2-687-435-15 (1)
Data Projector
Operating Instructions
VPL-FE40/FE40L
VPL-FX40/FX40L
© 2006 Sony Corporation
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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)
this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Voor de klanten in Nederland
• Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze
in als klein chemisch afval (KCA).
• Dit apparaat bevat een vast ingebouwde
batterij die niet vervangen hoeft te worden
tijdens de levensduur van het apparaat.
• Raadpleeg uw leverancier indien de
batterij toch vervangen moet worden.
De batterij mag alleen vervangen worden
door vakbekwaam servicepersoneel.
• Lever het apparaat aan het einde van de
levensduur in voor recycling, de batterij
zal dan op correcte wijze verwerkt
worden.
For the State of California, USA only
Perchlorate Material - special handling may
apply, See
perchlorate
Perchlorate 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
For safety
Be sure to attach the air filter to the unit.
WARNING
For the customers in Taiwan only
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.
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Table of Contents
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Adjustments and Settings
Effective Tools for Your
Controlling the Computer Using a
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On illumination
Precautions
• To obtain the best picture, the front of the
screen should not be exposed to direct
lighting or sunlight.
Warning
• 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.
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.
On preventing internal heat build-
up
• After you turn off the power with the I / 1
key on the control panel or on the Remote
Commander, do not disconnect the unit
from the wall outlet while the cooling fan
is still running.
• 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 disconnect the AC power cord from
the wall outlet while the fan is still
running. (For dealers)
Caution
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
• Do not look into the lens while the lamp is
on.
degradation or damage to the unit.
• Do not place your hand or objects near the
ventilation holes — the air coming out is
hot.
On cleaning
• 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.
• 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.
Precautions
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On repacking
Notes on Installation
and Usage
• 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.
Unsuitable Installation
On LCD projector
Do not install the unit in the following
situations. These installations may cause
malfunction or damage to the unit.
• 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
Poorly ventilated
manufacturing process and does not
indicate a malfunction.
• 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.
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• Leave space of more than 30 cm (11 /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.
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magnifications. This is not a malfunction of
the unit.
Subject to direct cool or warm air
from an air-conditioner
Unsuitable Conditions
Do not use the unit under the following
conditions.
Installing in such a location may cause
malfunction of the unit due to moisture
condensation or rise in temperature.
Do not topple the unit
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/left
Very dusty, extremely smoky
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.
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.
Do not block the ventilation holes
Avoid using something to cover over the
ventilation holes (exhaust/intake);
otherwise, the internal heat may build up.
Usage in High Altitude
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.
When using the unit at an altitude of 1,500 m
or higher, set the “Cooling Setting” to
“High” 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
Notes on Installation and Usage
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B Overview
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.
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.
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.
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: Three 0.79-inch XGA panels
with 786,432 pixels provide a resolution of
1024 × 768 (horizontal/vertical) for RGB
input.
Quick Reference Manual (separately
printed manual)
This manual describes basic operations for
projecting pictures after you have made the
required connections.
High picture performance
DDE (Dynamic Detail Enhancer)
Operating Instructions (on the CD-
ROM) (this manual)
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.
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.
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.
Note
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)
* The optional lens VPLL-1008 can adjust the
focus manually.
Also, optional lenses are available for the
projector, depending on your setup
condition.
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.
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* The optional lenses available for VPL-FE40
and VPL-FX40 equipped with a standard
lens only.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Network presentation
ID function
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.
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
For details, refer to the “Operating
Instructions for Network.”
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.
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
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.
• Freeze
• Lamp mode switching function
• Low power consumption in standby
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.
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.
• VGA, SVGA, XGA and SXGA are
registered trademarks of the International
Business Machines Corporation, U.S.A.
Features
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• Kensington is a registered trademark of
Kensington Technology Group.
• 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.
Location and
Function of Controls
Top/Front/Side
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• Air Shot is a trademark of Sony
corporation.
• “BrightEra” is a trademark of Sony
corporation.
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5
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2
6
Unless otherwise specified in notes, the
VPL-FE40 described in this manual refers to
both the VPL-FE40 and VPL-FE40L, and
the VPL-FX40 refers to both the VPL-FX40
and VPL-FX40L.
Rear/Side/Bottom
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qa
qs
qd
a Front remote control detector
b Adjusters
Turn the appropriate adjuster to the right
or left for minor tilt adjustment of the
projected picture.
c Indicator
d Lamp cover
e Lens
Remove the lens cap before projection.
The lens is not supplied with the VPL-
FE40L/FX40L.
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f Air filter covers
Control Panel
Note
To maintain optimal performance, clean
the air filter whenever you replace the
lamp.
1
2
g Rear remote control detector
h Connector/Connector Panel
i Security lock
Connects to an optional security cable
(from Kensington).
Web page address:
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4
5
6
7
j Control panel
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9
k Speakers
l Ventilation holes (exhaust)
m Ventilation holes (intake)
Notes
• Do not place anything near the
ventilation holes as this may cause
internal heat build-up.
• Do not place your hand near the
ventilation holes as this may cause
injury.
a LAMP/COVER indicators
Flashes in orange under the following
conditions:
• A reception rate of 2 flashes when the
lamp cover or air filter cover is not
secured firmly.
• A reception rate of 3 flashes when the
lamp has reached the end of its life or
reaches a high temperature.
b ON/STANDBY indicator
Lights up or flashes under the following
conditions:
– Lights in red when the AC power cord
is plugged into a wall outlet. Once the
projector is in standby mode, you can
turn it on with the ?/1 key.
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– Flashes in red when the internal
temperature is high or the electrical
system has failed.
– Lights in green when the projector is
turned on, and when it is ready to
operate.
– Flashes in green from the time when
the projector is turned on until the
projector is ready to operate. Also,
flashes in green while the cooling fan
is running after the power is turned off
with the ?/1 key. The fan runs for
about 90 seconds after the power is
turned off.
f MENU key
Displays the on-screen menu. Press
again to clear the menu.
g ?/1 (On/Standby) key
Turns on the projector when it is in
standby mode. When you push this key,
the ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in
green and then lights in green when the
projector is ready to operate.
To turn off the power, press the ?/1 key
twice according to the message or hold
the ?/1 key for about one second.
h INPUT key
– Lights in orange when the power
saving mode is on.
Select the input signal. Each time you
press the key the input signal switches.
i ENTER/v/V/b/B (Arrow) keys
Used to enter the settings of items in the
menu system, select a menu, or make
various adjustments.
c SHIFT key
Enters the H/V shift adjustment mode.
Next, adjust the vertical/horizontal
position of the picture using the arrow
keys. Press the v key to move the picture
upward. Press the V key to move it
downward. Press the b key to move it
leftward. Press the B key to move it
rightward.
Connector Panel
1 2
3
Note
Do not perform the lens shift operation
when the VPLL-1008 is attached to the
projector because the projector is
installed with the center of the lens
aligned with the center of the screen.
4 5 67
8
90
d ZOOM key
Enters the zoom adjustment mode. Next,
adjust the picture size using the arrow
keys. Press the v or B key to enlarge the
picture size, and the V or b key to
reduce it.
a VIDEO IN (Video input)
Connects to external video equipment .
S VIDEO (mini DIN 4-pin)
Connects to the S video output (Y/C
video output) of video equipment.
VIDEO (phono type)
e FOCUS key
Enters the focus adjustment mode. Next,
adjust the focus using the arrow keys.
Press the v or B key to focus on a
picture further back, and the V or b key
to focus on a picture further forward.
Connects to the composite video output
of video equipment.
AUDIO input L (MONO)/R (phono
type)
Connect to the audio output of video
equipment. For stereo equipment use
both the L and R jacks; for monaural
equipment use the L (MONO) jack only.
The ZOOM and FOCUS keys cannot be
used when you attach the optional lens
VPLL-1008 to the projector.
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CONTROL S OUT jack on the supplied
Remote Commander when using it as a
wired Remote Commander. In this case,
when a stereo cable is used, you do not
need to install batteries in the Remote
Commander as the power is supplied
from this jack.
