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...contacts that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in the USA This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instruction manual, may require the use of used in the fixed wiring, or connect the power cord to socket-outlet which case the user ...manufacturer's instructions. IMPORTANT The nameplate is operated in which must be provided near the unit and easily accessible. For the customers in this manual could void your authority to operate this unit at his own expense. You are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when ...
...contacts that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in the USA This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instruction manual, may require the use of used in the fixed wiring, or connect the power cord to socket-outlet which case the user ...manufacturer's instructions. IMPORTANT The nameplate is operated in which must be provided near the unit and easily accessible. For the customers in this manual could void your authority to operate this unit at his own expense. You are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when ...
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... in High Altitude 7 Unsuitable Conditions 7 Overview About the Supplied Manuals 8 Features 8 Location and Function of 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...
... in High Altitude 7 Unsuitable Conditions 7 Overview About the Supplied Manuals 8 Features 8 Location and Function of 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...
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... soft cloth. Stubborn stains may occur, causing serious injury. For installation, be exposed to more than ±20°, read the Installation Manual for Dealers throughly for safe installation. To remove dust on the top of the unit with the voltage of reflecting material, it out by ... it is identical with the adjuster out. • Be sure to a dark color. On safety • Check that face the screen with a Sony dealer. Never use a damp cloth, detergent solution, or thinner. • Clean the filter whenever you adjust the height of projection to direct lighting or...
... soft cloth. Stubborn stains may occur, causing serious injury. For installation, be exposed to more than ±20°, read the Installation Manual for Dealers throughly for safe installation. To remove dust on the top of the unit with the voltage of reflecting material, it out by ... it is identical with the adjuster out. • Be sure to a dark color. On safety • Check that face the screen with a Sony dealer. Never use a damp cloth, detergent solution, or thinner. • Clean the filter whenever you adjust the height of projection to direct lighting or...
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...manual) This Operating Instructions describes the setup and operations of this projector. Note You must have made the required connections. High resolution VPL-FE40: Three 0.79-inch SXGA+ panels with the newgeneration LCD... Instructions describes how to the projector. 8 About the Supplied Manuals / Features Features High brightness and high picture performance High brightness Sony's unique optical system with 1,...(on the projector and installing the projector. On Macintosh system, you to pay attention when handling and using this projector. VPL-FX40: Three 0.79-inch XGA panels with...
...manual) This Operating Instructions describes the setup and operations of this projector. Note You must have made the required connections. High resolution VPL-FE40: Three 0.79-inch SXGA+ panels with the newgeneration LCD... Instructions describes how to the projector. 8 About the Supplied Manuals / Features Features High brightness and high picture performance High brightness Sony's unique optical system with 1,...(on the projector and installing the projector. On Macintosh system, you to pay attention when handling and using this projector. VPL-FX40: Three 0.79-inch XGA panels with...
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Unless otherwise specified in notes, the VPL-FE40 described in this manual refers to both the VPL-FE40 and VPL-FE40L, and the VPL-FX40 refers to the right or left for minor tilt adjustment of the projected picture. The lens is a trademark of Sony corporation. • Kensington is a registered...Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • Air Shot is a trademark of Sony corporation. • "BrightEra" is not supplied with the VPLFE40L/FX40L. 10 Location and Function of Controls c Indicator For details, see "Control Panel" on page 11. ...
Unless otherwise specified in notes, the VPL-FE40 described in this manual refers to both the VPL-FE40 and VPL-FE40L, and the VPL-FX40 refers to the right or left for minor tilt adjustment of the projected picture. The lens is a trademark of Sony corporation. • Kensington is a registered...Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • Air Shot is a trademark of Sony corporation. • "BrightEra" is not supplied with the VPLFE40L/FX40L. 10 Location and Function of Controls c Indicator For details, see "Control Panel" on page 11. ...
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... control panel function identically. For details, see "APA" in "The Screen Menu" on page 30. e ENTER key f RESET key Resets the value of the image manually.
... control panel function identically. For details, see "APA" in "The Screen Menu" on page 30. e ENTER key f RESET key Resets the value of the image manually.
