Sony FX41 Operating Instructions

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  • Sony FX41 | Operating Instructions - Page 1
    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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    do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. WARNING THIS APPARATUS 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 used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
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    , 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
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    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 4
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    manual, an accident may occur, causing serious injury. Never install it by yourself. For installation, be sure to consult with a Sony 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;
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    , blue, or green) that continuously appear on the LCD projector. This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not 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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    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. Usage in High Altitude When using the PIC MUTING key on the Remote Commander to cut off the picture. Notes on Installation and Usage 7
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    Supplied Manuals / Features Features High brightness and high picture performance High brightness Sony's unique optical system with the newgeneration LCD panel "BrightEra" incorporating a newly developed inorganic alignment, allows a light output of 4000 lumen (VPL-FE40/FX40)/5200 lumen (VPL-FX41
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    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
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    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. Location and Function of Controls Top/Front/Side 3 1 4 5 2 6 Rear/Side/Bottom 7 8 9 0 qa qs qd a Front remote control
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    filter covers The air filter of VPL-FX41 can be set on one side only. Note To maintain optimal performance, clean the air filter whenever you replace the lamp. For details, see "Cleaning the Air Filter" on page 43. g Rear remote ) The ventilation hole (intake) of VPLFX41 is on one side only. Notes
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    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
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    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 CONTROL S OUT jack on the supplied Remote Commander when using it as a wired
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    Remote Commander. c AIR SHOT key Displays the Network Presentation Home. For details, see Operating Instructions for Network (stored on the CD-ROM). d APA (Auto of the image manually. When you press projector with the connecting cable (not supplied) when using the Remote Commander as a wired
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    Commander operation • 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. • The operation range is limited. The shorter the distance between
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    Installing the Projector The following table gives an example of installing the standard lens supplied with VPL-FE40/ VPL-FX40/VPL-FX41. For details on installation, ceiling installation or when you use an optional lens, be sure to refer to the operating instructions of "Installation Manual for
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    to connect the projector to a computer. For more information, refer to the computer's instruction manual. to audio 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/ FX41
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    instructions supplied with your computer. 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. To connect a computer (Digital) or video equipment (Digital) Side The HDMI connector of this projector
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    Connecting a VCR This section describes how to connect the projector to a VCR. For more information, refer to the instruction manuals of the equipment you are connecting. To connect to a video or S video output connector Side To connect to a video GBR/ Component output connector Side Projecting
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    pressing one key from among INPUT A, B, C, D or E on the Remote Commander. Each time you press the INPUT key on the control panel, the Auto Pixel Alignment) adjusts the picture of the connected equipment so that it is projected clearly. Notes • If "Auto Input Search" is set to "On," the projector
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    For details, see "Auto Input Search" in the Function menu on page 35. • The Smart APA feature is effective for the input (analog) signal from a computer only. (It is not effective for digital computer signal.) 5 Switch the equipment connected to output to the projector. Depending on the type
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    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 The message disappears if you press any key other than the ?/1 key, or if you do not press any key for approximately five seconds. 2 Press the ?/1 key
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    , or ENTER key. The selected menu appears. Convenient Functions Front remote control detector COMMAND OFF ON INPUT A INPUT D INPUT B INPUT the AC power cord into a wall outlet. 2 Press the ?/1 key to turn on the projector. 5 Press the M or m key to select "Language," then press the , or ENTER
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    the MENU key. The menu disappears automatically if a key is not pressed for one minute. Security Lock The projector is equipped with a security lock function. When you turn the power of the projector on, you are required to input the previously set password. If you do not input the correct password
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    again to confirm. Security Lock Re-enter new password key. 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
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    projector has been on for a short time, unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet after the power off and the ON/ STANDBY indicator lights in red (except with the VPL-FX41 between the presentation tool and the remote control detector on the projector, the presentation tool may not function
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    B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU The projector is equipped with an on-screen menu for making various adjustments and settings. Some of the adjustable/setting items are displayed in a pop-up menu,
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    stone" 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 . Storage of the settings The settings are automatically stored in the projector memory. If no signal is input If there is no input signal,
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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. For details, see "Input signals and adjustable/setting items" on page 39. When the video signal is input When the signal is input from a computer
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    Setting items Functions Initial setting DDE (Dynamic According to the film source you have selected, make a Film Detail setting for playback. Enhancer) • Film: Normally, select this option. Reproduces the 2-3 Pull-Down film sources with smooth picture movement. When the video signal with a
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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. For details, see "Input signals and adjustable/setting items" on page 39. Aspect Over Scan Adjust Signal
