Sony Projector Vpl Fx52 User Manual

							© 2005 Sony Corporation
2-655-762-15 (1)
Data Projector
Operating Instructions
VPL-FX52/FX52L 
						

							 2WARNING
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric 
shock, do not expose this apparatus 
to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not 
open the cabinet.  Refer servicing to 
qualified personnel only.
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE 
EARTHED.
WARNING: THIS WARNING IS 
APPLICABLE FOR USA  ONLY.
If used in USA, use the UL LISTED power 
cord specified below.
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER POWER 
CORD.
Plug Cap Parallel blade with ground pin 
(NEMA 5-15P Configuration)
Cord Type SJT, three 16 or 18 AWG 
wires
Length Minimum 1.5 m (4 ft .11in.), 
Less than 2.5 m (8 ft .3 in.)
Rating Minimum 10 A, 125 V
Using this unit at a voltage other than 120V 
may require the use of a different line cord or 
attachment plug, or both.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, 
refer servicing to qualified service 
personnel.
WARNING: THIS WARNING IS 
APPLICABLE FOR OTHER  
COUNTRIES.
1Use the approved Power Cord (3-core 
mains lead) / Appliance Connector / Plug 
with earthing-contacts that conforms to 
the safety regulations of each country if 
applicable.
2Use the Power Cord (3-core mains lead) / 
Appliance Connector / Plug conforming 
to the proper ratings (Voltage, Ampere).
If you have questions on the use of the above 
Power Cord / Appliance Connector / Plug, 
please consult a qualified service personnel.For the customers in the USA
This equipment has been tested and found to 
comply with the limits for a Class A digital 
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC 
Rules. These limits are designed to provide 
reasonable protection against harmful 
interference when the equipment is operated 
in a commercial environment. This 
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate 
radio frequency energy and, if not installed 
and used in accordance with the instruction 
manual, may cause harmful interference to 
radio communications. Operation of this 
equipment in a residential area is likely to 
cause harmful interference in which case the 
user will be required to correct the 
interference at his own expense.
You are cautioned that any changes or 
modifications not expressly approved in this 
manual could void your authority to operate 
this equipment.
All interface cables used to connect 
peripherals must be shielded in order to 
comply with the limits for a digital device 
pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC 
Rules.
This device complies with Part 15 of the 
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the 
following two conditions: (1) this device 
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) 
this device must accept any interference 
received, including interference that may 
cause undesired operation.
For the customers in Europe, 
Australia and New Zealand
WARNING
This is a Class A product.  In a domestic 
environment, this product may cause radio 
interference in which case the user may be 
required to take adequate measures.
For the customers in Canada
This Class A digital apparatus complies with 
Canadian ICES-003. 
						

							3WARNING
 
For safety
Be sure to attach the air filter to the 
projector.
For the customers in Europe
The manufacturer of this product is Sony 
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, 
Tokyo, Japan.
The Authorized Representative for EMC 
and product safety is Sony Deutschland 
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 
Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or 
guarantee matters please refer to the 
addresses given in separate service or 
guarantee documents.
This apparatus shall not be used in the 
residential area.
For the customers in Taiwan onlyFor the State of California, USA only
Perchlorate Material - special handling may 
apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/harzardouswaste/
perchlorate
Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery 
contains perchlorate. WARNING
When installing the unit, incorporate a 
readily accessible disconnect device in the 
fixed wiring, or connect the power plug to 
an easily accessible socket-outlet near the 
unit.  If a fault should occur during 
operation of the unit, operate the 
disconnect device to switch the power 
supply off, or disconnect the power plug.
CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS 
REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT 
TYPE.
DISPOSED OF USED BATTERIES 
ACCORDING TO THE 
INSTRUCTIONS. 
						

