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... 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 Power ON ...9 Power OFF ...9 Basic Operation 10 MAIN Menu ...12 PICTURE-1 Menu 13 PICTURE-2 Menu 14 INPUT Menu ...15 SCREEN Menu 16 OPTION Menu 17 Maintenance 18 Lamp ...18 Lamp Life ...18 Replacing the Lamp 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...
... 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 Power ON ...9 Power OFF ...9 Basic Operation 10 MAIN Menu ...12 PICTURE-1 Menu 13 PICTURE-2 Menu 14 INPUT Menu ...15 SCREEN Menu 16 OPTION Menu 17 Maintenance 18 Lamp ...18 Lamp Life ...18 Replacing the Lamp 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...
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... Power Switch is connected correctly and lens cap has been removed. Power Indicator Standby/On Button Zoom Knob Focus Ring Remote Control Power Switch Figure 9: Power Buttons NOTE: Except in green. 3 After several seconds the lamp will stop . CAUTION • To turn off and lamp cooling begins. 2 Wait for 2 seconds . • The POWER LED on page 8. 1 Make sure the power cord is set the Power Switch to [O] OFF. 9 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 During this message indication, press the STANDBY/ON button again. The projector lamp shuts...
... Power Switch is connected correctly and lens cap has been removed. Power Indicator Standby/On Button Zoom Knob Focus Ring Remote Control Power Switch Figure 9: Power Buttons NOTE: Except in green. 3 After several seconds the lamp will stop . CAUTION • To turn off and lamp cooling begins. 2 Wait for 2 seconds . • The POWER LED on page 8. 1 Make sure the power cord is set the Power Switch to [O] OFF. 9 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 During this message indication, press the STANDBY/ON button again. The projector lamp shuts...
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... signal inputs with following command : When a signal is detected, the projector displays the detected signal picture. Set/ Clear Blank Mode: press the BLANK button. To return to search for VIDEO on -screen menu to the initial signal input. NOTE: Pressing the button performs the same function. 11 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 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 3: Basic Operation...
... signal inputs with following command : When a signal is detected, the projector displays the detected signal picture. Set/ Clear Blank Mode: press the BLANK button. To return to search for VIDEO on -screen menu to the initial signal input. NOTE: Pressing the button performs the same function. 11 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 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 3: Basic Operation...
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... been used lamp according to replace the lamp. If the LAMP indicator is 2000 hours. See Table 10: "OSD Messages" on page 21 and Table 11: "Indicator Messages" on . Replace the lamp if the LAMP indicator is red or the "CHANGE THE LAMP" message appears when the projector is switched on page 21. Before replacing the lamp switch the POWER OFF, wait approximately 20 minutes, and switch the POWER ON again. Before replacing the lamp, turn the Power Switch OFF, remove the power cord...
... been used lamp according to replace the lamp. If the LAMP indicator is 2000 hours. See Table 10: "OSD Messages" on page 21 and Table 11: "Indicator Messages" on . Replace the lamp if the LAMP indicator is red or the "CHANGE THE LAMP" message appears when the projector is switched on page 21. Before replacing the lamp switch the POWER OFF, wait approximately 20 minutes, and switch the POWER ON again. Before replacing the lamp, turn the Power Switch OFF, remove the power cord...
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... uneven coloring. 6 Install the new lamp and tighten the one screw, and gently remove the lamp while holding the grips. The power will automatically shut off automatically after 10 minutes. 1 Switch POWER ON. 2 From the OPTION menu select LAMP TIME with the lamp cover removed. The DEFAULT and CANCEL options will not operate properly if the lamp timer is not reset correctly. 19 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 If you see this message you reset the lamp timer...
... uneven coloring. 6 Install the new lamp and tighten the one screw, and gently remove the lamp while holding the grips. The power will automatically shut off automatically after 10 minutes. 1 Switch POWER ON. 2 From the OPTION menu select LAMP TIME with the lamp cover removed. The DEFAULT and CANCEL options will not operate properly if the lamp timer is not reset correctly. 19 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 If you see this message you reset the lamp timer...
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.... Cleaning the Lens Gently wipe the lens with the air filter removed. • When the air filter is clogged, the power supply is switched on. 1 Switch the projector power supply OFF, and remove the power cord from the power outlet before cleaning. • Do not use the projector with lens cleaning paper. CAUTION • Switch POWER OFF and remove the power cord from the power outlet. 2 Remove the filter cover and the filter. 3 Replace the new air-filter and the filter cover. 4 Reset the Filter Timer using the function of the "FILTER TIME" on the OPTION Menu...
