,4,7,8,9 only)–z(preset 
memory 
numbers 
3,4,7,8,9 only)
Cinema 
Black ProAdvanced 
Iris zz zzz
Lamp 
Control zz zzz
Item Input signal Video or S 
video (Y/C) Component Video GBR Computer HDMI
Dot Phase – – – z–
H size – – – z–
Shift – z
(preset 
memory 
numbers 5, 6, 
7, 8,...

56Specifications
Preset Signals
Memory 
No.Preset signal fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync H Size HDMI 
input
1 VIDEO/60 60 Hz 15.734 59.940 – – –
2 VIDEO/50 50 Hz 15.625 50.000 – – –
3 480/60i 480/60i 15.734 59.940 SonG/Y or 
composite sync–z
4 575/50i 575/50i 15.625 50.000 SonG/Y or 
composite sync–z
5 480/60p 480/60p 
(Progressive 
NTSC)31.470 60.000 SonG/Y –z
6 575/50p 575/50p 
(Progressive 
PA L )31.250 50.000 SonG/Y –z
7 1080/60i 1035/60i, 
1080/60i33.750 60.000 SonG/Y –z
8 1080/50i 1080/50i 28.130 50.000...

57Specifications
Others
When a signal other than the preset signals shown above is input, the picture may not 
appear properly. 31 800 × 600 VESA 56 35.156 56.250 H-pos, V-pos 1024 –
32 VESA 60 37.879 60.317 H-pos, V-pos 1056 –
33 VESA 72 48.077 72.188 H-pos, V-pos 1040 –
34 VESA 75 
(IBM M5)46.875 75.000 H-pos, V-pos 1056 –
35 VESA 85 53.674 85.061 H-pos, V-pos 1048 –
36 832 × 624 Mac 16 49.724 74.550 H-neg, V-neg 1152 –
37 1024 × 768 VESA 60 48.363 60.004 H-neg, V-neg 1344 –
38 VESA 70 56.476 70.069...

58Ceiling Installation
Ceiling Installation
Use the PSS-610 Projector Suspension Support when you install the projector 
on a ceiling. The projection distances for ceiling installation are shown below.
When using the 16:9 aspect ratio screen
Unit: mm (inches)
To calculate the installation measurements (SS: Screen Size)
a (minimum) = {(SS × 21.27/0.7227) – 35.160899} × 1.025 + 123.5
a (maximum) = {(SS × 33.9409273/0.7227) – 37.678872} × 0.975 + 123.5
x (minimum) = (SS/0.7227 × 4.5) – 75
x (maximum) = b +...

59Ceiling Installation
Others
When using the 4:3 aspect ratio screen
Unit: mm (inches)
To calculate the installation measurements (SS: Screen Size)
a (minimum) = {(SS × 21.27/0.5906) – 35.160899} × 1.025 + 123.5
a (maximum) = {(SS × 33.9409273/0.5906) – 37.678872} × 0.975 + 123.5
x (minimum) = (SS/0.5906 × 4.5) – 75
x (maximum) = b + (SS/0.5906 × 9) – 75
Attaching the PSS-610 projector suspension support
For details on installation on a ceiling, refer to the Installation manual for 
Dealers of the...

60Ceiling Installation
Front view
Side view
125 (5)250 (9
 7/8) 
66 (2
 5/8)75 (3)
CeilingThe bottom 
surface of the 
mount bracket
Center of the 
supporting pole
Center of the lens Distance between the ceiling and the surface of the mount bracket
Using adjustment pipe (b): 150/175/200 mm (6 / 7 / 7 
7/8 inches)
Using adjustment pipe (c): 250/275/300 mm (9 7/8  / 10 7/8 / 11 7/8 inches)
224.5
(8 7/8) 216.5
(8
 5/8)152.5
(6 1/8)
135.5
(5
 3/8)13
 (17/32)
Center of the lens
Front of the cabinet