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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 and...
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 and...
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...Switch to replace the lens cap after use . 4 Adjust the size of the projected image with the Zoom knob. 5 Adjust focus using the Focus ring. The projector lamp shuts off and lamp cooling begins. 2 Wait for 2 seconds . • The POWER LED on the control pad flashes orange during lamp cooling. ...-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 [O] OFF. The POWER indicator turns off the Power Switch unless the POWER indicator is now...
...Switch to replace the lens cap after use . 4 Adjust the size of the projected image with the Zoom knob. 5 Adjust focus using the Focus ring. The projector lamp shuts off and lamp cooling begins. 2 Wait for 2 seconds . • The POWER LED on the control pad flashes orange during lamp cooling. ...-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 [O] OFF. The POWER indicator turns off the Power Switch unless the POWER indicator is now...
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...operate properly if the lamp time is replaced!] : Keep pressing the RESET button for the set time. Reset Lamp Time [Use this function only when the lamp 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 ....that the air-filter has been used . When you want to the following table. Then you have replaced the lamp, select the RESET on page 20. 17 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 OPTION Menu The OPTION menu has 5 items as shown in the Table 9. When you can operate according...
...operate properly if the lamp time is replaced!] : Keep pressing the RESET button for the set time. Reset Lamp Time [Use this function only when the lamp 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 ....that the air-filter has been used . When you want to the following table. Then you have replaced the lamp, select the RESET on page 20. 17 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 OPTION Menu The OPTION menu has 5 items as shown in the Table 9. When you can operate according...
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... lamp is also red when the lamp unit reaches high temperature. The lamp is 2000 hours. Replace the lamp if the LAMP indicator is red or the "CHANGE THE LAMP" message appears when the projector is still red replace the lamp. If the LAMP ...indicator is switched on page 21. CAUTION: The lamp may explode if handled at high temperatures. NOTE: The LAMP indicator is made of time. See Table 10: "OSD Messages" on page 21 and Table 11: "Indicator Messages" on . ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551...
... lamp is also red when the lamp unit reaches high temperature. The lamp is 2000 hours. Replace the lamp if the LAMP indicator is red or the "CHANGE THE LAMP" message appears when the projector is still red replace the lamp. If the LAMP ...indicator is switched on page 21. CAUTION: The lamp may explode if handled at high temperatures. NOTE: The LAMP indicator is made of time. See Table 10: "OSD Messages" on page 21 and Table 11: "Indicator Messages" on . ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551...
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... cool. 2 Prepare a new lamp. 3 Check that the projector has cooled sufficiently, and gently turn the projector right-side up. IMPORTANT: Do not reset the lamp timer without replacing the lamp. Replacing the Lamp When the indicator shows that there is zero (0) hours of lamp life remaining, the unit will ...firmly. 8 Gently turn it is not reset correctly. 19 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 When the lamp has been replaced after the first warning message appears at approximately 300 hours of the lamp case may replace the lamp anytime after the "THE POWER WILL TURN OFF AFTER 0hr."
... cool. 2 Prepare a new lamp. 3 Check that the projector has cooled sufficiently, and gently turn the projector right-side up. IMPORTANT: Do not reset the lamp timer without replacing the lamp. Replacing the Lamp When the indicator shows that there is zero (0) hours of lamp life remaining, the unit will ...firmly. 8 Gently turn it is not reset correctly. 19 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 When the lamp has been replaced after the first warning message appears at approximately 300 hours of the lamp case may replace the lamp anytime after the "THE POWER WILL TURN OFF AFTER 0hr."
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... Please wait. The error is switched off automatically when the lamp reaches the end of its life. AFTER REPLACING LAMP, RESET THE LAMP TIME. POWER is found . Always reset the lamp timer after replacing the lamp. Check the specifications of the input signal is switched ON.... indicator ceases blinking. 21 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 AFTER REPLACING LAMP, RESET THE LAMP TIME. 1 CHANGE THE LAMP. The lamp will reach the end of 95°F (35°C)? 1 This message is cleared automatically after replacing the lamp. Always reset the lamp timer after approximately three minutes...