2/3INPUT A/INPUT B
Analog RGB connector (HD D-sub
15-pin, female)
Connects to external equipment such as
a computer.
Connects to the monitor output of a
computer using an optional cable.
AUDIO jack (stereo minijack)
To listen to sound output from a
computer, connect via this jack to the
audio output of the computer.
h INPUT C
Analog RGB/Component
connectors (R/R-Y/PR, G/Y, B/B-Y/
PB, HD, VD) (BNC type)
Connect to a high-resolution computer
or VCR where signals are transmitted
long distances, for example, when the
projector has been hung from the
ceiling.
Computer, component (R-Y/Y/B-Y),
HDTV or DTV (DTV GBR, DTV
YPBPR) signal can be selected.
AUDIO (stereo mini-jack)
Connects to the audio output on a
computer.
d OUTPUT
MONITOR connector (HD D-sub
15-pin, female)
Connect to the video input connector of
the monitor. Outputs signals from the
selected channel and computer signals
only from among the signals from the
INPUT A, INPUT B or INPUT C.
This connector does not output any
signals from the INPUT D connector.
AUDIO jack (stereo minijack)
Connects to external active speakers.
The volume of the speakers can be
controlled by the VOLUME +/– keys on
the Remote Commander.
When INPUTA, INPUT B or INPUT C
is selected, the sound input to the
AUDIO connector which is for
INPUT A, INPUT B or INPUT C is
output.
i INPUT D
Digital RGB/Component
connector (HDMI) (accepts HDCP)
Connects to a video output connector on
video equipment or a computer
equipped with HDMI/DVI output
connector (digital).
j INPUT E
NETWORK connector (RJ-45)
Connects to the LAN cable when the
network function is in use.
When VIDEO or S VIDEO is selected,
the sound input to the AUDIO input
connector of VIDEO IN is output.
CAUTION
For safety, do not connect the connector
for peripheral device wiring that might
have excessive voltage to this port.
Follow the instructions for this port.
e REMOTE
RS-232C connector (D-sub 9-pin,
female)
Connects to a computer to operate the
projector from the computer.
f AC IN socket
Connects the supplied AC power cord.
g CONTROL S IN/PLUG IN POWER
(DC 5V output) jack (stereo
minijack)
Connects to the control S out jacks of
Sony equipment. Connects to the
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Remote Commander
The keys that have the same names as those
on the control panel function identically.
e ENTER key
f RESET key
Resets the value of an item to its factory
preset value. This key functions when a
setting item is displayed on the screen.
wa
COMMAND
OFF
ON
1
g KEYSTONE (Vertical trapezoidal
distortion correction) key
w;
INPUT
A
INPUT
B
INPUT
C
2
3
Adjusts the vertical trapezoidal
INPUT
D
INPUT
E
AIR
SHOT
distortion of the image manually. When
you press this key, the V Keystone menu
is displayed. Use the arrow keys (M/m/
</,) for adjustment.
VIDEO
S VIDEO
MENU
APA
4
5
6
ql
qk
qj
qh
ENTER
RESET
SHIFT
h ASPECT key
Select the aspect ratio of the picture.
Each time you press this key the aspect
ratio changes according to the input
signals.
FOCUS
ZOOM
qg
7
8
9
KEY
STONE
ASPECT
D
ZOOM
MUTING VOLUME
PIC
+
+
qf
qd
–
AUDIO
–
i VOLUME +/– keys
FREEZE
0
j FREEZE key
Freezes the projected picture. To cancel
the frozen picture, press the key again.
ID MODE
1
2
3
qa
k ID MODE 1/2/3 keys
When you apply the same identification
number as the projector to a Remote
Commander you can easily adjust or
control each projector with a Remote
Commander whenever you use two or
more projectors in one room.
qs
a ?/1 (On/Standby) key
For details, see “ID Mode” in the
b INPUT A/B/C/D/E keys
Selects the input signal output from the
connector of the same name as those of
the Remote Commander.
l CONTROL S OUT jack (stereo
mini-jack)
Connects to the CONTROL S IN jack on
the projector with the connecting cable
(not supplied) when using the Remote
Commander as a wired one. In this case
you do not need to install the batteries
since the power is supplied via the
CONTROL S IN jack on the projector.
c AIR SHOT key
Displays the Network Presentation
Home.
For details, see Operating Instructions
for Network (stored on the CD-ROM).
d APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key
Automatically adjusts a picture to its
clearest while a signal is input from a
computer.
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Be sure to install the battery from
the # side.
m MUTING keys
Cut off the picture and sound.
• PIC: Cuts off the picture. Press again
to restore the picture.
• AUDIO: Press to temporarily cut off
the audio output from the speaker.
Press again, or press the VOLUME+
key to restore the sound.
n D ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/– key
This function is not provided in this
projector.
2 Replace the lid.
Notes on Remote Commander
operation
o ZOOM +/– keys
Adjusts the picture size.
• Make sure that nothing obstructs the
infrared beam between the Remote
Commander and the remote control
detector on the projector. Direct the
Remote Commander toward the front or
rear remote control detector.
p FOCUS +/– keys
Adjusts the picture focus.
q SHIFT +/– keys
Adjusts the vertical/horizontal position
of the picture.
• The operation range is limited. The shorter
the distance between the Remote
Commander and the projector is, the wider
the angle within which the commander can
control the projector becomes.
r M/m/</, keys (Arrow)
Used to enter the settings of items in the
menu or make adjustment for zoom,
focus or shift.
s MENU key
t COMMAND ON/OFF switch
When this switch is set to OFF, the keys
on the Remote Commander do not
function. This saves battery power.
u Infrared transmitter
To install batteries
1 Push and slide the lid to open it, then
install the two size AA (R6) batteries
(supplied) with the correct polarity.
While pressing the lid, slide it.
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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/
VPL-FX40.
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 center of the lens
Unit: m (feet)
Screen size
(inches)
40
60
80
100
120
150
200
300
400
500
600
Minimum
Distance
1.5
(4.9)
2.3
(7.4)
3.0
3.8
4.6
5.7
7.7
11.6
15.4
19.3
23.2
(9.9) (12.5) (15.0) (18.8) (25.2) (37.9) (50.6) (63.3) (76.0)
Maximum
Distance
1.9
(6.2)
2.9
3.9 4.8 5.8 7.3 9.7 14.6 19.5 24.4 29.4
(9.5) (12.7) (15.9) (19.1) (23.9) (32.0) (48.0) (64.1) (80.2) (96.3)
There may be a slight difference between the actual value and the design value shown in the table
above.
For details on installation, See “Installation Manual for Dealers” on the CD-ROM.
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To connect a computer (Analog)
Connecting the
Projector
Side
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 Instructions for
Network” stored on the CD-ROM.
Connecting a Computer
to audio output
This section describes how to connect the
projector to a computer.
For more information, refer to the
Computer
computer’s instruction manual.
to monitor output
A Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied)
(Use a no-resistance cable.)
B HD D-sub 15-pin cable (not supplied)
Notes
• The projector accepts VGA, SVGA, XGA,
WXGA, SXGA, SXGA+ and UXGA
signals. However, we recommend that you
set the output mode of your computer to
SXGA+ (VPL-FE40) or XGA (VPL-FX40)
mode for the external monitor.
• If you set your computer, such as a notebook
computer, to output the signal to both your
computer’s display and the external monitor,
the picture of the external monitor may not
appear properly. Set your computer to output
the signal to only the external monitor.
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For details, refer to the operating
This HDMI connector conforms to Ver. 1.2a.
instructions supplied with your computer.
The HDMI connector of this projector is not
compatible with DSD (Direct Stream
Digital) Signal.
Note
To connect a Macintosh computer equipped
with a video output connector of a type having
two rows of pins, use a commercially available
plug adaptor.
Connecting a VCR
This section describes how to connect the
projector to a VCR.
To connect a computer (Digital) or
video equipment (Digital)
For more information, refer to the
instruction manuals of the equipment you
are connecting.
