ViewSonic PJ700 User manual

User Guide
Guide de l’utilisateur
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PJ700
Image Size 31” – 300”
LCD Projector
PJ700
MENU
MUTERESET
INPUT
STANDBY/ON
LAMP
TEMP
LAMP

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Contents
For Your Records ............................................................................1
Getting Started
Package Contents ...........................................................................2
Important Safety Warnings ..............................................................3
Projector Components .....................................................................3
Setting up the Projector ...................................................................4
Connecting Input and Output Devices .......................................5
Positioning the Projector ...........................................................6
Adjusting the Projector Angle ....................................................7
Using The Projector ...................................................................8
Control Buttons ................................................................................8
OnView Menus ..............................................................................10
Setup Main Menu ...................................................................10
Input Menu .............................................................................11
Image Menu ...........................................................................11
Options Menu .........................................................................12
No Signal Menu ......................................................................13
Other Information
Specifications ................................................................................14
Timing Chart ............................................................................15
Troubleshooting .............................................................................16
Power Indicator Lights .............................................................18
Screen Messages ....................................................................19
Maintenance ..................................................................................20
Projector Lamp .......................................................................20
Remote Control Battery ...........................................................21
Cleaning Instructions ...............................................................21
Attaching the Optional Handle .................................................22
Customer Support..........................................................................23
Limited Warranty............................................................................24
VIEWSONIC Projector ............................................................24
Appendix
Power Cord Safety Guidelines.......................................................25
FCC Information ............................................................................26

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Figures
Figure: 1 Package Contents.........................................................................................2
Figure: 2 ViewSonic PJ700 Projector..........................................................................3
Figure: 3 System Setup................................................................................................5
Figure: 4 Recommended Projector Distances..............................................................6
Figure: 5 Angle Adjustment ..........................................................................................7
Figure: 6 Projector and Remote Controls.....................................................................8
Figure: 7 Lamp Replacement .....................................................................................20
Figure: 8 Installing the Batteries.................................................................................21
Figure: 9 Attaching the Handle...................................................................................22

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Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 2001. All right reserved.
Macintosh, Mac 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 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.
VGA, and XGA are registered trademarks of the International Business Machines Corporation.
ENERGY STAR®is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
As an ENERGY STAR®partner, 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 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.
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properly at the end of its useful life. Your local waste disposal company may provide information
about proper disposal.
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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
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Purchase Date:
ViewSonic PJ700
VPROJ23081
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Getting Started
Congratulations on purchasing a ViewSonic PJ700 LCD projector! Save the original box and all
packing material for future shipping needs.
Package Contents
• ViewSonic PJ700 LCD Projector
• AC power cords (US, Europe, China)
• ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM (includes User Guide in PDF format)
• RGB video cable (15-pin mini D-sub connector)
• Audio/Video cable (RCA connectors)
• PS/2 mouse cable
• Quick Start guide
• Attachable handle
• Remote control unit including 3V lithium battery
• Carrying Case
Figure 1: Package Contents

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Important Safety Warnings
• Unplug the projector immediately if you detect an abnormal smell or see smoke.
• Do not look directly into the lighted lens; doing so will cause severe eye injury.
•Keep small children away from the projector. Children can be severely burned by the hot lens.
Also, children are more likely to look directly into the lens.

