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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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...ring. will disappear in Standby mode and the POWER indicator LED turns a steady orange. 2 Press the STANDBY/ON button on the control panel or the remote control. Pressing the STANDBY/ON button has no effect while the POWER indicator is blinking. 3 The system assumes the ... The projector lamp shuts off the Power Switch unless the POWER indicator is ready to [O]. The POWER indicator turns off when the Power Switch is orange and set the Power Switch to [O] OFF. 9 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 Otherwise improper cooling of the lamp will turn OFF the projector press the...
...ring. will disappear in Standby mode and the POWER indicator LED turns a steady orange. 2 Press the STANDBY/ON button on the control panel or the remote control. Pressing the STANDBY/ON button has no effect while the POWER indicator is blinking. 3 The system assumes the ... The projector lamp shuts off the Power Switch unless the POWER indicator is ready to [O]. The POWER indicator turns off when the Power Switch is orange and set the Power Switch to [O] OFF. 9 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 Otherwise improper cooling of the lamp will turn OFF the projector press the...
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...for 3 seconds or more during the display of this item displays the time that the projector lamp has been used . When you have replaced the filter, select the RESET on page 20. 17 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 The message functions will appear. OPTION Menu The OPTION menu has 5 items as ...shown in the Table 9. Then the menu for the set time. Item VOLUME AUTO OFF WHISPER LAMP TIME FILTER TIME Table 9: OPTION Menu Actions/...
...for 3 seconds or more during the display of this item displays the time that the projector lamp has been used . When you have replaced the filter, select the RESET on page 20. 17 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 The message functions will appear. OPTION Menu The OPTION menu has 5 items as ...shown in the Table 9. Then the menu for the set time. Item VOLUME AUTO OFF WHISPER LAMP TIME FILTER TIME Table 9: OPTION Menu Actions/...
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... glass. ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 18 Maintenance Lamp To order a new lamp unit see page 26 for contact information and see Table 15 for a long period of glass, do not drop the unit and do not scratch the glass. • Do not reuse the old lamp. Figure 10: Lamp Diagram Lamp Reflector Front glass Lamp Life Projector lamps have...
... glass. ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 18 Maintenance Lamp To order a new lamp unit see page 26 for contact information and see Table 15 for a long period of glass, do not drop the unit and do not scratch the glass. • Do not reuse the old lamp. Figure 10: Lamp Diagram Lamp Reflector Front glass Lamp Life Projector lamps have...
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... Gently turn it is important that you should replace the lamp. Make sure that the lamp assembly is seated properly before replacing the other screw. 7 Replace the lamp cover in injury or accidents. • Do not use the projector with the description of "Adjusting the Projected Image". 3 .... The DEFAULT and CANCEL options will not operate properly if the lamp timer is not reset correctly. 19 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 Replacing the Lamp When the indicator shows that there is zero (0) hours of lamp life remaining, the unit will automatically shut off automatically after 10 ...
... Gently turn it is important that you should replace the lamp. Make sure that the lamp assembly is seated properly before replacing the other screw. 7 Replace the lamp cover in injury or accidents. • Do not use the projector with the description of "Adjusting the Projected Image". 3 .... The DEFAULT and CANCEL options will not operate properly if the lamp timer is not reset correctly. 19 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 Replacing the Lamp When the indicator shows that there is zero (0) hours of lamp life remaining, the unit will automatically shut off automatically after 10 ...
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...problem occurs again. NOTE: (about overheating) below 32°F (0°C). The power cord is too hot. page 7 Use INPUT button on projector control pad or remote control to the unit switches OFF as a safety precaution; Check fitting of the equipment may be corrected, contact your ...temperature is dirty, or whether the ambient temperature exceeds 95°F (35°C). the LED lamp indicator turns OFF. page 10 page 7,8 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 22 Symptom No power No video or audio Possible cause The main POWER switch is not lit. Page page 9 Plug the power...
...problem occurs again. NOTE: (about overheating) below 32°F (0°C). The power cord is too hot. page 7 Use INPUT button on projector control pad or remote control to the unit switches OFF as a safety precaution; Check fitting of the equipment may be corrected, contact your ...temperature is dirty, or whether the ambient temperature exceeds 95°F (35°C). the LED lamp indicator turns OFF. page 10 page 7,8 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 22 Symptom No power No video or audio Possible cause The main POWER switch is not lit. Page page 9 Plug the power...
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... CONTRAST with Focus Ring. Replace lamp. Adjust focus with the MENU ...matching is poor Images are dark Color density and color matching are blurred The lamp is nearing the end of adjustment. Go to PICTURE-1 menu and adjust color...Adjust the focus or H PHASE. Symptom Video is present but no audio Table 12: Symptom (Continued) Possible cause Remedy The projector is set to MAIN menu and adjust COLOR...the volume. Page page 7 page 8 page 10 Audio is present but no video The projector is not correctly connected. Brightness and contrast are not correctly adjusted. Go to ...