Side
To connect to a video or S video
output connector
Side
Computer
to DVI-D output
connector
to audio
output (L)
to S
video
output
to audio
output
(R)
to video
output
DVD player
to HDMI connector
VCR
A HDMI-DVI-D cable (not supplied)
B HDMI cable (not supplied)
A Audio connecting cable (not supplied)
For stereo equipment use both the L and R
jacks.
For monaural equipment use the L (MONO)
jack only.
B Video cable (not supplied) or S-Video cable
(not supplied)
Note
Be sure to use the HDMI cable with an HDMI
logo.
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To connect to a video GBR/
Component output connector
Projecting
Side
7
8
8
2
4
6,7,8
1
Rear remote control
detector
to
audio
output
(L)
to
audio
output
(R)
to video
GBR/
COMMAND
OFF
ON
component
output
2
4
INPUT
A
INPUT
B
INPUT
C
INPUT
D
INPUT
E
AIR
SHOT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
MENU
APA
VCR
ENTER
6,7,8
RESET
SHIFT
8
A Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied)
(Use a no-resistance cable.)
B BNC cable (not supplied)
FOCUS
ZOOM
8
7
KEY
STONE
ASPECT
6
Note
Set the aspect ratio using “Aspect” on the
Screen menu according to the input signal.
1 Plug the AC power cord into a wall
outlet, then connect all equipment.
The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in
red and the projector goes into standby
mode.
2 Press the ?/1 key.
The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in
green, and then lights in green.
3 Turn on the equipment connected to
the projector.
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in the Function menu on page 34.
4 Press the INPUT key to select the
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.
• The Smart APA feature is effective for
the input signal from a computer only.
5 Switch the equipment connected to
output to the projector.
Each time you press the INPUT key on
the control panel, the input signal
switches as follows:
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.,
VGA
Input-A
tInput-BtInput-CtInput-DtInput-E
LCD
, etc.), or by changing
your computer’s settings.
/
/
,
S-VideoTVideoT
To input from
Press INPUT
to display
or
and
F7
Fx
Computer, etc.
connected to the
INPUT A connector
Input-A
Input-B
Input-C
Input-D
Fn
Computer, etc.
connected to the
INPUT B connector
Computer/VCR, etc.
connected to INPUT C
connector
Note
The key used for switching the computer to
output to the projector varies depending on
the type of computer.
Computer/VCR, etc.
connected to INPUT D
(Digital) connector
Computer connected to Input-E
LAN to use the network
presentation function
6 Adjust the upper, lower, left or right
position of the picture using the M/m/
</, key while pressing the SHIFT
key.
Video equipment
Video
connected to the VIDEO
input connector
7 Adjust the size of the picture and the
Video equipment
connected to the
S VIDEO input
connector
S-Video
focus.
Press the FOCUS key and adjust the
focus using the M/m/</, keys.
Press the ZOOM key and adjust the size
of the picture using the M/m/</,
keys.
Smart APA (Auto Pixel Alignment)
adjusts the picture of the connected
equipment so that it is projected clearly.
Note
The VPLL-1008 does not have the zoom
function. To adjust the focus of the picture,
turn the lens ring.
Notes
• If “Auto Input Search” is set to “On,” the
projector searches for the signals from
the connected equipment and displays
the input channel where the input signals
are found.
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To adjust the tilt of the installation
surface
If the projector is installed on an uneven
surface, use the adjusters to keep the
projector level.
Turning Off the
Power
1 Press the ?/1 key.
“POWER OFF? Please press ?/1 key
again.” appears to confirm that you want
to turn off the power.
Note
Turn to
adjust
The message disappears if you press any
key other than the ?/1 key, or if you do not
press any key for five seconds.
Adjusters
2 Press the ?/1 key again.
Notes
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, you will not be able to
light up the ON/STANDBY indicator
again with the ?/1 key.
• Be careful not to let the projector down on
your fingers.
• Do not push hard on the top of the projector
with the adjuster extended.
It may cause a malfunction.
3 Unplug the AC power cord from the
wall outlet after the fan stops running
and the ON/STANDBY indicator
lights in red.
When you cannot confirm the on-
screen message
When you cannot confirm the on-screen
message under certain conditions, you can
turn off the power by holding the ?/1 key for
about one second instead of the steps 1 and
2 above.
Note
The internal circuitry of the Off & Go and
Direct Power On/Off functions may cause the
fan to continue to operate for a short time even
after the ?/1 key is pressed to turn off the
power and the ON/STANDBY indicator
changes to red.
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B Convenient Functions
3 Press the MENU key.
The menu appears.
Selecting the Menu
Language
The menu currently selected is shown as
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:
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50
50
50
High
50
3
2
4 Press the M or m key to select the
(Setup) menu, then press the , or
ENTER key.
4,5,6
STANDBY
indicator
ON/
The selected menu appears.
1
30
Front remote
control
detector
COMMAND
OFF
ON
2
INPUT
A
INPUT
B
INPUT
C
5 Press the M or m key to select
“Language,” then press the , or
ENTER key.
INPUT
D
INPUT
E
AIR
SHOT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
3
4,5,6
MENU
APA
ENTER
RESET
SHIFT
FOCUS
ZOOM
KEY
STONE
ASPECT
1 Plug the AC power cord into a wall
outlet.
2 Press the ?/1 key to turn on the
6 Press the M, m, < or , key to select
a language, then press the ENTER
key.
projector.
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The menu changes to the selected
language.
Security Lock
To clear the menu
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.
Press the MENU key.
The menu disappears automatically if a key
is not pressed for one minute.
Notes
• When the security lock becomes effective,
you are required to input the password only
when you turn the projector on after
disconnecting or reconnecting the cable.
• You will not be able to use the projector if
you forget your password and the password
administrator is not available. Be please
aware that using the security lock can prevent
valid usage in such cases.
To use the security lock
1 Press the MENU key and then, on the
Function menu, turn on the “Security
Lock” setting.
2 Enter the password.
Use the MENU, M/m/</,, and
ENTER keys to enter the four-digit
password. (The default initial password
setting is “ENTER, ENTER, ENTER,
ENTER.” After this is entered you can
put in your own password. Therefore,
when you use this function for the first
time, please input “ENTER” four times.)
Security Lock
Enter password key.
Password required for power-on.
Use:
Cancel: Other key
Next, the screen for entering the new
password is displayed. (Enter the
password on this screen even if you want
to keep the current password.)
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Enter the password on this screen.
Note
If you call the customer service center because
you have forgotten the password, you will need
to be able to verify the projector’s serial
number and your identity. (This process may
differ in other countries/regions.) Once your
identity has been confirmed, we will provide
you with the password.
Security Lock
Enter new password key.
Power-on cannot be performed
without the password.
Use:
Cancel: Other key
3 Enter the password again to confirm.
Security Lock
Re-enter new password key.
Be sure to remember this password.
Use:
Cancel: Other key
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.
4 Turn 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 power is turned on the next time.
Security certification
When the password screen is displayed,
enter the password that was set. If you fail to
enter the correct password after three tries,
the projector cannot be used. In this case,
press the ?/1 key to turn off the power.
To cancel the security lock
1 Press the MENU key, then turn off the
“Security Lock” setting in the Function
menu.
2 Enter the password.
Enter the password that was set.
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Other Functions
Controlling the Computer
Using a Presentation Tool,
RM-PJPK1 (not supplied)
(When Using the Network
Presentation Function)
Direct Power On/Off Function
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.”
When you turn off the power, you can also
just unplug the power cord without pressing
the ?/1 key. The internal circuitry will cause
the fan to automatically operate for a certain
time even after the power cord is removed.
When you are using the network
presentation function to project the picture
from a computer, you can perform some
operations for a slide show using a
presentation tool (not supplied). The
following keys on the presentation tool are
usable.
Note
However, if the projector has been on for less
than 15 minutes, the fan might not turn enough
as a result of inadequate charging. In that case,
follow the procedure for turning off the power
as described in “Turning Off the Power” on
Key
Function
*
LASER
G SLIDE g
Emits a laser beam.
