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... Business Machines Corporation. PS/2, VGA and XGA are registered trademarks of continuing product improvement, ViewSonic Corporation reserves the right to change without notice. Disclaimer:ViewSonic Corporation shall not be copied, reproduced, ...ViewSonic PJ556D iv ViewSonic, the three birds' logo, OnView, ViewMatch, and ViewMeter are registered trademarks of this product. Product Registration To meet your product on the Internet at: www.viewsonic.com. DPMS and DDC are registered trademarks of VESA. For Your Records Product Name: PJ556D ViewSonic DLP Projector...
... Business Machines Corporation. PS/2, VGA and XGA are registered trademarks of continuing product improvement, ViewSonic Corporation reserves the right to change without notice. Disclaimer:ViewSonic Corporation shall not be copied, reproduced, ...ViewSonic PJ556D iv ViewSonic, the three birds' logo, OnView, ViewMatch, and ViewMeter are registered trademarks of this product. Product Registration To meet your product on the Internet at: www.viewsonic.com. DPMS and DDC are registered trademarks of VESA. For Your Records Product Name: PJ556D ViewSonic DLP Projector...
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... Manual, do not attempt to service this product on . 9. Keep the plastic packing materials (from the wall socket before you operate your projector and save for future reference. 1. Safety Instructions Read all servicing to qualified service personnel. 11. Be alert to the lead or the plug...checked by the qualified personnel before operating it is not to be near the ventilation holes. Be particularly careful around the small children. ViewSonic PJ556D Do not place your local power supply. 2. The air coming out is on an unstable cart, stand, or table. Never open ...
... Manual, do not attempt to service this product on . 9. Keep the plastic packing materials (from the wall socket before you operate your projector and save for future reference. 1. Safety Instructions Read all servicing to qualified service personnel. 11. Be alert to the lead or the plug...checked by the qualified personnel before operating it is not to be near the ventilation holes. Be particularly careful around the small children. ViewSonic PJ556D Do not place your local power supply. 2. The air coming out is on an unstable cart, stand, or table. Never open ...
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... been powered off. When you replace the projector lamp, never touch the new bulb with ventilation holes (intake) and ventilation holes (exhaust). The product should be situated away from heat sources such as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. ViewSonic PJ556D Please do not unplug the power cord until...
... been powered off. When you replace the projector lamp, never touch the new bulb with ventilation holes (intake) and ventilation holes (exhaust). The product should be situated away from heat sources such as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. ViewSonic PJ556D Please do not unplug the power cord until...
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... not defeat the safety purpose of country where you use a projector. If supplied AC Power Cord does not match your AC outlet, contact your outlet fits the plug. Notes on AC Power Cord AC Power Cord must be used. Ground ViewSonic PJ556D Confirm an AC plug type with graphics below and proper AC...
... not defeat the safety purpose of country where you use a projector. If supplied AC Power Cord does not match your AC outlet, contact your outlet fits the plug. Notes on AC Power Cord AC Power Cord must be used. Ground ViewSonic PJ556D Confirm an AC plug type with graphics below and proper AC...
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...Using the Product 10 Control Panel 10 Connection Ports 11 Remote Control 12 Remote Control Operation 14 Installation...15 Connecting the Projector 15 Powering On/Off the Projector 16 Adjusting the Projected Image 17 Menu Operation...20 Image (Computer / Video Mode 22 Video (Video Mode 23 ... 24 Advanced (Computer / Video Mode 24 Audio (Computer / Video Mode 24 Maintenance...25 Cleaning the Lens 25 Cleaning the Projector Housing 25 Replacing the Lamp 26 Specifications...28 Appendix...29 LED Indicator Messages 29 Compatibility Modes 30 Troubleshooting 31 ViewSonic PJ556D
...Using the Product 10 Control Panel 10 Connection Ports 11 Remote Control 12 Remote Control Operation 14 Installation...15 Connecting the Projector 15 Powering On/Off the Projector 16 Adjusting the Projected Image 17 Menu Operation...20 Image (Computer / Video Mode 22 Video (Video Mode 23 ... 24 Advanced (Computer / Video Mode 24 Audio (Computer / Video Mode 24 Maintenance...25 Cleaning the Lens 25 Cleaning the Projector Housing 25 Replacing the Lamp 26 Specifications...28 Appendix...29 LED Indicator Messages 29 Compatibility Modes 30 Troubleshooting 31 ViewSonic PJ556D
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... terminal for analog video connectivity User-friendly, multi-language on-screen display (OSD) Advanced electronic keystone correction * means compressed. ViewSonic PJ556D The projector offers the following features: Single chip 0.55" Texas Instruments DLP® technology XGA (1024 x 768 pixels) 1.2X manual zoom lens Auto image re-sizing (Auto-Sync.) to deliver high reliability and ease...
