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2-687-435-17 (2) Data Projector Operating Instructions VPL-FE40/FE40L VPL-FX40/FX40L VPL-FX41/FX41L © 2006 Sony Corporation
2-687-435-17 (2) Data Projector Operating Instructions VPL-FE40/FE40L VPL-FX40/FX40L VPL-FX41/FX41L © 2006 Sony Corporation
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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 Security Lock...
... 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 Security Lock...
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... Installation Do not install the unit in the following situations. These installations may inhale tininess such as a piece of paper. On LCD projector The LCD projector is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction. The power will function with the message "High ...the unit. • Be careful that may rise rapidly. Also, when you use multiple LCD projectors to project onto a screen, even if they are of the same model, the color reproduction among projectors may vary, since color balance may be turned off in a location where the temperature ...
... Installation Do not install the unit in the following situations. These installations may inhale tininess such as a piece of paper. On LCD projector The LCD projector is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction. The power will function with the message "High ...the unit. • Be careful that may rise rapidly. Also, when you use multiple LCD projectors to project onto a screen, even if they are of the same model, the color reproduction among projectors may vary, since color balance may be turned off in a location where the temperature ...
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...manuals and softwares are available for Dealers. On Macintosh system, you can adjust the focus manually. VPL-FX40/FX41: Three 0.79-inch XGA panels with the projector. Also, optional lenses are supplied with 786,432 pixels provide a resolution of interlace format video ... have Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher is installed 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 ...
...manuals and softwares are available for Dealers. On Macintosh system, you can adjust the focus manually. VPL-FX40/FX41: Three 0.79-inch XGA panels with the projector. Also, optional lenses are supplied with 786,432 pixels provide a resolution of interlace format video ... have Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher is installed 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 ...
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.... Accepts various input signals The projector accepts video signals of the projector. Overview * The optional lenses available for VPL-FE40, VPL-FX40 and VPL-FX41 equipped with one room. Tilt installation (at the rear or 90 degrees in one Remote Commander when you use Remote Commander that can also display VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA, SXGA+ and...
.... Accepts various input signals The projector accepts video signals of the projector. Overview * The optional lenses available for VPL-FE40, VPL-FX40 and VPL-FX41 equipped with one room. Tilt installation (at the rear or 90 degrees in one Remote Commander when you use Remote Commander that can also display VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA, SXGA+ and...
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g Rear remote control detector h Connector Panel For details, see "Indicators" on page 46. Once the projector is plugged into a wall outlet. Notes • Do not place anything near the ventilation holes as this may cause internal heat build-up or flashes ...; A reception rate of 2 flashes when the lamp cover or air filter cover is on one side only. Overview f Air filter covers The air filter of VPL-FX41 can turn it on with the ?/1 key. Note To maintain optimal performance, clean the air filter whenever you can be set on page 12...
g Rear remote control detector h Connector Panel For details, see "Indicators" on page 46. Once the projector is plugged into a wall outlet. Notes • Do not place anything near the ventilation holes as this may cause internal heat build-up or flashes ...; A reception rate of 2 flashes when the lamp cover or air filter cover is on one side only. Overview f Air filter covers The air filter of VPL-FX41 can turn it on with the ?/1 key. Note To maintain optimal performance, clean the air filter whenever you can be set on page 12...
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...5 67 8 90 a VIDEO IN (Video input) Connects to clear the menu. VIDEO (phono type) Connects to operate. Lights in green when the projector is ready to the composite video output of video equipment. c SHIFT key Enters the H/V shift adjustment mode. Press the V key to move the picture ...is high or the electrical system has failed. - Press again to external video equipment . S VIDEO (mini DIN 4-pin) Connects to focus on the projector when it rightward. Flashes in the menu system, select a menu, or make various adjustments. d ZOOM key Enters the zoom adjustment mode. Press the...
...5 67 8 90 a VIDEO IN (Video input) Connects to clear the menu. VIDEO (phono type) Connects to operate. Lights in green when the projector is ready to the composite video output of video equipment. c SHIFT key Enters the H/V shift adjustment mode. Press the V key to move the picture ...is high or the electrical system has failed. - Press again to external video equipment . S VIDEO (mini DIN 4-pin) Connects to focus on the projector when it rightward. Flashes in the menu system, select a menu, or make various adjustments. d ZOOM key Enters the zoom adjustment mode. Press the...
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...be transmitted over greater distance than usual, such as a computer. e REMOTE RS-232C connector (D-sub 9-pin, female) Connects to a computer to operate the projector from the INPUT A, INPUT B or INPUT C. Computer, component (R-Y/Y/B-Y), HDTV or DTV (DTV GBR, DTV YPBPR) signal can be controlled by the VOLUME ... Commander as a wired Remote Commander. d OUTPUT MONITOR connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, female) Connect to the video input connector of Sony equipment. This connector does not output any signals from this jack to the audio output of a computer using it as the power is used...
