Sony Projector Vpl Fx40 User Manual

41Replacing the Lamp
Maintenance
BMaintenance
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.” appears on the screen.
 The LAMP/COVER indicator flashes in 
red. (Repetition rate of 3 flashes)
The lamp life varies depending on 
conditions of use.  
Use an LMP-F270 Projector Lamp as the 
replacement lamp.
Use of any other lamps...

42Replacing the Lamp
 
 Be careful not to touch the glass surface 
of the lamp.
 The power will not turn on if the lamp is 
not secured properly.
6Restore the lamp cover to the original 
position and tighten the three screws 
with the phillips screwdriver.
Be sure to attach the lamp cover securely 
as it was. If not, the projector cannot be 
turned on.
7Connect the power cord.  
The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in 
red.
8Press the ?/1 key to turn the projector 
on.
9Press the MENU key, and then select...

43Cleaning the Air Filter
Maintenance
Cleaning the Air 
Filter
The air filter should be cleaned whenever 
you replace the lamp.
Remove the air filter, and then remove the 
dust with a vacuum cleaner.
The time needed to clean the air filter will 
vary depending on the environment or how 
the projector is used.
1Turn the power off and unplug the 
power cord. 
2Remove the air filter covers.
The air filter of the VPL-FX41 is on one 
side  only.
3Remove the air filter from the each 
claws (6 positions) on the...

44Troubleshooting
BOthers
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
Picture
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.
cWait for about 60 seconds before turning on the power 
(see page 22).
 The lamp cover is not secured.
cClose the lamp cover...

45Troubleshooting
Others
Sound
“Please check Input-C 
Signal Sel.” appears in 
spite of inputting the 
correct signal from 
INPUT C.The setting of “Input-C Signal Sel.” in the Setup menu is incorrect.
cSelect “Computer,” “Video GBR” or “Component” correctly 
according to the input signal (see page 34).
On-screen display does not 
appear.“Status” in the Setup menu has been set to “Off.”
cSet “Status” in the Setup menu to “On” (see page 33).
Color balance is incorrect.  The picture has not been adjusted...

46Troubleshooting
Remote Commander
Others
Indicators
Symptom Cause and Remedy
The Remote Commander 
does not work. The Remote Commander batteries are dead.
cReplace them with new batteries (see page 15).
 The COMMAND ON/OFF switch is set to OFF.
cSet it to ON.
 The ID number of the projector assigned in “ID Mode” in the 
Installation menu does not match the ID number of the ID MODE 
keys on the Remote Commander.
cAssigns the same ID number to the projector and the Remote 
Commander, or set “ID Mode” in...

47Troubleshooting
Others
Warning Messages
Use the list below to check the meaning of the messages displayed on the screen.
Caution Messages
Use the list below to check the meaning of the messages displayed on the screen.
Messages List
Message Meaning and Remedy
High temp.! Lamp off in 1 
min.The internal temperature is too high.
cTurn off the power.
cCheck to see that nothing is blocking the ventilation holes.
Frequency is out of range!  This input signal cannot be projected as the frequency is out of...

48Specifications
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/FX41: 0.79-inch XGA 
panel, 2,359,296 pixels (1024 × 
768 × 3)
Lens 1.3 times zoom lens (powered)
f 30.6 to 39.7 mm/F1.66 to 2.18
* The lens is not supplied with the 
VPL-FE40L/FX40L/FX41L.
Lamp 275 W Ultra high pressure lamp
Projected picture size
40 to 600-inches (measured 
diagonally)...

49Specifications
Others
impedance more than 47 
kilohms
INPUT A/B Analog RGB: HD D-sub 15-pin 
(female)
R: 0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB (75 ohms 
terminated)
G: 0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB (75 ohms 
terminated)
B: 0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB (75 ohms 
terminated)
HD: Horizontal sync input: TTL 
level, high impedance, positive/
negative
VD: Vertical sync input: TTL 
level, high impedance, positive/
negative
AUDIO: Stereo minijack, rated 
input 500 mVrms, input 
impedance more than 47 
kilohms
INPUT C Analog RGB/component: 5BNC 
(female)
R/R-Y:...

50Specifications
AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE 
WARRANTY, OR FOR ANY OTHER 
REASON WHATSOEVER.
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 (Optical 
Axis Angle: 0 degree))
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
130 ×...