ViewSonic PJ510 User manual

Brand: ViewSonic

Model: PJ510

Category: Data projectors

Type: User manual

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Contents

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

Features .............................................................................................................................2

Projector Features ......................................................................................................2

Part Names ......................................................................................................................... 3

The Projector .............................................................................................................. 3

The Remote Control ...................................................................................................5

Setting Up .......................................................................................................................... 6

Arrangement .............................................................................................................. 6

Adjusting The Projector’s Elevator ..............................................................................7

Connecting Your Devices ...........................................................................................8

Connecting Power Supply ........................................................................................ 10

Remote Control ...............................................................................................................11

Putting Batteries ....................................................................................................... 11

Operating The Remote Control .................................................................................12

Power ON/OFF .................................................................................................................13

Turning On The Power .............................................................................................13

Selecting An Input Signal .......................................................................................... 14

Turning Off The Power .............................................................................................15

Operating .........................................................................................................................16

Adjusting The Volume ...............................................................................................16

Temporarily Muting The Sound ................................................................................16

Adjusting The Position ..............................................................................................17

Using The Automatic Adjustment Feature ................................................................18

Correcting Keystone Distortions ...............................................................................18

Using The Magnify Feature ...................................................................................... 19

Freezing The Screen ................................................................................................19

Signal Searching .......................................................................................................20

Selecting The Aspect Ratio ...................................................................................... 20

Temporarily Blanking The Screen ............................................................................20

Multifunctional Settings ..................................................................................................21

Using The Menu Functions .......................................................................................21

MAIN Menu ............................................................................................................... 22

PICTURE-1 Menu .....................................................................................................23

PICTURE-2 Menu .....................................................................................................24

INPUT Menu ............................................................................................................. 25

AUTO Menu ..............................................................................................................27

SCREEN Menu .........................................................................................................28

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OPTION Menu ..........................................................................................................29

Lamp .................................................................................................................................30

Replacing The Lamp ................................................................................................31

Air Filter ............................................................................................................................32

Caring For The Air Filter ...........................................................................................32

Replacing The Air Filter ............................................................................................33

Other Care ........................................................................................................................34

Caring For The Inside Of The Projector ....................................................................34

Caring For The Lens .................................................................................................34

Caring For The Cabinet And Remote Control ...........................................................34

Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................35

Related Messages ....................................................................................................35

Regarding The Indicator Lamps ................................................................................37

Phenomena That May Easily Be Mistaken For Machine Defects .............................39

Warranty And After-Service ......................................................................................40

Specifications ..................................................................................................................41

Customer Support ...........................................................................................................42

LIMITED WARRANTY ......................................................................................................43

VIEWSONIC Projector ...............................................................................................43

Appendix ..........................................................................................................................44

Power Cord Safety Guidelines ..................................................................................44

Compliance Information for U.S.A. ...........................................................................45

Compliance Information for Canada .........................................................................45

Compliance Information for European Countries ......................................................45

User Information for all Countries .............................................................................45

1 ViewSonic PJ510

Apple, Mac and ADB 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, the three birds logo A-CD-PJ510 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.

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.

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without prior written permission from ViewSonic Corporation.

Electronic Warranty Registration

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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:

ViewSonic PJ510

VPROJ27995-1W

A-CD-PJ510-1-UG

Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

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Features

Projector Features

This multimedia projector is used to project various computer signals as well as NTSC/PAL/

SECAM video signals onto a screen. Little space is required for installation and large images can

easily be realized.

Ultra High Brightness

Crisp, ultra-bright presentations is achieved by using a UHB (ultra high brightness) lamp and highly

efficient optical system.

Partial Magnification Function

Interesting parts of images can be magnified for closer viewing.

Keystone Distortion Correction

Quick correction of distorted images electrically.

Whisper Mode Equipped

Special mode is available for reducing projector noise to achieve quieter operation.

NOTE:

Keep the original packing material for future reshipment.

NOTE:

Applicable power cord is shipped with the projector to the point of destination.

To avoid penetration of foreign objects, do not put the projector in a case or a bag together with any things

except the accessories of the projector, signal cables and connectors.

WARNING:

Before using this equipment, read this manual thoroughly. Always ensure that the equipment is used safely.