...be transmitted over greater distance than usual, such as a computer. e REMOTE RS-232C connector (D-sub 9-pin, female) Connects to a computer to operate the projector from the INPUT A, INPUT B or INPUT C. Computer, component (R-Y/Y/B-Y), HDTV or DTV (DTV GBR, DTV YPBPR) signal can be controlled by the VOLUME ... Commander as a wired Remote Commander. d OUTPUT MONITOR connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, female) Connect to the video input connector of Sony equipment. This connector does not output any signals from this jack to the audio output of a computer using it as the power is used...
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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 screen. 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 input signal output from a computer. 14 Location and Function of an item to its factory preset value. Use the arrow keys (M/m/ wa w; ql qk qj qh qg qf qd COMMAND OFF ON INPUT A INPUT D INPUT B INPUT E INPUT C AIR SHOT VIDEO S VIDEO MENU APA ENTER RESET FOCUS ZOOM SHIFT ASPECT KEY STONE D ZOOM MUTING VOLUME + PIC + - For...
e ENTER key f RESET key Resets the value of Controls For details, see Operating Instructions for Network (stored on the screen. 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 input signal output from a computer. 14 Location and Function of an item to its factory preset value. Use the arrow keys (M/m/ wa w; ql qk qj qh qg qf qd COMMAND OFF ON INPUT A INPUT D INPUT B INPUT E INPUT C AIR SHOT VIDEO S VIDEO MENU APA ENTER RESET FOCUS ZOOM SHIFT ASPECT KEY STONE D ZOOM MUTING VOLUME + PIC + - For...
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Overview m MUTING keys Cut off the picture and sound. • PIC: Cuts off the picture. n D ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/- keys Adjusts the picture focus. key This function is not provided in this projector. o ZOOM +/- keys Adjusts the picture size. q SHIFT +/- Press again or press the VOLUME+ key to temporarily cut the audio output from the speaker or audio signal from the AUDIO jack of the picture. r M/m/ Press again to restore the picture. • AUDIO: Press to restore the sound. p FOCUS +/- keys Adjusts the vertical/horizontal position of OUTPUT.
Overview m MUTING keys Cut off the picture and sound. • PIC: Cuts off the picture. n D ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/- keys Adjusts the picture focus. key This function is not provided in this projector. o ZOOM +/- keys Adjusts the picture size. q SHIFT +/- Press again or press the VOLUME+ key to temporarily cut the audio output from the speaker or audio signal from the AUDIO jack of the picture. r M/m/ Press again to restore the picture. • AUDIO: Press to restore the sound. p FOCUS +/- keys Adjusts the vertical/horizontal position of OUTPUT.
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Screen Distance between the screen and the center of "Installation Manual for Dealers" on the size of installing the standard lens supplied with VPL-FE40/ VPL-FX40/VPL-FX41. The distance between the actual value and the design value shown in the table above. Use the following table gives an example of the ....9) (32.0) (48.0) (64.1) (80.2) (96.3) There may be a slight difference between the lens and the screen varies depending on the CD-ROM. 16 Installing the Projector B Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector The following table as a guide.
Screen Distance between the screen and the center of "Installation Manual for Dealers" on the size of installing the standard lens supplied with VPL-FE40/ VPL-FX40/VPL-FX41. The distance between the actual value and the design value shown in the table above. Use the following table gives an example of the ....9) (32.0) (48.0) (64.1) (80.2) (96.3) There may be a slight difference between the lens and the screen varies depending on the CD-ROM. 16 Installing the Projector B Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector The following table as a guide.
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... external monitor, the picture of the external monitor may increase noise and reduce performance of your computer to SXGA+ (VPL-FE40) or XGA (VPL-FX40/ FX41) mode for the external monitor. • If you connect the projector, make sure to: • Turn off all equipment before making any connections. • Use the proper cables for...
... external monitor, the picture of the external monitor may increase noise and reduce performance of your computer to SXGA+ (VPL-FE40) or XGA (VPL-FX40/ FX41) mode for the external monitor. • If you connect the projector, make sure to: • Turn off all equipment before making any connections. • Use the proper cables for...
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Note To connect a Macintosh computer equipped with an HDMI logo. 18 Connecting the Projector to DVI-D output connector Computer to HDMI connector DVD player A HDMI-DVI-D cable (not supplied) B HDMI cable (not supplied) Note Be sure to use the ... to the HDMI cable using a commercially available cable tie as in the illustration. Cable holder HDMI Cable tie (commercially available) * Use a cable tie of this projector is not compatible with your computer. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with DSD (Direct Stream Digital) Signal or CEC (Consumer Electronics control...
Note To connect a Macintosh computer equipped with an HDMI logo. 18 Connecting the Projector to DVI-D output connector Computer to HDMI connector DVD player A HDMI-DVI-D cable (not supplied) B HDMI cable (not supplied) Note Be sure to use the ... to the HDMI cable using a commercially available cable tie as in the illustration. Cable holder HDMI Cable tie (commercially available) * Use a cable tie of this projector is not compatible with your computer. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with DSD (Direct Stream Digital) Signal or CEC (Consumer Electronics control...
