ViewSonic PJ500 User Manual
PJ500
User Guide
Guide de l’utilisateur
Bedienungsanleitung
Guía del usuario
Guida Dell'utente
Guia do usuário
Användarhandbok
Käyttöopas
High Brightness Light Weight
LCD Projector
Руководство пользователя
Instrukcja obsługi
Contents
For Your Records ................................................................................................ 1
Features ..................................................................................................... 2
PJ500 Features ................................................................................................... 2
Before Use ................................................................................................. 2
Package Contents ............................................................................................... 2
Projector Components ............................................................................. 3
Projector Components Diagram .......................................................................... 3
Remote Control Components .................................................................. 4
Remote Control Components Diagram ............................................................... 4
Loading the Battery .................................................................................. 5
Initial Battery Loading ......................................................................................... 5
Replacing Remote Control Battery ..................................................................... 5
Installation ................................................................................................. 6
Angle Adjustment ................................................................................................ 6
Cabling ................................................................................................................ 7
Power Connection ............................................................................................... 7
Example of System Setup ................................................................................... 8
Plug & Play ......................................................................................................... 8
Operations ................................................................................................. 9
Power ON ........................................................................................................... 9
Power OFF .......................................................................................................... 9
Basic Operation 10
Setup Menus ..................................................................................................... 11
Input Menu ........................................................................................................ 13
Image Menu ...................................................................................................... 14
Options Menu .................................................................................................... 15
No Signal Menu ................................................................................................ 16
Maintenance ............................................................................................ 17
Lamp ................................................................................................................. 17
Lamp Life .......................................................................................................... 17
Replacing the Lamp .......................................................................................... 18
Resetting the Lamp Timer ................................................................................. 18
Air-Filter ............................................................................................................ 19
Maintenance Inside the Equipment ................................................................... 19
Cleaning the Lens ............................................................................................. 19
Cleaning the Cabinet and Remote Control ....................................................... 19
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Contents
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................... 20
OSD Messages ................................................................................................. 20
Indicator Messages ........................................................................................... 20
Symptom ........................................................................................................... 21
Specifications .......................................................................................... 23
Technical Specifications ................................................................................... 23
Customer Support .................................................................................. 24
Contact ViewSonic ............................................................................................ 24
LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................................................ 25
VIEWSONIC Projector ...................................................................................... 25
Appendix .................................................................................................. 26
Power Cord Safety Guidelines .......................................................................... 26
Compliance Information for U.S.A. ................................................................... 27
Compliance Information for Canada ................................................................. 27
Compliance Information for European Countries .............................................. 27
User Information for all Countries ..................................................................... 27
Table of Figures ...................................................................................... 28
Figures .............................................................................................................. 28
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Corporation in the United States and other countries.
ViewSonic, the three birds logo 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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As an ENERGY STAR® partner, ViewSonic Corporation has determined that this product meets the
ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.
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or the performance or use this product.
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Electronic Warranty Registration
To meet your future needs, and to receive any additional product
information as it becomes available, please register your projector's
warranty on the Internet at:
http://www.viewsonic.com
For Your Records
Product Name:
Model Number:
Document Number
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
ViewSonic PJ500
VPROJ23544-1W
A-CD-PJ500-1
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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.
Projector
Quick Start
Guide
NOTE: Keep the original packing material for possible future reshipment.
Carrying Case
ViewSonic
Wizard CD
Remote Control
with battery
RBG Cable
(computer)
Figure 1: Package Contents
RCA Video/Audio
Power Cord
(US type)
Ye l l o w
Red
White
cable
Power Cord
(Europe type)
Red
Blue
Green
Component Video
Cable
Power Co r d
(China type)
S-Video Cable
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Projector Components
Projector Components Diagram
Slot for Kensington Lock
Power switc h
AC power
Intake ventilation
Control panel
Zoom knob
Focus ring
Remote control
sensor
Lens (with lens cap)
Reset
Keystone
Input
Standby/ON
Front foot adjuster
(for the cooling fan)
Component Video
Air intake
Speaker
Rear foot
adjuster
Remote control
sensor
Y (In)
C
(In)
B/PB
(In)
R/PR
C
S-Video (In)
Lamp indicator
Te m p i n d i c a t o r
Power indicator
Menu
Exhaust ventilation
Interface
panel
RGB (In)
Control (RS232)
Audio (In, 3.5 mm)
R Audio (in)
L Audio (In)
Video (In)
Figure 2: Projector Components
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Remote Control Components
Remote Control Components Diagram
VIDEO Button
STANDBY/ON Button
KEYSTONE Button
[Up] Button
[Left] Button
[Right] Button
[Down] Button
MENU Button
MAGNIFY [+] Button
MAGNIFY [-] Button
MAGNIFY [Off] Button
AUTO Button
RGB Button
MENU SELECT Button
POSITION Button
RESET Button
VOLUME Button
VOLUME Button
FREEZE Button
MUTE Button
BLANK (Screen) Button
Battery Holder
Figure 3: Remote Control Components
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Loading the Battery
Initial Battery Loading
In the original packing, the battery is installed in the battery holder of the remote control with
protective film (to preserve battery life while unit is not is use).
