Sony VPL-FX52 User manual

Data Projectors
VPL-FX52
VPL-FX52L
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Delivering a high-brightness output of 6000 ANSI lumens
*
in a stylish body, the
VPL-FX52 is an excellent choice for high-impact multimedia presentations. For any
number of applications ranging from business conferences and seminars to
education, in locations such as auditoriums, large conference rooms and lecture
halls, the VPL-FX52 will captivate audiences with breathtaking image quality.
Seen from any angle, this beautifully designed projector brings an elegant and
stylish addition to any display environment. Its outstanding functionality – including
the ability to project high-quality images, networking capability, and installation
flexibility – gives you the power to show your presentations and image files with
exceptional clarity. What’s more, the projector’s ability to accept almost any kind of
signal makes presentations from a variety of sources much more feasible. And with
the VPL-FX52L, you can choose a lens that meets your application requirements.
With additional functionality including Smart APA (Auto Pixel Alignment), a Direct
Power On feature, and user-friendly operation, the VPL-FX52 is an ideal projector
for almost any large conference room or auditorium – make it your choice!
*ANSI lumen is a measuring method of the American National Standards Institute IT7.228. Since there is no
uniform method of measuring brightness, specifications will vary among manufacturers.
Astonishing Brightness of 6000 ANSI Lumens in
a Stylish Body – Make the Sony VPL-FX52 Data
Projector Your Choice!
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FEATURES
Outstanding Brightness of 6000 ANSI
Lumens
The Sony VPL-FX52 Data Projector achieves an
outstanding brightness of 6000 ANSI lumens
for dynamic, large-screen presentations. The
high aperture ratio, 1.3-inch LCD panels,
together with a Micro Lens Array, provides
significant light-transmission efficiency. By
combining this latest Sony LCD technology with
a 300W lamp, high-impact images can be
brought to life with stunning color fidelity.
3LCD Projection System
Because the VPL-FX52 adopts a 3LCD projection
system, projected images are bright and natural.
3LCD is a projection system using three LCD
panels (also known as high-temperature
polysilicon or HTPS). This system provides high
light transmission and excellent
color reproduction. It also provides
smooth gradients in dark areas, and
even helps prevent color breakup.
Elegant Design
The VPL-FX52 not only projects beautiful
images; its simple yet sophisticated design
makes a statement even before it’s turned on.
The exhaust and connector panel are located
on the front of the unit so that the projector
will blend in smoothly with its installation
environment. It has also been designed with
symmetry in mind, with the centralized lens
offering simple, balanced installation.
High Quality and Performance
Dynamic Detail Enhancer (DDE)
For High-Quality Video Images
This unique Sony video-enhancing technology
generates high-quality images of outstanding
clarity. For video sources, I/P (Interlace/Progressive)
conversion is applied to interlace signals to
project clear and sharp progressive images.
When displaying film-originated sources, signals
converted by 2-3 pull down*1 are detected, and
each frame of the original film is accurately
reproduced. The VPL-FX52 projects images
with a high degree of accuracy by adopting
unique driver circuitry that enables it to accept
digital signals directly.
*1 2-3 pull down is only available for 60-Hz signals (NTSC).
I/P Conversion
Odd-Numbered Lines Even-Numbered Lines
(simulated image)
B
AC
Film
B BA A C CB
Interlace
B BA A C CB
Progressive
2-3 Pull Down
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Twin Stacking Capability
When applications require double the light
output, the VPL-FX52 can be twin-stacked*3.
Pictures from the two projectors are then
matched using the Picture Shift function on
each unit.
*3 The optional VPLL-FM21 projection lens cannot be used
when the VPL-FX52 or VPL-FX52L are stacked.
