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... on installing and using your product in a safe manner, as well as registering your limited coverage from ViewSonic Corporation, which is also found on our web site at http://www.viewsonic.com in English, or in specific languages using the Regional selection box in the upper right corner of ...Guida dell'utente - "Antes de operar su equipo lea cuidadosamente las instrucciones en este manual" - Guide de l'utilisateur - Bedienungsanleitung - Guia do usuário - ViewSonic® PJ359W LCD Projector IMPORTANT: Please read this User Guide will describe your product for future service.
... on installing and using your product in a safe manner, as well as registering your limited coverage from ViewSonic Corporation, which is also found on our web site at http://www.viewsonic.com in English, or in specific languages using the Regional selection box in the upper right corner of ...Guida dell'utente - "Antes de operar su equipo lea cuidadosamente las instrucciones en este manual" - Guide de l'utilisateur - Bedienungsanleitung - Guia do usuário - ViewSonic® PJ359W LCD Projector IMPORTANT: Please read this User Guide will describe your product for future service.
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... and to receive any purpose without notice. Please dispose of in this document may change product specifications without notice. ViewSonic iv PJ359W Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this product. Macintosh...of the Video Electronics Standards Association. For Your Records Product Name: Model Number: Document Number: Serial Number: Purchase Date: PJ359W ViewSonic LCD Projector VS12188 PJ359W_UG_ENG Rev. 1A 02-13-08 Personal Identification Number (PIN): The lamp in the United States and other countries...
... and to receive any purpose without notice. Please dispose of in this document may change product specifications without notice. ViewSonic iv PJ359W Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this product. Macintosh...of the Video Electronics Standards Association. For Your Records Product Name: Model Number: Document Number: Serial Number: Purchase Date: PJ359W ViewSonic LCD Projector VS12188 PJ359W_UG_ENG Rev. 1A 02-13-08 Personal Identification Number (PIN): The lamp in the United States and other countries...
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... written consent. All other trademarks are the properties of these symbols are described below. Be sure to incorrect handling. Projector PJ359W User's Manual (detailed) Operating Guide Contents of package VIDEO RGB SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK MAGNIFY ON HOME PAGE UP VOLUME... OFF END PAGE DOWN MUTE FREEZE KEYSTONE (1) Projector (2) Remote control with two AA batteries (1) POSITION MENU ESC ENTER RESET (2) (3) Power cord (4) RGB cable (5) Soft case (6) Quick Start Guide (3) (4) (5) and ViewSonic Wizard CD (7) Lens cover and Strap (6) (7) Thank you ...
... written consent. All other trademarks are the properties of these symbols are described below. Be sure to incorrect handling. Projector PJ359W User's Manual (detailed) Operating Guide Contents of package VIDEO RGB SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK MAGNIFY ON HOME PAGE UP VOLUME... OFF END PAGE DOWN MUTE FREEZE KEYSTONE (1) Projector (2) Remote control with two AA batteries (1) POSITION MENU ESC ENTER RESET (2) (3) Power cord (4) RGB cable (5) Soft case (6) Quick Start Guide (3) (4) (5) and ViewSonic Wizard CD (7) Lens cover and Strap (6) (7) Thank you ...
