Sony HDMI VPL-FX41 User manual

VPL-FX41
VPL-FX41L
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 Presentation via a Network
The VPL-FX41*,VPL-FE40, and VPL-FX40 Data Projectors from Sony are 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 provides an
outstanding brightness of 5200 lumens, while the VPL-FE40 and VPL-FX40 offer a high
brightness of 4000 lumens.
For applications ranging from business conferences and seminars to education, in
locations such as boardrooms, large conference rooms, R&D facilities, and university
classrooms, these projectors will captivate audiences with breathtaking
image quality.
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.
With their outstanding functionality, simple operation, and network capabilities, these
projectors provide you with the tools to perform seamless presentations.
The projectors’ ability to accept a broad array of signals, including those from sources
equipped with the latest High-Definition Multimedia Interface™ (HDMI™), can make
your presentations more dynamic than ever before. And with the model variants
VPL-FX41L,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 and power zoom, focus, and 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-FX41,VPL-FE40, and VPL-FX40
are perhaps the most thoughtfully designed projectors available today. Take your
presentations to the next level!
* Unless otherwise stated,VPL-FX41 (or VPL-FE40 / VPL-FX40) refers to both VPL-FX41 (or VPL-FE40 / VPL-FX40) and the model
variant VPL-FX41L (or VPL-FE40L / VPL-FX40L).
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Features
High-quality Images and
Incredible Performance
Outstanding Brightness of 5200/4000
Lumens in a Beautifully Styled Projector
The VPL-FX41 data projector provides an
outstanding brightness of 5200 lumens, 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 utilize
Sony BrightEra™ technology* with a powerful
275W lamp, these beautifully styled projectors are
excellent for bringing your presentations to life.
*"BrightEra" is a brand name for the category of next generation LCD
panels having pixels with large aperture ratios and adopting inorganic
alignment films. Sony is the first manufacturer to succeed in
developing this technology for a High-Temperature Polysilicon (HTPS)
TFT LCD panel.
Extremely High Resolution
(SXGA+ or XGA)
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-FX41and VPL-FX40 offer native XGA (1024 x
768) resolution for high picture quality.
3LCD Projection System
Because the VPL-FX41,VPL-FE40 and VPL-FX40
adopt a 3LCD projection system, projected images
are bright and natural. 3LCD is a projection system
using three LCD panels (also known as high-
temperature polysilicon or HTPS). This system
provides high light transmission and excellent
color reproduction. It also provides smooth
gradients in dark areas, and even helps prevent
color breakup.
Dynamic Detail Enhancer (DDE) for
High-Quality Video Images
This unique Sony video-enhancing technology
incorporated in the VPL-FX41,VPL-FE40 and
VPL-FX40 projectors generates high-quality images
of outstanding clarity. For interlaced video sources,
I/P (Interlace/Progressive) conversion is applied to
the signals to project clear and sharp progressive
images. When displaying film-originated sources,
signals converted by 2-3/2-2 pull down are
detected, and each frame of the original film is
accurately reproduced.
12-bit 3D Gamma Correction and 3D
Digital Comb Filter
The VPL-FX41,VPL-FE40 and VPL-FX40 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)
I/P Conversion
(simulated image)
Odd-Numbered Lines Even-Numbered Lines
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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-FX41,VPL-FE40 and
VPL-FX40 projectors, and makes setup very simple.
Flexible Orientation
The VPL-FX41,VPL-FE40 and VPL-FX40 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-FX41,VPL-FE40 and VPL-FX40 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-FX41,VPL-FE40 and
VPL-FX40 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-FX41,VPL-FE40 and VPL-FX40 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-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-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-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.
Rear Projection System
* 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.
Throwing Distance
Screen Size ***
Projection Lens Projection Lens Projection Lens Projection Lens Projection Lens
Standard Focus Zoom Lens Fixed Short Focus 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 2.0 2.0 to 2.8 2.0 to 2.3 2.0 to 2.4
Throw ratio** 1.875 : 1 to 2.38 : 1 0.78 : 1 1.4 : 1 to 1.875 : 1 2.38 : 1 to 3.26 : 1 3.24 : 1 to 4.95 : 1
Zoom ratio x 1.30 —x 1.38 x 1.45 x 1.60
Wide Tele Wide Tele Wide Tele Wide Tele
40-inch 1,480 mm 1,900 mm
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1,110 mm 1,500 mm 1,880 mm 2,590 mm 2,550 mm 3,940 mm
60-inch 2,260 mm 2,880 mm 930 mm 1,690 mm 2,280 mm 2,860 mm 3,940 mm 3,890 mm 5,980 mm
80-inch 3,030 mm 3,860 mm 1,260 mm 2,270 mm 3,060 mm 3,850 mm 5,280 mm 5,240 mm 8,020 mm
100-inch 3,810 mm 4,840 mm 1,590 mm 2,850 mm 3,830 mm 4,840 mm 6,630 mm 6,580 mm 10,060 mm
150-inch 5,740 mm 7,290 mm 2,420 mm 4,310 mm 5,770 mm 7,300 mm 9,990 mm 9,950 mm 15,150 mm
200-inch 7,680 mm 9,740 mm 3,250 mm 5,760 mm 7,710 mm 9,770 mm 13,350 mm 13,310 mm 20,240 mm
300-inch 11,550 mm 14,640 mm 4,910 mm 8,670 mm 11,600 mm 14,700 mm 20,060 mm 20,040 mm 30,430 mm
400-inch 15,420 mm 19,540 mm
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11,580 mm 15,480 mm 19,630 mm 26,780 mm 26,760 mm 40,620 mm
500-inch 19,290 mm 24,440 mm
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14,490 mm 19,360 mm 24,570 mm 33,500 mm 33,490 mm 50,810 mm
600-inch 23,160 mm 29,350 mm
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17,400 mm 23,240 mm 29,500 mm 40,220 mm 40,220 mm 60,990 mm
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Easy Lamp Replacement and Filter
Cleaning
When it’s time to replace the lamp in the VPL-FX41,
VPL-FE40 and VPL-FX40 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-FX41,VPL-FE40 and VPL-FX40
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.
