Sony VPL-FE40/FE40L Operating Instructions Manual

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2-687-435-17 (2)
Data Projector
Operating Instructions
VPL-FE40/FE40L
VPL-FX40/FX40L
VPL-FX41/FX41L
© 2006 Sony Corporation

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  • 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 1 Use the approved Power Cord (3-core WARNING mains lead) / Appliance Connector / Plug 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.
  • Page 3 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...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    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 ....
  • Page 5: Precautions

    Never install it with opaque draperies. by yourself. For installation, be sure to consult with a Sony dealer. • It is desirable to install the unit in a room where floor and walls are not of light- On safety reflecting material.
  • Page 6: Notes On Installation And Usage

    On LCD projector Notes on Installation The LCD projector is manufactured using and Usage high-precision technology. You may, 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.
  • Page 7: Usage In High Altitude

    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.
  • Page 8: About The Supplied Manuals

    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...
  • Page 9 * The optional lenses available for VPL-FE40, Multi scan compatibility VPL-FX40 and VPL-FX41 equipped with a standard lens only. HDMI and 5BNC connectors The projector has the HDMI (High- Center positioned lens Definition Multimedia Interface) connector, The projector is designed to locate the lens digital input connector, which allows you to in the center of the projector.
  • Page 10: Location And Function Of Controls

    • HDMI, HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • Air Shot is a trademark of Sony corporation. • “BrightEra” is a trademark of Sony corporation. • All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
  • Page 11: Control Panel

    f Air filter covers Control Panel The air filter of VPL-FX41 can be set on one side only. Note To maintain optimal performance, clean the air filter whenever you replace the For details, see “Cleaning the Air Filter” on page 43. g Rear remote control detector h Connector Panel For details, see “Connector Panel”...
  • Page 12: Connector Panel

    – 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.
  • Page 13: Ac In Socket

    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 Commander when using it as a Connects to external equipment such as wired Remote Commander.
  • Page 14: Remote Commander

    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 preset value.
  • Page 15: Menu Key

    m MUTING keys Be sure to install the battery from 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.
  • Page 16: Projecting The Picture

    B Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector The following table gives an example of installing the standard lens supplied with VPL-FE40/ VPL-FX40/VPL-FX41. 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.
  • Page 17: Connecting The Projector

    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.
  • Page 18 For details, refer to the operating The HDMI connector of this projector is not instructions supplied with your computer. compatible with DSD (Direct Stream Digital) Signal or CEC (Consumer Electronics control) Signal. Note To attach the HDMI cable To connect a Macintosh computer equipped Fix the cable to the cable tie holder next to with a video output connector of a type having two rows of pins, use a commercially available...
  • Page 19: Connecting A Vcr

    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 audio...
  • Page 20: Projecting

    Press the INPUT key to select the Projecting input source. 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. Each time you press the INPUT key on the control panel, the input signal switches as follows: 6,7,8...
  • Page 21 For details, see “Auto Input Search” To adjust the tilt of the installation in the Function menu on page 35. surface • The Smart APA feature is effective for If the projector is installed on an uneven the input (analog) signal from a surface, use the adjusters to keep the computer only.
  • Page 22: Turning Off The Power

    Turning Off the Power Press the ?/1 key. “POWER OFF? Please press ?/1 key again.” appears to confirm that you want to turn off the power. Note The message disappears if you press any key other than the ?/1 key, or if you do not press any key for approximately five seconds.
  • Page 23: Convenient Functions

    B Convenient Functions Press the MENU key. Selecting the Menu The menu appears. The menu currently selected is shown as Language a yellow button. You can select one of sixteen languages for displaying the menu and other on-screen displays. The factory setting is English. To change the menu language, proceed as follows: Press the M or m key to select the...
  • Page 24: Security Lock

    The menu changes to the selected Security Lock language. To clear the menu The projector is equipped with a security Press the MENU key. lock function. When you turn the power of The menu disappears automatically if a key the projector on, you are required to input is not pressed for one minute.
  • Page 25 Enter the password on this screen. Note If you call the customer service center because Security Lock you have forgotten the password, you will need Enter new password key. to be able to verify the projector’s serial number and your identity. (This process may differ in other countries/regions.) Once your Power-on cannot be performed identity has been confirmed, we will provide...
  • Page 26: Other Functions

    Effective Tools for Your Other Functions Presentation To freeze the image projected Direct Power On/Off Function (Freeze function) If you will be using a circuit breaker to turn Press the FREEZE key. “Freeze” appears the power for the entire system on and off, when the key is pressed.
  • Page 27: Using A Menu