Carefully pull out the protective film, then load the battery following to the procedure below.
Replacing Remote Control Battery
See the reverse side of the remote control.
Figure 4: Battery
1
Pinch the groove and pull out battery holder. See graphic above.
2
Remove the used battery.
3
Install the new battery with “+” side facing up.
4
Push in the battery holder until it “clicks.”
Warnings
• Incorrect handling of the battery could result in fire or personal injury.
• The battery may explode if not handled properly.
• Use the 3V micro-lithium battery, type number CR2025 only.
• When loading the battery, make sure the plus and minus terminals are correctly oriented as indicated in the remote
control.
• Dispose of the battery in accordance with local laws and regulations.
• Keep the battery away from children and pets.
• When not to be used for an extended period, remove the battery from the remote control.
NOTE: When remote control operation becomes difficult, replace the batteries.
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Installation
Refer to the graphics and table 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).
Screen
Top View
Lens
center
Side View
• 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. LCD panel,
lens assembly, etc.)
Warnings
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) 37 (0.9) 46 (1.2) 3 (8.7)
60 (1.5) 57 (1.5) 69 (1.8) 5 (13.1)
80 (2.0) 77 (1.9) 93 (2.4) 7 (17.4)
100 (2.5) 96 (2.4) 116 (2.9) 9 (21.8)
120 (3.0) 116 (2.9) 139 (3.5) 10 (26.1)
150 (3.8) 145 (3.7) 174 (4.4) 13 (32.7)
200 (5.0) 194 (4.9) 233 (5.9) 17 (43.5)
Figure 5: Screen Views
a Inches (m)
Minimum and Maximum
b Inches
(cm)
Angle Adjustment
Use the foot adjusters on the bottom of the projector to adjust the projection angle. The angle is
variable within approximately 0° to 10°.
Foot Adjuster
ress the foot adjuster button
Figure 6: Angle Adjustment
1
Lift up the front side of the projector, press the foot adjuster button, and adjust the projection
angle.
2
Release the adjuster button to lock at the desired angle.
3
Rotate the foot pad to adjust the left/right tilt of the displayed image.
Rear Foot Adjuster
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Cabling
Refer to the table below for connecting each terminal of the projector to a device.
Table 2: Cabling
Function Terminal Cable
Analog RGB input RGB Accessory RGB cable or optional
RS-232C communication CONTROL Optional RS-232C cable
Component video input VIDEO Y
VIDEO C
VIDEO CR/P
S-video input S-VIDEO Accessory S-video cable with mini
Video input/
Audio input
Audio Input 3.5 mm to mini-jack L/R Optional
VIDEO
AUDIO (L)
AUDIO (R)
B/PB
R
RGB cable with D-sub 15-pin shrink
jack and inch thread screws
Accessory component video cable
DIN 4-pin jack
Accessory video/audio cable with
RCA jacks
• Incorrect connections could result in fire or electrical shock.
• Before connecting, turn off all devices to be connected.
• Use the cables that are packaged with the product. Refer to page 27.
• See “Power Cord Safety Guidelines” on page 26.
Warnings
NOTE:
• Before connecting, read the instruction manuals of the devices to be connected, and make sure that the projector is
compatible with the device(s).
• Securely tighten the screws on the connectors.
• For some RGB input modes, the optional Mac adapter is necessary.
• Some computers may have multiple display screen modes. You may not be able to use some of the modes with this
projector.
Power Connection
Use the correct power cord supplied with your projector. Connect the AC inlet of the projector to the
power outlet as shown in the graphic below.
Figure 7: Power Cord Connect
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