Variety of Inputs
The VPL-FX52 accepts a wide variety of input
signals, including composite and component
video, S-Video (Y/C), and HDTV, as well as
computer signals up to UXGA (fV: 60 Hz),
expanding its system-connection possibilities. It
also has a DVI-D input, to take advantage of the
standard for the direct transfer of digital signals
from a PC or a workstation. And because the
projector is equipped with five BNC connectors,
signals can be input from sources located far
away from the projector.
Digital Keystone Adjustment
Keystone distortion of up to ±20 degrees can be
digitally corrected via the OSD. This enables
detailed images to be projected with their correct
geometry, even when installation space is limited.
RGB Enhancer
The RGB Enhancer can be adjusted from the On-
Screen Display (OSD), for enriched and crisp RGB
image reproduction.
3D Gamma Correction
10-bit 3D Gamma Correction circuitry performs
highly accurate gamma correction to give
uniform image color and brightness that extends
right to the corners of the screen.
3D Digital Comb Filter
Thanks to the Sony original 3D Digital Comb
Filter that separates Y signals from C signals with
great accuracy, it is easy to emphasize fine
images and shape boundaries.
Installation Flexibility
Power Zoom/Focus/Picture Shift
The Zoom, Focus, and Picture Shift functions of
the supplied power-operated lens*2 can be
controlled both from the projector control panel
and the supplied remote-control unit. Images
can be easily adjusted to the desired settings.
*2 Available only on the lens supplied with the VPL-FX52.
Flexible Orientation
The VPL-FX52 can be tilted 90 degrees upwards
or downwards. This flexibility greatly expands
application possibilities.
Rear Projection System
Twin Stacking
(simulated image)
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Direct Power On
Activating this function enables you to skip
standby mode and activate the VPL-FX52
immediately. Direct Power On is ideal for large-
scale facilities such as museums, auditoriums, and
conference halls, with images ready for projection
as soon as you turn on the circuit-breaker switch
on the switchboard.
Variety of Optional Lenses
The VPL-FX52 is supplied with a power lens as
standard. If a specific application requires a
special lens, the VPL-FX52L, which is not
equipped with a lens, is an excellent choice, as
there are three alternative lens types available
as options. This choice of lenses enables the
VPL-FX52L to be installed in a wide range of
applications – from long-distance projection in
large auditoriums to short-distance rear-
projection applications.
Network Capability
Because the VPL-FX52 is equipped with a
10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet interface and
complies with TCP/IP protocols, a number of
network-based functions can be performed
from a PC on the same network. For example,
from a web browser, the projector’s current
status can be verified and simple control, such
as powering the unit on or off, can be
performed. Also, the system can be set up to
send automatic e-mail reports to designated
recipients for scheduled maintenance, including
projected lamp life and error reports.
Projection Lens Projection Lens Projection Lens
Short-focus Fixed Lens Short-focus Zoom Lens Long-focus Zoom Lens
VPLL-FM21 VPLL-ZM31 VPLL-ZM101
F2.0 1.9-2.0 2.0-2.6
Throw ratio*10.9:1 1.55-1.7:1 3.3-5.0:1
Zoom — x 1.1 x 1.5
Throwing Distance
Wide Tele Wide Tele
Screen size*2
40-inch 690 mm 1190 mm 1250 mm 2600 mm 3890 mm
60-inch 1080 mm 1840 mm 1940 mm 4000 mm 5940 mm
80-inch 1460 mm 2490 mm 2620 mm 5410 mm 7980 mm
100-inch 1850 mm 3150 mm 3300 mm 6810 mm 10030 mm
120-inch 2240 mm 3800 mm 3980 mm 8220 mm 12080 mm
150-inch 2820 mm 4780 mm 5000 mm 10330 mm 15150 mm
200-inch 3780 mm 6410 mm 6710 mm 13840 mm 20270 mm
250-inch 4750 mm 8050 mm 8410 mm 17350 mm 25380 mm
300-inch 5720 mm 9680 mm 10120 mm 20870 mm 30500 mm
*1 Distance between the center of the projector lens and the screen, divided by the screen width.
