PJ500/PJ550 PJ501/PJ551 User Guide Image Size 30" - 300" High Brightness Light Weight LCD Projector Contents For Your Records .................................................................................................1 Features ..................................................................................................... 2 Product Features .................................................................................................2 Before Use ................................................................................................. 2 Package Contents ................................................................................................2 Projector Components ............................................................................. 3 Projector Components Diagram ...........................................................................3 Remote Control Components .................................................................. 4 Remote Control Components Diagram ................................................................4 Inserting the Batteries ............................................................................ 5 Installation ................................................................................................. 6 Angle Adjustment .................................................................................................6 Cabling .................................................................................................................7 Power Connection ................................................................................................7 Example of System Setup ....................................................................................8 Plug & Play ..........................................................................................................8 Operations 9 Power ON ............................................................................................................9 Power OFF ...........................................................................................................9 Basic Operation .................................................................................................10 MAIN Menu ........................................................................................................12 PICTURE-1 Menu ..............................................................................................13 PICTURE-2 Menu ..............................................................................................14 INPUT Menu ......................................................................................................15 SCREEN Menu ..................................................................................................16 OPTION Menu ...................................................................................................17 Maintenance ............................................................................................ 18 Lamp ..................................................................................................................18 Lamp Life ...........................................................................................................18 Replacing the Lamp ...........................................................................................19 Resetting the Lamp Timer ..................................................................................19 Air-Filter .............................................................................................................20 Maintenance Inside the Equipment ....................................................................20 Cleaning the Lens ..............................................................................................20 Cleaning the Cabinet and Remote Control ........................................................20 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 i Troubleshooting ......................................................................................21 OSD Messages .................................................................................................. 21 Indicator Messages ............................................................................................ 21 Symptom ............................................................................................................ 22 Specifications .........................................................................................24 PJ500/PJ501 Technical Specifications .............................................................. 24 PJ550/PJ551 Technical Specifications .............................................................. 25 Customer Support ...................................................................................26 LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................................................27 VIEWSONIC Projector ....................................................................................... 27 Appendix ..................................................................................................28 Power Cord Safety Guidelines ........................................................................... 28 Compliance Information for U.S.A. .................................................................... 29 Compliance Information for Canada .................................................................. 29 Compliance Information for European Countries ............................................... 29 User Information for all Countries ...................................................................... 