Changes the slides in
the forward/backward
direction.
B
Displays/cancels a
black screen during the
slide show.
Off & Go Function
* Even if the network presentation function is
not used, the LASER key can be used.
If you are leaving the conference room
immediately, turn the projector off, and then,
you can unplug the AC power cord. After the
AC power cord is unplugged, the fan runs for
a certain time automatically.
Notes
• If there is any obstruction between the
presentation tool and the remote control
detector on the projector, the presentation
tool may not function properly.
• A black screen may not be displayed even if
you press the “B” key depending on the
operating system (OS) of the language of
your computer.
Note
However, if the projector has been on for less
than 15 minutes, the fan might not turn enough
as a result of inadequate charging. In that case,
follow the procedure for turning off the power
as described in “Turning Off the Power” on
• When you use the presentation tool, set “ID
Mode” in the Installation menu to “All” or
“1.”
Effective Tools for Your
Presentation
To freeze the image projected
(Freeze function)
Press the FREEZE key. “Freeze” appears
when the key is pressed. This function works
when a signal from a computer is input.
To restore the original screen, press the
FREEZE key again.
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B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
2 Use the M or m key to select a menu,
then press the , or ENTER key.
Using a MENU
The items that can be set or adjusted
with the selected menu appear. The item
presently selected is shown in yellow.
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
Display items
3 Select an item.
Input signal indicator
Use the M or m key to select the item,
then press the , or ENTER key.
The setting items are displayed in a pop-
up menu, in a setting menu, in an
adjustment menu or in the next menu
window.
Input signal indicator
Shows the selected input channel.
displayed when no signal is input. You can
hide this indicator using “Status” on the
Setup menu.
x
is
Pop-up menu
Setting items
1 Press the MENU key.
The menu appears.
Setting menu
Adjustment menu
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Select “OK” when the screen display
appears. The following settings are reset to
their factory preset values:
Next menu window
Setting items
The items that can be reset are as follows:
“Contrast,” “Brightness,” “Color,” “Hue,”
“Color Temp,” “Sharpness,” “DDE,”
“Black Level Adj.,” and “Gamma Mode”
in the Picture menu.
• Press the RESET key on the Remote
Commander.
To reset the value of an item back to its
factory preset value, press the RESET key
while a setting item is displayed on the
screen.
4 Make the setting or adjustment of an
Unadjustable items
item.
The adjustable items are limited depending
on the input signals. The items that cannot be
adjusted or set do not appear in the menu.
• When changing the adjustment
level:
To increase the number, press the M or
, key.
To decrease the number, press the m or
< key.
Storage of the settings
Press the ENTER key to restore the
previous screen.
The settings are automatically stored in the
projector memory when the ENTER key is
pressed.
• 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.
If no signal is input
If there is no input signal, “Cannot adjust
this item.” appears on the screen.
To clear the menu
Press the MENU key.
The menu disappears automatically if a key
is not pressed for one minute.
To reset items that have been
adjusted
To reset the setting of the items, there are the
following two ways.
• Select “Reset” in the Picture menu.
Do you wish to reset the settings
to default values ?
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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.
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
• Standard: Normally select this setting. If the picture has
roughness with the “Dynamic” setting, this setting
reduces the roughness.
Reset
The following settings are initialized to their factory preset
values: “Contrast,” “Brightness,” “Color,” “Hue,” “Color
Temp,” “Sharpness,” “DDE,” “Black Level Adj.,” and
“Gamma Mode” in the Picture Mode.
–
Contrast
Brightness
Color
Adjusts the white area of pictures (white level).
The higher the setting, the greater the contrast. The lower
the setting, the lower the contrast.
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50
50
50
Adjusts the brightness of the picture.
The higher the setting, the brighter the picture. The lower
the setting, the darker the picture.
Adjusts the intensity of the color density.
The higher the setting, the greater the intensity. The lower
the setting, the lower the intensity.
Hue
Adjusts the color tone.
The higher the setting, the more greenish the picture
becomes. The lower the setting, the more reddish the
picture becomes.
Color Temp.
Sharpness
Adjusts the color temperature.
• High: Gives white colors a blue tint.
• Low: Gives white colors a red tint.
Low
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Sharpens the outline of the picture, or reduces the noise.
The higher the setting, the sharper the picture. The lower
the setting, the softer the picture, thus reducing the noise.
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Setting items
Functions
Initial setting
DDE(Dynamic According to the film source you have selected, make a
Film
Detail
Enhancer)
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
converting.
Black Level
Adj. (Adjust)
Produces a bolder, dynamic picture.
Low
Set according to the input signal source.
• High: Gives higher emphasis to the black color.
• Low: Gives lower emphasis to the black color.
• Off: Cancels this feature.
Gamma Mode Selects a gamma correction curve.
• Graphics: Improves the reproduction of halftones.
Graphics
Photos can be reproduced in natural tones.
• Text: Contrasts black and white. Suitable for images that
contain lots of text.
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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.
Aspect
Over Scan
Adjust Signal
Full 2
On
Setting items
Functions
Initial setting
Aspect (When the You can set the aspect ratio of the picture to be
Set according to
the input signal
video signal is
input)
displayed for the current input signal. This item is
enabled only when an video signal (preset memory
numbers 1 to 13) is input.
• 4:3 : Select to view a picture with normal 4:3 aspect
ratio.
• 16:9 : Select to view a picture squeezed.
• Zoom: Select to view a squeezed picture with black
bands displayed on both sides.
Aspect (When the You can set the aspect ratio of the picture to be
PC signal is input) displayed for the current input signal. This item is
enabled only when an PC signal (preset memory
numbers 21 to 56) is input.
Set according to
the input signal
• Full 1: Displays a picture vertically or horizontally to
fill the screen without changing the aspect ratio of the
original picture.
• Full 2: Displays a picture on the whole of the screen.
• Normal: Displays the picture while matching one
pixel of input picture element to that of the LCD. The
picture will be clear but the picture size will be
smaller.
Over Scan
Hides the outline of the picture.
On
• On: Hides the outline of the input picture. Select this
setting when noise appears along the edge of the
picture.
• Off: Projects the whole of the input picture.
To adjust the displayable area within the four
directions of the screen, refer to “Blanking” in the
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Setting items
Functions
Initial setting
Adjust Signal
Set according to
the input signal
APA (Auto
Pixel
Alignment)
Pressing ENTER key automatically adjusts the
“Phase,” “Pitch” and “Shift” to position the image
correctly on a screen.
Phase
Adjusts the dot phase of the panel and the computer
signal.
Adjust the picture to the point where it looks clearest.
Pitch
Adjusts the horizontal size of the picture from a
computer.
The higher the setting, the wider the picture. The lower
the setting, the narrower the picture. Adjust the setting
to match the number of dots of the input signal.
Shift
Adjusts the position of the picture.
• H: As the setting for H (horizontal) increases, the
picture moves to the right, and as the setting
decreases, the picture moves to the left. Use < / ,
key to adjust the horizontal position.
• V: As the setting for V (vertical) increases, the
picture moves up, and as the setting decreases, the
picture moves down. Use M / m key to adjust the
vertical position.
Notes
• Note that if the projector is used for profit or for public viewing, modifying the original picture by
switching to the aspect mode may constitute an infringement of the rights of authors or producers,
which are legally protected.
• For Aspect, “Aspect” itself or a part of the setting items cannot be displayed on the screen
according to the input signal. Also, “Full 1” and “Full 2” may become the same images.
items are registered, the newest memory
always overwrites the oldest one.
About the Preset Memory No.
This projector has 41 types of preset data for
input signals (the preset memory). When a
preset signal is input, the projector
is registered in the preset memory.
automatically detects the signal type and
recalls the data for the signal from the preset
memory to adjust it to an optimum picture.
The memory number and signal type of that
signal are displayed on the Infomation menu
data through the Screen menu.
Note
When the aspect ratio of input signal is other
than 4:3, a part of the screen is displayed in
black.