*2 Viewable area, measured diagonally.
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
LMP-F300
Projector Lamp
(for replacement)
PSS-620
Suspension Support
RM-PJPK1
Presentation Tool
Multi-Function Remote Commander
Unit
The supplied Remote CommanderTM Unit is useful
for both setting up the projector and delivering
presentations. Functions such as input selection,
lens control, Digital Zoom, and Freeze can be
performed from this wireless Remote
Commander Unit.
Digital Zoom and Freeze Functions
With the 4-times Digital Zoom function, one
section of a presentation can be zoomed in for a
closer look and to convey a message more
clearly. And for smart presentations, the Freeze
function displays a freeze-frame while a presenter
prepares or switches to the next image.
Smart APA (Auto Pixel Alignment)
The Smart APA function automatically sizes and
adjusts PC image displays for optimum picture
performance allowing users to concentrate on
their presentations, rather than time-consuming
technical adjustments.
Password-Authorization Protection
This function restricts unauthorized use of the
projector. Once a password has been set, the
VPL-FX52 cannot be used without it.
Multi-Language OSD
The OSD for projector control is available in
nine languages: English, Dutch, French, Italian,
German, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, and
Korean. Its position and color can be altered,
depending on user preferences.
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a
x
b
c
a
x
bc
Screen size* 40 60 80 100 120 150 200 250 300
amin mm 1490 2280 3060 3850 4630 5810 7770 9730 11690
(inches) (58
3
/ 4 )(89
7
/ 8 )(120
1
/ 2 )(151
5
/ 8 )(182
3
/ 8 )(228
7
/ 8 )(306) (383
1
/ 8 )(460
3
/ 8 )
max mm 1820 2780 3740 4700 5660 7100 9500 11900 14300
(inches) (71
3
/ 4 )(109
1
/ 2 )(147
3
/ 8 )(185
1
/ 8 )(222
7
/ 8 )(279
5
/ 8 )(374
1
/ 8 )(468
5
/ 8 )(563
1
/ 8 )
bmin mm x-305 x-457 x-610 x-762 x-914 x-1143 x-1524 x-1905 x-2286
(inches) (x-12
1
/ 8 ) (x-18) (x-24
1
/ 8 ) (x-30) (x-36) (x-45) (x-60) (x-75
1
/ 8 )(x-90
1
/ 8 )
max x
cmin mm x-417 x-569 x-722 x-874 x-1026 x-1255 x-1636 x-2017 x-2398
(inches) (x-16
1
/ 2 )(x-22
1
/ 2 )(x-28
1
/ 2 )(x-34
1
/ 2 )(x-40
1
/ 2 )(x-49
1
/ 2 )(x-64
1
/ 2 ) (x-79
7
/ 16 ) (x-94
1
/ 2 )
max mm x-102
(inches) (x-4
1
/ 8 )
* Viewable area, measured diagonally.
* Viewable area, measured diagonally.
Screen size* 40 60 80 100 120 150 200 250 300
amin mm 1490 2280 3060 3850 4630 5810 7770 9730 11690
( inches) (58
3
/ 4 )(89
7
/ 8 ) (120
1
/ 2 )(151
5
/ 8 )(182
3
/ 8 )(228
7
/ 8 ) (306) (383
1
/ 8 )(460
3
/ 8 )
max mm 1820 2780 3740 4700 5660 7100 9500 11900 14300
( inches) (71
3
/ 4 )(109
1
/ 2 )(147
3
/ 8 )(185
1
/ 8 )(222
7
/ 8 )(279
5
/ 8 )(374
1
/ 8 )(468
5
/ 8 )(563
1
/ 8 )
bmin mm c+91.4
( inches) (c+3
5
/ 8 )
max mm c+101.4
( inches) (c+4)
xmin mm c+100
( inches) (c+4)
max mm c+406 c+558 c+711 c+863 c+1015 c+1244 c+1625 c+2006 c+2387
(
inches) (c+16) (c+22) (c+28) (c+34) (c+40) (c+49) (c+64) (c+79) (c+94)
a: Distance between the screen and the center of the lens
b: Distance from the floor to the center of the lens
c: Distance from the floor to the foot of the projector
x: Free
a: Distance between the screen and the center of the lens
b: Distance from the ceiling to the center of the lens
c: Distance from the ceiling to the mounting surface of the suspension bracket
(183/208/233/283/308/335 mm adjustable when using the PSS-620)
x: Distance from the celing to the center of the screen
*Digital input is supported for the signals marked with an asterisk.
