Sony VPL-FX51 User manual

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SERVICE MANUAL
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MODEL DEST. CHASSIS NO. MODEL DEST. CHASSIS NO.
VPL-FX51 WORLD RM-PJM16 WORLD
DATA PROJECTOR

VPL-FX51
!WARNING
This manual is intended for qualified service personnel only.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire or injury, do not perform any servicing other than that
contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
!WARNUNG
Die Anleitung ist nur für qualifiziertes Fachpersonal bestimmt.
Alle Wartungsarbeiten dürfen nur von qualifiziertem Fachpersonal ausgeführt werden. Um die
Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlages, Feuergefahr und Verletzungen zu vermeiden, sind bei
Wartungsarbeiten strikt die Angaben in der Anleitung zu befolgen. Andere als die angegeben
Wartungsarbeiten dürfen nur von Personen ausgeführt werden, die eine spezielle Befähigung
dazu besitzen.
!AVERTISSEMENT
Ce manual est destiné uniquement aux personnes compétentes en charge de l’entretien. Afin
de réduire les risques de décharge électrique, d’incendie ou de blessure n’effectuer que les
réparations indiquées dans le mode d’emploi à moins d’être qualifié pour en effectuer d’autres.
Pour toute réparation faire appel à une personne compétente uniquement.
WARNING!!
AN INSULATED TRANSFORMER SHOULD BE USED DURING
ANY SERVICE TO AVOID POSSIBLE SHOCK HAZARD, BE-
CAUSE OF LIVE CHASSIS.
THE CHASSIS OF THIS RECEIVER IS DIRECTLY CONNECTED
TO THE AC POWER LINE.
SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING !!
COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY A!!
!!
!MARK ON THE SCHEMATIC
DIAGRAMS, EXPLODED VIEWS AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE
CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPO-
NENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR
AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUB-
LISHED BY SONY.
ATTENTION!!
AFIN D’ÉVITER TOUT RISQUE D’ÉLECTROCUTION
PROVENANT D’UN CHÂSSIS SOUS TENSION, UN
TRANSFORMATEUR D’ISOLEMENT DOIT ETRE UTILISÉ LORS
DE TOUT DÉPANNAGE.
LE CHÂSSIS DE CE RÉCEPTEUR EST DIRECTEMENT
RACCORDÉ Á L’ALIMENTATION SECTEUR.
ATTENTION AUX COMPOSANTS RELATIFS Á LA
SÉCURITÉ!!
LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFIÉS PAR UNE MAPQUE !!
!!
!SUR
LES SCHÉMAS DE PRINCIPE, LES VUES EXPLOSÉES ET LES
LISTES DE PIECES SONT D’UNE IMPORTANCE CRITIQUE
POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DU FONCTIONNEMENT. NE LES
REMPLACER QUE PAR DES COMPOSANTS SONY DONT LE
NUMÉRO DE PIÈCE EST INDIQUÉ DANS LE PRÉSENT MANUEL
OU DANS DES SUPPLÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.

VPL-FX51 1 (P)
For the customers in the Netherlands
Voor de klanten in Nederland
Hoe u de batterijen moet verwijderen, leest u in de tekst
van deze handleiding.
Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in als klein
chemisch afval (KCA).
Für Kunden in Deutschland
Entsorgungshinweis: Bitte werfen Sie nur entladene
Batterien in die Sammelboxen beim Handel oder den
Kommunen. Entladen sind Batterien in der Regel dann,
wenn das Gerät abschaltet und signalisiert “Batterie
leer”oder nach längerer Gebrauchsdauer der Batterien
“nicht mehr einwandfrei funktioniert”. Um
sicherzugehen, kleben Sie die Batteriepole z.B. mit
einem Klebestreifen ab oder geben Sie die Batterien
einzeln in einen Plastikbeutel.

