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... 19 Resetting the Lamp Timer 19 Air-Filter ...20 Maintenance Inside the Equipment 20 Cleaning the Lens 20 Cleaning the Cabinet and Remote Control 20 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 i
... 19 Resetting the Lamp Timer 19 Air-Filter ...20 Maintenance Inside the Equipment 20 Cleaning the Lens 20 Cleaning the Cabinet and Remote Control 20 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 i
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Troubleshooting 21 OSD Messages 21 Indicator Messages 21 Symptom ...22 Specifications 24 PJ501 Technical Specifications 24 PJ551 Technical Specifications 25 Customer Support 26 LIMITED WARRANTY 27 VIEWSONIC Projector 27 Appendix 28 Power Cord Safety Guidelines 28 Compliance Information for U.S.A 29 Compliance Information for Canada 29 Compliance Information for European Countries 29 User Information for all Countries 29 ii ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551
Troubleshooting 21 OSD Messages 21 Indicator Messages 21 Symptom ...22 Specifications 24 PJ501 Technical Specifications 24 PJ551 Technical Specifications 25 Customer Support 26 LIMITED WARRANTY 27 VIEWSONIC Projector 27 Appendix 28 Power Cord Safety Guidelines 28 Compliance Information for U.S.A 29 Compliance Information for Canada 29 Compliance Information for European Countries 29 User Information for all Countries 29 ii ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551
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... VPROJ23545-2W VPROJ25048-1W A-CD-PJ001 B0W__________ B12___________ PJ551 VPROJ25049-1W B13 1 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 All rights reserved. nor for both projector models PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551. This document is applicable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from ViewSonic Corporation. Electronic Warranty Registration To meet your future needs, and to change without...
... VPROJ23545-2W VPROJ25048-1W A-CD-PJ001 B0W__________ B12___________ PJ551 VPROJ25049-1W B13 1 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 All rights reserved. nor for both projector models PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551. This document is applicable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from ViewSonic Corporation. Electronic Warranty Registration To meet your future needs, and to change without...
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ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 2 If anything is missing, please contact ViewSonic. Projector Carrying Case Remote Con- Power Cord trol with battery (US type) Power Cord (Europe type) Power Cord (China type) Quick Start Guide ViewSonic Wizard CD RGB Cable (computer) Yellow Red White RCA Video/ AUdio cable Red Blue Green Component ... quality Before Use Package Contents Make sure all of the following items are included in the package. Features Product Features • SVGA (PJ500/501) • XGA (PJ550/551) • High performance scalers for possible future reshipment.
ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 2 If anything is missing, please contact ViewSonic. Projector Carrying Case Remote Con- Power Cord trol with battery (US type) Power Cord (Europe type) Power Cord (China type) Quick Start Guide ViewSonic Wizard CD RGB Cable (computer) Yellow Red White RCA Video/ AUdio cable Red Blue Green Component ... quality Before Use Package Contents Make sure all of the following items are included in the package. Features Product Features • SVGA (PJ500/501) • XGA (PJ550/551) • High performance scalers for possible future reshipment.
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... Temp indicator Power indicator Menu Exhaust ventilation Interface panel RGB (In) Control (RS232) Audio (In, 3.5 mm) R Audio (In) L Audio (In) Video (In) Figure 2: Projector Components 3 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551
... Temp indicator Power indicator Menu Exhaust ventilation Interface panel RGB (In) Control (RS232) Audio (In, 3.5 mm) R Audio (In) L Audio (In) Video (In) Figure 2: Projector Components 3 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551
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Remote Control Components Remote Control Components Diagram Search Button RGB Button VIDEO Button ASPECT Button MAGNIFY ON Button OFF Button FREEZE Button POSITION Button [Left] Arrow Button ENTER Button [Down] Arrow Button ESC (Escape) Button STANDBY/ON Button AUTO Button BLANK Button VOLUME Button MUTE Button KEYSTONE Button MENU Button [Up] Arrow Button [Right] Arrow Button RESET Button Figure 3: Remote Control Components ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 4
Remote Control Components Remote Control Components Diagram Search Button RGB Button VIDEO Button ASPECT Button MAGNIFY ON Button OFF Button FREEZE Button POSITION Button [Left] Arrow Button ENTER Button [Down] Arrow Button ESC (Escape) Button STANDBY/ON Button AUTO Button BLANK Button VOLUME Button MUTE Button KEYSTONE Button MENU Button [Up] Arrow Button [Right] Arrow Button RESET Button Figure 3: Remote Control Components ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 4
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... pulling then lifting the knob on the cover. 2 Insert the batteries, corresponding to personal injury. • Dispose of the remote control becomes irregular or weak. 5 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 NOTE: Replace the batteries if the operation of the battery in cracking or leakage, which may result in accordance with local laws...