**If you would like to input a signal that is not listed in the above chart, please contact your
local Sony sales office.
No. Resolution fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync (H/V)
1Video 60 Hz 15.734 59.940 N/N
2Video 50 Hz 15.625 50.000 N/N
315k RGB/Component 60 Hz 15.734 59.940 S on G/Y or
415k RGB/Component 50 Hz 15.625 50.000 Composite sync
5HDTV 33.750 60.000
6* 640 x 350 VGA mode 1 31.469 70.086 P/N
7* VGA VESA 85 Hz 37.861 85.080 P/N
8* 640 x 400 PC-9801 Normal 24.823 56.416 N/N
9* VGA mode 2 31.469 70.086 N/P
10* VGA VESA 85 Hz 37.861 85.080 N/P
11* 640 x 480 VGA mode 3 31.469 59.940 N/N
12* Macintosh 13" 35.000 66.667 N/N
13* VGA VESA 72 Hz 37.861 72.809 N/N
14* VGA VESA 75 Hz 37.500 75.000 N/N
15* VGA VESA 85 Hz 43.269 85.008 N/N
16* 800 x 600 SVGA VESA 56 Hz 35.156 56.250 P/P
17* SVGA VESA 60 Hz 37.879 60.317 P/P
18* SVGA VESA 72 Hz 48.077 72.188 P/P
19* SVGA VESA 75 Hz 46.875 75.000 P/P
20* SVGA VESA 85 Hz 53.674 85.061 P/P
21* 832 x 624 Macintosh 16" 49.724 74.550 N/N
22* 1,024 x 768 XGA VESA 43 Hz 35.524 86.958 P/P
23* XGA VESA 60 Hz 48.363 60.004 N/N
24* XGA VESA 70 Hz 56.476 69.955 N/N
25* XGA VESA 75 Hz 60.023 75.029 P/P
26* XGA VESA 85 Hz 68.677 84.997 P/P
27* 1,152 x 864 SXGA VESA 70 Hz 63.995 70.019 P/P
28 SXGA VESA 75 Hz 67.500 75.000 P/P
29 SXGA VESA 85 Hz 77.487 85.057 P/P
30* 1,152 x 900 Sunmicro LO 61.795 65.960 N/N
31 Sunmicro HI 71.713 76.047 Composite sync
32* 1,280 x 960 SXGA VESA 60 Hz 60.000 60.000 P/P
33 SXGA VESA 75 Hz 75.000 75.000 P/P
34* 1,280 x 1,024 SXGA VESA 43 Hz 46.433 86.872 P/P
35 SGI-5 53.316 50.062 S on G
36* SXGA VESA 60 Hz 63.974 60.013 P/P
37 SXGA VESA 75 Hz 79.976 75.025 P/P
38 SXGA VESA 85 Hz 91.146 85.024 P/P
39 1,600 x 1,200 UXGA VESA 60 Hz 75.000 60.000 –
43 480/60P 480/60P 31.470 60.000 S on G
(Double frequency NTSC)
44 575/50P 575/50P 31.250 50.000 S on G
(Double frequency PAL)
45 1,080/50I 1,080/50I 28.130 50.000 –
47 720/60P 720/60P 45.000 60.000 –
48 720/50P 720/50P 37.500 50.000 –
50 540/60P 540/60P 33.750 60.000 –
52 1,400 x 1,050 SXGA+ 63.981 60.020 N/N
Preset Signal Chart** Installation Diagrams
(When using the VPL-FX52 with supplied lens)
Floor Installation
Ceiling Mount Installation
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SPECIFICATIONSSPECIFICATIONS
Lead-free solder is used for soldering all parts including
circuit component electrodes.
