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.... All rights reserved. In the interest of Apple Computer, Inc. ViewSonic PJ406D iii Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of VESA. Product Name: Model Number: Document Number: Serial Number: Purchase Date: For Your Records PJ406D ViewSonic DLP Projector VS10873 PJ406D-1_UG_ENG Rev. 1A 08-01-05 The lamp in this product contains...
.... All rights reserved. In the interest of Apple Computer, Inc. ViewSonic PJ406D iii Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of VESA. Product Name: Model Number: Document Number: Serial Number: Purchase Date: For Your Records PJ406D ViewSonic DLP Projector VS10873 PJ406D-1_UG_ENG Rev. 1A 08-01-05 The lamp in this product contains...
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... 6 Main Unit...6 Control Panel ...7 Connection Ports ...8 Remote Control...9 Connecting the Projector 10 Powering On/Off the Projector 11 Powering On the Projector 11 Powering Off the projector 12 Warning Indicator...12 Adjusting the Projected Image 13 Adjusting the Projector Image Height 13 Adjusting the Projector Zoom / Focus 14 Adjusting Projected Image Size 14 Control Panel & Remote... Image-I ...20 Image-II ...22 Management ...23 Lamp Setting ...25 Troubleshooting 26 Replacing the lamp 30 Compatibility Modes 31 Customer Support 32 Limited Warranty 33 ViewSonic PJ406D 1
... 6 Main Unit...6 Control Panel ...7 Connection Ports ...8 Remote Control...9 Connecting the Projector 10 Powering On/Off the Projector 11 Powering On the Projector 11 Powering Off the projector 12 Warning Indicator...12 Adjusting the Projected Image 13 Adjusting the Projector Image Height 13 Adjusting the Projector Zoom / Focus 14 Adjusting Projected Image Size 14 Control Panel & Remote... Image-I ...20 Image-II ...22 Management ...23 Lamp Setting ...25 Troubleshooting 26 Replacing the lamp 30 Compatibility Modes 31 Customer Support 32 Limited Warranty 33 ViewSonic PJ406D 1
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... Follow all changing instructions. Warning- Warning- The bright light may cause electric shock. Warning- Warning- ViewSonic PJ406D 2 Do not look into the projector's lens when the lamp is in this happens, the projector will burn out and may make a loud popping sound. Warning- When changing the lamp, please allow..." menu after replacing the lamp module (refer to change the lamp when it will not turn back on . Warning- Turn on the projector first and then the signal sources. When the lamp reaches the end of your eyes. To replace the lamp, follow all warnings...
... Follow all changing instructions. Warning- Warning- The bright light may cause electric shock. Warning- Warning- ViewSonic PJ406D 2 Do not look into the projector's lens when the lamp is in this happens, the projector will burn out and may make a loud popping sound. Warning- When changing the lamp, please allow..." menu after replacing the lamp module (refer to change the lamp when it will not turn back on . Warning- Turn on the projector first and then the signal sources. When the lamp reaches the end of your eyes. To replace the lamp, follow all warnings...
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... image re-scaling User friendly control panel Built-in speaker with 2Watt SXGA, XGA compression and VGA re-sizing Mac compatible ViewSonic PJ406D 4 Product Features This product is an SVGA single chip 0.55" DLPTM projector.
... image re-scaling User friendly control panel Built-in speaker with 2Watt SXGA, XGA compression and VGA re-sizing Mac compatible ViewSonic PJ406D 4 Product Features This product is an SVGA single chip 0.55" DLPTM projector.
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Contact your unit is missing. Check to the difference in applications for each country, some regions may have different accessories. Quick Start Guide ViewSonic Wizard CD Remote Control ViewSonic PJ406D 5 Projector with all the items shown below. Package Overview This projector comes with lens cap Power Cord VGA Cable 1.8m Composite Video Cable Soft Case 2 x Batteries Due to make sure your dealer immediately if anything is complete.
Contact your unit is missing. Check to the difference in applications for each country, some regions may have different accessories. Quick Start Guide ViewSonic Wizard CD Remote Control ViewSonic PJ406D 5 Projector with all the items shown below. Package Overview This projector comes with lens cap Power Cord VGA Cable 1.8m Composite Video Cable Soft Case 2 x Batteries Due to make sure your dealer immediately if anything is complete.
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... Box, HDTV receiver 2 5 3 4 Due to the difference in User Guide. ViewSonic PJ406D 10 Make sure the timing of your computer, please set the display mode of the display mode is compatible with the projector. Refer to RCA Adapter for each country, some regions may have different accessories. S-Video Output... Video Cable 4 S-Video Cable (Optional Accessory) 5 D-15 to the "Compatibility Modes" section in applications for YPbPr (Optional Accessory) To ensure the projector works well with your graphic card less than or equal to 1280 X 1024 resolution.