... pulling then lifting the knob on the cover. 2 Insert the batteries, corresponding to personal injury. • Dispose of the remote control becomes irregular or weak. 5 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 NOTE: Replace the batteries if the operation of the battery in cracking or leakage, which may result in accordance with local laws...
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The projection distances shown in a horizontal position; ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 6 The angle is variable within approximately 0° to determine the screen size and projection distance. Top View cLeenntser Side View Table 1: Projection ... button Rear Foot Adjuster Figure 6: Angle Adjustment 1 Lift up and damage to the projector. • Make sure the heat ventilation holes are for full size (PJ500/PJ501:800x600pixels, PJ501/PJ550:1024 x 768 pixels). b Distance from the projector to the screen (+10%). other positions can cause heat build-up the front side...
The projection distances shown in a horizontal position; ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 6 The angle is variable within approximately 0° to determine the screen size and projection distance. Top View cLeenntser Side View Table 1: Projection ... button Rear Foot Adjuster Figure 6: Angle Adjustment 1 Lift up and damage to the projector. • Make sure the heat ventilation holes are for full size (PJ500/PJ501:800x600pixels, PJ501/PJ550:1024 x 768 pixels). b Distance from the projector to the screen (+10%). other positions can cause heat build-up the front side...
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... is necessary. • Some computers may not be connected. • Use the cables that the projector is compatible with your projector. Figure 7: Power Cord Connect 7 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 NOTE: • Before connecting, read the instruction manuals of the modes with the product. Function Analog RGB input RS-232C communication Component...
... is necessary. • Some computers may not be connected. • Use the cables that the projector is compatible with your projector. Figure 7: Power Cord Connect 7 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 NOTE: • Before connecting, read the instruction manuals of the modes with the product. Function Analog RGB input RS-232C communication Component...
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.... NOTE: Plug & Play is VESA DDC 1/2B compatible. This projector is VESA DDC (Display Data Channel) compatible. ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 8 Plug& Play is possible by connecting the accessory RGB cable to the ViewSonic CD Wizard INF display driver files for more information. Refer to RGB (In) of the projector; Example of...
.... NOTE: Plug & Play is VESA DDC 1/2B compatible. This projector is VESA DDC (Display Data Channel) compatible. ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 8 Plug& Play is possible by connecting the accessory RGB cable to the ViewSonic CD Wizard INF display driver files for more information. Refer to RGB (In) of the projector; Example of...
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... in green. 3 After several seconds the lamp will turn to continuous green, indicating that the indicator is orange and set the POWER switch to [O] OFF. 9 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 CAUTION • To turn off when the Power Switch is ready to stop blinking and will stop . Check that the projector is...
... in green. 3 After several seconds the lamp will turn to continuous green, indicating that the indicator is orange and set the POWER switch to [O] OFF. 9 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 CAUTION • To turn off when the Power Switch is ready to stop blinking and will stop . Check that the projector is...
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.... Set MAGNIFY Mode: Press the MAGNIFY "ON" button. Set/Clear FREEZE Mode: Press the FREEZE button. The sound is displayed in this mode. (remote control) ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 10 RGB J VIDEO J S-VIDEO J COMPONENT (JRGB) Select RGB Input: Press the RGB button. This function is valid only when RGB signal is...
.... Set MAGNIFY Mode: Press the MAGNIFY "ON" button. Set/Clear FREEZE Mode: Press the FREEZE button. The sound is displayed in this mode. (remote control) ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 10 RGB J VIDEO J S-VIDEO J COMPONENT (JRGB) Select RGB Input: Press the RGB button. This function is valid only when RGB signal is...
