ViewSonic PJ558D DLP Projector ® - User Guide - Guide de l’utilisateur - Guía del usuario - Guia do usuário - 使用手冊 (繁體) - 使用手冊(简体) Model No.
Compliance Information For U.S.A. This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.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.
Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions completely before using the equipment. 2. Keep these instructions in a safe place. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this equipment near water. Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. 6. Clean with a soft, dry cloth. If further cleaning is required, see “Cleaning the Display” in this guide for further instructions. 7.
Declaration of RoHS Compliance This product has been designed and manufactured in compliance with Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and the Council on restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS Directive) and is deemed to comply with the maximum concentration values issued by the European Technical Adaptation Committee (TAC) as shown below: Proposed Maximum Concentration Actual Concentration Lead (Pb) 0.1% < 0.1% Mercury (Hg) 0.
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English Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions before you operate your projector and save for future reference. 1. Check that the operating voltage of your unit is identical with the voltage of your local power supply. 2. Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by the qualified personnel before operating it further. 3.
13. For ventilation reasons, the fan continues to operate after the projector has been powered off. Please do not unplug the power cord until the fan stops. 14. The projector is equipped with ventilation holes (intake) and ventilation holes (exhaust). Do not block or place anything near these slots, or internal heat build-up may occur, causing picture degradation or damage to the projector. 15. When you replace the projector lamp, never touch the new bulb with your bare hands.
English Notes on AC Power Cord AC Power Cord must meet requirement of country where you use a projector. Confirm an AC plug type with graphics below and proper AC Power Cord must be used. If supplied AC Power Cord does not match your AC outlet, contact your sales dealer. This projector is equipped with a grounding type AC line plug. Make sure that your outlet fits the plug. Do not defeat the safety purpose of this grounding type plug.
CONTENTS Product Introduction..................................................................................................5 Projector Features..............................................................................................5 Package Contents..............................................................................................6 Getting to Know the Projector...................................................................................7 Projector Components.......................
English Product Introduction Projector Features The projector integrates high-performance optical engine projection and a user-friendly design to deliver high reliability and ease of use. The projector offers the following features: Single chip 0.55” Texas Instruments DLP™ technology XGA (1024 x 768 pixels) Compact size, light weight for portability 1.2x manual zoom lens Auto image re-sizing (Auto-Sync.) to 1024 x 768 full screen with scaling compression compatibility for VGA, SVGA, XGA and SXGA*.
Package Contents When you unpack the projector, make sure you have all these components: Projector with Lens Cap S-Video Cable POWER AUTO AC Power Cord Composite Video Cable VGA Cable (D-SUB to D-SUB) Audio Cable SOURCE MENU ENTER BLANK LASER VOLUME 4:3/16:9 KEYSTONE MUTE Remote Control (IR) with Lithium battery Projector Carrying Case User’s Manual Quick Start Guide Optional Accessory: VGA (D-SUB) to HDTV (RCA) Cable RS232 Cable USB Cable Save the original shipping carton and
English Getting to Know the Projector Projector Components Front View 10 9 11 12 1. Lens cap 2. Lens cap strap 3. F r o n t I R r e m o t e c o n t r o l sensor 4. Lens 5. Ventilation holes (intake) 6. Zoom ring 8 7 6 1 2 5 3 4 7. Focus ring 8. Control panel 9. Speaker 10. Ventilation holes (exhaust) 11. Elevator foot 12.
Rear View 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Interface connector Rear IR remote control sensor Security lock receptacle AC power socket Ventilation holes (intake) Tilt-adjustment foot 2 1 3 6 4 5 6 Bottom View 1. Lamp cover 2. Ceiling mount 2 2 1 2 This projector can be used with a ceiling mount for support. The ceiling mount is not included in the package.
English Control Panel 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. (power) Power LED indicator Keystone / Auto Menu Four direction buttons Lamp LED indicator Source Interface Connector 1. USB connector (Service purpose) 1 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 2 3 4 5 6 7 This connector is used for engineering purpose. Audio input connector Connect an audio output from video equipment to this jack. RS232 connector When operating the projector via a computer, connect this to the controlling computer’s RS-232C port.
Remote Control Components 1. Power button 2. Four direction buttons 3. Menu button 4. Enter button 5. Keystone / buttons 6. Volume / buttons 7. Source button 8. Mute button 9. Blank button 10. 4:3/16:9 button 11.
English Installation Connecting the Projector Audio Cable Cable RS232 Cable VGA Cable (D-SUB to D-SUB) VGA (D-SUB) to HDTV (RCA) Video Cable S-Video Cable Desktop type 1 1 11 Laptop type 3 2 4 3 5 6 When connecting cable, power cords of both a projector and external equipment should be disconnected from AC outlet. The figure above is a sample connection. This does not mean that all of these devices can or must be connected simultaneously.