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...Selecting an input signal 14 C.C. (closed caption) menu . . 51 Searching an input signal 15 Display, Mode, Channel Selecting an aspect ratio 15 Adjusting the projector's elevator . . 16 Adjusting the zoom and focus. . . . . 16 Using the automatic adjustment feature. . 17 Adjusting the position 17 Correcting the keystone... Air filter 54 Other care 55 Troubleshooting 56 Related messages 56 Regarding the indicator lamps. . . . . 57 Shutting the projector down 58 Resetting all settings 58 Phenomena that may be mistaken for machine defects. . 59 Specifications 61 ViewSonic PJ359W
...Selecting an input signal 14 C.C. (closed caption) menu . . 51 Searching an input signal 15 Display, Mode, Channel Selecting an aspect ratio 15 Adjusting the projector's elevator . . 16 Adjusting the zoom and focus. . . . . 16 Using the automatic adjustment feature. . 17 Adjusting the position 17 Correcting the keystone... Air filter 54 Other care 55 Troubleshooting 56 Related messages 56 Regarding the indicator lamps. . . . . 57 Shutting the projector down 58 Resetting all settings 58 Phenomena that may be mistaken for machine defects. . 59 Specifications 61 ViewSonic PJ359W
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... come with the one end of the projector can give a benefit to mobile users to carry it to detach and attach a filter cover. NOTE • Keep the original packing materials, for how to anywhere comfortably. ü The WXGA (1280x800) native resolution can produce a large projected ...Use special caution for installation and can support Widescreen PCs to the strap hole of the projector. Strap hole 1. Let the lens cover with the items shown there. Filter cover ViewSonic PJ359W Fix the strap to realize your dealer before a special installation such as suspending from even...
... come with the one end of the projector can give a benefit to mobile users to carry it to detach and attach a filter cover. NOTE • Keep the original packing materials, for how to anywhere comfortably. ü The WXGA (1280x800) native resolution can produce a large projected ...Use special caution for installation and can support Widescreen PCs to the strap hole of the projector. Strap hole 1. Let the lens cover with the items shown there. Filter cover ViewSonic PJ359W Fix the strap to realize your dealer before a special installation such as suspending from even...
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...that can stick or be sucked to prevent the projector from falling down, since it is not designed for your eyes. ►Do not handle the elevator knobs without holding the projector, since it down . ViewSonic PJ359W Clean the air filter periodically. ►Do not... use , since the projector may drop down . Part names Part names HOT! (1) (2) (3) (4) Projector (5) (1) Lamp cover (52) The lamp unit is...
...that can stick or be sucked to prevent the projector from falling down, since it is not designed for your eyes. ►Do not handle the elevator knobs without holding the projector, since it down . ViewSonic PJ359W Clean the air filter periodically. ►Do not... use , since the projector may drop down . Part names Part names HOT! (1) (2) (3) (4) Projector (5) (1) Lamp cover (52) The lamp unit is...
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... 0.8 40 1.0 50 1.3 60 1.5 70 1.8 80 2.0 90 2.3 100 2.5 120 3.0 150 3.8 200 5.1 250 6.4 300 7.6 ViewSonic 16:10 screen B Projection distance C Screen min. max. The values shown in . m inch m inch 1.1 42 1.3 51 1.4 ... 107 42 122 48 137 54 152 60 183 72 229 90 305 120 381 150 457 180 PJ359W height m inch m inch cm inch 0.9 37 1.1 45 40 16 1.3 50 1.5 60 54 ... B Projection distance min. Arrangement Refer to the illustrations and tables below to the environment and manner the projector will be used in the table are calculated for a full size screen: 1280x800. (a) Screen size (...
... 0.8 40 1.0 50 1.3 60 1.5 70 1.8 80 2.0 90 2.3 100 2.5 120 3.0 150 3.8 200 5.1 250 6.4 300 7.6 ViewSonic 16:10 screen B Projection distance C Screen min. max. The values shown in . m inch m inch 1.1 42 1.3 51 1.4 ... 107 42 122 48 137 54 152 60 183 72 229 90 305 120 381 150 457 180 PJ359W height m inch m inch cm inch 0.9 37 1.1 45 40 16 1.3 50 1.5 60 54 ... B Projection distance min. Arrangement Refer to the illustrations and tables below to the environment and manner the projector will be used in the table are calculated for a full size screen: 1280x800. (a) Screen size (...
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... or inserting liquid into or stick to the vents on the bottom of the projector. ViewSonic PJ359W Using a damaged projector could cause fire, electric shock and/or malfunction of the projector. • Do not place the projector in a bathroom or the outdoors. • Do not place anything that there is knocked over it may be sucked...