Projector

with Lens Cap

Power Cord

Video/Audio

cable

RGB Cable

ViewSonic

Wizard CD

Quick Start Guide

Two AA batteries

(for the remote control)

Remote Control

Soft case

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Part Names

The Projector

Projector (Front/Right)

Fastening The Lens Cap

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

1 Fix the strap to the strap ring of lens cap, as the right drawing.

2 Put one piece of the strap into the groove on rivet, as the right drawing.

3 Push the rivet into the strap hole.

Zoom knob

Lens cap

Focus ring

Lens

Elevator feet

Elevator button

Remote sensor

Air filter cover

(An air filter is

inside)

Lens cap

Strap ring

Strap

Pull

Rivet

Strap

Rivet

Strap hole

Push in

(Bottom side)

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Projector (Rear/Left)

POWER indicator

tells the state of power sup-

ply. Refer to the section

“Turning On/Off Power”.

STANDBY/ON button

prepares for turning the power

on/off. Refer to the section

“Turning On/Off Power”.

INPUT button

toggles between

the signal ports.

AUDIO R port

AUDIO L port

(from a video equipment)

TEMP indicator

lights or blinks when any

problem about internal

temperature has

happened

LAMP indicator

lights or blinks when

any problem about the

lamp has happened.

MENU buttons

operate the menu

function

CONTROL port

RGB port

Power switch

AC inlet

COMPONENT VIDEO -Y

COMPONENT VIDEO - CB/PB

COMPONENT VIDEO - CR/PR

S-VIDEO port

VIDEO port

AUDIO port

(from a computer)

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The Remote Control

RGB button

selects the input signal

of RGB port.

SEARCH button

searches for an input

signal between the

following signal ports of

RGB, VIDEO, S-VIDEO

and COMPONENT

VIDEO.

AUTO button

executes automatic

adjustment

(STANDBY/ON) button

prepares for turning the

power on/off.

BLANK button

blanks the screen

temporarily.

VOLUME button

turns on/off the VOLUME

mode.

In the VOLUME mode,

To adjust the volume,

use the cursor (S)/(T)

buttons.

MUTE button

mutes/restores the sound.

KEYSTONE button

turns on/off the KEYSTONE

mode.

In the KEYSTONE mode,

To adjust the keystone,

use the cursor (S)/(T)

buttons.

MENU button

opens/closes the menu.

RESET button

cancels the adjustment in

progress.

• The adjustments of the

volume etc. are not reset.

(Cursor ) buttons

works for adjusting or

menu controlling.

ENTER button

proceeds to the next

operation at the menu

functions.

ESC button

returns to the previous display

at the menu functions.

POSITION button

turns on/off the POSITION

mode.

In the POSITION mode,

To move the picture,

use the cursor buttons.

FREEZE button

freezes/reactivates the

picture.

MAGNIFY ON/OFF buttons

turns on/off the MAGNIFY mode. In the

MAGNIFY mode,

To move the magnified area,

(1) Press the POSITION button.

(2) Use the cursor buttons to move the

picture.

(3) Press the POSITION button again to

finish.

To shift the magnify level,

use the cursor (S)/(T) buttons.

VIDEO button

toggles between the signal

ports of VIDEO, S-VIDEO

and COMPONENT

VIDEO.

ASPECT button

toggles between the modes

for aspect ratio.

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Setting Up

Arrangement

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

The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen: 800x600

a Distance from the projector to the screen (±10%)

b Distance from the lens center to the bottom of the screen (±10%)

c Distance from the lens center to the top of the screen (±10%)

Reference for the 4:3 aspect ratio

Reference for the 16:9 aspect ratio

WARNING

• Install the projector in a suitable environment according to instructions of the “PJ510 QUICK

START GUIDE” and this manual.

• The power outlet should be close to the projector and easily accessible.

Screen Size

Inches (m)

a Inches (m)

Minimum Maximum

b Inches

(cm)

c Inches

(cm)

30 (0.8) 35(0.9) 42(1.1) 2(5) 16(41)

40 (1.0) 47(1.2) 56(1.4) 2(6) 22(55)

50 (1.3) 59(1.5) 71(1.8) 3(8) 27(69)

60 (1.5) 71(1.8) 85(2.2) 4(9) 32(82)

70 (1.8) 83(2.1) 99(2.5) 4(11) 38(96)

80 (2.0) 95(2.4) 114(2.9) 5(12) 43(110)

90 (2.3) 107(2.7) 128(3.3) 5(14) 49(123)

100 (2.5) 119(3.0) 143(3.6) 6(15) 54(137)

120 (3.0) 143(3.6) 171(4.4) 7(18) 65(165)

150 (3.8) 179(4.6) 215(5.5) 9(23) 81(206)

200 (5.0) 240(6.1) 287(7.3) 12(30) 108(274)

