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2-687-435-13 (1) Data Projector Operating Instructions VPL-FE40/FE40L VPL-FX40/FX40L © 2006 Sony Corporation
2-687-435-13 (1) Data Projector Operating Instructions VPL-FE40/FE40L VPL-FX40/FX40L © 2006 Sony Corporation
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 18 Projecting 19 Turning Off the Power 21 Convenient Functions Selecting the Menu Language .......... 22 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 18 Projecting 19 Turning Off the Power 21 Convenient Functions Selecting the Menu Language .......... 22 Security Lock...
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For maximum protection, repack your unit. This is manufactured using high-precision technology. On LCD projector • The LCD projector is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction. Poorly ventilated • Allow adequate air circulation ...or bright points (red, blue, or green) that may inhale tininess such as it was originally packed at the factory. Notes on the LCD projector. Highly heated and humid 6 Notes on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that continuously appear on Installation and...
For maximum protection, repack your unit. This is manufactured using high-precision technology. On LCD projector • The LCD projector is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction. Poorly ventilated • Allow adequate air circulation ...or bright points (red, blue, or green) that may inhale tininess such as it was originally packed at the factory. Notes on the LCD projector. Highly heated and humid 6 Notes on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that continuously appear on Installation and...
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...are available for the projector, depending on your setup condition. On Macintosh system, you have Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher is equipped with the newgeneration LCD panel "BrightEra" incorporating...) for Dealers. VPL-FX40: Three 0.79-inch XGA panels with 1,470,000 pixels provide a resolution of 1024 × 768 (horizontal/vertical) for transmitting data from the projector. * The optional... 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 a 1.3-...
...are available for the projector, depending on your setup condition. On Macintosh system, you have Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher is equipped with the newgeneration LCD panel "BrightEra" incorporating...) for Dealers. VPL-FX40: Three 0.79-inch XGA panels with 1,470,000 pixels provide a resolution of 1024 × 768 (horizontal/vertical) for transmitting data from the projector. * The optional... 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 a 1.3-...
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...locate the lens in front. You can also display VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA, SXGA+ and UXGA (60 Hz) signals. ID function The function allows you to adjust or control each projector individually with the center of Microsoft Corporation in one Remote Commander when you... installation (at the front of the projector lamp, error occurrences, etc., to the "Operating Instructions for Network." Simple maintenance Even when the projector is mounted on the time for replacement of the projector. * The optional lenses available for VPL-FE40 and VPL-FX40 equipped with the HDMI output.
...locate the lens in front. You can also display VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA, SXGA+ and UXGA (60 Hz) signals. ID function The function allows you to adjust or control each projector individually with the center of Microsoft Corporation in one Remote Commander when you... installation (at the front of the projector lamp, error occurrences, etc., to the "Operating Instructions for Network." Simple maintenance Even when the projector is mounted on the time for replacement of the projector. * The optional lenses available for VPL-FE40 and VPL-FX40 equipped with the HDMI output.
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Web page address: http://www.kensington.com/ j Control panel For details, see "Cleaning the Air Filter" on page 42. Once the projector is in standby mode, you replace the lamp. k Speakers l Ventilation holes (exhaust) m Ventilation holes (intake) Notes • Do not place anything near the ventilation holes ...
Web page address: http://www.kensington.com/ j Control panel For details, see "Cleaning the Air Filter" on page 42. Once the projector is in standby mode, you replace the lamp. k Speakers l Ventilation holes (exhaust) m Ventilation holes (intake) Notes • Do not place anything near the ventilation holes ...
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...arrow keys. Press the V key to operate. Next, adjust the picture size using the arrow keys. f MENU key Displays the on until the projector is high or the electrical system has failed. - i ENTER/v/V/b/B (Arrow) keys Used to the monitor output of video equipment. Connects to enter ...of video equipment. Connector Panel 12 3 4 5 67 8 90 a VIDEO IN (Video input) Connects to focus on , and when it is in green when the projector is turned off. - AUDIO input L (MONO)/R (phono type) Connect to operate. - The fan runs for monaural equipment use both the L and R jacks; ...
...arrow keys. Press the V key to operate. Next, adjust the picture size using the arrow keys. f MENU key Displays the on until the projector is high or the electrical system has failed. - i ENTER/v/V/b/B (Arrow) keys Used to the monitor output of video equipment. Connects to enter ...of video equipment. Connector Panel 12 3 4 5 67 8 90 a VIDEO IN (Video input) Connects to focus on , and when it is in green when the projector is turned off. - AUDIO input L (MONO)/R (phono type) Connect to operate. - The fan runs for monaural equipment use both the L and R jacks; ...