... Box, HDTV receiver 2 5 3 4 Due to the difference in User Guide. ViewSonic PJ406D 10 Make sure the timing of your computer, please set the display mode of the display mode is compatible with the projector. Refer to RCA Adapter for each country, some regions may have different accessories. S-Video Output... Video Cable 4 S-Video Cable (Optional Accessory) 5 D-15 to the "Compatibility Modes" section in applications for YPbPr (Optional Accessory) To ensure the projector works well with your graphic card less than or equal to 1280 X 1024 resolution.
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... cable are securely connected. Turn on the lamp by pressing "Power/Standby" button on the control panel or remote control to switch. - Lens Cap 1 ViewSonic PJ406D 11 The projector will detect your source (computer, notebook, video player, etc.). LAMP POWER/ STANDBY 2 Power/Standby R E SYNC Turn on your source automatically. If you... display for 10 seconds and the Power LED will turn green. 4. Remove the lens cap. 2. The Power LED will turn Orange. 3. Turn on the projector first and then the signal sources. Powering On/Off the...
... cable are securely connected. Turn on the lamp by pressing "Power/Standby" button on the control panel or remote control to switch. - Lens Cap 1 ViewSonic PJ406D 11 The projector will detect your source (computer, notebook, video player, etc.). LAMP POWER/ STANDBY 2 Power/Standby R E SYNC Turn on your source automatically. If you... display for 10 seconds and the Power LED will turn green. 4. Remove the lens cap. 2. The Power LED will turn Orange. 3. Turn on the projector first and then the signal sources. Powering On/Off the...
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... seconds for cooling cycle and the Power LED will flash orange. When the light stops flashing, the projector has entered standby mode. ViewSonic PJ406D 12 Press the "Power/Standby" button to restart the projector. 4. Do not turn off procedure. Once in standby mode, simply press "Power/Standby" button to turn on , you...
... seconds for cooling cycle and the Power LED will flash orange. When the light stops flashing, the projector has entered standby mode. ViewSonic PJ406D 12 Press the "Power/Standby" button to restart the projector. 4. Do not turn off procedure. Once in standby mode, simply press "Power/Standby" button to turn on , you...
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...Press the elevator button . 2. Press the elevator button. 2. Use to fine-tune the display angle. 1 2 Elevator Button 3 3 Elevator Foot ViewSonic PJ406D 13 Use to fine-tune the display angle. To raise the image: 1. To lower the image: 1. Lower the image, then release the button ... image to the desired height angle , then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position. 3. Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Projector Image Height The projector is equipped with an elevator foot for adjusting the image height.
...Press the elevator button . 2. Press the elevator button. 2. Use to fine-tune the display angle. 1 2 Elevator Button 3 3 Elevator Foot ViewSonic PJ406D 13 Use to fine-tune the display angle. To raise the image: 1. To lower the image: 1. Lower the image, then release the button ... image to the desired height angle , then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position. 3. Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Projector Image Height The projector is equipped with an elevator foot for adjusting the image height.
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...) 254.1" (645.4cm) 231.1" (587.0cm) 4.9'(1.5m) 9.8'(3.0m) 16.4'(5.0m) 23.0'(7.0m) 26.3'(8.0m) 32.8'(10.0m) Screen Max. (Diagonal) Min. ViewSonic PJ406D 14 Adjusting the Projector Zoom / Focus You may turn the zoom lever to 10.0 meters). Screen Size Max.(WxH) Min.(WxH) Distance 38.1"(96.8cm) 34.7"(88.1cm...) 231.1"(587.0cm) 203.3" x 152.5" (516.3 x 387.2cm) 184.9" x 138.7" (469.6 x 352.2cm) 32.8'(10.0m) This graph is clear. The projector will focus at distances from 4.9 to 32.8 feet (1.5 to zoom in or out. To focus the image, rotate the focus ring until the image is...
...) 254.1" (645.4cm) 231.1" (587.0cm) 4.9'(1.5m) 9.8'(3.0m) 16.4'(5.0m) 23.0'(7.0m) 26.3'(8.0m) 32.8'(10.0m) Screen Max. (Diagonal) Min. ViewSonic PJ406D 14 Adjusting the Projector Zoom / Focus You may turn the zoom lever to 10.0 meters). Screen Size Max.(WxH) Min.(WxH) Distance 38.1"(96.8cm) 34.7"(88.1cm...) 231.1"(587.0cm) 203.3" x 152.5" (516.3 x 387.2cm) 184.9" x 138.7" (469.6 x 352.2cm) 32.8'(10.0m) This graph is clear. The projector will focus at distances from 4.9 to 32.8 feet (1.5 to zoom in or out. To focus the image, rotate the focus ring until the image is...
