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Connecting the Projector

For details, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with your computer.

To connect a Macintosh computer equipped
with a video output connector of a type having
two rows of pins, use a commercially available
plug adaptor.

To connect a computer (Digital) or
video equipment (Digital)

A

HDMI-DVI-D cable (not supplied)

B

HDMI cable (not supplied)

Be sure to use the HDMI cable with an HDMI
logo.

The HDMI connector of this projector is not
compatible with DSD (Direct Stream
Digital) Signal or CEC (Consumer
Electronics control) Signal.

To attach the HDMI cable

Fix the cable to the cable tie holder next to
the HDMI cable using a commercially
available cable tie as in the illustration.

Note

Note

Side

Computer

to DVI-D output

connector

to HDMI connector

DVD player

HDMI

Cable holder

Cable tie (commercially available)

*

Use a cable tie of less than 1.9 mm

×

3.8

mm thickness.

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Summary of Contents for VPL-FE40/FE40L

Page 1: ...2 687 435 17 2 Data Projector Operating Instructions VPL FE40 FE40L VPL FX40 FX40L VPL FX41 FX41L 2006 Sony Corporation ...

Page 2: ...e 2 Use the Power Cord 3 core mains lead Appliance Connector Plug conforming to the proper ratings Voltage Ampere If you have questions on the use of the above Power Cord Appliance Connector Plug please consult a qualified service personnel IMPORTANT The nameplate is located on the bottom For kundene i Norge Dette utstyret kan kobles til et IT strømfordelingssystem For the customers in the USA Thi...

Page 3: ...is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures For the customers in Europe The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation 1 7 1 Konan Minato ku Tokyo Japan The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH Hedelfinger Strasse 61 70327 Stuttgart Germany Fo...

Page 4: ...ff the Power 22 Convenient Functions Selecting the Menu Language 23 Security Lock 24 Other Functions 26 Direct Power On Off Function 26 Off Go Function 26 Effective Tools for Your Presentation 26 Controlling the Computer Using a Presentation Tool RM PJPK1 not supplied When Using the Network Presentation Function 26 Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU 27 The Picture Menu 29 The Scree...

Page 5: ... of projection to more than 20 read the Installation Manual for Dealers throughly for safe installation On illumination To obtain the best picture the front of the screen should not be exposed to direct lighting or sunlight Ceiling mounted spot lighting is recommended Use a cover over fluorescent lamps to avoid lowering the contrast ratio Cover any windows that face the screen with opaque draperie...

Page 6: ...ay cause malfunction or damage to the unit Poorly ventilated Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build up Do not place the unit on surfaces rugs blankets etc or near materials curtains draperies that may block the ventilation holes When the internal heat builds up due to the block up the temperature sensor will function with the message High temp Lamp off in 1 min The power wil...

Page 7: ...ng the reliability of certain components Note on the screen When using a screen with an uneven surface stripes pattern may rarely appear on the screen depending on the distance between the screen and the unit or the zooming magnifications This is not a malfunction of the unit Do not use the unit under the following conditions Do not topple the unit Avoid using as the unit topples over on its side ...

Page 8: ...are for transmitting data from a computer to the projector Features High brightness and high picture performance High brightness Sony s unique optical system with the new generation LCD panel BrightEra incorporating a newly developed inorganic alignment allows a light output of 4000 lumen VPL FE40 FX40 5200 lumen VPL FX41 High resolution VPL FE40 Three 0 79 inch SXGA panels with 1 470 000 pixels p...

Page 9: ...sages on the time for replacement of the projector lamp error occurrences etc to mail addresses that have been specified Also this projector is available for SNMP Multi scan compatibility HDMI and 5BNC connectors The projector has the HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface connector digital input connector which allows you to connect to the digital RGB equipment equipped with the HDMI output Th...

Page 10: ...egistered trademarks of their respective holders In this manual and marks are not specified Location and Function of Controls a Front remote control detector b Adjusters Turn the appropriate adjuster to the right or left for minor tilt adjustment of the projected picture c Indicator For details see Control Panel on page 11 d Lamp cover e Lens Remove the lens cap before projection The lens is not s...

Page 11: ... ventilation hole intake of VPL FX41 is on one side only Do not place anything near the ventilation holes as this may cause internal heat build up Do not place your hand near the ventilation holes as this may cause injury a LAMP COVER indicators Flashes in orange under the following conditions A reception rate of 2 flashes when the lamp cover or air filter cover is not secured firmly A reception r...