							 4Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Overview
Precautions ......................................... 5
Notes on Installation and Usage ......... 7
Unsuitable Installation .................. 7
Usage in High Altitude ................. 8
Unsuitable Conditions  .................. 8
Features .............................................. 9
Location and Function of Controls   . 10
Front .......................................... 10
Rear/Bottom ............................... 10
Control Panel  .............................. 11
Connector Panel  ......................... 13
Remote Commander  ................... 14
Setting Up and Projecting
Installation Example  ........................ 17
Connecting the Projector .................. 18
Connecting with a Computer or a 
VCR ................................ 18
To connect to a video GBR/
Component equipment  .... 20
Selecting the Menu Language .......... 21
Projecting ......................................... 23
Effective Tools for Your 
Presentation ..................... 28
Adjustments and Settings 
Using the Menu
Using the MENU  ............................. 29
The PICTURE SETTING Menu ...... 30
The INPUT SETTING Menu ........... 32
The SET SETTING Menu  ............... 34The MENU SETTING Menu  .......... 35
The INSTALL SETTING Menu  ..... 35
The INFORMATION Menu ............ 36
Operation and 
Administration using a 
Network
Accessing the Projector from a 
Computer ......................................... 37
Checking the Status of the Projector  37
Controlling the Projector from a 
Computer ......................................... 38
Setting Up the Projector  .................. 38
Maintenance
Replacing the Lamp ......................... 42
Cleaning the Air Filter  ..................... 43
Troubleshooting ............................... 45
Messages List  ............................. 47
Others
Specifications .................................. 49
Index ............................................... 55 
						

							5 Precautions
Overview
BOverview
Precautions
Warning
The Installation Manual contained in the 
CD-ROM is for dealers. 
If customers perform the installation 
described in this manual, an accident may 
occur, causing serious injury. Never install it 
by yourself. For installation, be sure to 
consult with a Sony dealer.
On safety
• Check that the operating voltage of your 
unit is identical with the voltage of your 
local power supply. If voltage adaptation 
is required, consult with qualified Sony 
personnel.
 Should any liquid or solid object fall into 
the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it 
checked by qualified Sony personnel 
before operating it further. 
 Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is 
not to be used for several days. 
 To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the 
plug. Never pull the cord itself. 
 The wall outlet should be near the unit and 
easily accessible. 
 The unit is not disconnected from the AC 
power source (mains) as long as it is 
connected to the wall outlet, even if the 
unit itself has been turned off. 
 Do not look into the lens while the lamp is 
on.
 Do not place your hand or objects near the 
ventilation holes — the air coming out is 
hot. 
 Be careful not to catch your fingers by the 
adjuster when you adjust the height of the 
projector. Do not push hard on the top of 
the projector with the adjuster out.
On illumination
 To obtain the best picture, the front of the 
screen should not be exposed to direct 
lighting or sunlight. 
 Ceiling-mounted spot lighting is 
recommended. Use a cover over 
fluorescent lamps to avoid lowering the 
contrast ratio. Cover any windows that face the screen 
with opaque draperies. 
 It is desirable to install the projector in a 
room where floor and walls are not of 
light-reflecting material. If the floor and 
walls are of reflecting material, it is 
recommended that the carpet and wall 
paper be changed to a dark color.
On preventing internal heat build-
up 
The projector is equipped with ventilation 
holes (intake) and ventilation holes 
(exhaust) at the front. Do not block or place 
anything near these holes, or internal heat 
build-up may occur, causing picture 
degradation or damage to the projector.
On cleaning
 To keep the cabinet looking new, 
periodically clean it with a soft cloth. 
Stubborn stains may be removed with a 
cloth lightly dampened with a mild 
detergent solution. Never use strong 
solvents, such as thinner, benzene, or 
abrasive cleansers, since these will 
damage the cabinet.
 Avoid touching the lens. To remove dust 
on the lens, use a soft dry cloth. Do not use 
a damp cloth, detergent solution, or 
thinner.
 Clean the filter at regular intervals.
On repacking
 Save the original shipping carton and 
packing material; they will come in handy 
if you ever have to ship your unit. For 
maximum protection, repack your unit as 
it was originally packed at the factory. 
On LCD projector
 The LCD projector is manufactured using 
high-precision technology. You may, 
however, see tiny black points and/or 
bright points (red, blue, or green) that 
continuously appear on the LCD projector. 
This is a normal result of the 
manufacturing process and does not 
indicate a malfunction. 
						