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... equipment or a computer equipped with HDMI/DVI output connector (digital). 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. i INPUT D Digital RGB/Component connector (HDMI) (accepts HDCP) Connects to a video output connector on the ...to the audio output on page 18. f AC IN socket Connects the supplied AC power cord. Connects to the video input connector of Sony equipment. d OUTPUT MONITOR connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, female) Connect to the CONTROL S OUT jack on the supplied Remote Commander...
... equipment or a computer equipped with HDMI/DVI output connector (digital). 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. i INPUT D Digital RGB/Component connector (HDMI) (accepts HDCP) Connects to a video output connector on the ...to the audio output on page 18. f AC IN socket Connects the supplied AC power cord. Connects to the video input connector of Sony equipment. d OUTPUT MONITOR connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, female) Connect to the CONTROL S OUT jack on the supplied Remote Commander...
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d APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key Automatically adjusts a picture to its clearest while a signal is input from the connector of the same name as those of the image manually. g KEYSTONE (Vertical trapezoidal distortion correction) key Adjusts the vertical trapezoidal distortion of the Remote Commander. 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 input signal output from a computer. 14 Location and Function of Controls For details, see Operating Instructions for Network (stored on the control...
d APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key Automatically adjusts a picture to its clearest while a signal is input from the connector of the same name as those of the image manually. g KEYSTONE (Vertical trapezoidal distortion correction) key Adjusts the vertical trapezoidal distortion of the Remote Commander. 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 input signal output from a computer. 14 Location and Function of Controls For details, see Operating Instructions for Network (stored on the control...
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Press again to restore the picture. • AUDIO: Press to restore the sound. r M/m/ n D ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/- q SHIFT +/- Press again, or press the VOLUME+ key to temporarily cut off the picture. key This function is not provided in this projector. keys Adjusts the picture focus. o ZOOM +/- keys Adjusts the vertical/horizontal position of the picture. p FOCUS +/- Overview m MUTING keys Cut off the picture and sound. • PIC: Cuts off the audio output from the speaker. keys Adjusts the picture size.
Press again to restore the picture. • AUDIO: Press to restore the sound. r M/m/ n D ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/- q SHIFT +/- Press again, or press the VOLUME+ key to temporarily cut off the picture. key This function is not provided in this projector. keys Adjusts the picture focus. o ZOOM +/- keys Adjusts the vertical/horizontal position of the picture. p FOCUS +/- Overview m MUTING keys Cut off the picture and sound. • PIC: Cuts off the audio output from the speaker. keys Adjusts the picture size.
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... to the operating instructions of "Installation Manual for Dealers" on the size of installing the standard lens supplied with VPL-FE40/ VPL-FX40. For details on installation, ceiling installation or when you use an optional lens, be a slight difference between... the lens and the screen varies depending on the CD-ROM. 16 Installing the Projector For details on installation, See "Installation Manual for Dealers". B Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector...
... to the operating instructions of "Installation Manual for Dealers" on the size of installing the standard lens supplied with VPL-FE40/ VPL-FX40. For details on installation, ceiling installation or when you use an optional lens, be a slight difference between... the lens and the screen varies depending on the CD-ROM. 16 Installing the Projector For details on installation, See "Installation Manual for Dealers". B Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector...
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...cable (not supplied) Notes • The projector accepts VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA, SXGA+ and UXGA signals. Projecting the Picture Connecting the Projector To connect a computer (Analog) Side When you set the output mode of your computer to SXGA+ (VPL-FE40) or XGA (VPL-FX40) mode for the external monitor. ...8226; If you connect the projector, make sure to: • Turn off all equipment before making any connections. • Use the ...
...cable (not supplied) Notes • The projector accepts VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA, SXGA+ and UXGA signals. Projecting the Picture Connecting the Projector To connect a computer (Analog) Side When you set the output mode of your computer to SXGA+ (VPL-FE40) or XGA (VPL-FX40) mode for the external monitor. ...8226; If you connect the projector, make sure to: • Turn off all equipment before making any connections. • Use the ...
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... cable with a video output connector of a type having two rows of the equipment you are connecting. Connecting a VCR This section describes how to connect the projector to Ver. 1.2a. For monaural equipment use both the L and R jacks. B Video cable (not supplied) or S-Video cable (not supplied) To connect a computer ...the operating instructions supplied with DSD (Direct Stream Digital) Signal. Note To connect a Macintosh computer equipped with an HDMI logo. 18 Connecting the Projector VCR A Audio connecting cable (not supplied) For stereo equipment use the L (MONO) jack only.
