ViewSonic PJ1173 - XGA LCD Projector User manual

ViewSonic®
PJ1173
LCD Projector
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Model No. : VS12109

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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
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PJ1173
ViewSonic LCD Projector
VS12109
PJ1173_UG_ENG Rev. 1A 11-22-07
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The lamp in this product contains mercury.
Please dispose of in accordance with local, state or federal laws.

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Projector
PJ1173
User's Manual (detailed) – Operating Guide
Thank you for purchasing this projector.
►Before using this product, please read the "User's Manual -
Safety Guide" and related manuals to ensure the proper use of this product.
After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference.
WARNING
• The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
• The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in
this manual.
• The reproduction, transfer or copy of all or any part of this document is not
permitted without express written consent.
NOTE
Trademark acknowledgment
• Mac is registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
• VESA and SVGA are trademarks of the Video Electronics Standard Association.
• Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
• is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc.
• WOW technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.
• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Denition Multimedia Interface are trademarks
or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.
Various symbols are used in this manual. The meanings of these symbols are
described below.
About this manual
WARNING
CAUTION
This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly
result in personal injury or even death due to incorrect handling.
This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly
result in personal injury or physical damage due to incorrect
handling.
Please refer to the pages written following this symbol.

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Contents
Contents
About this manual. . . . . . . . . . . 1
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Projector features. . . . . . . . . . . 4
Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Contents of package.............4
Fastening the lens cover. . . . . . . . . . 4
Part names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Projector......................5
Controlpanel...................6
Rearpanel ....................6
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Arrangement...................9
Adjusting the projector's elevator . . 10
Using the security bar and slot . . . . 10
Connecting your devices. . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting power supply . . . . . . . . 13
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Laser pointer..................14
Putting batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
About the remote control signal . . . 15
Changing the frequency of remote control signal . 15
Using as a wired remote control . . . 16
Using as a simple PC mouse & keyboard 16
Power on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Turning on the power . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Turning off the power . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Adjusting the volume. . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Temporarily muting the sound. . . . . 18
Selecting an input signal. . . . . . . . . 18
Searching an input signal . . . . . . . . 19
Selecting an aspect ratio. . . . . . . . . 19
Adjusting the zoom and focus. . . . . 20
Adjusting the lens shift . . . . . . . . . . 20
Using the automatic adjustment feature . . 20
Adjusting the position . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Correcting the keystone distortions . . 21
Using the magnify feature. . . . . . . . 22
Freezing the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Temporarily blanking the screen . . . 23
Using the menu function . . . . . . . . 24
EASY MENU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Aspect, Auto keystone execute,
(EASY MENU continued ..........26)
keystone , keystone
,
picture mode,
Brightness, contrAst, color, tint, shArpness,
Whisper, mirror, reset, Filter time,
lAnguAge,goto AdvAnced menu...
PICTURE Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Brightness, contrAst, gAmmA, color temp,
color, tint, shArpness, Active iris, mymemory
IMAGE Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Aspect, over scAn, v position, h position,
h phAse, h size, Auto Adjust execute
INPUT Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
progressive, video nr, 3d-ycs,
color spAce, component, video FormAt,
hdmi, FrAme lock, rgB in, resolution
SETUP Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Auto keystone execute, keystone ,
keystone ,Whisper, mirror
AUDIO Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
volume, treBle, BAss, srs WoW,
speAker, Audio, hdmi Audio
SCREEN Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
lAnguAge, menu position, BlAnk,
stArt up, myscreen, myscreen lock,
messAge, source nAme
OPTION Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Auto seArch, Auto keystone ,
Auto on, Auto oFF, lAmp time,
Filter time, myButton, service,
security
NETWORK Menu . . . . . . . . . . . 56
setup, projector nAme,
e
-shot,

