ViewSonic PJ500 User manual

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Contents
For Your Records ................................................................................................ 1
Features ..................................................................................................... 2
PJ500 Features ................................................................................................... 2
Before Use ................................................................................................. 2
Package Contents ............................................................................................... 2
Projector Components ............................................................................. 3
Projector Components Diagram .......................................................................... 3
Remote Control Components .................................................................. 4
Remote Control Components Diagram ............................................................... 4
Loading the Battery .................................................................................. 5
Initial Battery Loading ......................................................................................... 5
Replacing Remote Control Battery ..................................................................... 5
Installation ................................................................................................. 6
Angle Adjustment ................................................................................................ 6
Cabling ................................................................................................................ 7
Power Connection ............................................................................................... 7
Example of System Setup ................................................................................... 8
Plug & Play ......................................................................................................... 8
Operations ................................................................................................. 9
Power ON ........................................................................................................... 9
Power OFF .......................................................................................................... 9
Basic Operation 10
Setup Menus ..................................................................................................... 11
Input Menu ........................................................................................................ 13
Image Menu ...................................................................................................... 14
Options Menu .................................................................................................... 15
No Signal Menu ................................................................................................ 16
Maintenance ............................................................................................ 17
Lamp ................................................................................................................. 17
Lamp Life .......................................................................................................... 17
Replacing the Lamp .......................................................................................... 18
Resetting the Lamp Timer ................................................................................. 18
Air-Filter ............................................................................................................ 19
Maintenance Inside the Equipment ................................................................... 19
Cleaning the Lens ............................................................................................. 19
Cleaning the Cabinet and Remote Control ....................................................... 19

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Contents
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................... 20
OSD Messages ................................................................................................. 20
Indicator Messages ........................................................................................... 20
Symptom ........................................................................................................... 21
Specifications .......................................................................................... 23
Technical Specifications ................................................................................... 23
Customer Support .................................................................................. 24
Contact ViewSonic ............................................................................................ 24
LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................................................ 25
VIEWSONIC Projector ...................................................................................... 25
Appendix .................................................................................................. 26
Power Cord Safety Guidelines .......................................................................... 26
Compliance Information for U.S.A. ................................................................... 27
Compliance Information for Canada ................................................................. 27
Compliance Information for European Countries .............................................. 27
User Information for all Countries ..................................................................... 27
Table of Figures ...................................................................................... 28
Figures .............................................................................................................. 28

1ViewSonic PJ500
Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 2001. All rights reserved.
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For Your Records
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Purchase Date:
ViewSonic PJ500
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Features
PJ500 Features
• Short focal length
• Whisper-mode
• Digital zoom magnification
• Digital keystone correction
• Component video maximizes video image quality
Before Use
Package Contents
Make sure all of the following items are included in the package. If anything is missing, please
contact your dealer.
NOTE: Keep the original packing material for possible future reshipment.
Figure 1: Package Contents
Projector Carrying Case Power Cord
RCA Video/Audio
(US type)
Red
Blue
Green
Quick Start
Remote Control Power Cord
S-Video Cable
Component Video
Cable
(China type)
Guide
with battery
Ye l l o w
Red
White
Power Cord
(Europe type)
ViewSonic
Wizard CD
RBG Cable
cable
(computer)

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Projector Components
Projector Components Diagram
Figure 2: Projector Components
Slot for Kensington Lock
Power switch
AC power
Intake ventilation
Control panel
Reset
Keystone
Input
Standby/ON
Front foot adjuster
Air intake
(for the cooling fan)
Speaker
Rear foot
adjuster
Remote control
sensor
Component Video
Y (In)
CB/PB(In)
CR/PR(In)
S-Video (In)
Zoom knob
Focus ring
Remote control
sensor
Lens (with lens cap)
Lamp indicator
Te m p i n d i c at o r
Power indicator
Menu
Exhaust ventilation
Interface
panel
RGB (In)
Control (RS232)
Audio (In, 3.5 mm)
R Audio (in)
L Audio (In)
Video (In)

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Remote Control Components
Remote Control Components Diagram
Figure 3: Remote Control Components
VIDEO Button
RGB Button
MENU SELECT Button
POSITION Button
RESET Button
VOLUME Button
VOLUME Button
FREEZE Button
MUTE Button
BLANK (Screen) Button
STANDBY/ON Button
KEYSTONE Button
[Up] Button
[Left] Button
[Right] Button
[Down] Button
MENU Button
MAGNIFY [+] Button
MAGNIFY [-] Button
MAGNIFY [Off] Button
AUTO Button
Battery Holder

