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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 PJ500/PJ501 Technical Specifications 24 PJ550/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 PJ500/PJ501 Technical Specifications 24 PJ550/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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...Video Electronics Standards Association. VESA and SVGA are trademarks of continuing product improvement, ViewSonic Corporation reserves the right to receive any purpose without notice. Disclaimer: ViewSonic Corporation shall not be copied, reproduced, or transmitted by any means, for both projector models PJ500/PJ550/PJ501.../PJ551. In the interest of VESA. Information in the United States and other countries. DPMS and DDC are registered trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation. PS/2, VGA and XGA are ...
...Video Electronics Standards Association. VESA and SVGA are trademarks of continuing product improvement, ViewSonic Corporation reserves the right to receive any purpose without notice. Disclaimer: ViewSonic Corporation shall not be copied, reproduced, or transmitted by any means, for both projector models PJ500/PJ550/PJ501.../PJ551. In the interest of VESA. Information in the United States and other countries. DPMS and DDC are registered trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation. PS/2, VGA and XGA are ...
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... anything is missing, please contact ViewSonic. ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 2 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 Video Cable S-Video Cable Figure 1: Package Contents...
... anything is missing, please contact ViewSonic. ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 2 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 Video Cable S-Video Cable Figure 1: Package Contents...
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... 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
... 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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...adjuster 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). The projection distances shown in the table below are not blocked...on the bottom of the projector to adjust the projection angle. LCD panel, lens assembly, etc.) Angle Adjustment Use the foot adjusters on this page to determine the screen size and projection distance. b Distance from the projector to 9°. ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 6 Top View ...
...adjuster 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). The projection distances shown in the table below are not blocked...on the bottom of the projector to adjust the projection angle. LCD panel, lens assembly, etc.) Angle Adjustment Use the foot adjusters on this page to determine the screen size and projection distance. b Distance from the projector to 9°. ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 6 Top View ...
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... on page 28. Figure 7: Power Cord Connect 7 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 You may have multiple display screen modes. Connect the AC inlet of the projector to be connected. • Use the cables that the projector is necessary. • Some computers may not be ... Connection Use the correct power cord supplied with your projector. Function Analog RGB input RS-232C communication Component video input S-video input Video input/ Audio input Audio Input RGB Table 2: Cabling Terminal CONTROL VIDEO Y VIDEO CB/PB VIDEO CR/PR S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO (L) AUDIO (R) 3.5 mm to mini-jack ...
... on page 28. Figure 7: Power Cord Connect 7 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 You may have multiple display screen modes. Connect the AC inlet of the projector to be connected. • Use the cables that the projector is necessary. • Some computers may not be ... Connection Use the correct power cord supplied with your projector. Function Analog RGB input RS-232C communication Component video input S-video input Video input/ Audio input Audio Input RGB Table 2: Cabling Terminal CONTROL VIDEO Y VIDEO CB/PB VIDEO CR/PR S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO (L) AUDIO (R) 3.5 mm to mini-jack ...
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...not work. NOTE: Plug & Play is recognized as Plug & Play capable. ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 8 Please use this function by connecting to RGB (In) of the projector; This projector is a system configured with peripheral equipment including a computer, display and operating .... Example of System Setup Computer Video/Audio cable RGB (computer) RS232 stereo-mini audio cable DVD Player Component Video cable S-Video cable audio (L/R) portion of Video/Audio cable S-Video Player Notebook Computer Plug & Play Figure 8: System Setup This projector is VESA DDC (Display Data...
...not work. NOTE: Plug & Play is recognized as Plug & Play capable. ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 8 Please use this function by connecting to RGB (In) of the projector; This projector is a system configured with peripheral equipment including a computer, display and operating .... Example of System Setup Computer Video/Audio cable RGB (computer) RS232 stereo-mini audio cable DVD Player Component Video cable S-Video cable audio (L/R) portion of Video/Audio cable S-Video Player Notebook Computer Plug & Play Figure 8: System Setup This projector is VESA DDC (Display Data...
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...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 ceases blinking and changes to [I] ON. Power OFF NOTE: See Caution below. 1 Press the STANDBY/ON button on page.... 2 Wait for 2 seconds . • The POWER LED on the control panel or the remote control. Operations Power ON NOTE: Refer to "Example of System Setup" on the control panel or the remote control. The projector lamp shuts off the Power Switch unless the POWER indicator is complete.
