Sony Projector VPL-FHZ700L User Manual

							4-544-271-13 (1)
© 2014 Sony Corporation
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-FHZ700L 
						

							2Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Overview
Location and Function of Controls  .... 3
Main Unit  ..................................... 3
Terminals ...................................... 4
Remote Commander and Control 
Panel .......................................... 5
Preparation
Connecting the Projector  ................... 8
Connecting a Computer ................ 8
Connecting Video Equipment  ...... 9
Connecting an External 
Monitor ................................... 11
Connecting to HDBaseT™ 
equipment ................................ 11
Projecting/Adjusting an 
Image
Projecting an Image  ......................... 14
Adjusting the Focus, Size, and 
Position of the Projected 
image ....................................... 15
Turning Off the Power ................ 19
Adjustments and Settings 
Using a Menu
Using a MENU  ................................ 21
The Picture Menu ............................. 22
The Screen Menu  ............................. 24
The Function Menu  .......................... 27
The Operation Menu  ........................ 28
The Connection/Power Menu  .......... 29
The Installation Menu  ...................... 32The Information Menu  .....................35
Network
Using Network Features  ...................36
Displaying the Control Window of 
the Projector with a Web 
Browser ...................................36
Confirming the Information 
regarding the Projector  ............37
Operating the Projector from a 
Computer .................................37
Using the e-mail report 
Function ...................................37
Others
Indicators ..........................................39
Messages List  ...................................40
Troubleshooting ................................41
Cleaning the Air Filter ......................43
Installing the Optional Adaptor  ........45
Specifications ...................................46
Projection Distance and Lens Shift 
Range ............................................53
Dimensions .......................................57
Index .................................................61 
						

							3Location and Function of Controls
Overview
BOverview
Location and Function of Controls
aLens (not supplied) (page 47)
bFront panel 
cAir filter cover (page 43)
dVentilation holes (intake)
eVentilation holes (exhaust)
Do not place anything near the ventilation 
holes as this may cause internal heat 
buildup. Do not place your hand near the 
ventilation holes (exhaust) and the 
circumference as this may cause injury.
fON/STANDBY indicator 
(page 39)
gWARNING indicator (page 39)
hControl panel (page 5)
iTerminals (page 4)
jOptional adaptor slot (page 45)
Install an optional adaptor (not 
supplied).
kRemote control receiver 
The remote control receivers are located 
at the front and rear of the projector.
lRear feet (adjustable) (page 16)
mAntitheft lock
Connects to an optional antitheft cable 
manufactured by Kensington.
For details, visit the Kensington’s web 
site.
http://www.kensington.com/
nAntitheft bar
Connects to a commercially available 
antitheft chain or wire.
Main Unit
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Caution 
						

							4Location and Function of Controls
Input (page 8)
aINPUT A
Video: RGB/YPBPR input terminal 
(RGB HD VD/YPBPR)
bINPUT B
Video: RGB input terminal (RGB)
cINPUT C
Video: DVI-D input terminal (DVI-D)
dINPUT D
Video: HDMI input terminal (HDMI)
eINPUT E
Video: Optional adaptor slot*
fS VIDEO (S VIDEO IN)
Video: S video input terminal
gVIDEO (VIDEO IN)
Video: Video input terminal
* Regarding attachable optional adaptor, 
consult with qualified Sony personnel.
Output (page 11)
hOUTPUT
Video: Monitor output terminal 
(MONITOR)
This terminal outputs the image. Output as a 
computer signal input from the RGB input 
terminal (INPUT A, INPUT B) or a video signal input from the YP
BPR input terminal 
(INPUT A).
Others
iRS-232C terminal
RS-232C compatible control terminal
jLAN terminal (page 36)
kCONTROL S input terminal (DC 
power supply) (CONTROL S IN 
PLUG IN POWER)
Connects to the CONTROL S output 
terminal on the supplied Remote 
Commander with a connecting cable 
(stereo mini plug (not supplied)) when 
using it as a wired Remote Commander. 
You do not need to install batteries in the 
Remote Commander, as the power is 
supplied from this terminal.
lCONTROL S output terminal 
(CONTROL S OUT)
For coupling control of multiple 
projectors with the wired Remote 
Commander.
mAC IN (-) socket
Connects the supplied AC power cord.
Terminals
S VIDEO IN
LAN
INPUT E RS-232CCONTROL S
VIDEO ININPUT B  RGB INPUT C  DVI-D
PLUG INPOWER
IN OUT
R/PRG/Y HD VD
OUTPUT
MONITOR
INPUT D      HDMI
B/P
B
INPUT A
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Note
Note 
						