29 ii ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 2002. All rights reserved. Apple, Mac and ADB registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. ViewSonic, the three birds logo and OnView are registered trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation. VESA and SVGA are registered trademarks of the Video Electronics Standards Association. DPMS and DDC are trademarks of VESA. PS/2, VGA and XGA are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, ViewSonic Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Disclaimer: ViewSonic Corporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from furnishing this material, or the performance or use of this product. In the interest of continuing product improvement, ViewSonic Corporation reserves the right to change product specifications without notice. Information in this document may change without notice. No part of this document may be copied, reproduced, or transmitted by any means, for any purpose without prior written permission from ViewSonic Corporation. This document is applicable for both projector models PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551. Electronic Warranty Registration To meet your future needs, and to receive any additional product information as it becomes available, please register your projector's warranty on the Internet at: http://www.viewsonic.com For Your Records Product Name: Model Number: Document Number Serial Number: Purchase Date: B0Y___________ ______________ PJ500 VPROJ23544-2W PJ550 VPROJ23545-2W A-CD-PJ001 B0W__________ ______________ B12___________ ______________ B13___________ ______________ PJ501 VPROJ25048-1W PJ551 VPROJ25049-1W 1 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 Features Product Features · SVGA (PJ500/501) · XGA (PJ550/551) · High performance scalers for viewing high resolution computer images · Short focal length · Whisper-mode · Digital keystone correction · Component video maximizes video image quality Before Use Package Contents Make sure all of the following items are included in the package. If anything is missing, please contact ViewSonic. Projector Carrying Case Remote Control with battery Power Cord (US type) Power Cord (Europe type) Power Cord (China type) Yellow Red White Quick Start Guide ViewSonic Wizard CD RGB Cable (computer) RCA Video/ AUdio cable Red Blue Green Component Video Cable S-Video Cable Figure 1: Package Contents NOTE: Keep the original packing material for possible future reshipment. ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 2 Projector Components Projector Components Diagram Zoom knob Focus ring Slot for Kensington Lock Power switch AC power Intake ventilation Remote control sensor Lens (with lens cap) Control panel Reset Keystone Input Standby/ON Front foot adjuster Air intake (for the cooling fan) Speaker Rear foot adjuster Interface panel Remote control sensor Component Video Y (In) CB/PB (In) CR/PR (In) S-Video (In) RGB (In) Control (RS232) Audio (In, 3.5 mm) R Audio (In) L Audio (In) Video (In) Lamp indicator Temp indicator Power indicator Menu Exhaust ventilation Figure 2: Projector Components 3 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 Remote Control Components Remote Control Components Diagram Search Button RGB Button VIDEO Button ASPECT Button MAGNIFY ON Button OFF Button FREEZE Button POSITION Button [Left] Arrow Button ENTER Button [Down] Arrow Button ESC (Escape) Button RESET Button STANDBY/ON Button AUTO Button BLANK Button VOLUME Button MUTE Button KEYSTONE Button MENU Button [Up] Arrow Button [Right] Arrow Button Figure 3: Remote Control Components ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 4 Inserting the Batteries Figure 4: Battery 1 Remove the battery cover by pulling then lifting the knob on the cover. 2 Insert the batteries, corresponding to the (+) and (-) markings on the battery compartment. 3 Reattach the battery cover. CAUTION · Only use the specified AA batteries. · Do not mix new and old batteries. This may result in cracking or leakage, which may pose a risk of fire or lead to personal injury. · Insert batteries according to (+) and (-) markings. Inserting the batteries incorrectly may result in cracking or leakage, which may pose a risk of fire or lead to personal injury. · Dispose of the battery in accordance with local laws and regulations. · Keep the battery away from children and pets. · When the remote control will not to be used for an extended period, remove the batteries. NOTE: Replace the batteries if the operation of the remote control becomes irregular or weak. 5 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 Installation Refer to the graphics and table on this page to determine the screen size and projection distance. The projection distances shown in the table below are for full size (PJ500/PJ501:800x600pixels, PJ501/PJ550:1024 x 768 pixels). Screen a Distance from the projector to the screen (+10%). b Distance from the lens center to the bottom of the screen (+10%). Table 1: Projection Distance Screen Size Inches (m) Top View 40 (1.0) 60 (1.5) 80 (2.0) 100 (2.5) 120 (3.0) 150 (3.8) 200 (5.0) a Inches (m) Minimum and Maximum 37 (0.9) 46 (1.2) 57 (1.5) 69 (1.8) 77 (1.9) 93 (2.4) 96 (2.4) 116 (2.9) 116 (2.9) 139 (3.5) 145 (3.7) 174 (4.4) 194 (4.9) 233 (5.9) b Inches (cm) 3 (8.7) 5 (13.1) 7 (17.4) 9 (21.8) 10 (26.1) 13 (32.7) 17 (43.5) Lens center Side View Figure 5: Screen Views Warnings · Position the projector in a horizontal position; other positions can cause heat build-up and damage to the projector. · Make sure the heat ventilation holes are not blocked. · Do not use the projector in a smoky environment. Smoke residue may cause buildup on critical parts (i.e. LCD panel, lens assembly, etc.) Angle Adjustment Use the foot adjusters on the bottom of the projector to adjust the projection angle. The angle is variable within approximately 0° to 9°. Foot Adjuster Press the foot adjuster button Rear Foot Adjuster Figure 6: Angle Adjustment 1 Lift up the front side of the projector, press the foot adjuster button, and adjust the projection angle. 2 Release the adjuster button to lock at the desired angle. 3 Rotate the foot pad to adjust the left/right tilt of the displayed image. ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 6 Cabling Refer to the table below for connecting each terminal of the projector to a device. Table 2: Cabling Function Analog RGB input Terminal RGB Cable Accessory RGB cable or optional RGB cable with D-sub 15-pin shrink jack and inch thread screws Optional RS-232C cable Accessory component video cable RS-232C communication Component video input S-video input Video input/ Audio input Audio Input CONTROL VIDEO Y VIDEO CB/PB VIDEO CR/PR S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO (L) AUDIO (R) 3.5 mm to mini-jack L/R Accessory S-video cable with mini DIN 4-pin jack Accessory video/audio cable with RCA jacks Optional Warnings · · · · Incorrect connections could result in fire or electrical shock. Before connecting, turn off all devices to be connecte ...