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Specification Sheet (VPL-FH31 Spec Sheet) - Page 1
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...Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI Licensing LLC in part without notice. For more information, visit: www.sony.com/projectors
*3 Works as the lamp replacement is recommended
Zoom / Focus Approx. 1.6x manual zoom / Manual focus
Projection Lens Lens Shift
Manual, Vertical +60%/-0% Horizontal +/- 32%
Throw Ratio 1.39:1 to 2.23:1
Screen Size
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User Manual (Operating Instructions - VPL-FH36 / FH35 / FH31 / FH30, VPL-FX37 / FX35 / FX30) - Page 1
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4-426-908-12 (1)
Data Projector
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual and supplied Quick Reference Manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. VPL-FH36/FH35/FH31/FH30 VPL-FX37/FX35/FX30
Not all models are available in all countries and area. Please check with your local Sony Authorized Dealer. © 2010 Sony Corporation
User Manual (Operating Instructions - VPL-FH36 / FH35 / FH31 / FH30, VPL-FX37 / FX35 / FX30) - Page 8
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... more information, refer also to 1920 × 1200 pixels (VPL-FH36/ FH35/FH31/FH30) or 1024 × 768 pixels (VPL-FX37/FX35/FX30) for the external monitor.
8 Connecting the Projector...audio cable. INPUT A For connection when there is recommended that you set the resolution of your computer to the instruction manuals of picture signals or
cause a malfunction. RGB output connector
Mini D-sub...
User Manual (Operating Instructions - VPL-FH36 / FH35 / FH31 / FH30, VPL-FX37 / FX35 / FX30) - Page 14
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... setting
Decrease setting
If the projected image is trapezoidally-distorted in the lateral plane (VPL-FH36/ FH31 ...Installation menu to display the adjustment menu.
2 Adjust the value using V/v/B/b.
The lower the setting, the narrower the bottom of the projected image. The higher the setting, the narrower the right side of the projected image. Decrease setting
Increase the setting...
User Manual (Operating Instructions - VPL-FH36 / FH35 / FH31 / FH30, VPL-FX37 / FX35 / FX30) - Page 15
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...of the corner you want to correct.
The guide is reached. Selecting the corner(s) of the ...side independently. For the range of cursor display:
Adjust in the Installation menu, then select "Adjust."
You can adjust the deflection of ...
Projecting/Adjusting an Image
Correcting image twist (Warp correction feature) (VPL-FH36/ FH31 only)
You can adjust the left /right sides of the image...
User Manual (Operating Instructions - VPL-FH36 / FH35 / FH31 / FH30, VPL-FX37 / FX35 / FX30) - Page 17
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For more details, consult with qualified Sony personnel. Adjust each projector (page 27).
2 Enable the Edge Blending function. Set a different ID mode for differences in ...Set "Blend Gamma." In this adjustment, a black image is possible using "Zone Black Level Adj." Setting the blending function to adjust the projected positions from multiple projectors (VPL-FH36/FH31 only)
1 Install...
User Manual (Operating Instructions - VPL-FH36 / FH35 / FH31 / FH30, VPL-FX37 / FX35 / FX30) - Page 27
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...message when turning off the on . If you call qualified Sony
personnel because you have forgotten the password, you will be asked to verify the projector's serial number...password when you turn on -screen displays.
Notes
*1: Available for the operations by password. Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
The Operation Menu
The Operation Menu is used for setting for VPL-FH36/FH35/FH31...
User Manual (Operating Instructions - VPL-FH36 / FH35 / FH31 / FH30, VPL-FX37 / FX35 / FX30) - Page 28
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... AC power cord is released.
Setting items
Description
Network Setting
IP Address Setup
Auto (DHCP): The IP address is selected for 10 minutes.
Input-A Signal Sel. In Lamp Cutoff, the ON/STANDBY indicator lights in Standby mode. IP Address/ Subnet Mask/ Default Gateway/Primary DNS/Secondary DNS
When "Manual" is assigned automatically from the...
