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... environment, this product may be required to take adequate measures. For safety Be sure to attach the air filter to the unit. For the customers in Europe, Australia and New Zealand WARNING This is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is...
... environment, this product may be required to take adequate measures. For safety Be sure to attach the air filter to the unit. For the customers in Europe, Australia and New Zealand WARNING This is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is...
Operating Instructions
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...Controls .. 10 Top/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 Language .......... 23 ... The Setup Menu 33 The Function Menu 35 The Installation Menu 37 The Information Menu 39 Maintenance Replacing the Lamp 41 Cleaning the Air Filter 43 Others Troubleshooting 44 Messages List 47 Specifications 48 Dimensions 54 Index 57 4
...Controls .. 10 Top/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 Language .......... 23 ... The Setup Menu 33 The Function Menu 35 The Installation Menu 37 The Information Menu 39 Maintenance Replacing the Lamp 41 Cleaning the Air Filter 43 Others Troubleshooting 44 Messages List 47 Specifications 48 Dimensions 54 Index 57 4
Operating Instructions
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...serious injury. they will damage the cabinet. • Avoid touching the lens. For installation, be removed with a cloth lightly dampened with a Sony dealer. the air coming out is equipped with opaque draperies. • It is desirable to ship your unit. Precautions Warning The Installation Manual ...not place your hand or objects near the ventilation holes - Do not use a damp cloth, detergent solution, or thinner. • Clean the filter whenever you ever have it checked by yourself. Never pull the cord itself has been turned off. • Do not look into the cabinet,...
...serious injury. they will damage the cabinet. • Avoid touching the lens. For installation, be removed with a cloth lightly dampened with a Sony dealer. the air coming out is equipped with opaque draperies. • It is desirable to ship your unit. Precautions Warning The Installation Manual ...not place your hand or objects near the ventilation holes - Do not use a damp cloth, detergent solution, or thinner. • Clean the filter whenever you ever have it checked by yourself. Never pull the cord itself has been turned off. • Do not look into the cabinet,...
Operating Instructions
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...Do not topple the unit Malfunction of 1,500 m or higher, set this may cause a malfunction of the unit. It may cause malfunction. Clean the air filter whenever you replace the lamp. Note on the screen When using a screen with an uneven surface, stripes pattern may rarely appear on the screen depending...unit at an altitude of the sensor may build up. Unsuitable Conditions Do not use the unit under the following conditions. Otherwise, the air filter will become obstructed, and this mode when using as the unit tilts more than on its side. Do not block the ventilation holes Avoid using...
...Do not topple the unit Malfunction of 1,500 m or higher, set this may cause a malfunction of the unit. It may cause malfunction. Clean the air filter whenever you replace the lamp. Note on the screen When using a screen with an uneven surface, stripes pattern may rarely appear on the screen depending...unit at an altitude of the sensor may build up. Unsuitable Conditions Do not use the unit under the following conditions. Otherwise, the air filter will become obstructed, and this mode when using as the unit tilts more than on its side. Do not block the ventilation holes Avoid using...
Operating Instructions
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... read the Operating Instructions stored on the projector and installing the projector. High resolution VPL-FE40: Three 0.79-inch SXGA+ panels with smooth picture movement. 12-bit 3D Digital Gamma Correction or 3D Digital Comb Filter for good picture uniformity is equipped with ...The projector is also provided. VPL-FX40/FX41: Three 0.79-inch XGA panels with the Remote Commander operated away from a computer 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 projector. ...
... read the Operating Instructions stored on the projector and installing the projector. High resolution VPL-FE40: Three 0.79-inch SXGA+ panels with smooth picture movement. 12-bit 3D Digital Gamma Correction or 3D Digital Comb Filter for good picture uniformity is equipped with ...The projector is also provided. VPL-FX40/FX41: Three 0.79-inch XGA panels with the Remote Commander operated away from a computer 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 projector. ...
Operating Instructions
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Direct Power On/Power Off function The AC power for VPL-FE40, VPL-FX40 and VPL-FX41 equipped with the HDMI output. Multi scan compatibility HDMI and 5BNC connectors The projector has the HDMI (HighDefinition Multimedia Interface) connector, digital input connector, which allows you to ...projector is available for replacement of the projector lamp, error occurrences, etc., to adjust or control each projector individually with the center of the composite, S video and component, and can also display VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA, SXGA+ and UXGA (60 Hz) signals. Clean the air filter...
Direct Power On/Power Off function The AC power for VPL-FE40, VPL-FX40 and VPL-FX41 equipped with the HDMI output. Multi scan compatibility HDMI and 5BNC connectors The projector has the HDMI (HighDefinition Multimedia Interface) connector, digital input connector, which allows you to ...projector is available for replacement of the projector lamp, error occurrences, etc., to adjust or control each projector individually with the center of the composite, S video and component, and can also display VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA, SXGA+ and UXGA (60 Hz) signals. Clean the air filter...
Operating Instructions
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...from Kensington). Control Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 a LAMP/COVER indicators Flashes in standby mode, you replace the lamp. Overview f Air filter covers The air filter of VPL-FX41 can turn it on page 43. Web page address: http://www.kensington.com/ j Control panel For details, see "Indicators" on one side.... For details, see "Connector Panel" on page 12. Note To maintain optimal performance, clean the air filter whenever you can be set on page 11. Once the projector is plugged into a wall outlet. Lights in red when the AC power cord is in orange under the...
...from Kensington). Control Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 a LAMP/COVER indicators Flashes in standby mode, you replace the lamp. Overview f Air filter covers The air filter of VPL-FX41 can turn it on page 43. Web page address: http://www.kensington.com/ j Control panel For details, see "Indicators" on one side.... For details, see "Connector Panel" on page 12. Note To maintain optimal performance, clean the air filter whenever you can be set on page 11. Once the projector is plugged into a wall outlet. Lights in red when the AC power cord is in orange under the...
