ViewSonic BRILLIANTCOLOR PJ560D User manual

ViewSonic®
PJ557DC/PJ559DC/PJ560DC
DLP Projector
IMPORTANT: Please read this User Guide to obtain important information on
installing and using your product in a safe manner, as well as registering your
product for future service. Warranty information contained in this User Guide will
describe your limited coverage from ViewSonic Corporation, which is also found
on our web site at http://www.viewsonic.com in English, or in specic languages
using the Regional selection box in the upper right corner of our website.
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Model No. : VS11949
VS11986
VS11990

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Compliance Information
FCC Statement
This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference 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.
Warning: You are cautioned that changes or modications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.
For 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.
CE Conformity for European Countries
The device complies with the requirements of the EEC directive 2004/108/EC as
amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC Art.5 with regard to “Electromagnetic
compatibility”, and 2006/95/EC as amended by 93/68/EEC Art.13 with regard to
“Safety.”
Following information is only for EU-member states:
The mark shown to the right is in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE).
The mark indicates the requirement NOT to dispose the equipment as unsorted municipal
waste, but use the return and collection systems according to local law.

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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this unit near water.
6. Clean with a soft, dry cloth. If still not clean, see “Cleaning the Display” in this guide for
further instructions.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install the unit 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 ampliers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose 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 provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs. Convenience
receptacles and the point where they exit from the unit. Be sure that the power outlet is
located near the unit so that it is easily accessible.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied by the
manufacturer, or sold with the unit. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/unit combination to avoid injury from tipping over.
13. Unplug this unit when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing 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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Declaration of RoHS Compliance
This product has been designed and manufactured in compliance with Directive 2002/95/EC of
the European Parliament and the Council on restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances
in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS Directive) and is deemed to comply with the
maximum concentration values issued by the European Technical Adaptation Committee (TAC)
as shown below:
Substance Proposed Maximum
Concentration Actual Concentration
Lead (Pb) 0.1% < 0.1%
Mercury (Hg) 0.1% < 0.1%
Cadmium (Cd) 0.01% < 0.01%
Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+) 0.1% < 0.1%
Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) 0.1% < 0.1%
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) 0.1% < 0.1%
Certain components of products as stated above are exempted under the Annex of the RoHS
Directives as noted below:
Examples of exempted components are:
1. Mercury in compact uorescent lamps not exceeding 5 mg per lamp and in other lamps not
specically mentioned in the Annex of RoHS Directive.
2. Lead in glass of cathode ray tubes, electronic components, uorescent tubes, and electronic
ceramic parts (e.g. piezoelectronic devices).
3. Lead in high temperature type solders (i.e. lead-based alloys containing 85% by weight or
more lead).
4. Lead as an allotting element in steel containing up to 0.35% lead by weight, aluminium
containing up to 0.4% lead by weight and as a cooper alloy containing up to 4% lead by
weight.

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Copyright Information
Copyright©ViewSonic©Corporation, 2007. 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, the three birds logo, OnView, ViewMatch, and ViewMeter are registered trademarks
of ViewSonic Corporation.
VESA is a registered trademark 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 specications 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
To meet your future needs, and to receive any additional product information as it becomes
available, please register your product on the Internet at: www.viewsonic.com. The ViewSonic®
Wizard CD-ROM also provides an opportunity for you to print the registration form, which you
may mail or fax to ViewSonic.
For Your Records
Product Name:
Model Number:
Document Number:
Serial Number:
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PJ557DC/PJ559DC/PJ560DC
ViewSonic DLP Projector
VS11949/VS11986/VS11990
PJ557DC_PJ559DC_PJ560DC_UG_ENG Rev. 1B 12-24-07
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The lamp in this product contains mercury.
Please dispose of in accordance with local, state or federal laws.

CONTENTS
ViewSonic PJ557DC/PJ559DC/PJ560DC
Introduction...................................................................................1
Projector Features........................................................................................................1
Package Contents........................................................................................................2
Projector Overview.......................................................................................................3
Using the Product..........................................................................5
Control Panel ...............................................................................................................5
Connection Ports..........................................................................................................6
Remote Control ............................................................................................................7
Replacing the Battery...................................................................................................8
Remote Control Operation ...........................................................................................9
Installation...................................................................................10
Connecting the Projector............................................................................................10
Powering On/Off the Projector ...................................................................................11
Adjusting the Projector ...............................................................................................12
Menu Operation..........................................................................14
Maintenance.................................................................................18
Cleaning the Lens ......................................................................................................18
Cleaning the Projector Housing .................................................................................18
Cleaning the Air Filter.................................................................................................18
Replacing the Lamp ...................................................................................................19
Specifications...............................................................................21
Appendix......................................................................................22
LED Indicator Messages ............................................................................................22
Compatibility Modes...................................................................................................23
Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................24
Customer Support ......................................................................................................25
Limited Warranty ........................................................................................................26
Mexico Limited Warranty............................................................................................28