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Keystone / Adjusts image degrees). ViewSonic PJ406D 15 distortion caused by tilting the projector (±15 Four Directional Select Keys youUr sseelection. Control Panel & Remote Control There are two ways for you to launch the To exit OSD, ... and Control Panel. to select items or make adjustments to Enter Confirm your selection of items. Re-Sync Automatically synchronizes the projector to 11-12. R E SYNC Using the Control Panel Power/Standby Refer to the input source. the "Power On/Off the...
Keystone / Adjusts image degrees). ViewSonic PJ406D 15 distortion caused by tilting the projector (±15 Four Directional Select Keys youUr sseelection. Control Panel & Remote Control There are two ways for you to launch the To exit OSD, ... and Control Panel. to select items or make adjustments to Enter Confirm your selection of items. Re-Sync Automatically synchronizes the projector to 11-12. R E SYNC Using the Control Panel Power/Standby Refer to the input source. the "Power On/Off the...
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...to pause the screen image. Keystone / Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting the projector (±15 degrees). Freeze Press "Freeze" to the "Power On/Off the Projector" section on pages 11-12. Enter Confirm your selection. S-Video...;Increase/decrease speaker volume. ViewSonic PJ406D 16 Hide "Hide" immediately turns the screen black. Four Directional Select Keys Use to select items or make adjustments to your selection of items. Re-Sync Automatically synchronizes the projector to choose VGA connector. ...
...to pause the screen image. Keystone / Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting the projector (±15 degrees). Freeze Press "Freeze" to the "Power On/Off the Projector" section on pages 11-12. Enter Confirm your selection. S-Video...;Increase/decrease speaker volume. ViewSonic PJ406D 16 Hide "Hide" immediately turns the screen black. Four Directional Select Keys Use to select items or make adjustments to your selection of items. Re-Sync Automatically synchronizes the projector to choose VGA connector. ...
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... enter sub menu. 3. While making a selection on the Remote Control or Control Panel. 2. The OSD menu will close and the projector will automatically detect the source. Select the next item to select the desired item and adjust the settings by key. 4. Use keys ... adjustments and change a variety of settings. On Screen Display Menus The Projector has multilingual On Screen Display menus that allow you to the main menu. 6. The projector will automatically save the new settings. Main Menu ViewSonic PJ406D Sub Menu Setting 17 How to operate 1. To exit, press "Menu...
... enter sub menu. 3. While making a selection on the Remote Control or Control Panel. 2. The OSD menu will close and the projector will automatically detect the source. Select the next item to select the desired item and adjust the settings by key. 4. Use keys ... adjustments and change a variety of settings. On Screen Display Menus The Projector has multilingual On Screen Display menus that allow you to the main menu. 6. The projector will automatically save the new settings. Main Menu ViewSonic PJ406D Sub Menu Setting 17 How to operate 1. To exit, press "Menu...
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... at same time. You can project behind a translucent screen. Front-Ceiling When you select this function is turned off, the projector will search specified connection port. ViewSonic PJ406D 23 Management Menu Location Choose the menu location on High Altitude mode. Projection Front-Desktop The factory default setting. Rear...
... at same time. You can project behind a translucent screen. Front-Ceiling When you select this function is turned off, the projector will search specified connection port. ViewSonic PJ406D 23 Management Menu Location Choose the menu location on High Altitude mode. Projection Front-Desktop The factory default setting. Rear...
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... the cumulative lamp operating time. Auto Power Off Sets the interval of power-off of the system, if there is no signal input. (In minutes) ViewSonic PJ406D 25 Lamp Reminding Choose this function to hide the warning message when the changing lamp message is no signal input. (In minutes) Sleep Timer Sets... up 30 hours before end of the system, if there is displayed. Choose "Off" to return to 130%. Whisper Mode Choose "On" to dim the projector lamp which will show or to show up to normal mode.
... the cumulative lamp operating time. Auto Power Off Sets the interval of power-off of the system, if there is no signal input. (In minutes) ViewSonic PJ406D 25 Lamp Reminding Choose this function to hide the warning message when the changing lamp message is no signal input. (In minutes) Sleep Timer Sets... up 30 hours before end of the system, if there is displayed. Choose "Off" to return to 130%. Whisper Mode Choose "On" to dim the projector lamp which will show or to show up to normal mode.
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..., and double click the "Display" icon. 2. Click on the Control Panel. If you have removed the lens cap and the projector is switched on. Ensure that your local reseller or service center. sync" on the Remote Control or on the "Advanced Properties" button... than or equal to the following information. If the projector is not turned on screen. Ensure all the cables and power connections are correctly and securely connected as described in the Main group. 2. Select the "Settings" tab 3. ViewSonic PJ406D 26 Troubleshooting If you are using a PC: For ...