VPL-FX51
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Vorsicht!
Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßem Austausch
der Batterie.
Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einen vom
Hersteller empfohlenen ähnlichen Typ. Entsorgung
gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des
Herstellers.
ATTENTION
Il y a danger d’explosion s’il y a remplacement
incorrect de la batterie.
Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du même
type ou d’un type équivalent recommandépar le
constructeur.
Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément
aux instructions du fabricant.
ADVARSEL!
Lithiumbatteri-Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig
håndtering.
Udskiftning måkun ske med batteri
af samme fabrikat og type.
Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren.
ADVARSEL
Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosjonsfare.
Ved utskifting benyttes kun batteri som
anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten.
Brukt batteri returneres
apparatleverandøren.
VARNING
Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte.
Använd samma batterityp eller en likvärdig typ
som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren.
Kassera använt batteri enligt gällande
föreskrifter.
VAROITUS
Paristo voi räjähtää jos se on virheellisesti
asennettu.
Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan
suosittelemaan tyyppiin.
Hävitäkäytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden
mukaisesti.
2 (P)

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VPL-FX51
Table of Contents
1. Service Information
1-1. Board Layout ............................................................................................... 1-1
1-2. Disassembly ................................................................................................ 1-2
1-2-1. Top Cabinet Assy Removal ....................................................... 1-2
1-2-2. H Board Removal ....................................................................... 1-3
1-2-3. GA Board Removal .................................................................... 1-3
1-2-4. GB and S Boards Removal ........................................................ 1-4
1-2-5. Lamp Fan Duct Assy Removal .................................................. 1-4
1-2-6. QC Board and Compact Flash Card Removal ........................... 1-5
1-2-7. C Board Removal ....................................................................... 1-6
1-2-8. Prism Block (G) Assy and Polarization Removal ..................... 1-6
1-2-9. BA, BB and BC Boards Removal .............................................. 1-7
1-2-10. Lamp Power Supply Removal ................................................... 1-8
1-2-11. Lens Assy Removal.................................................................... 1-8
1-2-12. Optical Block (G) Assy and S Board Removal .......................... 1-9
1-2-13. DC Fan Removal ...................................................................... 1-10
1-2-14. Front Panel Assy Removal ....................................................... 1-11
1-2-15. Connector Block Assy Removal .............................................. 1-11
1-2-16. Extension Board Connection.................................................... 1-12
1-2-17. Warning on Power Connection ................................................ 1-12
2. Electrical Adjustments
2-1. Preparations ................................................................................................. 2-1
2-1-1. Equipment Required................................................................... 2-1
2-1-2. Setting the Factory Mode ........................................................... 2-1
2-2. Highland Mode Setting ............................................................................... 2-1
2-3. R, G, B, VCOM Adjustment ....................................................................... 2-1
2-4. Signal Level Adjustment ............................................................................. 2-2
2-4-1. Component Level Adjustment ................................................... 2-2
2-4-2. VIDEO NTSC Level Adjustment .............................................. 2-2
2-5. W/B Adjustment.......................................................................................... 2-3
2-5-1. Signal Amplitude and Center Adjustments ................................ 2-3
2-5-2. RGB ADC Adjustment .............................................................. 2-4
2-5-3. RGB LOW Confirmation ........................................................... 2-4
2-6. VIDEO W/B Adjustment ............................................................................ 2-5
2-6-1. W/B HIGH Mode Adjustment ................................................... 2-5
2-6-2. W/B LOW Mode Adjustment .................................................... 2-5
2-7. Calibration Adjustments.............................................................................. 2-6
2-8. How to Adjust at Replacing a Prism or an Optical Unit ............................. 2-6
2-8-1. VCOM Adjustment .................................................................... 2-6
2-8-2. Polarizing Plate Adjustment ....................................................... 2-6
2-8-3. 3DγOverview ........................................................................... 2-6
2-8-4. 3DγAdjustment ......................................................................... 2-7
2-9. Memory ....................................................................................................... 2-7
2-10. Adjustment Item Initialize Data .................................................................. 2-9

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3. Semiconductors................................................................................. 3-1
4. Spare Parts
4-1. Notes on Repair Parts .................................................................................. 4-1
4-2. Exploded Views .......................................................................................... 4-2
4-3. Electrical Parts List ................................................................................... 4-12
5. Block Diagrams
BA, BB (1/3), QB (1/2) .......................................................................................... 5-1
BB (2/3), QA (1/2) (2/2) ......................................................................................... 5-2
BB (3/3), BC, QB (2/2) .......................................................................................... 5-3
C (1/2), H, S, N ....................................................................................................... 5-4
C (2/2) ..................................................................................................................... 5-5
GA, GB ................................................................................................................... 5-6
6. Diagrams
6-1. Frame Schematic Diagram .......................................................................... 6-2
Frame ........................................................................................................ 6-2
6-2. Schematic Diagrams and Printed Wiring Boards ........................................ 6-3
Schematic Diagrams
BA (1/3) .................................................................................................... 6-4
BA (2/3) .................................................................................................... 6-5
BA (3/3) .................................................................................................... 6-6
BB (1/9) .................................................................................................. 6-12
BB (2/9) .................................................................................................. 6-13
BB (3/9) .................................................................................................. 6-14
BB (4/9) .................................................................................................. 6-15
BB (5/9) .................................................................................................. 6-16
BB (6/9) .................................................................................................. 6-17
BB (7/9) .................................................................................................. 6-18
BB (8/9) .................................................................................................. 6-19
BB (9/9) .................................................................................................. 6-20
BC ........................................................................................................... 6-22
C (1/8) ..................................................................................................... 6-26
C (2/8) ..................................................................................................... 6-27
C (3/8) ..................................................................................................... 6-28
C (4/8) ..................................................................................................... 6-29
C (5/8) ..................................................................................................... 6-30
C (6/8) ..................................................................................................... 6-31
C (7/8) ..................................................................................................... 6-32

