Sony HDMI VPL-FE40 User manual

VPL-F40 Series
VPL-FX41 VPL-FX41L
VPL-FW41VPL-FW41L
VPL-FE40 VPL-FE40L
VPL-FX40 VPL-FX40L
Advanced Installation Projectors
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Bright, Stylish, Easy to Install, and Simple to Use –
You Can Even Make Widescreen Presentations
via a Network
The VPL-F40 Series of data projectors from Sony is ideal for vivid, clear presentations in
many locations, from university classrooms to enterprise boardrooms and beyond.
Delivering extremely bright images from sophisticated bodies, these are excellent
projectors for high-impact multimedia presentations. The VPL-FX41 and VPL-FW41
provide an outstanding brightness of 5200 lumens and 4500 lumens respectively, while
the VPL-FE40 and VPL-FX40 offer a high brightness of 4000 lumens.
The VPL-FE40 offers incredible SXGA+ resolution to project clear and crisp images even
on large screens, while the VPL-FX41 and VPL-FX40 offer native XGA resolution for high
image quality. Furthermore, the VPL-FW41 can present clear and dynamic images in
native WXGA resolution on a widescreen.
With their outstanding functionality, simple operation, and network capabilities, these
projectors provide the tools to perform seamless presentations. The projectors’ ability
to accept a broad array of signals, including those from sources equipped with
High-Definition Multimedia Interface™ (HDMI™), can make presentations more
dynamic than ever before. And with the model variants VPL-FX41L,VPL-FW41L,VPL-FE40L,
and VPL-FX40L, you can choose a lens that meets the requirements of your specific
applications.
System integrators will appreciate the projectors’ design – which includes features for
easy installation, such as a centered lens, power zoom/focus, and lens shift – while
maintenance personnel can easily replace lamps and clean filters, as these are simple
to access.
With all the features and functionality that you expect from Sony, particularly those
for installation, projection, usability, and maintenance, the VPL-F40 Series is the most
thoughtfully designed projector for applications ranging from business conferences
and seminars to education, in locations such as boardrooms, large conference rooms,
R&D facilities, and university classrooms.
*Unless otherwise stated,VPL-FX41 (or VPL-FW41/VPL-FE40/VPL-FX40) refers to both VPL-FX41 (or VPL-FW41/VPL-FE40/ VPL-FX40)
and the model variant VPL-FX41L (or VPL-FW41L/VPL-FE40L/VPL-FX40L).
The VPL-F40 Series includes the VPL-FX41,VPL-FW41,VPL-FE40, and VPL-FX40, as well as their model variants,VPL-FX41L,VPL-FW41L,
VPL-FE40L, and VPL-FX40L.

FEATURES
High-quality Images and
Incredible Performance
Outstanding Brightness of
5200/4500/4000 Lumens in a Beautifully
Styled Projector
The VPL-FX41 and VPL-FW41 data projectors provide
an outstanding brightness of 5200 lumens and
4500 lumens respectively, while the VPL-FE40 and
VPL-FX40 data projectors offer a high brightness of
4000 lumens. This allows for dynamic, large-screen
presentations even in high ambient lighting
environments. By combining a new generation of
inorganic LCD panels that uses Sony’s BrightEra™
technology* with a powerful 275W lamp, these
beautifully styled projectors are excellent for
bringing presentations to life.
*
BrightEra is a brand name for the category of LCD panels that have pixels
with large aperture ratios and that adopt inorganic alignment layers.
Extremely High Resolution
(SXGA+, XGA, or WXGA)
Offering native SXGA+ (1400 x 1050) resolution, the
VPL-FE40 projects extremely clear and detailed
high-quality images, even on a large screen. And
the VPL-FX41 and VPL-FX40 offer native XGA (1024 x
768) resolution for high picture quality.
Furthermore, the VPL-FW41 can present clear and
dynamic images in native WXGA (1280 x 800)
resolution on a widescreen.
3LCD Projection Offers Amazing Color
Performance
The VPL-F40 Series adopts the 3LCD projection
system that uses three LCD panels. This system
allows the projectors to present bright and natural
images. It provides high light transmission and
excellent color reproduction with high color light
output†. It also provides smooth gradients in dark
areas, and even helps prevent color breakup or
the rainbow effect††.
†Color light output is a metric that measures a
projector’s ability to deliver color. Developed by
color scientists using the same approach as light
output (brightness) measurement, color light
output provides a simple, accurate, and easy-to-
understand way to evaluate a projector’s color
performance.
††The rainbow effect may appear as blurring or the
separation of colors. It can only be seen in
images projected by 1-chip sequential color
projection systems.
12-bit 3D Gamma Correction and 3D
Digital Comb Filter
The VPL-F40 Series projectors incorporate 12-bit 3D
Gamma Correction circuitry to perform highly
accurate gamma correction, achieving uniform
image color and brightness that extends right to
the corners of the screen. What‘s more, the 3D
Digital Comb Filter separates Y signals from C
signals with great accuracy, which emphasizes fine
images and shape boundaries.
