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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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... may cause malfunction or damage to the unit. Highly heated and humid 6 Notes on the LCD projector. You may, however, see tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, or...low. • To avoid moisture condensation, do not install the unit in 1 min." Lamp off automatically after one projector to the block-up . The power will function with the message "High temp.! Notes on surfaces (rugs, blankets... install the unit in the following situations. On LCD projector The LCD projector is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction.
... may cause malfunction or damage to the unit. Highly heated and humid 6 Notes on the LCD projector. You may, however, see tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, or...low. • To avoid moisture condensation, do not install the unit in 1 min." Lamp off automatically after one projector to the block-up . The power will function with the message "High temp.! Notes on surfaces (rugs, blankets... install the unit in the following situations. On LCD projector The LCD projector is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction.
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... presentation. VPL-FX40/FX41: Three 0.79-inch XGA panels with the Remote Commander operated away from a computer to pay attention when handling and using this projector. Convenient... also provided. The technology also reproduces the film sources in 2-3 Pull-Down format with the newgeneration LCD panel "BrightEra" incorporating a newly developed inorganic alignment, allows a light output of 1400 ×... allows you have to the projector. 8 About the Supplied Manuals / Features Features High brightness and high picture performance High brightness Sony's unique optical system with smooth...
... presentation. VPL-FX40/FX41: Three 0.79-inch XGA panels with the Remote Commander operated away from a computer to pay attention when handling and using this projector. Convenient... also provided. The technology also reproduces the film sources in 2-3 Pull-Down format with the newgeneration LCD panel "BrightEra" incorporating a newly developed inorganic alignment, allows a light output of 1400 ×... allows you have to the projector. 8 About the Supplied Manuals / Features Features High brightness and high picture performance High brightness Sony's unique optical system with smooth...
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...the air filter easily because the replacement lamp is located at front and rear) You can use a mirror for VPL-FE40, VPL-FX40 and VPL-FX41 equipped with the center of the projector. Other Convenient Functions • Low fan noise makes your presentation comfortable • Twin stack installation • ... you use Remote Commander that have been specified. Accepts various input signals The projector accepts video signals of mail that contains messages on the time for the entire system can also display VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA, SXGA+ and UXGA (60 Hz) signals. This enables ...
...the air filter easily because the replacement lamp is located at front and rear) You can use a mirror for VPL-FE40, VPL-FX40 and VPL-FX41 equipped with the center of the projector. Other Convenient Functions • Low fan noise makes your presentation comfortable • Twin stack installation • ... you use Remote Commander that have been specified. Accepts various input signals The projector accepts video signals of mail that contains messages on the time for the entire system can also display VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA, SXGA+ and UXGA (60 Hz) signals. This enables ...
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...holes (exhaust) m Ventilation holes (intake) The ventilation hole (intake) of VPLFX41 is on one side only. Overview f Air filter covers The air filter of VPL-FX41 can turn it on page 12. Web page address: http://www.kensington.com/ j Control panel For details, see "Indicators" on page 11. For ...the following conditions: • A reception rate of 2 flashes when the lamp cover or air filter cover is plugged into a wall outlet. Once the projector is in red when the AC power cord is not secured firmly. • A reception rate of 3 flashes when the lamp has reached the end of...
...holes (exhaust) m Ventilation holes (intake) The ventilation hole (intake) of VPLFX41 is on one side only. Overview f Air filter covers The air filter of VPL-FX41 can turn it on page 12. Web page address: http://www.kensington.com/ j Control panel For details, see "Indicators" on page 11. For ...the following conditions: • A reception rate of 2 flashes when the lamp cover or air filter cover is plugged into a wall outlet. Once the projector is in red when the AC power cord is not secured firmly. • A reception rate of 3 flashes when the lamp has reached the end of...
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...Each time you attach the optional lens VPLL-1008 to move it is in green when the projector is high or the electrical system has failed. - Next, adjust the picture size using the ...key the input signal switches. Lights in orange when the power saving mode is on the projector when it rightward. Flashes in red when the internal temperature is ready to move it .... Note When the optional accessory VPLL1008 is attached to the projector, do not perform a lens-shift operation after the power is ready to move it is turned off . ...