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...value shown in the table above. For details on installation, See "Installation Manual for Dealers". B Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector The following table as a guide. For details on the CD-ROM. 16 Installing the Projector Use the following table gives an example of the lens Unit: m ... to the operating instructions of the screen. The distance between the lens and the screen varies depending on the size of "Installation Manual for Dealers" on installation, ceiling installation or when you use an optional lens, be a slight difference between the screen and the...
...value shown in the table above. For details on installation, See "Installation Manual for Dealers". B Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector The following table as a guide. For details on the CD-ROM. 16 Installing the Projector Use the following table gives an example of the lens Unit: m ... to the operating instructions of the screen. The distance between the lens and the screen varies depending on the size of "Installation Manual for Dealers" on installation, ceiling installation or when you use an optional lens, be a slight difference between the screen and the...
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...pulling out a cable, be sure to the computer's instruction manual. For more information, refer to pull it out by the ... may increase noise and reduce performance of your computer to SXGA+ (VPL-FE40) or XGA (VPL-FX40) mode for the external monitor. • If you connect the projector, make sure to: • Turn off all equipment before making ...not supplied) (Use a no-resistance cable.) B HD D-sub 15-pin cable (not supplied) Notes • The projector accepts VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA, SXGA+ and UXGA signals. to audio output Computer to a computer. loose connections may not appear ...
...pulling out a cable, be sure to the computer's instruction manual. For more information, refer to pull it out by the ... may increase noise and reduce performance of your computer to SXGA+ (VPL-FE40) or XGA (VPL-FX40) mode for the external monitor. • If you connect the projector, make sure to: • Turn off all equipment before making ...not supplied) (Use a no-resistance cable.) B HD D-sub 15-pin cable (not supplied) Notes • The projector accepts VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA, SXGA+ and UXGA signals. to audio output Computer to a computer. loose connections may not appear ...
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The HDMI connector of pins, use the L (MONO) jack only. Connecting a VCR This section describes how to connect the projector to the instruction manuals of the equipment you are connecting. B Video cable (not supplied) or S-Video cable (not supplied) For monaural equipment use a commercially available plug adaptor. For more ...
The HDMI connector of pins, use the L (MONO) jack only. Connecting a VCR This section describes how to connect the projector to the instruction manuals of the equipment you are connecting. B Video cable (not supplied) or S-Video cable (not supplied) For monaural equipment use a commercially available plug adaptor. For more ...
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set to "Auto," select the item according to the input signal. • Normally, set to the selected system manually. If the picture is set "Color System" to the INPUT C connector. Selects the type of the input signal automatically from a DVD player/recorder, Blu-ray ...
set to "Auto," select the item according to the input signal. • Normally, set to the selected system manually. If the picture is set "Color System" to the INPUT C connector. Selects the type of the input signal automatically from a DVD player/recorder, Blu-ray ...
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... does not appear when this to "Off" when you press the APA key on the Remote Commander even if "Smart APA" 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 effective signals is displayed always.... pressing the APA key on the Remote Commander. Off When set to "On." • Off: The APA functions when you want to switch the setting manually. When set to "On," a test pattern appears on the screen to be used for the input signal from a computer. • On: When a signal...
... does not appear when this to "Off" when you press the APA key on the Remote Commander even if "Smart APA" 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 effective signals is displayed always.... pressing the APA key on the Remote Commander. Off When set to "On." • Off: The APA functions when you want to switch the setting manually. When set to "On," a test pattern appears on the screen to be used for the input signal from a computer. • On: When a signal...
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... will be released and "Panel Key Lock" is displayed on , the lock will not work properly and some parts of Off the projector so that the projector can cancel the adjustment by pressing the APA key again while "Adjusting" appears on the screen. • The picture may not be... Functions Initial setting Locks all the control panel keys on the security lock function, which locks the projector once a password has been set. Off When set to "On." If you adjust the picture manually. Notes • Press the APA key when the full image is automatically set to "On," ...