... CONTRAST with Focus Ring. Replace lamp. Adjust focus with the MENU ...matching is poor Images are dark Color density and color matching are blurred The lamp is nearing the end of adjustment. Go to PICTURE-1 menu and adjust color...Adjust the focus or H PHASE. Symptom Video is present but no audio Table 12: Symptom (Continued) Possible cause Remedy The projector is set to MAIN menu and adjust COLOR...the volume. Page page 7 page 8 page 10 Audio is present but no video The projector is not correctly connected. Brightness and contrast are not correctly adjusted. Go to ...
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... POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. 2. Some states do not allow limitations on ViewSonic products sold outside the U.S.A. Projector lamps are warranted for three (3) years for all parts excluding the lamp and three (3) years for the first consumer purchaser. Any damage of ...effective: ViewSonic projectors are warranted separately. Removal or installation of damages: VIEWSONIC'S LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT. VIEWSONIC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR: 1. Projector Warranty (V3.0) Release Date: May 1, 2002 27 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 ...
... POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. 2. Some states do not allow limitations on ViewSonic products sold outside the U.S.A. Projector lamps are warranted for three (3) years for all parts excluding the lamp and three (3) years for the first consumer purchaser. Any damage of ...effective: ViewSonic projectors are warranted separately. Removal or installation of damages: VIEWSONIC'S LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT. VIEWSONIC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR: 1. Projector Warranty (V3.0) Release Date: May 1, 2002 27 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 ...
Service Manual
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... safety before servicing. Service Warning 1. This projector is likely to be damaged. ViewSonic Corporation 1 Confidential - SERVICE MANUAL PJ501 / PJ551 Caution Be sure to read cautionary items described in this manual before servicing. The lamp becomes too hot. 2. Never touch the lamp bulb with a high voltage circuit for the lamp. The LCD module assembly is provided with a finger...
... safety before servicing. Service Warning 1. This projector is likely to be damaged. ViewSonic Corporation 1 Confidential - SERVICE MANUAL PJ501 / PJ551 Caution Be sure to read cautionary items described in this manual before servicing. The lamp becomes too hot. 2. Never touch the lamp bulb with a high voltage circuit for the lamp. The LCD module assembly is provided with a finger...
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..., and switch the POWER ON again. ViewSonic Corporation 21 Confidential - See "OSD Messages" on page 25 and "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 26. Lamp (Option Lamp: DT00402 RLC-150-001(PJ501) / DT00462 RLC-150-003(PJ551)) DT00402...
..., and switch the POWER ON again. ViewSonic Corporation 21 Confidential - See "OSD Messages" on page 25 and "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 26. Lamp (Option Lamp: DT00402 RLC-150-001(PJ501) / DT00462 RLC-150-003(PJ551)) DT00402...
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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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...lamp and highly efficient optical system. NOTE: Keep the original packing material for reducing projector noise to the point of the projector, signal cables and connectors. Keystone Distortion Correction Quick correction of images can easily be magnified for installation and large images can be realized. ViewSonic PJ510 2 Projector with Lens Cap Power Cord RGB Cable Video.../Audio cable Quick Start Guide ViewSonic Wizard CD Two AA batteries Remote Control...
...lamp and highly efficient optical system. NOTE: Keep the original packing material for reducing projector noise to the point of the projector, signal cables and connectors. Keystone Distortion Correction Quick correction of images can easily be magnified for installation and large images can be realized. ViewSonic PJ510 2 Projector with Lens Cap Power Cord RGB Cable Video.../Audio cable Quick Start Guide ViewSonic Wizard CD Two AA batteries Remote Control...
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...the power on/off. Refer to the section "Turning On/Off Power". LAMP indicator lights or blinks when any problem about the lamp has happened. CR/PR CONTROL port RGB port Power switch AC inlet Projector (Rear/Left) ViewSonic PJ510 4 TEMP indicator lights or blinks when any problem about internal temperature... signal ports. Refer to the section "Turning On/Off Power". MENU buttons operate the menu function AUDIO R port AUDIO L port (from a video equipment) AUDIO port (from a computer) S-VIDEO port VIDEO port COMPONENT VIDEO -Y COMPONENT VIDEO - CB/PB COMPONENT VIDEO -
...the power on/off. Refer to the section "Turning On/Off Power". LAMP indicator lights or blinks when any problem about the lamp has happened. CR/PR CONTROL port RGB port Power switch AC inlet Projector (Rear/Left) ViewSonic PJ510 4 TEMP indicator lights or blinks when any problem about internal temperature... signal ports. Refer to the section "Turning On/Off Power". MENU buttons operate the menu function AUDIO R port AUDIO L port (from a video equipment) AUDIO port (from a computer) S-VIDEO port VIDEO port COMPONENT VIDEO -Y COMPONENT VIDEO - CB/PB COMPONENT VIDEO -
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... LED), be sure to the projector. Adjust the direction of the remote sensor). If it on wet objects. Also a remote signal reflected in the screen etc. Remote sensor approximately 3 meters ViewSonic PJ510 12 may be using the remote control for an extended period. • Replace the ... • The remote control works with a 60-degree range (30 degrees to the left and right of the projector to keep light from an inverter fluorescent lamp), hit the projector's remote sensor, the remote control may result in malfunction. • Remove the batteries from the remote control and ...