Halogenated flame retardants are not used in cabinets.
Packaging cushions do not use polystyrene foam.
VPL-FX52 (standard lens) VPL-FX52L (lens is not supplied)
Optical
Projection system 3 LCD panels, 1 lens projection system
LCD panel 1.3-inch TFT Sony LCD panel with Micro Lens Array, 2,359,296 (1024 x 768 x3) pixels
Projection lens Approx. 1.3 times zoom lens f50.8 to 64.0 mm, F 1.7 to 2.0 Not supplied
Lamp 300 W Lamp
Screen coverage 40 to 300 inches (viewable area measured diagonally)
Light output 6000 ANSI lumens (lamp mode high), 5100 ANSI lumens (lamp mode standard)
Signals
Color system NTSC 3.58,PAL, SECAM, NTSC 4.43,PAL-M, PAL-N (automatically/manually selected)
Resolution Video : 750 TV lines, RGB : 1024 x 768 pixels
Acceptable computer signal fH : 19 to 92 KHz, fV : 48 to 92 Hz (Up to UXGA 60 Hz)
Acceptable video signal 15k RGB 50/60 Hz, Progressive Component 50/60 Hz, DTV (480/60i, 575/50i, 480/60p, 575/50p, 1080/50i, 720/60p, 720/50p, 540/60p), Composite Video, Y/C Video
General
Dimension (WxHxD) 420 x 169 x 502 mm (19 x 6 5/8x 19 7/8inches) 420 x 169 x 464 mm (19 x 6 5/8x 18 3/8inches)
Mass Approx. 10.5 kg (23 lbs 4 oz) Approx. 9.1 kg (20 lbs 1 oz)
Power requirements AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption Max. 400 W, Standby 7 W
Heat dissipation 1365 BTU
Operating temperature 0 to 35 °C (32 to 95 °F)
Operating humidity 35 to 85% (no condensation)
Storage temperature -20 to 60 °C (-4 to 140 °F)
Storage humidity 10 to 90%
Inputs/Outputs
Video IN Video BNC
S Video Y/C Mini DIN 4-pin
Video OUT Video Loop-through BNC type
S Video Loop-through mini DIN 4-pin (male)
Input A RGB Analog RGB : HD D-sub 15-pin (female)
Input B RGB Digital RGB : DVI-D (TMDS)
Input C RGB Analog RGB/component : 5 BNC (female)
Monitor out HD D-sub 15-pin (female)
TRIG Mini jack
RS-232C D-sub 9 pin (female)
CONTROL S IN Stereo mini jack, 5 Vp-p, plug-in-power
Network RJ-45 : 10Base-T/100Base-TX
Supplied Accessories
Remote Commander Unit, Size AA (R6) Batteries (x2), Lens Cap (VPL-FX52 only), AC Power Cord, Air Filter,
Operating Instructions and Installation Manual for Dealers (CD-ROM), Quick Reference Manual, Safety Regulations, Security Label, Warranty Card
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DIMENSIONS
Unit: mm (inches)
464 (18 3/8)
178.3 (7 1/8)30.5 (1 1/4)
38 (1 1/2)
249 (9 7/8)
168.4 (6 3/4)479.5 (19)
110 (4 3/8)
110 (4 3/8)
59.5 (2 3/8)
219.7 (8 3/4)
131.3 (5 1/4)88.4 (3 1/2)
168.4 (6 3/4)
53.7
(2 1/8)
358 (14 1/8)
75.3 (3)
418 (16 1/2)
257.1 (10 7/8)
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