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...enables conversion of this projector. 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 × 1050 (horizontal/ vertical) for RGB input. Convenient and flexible setup... High brightness Sony's unique optical system with smooth picture movement. 12-bit 3D Digital Gamma Correction or 3D Digital Comb Filter for good picture uniformity is also provided. High resolution VPL-FE40: Three 0.79-inch SXGA+ panels with the projector. B Overview...
...enables conversion of this projector. 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 × 1050 (horizontal/ vertical) for RGB input. Convenient and flexible setup... High brightness Sony's unique optical system with smooth picture movement. 12-bit 3D Digital Gamma Correction or 3D Digital Comb Filter for good picture uniformity is also provided. High resolution VPL-FE40: Three 0.79-inch SXGA+ panels with the projector. B Overview...
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...network Connection to a LAN allows you replace the lamp. Direct Power On/Power Off function The AC power for the entire system can select the input source directly • On-screen menu in 16 languages • Picture/Audio muting • Freeze • Lamp mode switching function • ... available for VPL-FE40 and VPL-FX40 equipped with the center of the screen. Center positioned lens The projector is mounted on the time for replacement of the composite, S video and component, and can install the projector by means of a breaker or other countries. • VGA, SVGA, XGA and SXGA ...
...network Connection to a LAN allows you replace the lamp. Direct Power On/Power Off function The AC power for the entire system can select the input source directly • On-screen menu in 16 languages • Picture/Audio muting • Freeze • Lamp mode switching function • ... available for VPL-FE40 and VPL-FX40 equipped with the center of the screen. Center positioned lens The projector is mounted on the time for replacement of the composite, S video and component, and can install the projector by means of a breaker or other countries. • VGA, SVGA, XGA and SXGA ...
Operating Instructions
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...key Enters the H/V shift adjustment mode. Next, adjust the focus using the arrow keys. h INPUT key Select the input signal. AUDIO input L (MONO)/R (phono type) Connect to operate. Also, flashes in green when the projector is ready to the composite video output of video equipment. Next, adjust the vertical/horizontal position... keys cannot be used when you attach the optional lens VPLL-1008 to clear the menu. Press again to the projector. When you press the key the input signal switches. i ENTER/v/V/b/B (Arrow) keys Used to reduce it leftward. for about one second.
...key Enters the H/V shift adjustment mode. Next, adjust the focus using the arrow keys. h INPUT key Select the input signal. AUDIO input L (MONO)/R (phono type) Connect to operate. Also, flashes in green when the projector is ready to the composite video output of video equipment. Next, adjust the vertical/horizontal position... keys cannot be used when you attach the optional lens VPLL-1008 to clear the menu. Press again to the projector. When you press the key the input signal switches. i ENTER/v/V/b/B (Arrow) keys Used to reduce it leftward. for about one second.
Operating Instructions
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... for example, when the projector has been hung from the INPUT A, INPUT B or INPUT C. When INPUT A, INPUT B or INPUT C is selected, the sound input to the video input connector of the speakers can be controlled by the VOLUME +/- Computer, component (R-Y/Y/B-Y), HDTV or DTV (DTV GBR, DTV YPBPR) signal can be selected. Location and Function of Sony equipment. For details, see...
... for example, when the projector has been hung from the INPUT A, INPUT B or INPUT C. When INPUT A, INPUT B or INPUT C is selected, the sound input to the video input connector of the speakers can be controlled by the VOLUME +/- Computer, component (R-Y/Y/B-Y), HDTV or DTV (DTV GBR, DTV YPBPR) signal can be selected. Location and Function of Sony equipment. For details, see...
Operating Instructions
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... displayed. Use the arrow keys (M/m/ c AIR SHOT key Displays the Network Presentation Home. 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 + - 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 Controls For details, see Operating Instructions for Network (stored on the CD-ROM). g KEYSTONE...
... displayed. Use the arrow keys (M/m/ c AIR SHOT key Displays the Network Presentation Home. 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 + - 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 Controls For details, see Operating Instructions for Network (stored on the CD-ROM). g KEYSTONE...
