Sony Projector Vpl Fx40 User Manual

							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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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric 
shock, do not expose this apparatus 
to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open 
the cabinet.  Refer servicing to 
qualified personnel only.
WARNING
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE 
EARTHED.
WARNING
When installing the unit, incorporate a 
readily accessible disconnect device in the 
fixed wiring, or connect the power plug to an 
easily accessible socket-outlet near the unit.  
If a fault should occur during operation of 
the unit, operate the disconnect device to 
switch the power supply off, or disconnect 
the power plug.
WARNING: THIS WARNING IS 
APPLICABLE FOR USA  ONLY.
If used in USA, use the UL LISTED power 
cord specified below.
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER POWER 
CORD.
Plug Cap Parallel blade with ground pin 
(NEMA 5-15P Configuration)
Cord Type SJT, three 16 or 18 AWG 
wires
Length Minimum 1.5 m (4 ft .11in.), 
Less than 2.5 m (8 ft .3 in.)
Rating Minimum 10 A, 125 V
Using this unit at a voltage other than 120V 
may require the use of a different line cord or 
attachment plug, or both.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, 
refer servicing to qualified service 
personnel.
WARNING: THIS WARNING IS 
APPLICABLE FOR OTHER  
COUNTRIES.1Use the approved Power Cord (3-core 
mains lead) / Appliance Connector / Plug 
with earthing-contacts that conforms to 
the safety regulations of each country if 
applicable.
2Use 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
This equipment has been tested and found to 
comply with the limits for a Class A digital 
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 
These limits are designed to provide 
reasonable protection against harmful 
interference when the equipment is operated 
in a commercial environment. This 
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate 
radio frequency energy and, if not installed 
and used in accordance with the instruction 
manual, may cause harmful interference to 
radio communications. Operation of this 
equipment in a residential area is likely to 
cause harmful interference in which case the 
user will be required to correct the 
interference at his own expense.
You are cautioned that any changes or 
modifications not expressly approved in this 
manual could void your authority to operate 
this equipment.
All interface cables used to connect 
peripherals must be shielded in order to 
comply with the limits for a digital device 
pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC 
Rules.
This device complies with Part 15 of the 
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the 
following two conditions: (1) this device 
may not cause harmful interference, and (2)  
						

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this device must accept any interference 
received, including interference that may 
cause undesired operation.
For the State of California, USA only
Perchlorate Material - special handling may 
apply, See
www.dtsc. ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchloratePerchlorate Material: Lithium battery 
contains perchlorate.
For the customers in Canada
This Class A digital apparatus complies with 
Canadian ICES-003.
For the customers in Europe, 
Australia and New Zealand
WARNING
This 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. For any service or 
guarantee matters please refer to the 
addresses given in separate service or 
guarantee documents. 
This apparatus shall not be used in the 
residential area. For safety
Be sure to attach the air filter to the unit.
For the customers in Taiwan only 
						

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Table of Contents
Precautions ......................................... 5
Notes on Installation and Usage  ........ 6
Unsuitable Installation  ................. 6
Usage in High Altitude ................. 7
Unsuitable Conditions  .................. 7
Overview
About the Supplied Manuals .............. 8
Features .............................................. 8
Location and Function of Controls  .. 10
Top/Front/Side ............................ 10
Rear/Side/Bottom ....................... 10
Control Panel  .............................. 11
Connector Panel  ......................... 12
Remote Commander ................... 14
Projecting the Picture
Installing the Projector  ..................... 16
Connecting the Projector  ................. 17
Connecting a Computer .............. 17
Connecting a VCR  ..................... 19
Projecting ......................................... 20
Turning Off 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 Screen Menu ..............................31
About the Preset Memory No.  ....32
The Setup Menu  ...............................33
The Function Menu  ..........................35
The Installation Menu  ......................37
The Information Menu  .....................39
Maintenance
Replacing the Lamp ..........................41
Cleaning the Air Filter ......................43
Others
Troubleshooting ................................44
Messages List ..............................47
Specifications ...................................48
Dimensions .......................................54
Index .................................................57 
						

