Sony VPL-FX40L User Manual

Sony Product Bulletin

PJB 2, 1 October 2006
Product Information:
VPL-FE40 (L) / VPL-FX40 (L)

- Product Information-

VPL-FX40/FX40L & VPL-FE40/FE40L

Sony’s New BrightEra™ Inorganic

3-LCD XGA / SVGA+ Installation

Projectors

VPL-FX40 & VPL-FE40

VPL-FX40L & VPL-FE40L

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VPL-FE40/FE40L

The VPL-FE40 & VPL-FE40L are our first
SVGA+ (1400x1059) resolution 0.79”
Inorganic 3-LCD Panel installation projectors.

VPL-FX40/FX40L

The VPL-FX40 & VPL-FX40L are our XGA
(1024x768) resolution 0.79” Inorganic 3-LCD
Panel installation projectors that replace our
successful VPL-PX41.

The VPL-PX41 will be discontinued in December.

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction .......................................................4

2. New Inorganic 0.79” LCD Panel........................6

3. Target Markets & Applications..........................8

4. Product Positioning...........................................9

5. Features..........................................................10

6. Input / Output Diagram....................................12

7. Optional Accessories ......................................13

8. Pricing.............................................................13

9. Specifications..................................................14

10. Installation (Table Top).................................16

11. Installation (Ceiling Mount) ...........................18

12. Dimensions...................................................20

13. Preset Signals...............................................22

14. Competitive Analysis (VPL-FE40).................24

15. Competitive Analysis (VPL-FX40).................25

16. Remote Commander RM-PJ18.....................26

17. Network Presentation....................................27

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1. Introduction

These four new models are strategic to Sony’s overall direction to re-gain presence in
the Pro AV Dealer / AV Distribution Channel. The VPL-FE40 model is specifically
introduced to meet the growing demand for SXGA / SXGA+ resolution in the
marketplace. Even through SXGA / SGXA+ resolution as been a niche market
category for many years, the graph below clearly shows a growth in this category for
the next four years; the reason for this sales increase, corporate customers and
educational institutions looking to upgrade their current boardroom / auditorium
projectors to the next generation of resolution.

The Sony VPL-FE40 and VPL-FE40L (Lens-less version), SXGA+ 4000Lm projectors
are introduced to meet this growing demand.

Graph #1

220,000.00
200,000.00

0.3% 0.6% 1.5% 3.3% 4.3% 5.9% 7.9%

180,000.00
160,000.00

Price

140,000.00
120,000.00
100,000.00

80,000.00
60,000.00
40,000.00
20,000.00

0.00

Source: DTC Worldwide

3,515

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Key features of the VPL-FE40/FE40L

• 4000 ANSI Lumens**

• SXGA+ (1400x1050) Native WXGA, Up to UXGA

• Multi-input (5BNC, 2X RGB, HDMI (HDCP), RJ45 Network, RS232C and

Monitor out)

• X3 Optional Lenses (3.8 – 10M @ 100”)

• VPL-FE40L is the Lens-less version of the VPL-FE40

EMEA SXGA Market forecast

195,580

135,688

89,722

55,859

22,575

7,251

Chart used to represent market growth only.

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y

The 4000Lm, XGA market is too a growing market as shown in the graph #2. The
VPL-FX40 and VPL-FX40L are introduced to support our Pro AV Dealers growth in
this segment and ultimately grow Sony’s market share.

Graph #2

2006

1536

EMEA 4000-4999 XGA vs. SXGA Market

17751

2007

8230

39559

2008

2009

13793

91631

23733

162376

2010

40065

249630

Source: DTC Worldwide Graph used to indicate market ratio only

0 50000 100000 150000 200000 250000 300000

XGA 40 00 t o 4999 SXGA 4000 t o 4999

Another reason for the growth of the SXGA / SXGA+ and XGA 4000Lm market is, of
course, a matter of price. Graph #3 shows the continuous estimated price erosions of
these two categories. The good news, customers are willing to pay a premium
for the higher resolution of SXGA / SXGA+. (For Now)

Graph #3

SXGA & XGA Price Erosion

12000

10000

8000

6000

4000

2000

0

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Source: DTC Worldwide

C: XGA D: SXGA

Graph used to show price erosion
comparison onl

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The VPL-FX40 replaces the successfully, and long running VPL-PX40 / PX41 Series.
The VPL-FX40 has all the same features as the new VPL-FE40 but with native XGA
(1024x768) resolution.

