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PJ500/PJ550 PJ501/PJ551 User Guide Image Size 30" - 300" High Brightness Light Weight LCD Projector
PJ500/PJ550 PJ501/PJ551 User Guide Image Size 30" - 300" High Brightness Light Weight LCD Projector
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Contents For Your Records 1 Features ...2 Product Features 2 Before Use 2 Package Contents 2 Projector Components 3 Projector Components Diagram 3 Remote Control Components 4 Remote Control Components Diagram 4 Inserting the Batteries 5 Installation 6 Angle Adjustment 6 Cabling ...7 Power Connection 7 Example of System Setup 8 Plug & Play ...8 Operations 9 ... 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
Contents For Your Records 1 Features ...2 Product Features 2 Before Use 2 Package Contents 2 Projector Components 3 Projector Components Diagram 3 Remote Control Components 4 Remote Control Components Diagram 4 Inserting the Batteries 5 Installation 6 Angle Adjustment 6 Cabling ...7 Power Connection 7 Example of System Setup 8 Plug & Play ...8 Operations 9 ... 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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... meet your projector's warranty on the Internet at: http://www.viewsonic.com For Your Records Product Name: PJ500 Model Number: VPROJ23544-2W Document Number Serial Number: B0Y___________ Purchase Date: PJ550 PJ501 VPROJ23545-2W VPROJ25048-1W A-CD-PJ001 B0W__________ B12___________ PJ551 VPROJ25049-1W B13 1 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 2002. Disclaimer: ViewSonic Corporation shall...
... meet your projector's warranty on the Internet at: http://www.viewsonic.com For Your Records Product Name: PJ500 Model Number: VPROJ23544-2W Document Number Serial Number: B0Y___________ Purchase Date: PJ550 PJ501 VPROJ23545-2W VPROJ25048-1W A-CD-PJ001 B0W__________ B12___________ PJ551 VPROJ25049-1W B13 1 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 2002. Disclaimer: ViewSonic Corporation shall...
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.../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...
.../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...
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Projector Components Projector Components Diagram Slot for Kensington Lock Power switch AC power Intake ventilation Control panel Reset Keystone Input Standby/ON Front foot adjuster Air intake (for ...) Lamp indicator 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
Projector Components Projector Components Diagram Slot for Kensington Lock Power switch AC power Intake ventilation Control panel Reset Keystone Input Standby/ON Front foot adjuster Air intake (for ...) Lamp indicator 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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... to determine the screen size and projection distance. other positions can cause heat build-up the front side of the displayed image. ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 6 Top View cLeenntser Side View Table 1: Projection Distance Screen Size Inches (m) 40 (1.0) 60 (1.5) 80 (2.0) ...9 (21.8) 10 (26.1) 13 (32.7) 17 (43.5) Figure 5: Screen Views Warnings • Position the projector in the table below are not blocked. • Do not use the projector in a smoky environment. The projection distances shown in a horizontal position; LCD panel, lens assembly, etc.) Angle ...
... to determine the screen size and projection distance. other positions can cause heat build-up the front side of the displayed image. ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 6 Top View cLeenntser Side View Table 1: Projection Distance Screen Size Inches (m) 40 (1.0) 60 (1.5) 80 (2.0) ...9 (21.8) 10 (26.1) 13 (32.7) 17 (43.5) Figure 5: Screen Views Warnings • Position the projector in the table below are not blocked. • Do not use the projector in a smoky environment. The projection distances shown in a horizontal position; LCD panel, lens assembly, etc.) Angle ...
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... page 27. • See "Power Cord Safety Guidelines" on the connectors. • For some of the projector to a device. Figure 7: Power Cord Connect 7 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 You may have multiple display screen modes. Function Analog RGB input RS-232C communication Component video input...Incorrect connections could result in the graphic below for connecting each terminal of the modes with this projector. Cabling Refer to the table below . Connect the AC inlet of the projector to the power outlet as shown in fire or electrical shock. • Before connecting, ...
... page 27. • See "Power Cord Safety Guidelines" on the connectors. • For some of the projector to a device. Figure 7: Power Cord Connect 7 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 You may have multiple display screen modes. Function Analog RGB input RS-232C communication Component video input...Incorrect connections could result in the graphic below for connecting each terminal of the modes with this projector. Cabling Refer to the table below . Connect the AC inlet of the projector to the power outlet as shown in fire or electrical shock. • Before connecting, ...
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...projector is a system configured with peripheral equipment including a computer, display and operating system. ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 8 NOTE: Plug & Play is recognized as Plug & Play capable. Plug & Play will not operate with a notebook computer, set the proper RGB external image output. Please use this function by connecting to the ViewSonic... CD Wizard INF display driver files for more information. Refer to a computer that is VESA DDC 1/2B compatible. NOTE: When connecting with a direct connection to RGB (In) of the projector; Please read...
