ViewSonic PJ400 User Manual

LCD Projector

PJ400

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Model No. : VS10459

Compliance Information

For U.S.A.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) The device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interferencee 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. 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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Warning

To assure continued FCC compliance, the user must use grounded power supply cord and the cables which are included with the equipment or specified. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this device.

For Canada

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

． This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

． Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

For European Countries CE Conformity

The device complies with the requirements of the EEC directive 89/336/EEC as amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC Art.5 with regard to “Electromagnetic compatibility,” and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC Art.13 with regard to “Safety.”

User Information for all Countries

Notice: Use the cables which are included with the unit or specified.

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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.

6. Clean with a soft, dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install the equipment in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not attempt to circumvent the safety provisions of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade and the third prong are provided for your safety. If the plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being tread upon or pinched, particularly at the plug, and the point where if emerges from the equipment. Be sure that the power outlet is located near the equipment so that it is easily accessible.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the equipment. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/equipment combination to avoid injury from tipping over.

13. Unplug this equipment when it will be unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Service is required when the unit has been damaged in any way, such as: if the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, if liquid is spilled onto or objects fall into the unit, if the unit is exposed to rain or moisture, or if the unit does not operate normally or has been dropped.

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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.

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.

Product Registration

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PJ400

ViewSonic LCD Projector

VS10459 PJ400-1_UG_ENG Rev. 1B 11-21-05

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Projector

PJ400 Model No.VS10459

User’s Manual – Operating Guide

Thank you for purchasing this projector.

WARN IN G ►Before using, read the "User’s Manual - Safety Guide" and

these manuals to ensure correct usage through understanding. After reading, store them in a safe place for future reference.

About this manual

Various symbols are used in this manual. The meanings of these symbols are described below.

WARNING This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could

possibly result in personal injury or even death due to incorrect handling.

CAUTION This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could

result possibly in personal injury or physical damage due to incorrect handling.

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NOTE • The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.

• The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this

manual.

• The reproduction, transmission or use of this document or contents is not

permitted without express written authority.

Trademark acknowledgment:

• VGA and XGA are registered trademarks of the International Business Machines Corporation.

• Apple and Mac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

• VESA and SVGA are trademarks of the Video Electronics Standard Association.

• Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

• Internet Explorer is a trademark of the Microsoft Corporation.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Contents

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About this manual ................................ 1

Contents ................................................

Projector features.................................

About contents of package...................

Part names ............................................

Projector .............................................

Controls..............................................

Remote control ...................................

Preparations..........................................

Fastening the lens cover .....................

Putting batteries..................................

Using the remote control ....................

About the filter cover

for bottom-up use ...........................

Setting up ............................................1

Arrangement..................................... 11

Adjusting the projector's elevator..... 1

Connecting your devices .................. 13

Connecting power supply................. 1

Power on/off........................................ 1

Turning on the power .......................1

Turning off the power....................... 1

Operating ............................................ 1

Adjusting the volume ....................... 1

Temporarily muting the sound.......... 1

Selecting an input signal................... 1

Searching an input signal .................1

Selecting the aspect ratio.................. 1

Adjusting the zoom

(magnifying power)...................... 1

Adjusting the focus........................... 1

Using the automatic

adjustment feature ........................ 2

Adjusting the position ...................... 2

Correcting the keystone distortions ..2

Using the partial magnify feature..... 21

Freezing the screen........................... 21

Temporarily blanking the screen ...... 21

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Multifunctional settings..................... 2

Using the menu function.................. 2

EASY MENU................................... 2

Aspect, Keystone, Mode, Bright, Contrast, Color, Tint, Sharpness, Whisper, Mirror, Reset, Filter time, Language, Go to advanced menu

PICTURE menu ............................... 2

Bright, Contrast, Gamma, Color temp, Color, Tint, Sharpness, Progressive, My memory

IMAGE menu................................... 3

Aspect, Over scan, V. position, H. position, H. phase, H. size, Auto adjust execute

INPUT menu .................................... 3

Color space, Component, Sync on G, Video format, Frame lock, Information

SETUP menu.................................... 3

Zoom, Keystone, Whisper, Mirror, Volume

SCREEN menu................................. 3

Language, Menu position, OSD bright, Blank, Start up, MyScreen, MyScreen lock, Message

OPTION menu ................................. 3

Auto search, Auto off, Lamp time, Filter time, Service

Maintenance ....................................... 41

Lamp ................................................ 41

Air filter ........................................... 43

Other care......................................... 4

Troubleshooting.................................. 4

Related messages ............................. 4

Regarding the indicator lamps ......... 4

Phenomena that may easily

be mistaken for machine defects.... 5

Warranty and after-service............... 5

Specifications...................................... 5

Customer Service ............................... 5

Limited Warranty .............................. 5

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Projector features

This projector is used to project various computer signals as well as NTSC/PAL/SECAM video signals onto a screen. It requires just a little space for installation and displays a large image from a short distance.