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Contents
inFormAtion, service
Main functions . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Conguring and controlling via a web
browser......................61
e-SHOT (Still image Transfer) Display 62
Equipment connection and
network setting . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Required equipment preparation . . 62
Manual network connection setting. 63
Equipments connection . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Network settings ...............63
“Internet Option” setting .........66
Check connection ..............67
Management with Web browser
software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Conguring and controlling the
projector via a web browser . . . . . . 69
Logon .....................71
Network Information ..........72
Network Settings .............73
Port Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Mail Settings ................76
Alert Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Schedule Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Date/Time Settings . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Security Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Projector Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Projector Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Network Restart..............89
Logoff .....................89
E-mail Alerts ..................90
Projector Management using SNMP. 92
Event Scheduling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
e-SHOT (Still Image Transfer) Display . 96
Command Control via the Network. 98
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Lamp.......................103
Air lter .....................105
Internal clock battery...........107
Othercare...................108
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . 109
Related messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Regarding the indicator lamps . . . 110
Phenomena that may be easy
to be mistaken for machine defects . 112
Warranty and after-service. . 115
Specications ............115

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Projector features / Preparations
• Keep the original packing materials for future reshipment. Be sure
to use the original packing materials when moving the projector. Use special
caution for the lens.
NOTE
Projector features
This projector is used to project various picture signals onto a screen. This
projector requires only a minimal amount of space for installation and can produce
a large projected image from even a short distance.
Preparations
Contents of package
Please see the “Contents of package” in the “Quick Start Guide (concise)” which
is a book. Your projector should come with the items shown there. Contact
immediately ViewSonic if anything is missing.
Fastening the lens cover
To avoid losing the lens cover, please fasten the lens cover to the projector using
the included strap.
1. Fix the strap to the strap hole of the lens
cover.
2. Put one side of the strap into the groove on
the rivet.
3. Push the rivet into the rivet hole.
Strap hole
Rivet hole
Bottom

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Part names
Part names
Projector
(1) Speakers (x 4)
(2) Focus ring
(3) Zoom ring
(4) Lamp cover
The lamp unit is inside.
(5) Lens shift cover
(6) Horizontal lens shift dial
(7) Vertical lens shift dial
(8) Front cover
(9) Lens
(10) Lens cover
(11) Remote sensors (x 3)
(12) Elevator feet (x 2)
(13) Elevator knobs (x 2)
(14) Filter cover
The air lter and intake vent are
inside.
(15) Exhaust vents
(16) Intake vents
(17) Rivet hole
(18) Handle
(19) Battery cover
(20) Control panel
(21) Rear panel
►HOT! : Do not touch around the lamp cover and the exhaust
vents during use or just after use, since it is too hot.
►Do not look into the lens or vents while the lamp is on, since the strong light is
not good for your eyes.
►Do not grab the front cover to hold the projector up, since the projector may
drop down.
►Do not handle the elevator knobs without holding the projector, since the
projector may drop down.
WARNING
►Maintain normal ventilation to prevent the projector from
heating up. Do not cover, block or plug up the vents. Do not place anything that
can stick or be sucked to the vents, around the intake vents. Clean the air lter
periodically.
CAUTION
(2) (3)
(1)
(8)
(15)
(12)
(10) (9) (11) (12) (13)
(14)
(11)
(1)
(20)
(4)
HOT!
HOT!
(7)
(6)
(5)
(12)
(12)
(13)
(17)
(19)
(16)
(20)
(11)
(1)
(1)
(21)
(18)