Page 12: ... may be cropped d ZOOM key Enters the zoom adjustment mode Next adjust the picture size using the arrow keys Press the v or B key to enlarge the picture size and the V or b key to reduce it e FOCUS key Enters the focus adjustment mode Next adjust the focus using the arrow keys Press the v or B key to focus on a picture further back and the V or b key to focus on a picture further forward The ZOOM ...

Page 13: ...lected the sound input to the AUDIO input connector of VIDEO IN is output e REMOTE RS 232C connector D sub 9 pin female Connects to a computer to operate the projector from the computer f AC IN socket Connects the supplied AC power cord g CONTROL S IN PLUG IN POWER DC 5V output jack stereo minijack Connects to the control S out jacks of Sony equipment Connects to the CONTROL S OUT jack on the supp...

Page 14: ... M m for adjustment h ASPECT key Select the aspect ratio of the picture Each time you press this key the aspect ratio changes according to the input signals i VOLUME keys j FREEZE key Freezes the projected picture To cancel the frozen picture press the key again k ID MODE 1 2 3 keys When you apply the same identification number as the projector to a Remote Commander you can easily adjust or contro...

Page 15: ...o not function This saves battery power u Infrared transmitter To install batteries 1 Push and slide the lid to open it then install the two size AA R6 batteries supplied with the correct polarity While pressing the lid slide it Be sure to install the battery from the side 2 Replace the lid Notes on Remote Commander operation Make sure that nothing obstructs the infrared beam between the Remote Co...

Page 16: ...d the design value shown in the table above For details on installation See Installation Manual for Dealers on the CD ROM Distance between the screen and the center of the lens Screen The distance between the lens and the screen varies depending on the size of the screen Use the following table as a guide Unit m feet Screen size inches 40 60 80 100 120 150 200 300 400 500 600 Minimum Distance 1 5 ...

Page 17: ...ctor to a computer For more information refer to the computer s instruction manual To connect a computer Analog A Stereo audio connecting cable not supplied Use a no resistance cable B HD D sub 15 pin cable not supplied The projector accepts VGA SVGA XGA WXGA SXGA SXGA and UXGA signals However we recommend that you set the output mode of your computer to SXGA VPL FE40 or XGA VPL FX40 FX41 mode for...

Page 18: ...B HDMI cable not supplied Be sure to use the HDMI cable with an HDMI logo The HDMI connector of this projector is not compatible with DSD Direct Stream Digital Signal or CEC Consumer Electronics control Signal To attach the HDMI cable Fix the cable to the cable tie holder next to the HDMI cable using a commercially available cable tie as in the illustration Note Note Side Computer to DVI D output ...

Page 19: ...L and R jacks For monaural equipment use the L MONO jack only B Video cable not supplied or S Video cable not supplied To connect to a video GBR Component output connector A Stereo audio connecting cable not supplied Use a no resistance cable B BNC cable not supplied Set the aspect ratio using Aspect on the Screen menu according to the input signal Connecting a VCR VCR to S video output Side to au...

Page 20: ...ly If Auto Input Search is set to On the projector searches for the signals from the connected equipment and displays the input channel where the input signals are found COMMAND INPUT A INPUT B INPUT C INPUT D VIDEO ENTER MENU APA RESET SHIFT ZOOM FOCUS ASPECT KEY STONE S VIDEO INPUT E AIR SHOT OFF ON 7 8 2 1 2 4 6 7 8 8 7 8 4 6 7 8 8 Rear remote control detector To input from Press INPUT to displ...

Page 21: ...es depending on the type of computer 6 Adjust the upper lower left or right position of the picture using the M m key while pressing the SHIFT key 7 Adjust the size of the picture and the focus Press the FOCUS key and adjust the focus using the M m keys Press the ZOOM key and adjust the size of the picture using the M m keys The VPLL 1008 does not have the zoom function To adjust the focus of the ...

Page 22: ...up the ON STANDBY indicator again with the 1 key 3 Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet after the fan stops running and the ON STANDBY indicator lights in red except when using the Direct Power On Off function and the Off Go Function When you cannot confirm the on screen message When you cannot confirm the on screen message under certain conditions you can turn off the power by holding th...

Page 23: ...3 Press the MENU key The menu appears The menu currently selected is shown as a yellow button 4 Press the M or m key to select the Setup menu then press the or ENTER key The selected menu appears 5 Press the M or m key to select Language then press the or ENTER key 6 Press the M m or key to select a language then press the ENTER key COMMAND INPUT A INPUT B INPUT C INPUT D VIDEO ENTER MENU APA RESE...