.... Cleaning the Lens Gently wipe the lens with the air filter removed. • When the air filter is clogged, the power supply is switched on. 1 Switch the projector power supply OFF, and remove the power cord from the power outlet before cleaning. • Do not use the projector with lens cleaning paper. CAUTION • Switch POWER OFF and remove the power cord from the power outlet. 2 Remove the filter cover and the filter. 3 Replace the new air-filter and the filter cover. 4 Reset the Filter Timer using the function of the "FILTER TIME" on the OPTION Menu...
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... when such messages appear. AFTER REPLACING LAMP, RESET THE LAMP TIME. 1 CHANGE THE LAMP. POWER is switched off automatically when the lamp reaches the end of the equipment and the signal source. Always reset the lamp timer after replacing the lamp. Check the specifications of its life. Switch POWER OFF, and wait 20 minutes until the equipment cools. Table 11: Indicator Messages TEMP Meaning or Action Required indicator Turns off Turns off Turns off Turns off Blinks red - The Standby mode has been set. Please wait...
... when such messages appear. AFTER REPLACING LAMP, RESET THE LAMP TIME. 1 CHANGE THE LAMP. POWER is switched off automatically when the lamp reaches the end of the equipment and the signal source. Always reset the lamp timer after replacing the lamp. Check the specifications of its life. Switch POWER OFF, and wait 20 minutes until the equipment cools. Table 11: Indicator Messages TEMP Meaning or Action Required indicator Turns off Turns off Turns off Turns off Blinks red - The Standby mode has been set. Please wait...
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... problem occurs again. Clean the filter, then reset the filter timer. Set the POWER switch to select input source. page 7 Use INPUT button on projector control pad or remote control to [0] and wait 20 minutes until the equipment cools. And switch POWER ON again. Switch POWER OFF, and wait for 100 hours or more. Symptom No power No video or audio Possible cause The main POWER switch is too cool. The Input is not operating. page 10 page 7,8 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501...
... problem occurs again. Clean the filter, then reset the filter timer. Set the POWER switch to select input source. page 7 Use INPUT button on projector control pad or remote control to [0] and wait 20 minutes until the equipment cools. And switch POWER ON again. Switch POWER OFF, and wait for 100 hours or more. Symptom No power No video or audio Possible cause The main POWER switch is too cool. The Input is not operating. page 10 page 7,8 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501...
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... defect. 3. Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by ViewSonic. c. g. Removal, installation, and set-up service charges. You will be required to provide (a) the original dated sales slip, (b) your name, (c) your address, (d) a description of the problem, and (e) the serial number of the U.S.A. To obtain warranted service, you will need to provide your local ViewSonic dealer. Limitation of the nearest ViewSonic service center, contact ViewSonic. DAMAGE...
... defect. 3. Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by ViewSonic. c. g. Removal, installation, and set-up service charges. You will be required to provide (a) the original dated sales slip, (b) your name, (c) your address, (d) a description of the problem, and (e) the serial number of the U.S.A. To obtain warranted service, you will need to provide your local ViewSonic dealer. Limitation of the nearest ViewSonic service center, contact ViewSonic. DAMAGE...
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... the [RESET] button one time. Use DAC-P - Set Zoom Wide to [DEFAULT].) *note :The MAIN and PICTURE1 menu is at a minimum. 3. Perform all adjustments from the Adjustment menu. b. GHOST-G: in the Adjustment menu to adjust so that B color ghost is at a minimum. (Set the adjustment value to display the MAIN menu, and then press the [RESET] button. And select the [DEFAULT]. In the same way, use DAC-P - a. Table 4-1: Relation between the replaced part and adjustment : means...
... the [RESET] button one time. Use DAC-P - Set Zoom Wide to [DEFAULT].) *note :The MAIN and PICTURE1 menu is at a minimum. 3. Perform all adjustments from the Adjustment menu. b. GHOST-G: in the Adjustment menu to adjust so that B color ghost is at a minimum. (Set the adjustment value to display the MAIN menu, and then press the [RESET] button. And select the [DEFAULT]. In the same way, use DAC-P - a. Table 4-1: Relation between the replaced part and adjustment : means...