...Each time you attach the optional lens VPLL-1008 to move it is in green when the projector is high or the electrical system has failed. - Next, adjust the picture size using the ...key the input signal switches. Lights in orange when the power saving mode is on the projector when it rightward. Flashes in red when the internal temperature is ready to move it .... Note When the optional accessory VPLL1008 is attached to the projector, do not perform a lens-shift operation after the power is ready to move it is turned off . ...
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...) Connects to install batteries in use both the L and R jacks; j INPUT E NETWORK connector (RJ-45) Connects to operate the projector from this port. Outputs signals from the selected channel and computer signals only from among the signals from the INPUT D connector. e REMOTE RS...HDCP) Connects to external active speakers. Connects to the AUDIO connector which is selected, the sound input to the control S out jacks of Sony equipment. AUDIO jack (stereo minijack) Connects to a video output connector on the supplied Remote Commander when using an optional cable. Overview AUDIO...
...) Connects to install batteries in use both the L and R jacks; j INPUT E NETWORK connector (RJ-45) Connects to operate the projector from this port. Outputs signals from the selected channel and computer signals only from among the signals from the INPUT D connector. e REMOTE RS...HDCP) Connects to external active speakers. Connects to the AUDIO connector which is selected, the sound input to the control S out jacks of Sony equipment. AUDIO jack (stereo minijack) Connects to a video output connector on the supplied Remote Commander when using an optional cable. Overview AUDIO...
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AUDIO - For details, see "APA" in "The Screen Menu" on the CD-ROM). g KEYSTONE (Vertical trapezoidal distortion correction) key Adjusts the vertical trapezoidal distortion of Controls For details, see Operating Instructions for Network (stored on page 31. 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 + - When you press this key, the V Keystone menu is input from the connector of the same name as those of the Remote ...
AUDIO - For details, see "APA" in "The Screen Menu" on the CD-ROM). g KEYSTONE (Vertical trapezoidal distortion correction) key Adjusts the vertical trapezoidal distortion of Controls For details, see Operating Instructions for Network (stored on page 31. 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 + - When you press this key, the V Keystone menu is input from the connector of the same name as those of the Remote ...
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n D ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/- Press again to restore the picture. • AUDIO: Press to restore the sound. o ZOOM +/- keys Adjusts the picture size. p FOCUS +/- r M/m/ Overview m MUTING keys Cut off the picture and sound. • PIC: Cuts off the picture. key This function is not provided in this projector. keys Adjusts the picture focus. q SHIFT +/- keys Adjusts the vertical/horizontal position of OUTPUT. 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.
n D ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/- Press again to restore the picture. • AUDIO: Press to restore the sound. o ZOOM +/- keys Adjusts the picture size. p FOCUS +/- r M/m/ Overview m MUTING keys Cut off the picture and sound. • PIC: Cuts off the picture. key This function is not provided in this projector. keys Adjusts the picture focus. q SHIFT +/- keys Adjusts the vertical/horizontal position of OUTPUT. 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.
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...the size of the screen. Use the following table gives an example of "Installation Manual for Dealers" on the CD-ROM. 16 Installing the Projector Screen Distance between the screen and the center of the lens Unit: m (feet) Screen size 40 60 80 100 120 150 200 300... or when you use an optional lens, be sure to refer to the operating instructions of installing the standard lens supplied with VPL-FE40/ VPL-FX40/VPL-FX41. B Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector The following table as a guide. For details on installation, See "Installation Manual for Dealers".
...the size of the screen. Use the following table gives an example of "Installation Manual for Dealers" on the CD-ROM. 16 Installing the Projector Screen Distance between the screen and the center of the lens Unit: m (feet) Screen size 40 60 80 100 120 150 200 300... or when you use an optional lens, be sure to refer to the operating instructions of installing the standard lens supplied with VPL-FE40/ VPL-FX40/VPL-FX41. B Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector The following table as a guide. For details on installation, See "Installation Manual for Dealers".