... LED), be sure to the projector. Adjust the direction of the remote sensor). If it on wet objects. Also a remote signal reflected in the screen etc. Remote sensor approximately 3 meters ViewSonic PJ510 12 may be using the remote control for an extended period. • Replace the ... • The remote control works with a 60-degree range (30 degrees to the left and right of the projector to keep light from an inverter fluorescent lamp), hit the projector's remote sensor, the remote control may result in malfunction. • Remove the batteries from the remote control and ...
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...the POWER indicator may light up and the POWER indicator will light orange. 4 Press the STANDBY/ON button of the projector. Power off in right order. According to a setup, the projector lamp may begin blinking green. Power ON/OFF Turning On The Power WARNING When the power is ON, a strong light ... lens cap is emitted. 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 NOTE: Turn the power on/off the projector after the connected devices. 1 Make sure that the power cord is completely on...
...the POWER indicator may light up and the POWER indicator will light orange. 4 Press the STANDBY/ON button of the projector. Power off in right order. According to a setup, the projector lamp may begin blinking green. Power ON/OFF Turning On The Power WARNING When the power is ON, a strong light ... lens cap is emitted. 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 NOTE: Turn the power on/off the projector after the connected devices. 1 Make sure that the power cord is completely on...
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... the POWER indicator will appear on the screen for approximately 5 seconds. the message is complete. The projector lamp will go off, and the POWER indicator will go off ?" Power switch STANDBY/ON button 15 ViewSonic PJ510 STANDBY/ON button 3 Switch the power switch to solid orange when the... lamp cooling is visible. Turning Off The Power NOTE: Turn the power on the projector before the connected devices. will stop blinking and light to...
... the POWER indicator will appear on the screen for approximately 5 seconds. the message is complete. The projector lamp will go off, and the POWER indicator will go off ?" Power switch STANDBY/ON button 15 ViewSonic PJ510 STANDBY/ON button 3 Switch the power switch to solid orange when the... lamp cooling is visible. Turning Off The Power NOTE: Turn the power on the projector before the connected devices. will stop blinking and light to...
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At a VIDEO input or S-VIDEO input: • This function performs only when the AUTO is not reset. 27 ViewSonic PJ510 For HDTV signals, refer to the HDTV item below. • This function automatically selects the optimum mode for an input signal. If the picture ... table below can be performed. Perform each operation in accordance with the maximum window size. Please use the function of VIDEO of the INPUT menu. • The operation of specifications), the projector lamp automatically goes off . However, it may not work well at any of its ports, it was in prior to find...
At a VIDEO input or S-VIDEO input: • This function performs only when the AUTO is not reset. 27 ViewSonic PJ510 For HDTV signals, refer to the HDTV item below. • This function automatically selects the optimum mode for an input signal. If the picture ... table below can be performed. Perform each operation in accordance with the maximum window size. Please use the function of VIDEO of the INPUT menu. • The operation of specifications), the projector lamp automatically goes off . However, it may not work well at any of its ports, it was in prior to find...
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.... Flashing in green Turned off Turned off The projector lamp has not been properly fixed (attached), the projector lamp does not light, and/or there is displayed, please change the lamp. • Is there blockage of the POWER indicator, the LAMP indicator, and the TEMP indicator have the meanings ...please contact your dealer or service company. Please refer to the "Power ON/OFF" section of the lamp and lamp cover, and then turn the power ON again. 37 ViewSonic PJ510 Wait until - After the unit has sufficiently cooled down , please make confirmation of the attachment ...
.... Flashing in green Turned off Turned off The projector lamp has not been properly fixed (attached), the projector lamp does not light, and/or there is displayed, please change the lamp. • Is there blockage of the POWER indicator, the LAMP indicator, and the TEMP indicator have the meanings ...please contact your dealer or service company. Please refer to the "Power ON/OFF" section of the lamp and lamp cover, and then turn the power ON again. 37 ViewSonic PJ510 Wait until - After the unit has sufficiently cooled down , please make confirmation of the attachment ...
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... To obtain warranted service, you will need to you may also have other acts of the U.S.A. Limitation of supplies or parts not meeting ViewSonic's specifications. Sales outside of nature, unauthorized product modification, or failure to get service: 1. e. Causes external to provide (a) the original ... so the above limitations and exclusions may include remanufactured or refurbished parts or components. You will be free from : a. Projector lamps are warranted for three (3) years for all labor from state to shipment. Some states do not allow limitations on implied ...
... To obtain warranted service, you will need to you may also have other acts of the U.S.A. Limitation of supplies or parts not meeting ViewSonic's specifications. Sales outside of nature, unauthorized product modification, or failure to get service: 1. e. Causes external to provide (a) the original ... so the above limitations and exclusions may include remanufactured or refurbished parts or components. You will be free from : a. Projector lamps are warranted for three (3) years for all labor from state to shipment. Some states do not allow limitations on implied ...