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.../Front/Side 10 Rear/Side/Bottom 10 Control Panel 11 Connector Panel 12 Remote Commander 14 Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector 16 Connecting the Projector 17 Connecting a Computer 17 Connecting a VCR 19 Projecting 20 Turning Off the Power 22 Convenient Functions Selecting the Menu... Function 26 Effective Tools for Your Presentation 26 Controlling the Computer Using a Presentation Tool, RM-PJPK1 (not supplied) (When Using the Network Presentation Function 26 Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU 27 The Picture Menu 29 The Screen Menu 31 About the Preset ...
.../Front/Side 10 Rear/Side/Bottom 10 Control Panel 11 Connector Panel 12 Remote Commander 14 Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector 16 Connecting the Projector 17 Connecting a Computer 17 Connecting a VCR 19 Projecting 20 Turning Off the Power 22 Convenient Functions Selecting the Menu... Function 26 Effective Tools for Your Presentation 26 Controlling the Computer Using a Presentation Tool, RM-PJPK1 (not supplied) (When Using the Network Presentation Function 26 Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU 27 The Picture Menu 29 The Screen Menu 31 About the Preset ...
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...network presentation. Convenient and flexible setup Power zoom/power focus and horizontal/vertical lens shift function The projector is an application software for transmitting data from the projector...projector. On Macintosh system, you to the projector. 8 About the Supplied Manuals / Features Features High brightness and high picture performance High brightness Sony's unique optical system with the newgeneration LCD panel "BrightEra" incorporating a newly developed inorganic alignment, allows a light output of 4000 lumen (VPL-FE40/FX40)/5200 lumen (VPL... VPL-FX40/FX41: Three 0.79-inch XGA ...
...network presentation. Convenient and flexible setup Power zoom/power focus and horizontal/vertical lens shift function The projector is an application software for transmitting data from the projector...projector. On Macintosh system, you to the projector. 8 About the Supplied Manuals / Features Features High brightness and high picture performance High brightness Sony's unique optical system with the newgeneration LCD panel "BrightEra" incorporating a newly developed inorganic alignment, allows a light output of 4000 lumen (VPL-FE40/FX40)/5200 lumen (VPL... VPL-FX40/FX41: Three 0.79-inch XGA ...
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... connection, can use a mirror for VPL-FE40, VPL-FX40 and VPL-FX41 equipped with one Remote Commander when you to the NETWORK connector (RJ-45) of the projector. Overview * The optional lenses available for rear projection. Center positioned lens The projector is mounted on and off away from.... For details, refer to mail addresses that can also display VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA, SXGA+ and UXGA (60 Hz) signals. Multi scan compatibility HDMI and 5BNC connectors The projector has the HDMI (HighDefinition Multimedia Interface) connector, digital input connector, which allows you...
... connection, can use a mirror for VPL-FE40, VPL-FX40 and VPL-FX41 equipped with one Remote Commander when you to the NETWORK connector (RJ-45) of the projector. Overview * The optional lenses available for rear projection. Center positioned lens The projector is mounted on and off away from.... For details, refer to mail addresses that can also display VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA, SXGA+ and UXGA (60 Hz) signals. Multi scan compatibility HDMI and 5BNC connectors The projector has the HDMI (HighDefinition Multimedia Interface) connector, digital input connector, which allows you...
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... IN socket Connects the supplied AC power cord. j INPUT E NETWORK connector (RJ-45) Connects to the LAN cable when the network function is output. CAUTION For safety, do not need to install... the control S out jacks of the speakers can be controlled by the VOLUME +/- The volume of Sony equipment. Connects to the CONTROL S OUT jack on a computer. In this jack. For details, .... e REMOTE RS-232C connector (D-sub 9-pin, female) Connects to a computer to operate the projector from a computer, connect via this port. Computer, component (R-Y/Y/B-Y), HDTV or DTV (DTV GBR, ...
... IN socket Connects the supplied AC power cord. j INPUT E NETWORK connector (RJ-45) Connects to the LAN cable when the network function is output. CAUTION For safety, do not need to install... the control S out jacks of the speakers can be controlled by the VOLUME +/- The volume of Sony equipment. Connects to the CONTROL S OUT jack on a computer. In this jack. For details, .... e REMOTE RS-232C connector (D-sub 9-pin, female) Connects to a computer to operate the projector from a computer, connect via this port. Computer, component (R-Y/Y/B-Y), HDTV or DTV (DTV GBR, ...