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Loading the Battery
Initial Battery Loading
In the original packing, the battery is installed in the battery holder of the remote control with
protective film (to preserve battery life while unit is not is use).
Carefully pull out the protective film, then load the battery following to the procedure below.
Replacing Remote Control Battery
See the reverse side of the remote control.
1Pinch the groove and pull out battery holder. See graphic above.
2Remove the used battery.
3Install the new battery with “+” side facing up.
4Push in the battery holder until it “clicks.”
NOTE: When remote control operation becomes difficult, replace the batteries.
Figure 4: Battery
Warnings
• Incorrect handling of the battery could result in fire or personal injury.
• The battery may explode if not handled properly.
• Use the 3V micro-lithium battery, type number CR2025 only.
• When loading the battery, make sure the plus and minus terminals are correctly oriented as indicated in the remote
control.
• Dispose of the battery in accordance with local laws and regulations.
• Keep the battery away from children and pets.
• When not to be used for an extended period, remove the battery from the remote control.

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Installation
Refer to the graphics and table on this page to determine the screen size and projection distance.
The projection distances shown in the table below are for full size (800 x 600 pixels).
aDistance from the projector to the screen (+10%).
bDistance from the lens center to the bottom of the screen (+10%).
Figure 5: Screen Views
Angle Adjustment
Use the foot adjusters on the bottom of the projector to adjust the projection angle. The angle is
variable within approximately 0° to 10°.
1Lift up the front side of the projector, press the foot adjuster button, and adjust the projection
angle.
2Release the adjuster button to lock at the desired angle.
3Rotate the foot pad to adjust the left/right tilt of the displayed image.
Table 1: Projection Distance
Screen Size
Inches (m) aInches (m)
Minimum and Maximum
bInches
(cm)
40 (1.0) 37 (0.9) 46 (1.2) 3 (8.7)
60 (1.5) 57 (1.5) 69 (1.8) 5 (13.1)
80 (2.0) 77 (1.9) 93 (2.4) 7 (17.4)
100 (2.5) 96 (2.4) 116 (2.9) 9 (21.8)
120 (3.0) 116 (2.9) 139 (3.5) 10 (26.1)
150 (3.8) 145 (3.7) 174 (4.4) 13 (32.7)
200 (5.0) 194 (4.9) 233 (5.9) 17 (43.5)
Warnings
• 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. LCD panel,
lens assembly, etc.)
Figure 6: Angle Adjustment
Top View
Screen
Side View
Lens
center
Foot Adjuster
P
ress the foot adjuster button Rear Foot Adjuster

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Cabling
Refer to the table below for connecting each terminal of the projector to a device.
NOTE:
• Before connecting, read the instruction manuals of the devices to be connected, and make sure that the projector is
compatible with the device(s).
• Securely tighten the screws on the connectors.
• For some RGB input modes, the optional Mac adapter is necessary.
• Some computers may have multiple display screen modes. You may not be able to use some of the modes with this
projector.
Power Connection
Use the correct power cord supplied with your projector. Connect the AC inlet of the projector to the
power outlet as shown in the graphic below.
Figure 7: Power Cord Connect
Table 2: Cabling
Function Terminal Cable
Analog RGB input RGB Accessory RGB cable or optional
RGB cable with D-sub 15-pin shrink
jack and inch thread screws
RS-232C communication CONTROL Optional RS-232C cable
Component video input VIDEO Y
VIDEO CB/PB
VIDEO CR/PR
Accessory component video cable
S-video input S-VIDEO Accessory S-video cable with mini
DIN 4-pin jack
Video input/
Audio input
VIDEO
AUDIO (L)
AUDIO (R)
Accessory video/audio cable with
RCA jacks
Audio Input 3.5 mm to mini-jack L/R Optional
Warnings
• Incorrect connections could result in fire or electrical shock.
• Before connecting, turn off all devices to be connected.
• Use the cables that are packaged with the product. Refer to page 27.
• See “Power Cord Safety Guidelines” on page 26.

