ViewSonic PJ250 - XGA DLP Projector User manual

PJ250
User Guide

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Contents
For Your Records .................................................................................................1
Accessories Included ................................................................................... 2
Projector Components ................................................................................. 3
Remote Control Components ...................................................................... 4
Connections with the Personal Computer.................................................... 5
Connections with Video Equipment ............................................................. 6
Operating the Projector................................................................................ 7
Turning the projector Off .............................................................................. 8
Using the Quick Menu.................................................................................. 9
Menu Operation ......................................................................................... 10
STATUS Indicator Light ............................................................................. 13
Replacing the Lamp Cartridge ................................................................... 14
Specifications............................................................................................. 16
Distance Chart ....................................................................................................17
Cabinet Dimensions............................................................................................18
Customer Support...................................................................................... 19
WARRANTY .............................................................................................. 20
Appendix .................................................................................................... 21
Power Cord Safety Guidelines............................................................................21
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION..................................................... 22
Important Safeguards .........................................................................................22
Compliance Information for U.S.A. .....................................................................23
Compliance Information for Canada ...................................................................23
Compliance Information for European Countries................................................23
User Information for all Countries .......................................................................23

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Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 2002. All rights reserved.
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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 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.
ViewSonic Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR®guidelines for
energy efficiency.
Disclaimer: ViewSonic Corporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions
contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from furnishing this material,
or the performance or use of this product.
In the interest of continuing product improvement, ViewSonic Corporation reserves the right to
change product specifications without notice. Information in this document may change without
notice.
No part of this document may be copied, reproduced, or transmitted by any means, for any purpose
without prior written permission from ViewSonic Corporation.
Electronic Warranty Registration
To meet your future needs, and to receive any additional product
information as it becomes available, please register your projector's
warranty on the Internet at: http://www.viewsonic.com
For Your Records
Product Name:
Model Number:
Document Number:
PJ250
VPROJ26264-1W
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
B16___________
______________

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Accessories Included
Remove the main unit and the accessories from the box and check that the following items are
included.
• Quick Start Guide
• ViewSonic wizard CD
• Lens cap (affixed to the projector)
• Remote control (includes one button battery)
• Power cable (1.8 m / 5.9 ft)
• DVI / Mini D-sub 15-pin conversion cable (19 cm / 7.5 in )
• RGB signal cable (Mini D-sub 15-pin, 2 m / 6.6 ft )
• S-Video cable (3.5 mm diameter plug / Mini DIN 4-pin plug, 1.5 m / 4.9 ft )
• Video cable (3.5 mm diameter plug / RCA pin plug, 1.5 m / 4.9 ft )
• Audio cable (2.5 mm diameter plug / RCA pin plug, 1.5 m / 4.9 ft )
• Soft carry case
Quick Start Guide ViewSonic Wizard CD
S-Video cable (3.5 mm
diameter plug / Mini DIN
4-pin plug, 1.5 m / 4.9 feet)
Video cable (3.5 mm
diameter plug / RCA pin
plug, 1.5 m / 4.9 feet)
Projector Carrying case
Remote control
(includes one button battery) Power cable
(1.8 m / 5.9 feet)
RGB signal cable
(Mini D-sub 15-pin, 2 m /
6.6 feet)
DVI / Mini D-sub 15-pin
conversion cable
(19 cm / 0.6 feet)
Audio cable (2.5 mm
diameter plug / RCA pin
plug, 1.5 m / 4.9 feet)

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Projector Components
1. Lens
2. Lens cap
3. Focus ring
4. Remote control sensor
5. Speaker
6. Front Adjustment button
7. Front Adjustment Foot
8. Exhaust vents
9. Ventilation slots
10. POWER button
11. POWER indicator
12. STATUS indicator
13. MENU button
14. SOURCE button / Cursor button
15. AUTO button / Cursor button
16. QUICK MENU button / Cursor button
17. PC connector
18. VIDEO jack
19. AUDIO jack
20. AC IN connector
21. Rear Adjustment Foot

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Remote Control Components
Before use, pull out and remove the transportation insulation
sheet which is inserted in the battery compartment.
1.Infrared transmitter
2.POWER ON and OFF buttons
3.FREEZE button
4.MUTE button
5.PIP button
6.Input selection Buttons
7.ASPECT button
8.QUICK button
9.AUTO button
10.MENU button
11.CANCEL button
12.Cursor Buttons
13.ENTER button
14.HKSTN button
15.VKSTN button
16.ZOOM button
17.VOL button
18.+/- Buttons
CAUTION
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type (CR2025) recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to your local regulations.
Precautions
Handling of the Remote Control
• Do not expose the remote control to water or other liquids. Should the remote control become
wet, wipe it dry immediately.
• Please keep button batteries out of the reach of children. If a battery is swallowed, promptly
obtain the medical care of a doctor.
• Some operations are available only through the use of the remote control and attention should be
given to its careful handling.