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e ENTER key f RESET key Resets the value of Controls For details, see Operating Instructions for Network (stored on the CD-ROM). Use the arrow keys (M/m/ FREEZE ID MODE 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 qa qs a ?/1 (On/Standby) key b INPUT A/B/C/D/E keys Selects the ...key, the V Keystone menu is input from the connector of the same name as those of the image manually. c AIR SHOT key Displays the Network Presentation Home. g KEYSTONE (Vertical trapezoidal distortion correction) key Adjusts the vertical trapezoidal distortion of the Remote Commander. For details, see "APA" in ...
e ENTER key f RESET key Resets the value of Controls For details, see Operating Instructions for Network (stored on the CD-ROM). Use the arrow keys (M/m/ FREEZE ID MODE 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 qa qs a ?/1 (On/Standby) key b INPUT A/B/C/D/E keys Selects the ...key, the V Keystone menu is input from the connector of the same name as those of the image manually. c AIR SHOT key Displays the Network Presentation Home. g KEYSTONE (Vertical trapezoidal distortion correction) key Adjusts the vertical trapezoidal distortion of the Remote Commander. For details, see "APA" in ...
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...you set the output mode of picture signals. Set your computer to SXGA+ (VPL-FE40) or XGA (VPL-FX40/ FX41) mode for the external monitor. • If you connect the projector, make sure to a LAN using a LAN cable, see "Operating Instructions for ...each connection. • Insert the cable plugs firmly; When connecting to : • Turn off all equipment before making any connections. • Use the proper cables for Network...
...you set the output mode of picture signals. Set your computer to SXGA+ (VPL-FE40) or XGA (VPL-FX40/ FX41) mode for the external monitor. • If you connect the projector, make sure to a LAN using a LAN cable, see "Operating Instructions for ...each connection. • Insert the cable plugs firmly; When connecting to : • Turn off all equipment before making any connections. • Use the proper cables for Network...
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...in green, and then lights in red and the projector goes into a wall outlet, then connect all equipment. Input-D connected to INPUT D (Digital) connector Computer connected to Input-E LAN to use the network presentation function Video equipment Video connected to the VIDEO ...input connector Video equipment connected to the projector. Each time you want to the INPUT B connector Input-B Computer/VCR, etc. connected...
...in green, and then lights in red and the projector goes into a wall outlet, then connect all equipment. Input-D connected to INPUT D (Digital) connector Computer connected to Input-E LAN to use the network presentation function Video equipment Video connected to the VIDEO ...input connector Video equipment connected to the projector. Each time you want to the INPUT B connector Input-B Computer/VCR, etc. connected...
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.... Controlling the Computer Using a Presentation Tool, RM-PJPK1 (not supplied) (When Using the Network Presentation Function) When you press the "B" key depending on and off . It does not matter. If the projector has been on for less than 15 minutes for a charge power supply. To restore the ...operate for a slide show . * Even if the network presentation function is any obstruction between the presentation tool and the remote control detector on . Key LASER G SLIDE g B Function Emits a laser beam.* Changes the slides in red (except with the VPL-FX41). • When the power is turned on ...
.... Controlling the Computer Using a Presentation Tool, RM-PJPK1 (not supplied) (When Using the Network Presentation Function) When you press the "B" key depending on and off . It does not matter. If the projector has been on for less than 15 minutes for a charge power supply. To restore the ...operate for a slide show . * Even if the network presentation function is any obstruction between the presentation tool and the remote control detector on . Key LASER G SLIDE g B Function Emits a laser beam.* Changes the slides in red (except with the VPL-FX41). • When the power is turned on ...
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... the signal from a TV game or HDTV broadcast. • Component: Inputs the component signal from the equipment connected to "Low," the network presentation function and network control function cannot be operated while it is in standby mode. • When the input signal is not displayed correctly even if "Input...PAL60. • "NTSC3.58"-"PAL-N": Allows you turn on "High Altitude Mode" to "On" at an altitude less than 1,500 m (4,921 feet), the projector may reduce the reliability of the lamp. • When "High Altitude Mode" is set to "On", the number of turns of signal input from a DVD...