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Part names
Control panel
(1) STANDBY/ON button
(2) MENU button
It consists of four cursor buttons.
(3) INPUT button
(4) POWER indicator
(5) TEMP indicator
(6) LAMP indicator
Rear panel
(1) Shutdown switch
(2) Security slot
(3) Security bar
(4) AC inlet
(5) Power switch
(6) RGB1 port
(7) RGB2(G/Y, B/CB/PB, R/CR/PR, H, V)
port
(8) CONTROL port
(9) HDMI port
(10) VIDEO port
(11) S-VIDEO port
(12) COMPONENT
(Y, CB/PB, CR/PR) ports
(13) AUDIO IN1 port
(14) AUDIO IN2 port
(15) AUDIO IN3 (R/L) ports
(16) AUDIO IN4 (R/L) ports
(17) RGB OUT port
(18) AUDIO OUT port
(19) REMOTE CONTROL port
(20) LAN port
(21) USB port
(6)
(5)
(4)
(1) (2) (3)
►Do not use the security bar and the security slot to prevent the
projector from falling down, since it is not designed for it.
►Use the shutdown switch only when the projector is not turned off by normal
procedure, since pushing this switch stops operation of the projector without
cooling it down.
CAUTION
AUX I/O
DC 5V 0.5A
LAN
AC IN
I O
SD CARD
SDCARD
LAN
AC IN
I O
VIDEO
CONTROL
AUDIO IN 1
AUDIO IN 2
AUDIO OUT
RGB
OUT
RGB1
RGB2
HDMI
R L R L
AUDO IN 3 AUDIO IN 4
CB/PB
Y
CR/PR
B/CB/PBB/CR/PR G/Y
HV
USB
REMOTE
CONTROL
VIDEO
CONTROL
AUDIO IN 1
AUDIO IN 2
AUDIO OUT
RGB
OUT
RGB1
RGB2
HDMI
R L R L
AUDO IN 3 AUDIO IN 4
CB/PB
Y
CR/PR
B/CB/PBB/CR/PR G/Y
HV
USB
REMOTE
CONTROL
(14) (13) (17) (6) (7)(20)(18) (9) (19) (8)
(2)(1)
(10) (11) (15) (16) (12)
(5) (4) (3)
(21)

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Part names
Remote control
(1) Laser pointer
It is a beam outlet.
(2) LASER INDICATOR
(3) LASER button
(4) STANDBY/ON button
(5) VOLUME button
(6) MUTE button
(7) VIDEO button
(8) RGB button
(9) SEARCH button
(10) AUTO button
(11) ASPECT button
(12) POSITION button
(13) KEYSTONE button
(14) MAGNIFY - ON button
(15) MAGNIFY - OFF button
(16) FREEZE button
(17) BLANK button
(18) MY BUTTON - 1 button
(19) MY BUTTON - 2 button
(20) MENU button
(21) Lever switch : acting 3 functions as below.
Cursor button ▲ : to slide toward the side marked ▲.
Cursor button ▼ : to slide toward the side marked ▼.
ENTER button : to push down the center point.
(22) Cursor button ◄
(23) Cursor button ►
(24) RESET button
(25) ESC button
(26) Mouse left button
(27) Mouse right button
(28) PAGE UP button
(29) PAGE DOWN button
(30) Wired remote control port
(31) Battery cover
(32) Battery holder
(33) Frequency switch
►Do not look into the beam outlet and
point the beam at people and pets while pressing the
LASER button, since the beam is not good for eyes.
WARNING
►Note that the laser beam may result
in hazardous radiation exposure. Use the laser pointer
only for pointing on the screen.
CAUTION
BLANK LASER
ASPECT
ESC MENU RESET
POSITION AUTO
MAGNIFY MY BUTTON VOLUME
ON 1
MUTE
OFF 2
FREEZE KEYSTONE SEARCH
PUSH
ENTER
PAGE UP PAGE DOWN
STANDBY/ON VIDEO RGB
LASER
INDICATOR
(11)
(22)
(28)
(20)
(25)
(12)
(14)
(15)
(16)
(13)
(30)
(27)
(21)
(23)
(29)
(24)
(10)
(18)
(5)
(6)
(9)
(19)
(26)
(17)
(4)
(7) (2) (1)
(3)
(8)
Back of
the remote control
(32)
(33)
(31)