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Setting up the Projector
1Connect the Power Cord and Input/Output Devices.
Make sure that you have properly connected the power and input cables before turning on the
projector. See “Connecting Input and Output Devices” on page 5.
2Remove the lens cap.
3Turn on the Projector.
•Turn on the Power Switch on the side of the projector. The power indicator (LED) lights a
steady orange. See “Using The Projector” on page 8.
4Press the Standby/On button.
•The power LED flashes green during warm-up.
•The power LED lights a steady green after warm-up. The steady green light indicates that the
ViewSonic PJ700 is ready to use.
•To turn off the lamp, press (and hold for 2 seconds) the Standby/On button. The power LED
flashes orange and the unit remains in cool-down mode with the fan on for approximately 1
minute. The power switch on the side of the projector can be turned off when the power LED
lights a steady orange, indicating that cool-down is complete.
5Position the Projector.
•Position the projector on a level and stable surface. Determine the distance the projector will be
from the screen. (See “Positioning the Projector” on page 6.)
•Adjust the angle of the projection by positioning the foot adjusters. (See Figure 5 :"Angle
Adjustment" on page 7.)
6Turn on the Input Devices and select the Input Signal.
•Press either the Input button on the projector control pad or the Video/RGB buttons on the
remote control to select the signal to be projected.
•The selected input signal source displays in the lower right section of the screen.
7Adjust the image size.
•Turn the Zoom ring to adjust the size of the projected image.
8Adjust the Focus.
•Turn the Focus ring to adjust the focus.
9Adjust the Keystone Control.
•If the top of the projected image is not the same width as the bottom, use the Keystone control.
See “Keystone” on page11.
Caution: The projector requires a warm-up period (approximately 45 seconds) after the power is
turned on and a cool-down period (approximately 60 seconds) after the power is turned off.
NOTE: The power cannot be turned on for at least 1 minute after the unit has been turned off. This is
a safety feature.

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Connecting Input and Output Devices
Use Figure 3 below as a guide when connecting input and output devices to the ViewSonic PJ700
projector.
The lines in the figure below demonstrate how various input devices can be connected to the
ViewSonic PJ700 projector. For specific connection instructions, refer to the user guide for your
input device.
Figure 3: System Setup
Air Vent
(exhaust)
Remote control
sensor
Rear foot
adjustor
RGB IN 1 RGB IN 2
CONTROL
RGB OUT
USB
Audio IN 1
Audio IN 2
Audio OUT
S-Video
Video IN
Audio IN L
Audio IN R
Notebook
Computer
Desktop
Computer
Audio speakers
VCR
S-Video VCR
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Positioning the Projector

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Adjusting the Projector Angle
Adjust the projector angle using the foot adjusters shown in Figure 5 below. See also Keystone under
“Image Menu” on page 11.
1Press the release button to lower the front foot, then tilt the projector up as shown in Figure 5
below.
•The front foot adjusts the vertical height of the projected image.
2Release the button to lock the front foot in place.
3Rotate the rear foot adjuster to align the image.
•The rear foot adjusts the horizontal alignment of the projected image.
Figure 5: Angle Adjustment
Rotate the rear
foot adjuster
Press the release button
to lower the front foot adjuster
Front foot adjuster

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Using The Projector
Use the control buttons on the projector control pad and the remote control to make quick
adjustments to the controls listed in the following section.
Control Buttons
Press a control button to display a menu, then use the arrow buttons to adjust the selected control.
The buttons on the projector control pad and on the remote control are explained below:
Figure 6: Projector and Remote Controls
Standby/On Button
Press the STANDBY/ON button to begin the warm-up period. The power LED flashes
green during warm-up and lights a steady green when the projector is ready to use.
The projector cannot be restarted within 60 seconds after it is turned off because the
projector enters a cool-down mode. This is a safety feature.
Input Button (Video and RGB Buttons)
Use the INPUT button on the projector or the Video and RGB buttons on the remote
control to select the input source.
Press the INPUT button on the projector to cycle through the input sources: RGB 1, RGB
2, Video, or S-Video.
On the remote control:
-Press the RGB button to select a computer (RGB) as the input source.
-Press the Video button to toggle between Video and S-Video.
STANDBY/ON
MUTE RESET
Remote control
Projector control pad
Video
RGB
Standby/On
Blank
Auto
Menu
Menu select
Position
Reset
Freeze
Volume
Mute
Timer
Magnify
LED indicators
Input button
Standby/On
Mute button
Reset button
Menu button
button

