ViewSonic PJ255D User manual

PJ255D
User Guide
Guide de l’utilisateur
Bedienungsanleitung
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Table of Contents
Usage Notice
Introduction
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Package Overview ...............................................................................................
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Product Overview ................................................................................................
Main Unit .........................................................................................................................
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Panel Control ..................................................................................................................
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Connection Ports ............................................................................................................
Remote Control ...............................................................................................................
Installation
Connecting the Projector .....................................................................................
Powering On/Off the Projector ............................................................................
Powering On the Projector ............................................................................................
Powering off the projector ............................................................................................. 1
Warning Indicator ......................................................................................................... 1
Adjusting the Projected Image ........................................................................... 1
Adjusting the Projector Height ......................................................................................
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Adjusting the Projector Zoom / Focus ..........................................................................
Adjusting Projection Image Size ...................................................................................
User Controls
Panel Control & Remote Control ........................................................................ 1
On-Screen Display Menus ................................................................................. 1
How to operate ..............................................................................................................
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Language ......................................................................................................................
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All Images ....................................................................................................................
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Computer Image ...........................................................................................................
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Video Image .................................................................................................................
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Management .................................................................................................................
PIP ............................................................................................................................ ... 2
Appendices
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................
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Changing the lamp .............................................................................................
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Specifications ....................................................................................................
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Compatibility Modes ..........................................................................................
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Warranty .................
Customer Support
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Precautions ......................................................................................................... 2
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For Your Records ...............................................................................................
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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.
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.
Product disposal at end of product life
ViewSonic is concerned about the preservation of our environment. Please dispose of this product
properly at the end of its useful life. Your local waste disposal company may provide information
about proper disposal.
Product Registration
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available, please register your product on the Internet at: www.viewsonic.com
For Your Records
Product Name:
Model Number:
Document Number:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
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VESA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. DDC is trademark
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Usage Notice
Precautions
Follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as recom-
mended in this users guide to maximize the life of your unit.
Warning- Do not look into the projectors lens when the lamp is
on. The bright light may hurt your eyes.
Warning- To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this product to rain or moisture.
Warning- Please do not open or disassemble the product as this
may cause electric shock.
Warning- When changing the lamp, please allow unit to cool
down, and follow all changing instructions.
Warning- This product will detect the life of the lamp itself.
Please be sure to change the lamp when it shows
warning messages.
Warning-
Warning- When switching the projector off, please ensure the
projector completes its cooling cycle before
disconnecting power.
Warning- Turn on the projector first and then the signal sources.
Warning- When the lamp reaches the end of its life, it will burn
out and may make a loud popping sound. f this
happens, the projector will not turn back on until the
lamp module has been replaced. To replace the
lamp, follow the procedures listed under Changing
the Lamp.
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Do:
vTurn off the product before cleaning.
vUse a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent to clean the
display housing.
vDisconnect the power plug from AC outlet if the product is not
being used for a long period of time.
Dont:
vBlock the slots and openings on the unit provided for
ventilation.
vUse abrasive cleaners, waxes or solvents to clean the unit.
vUse under the following conditions:
- Extremely hot, cold or humid environment.
- n areas susceptible to excessive dust and dirt.
- Near any appliance generating a strong magnetic field.
- Place in direct sunlight.
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Power Cord
S-Video Cable
VGA Cable
Battery
Composite Video Cable
Projector with lens cap
Package Overview
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Introduction
This projector comes with all the items shown below. Chec to
ma e sure your unit is complete. Contact your dealer immedi-
ately if anything is missing.
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Remote Control
CD-Wizard
Soft Case
Quick Start Guide
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Main Unit
Product Overview
1. Focus Ring
2. Zoom Ring
3. Elevator Button
4. Zoom Lens
5. Remote Control Receiver
6. Connection Ports
7. Power Connector
8. Panel Control
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Panel ontrol
1. Power/Standby ndicator
2. Warning ndicator
3. Power
4. Source
5. Directional Select and Enter Keys
6. Keystone Correction
7. Menu (On/Off)
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onnection Ports
1. Power Connector
2 PC Analog Signal/HDTV/Component Video Connector
3. Composite Video nput Connector
4. S-Video nput Connector
5. Remote Control Receiver
6. KeysingtonTM Lock Port
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Remote ontrol
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1. Transmit ndicator Light
2. Power
3. Source
4. Keystone Correction
5. Zoom n/Zoom Out
6. Four Directional Select Keys
7. Menu Key
8. Picture- n-Picture
9. Hide
10. Freeze
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1. Power Cord
2. VGA Cable
3. S-Video Cable
4. Composite Video Cable
onnecting the Projector
vTo ensure the projector wor s well with your computer, please
set the display mode of your graphic card than or equal to
1024 X 768 resolution. Ma e sure timing of the display mode is
compatible with the projector. Refer to the Compatibility
Modes section on page
S-Video Output
Video Output
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Lens cap
Power
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Powering On the Projector
1. Remove the lens cap.
2. Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely
connected.
3. Turn on the lamp by pressing Power button on the
control panel. 
The startup screen will display for 20 seconds and the
Power/Standby indicator will flash green.
When the startup screen disappears, the Power/Standby
indicator will turn green.
4. Turn on your source (computer, notebook, video player ,
etc.). The projector will detect your source automatically.
vIf the screen displays No Signal, please ma e sure the signal
cables are securely connected.
vIf you connect multiple sources at the same time, use the Source
button on the remote control or control panel to switch.
Powering On/Off the Projector
vTurn on the projector
first and then the
computer.
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Powering Off the Projector
1. Press the Power button to turn off the projector lamp.
2. After pressing the Power button, you will see a message
Power off the lamp? on the on-screen display. Press the
Power button again to confirm.