							5Precautions
Precautions
Warning
The Installation Manual contained in the 
CD-ROM is for dealers. 
If customers perform the installation 
described in this manual, an accident may 
occur, causing serious injury. Never install it 
by yourself. For installation, be sure to 
consult with a Sony dealer.
On safety
 Check that the operating voltage of your 
unit is identical with the voltage of your 
local power supply. If voltage adaptation is 
required, consult with qualified Sony 
personnel.
 Should any liquid or solid object fall into 
the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it 
checked by qualified Sony personnel 
before operating it further. 
 Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is 
not to be used for several days. 
 To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the 
plug. Never pull the cord itself. 
 The wall outlet should be near the unit and 
easily accessible. 
 The unit is not disconnected from the AC 
power source (mains) as long as it is 
connected to the wall outlet, even if the 
unit itself has been turned off. 
 Do not look into the lens while the lamp is 
on.
 Do not place your hand or objects near the 
ventilation holes — the air coming out is 
hot. 
 Be careful not to catch your fingers by the 
adjuster when you adjust the height of the 
unit. Do not push hard on the top of the 
unit with the adjuster out.
 Be sure to grasp both sides of the unit with 
both hands when carrying the unit.
 When you set the angle 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 draperies. 
 It is desirable to install the unit in a room 
where floor and walls are not of light-
reflecting material. If the floor and walls 
are of reflecting material, it is 
recommended that the carpet and wall 
paper be changed to a dark color.
On preventing internal heat build-
up 
The unit is equipped with ventilation holes 
(intake) at the bottom and ventilation holes 
(exhaust) at the rear. Do not block or place 
anything near these holes, or internal heat 
build-up may occur, causing picture 
degradation or damage to the unit.
On cleaning
 To keep the cabinet looking new, 
periodically clean it with a soft cloth. 
Stubborn stains may be removed with a 
cloth lightly dampened with a mild 
detergent solution. Never use strong 
solvents, such as thinner, benzene, or 
abrasive cleansers, since these will 
damage the cabinet.
 Avoid touching the lens. To remove dust 
on the lens, use a soft dry cloth. Do not use 
a damp cloth, detergent solution, or 
thinner.
 Clean the filter whenever you replace the 
lamp.
On repacking
Save the original shipping carton and 
packing material; they will come in handy if 
you ever have to ship your unit. For 
maximum protection, repack your unit as it 
was originally packed at the factory. 
						

							6Notes on Installation and Usage
On LCD projector
The LCD projector is manufactured using 
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 
normal result of the manufacturing process 
and does not indicate a malfunction.
Also, when you use multiple LCD projectors 
to project onto a screen, even if they are of 
the same model, the color reproduction 
among projectors may vary, since color 
balance may be set differently from one 
projector to the next.Notes on Installation 
and Usage
Do not install the unit in the following 
situations. These installations may 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 will be 
turned off automatically after one minute.
 Leave space of more than 30 cm (11 
7/8 
inches) around the unit. 
 Be careful that the ventilation holes may 
inhale tininess such as a piece of paper.
Highly heated and humid
 Avoid installing the unit in a location 
where the temperature or humidity is very 
high, or temperature is very low. 
 To avoid moisture condensation, do not 
install the unit in a location where the 
temperature may rise rapidly.
Unsuitable Installation 
						

							7Notes on Installation and Usage
Subject to direct cool or warm air 
from an air-conditioner
Installing in such a location may cause 
malfunction of the unit due to moisture 
condensation or rise in temperature.
Near a heat or smoke sensor
Malfunction of the sensor may be caused.
Very dusty, extremely smoky
Avoid installing the unit in a very dusty or 
extremely smoky environment. Otherwise, 
the air filter will become obstructed, and this 
may cause a malfunction of the unit or 
damage it. Dust preventing the air passing 
through the filter may cause a rise in the 
internal temperature of the unit. Clean the air 
filter whenever you replace the lamp.
When using the unit at an altitude of 1,500 m 
or higher, set the “High Altitude Mode” to 
“On” in the Setup menu.  Failing to set this 
mode when using the unit at high altitudes 
could have adverse effects, such as reducing
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. It may cause malfunction.
Do not tilt right/left
Avoid using as the unit tilts more than 20 
degrees. Do not install the unit other than on 
the floor or ceiling. These installations may 
cause malfunction.
Do not block the ventilation holes
Avoid using something to cover over the 
ventilation holes (exhaust/intake); 
otherwise, the internal heat may build up.
Do not place a blocking object just 
in front of the lens
Do not place any object just in front of the 
lens that may block the light during 
projection. Heat from the light may damage 
the object. Use the PIC MUTING key on the 
Remote Commander to cut off the picture.
Usage in High Altitude
Unsuitable Conditions 
						