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Menu Button
Press the MENU button on the remote control or the projector control pad to display the
OnView®menus.
1Use the left or right arrow buttons to select a menu (Setup, Input, Image, Options).
2Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight an item on the displayed menu.
3Use the right arrow button to select the highlighted menu item.
4Use the arrow buttons as indicated on screen to adjust the menu item.
Menu Select Button
Press the MENU SELECT button on the remote control to display a single menu item at a
time.
Position Button
Use the POSITION button on the remote control and the arrow buttons to adjust the
position of the screen image.
NOTE: Position works only on a magnified image and when the input is from a computer
(RGB).
Magnify Buttons
Use the MAGNIFY buttons on the remote control to resize a portion of the projected
image.
-Press the + button to enlarge the projected image.
-Press the - button to decrease the projected image.
-Press the OFF button to turn off magnification.
Reset Button
Press the RESET button to restore the factory default settings. Select an item and press the
Reset button.
Volume Buttons
Use the VOLUME buttons on the remote control to adjust the loudness of the audio
signal.
Mute Button
Press the MUTE button to temporarily turn off the audio.
Blank Button
Press the BLANK button on the remote control to display a blank screen showing only the
background color.
Freeze Button
Press the FREEZE button on the remote control to freeze (or hold) an image on screen.
Timer Button
Press the TIMER button on the remote control to activate the on-screen timer. Press the
button again to turn off the display.
Auto Button
Press the Auto button on the remote control to automatically adjust the vertical position
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OnView Menus
Use the OnView®menus to make precise adjustments to the options described in the section below.
To access and adjust the OnView menus, do the following:
1Press the MENU button on the remote control or the projector control pad to display the OnView
menus.
2Use the left or right arrow buttons to select a menu (Setup, Input, Image, Options).
3Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight an item on the displayed menu.
4Use the right arrow button to select the highlighted menu item.
5Use the arrow buttons as indicated on screen to adjust the menu item.
NOTE: If you do not push a button after making an adjustment, the change applies automatically
after a few seconds.
Setup Main Menu
Bright adjusts the brightness of the projected image.
Contrast adjusts the contrast of the projected image.
Vertical Position (computer input only) moves the projected image up or down.
Horizontal Position (computer input only) moves the projected image to the right or left.
Horizontal Phase (computer input only) eliminates visible horizontal lines on the projected image.
Horizontal Size (computer input only) widens or narrows the projected image.
Sharpness (video input only) makes the edges of the image appear softer or sharper.
Color (video input only) increases or decreases the saturation of the color.
Tint (video input only) adjusts the hue of the projected image from red to green.
Color Balance R darkens or lightens the Red color of the projected image.
Color Balance B darkens or lightens the Blue color of the projected image.
Aspect selects an aspect ratio for the projected image. The aspect ratio is the ratio of width to height
of the projected image.
0
-2
+1
0
0
100
100
800
SETUP INPUT OPT.IMAGE
BRIGHT
CONTRAST
V POSIT
H POSIT
H PHASE
H SIZE
COLOR BAL R
COLOR BAL B
ASPECT
BRIGHT
CONTRAST
SHARPNESS
COLOR
TINT
COLOR BAL R
COLOR BAL B
ASPECT
SETUP INPUT OPT.IMAGE
0
0
0
0
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Input Menu
Image Menu
INPUT Menu
The Input menu displays the options described below:
RGB (computer input only) displays the horizontal and vertical sync signal frequency of an RGB
input source, such as a computer.
Video (video input only) automatically detects and selects the input signal, or you can select the
specific input standard for your country from the list that displays.
Auto automatically adjusts the vertical and horizontal position, phase, and size.
IMAGE Menu
The Image menu displays the options described below:
Keystone corrects image distortion that can occur when the angle of the projection is increased.
Keystone resizes the top or bottom of the projected image.
Blank selects the background color of a blank screen.
Mirror adjusts the orientation of the screen image based upon the placement of the projector.
•SelectNormal for a table-top projection.
•SelectH: Invert for rear projection.
•SelectV: Invert for a front projection ceiling mount.
•SelectH&V: Invert for a rear projection ceiling mount.
Start up selects a start-up screen. You can select or deselect the ViewSonic Welcome screen to
display automatically at start-up.
SETUP OPT.IMAGE
RGB
VIDEO
AUTO
fH:38kHz
fV:60Hz
INPUT
KEYSTONE
BLANK
MIRROR
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Options Menu
OPTIONS Menu
The Options menu displays the options described below:
Volume increases or decreases the speaker loudness.
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No Signal Menu
NO SIGNAL Menu
To adjust projector settings before connecting input devices, use the
No Signal menu to set the options below:
Vol um e increases or decreases the speaker loudness.
Keystone corrects image distortion that can occur when the angle of the projection is increased.
Keystone resizes the top or bottom of the projected image.
Blank selects the background color of a blank screen.
Mirror adjusts the orientation of the screen image based upon the placement of the projector.
• Select Normal for a table-top projection.
• Select H: Invert for rear projection.
• Select V: Invert for a front projection ceiling mount.
• Select H&V: Invert for a rear projection ceiling mount.
Start up selects a start-up screen. You can select or deselect the ViewSonic Welcome screen to
display automatically at start-up.
Menu Color selects a background color for on-screen menus (Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue,
Purple, Gray, Black).
Timer provides a countdown clock that you can set, typically to time a presentation. Set the
countdown timer between 1 and 99 minutes. The time displays on the lower right portion of the
screen when you press the Timer button on the remote control.
Language allows you to select a menu-display language from a list.
Auto Off causes the projector to automatically enter a standby, cool-down mode after a specified
amount of time has elapsed without a signal.
Sync on G allows you to toggle On or Off the Sync on G option.
CAUTION: When you are unsure whether you are using a Sync on G input device, leave this
option set to Off.
KEYSTONE
BLANK
MIRROR
START UP
+1
MENU COLOR
TIMER
LANGUAGE
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Other Information
Specifications
1 May require a Macintosh adapter
LCD Ty p e
Pixels
Colors
Three 0.9”800 x 600 polysilicon, active matrix TFT LCD
480,000 (800 dots x 600 lines x 3 colors)
16.7 million
Lens Ty p e
Focal length
Keystone correction
Manual zoom (1.2x), manual focus
F107 ~ 2.0 (f= 37.5 - 45.1 mm)
Fixed 10:0 upward shift, normal at 10.5°~ 8.8°projection
angle
Display Image size
Focus distance
Aspect ratio
Orientation
76.2 to 762 cm (31”to 300”inches)
0.7 to 9.0 m (2.3 to 29.5 feet)
4:3
Front/rear desktop, front/rear ceiling
Lamp Lamp
Lamp life
UHB, 160 watts, ultra compact, replaceable
1500 hours
Audio Power 1 watt stereo
Input signal RGB analog
Video
S-video
Frequency
75 ohms, 0.7vp-p
H/V separated, composite (TTL)
NTSC / NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM (1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms)
Luminance signal 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms termination
Chrominance signal 0.29Vp-p (NTSC), 0.30Vp-p (PAL), 75
ohms termination
fh: 15.75/15.63, 31-78 kHz fv:56-120Hz
Compatibility PC
Macintosh1
Video
Compatible up to 1024 x 768 (compressed)
Compatible up to 1024 x 768 (compressed)
NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL(-BGHI), PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL60,
SECAM
Remote range Angle
Distance
30 degrees cone angle (except rear-vertical -20 degrees)
3 m (10 feet)
Resolution Maximum
Recommended
1024 x 768 @ 75Hz
800 x 600 @ 60Hz
Input ports RGB
Video
S-video
Audio
Serial control
15-pin mini D-sub
RCA (x1)
Mini DIN 4-pin (x1)
Stereo mini jack
15-pin mini D-sub
Power Voltag e
Consumption
100-120/220-240 VAC 50/60 Hz (auto switch)
250 watts
Operating conditions
Storage conditions
Temperature
Humidity
Altitude
Temperature
Humidity
Altitude
0°to 35°C (32°to 95°F)
10% to 85% (no condensation)
0 to 1,830 m (0 to 6,000 feet)
-20°to 60°C (-4°to 140°F)
10% to 85% (no condensation)
0 to 2,100 m (0 to 7,000 feet)
Dimensions and weight Projector 3.25 kgs (7.2 lbs)
298 x 228 x 76 mm
Regulations FCC class B, UL, C-UL, CE/TUV