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... to search for other signal inputs with following command : When a signal is displayed in this mode. NOTE: Pressing the button performs the same function. 11 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 button or the ENTER button (on the remote Select Item: Press the / buttons to select the item you want to operate, and...
... to search for other signal inputs with following command : When a signal is displayed in this mode. NOTE: Pressing the button performs the same function. 11 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 button or the ENTER button (on the remote Select Item: Press the / buttons to select the item you want to operate, and...
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... 525i/525p/625i of these options: • NORMAL • H:INVERT • V:INVERT (Horizontally Inverted image) (Vertically Inverted image) • H&V:INVERT (Horizontally and Vertically Inverted image) ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 12 Then you want to operate with some input signals.) NOTE: You can operate corresponding to the following : For RGB Input or...
... 525i/525p/625i of these options: • NORMAL • H:INVERT • V:INVERT (Horizontally Inverted image) (Vertically Inverted image) • H&V:INVERT (Horizontally and Vertically Inverted image) ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 12 Then you want to operate with some input signals.) NOTE: You can operate corresponding to the following : For RGB Input or...
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... Sharpness (for VIDEO/S-VIDEO): Sharper Softer Adjust COLOR (for VIDEO/S-VIDEO/COMPONENT VIDEO): Darker Adjust Tint (for VIDEO/S-VIDEO): More Green More Red Lighter 13 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551
... Sharpness (for VIDEO/S-VIDEO): Sharper Softer Adjust COLOR (for VIDEO/S-VIDEO/COMPONENT VIDEO): Darker Adjust Tint (for VIDEO/S-VIDEO): More Green More Red Lighter 13 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551
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... RGB): Left Right Adjust Horizontal Phase (for RGB): Larger Smaller • If the horizontal size adjustment is excessive, the image may not be displayed correctly. ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 14 Then you want to the following table. Adjust Horizontal Size (for RGB/COMPONENT VIDEO): Right Left • Adjust to start operating...
... RGB): Left Right Adjust Horizontal Phase (for RGB): Larger Smaller • If the horizontal size adjustment is excessive, the image may not be displayed correctly. ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 14 Then you want to the following table. Adjust Horizontal Size (for RGB/COMPONENT VIDEO): Right Left • Adjust to start operating...
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... be incorrect. This function is active only when the AUTO mode is received and turn the SYNC ON G off, and then reconnect the signal. 15 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551
... be incorrect. This function is active only when the AUTO mode is received and turn the SYNC ON G off, and then reconnect the signal. 15 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551
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... ON TURN OFF The START UP screen is fixed screen displays when no signal is detected. Refer to select one of the Table 3: Basic Operation. ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 16 Please select the item you can operate according to start operating. Item BLANK START UP Table 8: SCREEN Menu Actions/Description Select...
... ON TURN OFF The START UP screen is fixed screen displays when no signal is detected. Refer to select one of the Table 3: Basic Operation. ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 16 Please select the item you can operate according to start operating. Item BLANK START UP Table 8: SCREEN Menu Actions/Description Select...
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... RESET button for reseting the filter time will not operate properly if the filter time is reduced and the brightness level on page 20. 17 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 Reset the lamp time always when replacing the lamp. Item VOLUME AUTO OFF WHISPER LAMP TIME FILTER TIME Table 9: OPTION Menu Actions...
... RESET button for reseting the filter time will not operate properly if the filter time is reduced and the brightness level on page 20. 17 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 Reset the lamp time always when replacing the lamp. Item VOLUME AUTO OFF WHISPER LAMP TIME FILTER TIME Table 9: OPTION Menu Actions...
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... outlet, and wait approximately 45 minutes until the lamp has cooled. See Table 10: "OSD Messages" on page 21 and Table 11: "Indicator Messages" on . ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 18 Broken pieces of glass could be damaged by a cover glass, but in rare cases the reflector and the inside of the...
... outlet, and wait approximately 45 minutes until the lamp has cooled. See Table 10: "OSD Messages" on page 21 and Table 11: "Indicator Messages" on . ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 18 Broken pieces of glass could be damaged by a cover glass, but in rare cases the reflector and the inside of the...