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Example of System Setup
Plug & Play
This projector is VESA DDC 1/2B compatible. Plug& Play is possible by connecting to a computer
that is VESA DDC (Display Data Channel) compatible.
Please use this function by connecting the accessory RGB cable to RGB (In) of the projector; other
connection methods may not work.
NOTE: Plug & Play is a system configured with peripheral equipment including a computer, display
and operating system. This projector is recognized as Plug & Play capable. Refer to the ViewSonic
CD Wizard INF display driver files for configuration.
Plug & Play will not operate with a direct connection to an Apple computer.
NOTE: When connecting with a notebook computer, set the proper RGB external image output.
Please read the instruction manual of the notebook computer for more information.
Figure 8: System Setup
S-Video Player
Computer
Notebook
DVD Player
Video/Audio
cable
Component
Video cable
S-Video
cable audio (L/R)
stereo-mini
audio cable
RGB
RS232
(computer)
Computer
portion of
Video/Audio
cable

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Operations
Power ON
NOTE: Refer to “Example of System Setup” on page 8.
1Make sure the power cord is connected correctly and lens cap has been removed. Set the Power
Switch to [I] ON. The unit is now in Standby mode and the POWER indicator LED turns a steady
orange.
2Press the STANDBY/ON button on the control panel or the remote control. Warm-up begins and
the power indicator blinks in green.
3After several seconds the lamp will stop blinking and will turn to continuous green, indicating
that the projector is ready to use.
4Adjust the size of the projected image with the Zoom knob.
5Adjust focus using the Focus ring.
Power OFF
NOTE: See Caution below.
1Press the STANDBY/ON button & on the control panel or the remote control. The message
“POWER OFF?” will display on the screen, and the message will disappear in 5 seconds. During
this message indication, press the STANDBY/ON button again. The projector lamp shuts off and
lamp cooling begins. The POWER indicator blinks orange during lamp cooling. Pressing the
STANDBY/ON button has no effect while the POWER indicator is blinking.
2The system assumes the Standby mode when cooling is complete. The POWER indicator ceases
blinking and changes to a steady orange. Check that the indicator is orange and set the POWER
switch to [O].
3The POWER indicator turns off when the Power Switch is set to [O] OFF. Remember to replace
the lens cap after use.
NOTE: Except in emergencies, do not turn off the Power Switch unless the POWER indicator is a
steady orange. Otherwise improper cooling of the lamp will reduce the life of the lamp or may
damage the lamp.
Figure 9: Power Buttons
CAUTION
• To turn OFF the projector press the Standby/ON button and hold for 2 seconds .
• The POWER LED on the control pad flashes orange during cool-down.
• Wait until the POWER LED changes to a steady orange before you set the Power Switch to [O] OFF.
Power Indicator
Standby/On Button
Zoom Knob
Focus Ring
Power Switch
Standby/On Button

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Basic Operation
Table 3 below refers to buttons on the projector control panel and on the remote control. Items
marked with (*) may be accessed from the projector control panel.
Table 3: Basic Operation
Item Description
INPUT SELECT Select Input Signal (*) : press the INPUT Button.
RGB > VIDEO > S-VIDEO > COMPONENT (>RGB)
Select RGB Input: Press the RGB button.
VIDEO/S-VIDEO/COMPONENT > RGB
Select Video Input: Press the VIDEO button.
RGB > VIDEO/S-VIDEO/COMPONENT
VIDEO > S-VIDEO > COMPONENT (>VIDEO)
• The selected signal name is displayed for approximately 3 seconds when the input signal is
changed.
POSITION Set/Clear Position Adjustment mode : Press the POSITION button.
The icon is displayed in the POSITION mode.
Image Position Adjustment: Press the buttons in the POSITION mode.
• Valid only in the MAGNIFY mode when a video signal is input.
• After approximately 10 seconds of inactivity the icon disappears and the POSITION
mode is cleared automatically.
RESET (*) Initialize Each item: Select an item and press the RESET button.
Initialize Position Adjustment: Press the RESET button and the POSITION mode.
This function is valid only when RGB signal is input.
• Valid except for: VOLUME, LANGUAGE, H PHASE, and WHISPER.
MAGNIFY Set MAGNIFY Mode: Press the MAGNIFY button.
Move Magnified Area: Run the POSITION in the MAGNIFY mode.
Adjust Magnification: Press the MAGNIFY / button in MAGNIFY mode.
MAGNIFY (+) magnifies the image. MAGNIFY (-) reduces the image.
Clear MAGNIFY Mode: Press the MAGNIFY button.
• The MAGNIFY mode is cleared by selecting AUTO, ASPECT, INPUT SELECT, or VIDEO,
or changing the input signal.
FREEZE Set/Clear FREEZE Mode: Press the FREEZE button. When the [ ] icon is displayed, the
image is frozen in the FREEZE mode.
• The FREEZE mode is cleared by selecting POSITION, VOLUME, MUTE, Automatic
Adjustment, BLANK ON/OFF, or MENU ON/OFF, or by changing the input signal.
• Do not forget to clear frozen static images.
KEYSTONE (*) Set/Clear KEYSTONE Mode: Press the KEYSTONE button.
Adjust Keystone: Press the buttons in the KEYSTONE mode.
reduces the width of the bottom of the projected image. reduces the width of the top
of the projected image.
VOLUME Volume Adjustment: Press the VOLUME buttons on the remote control.
(up arrow) increases the loudness of the sound, and (down arrow) decreases the loudness of
the sound.
MUTE Set/Clear Mute Mode: Press the MUTE button. The sound is silenced in this mode.