Powering On/Off the Projector Powering On the Projector: 1. Remove the projector lens cap. 2. Complete the AC power cord and peripheral signal cable(s) connections. 3. Press the button on the Projector Control Panel or the button on the Remote Control to turn on the power. 4. Turn on your source (computer, notebook, DVD, etc.). The projector automatically detects your source. If the “Searching for source” message appears on the screen, ensure that the appropriate signal cable(s) are securely connected.
English Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Projector Height 2 3 1 The projector is equipped with an elevator foot to adjust the image height. To raise or lower the image: 1. Turn the projector over and locate the elevator foot. Press the elevator button to extend the foot so it may be adjusted. 2. While holding down the elevator button, adjust the foot to the desired height, then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position. 3.
Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus Focus Ring Zoom Ring 1. Adjust the image size by rotating the zoom ring. Rotate to the right to reduce the image. Rotate to the left to enlarge the image. 2. Focus the image by rotating the focus ring. A still image is recommended for focusing. Adjusting Projection Image Size Refer to the graphic and table below to determine the screen size and projection distance.
English PROJECTION 1.0 2.1 3.0 5.0 10.0 Wide 27.50 57.70 82.40 137.4 275.00 Tele 25.60 53.70 76.50 128.0 256.00 DISTANCE (METER) 4:3 SCREEN SIZEDIAGONAL (INCH) * This table is for user reference only. 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.
Using the Projector Control Panel 1. Refer to “Powering On/Off the Projector”. 2. Power LED indicator Refer to “Indicator Messages”. 3. Keystone / Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting the projector. 4. Auto Automatically adjusts frequency and phase. This function is available for computer mode only. 5. Menu Displays or exits the on-screen display menus. 6. Four direction buttons The four direction buttons /// can be used to scroll through OSD (On-Screen Display) menus and make adjustments.
English Remote Control 1. Power Refer to “Powering On/Off the Projector”. 2. Four direction buttons 1 The four direction buttons /// can be used POWER AUTO SOURCE to scroll through OSD (On-Screen Display) menus 2 and make adjustments. 3 3. Menu MENU Press the Menu button to activate the OSD (OnScreen Display) menu. Use the directional buttons 4 ENTER BLANK and Menu button to navigate through the OSD (On-Screen Display) menu. LASER 4. Enter 6 Confirms the selection VOLUME 4:3/16:9 KEYSTONE 5.
Remote Control Operation Point the remote control at the infrared remote sensor and press a button. 15 MUT UME VOL 6:9 4:3/1 LAS ENT ER MEN POW E NE STO KEY ER BLA 10 NK U ER O AUT SOU 5m 5m 15 10 5m 7m RCE A. Straight Distance: within about 7 meters from the front of the remote sensor. B. Direction: Angle: within about 15 degrees of the remote sensor in vertical direction ; within about 10 degrees of the remote sensor in horizontal direction.
English Menu Options The projector has multi-language OSD (On-Screen Display) menus that can only be displayed when an input source is present. The menus can be accessed using either the Projector Control Panel or the Remote Control. The OSD (On-Screen Display) menus allow you to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings. 1. Press the Menu button on the Projector Control Panel or the Menu button on the Remote Control. 2.
Color (Computer/Video Mode) Option Brightness Actions/Descriptions Adjusts the brightness of the image. Contrast Press the button to darken the image. Press the button to lighten the image. The contrast controls the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture. Adjusting the contrast changes the amount of black and white in the image. Press the button to decrease the contrast. Press the button to increase the contrast.
English Option Saturation Actions/Descriptions Adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturated color. Tint Press the button to decrease the amount of color in the image. Press the button to increase the amount of color in the image. Adjusts the color balance of red and green. Color R Color G Color B Press the button to increase the amount of green in the image. Press the button to increase the amount of red in the image. Adjusts the red color. Adjusts the green color.
Image (Computer Mode) Option Keystone Aspect Ratio Actions/Descriptions Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting projection. (+15 degrees) Selects this function to fit Auto, 16:9, 4:3 aspect ratio. Auto: Keep the image with original width-height ratio. 16:9: The input source will be scaled to fit the width of the screen. 4:3 : The input source will be scaled to fit the projection screen. Press the / buttons to choose the image position showed 16:9 Image on Position top, center, or bottom.
English Image (Video Mode) Option Keystone Aspect Ratio Actions/Descriptions Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting projection. (+15 degrees) Select this function to fit Auto, 16:9, 4:3 aspect ratio. Auto : Keep the image with original width-height ratio and maximize the image to fit native horizontal or vertical pixels. 16:9 : The input source will be scaled to fit the width of the screen. 4:3 : The input source will be scaled to fit the projection screen.
Management (Computer/Video Mode) Option ECO Mode Menu Location Project Ceiling Project Rear Source Lock Lamp Hour Lamp Reminding OSD Transparency Reset ViewSonic Actions/Descriptions Choose “On” to dim the projector lamp which will lower power consumption, extend the lamp life and reduce noise. Choose “Off” to return normal mode. Choose the Menu location on the display screen. Choose “On” to reverse the image horizontally. Choose “Off” to return normal mode. Choose “On” to reverse the image vertically.