User Manual (Operating Instructions - VPL-FH36 / FH35 / FH31 / FH30, VPL-FX37 / FX35 / FX30) - Page 30
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... setting may affect component reliability. VPL-FH36/FH31
Setting items
Description
Edge Blending
On/Off: When set the adjustment values. Blending Range
Sets ...setting to suit to the installation method. Image Flip
HV/H/V/Off: Flips the projected image horizontally and/or vertically according to the installation attitude.
Zone Black Level Adj.*1
*2
Adjust so that the overlapped part...
User Manual (Operating Instructions - VPL-FH36 / FH35 / FH31 / FH30, VPL-FX37 / FX35 / FX30) - Page 37
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... with a new one for signals supported by external control. Check the items below. • Check to one and clean the air filter. Frequency is being used at high...filter is not clogged. • Check if "Installation Attitude" on the Installation menu is set to the input signal. Set "Input-A Signal Sel." The
and clean the Filter.
At an altitude of 1,500 m or higher, if you
replace...
User Manual (Operating Instructions - VPL-FH36 / FH35 / FH31 / FH30, VPL-FX37 / FX35 / FX30) - Page 38
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... "On," you cannot turn on . Check if the computer signal is a trapezoid.
Check if "Screen Aspect" is correctly selected.
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The image is set "Aspect" manually.
Troubleshooting
Before asking to have the projector repaired, try to diagnose the problem, following the instructions below. Check
32
"Lamp Timer," and replace the lamp with the power on the projector.
User Manual (Operating Instructions - VPL-FH36 / FH35 / FH31 / FH30, VPL-FX37 / FX35 / FX30) - Page 39
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... equipment are installed correctly.
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equipment is activated.
6
Check if the "Audio Output Vol."
No sound. Disable the Edge Blending setting.
14, ...setting.
15, 30
Select "Warping" in at high altitude ("High Altitude Mode" is
set to "On") • Temperature is in "Screen Fitting."
15, 30
Note * VPL-FH36/FH31 only
Others
Troubleshooting 39
Check if the output setting...
User Manual (Operating Instructions - VPL-FH36 / FH35 / FH31 / FH30, VPL-FX37 / FX35 / FX30) - Page 45
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Specifications
Item
Description
Model name
VPL-FH36/FH35/FH31/FH30/VPL-FX37/FX35/FX30
Display system
3 LCD system
Display device
Size of effective display area
VPL-FH36/FH35/FH31/FH30: 0.76" (19.3 mm) × 3, Aspect ratio 16:10 VPL-FX37/FX35/FX30: 0.79" (20.1 mm) × 3, Aspect ratio 4:3
Number of pixels VPL-FH36/FH35/FH31/FH30: 6,912,000 (1920 × 1200...
User Manual (Operating Instructions - VPL-FH36 / FH35 / FH31 / FH30, VPL-FX37 / FX35 / FX30) - Page 47
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..., 3.3 A to 1.3 A, 50/60 Hz
VPL-FH36/FH35: 460 W VPL-FH31/FH30: 400 W VPL-FX37: 450 W VPL-FX35: 380 W VPL-FX30: 330 W
VPL-FH36/FH35: 440 W VPL-FH31/FH30: 380 W VPL-FX37: 430 W VPL-FX35: 360 W VPL-FX30: 310 W
VPL-FH36/FH31: 9.2 W (when "Standby Mode" is set to "Standard") / 0.15 W (when "Standby Mode" is set to "Low") VPL-FH35/FH30: 9 W (when "Standby Mode" is set to "Standard") / 0.15 W (when...
User Manual (Operating Instructions - VPL-FH36 / FH35 / FH31 / FH30, VPL-FX37 / FX35 / FX30) - Page 48
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...the PK-F30LA1 projection lens adapter is operating properly before use. VPL-FH36/FH35/VPL-FX37: Projector Lamp LMPF331 (for replacement) VPL-FH31/FH30/VPL-FX35: Projection Lam LMPF272 (for replacement) VPL-FX30: Projector Lamp LMP-F230 (for replacement)
Projector Suspension Support PSS-610
Projection Lens VPLL-Z1024*5: Manual focus/zoom (when attaching to this projector), Projected image size: 40...
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