Key features of the VPL-PX40

• 4000 ANSI Lumens**

• XGA (1024x768)

• Multi-input (5BNC, 2X RGB, HDMI, Network, RS232C and Monitor out)

• X3 Optional Lenses (3.8 – 10M @ 100”)

• VPL-FX40L is the Lens-less version of the VPL-FX40

2. New Inorganic 0.79” LCD Panel

The VPL-FX40 & VPL-FE40 Installation Projectors are the first in our new line up to
incorporate our new BrightEra™ Inorganic alignment layer 0.79” LCD Panels
manufactured by Sony Panel Group.

This new 0.79” inorganic LCD HTTP panel provides three new advantages.
Improved reliability - Ultra violet light more efficiently can pass through the

inorganic material that greatly increases panel life and quality.

U
V

Organic

U
V

Inorganic

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Improved reliability (Continued)
It is not our position to actually disclose panel life improvements of the new BrightEra
Inorganic 0.97” LCD Panel, but in same conditions the following chart explains the
increase in reliability.

* Compared to the VPL-PX41 or VPL-CX63 in same conditions

Brighter & Competitive, Bigger aperture ratio – The new 0.79” Inorganic panel
has an aperture ratio percentage improvement scale down of 70%. This means that
more light can pass through the 0.79” panel allowing the four new projectors to
produce 4000 ANSI Lm of brightness.

These Panels are the same Panels that are used in Sony’s new Bravia Rear
projection Televisions.

This allows these four models to compete against current 0.99” Panel, 4000lm
competitive models in the market today.

PX41 Panel New BrightEra Panel

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1F (Field) Inversion Drive, Less line Flickering – Incorporating the 1F field
Inversion Drive instead of 1H Horizontal drive method, the individual pixels can be
controlled better improving transmittance ratio (better brightness) and doubling drive
from 60Hz to 120Hz greatly reducing line flicker.

1H Horizontal Inversion Drive 1F Field Inversion Drive

3. Target Markets & Applications

As mentioned in the Introduction, SXGA / SXGA+ Resolution projectors have been in
the high-end application, niche markets for many years. Today, these markets are
still viable and are a target market for the new VPL-FE40.

Specialist Applications -
Simulation/Military (SXGA 4000+)

Simulation/training market is an increasing niche which often requires high resolution
products.

Design/CAD/CAM (SXGA 4000+)

Presentation of CAD/CAM drawings or detailed ‘design stages’ often requires high
levels of detail.

Medical (SXGA 4000+)

Opportunities exist for SXGA+ products within the medical market for showing patient
detailed x-rays and within medical training Establishments (videoconferencing feeds
of live operations).

Rental

Rental companies are looking to offer high resolution projector products to their
growing customer base. Trade Shows (Medical, Aerospace, mapping etc)

On top of the niche applications and markets, as mentioned in the introduction, the
corporate and education market wanting to upgrade their existing projectors to a
higher resolution is the major reason for the increase of SXGA/SXGA+ products over
the next four years.

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Target Markets & Applications (Continued)

Corporate

The Corporate market has a full range of different needs
and applications for this category. Industries, such as
Pharmaceuticals / Medical, Design / architects, were colour
and detail is critical are prime markets.

Key Features: SXGA+ Resolution, 2 RGB Input, RS232C Connection, RJ45
Networking, Networking Presentations Low fan Noise, Off & Go, Direct Power On/Off,
Password Protection, Panel Control Lock and Ceiling Mount capability

Please see feature section for complete explanation of features

Education (University)

The education market is the number one market for A/V
Media equipment and projectors are the preferred devise to
deliver this media content.

The education market is an early adopter to new technology and innovation. With
growing classrooms and expanding course options, there is a real need for High
resolution Projector in the classroom and auditoriums.

Key Features: SXGA+ Resolution, 2 RGB Input, RS232C Connection, RJ45
Networking, Networking Presentations Low fan Noise, Off & Go, Direct Power On/Off,
Password Protection, Panel Control Lock and Ceiling Mount capability

4. Product Positioning

The VPL-FX40 is a direct replacement for the VPL-PX41.
The VPL-FE40 is introduced as a new category targeted to the growing SXGA /
SXGA+ market.

