Sony VPL-FX40, VPL-FX40L User Manual

Data Projector
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Operating Instructions
2-687-435-14 (1)
VPL-FE40/FE40L VPL-FX40/FX40L
2006 Sony Corporation
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
WARNING
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
1 Use the approved Power Cord (3-core
mains lead) / Appliance Connector / Plug with earthing-contacts that conforms to the safety regulations of each country if applicable.
2 Use the Power Cord (3-core mains lead) /
Appliance Connector / Plug conforming to the proper ratings (Voltage, Ampere).
If you have questions on the use of the above Power Cord / Appliance Connector / Plug, please consult a qualified service personnel.
IMPORTANT
The nameplate is located on the bottom.
WARNING
When installing the unit, incorporate a readily accessible disconnect device in the fixed wiring, or connect the power cord to socket-outlet which must be provided near the unit and easily accessible. If a fault should occur during operation of the unit, operate the disconnect device to switch the power supply off, or disconnect the power cord.
WARNING: THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR USA ONLY. If used in USA, use the UL LISTED power cord specified below. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER POWER CORD.
Plug Cap Parallel blade with ground pin
(NEMA 5-15P Configuration)
Cord Type SJT, three 16 or 18 AWG
wires
Length Minimum 1.5 m (4 ft .11in.),
Less than 2.5 m (8 ft .3 in.)
Rating Minimum 10 A, 125 V
Using this unit at a voltage other than 120V may require the use of a different line cord or attachment plug, or both. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
WARNING: THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR OTHER COUNTRIES.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
For the customers in the USA
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
All interface cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
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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.
For the State of California, USA only
Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See
www.dtsc. ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate.
For the customers in Canada
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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 customers in Europe
WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
For the customers in Europe
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.
This apparatus shall not be used in the residential area.
For safety
Be sure to attach the air filter to the unit.
For the customers in Taiwan only
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Table of Contents
Precautions ......................................... 5
Notes on Installation and Usage ........ 6
Unsuitable Installation .................6
Usage in High Altitude .................7
Unsuitable Conditions ..................7
Overview
About the Supplied Manuals ..............8
Features ..............................................8
Location and Function of Controls .. 10
Top/Front/Side ............................ 10
Rear/Side/Bottom .......................10
Control Panel ..............................11
Connector Panel ......................... 12
Remote Commander ...................14
Projecting the Picture
Installing the Projector ..................... 16
Connecting the Projector ................. 17
Connecting a Computer ..............17
Connecting a VCR .....................18
Projecting ......................................... 19
Turning Off the Power ..................... 21
Convenient Functions
Selecting the Menu Language .......... 22
Security Lock ...................................23
Other Functions ................................25
Direct Power On/Off Function ... 25
Off & Go Function ..................... 25
Effective Tools for Your
Presentation .............................25
Controlling the Computer Using a
Presentation Tool, RM-PJPK1
(not supplied) (When Using the Network Presentation
Function) .................................25
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
Using a MENU .................................26
The Picture Menu .............................28
The Screen Menu ..............................30
About the Preset Memory No. ....31
The Setup Menu ...............................32
The Function Menu ..........................34
The Installation Menu ......................36
The Information Menu .....................38
Maintenance
Replacing the Lamp ..........................40
Cleaning the Air Filter ......................42
Others
Troubleshooting ................................43
Messages List ..............................46
Specifications ...................................47
Dimensions .......................................53
Index .................................................56
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Precautions