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C (8/8) ..................................................................................................... 6-33
GA (1/3) .................................................................................................. 6-36
GA (2/3) .................................................................................................. 6-37
GA (3/3) .................................................................................................. 6-38
GB (1/2) .................................................................................................. 6-41
GB (2/2) .................................................................................................. 6-42
N .............................................................................................................. 6-43
S .............................................................................................................. 6-43
QA ........................................................................................................... 6-44
QB ........................................................................................................... 6-46
H .............................................................................................................. 6-48
Printed Wiring Boards
BA ............................................................................................................. 6-3
BB ........................................................................................................... 6-10
BC ........................................................................................................... 6-21
C .............................................................................................................. 6-24
GA ........................................................................................................... 6-34
GB ........................................................................................................... 6-40
N .............................................................................................................. 6-43
S .............................................................................................................. 6-43
QA ........................................................................................................... 6-44
QB ........................................................................................................... 6-45
H .............................................................................................................. 6-47

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VPL-FX51
Section 1
Service Information
1-1. Board Layout
H
N
LAMP
POWER
GA
C
BB
QC
BC
QA
BA
QB S
GB

1-2 VPL-FX51
1Loosen the two screws.
(Special screw M4) 5Top cabinet assy
2Remove the lens cover assy
in the direction of the arrow.
Two claws Three claws
CN2200
3Screw
(+B 4x10)
4Six screws
(+B 4x10)
1-2. Disassembly
1-2-1. Top Cabinet Assy Removal

1-3
VPL-FX51
1-2-2. H Board Removal
Insulating sheet (H) 1Four screws
(+BVTP 4x8)
4H board
3Five screws
(+PWH 3x8)
Top cabinet assy
2H holder
Cursor key
CN2201
1-2-3. GA Board Removal
1Two screws
(+PSW 4x12)
2Six screws
(+PWH 3x8)
4Remove the GA board
in the direction of the arrow.
3Insulating sheet GA
CN303
CN101
CN105
CN103
GND
GND
CN301
CN202
CN201
CN302

1-4 VPL-FX51
3Screw
(+PWH 4x10)
1Five screws
(+PWH 3x8)
2GB board
4S board
CN401
CN501
CN502
CN505
CN504
CN2400
CN402
1-2-4. GB and S Boards Removal
*To remove the GB and S boards, remove the GA board beforehand.
1-2-5. Lamp Fan Duct Assy Removal
Connector (3P)
Connector (3P)
3Loosen the three screws
2DC fan (sirocco)
4Remove the lamp fan duct assy
in the direction of the arrow.
1Screw
(+PWH 3x8)

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1-2-6. QC Board and Compact Flash Card Removal
3Two screws
(+PWH 3x8)
9Four screws
(+P 2x12)
6Three screws
(+P 3x4)
1Screw
(+PWH 3x8)
4QC board,
Plate (CE) assy
5Shield box (CE)
CN207
CN204
CN101
(board to board)
CN201
(board to board)
CN200
Battery removal
Battery
holder
Lithium Battery CR1220 Type
!= QC board,
Plate (CE) assy
7QD board
8Compact flash card
!- Card connector
0Four nut
(M2)
2Remove the QC block assy
in the direction of the arrow.
Connector (3P)
Connector