							 6Precautions
Please read throughly this Safety 
Regulations and Installation Manual 
contained in the CD-ROM for safe 
installation.
On safety
 Avoid using an extension cord with a low 
voltage limited since it may cause the 
short-circuit and physical incidents.
 To carry the projector, be sure to use the 
carrying handle. Do not hold other parts of 
the projector, especially the lens, nor catch 
your finger between the handle, floor, and 
the projector.
 Do not catch your finger between the unit 
and surface of the floor when moving the 
projector installed on the floor.
 Be careful not to catch your finger in the 
cooling fan.
 Do not carry the projector with the cabinet 
on and with its cover open.
On installation
 When the projector is mounted on the 
ceiling, the Sony PSS-620 Projector 
Suspension Support must be used for 
installation.
 Allow adequate air circulation to prevent 
internal heat build-up. Do not place the 
unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or 
near materials (curtains, draperies) that 
may block the ventilation holes. Leave 
space of more than 50 cm (19 
3/4 inches) 
between the wall and the projector. Be 
aware that room heat rises to the ceiling; 
check that the temperature near the 
installation location is not excessive. 
 Install the projector on the floor or ceiling. 
Any other installation causes a 
mulfunction such as color irregularity or 
shortening lamp life. 
 Do not install the unit in a location near 
heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, 
or in a place subject to direct sunlight, 
excessive dust or humidity, mechanical 
vibration or shock. 
 To avoid moisture condensation, do not 
install the unit in a location where the 
temperature may rise rapidly. Be sure to secure the cabinet cover firmly 
when installing to the ceiling firmly.
For dealers 
						

							7 Notes on Installation and Usage
Overview
Notes on Installation 
and Usage
Do not install the projector in the following 
situations. These installations may cause 
malfunction or damage to the projector.
Poorly ventilated
 Allow adequate air circulation to prevent 
internal heat build-up. Do not place the 
unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or 
near materials (curtains, draperies) that 
may block the ventilation holes.
 When the internal heat builds up due to the 
block-up, the temperature sensor will 
function with the message “High temp.! 
Lamp off in 1 min.” The power will be 
turned off automatically after one minute.
 Leave space of more than 50 cm (19 
3/4 
inches) around the unit. 
 Be careful that the ventilation holes may 
inhale tininess such as a piece of paper.
Highly heated and humid
 Avoid installing the unit in a location 
where the temperature or humidity is very 
high, or temperature is very low. 
 To avoid moisture condensation, do not 
install the unit in a location where the 
temperature may rise rapidly.
Subject to direct cool or warm air 
from an air-conditioner
Installing in such a location may cause 
malfunction of the unit due to moisture 
condensation or rise in temperature.
Near a heat or smoke sensor
Malfunction of the sensor may be caused.
Very dusty, extremely smoky
Avoid installing the unit in a very dusty or 
extremely smoky environment. Otherwise, 
the air filter will become obstructed, and this 
may cause a malfunction of the unit or 
damage it. Dust preventing the air passing 
through the filter may cause a rise in the 
internal temperature of the unit. Clean the 
filter periodically.
Unsuitable Installation 
						

							 8Notes on Installation and Usage
When using the projector at an altitude of 
1,500 m (4,921 feet) or higher, turn on “High
Altitude Mode” in the INSTALL SETTING 
menu.  Failing to set this mode when using 
the projector at high altitudes could have 
adverse effects, such as reducing
the reliability of certain components.
Note on the screen
When using a screen with an uneven surface, 
stripes pattern may rarely appear on the 
screen depending on the distance between 
the screen and the projector or the zooming 
magnifications. This is not a malfunction of 
the projector. 
 
Do not use the projector under the following 
conditions.
Toppling the unit
Avoid using as the unit topples over on its 
side. It may cause malfunction.
Tilting right/left
Avoid using as the unit tilts more than 20 
degrees. Do not install the unit other than on 
the floor or ceiling. These installations may 
cause malfunction.
Blocking the ventilation holes
Avoid using something to cover over the 
ventilation holes (exhaust/intake); 
otherwise, the internal heat may build up.
Placing a blocking object just in 
front of the lens
Do not place any object just in front of the 
lens that may block the light during 
projection. Heat from the light may damage 
the object. Use the PIC MUTING key on the 
Remote Commander to cut off the picture.
When using a screen with an uneven surface, 
stripes pattern may rarely appear on the screen 
depending on the distance between the screen 
and the projector or the zooming 
magnifications. This is not a malfunction of the 
projector.
Usage in High Altitude
Unsuitable ConditionsNote 
						

							9 Features
Overview
Features
High brightness, high picture 
quality
• High brightness
The high aperture ratio LCD panel with a 
microlens and the 300 W lamp provide 
high brightness (light output 6000 ANSI 
lumen) and excellent uniformity on the 
picture.