SXGA+ Resolution: Clear and Detailed Images
(simulated image)
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High-quality Video Images
The video signal processing technology that Sony
has incorporated in the VPL-F40 Series projectors
offers the following features to generate high-quality
images with outstanding clarity:
I/P Conversion
For interlaced video sources, I/P (Interlace/Progressive)
conversion is applied to the signals to project clear
and sharp progressive images.
2-3/2-2 Pull-down Images
Film-originated video sources are converted to
interlaced signals by using the 2-3 or 2-2 pull-down
process. When displaying these film-originated
sources, the projector detects the pull-downed,
interlaced signals and then applies I/P conversion
to these, enabling each frame of the original film to
be accurately reproduced.
Odd-Numbered Lines Even-Numbered Lines
Progressive Frame
I/P Conversion
A
A1 A2 B1 B2 B1 C2 C1 D2 D1 D2
B C D
Film
Interlace
Fields
A1 + A2 A1 + A2 B1 + B2 B1 + B2 B1 + B2 C1 + C2 C1 + C2 D1 + D2 D1 + D2 D1 + D2
Progressive
Frames
2-3
Pull-down
I/P
Conversion
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Installation Flexibility and Easy
Maintenance
Power Zoom/Focus/Lens Shift
(Horizontal and Vertical)
The Zoom, Focus, and Horizontal and Vertical Lens
Shift functions available with the projectors’
supplied power-operated lens and optional
lenses* can be controlled both from the projector
control panel and the supplied Remote
Commander®unit. Images can be easily adjusted
to the desired settings both during installation and
when the projector is in use.
*Not available with the optional VPLL-1008 fixed-type lens.
Centered Lens Design
The centered lens provides symmetry for a
balanced installation of the VPL-F40 Series
projectors, and makes setup very simple.
Flexible Orientation
The VPL-F40 Series projectors can be tilted 90
degrees upwards or downwards. This flexibility
allows the projectors to be used in several different
ways, including in a rear projection system.
Twin Stacking Capability
When applications require double the light output,
the VPL-F40 Series projectors can be twin-stacked*.
Pictures from the two projectors are then matched
using the Picture Shift function on each unit.
*The optional VPLL-1008 lens cannot be used when twin stacking.
Direct Power On
Activating this function allows you to skip standby
mode to power on the VPL-F40 Series projectors
immediately. Direct Power On is ideal for large-
scale facilities such as museums, auditoriums, and
conference halls, with images ready for projection
as soon as the circuit-breaker on the switchboard
is turned on.
ID Function for Multi-projector Installation
The VPL-F40 Series projectors have a built-in ID
function, so each projector can be controlled
independently from a single Remote Commander
unit. For multi-projector installations in a single
room, this feature is indispensable both during
installation and operation.
Variety of Optional Lenses
The VPL-FX41,VPL-FW41,VPL-FE40, and VPL-FX40
projectors are each supplied with a power lens as
standard for most general applications. If a specific
application requires a special lens, the VPL-FX41L,
VPL-FW41L,VPL-FE40L, and VPL-FX40L are available.
The lens is not included with these projectors, so
any of four optional lens types can be selected.
This flexibility allows the VPL-FX41L,VPL-FW41L,
VPL-FE40L, and VPL-FX40L to be used for a number
of applications – from long-distance projection in
large auditoriums to short-distance rear-projection
applications.
Easy Lamp Replacement and Filter
Cleaning
When it’s time to replace the lamp in the VPL-F40
Series projectors, a timely message appears clearly
on the screen. The lamp is accessible from the side
of the projector and the filters from the front,so
lamp replacement and filter cleaning can be
performed without uninstalling the projector.
Maintenance and Notifications Via
Network
Because the VPL-F40 Series projectors can be
connected to a LAN, a number of functions can
be performed remotely using a web browser.* For
example, the projector’s current status can be
verified and simple controls, such as powering the
unit on or off, can be performed. Also, the system
can be set up to send automatic e-mail reports to
designated recipients for scheduled maintenance,
including projected lamp life and error reports.
*Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher is required.
Rear Projection System
a
a
The air filter of the VPL-FW41 and VPL-FX41 is
on one side only.
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Digital Keystone Adjustment
Vertical Keystone distortion of up to ±30 degrees
can be digitally corrected via the OSD and/or
Remote Commander unit of the VPL-F40 Series
projectors. This enables detailed images to be
projected with their correct geometry, even when
installation space is limited.
Multiple Interfaces for Flexible
Operation
Multitude of Inputs
The VPL-F40 Series projectors accept a wide variety
of input signals, including HDMI (the latest standard
for digitally connecting to high-definition systems),
component and composite video, S-Video (Y/C),
and computer signals up to UXGA (fV: 60 Hz) —
which expands the system-connection possibilities.
