Sony Projector Vpl Fx40 User Manual

11Location and Function of Controls
Overview
fAir filter covers
The air filter of VPL-FX41 can be set on 
one side only.
To maintain optimal performance, clean 
the air filter whenever you replace the 
lam
p.
For details, see “Cleaning the Air 
Filter” on page 43.
gRear remote control detector
hConnector Panel
For details, see “Connector Panel” on 
page 12.
iSecurity lock
Connects to an optional security cable 
(from Kensington).
Web page address: 
http://www.kensington.com/
jControl panel
For details,...

12Location and Function of Controls
– 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.
– Lights in...

13Location and Function of Controls
Overview
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...

14Location and Function of Controls
The keys that have the same names as those 
on the control panel function identically.
a?/1 (On/Standby) key
bINPUT A/B/C/D/E keys
Selects the input signal output from the 
connector of the same name as those of 
the Remote Commander.
cAIR SHOT key
Displays the Network Presentation 
Home.
For details, see Operating Instructions 
for Network (stored on the CD-ROM).
dAPA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key
Automatically adjusts a picture to its 
clearest while a signal is input...

15Location and Function of Controls
Overview
mMUTING keys
Cut off the picture and sound.
PIC: Cuts off the picture. Press again 
to restore the picture.
AUDIO: Press to temporarily cut the 
audio output from the speaker or audio 
signal from the AUDIO jack of 
OUTPUT. Press again or press the 
VOLUME+ key to restore the sound.
nD ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/– key
This function is not provided in this 
projector.
oZOOM +/– keys
Adjusts the picture size.
pFOCUS +/– keys
Adjusts the picture focus.
qSHIFT +/–...

16Installing the Projector
BProjecting the Picture
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 Dealers”.
There may be a slight difference between the actual value and the design value shown in the table 
above.
For details on installation, See...

17Connecting the Projector
Projecting the Picture
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”...

18Connecting the Projector
For details, refer to the operating 
instructions supplied with your computer.
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) 
AHDMI-DVI-D cable (not supplied)
BHDMI cable (not supplied)
Be sure to use the HDMI cable with an HDMI 
logo.
The HDMI connector of this projector is not 
compatible with DSD (Direct...

19Connecting the Projector
Projecting the Picture
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
AAudio connecting cable (not supplied) 
For stereo equipment use both the L and R 
jacks.
For monaural equipment use the L (MONO) 
jack only.
BVideo cable (not supplied) or S-Video cable 
(not supplied)
To connect to a video GBR/
Component output...

20Projecting
Projecting
1Plug 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. 
2Press the ?/1 key.
The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in 
green, and then lights in green.
3Turn on the equipment connected to 
the projector.
4Press 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...