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5. Features

5.1 LCD Technology

Sony Inorganic 0.79 Inch TFT LCD Panels (X3)

Better Light Efficiency
Better Colour reproduction
Colour Reproduction on Screen

Using the new Inorganic 0.79” HTPS LCD Panels (X3) the four

4000

new models can produce 4000ANSI Lumens for clear, bright &
crisp images every time and in any environment.

2X RGB for flexible connections, 5BNC And HDMI to connect to
digital RGB equipment equipped with HDMI(HDCP), RS232C port for
management and control, Network RJ45 for management,
maintenance and presentation*, Video in, S Video / Composite Video,

udio 2x Stereo Mini Jack

The Projector can display the same image simultaneously on a desk
top display so the user / professor can face the audience and still view
the content on the screen behind.

Quite operation 28dB / 35dB ensures that the audience will not be
distracted by fan noise.

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The fan continues to cool the new models after the power supply is
removed, enabling users to unplug the projector immediately after
use, without damaging the lamp or optics. Other projectors need to
remain connected to the power supply to cool the projector after use.

All four new models can be set to skip the standby mode, so that it
can be turned on / off directly using a main switch.

Password Protection stops unwanted use. When activated, a
password is required to use the projector. Image is not project until
the password is entered. If Lost – call Sony Service can retrieve.

Control Panel Lock is another security feature. This function locks the
control panel to prevent unauthorised or unintentional use of the
controls. This function can use on or off.

Horizontal & Vertical Flexibility available and controlled via the
projector and the remote commander

3 New Bayonet Optional Lenses (VPL-FE40 & VPL-FX40 comes with
standard lens) for a 3.8 to 10M throw for a 100” diagonal screen. 1.6M
throw for rear projection.

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12-bit 3D Gamma Correction – These projectors incorporate 12-Bit
3D Gamma Correction circuitry to perform highly accurate gamma
correction, achieving image colour and brightness that reach right to
the corners of the images

The new FX40 & FE40 is equipment with a HDMI interface that
supports both video and audio on a single digital connection. The
HDMI supports HDCP, High Band-width Digital Content Protection, a
copy protection technology that incorporates coding content for digital
video signals

The new FX40 & FE40 are registered with the Sony environmental
affairs as worthy products for the Eco-Info Mark. These products are
environmentally friendly.

6. Input / Output Diagram

S Video / Video In / Audio

Monitor
Out /
Audio

RGB 15Pin / Audio

Control S

5 BNC / AudioRS232

HDMI
HDCP

RJ45

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7. Optional Accessories

LMP-F270 Ultra High Pressure Replacement Lamp, 190W with 1500
Hours in Standard Mode, 2500 in Low Mode.

PSS-620NL, Projector bracket mount.

Optional Bayonet Lenses

Actual Lenses are different

Standard VPLL-1008
Zoom X 1.3 Fixed X 1.45 X 1.6
Throw Ratio 1.875-2.83:1 0.78:1 2.38-3.26:1 3.24-4.45:1
F 1.66 - 2.18 2.0 2.0 - 2.3 2.0 - 2.4
f Number (mm) 30.6 - 39.7 13.1 37.8 - 54.3 52.6 - 84.2
Screen Size 40 - 600" 30 - 300" 40 - 600" 40 - 600"
Shift V 1/2 V - 1/2 V 1/2 V
H 1/10 H - 1/10 H 1/10 H

Dimensions ­W X H X D
(mm)

Weight - 1500g 1140g 1140g

130 x 130 x

243

VPLL-

0Z1024

97 x 87 x

180

VPLL-Z1032

97 x 87 x

182

8. Pricing

Model Description Tentative SRP Price
VPL-FE40 SXGA+ 4000Lm € 4,734.00
VPL-FE40L SXGA+ 4000Lm w/out standard lens € 4,450.00
VPL-FX40 XGA 4000Lm € 3,526.00
VPL-FX40L XGA 4000Lm w/out standard lens € 3,237.00
LMP-F270 Ultra High Pressure Lamp € 550.00
PSS-620 Ceiling Mount € 193.00

SRP (Suggested Retail Price) May differ in countries. Pricing subject to change without notice