... cable with a video output connector of a type having two rows of the equipment you are connecting. Connecting a VCR This section describes how to connect the projector to Ver. 1.2a. For monaural equipment use both the L and R jacks. B Video cable (not supplied) or S-Video cable (not supplied) To connect a computer ...the operating instructions supplied with DSD (Direct Stream Digital) Signal. Note To connect a Macintosh computer equipped with an HDMI logo. 18 Connecting the Projector VCR A Audio connecting cable (not supplied) For stereo equipment use the L (MONO) jack only.
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The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in green. 3 Turn on the Screen menu according to the projector. Projecting 19 The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in green, and then lights in red and the projector goes into a wall outlet, then connect all equipment. To connect to a video GBR/ Component output connector Side Projecting 7 2 8 8 4 6,7,8 Projecting the...
The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in green. 3 Turn on the Screen menu according to the projector. Projecting 19 The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in green, and then lights in red and the projector goes into a wall outlet, then connect all equipment. To connect to a video GBR/ Component output connector Side Projecting 7 2 8 8 4 6,7,8 Projecting the...
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... Video equipment connected to display Computer, etc. For details, see "Auto Input Search" in -one LCD type, you may have to switch the computer to output to the projector by pressing certain keys (e.g., / , LCD VGA / , etc.), or by pressing one key from a computer only. 5 Switch the equipment... connected to output to "On," the projector searches for the input signal from among INPUT A, B, C, D or E on...
... Video equipment connected to display Computer, etc. For details, see "Auto Input Search" in -one LCD type, you may have to switch the computer to output to the projector by pressing certain keys (e.g., / , LCD VGA / , etc.), or by pressing one key from a computer only. 5 Switch the equipment... connected to output to "On," the projector searches for the input signal from among INPUT A, B, C, D or E on...
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...the Off & Go and Direct Power On/Off functions may cause a malfunction. Projecting the Picture To adjust the tilt of the installation surface If the projector is pressed to turn off the power and the ON/STANDBY indicator changes to red. Also, the ON/ STANDBY indicator flashes quickly. "POWER OFF? Turning... seconds. 2 Press the ?/1 key again. Turn to adjust Adjusters Notes • Be careful not to let the projector down on your fingers. • Do not push hard on the top of the projector with the ?/1 key. 3 Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet after the ?/1 key is installed on...
...the Off & Go and Direct Power On/Off functions may cause a malfunction. Projecting the Picture To adjust the tilt of the installation surface If the projector is pressed to turn off the power and the ON/STANDBY indicator changes to red. Also, the ON/ STANDBY indicator flashes quickly. "POWER OFF? Turning... seconds. 2 Press the ?/1 key again. Turn to adjust Adjusters Notes • Be careful not to let the projector down on your fingers. • Do not push hard on the top of the projector with the ?/1 key. 3 Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet after the ?/1 key is installed on...
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... currently selected is English. B Convenient Functions Selecting the Menu Language You can select one of sixteen languages for displaying the menu and other on the projector. 30 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...
... currently selected is English. B Convenient Functions Selecting the Menu Language You can select one of sixteen languages for displaying the menu and other on the projector. 30 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...
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...M/m/ Notes • When the security lock becomes effective, you are required to input the password only when you turn the power of the projector on, you are required to use the security lock 1 Press the MENU key and then, on the Function menu, turn on after disconnecting or...please aware that using the security lock can prevent valid usage in such cases. To use the projector if you forget your password and the password administrator is not available. Security Lock The projector is not pressed for one minute. The menu disappears automatically if a key is equipped with a...
...M/m/ Notes • When the security lock becomes effective, you are required to input the password only when you turn the power of the projector on, you are required to use the security lock 1 Press the MENU key and then, on the Function menu, turn on after disconnecting or...please aware that using the security lock can prevent valid usage in such cases. To use the projector if you forget your password and the password administrator is not available. Security Lock The projector is not pressed for one minute. The menu disappears automatically if a key is equipped with a...
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... becomes effective. Security certification When the password screen is set . 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 the Function menu. 2 Enter the password. Enter the password that was set...
... becomes effective. Security certification When the password screen is set . 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 the Function menu. 2 Enter the password. Enter the password that was set...
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...the picture from a computer is input. Notes • If there 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 not be displayed even if you press the "B" key depending on ... screen, press the FREEZE key again. When you turn enough as described in the Installation menu to "All" or "1." Note However, if the projector has been on the operating system (OS) of the language of inadequate charging. This function works when a signal from a computer, you can also...
...the picture from a computer is input. Notes • If there 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 not be displayed even if you press the "B" key depending on ... screen, press the FREEZE key again. When you turn enough as described in the Installation menu to "All" or "1." Note However, if the projector has been on the operating system (OS) of the language of inadequate charging. This function works when a signal from a computer, you can also...