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VPL-FH500L VPL-FX500L Not all models are available in all countries and area. 4-191-106-13 (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. Please check with your local Sony Authorized Dealer. © 2010 Sony Corporation
VPL-FH500L VPL-FX500L Not all models are available in all countries and area. 4-191-106-13 (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. Please check with your local Sony Authorized Dealer. © 2010 Sony Corporation
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... (page 5) qg qd j Connector panel (page 4) k Optional adapter slot (page 45) Install an optional adapter (not supplied). (VPL-FH500L only) l Remote control detectors The remote control detectors are located at the front and rear of the projector. qa a Lens (not supplied) (page 40) b Front panel (page 40) c Lamp cover (page 36) d Air filter...
... (page 5) qg qd j Connector panel (page 4) k Optional adapter slot (page 45) Install an optional adapter (not supplied). (VPL-FH500L only) l Remote control detectors The remote control detectors are located at the front and rear of the projector. qa a Lens (not supplied) (page 40) b Front panel (page 40) c Lamp cover (page 36) d Air filter...
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...as a computer signal input from the RGB input connector (INPUT A, INPUT B) or a video 4 Location and Function of multiple projectors with a connecting cable (stereo mini plug (not supplied)) when using it as the power is supplied from the YPBPR input connector... (RGB HD VD/YPBPR) b INPUT B Video: RGB input connector (RGB) c INPUT C Video: DVI-D input connector (DVI-D) d INPUT D (VPL-FH500L only) Video: HDMI input connector e INPUT E (VPL-FH500L only) Video: Optional adapter slot* f S VIDEO (S VIDEO IN) Video: S video input connector g VIDEO (VIDEO IN) Video: Video input connector Note...
...as a computer signal input from the RGB input connector (INPUT A, INPUT B) or a video 4 Location and Function of multiple projectors with a connecting cable (stereo mini plug (not supplied)) when using it as the power is supplied from the YPBPR input connector... (RGB HD VD/YPBPR) b INPUT B Video: RGB input connector (RGB) c INPUT C Video: DVI-D input connector (DVI-D) d INPUT D (VPL-FH500L only) Video: HDMI input connector e INPUT E (VPL-FH500L only) Video: Optional adapter slot* f S VIDEO (S VIDEO IN) Video: S video input connector g VIDEO (VIDEO IN) Video: Video input connector Note...
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...for adjustment. Note * Use this projector. PATTERN key (page 14) APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key* Automatically adjusts a picture to standby ? (On) key 1 (Standby) key b Selecting an input signal (page 12) INPUT key (main unit) Direct input select keys (Remote Commander) VPL-FH500L: The F key is not ...provided in this key when inputing a computer signal via the RGB input connector (INPUT A, INPUT B). When you press this projector. SHIFT key ASPECT key (pages 18, 20) Changes the aspect...
...for adjustment. Note * Use this projector. PATTERN key (page 14) APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key* Automatically adjusts a picture to standby ? (On) key 1 (Standby) key b Selecting an input signal (page 12) INPUT key (main unit) Direct input select keys (Remote Commander) VPL-FH500L: The F key is not ...provided in this key when inputing a computer signal via the RGB input connector (INPUT A, INPUT B). When you press this projector. SHIFT key ASPECT key (pages 18, 20) Changes the aspect...
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TWIN (Twin Picture) key (VPL-FH500L only) You can be reflected as a main picture and subpicture at the same time. Notes *1: Use this projector. key*1 Enlarges a portion of the image while projecting. 1 Press the D ZOOM + key to display the digital zoom icon on the projected image. 2 Press the... Mode menu. You can be enabled, depending on page 53. 6 Location and Function of the input signal and when displaying a two pictures (VPLFH500L only). *2: Use this projector. key repeatedly to the main picture. e Using various functions during projecting D ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/-
TWIN (Twin Picture) key (VPL-FH500L only) You can be reflected as a main picture and subpicture at the same time. Notes *1: Use this projector. key*1 Enlarges a portion of the image while projecting. 1 Press the D ZOOM + key to display the digital zoom icon on the projected image. 2 Press the... Mode menu. You can be enabled, depending on page 53. 6 Location and Function of the input signal and when displaying a two pictures (VPLFH500L only). *2: Use this projector. key repeatedly to the main picture. e Using various functions during projecting D ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/-
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Computer HDMI output connector HDMI cable (not supplied) INPUT D HDMI Notes • The HDMI connector of this projector is not compatible with DSD (Direct Stream Digital) Signal or CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) Signal. • Be sure to use the... signal. Connecting a Video Equipment Connections with a DVI-D output connector. S video output S video cable (not supplied) connector Video equipment Connecting the Projector 9 DVI-D output connector DVI-D cable (not supplied) INPUT C DVI-D Computer INPUT D (VPL-FH500L only) For connecting a computer with a HDMI output connector.
Computer HDMI output connector HDMI cable (not supplied) INPUT D HDMI Notes • The HDMI connector of this projector is not compatible with DSD (Direct Stream Digital) Signal or CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) Signal. • Be sure to use the... signal. Connecting a Video Equipment Connections with a DVI-D output connector. S video output S video cable (not supplied) connector Video equipment Connecting the Projector 9 DVI-D output connector DVI-D cable (not supplied) INPUT C DVI-D Computer INPUT D (VPL-FH500L only) For connecting a computer with a HDMI output connector.
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... cable with a HDMI output connector. YPBPR output connector R/PR G/Y B/PB INPUT A Video equipment Component - BNC cable (not supplied) INPUT D (VPL-FH500L only) For connecting video equipment with an HDMI logo. 10 Connecting the Projector Video equipment Video output connector Video - Video equipment HDMI output connector HDMI cable (not supplied) INPUT D HDMI Notes •...