O High Brightness

Newly developed 165W UHB (Ultra High Brightness) lamp gives you a higher brightness image on a screen. The image can be still kept as bright and clean enough for use in bright rooms.

O Low Noise

WHISPER mode is equipped for reducing acoustic noise for quieter operation. It is perfect for use in low luminance rooms where low noise is more important than brightness.

O Compact Body

Even with its many features, this projector is extremely compact and slim, which gives you more flexibility and usability to use it where you want.

About contents of package

Please see the “Contents of package” of the “User’s Manual – Quick Guide”. Your projector should come with the items shown there. Contact your dealer immediately if anything is missing.

NOTE • Keep the original packing materials for future reshipment. For moving the projector, be sure to use the original packing material. Use special caution to protect the lens.

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Contents of packages

(1) Projector with Lens cover (2) Strap (for Lens cover) (3) Filter cover (for bottom-up use) (4) Remote control (5) Two AA batteries (for Remote

control) (6) Power cord (7) RGB cable (8) User’s manual CD-ROM wizard (9) Quick Start Guide

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(4) (5)

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Part names

Projector

Focus ring (19)

Ve nt

(10)

Lens

(16, 45)

Lens cover

(6, 16)

Lamp cover

(42)

(Lamp unit is inside.)

Control buttons

(5)

Ports (See below.)

RGB port

(14)

Restart switch (17)

CONTROL port

(14)

Front-Right side

Bottom side

Rear-Left side

Remote sensor

Speaker

Elevator button

Elevator foot

Filter cover (Air filter and intake vent are inside.)

Power switch

AC inlet

Elevator button

Elevator foot

Ve nt

(10)

S-VIDEO (14)

port (14)

VIDEO

AUDIO port

(8)

(12)

(9, 10, 43)

(16,17)

(15)

(12)

(14)

Kensington lock slot

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Ports

Controls

LAMP indicator (48)

TEMP indicator

(48)

POWER indicator

INPUT button

(18)

Cursor buttons ,,,

(18~40)

STANDBY/ON button

17)

Remote control

SEARCH button

(19)

RGB button

VIDEO button

ASPECT button

(19)

MAGNIFY ON button OFF button

FREEZE button

(21)

POSITION button

(20)

ESC button

(18)

(21)

(24)

(16, 17, 48)

(16,

STANDBY/ON button 16)

AUTO button

BLANK button

(20)

(21)

VOLUME button

MUTE button

(18)

KEYSTONE button

Zoom + button

- button

(19)

MENU button

(22)

Menu cursor buttons

,,,

ENTER

(18~40)

RESET button

(24)

(18)

(20)

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Preparations

Fastening the lens cover

WARNING ►Do not fasten the lens cover during use or immediately after use.

Handling while the projector is at a high temperature could cause a burn and/or malfunction to the projector. Before operating, make sure that the power switch is off, that the power cord is not plugged in, and that the projector is adequately cooled.

To avoid losing, please fasten the lens cover to the projector using the strap.

1. Slowly turn over the projector, so that the bottom is facing up.

2. Fix the strap to the strap ring of projector.

Strap ring Strap Strap

(1)

Projector (Bottom side) Strap ring Strap ring

3. Fix the strap to the strap ring of lens cover.

Lens cover Strap Strap

Strap ring Strap ring Strap ring

4. Attach the lens cover to the lens of projector, and slowly turn over the projector,

so that the top is facing up.

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Putting batteries

WARNING

directed. Improper use may result in battery explosion, cracking or leakage, which could result in fire, injury and/or pollution of the surrounding environment.

• Be sure to use only the batteries specified. Do not use batteries of different types at the same time. Do not use a new battery with used one.

• Make sure the plus and minus terminals are correctly aligned when loading a battery.

• Keep a battery away from children and pets.

• Do not recharge, short circuit, solder or disassemble a battery.

• Do not allow a battery in a fire or water. Keep batteries in a dark, cool and dry place.

• Do not give the battery a physical impact.

• If you observe a leakage of a battery, wipe out the flower and then replace a battery. If the flower adheres your body or clothes, rinse well with water immediately.

• Obey the local laws on disposing a battery.

To use the remote control, please load the batteries. Whenever the remote control starts to malfunction, replace the batteries. If you won’t use the remote control for an extended period, remove the batteries from the remote control and store them in a safe place.

1. Remove the battery cover.

Slide back and remove the battery cover in the direction of the arrow.