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... EV01662 EV01672 EV01801 EW06651 EW06661 EW06031 EW06021 HL01893 NX05741 NX05742 QT41271 POWER SUPPLY CORD (US TYPE) W/CORE POWER SUPPLY CORD (EUROPE TYPE) W/CORE POWER SUPPLY CORD (CHINA TYPE) W/CORE COMPONENT CABLE RGB-D CABLE (15 PIN MALE TO 15 PIN MALE) 3 CONDUCTOR VIDEO/AUDIO CABLE S-CABLE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT CLEANING TOOL FOR DUST COTTON STICK L70 INSTRUCTION MANUAL ViewSonic Corporation 53 Confidential - Replacement Parts list PRODUCT SAFETY NOTE : Components marked with a have special characteristics...
... EV01662 EV01672 EV01801 EW06651 EW06661 EW06031 EW06021 HL01893 NX05741 NX05742 QT41271 POWER SUPPLY CORD (US TYPE) W/CORE POWER SUPPLY CORD (EUROPE TYPE) W/CORE POWER SUPPLY CORD (CHINA TYPE) W/CORE COMPONENT CABLE RGB-D CABLE (15 PIN MALE TO 15 PIN MALE) 3 CONDUCTOR VIDEO/AUDIO CABLE S-CABLE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT CLEANING TOOL FOR DUST COTTON STICK L70 INSTRUCTION MANUAL ViewSonic Corporation 53 Confidential - Replacement Parts list PRODUCT SAFETY NOTE : Components marked with a have special characteristics...
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Projector with Lens Cap Power Cord RGB Cable Video/Audio cable Quick Start Guide ViewSonic Wizard CD Two AA batteries Remote Control (for the remote control) Soft case NOTE: Applicable power cord is required for installation and large images can be realized. ViewSonic PJ510 2 NOTE: Keep the original packing material for future reshipment. WARNING: Before using a UHB (ultra high brightness) lamp and highly efficient optical system. Little space is shipped with any things except the accessories of...
Projector with Lens Cap Power Cord RGB Cable Video/Audio cable Quick Start Guide ViewSonic Wizard CD Two AA batteries Remote Control (for the remote control) Soft case NOTE: Applicable power cord is required for installation and large images can be realized. ViewSonic PJ510 2 NOTE: Keep the original packing material for future reshipment. WARNING: Before using a UHB (ultra high brightness) lamp and highly efficient optical system. Little space is shipped with any things except the accessories of...
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.... • The adjustments of VIDEO, S-VIDEO and COMPONENT VIDEO. The Remote Control RGB button selects the input signal of RGB, VIDEO, S-VIDEO and COMPONENT VIDEO. BLANK button blanks the screen temporarily. SEARCH button searches for adjusting or menu controlling. VOLUME button turns on /off the VOLUME mode. FREEZE button freezes/reactivates the picture. MENU button opens/closes the menu. To shift the magnify level, use the cursor (S)/(T) buttons. In the KEYSTONE mode, To adjust the keystone, use the cursor buttons. are not reset. 5 ViewSonic PJ510
.... • The adjustments of VIDEO, S-VIDEO and COMPONENT VIDEO. The Remote Control RGB button selects the input signal of RGB, VIDEO, S-VIDEO and COMPONENT VIDEO. BLANK button blanks the screen temporarily. SEARCH button searches for adjusting or menu controlling. VOLUME button turns on /off the VOLUME mode. FREEZE button freezes/reactivates the picture. MENU button opens/closes the menu. To shift the magnify level, use the cursor (S)/(T) buttons. In the KEYSTONE mode, To adjust the keystone, use the cursor buttons. are not reset. 5 ViewSonic PJ510
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... power cord is attached, remove the lens cap. 3 Set the power switch to [ | ] (ON). Do not look into the lens or vents of the projector or the remote control. STANDBY/ON button Power switch STANDBY/ON button 13 ViewSonic PJ510 When the power is emitted. The projector lamp will light up and the POWER indicator may light up and the POWER indicator will begin blinking green, without pressing this button. Power off in right order. Power ON/OFF Turning On The Power WARNING When the power...
... power cord is attached, remove the lens cap. 3 Set the power switch to [ | ] (ON). Do not look into the lens or vents of the projector or the remote control. STANDBY/ON button Power switch STANDBY/ON button 13 ViewSonic PJ510 When the power is emitted. The projector lamp will light up and the POWER indicator may light up and the POWER indicator will begin blinking green, without pressing this button. Power off in right order. Power ON/OFF Turning On The Power WARNING When the power...
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... the AUTO menu are automatically adjusted. EXECUTE (S) CANCEL • The items of its ports, it will return to the initial setting. Item ADJUST POWER OFF SEARCH Description Automatically Adjust the Picture: Pressing the (X) or the ENTER button performs this function. For a COMPONENT VIDEO input, although this item when no signal, or the signal is detected, the projector begins searching for the input signal. Automatically Signal Search: TURN ON (S) Q (T) TURN OFF...