Warning
The Installation Manual contained in the CD-ROM is for dealers. If customers perform the installation described in this manual, an accident may occur, causing serious injury. Never install it by yourself. For installation, be sure to consult with a Sony dealer.
On safety
• Check that the operating voltage of your unit is identical with the voltage of your local power supply. If voltage adaptation is required, consult with qualified Sony personnel.
• Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified Sony personnel before operating it further.
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be used for several days.
• To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
• The wall outlet should be near the unit and easily accessible.
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.
• Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on.
• Do not place your hand or objects near the ventilation holes — the air coming out is hot.
• Be careful not to catch your fingers by the adjuster when you adjust the height of the unit. Do not push hard on the top of the unit with the adjuster out.
• Be sure to grasp both sides of the unit with both hands when carrying the unit.
• When you set the angle of projection to more than ±20°, read the Installation Manual for Dealers throughly for safe installation.
On illumination
• To obtain the best picture, the front of the screen should not be exposed to direct lighting or sunlight.
• Ceiling-mounted spot lighting is recommended. Use a cover over fluorescent lamps to avoid lowering the contrast ratio.
• Cover any windows that face the screen with opaque draperies.
• It is desirable to install the unit in a room where floor and walls are not of light­reflecting material. If the floor and walls are of reflecting material, it is recommended that the carpet and wall paper be changed to a dark color.
On preventing internal heat build­up
• 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.
• 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 degradation or damage to the unit.
On cleaning
• To keep the cabinet looking new, periodically clean it with a soft cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth lightly dampened with a mild detergent solution. Never use strong solvents, such as thinner, benzene, or abrasive cleansers, since these will damage the cabinet.
• Avoid touching the lens. To remove dust on the lens, use a soft dry cloth. Do not use a damp cloth, detergent solution, or thinner.
• Clean the filter whenever you replace the lamp.
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On repacking
• Save the original shipping carton and packing material; they will come in handy if you ever have to ship your unit. For maximum protection, repack your unit as it was originally packed at the factory.
On LCD projector
• The LCD projector is manufactured using high-precision technology. You may, however, see tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, or green) that continuously appear on the LCD projector. This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction.

Notes on Installation and Usage

Unsuitable Installation

Do not install the unit in the following situations. These installations may cause malfunction or damage to the unit.
Poorly ventilated
• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build-up. Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation holes.
• When the internal heat builds up due to the block-up, the temperature sensor will function with the message “High temp.! Lamp off in 1 min.” The power will be turned off automatically after one minute.
• Leave space of more than 30 cm (11 inches) around the unit.
• Be careful that the ventilation holes may inhale tininess such as a piece of paper.
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Notes on Installation and Usage
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.
Subject to direct cool or warm air from an air-conditioner
Installing in such a location may cause malfunction of the unit due to moisture condensation or rise in temperature.
Near a heat or smoke sensor
Malfunction of the sensor may be caused.
magnifications. This is not a malfunction of the unit.

Unsuitable Conditions

Do not use the unit under the following conditions.
Do not topple the unit
Avoid using as the unit topples over on its side. It may cause malfunction.
Very dusty, extremely smoky
Avoid installing the unit in a very dusty or extremely smoky environment. Otherwise, the air filter will become obstructed, and this may cause a malfunction of the unit or damage it. Dust preventing the air passing through the filter may cause a rise in the internal temperature of the unit. Clean the air filter whenever you replace the lamp.

Usage in High Altitude

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
Do not tilt right/left
Avoid using as the unit tilts more than 20 degrees. Do not install the unit other than on the floor or ceiling. These installations may cause malfunction.
Do not block the ventilation holes
Avoid using something to cover over the ventilation holes (exhaust/intake); otherwise, the internal heat may build up.
Do not place a blocking object just in front of the lens
Do not place any object just in front of the lens that may block the light during projection. Heat from the light may damage the object. Use the PIC MUTING key on the Remote Commander to cut off the picture.
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.
Manuals
Safety Regulations (separately printed manual)
This manual describes important notes and cautions to which you have to pay attention when handling and using this projector.
Quick Reference Manual (separately printed manual)
This manual describes basic operations for projecting pictures after you have made the required connections.
Operating Instructions (on the CD­ROM) (this manual)
This Operating Instructions describes the setup and operations of this projector.
Operating Instructions for Network (on the CD-ROM)
This Operating Instructions describes how to set up and operate the network presentation.
Installation Manual for Dealers (on the CD-ROM)
This manual describes the information for mounting the optional lenses on the projector and installing the projector.
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)
Projector Station for Air Shot Version 2 (Version 2.xx) (Japanese and English only)
This is an application software for transmitting data from a computer to the projector.