Page 24: ... use the projector if you forget your password and the password administrator is not available Be please aware that using the security lock can prevent valid usage in such cases To use the security lock 1 Press the MENU key and then on the Function menu turn on the Security Lock setting 2 Enter the password Use the MENU M m and ENTER keys to enter the four digit password The default initial passwo...

Page 25: ...s set If you fail to enter the correct password after three tries the projector cannot be used In this case press the 1 key to turn off the power To cancel the security lock 1 Press the MENU key then turn off the Security Lock setting in the Function menu 2 Enter the password Enter the password that was set If you call the customer service center because you have forgotten the password you will ne...

Page 26: ... it has been turned off it may take some time until the lamp will light on To freeze the image projected Freeze function Press the FREEZE key Freeze appears when the key is pressed This function works when a signal from a computer is input To restore the original screen press the FREEZE key again When you are using the network presentation function to project the picture from a computer you can pe...

Page 27: ...ecting the Menu Language on page 23 Display items Input signal indicator Input signal indicator Shows the selected input channel is displayed when no signal is input You can hide this indicator using Status on the Setup menu 1 Press the MENU key The menu appears 2 Use the M or m key to select a menu then press the or ENTER key The items that can be set or adjusted with the selected menu appear The...

Page 28: ...OK when the screen display appears The following settings are reset to their factory preset values The items that can be reset are as follows Contrast Brightness Color Hue Color Temp Sharpness DDE Black Level Adj V key stone and Gamma Mode in the Picture menu Press the RESET key on the Remote Commander To reset the value of an item back to its factory preset value press the RESET key while a setti...

Page 29: ...Black Level Adj and Gamma Mode in the Picture Mode Contrast Adjusts the white area of pictures white level The higher the setting the greater the contrast The lower the setting the lower the contrast 80 Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the picture The higher the setting the brighter the picture The lower the setting the darker the picture 50 Color Adjusts the intensity of the color density The...

Page 30: ...deo signal to a progressive format Off Plays a video signal in an interlace format without converting Film Black Level Adj Adjust Produces a bolder dynamic picture Set according to the input signal source High Gives higher emphasis to the black color Low Gives lower emphasis to the black color Off Cancels this feature Off Gamma Mode Selects a gamma correction curve Graphics Improves the reproducti...

Page 31: ...ding to the input signal Aspect When the PC signal is input You can set the aspect ratio of the picture to be displayed for the current input signal This item is enabled only when an PC signal preset memory numbers 21 to 56 is input Full 1 Displays a picture vertically or horizontally to fill the screen without changing the aspect ratio of the original picture Full 2 Displays a picture on the whol...

Page 32: ...g the Screen menu it will be registered in the projector If more than 20 user memory items are registered the newest memory always overwrites the oldest one See the chart on page 51 to find if the signal is registered in the preset memory When the aspect ratio of input signal is other than 4 3 a part of the screen is displayed in black Adjust Signal Set according to the input signal APA Auto Pixel...

Page 33: ...ng the projector at high altitudes On Use this setting when using the projector at an altitude of 1 500 m or higher Off Use this setting when using the projector at normal altitudes Off Standby Mode Lowers the power consumption in standby mode When set to Low the power consumption in standby is lowered Standard Power Saving Sets the power saving mode When set to On the projector goes into power sa...

Page 34: ...te for the input signal Input C Signal Sel Selects the type of signal input from the equipment connected to the INPUT C connector Selects the type 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 comp...

Page 35: ...h Detects the input signal and displays the detected input signal automatically when the INPUT key is pressed 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 effective signals is automatically selected by pressing INPUT key Input E is displayed always Set this to Off when you want to select an inp...

Page 36: ...nel keys on the side panel of the projector so that the projector can be operated only with the Remote Commander To lock the control panel keys set to On When it is set to On keeping the 1 key on the control panel pressed for 10 seconds turns the projector on when it is in standby mode and turns the projector to standby mode when the power is on If you press and hold the MENU key for about 10 seco...

Page 37: ...he picture horizontally V Flips the picture vertically Off The picture does not flip Off Lamp Mode Sets the lamp brightness used during the projection High Illuminates the projected image brightly Standard Reduces fan noise and power consumption The brightness of the projected image will be lower compared with the High setting Standard Lens Control Avoids any operation of the lens such as Focus Zo...