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Introduction
Projector Features
The projector integrates high-performance optical engine projection and a user - friendly
design to deliver high reliability and ease of use.
The projector offers the following features:
Single chip 0.55" Texas Instruments DLP®technology
XGA (1024 x 768 pixels)
Auto image re-sizing (Auto-Sync.) to 1024 x 768 full screen with scaling compression
compatibility for VGA, SVGA, XGA and SXGA*
Compatibility with Macintosh®computers
Compatibility with NTSC, PAL, SECAM and HDTV
D-Sub 15-pin terminal for analog video connectivity
User-friendly, multi-language on-screen display
Advanced electronic keystone correction
Notes on the AC Power Cord
AC Power Cord must meet the requirement of countries where you use this projector. Please
confirm your AC plug type with the graphics below and ensure that the proper AC Power
Cord is used. If the supplied AC Power Cord does not match your AC outlet, please contact
your sales dealer. This projector is equipped with a grounding type AC line plug. Please
ensure that your outlet fits the plug. Do not defeat the safety purpose of this grounding type
plug. We highly recommend using a video source device also equipped with a grounding
type AC line plug to prevent signal interference due to voltage fluctuations.
* means compressed.
Ground

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Package Contents
When you unpack the projector, make sure you have all these components:
Projector with Lens Cap AC Power Cord VGA Cable (D-SUB to D-SUB)
Composite Video Cable S-Video Cable Remote
Control (IR)
AAA size
batteries for
remote control
User’s Manual Quick Start Guide Projector Carrying Case
 Save the original shipping carton and packing material; they will comein handy
if you ever to ship your unit. For maximum protection, repack your unit asit was
originally packed at the factory.
 Accessories and components may vary by retailer and region.

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Projector Overview
Front View
Lens cap AC power socket
Elevator button Speaker
Lens cap strap Control panel
Projection lens Zoom ring
Front IR remote control sensor Focus ring
Ventilation holes Lamp cover
Air filter cover
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Rear View
Connection ports
Kensington lock
Rear IR remote control sensor
Ventilation holes
Bottom View
Elevator foot
Ceiling mount
Tilt-adjustment foot
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 This projector can be used with a ceiling mount for support. The ceiling mount is
not included in the package.

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Using the Product
Control Panel
LED
Button Function
Lamp (Lamp LED indicator)
Refer to “LED Indicator Messages”.
Temp (Temperature LED indicator)
Refer to “LED Indicator Messages”.
Four directional buttons
Use four directional buttons to select items or make adjustments to your selection.
Enter
Enter to sub-menu and confirm the menu selection. Activate in Color Setting, Lamp
Counter Reset and Factory Default menu operations.
Resync
Resynchronize the projector to the input signal from a computer.
Power
Turn the projector on or off.
Menu
Display or exit the on-screen display menus.
Source
Manually select an input source.
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Connection Ports
Audio Out
Connect to a speaker or other audio input equipment.
Computer Out
Connect to a computer display, etc.
Audio In
Connect an audio output from video equipment to this jack.
Computer In
Connect image input signal (analog RGB or component) to this jack.
Computer In
Connect image input signal (analog RGB or component) to this jack.
RS-232
When operating the projector via a computer, connect this to the controlling computer's
RS-232C port.
S-Video
Connect S-Video output from video equipment to this jack.
Video
Connect composite video output from video equipment to this jack.
SERVICE
This connector is for firmware update.
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Remote Control
Power
Turn the projector on or off.
Four directional buttons
-Use four directional buttons to
select items or make adjustments
to your selection.
Blank- The right button acts as
Blank Screen function. Cut off the
screen temporarily. Press again to
cancel the Blank Screen function.
MENU
Display or exit the on-screen display
menus.
Laser
Aim the remote at the viewing
screen, press and hold this button
to activate the laser pointer.
Four directional buttons
(Computer mode only)
Act as computer keyboard (four
directional buttons). This function
is only available when the projector
is connected to a computer via a
USB cable.
Left (Computer mode only)
Act as mouse left button. This
function is only available when the
projector is connected to a computer
via a USB cable.
ViewMatch
Switch the white intensity between
3 and 10.
Source
Manually select an input source.
Right (Computer mode only)
Act as mouse right button. This
function is only available when the
projector is connected to a computer
via a USB cable.
Enter
Confirm the selection.
Freeze
Press "Freeze" to pause the
screen image.
Press again to cancel the Freeze
function.
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Installing the Batteries
1. Open the battery cover in the direction
shown.
2. Install batteries as indicated by the diagram
Inside the compartment.
3. Close the battery cover into position.
Keep the batteries out of the reach of children. There is a danger of death by
accidentally swallowing the batteries.
Do not recharge the used batteries or expose the batteries to fire or water.
Do not dispose of the used batteries along with household waste. Dispose of
used batteries according to local regulations.
Danger of explosion may happen if batteries are incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same type recommended by the manufacturer.