Features

High brightness and high picture performance
High brightness
Sony’s unique optical system with the new­generation LCD panel “BrightEra” incorporating a newly developed inorganic alignment, allows a light output of 4000 lumen.
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.
High picture performance
DDE (Dynamic Detail Enhancer) technology enables conversion of interlace format video signals to progressive format, allowing you to obtain a detailed picture. The technology also reproduces the film sources in 2-3 Pull-Down format with smooth picture movement. 12-bit 3D Digital Gamma Correction or 3D Digital Comb Filter for good picture uniformity is also provided.
Convenient and flexible setup
Power zoom/power focus and horizontal/vertical lens shift function
The projector is equipped with a 1.3-times power zoom, power focus lens and horizontal/vertical lens shift function which allows you to change the size of the projected image with the Remote Commander operated away from the projector.
* The optional lens VPLL-1008 can adjust the
focus manually.
Also, optional lenses are available for the projector, depending on your setup condition.
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About the Supplied Manuals / Features
* The optional lenses available for VPL-FE40
and VPL-FX40 equipped with a standard lens only.
Center positioned lens
The projector is designed to locate the lens in the center of the projector. This enables easy setup, as the lens center aligns with the center of the screen.
Tilt installation (at front and rear)
You can install the projector by tilting it 90 degrees at the rear or 90 degrees in front. You can use a mirror for rear projection.
Direct Power On/Power Off function
The AC power for the entire system can be turned on and off by means of a breaker or other switch.
ID function
The function allows you to adjust or control each projector individually with one Remote Commander when you use two or more projectors in one room.
Simple maintenance
Even when the projector is mounted on the ceiling you can change the lamp or clean the air filter easily because the replacement lamp is located at the side of the projector and the air filter is located at the front of the projector. Clean the air filter whenever you replace the lamp.
System expandability using a network
Connection to a LAN allows you to turn the projector on/off away from the installation location via a Web browser or to obtain projector status information such as the lamp timer. Also, this projector enables the sending of mail that contains messages on the time for replacement of the projector lamp, error occurrences, etc., to mail addresses that have been specified. Also, this projector is available for SNMP.
Multi scan compatibility
HDMI and 5BNC connectors
The projector has the HDMI (High­Definition Multimedia Interface) connector, digital input connector, which allows you to connect to the digital RGB equipment equipped with the HDMI output. The 5BNC input connectors allow you to connect to equipment output high-resolution signals and to connect to a computer from a long distance.
Accepts various input signals
The projector accepts video signals of the composite, S video and component, and can also display VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA, SXGA+ and UXGA (60 Hz) signals.
Network presentation
Any image of a computer, if it is connected to a LAN by wired or wireless connection, can be projected by connecting a network cable to the NETWORK connector (RJ-45) of the projector.
For details, refer to the “Operating Instructions for Network.”
Other Convenient Functions
• Low fan noise makes your presentation comfortable
• Twin stack installation
• Security lock
• Panel key lock
• Easy-to-use Remote Commander that can select the input source directly
• On-screen menu in 16 languages
• Picture/Audio muting
• Freeze
• Lamp mode switching function
• Low power consumption in standby
About Trademarks
• Adobe Acrobat is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
• Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
• VGA, SVGA, XGA and SXGA are registered trademarks of the International Business Machines Corporation, U.S.A.
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Features
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• Kensington is a registered trademark of
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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.
• Air Shot is a trademark of Sony corporation.
• “BrightEra” is a trademark of Sony corporation.
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.

Location and Function of Controls

Top/Front/Side

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Rear/Side/Bottom

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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
For details, see “Control Panel” on page 11.
d Lamp cover
e Lens
Remove the lens cap before projection. The lens is not supplied with the VPL­FE40L/FX40L.
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Location and Function of Controls
f Air filter covers
Note
To maintain optimal performance, clean the air filter whenever you replace the lam
p.
For details, see “Cleaning the Air Filter” on page 42.
g Rear remote control detector
h Connector/Connector Panel
For details, see “Connector Panel” on page 12.
i Security lock
Connects to an optional security cable (from Kensington). Web page address: http://www.kensington.com/
j Control panel
For details, see “Control Panel” on page 11.
k Speakers
l Ventilation holes (exhaust)

Control Panel

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Overview
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.
For details, see page 45.
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
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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.
– Lights in orange when the power
saving mode is on.
For details, see pages 21 and 45.
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.
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.
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
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.