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NOTE: Use the remote control at a distance of approximately 10 feet (3m) from the sensor on the
front of the projector, and within a range of 30 degrees left/right. Strong light and obstacles will
interfere with operation of the remote control.
Setup Menus
The following menus show adjustments and settings you may use when SETUP is selected at the top
of the menu. Part of the SETUP menu differs between RBG input and video input. Select an item
with the and buttons, and start operation. Use the Single menu to reduce menu size. See
Menu Select in Table 3.
AUTO Automatic Adjustment (for RGB input): Press the AUTO button. Horizontal Position (H.
POSIT), Vertical Position, (V. POSIT), Clock Phase (H. PHASE), and Horizontal Size (H.
SIZE), are automatically adjusted.
• Before using the AUTO feature, be sure to maximize the window of the application
displayed on-screen.
Automatic Adjustment (for Video Input): Press the AUTO button. A signal type appropriate
for the input signal is selected automatically. This is valid only when AUTO is set for VIDEO
on the menu.
• This operation requires approximately ten seconds. It may not function correctly with some
input signals.
BLANK ON/OFF Set/ Clear Blank Mode: press the BLANK button. A blank screen (no image) is displayed in
this mode. Access the Image menu to set the screen color for blank mode.
MENU ON/OFF (*) Menu Display Start/Stop: Press the MENU button.
• The menu display is terminated automatically after approximately ten seconds of inactivity.
MENU SELECT Select Menu Type: From the Setup menu select a menu item using the buttons,
then press the MENU SELECT button on the remote control. A single menu for the selected
item will appear on-screen.
• This is valid only for the Setup menu. Push the MENU SELECT button after selecting an
item such as BRIGHTNESS. A separate Brightness menu will appear on-screen.
Figure 10: Setup Menus
Table 4: Setup Menu
Item Actions/Description RGB Video/
S-Video
Component Video
480i/575i/480P 720P/1080i
BRIGHT
(Brightness) Dark Light XX X X
CONTRAST Weak Strong XX X X
Table 3: Basic Operation (Continued)
Item Description
SETUP INPUT OPT.IMAGE
BRIGHT
CONTRAST
SHAPRNESS
COLOR
TINT
COLOR BAL R
COLOR BAL B
ASPECT
SETUP INPUT OPT.IMAGE
100
100
800
SETUP INPUT OPT.IMAGE
BRIGHT
CONTRAST
V POSIT
H POSIT
H PHASE
H SIZE
COLOR BAL R
COLOR BAL B
ASPECT
RGB VIDEO / S-VIDEO
+1
+1
0
0
0
0
0
COMPONENT
BRIGHT
CONTRAST
COLOR
H PHASE
COLOR BAL R
COLOR BAL B
ASPECT
+1
+1
0
0
0
0
0
0
-2
+1
0
0

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V POSIT
(Vertical Position) Down Up X
H POSIT
(Horizontal
Position)
Left Right X
H PHASE
(Horizontal
Phase)
Left Right
•Adjust to eliminate flicker.
XXX
H SIZE
(Horizontal Size) Small Large
•If the Horizontal Size adjustment is
excessive, the image many not be
displayed correctly. In such cases, press
the RESET button, and activate H SIZE.
X
SHARPNESS Soft Clear X
COLOR Light Dark XX X
TINT Red Green
•Valid only when NTSC or NTSC 4.43
signal is received.
X
COLOR BAL R
(Color Balance
Red)
Light Dark XX X X
COLOR BAL B
(Color Balance
Blue)
Light Dark XX X X
ASPECT
(Aspect Ratio)
Select Image Aspect Ratio: Use the
arrow buttons , to select the
aspect ratio:
4:3 Large ,16:9 , or 4:3 Small
XX
Select Position of Image:
With either the “16:9”or the “4:3 Small”
aspect ratio selected, you can position the
screen image up or down by pressing
the button. Center, Down, or Up are
the three possible positions.
•“4:3 Large”can not be repostioned up or
down.
•“4:3 Small”may not be displayed
correctly with some input signals.
XX
Table 4: Setup Menu (Continued)
Item Actions/Description RGB Video/
S-Video
Component Video
480i/575i/480P 720P/1080i