The VPL-F40 Series projectors are equipped with
five BNC connectors, so they can accept signals
from sources such as workstations or professional
video equipment, and these sources can be
located far away from the projector because the
interfaces support long-distance signal
transmission.
Monitor Output for Presenters
Projected images can be monitored by connecting
a PC monitor to the VPL-F40 Series projectors’
monitor output and placing it in the presenter's field
of view. This allows the presenter to continually
face the audience during the presentation for a
fluid and professional delivery.
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S-VIDEO
MONITOR RGB
RS-232C IN
AUDIO AUDIO
R/R-Y/PRG/Y B/B-Y/PBHD VD AUDIO HDMI NETWORK
RGB AUDIO
VIDEO IN
OUTPUT
REMOTE CONTROL S INPUT C INPUT D INPUT E
PLUG
IN POWER
INPUT A INPUT B
VIDEO AUDIO
L
(MONO) R
b
b
The VPL-FW41 and VPL-FX41 are equipped with a tie wire for the HDMI connector.
Multi-language OSD
(On-screen Display)
The OSD used for control of the VPL-F40 Series
projectors is available in 16 languages: English,
Dutch, French, Italian, German, Spanish,
Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Norwegian,
Japanese, simplied Chinese, traditional Chinese,
Korean,Thai, and Arabic.
Quiet Operation
The VPL-F40 Series projectors are incredibly quiet,
allowing for smooth and undisturbed
presentations. The low fan noise is attributed to a
highly efficient cooling system based on Sony’s
latest technology.
Multi-function Remote
Commander Unit
The supplied Remote Commander unit for the
VPL-F40 Series are useful for both setting up the
projector during installation and changing settings
for a presentation. This unit has buttons for direct
input selection, so users do not have to toggle
through the entire range of
inputs to select the desired
one. With the projector ID
function,each projector in a
multiple-projector installation
can be controlled
independently from a single
remote.

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Network Presentations
When the VPL-F40 Series projectors are installed on
a LAN, presentations can be projected from any
PC on that network* — whether connected via a
LAN cable or wirelessly. Switching from presenter to
presenter is as easy as clicking a mouse — there’s
no fussing with cables.
*Requires supplied application software to be installed on your PC.
High-Speed Image Transfer over IP Networks
Because the VPL-F40 Series projectors employ
efficient compression and transmission techniques,
they can receive and project images via IP
networks for effective presentations from any
networked PC. In fact, they can even handle
animated Microsoft ®PowerPoint®presentations.
Network Presentations Using Up To Five
Projectors
Up to five VPL-F40 Series projectors can be
connected to a network, with the image from a
single PC projected on each of them. This feature
is ideal for both large venues and multiple rooms
in which images have to be projected from various
locations.
Network Presentations Almost Anywhere
By manually registering your PC’s IP address to
the VPL-F40 Series projectors, images can be
projected not only across the country, but across
the globe. This is ideal for applications such as
distance learning and long-distance corporate
communication.
Other Features
• Smart APA (Auto Pixel Alignment)
• Password-Authentication System
• Picture/Audio Muting
Network Presentation System Diagram
Sony cannot guarantee that application software will run properly even though all of the above system requirements are met.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
LMP-F270
Projector Lamp (for replacement)
PSS-610//A
Suspension Support
LAN
Wireless
Access
Point
Room A Room B
VPL-F40 Series
Projector
VPL-F40 Series
Projector
PCPC PCPC
System Requirements to Run Supplied Application Software
Hardware CPU: Intel®Pentium®III 600-MHz processor or faster, and CPU recommended by OS
Memory: 64 MB or more (128 MB or more is recommended), and Memory recommended by OS
Hard disk: 10 MB or more of free capacity
Other hardware requirements: CD-ROM drive
Operating System Microsoft®Windows®98 SE,Windows ME,Windows 2000,Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional Edition,
Windows Vista Home Basic,Windows Vista Home Premium,Windows Vista Ultimate,Windows Vista Business
Browser Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher
Display Color resolution: 16-bit, 24-bit, or 32-bit
Network RJ-45: 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Notice Regarding Network Presentations:
•When an image is sent from a computer to the VPL-FE40 projector,
the image is processed using 1024 x 768 pixels.
• Animation effects and the slide show function in Microsoft
PowerPoint presentations can be used; however, transmission
delays may occur if a large number of effects are performed at
once or if several slides are turned at once.
• Network transmission is not suitable for video.
• Network transmission should not be used with sound.
• Applications that use DirectX®application programming interface
may not be displayed properly.
• When using Windows Vista, Windows XP, or Windows 2000
Operating Systems, the user must be logged into an account with
computer administrator access.
• Application software is provided in English and Japanese.
• Network presentations may not be possible depending on the
network environment and available bandwidth.