Page 38: ...e projectors individually with the supplied Remote Commander When this item is set to 1 you can control the projector with the Remote Commander with the ID MODE key set to 1 When it is set to All you can control all the projectors with the Remote Commander independently of the ID MODE keys of the Remote Commander All Illumination Selects whether the SONY logo on the top panel of the projector ligh...

Page 39: ...the following tables The items that cannot be adjusted are not displayed in the menu Picture menu Setting items Functions Model Name Displays the model name Serial No Displays the serial number fH horizontal frequency Displays the horizontal frequency of the input signal fV vertical frequency Displays the vertical frequency of the input signal Memory number Displays the preset memory number of the...

Page 40: ...L FE40 Can be set except preset memory numbers 50 and 51 VPL FX40 FX41 Can be set except preset memory numbers 37 38 39 40 45 46 50 and 51 6 Except HDMI input Sharpness z z z DDE z z 4 z 4 Black Level Adj z z z Gamma Mode z 3 z z Item Input signal Video S Video Y C Component Video GBR Computer Network Item Input signal Video S Video Y C Component Video GBR Computer Network Aspect z z z z 5 Over Sc...

Page 41: ...If the lamp breaks consult with qualified for personal Pull out the lamp by holding the knob If you touch the lamp you may be burned or injured When removing the lamp make sure it remains horizontal then pull straight out Do not tilt the lamp If you pull out the lamp while it is tilted and if the lamp breaks the pieces may scatter causing injury 1 Turn off the projector and disconnect the AC power...

Page 42: ...ER key A message is displayed 11Select Yes and then press the ENTER key The Lamp Timer is initialized to 0 and Lamp Timer Reset Complete is displayed in the menu screen 12Select OK Do not put your hands into the lamp replacement slot and do not allow any liquid or other objects into the slot to avoid electrical shock or fire To erase a message press any key on the control panel of the projector or...

Page 43: ...he air filter so that it fits into the each claws 6 positions on the air filter covers and replace the cover If you neglect to clean the air filter dust may accumulate clogging it As a result the temperature may rise inside the unit leading to a possible malfunction or fire If the dust cannot be removed from the air filter replace the air filter with a new one For details on new air filter consult...

Page 44: ...he projector on according to the following procedures 1 Connect the projector to the computer 2 Turn the projector on 3 Start the computer Input selection is incorrect c Select the input source correctly using the INPUT key see page 20 The picture is muted c Press the PIC MUTING key to release the picture muting see page 15 The computer signal is not set to output to an external monitor or set to ...

Page 45: ...clear The picture is out of focus c Adjust the focus see page 21 Condensation has accumulated on the lens c Leave the projector for about two hours with the power on The image extends beyond the screen The APA key has been pressed even though there are black edges around the image c Display the full image on the screen and press the APA key c Adjust Shift in the Screen menu properly see page 32 Th...

Page 46: ...st is displayed in the same location on the screen continuously an afterimage may appear temporarily It will disappear shortly after the display changes Symptom Cause and Remedy The LAMP COVER indicator flashes in orange Repetition rate of 2 flashes The lamp cover or the air filter cover is detached c Attach the cover securely see pages 42 and 43 The LAMP COVER indicator flashes in orange Repetiti...

Page 47: ...s time to replace the lamp and clean the air filter c Replace the lamp see page 41 and clean the filter see page 43 If this message appears again after you replace the lamp the lamp replacement process is not complete c Perform the operations in step 8 to 11 on page 42 To erase a message press any key on the control panel of the projector or on the remote commander The projector temperature is hig...

Page 48: ...6 3 feet There may be a slight difference between the actual value and the design value shown above 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 used when playing back a video recorded in NTSC on a NTSC4 43 system VCR Resolution VPL FE40 750 horizontal TV lines Video input 1 400 1 050 dots ...

Page 49: ...1 Vrms When the volume is maximum and an input signal is 500 mVrms output impedance 5 kilohms REMOTE RS 232C D sub 9 pin CONTROL S IN PLUG IN POWER Stereo minijack General Dimensions 532 145 352 mm 21 5 3 4 13 7 8 inches w h d without the projection parts Mass Approx 9 8 kg 21 lb 10 oz VPL FE40 FX40 FX41 Approx 9 0 kg 19 lb 13 oz VPL FE40L FX40L FX41L Power requirements AC 100 to 240 V 4 1 1 7 A 5...