►Always handle the batteries with care and use them only as

2. Take old batteries out and/or put new batteries in.

When putting in batteries, align and insert the two AA batteries according to

their plus and minus terminals as indicated in the remote control.

3. Close the battery cover.

Replace the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and snap it back into

place.

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Using the remote control

CAUTION ►Be careful in handling the remote control. Incorrect handling

could cause damage or malfunction.

• 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.

• 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.

• When strong lights such as direct sunlight or light from an extremely close range (such as from an inverter fluorescent lamp) hit the projector’s remote sensor, the remote control may not function correctly. Adjust the direction of the projector to keep light from directly hitting the projector’s remote sensor.

The remote control works with the projector’s remote sensor.

30° approx. 3 meters

30°

• The range of the remote sensor is 3 meters with a 60 degree range (30 degrees to the left and right of the remote sensor).

• Also a remote signal reflected in the screen etc. may be available. If it is difficult to send a remote signal to the sensor directly, please try.

• Since the remote control uses infrared light to send signals to the projector (Class1 LED), be sure to use the remote control in an area free from obstacles that could block the remote control’s output signal to the projector.

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About the filter cover for bottom-up use

WARNING ►Do not replace the filter cover and/or air filter during use or

immediately after use. Handling while the projector is in a high temperature could cause a burn and/or malfunction to the projector. Before operating, make sure that the power switch is off, that the power cord is not plugged in, and that the projector is cooled adequately.

When the projector is installed bottom up, please use the accessory filter cover for bottom-up use. It is higher than usual filter cover, to keep the space for intake ventilation. Please change in the following procedure.

1. Disconnect all the connectors and adapters that were connected to the projector’s

ports. Then slowly turn the projector so that the lens-side is facing up. Please be

careful for a projector not to fall. While the projector is placed lens-side up, hold

the projector.

2. Remove the filter cover and the air filter. Hold the knobs while pulling out it.

Filter cover’s knob Air filter’s knob

3. Slowly turn the projector so that the bottom is facing up.

4. Set a new or cleaned air filter to the filter cover for bottom-up use. Make the

claws slide along the rail, and set the air filter into place.

Claws Air filter (New or cleaned)

Rail of air filter

Filter cover for bottom-up use

5. Interlocking the tabs, snap the filter cover for bottom-up use into place.

Tabs

Filter cover for bottom-up use (with an air filter)

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Setting up

WARNING ►Place the projector in a stable position horizontally. A fall or a

turnover could cause an injury and/or damage to the projector. Then using a damaged projector could result in a fire and/or an electric shock.

• Don’t place the projector on an unstable, slant or vibrant surface such as a wobbly or inclined stand.

• Do not place the projector in the side/front/rear-up position, except care of the air filter.

• For the projector installed bottom-up, use the accessory filter cover for bottom-up use. And in the case of a ceiling installation or the like, contact your dealer before installation. ► Place the projection in a cool place, and pay attention enough to ventilation. The high temperature of the projector could cause a fire, a burn and/or malfunction to the projector.

• Don’t stop up, block and cover the projector's vents.

• Keep a space of 30 cm or more between the sides and other objects such as walls.

• Don’t place the projector on a metallic thing or anything weak in heat.

• Don’t place the projector on a carpet, cushion or bedding.

• Don’t place the projector in direct sunlight or near a hot object such as heater.

• Put nothing about lens and vents of the projector. Put nothing on the projector.

• Put nothing that is sucked or sticks to the bottom of projector. This projector also has intake vents on the bottom of the unit. ► Do not place the projector on a wet surface. Damping the projector or inserting liquid in the projector could cause a fire, an electric shock and/or malfunction to the projector.

• Don’t place the projector in a bathroom or the outdoors.

• Put nothing containing the liquid near the projector.

CAUTION ► Avoid a smoky, humid or dusty place. Placing the projector in

such place could cause a fire, an electric shock and/or malfunction to the projector.

• Don’t place the projector near a humidifier, a smoking space or a kitchen.

• Put nothing containing liquid near the projector. ► Adjust the direction of the projector to keep light from directly hitting the projector's remote sensor.

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Arrangement

Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine the screen size and projection distance.