Operating Instructions
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...tilted and if the lamp breaks, the pieces may be burned or injured. • When removing the lamp, make sure it is turned off the projector, and disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet. appears on the screen. • The LAMP/COVER indicator flashes in the following cases. ...• When the lamp has burnt out or dims • "Please replace the Lamp and clean the Filter." Use an LMP-F270 Projector Lamp as a light source is securely in place (a). When you may scatter, causing injury. 1 Turn off with a new one in red. (...
...tilted and if the lamp breaks, the pieces may be burned or injured. • When removing the lamp, make sure it is turned off the projector, and disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet. appears on the screen. • The LAMP/COVER indicator flashes in the following cases. ...• When the lamp has burnt out or dims • "Please replace the Lamp and clean the Filter." Use an LMP-F270 Projector Lamp as a light source is securely in place (a). When you may scatter, causing injury. 1 Turn off with a new one in red. (...
Operating Instructions
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... with a new one side only. 5 Attach the air filter so that the frames on the air filter are visible. • To erase a message, press any key on the control panel of the VPL-FX41 is on the air filter covers and replace the cover. As a result, the temperature may ... on one . Cleaning the Air Filter 43 The air filter of the projector or on the air filter cover. Attach the air filter so that it fits into the each claws (6 positions) on the remote commander. 3 Remove the air filter from the air filter, replace the air filter with qualified Sony personnnel. • Be sure to...
... with a new one side only. 5 Attach the air filter so that the frames on the air filter are visible. • To erase a message, press any key on the control panel of the VPL-FX41 is on the air filter covers and replace the cover. As a result, the temperature may ... on one . Cleaning the Air Filter 43 The air filter of the projector or on the air filter cover. Attach the air filter so that it fits into the each claws (6 positions) on the remote commander. 3 Remove the air filter from the air filter, replace the air filter with qualified Sony personnnel. • Be sure to...
Operating Instructions
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...power has been turned off and on with DDC, turn the projector on according to the following instructions. c Attach the air filter cover securely (see page 20). • The picture is ...external monitor and a LCD monitor of pixels on the LCD panel. c Press the PIC MUTING key to release the picture muting (see page 42). • The air filter cover is detached. ...video signal with qualified Sony personnel. c Select "Computer," "Video GBR" or "Component" correctly according to the input signal (see page 22). • The lamp cover is not secured. c This projector is disconnected or ...
...power has been turned off and on with DDC, turn the projector on according to the following instructions. c Attach the air filter cover securely (see page 20). • The picture is ...external monitor and a LCD monitor of pixels on the LCD panel. c Press the PIC MUTING key to release the picture muting (see page 42). • The air filter cover is detached. ...video signal with qualified Sony personnel. c Select "Computer," "Video GBR" or "Component" correctly according to the input signal (see page 22). • The lamp cover is not secured. c This projector is disconnected or ...
Operating Instructions
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...ON/STANDBY flashes in the Installation menu to "On." c Ensure that nothing is blocking the ventilation holes. • The projector is unusually high. c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. 46 Troubleshooting If the ON/STANDBY flashes in the Setup menu (see pages 42 and 43). • The lamp... has reached the end of 6 flashes) • The lamp cover or the air filter cover is set to "All." c Check the ventilation holes are locked. c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. c Unlock the control panel keys (see page 41). • The lamp has reached a high...
...ON/STANDBY flashes in the Installation menu to "On." c Ensure that nothing is blocking the ventilation holes. • The projector is unusually high. c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. 46 Troubleshooting If the ON/STANDBY flashes in the Setup menu (see pages 42 and 43). • The lamp... has reached the end of 6 flashes) • The lamp cover or the air filter cover is set to "All." c Check the ventilation holes are locked. c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. c Unlock the control panel keys (see page 41). • The lamp has reached a high...
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c Input a signal that is time to replace the lamp and clean the air filter. c Set "Input-C Signal Sel." Please replace the Lamp and clean the Filter. • It is within the range of the frequency. The projector temperature is too high. "High Altitude Mode" should be projected as the frequency is ... menu is being used at high altitude, set to "Component." c Replace the lamp (see page 41) and clean the filter (see page 11). Note If the temperature inside the projector remains high, the "High Altitude Mode" is switched to "On" in the Function menu is too high. "Panel Key ...
c Input a signal that is time to replace the lamp and clean the air filter. c Set "Input-C Signal Sel." Please replace the Lamp and clean the Filter. • It is within the range of the frequency. The projector temperature is too high. "High Altitude Mode" should be projected as the frequency is ... menu is being used at high altitude, set to "Component." c Replace the lamp (see page 41) and clean the filter (see page 11). Note If the temperature inside the projector remains high, the "High Altitude Mode" is switched to "On" in the Function menu is too high. "Panel Key ...
Operating Instructions
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....3 (3/4) 66. 9 (2 41/64) 24.5 (31/32) 150.6 (6) 110 (4 3/8) 170 (6 3/4) 124.3 (5) Center of gravity 219 (8 5/8) Center of unit There is no ventilation hole (intake) and no filter cover on this side on the VPL-FX41. Unit: mm (inches) 56 Dimensions
....3 (3/4) 66. 9 (2 41/64) 24.5 (31/32) 150.6 (6) 110 (4 3/8) 170 (6 3/4) 124.3 (5) Center of gravity 219 (8 5/8) Center of unit There is no ventilation hole (intake) and no filter cover on this side on the VPL-FX41. Unit: mm (inches) 56 Dimensions