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1-2-7. C Board Removal
1Three screws
(+PWH 3x8) 2C board
CN5601
CN5801
CN5701
CN3010 (board to board)
CN3009 (board to board)
CN5302
CN5307
CN5305
CN5103
CN5306
CN5303
CN5304
1-2-8. Prism Block (G) Assy and Polarization Removal
*To remove the prism block (G) assy and polarization, remove the C board beforehand.
![ Screw
(+PSW 3x8)
!] Gch in-polarization panel
!; Bch in-polarization panel
!= Rch in-polarization panel
8Gch out-polarization panel
5Rch out-polarization (R) panel
6Rch out-polarization panel
9Bch out-polarization (R) panel
7Gch out-polarization (S) panel
!/ Bch out-polarization panel
Flexible cable
!\ Screw
(+PSW 3x8)
!- Screw
(+PSW 3x8)
3Screw
(+PSW 3x8)
1Four screws
(+P 3x5)
2Cover
4Prism block (G) assy
Note : Use extreme care not to touch the glass
section of prism, LCD, and conductive
section of the flexible cable in particular.

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1-2-9. BA, BB and BC Boards Removal
*To remove the BA, BB and BC boards, remove the C board beforehand.
2Two screws
(+PWH 4x10) 3Disconnect the two cords.
0Two screws
(+PWH 3x8)
1Two screws
5Two screws
(+PWH 3x8)
6Two screws
(+PWH 3x8)
CN3002
CN3014
CN4000
(board to board)
CN4001
(board to board)
CN4501
CN4500
CN3003 (board to board)
CN3012 (board to board)
CN3011
CN3001
9BB board
8BA board
7B sheet
B block holder
B
A
4Remove the B block assy
in the direction of the arrow A.
!- Remove the BC board
in the direction of the arrow B.

1-8 VPL-FX51
1-2-10. Lamp Power Supply Removal
1Two screws
(+PWH 3x8) 2Four screws
(+PWH 3x8)
3Lamp power supply
CN2
CN1
1-2-11. Lens Assy Removal
1Four screws
(+PSW 4x12)
Stopper (Chassis side)
Stopper (Chassis side)
Stopper (Lens side)
Stopper (Lens side)
2Remove the lens assy
in the direction of the arrow.
*When replace a Lens Assy,
secure the lens assy to where it
stops at the stopper of chassis.
Three connectors
*Unnecessary when remove lens assy
other than the standard lens assy.

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1-2-12. Optical Block (G) Assy and S Board Removal
*To remove the optical block (G) assy and S board, remove the C board beforehand.
3Seven s crews
(+PSW 4x12)
1Two
s crews
(+PWH 3x8)
2Connector (2P)
5Screw
(+PWH 4x10)
4Optical block (G) assy
6S board
Connector
CN2400
Connector (4P)
Connector (4P)

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1-2-13. DC Fan Removal
*To remove the DC fan, remove the C board beforehand.
2Lamp duct (bottom)
1Three
s crews
(+PWH 4x10)
5DC fan
Four claws
Connector (3P)
3Lamp duct (top)
4Two s crews
(+B 3x25)

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VPL-FX51
1-2-14. Front Panel Assy Removal
*To remove the front panel assy, remove the C board, lamp duct assy and optical block (G) assy before-
hand.
1Four s crews
(+PWH 4x10)
2Remove the front panel assy
in the direction of the arrow.
Be careful not to damage the lever of the card connector.
1-2-15. Connector Block Assy Removal
*To remove the connector block, remove the C board, lamp duct assy, QC board, B block assy, optical
block (G) assy and front panel assy beforehand.
7Four s crews
(+PWH 3x8)
4Three
s crews
(+PWH 3x8)
1Three
s crews
(+PWH 4x10)
2Remove the connector block assy
in the direction of the arrow.
3Two
s crews
6Two
s crews
8QA board
5QB board
CN2000
CN2101
CN2100

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1-2-16. Extension Board Connection
C board
BC board
BB board
BA board XA board (Extension board)
(Part No. : A-1391-136-A)
1-2-17. Warning on Power Connection
Use a proper power cord for your local power supply.
The United States, Continental UK, Ireland, Japan
Canada Europe Australia, New Zealand
Plug type VM0233 290B YP-12A COX-07 _1) YP332
Female end VM0089 386A YC-13B COX-02 VM0310B YC-13
Cord type SJT SJT H05VV-F H05VV-F N13237/CO-228 VCTF
Rated Voltage & Current 10A/125V 10A/125V 10A/250V 10A/250V 10A/250V 7A/125V
Safety approval UL/CSA UL/CSA VDE VDE VDE DENTORI
Cord length (max.) 4.5m (177 1/4 inches) _