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Connections with the Personal Computer
• The projectors native resolution is 1024 X 768 pixels XGA,scalable to 1280 X 1024 pixels
SXGA.
Note that input of a resolution that exceeds the displayable resolution will cease to be projected
and should this be the case, you will need to change the resolution to a displayable resolution on
the computer.
• The setting method of the personal computer will differ depending on the personal computer that
you are using. For more information, read the instruction manual for your personal computer, or
contact the manufacturer of your personal computer.
RGB signal cable (Supplied item)
DVI/mini D-sub 15-pin conversion
cable (Supplied item)
DVI-D cable (Available as an option)
Monitor out
Monitor out

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Connections with Video Equipment
Note:
• This projector's video cable and S-video cable are unique cables. To purchase extension cables,
please contact your dealer.
• The AUDIO jack of the projector is a 2.5 mm diameter stereo mini jack. Connection is not
possible using the common (3.5 mm diameter) stereo mini jack cable from the headphone jack of
the personal computer or video equipment.
Component cable (Available as an option)
(3.5 mm diameter, 4 Pde, Plug to RCA X 3)
Video cable (Supplied item)
S-Video cable (Supplied item)
DVI/mini D-sub 15-pin
conversion cable
(Supplied item)
Component
Green
Blue
Red
White
Audio cable (Supplied item)
Component cable (Available as an option)
(D-sub 15-pin to RCA 3)
Red
Blue
Green Red
Component

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Operating the Projector
1Set up the screen and the projector
See the affixed "Projection Distance Table" for the desired distance between the screen and the
projector.
2Connect the personal computer or video equipment to the projector.
3Connect the AC IN connector of the projector and the power outlet using the supplied power
cable.
The POWER indicator will light amber, the cooling fan will rotate at low speed, and the unit will
enter the standby mode.
4Switch the projector power on.
Main unit operation: Press and hold the POWER button for several seconds.
Remote control operation: Press the POWER ON button.
The POWER indicator changes to a flashing green and lights steadily after about 60 seconds. The
projection screen brightens after about 40 seconds.
The projector is now capable of regular projection.
5Switch the power of the connected equipment on.
6Select the input
Main unit operation: Press the SOURCE button.
Remote control operation: Press the desired button from among the input selection buttons.
To wall outlet
Firmly plug in all the way
Flashes green
(Approximately
60 seconds)
Lit green
Power is on

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Turning the projector Off
1Switch the power button off.
Main unit operation: Press and hold the POWER button for several seconds.
Remote control operation: Press the POWER OFF button.
The "Power off" indication will appear.
When the red bar extends fully (approximately 5
seconds), the projection screen will turn off and the
unit will enter the power off operation.
Note
• The operation can be cancelled by pressing a button other than the POWER button.
• One more press of the POWER (POWER Off) button will switch off the power.
When the unit enters the standby mode the POWER
indicator changes from a flashing amber and lights a
steady amber after about 90 seconds.
2Unplug the power cable.
Check that the POWER indicator is lit amber and then unplug the power cable.
The POWER indicator will go off when the power cable is unplugged.
WARNING:
Do not unplug the power cable while the POWER indicator is flashing amber. Doing so may shorten
the life of the lamp or damage the projector.
Flashes amber
(Approximately
90 seconds)
Lit amber
Standby mode

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Using the Quick Menu
Note that the Quick Menu will not be displayed unless the signal of the connected equipment is
detected. Please select the input that you wish to adjust.
Main unit operation
(1) Press the QUICK MENU button to access the Quick Menu.
Press again to select the desired adjustment display.
(2) Press the or button to adjust.
(3) To close the display immediately, press the MENU button.
In the absence of operations for a period of about 10 seconds,
the display will close automatically.
Remote control operation
(1) Press the QUICK MENU button to access the Quick
Menu. Further presses cause the adjustment display to
change in sequence.
The adjustment display can be selected with use of either
the cursor Sor Tbutton.
(2) Press the cursor Wor Xbutton to make the adjustment.
(3) To close the display immediately, press the CANCEL
button.
In the absence of operations, the display will close
automatically in a period of about 10 seconds.
Content of Adjustments and Settings
Example: Brightness adjustment display
Display Item Adjustment/Setting
Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the image.
Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the image.
V Keystone Corrects (vertical) keystone distortion of the screen.
Adjusts the left and right edges of the screen so that they are parallel.
H Keystone Corrects (horizontal) keystone distortion of the screen.
Adjusts the upper and lower edges of the screen so that they are parallel.
Picture in Picture The picture from the VIDEO jack is displayed as a sub-picture on the input screen
from the PC connector. This function selects either the size of the sub-picture (i.e.
large, medium, or small) or off (i.e. no display). (Neither the adjustment display
nor the picture will be output unless the signal is input to the PC connector.)
Volume This function adjusts the volume of the built-in speaker.