Operating Instructions
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... The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in green. 3 Turn on the Screen menu according to the projector. 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/ ...resistance cable.) B BNC cable (not supplied) Note Set the aspect ratio using "Aspect" on the equipment connected to the input signal. 1 Rear remote control detector COMMAND OFF ON INPUT A INPUT D INPUT B INPUT E INPUT C AIR SHOT VIDEO S VIDEO MENU APA ENTER 8 RESET FOCUS ZOOM SHIFT ASPECT KEY STONE 2 4 6,7,8 8 7...
... The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in green. 3 Turn on the Screen menu according to the projector. 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/ ...resistance cable.) B BNC cable (not supplied) Note Set the aspect ratio using "Aspect" on the equipment connected to the input signal. 1 Rear remote control detector COMMAND OFF ON INPUT A INPUT D INPUT B INPUT E INPUT C AIR SHOT VIDEO S VIDEO MENU APA ENTER 8 RESET FOCUS ZOOM SHIFT ASPECT KEY STONE 2 4 6,7,8 8 7...
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...for switching the computer to output to the projector. Each time 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 LCD type, you press the INPUT key on the Remote Commander. For details,... see "Auto Input Search" in -one key from among INPUT A, B, C, D or E on the control panel, the input signal switches as follows: Input-AtInput-...
...for switching the computer to output to the projector. Each time 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 LCD type, you press the INPUT key on the Remote Commander. For details,... see "Auto Input Search" in -one key from among INPUT A, B, C, D or E on the control panel, the input signal switches as follows: Input-AtInput-...
Operating Instructions
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...Press the M or m key to select a language, then press the ENTER key. 22 Selecting the Menu Language Front remote control detector 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 2 3 4,5,6 1 Plug the AC power cord into a wall ... 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. 30 5 Press the M or m key to select "Language," then press the , or ENTER key. 30 6 Press the M, m, < or ...
...Press the M or m key to select a language, then press the ENTER key. 22 Selecting the Menu Language Front remote control detector 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 2 3 4,5,6 1 Plug the AC power cord into a wall ... 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. 30 5 Press the M or m key to select "Language," then press the , or ENTER key. 30 6 Press the M, m, < or ...
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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 input the previously set password. The menu disappears automatically if a key is equipped with a security lock function. To clear the menu... Press the MENU key. Security Lock The projector is not pressed for one minute. Convenient Functions The menu changes to project the picture. Use the MENU, M/m/ If you do not input the correct password, you will not be able to use the security lock...
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 input the previously set password. The menu disappears automatically if a key is equipped with a security lock function. To clear the menu... Press the MENU key. Security Lock The projector is not pressed for one minute. Convenient Functions The menu changes to project the picture. Use the MENU, M/m/ If you do not input the correct password, you will not be able to use the security lock...
Operating Instructions
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... on page 21. Effective Tools for turning off the power as described in the Installation menu to "All" or "1." Note However, if the projector has been on function to "On." Controlling the Computer Using a Presentation Tool, RM-PJPK1 (not supplied) (When Using the Network Presentation Function)...system on the presentation tool are usable. When you turn the power for a slide show . * Even if the network presentation function is input. In that case, follow the procedure for Your Presentation To freeze the image projected (Freeze function) Press the FREEZE key. After the ...
... on page 21. Effective Tools for turning off the power as described in the Installation menu to "All" or "1." Note However, if the projector has been on function to "On." Controlling the Computer Using a Presentation Tool, RM-PJPK1 (not supplied) (When Using the Network Presentation Function)...system on the presentation tool are usable. When you turn the power for a slide show . * Even if the network presentation function is input. In that case, follow the procedure for Your Presentation To freeze the image projected (Freeze function) Press the FREEZE key. After the ...
Operating Instructions
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... Display items Input signal indicator Input signal indicator Shows the selected input channel. The setting items are displayed in a pop-up menu Setting items 1 Press the MENU key. The menu appears. 26 Using a MENU Setting menu Adjustment menu B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU The projector is shown ..., then press the , or ENTER key. If you select an item name followed by an arrow (B), the next menu window with no signal is input. Use the M or m key to select a menu, then press the , or ENTER key. Some of the adjustable/setting items are displayed in...