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    Setting items Adjust Signal APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) Phase Pitch Shift Functions Initial setting adjust the data of the signal using the Screen menu, it will be registered in the projector. If more than 20 user memory items are registered, the newest memory always overwrites the oldest
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    "Low", the power consumption in standby is lowered. Sets the power saving mode. Off 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
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    manually. Auto Lamp Timer Reset When replacing the lamps, reset the lamp timer. - Notes • If you turn on "High Altitude Mode" to "On" at an altitude less than 1,500 m (4,921 feet), the projector may reduce the reliability of the lamp
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    projector. Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Setting items Smart APA Auto Input Search Test Pattern Background Functions Initial setting The APA (Auto the Remote Commander even if "Smart APA" set to , or you want to switch the setting manually. Displays the test pattern. Off When set
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    projector can be operated only with the Remote Commander. 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 manually. 36 The Function Menu
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    vertically. • Off: The picture does not flip. Sets the lamp brightness used during the projection. • High: Illuminates the projected ZOOM and SHIFT keys do not work. Selects the remote control detectors (IR Receiver) on the front and rear of the projector. • Front & Rear: Activates both the front
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    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. Illumination Selects whether the SONY logo on the top panel of the On projector lights when the projector is on. Direct Power On Set to "On" if you are
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    signal. Displays the type of the input signal. Indicates how long the lamp has been turned on (total usage). Notes • fH (horizontal 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
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    APA Phase Pitch - - - z*6 - - - - z*6 - - - - z*6 - Shift - z z z - z : Adjustable/can be set - : Not adjustable/cannot be set *5: VPL-FE40: Can be set except preset memory numbers 50 and 51. VPL-FX40/FX41: Can be set except preset memory numbers 37, 38, 39, 40, 45, 46, 50 and
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    • "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
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    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
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    the lamp. Remove the air filter, and then remove the dust with a vacuum cleaner. The time needed to clean the air filter will vary depending on the environment or how the projector is used. 1 Turn the power off and unplug the power cord. 2 Remove the air filter covers. The air filter of the VPL-FX41
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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
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    The projector is set lamp has burnt out or is dim. c Replace the lamp with a new one (see page 41). The picture is not clear. • The picture is out of focus. c Adjust the focus (see page 21). • Condensation has accumulated on the lens. c Leave the projector key on the Remote Commander or adjust
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    cord from the wall outlet after the ON/ 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. 46 Troubleshooting
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    the filter (see page 43). • If this message appears again after you replace the lamp, the lamp replacement process is not complete. c Perform the operations in step 8 to 11 on page 42. Note To erase a message, press any key on the control panel of the projector or on the remote commander. The
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    VPL-FE40L/FX40L/FX41L. Lamp 275 W Ultra high pressure lamp Projected picture size 40 to 600-inches (measured diagonally) (When the VPLL- 1008 is used: 60 to 300-inch) Light output VPL-FE40/FX40: 4000 ANSI lumen VPL-FX41: 5200 ANSI lumen (When the Lamp of the projector. Applicable video
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    Storage humidity 10% to 90% Supplied accessories Remote Commander (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Lens cap (1) (VPL-FE40/FX40/ FX41) Lens hole cover (1) (VPL-FE40L/ FX40L/FX41L) AC power cord (1) CD-ROM (Operating Instructions, Application Software) (1) Quick Reference Manual (1) Safety
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    Lamp LMP-F270 (for replacement) Projector Suspension Support PSS-610 Presentation Tool RM-PJPK1 Projection Lense Fixed short focus lens VPLL-1008 (for rear projection (Optical Axis Angle: 0 degree)) F = 2.0 f = 13.1 mm Manual focus Projection screen size 60 to 300-inches Projection distance
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    60i 33.750 60.000 8 1080/50i 1080/50i 28.130 50.000 10 720/60p 720/60p 45.000 60.000 11 720/50p 720/50p 37 z V-neg H-neg, z V-neg H-neg, z V-pos H-neg, z V-pos H-neg, z z V-neg H-neg, z V-neg H-neg, z V-neg H-neg, z V-neg H-neg, z V-neg Others Specifications 51
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    H-pos, V-pos H-pos, V-pos H-pos, V-pos H-neg, V-pos H-pos, V-pos H-neg, V-pos H-neg, V-pos H-neg, V-pos H-neg, V-pos H-neg, V-pos Analog Digital signals signals z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z 52 Specifications
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    63 Digital signals Signal Component (Input-D connector) Video GBR (Input-D connector) Computer (Input-D connector) Preset memory No. 3-8, 10-15 3-8, 10-15 26, 32, 36, 37, 45, 47, 50, 55, 60-63 Notes • When a signal other than the resolution. Text and lines may be uneven. Others Specifications 53
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    26 (1 1/16) Dimensions Front 29.5 (1 3/16) 532 (21) 497 (19 5/8) 116 (4 5/8) (5/16) 7.6 71 (2 7/8) 13 (17/32) (4) 10 0 145 (5 3/4) 87.5 (3 1/2) 47.5 (1 7/8) 24.5 (31/32) Top 133 (5 1/4) 65.4 65.4 (2 5/8) (2 5/8) 133 (5 1/4) Center of the lens 500 (19 3/4) 27.5(1 1/8) 40 (1 5/8) 352
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    /16) 27 (11/8) 279 (11) 298 (11 3/4) 352 (13 7/8) 330 (13) 128 (5 1/8) 145 (5 3/4) 89 (3 1/2) 24.5 (31/32) Others 77 (3 1/32) 95 (3 3/4) 80 (3 1/4) Removable panel for lamp replacement Unit: mm (inches) Dimensions 55
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    Rear 71 (2 7/8) 120 (4 3/4) 10 (13/32) 40 (15/8) 40 90 (15/8) (3 5/8) 96 (3 7/8) 16.7 (11/16) 15 (19/32) 3/4) 124.3 (5) Center of gravity 219 (8 5/8) Center of unit There is no ventilation hole (intake) and no filter cover on this side on the VPL-FX41. Unit: mm (inches) 56 Dimensions
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    conditions 7 unsuitable installation 6 L Lamp Mode 37 Lamp replacement 41 Lamp Timer 39 Language 33 selecting the menu language 23 Lens 10 Location and function of controls connector panel 12 control panel 11 rear/side/bottom 10 Remote Commander 14 top/front/side 10 M Menu clearing the
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    remote control detector 10 location and function of controls ......... 14 rear remote control detector 11 Reset 29 resetting an item 28 S Screen size 16, 48 Security Lock 36 Sharpness 29 Smart APA 35 Specifications 48 Standby Mode 33 Status 33 Supplied accessories 49 T Troubleshooting
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