Sony Projector Vpl Fx40 User Manual

2-687-435-17 (2)
Data Projector
Operating Instructions
VPL-FE40/FE40L
VPL-FX40/FX40L
VPL-FX41/FX41L
© 2006 Sony Corporation 

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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric 
shock, do not expose this apparatus 
to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open 
the cabinet.  Refer servicing to 
qualified personnel only.
WARNING
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE 
EARTHED.
WARNING
When installing the unit, incorporate a 
readily accessible disconnect device in the 
fixed wiring, or connect the power plug to an 
easily accessible socket-outlet near the unit.  
If a fault should occur during operation of 
the unit, operate the...

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this device must accept any interference 
received, including interference that may 
cause undesired operation.
For the State of California, USA only
Perchlorate Material - special handling may 
apply, See
www.dtsc. ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchloratePerchlorate Material: Lithium battery 
contains perchlorate.
For the customers in Canada
This Class A digital apparatus complies with 
Canadian ICES-003.
For the customers in Europe, 
Australia and New Zealand
WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a...

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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...

5Precautions
Precautions
Warning
The Installation Manual contained in the 
CD-ROM is for dealers. 
If customers perform the installation 
described in this manual, an accident may 
occur, causing serious injury. Never install it 
by yourself. For installation, be sure to 
consult with a Sony dealer.
On safety
 Check that the operating voltage of your 
unit is identical with the voltage of your 
local power supply. If voltage adaptation is 
required, consult with qualified Sony 
personnel.
 Should any...

6Notes on Installation and Usage
On LCD projector
The LCD projector is manufactured using 
high-precision technology. You may, 
however, see tiny black points and/or bright 
points (red, blue, or green) that continuously 
appear on the LCD projector. This is a 
normal result of the manufacturing process 
and does not indicate a malfunction.
Also, when you use multiple LCD projectors 
to project onto a screen, even if they are of 
the same model, the color reproduction 
among projectors may vary, since...

7Notes on Installation and Usage
Subject to direct cool or warm air 
from an air-conditioner
Installing in such a location may cause 
malfunction of the unit due to moisture 
condensation or rise in temperature.
Near a heat or smoke sensor
Malfunction of the sensor may be caused.
Very dusty, extremely smoky
Avoid installing the unit in a very dusty or 
extremely smoky environment. Otherwise, 
the air filter will become obstructed, and this 
may cause a malfunction of the unit or 
damage it. Dust...

8About the Supplied Manuals / Features
BOverview
About the Supplied 
Manuals
The following manuals and softwares are 
supplied with the projector.
On Macintosh system, you can read only the 
Operating Instructions and Installation 
Manual for Dealers.
Manuals
Safety Regulations (separately 
printed manual)
This manual describes important notes and 
cautions to which you have to pay attention 
when handling and using this projector.
Quick Reference Manual (separately 
printed manual)
This manual describes...

9Features
Overview
* The optional lenses available for VPL-FE40, 
VPL-FX40 and VPL-FX41 equipped with a 
standard lens only.
Center positioned lens
The projector is designed to locate the lens 
in the center of the projector. This enables 
easy setup, as the lens center aligns with the 
center of the screen.
Tilt installation (at front and rear)
You can install the projector by tilting it 90 
degrees at the rear or 90 degrees in front. 
You can use a mirror for rear projection.
Direct Power On/Power Off...

10Location and Function of Controls
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Apple Computer, Inc.
 VESA is a registered trademark of the 
Video Electronics Standard Association.
 Display Data Channel is a trademark of the 
Video Electronics Standard Association.
 HDMI, HDMI logo and High-Definition 
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or 
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing 
LLC.
 Air Shot is a trademark of Sony 
corporation.
 “BrightEra” is a trademark of Sony 
corporation.
 All other trademarks and...