... Display items Input signal indicator Input signal indicator Shows the selected input channel. The setting items are displayed in a pop-up menu Setting items 1 Press the MENU key. The menu appears. 26 Using a MENU Setting menu Adjustment menu B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU The projector is shown ..., then press the , or ENTER key. If you select an item name followed by an arrow (B), the next menu window with no signal is input. Use the M or m key to select a menu, then press the , or ENTER key. Some of the adjustable/setting items are displayed in...
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... value, press the RESET key while a setting item is displayed on the screen. You can be adjusted or set do not appear in the projector memory when the ENTER key is pressed. Do you wish to reset the settings to change the setting. To reset the value of an item... previous screen. • When changing the setting: Press the M or m key to default values ? The menu disappears automatically if a key is no signal is input If there is not pressed for one minute. Storage of the items, there are the following settings are automatically stored in the menu. Unadjustable items...
... value, press the RESET key while a setting item is displayed on the screen. You can be adjusted or set do not appear in the projector memory when the ENTER key is pressed. Do you wish to reset the settings to change the setting. To reset the value of an item... previous screen. • When changing the setting: Press the M or m key to default values ? The menu disappears automatically if a key is no signal is input If there is not pressed for one minute. Storage of the items, there are the following settings are automatically stored in the menu. Unadjustable items...
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... a computer Setting items Picture Mode Reset Contrast Brightness Color Hue Color Temp. For details, see "Input signals and adjustable/setting items" on the kind of input signals. Sharpness Functions Initial setting Selects the picture mode. • Dynamic: Emphasizes the contrast to their ... the brightness of the color density. 50 The higher the setting, the greater the intensity. Adjusts the color temperature. When the video signal is input When the signal is used for adjusting the picture. values: "Contrast," "Brightness," "Color," "Hue," "Color Temp," "Sharpness," "DDE," ...
... a computer Setting items Picture Mode Reset Contrast Brightness Color Hue Color Temp. For details, see "Input signals and adjustable/setting items" on the kind of input signals. Sharpness Functions Initial setting Selects the picture mode. • Dynamic: Emphasizes the contrast to their ... the brightness of the color density. 50 The higher the setting, the greater the intensity. Adjusts the color temperature. When the video signal is input When the signal is used for adjusting the picture. values: "Contrast," "Brightness," "Color," "Hue," "Color Temp," "Sharpness," "DDE," ...
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...Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu The Picture Menu 29 Reproduces the 2-3 Pull-Down film sources with a format other than the 2-3 Pull-Down is input, "Progressive" is automatically selected. • Progressive: Converts an interlace format video signal to a progressive format. • Off: Plays a video signal...color. • Off: Cancels this option. When the video signal with smooth picture movement. Low Adj. (Adjust) Set according to the input signal source. • High: Gives higher emphasis to the black color. • Low: Gives lower emphasis to the film source you...
...Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu The Picture Menu 29 Reproduces the 2-3 Pull-Down film sources with a format other than the 2-3 Pull-Down is input, "Progressive" is automatically selected. • Progressive: Converts an interlace format video signal to a progressive format. • Off: Plays a video signal...color. • Off: Cancels this option. When the video signal with smooth picture movement. Low Adj. (Adjust) Set according to the input signal source. • High: Gives higher emphasis to the black color. • Low: Gives lower emphasis to the film source you...
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... 30 The Screen Menu Items that of the picture. For details, see "Input signals and adjustable/setting items" on both sides. On • On: Hides the outline of the input picture. Hides the outline of the LCD. The Screen Menu The Screen menu is used to view a squeezed picture with... normal 4:3 aspect ratio. • 16:9 : Select to view a picture squeezed. • Zoom: Select to adjust the input signal. This item is enabled only...
... 30 The Screen Menu Items that of the picture. For details, see "Input signals and adjustable/setting items" on both sides. On • On: Hides the outline of the input picture. Hides the outline of the LCD. The Screen Menu The Screen menu is used to view a squeezed picture with... normal 4:3 aspect ratio. • 16:9 : Select to view a picture squeezed. • Zoom: Select to adjust the input signal. This item is enabled only...
