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4-426-908-12 (1)
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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
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Table of Contents Overview Network Location and Function of Controls .... 3 Using Network Features ...................33 Main Unit .....................................3 Displaying the Control Window of the Projector with a Web Connector Panel ........................... 4 Browser ...................................33 Remote Commander and Control Confirming the Information Panel ..........................................5 regarding the Projector ............34 Operating the Projector from a
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Overview B Overview Location and Function of Controls Main Unit 8 qaqd9q;4 1 4 5 7 6 3qs qf 2 qgqh qd a Lens (page 43) l Connector panel (page 4) b Focus ring (page 13) m Remote control detector The remote control detectors are located c Zoom lever (page 13) at the front and rear of the projector. d Lens shift dial (page 13) n Front feet (adjustable) (page 13) e Front panel (page 43) o Antitheft lock Connects to an optional antitheft cable f Rear panel (pages 40, 42) manufactured by Kensingto
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Connector Panel qa 9 8q; 2 3 4 56 1 7 1 7 56 23 Input (page 8) Output (page 11) a INPUT A g OUTPUT Video: RGB/YPBPR input connector Video: Monitor output connector (RGB HD VD/YPBPR) (MONITOR) Audio: Audio input connector (AUDIO) Audio: Audio output connector (AUDIO) b INPUT B Note Video: RGB input connector (RGB) This connector outputs the projected image or Audio: Audio input connector (AUDIO) audio. The image is output as a computer signal c INPUT C input from the RGB input connector (INP
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Overview Remote Commander and Control Panel Remote Commander b Selecting an input signal (page 12) 7 INPUT key (main unit) Direct input select keys (Remote STANDBY ON Commander) 1 INPUT VPL-FH36/FH35/FH31/FH30: The E AB C and F keys are not used with this 2 projector. DE F VPL-FX37/FX35/FX30: The D, E, and S VIDEO VIDEO F keys are not used with this projector. ECO MENU MODE 6 c Operating a menu (page 19) ENTER 3 ENTER /V/v/B/b (arrow) keys RETURN RESET MENU key FOCUS ZOOM SHIFT RETURN key 4
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e Using various functions during Notes projecting � When displaying a two pictures, the ? *1 (On) key, 1 (standby) key, INPUT key, D ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/– key and MUTING (PIC) key are available. Enlarges a portion of the image while � When “Screen Aspect” (page 29) is set projecting. to “4:3,” the two picture function is not 1 Press the D ZOOM + key to display available. the digital zoom icon on the projected � When displaying a two pictures, the image. input signal icon does not app
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Overview 2 Press the V/v key or ECO MODE key You do not need to install batteries in the to select ECO or User mode. Remote Commander, as the power is ECO: Sets each mode to the optimum supplied from the projector. energy-saving value. About Remote Commander operation Lamp Mode: Standard � Direct the Remote Commander toward the Power Saving Mode: Standby remote control detector. Standby Mode: Low � The shorter the distance between the (go to step 6) Remote Commander and the projector is, Us
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B Preparation Connecting the Projector Notes � 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. � Use a no-resistance audio cable. Connecting a Computer
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Preparation INPUT C For connecting a computer with a DVI-D output connector. DVI-D output DVI-D cable connector (not supplied) Audio output connector Audio cable Computer (Stereo mini plug) (not supplied) INPUT D (VPL-FH36/FH35/FH31/FH30 only) For connecting a computer with a HDMI output connector. HDMI output connector HDMI cable INPUT D HDMI (not supplied) Computer Notes � The HDMI connector of this projector is not compatible with DSD (Direct Stream Digital) Signal or CEC (Consumer E
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VIDEO IN For connecting video equipment with a video output connector. Video output Video cable connector (not supplied) Audio output connector Video equipment Audio cable (Phono plug × 2) (not supplied) INPUT A For connection when there is some long distance between the video equipment and projector. Component – BNC cable (not supplied) YPBPR output connector Audio output connector Video equipment Audio cable (Phono plug × 2 – stereo mini plug) (not supplied) INPUT D (VPL-FH36/FH35/FH3
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Preparation To attach the HDMI cable Fix the cable to the cable tie holder at the bottom of the projector, using a commercially available cable tie, as in the illustration. Use a cable tie of less than 1.9 mm × 3.8 mm in thickness. Cable tie holder Bottom of the projector Cable tie (commercially available) Connecting an External Monitor and Audio Equipment OUTPUT Projected images and input audio can be output to display equipment such as a monitor and audio equipment such as speakers with a