Connector Panel

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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.
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.
The ZOOM and FOCUS keys cannot be used when you attach the optional lens VPLL-1008 to the projector.
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Location and Function of Controls
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)
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.
2/3 INPUT 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.
For details, see “Connecting a Computer” on page 17 and “Connecting a VCR” on page 18.
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 INPUT A, 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. When VIDEO or S VIDEO is selected, the sound input to the AUDIO input connector of VIDEO IN is output.
e REMOTE
RS-232C connector (D-sub 9-pin, female)
Connects to a computer to operate the projector from the computer.
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.
h INPUT C
Analog RGB/Component connectors (R/R-Y/PR, G/Y, B/B-Y/
B, HD, VD) (BNC type)
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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
BPR) signal can be selected.
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AUDIO (stereo mini-jack)
Connects to the audio output on a computer.
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.
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.
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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

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The keys that have the same names as those on the control panel function identically.
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COMMAND
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OFF ON
INPUTBINPUT
INPUT
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INPUT
INPUT
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VIDEO
S VIDEO
MENU APA
ENTER
KEY
ASPECT
STONE
D ZOOM MUTING
PIC
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AUDIO
ID MODE
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AIR
SHOT
RESET
SHIFTZOOMFOCUS
VOLUME
FREEZE
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For details, see “APA” in “The Screen Menu” on page 30.
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.
g KEYSTONE (Vertical trapezoidal
distortion correction) key
Adjusts the vertical trapezoidal distortion of the image manually. When you press this key, the V Keystone menu is displayed. Use the arrow keys (M/m/ </,) for adjustment.
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.
i VOLUME +/– keys
j FREEZE key
Freezes the projected picture. To cancel the frozen picture, press the key again.
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a ?/1 (On/Standby) key
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.
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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Location and Function of Controls
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.
For details, see “ID Mode” in the Installation menu on page 37.
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.
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.
o ZOOM +/– keys
Adjusts the picture size.
p FOCUS +/– keys
Adjusts the picture focus.
q SHIFT +/– keys
Adjusts the vertical/horizontal position of the picture.
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
Be sure to install the battery from
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the
2 Replace the lid.
Notes on Remote 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 the Remote Commander and the projector is, the wider the angle within which the commander can control the projector becomes.
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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
Screen size (inches)
Minimum Distance
Maximum Distance
There may be a slight difference between the actual value and the design value shown in the table above.
40 60 80 100 120 150 200 300 400 500 600
1.5
2.3
3.0
3.8
4.6
5.7
7.7
11.6
(4.9)
1.9
(6.2)
(7.4)
2.9
(9.5)
(9.9)
3.9
(12.7)
(12.5)
4.8
(15.9)
(15.0)
5.8
(19.1)
(18.8)
7.3
(23.9)
(25.2)
9.7
(32.0)
(37.9)
14.6
(48.0)
15.4
(50.6)
19.5
(64.1)
For details on installation, See “Installation Manual for Dealers” on the CD-ROM.
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Installing the Projector
Unit: m (feet)
19.3
23.2
(63.3)
(76.0)
24.4
29.4
(80.2)
(96.3)

Connecting the Projector

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.
To connect a computer (Analog)
Side
Projecting the Picture

Connecting a Computer

This section describes how to connect the projector to a computer. For more information, refer to the computer’s instruction manual.
to audio output
Computer
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 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
This HDMI connector conforms to Ver. 1.2a.
The HDMI connector of this projector is not compatible with DSD (Direct Stream Digital) Signal.

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 DVI-D output
connector
to HDMI connector
A HDMI-DVI-D cable (not supplied) B HDMI cable (not supplied)
Note
Computer
DVD pla ye r
Be sure to use the HDMI cable with an HDMI logo.
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Connecting the Projector
to audio
output (L)
to S
video
output
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)
to video output
VCR
to audio output (R)
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