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Timing Chart
The following table lists the maximum refresh rates for standard resolutions (timing presets). Not all
video cards can operate at these rates. See your graphics card user guide to ensure compatibility.
Table 2: Computer Signal Rates and Resolution
Resolution fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Rating Signal mode
720 x 400 31.5 70.1 VESA TEXT
720 x 400 37.9 85.0 VESA TEXT
640 x 480 31.5 59.9 VESA VGA-3
640 x 480 35.0 66.7 Mac 13” mode
640 x 480 37.9 72.8 VESA VGA-3 (72Hz)
640 x 480 37.5 75.0 VESA VGA-3 (75 Hz)
640 x 480 43.3 85.0 VESA VGA-3 (85 Hz)
800 x 600 35.2 56.3 VESA SVGA (56 Hz)
800 x 600 37.9 60.3 VESA SVGA (60 Hz)
800 x 600 48.1 72.2 VESA SVGA (72 Hz)
800 x 600 46.9 75.0 VESA SVGA (75 Hz)
800 x 600 53.7 85.1 VESA SVGA (85 Hz)
832 x 624
(partial)
49.7 74.5 Mac 16” mode
1024 x 768
(compressed)
48.4 60.0 VESA XGA (60 Hz)
1024 x 768
(compressed)
56.5 70.1 VESA XGA (70 Hz)
1024 x 768
(compressed)
60.0 75.0 VESA XGA (75 Hz)
1024 x 768 68.7 85.0 VESA XGA (85 Hz)