Page 50: ... W H D Weight 1330 g Middle focus zoom lens VPLL Z1024 F 2 0 2 3 f 37 8 to 54 3 mm Powered focus zoom Projection screen size 40 to 600 inches Projection distance 100 inches 4840 to 6630 mm 200 inches 9770 to 13350 mm 300 inches 14700 to 20060 mm Maximum external dimensions 97 87 180 mm W H D Weight 1140 g Long focus zoom lens VPLL Z1032 F 2 0 to 2 4 f 52 6 to 84 3 mm Powered focus zoom Projection ...

Page 51: ...720 60p 720 60p 45 000 60 000 S on G Y z z 11 720 50p 720 50p 37 500 50 000 S on G Y z z 12 1080 60p 1080 60p 67 500 60 000 S on G Y z 13 1080 50p 1080 50p 56 260 50 000 S on G Y z 14 1080 24p 1080 24p 26 973 23 976 S on G Y z 15 1080 30p 1080 30p 33 750 29 970 S on G Y z 21 640 350 VGA mode 1 VGA 350 31 469 70 086 H pos V neg z 22 VESA 85 VGA 350 37 861 85 080 H pos V neg z 23 640 400 NEC PC 98 2...

Page 52: ... 960 VESA 60 60 000 60 000 H pos V pos z z 46 VESA 75 75 000 75 000 H pos V pos z 47 1280 1024 VESA 60 63 974 60 013 H pos V pos z z 48 VESA 75 79 976 75 025 H pos V pos z 49 VESA 85 91 146 85 024 H pos V pos z 50 1400 1050 VESA 60 65 317 59 978 H neg V pos z z 51 1600 1200 VESA 60 75 000 60 000 H pos V pos z 55 1280 768 1280 768 60 47 776 59 870 H neg V pos z z 56 1280 720 1280 720 60 44 772 59 8...

Page 53: ...ion Text and lines may be uneven 63 1280 800 1280 800 60 49 702 59 810 H neg V pos z z Memory No Preset signal fH kHz fV Hz Sync Analog signals Digital signals Signal Preset memory No Video Video S video connector 1 2 Component Input C connector 3 8 10 11 Video GBR Input C connector 3 8 10 11 Computer Input A Input B Input C connector 21 40 45 51 55 56 60 63 Signal Preset memory No Component Input...

Page 54: ... inches Center of the lens 532 21 497 19 5 8 133 5 1 4 65 4 2 5 8 65 4 2 5 8 133 5 1 4 116 4 5 8 29 5 1 3 16 145 5 3 4 87 5 3 1 2 47 5 1 7 8 27 5 1 1 8 71 2 7 8 26 1 1 16 100 4 7 6 5 16 24 5 31 32 13 17 32 500 19 3 4 532 21 40 1 5 8 352 13 7 8 ...

Page 55: ...3 1 4 41 6 1 11 16 34 7 1 3 8 55 2 1 4 112 4 1 2 133 5 1 4 34 1 3 8 298 11 3 4 279 11 112 4 1 2 16 5 21 32 9 5 3 8 27 11 8 352 13 7 8 330 13 77 3 1 32 95 3 3 4 80 3 1 4 145 5 3 4 89 3 1 2 24 5 31 32 Removable panel for lamp replacement 128 5 1 8 ...

Page 56: ...9 32 Ventilation holes Exhaust Speakers 16 7 11 16 454 8 18 163 6 1 2 140 5 1 2 219 8 5 8 124 5 124 5 170 6 3 4 124 3 5 110 4 3 8 150 6 6 24 5 31 32 Center of gravity Center of unit 76 6 3 1 8 99 4 32 7 1 5 16 66 9 2 41 64 42 6 1 43 64 30 1 3 16 18 3 3 4 52 4 21 16 There is no ventilation hole intake and no filter cover on this side on the VPL FX41 ...

Page 57: ...n 38 Image Flip 37 Input C Signal Sel 34 Installation 16 Installation examples unsuitable conditions 7 unsuitable installation 6 L Lamp Mode 37 Lamp replacement 41 Lamp Timer 39 Language 33 selecting the menu language 23 Lens 10 Location and function of controls connector panel 12 control panel 11 rear side bottom 10 Remote Commander 14 top front side 10 M Menu clearing the menu display 28 Functio...

Page 58: ...l detector 10 location and function of controls 14 rear remote control detector 11 Reset 29 resetting an item 28 S Screen size 16 48 Security Lock 36 Sharpness 29 Smart APA 35 Specifications 48 Standby Mode 33 Status 33 Supplied accessories 49 T Troubleshooting 44 V V Keystone 37 ...

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