							8About the Supplied Manuals / Features
BOverview
About the Supplied 
Manuals
The following manuals and softwares are 
supplied with the projector.
On Macintosh system, you can read only the 
Operating Instructions and Installation 
Manual for Dealers.
Manuals
Safety Regulations (separately 
printed manual)
This manual describes important notes and 
cautions to which you have to pay attention 
when handling and using this projector.
Quick Reference Manual (separately 
printed manual)
This manual describes basic operations for 
projecting pictures after you have made the 
required connections.
Operating Instructions (on the CD-
ROM) (this manual)
This Operating Instructions describes the 
setup and operations of this projector.
Operating Instructions for Network 
(on the CD-ROM)
This Operating Instructions describes how to 
set up and operate the network presentation.
Installation Manual for Dealers (on 
the CD-ROM)
This manual describes the information for 
mounting the optional lenses on the 
projector and installing the projector.
You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or 
higher is installed to read the Operating 
Instructions stored on the CD-ROM.
Software (on the CD-ROM)
Projector Station for Air Shot 
Version 2 (Version 2.xx) (Japanese 
and English only)
This is an application software 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 provide a 
resolution of 1400 × 1050 (horizontal/
vertical) for RGB input.
VPL-FX40/FX41: Three 0.79-inch XGA 
panels with 786,432 pixels provide a 
resolution of 1024 × 768 (horizontal/
vertical) for RGB input.
High picture performance 
DDE (Dynamic Detail Enhancer) 
technology enables conversion of interlace 
format video signals to progressive format, 
allowing you to obtain a detailed picture.
The technology also reproduces the film 
sources in 2-3 Pull-Down format with 
smooth picture movement. 12-bit 3D Digital 
Gamma Correction or 3D Digital Comb 
Filter for good picture uniformity is also 
provided.
Convenient and flexible setup
Power zoom/power focus and 
horizontal/vertical lens shift function
The projector is equipped with a 1.3-times 
power zoom, power focus lens and 
horizontal/vertical lens shift function which 
allows you to change the size of the 
projected image with the Remote 
Commander operated away from the 
projector. 
* The optional lens VPLL-1008 can adjust  the 
focus manually.
Also, optional lenses are available for the 
projector, depending on your setup 
condition.
Note 
						

							9Features
Overview
* The optional lenses available for VPL-FE40, 
VPL-FX40 and VPL-FX41 equipped with a 
standard lens only.
Center positioned lens
The projector is designed to locate the lens 
in the center of the projector. This enables 
easy setup, as the lens center aligns with the 
center of the screen.
Tilt installation (at front and rear)
You can install the projector by tilting it 90 
degrees at the rear or 90 degrees in front. 
You can use a mirror for rear projection.
Direct Power On/Power Off function
The AC power for the entire system can be 
turned on and off by means of a breaker or 
other switch.
ID function
The function allows you to adjust or control 
each projector individually with one Remote 
Commander when you use two or more 
projectors in one room.
Simple maintenance
Even when the projector is mounted on the 
ceiling you can change the lamp or clean the 
air filter easily because the replacement 
lamp is located at the side of the projector 
and the air filter is located at the front of the 
projector.
Clean the air filter whenever you replace the 
lamp.
System expandability using a 
network
Connection to a LAN allows you to turn the 
projector on/off away from the installation 
location via a Web browser or to obtain 
projector status information such as the lamp 
timer.
Also, this projector enables the sending of 
mail that contains messages 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. The 5BNC 
input connectors allow you to connect to 
equipment output high-resolution signals 
and to connect to a computer from a long 
distance.
Accepts various input signals
The projector accepts video signals of the 
composite, S video and component, and can 
also display VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA,  
SXGA, SXGA+ and UXGA (60 Hz) signals.
Network presentation
Any image of a computer, if it is connected 
to a LAN by wired or wireless connection, 
can be projected by connecting a network 
cable to the NETWORK connector (RJ-45) 
of the projector.
For details, refer to the “Operating 
Instructions for Network.”
Other Convenient Functions
 Low fan noise makes your presentation 
comfortable
 Twin stack installation
 Security lock
 Panel key lock
 Easy-to-use Remote Commander that can 
select the input source directly
 On-screen menu in 16 languages
 Picture/Audio muting
 Freeze
 Lamp mode switching function
 Low power consumption in standby
About Trademarks
 Adobe Acrobat is a trademark of Adobe 
Systems Incorporated.
 Windows is a registered trademark of 
Microsoft Corporation in the United States 
and/or other countries.
 Kensington is a registered trademark of 
Kensington Technology Group. 
						

							10Location and Function of Controls
 Macintosh is a registered trademark of 
Apple Computer, Inc.
 VESA is a registered trademark of the 
Video Electronics Standard Association.
 Display Data Channel is a trademark of the 
Video Electronics Standard Association.
 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. In 
this manual, ™ and ® marks are not 
specified.
Location and 
Function of Controls
aFront remote control detector
bAdjusters
Turn the appropriate adjuster to the right 
or left for minor tilt adjustment of the 
projected picture.
cIndicator
For details, see “Control Panel” on 
page 11.
dLamp cover
eLens
Remove the lens cap before projection.
The lens is not supplied with the VPL-
FE40L/FX40L/FX41L.
Unless otherwise specified in notes, the 
VPL-FE40 described in this manual refers to 
both the VPL-FE40 and VPL-FE40L, the 
VPL-FX40 refers to both the VPL-FX40 and 
VPL-FX40L, and the VPL-FX41 refers to 
both the VPL-FX41 and VPL-FX41L.
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Rear/Side/Bottom
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