... the AUTO menu are automatically adjusted. EXECUTE (S) CANCEL • The items of its ports, it will return to the initial setting. Item ADJUST POWER OFF SEARCH Description Automatically Adjust the Picture: Pressing the (X) or the ENTER button performs this function. For a COMPONENT VIDEO input, although this item when no signal, or the signal is detected, the projector begins searching for the input signal. Automatically Signal Search: TURN ON (S) Q (T) TURN OFF...
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..., please press the (X) button of the projector or the RESET button of the remote control for 30 seconds when the PJ is turned on this menu is the projector use time since the last RESET operation of this function every time the lamp is the projector use time since the last RESET operation of the message function. • After the lamp running reaches 2000 hours, a warning message is displayed: "To maximize performance, lamp replacement is recommended.", but won...
..., please press the (X) button of the projector or the RESET button of the remote control for 30 seconds when the PJ is turned on this menu is the projector use time since the last RESET operation of this function every time the lamp is the projector use time since the last RESET operation of the message function. • After the lamp running reaches 2000 hours, a warning message is displayed: "To maximize performance, lamp replacement is recommended.", but won...
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... flip over the projector, so that the top is mounted on the ceiling, or if the lamp has broken, do not try to open the menu. (2) Choose the "OPTION" on the projector, and reset the lamp timer. (1) While the projector running, press the MENU button Screws to clean the projector or replace the lamp yourself. 1 Turn off the projector, and unplug the power cord. If the indicators or a message prompts you replace the lamp, please replace also the air filter...
... flip over the projector, so that the top is mounted on the ceiling, or if the lamp has broken, do not try to open the menu. (2) Choose the "OPTION" on the projector, and reset the lamp timer. (1) While the projector running, press the MENU button Screws to clean the projector or replace the lamp yourself. 1 Turn off the projector, and unplug the power cord. If the indicators or a message prompts you replace the lamp, please replace also the air filter...
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... ViewSonic PJ510 Check the signal input connection and the status of precaution when cleaning the air filter. AFTER CLEANING THE AIR FILTER, RESET THE FILTER TIMER. A note of the signal source. CLEAN THE AIR FILTER AFTER CLEANING AIR FILTER, RESET THE FILTER TIMER. Please turn the power off, and clean or change the air filter by referring to ON. • Is there blockage of this unit. Note: * Although this message will be sure to reset the timer. When any such message is displayed on the screen when LAMP REPLACEMENT IS...
... ViewSonic PJ510 Check the signal input connection and the status of precaution when cleaning the air filter. AFTER CLEANING THE AIR FILTER, RESET THE FILTER TIMER. A note of the signal source. CLEAN THE AIR FILTER AFTER CLEANING AIR FILTER, RESET THE FILTER TIMER. Please turn the power off, and clean or change the air filter by referring to ON. • Is there blockage of this unit. Note: * Although this message will be sure to reset the timer. When any such message is displayed on the screen when LAMP REPLACEMENT IS...
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... blinking in red Blinking in the Table below as described in red Turned off The projector lamp has not been properly fixed (attached), the projector lamp does not light, and/or there is displayed, please contact your dealer or service company. Lighting and flashing of the following is a possibility that the interior portion has become overheated, for safety purposes, the power source may be automatically turned off, and the indicator lamps...
... blinking in red Blinking in the Table below as described in red Turned off The projector lamp has not been properly fixed (attached), the projector lamp does not light, and/or there is displayed, please contact your dealer or service company. Lighting and flashing of the following is a possibility that the interior portion has become overheated, for safety purposes, the power source may be automatically turned off, and the indicator lamps...
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... product. 3. Removal or installation of the nearest ViewSonic service center, contact ViewSonic. f. g. Removal, installation, and set-up service charges. Projector Warranty (V3.0) Release Date: May 1, 2002 43 ViewSonic PJ510 Any other cause which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed. 2. To obtain warranted service, you will be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period. Limitation of supplies or parts not meeting ViewSonic's specifications. VIEWSONIC SHALL NOT...
... product. 3. Removal or installation of the nearest ViewSonic service center, contact ViewSonic. f. g. Removal, installation, and set-up service charges. Projector Warranty (V3.0) Release Date: May 1, 2002 43 ViewSonic PJ510 Any other cause which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed. 2. To obtain warranted service, you will be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period. Limitation of supplies or parts not meeting ViewSonic's specifications. VIEWSONIC SHALL NOT...