This projector has 20 types of user memories
for Input-A into which you can save the
setting of the adjusted data for an unpreset
input signal.
When an unpreset signal is input for the first
time, a memory number is displayed as 0.
When you adjust the data of the signal using
the Screen menu, it will be registered in the
projector. If more than 20 user memory
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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. On
Set to “Off” to turn off the on-screen displays except
for the menus, message when turning off the power,
and warning messages.
Language
Selects the language used in the menu and on-screen
displays. Available languages are: English, Dutch,
French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian,
Swedish, Norwegian, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified
Chinese), Chinese (Traditional Chinese), Korean, Thai
and Arabic.
English
Cooling Setting
Use this item when using the projector at high
altitudes.
Standard
• High: Use this setting when using the projector at an
altitude of 1,500 m or higher.
• Standard: Use this setting when using the projector
at normal altitudes.
Standby Mode
Power Saving
Lowers the power consumption in standby mode.
When set to “Low”, the power consumption in standby
is lowered.
Standard
Off
Sets the power saving mode.
When set to “On”, the projector goes into power saving
mode if no signal is input for 10 minutes. At that time,
the ON/STANDBY indicator lights in orange, then the
screen becomes dark. In power saving mode, the power
saving mode is cancelled if a signal is input or any
button is pressed. If you do not want to set the
projector to power saving mode, select “Off”.
Volume
Speaker
Adjusts the volume.
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Set to “Off” to cut the sound of the internal speakers.
When set to “Off,” “Speaker: Off” apears on the screen
when you turn on the power.
On
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Setting items
Functions
Initial setting
Input-C Signal Sel. Selects the type of signal input from the equipment
connected to the INPUT C connector.
Auto
Selects the type of signal input from the equipment by
selecting “Input-C” with the INPUT key.
• Auto: Selects the input signal type automatically.
• Computer: Inputs the signal from a computer.
• Video GBR: Inputs the signal from a TV game or
HDTV broadcast.
• Component: Inputs the component signal from a
DVD player/recorder, Blu-ray Disc player, digital
tuner, etc.
Color System
Auto
Selects the color system of the input signal.
• Auto: Selects the color system of the input signal
automatically from among NTSC3.58, PAL, SECAM,
NTSC4.43, PAL-M, PAL-N, or PAL60.
• “NTSC3.58”–“PAL-N”: Allows you to set the color
system to the selected system manually.
Lamp Timer Reset When replacing the lamps, reset the lamp timer.
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Notes
• If you turn on “Cooling Setting” to “High” at an altitude less than 1,500 m (4,921 feet), the
projector may reduce the reliability of the lamp.
• When “Cooling Setting” is set to “High”, the number of turns of the fan increases, and the
fan noise becomes slightly louder.
• When “Standby Mode” is set to “Low,” the network presentation function and network control
function cannot be operated.
• When the input signal is not displayed correctly even if “Input-C Signal Sel.” set to “Auto,”
select the item according to the input signal.
• Normally, set “Color System” to “Auto.” If the picture is distorted or colorless, select the
color system appropriate for the input signal.
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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.
• On: When a signal is input from a computer, the
APA functions automatically so that the picture can
be seen clearly. Once the specified input signal has
been adjusted by the “Smart APA,” it will not be
readjusted even when the cable is disconnected and
connected again or the input channel is changed. You
can adjust the picture by pressing the APA key on the
Remote Commander even if “Smart APA” set to
“On.”
On
• Off: The APA functions when you press the APA key
on the Remote Commander.
Auto Input Search Detects the input signal and displays the detected input Off
signal automatically when the INPUT key is pressed.
When set to “On”, the projector detects whether a
Input-A, Input-B, Input-C, Input-D, Input-E, Video or
S Video signal is input when the input connector with
effective signals is automatically selected by pressing
INPUT key. “Input-E” is displayed always. Set this to
“Off” when you want to select an input selector with
no input signal, or you want to switch the setting
manually.
Test Pattern
Displays the test pattern.
Off
When set to “On,” a test pattern appears on the screen
to be used when adjusting the lens with “Focus,”
“Zoom,” and “Shift,” or correcting the screen
proportions with “V Keystone.” A test pattern does not
appear when this item is set to “Off.”
Background
Selects the background color of the screen when no
signal is input.
Blue
You can select “Black” or “Blue”.
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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.
Off
To lock the control panel keys, set to “On.”
When it is set to “On,” keeping the ?/1 key on the
control panel pressed for 10 seconds turns the projector
on when it is in standby mode, and turns the projector
to standby mode when the power is on. If you press
and hold the MENU key for about 10 seconds when
the power is on, the lock will be released and “Panel
Key Lock” is automatically set to “Off.”
Security Lock
Turns on the projector’s security lock function.
When set to “On,” turns on the security lock function,
which locks the projector once a password has been
set.
Off
Notes
• Press the APA key when the full image is displayed on the screen. If the projected image includes
a black portion around it, the APA function will not work properly and some parts of the image
may not be displayed on the screen.
• You can cancel the adjustment by pressing the APA key again while “Adjusting” appears on the
screen.
• The picture may not be adjusted properly depending on the type of input signal.
• Adjust the “Phase,” “Pitch,” and “Shift” items in the Screen menu when you adjust the picture
manually.
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The Installation Menu
The Installation menu is used for changing the settings of the projector.
Lamp Mode
Standard
All
ID Mode
Illumination
Direct Power On
Setting items
Functions
Initial setting
V Keystone
Corrects the vertical trapezoidal distortion of the picture.
0
When the bottom of the trapezoid is longer than the top
(
): Sets a lower value (– direction)
When the top of the trapezoid is longer than the bottom
): Sets a higher value (+ direction).
(
Image Flip
Flips the picture on the screen horizontally and/or
vertically.
Off
Use this item for installation for the backside projection or
ceiling installation.
• HV: Flips the picture horizontally and vertically.
• H: Flips the picture horizontally.
• V: Flips the picture vertically.
• Off: The picture does not flip.
Lamp Mode
Lens Control
Sets the lamp brightness used during the projection.
• High: Illuminates the projected image brightly.
• Standard: Reduces fan noise and power consumption.
The brightness of the projected image will be lower
compared with the “High” setting.
Standard
Avoids any operation of the lens such as “Focus,” “Zoom,” On
and “Shift,” by mistake.
When set to “On,” you can adjust the projection lens
using “Focus,” “Zoom,” and “Shift.” After you make this
adjustment, it is recommended that you set this item to
“Off” to avoid any operation of the lens. When set to
“Off,” the FOCUS, ZOOM and SHIFT keys do not work.
IR Receiver
Selects the remote control detectors (IR Receiver) on the
front and rear of the projector.
Front & Rear
• Front & Rear: Activates both the front and rear
detectors.
• Front: Activates the front detector only.
• Rear: Activates the rear detector only.
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Setting items
Functions
Initial setting
ID Mode
Assigns an ID number (1 to 3) to the projector when you
want control two or more projectors individually with the
supplied Remote Commander. When this item is set to “1,”
you can control the projector with the Remote Commander
with the ID MODE key set to “1.” When it is set to “All,”
you can control all the projectors with the Remote
Commander independently of the ID MODE keys of the
Remote Commander.
All
Illumination
Selects whether the SONY logo on the rear panel of the
projector lights when the projector is on.
On
Direct Power On Set to “On” if you are using a circuit breaker to turn the
power on/off the entire system. You can turn off the power
just by unplugging the power cord without pressing the ?/1
key.
Off
Blanking
Adjust the displayable area within the four directions of the
screen.
0
Select each screen edge “left / right / up / bottom” on the
Blanking adjustment screen with M / m key. Adjust the
desired Blanking value with < / , key.
Notes
• Depending on the picture position adjusted with the lens shift feature, the aspect ratio of the picture
may change from the original or picture distortion may occur with V Keystone adjustment.
• When both Blanking and V Keystone are adjusted at the same time, Blanking may not function
properly. When you use Blanking, set the V Keystone to “0.”