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a
x
b
c
INSTALLATION DIAGRAMS
a: Distance between the screen and the center of the lens
b: Distance between the floor and the center of the lens
c: Distance between the floor and the foot of the projector
x: Distance between the floor and the center of the screen (free)
Ceiling Mount Installation for the VPL-FX41,VPL-FE40, and VPL-FX40 (with the supplied lens)
a
a’
x
bc
a : Distance between the screen and the center of the lens
a’ :Distance between the screen and the screw hole
(on the lens side) for the ceiling bracket
b : Distance between the ceiling and the center of the lens
c :Distance between the ceiling and the surface of the suspension
support (PSS-610 recommended)
[using adjustment pipe (b): 6, 7, 7 7/8 inches
(150, 175, 200 mm)]
[using adjustment pipe (c): 9 7/8, 10 7/8, 11 7/8 inches
(250, 275, 300 mm)]
x : Distance between the ceiling and the center of the screen (free)
For both Floor and Ceiling Mount Installations, image can be shifted horizontally by +/- 10 percent of the screen width.
* Viewable area, measured diagonally.
Screen size* 40 60 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300 400 500 600
a
min inches 58 3/889 119 5/16 150 1/8180 3/8226 1/8271 3/4302 1/2378 1/2454 7/8607 1/4759 5/8912
(mm) (1480) (2260) (3030) (3810) (4580) (5740) (6900) (7680) (9610) (11550) (15420) (19290) (23160)
max inches 74 7/8113 1/2152 190 5/8229 1/4287 1/8345 383 5/8480 576 1/2769 1/2962 3/81155 3/4
(mm) (1900) (2880) (3860) (4840) (5820) (7290) (8760) (9740) (12190) (14640) (19540) (24440) (29350)
b min inches x-12 x-18 x-24 x-30 x-36 x-45 x-54 x-60 x-75 1/8x-90 1/8x-120 1/16 x-150 1/8x-180 1/8
(mm) (x-305) (x-457) (x-610) (x-762) (x-914) (x-1143) (x-1372) (x-1524) (x-1905) (x-2286) (x-3048) (x-3810) (x-4572)
max x
c min inches x-15 1/2x-21 1/2x-27 1/2x-33 1/2x-39 1/2x-48 1/2x-57 1/2x-63 1/2x-78 1/2x-93 1/2x-123 1/2x-153 1/2x-183 1/2
(mm) (x-392) (x-545) (x-697) (x-850) (x-1002) (x-1231) (x-1459) (x-1612) (x-1993) (x-2374) (x-3136) (x-3898) (x-4660)
max inches x-3 1/2
(mm) (x-88)
Screen size* 40 60 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300 400 500 600
a
min inches 61 1/893 3/8125 1/4157 1/8189 237 285 1/8317 397 476 7/8636 3/4796 5/8956 1/2
(mm) (1550) (2370) (3180) (3990) (4800) (6020) (7240) (8050) (10080) (12110) (16170) (20230) (24290)
max inches 78 3/8118 7/8159 1/2200 1/8240 5/8301 1/4361 7/8402 1/2503 5/8605 1/4807 5/81010 3/81212 3/4
(mm) (1900) (3020) (4050) (5080) (6110) (7650) (9190) (10220) (12790) (15370) (20510) (25660) (30800)
b min inches x-12 3/4x-19 1/8x-25 1/2x-31 3/4x-38 1/8x-47 5/8x-57 1/4x-63 1/2x-79 3/8x-95 1/4x-127 x-158 3/4x-190 1/2
(mm) (x-323) (x-484) (x-645) (x-806) (x-968) (x-1209) (x-1451) (x-1613) (x-2016) (x-2419) (x-3225) (x-4032) (x-4838)
max x-0
c min inches x-16 1/4x-22 1/2x-28 7/8x-35 1/4x-41 5/8x-51 1/8x-60 5/8x-67 x-82 7/8x-98 3/4x-130 1/2x-162 1/4x-194
(mm) (x-410) (x-571) (x-733) (x-894) (x-1055) (x-1297) (x-1539) (x-1700) (x-2103) (x-2506) (x-3313) (x-4119) (x-4925)
max inches x-3 1/2
(mm) (x-88)
d min inches 3 1/25 1/86 7/88 1/210 1/412 3/415 3/817 21 1/425 1/234 42 1/251
