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Data Projector
Operating Instructions
VPL-FE40/FE40L
VPL-FX40/FX40L
VPL-FX41/FX41L
VPL-FW41/FW41L
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1 Use the approved Power Cord (3-core mains lead) / Appliance Connector / Plug WARNING with earthing-contacts that conforms to the safety regulations of each country if To reduce the risk of fire or electric applicable. shock, do not expose this apparatus 2 Use the Power Cord (3-core mains lead) / to rain or moisture. Appliance Connector / Plug conforming to the proper ratings (Voltage, Ampere). To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to If you have questio
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this device must accept any interference For safety received, including interference that may Be sure to attach the air filter to the unit. cause undesired operation. For the customers in Taiwan only For the State of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See www.dtsc. ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. For the customers in Canada This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. For th
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Table of Contents Precautions .........................................5 (not supplied) (When Using the Network Presentation Notes on Installation and Usage ........ 6 Function) .................................26 Unsuitable Installation ................. 6 Usage in High Altitude ................. 7 Unsuitable Conditions .................. 7 Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Overview Using a MENU .................................27 About the Supplied Manuals ..............8 The Picture Me
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On illumination Precautions � To obtain the best picture, the front of the screen should not be exposed to direct Warning lighting or sunlight. � Ceiling-mounted spot lighting is The Installation Manual contained in the recommended. Use a cover over CD-ROM is for dealers. fluorescent lamps to avoid lowering the If customers perform the installation contrast ratio. described in this manual, an accident may � Cover any windows that face the screen occur, causing serious injury. Never in
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On LCD projector Notes on Installation The LCD projector is manufactured using high-precision technology. You may, and Usage however, see tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, or green) that continuously appear on the LCD projector. This is a Unsuitable Installation normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction. Also, when you use multiple LCD projectors Do not install the unit in the following to project onto a screen, even if they are of si
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magnifications. This is not a malfunction of Subject to direct cool or warm air the unit. from an air-conditioner Unsuitable Conditions Do not use the unit under the following conditions. Installing in such a location may cause Do not topple the unit malfunction of the unit due to moisture condensation or rise in temperature. Near a heat or smoke sensor Avoid using as the unit topples over on its side. It may cause malfunction. Malfunction of the sensor may be caused. Do not tilt right/l
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B Overview About the Supplied Features Manuals High brightness and high picture The following manuals and softwares are performance supplied with the projector. High brightness On Macintosh system, you can read only the Operating Instructions and Installation Sony’s unique optical system with the new- Manual for Dealers. generation LCD panel “BrightEra” incorporating a newly developed inorganic Manuals alignment, allows a light output of 4000 lumen (VPL-FE40/FX40)/4500 lumen Safety Regul
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Overview * The optional lens VPLL-1008 can adjust the been specified. Also, this projector is focus manually. available for SNMP. Also, optional lenses are available for the projector, depending on your setup Multi scan compatibility condition. HDMI and 5BNC connectors * The optional lenses are available for VPL- FE40, VPL-FX40, VPL-FX41 and VPL- The projector has the HDMI (High- FW41 equipped with a standard lens only. Definition Multimedia Interface) connector, digital input connector, wh
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� Kensington is a registered trademark of Kensington Technology Group. Location and � Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. Function of Controls � VESA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association. � Display Data Channel is a trademark of the Top/Front/Side Video Electronics Standard Association. � HDMI, HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or 3 registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. � Air Shot is a trademark of Son