... terminal for analog video connectivity User-friendly, multi-language on-screen display (OSD) Advanced electronic keystone correction * means compressed. ViewSonic PJ556D The projector offers the following features: Single chip 0.55" Texas Instruments DLP® technology XGA (1024 x 768 pixels) 1.2X manual zoom lens Auto image re-sizing (Auto-Sync.) to deliver high reliability and ease...
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ViewSonic PJ556D Lithium battery is loaded in handy if you have all these components: Projector with Lens Cap AC Power Cord VGA Cable (D-SUB to D-SUB) S-Video Cable Composite Video Cable Audio Cable Remote Control (IR) with Lithium battery Optional Accessory: Projector Carrying Case User's Manual Quick Start Guide...For maximum protection, repack your unit. they will come in the remote control. Package Contents When you unpack the projector, make sure you ever to HDTV (RCA) Cable RS232 Cable USB Cable Save the original shipping carton and packing material;
ViewSonic PJ556D Lithium battery is loaded in handy if you have all these components: Projector with Lens Cap AC Power Cord VGA Cable (D-SUB to D-SUB) S-Video Cable Composite Video Cable Audio Cable Remote Control (IR) with Lithium battery Optional Accessory: Projector Carrying Case User's Manual Quick Start Guide...For maximum protection, repack your unit. they will come in the remote control. Package Contents When you unpack the projector, make sure you ever to HDTV (RCA) Cable RS232 Cable USB Cable Save the original shipping carton and packing material;
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Projector Overview Front View 9 87 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 1 Ventilation holes 2 Projection lens 3 Front IR remote control sensor 4 Lens cap 5 Elevator foot 6 Elevator button 7 Zoom ring 8 Focus ring 9 Control panel ViewSonic PJ556D
Projector Overview Front View 9 87 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 1 Ventilation holes 2 Projection lens 3 Front IR remote control sensor 4 Lens cap 5 Elevator foot 6 Elevator button 7 Zoom ring 8 Focus ring 9 Control panel ViewSonic PJ556D
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ViewSonic PJ556D The ceiling mount is not included in the package. Rear View 1 Rear IR remote control sensor 2 Ventilation holes 3 Connection ports 4 Elevator button 5 Elevator foot 1 2 3 2 6 Speaker 7 AC power socket 8 Kensington lock Bottom View 1 Lamp cover 2 Ceiling mount 87 6 2 2 54 2 1 This projector can be used with a ceiling mount for support.
ViewSonic PJ556D The ceiling mount is not included in the package. Rear View 1 Rear IR remote control sensor 2 Ventilation holes 3 Connection ports 4 Elevator button 5 Elevator foot 1 2 3 2 6 Speaker 7 AC power socket 8 Kensington lock Bottom View 1 Lamp cover 2 Ceiling mount 87 6 2 2 54 2 1 This projector can be used with a ceiling mount for support.
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... "Powering On/Off the Projector". 4 Keystone / Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting the projector. 5 Auto Automatically adjusts frequency and phase. Using the Product Control Panel LED 1 Lamp LED indicator 1 2 Refer to "LED Indicator Messages". 2 Power LED indicator 3 Refer to "LED Indicator Messages". 8 4 7 5 6 Button Function 3 Power Refer to your selection. ViewSonic PJ556D
... "Powering On/Off the Projector". 4 Keystone / Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting the projector. 5 Auto Automatically adjusts frequency and phase. Using the Product Control Panel LED 1 Lamp LED indicator 1 2 Refer to "LED Indicator Messages". 2 Power LED indicator 3 Refer to "LED Indicator Messages". 8 4 7 5 6 Button Function 3 Power Refer to your selection. ViewSonic PJ556D
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ViewSonic PJ556D 10 Connection Ports 1 2 3 456 1 SERIAL When operating the projector via a computer, connect this to the controlling computer's RS-232C port. 2 USB Connector (Service purpose) This connector is for firmware update. 3 COMPUTER IN Connects image input signal (analog) to this jack. 4 S-VIDEO Connects S-Video output from video equipment to this jack. 5 VIDEO Connects composite video output from video equipment to this jack. 6 AUDIO IN Connects an audio output from video equipment to this jack.