The values shown in the table are calculated (±3%) for a full size screen: 800x600

At 4:3 screen

4:3

(a)

(a) Screen size

At 16:9 screen

16:9

(a)

(a) Screen size

[inch (m)]

40 (1.0) 1.5 (57) 8.7 (3) 52.3 (21) 50 (1.3) 1.8 (72) 10.9 (4) 65.3 (26) 60 (1.5) 2.2 (87) 13.1 (5) 78.4 (31) 70 (1.8) 2.6 (101) 15.2 (6) 91.4 (36) 80 (2.0) 2.9 (116) 17.4 (7) 104.5 (41)

90 (2.3) 3.3 (130) 19.6 (8) 117.6 (46) 100 (2.5) 3.7 (145) 21.8 (9) 130.6 (51) 120 (3.0) 4.4 (174) 26.1 (10) 156.8 (62) 150 (3.8) 5.5 (218) 32.7 (13) 195.9 (77) 200 (5.1) 7.4 (291) 43.5 (17) 261.3 (103)

[inch (m)]

40 (1.0) 1.6 (63) 1.2 (0) 48.6 (19) 50 (1.3) 2.0 (78) 1.5 (1) 60.8 (24) 60 (1.5) 2.4 (94) 1.8 (1) 72.9 (29) 70 (1.8) 2.8 (110) 2.1 (1) 85.1 (34) 80 (2.0) 3.2 (126) 2.4 (1) 97.2 (38)

90 (2.3) 3.6 (142) 2.7 (1) 109.4 (43) 100 (2.5) 4.0 (158) 3.0 (1) 121.6 (48) 120 (3.0) 4.8 (190) 3.6 (1) 145.9 (57) 150 (3.8) 6.0 (238) 4.4 (2) 182.3 (72) 200 (5.1) 8.1 (317) 5.9 (2) 243.1 (96)

(b) Projection

distance

[m (inch)]

(b) Projection

distance

[m (inch)]

[cm (inch)]

down up

[cm (inch)]

down up

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Adjusting the projector's elevator

WARNING ►Do not adjust the projector’s elevator during use or immediately

after use. Handling while the projector is in a high temperature could cause a burn and/or malfunction to the projector. Before operating, make sure that the power switch is off, that the power cord is not plugged in, and that the projector is cool adequately.

CAUTION ►If you press the elevator button 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. ►Except for inclining by the elevator feet adjustment, place the projector horizontally.

You can use the elevator feet to make adjustments if the surface on which you need to set the projector is uneven or if you otherwise need to adjust the angle of projection. The adjustment range of the elevator feet is 0 to 9 degrees.

Elevator feet

1. Press and hold in the elevator buttons while holding the projector. The elevator buttons and the elevator feet are on the both sides.

2. Raise or lower the projector to the desired height and the release the elevator buttons. When you release the elevator buttons, the elevator feet will lock into position.

3. As necessary, you can also finely adjust the height of the projector by twisting the elevator feet by hand.

Elevator button

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Connecting your devices

CAUTION

Attempting to connect a live device to the projector may generate extremely loud noises or other abnormalities that may result in malfunction and/or damage to the device and/or projector. ►Use the accessory cable or a designated-type cable for the connection. Some cables have to be used with core set. A too long cable may cause a certain picture degradation. Please consult with your dealer for details. For cables that have a core only at one end, connect the core to the projector. ►Make sure that you connect devices to the correct port. Incorrect connection may result in malfunction and/or damage to the device and/or projector.

NOTE • Whenever attempting to connect a laptop computer to the projector, be sure to activate the laptop’s RGB external image output (set the laptop to CRT display or to simultaneous LCD and CRT display). For details on how this is done, please refer to the instruction manual of the corresponding laptop computer.

• Secure the screws on the connectors and tighten.

• Some computers may have multiple display screen modes. Use of some of these

modes will not be possible with this projector.

• For some RGB signal modes, the optional Mac adapter is necessary.

• When the image resolution is changed on a computer, depending on an input,

automatic adjust function may take some time and may not be completed. In this case, you may not be able to see a check box to select “Yes/No” for the new resolution on Windows. Then the resolution will go back to the original. It might be recommended to use other CRT or LCD monitors to change the resolution.

About Plug-and-Play capability

Plug-and-Play is a system composed of the computer, its operating system and peripheral equipment (i.e. display devices). This projector is compatible with VESA DDC 2B. Plug-and-Play can be achieved by connecting this projector to computers that are VESA DDC (display data channel) compatible.

• Please take advantage of this function by connecting the accessory RGB cable to

the RGB port (DDC 2B compatible). Plug-and-Play may not work properly if any other type of connection is attempted.

• Please use the standard drivers in your computer as this projector is a

Plug-and-Play monitor.

►Turn off all devices prior to connecting them to the projector.

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Examples of connection with a computer

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Audio out

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RGB out

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RS-232C

Audio cable (stereo mini) RGB cable RS-232C cable

Examples of connection with a VCR/DVD player

Audio cable (stereo mini)

Video cable

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Audio

out



Video out

 

Audio

S-Video out

out

 

Audio out

  

Component video out



Audio cable (stereo mini)

S-Video cable

Audio cable (stereo mini) Component video cable

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