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PJ510

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PJ510 User Guide
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Contents For Your Records ....................................................................................................... 1 Features ............................................................................................................................. 2 Projector Features ...................................................................................................... 2 Part Names ............................................................................................................
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OPTION Menu ..........................................................................................................29 Lamp .................................................................................................................................30 Replacing The Lamp ................................................................................................31 Air Filter ............................................................................................................................
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Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 2003. 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 A-CD-PJ510 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.
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Features Projector Features This multimedia projector is used to project various computer signals as well as NTSC/PAL/ SECAM video signals onto a screen. Little space is required for installation and large images can easily be realized. Ultra High Brightness Crisp, ultra-bright presentations is achieved by using a UHB (ultra high brightness) lamp and highly efficient optical system. Partial Magnification Function Interesting parts of images can be magnified for closer viewing.
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Part Names The Projector Air filter cover (An air filter is inside) Zoom knob Focus ring Lens Remote sensor Elevator button Elevator feet Lens cap Projector (Front/Right) Fastening The Lens Cap To avoid losing, please fasten the lens cap to the projector using the strap. 1 Fix the strap to the strap ring of lens cap, as the right drawing. Strap ring Lens cap Strap Pull 2 Put one piece of the strap into the groove on rivet, as the right drawing. Rivet Strap 3 Push the rivet into the strap hole.
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INPUT button toggles between the signal ports. TEMP indicator lights or blinks when any problem about internal temperature has happened. POWER indicator tells the state of power supply. Refer to the section “Turning On/Off Power”. LAMP indicator lights or blinks when any problem about the lamp has happened. STANDBY/ON button prepares for turning the power on/off. Refer to the section “Turning On/Off Power”.
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The Remote Control RGB button selects the input signal of RGB port. VIDEO button toggles between the signal ports of VIDEO, S-VIDEO and COMPONENT VIDEO. SEARCH button searches for an input signal between the following signal ports of RGB, VIDEO, S-VIDEO and COMPONENT VIDEO. ASPECT button toggles between the modes for aspect ratio. VOLUME button turns on/off the VOLUME mode. In the VOLUME mode, To adjust the volume, use the cursor (S)/(T) buttons. MUTE button mutes/restores the sound.
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Setting Up Arrangement WARNING • Install the projector in a suitable environment according to instructions of the “PJ510 QUICK START GUIDE” and this manual. • The power outlet should be close to the projector and easily accessible. Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine the screen size and projection distance.
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Adjusting The Projector’s Elevator CAUTION If you press the elevator buttons without holding the projector, the projector might crash down, overturn, smash your fingers and possibly result in malfunction. To prevent damaging the projector and injuring yourself, ALWAYS HOLD THE PROJECTOR whenever using the elevator buttons to adjust the elevator feet.
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Connecting Your Devices WARNING Incorrect connecting could result in fire or electrical shock. Whenever attempting to connect other devices to the projector, please thoroughly read the "PJ510 QUICK START GUIDE", this manual and the manual of each device to be connected. CAUTION TURN OFF ALL DEVICES prior to connecting them to the projector.
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Please refer to the following for connecting your devices. See the rear of the projector. You can see the ports.
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Connecting Power Supply WARNING • Please use extra caution when connecting the power cord as incorrect or faulty connections may result in FIRE and/or ELECTRICAL SHOCK. Please adhere to the “PJ510 UG – Safety Guide” and the following. • Only plug the power cord into outlets rated for use with the power cord’s specified voltage range. • Only use the power cord that came with the projector. If it is damaged, contact your dealer to newly get correct one. • Never modify the power cord.
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Remote Control Putting Batteries CAUTION Always handle the batteries with care and use them only as directed. Improper use may result in battery cracking or leakage, which could result in fire, injury and/or pollution of the surrounding environment. • Keep the battery away from children and pets. • Be sure to use only the batteries specified for use with the remote control. Do not mix new batteries with used ones.
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Operating The Remote Control ATTENTION • Do not drop or otherwise expose the remote control to physical impact. • Do not get the remote control wet or place it on wet objects. Doing so may result in malfunction. • Remove the batteries from the remote control and store them in a safe place if you won’t be using the remote control for an extended period. • Replace the batteries whenever the remote control starts to malfunction.