• Since the displayable area becomes narrower when Blanking value is adjusted, information
necessary on Input-E may not be displayed.
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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
Model Name
Serial Number
Functions
Displays the model name.
Displays the serial number.
Displays the horizontal frequency of the input signal.
fH (horizontal
frequency)
fV (vertical
frequency)
Displays the vertical frequency of the input signal.
Memory No.
Signal Type
Lamp Timer
Displays the preset memory number of the input signal.
Displays the type of the input signal.
Indicates how long the lamp has been turned on (total usage).
Notes
• fH (horizontal frequency) and fV(vertical frequency) may not be displayed depending
on the input signal used on the projector.
• You cannot change the displays listed above.
Input signals and adjustable/setting items
Some of the items in the menus cannot be adjusted depending on the input signal as indicated
in the following tables. The items that cannot be adjusted are not displayed in the menu.
Picture menu
Item
Input signal
Video GBR
Video/S-Video Component
(Y/C)
Computer
Network
Picture Mode
Contrast
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
–
z
z
z
–
Brightness
Color
*1
z
z
*2
Hue
–
–
Color Temperature
z
z
z
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Input signal
Video GBR
Video/S-Video Component
(Y/C)
Computer
Network
Sharpness
z
z
z
–
z
z
z
–
z
z
z
–
–
–
DDE
–
–
Black Level Adj.
Gamma Mode
–
*3
z
z
z
z : Adjustable/can be set
– : Not adjustable/cannot be set
*1
: Except B & W
*2
: NTSC3.58 and NTSC4.43 only, except B & W
: Preset memory No. 3, 4 only.
*3
Screen menu
Item
Input signal
Video GBR
Video/S-Video Component
(Y/C)
Computer
Network
*4
Aspect
Over Scan
Adjust Signal
APA
z
z
z
z
z
z
–
–
–
–
*5
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
z
–
–
–
–
*5
Phase
z
*5
Pitch
–
–
z
Shift
z
z
z
z : Adjustable/can be set
– : Not adjustable/cannot be set
*4
: VPL-FE40: Can be set except preset memory numbers 50 and 51.
VPL-FX40: Can be set except preset memory numbers 37, 38, 39, 40, 45, 46, 50 and 51.
: Except HDMI input.
*5
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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.” 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 than the LMP-F270
may cause damage to the projector.
3 Remove the lamp cover by lifting it
forward with the fingers placed on the
slit of the projector.
Caution
The lamp remains hot after the projector is
turned off with the ?/1 key. If you touch the
lamp, you may burn your finger. When you
replace the lamp, wait for at least an hour
for the lamp to cool.
Notes
• If the lamp breaks, consult with qualified for
personal.
• Pull out the lamp by holding the knob. If you
touch the lamp, you may be burned or
injured.
4 Loosen the two screws on the lamp
unit with the Phillips screwdriver (a),
hold the knob (b), then pull out the
lamp unit.
• When removing the lamp, make sure it
remains horizontal, then pull straight out. Do
not tilt the lamp. If you pull out the lamp
while it is tilted and if the lamp breaks, the
pieces may scatter, causing injury.
1 Turn off the projector, and disconnect
the AC power cord from the AC outlet.
Note
When replacing the lamp after using the
projector, wait for at least an hour for the
lamp to cool.
5 Insert the new lamp all the way in until
it is securely in place (a). Tighten the
two screws (b).
2 Open the lamp cover by loosening the
three screws with a Phillips
screwdriver.
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12Select “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.
Disposal of the used lamp
For the customers in the USA
Lamp in this product contains mercury.
Disposal of these materials may be regulated
due to environmental considerations. For
disposal or recycling information, please
contact your local authorities or the
Electronic Industries Alliance
Notes
• Be careful not to touch the glass surface
of the lamp.
• The power will not turn on if the lamp is
not secured properly.
(www.eiae.org).
6 Restore the lamp cover to the original
position and tighten the three screws
with the phillips screwdriver.
Note
Be sure to attach the lamp cover securely
as it was. If not, the projector cannot be
turned on.
7 Connect the power cord.
The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in
red.
8 Press the ?/1 key to turn the projector
on.
9 Press the MENU key, and then select
the Setup menu.
10Select “Lamp Timer Reset”, and then
press the ENTER key.
A message is displayed.
11Select “Yes”, and then press the
ENTER key.
The Lamp Timer is initialized to 0, and
“Lamp Timer Reset Complete!” is
displayed in the menu screen.
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Caution
Cleaning the Air
Filter
If you neglect to clean the air filter, dust may
accumulate, clogging it. As a result, the
temperature may rise inside the unit,
leading to a possible malfunction or fire.
The air filter should be cleaned whenever
you replace the lamp.
Remove the air filter, and then remove the
Notes
dust with a vacuum cleaner.
• If the dust cannot be removed from the air
filter, replace the air filter with a new one.
For details on new air filter, consult with
qualified Sony personnnel.
The time needed to clean the air filter will
vary depending on the environment or how
the projector is used.
• Be sure to attach the air filter cover firmly;
the power can not be turned on if it is not
closed securely.
1 Turn the power off and unplug the
power cord.
• The air filter has face and reverse sides.
Attach the air filter so that the frames on the
air filter are visible.
2 Remove the two air filter covers.
• To erase a message, press any key on the
control panel of the projector or on the
remote commander.
3 Remove the air filter from the each
claws (6 positions) on the air filter
cover.
Claws
4 Clean the air filter with a vacuum
cleaner.
5 Attach the air filter so that it fits into
the each claws (6 positions) on the air
filter covers and replace the cover.
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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.
c Wait for about 60 seconds before turning on the power
• The lamp cover is not secured.
• The air filter cover is detached.
Picture
Symptom
Cause and Remedy
No picture.
• A cable is disconnected or the connections are wrong.
c Check that the proper connections have been made (see
page 17).
• The connections are wrong.
c This projector is compatible with DDC2B (Digital Data
Channel 2B). If your computer is compatible with DDC, turn
the projector on according to the following procedures.
1 Connect the projector to the computer.
2 Turn the projector on.
3 Start the computer.
• Input selection is incorrect.
c Select the input source correctly using the INPUT key (see
page 20).
• The picture is muted.
c Press the PIC MUTING key to release the picture muting (see
page 15).
• The computer signal is not set to output to an external monitor or
set to output both to an external monitor and a LCD monitor of a
computer.
c Set the computer signal to output only to an external monitor
The picture is noisy.
• Noise may appear on the background depending on the
combination of the number of dots input from the computer and
the numbers of pixels on the LCD panel.
c Change the desktop pattern on the connected computer.
• Input a video signal with the jitter.
c Use a TBC (Time Base Corrector) to try to reduce video jitter.
The picture from the
INPUT C connector is
colored strangely.
The setting of “Input-C Signal Sel.” in the Setup menu is incorrect.
c Select “Computer,” “Video GBR” or “Component” correctly
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Symptom
Cause and Remedy
“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.
c Select “Computer,” “Video GBR” or “Component” correctly
On-screen display does not “Status” in the Setup menu has been set to “Off.”
appear.
Color balance is incorrect. • The picture has not been adjusted properly.
• The projector is set to the wrong color system.
c Set “Color System” in the Setup menu to match the color system
The picture is too dark.
The picture is not clear.
• Contrast or brightness has not been adjusted properly.
c Adjust the contrast or brightness in the Picture menu properly
• The lamp has burnt out or is dim.
• The picture is out of focus.
• Condensation has accumulated on the lens.
c Leave the projector for about two hours with the power on.
The image extends beyond The APA key has been pressed even though there are black edges
the screen.
around the image.
c Display the full image on the screen and press the APA key.
The picture flickers.
Sound
“Phase” in the Screen menu has not been adjusted properly.
Symptom
Cause and Remedy
No sound.
• A cable is disconnected or the connections are wrong.
c Check that the proper connections have been made (see
page 17).
• The audio connecting cable used is incorrect.
• The sound is muted.
c Press the AUDIO MUTING key to release audio muting (see
page 15).