... will be released and "Panel Key Lock" is displayed on , the lock will not work properly and some parts of Off the projector so that the projector can cancel the adjustment by pressing the APA key again while "Adjusting" appears on the screen. • The picture may not be... Functions Initial setting Locks all the control panel keys on the security lock function, which locks the projector once a password has been set. Off When set to "On." If you adjust the picture manually. Notes • Press the APA key when the full image is automatically set to "On," ...
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Specifications Optical characteristics Projection system 3 LCD panels, 1 lens, 3 primary color shutter system LCD panel VPL-FE40: 0.79-inch SXGA+ panel, 4,410,000 pixels (1400 × 1050 × 3) VPL-FX40: 0.79-inch XGA panel, 2,359,296 pixels (1024 × 768 ...range of acceptable preset signals of the projector. Electrical characteristics Color system NTSC3.58/PAL/SECAM/ NTSC4.43/PAL-M/PAL-N/ PAL60 system, switched automatically/manually (NTSC4.43 is the color system ... the floor.) When an SXGA+ (VPL-FE40)/ XGA (VPL-FX40) signal is not supplied with the VPL-FE40L/FX40L.
Specifications Optical characteristics Projection system 3 LCD panels, 1 lens, 3 primary color shutter system LCD panel VPL-FE40: 0.79-inch SXGA+ panel, 4,410,000 pixels (1400 × 1050 × 3) VPL-FX40: 0.79-inch XGA panel, 2,359,296 pixels (1024 × 768 ...range of acceptable preset signals of the projector. Electrical characteristics Color system NTSC3.58/PAL/SECAM/ NTSC4.43/PAL-M/PAL-N/ PAL60 system, switched automatically/manually (NTSC4.43 is the color system ... the floor.) When an SXGA+ (VPL-FE40)/ XGA (VPL-FX40) signal is not supplied with the VPL-FE40L/FX40L.
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...215; 352 13 7/8 inches) mm (21 (w/h/d) × 5 3/4 × (without notice. Optional accessories Projector Lamp LMP-F270 (for replacement) Projector Suspension Support PSS-610 Presentation Tool RM-PJPK1 Projection Lense Fixed short focus lens VPLL-1008 (for rear projection (... Remote Commander (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Lens cap (1) (VPL-FE40/FX40) Lens hole cover (1) (VPL-FE40L/ FX40L) AC power cord (1) CD-ROM (Operating Instructions, Application Software) (1) Quick Reference Manual (1) Safety Regulations (1) Security Label (1) Design and specifications are subject to...
...215; 352 13 7/8 inches) mm (21 (w/h/d) × 5 3/4 × (without notice. Optional accessories Projector Lamp LMP-F270 (for replacement) Projector Suspension Support PSS-610 Presentation Tool RM-PJPK1 Projection Lense Fixed short focus lens VPLL-1008 (for rear projection (... Remote Commander (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Lens cap (1) (VPL-FE40/FX40) Lens hole cover (1) (VPL-FE40L/ FX40L) AC power cord (1) CD-ROM (Operating Instructions, Application Software) (1) Quick Reference Manual (1) Safety Regulations (1) Security Label (1) Design and specifications are subject to...
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F = 2.0 f = 13.1 mm Manual focus Projection screen size 60 to 300-inches Projection distance 100 inches: 1590 mm 200 inches: 3250 mm 300 inches: 4910 mm Maximum external dimensions ... (B) REMOTE RS-232C connector (D-sub 9 pin, female) 1 DCD 2 RXDA 3 TXDA 4 DTR 5 GND 6 DSR 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 RI Others Specifications 49 For details, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
F = 2.0 f = 13.1 mm Manual focus Projection screen size 60 to 300-inches Projection distance 100 inches: 1590 mm 200 inches: 3250 mm 300 inches: 4910 mm Maximum external dimensions ... (B) REMOTE RS-232C connector (D-sub 9 pin, female) 1 DCD 2 RXDA 3 TXDA 4 DTR 5 GND 6 DSR 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 RI Others Specifications 49 For details, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.