250 (6.3) 300(7.6) 359(9.1) 15(38) 135(343)

300 (7.5) 360(9.2) 431(10.9) 18(46) 162(411)

Screen Size

Inches (m)

a Inches (m)

Minimum Maximum

b Inches

(cm)

c Inches

(cm)

30 (0.8) 38(1.0) 46(1.2) 0(1) 15(39)

40 (1.0) 51(1.3) 61(1.6) 1(2) 20(51)

50 (1.3) 64(1.6) 77(2.0) 1(2) 25(64)

60 (1.5) 77(2.0) 93(2.4) 1(2) 30(77)

70 (1.8) 90(2.3) 108(2.8) 1(3) 35(90)

80 (2.0) 104(2.6) 124(3.2) 1(3) 41(103)

90 (2.3) 117(3.0) 140(3.6) 1(4) 46(116)

100 (2.5) 130(3.3) 155(3.9) 2(4) 51(129)

120 (3.0) 156(4.0) 187(4.7) 2(5) 61(154)

150 (3.8) 196(5.0) 234(5.9) 2(6) 76(193)

200 (5.0) 216(6.6) 312(7.9) 3(8) 101(257)

250 (6.3) 327(8.3) 391(9.9) 4(10) 127(322)

300 (7.5) 393(10.0) 469(11.9) 5(12) 152(386)

Screen

Lens center

Side View

Screen

Lens center

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Adjusting The Projector’s Elevator

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.

1 Press and hold in the elevator buttons.

2 Raise or lower the projector to the desired height and

then release the elevator buttons. When you release the

elevator buttons, the elevator feet will lock position.

3 As necessary, you can also adjust the height of the projector

by twisting the elevator feet by hand.

CAUTION

If you press the elevator buttons 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.

Elevator buttons

Elevator feet

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Connecting Your Devices

NOTE:

About Plug-and-Play Capability

• This projector is compatible with VESA DDC 1/2B. 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 1/2B compatible). Plug-and-Play may not work properly if any other type of connection is

attempted.

• Plug-and-Play is a system composed of the computer, its operating system and peripheral

equipment (i.e. display devices).

• Please use the standard drivers in your computer, as this projector is a Plug-and-Play monitor.

NOTE:

• Some computers may have multiple display screen modes. Use of some of these modes will not

be possible with this projector.

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

WARNING

Incorrect connecting could result in fire or electrical shock. Whenever attempting to connect other

devices to the projector, please thoroughly read the "PJ510 QUICK START GUIDE", this manual

and the manual of each device to be connected.

CAUTION

TURN OFF ALL DEVICES prior to connecting them to the projector. 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.

ATTENTION

• 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. Refer to the section “Technical” of

this manual for the pin assignment of connectors and RS-232C communication data.

• Some cables have to be used with core set. Use the accessory cable or a designated-type cable

for the connection. For cables that have a core only at one end, connect the core to the projector.

• Secure the screws on the connectors and tighten.

• 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.

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Please refer to the following for connecting your devices.

See the rear of the projector. You can see the ports.

Connecting to a computer

RGB out RGB cable (D-sub 15 pin)

Audio out Audio cable (Stereo mini)

RS-232C port RS-232C Cable

If using a SCART RGB input,

Video

Audio out (L)

Audio out (R)

SCART SCART cable

G out out port

B out

R out

RS-232C port

RS-232C Cable

Connecting to a DVD/VCR player

Video out

Audio out (L)

Audio/Video Cable

Audio out (R)

If using a S-video input,

S-video out port S-video cable

Audio out (L) Audio cable

Audio out (R)

If using a component input,

Component (Y) out

Component (

) out Component cable

Component (C

) out

Audio out (L) Audio cable

Audio out (R)

If using a component input from RGB port,

Component (Y) out

Component (

) out Component cable

Component (C

) out (with D-sub 15 pin)

Audio out Audio cable (Stereo mini)

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Connecting Power Supply

1 Connect the connector of the power cord to the AC inlet of the projector.

2 Firmly plug the power cord’s plug into the outlet.

WARNING

• Please use extra caution when connecting the power cord as incorrect or faulty connections may

result in FIRE and/or ELECTRICAL SHOCK. Please adhere to the “PJ510 UG – Safety Guide”

and the following.

• Only plug the power cord into outlets rated for use with the power cord’s specified voltage

range.

• Only use the power cord that came with the projector. If it is damaged, contact your dealer to

newly get correct one.

• Never modify the power cord. Never attempt to defeat the ground connection of the three-

pronged plug.