...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 ceases blinking and changes to [I] ON. Power OFF NOTE: See Caution below. 1 Press the STANDBY/ON button on page.... 2 Wait for 2 seconds . • The POWER LED on the control panel or the remote control. Operations Power ON NOTE: Refer to "Example of System Setup" on the control panel or the remote control. The projector lamp shuts off the Power Switch unless the POWER indicator is complete.
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... or by selecting AUTO, ASPECT, INPUT SELECT, or VIDEO, or changing the input signal. This function is valid only when RGB signal is changed. MAGNIFY magnifies the image. FREEZE (remote control) KEYSTONE (*) (projector control panel and remote control) VOLUME (remote control) MUTE Clear ...MAGNIFY Mode: Press the MAGNIFY button. • The MAGNIFY mode is displayed in this mode. (remote control) ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 10 Set/Clear FREEZE Mode: Press the...
... or by selecting AUTO, ASPECT, INPUT SELECT, or VIDEO, or changing the input signal. This function is valid only when RGB signal is changed. MAGNIFY magnifies the image. FREEZE (remote control) KEYSTONE (*) (projector control panel and remote control) VOLUME (remote control) MUTE Clear ...MAGNIFY Mode: Press the MAGNIFY button. • The MAGNIFY mode is displayed in this mode. (remote control) ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 10 Set/Clear FREEZE Mode: Press the...
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...application displayed on the remote control to set for the input signal is terminated automatically after approximately 10 seconds of COMPONENT VIDEO Input: 4:3 J16:9 JSMALL J(4:3) Escape: Press the ESC button on the menu. • This operation ...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 (Continued) Description Automatic Adjustment (for blank mode. NOTE: Pressing the button performs the same function. 11 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501...
...application displayed on the remote control to set for the input signal is terminated automatically after approximately 10 seconds of COMPONENT VIDEO Input: 4:3 J16:9 JSMALL J(4:3) Escape: Press the ESC button on the menu. • This operation ...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 (Continued) Description Automatic Adjustment (for blank mode. NOTE: Pressing the button performs the same function. 11 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501...
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...VIDEO Input, S-VIDEO Input or 525i/525p/625i of COMPONENT VIDEO Input, press the / button to the following : For RGB Input or Hi-Vision 1035i/1125i/750p of COMPONENT VIDEO...• H&V:INVERT (Horizontally and Vertically Inverted image) ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 12 Please select the item you can also ...press the ASPECT button on the remote control. The MAIN Menu has seven (7) items as shown in the Table 4. MAIN Menu To access the MAIN Menu, press the MENU button on the remote control to select a menu item. This projector...
...VIDEO Input, S-VIDEO Input or 525i/525p/625i of COMPONENT VIDEO Input, press the / button to the following : For RGB Input or Hi-Vision 1035i/1125i/750p of COMPONENT VIDEO...• H&V:INVERT (Horizontally and Vertically Inverted image) ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 12 Please select the item you can also ...press the ASPECT button on the remote control. The MAIN Menu has seven (7) items as shown in the Table 4. MAIN Menu To access the MAIN Menu, press the MENU button on the remote control to select a menu item. This projector...
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... during the display of the lamp time. Please select the item you have replaced the filter, select the RESET on page 20. 17 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 Select WHISPER Mode: NORMAL WHISPER The WHISPER mode is active when WHISPER is replaced!] : Pres the RESET button for the set time... mode when no signal is not reset correctly. • Before replacing the lamp, carefully read the descriptions of this item displays the time that the projector lamp has been used . Refer to Filter Time: The starting of "Air-Filter" and "Replacing the Filter" on the menu with the button....
... during the display of the lamp time. Please select the item you have replaced the filter, select the RESET on page 20. 17 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 Select WHISPER Mode: NORMAL WHISPER The WHISPER mode is active when WHISPER is replaced!] : Pres the RESET button for the set time... mode when no signal is not reset correctly. • Before replacing the lamp, carefully read the descriptions of this item displays the time that the projector lamp has been used . Refer to Filter Time: The starting of "Air-Filter" and "Replacing the Filter" on the menu with the button....
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... 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. See Table 10: "OSD Messages" on page 21 and Table 11: "Indicator Messages" on . ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 18 The...broken or shattered glass. CAUTION: The lamp may explode if handled at high temperatures. This could cause injury. • Do not use the projector with the lamp's front glass covering removed. The estimated lamp life is probable that the lamp has exploded (you have a finite life. Before...