    B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Use the M or m key to select a menu, Using a MENU then press the , or ENTER key. The items that can be set or adjusted with the selected menu appear. The item The projector is equipped with an on-screen presently selected is shown in yellow.
  • Page 28 Select “OK” when the screen display Next menu window appears. The following settings are reset to Setting items 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”...
  • Page 29: The Picture Menu

    The Picture Menu The Picture menu is used for adjusting the picture. Items that can be adjusted or set depend on the kind of input signals. For details, see “Input signals and adjustable/setting items” on page 39. When the video signal is input When the signal is input from a computer Setting items Functions...
  • Page 30 Setting items Functions Initial setting DDE (Dynamic According to the film source you have selected, make a Film Detail setting for playback. Enhancer) • Film: Normally, select this option. Reproduces the 2-3 Pull-Down film sources with smooth picture movement. When the video signal with a format other than the 2-3 Pull-Down is input, “Progressive”...
  • Page 31: The Screen Menu

    The Screen Menu The Screen menu is used to adjust the input signal. You can also adjust the aspect ratio of the picture. Items that can be adjusted or set depend on the kind of input signals. For details, see “Input signals and adjustable/setting items” on page 39. Aspect Full 2 Over Scan...
  • Page 32: About The Preset Memory No

    Setting items Functions Initial setting Adjust Signal Set according to the input signal APA (Auto Pressing ENTER key automatically adjusts the Pixel “Phase,” “Pitch” and “Shift” to position the image Alignment) correctly on a screen. Phase Adjusts the dot phase of the panel and the computer signal.
  • Page 33: The Setup Menu

    The Setup Menu The Setup menu is used for changing the settings of the projector. Setting items Functions Initial setting Status Sets whether or not the on-screen display is displayed. Set to “Off” to turn off the on-screen displays except for the menus, message when turning off the power, and warning messages.
  • Page 34 Setting items Functions Initial setting Input-C Signal Sel. Selects the type of signal input from the equipment Auto connected to the INPUT C connector. Selects the type of signal input from the equipment by selecting “Input-C” with the INPUT key. •...
  • Page 35: The Function Menu

    The Function Menu The Function menu is used for changing the settings of the various functions of the projector. Setting items Functions Initial setting Smart APA The APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) automatically adjusts “Phase,” “Pitch” and “Shift” in the Screen menu for the input signal from a computer.
  • Page 36 Setting items Functions Initial setting Panel Key Lock Locks all the control panel 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,”...
  • Page 37: The Installation Menu

    The Installation Menu The Installation menu is used for changing the settings of the projector. Lamp Mode Standard ID Mode Illumination Direct Power On Setting items Functions Initial setting V Keystone Corrects the vertical trapezoidal distortion of the picture. When the bottom of the trapezoid is longer than the top ): Sets a lower value (–...
  • Page 38 Commander independently of the ID MODE keys of the Remote Commander. Illumination Selects whether the SONY logo on the top panel of the projector lights when the projector is on. Direct Power On Set to “On” if you are using a circuit breaker to turn the power on/off the entire system.
  • Page 39: The Information Menu

    The Information Menu The Information menu displays the model name, serial number, the horizontal and vertical frequencies of the input signal and the cumulated hours of usage of the lamp. Memory number Signal type Setting items Functions Model Name Displays the model name. Serial No.
  • Page 40 Item Input signal Video/S-Video Component Video GBR Computer Network (Y/C) Sharpness – – – – Black Level Adj. – – Gamma Mode – – z : Adjustable/can be set – : Not adjustable/cannot be set : Except B & W : NTSC and NTSC only, except B &...
  • Page 41: Replacing The Lamp

    B Maintenance Replacing the Lamp The lamp used as a light source is a consumable product. Thus replace this lamp with a new one in the following cases. • When the lamp has burnt out or dims • “Please replace the Lamp and clean the Filter.”...
  • Page 42 Select “OK.” Caution 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. Note To erase a message, press any key on the control panel of the projector or on the Remote Commander.
  • Page 43: Cleaning The Air Filter