(mm) (86) (129) (172) (215) (258) (323) (388) (431) (538) (646) (862) (1077) (1292)
Screen size* 40 60 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300 400 500 600
a
min inches 58 3/889 119 5/16 150 1/8180 3/8226 1/8271 3/4302 1/2378 1/2454 7/8607 1/4759 5/8912
(mm) (1480) (2260) (3030) (3810) (4580) (5740) (6900) (7680) (9610) (11550) (15420) (19290) (23160)
max inches 74 7/8113 1/2152 190 5/8229 1/4287 1/8345 383 5/8480 576 1/2769 1/2962 3/81155 3/4
(mm) (1900) (2880) (3860) (4840) (5820) (7290) (8760) (9740) (12190) (14640) (19540) (24440) (29350)
a’ min inches 61 1/291 3/4122 1/2152 7/8183 1/8299 1/4274 7/8305 1/4381 5/8457 5/8610 762 3/4915 1/8
(mm) (1560) (2330) (3110) (3880) (4650) (5820) (6980) (7750) (9690) (11620) (15490) (19370) (23240)
max inches 77 5/8116 1/4154 3/4193 3/8232 289 7/8347 3/4386 3/8483 1/4579 5/8772 5/8965 1/21158 1/2
(mm) (1970) (2950) (3930) (4910) (5890) (7360) (8830) (9810) (12270) (14720) (19620) (24520) (29420)
b min inches c+3 3/8
(mm) c+85
max inches c+3 5/8
(mm) c+91
x min inches c+3 3/8
(mm) c+85
max inches c+15 3/8c+21 3/8c+27 3/8c+33 3/8c+39 3/8c+48 3/8c+57 3/8c+63 3/8c+78 3/8c+93 3/8c+123 3/8c+153 3/8c+183 3/8
(mm) (c+390) (c+542) (c+695) (c+847) (c+999) (c+1228) (c+1457) (c+1609) (c+1990) (c+2371) (c+3133) (c+3895) (c+4657)
Screen size* 40 60 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300 400 500 600
a
min inches 61 1/893 3/8125 1/4157 1/8189 237 285 1/8317 397 476 7/8636 3/4796 5/8956 1/2
(mm) (1550) (2370) (3180) (3990) (4800) (6020) (7240) (8050) (10080) (12110) (16170) (20230) (24290)
max inches 78 3/8118 7/8159 1/2200 1/8240 5/8301 1/4361 7/8402 1/2503 5/8605 1/4807 5/81010 3/81212 3/4
(mm) (1900) (3020) (4050) (5080) (6110) (7650) (9190) (10220) (12790) (15370) (20510) (25660) (30800)
a’ min inches 64 1/496 1/8128 159 7/8192 1/4239 7/8287 7/8319 3/4399 3/4479 5/8639 1/2799 3/8959 1/4
(mm) (1630) (2440) (3250) (4060) (4880) (6090) (7310) (8120) (10150) (12180) (16240) (20300) (24360)
max inches 81 5/8121 3/4162 1/4202 7/8243 3/8304 365 1/8405 5/8506 7/8608 810 3/41013 1/81215 5/8
(mm) (2070) (3090) (4120) (5150) (6180) (7720) (9270) (10300) (12870) (15440) (20590) (25730) (30870)
b min inches c+3 3/8
(mm) c+85
max inches c+3 5/8
(mm) c+91
d 3 1/25 1/86 7/88 1/210 1/412 3/415 3/817 21 1/425 1/234 42 1/251
(86) (129) (172) (215) (258) (323) (388) (431) (538) (646) (862) (1077) (1292)
x min inches c+3 3/8
(mm) c+85
max inches c+16 1/8c+22 1/2c+28 3/4c+35 1/8c+41 1/2c+51 c+60 1/2c+66 7/8c+82 3/4c+98 5/8c+130 3/8c+162 1/8c+193 7/8
(mm) (c+408) (c+569) (c+730) (c+891) (c+1053) (c+1294) (c+1536) (c+1698) (c+2101) (c+2504) (c+3310) (c+4117) (c+4923)
Floor Installation for the VPL-FX41,VPL-FE40, and VPL-FX40 (with the supplied lens)
Floor Installation for the VPL-FW41 (with the supplied lens)
Ceiling Mount Installation for the VPL-FW41 (with the supplied lens)

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PRESET SIGNAL CHART
- Preset signal Nos. 1-2, 21-25, 27-31, 33-35, 38-40, 46, 48-49, 51 and 56 are analog only.
- Preset signal Nos.12-15 are digital only.
- Images may not be reproduced correctly when signals other than those listed above are input.