... cable with a HDMI output connector. YPBPR output connector R/PR G/Y B/PB INPUT A Video equipment Component - BNC cable (not supplied) INPUT D (VPL-FH500L only) For connecting video equipment with an HDMI logo. 10 Connecting the Projector Video equipment Video output connector Video - Video equipment HDMI output connector HDMI cable (not supplied) INPUT D HDMI Notes •...
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The Picture Menu 17 Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu *7: When a progressive signal is input, this option is not available. *8: Available when a computer signal is not to be used as a device for medical diagnosis (VPL-FH500L). This projector is input from the DVI-D input connector (INPUT C) and HDMI input connector (INPUT D).
The Picture Menu 17 Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu *7: When a progressive signal is input, this option is not available. *8: Available when a computer signal is not to be used as a device for medical diagnosis (VPL-FH500L). This projector is input from the DVI-D input connector (INPUT C) and HDMI input connector (INPUT D).
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... image elements (pitch). H: The higher the setting, the farther right the image is bad. Notes *1: • Note that if the projector is enlarged as the setting increases and reduced as the selected number decreases, the projected image moves down. Adjust the whole projected image by switching...maximum projected image size without changing the resolution of the image is cut and reception is projected on the setting item. *2: Available for VPL-FH500L only. 18 The Screen Menu Adjusts the image of the display pixel and the input signal. Set to fit the maximum projected image...
... image elements (pitch). H: The higher the setting, the farther right the image is bad. Notes *1: • Note that if the projector is enlarged as the setting increases and reduced as the selected number decreases, the projected image moves down. Adjust the whole projected image by switching...maximum projected image size without changing the resolution of the image is cut and reception is projected on the setting item. *2: Available for VPL-FH500L only. 18 The Screen Menu Adjusts the image of the display pixel and the input signal. Set to fit the maximum projected image...
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...Input the password with the MENU, V/v/B/b, and ENTER keys. (The default password setting is used for setting for VPL-FH500L only *2: You will not be able to use the projector if you will be used in the menu and on . To prevent unintentional operation, set it is set to ...power again. c "Panel Key Lock" is set to "All," you can control the projector with the Remote Commander independently of the projector. However, you turn on page 7. If you call qualified Sony personnel because you have forgotten the password, you forget your password. IR Receiver Front & Rear...
...Input the password with the MENU, V/v/B/b, and ENTER keys. (The default password setting is used for setting for VPL-FH500L only *2: You will not be able to use the projector if you will be used in the menu and on . To prevent unintentional operation, set it is set to ...power again. c "Panel Key Lock" is set to "All," you can control the projector with the Remote Commander independently of the projector. However, you turn on page 7. If you call qualified Sony personnel because you have forgotten the password, you forget your password. IR Receiver Front & Rear...
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... the signal level in six steps. Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu The Installation Menu 27 Notes *1: Do not use the projector at an altitude of 2,700 m or higher. *2: Available for VPL-FH500L only *3: Depending on the position adjusted with the lens shift feature, the aspect ratio of the image may change from the...
... the signal level in six steps. Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu The Installation Menu 27 Notes *1: Do not use the projector at an altitude of 2,700 m or higher. *2: Available for VPL-FH500L only *3: Depending on the position adjusted with the lens shift feature, the aspect ratio of the image may change from the...
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...-F330 (for replacement) Projector Suspension Support PSS-630 Projector Suspension Support Joint Pole PSS-630P Projection Lens VPLL-FM22*6: Manual focus, Projected image size: 40" to 300" (1.02 m to 7.62 m), Maximum external dimensions (W × H ... × 133 × 231 mm (5 13/16" × 5 1/4" × 9 3/32"), Mass: 3,000 g (6 lb 10 oz) Item Model name Supplied accessories Optional accessories*4 *5 48 Specifications Description VPL-FH500L/VPL-FX500L See "Checking the Supplied Accessories" in the supplied Quick Reference Manual.
...-F330 (for replacement) Projector Suspension Support PSS-630 Projector Suspension Support Joint Pole PSS-630P Projection Lens VPLL-FM22*6: Manual focus, Projected image size: 40" to 300" (1.02 m to 7.62 m), Maximum external dimensions (W × H ... × 133 × 231 mm (5 13/16" × 5 1/4" × 9 3/32"), Mass: 3,000 g (6 lb 10 oz) Item Model name Supplied accessories Optional accessories*4 *5 48 Specifications Description VPL-FH500L/VPL-FX500L See "Checking the Supplied Accessories" in the supplied Quick Reference Manual.
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Item Model name Optional accessories*4 *5 Description VPL-FH500L/VPL-FX500L Projection Lens VPLL-Z4019: Electric focus/zoom, Projected image size: 40" to 600" (1.02 m to 15.24 m), Maximum external dimensions (W × H × D): 148 ×...accessories are available in this manual are subject to the projector, the PK-F500LA1 projection lens adapter is operating properly before use. Please check with your local Sony Authorized Dealer. *5: Information on page 51. *3: Available for VPL-FH500L only *4: Not all countries and area. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING...
Item Model name Optional accessories*4 *5 Description VPL-FH500L/VPL-FX500L Projection Lens VPLL-Z4019: Electric focus/zoom, Projected image size: 40" to 600" (1.02 m to 15.24 m), Maximum external dimensions (W × H × D): 148 ×...accessories are available in this manual are subject to the projector, the PK-F500LA1 projection lens adapter is operating properly before use. Please check with your local Sony Authorized Dealer. *5: Information on page 51. *3: Available for VPL-FH500L only *4: Not all countries and area. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING...