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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 ...-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 ...
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 ...-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 ...
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... adjuster Remote control sensor Component Video Y (In) CB/PB (In) CR/PR (In) S-Video (In) Zoom knob Focus ring Remote control sensor Lens (with lens cap) 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
... adjuster Remote control sensor Component Video Y (In) CB/PB (In) CR/PR (In) S-Video (In) Zoom knob Focus ring Remote control sensor Lens (with lens cap) 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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... blinking. 3 The system assumes the Standby mode when cooling is set the Power Switch to stop blinking and will display on the control panel or the remote control. The unit is ready to use . Power Indicator Standby/On Button Zoom Knob Focus Ring Remote Control Power Switch ... the screen, and the message will reduce the life of the lamp will disappear in emergencies, do not turn OFF the projector press the Standby/ON button and hold for the cooling fan to [O] OFF. 9 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 CAUTION • To turn off when the Power Switch is...
... blinking. 3 The system assumes the Standby mode when cooling is set the Power Switch to stop blinking and will display on the control panel or the remote control. The unit is ready to use . Power Indicator Standby/On Button Zoom Knob Focus Ring Remote Control Power Switch ... the screen, and the message will reduce the life of the lamp will disappear in emergencies, do not turn OFF the projector press the Standby/ON button and hold for the cooling fan to [O] OFF. 9 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 CAUTION • To turn off when the Power Switch is...
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...is selected. When you have replaced the filter, select the RESET on page 20. 17 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 Refer to Filter Time: The starting of the lamp time. Reset the lamp time always when replacing the lamp. Then you want to operate with the / buttons and press the button or the ... WHISPER The WHISPER mode is active when WHISPER is received for 3 seconds or more during the display of this item displays the time that the projector lamp has been used . OPTION Menu The OPTION menu has 5 items as shown in the Table 9. Reset the filter time always when replacing the ...
...is selected. When you have replaced the filter, select the RESET on page 20. 17 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 Refer to Filter Time: The starting of the lamp time. Reset the lamp time always when replacing the lamp. Then you want to operate with the / buttons and press the button or the ... WHISPER The WHISPER mode is active when WHISPER is received for 3 seconds or more during the display of this item displays the time that the projector lamp has been used . OPTION Menu The OPTION menu has 5 items as shown in the Table 9. Reset the filter time always when replacing the ...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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... the RESET button and hold for the unit to cool. 2 Prepare a new lamp. 3 Check that the projector has cooled sufficiently, and gently turn the projector right-side up. However, you may result in the diagram, and remove the lamp cover. 5 Loosen the one screw firmly. Touching the inside of the... off within 10 minutes of switching power ON. The remaining lamp life is now reset to select the DEFAULT. The message functions will not operate properly if the lamp timer is not reset correctly. 19 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 The DEFAULT and CANCEL options will display. 4 Press ...
... the RESET button and hold for the unit to cool. 2 Prepare a new lamp. 3 Check that the projector has cooled sufficiently, and gently turn the projector right-side up. However, you may result in the diagram, and remove the lamp cover. 5 Loosen the one screw firmly. Touching the inside of the... off within 10 minutes of switching power ON. The remaining lamp life is now reset to select the DEFAULT. The message functions will not operate properly if the lamp timer is not reset correctly. 19 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 The DEFAULT and CANCEL options will display. 4 Press ...
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... Warming up. The error is switched off automatically when the lamp reaches the end of its life. Take the appropriate measures when the POWER indicator ceases blinking. 21 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 POWER will be switched OFF automatically in 300 hours. ...Check the specifications of the input signal is cleared automatically after replacing the lamp. Please wait. AFTER REPLACING LAMP, RESET THE LAMP TIME. The horizontal or ...
... Warming up. The error is switched off automatically when the lamp reaches the end of its life. Take the appropriate measures when the POWER indicator ceases blinking. 21 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 POWER will be switched OFF automatically in 300 hours. ...Check the specifications of the input signal is cleared automatically after replacing the lamp. Please wait. AFTER REPLACING LAMP, RESET THE LAMP TIME. The horizontal or ...
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...on the main POWER switch. Symptom No power No video or audio Possible cause The main POWER switch is dirty, or whether the ambient temperature exceeds 95°F (35°C). page 10 page 7,8 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 22 Switch POWER OFF, and wait for 20...for 45 minutes until the equipment cools. page 7 Use INPUT button on projector control pad or remote control to [0] and wait 20 minutes until the equipment has cooled sufficiently before continuing with LAMP indicator Lamp is too cool. See NOTE: (about overheating) When the internal temperature rises...
...on the main POWER switch. Symptom No power No video or audio Possible cause The main POWER switch is dirty, or whether the ambient temperature exceeds 95°F (35°C). page 10 page 7,8 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 22 Switch POWER OFF, and wait for 20...for 45 minutes until the equipment cools. page 7 Use INPUT button on projector control pad or remote control to [0] and wait 20 minutes until the equipment has cooled sufficiently before continuing with LAMP indicator Lamp is too cool. See NOTE: (about overheating) When the internal temperature rises...
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...adjust color parameters. Adjust the focus or H PHASE. Symptom Video is present but no audio Table 12: Symptom (Continued) Possible cause Remedy The projector is not correctly connected. Press VOLUME button on . Brightness and contrast are blurred The lamp is set to minimum. Go to MAIN menu and adjust... CONTRAST with Focus Ring. page 7 page 8 page 12 page 13 page 12 page 13 page 19 page 14 page 3 23 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 Connect correctly. Images are not correctly adjusted. Replace lamp. Adjust focus with the MENU button and press the button.
...adjust color parameters. Adjust the focus or H PHASE. Symptom Video is present but no audio Table 12: Symptom (Continued) Possible cause Remedy The projector is not correctly connected. Press VOLUME button on . Brightness and contrast are blurred The lamp is set to minimum. Go to MAIN menu and adjust... CONTRAST with Focus Ring. page 7 page 8 page 12 page 13 page 12 page 13 page 19 page 14 page 3 23 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 Connect correctly. Images are not correctly adjusted. Replace lamp. Adjust focus with the MENU button and press the button.
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...@ viewsoniceurope.com service.eu@ viewsoniceurope.com service.au@ viewsonic.com service.sg@ viewsonic.com service.ap@ viewsonic.com service.ap@ viewsonic.com Part Lamp Replacement Air Filter Replacement Slot for Kensington lock Table 15: Optional Parts Ordering Specifications To order parts contact your reseller. ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 26 To order parts contact your dealer or...
...@ viewsoniceurope.com service.eu@ viewsoniceurope.com service.au@ viewsonic.com service.sg@ viewsonic.com service.ap@ viewsonic.com service.ap@ viewsonic.com Part Lamp Replacement Air Filter Replacement Slot for Kensington lock Table 15: Optional Parts Ordering Specifications To order parts contact your reseller. ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 26 To order parts contact your dealer or...
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... product modification, or failure to state. Exclusion of the nearest ViewSonic service center, contact ViewSonic. ANY CLAIM AGAINST THE CUSTOMER BY ANY OTHER PARTY. Projector lamps are warranted for three (3) years for all labor from state to...ViewSonic® warrants its sole option repair or replace the product with the product. How long the warranty is valid only for all parts excluding the lamp and three (3) years for the first consumer purchaser. d. You will be free from : a. Projector Warranty (V3.0) Release Date: May 1, 2002 27 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501...
... product modification, or failure to state. Exclusion of the nearest ViewSonic service center, contact ViewSonic. ANY CLAIM AGAINST THE CUSTOMER BY ANY OTHER PARTY. Projector lamps are warranted for three (3) years for all labor from state to...ViewSonic® warrants its sole option repair or replace the product with the product. How long the warranty is valid only for all parts excluding the lamp and three (3) years for the first consumer purchaser. d. You will be free from : a. Projector Warranty (V3.0) Release Date: May 1, 2002 27 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501...
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... avoid burns to read this Multimedia LCD Projector. If replacing to the LCD module assembly, do not hold the FPC of the bulb. 3. ViewSonic Corporation 1 Confidential - Service Warning 1. They may cause bursting of the LCD module assembly. 6. This projector is likely to be damaged. Do Not Copy PJ501/PJ551 Never touch the lamp bulb with a high voltage circuit...
... avoid burns to read this Multimedia LCD Projector. If replacing to the LCD module assembly, do not hold the FPC of the bulb. 3. ViewSonic Corporation 1 Confidential - Service Warning 1. They may cause bursting of the LCD module assembly. 6. This projector is likely to be damaged. Do Not Copy PJ501/PJ551 Never touch the lamp bulb with a high voltage circuit...
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...) Speaker Rear Foot Adjuster Control Panel LAMP Indicator TEMP Indicator POWER Indicator MENU Button Ventilation Openings (Exhaust) Terminal Panel (Refer below) REAR / RIGHT / VIEW Remote Control Sensor COMPONENT Y Terminal CB/PB Terminal CR/PR Terminal S-VIDEO Terminal TERMINAL PANEL RGB Terminal CONTROL Terminal AUDIO Terminal AUDIO R Terminal L Terminal VIDEO Terminal ViewSonic Corporation 3 Confidential - 3. Do Not Copy PJ501/PJ551
...) Speaker Rear Foot Adjuster Control Panel LAMP Indicator TEMP Indicator POWER Indicator MENU Button Ventilation Openings (Exhaust) Terminal Panel (Refer below) REAR / RIGHT / VIEW Remote Control Sensor COMPONENT Y Terminal CB/PB Terminal CR/PR Terminal S-VIDEO Terminal TERMINAL PANEL RGB Terminal CONTROL Terminal AUDIO Terminal AUDIO R Terminal L Terminal VIDEO Terminal ViewSonic Corporation 3 Confidential - 3. Do Not Copy PJ501/PJ551
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... and "Indicator Messages" on . Lamp (Option Lamp: DT00402 RLC-150-001(PJ501) / DT00462 RLC-150-003(PJ551)) DT00402 RLC-150-001(PJ501) / DT00462 RLC-150-003(PJ551 Lamp life Projector lamps have a finite life. If the LAMP indicator is also red when the lamp unit reaches high temperature. ViewSonic Corporation 21 Confidential - Replace the lamp if the LAMP indicator is red or...
... and "Indicator Messages" on . Lamp (Option Lamp: DT00402 RLC-150-001(PJ501) / DT00462 RLC-150-003(PJ551)) DT00402 RLC-150-001(PJ501) / DT00462 RLC-150-003(PJ551 Lamp life Projector lamps have a finite life. If the LAMP indicator is also red when the lamp unit reaches high temperature. ViewSonic Corporation 21 Confidential - Replace the lamp if the LAMP indicator is red or...
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Do Not Copy PJ501/PJ551 Replacing the Lamp ViewSonic Corporation 22 Confidential -
Do Not Copy PJ501/PJ551 Replacing the Lamp ViewSonic Corporation 22 Confidential -
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Do Not Copy PJ501/PJ551 Resetting the Lamp Timer 1 2, 3 2 3 1 ViewSonic Corporation 23 Confidential -
Do Not Copy PJ501/PJ551 Resetting the Lamp Timer 1 2, 3 2 3 1 ViewSonic Corporation 23 Confidential -
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... Not Copy PJ501/PJ551 Always reset the lamp timer after approximately three minutes, and appears every time POWER is not within the specified range. Switch POWER OFF, and wait 20 minutes until the equipment cools. prepare a new lamp for installation. ViewSonic Corporation 25 Confidential... - POWER will be switched OFF automatically in ** hours. Replace the lamp as shown in excess of 95°F (35°C)? POWER is cleared...
... Not Copy PJ501/PJ551 Always reset the lamp timer after approximately three minutes, and appears every time POWER is not within the specified range. Switch POWER OFF, and wait 20 minutes until the equipment cools. prepare a new lamp for installation. ViewSonic Corporation 25 Confidential... - POWER will be switched OFF automatically in ** hours. Replace the lamp as shown in excess of 95°F (35°C)? POWER is cleared...
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...through improper servicing. Don't degrade the safety of this Service Manual. Do Not Copy PJ501/PJ551 VIEWSONIC P/N PARTS NO. VIEWSONIC P/N 22 B-SB-0221-0375 23 E-SK-0412-0006 24 M-MS-0808-5625 25...; BOTTOM CASE ASSÝ UPPER CASE ASSÝ LAMP DOOR ASSÝ FILTER COVER ASSÝ ADJUST FOOT ASSÝ DICHROIC OPTICS UNIT LCD/LENS PRISM ASSÝ FUSE 5A DC FAN (EXHAUST... 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 PJ551 Symbol ...
...through improper servicing. Don't degrade the safety of this Service Manual. Do Not Copy PJ501/PJ551 VIEWSONIC P/N PARTS NO. VIEWSONIC P/N 22 B-SB-0221-0375 23 E-SK-0412-0006 24 M-MS-0808-5625 25...; BOTTOM CASE ASSÝ UPPER CASE ASSÝ LAMP DOOR ASSÝ FILTER COVER ASSÝ ADJUST FOOT ASSÝ DICHROIC OPTICS UNIT LCD/LENS PRISM ASSÝ FUSE 5A DC FAN (EXHAUST... 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 PJ551 Symbol ...
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... Cabinet And Remote Control 34 Troubleshooting ...35 Related Messages ...35 Regarding The Indicator Lamps 37 Phenomena That May Easily Be Mistaken For Machine Defects 39 Warranty And After-Service 40 Specifications ...41 Customer Support ...42 LIMITED WARRANTY ...43 VIEWSONIC Projector 43 Appendix ...44 Power Cord Safety Guidelines 44 Compliance Information for U.S.A 45 Compliance...
... Cabinet And Remote Control 34 Troubleshooting ...35 Related Messages ...35 Regarding The Indicator Lamps 37 Phenomena That May Easily Be Mistaken For Machine Defects 39 Warranty And After-Service 40 Specifications ...41 Customer Support ...42 LIMITED WARRANTY ...43 VIEWSONIC Projector 43 Appendix ...44 Power Cord Safety Guidelines 44 Compliance Information for U.S.A 45 Compliance...
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... brightness) lamp and highly efficient optical system. Partial Magnification Function Interesting parts of destination. To avoid penetration of foreign objects, do not put the projector in a case or a bag together with Lens Cap Power Cord RGB Cable Video/Audio cable Quick Start Guide ViewSonic Wizard CD... Two AA batteries Remote Control (for reducing projector noise to achieve quieter operation. Whisper Mode ...
... brightness) lamp and highly efficient optical system. Partial Magnification Function Interesting parts of destination. To avoid penetration of foreign objects, do not put the projector in a case or a bag together with Lens Cap Power Cord RGB Cable Video/Audio cable Quick Start Guide ViewSonic Wizard CD... Two AA batteries Remote Control (for reducing projector noise to achieve quieter operation. Whisper Mode ...