							5Location and Function of Controls
Overview
Remote Commander
Control Panel
aTurning on the power/Going to 
standby 
? (On) key
1 (Standby) key
bSelecting an input signal 
(page 14)
INPUT key (main unit)
Direct input select keys (Remote 
Commander)
The F key is not provided in this 
projector.
cOperating a menu (page 21)
ENTER /V/v/B/b (arrow) keys
MENU key
RETURN key
RESET key
dAdjusting the image (page 15)
FOCUS key
Use this key when attaching the power 
focus lens.
ZOOM key
Use this key when attaching the power 
zoom lens.
LENS SHIFT/SHIFT key
ASPECT key (pages 24, 26)
Changes the aspect ratio of the projected 
image.
KEYSTONE key (page 16)
PATTERN key (page 16)
APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key
*
Automatically adjusts a picture to its 
clearest while a signal is input from a 
computer. You can cancel the adjustment 
by pressing the APA key again while 
adjusting.
*
Use this key when inputting a computer 
signal via the RGB input terminal 
(INPUT A, INPUT B).
eUsing various functions during 
projecting
D ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/– key*1
Enlarges a portion of the image while 
projecting.
1Press the D ZOOM + key to display 
the digital zoom icon on the projected 
image.
Remote Commander and Control Panel
ECO
MODE
ENTERMENU
SHIFT ZOOM
FOCUS
INPUT
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Note 
						

							6Location and Function of Controls
2Press the V/v/B/b keys to move the 
digital zoom icon to the point on the 
image  you wish to enlarge.
3Press the D ZOOM + key or the D 
ZOOM – key repeatedly to change the 
enlargement ratio. The image can be 
enlarged up to 4 times.
Press the RESET key to restore the 
previous image.
TWIN (Twin Picture) key
You can project the images from two 
input signals on the screen as a main 
picture and subpicture at the same time. 
To switch between one and two pictures, 
press the TWIN key on the Remote 
Commander.
You can select the image to project to the 
main picture.
The subpicture is preset to display the 
image from INPUT B.
For details on combinations of input 
signals, see “Combinations of Input 
Signals” on page 52.
 When displaying two pictures, the ? (On) 
key, 1 (standby) key, INPUT key, and 
BLANK key are available.
 When “Screen Aspect” (page 33) is set 
to “4:3,” the two picture function is not 
available.
 When displaying two pictures, the input 
signal icon   does not appear in the 
input select window (page 14). Picture settings set for one picture may 
not be reflected as two pictures.
BLANK key
Cuts off the image. Press again to restore 
the image.
MUTING key
This function is not provided in this 
projector.
VOLUME +/– key
This function is not provided in this 
projector.
FREEZE key
*2
Pauses a projected image. Press again to 
restore the image.
*1: Use this key when inputting a 
computer signal. But it may not be 
enabled, depending on the resolution 
of the input signal and when 
displaying two pictures.
*2: Use this key when inputting a 
computer signal.
fSetting the energy–saving mode 
easily
ECO MODE key
Energy-saving mode can be set easily.
Energy-saving mode consists of “Light 
Output Mode,” “Constant Brightness,” 
“With No Input,” “With Static Signal” 
and “Standby Mode.”
1Press the ECO MODE key to display 
the ECO Mode menu.
2Press the V/v key or ECO MODE key 
to select ECO or User mode.
ECO: Sets each mode to the optimum 
energy-saving value.
Light Output Mode: Standard
Constant Brightness: On
With No Input: Standby
With Static Signal: Light 
Notes
One picture display
TWIN key
Two pictures display
(A) Main picture (B) Subpicture
Notes
ECO
User
Sel Back
ECO Mode
ECO Mode Menu 
						