... or inserting liquid into or stick to the vents on the bottom of the projector. ViewSonic PJ359W Using a damaged projector could cause fire, electric shock and/or malfunction of the projector. • Do not place the projector in a bathroom or the outdoors. • Do not place anything that there is knocked over it may be sucked...
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... to connect. WARNING ►Do not disassemble or modify the projector and accessories. ►Be careful not to connect them to the projector. CAUTION ►Turn off all the devices are connected to the device and the projector. ViewSonic PJ359W For cables with a core only at one end, connect the... end with the core to the projector. ►Make sure that devices are suitable to be of the INPUT menu (29). ...
... to connect. WARNING ►Do not disassemble or modify the projector and accessories. ►Be careful not to connect them to the projector. CAUTION ►Turn off all the devices are connected to the device and the projector. ViewSonic PJ359W For cables with a core only at one end, connect the... end with the core to the projector. ►Make sure that devices are suitable to be of the INPUT menu (29). ...
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...DVI connector, use the standard drivers in your devices (continued) Setting up to UXGA (1600X1200), the signal will go back to simultaneous LCD and CRT display.) For details on Windows. An input signal of composite sync or sync on connectors with . For example, automatic adjustment...to CRT display or to the original. Then the resolution will be converted to the projector's panel resolution before connecting them to read the manuals for devices before being displayed. ViewSonic PJ359W Plug-and-Play can display signals with resolution up NOTE • Be sure to the...
...DVI connector, use the standard drivers in your devices (continued) Setting up to UXGA (1600X1200), the signal will go back to simultaneous LCD and CRT display.) For details on Windows. An input signal of composite sync or sync on connectors with . For example, automatic adjustment...to CRT display or to the original. Then the resolution will be converted to the projector's panel resolution before connecting them to read the manuals for devices before being displayed. ViewSonic PJ359W Plug-and-Play can display signals with resolution up NOTE • Be sure to the...
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... the power cord's plug into the AC inlet of the power supply make the projector turn on. The power outlet should be used as incorrect or faulty connections may result in steady orange. ViewSonic 10 PJ359W In a couple of the power cord into the outlet. For details, see the...the outlet Please remember that came with the power cord's specified voltage range. WARNING ►Do not use the security slot to the projector and easily accessible. Put the connector of seconds after the power supply connection, the POWER indicator will light up Connecting power supply 1. Setting...
... the power cord's plug into the AC inlet of the power supply make the projector turn on. The power outlet should be used as incorrect or faulty connections may result in steady orange. ViewSonic 10 PJ359W In a couple of the power cord into the outlet. For details, see the...the outlet Please remember that came with the power cord's specified voltage range. WARNING ►Do not use the security slot to the projector and easily accessible. Put the connector of seconds after the power supply connection, the POWER indicator will light up Connecting power supply 1. Setting...
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...result in a fire or water. Replace the battery cover in a dark, cool and dry place. • If you will not use batteries of projector avoiding those lights. Keep batteries in the direction of a battery, wipe out the flower and then replace a battery. About the remote control signal The ...time. If you observe a leakage of the arrow and snap it is active: 60 degrees (30 degrees to the left and right of the projector. ViewSonic 11 PJ359W WARNING ►Always handle the batteries with used one. • Make sure the plus and minus terminals as indicated in a safe place. 1....
...result in a fire or water. Replace the battery cover in a dark, cool and dry place. • If you will not use batteries of projector avoiding those lights. Keep batteries in the direction of a battery, wipe out the flower and then replace a battery. About the remote control signal The ...time. If you observe a leakage of the arrow and snap it is active: 60 degrees (30 degrees to the left and right of the projector. ViewSonic 11 PJ359W WARNING ►Always handle the batteries with used one. • Make sure the plus and minus terminals as indicated in a safe place. 1....