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Input Menu
The following functions are available when INPUT is selected on
the menu. Select an item with the and buttons, and start
operation.
Table 5: Input Menu
Item Description
AUTO Operation Start/Stop: Press the button.
Automatic Adjustment at RGB Input: Select the EXECUTE
with the button. Horizontal position (H.POSIT), vertical position
(V.POSIT), clock phase (H.PHASE), and horizontal size (H.SIZE) are automatically
adjusted. Use with the window at maximum size in the application
display.
•This operation requires approximately 10 seconds. This operation may not function
correctly with some input signals; pressing the AUTO button in this case may correct the
problem.
•This function is the same as for the AUTO function in Basic operation.
RGB Displays RGB Input Frequency: Displays the horizontal and vertical sync signal
frequencies for RGB input.
•Valid only at RGB input.
VIDEO Operation Start/Stop: Press the button.
Select Video Signal Type: Select the signal type with the and buttons. Select
NTSC, PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.43, M-PAL, or N-PAL as appropriate for the input signal. The
selection of AUTO enables and executes the function AUTO (Automatic Adjustment at
Video Input), except for the N-PAL input.
•Use this function when the image becomes unstable (eg. the image becomes irregular, or
lacks color) at VIDEO/S-VIDEO input.
•Automatic Adjustment requires approximately ten seconds. It may not function correctly
with some input signals. Pressing the AUTO button in this case may correct this problem
except for the N-PAL input.
•For the COMPONENT VIDEO input, this function is not effective and the signal type is
distinguished automatically.
HDTV Operation Start/Stop: Press the button.
Select HDTV Mode: Select the 1080i mode or 1035i mode suitable for the input signal with
the and buttons.
•When the selected HDTV mode is incompatible with the input signal, the image may be
incorrect (eg. the display position or color is incorrect).
SETUP INPUT OPT.IMAGE
AUTO
RGB
VIDEO
HDTV
EXECUTE
CANCEL

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Image Menu
The following adjustments and settings are available when IMAGE is selected on the menu. Select
an item with the and buttons and start operation.
Table 6: Image Menu
Item Description
BLANK Select Blank Screen Color: Select color with the buttons.
The image is cleared when the BLANK mode is set with BLANK ON, or when there is no
signal. In BLANK mode the entire screen is displayed in the selected color.
MIRROR Operation Start/Stop: Press the buttons.
Select Mirror Status: Select mirror status with the and buttons.
START UP Operation Start/Stop: Press the buttons.
Setup Initial Screen Display: Select TURN ON with th ebutton.
Clear Initial Screen Display: Select TURN OFF with the button.
NOTE: If TURN OFF is selected the blank screen is displayed in blue when there is no
signal.
GAMMA Operation Start/Stop: Press the button.
Select Gamma Mode: Select the gamma mode with the and buttons.
COLOR TEMP Operation Start/Stop: Press the button.
Select Color Temperature: Select the color temperature mode with the and
buttons.

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Options Menu
The following adjustments and settings are available when OPT. is selected on the menu. Select an
item with the and buttons and start operation.
Table 7: Options Menu
Item Description
VOLUME Volume Adjustment: Use the buttons.
MENU COLOR Select Menu Background Color: Select with the buttons.
LANGUAGE Operation Start/Stop: Press the buttons.
Select Menu Display Language: Select with the and buttons.
AUTO OFF Operation Start/Stop: Press the buttons.
Set AUTO OFF: Set 1 ~ 99 minutes with the and buttons. The system
automatically enters the standby mode when a signal is not received for the set time.
Clear AUTO OFF: Select STOP (0 min.) with the button. When STOP is selected the
system does not enter the standby mode even if no signal is received.
SYNC ON G Operation Start/Stop: Press the buttons.
SYNC ON G Valid: Select TURN ON with the button.
SYNC ON G Invalid: Select TURN OFF with the button.
NOTE: May not be displayed correctly with some input signals when SYNC ON G is valid.
In such cases, remove the signal connector so that no signal is received, set SYNC ON G
to invalid, and reconnect the signal.
WHISPER Operation Start/Stop: Press the buttons.
Set/Clear Whisper Mode: Press the and buttons. When the WHISPER mode is
selected, the WHISPER mode is active. In this mode, acoustic noise level from the unit is
reduced, brightness level on screen is lowered and the lamp life is lengthened.