ViewSonic PJ556D 10 Connection Ports 1 2 3 456 1 SERIAL When operating the projector via a computer, connect this to the controlling computer's RS-232C port. 2 USB Connector (Service purpose) This connector is for firmware update. 3 COMPUTER IN Connects image input signal (analog) to this jack. 4 S-VIDEO Connects S-Video output from video equipment to this jack. 5 VIDEO Connects composite video output from video equipment to this jack. 6 AUDIO IN Connects an audio output from video equipment to this jack.
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...Freeze" to cancel the Freeze function. 11 ViewSonic PJ556D Press again to pause the screen image. Press again to activate the LED light pointer. 5 Mute Cuts off the screen temporarily. Remote Control 1 Power Refer to "Powering On/Off the Projector". 2 Four directional buttons Use four directional...aspect ratio from 4:3 to 16:9. 9 Source Manually selects an input source. 10 Keystone + / Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting the projector. 11 Volume + / Press Volume + button to increase the volume. This function is available for computer mode only. 7 Hide Cuts off the sound...
...Freeze" to cancel the Freeze function. 11 ViewSonic PJ556D Press again to pause the screen image. Press again to activate the LED light pointer. 5 Mute Cuts off the screen temporarily. Remote Control 1 Power Refer to "Powering On/Off the Projector". 2 Four directional buttons Use four directional...aspect ratio from 4:3 to 16:9. 9 Source Manually selects an input source. 10 Keystone + / Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting the projector. 11 Volume + / Press Volume + button to increase the volume. This function is available for computer mode only. 7 Hide Cuts off the sound...
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Operate the remote control from the rear 10 15 5m 7m Frezze Resync Hide Light Volume - Do not disassemble the remote control. 13 ViewSonic PJ556D Volume + 10 15 5m 7m Frezze Resync Hide Light Volume - Volume + The remote control may not operate when there is visible. Do not...and press a button. Do not get water on the remote control or place wet objects on the remote sensor. Operating the projector from the front 5m 5m Operating the projector from a position where the remote sensor is sunlight or other strong light such as a fluorescent lamp shining on it . ...
Operate the remote control from the rear 10 15 5m 7m Frezze Resync Hide Light Volume - Do not disassemble the remote control. 13 ViewSonic PJ556D Volume + 10 15 5m 7m Frezze Resync Hide Light Volume - Volume + The remote control may not operate when there is visible. Do not...and press a button. Do not get water on the remote control or place wet objects on the remote sensor. Operating the projector from the front 5m 5m Operating the projector from a position where the remote sensor is sunlight or other strong light such as a fluorescent lamp shining on it . ...
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... cables are based on actual shipment delivery. The cables that all of both a projector and external equipment should be connected simultaneously. Installation Connecting the Projector 1 RS232 Cable 2 USB Cable 3 VGA Cable (D-Sub to D-Sub) 4 Audio... Cable 5 Composite Video Cable 6 S-Video Cable 7 VGA (D-Sub) to HDTV (RCA) Cable Laptop type Desktop type 1 2 3 7 6 5 4 When connecting cable, power cords of these devices can or must be disconnected from the above is a sample connection. ViewSonic PJ556D...
... cables are based on actual shipment delivery. The cables that all of both a projector and external equipment should be connected simultaneously. Installation Connecting the Projector 1 RS232 Cable 2 USB Cable 3 VGA Cable (D-Sub to D-Sub) 4 Audio... Cable 5 Composite Video Cable 6 S-Video Cable 7 VGA (D-Sub) to HDTV (RCA) Cable Laptop type Desktop type 1 2 3 7 6 5 4 When connecting cable, power cords of these devices can or must be disconnected from the above is a sample connection. ViewSonic PJ556D...