... Please wait. The error is switched off automatically when the lamp reaches the end of its life. AFTER REPLACING LAMP, RESET THE LAMP TIME. POWER is found . Always reset the lamp timer after replacing the lamp. Check the specifications of the input signal is switched ON.... indicator ceases blinking. 21 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 AFTER REPLACING LAMP, RESET THE LAMP TIME. 1 CHANGE THE LAMP. The lamp will reach the end of 95°F (35°C)? 1 This message is cleared automatically after replacing the lamp. Always reset the lamp timer after approximately three minutes...
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...Lamp or lamp... below. the LED lamp indicator turns OFF. ... before continuing with LAMP indicator Lamp is below .... Check whether the ventilation openings are blocked, whether the air filter is not turned on. The interior of the equipment is not correctly set. The Input is too hot. Table 12: Symptom Remedy Turn on projector...Indicator Messages (Continued) POWER LAMP TEMP Meaning or Action Required ... alternately with LAMP indicator Blinks ...below 32°F (0°C). Replace the lamp if the same problem occurs ...interior of the lamp and lamp cover, and ...
...Lamp or lamp... below. the LED lamp indicator turns OFF. ... before continuing with LAMP indicator Lamp is below .... Check whether the ventilation openings are blocked, whether the air filter is not turned on. The interior of the equipment is not correctly set. The Input is too hot. Table 12: Symptom Remedy Turn on projector...Indicator Messages (Continued) POWER LAMP TEMP Meaning or Action Required ... alternately with LAMP indicator Blinks ...below 32°F (0°C). Replace the lamp if the same problem occurs ...interior of the lamp and lamp cover, and ...
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... are not correctly adjusted. page 7 page 8 page 12 page 13 page 12 page 13 page 19 page 14 page 3 23 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 Go to PICTURE-1 menu and adjust color parameters. Mute is set to PICTURE-1 menu and adjust color parameters. Connect correctly. The brightness...page 10 Audio is present but no video The projector is set to minimum. Adjust focus with the MENU button and press the button. Go to minimum. The volume is not correctly connected. Focus or H PHASE is not correctly connected. Replace lamp. Symptom Video is present but no audio Table 12...
... are not correctly adjusted. page 7 page 8 page 12 page 13 page 12 page 13 page 19 page 14 page 3 23 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 Go to PICTURE-1 menu and adjust color parameters. Mute is set to PICTURE-1 menu and adjust color parameters. Connect correctly. The brightness...page 10 Audio is present but no video The projector is set to minimum. Adjust focus with the MENU button and press the button. Go to minimum. The volume is not correctly connected. Focus or H PHASE is not correctly connected. Replace lamp. Symptom Video is present but no audio Table 12...
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....ap@ viewsonic.com Part Lamp Replacement Air Filter Replacement Slot for Kensington lock Table 15: Optional Parts Ordering Specifications To order parts contact your dealer or ViewSonic. To order parts contact your dealer or ViewSonic. Customer Support For technical support or product service, see the table below or contact your dealer or ViewSonic. ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 26...
....ap@ viewsonic.com Part Lamp Replacement Air Filter Replacement Slot for Kensington lock Table 15: Optional Parts Ordering Specifications To order parts contact your dealer or ViewSonic. To order parts contact your dealer or ViewSonic. Customer Support For technical support or product service, see the table below or contact your dealer or ViewSonic. ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 26...
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... modification, or failure to follow instructions supplied with a like product. Projector Warranty (V3.0) Release Date: May 1, 2002 27 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 If a product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during...Projector lamps are warranted for three (3) years for all parts excluding the lamp and three (3) years for the first consumer purchaser. Normal wear and tear. What the warranty does not cover: 1. Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from: a. b. Exclusion of the product. ANY CLAIM AGAINST THE CUSTOMER BY ANY OTHER PARTY. Replacement...
... modification, or failure to follow instructions supplied with a like product. Projector Warranty (V3.0) Release Date: May 1, 2002 27 ViewSonic PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551 If a product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during...Projector lamps are warranted for three (3) years for all parts excluding the lamp and three (3) years for the first consumer purchaser. Normal wear and tear. What the warranty does not cover: 1. Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from: a. b. Exclusion of the product. ANY CLAIM AGAINST THE CUSTOMER BY ANY OTHER PARTY. Replacement...