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Menu Operation
Remote Control
Projector
MENU button
Used for menu display and menu closure.
CURSOR(STWX) button
Selects menu names and item names as well as in setting
and adjusting the item contents.
CANCEL button
Returns to menu name selection as well as to close the
menu (and the sub menu display).
ENTER button
Sets the verification display.
MENU button
Displays menu, to return to menu name selections, and to
close menus (i.e. closing sub menu displays).
(AUTO) button
Advances the selection of menu names. Advances the
setting/adjustment values of the item contents. Also serves
the function of the remote control ENTER button.
(QUICK MENU) button
Selects of item names.
(SOURCE) button
Returns to the selection of menu names. Advances the
setting/adjustment values of the item contents.

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On Screen Display
• The remote control should be pointed toward the remote control sensor of the projector and
operated.
• When no signal is detected, only "Color" , "Setup", and "Info." can be selected.
("Color" can be selected for Video and S-Video source only.)
• The menu will close automatically if no buttons are pushed within 30 seconds.
Menu Display
1Press the MENU button to display the menu
Note : Pressing the main unit MENU button will change the function of the SOURCE button,
AUTO button, and QUICK MENU button to that of cursor buttons.
Cursor
The setting/adjustment of the cursor position can
be adjusted.
Menu Selections
(Item name)
Sub Selections
(Item name)
Adjustment bar setting contents
Adjustment bar: Indicates the adjustment condition by
increasing or decreasing in bar length setting contents:
Displays the set contents
Icon: Displays the sub menu or setting contents
Menu title

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Menu Selection
2Press the cursor (WX) button to select the menu item you wish to adjust.
Each press of the cursor (X) button advances the selection one step in the sequence of "Color"
→"View" →"Setup" →"Info." →"Image".
Each press of the cursor (W) button causes a return of one step.
The selected menu name will appear in red.
Note : To cancel the display of the cursor, press the CANCEL button on the remote control or
the MENU button on the projector.
Displaying the Cursor
3Press the cursor (T) button to display the cursor.
Selection of the Item Name
4Press the cursor (ST) button to align the cursor with the item name.
Main unit operation: Press the (QUICK MENU) button. When the cursor has moved to the
very bottom of the items, another press will move it to the very top of the items.
When the icon is displayed and depending on the item contents, a press of the cursor (X)
button will result in the sub menu, the setting display, a resetting of the adjustment value, or a
resetting verification display.
Making Adjustments/Settings
5Press the cursor (WX) button and make the adjustment (or setting) while viewing the image.
When a button is pressed, the image will also change.
Closing the Menu
6Press the MENU button and close the menu display.
Main unit operation: Press the MENU button and delete the cursor. The operation will differ
depending on the display contents when a sub menu is displayed. Should a sub menu be
displayed, press the MENU button until the MENU display closes.

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STATUS Indicator Light
Note:
Should the projector not project properly, see the Troubleshooting section of the User Guide.
STATUS
Indicator POWER
Indicator Problem
Flashes red
(0.5 s lit /0.5 s
off)
Lit red The temperature has become abnormally high.
The thermal protector is activated. if the room temperature is high,
move the projector to a cool location. If the internal temperature of the
projector is high, check the ventilation holes of the cooling fan and
clean them if they are obstructed.
When the thermal protector is activated, the power is switched off and
even if the power is soon switched back on, the power might not actu-
ally be supplied to the projector. Should this happen, wait one minute
and then switch the power on again.
Flashes red
(1 s lit / 1 s off)
When the lamp
burns out during
operation: Flashes
amber for 90 sec-
onds and then stays
lit
When the lamp
does not turn on:
Lit amber
The lamp will not turn on
Wait one minute or longer while the lamp lighting voltage irregularity
detection protector is activated and switch the power on again. If the
problem still persists, unplug the power cable and contact ViewSonic.
Flashes red
(0.5 s lit /0.5 s
off)
Lit amber The fan has stopped.
Unplug the power cable and contact ViewSonic.
Flashes red
(1 s lit / 1 s off)
Lit red The lamp cover is open.
The lamp cover is not attached properly.
Attach it properly.
Lit red Lit amber after 90
seconds of flash-
ing in amber
The lamp will not turn on.
The lamp has reached end of life. Contact your reseller or ViewSonic
for a replacement lamp.
STATUS indicator POWER indicator