... 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. See Table 10: "OSD Messages" on page 21 and Table 11: "Indicator Messages" on . ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 18 The...broken or shattered glass. CAUTION: The lamp may explode if handled at high temperatures. This could cause injury. • Do not use the projector with the lamp's front glass covering removed. The estimated lamp life is probable that the lamp has exploded (you have a finite life. Before...
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..."Adjusting the Projected Image". 3 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 it is important that the lamp assembly is seated properly before replacing the other screw. 7 Replace the lamp cover... may result in the diagram, and remove the lamp cover. 5 Loosen the one screw firmly. message is not reset correctly. 19 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 The remaining lamp life is now reset to select the DEFAULT. Figure 11: Lamp Replacement Resetting the Lamp Timer After replacing the...
..."Adjusting the Projected Image". 3 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 it is important that the lamp assembly is seated properly before replacing the other screw. 7 Replace the lamp cover... may result in the diagram, and remove the lamp cover. 5 Loosen the one screw firmly. message is not reset correctly. 19 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 The remaining lamp life is now reset to select the DEFAULT. Figure 11: Lamp Replacement Resetting the Lamp Timer After replacing the...
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... damaged. To order a new air filter see page 26 for approximately 100 hours, the message "CLEAN THE AIR FILTER" appears when the projector is used for contact information. 1 Switch the projector power OFF, and remove the power cord from the power outlet. 2 Remove the filter cover and the filter. 3 Replace the new... Gently wipe the lens with a soft cloth. Do not use benzene or thinners. • Do not use detergents or chemicals other than those noted above. ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 20
... damaged. To order a new air filter see page 26 for approximately 100 hours, the message "CLEAN THE AIR FILTER" appears when the projector is used for contact information. 1 Switch the projector power OFF, and remove the power cord from the power outlet. 2 Remove the filter cover and the filter. 3 Replace the new... Gently wipe the lens with a soft cloth. Do not use benzene or thinners. • Do not use detergents or chemicals other than those noted above. ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 20
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...turns OFF. page 7 Use INPUT button on the main POWER switch. page 10 page 7,8 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 22 And switch POWER ON again. Switch POWER OFF, and wait for 20 minutes until... whether the ambient temperature exceeds 95°F (35°C). Table 12: Symptom Remedy Turn on projector control pad or remote control to the chart below . Table 11: Indicator Messages (Continued) POWER... same problem occurs again. If the problem cannot be too hot. Symptom No power No video or audio Possible cause The main POWER switch is too hot. Connect correctly. Symptom Before ...
...turns OFF. page 7 Use INPUT button on the main POWER switch. page 10 page 7,8 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 22 And switch POWER ON again. Switch POWER OFF, and wait for 20 minutes until... whether the ambient temperature exceeds 95°F (35°C). Table 12: Symptom Remedy Turn on projector control pad or remote control to the chart below . Table 11: Indicator Messages (Continued) POWER... same problem occurs again. If the problem cannot be too hot. Symptom No power No video or audio Possible cause The main POWER switch is too hot. Connect correctly. Symptom Before ...
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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 Page page 7 page 8 page 10 Audio is present but no video The projector is not correctly connected. Images are not correctly adjusted. Press VOLUME button on . Go to PICTURE... with Focus Ring. Connect correctly. The brightness is set to minimum. Go to minimum. Symptom Video is present but no audio Table 12: Symptom (Continued) Possible cause Remedy The projector is not correctly connected. Colors are pale and color matching is out of its service life....
... 7 page 8 page 12 page 13 page 12 page 13 page 19 page 14 page 3 23 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 Page page 7 page 8 page 10 Audio is present but no video The projector is not correctly connected. Images are not correctly adjusted. Press VOLUME button on . Go to PICTURE... with Focus Ring. Connect correctly. The brightness is set to minimum. Go to minimum. Symptom Video is present but no audio Table 12: Symptom (Continued) Possible cause Remedy The projector is not correctly connected. Colors are pale and color matching is out of its service life....
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... may not apply to provide (a) the original dated sales slip, (b) your name, (c) your product's serial number. 2. Projector Warranty (V3.0) Release Date: May 1, 2002 27 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 Who the warranty protects: This warranty is effective: ViewSonic projectors are warranted separately. Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from the date of the product due to...
... may not apply to provide (a) the original dated sales slip, (b) your name, (c) your product's serial number. 2. Projector Warranty (V3.0) Release Date: May 1, 2002 27 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 Who the warranty protects: This warranty is effective: ViewSonic projectors are warranted separately. Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from the date of the product due to...