PJL855 Office Theater User’s Guide 31" to 300" (Viewable) Super Bright SVGA LCD Projector TM
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WARNING: Instructions for FCC compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This equipment complies with the requirements of FCC (Federal Communication Commission) Class A equipment provided that the following conditions are met: These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
CONTENTS For Your Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Electronic Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Getting Started Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting Started Congratulations on purchasing a ViewSonic PJL855 Office TheaterTM LCD projector! Save the original box and all packing material for future shipping needs. Package Contents • • • • • ViewSonic PJL855 Office Theater Remote Control Unit/Mouse & Laser Pointer 2 AA batteries 3 AC power cords (U.S.
S-VIDEO IN 1 2 RGB IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN RGB OUT CONTROL L MONO AUDIO IN 1 2 AUDIO OUT R S-VIDEO IN 1 RGB IN 2 VIDEO IN CONTROL RGB OUT AUDIO IN L MONO AUDIO IN 1 2 AUDIO OUT R ViewSonic 1 2 ViewSonic 1 ViewSonic PJL855 2 Getting Started 5
6 Operation ViewSonic PJL855
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Adjusting the Projected Image 1 Display the list of menus. Press any one of the four MENU buttons on the Projector Control Panel or the MENU ON/OFF button on the Remote Control Unit. The names of the four menus (SETUP, INPUT, IMAGE, OPTION) will display. (See pages 8-10) 2 Select the menu.To select one of the four menus, press the left or right MENU buttons on the Projector Control Panel or the DISK PAD on the Remote Control Unit. The name of the selected menu is highlighted in green.
SET UP Menu The SET UP Menu allows you to adjust the picture for each input source separately: RGB1, RGB2, and VIDEO (Composite Video or S-Video). NOTE: Before using the SET UP Menu, use the INPUT Menu to select one of the input sources, then repeat these steps for each of the other input sources (see next page). Two computers can be connected (using RGB1 and RGB2), and one video source should be be connected (using either the Composite video or S-video input port.
INPUT Menu The INPUT Menu allows you to select from three possible input sources (RGB1, RGB2, and VIDEO). For VIDEO, the AUTO option will work for most circumstances (N-PAL is not suppported). INPUT Options Details about Selection Options RGB1 Selects signal from RGB1 port RGB2 Selects signal from RGB2 port VIDEO Selects signal from VIDEO port (either Composite video or S-Video) SYSTEM Selects the type of video signal SYSTEM (see below).
OPT. (OPTION) Menu The OPT. Menu allows you to adjust the Communication Function* (COM. SPEED and COM. BITS), enabling you to control the projector from a computer. The OPT. Menu also allows you to set the TIMER , select the LANGUAGE for all on-screen displays, activate AUTO OFF and START UP. OPT. (OPTION) Menu Options Details about Selection Options COM. SPEED (COMMUNICATION) Selects data speed of transmission: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200. (Used for computer control of projector) COM.
Technical Information Specifications LCD Type Pixels 0.9" Polysilicon (x3) Stripe Pixel 800 x 600 TFT Active Matrix 1,440,000 (800 dots x 600 lines x 3 colors) Lens Display Type Image Size Projection Distance Brightness Contrast Ratio Aspect Ratio Lamp Lamp Life Manual Zoom (1.3) F1.7 ~ 2.0 (f = 37.9 - 49.2 mm) 31" - 300" (787mm x 7620mm) 1.2m - 12.
Timing Chart The following table lists the maximum refresh rates that the ViewSonic PJL855 will operate at a number of standard resolutions (timing presets). While the projector is capable of this level of performance, not all video cards are capable of operating at these signal timings. See your graphics card user's guide to ensure compatibility.
Troubleshooting On-Screen Warning Messages OnView Message Recommended Action CHANGE THE LAMP AFTER REPLACING THE LAMP, RESET THE LAMP TIMER. The lamp unit should be replaced soon. Power will turn off automatically after 200 hours of use if you do not replace the lamp unit and reset the lamp time. See page 16. CHANGE THE LAMP AFTER REPLACING THE LAMP, RESET THE LAMP TIMER. THE POWER WILL TURN OFF AFTER 20 HR. Replacing the lamp unit is recommended.
Problem Solving Chart Phenomena (Check this before contacting Customer Support) Possible Cause Recommended Action Page No.
Maintenance Cleaning Instructions To ensure that the projector functions properly, follow the recommended cleaning instructions below. Cleaning the Air Filter IMPORTANT: Clean the air filter about every 100 hours. 1 Turn OFF the Main Power switch of the projector and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. 2 Carefully place the projector on its side (with the lens pointing up) onto a flat surface covered with soft material (like a towel).
LIMITED WARRANTY VIEWSONIC PJL855 OFFICE THEATER TM 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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