• The sound is not adjusted properly.
c Adjust the sound with the VOLUME +/– key on the Remote
Commander or adjust “Volume” in the Setup menu (see
page 32).
• “Speaker” is set to “Off.”
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Remote Commander
Symptom
Cause and Remedy
The Remote Commander
does not work.
• The Remote Commander batteries are dead.
• The COMMAND ON/OFF switch is set to OFF.
c Set 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.
c Assigns the same ID number to the projector and the Remote
Commander, or set “ID Mode” in the Installation menu to “All.”
Others
Symptom
Cause and Remedy
The control panel keys do The control panel keys are locked.
not function.
The fan is noisy.
c Check the setting of “Cooling Setting” in the Setup menu (see
c Check the ventilation holes are not blocked.
c Make sure the room temperature is not too high.
To maintain the product reliability of the projector’s components,
the rotation speed of the fan increases and the fan becomes
slightly noisier, when the room temperature exceeds normal. The
approximate normal temperature is 25°C.
Indicators
Symptom
Cause and Remedy
The LAMP/COVER
indicator flashes in orange.
(Repetition rate of 2
flashes)
• The lamp cover or the air filter cover is detached.
The LAMP/COVER
indicator flashes in orange.
(Repetition rate of 3
flashes)
• The lamp has reached the end of its life.
• The lamp has reached a high temperature.
c Wait for 60 seconds to cool the lamp and then turn on the power
again.
ON/STANDBY flashes in • The internal temperature is unusually high.
red. (Repetition rate of 2
flashes)
c Check to see that nothing is blocking the ventilation holes.
• The projector is being used at a high altitude.
c Ensure that “Cooling Setting” in the Setup menu is set to “On.”
ON/STANDBY flashes in The fan is broken.
red. (Repetition rate of 4
flashes)
c Consult with qualified Sony personnel.
ON/STANDBY flashes in Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet after the ON/
red. (Repetition rate of 6
flashes)
STANDBY indicator goes out, plug the power cord to the wall
outlet, and then turn the projector on again. If the ON/STANDBY
flashes in red and the problem persists, the electrical system has
failed.
c Consult with qualified Sony personnel.
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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.
Frequency is out of range! • This input signal cannot be projected as the frequency is out of the
acceptable range of the projector.
• The resolution setting of the output signal of the computer is too
high.
c Input a signal that is within the range of the frequency.
Please check Input-C
Signal Sel.
You have input an RGB signal from the computer when “Input-C
Signal Sel.” in the Setup menu is set to “Component.”
Please replace the Lamp
and clean the Filter.
• It is time to replace the lamp and clean the air filter.
page 42).
• If this message appears again after you replace the lamp, the lamp
replacement process is not complete.
Note
To erase a message, press any key on the control panel of the
projector or on the remote commander.
The projector temperature c Check to ensure that the ventilation holes on the projector are not
is high. “Cooling Setting”
should be “High” if the
projector is being used at
high altitude.
c When using the projector at high altitude, set the “Cooling
Setting” to “High”.
Note
If the temperature inside the projector remains high, the “Cooling
Setting” is switched to “High” in one minute, then the fan speed
increases.
Caution Messages
Use the list below to check the meaning of the messages displayed on the screen.
Message
Meaning and Remedy
Not applicable!
You have pressed the wrong key.
c Press the appropriate key.
The panel keys are locked! “Panel Key Lock” in the Function menu is set to “On.”
c All the keys on the control panel of the projector are locked.
Operate the projector with the keys on the Remote Commander
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Electrical characteristics
Color system NTSC3.58/PAL/SECAM/
NTSC4.43/PAL-M/PAL-N/
PAL60 system, switched
Specifications
Optical characteristics
automatically/manually
Projection system
(NTSC4.43 is the color system used
when playing back a video
recorded in NTSC on a
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)
NTSC4.43 system VCR.)
VPL-FE40: 750 horizontal TV
lines (Video input)
Resolution
VPL-FX40: 0.79-inch XGA panel,
2,359,296 pixels (1024 × 768 ×
3)
1,400 × 1,050 dots (RGB input)
VPL-FX40: 750 horizontal TV
lines (Video input)
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.
1,024 × 768 dots (RGB input)
1)
Acceptable computer signals
fH: 19 to 92 kHz
fV: 48 to 92 Hz
Lamp
275 W Ultra high pressure lamp
(Maximum inputsignal resolution:
Projected picture size
40 to 600-inches (measured
diagonally) (When the VPLL-
1008 is used: 60 to 300-inch)
Light output 4000 ANSI lumen
UXGA 1600 × 1200
fV: 60 Hz)
1)
Set the resolution and the frequency of the
signal of the connected computer within the
range of acceptable preset signals of the
projector.
(When the Lamp Mode is set to
“High.”)
Throwing distance for VPL-FE40/FX40 (When
placed on the floor.)
Applicable video signals
15 k RGB 50/60 Hz, Progressive
When an SXGA+ (VPL-FE40)/
XGA (VPL-FX40) signal is
input
40-inch: 1.5 to 1.9 m
(4.9 to 6.2 feet)
component 50/60 Hz, DTV
(480/60i, 575/50i, 480/60p,
575/50p, 720/60p, 720/50p,
1080/60i, 1080/50i, 1080/60p,
1080/50p), Composite video, Y/
C video
60-inch: 2.3 to 2.9 m
(7.4 to 9.5 feet)
80-inch: 3.0 to 3.9 m
(9.9 to 12.7 feet)
Speaker
Stereo speaker system, 40 × 70
5
7
mm (1 /8 × 2 /8 inches)
Speaker output
100-inch: 3.8 to 4.8 m
(12.5 to 15.9 feet)
1.8 W × 2
120-inch: 4.6 to 5.8 m
(15.0 to 19.1 feet)
150-inch: 5.7 to 7.3 m
(18.8 to 23.9 feet)
200-inch: 7.7 to 9.7 m
(25.2 to 32.0 feet)
300-inch: 11.6 to 14.6 m
(37.9 to 48.0 feet)
400-inch: 15.4 to 19.5 m
(50.6 to 64.1 feet)
500-inch: 19.3 to 24.4 m
(63.3 to 80.2 feet)
600-inch: 23.2 to 29.4 m
(76.0 to 96.3 feet)
Input/Output
VIDEO IN
VIDEO: phono type
Composite video: 1 Vp-p 2 dB
sync negative (75 ohms
terminated)
S VIDEO: Y/C mini DIN 4-pin
type
Y (luminance): 1 Vp-p 2 dB
sync negative (75 ohms
terminated)
C (chrominance): burst
0.286 Vp-p 2 dB (NTSC)
(75 ohms terminated),
burst 0.3 Vp-p 2 dB (PAL)
(75 ohms terminated)
AUDIO: phono type × 2
rated input 500 mVrms, input
There may be a slight difference between the
actual value and the design value shown above.