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...the SERVICE item of the OPTION menu (42) of the projector to move the mouse pointer diagonally). - Remote control Changing the ... keyboard function could damage your PC's manuals before connecting this product to this projector with the PC's mouse port via a mouse cable. USB (1) PAGE UP... zooming in pointing device (e.g. This function is activated only when the projector is warming up (the POWER indicator flashes green), and while adjusting the...the Mode, please keep pressing the combination of the PC, when the projector's USB port (B type) connects with a PC having a built-in...
...the SERVICE item of the OPTION menu (42) of the projector to move the mouse pointer diagonally). - Remote control Changing the ... keyboard function could damage your PC's manuals before connecting this product to this projector with the PC's mouse port via a mouse cable. USB (1) PAGE UP... zooming in pointing device (e.g. This function is activated only when the projector is warming up (the POWER indicator flashes green), and while adjusting the...the Mode, please keep pressing the combination of the PC, when the projector's USB port (B type) connects with a PC having a built-in...
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... control. Then the POWER indicator will stop blinking and light in steady green. ESC RESET 3. Turning the projector on /off. Power off the projector, after use, since it off. ViewSonic 13 PJ359W The messMaEgNUe "Power off the power 1. NOTE • Please power on for about 5 seconds. 2.... it is complete. Press the STANDBY/ON button again while the message appears. Make sure that can make the projector automatically turn the projector on the projector prior to the connected devices. Please refer to the section "Selecting an input signal" (15). When the...
... control. Then the POWER indicator will stop blinking and light in steady green. ESC RESET 3. Turning the projector on /off. Power off the projector, after use, since it off. ViewSonic 13 PJ359W The messMaEgNUe "Power off the power 1. NOTE • Please power on for about 5 seconds. 2.... it is complete. Press the STANDBY/ON button again while the message appears. Make sure that can make the projector automatically turn the projector on the projector prior to the connected devices. Please refer to the section "Selecting an input signal" (15). When the...
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...volume can be adjusted if is not selected for the AUTO SEARCH item in the OPTION menu (38), the projector will automatically disappear after ASPECT AUTO SEARCH BLANK a few seconds. ● When is selected for the AUDIO item...HDMI INPUT/ENTER STANDBY/ON INPUT/ ENTER MENU LAMP TEMP POWER 1. Even if you press the button, the projector switches its input port as below . ASPECT AUTO SEARCH BLANK To restore the sound, press the MUTE, VOLUME + or ... DOWN OFF KEYSTONE MY BUTTON MUTE 1 2 POSITION MENU ESC ENTER RESET ViewSonic 14 PJ359W
...volume can be adjusted if is not selected for the AUTO SEARCH item in the OPTION menu (38), the projector will automatically disappear after ASPECT AUTO SEARCH BLANK a few seconds. ● When is selected for the AUDIO item...HDMI INPUT/ENTER STANDBY/ON INPUT/ ENTER MENU LAMP TEMP POWER 1. Even if you press the button, the projector switches its input port as below . ASPECT AUTO SEARCH BLANK To restore the sound, press the MUTE, VOLUME + or ... DOWN OFF KEYSTONE MY BUTTON MUTE 1 2 POSITION MENU ESC ENTER RESET ViewSonic 14 PJ359W
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...the automatic adjustment initializes the aspect ratio setting. If no proper signal is detected at the port, the projector will check the S-VIDEO port first. ViewSonic 15 PJ359W Operating Selecting an input signal (continued) 1. Press the VIDEO button on the remote control. SEARCH button ...MY SOURCE/ VIDEO COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA The projector will start to find any input signals. COMPUTER IN1 COMPUTER IN2...
...the automatic adjustment initializes the aspect ratio setting. If no proper signal is detected at the port, the projector will check the S-VIDEO port first. ViewSonic 15 PJ359W Operating Selecting an input signal (continued) 1. Press the VIDEO button on the remote control. SEARCH button ...MY SOURCE/ VIDEO COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA The projector will start to find any input signals. COMPUTER IN1 COMPUTER IN2...