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-FX41,VPL-FE40
and VPL-FX40 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-FX41,VPL-FE40 and VPL-FX40 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-FX41,VPL-FE40 and VPL-FX40 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-FX41,VPL-FE40 and VPL-FX40
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.
Multi-Language OSD
(On-Screen Display)
The OSD used for control of the VPL-FX41,VPL-FE40
and VPL-FX40 projectors is available in 16
languages: English, Dutch, French, Italian, German,
Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Norwegian,
Japanese, simplified Chinese, traditional Chinese,
Korean,Thai, and Arabic.
Quiet Operation
The VPL-FX41,VPL-FE40 and VPL-FX40 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-FX41,VPL-FE40 and VPL-FX40
is 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-FX41,VPL-FE40 and VPL-FX40
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-FX41,VPL-FE40 and VPL-FX40
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-FX41,VPL-FE40 or VPL-FX40
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-FX41,VPL-FE40 and VPL-FX40 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
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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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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.
Dimensions
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Installation Diagrams (When using the VPL-FX41,VPL-FE40 and VPL-FX40 with supplied lens)
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)
Floor Installation
Ceiling Mounted Installation
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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.
Unit: inches (mm)
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 31.470 60.000 S on G/Y
component)
6 575/50p 575/50p (PAL Progressive 31.250 50.000 S on G/Y
component)
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
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 1/2 378 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 58
3/889 119 5/16 150 1/8180 3/8226 1/8271 3/4302 1/2 378 1/2454 7/8607 1/4759 5/8912
(mm) (1480) (2260) (3030) (3810) (4580) (5740) (6900) (7680) (9610) (11550) (15420) (19290) (23160)
max mm 1900 2880 3860 4840 5820 7290 8760 9740 12190 14640 19540 24440 29350
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
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/ c+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)
21 (532)
Front View Side View Top View
19 5/8(116)
25/8(65.4) 51
/4(133)
19 5/8(497)
19 3/4(500)
41/2(112)
11 3/4(298)
11 (279)
21/32 (16.5)
21 (532)
53/4(145)
31/2(87.5)
13 7/8(352)
15/8(40)
17/8
(47.5)
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Specifications
• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in cabinets or printed wiring boards.
• Standby power consumption:0.5 W
VPL-FX41 (lens is supplied) VPL-FE40 (lens is supplied) VPL-FX40 (lens is supplied)
VPL-FX41L (lens is optional) VPL-FE40L (lens is optional) VPL-FX40L (lens is optional)
Optical
Projection system 3 LCD panels,1 lens projection system
LCD panel 0.79-inch XGA panel, 0.79-inch SXGA+ panel, 0.79-inch XGA panel,
2,359,296 (1024 x 768 x 3) pixels 4,410,000 (1400 x 1050 x 3) pixels 2,359,296 (1024 x 768 x 3) pixels
Projection lens VPL-FX41/FE40/FX40 : 1.3 times power zoom lens, f 30.6 to 39.7 mm, F 1.66 to 2.18
VPL-FX41L/FE40L/FX40L : Not supplied
Lamp 275 W ultra high pressure lamp
Screen coverage VPL-FX41/FE40/FX40: 40 to 600 inches (viewable area measured diagonally)
VPL-FX41L/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) 4000 lumens (lamp mode high)
4160 lumens (lamp mode standard) 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 : 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 60 Hz))
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),
Composite Video,Y/C video
Speaker
1.8 W x 2 (stereo)
General
Dimensions (W x H x D) 21 x 5 3/4x 13 7/8inches, (532 x 145 x 352 mm)
Weight VPL-FX41/FE40/FX40: Approx. 21 lb 10 oz (9.8 kg) VPL-FX41L/FE40L/FX40L: Approx.19 lb 13 oz (9.0 kg)
Power requirements AC 100 to 240 V, 4.1-1.7 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 (female)
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-FE40 & VPL-FX40), Lens hole cover (1) (for VPL-FX41L,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)
Sony Electronics Inc.
1 Sony Drive
Park Ridge, NJ 07656
sony.com/projectors
DI-0162 (MK10516V1)
© 2008 Sony Electronics Inc.All rights reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited.
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
All non-metric weights and measurements are approximate. Projected images in this
brochure are simulated. Sony, BrightEra and Remote Commander are trademarks of Sony.
HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered
tramarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Printed in USA (10/08)
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