ViewSonic PJ500-2, PJ550, PJ551 User Manual
PJ500/PJ550
PJ501/PJ551
User Guide
Image Size 30” - 300”
High Brightness Light Weight
LCD Projector
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Contents
For Your Records .................................................................................................1
Features ..................................................................................................... 2
Product Features .................................................................................................2
Before Use ................................................................................................. 2
Package Contents ................................................................................................2
Projector Components ............................................................................. 3
Projector Components Diagram ...........................................................................3
Remote Control Components .................................................................. 4
Remote Control Components Diagram ................................................................4
Inserting the Batteries ............................................................................ 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
MAIN Menu ........................................................................................................12
PICTURE-1 Menu ..............................................................................................13
PICTURE-2 Menu ..............................................................................................14
INPUT Menu ......................................................................................................15
SCREEN Menu ..................................................................................................16
OPTION Menu ...................................................................................................17
Maintenance ............................................................................................ 18
Lamp ..................................................................................................................18
Lamp Life ...........................................................................................................18
Replacing the Lamp ...........................................................................................19
Resetting the Lamp Timer ..................................................................................19
Air-Filter .............................................................................................................20
Maintenance Inside the Equipment ....................................................................20
Cleaning the Lens ..............................................................................................20
Cleaning the Cabinet and Remote Control ........................................................20
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Troubleshooting ......................................................................................21
OSD Messages ..................................................................................................21
Indicator Messages ............................................................................................21
Symptom ............................................................................................................ 22
Specifications .........................................................................................24
PJ501 Technical Specifications .........................................................................24
PJ551 Technical Specifications .........................................................................25
Customer Support ...................................................................................26
LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................................................27
VIEWSONIC Projector .......................................................................................27
Appendix ..................................................................................................28
Power Cord Safety Guidelines ...........................................................................28
Compliance Information for U.S.A. ....................................................................29
Compliance Information for Canada ..................................................................29
Compliance Information for European Countries ............................................... 29
User Information for all Countries ......................................................................29
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Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 2002. All rights reserved.
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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.
PS/2, VGA and XGA are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
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partner, ViewSonic Corporation has determined that this product meets the
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NERGY STAR
®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
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.
This document is applicable for both projector models PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551.
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
PJ500
VPROJ23544-2W
PJ550
VPROJ23545-2W
A-CD-PJ001
PJ501
VPROJ25048-1W
PJ551
VPROJ25049-1W
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
B0Y___________
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B0W__________
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B12___________
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B13___________
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Features
Product Features
• SVGA (PJ500/501)
• XGA (PJ550/551)
• High performance scalers for viewing
high resolution computer images
• Short focal length
• Whisper-mode
• 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 ViewSonic.
NOTE:
Keep the original packing material for possible future reshipment.
Figure 1: Package Contents
Projector
Carrying Case
Remote Control with battery
Power Cord
(US type)
Power Cord
(Europe type)
Power Cord
(China type)
Quick Start
Guide
ViewSonic
Wizard CD
RGB Cable
(computer)
RCA Video/
AUdio cable
Yell ow
Red
White
Red
Blue
Green
Component
Video Cable
S-Video Cable
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Projector Components
Projector Components Diagram
Figure 2: Projector Components
Slot for Kensington Lock
Power switch
AC power
Intake ventilation
Control panel
Reset
Keystone
Input
Standby/ON
Front foot adjuster
Air intake
(for the cooling fan)
Speaker
Rear foot
adjuster
Remote control
sensor
Component Video
Y (In)
C
B/PB
(In)
C
R/PR
(In)
S-Video (In)
Zoom knob
Focus ring
Remote control
sensor
Lens (with lens cap)
Lamp indicator
Temp indicator
Power indicator
Menu
Exhaust ventilation
Interface
panel
RGB (In)
Control (RS232)
Audio (In, 3.5 mm)
R Audio (In)
L Audio (In)
Video (In)
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Remote Control Components
Remote Control Components Diagram
Figure 3: Remote Control Components
STANDBY/ON Button
AUTO Button
BLANK Button
VOLUME Button
MUTE Button
KEYSTONE Button
MENU Button
[Up] Arrow Button
[Right] Arrow Button
RESET Button
Search Button
RGB Button
VIDEO Button
ASPECT Button
MAGNIFY
ON Button
OFF Button
FREEZE Button
POSITION Button
[Left] Arrow Button
ENTER Button
[Down] Arrow Button
ESC (Escape) Button
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Inserting the Batteries
1
Remove the battery cover by pulling then lifting the knob on the cover.
2
Insert the batteries, corresponding to the (+) and (-) markings on the battery compartment.
3
Reattach the battery cover.
NOTE:
Replace the batteries if the operation of the remote control becomes irregular or weak.
Figure 4: Battery
CAUTION
• Only use the specified AA batteries.
• Do not mix new and old batteries. This may result in cracking or leakage, which may pose a risk of fire or lead to
personal injury.
• Insert batteries according to (+) and (-) markings. Inserting the batteries incorrectly may result in cracking or
leakage, which may pose a risk of fire or lead to personal injury.
• Dispose of the battery in accordance with local laws and regulations.
• Keep the battery away from children and pets.
• When the remote control will not to be used for an extended period, remove 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 (PJ500/PJ501:800x600pixels,
PJ501/PJ550:1024 x 768 pixels).
a
Distance from the projector to the screen (+10%).
b
Distance from the lens center to the bottom of the screen (+10%).
Figure 5: Screen Views
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 9°.
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.
Table 1: Projection Distance
Screen Size
Inches (m)
a
Inches (m)
Minimum and Maximum
b
Inches
(cm)
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)
Warnings
• 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.)
Figure 6: Angle Adjustment
Top View
Screen
Side View
Lens
center
Foot Adjuster
Press the foot adjuster button
Rear Foot Adjuster
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Cabling
Refer to the table below for connecting each terminal of the projector to a device.
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
Table 2: Cabling
Function Terminal Cable
Analog RGB input
RGB
Accessory RGB cable or optional
RGB cable with D-sub 15-pin shrink
jack and inch thread screws
RS-232C communication
CONTROL
Optional RS-232C cable
Component video input
VIDEO Y
VIDEO CB/P
B
VIDEO CR/P
R
Accessory component video cable
S-video input
S-VIDEO
Accessory S-video cable with mini
DIN 4-pin jack
Video input/
Audio input
VIDEO
AUDIO (L)
AUDIO (R)
Accessory video/audio cable with
RCA jacks
Audio Input
3.5 mm to mini-jack L/R
Optional
Warnings
• 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 28.
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