ViewSonic PJ458D - XGA DLP Projector User manual

ViewSonic®
Model No. : VS10872
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PJ458D
DLP Projector

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 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.”
Following information is only for EU-member states:
The mark shown to the right is in compliance with the Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE).
The mark indicates the requirement NOT to dispose the equipment as
unsorted municipal waste, but use the return and collection systems according
to local law.

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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this unit near water.
6. Clean with a soft, dry cloth. If still not clean, see “Cleaning the Display” in this
guide for further instructions.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install the unit in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other devices (including ampliers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type
plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade and the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not t into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs.
Convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the unit. Be sure
that the power outlet is located near the unit so that it is easily accessible.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied by the
manufacturer, or sold with the unit. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/unit combination to avoid injury from tipping over.
13. Unplug this unit when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when
the unit has been damaged in any way, such as: if the power-supply cord or plug
is damaged, if liquid is spilled onto or objects fall into the unit, if the unit is
exposed to rain or moisture, or if the unit does not operate normally or has been
dropped.

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Declaration of RoHS Compliance
This product has been designed and manufactured in compliance with Directive
2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and the Council on restriction of the use of
certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS Directive)
and is deemed to comply with the maximum concentration values issued by the
European Technical Adaptation Committee (TAC) as shown below:
Substance Proposed Maximum
Concentration
Actual
Concentration
Lead (Pb) 0.1% < 0.1%
Mercury (Hg) 0.1% < 0.1%
Cadmium (Cd) 0.01% < 0.01%
Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+) 0.1% < 0.1%
Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) 0.1% < 0.1%
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) 0.1% < 0.1%
Certain components of products as stated above are exempted under the Annex of the
RoHS Directives as noted below:
Examples of exempted components are:
1. Mercury in compact uorescent lamps not exceeding 5 mg per lamp and in other
lamps not specically mentioned in the Annex of RoHS Directive.
2. Lead in glass of cathode ray tubes, electronic components, uorescent tubes, and
electronic ceramic parts (e.g. piezoelectronic devices).
3. Lead in high temperature type solders (i.e. lead-based alloys containing 85% by
weight or more lead).
4. Lead as an allotting element in steel containing up to 0.35% lead by weight,
aluminium containing up to 0.4% lead by weight and as a cooper alloy containing
up to 4% lead by weight.

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Copyright Information
Copyright © ViewSonic®Corporation, 2007. All rights reserved.
Macintosh and Power Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
ViewSonic, the three birds’ logo, OnView, ViewMatch, and ViewMeter are registered
trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation.
VESA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association.
DPMS and DDC are trademarks of VESA.
PS/2, VGA and XGA are registered trademarks of International Business Machines
Corporation.
Disclaimer:ViewSonic Corporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors
or omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting
from furnishing this material, or the performance or use of this product.
In the interest of continuing product improvement, ViewSonic Corporation reserves
the right to change product specications without notice. Information in this document
may change without notice.
No part of this document may be copied, reproduced, or transmitted by any means, for
any purpose without prior written permission from ViewSonic Corporation.
Product Registration
To meet your future needs, and to receive any additional product information as it
becomes available, please register your product on the Internet at: www.viewsonic.
com. The ViewSonic®Wizard CD-ROM also provides an opportunity for you to print
the registration form, which you may mail or fax to ViewSonic.
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PJ458D
ViewSonic DLP Projector
VS10872
PJ458D-1_UG_ENG Rev.1C 02-26-07
The lamp in this product contains mercury.
Please dispose of in accordance with local, state or federal laws.

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Notes on AC Power Cord
AC Power Cord must meet requirement of country where you use a projector.
Conrm 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 ts 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 uctuation.
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
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 Specications .........................................................................................36
Appendix.................................................................................................................37
Indicator Messages .........................................................................................37
Preset Signals .................................................................................................38

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Product Introduction
Projector Features
The projector integrates high-performance optical engin e projection and a user-
friendly design to deliver high reliability and ease of use.
The projector offers the following features:
Single chip 0.55” Texas Instruments DLP™ technology
XGA (1024 x 768 pixels)
Compact size, light weight for portability
1.2x manual zoom lens
Auto image re-sizing (Auto-Sync.) to 1024 x 768 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 with NTSC, 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
* means 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 Cord 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
Soft Case Quick Start Guide Remote Control (IR)
NOTE
Optional Accessory:
Wizard CD
POWER
MUTE
4:3/16:9 KEYSTONE
LASER
ENTER BLANK
MENU
VOLUME
AUTO SOURCE

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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
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
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Control Panel
LED
1. POWER (Power LED indicator)
2. LAMP (Lamp LED indicator)
Button
1.
2. MENU\ENTER
3. KEYSTONE (/)
4. AUTO ()
5. Four direction buttons
6. SOURCE ()
Interface Connector
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.
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2
3
6
5
1
2
4
1 2 3 4 5
SERVICE

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Remote Control Components
1. Power button
2. Four direction buttons
3. Menu button
4. Enter button
5. Keystone /buttons
6. Volume /buttons
7. Source button
8. Mute button
9. Blank button
10. 4:3/16:9 button
11. Auto button
POWER
MUTE
4:3/16:9 KEYSTONE
LASER
ENTER BLANK
MENU
VOLUME
AUTO SOURCE
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2
3
4
7
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9
10
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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
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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.
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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 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 button on the Projector Control Panel or the Power button on
the Remote Control. A message will appear on the screen:
2. Press the 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 ne 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