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B Projecting/Adjusting an Image Projecting an Image The size of a projected image depends on the distance between the projector and screen. Install the projector so that the projected image fits the screen size. For details on projection distances and projected image sizes, see “Projection Distance and Lens Shift Range” (page 53). Input select window 5 Input Video S-Videoo 4 Input-A Input-B Input-C Input-D Sel Skip 6 Computer 2 3 Video equipment INPUT 5 Projector 1 Wall outlet You can select t
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Projecting/Adjusting an Image Adjusting the Focus, Size, and Position of the Projected image Focus Size (Zoom) Position (Lens shift) Adjusting the tilt of the projector with the front feet (adjustable) When the projector is installed on an uneven surface and the projected position is low, you can adjust using the front feet (adjustable). To correct any trapezoidal distortion of the projected image, use the Keystone correction feature (pages 14, 29). Notes � Be careful not to let the project
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Correcting for trapezoidal distortion of the projected image (Keystone adjustment) If the screen is tilted, or you are projecting from an oblique angle, perform keystone adjustment. 1 Press the KEYSTONE key on the Remote Commander once or select “V Keystone” in the Installation menu to display the adjustment menu. Increase setting 2 Adjust the value using V/v/B/b. The higher the setting, the narrower the top of the projected image. The lower the setting, the narrower the bottom of the pro
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Projecting/Adjusting an Image Example of cursor display: Correcting image twist (Warp correction feature) (VPL-FH36/ FH31 only) Adjust in all directions You can correct image twist with the warp correction feature. 1 Press the KEYSTONE key on the Leftward, rightward or Remote Commander three times, or downward adjustment only select “Warping” in the Installation menu, then select “Adjust.” Correcting deflection 1 – left/right The guide is displayed. sides of the image 1 Move s using V/v/B
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Adjust using this cursor 3 You can adjust the deflection of the side, using V/v/B/b. You can adjust the center point of deflection using B/b. For the range of deflection, use V/v. You can adjust the top/bottom independently. The cursor will disappear if the deflection range limit is reached. Example of cursor display: Adjust in all directions Upward, downward, or rightward adjustment only Correcting deflection 2 – top/bottom sides of the image 1 Move s using V/v/B/b to select the side yo
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Projecting/Adjusting an Image Setting the blending function to project from multiple projectors (VPL-FH36/FH31 only) 1 Install the projectors. Blend Gamma Input a pattern, etc., to adjust the correction projected positions from multiple projectors. Set a different ID mode for each projector (page 27). 2 Enable the Edge Blending function. Display the main menu to set “Edge Notes Blending” to “On” in the Installation � The procedure shown above is for general menu. guidance. Your own inst
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Turning Off the Power 1 Press the ?/1 key on the main unit or the 1 key on the Remote Commander. The message appears if you press the ?/ 1 key on the main unit. Press it again according to the message. The fan continues to run for a while to reduce internal heat. 2 Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet. You may unplug the AC power cord before the fan stops. Note To move the projector just after turning it off, be sure to wait until the fan stops before unplugging the AC power cor
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Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU Note The menu displays used for the explanation below may be different depending on the model you are using. 1 Press the MENU key to display the RETURN key. Also, to reset the setting value of an item to its factory preset menu. value, press the RESET key during setting or adjusting. 2 Select the setting menu. Use the V or v key to select the setting Using a pop-up menu menu then press b or ENTER key.
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The Picture Menu For adjusting the picture for each input signal. Setting items Description Picture Mode Dynamic: Emphasizes the contrast to produce a “dynamic” picture. Standard: Makes the picture be natural and well balanced. *1 Presentation : Makes the picture bright to suit for a presentation. Reset The picture settings are initialized to their factory preset values. However, “Picture Mode” and “Custom1,” “Custom2,” and “Custom3” of “Color Temp.” do not return to the factory preset values.