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9. Specifications

Specification subject to change without notice

SPECIFICATIONS

Optical

Signals

Model Name

Projector System 3 Inorganic LCD panels, 1 lens projection system

LCD Panel
Projector Lens Approx 1.3 Times zoom lens (powered) f=30.6 39.7mm f1.66 to 2.18
Throw Distance 80" Screen 3.0 to 3.9 m
100" Screen 3.8 to 4.8 m
Lamp 275W Ultra High Pressure lamp
Lamp Life 1500Hr (Lamp mode: High) 2500Hr (Lamp mode: Standard)
Screen Coverage 40 to 600 inches (measured Diagonally)
Light Output / ANSI Lumens 4000Lm (lamp mode: High / 3200Lm (lamp mode: Standard)
Contrast 700:1

Colour System NTSC3.58, PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.43, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL60 system

Resolution
Acceptable Computer Signal fH : 19 to 92kHz, fV : 48 to 92Hz (up to UXGA (fV 60Hz))

0.79” TFT Sony LCD Panel
4410,0006 (1400 X 1050) X3

VPL-FE40 VPL-FX40

0.79” TFT Sony LCD Panel
2,359,296 (1024 X 768) X3

Video : 750 TV lines

RGB : 1400 x 1050 pixels

Video : 750 TV lines

RGB : 1024 x 768 pixels

General

Composite Video, Y/C Video, 15kRGB 50/60Hz, Progressive Component
50/60Hz, DTV (480/60i, 575/50i, 480/60p, 575/50p, 720/60p, 720/60p

Acceptable Video Signal

720/50p, 1080/60i, 1080/50i, 1080/60p, 1080/50p)

Dimensions (WxHxD)
Mass

Power Requirements AC 100 to 240V, 4.1 – 1.7A 50/60Hz
Power Consumption Max: 400W, Standby: 15W(Standby mode: Standard) / 0.5W (low)
Heat Dissipation 1365 BTU
Fan Noise 35dB (lamp mode: High) / 28dB (Lamp mode: Low)
Keystone Correction Range Max +/- 30 degrees vertically
Speaker 1.8W x 2, Stereo
Operating Temperature 0 to 35 C degrees (32 to 95 F degrees)
Operating Humidity 35 to 85% (no condensation)
Storage Temperature -20 to 60 C degrees (-4 to 140 F degrees)
Storage Humidity 10 to 90%

532 x 145 x 352 mm (21 x 5 4/4 x 13 7/8 inches)

(without projection parts)

Approx 9.8Kg / 21ib 1 oz (FE40/FX40)

Approx 9.0Kg / 19lb 13 oz (FE40L/FX40L)

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Specifications (Continued)

SPECIFICATIONS

Interfaces

Safety Regulations

Supplied Access.

Optional Access.

Model Name

Video Inputs Composite Video Phono
S Video Y/C Mini DIN 4-pin
Audio Phono (2)

Input A
Audio Stereo mini jack
Input B RGB Analogue RGB : HD D-sub 15-pin (female)
Audio Stereo mini jack
Input C RGB/Component Analogue RGB : HD D-sub 15-pin (female)
Audio Stereo mini jack
Input D RGB/Component Digital RGB/Y CB (PB) CR (PR) : HDMI (HDCP)
Input E Network RJ-45 : 10BASE – T/100BASE-TX
Output RGB Analogue RGB : HD D-sub 15-pin (female)
Audio Stereo mini jack (variable out)
Remote RS-232C D-sub 9 pin (female)

Control S IN Control S IN / plug in power : Stereo mini jack

Remote Commander RM-PJ18
Size AA (R6) batteries (2) for Remote Commander
Lens cap (1) (FE40/FX40 Only)
Lens Hole Cover (1) (FE40L/FX40L Only)
HD D-sub 15-pin cable (1-791-992-xx)
Air Filter for replacement
Security Label
CD-ROM (Operating Instructions, Application Software)
Quick Reference Manual
Safety Regulations
AC Power Cord (1)
Warranty Card (outside of box)

Optional projection Lens VPLL-1008 (0.78:1)
Optional projection Lens VPLL-Z1024 (2.38-3.26:1)
Optional projection Lens VPLL-Z1032 (3.24-4.95:1)

Projector Lamp (for
replacement)

Ceiling Mount PSS-620NL

Specifications subject to change without notice

RGB /
Component

LMP-F270

VPL-FE40 VPL-FX40

Analogue RGB / HD D-sub 15-pin (female)

UL 60950-1, CSA C22.2 No.60950-1, FCC Class A, IC
Class A, CE (LVD: EN60950-1 (DEMKO), EMC:
EN55022 Class A + EN55024, EN61000-3-2+ EN61000­3-3), EN55022 Class A 9AUS EMC)