Otherwise the message will disappear after 5 seconds.
3. Power/Standby indicator flashes orange for about 40
seconds. The projector will automatically shut itself down.
f you want to turn on the projector again, you must press
the Power button within 40 seconds of the flashing
indicator.
4. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and
the projector.
5. Do not turn on the projector immediately following a
power off procedure.
Warning Indicator
vWhen the Warning indicator turns red, it indicates the projec-
tor has overheated. The projector will automatically shut itself
down.
vWhen the Warning indicator flashes red (0.5 second
intervals), it indicates a problem with the lamp. Turn off the
projector and disconnect the power cord from the electrical
outlet, then contact your local dealer or our service center.
vWhen the Warning indicator flashes red (1 second intervals),
it indicates an internal problem. Stop using the projector and
disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet, then
contact your local dealer or our service center.
vWhen the Warning indicator flashes orange, it indicates high-
speed cooling in progress. This is not an abnormal condition,
and you can continue using the projector.
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Adjusting the Projected Image
Adjusting the Projector Height
Tilt Adjusted wheel Elevator Foot
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3Elevator Button
The projector is equipped with an elevator foot for adjusting the
projector height.
To raise the projector:
1. Press the elevator button .
2. Raise the projector to the desired display angle , then
release the button to lock the elevator foot into position.
3. Use  to fine-tune the display angle.
To lower the projector:
1. Press the elevator button.
2. Lower the projector, then release the button to lock the
elevator foot into position.
3. Use  to fine-tune the display angle.
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Focus Ring
Zoom Ring
Adjusting the Projector Zoom / Focus
You may adjust zoom ring to zoom in or out. To focus the image,
rotate the focus ring until the image is clear. The projector will
focus at distances from 3.94 to 32.81 feet (1.20 to 10.0 meters).
Adjusting Projection Image Size
68.9"
(175.1cm)
114.9"
(291.8cm)
137.9"
(350.2cm)
183.8"
(466.9cm)
229.8"
(583.7cm)
32.1"(81.4cm)
80.2"(203.6cm)
133.6"(339.3cm)
160.3" (407.2cm)
213.8"(543.0cm)
267.2"(678.7cm)
3.94'
32.81'
26.25'
19.69'
16.40'
9.84'
(1.2m)
(10.0m)
(8.0m)
(6.0m)
(5.0m)
(3.0m)
27.6"
(70.0cm)
Screen
(Diagonal)
Screen
Size
Distance
vThis graph is for users reference only.
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User Controls
emote ControlPanel Control
Panel ontrol & Remote ontrol
There are two ways for you to control the functions: Remote
Control and Panel Control.
Using the Panel ontrol
Power
4Refer to the Power On/Off the Projector section on pages
Source
4Press Source to choose RGB, Component-p, Component-i,
S-Video, Composite Video and HDTV sources.
Menu
4Press Menu to launch the on screen display (OSD) menu.
To exit OSD, press Menu again.
Keystone
4Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting the projector (±16
degrees).
Directional Select
4Use to select items or use to make adjustments for
your selection.
Enter
4Confirm your selection of items.
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Using the Remote ontrol
Power
4Refer to the Power On/Off the Projector section on pages
Source
4Press Source to choose RGB, Component-p, Component-i,
S-Video, Composite Video and HDTV sources.
PiP
4Displays the PiP menu of the on screen display.
Keystone /
4Adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector (±16
degrees).
Hide
4Press Hide to hide the image, press again to resume display of
the image.
Zoom In /Zoom Out
4Press in to magnify an image on the projection screen.
4Press out to reduce the image size.
Freeze
4Press Freeze to pause the screen image.
Four Directional Select Keys
4Use to select items or make adjustments to
your selection.
Menu
4Press Menu to launch the on screen display menu. To exit
OSD, press Menu again.
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The Projector has multilingual On Screen Display menus that
allow you to ma e image adjustments and change a variety of
settings. The projector will automatically detect the source.
How to operate
1. To open the OSD menu, press Menu on the Remote Control or
Panel Control.
2. When OSD is displayed, use keys to select the main menu.
While making a selection on a particular page, press Enter / 
key to enter sub menu.
3. Use keys to select the desired item and adjust the
settings by key.
4. Select the next item to be adjusted in the sub menu and adjust as
described above.
5. Press Menu to confirm, and the screen will return to the main
menu.
6. To exit, press Menuagain. The OSD menu will close and the
projector will automatically save the new settings.
On Screen Display Menus
Main Menu Sub Menu Setting
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Language
Language
You can display the multilingual OSD menu . Use the or
key to select your prefered language.
Press Menu to finalize the selection.
Computer / Video Mode
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All Images
Brightness
Adjusting the brightness of the image.
4Press the to darken image.
4Press the to lighten the image.
ontrast
The contrast controls the degree of difference between the lightest
and darkest parts of the picture. Adjusting the contrast changes
the amount of black and white in the image.
4Press the to decrease the contrast.
4Press the to increase the contrast.
Image Optimization
mage Optimization can be incrementally adjusted between 0 and
10. Click on the slider bar to adjust.
4Setting 10 will maximize brightness and contrast.
4Setting 0 will maximize color reproduction quality.
olor Temperature
Adjust the color temperature. At higher temperature, the screen
looks colder; at lower temperature, the screen looks warmer.
Keystone orrection
Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting projection (±16 degrees).
Zoom
4Press the to reduce the size of an image.
4Press the to magnify an image on the projection screen.
Computer / Video Mode
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All Image
Aspect Ratio
Selects the desired aspect ratio.
Reset This Menu
Choose Yes to return the display parameters on this menu to
their factory default settings.
Computer / Video Mode
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