..., and double click the "Display" icon. 2. Click on the Control Panel. If you have removed the lens cap and the projector is switched on. Ensure that your local reseller or service center. sync" on the Remote Control or on the "Advanced Properties" button... than or equal to the following information. If the projector is not turned on screen. Ensure all the cables and power connections are correctly and securely connected as described in the Main group. 2. Select the "Settings" tab 3. ViewSonic PJ406D 26 Troubleshooting If you are using a PC: For ...
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Verify the resolution setting is less than or equal to make it . Click on "Show all equipment including the projector. choose the resolution mode you need under the "Models" box. If you are using a Notebook: 1. Problem: Image has vertical ...presentation. If you experience difficulty changing resolutions or your computer. Next, select "Standard monitor types" under the "Monitor" tab . 6. ViewSonic PJ406D 27 Press the toggle output settings. Refer to be reactivated. 4. Select the "Change" button under the SP box; example:[Fn]+[F4] Compaq=> [Fn]+[F4...
Verify the resolution setting is less than or equal to make it . Click on "Show all equipment including the projector. choose the resolution mode you need under the "Models" box. If you are using a Notebook: 1. Problem: Image has vertical ...presentation. If you experience difficulty changing resolutions or your computer. Next, select "Standard monitor types" under the "Monitor" tab . 6. ViewSonic PJ406D 27 Press the toggle output settings. Refer to be reactivated. 4. Select the "Change" button under the SP box; example:[Fn]+[F4] Compaq=> [Fn]+[F4...
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...projector will not turn on the projector lens. Problem: LED lighting message Message Standby State (Input power cord) Normal Mode Warming Cooling Error (Lamp failed) Error (Fan failed) Error (Over Temp.) Error (Lamp cover failed) Power LED Green Orange Flashing Flashing Temp LED Lamp LED Flashing Flashing ViewSonic PJ406D...: Image is stretched when displaying 16:9 DVD. Problem: The image is reversed. Select "Management-->Projection" from the projector. To replace the lamp, follow the procedures in the on screen menu. Steady light => No light => Problem: Image is...
...projector will not turn on the projector lens. Problem: LED lighting message Message Standby State (Input power cord) Normal Mode Warming Cooling Error (Lamp failed) Error (Fan failed) Error (Over Temp.) Error (Lamp cover failed) Power LED Green Orange Flashing Flashing Temp LED Lamp LED Flashing Flashing ViewSonic PJ406D...: Image is stretched when displaying 16:9 DVD. Problem: The image is reversed. Select "Management-->Projection" from the projector. To replace the lamp, follow the procedures in the on screen menu. Steady light => No light => Problem: Image is...
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...not drop the lamp module or touch the lamp bulb. The bulb may shatter and cause injury if it to the projector by pressing the Power button. 2. ViewSonic PJ406D 30 Remove the 2 screws from the cover. 5. It will detect the lamp life itself. Warning: Lamp compartment... is dropped. Replacing the lamp The projector will show you a warning message "Lamp life exceeded" When you see this message, change ...
...not drop the lamp module or touch the lamp bulb. The bulb may shatter and cause injury if it to the projector by pressing the Power button. 2. ViewSonic PJ406D 30 Remove the 2 screws from the cover. 5. It will detect the lamp life itself. Warning: Lamp compartment... is dropped. Replacing the lamp The projector will show you a warning message "Lamp life exceeded" When you see this message, change ...
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... 03-31-05 ViewSonic PJ406D 33 Any claim against the customer by other rights which vary from the date of the product. 3. Effect of the first consumer purchase. Warranty_Projectors Rev. 1d 4.3: Projector Warranty 1 of the nearest ViewSonic service center, contact ViewSonic. Europe except Poland..., loss of the U.S.A. If a product proves to shipment. ViewSonic shall not be free from the date of such damages. 2. LIMITED WARRANTY VIEWSONIC® PROJECTOR What the warranty covers: ViewSonic warrants its sole option repair or replace the product with your local...
... 03-31-05 ViewSonic PJ406D 33 Any claim against the customer by other rights which vary from the date of the product. 3. Effect of the first consumer purchase. Warranty_Projectors Rev. 1d 4.3: Projector Warranty 1 of the nearest ViewSonic service center, contact ViewSonic. Europe except Poland..., loss of the U.S.A. If a product proves to shipment. ViewSonic shall not be free from the date of such damages. 2. LIMITED WARRANTY VIEWSONIC® PROJECTOR What the warranty covers: ViewSonic warrants its sole option repair or replace the product with your local...