...projector is a system configured with peripheral equipment including a computer, display and operating system. ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 8 NOTE: Plug & Play is recognized as Plug & Play capable. Plug & Play will not operate with a notebook computer, set the proper RGB external image output. Please use this function by connecting to the ViewSonic... CD Wizard INF display driver files for more information. Refer to a computer that is VESA DDC 1/2B compatible. NOTE: When connecting with a direct connection to RGB (In) of the projector; Please read...
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... blinks orange during cool-down. • Wait until the POWER LED changes to a steady orange before you set the Power Switch to [O] OFF. 9 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 The POWER indicator turns off and lamp cooling begins. 2 Wait for 2 seconds . • The POWER LED on the control pad flashes...The message "POWER OFF?" Remember to replace the lens cap after use . 4 Adjust the size of the lamp will turn to use . The projector lamp shuts off when the Power Switch is connected correctly and lens cap has been removed. Power Indicator Standby/On Button Zoom Knob Focus Ring...
... blinks orange during cool-down. • Wait until the POWER LED changes to a steady orange before you set the Power Switch to [O] OFF. 9 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 The POWER indicator turns off and lamp cooling begins. 2 Wait for 2 seconds . • The POWER LED on the control pad flashes...The message "POWER OFF?" Remember to replace the lens cap after use . 4 Adjust the size of the lamp will turn to use . The projector lamp shuts off when the Power Switch is connected correctly and lens cap has been removed. Power Indicator Standby/On Button Zoom Knob Focus Ring...
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... Press the MAGNIFY "ON" button. When the [ II ] icon is displayed, the image is frozen in this mode. (remote control) ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 10 The sound is displayed in the MAGNIFY mode when a video signal is input. • After approximately 10 seconds of ...MUTE Clear MAGNIFY Mode: Press the MAGNIFY button. • The MAGNIFY mode is cleared automatically. Items marked with (*) may be accessed from the projector control panel. Basic Operation Table 3 below refers to display the Volume menu, then press / sound. Adjust Keystone: Press the / buttons in ...
... Press the MAGNIFY "ON" button. When the [ II ] icon is displayed, the image is frozen in this mode. (remote control) ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 10 The sound is displayed in the MAGNIFY mode when a video signal is input. • After approximately 10 seconds of ...MUTE Clear MAGNIFY Mode: Press the MAGNIFY button. • The MAGNIFY mode is cleared automatically. Items marked with (*) may be accessed from the projector control panel. Basic Operation Table 3 below refers to display the Volume menu, then press / sound. Adjust Keystone: Press the / buttons in ...
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... Input, S-VIDEO Input or 525i/525p/625i/625p of the application displayed on . NOTE: Pressing the button performs the same function. 11 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 POSITION), Clock Phase (H. A blank screen (no signal is detected, it turns back to the initial signal input. button ...remote control) to turn to the previous menu from a selected sub-menu. Item AUTO (remote control) BLANK ON/OFF (remote control) MENU (*) (projector control panel and remote control) SEARCH (remote control) ASPECT (Aspect Ratio) (remote control) ESC (Escape) (remote control) ENTER (remote control) Table...
... Input, S-VIDEO Input or 525i/525p/625i/625p of the application displayed on . NOTE: Pressing the button performs the same function. 11 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 POSITION), Clock Phase (H. A blank screen (no signal is detected, it turns back to the initial signal input. button ...remote control) to turn to the previous menu from a selected sub-menu. Item AUTO (remote control) BLANK ON/OFF (remote control) MENU (*) (projector control panel and remote control) SEARCH (remote control) ASPECT (Aspect Ratio) (remote control) ESC (Escape) (remote control) ENTER (remote control) Table...
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Item BRIGHT (Brightness) CONTRAST ASPECT (Aspect Ratio) PICT. This projector has 6 menus: MAIN, PICTURE-1, PICTURE-2, INPUT, SCREEN and OPTION. Please select the item you can also press the ASPECT button on the remote control... one 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 To select a menu use the / buttons, then press the button or the ENTER button to select the Aspect Ratio. POSIT. (Picture...
Item BRIGHT (Brightness) CONTRAST ASPECT (Aspect Ratio) PICT. This projector has 6 menus: MAIN, PICTURE-1, PICTURE-2, INPUT, SCREEN and OPTION. Please select the item you can also press the ASPECT button on the remote control... one 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 To select a menu use the / buttons, then press the button or the ENTER button to select the Aspect Ratio. POSIT. (Picture...
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.... When the DISABLE (0 min.) is selected this item displays the time that the projector lamp has been used . In the WHISPER mode, acoustic noise level from the unit is reduced and the brightness level on page 20. 17 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 Then the menu for 3 seconds or more during the display...
.... When the DISABLE (0 min.) is selected this item displays the time that the projector lamp has been used . In the WHISPER mode, acoustic noise level from the unit is reduced and the brightness level on page 20. 17 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 Then the menu for 3 seconds or more during the display...