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Setting up
Setting up
Install the projector according to the environment and manner the projector will be
used in.
►Place the projector in a stable horizontal position. If the
projector falls or is knocked over it could cause injury and/or damage to the
projector. Using a damaged projector could then result in re and/or electric
shock.
• Do not place the projector on an unstable, slanted or vibrational surface such
as a wobbly or inclined stand.
• Do not place the projector on its side, front or rear position.
• Consult with ViewSonic before a special installation such as suspending from a
ceiling.
►Place the projector in a cool place, and ensure that there is sufcient
ventilation. The high temperature of the projector could cause re, burns and/or
malfunction of the projector.
• Do not stop-up, block or otherwise cover the projector's vents.
• Keep a space of 30 cm or more between the sides of the projector and other
objects such as walls.
• Do not place the projector on metallic thing or anything weak in heat.
• Do not place the projector on carpet, cushions or bedding.
• Do not place the projector in direct sunlight or near hot objects such as heaters.
• Do not place anything near the projector lens or vents, or on top of the
projector.
• Do not place anything that may be sucked into or stick to the vents on the
bottom of the projector. This projector has some intake vents also on the bottom.
►Do not place the projector anyplace where it may get wet. Getting the projector
wet or inserting liquid into the projector could cause re, electric shock and/or
malfunction of the projector.
• Do not place the projector in a bathroom or the outdoors.
• Do not place anything containing liquid near the projector.
WARNING
►Avoid placing the projector in smoky, humid or dusty place.
Placing the projector in such places could cause re, electric shock and/or
malfunction of the projector.
• Do not place the projector near humidiers, smoking spaces or a kitchen.
►Position the projector to prevent light from directly hitting the projector's remote
sensor.
CAUTION

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Setting up
Arrangement
Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine screen size and projection distance.
The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen: 1024×768
(a) Screen size (diagonal)
(b) Projection distance (±10%)
(c) Screen height (±10%), when the vertical lens shift is set full upward.
On a horizontal
surface
Suspended from
the ceiling
• Keep a space of 30 cm or more
between the sides of the projector
and other objects such as walls.
• Consult with ViewSonic before
a special installation such as
suspending from a ceiling.
(a) Screen
size
[inch (m)]
4 : 3 screen 16 : 9 screen
(b) Projection distance
[m (inch)]
(c) Screen height
[cm (inch)]
(b) Projection distance
[m (inch)]
(c) Screen height
[cm (inch)]
min. max. down up min. max. down up
30 (0.8) 0.9 (35) 1.1 (42) 5 (2) 41 (16) 1.0 (38) 1.2 (46) -1 (0) 39 (15)
40 (1.0) 1.2 (47) 1.4 (57) 6 (2) 55 (22) 1.3 (51) 1.6 (62) -2 (-1) 51 (20)
60 (1.5) 1.8 (71) 2.2 (86) 9 (4) 82 (32) 2.0 (78) 2.4 (94) -2 (-1) 77 (30)
70 (1.8) 2.1 (83) 2.6 (100) 11 (4) 96 (38) 2.3 (91) 2.8 (110) -3 (-1) 90 (35)
80 (2.0) 2.4 (96) 2.9 (115) 12 (5) 110 (43) 2.6 (104) 3.2 (126) -3 (-1) 103 (41)
90 (2.3) 2.7 (108) 3.3 (130) 14 (5) 123 (49) 3.0 (117) 3.6 (141) -4 (-1) 116 (46)
100 (2.5) 3.0 (120) 3.7 (144) 15 (6) 137 (54) 3.3 (131) 4.0 (157) -4 (-2) 129 (51)
120 (3.0) 3.7 (144) 4.4 (174) 18 (7) 165 (65) 4.0 (157) 4.8 (189) -5 (-2) 154 (61)
150 (3.8) 4.6 (181) 5.5 (217) 23 (9) 206 (81) 5.0 (197) 6.0 (237) -6 (-2) 193 (76)
200 (5.1) 6.1 (241) 7.4 (291) 30 (12) 274 (108) 6.7 (263) 8.0 (317) -8 (-3) 257 (101)
250 (6.4) 7.7 (302) 9.2 (364) 38 (15) 343 (135) 8.4 (329) 10.1 (396) -10 (-4) 322 (127)
300 (7.6) 9.2 (363) 11.1 (437) 46 (18) 411 (162) 10.0 (395) 12.1 (476) -12 (-5) 386 (152)
350 (8.9) 10.8 (424) 13.0 (510) 53 (21) 480 (189) 11.7 (462) 14.1 (556) -15 (-6) 450 (177)
(a)
(a)
(b)
(b)
(c) up
(c) down
(c) down
(c) up