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10. Installation (Table Top)

Standard Lens Throw Calculations

SS 40 60 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300 400 500 600

1480 2260 3030 3810 4580 5740 6900 7680 9610 11550 15420 19290 23160

58

N

1/4

a

b

c

d N

1900 2880 3860 4840 5820 7290 8760 9740 12190 14640 19540 24440 29350

74

M

4/5

X-

305 X-457 X-610 X-762 X-914 X-1143 X-1372 X-1524 X-1905

N

x-12 x-18 x-24 x-30 x-36 x-45 x-54 x-60

M X-0

X-

392 X-545 X-697 X-850 X-1002

x-15

N

1/2

M X-88 (3 1/2)

81 122 163 203 244 305 366 406 508 610 813 1016 1219

3 1/5 4 4/5 6 3/7 8 9 3/5 12 14 2/5 16 20 24 32 40 48

89

113

2/5

x-21

1/2

119

2/7

152

x-27

1/2

150

190

5/9

x-33

1/2

180

1/3

229

1/7

x-39

1/2

226

287

X1231

x-48

1/2

271

2/3

344

7/8

1459 X-1612 X-1993 X-2374
x-57

1/2

302

1/3

383

1/2

X-

x-63

1/2

378

1/3

480

x-75

1/2

x-78

1/2

454

5/7

576

3/8

X2286

x-90

1/2

x-93

1/2

759

4/9

607

769

2/7

3048 X-3810 X-4572

x-120

1/2

X3136 X3898

x-123

1/2

962

1/5

X-

x-150

1/2

x-153

1/2

911

4/5

1155

1/2

x180

1/2

X-

4660

x-183

1/2

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Installation Table Top (Continued)

VPLL-1008 Lens Throw Calculations

SS 60 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300

930 1260 1590 1930 2420 2920 3250 4080 4910

36

49

a
b X-0
c x-88 (3 1/2)

3/5

3/5

62

3/5

76

95

2/7

115 128

160

5/8

193

1/3

VPLL-Z1024 Lens Throw Calculation

SS 40 60 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300 400 500 600

1880 2860 3850 4840 5820 7300 8780 9770 12230 14700 19630 24570 29500

N

a

M

N

b

M X-0

N

c

M X-88 (3 1/2)

d N

112

151

190

229

3/5

4/7

207

7/8

1/2

5/9

261

x-33

1/2

x-39

74

2590 3950 5280 6630 7970 9990 12000 13350 16700 20060 26780 33500 40220

155

1/2

102

X-

305 X-457 X-610 X-762 X-914 X-1143 X-1372 X-1524 X-1905

x-12 x-18 x-24 x-30 x-36 x-45 x-54 x-60

X-

392 X-545 X-697 X-850 X-1002

x-15

x-21

1/2

81 122 163 203 244 305 366 406 508 610 813 1016 1219

3 1/5 4 4/5 6 3/7 8 9 3/5 12 14 2/5 16 20 24 32 40 48

x-27

1/2

1/7

313

7/9

1/2

287

2/5

393

1/3

X1231

x-48

1/2

345

2/3

472

4/9

1459 X-1612 X-1993 X-2374
x-57

1/2

384

2/3

525

3/5

X-

x-63

1/2

481

1/2

657

1/2

x-75

1/2

x-78

1/2

578

3/4

789

3/4

X2286

x-90

1/2

x-93

1/2

772

5/6

1054

1/3

3048 X-3810 X-4572

x-120

1/2

X3136 X3898

x-123

1/2

967

1161

1/3

1318

8/9

X-

x-150

1/2

x-153

1/2

3/7

1583

1/2

x180

1/2

X-

4660

x-183

1/2

VPLL-Z1032 Lens Throw Calculation

SS 40 60 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300 400 500 600

2550 3890 5240 6580 7930 9950 11970 13310 16670 20040 26760 33490 40220

100

153

N

2/5

a

b

c

d N

3940 5980 8020 10060 12090 15150 18210 20240 25340 30430 40620 50810 60990

155

M

1/8

X-

305 X-457 X-610

N

x-12 x-18 x-24 x-30 x-36 x-45 x-54 x-60

M X-0

X-

392 X-545 X-697

x-15

N

1/2

M X-88 (3 1/2)

