PJ500 User Guide High Brightness Light Weight LCD Projector
Contents For Your Records ............................................................................1 Features PJ500 Features ...............................................................................2 Before Use Package Contents ...........................................................................2 Projector Components Projector Components Diagram ......................................................3 Remote Control Components Remote Control Components Diagram.............................
Cleaning the Cabinet and Remote Control ....................................19 Troubleshooting OSD Messages..............................................................................20 Indicator Messages........................................................................20 Symptom........................................................................................21 Specifications Technical Specifications ................................................................
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Features PJ500 Features • • • • • Short focal length Whisper-mode Digital zoom magnification 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 your dealer. Figure 1: Package Contents NOTE: Keep the original packing material for possible future reshipment.
Projector Components Projector Components Diagram Zoom Focus ring Remote control sensor Kensington Lock Power switch Lens (with lens cap) Foot adjuster AC power Intake ventilation Control panel Lamp indicator Reset Keystone Input Standby/ON Temp indicator Power indicator Menu Front foot adjuster Exhaust ventilation Air intake (for the cooling fan) Speaker Rear foot adjuster Interface panel RGB (In) Control (RS232) Remote control sensor Component Y (In) CB/PB (In) CR/PR (In) Audio (In, 3.
Remote Control Components Remote Control Components Diagram Figure 3: Remote Control Components ViewSonic PJ500 4
Loading the Batteries Initial Battery Loading In original packing, the battery is installed in the battery holder of the remote control with protective film (some of the transparent film is inside the battery Holder). Pull out the protective film to load the battery. Replacing Remote Control Battery 1 See the reverse side of the remote control. Figure 4: Battery 1 2 3 4 Pinch the groove and pull out battery holder. See graphic above. Remove the used battery.
Installation Refer to the graphics and tables on this page to determine the screen size and projection distance. The projection distances shown in the table below are for full size (800 x 600 pixels). 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) 40 (1.0) 60 (1.5) 80 (2.0) 100 (2.5) 120 (3.0) 150 (3.8) 200 (5.0) a Inches (m) b Inches Minimum and Maximum 37 (0.9) 46 (1.2) 57 (1.
Cabling Refer to the table below for connecting each terminal of the projector to a device. Table 2: Cabling Function Analog RGB input RS-232C communication Component video input Terminal RGB S-video input CONTROL VIDEO Y VIDEO CB/P B Video Cr/Pr S-VIDEO Video input Audio input (from video equipment) Audio Input VIDEO AUDIO L AUDIO R 3.
Example of System Setup Figure 8: System Setup Plug & Play This projector is VESA DDC 1/2B compatible. Plug& Play is possible by connecting to a computer that is VESA DDC (Display Data Channel) compatible. Please use this function by connecting the accessory RGB cable to RGB (In) of the projector; other connection methods may not work. NOTE: Plug & Play is a system configured with peripheral equipment including a computer, display and operating system. This projector is recognized as Plug & Play capable.
Operations Power ON NOTE: Refer to “Example of System Setup” on page 8. 1 Make sure the power cord is connected correctly and lens cap has been removed. Set the POWER switch to [I]. The unit is now in Standby mode and the POWER indicator LED turns orange. 2 Press the STANDBY/ON button on the control panel or the remote control. Warm-up begins and the power indicator blinks in green.
Basic Operation Table 3 below refers to buttons on the projector control panel and on the remote control. Items marked with (*) may be accessed from the projector control panel. Table 3: Basic Operation Item Description INPUT SELECT Select Input Signal (*) : press the INPUT Button. RGB > VIDEO > S-VIDEO > COMPONENT (>RGB) Select RGB Input: Press the RGB button. VIDEO/S-VIDEO/COMPONENT > RGB Select Video Input: Press the VIDEO button.
Table 3: Basic Operation (Continued) Item Description AUTO Automatic Adjustment (for RGB input): Press the AUTO button. Horizontal Position (H. POSIT), Vertical Position, (V. POSIT), Clock Phase (H. PHASE), and Horizontal Size (H. SIZE), are automatically adjusted. • Before using the AUTO feature, be sure to maximize the window of the application displayed on-screen. Automatic Adjustment (for Video Input): Press the AUTO button. A signal type appropriate for the input signal is selected automatically.
Table 4: Setup Menu (Continued) Item Actions/Description RGB Video/ S-Video V POSIT (Vertical Position) H POSIT (Horizontal Position) H PHASE (Horizontal Phase) H SIZE (Horizontal Size) SHARPNESS COLOR TINT COLOR BAL R (Color Balance Red) COLOR BAL B (Color Balance Blue) ASPECT (Aspect Ratio) Down Left X Left Right • Adjust to eliminate flicker. Small Large • If the Horizontal Size adjustment is excessive, the image many not be displayed correctly.
Input Menu SETUP INPUT AUTO RGB VIDEO HDTV IMAGE OPT. EXECUTE CANCEL The following functions are available when INPUT is selected on the menu. Select an item with the and buttons, and start operation. Table 5: Input Menu Item AUTO Description Operation Start/Stop: Press the button. Automatic Adjustment at RGB Input: Select the EXECUTE with the button. Horizontal position (H.POSIT), vertical position (V.POSIT), clock AUTO phase (H.PHASE), and horizontal size (H.SIZE) are automatically adjusted.