    Turn the power off and unplug the For details on new air filter, consult with power cord. qualified Sony personnnel. • Be sure to attach the air filter cover firmly; Remove the air filter covers. the power can not be turned on if it is not The air filter of the VPL-FX41 is on one closed securely.
  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    B Others Troubleshooting If the projector appears to be operating erratically, try to diagnose and correct the problem using the following instructions. If the problem persists, consult with qualified Sony personnel. Power Symptom Cause and Remedy The power is not turned on. • The power has been turned off and on with the ?/1 key at a short interval.
  • Page 45 Symptom Cause and Remedy “Please check Input-C The setting of “Input-C Signal Sel.” in the Setup menu is incorrect. c Select “Computer,” “Video GBR” or “Component” correctly Signal Sel.” appears in according to the input signal (see page 34). spite of inputting the correct signal from INPUT C.
  • Page 46 “On.” ON/STANDBY flashes in The fan is broken. red. (Repetition rate of 4 c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. flashes) ON/STANDBY flashes in Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet after the ON/ red. (Repetition rate of 6...
  • Page 47: Messages List

    Messages List Warning Messages Use the list below to check the meaning of the messages displayed on the screen. Message Meaning and Remedy High temp.! Lamp off in 1 The internal temperature is too high. min. c Turn off the power. c Check to see that nothing is blocking the ventilation holes.
  • Page 48: Specifications

    Electrical characteristics Specifications Color system NTSC /PAL/SECAM/ 3.58 NTSC /PAL-M/PAL-N/ 4.43 PAL60 system, switched Optical characteristics automatically/manually Projection system (NTSC is the color system used 4.43 3 LCD panels, 1 lens, 3 primary when playing back a video color shutter system recorded in NTSC on a LCD panel VPL-FE40: 0.79-inch SXGA+...
  • Page 49 MONITOR OUT: HD D-sub 15- Always verify that the unit is operating pin (female) properly before use. SONY WILL NOT BE R, G, B: Gain Unity: 75 ohms LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND HD, VD: 4 Vp-p (open), 1 Vp-p...
  • Page 50: Optional Accessories

    Some of the items may not be available in Axis Angle: 0 degree)) some areas. For details, please consult your F = 2.0 f = 13.1 mm nearest Sony dealer. Manual focus Projection screen size Pin assignment 60 to 300-inches...
  • Page 51 Preset signals Memory Preset signal fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync Analog Digital signals signals Video 60 Hz Video 60 Hz 15.734 59.940 – Video 50 Hz Video 50 Hz 15.625 50.000 – 480/60i DTV 480/60i 15.734 59.940 S on G/Y 575/50i DTV 575/50i 15.625...
  • Page 52 Memory Preset signal fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync Analog Digital signals signals 800 × 600 VESA 56 35.156 56.250 H-pos, V-pos VESA 60 37.879 60.317 H-pos, V-pos VESA 72 48.077 72.188 H-pos, V-pos VESA 75 (IBM 46.875 75.000 H-pos, V-pos VESA 85 53.674 85.061...
  • Page 53 Memory Preset signal fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync Analog Digital signals signals 1280 × 800 1280 × 800/60 49.702 59.810 H-neg, V-pos Preset memory No. at the input signal Analog signals Signal Preset memory No. Video (Video, S video connector) 1, 2 Component (Input-C connector) 3-8, 10-11...
  • Page 54: Dimensions

    Dimensions Front 532 (21) 497 (19 29.5 116 (4 65.4 24.5 65.4 Center of the lens 500 (19 532 (21) Unit: mm (inches) Dimensions...
  • Page 55 Side 82 (3 34 (1 27 (1 41.6 (1 279 (11) 298 (11 352 (13 330 (13) 95 (3 80 (3 77 (3 Removable panel for lamp replacement Unit: mm (inches) Dimensions...
  • Page 56 Rear 71 (2 96 (3 15 ( 10 ( 16.7 25 (1) 25 (1) Ventilation holes (Exhaust) Speakers Bottom 52.4 454.8 (18) 163 (6 124 (5) 124 (5) 140 (5 99 (4) 76.6 (3 Center of unit 219 (8 Center of gravity There is no ventilation hole (intake) and no filter cover on this side on the VPL-FX41.
  • Page 57: Index

    Hue ............29 Index Illumination ..........38 Image Flip ..........37 Adjust Signal Input-C Signal Sel........34 APA .............32 Installation ..........16 Phase ............32 Installation examples Pitch .............32 unsuitable conditions ......7 Shift .............32 unsuitable installation ......6 Adjusting memory of the settings ......28 Air filter ...........43 Lamp Mode ..........
  • Page 58 Precautions ..........5 Projecting ..........20 Remote Commander ....... 14 front remote control detector ....10 location and function of controls ..14 rear remote control detector ....11 Reset ............29 resetting an item ........28 Screen size ........16, 48 Security Lock ..........
  • Page 59 Sony Corporation...

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