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Setting up
Adjusting the projector's elevator
When the place to put the projector is slightly uneven to the left or right, use the
elevator feet to place the projector horizontally.
Using the feet can also tilt the projector in order to project at
a suitable angle to the screen, elevating the front side of the
projector within 8 degrees.
This projector has 2 elevator feet and 2 elevator knobs. An elevator foot is
adjustable while pulling up the elevator knob on the same side as it.
1. Holding the projector, pull the elevator knobs up to loose the elevator feet.
2. Position the front side of the projector to the desired height.
3. Release the elevator knobs in order to lock the elevator feet.
4. After making sure that the elevator feet are locked, put the projector gently.
5. If necessary, the elevator feet can be manually twisted to make more precise
adjustments. Hold the projector when twisting the feet.
►Do not handle the elevator knobs without holding the projector,
since the projector may drop down.
►Do not tilt the projector other than elevating its front within 8 degrees using
the adjuster feet. A tilt of the projector exceeding the restriction could cause
malfunction or shortening the lifetime of consumables, or the projector itself.
CAUTION
Using the security bar and slot
A commercial anti-theft chain or wire up to 10 mm in
diameter can be attached to the security bar on the projector.
Also this product has the security slot for the Kensington lock.
For details, see the manual of the security tool.
►Do not use the security bar and the
security slot to prevent the projector from falling down,
since it is not designed for it.
WARNING
• The security bar and the security slot are not
comprehensive theft prevention measures. They are intended
to be used as supplemental theft prevention measure.
NOTE
To loose an elevator foot,
pull up the elevator knob
on the same side as it. To nely adjust, twist
the foot.
q
Security slot
Anti-theft chain or wire
Security bar
VIDEO
CONTROL
AUDIO IN 1
AUDIO IN 2
REMOTE
CONTROL
(3.5Φ)
AUX I/O
DC 5V 0.5A
S-VIDEO
LAN
AUDIO
OUT
AC IN
I O
R L R L
AUDIO IN 3 AUDIO IN 4
RGB
OUT
RGB1 RGB2 M1-D
Y CB/PB
CR/PR
SD CARD
SD CARD
VIDEO
CONTROL
AUDIO IN 1
AUDIO IN 2
REMOTE
CONTROL
(3.5Φ)
S-VIDEO
LAN
AUDIO
OUT
AC IN
I O
R L R L
AUDIO IN 3 AUDIO IN 4
RGB
OUT
RGB1 RGB2 M1-D
Y CB/PB
CR/PR