81 122 163 203 244 305 366 406 508 610 813 1016 1219

3 1/5 4 4/5 6 3/7 8 9 3/5 12 14 2/5 16 20 24 32 40 48

1/7

235

3/7

x-21

1/2

206

2/7

315

3/4

X-762 X-914

X-850

x-27

1/2

259

396 476

x-33

1/2

312

1/5

X-

1002

x-39

1/2

391

3/4

596

1/2

X-

1143 X-1372 X-1524 X-1905

X1231

x-48

1/2

471
1/4

717

1459 X-1612 X-1993 X-2374

x-57

1/2

524

796

6/7

X-

x-63

1/2

656

2/7

997

2/3

x-75

1/2

x-78

1/2

789

1198

X2286

x-90

1/2

x-93

1/2

1053

1599

3048 X-3810 X-4572
x-120

X3136 X3898

x-123

1/2

1/5

X-

1/2

1/2

1318

1/2

2000

2/5

x-150

1/2

x-153

1/2

1583

1/2

2401

1/6

x180

1/2

X-

4660
x-183

1/2

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11. Installation (Ceiling Mount)

Standard Lens Throw Calculations

SS 40 60 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300 400 500 600

1480 2260 3030 3810 4580 5740 6900 7680 9610 11550 15420 19290 23160

N

58 1/4 89

a

b

d N

x

1900 2880 3860 4840 5820 7290 8760 9740 12190 14640 19540 24440 29350

M

74 4/5
N c +85 (c + 34/4)
M c + 91 (c+ 3 5/8)

81 122 163 203 244 305 366 406 508 610 813 1016 1219

3 1/5 4 4/5 6 3/7 8 9 3/5 12 14 2/5 16 20 24 32 40 48

N c + 85 (c + 3 3/4)

c +

390

c + 15
M

3/5

113

2/5

c +

542

c + 21

1/3

119

2/7

152

c +

695

c + 27

1/3

150

190

5/9

c +

847

c + 33

1/3

180

1/3

229

1/7

c +

999

c + 39

1/3

226

287

c +

1228

c + 48

1/3

271

2/3

344

7/8

c +

1457

c + 57

1/3

302

1/3

383

1/2

c +

1609

c + 63

1/3

378

1/3

480

c +

1990

c + 78

1/3

454

5/7

576

3/8

c +

2371

c + 93

1/3

607 759 4/9 911 4/5

769 2/7 962 1/5

c +

3133

c + 123

1/3

c +

3895

c + 153

1/3

18

1155

1/2

c +

4657

c + 183

1/3

Installation Ceiling Mount (Continued)

VPLL-Z1024 Lens Throw Calculation

SS 40 60 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300 400 500 600

1880 2860 3850 4840 5820 7300 8780 9770 12230 14700 19630 24570 29500

N

74

a

b

d N

x

2590 3950 5280 6630 7970 9990 12000 13350 16700 20060 26780 33500 40220

M

102

N c +85 (c + 34/4)

M c + 91 (c+ 3 5/8)

81 122 163 203 244 305 366 406 508 610 813 1016 1219

3 1/5 4 4/5 6 3/7 8 9 3/5 12 14 2/5 16 20 24 32 40 48

N c + 85 (c + 3 3/4)

c +

390

c + 15

M

3/5

VPLL-Z1032 Lens Throw Calculation

SS 40 60 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300 400 500 600

2550 3890 5240 6580 7930 9950 11970 13310 16670 20040 26760 33490 40220

100

N

2/5

a

b

d N

x

3940 5980 8020 10060 12090 15150 18210 20240 25340 30430 40620 50810 60990

155

M

1/8

N c +85 (c + 34/4)

M c + 91 (c+ 3 5/8)

81 122 163 203 244 305 366 406 508 610 813 1016 1219

3 1/5 4 4/5 6 3/7 8 9 3/5 12 14 2/5 16 20 24 32 40 48

N c + 85 (c + 3 3/4)