							7Location and Function of Controls
Overview
Dimming
Standby Mode: Low
(go to step 6)
User: Sets each item of the energy-
saving mode menu as you desire 
(go to step 3).
3Select “User” then press the b key.
The setting items appear.
4Press the V/v key to select the ECO 
Mode item then press the b key or the 
ENTER key.
5Press the V/v key to select the setting 
value.
6Press the RETURN key to restore the 
previous image.
For details on ECO Mode settings, see 
“Light Output Mode”, “With No Input”, 
“With Static Signal” and “Standby 
Mode” on the Connection/Power menu 
(page 29).
Others
gInfrared transmitter
hID MODE 1/2/3/4 switch 
(page 28)
Sets an ID mode of the Remote 
Commander. If you assign a different ID 
number to each projector when multiple 
projectors are used, you can control only 
the projector with the same ID mode as 
that of the Remote Commander.
iCONTROL S output terminal
Connects to the CONTROL S input 
terminal on the projector with a 
connecting cable (stereo mini plug (not 
supplied)) when using the Remote 
Commander as a wired one. 
You do not need to install batteries in the 
Remote Commander, as the power is 
supplied from the projector.About Remote Commander operation
 Direct the Remote Commander toward the 
remote control receiver.
 The shorter the distance between the 
Remote Commander and the projector is, 
the wider the angle within which the 
Remote Commander can control the 
projector becomes.
 If there is any obstruction between the 
Remote Commander and the remote 
control receiver on the projector, the 
projector may not be able to receive 
signals from the Remote Commander.
Light Output Mode  Standard
Constant Brightness  Off
Auto Power Saving
With No Input  Off
With Static Signal  Light Dimming
Standby Mode  Standard
Sel Back
User
Set 
						

							8Connecting the Projector
BPreparation
Connecting the Projector
 Turn off all equipment before making any connections.
 Use the proper cables for each connection.
 Insert the cable plugs firmly; Loose connections may reduce performance of picture signals or 
cause a malfunction. When pulling out a cable, be sure to grip it by the plug, not the cable itself.
 For more information, refer also to the instruction manuals of the equipment you are connecting.
Connection with a computer is explained for each input signal.
INPUT A
For connection when there is a long distance between a computer and the projector.
INPUT B
For connecting a computer with an RGB output terminal.
It is recommended that you set the resolution of your computer to 1920 × 1200 pixels for the external 
monitor.
Notes
Connecting a Computer
Note
Mini D-sub 15-pin – BNC cable 
(not supplied) RGB output 
terminal
Computer
Mini D-sub 15-pin 
cable (not supplied) RGB output 
terminal
Computer 
						

							9Connecting the Projector
Preparation
INPUT C
For connecting a computer with a DVI-D output terminal.
INPUT D
For connecting a computer with an HDMI output terminal.
 The HDMI terminal of this projector is not compatible with DSD (Direct Stream Digital) Signal 
or CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) Signal.
 Be sure to use the HDMI cable with an HDMI logo.
Connections with a VHS videocassette recorder, DVD player, or BD player are explained for 
each input signal.
S VIDEO IN
For connecting video equipment with an S-video output terminal.
Notes
Connecting Video Equipment
INPUT C   DVI-D
DVI-D cable  
(not supplied) DVI-D output 
terminal
Computer
HDMI cable 
(not supplied) HDMI output 
terminal
Computer
S video cable (not supplied)
S video output 
terminal
Video equipment 
						

							10Connecting the Projector
VIDEO IN 
For connecting video equipment with a video output terminal.
INPUT A
For connection when there is a long distance between the video equipment and projector.
INPUT D
For connecting video equipment with an HDMI output terminal.
 The HDMI terminal of this projector is not compatible with DSD (Direct Stream Digital) Signal 
or CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) Signal.
 Be sure to use the HDMI cable with an HDMI logo.
Notes
Video – BNC cable 
(not supplied) Video output 
terminal
Video equipment
Component – BNC cable (not supplied)
Video equipmentYP
BPR output 
terminal
HDMI cable 
(not supplied)
Video equipmentHDMI output 
terminal