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impedance more than 47
kilohms
500 mVrms), output impedance
5 kilohms
INPUT A/B Analog RGB: HD D-sub 15-pin
(female)
REMOTE
CONTROL S IN/PLUG IN POWER
Stereo minijack
RS-232C: D-sub 9 pin
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
Analog RGB/component: 5BNC
(female)
General
3
Dimensions 532 × 145 × 352 mm (21 × 5 / ×
4
7
13 / inches) (w/h/d) (without
8
the projection parts)
Approx. 9.8 kg (21 lb 10 oz) (VPL-
FE40/FX40)
Approx. 9.0 kg (19 lb 13 oz) (VPL-
FE40L/FX40L)
Mass
Power requirements
AC 100 to 240 V, 4.1 - 1.7 A,
50/60 Hz
Power consumption
Max. 400 W
(in standby (standard): 15 W in
standby (low): 0.5 W)
INPUT C
Heat dissipation
1365 BTU
Operating temperature
0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
Operating humidity
35% to 85% (no condensation)
Storage temperature
–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)
Storage humidity
10% to 90%
Supplied accessories
R/R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p 2 dB
(75 ohms terminated)
G: 0.7 Vp-p 2 dB (75 ohms
terminated)
G with sync/Y: 1 Vp-p 2 dB
sync negative (75 ohms
terminated)
(Except computer signals)
B/B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p 2 dB (75
ohms terminated)
HD:
Remote Commander (1)
Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
Lens cap (1) (VPL-FE40/FX40)
Lens hole cover (1) (VPL-FE40L/
FX40L)
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
AC power cord (1)
CD-ROM (Operating Instructions,
Application Software) (1)
Quick Reference Manual (1)
Safety Regulations (1)
Security Label (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
INPUT D
INPUT E
Digital RGB/Y CB (PB) CR (PR):
HDMI
NETWORK
RJ-45: 10BASE-T/100BASE-
TX
Note
Always verify that the unit is operating
properly before use. SONY WILL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT
ON ACCOUNT OF THE LOSS OF
PRESENT OR PROSPECTIVE PROFITS
DUE TO FAILURE OF THIS UNIT, EITHER
DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD OR
AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE
OUTPUT
MONITOR OUT: HD D-sub 15-
pin (female)
R, G, B: Gain Unity: 75 ohms
HD, VD: 4 Vp-p (open), 1 Vp-p
(75 ohms)
AUDIO OUT (variable out):
Stereo minijack
1 Vrms (When the volume is
maximum and an input signal is
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WARRANTY, OR FOR ANY OTHER
REASON WHATSOEVER.
Some of the items may not be available in
some areas. For details, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
Optional accessories
Projector Lamp
LMP-F270 (for replacement)
Projector Suspension Support
PSS-610
Pin assignment
INPUT A/B
RGB connector (HD D-sub 15-pin,
female)
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
1
R
9
Power
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 × 130 × 242 mm (W × H ×
D)
supply input
for DDC
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
G
10
11
12
13
14
15
GND
B
GND
GND
DDC/SDA
HD
GND
GND (R)
GND (G)
GND (B)
VD
DDC/SCL
Weight
1500 g
Middle focus zoom lens VPLL-Z1024
F = 2.0 - 2.3
f = 37.8 to 54.3 mm
Powered focus/zoom
Projection screen size
40 to 600-inches
REMOTE
RS-232C connector (D-sub 9 pin,
female)
Projection distance
100 inches: 4840 to 6630 mm
200 inches: 9770 to 13350 mm
300 inches: 14700 to 20060 mm
Maximum external dimensions
97 × 87 × 180 mm (W × H ×
D)
1
2
3
4
5
DCD
6
7
8
9
DSR
RTS
CTS
RI
RXDA
TXDA
DTR
Weight
1140 g
Long focus zoom lens VPLL-Z1032
F = 2.0 to 2.4
GND
f = 52.6 to 84.3 mm
Powered focus/zoom
Projection screen size
40 to 600-inches
Projection distance
100 inches: 6580 to 10060 mm
200 inches: 13310 to 20240 mm
300 inches: 20040 to 30430 mm
Maximum external dimensions
97 × 87 × 177 mm (W × H × D)
Weight
1140 g
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Preset signals
Memory Preset signal
No.
fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync
SIZE
1
2
3
4
5
Video 60 Hz
Video 50 Hz
480/60i
Video 60 Hz
Video 50 Hz
DTV 480/60i
DTV 575/50i
15.734 59.940
15.625 50.000
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
15.734 59.940 S on G/Y
15.625 50.000 S on G/Y
31.470 60.000 S on G/Y
575/50i
480/60p
480/60p (NTSC
Progressive
component)
6
575/50p
575/50p (PAL
Progressive
component)
31.250 50.000 S on G/Y
–
7
1080/60i
1080/50i
720/60p
1035/60i, 1080/60i 33.750 60.000 S on G/Y
–
8
1080/50i
720/60p
28.130 50.000 S on G/Y
45.000 60.000 S on G/Y
37.500 50.000 S on G/Y
67.500 60.000 S on G/Y
56.260 50.000 S on G/Y
31.469 70.086 H-pos, V-neg
37.861 85.080 H-pos, V-neg
–
10
11
12
13
21
22
–
720/50p
720/50p
–
1080/60p
1080/50p
640 × 350
1080/60p
1080/50p
VGA mode 1
–
–
800
832
VESA 85
(VGA350)
23
24
25
640 × 400
640 × 480
NEC PC98
24.823 56.416 H-neg, V-neg
31.469 70.086 H-neg, V-pos
37.861 85.080 H-neg, V-pos
848
800
832
VGA mode 2
VESA 85
(VGA400)
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
VGA mode 3
Mac 13
31.469 59.940 H-neg, V-neg
35.000 66.667 H-neg, V-neg
37.861 72.809 H-neg, V-neg
800
864
VESA 72
832
VESA 75 (IBM M3) 37.500 75.000 H-neg V-neg
840
VESA 85
VESA 56
VESA 60
VESA 72
43.269 85.008 H-neg V-neg
35.156 56.250 H-pos, V-pos
37.879 60.317 H-pos, V-pos
48.077 72.188 H-pos, V-pos
832
800 × 600
832 × 624
1024
1056
1040
1056
1048
1152
VESA 75 (IBM M5) 46.875 75.000 H-pos, V-pos
VESA 85
Mac 16
53.674 85.061 H-pos, V-pos
49.724 74.550 H-neg, V-neg
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Memory Preset signal
No.
fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync
SIZE
37
38
39
40
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
55
56
1024 × 768
VESA 60
48.363 60.004 H-neg V-neg
56.476 70.069 H-neg V-neg
60.023 75.029 H-pos, V-pos
68.677 84.997 H-pos, V-pos
60.000 60.000 H-pos, V-pos
75.000 75.000 H-pos, V-pos
63.974 60.013 H-pos, V-pos
79.976 75.025 H-pos, V-pos
91.146 85.024 H-pos, V-pos
65.317 59.978 H-neg, V-pos
75.000 60.000 H-pos, V-pos
47.776 59.870 H-neg, V-pos
44.772 59.855 H-neg, V-pos
1344
1328
1312
1376
1800
1728
1688
1688
1728
1864
2160
1664
1664
VESA 70
VESA 75
VESA 85
1280 × 960
VESA 60
VESA 75
1280 × 1024
VESA 60
SXGA VESA75
SXGA VESA85
SXGA+
1400 × 1050
1600 × 1200
1280 × 768
1280 × 720
UXGA VESA60
1280 × 768/60
1280 × 720/60
Preset memory No. at the input signal
Analog signals
Signal
Preset memory No.
1, 2
Video (Video, S video connector)
Component (Input-C connector)
Video GBR (Input-C connector)
3-8, 10-11
3-8, 10-11
Computer (Input-A, Input-B, Input-C connector) 21-40, 45-51, 55, 56
Digital signals
Signal
Preset memory No.
3-8, 10-13
Component (Input-D connector)
Video GBR (Input-D connector)
Computer (Input-D connector)
3-8, 10-13
26, 32, 36, 37, 45, 47, 50, 51, 55
Note
When a signal other than the preset signals shown above is input, the picture may not be displayed
properly.
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Side
1
3
82 (3 /4)
34 (1 /8)
1
11
41.6 (1 /16)
27 (1 /8)
279 (11)
3
298 (11 /4)
7
352 (13 /8)
330 (13)
1
3
1
80 (3 /4)
95 (3 /4)
77 (3 /32)
Removable panel for lamp
replacement
Unit: mm (inches)
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Rear
40
(1 /8)
90
(3 /8)
40
(1 /8)
120
(4 /4)
7
5
5
5
7
3
71 (2 /8)
96 (3 /8)
19
13
15 ( /32)
10 ( /32)
16.7
11 16
)
(
/
25 (1)
25 (1)
Ventilation holes
(Exhaust)
Speakers
Bottom
52.4
1
(2 /16)
454.8 (18)
1
163 (6 /2)
1
124 (5)
124 (5)
140 (5 /2)
1
99 (4)
76.6 (3
/8)
Center of unit
5
219 (8 /8)
Center of gravity
Unit: mm (inches)
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R
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