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...ON again. Broken pieces of glass, do not drop the unit and do not scratch the glass. • Do not reuse the old lamp. ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 18 The image will become darker and hues will become weaker after a lamp has been used lamp according to local regulations. ...also red when the lamp unit reaches high temperature. The lamp is 2000 hours. Figure 10: Lamp Diagram Lamp Reflector Front glass Lamp Life Projector lamps have heard an explosive sound), disconnect the power plug from the power outlet, and wait approximately 45 minutes until the lamp has cooled....
...ON again. Broken pieces of glass, do not drop the unit and do not scratch the glass. • Do not reuse the old lamp. ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 18 The image will become darker and hues will become weaker after a lamp has been used lamp according to local regulations. ...also red when the lamp unit reaches high temperature. The lamp is 2000 hours. Figure 10: Lamp Diagram Lamp Reflector Front glass Lamp Life Projector lamps have heard an explosive sound), disconnect the power plug from the power outlet, and wait approximately 45 minutes until the lamp has cooled....
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... the lamp cover. 5 Loosen the one screw firmly. Make sure that screws are tightened properly. message is not reset correctly. 19 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 The DEFAULT and CANCEL options will not operate properly if the lamp timer is displayed, complete the following steps within 10... • Ensure that the lamp assembly is now reset to cool. 2 Prepare a new lamp. 3 Check that the projector has cooled sufficiently, and gently turn the projector right-side up. The remaining lamp life is seated properly before replacing the other screw. 7 Replace the lamp cover in injury...
... the lamp cover. 5 Loosen the one screw firmly. Make sure that screws are tightened properly. message is not reset correctly. 19 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 The DEFAULT and CANCEL options will not operate properly if the lamp timer is displayed, complete the following steps within 10... • Ensure that the lamp assembly is now reset to cool. 2 Prepare a new lamp. 3 Check that the projector has cooled sufficiently, and gently turn the projector right-side up. The remaining lamp life is seated properly before replacing the other screw. 7 Replace the lamp cover in injury...
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... the Cabinet and Remote Control Gently wipe with the air filter removed. • When the air filter is clogged, the power supply is dangerous. ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 20 CAUTION • Switch POWER OFF and remove the power cord from the power outlet. 2 Clean the air filter with a ... dry cloth. To order a new air filter see page 26 for approximately 100 hours, the message "CLEAN THE AIR FILTER" appears when the projector is damaged. Refer to the description of approximately 100 hours. Maintaining the equipment by the dealer once every two years. If dirt and stains are...
... the Cabinet and Remote Control Gently wipe with the air filter removed. • When the air filter is clogged, the power supply is dangerous. ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 20 CAUTION • Switch POWER OFF and remove the power cord from the power outlet. 2 Clean the air filter with a ... dry cloth. To order a new air filter see page 26 for approximately 100 hours, the message "CLEAN THE AIR FILTER" appears when the projector is damaged. Refer to the description of approximately 100 hours. Maintaining the equipment by the dealer once every two years. If dirt and stains are...
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... the unit switches OFF as a safety precaution; page 10 page 7,8 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 22 Switch POWER OFF, and wait for 100 hours or more. Contact your dealer if the same problem occurs when the ambient temperature is not turned on projector control pad or remote control to [0] and wait 20 minutes...
... the unit switches OFF as a safety precaution; page 10 page 7,8 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 22 Switch POWER OFF, and wait for 100 hours or more. Contact your dealer if the same problem occurs when the ambient temperature is not turned on projector control pad or remote control to [0] and wait 20 minutes...
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... 7 page 8 page 12 page 13 page 12 page 13 page 19 page 14 page 3 23 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 Mute is not correctly connected. Page page 7 page 8 page 10 Audio is present but no video The projector is turned on the remote control or display the menu screen and adjust the volume... correctly adjusted. The volume is not correctly connected. Connect correctly. Symptom Video is present but no audio Table 12: Symptom (Continued) Possible cause Remedy The projector is set to minimum. Connect correctly.
... 7 page 8 page 12 page 13 page 12 page 13 page 19 page 14 page 3 23 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 Mute is not correctly connected. Page page 7 page 8 page 10 Audio is present but no video The projector is turned on the remote control or display the menu screen and adjust the volume... correctly adjusted. The volume is not correctly connected. Connect correctly. Symptom Video is present but no audio Table 12: Symptom (Continued) Possible cause Remedy The projector is set to minimum. Connect correctly.
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...warranty information and service on which does not relate to shipment. Projector Warranty (V3.0) Release Date: May 1, 2002 27 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 LIMITED WARRANTY VIEWSONIC PROJECTOR What the warranty covers: ViewSonic® warrants its sole option repair or replace the product ...with the product. Projector lamps are warranted for three (3) years for all ...
...warranty information and service on which does not relate to shipment. Projector Warranty (V3.0) Release Date: May 1, 2002 27 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 LIMITED WARRANTY VIEWSONIC PROJECTOR What the warranty covers: ViewSonic® warrants its sole option repair or replace the product ...with the product. Projector lamps are warranted for three (3) years for all ...