c +

390

c + 15

M

3/5

112

3/5

155

1/2

c +

542

c + 21

1/3

153

1/7

235

3/7

c +

542

c + 21

1/3

151

4/7

207

7/8

c +

695

c + 27

1/3

206

2/7

315

3/4

c +

695

c + 27

1/3

190
5/9

261

c +

847

c + 33

1/3

259

396 476

c +

847

c + 33

1/3

229

1/7

313

7/9

c +

999

c + 39

1/3

312

1/5

c +

999

c + 39

1/3

287

2/5

393

1/3

c +

1228

c + 48

1/3

391
3/4

596
1/2

c +

1228

c + 48

1/3

345

2/3

472

4/9

c +

1457

c + 57

1/3

471

1/4

717

c +

1457

c + 57

1/3

384

2/3

525

3/5

c +

1609

c + 63

1/3

524

796

6/7

c +

1609

c + 63

1/3

481

1/2

657

1/2

c +

1990

c + 78

1/3

656

2/7

997

2/3

c +

1990

c + 78

1/3

578

3/4

789

3/4

c +

2371

c + 93

1/3

789

1198

c +

2371

c + 93

1/3

772 5/6 967 1/3

1054

1/3

c +

3133

c + 123

1/3

1053

1/2

1599

1/5

c +

3133

c + 123

1/3

1318

8/9

c +

3895

c + 153

1/3

1318

1/2

2000

2/5

c +

3895

c + 153

1/3

1161

3/7

1583

1/2

c +

4657

c + 183

1/3

1583

1/2

2401

1/6

c +

4657

c + 183

1/3

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12. Dimensions

Front

Bottom

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Side

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13. Preset Signals

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Preset Signals (Continued)

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14. Competitive Analysis (VPL-FE40)

Model Number

Sony

VPL-FE40 CP-SX1350 WD2000 LP860 5100 SX6

Hitachi Mitsubishi Infocus DELL Canon

Panel / Lamp

Panel / Size
Resolution
Lamp
Lamp Life

General

Brightness
Contrast
Dimensions

Weight
Power Cons.
Fan Noise

Lens

Zoom & Focus
Shift
Shift (V&H)
Optional Lenses

Interface

HD D-Sub 15
5BNC

Digital

Network

Control
Presentation

Other

Lens Centre
Lamp Access
Filter Access
Direct On / Off
Tilt Free
w/o Lens Model

Warranty

0.79" HTPC
(Inorganic)

SXGA+ SXGA+ WXGA SXGA+ SXGA+ SXGA+

275W 310W 300W

1500 / 2500 2000 up to 5000

4000 / 3200 3500 3000

700/1 650/1 2000/1

523x145x352 420x150x310 430x166x425 NA 330x114x262 226x114x336

21x5.7x13.9 16.5x6.3x12.6 16.9x6.5x13 NA 13x2.4x10.3 8.9x4.5x13.2

9.8Kg / 21.6lbs 7.6Kg / 17lbs 8.8Kg / 18.8lbs
400 (0.5W) 470 (-W) 420W (-W)

35 / 28dB 38 / 42dB 32 / 27dB

Power Power Power Power Manual Power
Power NA Power Power NA NA

Yes NA Yes Yes NA NA

Yes (3) Yes (4) Yes (4) Yes (4) NA NA

X2 X1 X1 X1 X1 X1

X1 X1 X1 X1 X1 NA

X1 (HDMI, HDCP) X1 (M1-D,-) Yes (DVI,HDCP)

X2 (RJ45,

RS232C)

Yes (RJ45) NA NA

Yes NA Yes

Side access Top Bottom Bottom Bottom Bottom

Front Access Side Not required

Yes NA Yes
Yes NA NA
Yes NA NA

3 Years Prime

Support

0.99" HTPS 0.65 DMD 0.99" HTPS 0.95 DMD 0.7 LCOS

Yes (RJ45) Yes (RJ45)

Not listed

3 Year / 90 Days

Lamp

320W 300W 270W

1500 2200 / 1700 Not specified

3500 / 2800 3300 3500 / 2800

750/1 2500/1 1000/1

7.7Kg / 17lb 3.7Kg / 5.2lbs 4.7Kg / 4lbs
430W (-W) 400 (13W) 335W (-W)

40dB 37 / 31dB 35 / 31dB

Yes ( DVI, M1,

HDCP)

Yes (RJ45,

RS232C)

NA NA NA

No No No

NA - Bottom
NA NA NA
NA NA NA

No NA NA

2 Years / 90 Days

Lamp

x2 (M1,HDMI) Yes (Dvi,HDCP)

Yes (RJ45, Mini-DIN

RS232)

2 Years / 90 days lamp 3 Years / 90 Lamp

Comparison chart used for guideline only. Sony is not responsible for any changes to competitor’s
models or specifications.

Please Note: Be aware of Contrast and Lamp Life Hours specification. These specs
can be miss-leading.