• Make sure that you firmly connect the power cord to the projector and wall outlet.

AC Inlet

Connector Side

Power cord

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Remote Control

Putting Batteries

1 Remove the battery cover.

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

2 Insert the 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 cover in the direction of the arrow and snap it back into place.

CAUTION

Always handle the batteries with care and use them only as directed. Improper use may result in

battery cracking or leakage, which could result in fire, injury and/or pollution of the surrounding

environment.

• Keep the battery away from children and pets.

• Be sure to use only the batteries specified for use with the remote control. Do not mix new

batteries with used ones.

• When inserting batteries, verify that the plus and minus terminals are aligned correctly (as

indicated in the remote control).

• When you dispose the battery, you should obey the law in the relative area or country.

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Operating The Remote Control

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

• 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.

ATTENTION

• 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. Doing so may result in

malfunction.

• 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 cause to

function. Adjust the direction of the projector to keep light from directly hitting the projector’s

remote sensor.

Remote sensor

approximately 3

meters

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Power ON/OFF

Turning On The Power

NOTE:

Turn the power on/off in right order. Please power on the projector before the connected devices.

Power off the projector after the connected devices.

1 Make sure that the power cord is firmly and correctly

connected to the projector and outlet.

2 When the lens cap is attached, remove the lens cap.

3 Set the power switch to [ | ] (ON).

Power switch (ON position)

The POWER indicator will light orange.

4 Press the STANDBY/ON button

of the projector or the remote control.

The projector lamp will light up and the POWER indicator

will begin blinking green.

According to a setup, the projector lamp may light up and

the POWER indicator may begin blinking green, without

pressing this button.

When the power is completely on, the indicator will stop

blinking and light green.

WARNING

When the power is ON, a strong light is emitted. Do not look into the lens or vents of the projector.

STANDBY/ON button

POWER indicator

Power switch

STANDBY/ON button

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Selecting An Input Signal

1 Using the projector’s control button

Press the INPUT button.

As illustrated below, each time you press the INPUT button, the

projector switches between its input signal ports. Select the signal

you wish to project.

Selecting a RGB signal, using the remote control

Press the RGB button.

When this button is pressed, the projector switches to the RGB

port.

Selecting a video signal, using the remote control

Press the VIDEO button.

As illustrated below, each time you press the VIDEO button, the

projector switches between its input signal ports. Select the signal

you wish to project.

2 Use the zoom ring to adjust the screen size.

3 Use the focus ring to focus the picture.

INPUT button

RGB button

VIDEO button

Zoom knob

Focus ring

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Turning Off The Power

NOTE:

Turn the power on/off in right order. Please power on the projector before the connected devices.

Power off the projector after the connected devices.

1 Press the STANDBY/ON button of the projector or the

remote control.

The message “Power off?” will appear on the screen for

approximately 5 seconds.

2 Press the STANDBY/ON button again while “Power off?”

the message is visible.

The projector lamp will go off, and the POWER indicator

will begin blinking orange.

Then the POWER indicator will stop blinking and light to

solid orange when the lamp cooling is complete.

3 Switch the power switch to [O] (OFF).

Power switch (ON position)

The POWER indicator will go off.

4 Attach the lens cap.

STANDBY/ON button

POWER indicator

Power switch

STANDBY/ON button

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Operating

Adjusting The Volume

1 Press the VOLUME button.

As illustrated on the right, a dialog box will appear on the

screen to aid you in adjusting the volume.

2 Use the (S), (T) buttons to adjust the volume.

Press the VOLUME button again to close the dialog box and

complete this operation.

(Even if you don't do anything, the dialog box will

automatically disappear after a few seconds.)

(S) Press this to increase the volume

(T) Press this to decrease the volume

Temporarily Muting The Sound

1 Press the MUTE button.

As illustrated on the right, a dialog box will appear on the screen indicating that you have muted

the sound. Press the VOLUME button to close the dialog box.

(Even if you don't do anything, the dialog box will

automatically disappear after a few seconds.)

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Adjusting The Position

1 Press the POSITION button.

As illustrated on the right, a dialog box will

appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the

position.

2 Use the (W), (X), (S), (T) buttons to adjust

the position.

When you want to initialize the position, press

the RESET button during adjustment.

Press the POSITION button again to close the

dialog box and complete this operation. (Even

if you don't do anything, the dialog box will

automatically disappear after a few seconds.)

This function is only available for RGB input.

NOTE:

Position adjustment applies to OSD menu and not the position of the picture.

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