No. Preset signal fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync
1 Video 60 Hz Video 60 Hz 15.734 59.940 –
2 Video 50 Hz Video 50 Hz 15.625 50.000 –
3 480/60i DTV 480/60i 15.734 59.940 S on G/Y
4 575/50i DTV 575/50i 15.625 50.000 S on G/Y
5 480/60p 480/60p (NTSC Progressive
component)
31.470 60.000 S on G/Y
6 575/50p 575/50p (PAL Progressive
component)
31.250 50.000 S on G/Y
7 1080/60i 1035/60i,1080/60i 33.750 60.000 S on G/Y
8 1080/50i 1080/50i 28.130 50.000 S on G/Y
10 720/60p 720/60p 45.000 60.000 S on G/Y
11 720/50p 720/50p 37.500 50.000 S on G/Y
12 1080/60p 1080/60p 67.500 60.000 S on G/Y
13 1080/50p 1080/50p 56.260 50.000 S on G/Y
14 1080/24p 1080/24p 26.973 23.976 S on G/Y
15 1080/30p 1080/30p 33.750 29.970 S on G/Y
21 640 x 350 VGA Mode 1 (VGA 350) 31.469 70.086 H-pos,V-neg
22 VESA 85 (VGA 350) 37.861 85.080 H-pos,V-neg
23 640 x 400 NEC PC 98 24.823 56.416 H-neg,V-neg
24 VGA Mode 2 (TEXT)/VESA 70 31.469 70.086 H-neg,V-pos
25 VESA 85 (VGA 400) 37.861 85.080 H-neg,V-pos
26 640 x 480 VESA 60 31.469 59.940 H-neg,V-neg
27 Mac 13 35.000 66.667 H-neg,V-neg
28 VESA 72 37.861 72.809 H-neg,V-neg
29 VESA 75 (IBM M3) 37.500 75.000 H-neg V-neg
30 VESA 85 (IBM M4) 43.269 85.008 H-neg V-neg
No. Preset signal fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync
31 800 x 600 VESA 56 35.156 56.250 H-pos,V-pos
32 VESA 60 37.879 60.317 H-pos,V-pos
33 VESA 72 48.077 72.188 H-pos,V-pos
34 VESA 75 (IBM M5) 46.875 75.000 H-pos,V-pos
35 VESA 85 53.674 85.061 H-pos,V-pos
36 832 x 624 Mac 16 49.724 74.550 H-neg,V-neg
37 1024 x 768 VESA 60 48.363 60.004 H-neg V-neg
38 VESA 70 56.476 70.069 H-neg V-neg
39 VESA 75 60.023 75.029 H-pos,V-pos
40 VESA 85 68.677 84.997 H-pos,V-pos
45 1280 x 960 VESA 60 60.000 60.000 H-pos,V-pos
46 VESA 75 75.000 75.000 H-pos,V-pos
47 1280 x 1024 VESA 60 63.974 60.013 H-pos,V-pos
48 VESA 75 79.976 75.025 H-pos,V-pos
49 VESA 85 91.146 85.024 H-pos,V-pos
50 1400 x 1050 VESA 60 65.317 59.978 H-neg,V-pos
51 1600 x 1200 VESA 60 75.000 60.000 H-pos,V-pos
55 1280 x 768 1280 x 768/60 47.776 59.870 H-neg,V-pos
56 1280 x 720 1280 x 720/60 44.772 59.855 H-neg,V-pos
60 1360 x 768 1360 x 768/60 47.720 59.799 H-neg,V-pos
61 1440 x 900 1440 x 900/60 55.935 59.887 H-neg,V-pos
62 1680 x 1050 1680 x 1050/60 65.290 59.954 H-neg,V-pos
63 1280 x 800 1280 x 800/60 49.702 59.810 H-neg,V-pos
DIMENSIONS
Unit: inches (mm)
21 (532)
Front View Side View Top View
4 5/8 (116)
19 5/8 (497)
19 3/4 (500)
4 1/2 (112)
11 3/4 (298)
11 (279)
21/32 (16.5)
21 (532)
5 3/4 (145)
3 1/2 (87.5)
13 7/8 (352)
1 5/8 (40)
1 7/8
(47.5)
2 5/8
(65.4)
5 1/4
(133)
*When using the VPLL-1008 lens, the center of the image projected from the lens must be perpendicular to and aligned with the center of the screen
vertically (mirror usage is acceptable). Also, the projector cannot be installed upside-down when using this lens.
** Distance between the center of the projector lens and the screen, divided by the screen width. *** Viewable area,measured diagonally.
AVAILABLE LENSES
Projection Lens Projection Lens Projection Lens Projection Lens Projection Lens
Standard Focus Zoom Lens Fixed Short Focus Zoom Lens Short Focus Zoom Lens Middle Focus Zoom Lens Long Focus Zoom Lens
Supplied Lens VPLL-1008* VPLL-Z1014 VPLL-Z1024 VPLL-Z1032
F-number 1.66 to 2.18 22.0 to 2.8 2.0 to 2.3 2.0 to 2.4
Throw ratio** 1.9 : 1 to 2.4 :1 0.8 : 1 1.4 :1 to 1.9 : 1 2.4 : 1 to 3.2 :1 3.2 : 1 to 4.9 : 1
Zoom ratio 1.30x —1.38x 1.45x 1.60x
Screen Size*** Throwing Distance for the VPL-FX41,VPL-FE40, and VPL-FX40