By adopting three 1.3-inch high definition 
panel, approximately 790,000-pixels 
XGA panels, the resolutions of 1024 ×768 
pixels for RGB input, and 750 horizontal 
TV lines for video input.
 High picture performance
The DDE (Dynamic Detail Enhancer) 
technology, originally developed by Sony, 
enables converting interlace format video 
signals to progressive format, allowing 
you to obtain a detailed picture. 
The technology also reproduces the film 
sources in 2-3 Pull-Down format with 
smooth picture movement. 
The internal RGB enhancer provides 
sharper RGB pictures. The 10-bit 3D 
Digital Gamma correction for good 
picture uniformity is also provided.
Convenient and flexible setup
 Power zoom/power focus lens and the 
lens shift function
The projector is equipped with a 1.3-times 
power zoom and power focus lens*
, which 
allows you to change the size of the 
projected image without having to move 
the projector. The lens shift function 
enables you to install the projector in a 
wide range of locations, without worrying 
about trapezoid distortion. Also, three 
optional lenses are available for the 
projector, depending on your setup 
condition.
*For VPL-FX52 (with standard lens) only
 Center positioned lens
The projector is designed to locate the lens 
in the center of the unit. This enables an 
easy setup, as the lens center aligns with 
the center of the screen. Tilt installation (in front and rear)
You can install the projector by tilting it 90 
degrees at the rear or 90 degrees in front. 
You can use a mirror for rear projection.
 Direct Power On/Power Off function
The AC power for the entire system can be 
turned on and off by means of a breaker or 
other switch.
 Twin stack installation
Thanks to the lens shift function, two 
projectors can be stacked, which improves 
the brightness of the image.
 System expandability using a network
Connection to a LAN allows you to obtain 
projector status information such as the 
lamp timer or to control the projector away 
from the installation location via a Web 
browser.
Also, this projector enables the sending of 
mail that contains messages on the time for 
replacement of the projector lamp, error 
occurrences, etc., to mail addresses that 
have been specified. This projector 
corresponds with SNMP.
Multi scan compatibility
 DVI, 5BNC and HD D-sub 15 pin 
connectors
The projector has the DVI (Digital Visual 
Interface) connector, the digital input 
connector, which allows you to connect to 
the digital RGB equipment equipped with 
the DVI output.  The 5BNC input 
connectors allow you to connect to 
workstation output high-resolution signals 
and to connect to a computer from a long 
distance.
 Accept various input signals
The projector accepts video signals of the 
composite, S video and component, and 
can also display the VGA, SVGA, XGA, 
SXGA, SXGA+ and UXGA (60 Hz) 
signals. 
The projector has 46 preset data for input 
signals in the memory.
 Compatible with six color systems
NTSC 
3.58, PAL, SECAM, NTSC 4.431), 
PAL-M or PAL-N color system can be 
selected automatically.
...............................................................................
1)NTSC4.43 is the color system used when 
playing back a video recorded on NTSC on 
an NTSC
4.43 system VCR. 
						

							 10Location and Function of Controls
Location and 
Function of Controls 
  
aFront remote control detector 
bLens
Remove the lens cap before projection.* The lens for VPL-FX52L are not 
supplied.
cLens cover
dControl panel
For details, see “Control Panel” on 
page 11.
eAC IN socket
Connects the supplied AC power cord.
fConnector panel
For details, see “Connector Panel” on 
page 13.
gVentilation holes (exhaust)
 Do not place anything near the 
ventilation holes as it may cause internal 
heat build-up.
 Do not block the ventilation holes 
(intake/exhaust). Otherwise,  internal 
heat build-up may occur, causing a fire 
or damage to the projector.
 Do not place your hand or objects near 
the ventilation holes — the air coming 
out is hot.
hSecurity lock
Connects to an optional security cable 
(Kensington’s1)).
iRear remote control detector
jLamp cover
kVentilation holes (intake)
Front
Rear/Bottom
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Notes
Home page address: 
http://www.kensington.com/
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