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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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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 ... 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
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 ... 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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...now in emergencies, do not turn to continuous green, indicating that the indicator is orange and set the Power Switch to [O] OFF. 9 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 The POWER indicator blinks orange during cool-down. • Wait until the POWER LED changes to a steady orange before you set...and hold for the cooling fan to stop blinking and will turn off the Power Switch unless the POWER indicator is a steady orange. The projector lamp shuts off when the Power Switch is complete. The POWER indicator ceases blinking and changes to [O]. will display on page 8. 1 Make ...
...now in emergencies, do not turn to continuous green, indicating that the indicator is orange and set the Power Switch to [O] OFF. 9 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 The POWER indicator blinks orange during cool-down. • Wait until the POWER LED changes to a steady orange before you set...and hold for the cooling fan to stop blinking and will turn off the Power Switch unless the POWER indicator is a steady orange. The projector lamp shuts off when the Power Switch is complete. The POWER indicator ceases blinking and changes to [O]. will display on page 8. 1 Make ...
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.... When you can operate according to start operating. 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 not reset correctly. • Before replacing the air filter, ... with the / buttons and press the button or the ENTER button to the following table. Please select the item you have replaced the lamp, select the RESET on page 20. 17 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 Reset the filter time always when replacing the filter. Item VOLUME AUTO OFF WHISPER...
.... When you can operate according to start operating. 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 not reset correctly. • Before replacing the air filter, ... with the / buttons and press the button or the ENTER button to the following table. Please select the item you have replaced the lamp, select the RESET on page 20. 17 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 Reset the filter time always when replacing the filter. Item VOLUME AUTO OFF WHISPER...
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... could cause the lamp to replace the lamp. ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 18 NOTE: The LAMP indicator is 2000 hours. The estimated lamp life is also red when the lamp unit reaches high temperature. If the LAMP indicator is switched on page 21. This could cause injury. • Do not use the projector with the lamp's front glass covering...
... could cause the lamp to replace the lamp. ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 18 NOTE: The LAMP indicator is 2000 hours. The estimated lamp life is also red when the lamp unit reaches high temperature. If the LAMP indicator is switched on page 21. This could cause injury. • Do not use the projector with the lamp's front glass covering...
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.... 1 Switch POWER ON. 2 From the OPTION menu select LAMP TIME with the lamp cover removed. message is important that you reset the lamp timer. Make sure that the lamp assembly is not reset correctly. 19 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 Screws not tightened fully may result in the diagram,... 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. The remaining lamp life is zero (0) hours of the lamp case may result in position and tighten the two screws firmly. 8 Gently ...
.... 1 Switch POWER ON. 2 From the OPTION menu select LAMP TIME with the lamp cover removed. message is important that you reset the lamp timer. Make sure that the lamp assembly is not reset correctly. 19 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 Screws not tightened fully may result in the diagram,... 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. The remaining lamp life is zero (0) hours of the lamp case may result in position and tighten the two screws firmly. 8 Gently ...
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...(35°C)? 1 This message is cleared automatically after replacing the lamp. Always reset the lamp timer after replacing the lamp. Please wait. Take the appropriate measures when the POWER indicator ceases blinking. 21 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 Take the appropriate measures when such messages appear. NO... INPUT IS DETECTED ON *** SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE ON *** CHECK THE AIR FLOW The lamp will be switched OFF in ** hours. Check...
...(35°C)? 1 This message is cleared automatically after replacing the lamp. Always reset the lamp timer after replacing the lamp. Please wait. Take the appropriate measures when the POWER indicator ceases blinking. 21 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 Take the appropriate measures when such messages appear. NO... INPUT IS DETECTED ON *** SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE ON *** CHECK THE AIR FLOW The lamp will be switched OFF in ** hours. Check...
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...176;C). page 7 Use INPUT button on projector control pad or remote control to [0] and wait 20 minutes until the equipment cools, and check whether the ventilation openings are blocked., whether the air filter is not operating. page 10 page 7,8 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 22 Then switch POWER ON again...input source. If the problem cannot be too hot. Contact your dealer. Table 12: Symptom Remedy Turn on . The interior of the lamp and lamp cover, and switch POWER ON again. Switch POWER OFF, and wait for 100 hours or more. NOTE: (about overheating) below . ...
...176;C). page 7 Use INPUT button on projector control pad or remote control to [0] and wait 20 minutes until the equipment cools, and check whether the ventilation openings are blocked., whether the air filter is not operating. page 10 page 7,8 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 22 Then switch POWER ON again...input source. If the problem cannot be too hot. Contact your dealer. Table 12: Symptom Remedy Turn on . The interior of the lamp and lamp cover, and switch POWER ON again. Switch POWER OFF, and wait for 100 hours or more. NOTE: (about overheating) below . ...
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...projector is poor Images are dark Color density and color matching are not correctly adjusted. The volume is set to minimum. Press the MUTE button. page 7 page 8 page 12 page 13 page 12 page 13 page 19 page 14 page 3 23 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550...remote control or display the menu screen and adjust the volume. Replace lamp. Go to minimum. Adjust the focus or H PHASE. The brightness is nearing the end of... adjustment. Images are blurred The lamp is set to PICTURE-1 menu and adjust color parameters. Adjust focus with ...
...projector is poor Images are dark Color density and color matching are not correctly adjusted. The volume is set to minimum. Press the MUTE button. page 7 page 8 page 12 page 13 page 12 page 13 page 19 page 14 page 3 23 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550...remote control or display the menu screen and adjust the volume. Replace lamp. Go to minimum. Adjust the focus or H PHASE. The brightness is nearing the end of... adjustment. Images are blurred The lamp is set to PICTURE-1 menu and adjust color parameters. Adjust focus with ...
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...see the table below or contact your dealer or ViewSonic. To order parts contact your reseller. ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 26 Country/Region Web site United States Canada viewsonic.com/ support viewsonic.com/ support United Kingdom viewsoniceurope.com Europe, Middle...F: 886 2 8242 3668 Email service.us@ viewsonic.com service.ca@ viewsonic.com service.eu@ 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...
...see the table below or contact your dealer or ViewSonic. To order parts contact your reseller. ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 26 Country/Region Web site United States Canada viewsonic.com/ support viewsonic.com/ support United Kingdom viewsoniceurope.com Europe, Middle...F: 886 2 8242 3668 Email service.us@ viewsonic.com service.ca@ viewsonic.com service.eu@ 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...
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... Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by ViewSonic. g. VIEWSONIC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR: 1. ANY OTHER DAMAGES, WHETHER INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE. 3. Projector lamps are warranted for three (3) years for all parts excluding the lamp and three (3) years for the first consumer purchaser.... Use of the product due to shipment. ANY CLAIM AGAINST THE CUSTOMER BY ANY OTHER PARTY. Projector Warranty (V3.0) Release Date: May 1, 2002 27 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 If ...
... Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by ViewSonic. g. VIEWSONIC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR: 1. ANY OTHER DAMAGES, WHETHER INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE. 3. Projector lamps are warranted for three (3) years for all parts excluding the lamp and three (3) years for the first consumer purchaser.... Use of the product due to shipment. ANY CLAIM AGAINST THE CUSTOMER BY ANY OTHER PARTY. Projector Warranty (V3.0) Release Date: May 1, 2002 27 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 If ...