Sony Projector Vpl Fx40 User Manual

21Projecting
Projecting the Picture
For details, see “Auto Input Search” 
in the Function menu on page 35.
 The Smart APA feature is effective for 
the input (analog) signal from a 
computer only.
(It is not effective for digital computer 
signal.)
5Switch the equipment connected to 
output to the projector.
Depending on the type of your 
computer, for example a notebook, or an 
all-in-one LCD type, you may have to 
switch the computer to output to the 
projector by pressing certain keys (e.g., 
, etc.),...

22Turning Off the Power
Tu r n i n g  O f f  t h e  
Power
1Press the ?/1 key.
“POWER OFF? Please press ?/1 key 
again.” appears to confirm that you want 
to turn off the power.
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.
2Press the ?/1 key again.
The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in 
green and the fan continues to run to 
reduce the internal heat. Also, the ON/
STANDBY indicator flashes quickly. 
During this time,...

23Selecting the Menu Language
Convenient Functions
BConvenient Functions
Selecting the Menu 
Language
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:
1Plug the AC power cord into a wall 
outlet.
2Press the ?/1 key to turn on the 
projector.
3Press the MENU key.
The menu appears.
The menu currently selected is shown as 
a yellow button.
4Press the M or m key to select the...

24Security Lock
The menu changes to the selected 
language.
To clear the menu
Press the MENU key.
The menu disappears automatically if a key 
is not pressed for one minute.
Security Lock
The projector is equipped with a security 
lock function. When you turn the power of 
the projector on, you are required to input 
the previously set password. If you do not 
input the correct password, you will not be 
able to project the picture.
 When the security lock becomes effective, 
you are required to input the...

25Security Lock
Convenient Functions
Enter the password on this screen.
3Enter the password again to confirm.
When “Security Lock enabled!” is 
displayed on the menu screen, the 
setting for security lock is completed.
If “Invalid Password!” is displayed on 
the menu screen, perform this procedure 
again from step 1.
4Turn the main power off and 
disconnect the AC power cord.
The security lock is set to on, then it 
becomes effective. The screen used for 
entering the password is displayed when 
the...

26Other Functions
Other Functions
If you will be using a circuit breaker to turn 
the power for the entire system on and off, 
set the direct power on function to “On.” You 
can turn the power on/off without pressing 
the power key on the projector. After the 
power is turned off, the internal circuitry will 
cause the fan to automatically operate for a 
certain time.
The fan does not turn in theVPL-FX41. 
However, the Direct Power On/Off function 
has the same performance.
If you are leaving the...

27Using a MENU
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
BAdjustments and Settings Using a Menu
Using a MENU
The projector is equipped with an on-screen 
menu for making various adjustments and 
settings. Some of the adjustable/setting 
items are displayed in a pop-up menu, in a 
setting menu or adjustment menu with no 
main menu, or in the next menu window. If 
you select an item name followed by an 
arrow (B), the next menu window with the 
setting items appears.
To change the on-screen menu language, see...

28Using a MENU
4Make the setting or adjustment of an 
item.
• When changing the adjustment 
level:
To increase the number, press the M or 
, key.
To decrease the number, press the m or 
< key.
Press the ENTER key to restore the 
previous screen.
 When changing the setting:
Press the M or m key to change the 
setting.
Press the ENTER key to restore the 
previous screen.
You can restore the previous screen 
using < depending on the selected 
item.
To clear the menu
Press the MENU key. 
The menu disappears...

29The Picture Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a 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 Initial setting
Picture Mode Selects the picture mode.
Dynamic: Emphasizes the contrast to produce a 
“dynamic” picture.
Standard: Normally...

30The Picture Menu
DDE (Dynamic 
Detail 
Enhancer)According to the film source you have selected, make a 
setting for playback.
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” is automatically 
selected.
Progressive: Converts an interlace format video signal to 
a progressive format.
Off: Plays a video signal in an interlace format without...