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... detects your eyes. If you wish to turn off procedure. You will appear on the projector. 4. The cooling fans continue to confirm. 3. Disconnect the power cord from the projector. 15 ViewSonic PJ556D Powering On/Off the Projector Powering on your source (computer, notebook, DVD, etc.). The signal message will see a message "Power Off? This can...
... detects your eyes. If you wish to turn off procedure. You will appear on the projector. 4. The cooling fans continue to confirm. 3. Disconnect the power cord from the projector. 15 ViewSonic PJ556D Powering On/Off the Projector Powering on your source (computer, notebook, DVD, etc.). The signal message will see a message "Power Off? This can...
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... its carrying case. Press the elevator button. 2. To avoid damaging the projector, make sure that the elevator foot is equipped with an elevator foot to lock the elevator foot into position. ViewSonic PJ556D 16 Press the elevator button. 2. Raise the image to the desired height angle, then release the button to adjust the...
... its carrying case. Press the elevator button. 2. To avoid damaging the projector, make sure that the elevator foot is equipped with an elevator foot to lock the elevator foot into position. ViewSonic PJ556D 16 Press the elevator button. 2. Raise the image to the desired height angle, then release the button to adjust the...
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Adjust the image by rotating the focus ring. Rotate to the left to reduce the image. Rotate to the right to enlarge the image. 17 ViewSonic PJ556D A still image is recommended for focusing. 2. Focus the image by rotating the zoom ring. Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus Zoom ring Focus ring 1.
Adjust the image by rotating the focus ring. Rotate to the left to reduce the image. Rotate to the right to enlarge the image. 17 ViewSonic PJ556D A still image is recommended for focusing. 2. Focus the image by rotating the zoom ring. Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus Zoom ring Focus ring 1.
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Do not use the projector in a horizontal position; Smoke residue may cause buildup on critical parts. Make sure the heat ventilation holes are not blocked. ViewSonic PJ556D 18 other positions can cause heat build-up and damage to determine the screen size and projection distance. 275.00 256.....70 53.70 27.50 25.60 PROJECTION DISTANCE (METER) 1.0 4:3 SCREEN SIZE- Adjusting Projection Image Size Refer to the graphic and table below to the projector. Wide 29.0 DIAGONAL (INCH) Tele 25.0 1.0m (Min.) 2.1m 3.0m 5.0m 10.0m(Max.) 2.1 3.0 5.0 10.0 60 86.0 143 285 52 74.0...
Do not use the projector in a horizontal position; Smoke residue may cause buildup on critical parts. Make sure the heat ventilation holes are not blocked. ViewSonic PJ556D 18 other positions can cause heat build-up and damage to determine the screen size and projection distance. 275.00 256.....70 53.70 27.50 25.60 PROJECTION DISTANCE (METER) 1.0 4:3 SCREEN SIZE- Adjusting Projection Image Size Refer to the graphic and table below to the projector. Wide 29.0 DIAGONAL (INCH) Tele 25.0 1.0m (Min.) 2.1m 3.0m 5.0m 10.0m(Max.) 2.1 3.0 5.0 10.0 60 86.0 143 285 52 74.0...
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Menu Operation The projector has multilingual On Screen Display menus that allow you to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings. 19 ViewSonic PJ556D
Menu Operation The projector has multilingual On Screen Display menus that allow you to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings. 19 ViewSonic PJ556D
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Press Menu button to enter sub-menu for feature setting. 3. After selecting the desired main menu feature, press button to open the OSD menu. 2. How to the main menu, toggle button. 5. To return to operate 1. Adjust the settings with / buttons. 4. The OSD menu will close and the projector will automatically save the new settings. To exit OSD from the sub-menu, press Enter button. To exit OSD, press Menu button. ViewSonic PJ556D 20 When OSD is displayed, use / buttons to select any feature in the main menu.
Press Menu button to enter sub-menu for feature setting. 3. After selecting the desired main menu feature, press button to open the OSD menu. 2. How to the main menu, toggle button. 5. To return to operate 1. Adjust the settings with / buttons. 4. The OSD menu will close and the projector will automatically save the new settings. To exit OSD from the sub-menu, press Enter button. To exit OSD, press Menu button. ViewSonic PJ556D 20 When OSD is displayed, use / buttons to select any feature in the main menu.