Image Menu The following adjustments and settings are available when IMAGE is selected on the menu. Select an item with the and buttons and start operation. Table 6: Image Menu Item Description BLANK Select Blank Screen Color: Select color with the buttons. The image is cleared when the BLANK mode is set with BLANK ON, or when there is no signal. In BLANK mode the entire screen is displayed in the selected color. MIRROR Operation Start/Stop: Press the buttons.
Options Menu The following adjustments and settings are available when OPT. is selected on the menu. Select an item with the and buttons and start operation. Table 7: Options Menu Item Description VOLUME Volume Adjustment: Use the MENU COLOR Select Menu Background Color: Select with the LANGUAGE Operation Start/Stop: Press the buttons. buttons. buttons. Select Menu Display Language: Select with the AUTO OFF Operation Start/Stop: Press the buttons. buttons.
No Signal Menu The same adjustments and settings are available with the Image and Options menus when the MENU button is pressed during display of the “No INPUT IS DETECTED ON ***” or “SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE ON ***” message while no signal is received. VOLUME BLANK MIRROR START UP MENU COLOR LANGUAGE AUTO OFF SYNC ON G WHISPER Table 8: No Signal Menu Item VOLUME Description Volume Adjustment: Use the buttons. When this function is used, audio input is automatically switched to video.
Maintenance Lamp Contact your dealer before replacing the lamp. For the optional lamp, see the item “Optional Parts” in "Technical Specifications" on page 23. Before replacing the lamp, switch POWER OFF, remove the power cord from the power outlet, and wait approximately 45 minutes until the lamp has cooled. The lamp may explode if handled at high temperatures. HIGH VOLTAGE HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE Lamp WARNINGS • Dispose of the used lamp according to local regulations.
Replacing the Lamp 1 Switch the projector OFF, remove the power cord from the 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 power outlet, and wait at least 45 minutes for the unit to cool. Prepare a new lamp. Check that the projector has cooled sufficiently, and gently turn it upside down. Loosen the two screws as shown in the diagram, and remove the lamp cover. Loosen the one screw, and gently remove the lamp while holding the grips. Touching the inside of the lamp case may result in uneven coloring.
Air-Filter The air filter should be cleaned as described below at intervals of approximately 100 hours. 1 Switch the projector power supply OFF, and remove the power cord from the power outlet. 2 Clean the air filter with a vacuum cleaner. CAUTION • • • • Switch POWER OFF and remove the power cord from the power outlet before beginning maintenance work. Replace the air filter if contamination cannot be removed, or if it is damaged. Do not use the projector with the air filter removed.
Troubleshooting OSD Messages The messages as described below may appear on the screen at POWER ON. Take the appropriate measures when such messages appear. Table 9: OSD Messages Screen Message Meaning or Action Required CHANGE THE LAMP. AFTER REPLACING LAMP, RESET THE LAMP TIME. 1 The lamp will reach the end of its life in 300 hours. POWER is switched off automatically when the lamp reaches the end of its life. prepare a new lamp for installation. Always reset the lamp timer after replacing the lamp.
Table 10: Indicator Messages (Continued) POWER LAMP TEMP Meaning or Action Required indicator indicator indicator Blinks/Lights red Lights red Turns off Lamp is not lit. The interior of the equipment may be too hot. Switch POWER OFF, wait 20 minutes until the equipment cools, and check whether the ventilation openings are blocked, whether the air filter is dirty, or whether the ambient temperature exceeds 95°F (35°C). And switch POWER ON again. Replace the lamp if the same problem occurs again.
Table 11: Symptom (Continued) Symptom Possible cause Remedy Page Audio is present but no video The projector is not correctly connected. Connect correctly. page 7 page 8 The brightness is set to minimum. Select BRIGHT and CONTRAST with the MENU button and page 11 Colors are pale and color matching is poor Color density and color matching are not correctly adjusted. Go to Setup and adjust color parameters. page 11 Images are dark Brightness and contrast are not correctly adjusted.
Specifications Technical Specifications Table 12: Specifications Item Specification PJ500 Liquid crystal projector Liquid crystal panel Panel Size Drive system Pixels 1.8 cm (0.7 inch) TFT active matrix 480,000 pixels (800 horizontal x 600 vertical) Lens Zoom lens F=2.0 - 2.3 f=18 - 21 mm Lamp 150 W UHB Speaker 1.0 W Power Supply AC 100 ~ 120V, 2.7A I AC220 - 240V,1.3A Power consumption 240 W Battery type CR2025, 3v micro-lithium Temperature range 0 ~ 35°C (Operating) Size 11.
Customer Support Contact ViewSonic For technical support or product service, see the table below or contact your reseller. NOTE: You will need the product serial number. Country/Region Web site T = Telephone F = FAX Email United States viewsonic.com/ support T: (800) 688-6688 F: (909) 468-1202 service.us@ viewsonic.com Canada viewsonic.com/ support T: (800) 688-6688 F: (909) 468-1202 United Kingdom viewsoniceurope.com T: 0800 833 648 F: (01293) 643910 service.eu@ viewsoniceurope.
LIMITED WARRANTY VIEWSONIC Projector What the warranty covers: ViewSonic® warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship during the warranty period. If a product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period, ViewSonic will at its sole option repair or replace the product with a like product. Replacement product or parts may include remanufactured or refurbished parts or components.
Appendix Power Cord Safety Guidelines Caution: Use a power cable that is properly grounded. Always use an AC power cord that meets your country’s safety standard. USA .............................. UL Canada......................... CSA Germany ...................... VDE Switzerland ...................SEV Britain............................BASE/BS Japan ............................
FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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