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Power ON/OFF Turning On The Power WARNING When the power is ON, a strong light is emitted. Do not look into the lens or vents of the projector. NOTE: Turn the power on/off in right order. Please power on the projector before the connected devices. Power off the projector after the connected devices. 1 Make sure that the power cord is firmly and correctly connected to the projector and outlet. POWER indicator 2 When the lens cap is attached, remove the lens cap. 3 Set the power switch to [ | ] (ON).
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Selecting An Input Signal 1 Using the projector’s control button Press the INPUT button. As illustrated below, each time you press the INPUT button, the projector switches between its input signal ports. Select the signal you wish to project. INPUT button Selecting a RGB signal, using the remote control Press the RGB button. When this button is pressed, the projector switches to the RGB port. Selecting a video signal, using the remote control Press the VIDEO button.
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Turning Off The Power NOTE: Turn the power on/off in right order. Please power on the projector before the connected devices. Power off the projector after the connected devices. 1 Press the STANDBY/ON button of the projector or the remote control. The message “Power off?” will appear on the screen for approximately 5 seconds. POWER indicator 2 Press the STANDBY/ON button again while “Power off?” the message is visible. The projector lamp will go off, and the POWER indicator will begin blinking orange.
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Operating Adjusting The Volume 1 Press the VOLUME button. As illustrated on the right, a dialog box will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the volume. 2 Use the (S), (T) buttons to adjust the volume. Press the VOLUME button again to close the dialog box and complete this operation. (Even if you don't do anything, the dialog box will automatically disappear after a few seconds.
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Adjusting The Position 1 Press the POSITION button. As illustrated on the right, a dialog box will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the position. 2 Use the (W), (X), (S), (T) buttons to adjust the position. When you want to initialize the position, press the RESET button during adjustment. Press the POSITION button again to close the dialog box and complete this operation. (Even if you don't do anything, the dialog box will automatically disappear after a few seconds.
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Using The Automatic Adjustment Feature 1 Press the AUTO button. Automatic Adjustment for RGB Input Horizontal position (H.POSIT), vertical position (V.POSIT), clock phase (H.PHASE) and horizontal size (H.SIZE) are automatically adjusted. Make sure that the application window is set to its maximum size prior to attempting to use this feature. Dark pictures may still be incorrectly adjusted. Use a bright screen when adjusting.
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Using The Magnify Feature 1 Press the MAGNIFY (ON) button The projector enters MAGNIFY mode. 2 Press the POSITION button, then use the (W), (X), (S), (T) buttons to select the area to zoom. Press the POSITION button again to finalize the zoom area. 3 Use the (S), (T) buttons to adjust the zoom level Press the MAGNIFY (OFF) button to exit MAGNIFY mode and restore the screen to normal. (The projector will also automatically exit MAGNIFY mode if there is a change in the input signal's state.
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Signal Searching 1 Press the SEARCH button Cycles through input signals, displaying the images of retrieved signals. If no signal is found, it returns to the signal that was selected before the search was initialized. NOTE: • May not function properly with some input signals. • The signal searching function takes about 10 seconds to display an image. Selecting The Aspect Ratio 1 Press the ASPECT button RGB input • At RGB input, selecting an aspect ratio may display the message “SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE”.
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Multifunctional Settings Using The Menu Functions This projector has the following menus: MAIN, PICTURE-1, PICTURE-2, INPUT, AUTO, SCREEN and OPTION. Each of these menus is operated using the same methods. The basic operations of these menus are as follows. 1 Press the MENU button. The menu display appears on the screen. 2 Use the (S), (T) buttons to select a menu, then press the (X) or ENTER button. The display of the selected menu appears.
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MAIN Menu With the MAIN menu, the items shown in the Table below can be performed. Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the table below. Item Description KEYSTONE Adjust the Keystone (Vertical) Distortion: Upper in the data (S)↔(T) Lower in the data • The adjustable range of this function will vary with the type of input signal. At some signals, this function may not work well.