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Setting up
Connecting your devices
Be sure to read the manuals for devices before connecting them to the projector.
Make sure that all the devices are suitable to be connected with this product, and
prepare the cables required to connect.
Please refer to the following illustrations to connect them.
►Do not disassemble or modify the projector.
►Be careful not to damage the cables, and do not use damaged cables.
WARNING
►Turn off all devices and unplug their power cords prior to
connecting them to projector. Connecting a live device to the projector may
generate extremely loud noises or other abnormalities that may result in
malfunction or damage to the device and the projector.
►Use appropriate accessory or designated cables. Ask ViewSonic about non-
accessory cables which may be required a specic length or a ferrite core by
the regulations. For cables with a core only at one end, connect the end with the
core to the projector.
►Make sure that devices are connected to the correct ports. An incorrect
connection may result in malfunction or damage to the device and the projector.
CAUTION
VIDEO
CONTROL
AUDIO IN 1
AUDIO IN 2
AUDIO OUT
RGB
OUT
RGB1
RGB2
HDMI
R L R L
AUDO IN 3 AUDIO IN 4
LAN
CB/PB
Y
CR/PR
B/CB/PBB/CR/PR G/Y
HV
USB
REMOTE
CONTROL
RGB OUT
AUDIO OUT
RGB OUT
AUDIO OUT
RS-232C
LAN
RGB IN
AUDIO IN
Y CB/PBCR/PR
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
R L
AUDO IN OUT
VIDEO OUT
R L
AUDO IN OUT
S-VIDEO OUT
R L
AUDO IN OUT
HDMI USB-A
Monitor
Remote
control
Speakers
(wiht an
amplier)
VCR/DVD player
USB storage
SD card
PC

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Setting up
Connecting your devices (continued)
• Be sure to read the manuals for devices before connecting them to the projector,
and make sure that all the devices are suitable to be connected with this product. Before
connecting to a PC, check the signal level, the signal timing, and the resolution.
- Be sure to consult to the administrator of the network. Do not connect LAN port to any
network that might have the excessive voltage.
- Some signal may need an adapter to input this projector.
- Some PCs have multiple screen display modes that may include some signals which
are not supported by this projector.
- Although the projector can display signals with resolution up to UXGA (1600X1200), the signal will be
converted to the projector’s panel resolution before being displayed. The best display performance
will be achieved if the resolutions of the input signal and the projector panel are identical.
• While connecting, make sure that the shape of the cable's connector ts the port to
connect with. And be sure to tighten the screws on connectors with screws.
• When connecting a laptop PC to the projector, be sure to activate the PC’s external
RGB output. (Set the laptop PC 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 PC.
• When the picture resolution is changed on a computer depending on an input,
automatic adjustment function may take some time and may not be completed. In this
case, you may not be able to see a check box to select “Yes/No” for the new resolution
on Windows. Then the resolution will go back to the original. It might be recommended
to use other CRT or LCD monitors to change the resolution.
• In some cases, this projector may not display a proper picture or display any picture on
screen. For example, automatic adjustment may not function correctly with some input
signals. An input signal of composite sync or sync on G may confuse this projector, so
the projector may not display a proper picture.
• The HDMI port of this model is compatible with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection)
and therefore capable of displaying a video signal from HDCP compatible DVD players or the like.
NOTE
About Plug-and-Play capability
Plug-and-Play is a system composed of a computer, its operating system and peripheral
equipment (i.e. display devices). This projector is VESA DDC 2B compatible. Plug-and-
Play can be used by connecting this projector to a computer that is VESA DDC (display
data channel) compatible.
• Take advantage of this feature by connecting an RGB cable to the RGB1 port (DDC 2B
compatible). Plug-and-Play may not work properly if any other type of connection is attempted.
• Please use the standard drivers in your computer as this projector is a Plug-and-Play monitor.
NOTE for HDMI
• The HDMI supports the following signals.
- Video signal : 525i(480i),525p(480p),625i(576i),750p(720p),1125i(1080i),1125p(1080p)
-PC signals : See User’s Manual (detailed) Technical
-Audio signal : Format Linear PCM
Sampling Frequency 48kHz / 44.1kHz / 32kHz
• This projector can be connected with another equipment that has HDMI or DVI
connector, but with some equipment the projector may not work properly, something like
no video or no audio.
• Be sure to use an HDMI cable that has the HDMI logo.
• When the projector is connected with a device having DVI connector, use a DVI to HDMI cable
to connect with the HDMI input and an audio cable to connect with one of the Audio input.