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Remote Control Operation
Point the remote control at the infrared remote sensor and press a button.
Operating the projector from
the front
Operating the projector from
the rear
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 Do not point the laser pointer directly to the people's eyes (especiallyn small
children). There is a danger of injuiry to the eyes.
The remote control may not operate when there is sunlight or other strong light
such as a fluorescent lamp shining on the remote sensor.
Operate the remote control from a position where the remote sensor is visible.
Do not drop the remote control or jolt it.
Keep the remote control out of locations with excessively high temperature or
humidity.
Do not get water on the remote control or place wet objects on it.
Do not disassemble the remote control.

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Installation
Connecting the Projector
VGA Cable (D-Sub to D-Sub) VGA (D-Sub) to HDTV (RCA) Cable
Audio Cable S-Video Cable
RS-232 Cable Composite Video Cable
USB Cable
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Laptop type
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 When connecting cable, power cords of both a projector and external equipment
should be disconnected from AC outlet.
 The figure above is a sample connection. This does not mean that all of these
devices can or must be connected simultaneously.
 The cables that come with the projector may differ from the above illustration.
The included cables are based on actual shipment delivery.

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Powering On/Off the Projector
Powering On the Projector:
1. Remove the projector lens cap.
2. Complete the AC power cord and peripheral signal cable(s) connections.
3. Press button to turn on the projector.
The projector takes a minute or so to warm up.
4. Turn on your source (computer, notebook, DVD, etc.). The projector automatically
detects your source.
If you are connecting multiple sources to the projector simultaneously, press
the Source button.
Warning:
Remove the lens cap first before powering on.
Never look into the lens when the lamp is on. This can damage your eyes. It
is especially important that children are not allowed to look into the lens.
Powering Off the Projector:
1. Press button to turn off the projector lamp. You will see a message "Power
off? Press Power again" appear on the screen.
2. Press button again to confirm.
The cooling fans continue to operate for cooling cycle.
 When the Lamp LED begins flashing, the projector has entered stand-by mode.
If you want to turn the projector back on, you must wait until the projector has
completed the cooling cycle and has entered stand-by mode. Once in stand-
by mode, simply press button to restart the projector.
3. Disconnect the AC power cord from the electrical outlet and the projector.
4. Do not turn on the projector immediately following a power off procedure.

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Adjusting the Projector
Adjusting the Projector Height
The projector is equipped with an elevator foot to adjust the image height.
To raise or lower the image:
1. To raise or lower the image, press the elevator button and raise or lower the front
of the projector. Release the button to lock the adjustment.
2. To level the image on the screen, turn the tilt-adjustment foot to fine-tune the height.
Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus
1. Focus the image by rotating the focus ring. A still image is recommended for focusing.
2. Adjust the image by sliding the zoom ring.
Elevator button
Elevator foot
Tilt-adjustment foot
 To avoid damaging the projector, make sure that the elevator foot and tilt-
adjustment foot are fully retracted before placing the projector in its carrying
case.
Focus ring
Zoom ring

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Adjusting Projection Image Size
Refer to the graphic and table below to determine the screen size and projection distance.
Projection Distance
(meters)
Screen Size (for 4:3 aspect ratio diagonal length)
Wide (inches) Tele (inches)
1.2 30.08 27.34
2 49.96 45.57
3 74.94 68.35
5 124.90 113.92
10 249.80 227.83
30.08
(Min.)
49.96
74.94
124.90
249.80
(Max.)
227.83
113.92
68.35
45.57
27.34
1.2m
3.0m
5.0m
10.0m
2.0m
 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
build-up on critical parts (i.e. DMD, lens assembly, etc.)

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Menu Operation
The projector has multilingual on-screen display menus that allow you to make image
adjustments and change a variety of settings.
High