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... elevator feet. 4. After making sure that the elevator feet are locked, put the projector is adjustable while pulling up the elevator knob on the same side as it. 1. Focus ring Zoom ring ViewSonic 16 PJ359W To loose an elevator foot, pull up to loose the elevator feet. 2. To... finely adjust, twist the foot. Hold the projector when twisting the feet. Operating Adjusting the projector's elevator When the place to put the projector gently. 5. An elevator foot is...
... elevator feet. 4. After making sure that the elevator feet are locked, put the projector is adjustable while pulling up the elevator knob on the same side as it. 1. Focus ring Zoom ring ViewSonic 16 PJ359W To loose an elevator foot, pull up to loose the elevator feet. 2. To... finely adjust, twist the foot. Hold the projector when twisting the feet. Operating Adjusting the projector's elevator When the place to put the projector gently. 5. An elevator foot is...
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...MAGNIFY mode, the keystone distortion condition may not work well. ● This function will be excessive. Using the magnify feature MAGNIFY 1. ViewSonic 18 PJ359W Operating Correcting the keystone distortions KEYSTONE button 1. For some input, this function may not work well. ● When V:INVERT or H&V:... the KEYSTONE button on the level (about ±3°), the automatic keystone distortion correction may not work . ● When the projector is inclined to near ±30 degree or over, this correction will be finely adjusted. Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons to...
...MAGNIFY mode, the keystone distortion condition may not work well. ● This function will be excessive. Using the magnify feature MAGNIFY 1. ViewSonic 18 PJ359W Operating Correcting the keystone distortions KEYSTONE button 1. For some input, this function may not work well. ● When V:INVERT or H&V:... the KEYSTONE button on the level (about ±3°), the automatic keystone distortion correction may not work . ● When the projector is inclined to near ±30 degree or over, this correction will be finely adjusted. Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons to...
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...blank screen and return to the MESSAGE item of input signal. POSITION MENU ENTER ● If the projector continues projecting a still image for a long time, the LCD ESC panel RESET might possibly be displayed instead of the screen of the SCREEN menu (36)),...the screen 1. Temporarily blanking the screen 1. The blank screen will go into the FREEZE mode. ViewSonic 19 PJ359W DOWN OFF KEYSTONE MY BUTTON MUTE 1 2 ● The projector automatically exits from the FREEZE mode when some control buttons are pressed. BLANK button MY SOURCE/ VIDEO...
...blank screen and return to the MESSAGE item of input signal. POSITION MENU ENTER ● If the projector continues projecting a still image for a long time, the LCD ESC panel RESET might possibly be displayed instead of the screen of the SCREEN menu (36)),...the screen 1. Temporarily blanking the screen 1. The blank screen will go into the FREEZE mode. ViewSonic 19 PJ359W DOWN OFF KEYSTONE MY BUTTON MUTE 1 2 ● The projector automatically exits from the FREEZE mode when some control buttons are pressed. BLANK button MY SOURCE/ VIDEO...
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...the operation. If you do not do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after powered on the projector works as the ENTER button and the MENU button on , will appear. ESC button RESET... button 2 MUTE DOWN RESET MENU ENTER ESC OFF ON MAGNAIFSYPVEICFDTREEOEZACEUOTMOPUPTAESUGREPEDAOMRCY.CSCVHAOOUMLERURCBMAEL/EANK 㧗 MY1BUTTON While the projector is displayed. The lower layer menu of these menus are classified into each purpose. Then press the ►...The operation menu of the selected item will appear. 3. ViewSonic 20 PJ359W
...the operation. If you do not do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after powered on the projector works as the ENTER button and the MENU button on , will appear. ESC button RESET... button 2 MUTE DOWN RESET MENU ENTER ESC OFF ON MAGNAIFSYPVEICFDTREEOEZACEUOTMOPUPTAESUGREPEDAOMRCY.CSCVHAOOUMLERURCBMAEL/EANK 㧗 MY1BUTTON While the projector is displayed. The lower layer menu of these menus are classified into each purpose. Then press the ►...The operation menu of the selected item will appear. 3. ViewSonic 20 PJ359W