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qa a Lens (not supplied) (page 40) b Front panel (page 40) c Lamp cover (page 36) d Air filter cover (page 38) e Ventilation holes (intake) f Ventilation holes (exhaust) Caution Do ... 32) h LAMP/COVER indicator (page 32) i Control panel (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 Controls 3 Do not place your hand near the ventilation...
qa a Lens (not supplied) (page 40) b Front panel (page 40) c Lamp cover (page 36) d Air filter cover (page 38) e Ventilation holes (intake) f Ventilation holes (exhaust) Caution Do ... 32) h LAMP/COVER indicator (page 32) i Control panel (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 Controls 3 Do not place your hand near the ventilation...
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... 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, the Keystone menu is input from a computer. Note * Use this key when attaching the power focus... lens. AUDIO - Overview Remote Commander and Control Panel Remote Commander STANDBY ON INPUT A B C D E F VIDEO S VIDEO MENU ECO MODE ENTER RETURN RESET...
... 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, the Keystone menu is input from a computer. Note * Use this key when attaching the power focus... lens. AUDIO - Overview Remote Commander and Control Panel Remote Commander STANDBY ON INPUT A B C D E F VIDEO S VIDEO MENU ECO MODE ENTER RETURN RESET...
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.... On/Off: This function enables restriction of the assigned ID Mode. If you call qualified Sony personnel because you have forgotten the password, you can control the projector with the MENU, V/v/B/b,...case, press the ?/1 key to "On." • Press and hold the MENU key for VPL-FH500L only *2: You will be used in the menu and on the power again. If you turn... displays. Notes *1: Available for approximately 10 seconds during Standby mode. However, you can adjusts the lens (Focus, Zoom, and Shift) from the Remote commander or the projector. Adjustments and Settings Using...
.... On/Off: This function enables restriction of the assigned ID Mode. If you call qualified Sony personnel because you have forgotten the password, you can control the projector with the MENU, V/v/B/b,...case, press the ?/1 key to "On." • Press and hold the MENU key for VPL-FH500L only *2: You will be used in the menu and on the power again. If you turn... displays. Notes *1: Available for approximately 10 seconds during Standby mode. However, you can adjusts the lens (Focus, Zoom, and Shift) from the Remote commander or the projector. Adjustments and Settings Using...
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...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 Keystone adjustment. *4: Since the Keystone adjustment is an electronic correction, the image may be deteriorated.... *5: Depending on the adjustment value of "Panel Alignment," the color and aspect ratio may be distorted with the lens shift feature, the aspect ratio of the projected image may change from the signal level in six steps. Setting items Description Color Matching...
...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 Keystone adjustment. *4: Since the Keystone adjustment is an electronic correction, the image may be deteriorated.... *5: Depending on the adjustment value of "Panel Alignment," the color and aspect ratio may be distorted with the lens shift feature, the aspect ratio of the projected image may change from the signal level in six steps. Setting items Description Color Matching...
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...88 × 88 × 159 mm (3 15/32" × 3 15/32" × 6 1/4"), Mass: 650 g (1 lb 7 oz) Projection Lens VPLL-ZP41*7: Electric focus/zoom, Projected image size: 40" to 300" (1.02 m to 7.62 m), Maximum external dimensions (W × H × D): 117...Lens VPLL-Z4015: Electric focus/zoom, Projected image size: 40" to 600" (1.02 m to 15.24 m), Maximum external dimensions (W × H × D): 148 × 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...
...88 × 88 × 159 mm (3 15/32" × 3 15/32" × 6 1/4"), Mass: 650 g (1 lb 7 oz) Projection Lens VPLL-ZP41*7: Electric focus/zoom, Projected image size: 40" to 300" (1.02 m to 7.62 m), Maximum external dimensions (W × H × D): 117...Lens VPLL-Z4015: Electric focus/zoom, Projected image size: 40" to 600" (1.02 m to 15.24 m), Maximum external dimensions (W × H × D): 148 × 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...
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...May 2010. *6: To attach the projection lens to the projector, the PK-F500LA2 projection lens adapter is required. *7: To attach the projection lens to change without notice. Always verify that the unit is required. *8: Available for VPL-FH500L only *4: Not all optional accessories are ...available in this manual are current as of the unit, including the optional accessories, are approximate. *1: When attaching the VPLL-ZP41. *2: For details, refer to "Acceptable Input Signals" on accessories in all countries and area. SONY...
