ViewSonic PJ860 User Manual

PJ860 Office Theater

User’s Guide

Guide de l’utilisateur

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Manual de Instrucciones

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31" to 300" (Viewable)

Super Bright SVGA LCD Projector

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Informator użytkownika

Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 1999. All rights reserved.

Macintosh and Power Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows Logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and other countries.

ViewSonic and the three birds logos, and OnView are registered trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation. Office Theater is a
trademark of ViewSonic Corporation.

VESA and EDID are registered trademarks of the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA). DPMS and DDC are
trademarks of VESA.

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.

FOR YOUR RECORDS

The serial number of this product is on the bottom of the projector. Write the serial number in the
space below and keep this guide as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in
the event of theft or loss.

Model Name: ViewSonic PJ860
Model Number: VPRJ21558-2
Document Number: PJ860-2_UG_181 (Rev. 1C)
Serial Number: ______________________
Purchase Date:

______________________

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Electronic Warranty Registration

Register your projector at www.viewsonic.com. It’s fast, easy, and will simplify future support needs.

FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

THIS PRODUCT IS SUPPLIED WITH TWO PIN MAINS FOR USE IN MAINLAND EUROPE.
FOR THE U.K. PLEASE REFER TO THE CLASS I EQUIPMENT NOTES BELOW.

The mains lead on this equipment is
supplied with a moulded plug
incorporating a fuse, the value of which
is indicated on the pin face of the plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced, an
ASTA or BSI approved BS 1362 fuse of
the same rating must be used.

If the fuse cover is detachable, never
use the plug without the cover. If a
replacement fuse cover is required,
ensure it is of the same colour as that
visible on the pin face of the plug. Fuse
covers are available from your dealer.

DO NOT cut off the mains plug from
this equipment. If the plug fitted is not
suitable for the power points in your
home or the cable is too short to reach
a power point, then obtain an
appropriate safety approved extension
lead or consult your dealer.

Should it be necessary to change the
mains plugs, this must be carried out by
a competent person, preferably a
qualified electrician.

If there is no alternative to cutting off
the mains plug, ensure that you first
remove the fuse then immediately
dispose of the portion remaining, to
avoid a possible shock hazard by
inadvertent connection to the mains
supply.

WARNING: THIS EQUIPMENT

MUST BE EARTHED

The wires in the mains lead are
coloured in accordance with the code
shown in the diagram below:

Green & Yellow to Earth

Blue to Neutral

Brown to Live

Fuse

Cord Clamp

As these colours may not correspond
with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your plug, proceed as
follows:

The wire which is coloured Green and
Yellow must be connected to the
terminal in the plug which is marked
with the letter E or by the earth symbol
or coloured Green, or Green and
Yellow.

The wire coloured Blue must be
connected to the terminal marked with
the letter N or coloured either BLUE or
BLACK. The wire coloured BROWN
must be connected to the terminal
marked with the letter L or coloured
either BROWN or RED.

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WARNING:

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.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used
in accordance with the user guide, may interfere with
radio communications.

Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause interference in which case the user will
be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.

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Warning Following these instructions could prevent possible injury or death.

If any of the events listed below
occur, switch projector OFF, pull
power plug out of power source,
and contact ViewSonic
Support (see back cover):

• If there is an abnormal smell or

smoke

• If suddenly there is no picture, no

sound, or an abnormal sound

• If water or any other liquid enters

the projector

To prevent possible electric
shock or fire, handle power cord
and power plug with care:

• Do not touch the power cord with

wet hands.

• TO DISCONNECT THE UNIT

FROM THE POWER SOURCE,
GRASP THE POWER PLUG, AND
PULL. DO NOT PULL THE
POWER CORD ITSELF.

• Do not damage the power cord by

pulling, bending, heating, or placing
heavy objects on it.

Important Safety Precautions

To prevent possible electric shock
or fire, keep liquids away from

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Customer

projector:

• Do not use the projector near water

(such as a shower, sink, etc.).

• Do not put an open container with

liquid on or near the projector (such
as a vase, open beverage container,
etc.).