English Audio (Computer/Video Mode) Option Volume Mute 25 Actions/Descriptions Press the button to decrease the volume. Press the button to increase the volume. Choose “On” to turn mute on. Choose “Off” to turn mute off.
Language Option Language ViewSonic Actions/Descriptions Choose the multilingual OSD menu. Use the / buttons to select your preferred language. Press the Menu button on the Projector Control Panel or the Menu button on the Remote Control to confirm the selection.
English Maintenance The projector needs proper maintenance. You should keep the lens clean as dust, dirt or spots will project on the screen and diminish image quality. If any other parts need replacing, contact your dealer or qualified service personnel. When cleaning any part of the projector, always switch off and unplug the projector first. Warning: Never open any of the covers on the projector. Dangerous electrical voltages inside the projector can cause severe injury.
Replacing the Lamp Projector lamps have a finite life. Replace the lamp when: A warning message “Lamp is approaching the end of its useful life in full power operation. Replacement Suggested!” appears on the screen. The image becomes darker and hues become weaker after a lamp has been for a long period of time. The projector lamp LED indicator turns into red. Refer to section titled “Indicator Messages” for further details.
English 1. Turn off the projector and unplug the AC power cord. 2. Place a protective sheet (cloth) beneath the projector. Turn the projector over so you can access the lamp cover. 3. Remove the access panel screws and open the panel. 4. Remove the screws on the bottom of the lamp assembly. 5. Grasp the lamp handle and pull the lamp assembly directly out of the projector. 6. Replace with the new lamp. 7. Place back the screws on the bottom of lamp assembly. 8.
Specifications Projection System Native resolution Lens Aspect Ratio Screen Size Lamp Projection Type Input Source Single panel 0.55” DLP projector 786,432 dot x1 (1024 x 768 x1) Manual Zoom (1.2X) Auto, 16:9, 4:3 30” - 300” 230W Front, Rear, Ceiling D-Sub 15 pin, S-Video, Composite Video, Stereo Phone Jack, RS232, USB Scanning Frequency Horizontal Freq. Vertical Freq.
English Appendix Indicator Messages LED Type Color Status Power LED Green Flashing Power LED Amber Solid Power LED Green Solid 31 Lamp LED Green Solid Lamp LED Amber Solid Lamp LED Green Flashing Lamp LED Amber Flashing Meaning The projector is powered and ready. The projector system has some problems with its fan, so the projector cannot start up. The projector is in good condition on working. The lamp is in good condition and is projecting at maximum brightness.
Preset Signals Mode Resolution 480p 640 x 480 720p 1280 x 720 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 VGA 720 x 400 720 x 400 SVGA 800 x 600 800 x 600 8000 x 600 800 x 6000 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 XGA 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024 SXGA* 1152 x 870 1152 x 864 Mac 16” 832 x 624 Mac 480-66A 640 x 480 Vertical Frequency (Hz) 59.94 60 72.8 75 85 70 85 Horizontal Frequency (kHz) 31.46 45 37.86 37.5 43.2 31.5 37.9 56.2 60.3 72.1 75 35.1 37.8 48 46.
English Troubleshooting Refer to the symptoms and measures listed below before sending the projector for repairs. If the problem persists, contact your local reseller or service center. Please refer to “Indicator Messages” as well. Symptom No power. Power goes out during use. Cause The AC power cord is not plugged in. The AC power cord is not connected to the projector. The lamp cover loose. The temperature is too high. The ventilation holes are blocked. No picture. No audio.
Picture blurred. Part of picture out of focus. Image is dark. Colors too light. Bad shading. Remote control doesn’t work. ViewSonic Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth or lens paper. The lens focus is not adjusted Adjust the focus with the focus ring. optimally. The projection distance is not Place the projector within the within the projector’s supported supported range. range. Adjust the screen placement The projector’s screen placement angle is tilted too far. angle.
Customer Support 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 T= 800 688 6688 E-mail service.us@viewsonic.com United States www.viewsonic.com/support/ Canada www.viewsonic.com/support T= 866 463 4775 service.ca@viewsonic.com United Kingdom www.viewsoniceurope.com/uk T= 0207 949 0307 service.eu@viewsoniceurope.
Limited Warranty VIEWSONIC® PROJECTOR What the warranty covers: ViewSonic warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use, 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.
2. T o obtain warranted service, you will be required to provide (a) the original dated sales slip, (b) your name, (c) your address, (d) a description of the problem, and (e) the serial number of the product. 3. Take or ship the product freight prepaid in the original container to an authorized ViewSonic service center or ViewSonic. 4. For additional information or the name of the nearest ViewSonic service center, contact ViewSonic.