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PICTURE-1 Menu With the PICTURE-1 menu, the items shown in the Table below can be performed. Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the table below. Item GAMMA Description Select a Gamma Mode: NORMAL(S)Q(T)CINEMA(S)Q(T)DYNAMIC(S)Q(T) CUSTOM • Selecting the CUSTOM and then pressing the (X) or the ENTER button calls the CUSTOM menu. CUSTOM Menu Selecting one from the following and then pressing the (X) or the ENTER button performs each function.
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PICTURE-1 Menu (Continued) Item Description MY MEMORY Load/Save a Setting: Selecting one from the following and then pressing the (X) or the ENTER button performs each function. LOAD1(S)Q(T)LOAD2(S)Q(T)LOAD3(S)Q(T)LOAD4(S) (T)SAVE1(S)Q(T)SAVE2(S)Q(T)SAVE3(S)Q(T) SAVE4 • This projector has 4 memories called M1, M2, M3 and M4 for settings. Performing the SAVE1, SAVE2, SAVE3 or SAVE4 puts the current setting data on the memory whose number corresponds.
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INPUT Menu With the INPUT menu, the items shown in the Table below can be performed. Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the table below. Item Description COLOR SPACE Select a Color Space Mode: AUTO(S)Q(T)RGB(S)Q(T)SMPTE240(S)Q(T)REC709(S)Q(T)REC601 • This item can be selected only at a RGB input or a COMPONENT VIDEO input. • When the AUTO is selected, the optimum mode is automatically selected. However, it may not work well at some signals.
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INPUT Menu(Continued) Item Description VIDEO NR Select a Noise Reduction Mode: HIGH (S) Q (T) MIDDLE (S) Q (T) LOW • This function performs only at a VIDEO input or a S-VIDEO input. At a VIDEO input of NTSC 3.58, this function performs only when the TURN OFF is selected under the 3D-YCS. • When the HIGH, the MIDDLE or the LOW is selected, the noise on screen is reduced according to each mode. • When this function is excessive, it may cause a certain degradation of the picture.
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AUTO Menu With the AUTO menu, the items shown in the Table below can be performed. Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the table below. Item ADJUST Description Automatically Adjust the Picture: Pressing the (X) or the ENTER button performs this function At a RGB input: • V POSITION, H POSITION, H PHASE and HSIZE are automatically adjusted. Please use this function with the maximum window size.
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SCREEN Menu With the SCREEN menu, the items shown in the Table below can be performed. Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the table below. Item Description BLANK Select a Blank Screen Color: BLUE (S) Q (T) WHITE (S) Q (T) BLACK • The blank screen of selected color is displayed by pressing the BLANK button. Please refer to the section “Temporarily Blanking The Screen” of “Operation” about the screen blanking.
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OPTION Menu With the OPTION menu, the items shown in the Table below can be performed. Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the table below. Item Description VOLUME Adjust the Volume: High (S) Q (T) Low SCREEN TYPE Select the Screen Type: 4:3(S)Q(T)16:9-TOP(S)Q(T)16:9-CENTER(S)Q(T)16-9:BOTTOM • Please select the screen type used and the picture position in case of 16:9. This selection is used as basic information for a suitable display.
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Lamp HIGH VOLTAGE HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE WARNING The projector uses a high-pressure mercury glass lamp made of glass. The lamp can break with a loud bang, or burn out, if jolted or scratched, handled while hot, or worn over time. Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them.
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Replacing The Lamp CAUTION • Do not reset the lamp timer without replacing the lamp. • When you replace the lamp, please replace also the air filter. The air filter may be attached when you buy a replacement lamp for this projector. Please ask your dealer. If the indicators or a message prompts you to replace the lamp, replace the lamp as soon as possible. Using the lamp for long periods of time, or past the replacement date, could cause it to burst.
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Air Filter WARNING • Please carefully read the “PJ510 QUICK START GUIDE”. • Before replacing the air filter, make sure the power switch is off and the power cable is not plugged in. • Use the air filter of the specified type only. (sold separately) • Do not use the projector with the air filter and filter cover removed. The use without the air filter could result in damage. CAUTION • Do not reset the filter timer without cleaning or replacing the air filter.