...May 2010. *6: To attach the projection lens to the projector, the PK-F500LA2 projection lens adapter is required. *7: To attach the projection lens to change without notice. Always verify that the unit is required. *8: Available for VPL-FH500L only *4: Not all optional accessories are ...available in this manual are current as of the unit, including the optional accessories, are approximate. *1: When attaching the VPLL-ZP41. *2: For details, refer to "Acceptable Input Signals" on accessories in all countries and area. SONY...
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Projection distance (VPL-FH500L) Projection image size Diagonal Width × Height 80" (2.03 m) 1.72 × 1.08 (68 × 42) 100" (2.54 m) 2.15 × 1.35 (85 × 53) 120" (3.05 m) 2.....88 (498 - 861) 15.23 - 26.30 (600 - 1035) 19.10 - 32.93 (752 - 1296) 25.53 - 43.99 (1005 - 1732) Others Projection Distance and Lens Shift Range 55
Projection distance (VPL-FH500L) Projection image size Diagonal Width × Height 80" (2.03 m) 1.72 × 1.08 (68 × 42) 100" (2.54 m) 2.15 × 1.35 (85 × 53) 120" (3.05 m) 2.....88 (498 - 861) 15.23 - 26.30 (600 - 1035) 19.10 - 32.93 (752 - 1296) 25.53 - 43.99 (1005 - 1732) Others Projection Distance and Lens Shift Range 55
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Projection distance formula (VPL-FH500L) D: Projected image size (Diagonal) Unit: m (inches) Lens Projection distance L (minimal length) Projection distance L (maximal length) VPLL-FM22 L = 0.0192 × D - 0.0524 - (L = 0.7556 × D - 2.0633) VPLL-...(L = 5.0650 × D - 5.9456) VPLL-Z4045 L = 0.1287 × D - 0.2160 (L = 5.0674 × D - 8.5019) L = 0.2211 × D - 0.2269 (L = 8.7050 × D - 8.9328) Lens shift range (VPL-FH500L) x VPLL-ZM32, VPLL-ZM42, VPLL-ZM102 31% 59% 31% VS + = VS - = 59 - 1.903 × (HS + or HS -) [%] HS + = HS - = 31 - 0.525 × (VS + or...
Projection distance formula (VPL-FH500L) D: Projected image size (Diagonal) Unit: m (inches) Lens Projection distance L (minimal length) Projection distance L (maximal length) VPLL-FM22 L = 0.0192 × D - 0.0524 - (L = 0.7556 × D - 2.0633) VPLL-...(L = 5.0650 × D - 5.9456) VPLL-Z4045 L = 0.1287 × D - 0.2160 (L = 5.0674 × D - 8.5019) L = 0.2211 × D - 0.2269 (L = 8.7050 × D - 8.9328) Lens shift range (VPL-FH500L) x VPLL-ZM32, VPLL-ZM42, VPLL-ZM102 31% 59% 31% VS + = VS - = 59 - 1.903 × (HS + or HS -) [%] HS + = HS - = 31 - 0.525 × (VS + or...
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...5, 18 Aspect 5, 18, 20 Attaching/Removing the projection lens 40 Audio muting 6 B Background 22 Black Level Adj 16 Brightness 16 C CC Display 22 Color 16 Color Matching 27 Color System 25, 46 Color Temp 16 Combinations of input signals (VPL-FH500L only 53 Connecting a computer 8 Connecting a external monitor 11...L Lamp cover 3 Lamp Light Mode 22 Lamp Mode 22 Lamp Timer 28 LAMP/COVER indicator 3, 32 LAN connector 4, 29 Language 23 Lens Control 23 Lens shift range 56, 59 Location and function of controls 3 M Main unit 3 Menu Position 23 Messages list 33 Model Name 28 N ...
...5, 18 Aspect 5, 18, 20 Attaching/Removing the projection lens 40 Audio muting 6 B Background 22 Black Level Adj 16 Brightness 16 C CC Display 22 Color 16 Color Matching 27 Color System 25, 46 Color Temp 16 Combinations of input signals (VPL-FH500L only 53 Connecting a computer 8 Connecting a external monitor 11...L Lamp cover 3 Lamp Light Mode 22 Lamp Mode 22 Lamp Timer 28 LAMP/COVER indicator 3, 32 LAN connector 4, 29 Language 23 Lens Control 23 Lens shift range 56, 59 Location and function of controls 3 M Main unit 3 Menu Position 23 Messages list 33 Model Name 28 N ...