Wide
inches (mm)
Tele
inches (mm) inches (mm) Wide
inches (mm)
Tele
inches (mm)
Wide
inches (mm)
Tele
inches (mm)
Wide
inches (mm)
Tele
inches (mm)
40-inch 58 3/8(1,480) 74 7/8(1,900) —43 3/4(1,110) 59 1/8(1,500) 74 1/8(1,880) 102 (2,590) 100 1/2(2,550) 155 1/4(3,940)
60-inch 89 (2,260) 113 1/2(2,880) 36 5/8(930) 66 5/8(1,690) 89 7/8(2,280) 112 5/8(2,860) 155 1/4(3,940) 153 1/4(3,890) 235 1/2(5,980)
80-inch 119 5/16 (3,030) 152 (3,860) 49 5/8(1,260) 89 1/2(2,270) 120 1/2(3,060) 151 5/8(3,850) 208 (5,280) 206 3/8(5,240) 315 13/16 (8,020)
100-inch 150 1/8(3,810) 190 5/8(4,840) 62 5/8(1,590) 112 1/4(2,850) 150 7/8(3,830) 190 5/8(4,840) 261 1/8(6,630) 259 1/8(6,580) 396 1/8(10,060)
150-inch 226 1/8(5,740) 287 1/8(7,290) 95 3/8(2,420) 169 3/4(4,310) 227 1/4(5,770) 287 1/2(7,300) 393 3/8(9,990) 391 7/8(9,950) 596 5/8(15,150)
200-inch 302 1/2(7,680) 383 5/8(9,740) 128 (3,250) 226 7/8(5,760) 303 5/8(7,710) 384 3/4(9,770) 525 3/4(13,350) 524 1/8(13,310) 797 (20,240)
300-inch 454 7/8(11,550) 576 1/2(14,640) 193 3/8(4,910) 341 1/2(8,670) 456 3/4(11,600) 578 7/8(14,700) 789 7/8(20,060) 789 1/8(20,040) 1,198 1/4(30,430)
400-inch 607 1/4(15,420) 769 1/2(19,540) —456 (11,580) 609 5/8(15,480) 773 (19,630) 1,054 1/2(26,780) 1,053 3/4(26,760) 1,599 1/2(40,620)
500-inch 759 5/8(19,290) 962 3/8(24,440) —570 5/8(14,490) 762 3/8(19,360) 967 1/2(24,570) 1,319 1/8(33,500) 1,318 3/4(33,490) 2,000 3/4(50,810)
600-inch 912 (23,160) 1,155 3/4(29,350) —685 1/8(17,400) 915 1/8(23,240) 1,161 5/8(29,500) 1,583 3/4(40,220) 1,583 3/4(40,220) 2,401 1/2(60,990)
Screen Size*** Throwing Distance for the VPL-FW41
Wide
inches (mm)
Tele
inches (mm) inches (mm) Wide
inches (mm)
Tele
inches (mm)
Wide
inches (mm)
Tele
inches (mm)
Wide
inches (mm)
Tele
inches (mm)
40-inch 61 1/8(1,550) 78 3/8(1,990) —45 3/4(1,160) 62 1/4(1,580) 77 5/8(1,970) 107 1/8(2,720) 105 6/8(2,680) 163 1/8(4,140)
60-inch 93 3/8(2,370) 118 7/8(3,020) 38 5/8(980) 69 3/4(1,770) 94 1/8(2,390) 118 1/2(3,010) 163 1/8(4,140) 161 1/8(4,090) 247 3/8(6,280)
80-inch 125 1/4(3,180) 159 1/2(4,050) 52 3/8(1,330) 93 3/4(2,380) 126 1/2(3,210) 159 1/8(4,040) 218 5/8(5,550) 216 5/8(5,500) 331 5/8(8,420)
100-inch 157 1/8(3,990) 200 1/8(5,080) 65 7/8(1,670) 118 1/8(3,000) 158 1/4(4,020) 200 1/8(5,080) 274 1/8(6,960) 272 1/8(6,910) 415 7/8(10,560)
150-inch 237 (6,020) 301 1/4(7,650) 100 1/8(2,540) 178 (4,520) 238 5/8(6,060) 302 1/8(7,670) 412 3/4(10,480) 411 1/2(10,450) 626 1/2(15,910)
200-inch 317 (8,050) 402 1/2(10,220) 134 3/4(3,420) 238 1/4(6,050) 319 (8,100) 404 (10,260) 551 5/8(14,010) 550 1/2(13,980) 836 3/4(21,250)
300-inch 476 7/8(12,110) 605 1/4(15,370) 203 1/4(5,160) 358 3/8(9,100) 479 5/8(12,180) 608 (15,440) 829 3/4(21,070) 828 1/2(21,040) 1,258 1/8(31,950)
400-inch 636 3/4(16,170) 807 5/8(20,510) —478 7/8(12,160) 639 7/8(16,250) 812 (20,620) 1,107 1/4(28,120) 1,106 1/2(28,100) 1,679 3/8(42,650)
500-inch 796 5/8(20,230) 1,010 3/8(25,660) —599 (15,210) 800 1/2(20,330) 1,015 7/8(25,800) 1,385 1/4(35,180) 1,384 1/2(35,160) 2,100 3/8(53,340)
600-inch 956 1/2(24,290) 1,212 3/4(30,800) —719 1/2(18,270) 961 1/4(24,410) 1,219 7/8(30,980) 1,662 7/8(42,230) 1,662 7/8(42,230) 2,521 5/8(64,040)

SPECIFICATIONS
VPL-FX41 (standard lens)
VPL-FX41L (lens is optional)
VPL-FW41 (standard lens)
VPL-FW41L (lens is optional)
VPL-FE40 (standard lens)
VPL-FE40L (lens is optional)
VPL-FX40 (standard lens)
VPL-FX40L (lens is optional)
Optical
Projection system 3 LCD panels,1 lens projection system