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Setting up
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.
►Please use extra caution when connecting the power cord, as
incorrect or faulty connections may result in re and/or electrical shock.
• Only use the power cord that came with the projector. If it is damaged, contact
ViewSonic to newly get correct one.
• Only plug the power cord into an outlet whose voltage is matched to the power
cord. The power outlet should be close to the projector and easily accessible.
Remove the power cord for complete separation.
• Never modify the power cord.
WARNING
AC inlet
to the outlet
Connector of the power cord

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Remote control
Remote control
Laser pointer
This remote control has a laser pointer in place of a nger or rod. The laser beam
works and the LASER INDICATOR lights while the LASER button is pressed.
►The laser pointer of the remote control is used in place of
a nger or rod. Never look directly into the laser beam outlet or point the laser
beam at other people. The laser beam can cause vision problems.
WARNING
►Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those specied herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
CAUTION
Putting batteries
Please load the batteries before using the remote control. If the remote control starts to
malfunction, replace the batteries. If you will not use the remote control for an extended
period, remove the batteries from the remote control and store them in a safe place.
1. Slide back and remove the
battery cover in the direction
of the arrow.
2.
Align and insert the two AA batteries
(HITACHI MAXELL, Part No.LR6
or R6P )according to their plus and minus terminals as indicated in the remote control.
3.
Replace the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and snap it back into place.
►Always handle the batteries with care and use them only as
directed. Improper use may result in battery explosion, cracking or leakage,
which could result in re, injury and/or pollution of the surrounding environment.
• Be sure to use only the batteries specied. Do not use batteries of different
types at the same time. Do not mix a new battery with used one.
• Make sure the plus and minus terminals are correctly aligned when loading a battery.
• Keep a battery away from children and pets.
• Do not recharge, short circuit, solder or disassemble a battery.
• Do not allow a battery in a re or water. Keep batteries in a dark, cool and dry place.
• If you observe battery leakage, wipe out the leakage and then replace a battery.
If the leakage adheres to your body or clothes, rinse well with water immediately.
• Obey the local laws on disposing the battery.
WARNING
LASER INDICATOR
LASER button

PJ1173ViewSonic 15
Approx.
3 m
30º 30º
30º 30º Approx.
3 m
20º20º Approx.
3 m
Remote control
About the remote control signal
The remote control works with the projector’s remote sensors. This projector has
three remote sensors on the front, on the top, and on the back.
The sensors can be respectively turned active or inactive using the “REMOTE
RECEIV.” in the SERVICE item of OPTION menu. Each sensor senses the signal
within the following range when the sensor is active.
The front and top sensors:
60 degrees (30 degrees to the left and right of the
sensor) within 3 meters about.
The back sensor:
40 degrees (20 degrees to the left and right of the
sensor) within 3 meters about.
• The remote control signal reected in
the screen or the like may be available. If it is
difcult to send the signal to the sensor directly,
attempt to make the signal reect.
• The remote control uses infrared light to send
signals to the projector (Class 1 LED), so be
sure to use the remote control in an area free
from obstacles that could block the remote
control’s signal to the projector.
• The remote control may not work correctly if
strong light (such as direct sun light) or light
from an extremely close range (such as from
an inverter uorescent lamp) shines on the
remote sensor of the projector. Adjust the
position of projector avoiding those lights.
NOTE
Changing the frequency of remote control signal
The accessory remote control has the choice of
the mode 1 or the mode 2, in the frequency of
its signal. If the remote control does not function
properly, attempt to change the signal frequency.
Please remember that the “REMOTE FREQ.” in
SERVICE item of OPTION menu of the projector
to be controlled should be set to the same mode
as the remote control.
To set the mode of the remote control, slide the
knob of the frequency switch inside the battery
cover into the position indicated by the mode
number to choose.
2 1
Back of the
remote control
Inside of
the battery cover
Frequency switch