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Replacing the Lamp Cartridge
PREPARATION
To prevent scratches place the lamp on a soft cloth.
1Disconnect the power cable.
2Turn the projector upside down.
3Remove the lamp cover.
(1) Turn the screw that fastens the lamp cover
counterclockwise until it turns freely. (The screw
will not come out.)
(2) Lift the lamp cover a little and pull it off in the direction of the arrow.
WARNING
• The Lamp Cartridge should only be replaced after the unit has been turned off, cooled down for
60 minute and the power cord has been unplugged. Replacement of the lamp cartridge during
operation or immediately after operation stops may cause burns due to high temperature.
• Do not remove any screws other those specified.
• Do not touch the lamp with bare hands. Doing so could shorten the life of the lamp.
• If the lamp has reached the end of its usable life, the lamp bulb may shatter. If the lamp
shatters, contact ViewSonic Customer Support center immediately.

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4Remove the lamp cartridge.
(1) Turn the 2 screws that fasten the lamp cartridge
counterclockwise until they turn freely. (The screws
will not come out.)
(2) Grasp the handle of the lamp cartridge, pull it upward
and remove the lamp cartridge.
5Install the new lamp cartridge.
(1) Slowly push in the lamp cartridge with the socket facing forward. (Align the lamp cartridge
screw with the screw hole of the projector.)
(2) Turn the 2 screws of the lamp cartridge clock-wise to tighten.
6Install the lamp cover.
(1) First insert the front edge of the lamp cover into the groove, then close the lamp cover.
(2) Turn the screw of the lamp cover clockwise to tighten.
7Reset the lamp timer to zero.
Plug in the power cable and switch on the power before resetting.
Select [Info.] →[Lamp Timer Reset] and then reset the hours indication.

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Specifications
Optical
DMD Single Chip Digital Micro Device (DMD)
1024 x 768 dots, scaling to 1280 x 1024
Lamp 120 W high-pressure mercury lamp
Image size 36 inch to 200 inch
Electrical
Inputs Video (NTSC3.58/NTSC4.43/PAL/PAL_N/PAL_M/PAL60/SECAM)
RGB (Horizontal :15 to 85 kHz, Vertical 50 to 120 Hz)
Color Reproduction Full color (16,770,000 colors)
Resolution SXGA (Compression), XGA(True), SVGA/VGA (Expansion/True)
Input Current 1.8 A
Power Requirement 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption 180 watts
Mechanical
Dimensions Excluding Stand 18.0 cm (W) x 4.5 cm (H) x 14.1 cm (D)
7.1 in.(W) x 1.8 in.(H) x 5.6 in.(D)
Weight Approximately 1.0 kg / 2.20 lbs
Operational Temperatures Data projector: 5° to 35°C (41° to 95°F), 30 to 85% humidity
Regulations UL Approved (UL 1950, CSA 950)
Meets FCC Class A requirements
Meets EMC Directive (EN55022, EN55024)
Meets Low Voltage Directive (EN60950)
* Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

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Distance Chart
Screen Size Projector distance from screen
(D) (W) x (H) (L) (B)
inch mm mm mm
inch inch
mm
inch
mm
inch
36 914 732 x 549
28.8 x 26.1
1200
47.2
95
3.7
40 1016 813 x 610
32 x 24
1320
52.0
105
4.1
60 1524 1219 x 914
48 x 36
1990
78.3
157
6.2
80 2032 1626 x 1219
64 x 48
2650
104.3
209
8.2
100 2540 2032 x 1524
80 x 60
3310
130.3
262
10.3
120 3048 2438 x 1829
96 x 72
3970
156.3
314
12.3
150 3810 3048 x 2286
120 x 90
4970
195.7
393
15.5
180 4572 3658 x 2743
144 x 108
5960
234.6
472
18.6
200 5080 4064 x 3048
160 x 120
6620
260.6
524
20.6
Width
Screen Bottom
Lens Center
Throwing Distance
Height
Diagonal

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Cabinet Dimensions