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No Signal Menu
The same adjustments and settings are available with the Image
and Options menus when the MENU button is pressed during
display of the “No INPUT IS DETECTED ON ***” or “SYNC IS
OUT OF RANGE ON ***” message while no signal is received.
Table 8: No Signal Menu
Item Description
VOLUME Volume Adjustment: Use the buttons.
When this function is used, audio input is automatically switched to video. The audio input
can be switched by moving the DISK PAD left and right during the display of the volume
adjustment bar. The volume adjustment bar is displayed by pressing VOLUME or
VOLUME button.
BLANK Select Blank Screen Color: Select the color with the buttons.
When the blank mode is set with BLANK ON, by absence of a signal or by input of a non-
stndard signal, the image is cleared and the complete screen is displayed in the selected
color.
MIRROR Operation Start/Stop: Use the buttons.
Select Mirror Status: Select the mirror status with the and buttons.
START UP Operation Start/Stop: Press the buttons.
Setup Initial Screen Display: Select TURN ON with the button.
Clear Initial Screen Display: Select TURN OFF with the button.
NOTE: If TURN OFF is selected the blank screen is displayed in blue when there is no
signal.
MENU COLOR Select Menu Background Color: Select the color with the buttons.
LANGUAGE Operation Start/Stop: Press the buttons.
Select Menu Display Language: Select the language with the and buttons.
AUTO OFF Operation Start/Stop: Press the buttons.
Set AUTO OFF: Set 1 ~ 99 minutes with the and buttons. The system automatically
enters the standby mode when a signal is not received for the set time.
Clear AUTO OFF: Select the STOP (0 min.) with the button. When the STOP is selected
the system does not enter the standby mode even if no signal is received.
SYNC ON G Operation Start/Stop: Press the buttons.
SYNC ON G Valid: Select TURN ON with the button.
SYNC ON G Inalid: Select TURN OFF with the button.
NOTE: May not be displayed correctly with some input signals when SYNC ON G is valid.
In such cases, remove the signal connector so that no signal is received, set SYNC ON G
to invalid, and reconnect the signal.
WHISPER Operation Start/Stop: Press the buttons.
Set/Clear Whisper Mode: Press the and buttons. When the WHISPER mode is
selected, the WHISPER mode is active. In this mode, acoustic noise level from the unit is
reduced, brightness level on screen is lowered and the lamp life is lengthened.
VOLUME
BLANK
MIRROR
START UP
MENU COLOR
LANGUAGE
AUTO OFF
SYNC ON G
WHISPER

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Maintenance
Lamp
To order a new lamp unit (part number RLC-150-001) contact ViewSonic Customer Support. The
estimated lamp life is 2000 hours. Before replacing the lamp, turn the Power Switch OFF, remove the
power cord from the power outlet, and wait approximately 45 minutes until the lamp has cooled.
CAUTION: The lamp may explode if handled at high temperatures.
Lamp Life
Projector lamps have a finite life. The image will become darker and hues will become weaker after
a lamp has been used for a long period of time.
Replace the lamp if the LAMP indicator is red or the “CHANGE THE LAMP” message appears
when the projector is switched on. See Table 9 :"OSD Messages" on page 20 and Table
10: "Indicator Messages" on page 20.
NOTE: The LAMP indicator is also red when the lamp unit reaches high temperature. Before
replacing the lamp switch the POWER OFF, wait approximately 20 minutes, and switch the POWER
ON again. If the LAMP indicator is still red replace the lamp.
HIGH VOLTAGE
HIGH TEMPERATURE
HIGH PRESSURE
WARNINGS
•Dispose of the used lamp according to local regulations.
•Since the lamp is made of glass, do not drop the unit and do not scratch
the glass.
•Do not reuse the old lamp. This could cause an explosion of the lamp.
•If it is probable that the lamp has exploded (you have heard an explosive
sound), disconnect the power plug from the power outlet and ask your
dealer to replace the lamp. The lamp is protected by a cover glass, but in
rare cases the reflector and the inside of the projector could be damaged
by broken or shattered glass. Broken pieces of glass could cause injury.
•Do not use the projector with the lamp’s front glass covering removed.
Figure 11: Lamp Diagram
Lamp
Reflector Front glass