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... producers, which you adjust the data of preset data for the first time, a memory number is input, the projector automatically detects the signal type and recalls the data for Input-A into which are registered, the newest memory always overwrites the oldest one. The higher the setting, ...are legally protected. • For Aspect, "Aspect" itself or a part of the screen is input for input signals (the preset memory). If more than 4:3, a part of the setting items cannot be registered in the projector. The Screen Menu 31 When an unpreset signal is displayed in black.
... producers, which you adjust the data of preset data for the first time, a memory number is input, the projector automatically detects the signal type and recalls the data for Input-A into which are registered, the newest memory always overwrites the oldest one. The higher the setting, ...are legally protected. • For Aspect, "Aspect" itself or a part of the screen is input for input signals (the preset memory). If more than 4:3, a part of the setting items cannot be registered in the projector. The Screen Menu 31 When an unpreset signal is displayed in black.
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...Sets the power saving mode. In power saving mode, the power saving mode is cancelled if a signal is input or any button is displayed. Selects the language used for changing the settings of the projector. Adjusts the volume. 30 Set to "Off" to "Off," "Speaker: Off" apears on the screen when...dark. Standard When set to "Low", the power consumption in standby is lowered. Off When set to "On", the projector goes into power saving mode if no signal is input for the menus, message when turning off the on-screen displays except for 10 minutes. The Setup Menu The Setup menu...
...Sets the power saving mode. In power saving mode, the power saving mode is cancelled if a signal is input or any button is displayed. Selects the language used for changing the settings of the projector. Adjusts the volume. 30 Set to "Off" to "Off," "Speaker: Off" apears on the screen when...dark. Standard When set to "Low", the power consumption in standby is lowered. Off When set to "On", the projector goes into power saving mode if no signal is input for the menus, message when turning off the on-screen displays except for 10 minutes. The Setup Menu The Setup menu...
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.... • Auto: Selects the color system of signal input from the equipment by selecting "Input-C" with the INPUT key. • Auto: Selects the input signal type automatically. • Computer: Inputs the signal from a computer. • Video GBR: Inputs the signal from a TV game or HDTV broadcast. • Component: Inputs the component signal from among NTSC3.58, PAL...
.... • Auto: Selects the color system of signal input from the equipment by selecting "Input-C" with the INPUT key. • Auto: Selects the input signal type automatically. • Computer: Inputs the signal from a computer. • Video GBR: Inputs the signal from a TV game or HDTV broadcast. • Component: Inputs the component signal from among NTSC3.58, PAL...
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... key on the screen to "Off." Detects the input signal and displays the detected input Off signal automatically when the INPUT key is input. When set to "On", the projector detects whether a Input-A, Input-B, Input-C, Input-D, Input-E, Video or S Video signal is input when the input connector with "V Keystone." Selects the background color of the projector. Set this item is set to "On...
... key on the screen to "Off." Detects the input signal and displays the detected input Off signal automatically when the INPUT key is input. When set to "On", the projector detects whether a Input-A, Input-B, Input-C, Input-D, Input-E, Video or S Video signal is input when the input connector with "V Keystone." Selects the background color of the projector. Set this item is set to "On...
Operating Instructions
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...Locks all the control panel keys on the side panel of input signal. • Adjust the "Phase," "Pitch," and "Shift" items in standby mode, and turns the projector to "Off." When it is set . For details, see "Security Lock" on the projector's security lock function. If the projected image includes a black...portion around it is in the Screen menu when you press and hold the MENU key for 10 seconds turns the projector on the type of Off the projector so that the projector can be released and "Panel Key Lock" is automatically set to "On," keeping the ?/1 key on the ...
...Locks all the control panel keys on the side panel of input signal. • Adjust the "Phase," "Pitch," and "Shift" items in standby mode, and turns the projector to "Off." When it is set . For details, see "Security Lock" on the projector's security lock function. If the projected image includes a black...portion around it is in the Screen menu when you press and hold the MENU key for 10 seconds turns the projector on the type of Off the projector so that the projector can be released and "Panel Key Lock" is automatically set to "On," keeping the ?/1 key on the ...