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PJ402D
PJ402D
Portable LCD Projector

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Compliance Informmation for U.S.A.
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 of relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipmenMt 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.
Compliance Information for Canada
Notice: This class B digital apparatus complies with Canada ICES-003.
AVIS: Cet appeil numerique de la Classe B conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Compliance Information for European Countries
CE Conformity
The device complies with the requirements of the EEC directive 89/336/
EEC as amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC Art. 5 with regard to
“Electromagnetic compatibility,” and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/
EEC Art. 13 with regard to “Safety.”
User Information for all Countries
Notice: Use the cables which are included with the projector or specified.

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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 apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) 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 or the third prong are provided
for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electri-
cian for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs. con-
venience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Be sure
that the power outlet is located near the unit so that it is easily accessible.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufac-
turer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over
13 Unplug this apparatus when unused for long periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.

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Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 2004. All rights reserved.
Apple, Mac and ADB registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corpo-
ration in the United States and other countries.
ViewSonic, the three birds logo and On View are registered trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation.
VESA and SVGA are registered trademarks of the Video Electronics Standards Association.
DPMS and DDC are trademarks of VESA.
PS/2, VGA and XGA are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
Disclaimer: ViewSonic Corporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions con-
tained 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.
For Your Records
Product Name:
Model Number:
Document Number:
ViewSonic PJ402D
VS10400
A-CD-PJ402D
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Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
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

Notes on AC Power Cord
AC Power Cord must meet requirement of country where you use a projector. Confirm
an AC plug type with graphics below and proper AC Power Cord must be used. If
supplied AC Power Cord does not match your AC outlet, contact your sales dealer.
This projector is equipped with a grounding type AC line plug. Make sure 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 from signal interference due to voltage fluctuation.
Ground Ground
Ground Ground
For the U.K.
For the U.S.A. and CanadaFor Australia and
Mainland China
For Continental Europe
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Contents
Compliance Information .................................................................................................... 1
Important Safety Instructions............................................................................................ 2
For Your Records ............................................................................................................... 3
Notes on AC Power Cord .................................................................................................... 4
Product Introduction ........................................................................................................... 6
Projector Features...................................................................................................... 6
Package Contents.......................................................................................................7
Getting to Know the Projector............................................................................................ 8
Projector Components ............................................................................................... 8
Remote Control Components................................................................................... 11
Installation ...........................................................................................................................12
Connecting the Projector ..........................................................................................12
Powering On/Off the Projector.................................................................................16
Adjusting the Projected Image .................................................................................17
Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus.................................................................18
Adjusting Projection Image Size..............................................................................18
Using the Projector .............................................................................................................20
Control Panel ............................................................................................................ 20
Remote Control ........................................................................................................ 21
Menu Options ...................................................................................................................... 24
Image ........................................................................................................................ 25
Video ........................................................................................................................ 28
Display...................................................................................................................... 29
Language .................................................................................................................. 30
Advanced.................................................................................................................. 31
Audio ........................................................................................................................ 32
Maintenance......................................................................................................................... 33
Cleaning the Lens ..................................................................................................... 33
Cleaning the Projector Housing................................................................................ 33
Replacing the Lamp.................................................................................................. 34
Technical Specifications...................................................................................................... 36
Appendix.............................................................................................................................. 36
Indicator Messages...................................................................................................36
Preset Signals............................................................................................................37
HDTV Preset Signals ..........................................................................................................38
Customer Support...............................................................................................................39
Limitd warranty..................................................................................................................40
09/03/04
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Product 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
SVGA (800 x 600 pixels)
Compact size, light weight for portability
1.2x manual zoom lens
Auto image re-sizing (Auto-Sync.) to 800 x 600 full screen with scaling compression
compatibility for VGA, SVGA, XGA*and SXGA*.
State-of-the-art motion adaptive hardware deinterlacing with 3:2 pull down
200-watt, user-replaceable lamp
Compatibility with Macintosh®computers
Compatibility withNTSC, PAL, SECAM, and HDTV
Multi-function remote control
D-Sub 15-pin cable for analog video connectivity
User-friendly, multi-language on-screen display (OSD)
Advanced electronic keystone correction
* compressed.
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Package Contents
When you unpack the projector, make sure you have all these components:
Save the original shipping carton and packing material; they will come
in handy if you ever to ship your unit. For maximum protection, repack
your unit as it was originally packed at the factory.
Accessories and components may vary by retailer and region.
Projector with Lens Cap AC Power VGA Cable (D-SUB to D-SUB)
S-Video Cable Composite Video Cable
Battery for
Remote Control
Audio Cable
VGA (D-SUB) to
HDTV (RCA) Cable
Projector
Carrying Case User’s Manual
Remote Control (IR)
Optional Accessory:
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Use the cableswhich are included with the projector or specified.

Getting to Know the Projector
Projector Components
Front View
1. Lens cap
2. Lens cap strap
3. Lens
4. Ventilation holes (intake)
5. Zoom ring
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6
7
8
9
10 4
5
6. Focus ring
7. Control panel
8. Speaker
9. Front IR remote control sensor
10. Ventilation holes (exhaust)
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Rear View
1. Interface connector
2. Rear IR remote control sensor
3. Security lock receptacle
4. AC power socket
5. Ventilation holes (intake)
6. Foot adjuster
7. Foot adjuster button
Bottom View
1. Lamp cover
1
2
3
4 567 6 7
1
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Control Panel
LED
1. POWER (Power LED indicator)
2. LAMP (Lamp LED indicator)
Button
1. ON\OFF
2. MENU\ENTER
3. KEYSTONE (S/T)
4. AUTO (X)
5. Four direction buttons
6. SOURCE (W)
Interface Connector
1
2
3
6
5
1
2
4
1. Service connector
This connector is used for engineering purpose.
2. AUDIO input connector
Connect an audio output from video equipment to this jack.
3. COMPUTER IN (D-SUB) connector
Connect image input signal (analog) to this connector.
4. S-VIDEO connector
Connect S-Video output from video equipment to this jack.
5. VIDEO connector
Connect composite video output from video equipment to this jack.
1 2 3 4 5
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Service

Remote Control Components
1.
Power button
2. Four direction buttons
3. Menu button
4. Enter button
5. Keystone c/dbuttons
6. Volume c/dbuttons
7. Source button
8. Mute button
9. Blank button
10. 4:3/16:9 button
11. Auto button
1
2
3
4
8
9
10
11
7
6
5
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Installation
Connecting the Projector
A. Connecting to a computer
1
AC Power Cord
2
VGA Cable (D-SUB to D-SUB)
Desktop type Laptop type
1
2
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B. Connecting to a Video Source
1.Connecting with S-Video Cable
1
AC Power Cord
2
S-Video Cable
3
Audio Cable
1
2
3
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2.Connecting with Composite Video Cable
1
AC Power Cord
2
Composite Video Cable
3
Audio Cable
1
2
3
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3.Connecting with HDTV Cable
1
AC Power Cord
2
D-SUB to HDTV Cable
3
Audio Cable
When connecting cable, power cords of both a projector and external
equipment should be disconnected from AC outlet.
1
2
3
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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 the ON\OFF button on the Projector Control Panel or the Power button
on the Remote Control to turn on the power.
4. Turn on your source (computer, notebook, DVD, etc.). The projector automatically
detects your source.
If the “Searching for source” message appears on the screen, ensure that
the appropriate signal cable(s) are securely connected.
If you are connecting multiple sources to the projector simultaneously, press the
SOURCE button on the Projector Control Panel or the Source button on the
Remote Control to select the desired source.
Warning:
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 the ON\OFF button on the Projector Control Panel or the Power button
on the Remote Control. A message will appear on the screen:
2. Press the ON\OFF button on the Projector Control Panel or the
Power button
on the Remote Control again to turn off the power. Wait until the lamp LED indicator
turns off.
Please wait until the fan motor and the lamp LED turn off before removing
the AC power cord from the projector.
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Adjusting the Projected Image
Adjusting the Projector Height
To raise the projector:
1. Lift up the rear side of the projector, and press the foot adjuster buttons on the two
sides.
2. Raise the projector to the desired display height, and then release the buttons to
lock the foot adjusters into position.
To lower the projector:
1. Lift up the rear side of the projector, and press the foot adjuster buttons on the two
sides.
2. Lower the projector, and then release the buttons to lock the foot adjusters into
position.
You may turn the foot adjuster to make fine adjustment of the height.
To avoid damaging the projector, make sure that the foot adjuster is
fully retracted before placing the projector in its carrying case.
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Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus
1. Adjust the image size by rotating the zoom ring.
Rotate to the right to reduce the image.
Rotate to the left to enlarge the image.
2. Focus the image by rotating the focus ring.
A still image is recommended for focusing.
Adjusting Projection Image Size
Refer to the graphic and table below to determine the screen size and projection distance.
Zoom Ring
Focus Ring
Distance between the screen
and the center of the lens
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Projection 4 : 3 Screen Size –Diagonal 16 : 9 Screen Size-Diagonal
Distance (inch) (inch)
(m) Wide Tele Wide Tele
1.2 33.0 27.5 30.2 25.2
1.5 41.2 34.3 37.8 31.5
2 55.0 45.8 50.4 42.0
2.2 60.5 50.4 55.5 46.2
3 82.5 68.7 75.7 63.1
4 110.0 91.6 100.9 84.1
5 137.5 114.5 126.2 105.1
6 165.0 137.5 151.4 126.2
7 192.5 160.4 176.6 147.2
8 220.0 183.3 201.9 168.2
9 247.5 206.2 227.1 189.3
10 275.0 229.1 252.4 210.3
* This table is for user reference only.
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 buildup on critical parts (i.e. DMD, lens assembly, etc.)
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