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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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... available plug adaptor. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with an HDMI logo. 18 Connecting the Projector To connect a computer (Digital) or video equipment (Digital) Side The HDMI connector of this projector is not compatible with a video output connector of a type having two rows of less than 1.9 mm × 3.8 mm...
... available plug adaptor. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with an HDMI logo. 18 Connecting the Projector To connect a computer (Digital) or video equipment (Digital) Side The HDMI connector of this projector is not compatible with a video output connector of a type having two rows of less than 1.9 mm × 3.8 mm...
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... For monaural equipment use both the L and R jacks. Connecting a VCR This section describes how to connect the projector to the input signal. To connect to a video or S video output connector Side To connect to a video GBR/ Component output connector Side Projecting the Picture ...
... For monaural equipment use both the L and R jacks. Connecting a VCR This section describes how to connect the projector to the input signal. To connect to a video or S video output connector Side To connect to a video GBR/ Component output connector Side Projecting the Picture ...
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... the INPUT key to the INPUT B connector Input-B 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. The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in green. 3 Turn on the Remote Commander. S-VideoTVideoT To input from the... the S VIDEO input connector S-Video Smart APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) adjusts the picture of the connected equipment so that it is set to "On," the projector searches for the signals from Press INPUT to the...
... the INPUT key to the INPUT B connector Input-B 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. The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in green. 3 Turn on the Remote Commander. S-VideoTVideoT To input from the... the S VIDEO input connector S-Video Smart APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) adjusts the picture of the connected equipment so that it is set to "On," the projector searches for the signals from Press INPUT to the...
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...right position of the picture using the M/m/ Note The key used 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 an uneven surface, use the adjusters to keep...the Picture For details, see "Auto Input Search" in -one LCD type, you may cause a malfunction. It may have to switch the computer to output to the projector. F7 or Fx and Fn To adjust the tilt of the projector with the adjuster extended. Depending on the type of your computer, ...
...right position of the picture using the M/m/ Note The key used 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 an uneven surface, use the adjusters to keep...the Picture For details, see "Auto Input Search" in -one LCD type, you may cause a malfunction. It may have to switch the computer to output to the projector. F7 or Fx and Fn To adjust the tilt of the projector with the adjuster extended. Depending on the type of your computer, ...
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... turn on -screen displays. 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 the (Setup) menu, then press...
... turn on -screen displays. 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 the (Setup) menu, then press...
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... that using the security lock can prevent valid usage in such cases. The menu changes to input the previously set password. To use the projector if you forget your password and the password administrator is not available. The menu disappears automatically if a key is equipped with a security lock...able to use the security lock 1 Press the MENU key and then, on the Function menu, turn the projector on the "Security Lock" setting. 2 Enter the password. Security Lock The projector is not pressed for one minute. Notes • When the security lock becomes effective, you are required ...
... that using the security lock can prevent valid usage in such cases. The menu changes to input the previously set password. To use the projector if you forget your password and the password administrator is not available. The menu disappears automatically if a key is equipped with a security lock...able to use the security lock 1 Press the MENU key and then, on the Function menu, turn the projector on the "Security Lock" setting. 2 Enter the password. Security Lock The projector is not pressed for one minute. Notes • When the security lock becomes effective, you are required ...
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... service center because you have forgotten the password, you will provide 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 the Function menu. 2 Enter the password. Power-on this password. If "Invalid...
... service center because you have forgotten the password, you will provide 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 the Function menu. 2 Enter the password. Power-on this password. If "Invalid...
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... This function works when a signal from the wall outlet after the power off and the ON/ STANDBY indicator lights in red (except with the VPL-FX41). • When the power is turned on soon after it has been turned off, it may take some operations for a slide show .... * Even if the network presentation function 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 unplug the AC power cord. Controlling the Computer Using a Presentation Tool, ...
... This function works when a signal from the wall outlet after the power off and the ON/ STANDBY indicator lights in red (except with the VPL-FX41). • When the power is turned on soon after it has been turned off, it may take some operations for a slide show .... * Even if the network presentation function 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 unplug the AC power cord. Controlling the Computer Using a Presentation Tool, ...