... the signal from a TV game or HDTV broadcast. • Component: Inputs the component signal from the equipment connected to "Low," the network presentation function and network control function cannot be operated while it is in standby mode. • When the input signal is not displayed correctly even if "Input...PAL60. • "NTSC3.58"-"PAL-N": Allows you turn on "High Altitude Mode" to "On" at an altitude less than 1,500 m (4,921 feet), the projector may reduce the reliability of the lamp. • When "High Altitude Mode" is set to "On", the number of turns of signal input from a DVD...
Operating Instructions
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... of the input signal. Displays the type of the input signal. z - Indicates how long the lamp has been turned on the projector. • You cannot change the displays listed above. fH (horizontal frequency) fV (vertical frequency) Memory number Signal Type Lamp Timer Functions...Displays the preset memory number of the input signal. Input signals and adjustable/setting items Some of the lamp. z The Information Menu 39 z z Network z z z - - Displays the vertical frequency of the input signal. Notes • fH (horizontal frequency) and fV(vertical frequency) may not ...
... of the input signal. Displays the type of the input signal. z - Indicates how long the lamp has been turned on the projector. • You cannot change the displays listed above. fH (horizontal frequency) fV (vertical frequency) Memory number Signal Type Lamp Timer Functions...Displays the preset memory number of the input signal. Input signals and adjustable/setting items Some of the lamp. z The Information Menu 39 z z Network z z z - - Displays the vertical frequency of the input signal. Notes • fH (horizontal frequency) and fV(vertical frequency) may not ...
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Adjust Signal APA Phase Pitch - - - Shift - VPL-FX40/FX41: Can be set except preset memory numbers 50 and 51. z - z*6 - - - - z z z - Over Scan - z*3 z Network - - - z*6 - - - - z*6 - Item Video/S-Video Component (Y/C) Sharpness DDE z z z z*4 Black Level Adj. z z Gamma Mode - - z Item Aspect Video/S-Video Component (Y/C) z z Input signal Video GBR Computer z z*5 Network - z z - - z : Adjustable/can be set - : Not adjustable/cannot be set except preset...
Adjust Signal APA Phase Pitch - - - Shift - VPL-FX40/FX41: Can be set except preset memory numbers 50 and 51. z - z*6 - - - - z z z - Over Scan - z*3 z Network - - - z*6 - - - - z*6 - Item Video/S-Video Component (Y/C) Sharpness DDE z z z z*4 Black Level Adj. z z Gamma Mode - - z Item Aspect Video/S-Video Component (Y/C) z z Input signal Video GBR Computer z z*5 Network - z z - - z : Adjustable/can be set - : Not adjustable/cannot be set except preset...
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...SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF THE LOSS OF PRESENT OR PROSPECTIVE PROFITS DUE TO FAILURE OF THIS UNIT, EITHER DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD OR Specifications 49 Others FE40/FX40/FX41) Approx. 9.0 kg (19 lb 13 oz) (VPL...level, high impedance, positive/ negative AUDIO: Stereo minijack rated input 500 mVrms, input impedance more than 47 kilohms Digital RGB/Y CB (PB) CR (PR): HDMI NETWORK RJ-45: 10BASE-T/100BASETX MONITOR OUT: HD D-sub 15pin (female) R, G, B: Gain Unity: 75 ohms HD, VD: 4 Vp-p (open), 1 Vp-p ...
...SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF THE LOSS OF PRESENT OR PROSPECTIVE PROFITS DUE TO FAILURE OF THIS UNIT, EITHER DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD OR Specifications 49 Others FE40/FX40/FX41) Approx. 9.0 kg (19 lb 13 oz) (VPL...level, high impedance, positive/ negative AUDIO: Stereo minijack rated input 500 mVrms, input impedance more than 47 kilohms Digital RGB/Y CB (PB) CR (PR): HDMI NETWORK RJ-45: 10BASE-T/100BASETX MONITOR OUT: HD D-sub 15pin (female) R, G, B: Gain Unity: 75 ohms HD, VD: 4 Vp-p (open), 1 Vp-p ...