LCD panel 0.79-inch XGA panel,
2,359,296 (1024 x 768 x 3) pixels
0.75-inch WXGA panel,
3,072,000 (1280 x 800 x 3) pixels
0.79-inch SXGA+ panel,
4,410,000 (1400 x 1050 x 3) pixels
0.79-inch XGA panel,
2,359,296 (1024 x 768 x 3) pixels
Projection lens VPL-FX41/FW41/FE40/FX40 : 1.3 times power zoom lens, f30.6 to 39.7 mm, F1.66 to 2.18
VPL-FX41L/FW41L/FE40L/FX40L : Not supplied
Lamp 275W ultra high pressure lamp
Screen coverage VPL-FX41/FW41/FE40/FX40 : 40 to 600 inches (viewable area measured diagonally)
VPL-FX41L/FW41L/FE40L/FX40L : 40 to 600 inches (with VPLL-Z1014,VPLL-Z1024, or VPLL-Z1032) (viewable area measured diagonally)
60 to 300 inches (with VPLL-1008) (viewable area measured diagonally)
Light output 5200 lumens (lamp mode: high)
4160 lumens (lamp mode: standard)
4500 lumens (lamp mode: high)
3600 lumens (lamp mode: standard)
4000 lumens (lamp mode: high)
3200 lumens (lamp mode: standard)
Color light output 5200 lumens (lamp mode: high)
4160 lumens (lamp mode: standard)
4500 lumens (lamp mode: high)
3600 lumens (lamp mode: standard)
4000 lumens (lamp mode: high)
3200 lumens (lamp mode: standard)
Signals
Color system NTSC3.58, PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.43, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL60 (automatically/manually selected)
Resolution Video: 750 TV lines,
RGB: 1024 x 768 pixels
Video: 750 TV lines,
RGB: 1280 x 800 pixels
Video: 750 TV lines,
RGB: 1400 x 1050 pixels
Video: 750 TV lines,
RGB: 1024 x 768 pixels
Acceptable computer signals fH: 19 to 92 kHz, fV:48 to 92 Hz (up to UXGA (fV 60Hz))
Acceptable video signals 15 kHz RGB 50/60 Hz, Progressive Component 50/60 Hz, DTV (480/60i, 575/50i, 480/60p, 575/50p, 720/60p, 720/50p, 1080/60i, 1080/50i, 1080/60p,
1080/50p, 1080/24p, 1080/30p), Composite Video, S-Video (Y/C)
Speaker
1.8 W x 2 (stereo)
General
Dimensions (W x H x D) 21 x 5 3/4 x 13 7/8 inches, (532 x 145 x 352 mm)
Weight VPL-FX41/FW41/FE40/FX40: approx. 21 lb 1 oz (9.8 kg),VPL-FX41L/FW41L/FE40L/FX40L: approx. 19 lb 13 oz (9.0 kg)
Power requirements AC 100 to 240 V,4.1 to 1.7 A,50/60 Hz
Power consumption Max.400 W, standby 15 W (standard mode)/0.5 W (low mode)
Heat dissipation 1365 BTU
Operating temperature 32 to 95 °F (0 to 35 °C )
Operating humidity 35 to 85% (no condensation)
Storage temperature -4 to 140 °F (-20 to 60 °C )
Storage humidity 10 to 90%
Inputs/Outputs
Video In Video Composite Video,RCA phono jack
S Video Y/C, mini DIN 4-pin
Audio Stereo, RCA phono jack x 2
Input A Analog RGB HD D-sub 15-pin (female)
Audio Stereo mini jack
Input B Analog RGB HD D-sub 15-pin (female)
Audio Stereo mini jack
Input C Analog RGB/Component BNC x 5 (female)
Audio Stereo mini jack
Input D Digital RGB/Audio HDMI (HDCP)
Input E Network 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX: RJ45
Output Monitor out HD D-sub 15-pin
Audio out Stereo mini jack (variable out)
Remote RS-232C: D-sub 9-pin (female)
Control S IN Stereo mini jack (plug-in-power)
Supplied accessories
Remote Commander Unit (1), Size AA (R6) batteries (2), Lens Cap (1) (for VPL-FX41, VPL-FW41,VPL-FE40 & VPL-FX40),
Lens hole cover (1) (for VPL-FX41L,VPL-FW41L, VPL-FE40L & VPL-FX40L),AC power code (1), Operating Instructions and Application Software (CD-ROM) (1),
Quick Reference Manual (1),Safety Regulations (1), Security Label (1),Warranty Card (1)
Sony Electronics Inc.
1 Sony Drive
Park Ridge, NJ 07656
sony.com/projectors
DI-0179 (MK10516V2)
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