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Overview f Air filter covers Control Panel The air filter of VPL-FX41/FW41 can be set on one side only. Note To maintain optimal performance, clean 1 2 the air filter whenever you replace the lamp. For details, see “Cleaning the Air Filter” on page 44. g Rear remote control detector h Connector Panel For details, see “Connector Panel” on page 12. i Security lock Connects to an optional security cable 3 (from Kensington). 4 Web page address: 5 http://www.kensington.com/ 6 7 j Control panel
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– Flashes in red when the internal The ZOOM and FOCUS keys cannot be temperature is high or the electrical used when you attach the optional lens system has failed. VPLL-1008 to the projector. – Lights in green when the projector is f MENU key turned on, and when it is ready to Displays the on-screen menu. Press operate. again to clear the menu. – Flashes in green from the time when the projector is turned on until the g ?/1 (On/Standby) key projector is ready to operate. Also, Turns on
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Overview AUDIO input L (MONO)/R (phono f AC IN socket type) Connects the supplied AC power cord. Connect to the audio output of video g CONTROL S IN/PLUG IN POWER equipment. For stereo equipment use both the L and R jacks; for monaural (DC 5V output) jack (stereo equipment use the L (MONO) jack only. minijack) Connects to the control S out jacks of 2/3 INPUT A/INPUT B Sony equipment. Connects to the Analog RGB connector (HD D-sub CONTROL S OUT jack on the supplied 15-pin, female) Remote
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For details, see “APA” in “The Screen Remote Commander Menu” on page 31. The keys that have the same names as those e ENTER key on the control panel function identically. f RESET key Resets the value of an item to its factory wa preset value. This key functions when a setting item is displayed on the screen. COMMAND OFF ON 1 g KEYSTONE (Vertical trapezoidal w; distortion correction) key INPUT INPUT INPUT A B C 2 Adjusts the vertical trapezoidal INPUT INPUT AIR D E SHOT 3 distortion
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Overview Be sure to install the battery from m MUTING keys the # side. Cut off the picture and sound. � PIC: Cuts off the picture. Press again to restore the picture. � AUDIO: Press to temporarily cut the audio output from the speaker or audio signal from the AUDIO jack of OUTPUT. Press again or press the VOLUME+ key to restore the sound. n D ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/– key 2 Replace the lid. This function is not provided in this projector. Notes on Remote Commander operation o ZOOM +/– keys
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B Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector The following table gives an example of installing the standard lens supplied with VPL-FE40/ FX40/FX41/FW41. For details on installation, ceiling installation or when you use an optional lens, be sure to refer to the operating instructions of “Installation Manual for Dealers”. The distance between the lens and the screen varies depending on the size of the screen. Use the following table as a guide. Screen Distance between the screen and the c
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Projecting the Picture To connect a computer (Analog) Connecting the Side Projector When you connect the projector, make sure to: � Turn off all equipment before making any connections. � Use the proper cables for each connection. � Insert the cable plugs firmly; loose connections may increase noise and reduce performance of picture signals. When pulling out a cable, be sure to pull it out by the plug, not the cable itself. When connecting to a LAN using a LAN cable, see “Operating Instr
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HDMI appear properly. Set your computer to output Note the signal to only the external monitor. Be sure to use the HDMI cable with an HDMI logo. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your computer. The HDMI connector of this projector is not compatible with DSD (Direct Stream Digital) Signal or CEC (Consumer Note Electronics control) Signal. To connect a Macintosh computer equipped with a video output connector of a type having To attach the HDMI cable two rows o
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Projecting the Picture To connect to a video GBR/ Connecting a VCR Component output connector This section describes how to connect the projector to a VCR. Side For more information, refer to the instruction manuals of the equipment you are connecting. To connect to a video or S video output connector Side to audio output to (L) audio to video output GBR/ (R) component output to audio VCR output (L) to S to audio video to video output A Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied) (U
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4 Press the INPUT key to select the input source. Projecting You can select directly the input signal you want to project by pressing one key from among INPUT A, B, C, D or E on the Remote Commander. 7 2 Each time you press the INPUT key on 8 the control panel, the input signal 4 switches as follows: 8 6,7,8 Input-AtInput-BtInput-CtInput-DtInput-E S-VideoTVideoT To input from Press INPUT to display 1 Computer, etc. Input-A Rear remote control connected to the detector INPUT A connector