NA

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15. Competitive Analysis (VPL-FX40)

Model

Number

Sony

VPL-FX40 NP2000 X608 XG-C430X 6100i PB8263 PT-D3500 XD2000

NEC Hitachi Sharp Epson BenQ Panasonic Mitsubishi

Panel / Lamp

Panel / Size
Resolution
Lamp
Lamp Life

General

Brightness
Contrast

Dimensions

Weight
Power Cons.
Fan Noise

Lens

Zoom & Focus
Shift
Shift (V&H)

Optional
Lenses

Interface

HD D-Sub 15
5BNC

Digital

Network

Control
Presentation

Other

Lens Centre
Lamp Access
Filter Access
Direct On / Off
Tilt Free

w/o Lens
Model

Warranty

** ANSI is the standard measurement developed by the American National Standards Institute

Please Note: Be aware of Contrast and Lamp Life Hours specification. These specs
can be miss-leading.

0.79" HTPC
(Inorganic)

XGA XGA XGA XGA XGA XGA XGA XGA

275W 300W 285W

1500 / 2500

4000 / 3200 4000 4000

700/1 800/1 1000/1 (Iris)

523x145x352 399x150x258 418x139x319 325x102x279 465x146x340 320x106x236 332x168x425 430x166x42

21x5.7x13.9 15.7x14x5.9 16.5x12.6x5.5 12.8x11x4 18.3x5.8x13.4 12.6x4.2x9.3 13.1x6.6x16.7 16.9x6.5x13

9.8Kg /

21.6lbs

400 (0.5W) 435 (16W) 460W (-W)

35 / 28dB 35 / 30dB 35 / 28dB

Power Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual Power Power
Power Manual Manual NA NA NA Manual Power

Yes Yes Yes NA NA NA Yes Yes

Yes (3) Yes (5) Yes (4) Yes (3) NA NA Yes (5) Yes (4)

X2 X1 X2 X2 x2 (M1,HDMI) X1 X1 X1

X1 X1 NA NA Na NA X1 X1

X1 (HDMI,

HDCP)

X2 (RJ45,

RS232C)

Yes (RJ45)

Yes NA NA

Side access Side Top Side Top - Back Bottom

Front Access Side Side

Yes Yes Yes
Yes NA NA

Yes NA NA

0.8" HTPS 0.8" HTPS 0.8" HTPS 0.8" HTPS 0.7 DMD

Not Specified Not Specified 2000 / 3000 3000 / 2500 2000 / 3000 Not Specified 5000

7.1Kg /

7.3Kg / 16lbs

X1 (DVI,

HDCP)

Yes (RJ45,

WL)

Yes (RJ45,

WL)

15.6lbs

Yes

(M1D,HDCP)

Yes (RJ45,

WL)

Yes (RJ45,

WL)

0.7 DMD 0.7 DMD

275W 230W 300W 300W 300W

4000 / 3200 3500 4000 3500 3501

450/1 500/1 2000/1 1600/1 2000/1

4.9Kg /

10.8lbs

375W (6W) 330W (0.4W) 495W (-W) 410W (10W) 420W (-W)

36 / 30dB 39 / 33dB 34 / 31dB 33 / 29dB 32 / 27dB

Yes (

DVI,HDCP)

Yes (RJ45) Yes (RJ45) NA Yes (RJ45) Yes (RJ45)

NA NA NA NA NA

NA NA NA Yes Yes

Bottom Side - Back Not Required

NA Yes NA Yes Yes
NA NA NA NA NA

NA NA NA NA NA

7Kg / 15.4lbs 3.6 / 7.9lbs 7.9Kg / 17.4lbs

X1 (DVI,

Na Yes (DVI)

HDCP)

8.8Kg /

18.8lbs

X1 (DVI,

HDCP)

5

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16. Remote Commander RM-PJ18

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17. Network Presentation

Both models will incorporate Sony’s new Network Presentation capability using the
popular AirShot™ Wireless technology. We have taken our AirShot technology one
step further. With the new VPL-PE40 & VPL-PX40 the presenter has the ability to
send their presentation wirelessly, to a network access point, or directly form their PC
to the projector. If the presenter is on the network they can access the projector
remotely.

Difference in capability

• 100 PC Computers can be set up to access the projector from the network

• 5 Projectors can simultaneously project an image from one PC

A Full Instruction guide “How to Set Up & Use” will be come available at time of
Launch

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