Do not insert a foreign object into
any part of the projector:

• To prevent electric shock or fire, do

not insert a metal or flammable object
through the ventilation holes, etc.

• If foreign matter enters the projector,

switch it OFF and pull the power plug
out of the power source.

• Prevent small children from inserting

objects into the projector.

Only use recommended power
supply:

• Do not use any power source that has

a voltage other than what this user's
guide specifies. See page 12.

Instructions for FCC compliance:

This equipment complies with the requirements of FCC
(Federal Communication Commission) Class A equipment
provided that the following conditions are met:

1 Video signal cables:

Double shielded coaxial cables (so called FCC shielded
cable) must be used. The outer shield must be connected
to the ground. If normal coaxial cables are used, they must
be enclosed in metal pipes or similar material to reduce the
interference they may cause.

2 Power cord:

A shielded power cord must be used. The outer shield must
be grounded.

3 Video Inputs:

The amplitude of the input signal must not exceed the level
specified in this user's guide.

CAUTION:

To prevent possible eye damage:

•

DO NOT look directly at the laser

light from the aperture at the
front of the Remote Control
Unit. (See page 7.)

•

DO NOT point the laser light at

any person's eyes.

Also, do not look directly into
projector lens when lamp is lit:

• Prevent all people, especially small

children, from looking into the
projector lens when the lamp is lit.

Do not subject projector to
physical shock or place projector
on unstable surface:

• Do not place the projector in a

location where it is likely to be struck
or bumped into.

• Avoid placing the projector on a shelf,

cabinet, etc. that cannot adequately
support its weight, or that is on an
inclined floor.

• When the projector is placed on a

table with casters, set the caster
stoppers to prevent movement.

Caution Following these instructions could prevent personal injury or damage to the projector.

To prevent damage from heat
build-up:

• Clean the air filter after every 100

hours of operation. (See page 16.)

• Do not place the projector in direct

sunlight or near a source of heat like a
furnace, electric heater, etc.

• Do not block ventilation holes (by

placing the projector on its side, or on
a carpet, bedspread etc.)

• Place the projector at least 10 cm

from any wall (allowing space for the
ventilation holes).

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Do not place projector in a moist
or dusty place:

• Do not place the projector in an area

containing steam (from a humidifier,
etc.), dust, or soot (from a stove,
etc).

If projector will not be used for a
long time, pull out power plug and
close lens cover.

Have inside of projector cleaned
at least every two (2) years:

• Contact ViewSonic Customer Service

for information about where to have
the inside cleaned. Never attempt to
open the cabinet to clean the inside of
the projector yourself.

• To clean the lens and cabinet, follow

the instructions on page 16.

Do not place heavy objects on the
projector.

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CONTENTS

For Your Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Electronic Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Important Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Getting Started

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Inserting Batteries into Remote Control Unit

Connecting Input/Output Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Side Connector Panel
Example of System Setup

Operation

Projecting a Picture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Turning Off the Projector
Positioning the Projector
Setting the Projection Angle

Controls and Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Adjusting the Projected Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Memory Function
Returning to Factory Default Settings
Freeze Function
Magnify Function

Set Up Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Auto Adjustment Function

Input Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Image Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Option Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Technical Information

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Timing Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Connecting to the RS232 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Mouse Emulation

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Troubleshooting

On-Screen Warning Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Problem Solving Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Control Panel Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Maintenance

Cleaning Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Cleaning the Air Filter
Cleaning the Lens
Cleaning the Cabinet

Replacing the Lamp Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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Congratulations on purchasing a ViewSonic PJ860 Office Theater

Save the original box and all packing material for future shipping needs.

Package Contents

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ViewSonic PJ860 Office Theater

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Remote Control Unit/Mouse & Laser Pointer

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2 AA batteries

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3 AC power cords (U.S., Europe, and China)

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RGB computer video cable (15-pin mini D-sub
connector)

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Video/Audio cable (RCA connectors)

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• S-Video cable

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Audio (stereo) mini-DIN cable

* IMPORTANT: The supplied INF file assures compatibility with Windows

operating systems, and the ICM file (Image Color Matching) ensures
accurate on-screen colors. When using a computer as the signal source,
ViewSonic® recommends that you install both of these files.

• Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your system, wait for it to auto-start,
select “Monitor Drivers,” and follow the on-screen instructions.

(RCA connectors)

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PS/2 mouse cable

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Serial (RS232) mouse/computer-control cable

•

ADB (Macintosh®) mouse cable

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Macintosh adaptor

•

User’s guide

•

INF and ICM files on CD-ROM*

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Carrying Case

LCD projector!

Installation

1 Connect signal input cables

With both the PJ860 and the
computer powered OFF, connect
the appropriate video and audio
cables to the computer, VCR, or
other input sources.

Macintosh users:

supplied Macintosh adapter to the
video cable, then to the PJ860.

Connect the

2 Connect power cord

Connect the power cord to a
properly grounded AC outlet, then
to the PJ860.

3 Power-ON projector and all input

devices (computer, VCR, etc.)

• Power-ON the PJ860 projector.

• Power-ON all input devices.

Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Unit

1 Remove the compartment cover by

sliding it in the direction of the arrow
shown below.

2 Insert the batteries (Alkaline type)

with the polarities (+,-) facing the
direction shown below.

3 Replace the compartment cover.

3 (continued)

When a PC is one of the input
devices (not for Macintosh):

(1) Install INF and ICM files

See instructions in the
"IMPORTANT" note above.

(2) Set signal timing of

graphics card

Set the graphics card(s) to
800 x 600@75 Hz
(resolution and refresh

rate).

4 Install batteries into

Remote Control Unit

See instructions below.

CAUTION:

• Only use AA (LRG) type of batteries.

• To prevent leakage that may damage
the unit, do not combine old and new
batteries.

• When inserting batteries, be careful
to insert them according to the
correct polarities (+,-).

• If not using the Remote Control Unit
for an extended period of time,
remove the batteries.

• Do not place the Remote Control Unit
on any wet surface or close to the
cooling fan of the projector.

To be best prepared for any future
customer service needs:

•

Write the serial number (see the

bottom of the projector) in

Records"

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Register the warranty of your projector

on the Internet at:

http://www.viewsonic.com

on page 1 of this guide.

"For your

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Connecting Input/Output Devices

Side Connector Panel

"RGB1" & "RGB2"

RGB input ports (2)

D-sub 15 pin type
(to video output of computers)

NOTE: RGB1 supports
Plug & Play; RGB2 does
not support Plug & Play.

CONTROL port

(RS232C type) for
mouse emulation
(PS2 PC mouse,
serial PC mouse, or
Macintosh® mouse);
or for controlling the

CONTROL RGB OUT

projector from a
computer. See page
13 for more infor­mation.

AUDIO input ports (2)

stereo mini type (left port =
stereo audio with RGB1; right
port = stereo audio with RGB2)

AUDIO IN
12

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO output port

stereo mini type
(to audio amplifying
equipment)

Example of System Setup

RGB IN12

USB

S-VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

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MONO

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USB input port

(Upstream) The mouse
cursor can be controlled by
connecting the PJ860
projector to a computer.

S-VIDEO input port

Mini DIN 4 pin type
(used with S-VIDEO
output equipment)

VIDEO input port

RCA type (used with
Composite VIDEO
output equipment)

AUDIO input ports

RCA type, Left/Right
(used with either S­VIDEO or Composite
VIDEO outputs)

RGB output port

D-sub 15 pin
(to video input of CRT
Display)

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Laptop Computer

ViewSonic

1 2

Desktop Computer

Audio amplifying equipment

ViewSonic

1 2

PJ860 Projector

RGB IN12

CONTROL RGB OUT

AUDIO IN

AUDIO

OUT

12

CRT Display

NOTE: Two computers can be
connected (using RGB1 and
RGB2). Only one VCR should be
connected (using either the
Composite video or S-video
output port).

S-VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

L

MONO

R

USB

VCR with S-VHS out

VCR

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