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Replacing The Air Filter If the soiling will not come off the air filter, or it becomes damaged, then it needs to be replaced. Please replace the air filter as soon as possible. 1 Turn off the projector, and unplug the power cord. Filter cover 2 Contact your local dealer to prepare a new air filter. Tell the dealer your air filter type number. 3 After making sure that the projector has cooled adequately, remove the filter cover. Hold the release buttons of the filter cover, while pulling it up.
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Other Care WARNING • Please carefully read the “PJ510 QUICK START GUIDE”. • Before replacing the air filter, make sure the power switch is off and the power cable is not plugged in. ATTENTION • Do not use cleaners or chemicals other than those listed above, including benzene and paint thinner. • Do not use aerosols or sprays. • Do not polish or wipe with hard objects.
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Troubleshooting Related Messages When the unit's power is ON, messages such as those shown below may be displayed. When any such message is displayed on the screen, please respond as described below. If the same message is displayed after the treatment, or if a message other than the following appears, please contact your dealer or service company.
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ATTENTION The transparent area of filter cover and the dust-detecting window should be cleaned for normal operation of the optical dust detecting system. Please pay attention not to remain fiber or fragment of cloth inside the duct. 1 Turn off the projector, and unplug the power cord. Filter cover 2 After making sure that the projector has cooled adequately, remove the filter cover. Hold the release buttons of the filter cover, while pulling it up.
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Regarding The Indicator Lamps ATTENTION When the interior portion has become overheated, for safety purposes, the power source may be automatically turned off, and the indicator lamps may also be turned off. In such a case, press the “ ○” (OFF) side of the power switch, and wait at least 45 minutes. After the unit has sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of the attachment state of the lamp and lamp cover, and then turn the power on again.
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POWER indicator LAMP indicator TEMP indicator Description The cooling fan is not operating. Turn the power OFF and wait at least Lighting or Blinking in 20 minutes. After the unit has sufficiently cooled down, please make blanking in Turned off red confirmation of the following item, and then resent the power to ON. red • Is there no foreign matter caught in the cooling fan? There is a possibility that the interior portion has become heated. Turn the power OFF and wait at least 20 minutes.
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Phenomena That May Easily Be Mistaken For Machine Defects WARNING Please carefully read the “PJ510 QUICK START GUIDE”. Never use the projector if abnormal operations such as smoke, strange odor, excessive sound, damaged casing or elements or cables, penetration of liquids or foreign matter, etc. should occur. NOTE: Although bright spots or dark spots may appear on the screen, this is a unique characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and such do not constitute or imply a machine defect.
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Phenomenon Colors have a fadedout appearance, or Color tone is poor. Cases not involving a machine defect, and Items to be confirmed Color settings are not correctly adjusted. Perform picture adjustments by changing the COLOR BAL R, COLOR BAL G, COLOR BAL B, COLOR, and/or the TINT settings, etc. The brightness setting and/or contrast setting has not been properly adjusted. Perform picture adjustments by changing the BRIGHT and/or CONTRAST settings, etc. Pictures appear dark.
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Specifications Item Product name Specification Liquid crystal projector Liquid crys- Panel size 1.4 cm (0.55 type) tal panel Drive system TFT active matrix Pixels 480,000 pixels (800 horizontal x 600 vertical) Lens Zoom lens F=1.6 ~ 1.8 f=16.8 ~ 20.2 mm Lamp 130 W UHB Speaker 1.0 W Power supply AC100 ~ 120V, 2.4A / AC220 ~ 240V, 1.1A Power consumption 220 W Temperature range 0 ~ 35°C (Operating) Size 332 (W) x 92 (H) x 254 (D) mm (Not including protruding parts) Weight (mass) 2.98 kg (6.
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Customer Support For technical support or product service, please contact ViewSonic. 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 service.ca@viewsonic.com United Kingdom viewsoniceurope.com T: 0800 833 648 F: (01293) 643910 service.eu@viewsoniceurope.
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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.
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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 ............................
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Compliance Information for U.S.A. 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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