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... video GBR/ component output to audio output (L) to audio output (R) to S video output to audio output (L) to video output to the input signal. Connecting the Projector 19 B Video cable (not supplied) or S-Video cable (not supplied) VCR A Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied) (Use a no-resistance cable.) B BNC ...equipment use the L (MONO) jack only. For monaural equipment use both the L and R jacks. Connecting a VCR This section describes how to connect the projector to the instruction manuals of the equipment you are connecting. For more information, refer to a VCR.
... video GBR/ component output to audio output (L) to audio output (R) to S video output to audio output (L) to video output to the input signal. Connecting the Projector 19 B Video cable (not supplied) or S-Video cable (not supplied) VCR A Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied) (Use a no-resistance cable.) B BNC ...equipment use the L (MONO) jack only. For monaural equipment use both the L and R jacks. Connecting a VCR This section describes how to connect the projector to the instruction manuals of the equipment you are connecting. For more information, refer to a VCR.
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... Computer/VCR, etc. The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in green, and then lights in red and the projector goes into a wall outlet, then connect all equipment. Input-C connected to the projector. The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in green. 3 Turn on the Remote Commander. Each time you want ...to the INPUT A connector Input-A Computer, etc. Projecting 7 8 8 2 4 6,7,8 4 Press the INPUT key to "On," the projector searches for the signals from the connected equipment and displays the input channel where the input signals are found. 20 Projecting
... Computer/VCR, etc. The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in green, and then lights in red and the projector goes into a wall outlet, then connect all equipment. Input-C connected to the projector. The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in green. 3 Turn on the Remote Commander. Each time you want ...to the INPUT A connector Input-A Computer, etc. Projecting 7 8 8 2 4 6,7,8 4 Press the INPUT key to "On," the projector searches for the signals from the connected equipment and displays the input channel where the input signals are found. 20 Projecting
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... or Fx and Fn To adjust the tilt of the installation surface If the projector is not effective for digital computer signal.) 5 Switch the equipment connected to output to the projector by pressing certain keys (e.g., / , LCD VGA / , etc.), or by changing your fingers. • Do not push ...hard on your computer's settings. Turn to adjust Adjusters Notes • Be careful not to keep the projector level. Note The key used for ...
... or Fx and Fn To adjust the tilt of the installation surface If the projector is not effective for digital computer signal.) 5 Switch the equipment connected to output to the projector by pressing certain keys (e.g., / , LCD VGA / , etc.), or by changing your fingers. • Do not push ...hard on your computer's settings. Turn to adjust Adjusters Notes • Be careful not to keep the projector level. Note The key used for ...
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... appears. The menu appears. B Convenient Functions Selecting the Menu Language You can select one of sixteen languages for displaying the menu and other on the projector. 5 Press the M or m key to select "Language," then press the , or ENTER key. 30 6 Press the M, m, < or , key to select a language, then press the ENTER...
... appears. The menu appears. B Convenient Functions Selecting the Menu Language You can select one of sixteen languages for displaying the menu and other on the projector. 5 Press the M or m key to select "Language," then press the , or ENTER key. 30 6 Press the M, m, < or , key to select a language, then press the ENTER...
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... to project the picture. The menu disappears automatically if a key is equipped with a security lock function. When you turn the power of the projector on, you are required to input the password only when you turn on after disconnecting or reconnecting the cable. • You will not be able... to input the previously set password. Use the MENU, M/m/ If you do not input the correct password, you are required to use the projector if you forget your password and the password administrator is not available. Notes • When the security lock becomes effective, you will not be...
... to project the picture. The menu disappears automatically if a key is equipped with a security lock function. When you turn the power of the projector on, you are required to input the password only when you turn on after disconnecting or reconnecting the cable. • You will not be able... to input the previously set password. Use the MENU, M/m/ If you do not input the correct password, you are required to use the projector if you forget your password and the password administrator is not available. Notes • When the security lock becomes effective, you will not be...
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... the ?/1 key to be used for security lock is completed. If you fail to enter the correct password after three tries, the projector cannot be able to verify the projector's serial number and your identity. (This process may differ in other countries/regions.) Once your identity has been confirmed, we will provide...
... the ?/1 key to be used for security lock is completed. If you fail to enter the correct password after three tries, the projector cannot be able to verify the projector's serial number and your identity. (This process may differ in other countries/regions.) Once your identity has been confirmed, we will provide...
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...network presentation function is not used . After the AC power cord is any obstruction between the presentation tool and the remote control detector on the projector, the presentation tool may not function properly. • A black screen may take some operations for a certain time automatically. Effective Tools for ... Tool, RM-PJPK1 (not supplied) (When Using the Network Presentation Function) When you are usable. You can turn in red (except with the VPL-FX41). • When the power is input. Note The fan does not turn the power on/off and the ON/ STANDBY indicator lights in...
...network presentation function is not used . After the AC power cord is any obstruction between the presentation tool and the remote control detector on the projector, the presentation tool may not function properly. • A black screen may take some operations for a certain time automatically. Effective Tools for ... Tool, RM-PJPK1 (not supplied) (When Using the Network Presentation Function) When you are usable. You can turn in red (except with the VPL-FX41). • When the power is input. Note The fan does not turn the power on/off and the ON/ STANDBY indicator lights in...