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Troubleshooting
No power
• Make sure power button (or switch) is ON.
• Make sure A/C power cord is securely connected to a power outlet.
• Plug another electrical device (like a radio) into the power outlet to verify that the outlet is
supplying proper voltage.
Power is on but the projector displays only the logo
• Make sure the input source is connected.
Projector image is too dark or too light
• Adjust the Contrast and Brightness settings.
• Press Reset from the OnView®display menu to reset factory defaults.
Projector image is completely black (no light coming from the lamp)
• Make sure the lens cover is open.
• Make sure the power cord is connected and the unit is turned on. The LED should be steady green.
• Adjust Contrast and Brightness.
• The projector may have overheated. Let the unit cool down.
• Make sure ventilation openings are clear.
• Make sure air-filters are clean.
• Replace the lamp module.
The image appears unstable or misplaced
• Press Auto.
• Check that the resolution is compatible between the input device and the projector. See the
manufacturer’s instructions for your specific input device.
• If the projector is connected to a source with a non-standard computer or video card, adjust the
frequency of the computer signal.
The image is out of focus
• Adjust the focus.
• Make sure that the projection distance is at least 5 feet.
• Make sure the lens is clean.
• Adjust the H Phase.
Cooling fan is not working when the lamp is lit
• Have the projector repaired by an authorized dealer.
Caution: Do not operate the projector in this condition.
The lamp shuts off
• A minor power surge can cause the lamp to shut off. Turn off the Power switch. Let the projector
cool down, then restart.
• The projector may have overheated. Allow the projector to cool down, then restart.
• Recheck the power cord connection.
• Replace the lamp module.

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Projector does not respond to the remote control (or responds poorly)
• Make sure you are within 10 feet from the projector.
• Point the remote at the screen or at the front of the projector.
• Make sure the infrared sensors (on the front and on the back) of the projector are not blocked.
• Darken the room. The lighting may be affecting the remote control.
• Replace the battery.
No sound
• Adjust the Volume and make sure the Mute button is toggled to OFF.
• Verify that the audio input is properly connected.
• Adjust the audio source device.
No video
• Check the video input connections.
• Adjust the Brightness.
A bright dot appears in the picture
• This is a characteristic of liquid crystal technology and is usually not a problem.