PJ400 Portable LCD Projector
PJ400 Portable LCD Projector
PJ400 Portable LCD Projector
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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this unit near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs.
convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the unit. Be sure
that the power outlet is located near the unit so that it is easily accessible.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the unit. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/unit combination to avoid injury from tip-over
13. Unplug this unit when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when
the unit has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the unit, the unit
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
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Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 2004. All rights reserved.
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Contents
About this manual ................................ 1 Multifunctional settings..................... 22
Contents ................................................ 2 Using the menu function .................. 22
Projector features ................................. 3 EASY MENU................................... 25
About contents of package................... 3 Aspect, Keystone, Mode, Bright,
Contrast, Color, Tint, Sharpness,
Part names ............................................ 4
Whisper, Mirror, Reset, Filter time,
Projector ............................................. 4 Language, Go to advanced menu
Controls .............................................. 5 PICTURE menu ............................... 27
Remote control ................................... 5 Bright, Contrast, Gamma,
Preparations.......................................... 6 Color temp, Color, Tint, Sharpness,
Fastening the lens cover ..................... 6 Progressive, My memory
Putting batteries.................................. 7 IMAGE menu ................................... 30
Using the remote control .................... 8 Aspect, Over scan, V. position,
About the filter cover H. position, H. phase, H. size,
for bottom-up use ........................... 9 Auto adjust execute
Setting up ............................................ 10 INPUT menu .................................... 32
Arrangement..................................... 11 Color space, Component, Sync on G,
Adjusting the projector's elevator..... 12 Video format, Frame lock, Information
Connecting your devices .................. 13 SETUP menu .................................... 34
Connecting power supply................. 15 Zoom, Keystone, Whisper,
Mirror, Volume
Power on/off ........................................ 16
SCREEN menu................................. 35
Turning on the power ....................... 16
Language, Menu position,
Turning off the power....................... 17 OSD bright, Blank, Start up,
Operating ............................................ 18 MyScreen, MyScreen lock, Message
Adjusting the volume ....................... 18 OPTION menu ................................. 38
Temporarily muting the sound.......... 18 Auto search, Auto off,
Selecting an input signal................... 18 Lamp time, Filter time, Service
Searching an input signal ................. 19 Maintenance ....................................... 41
Selecting the aspect ratio .................. 19 Lamp ................................................ 41
Adjusting the zoom Air filter ........................................... 43
(magnifying power)...................... 19 Other care......................................... 45
Adjusting the focus........................... 19 Troubleshooting.................................. 46
Using the automatic Related messages ............................. 46
adjustment feature ........................ 20 Regarding the indicator lamps ......... 48
Adjusting the position ...................... 20 Phenomena that may easily
Correcting the keystone distortions .. 20 be mistaken for machine defects .... 50
Using the partial magnify feature ..... 21 Warranty and after-service ............... 52
Freezing the screen........................... 21 Specifications ...................................... 52
Temporarily blanking the screen ...... 21
Customer Service ............................... 54
Limited Warranty .............................. 55
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Projector features
This projector is used to project various computer signals as well as
NTSC/PAL/SECAM video signals onto a screen. It requires just a little space for
installation and displays a large image from a short distance.
O High Brightness
Newly developed 165W UHB (Ultra High Brightness) lamp gives you a higher
brightness image on a screen. The image can be still kept as bright and clean
enough for use in bright rooms.
O Low Noise
WHISPER mode is equipped for reducing acoustic noise for quieter operation.
It is perfect for use in low luminance rooms where low noise is more important
than brightness.
O Compact Body
Even with its many features, this projector is extremely compact and slim,
which gives you more flexibility and usability to use it where you want.
NOTE • Keep the original packing materials for future reshipment. For moving the
projector, be sure to use the original packing material. Use special caution to
protect the lens.
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Part names
Projector
Focus ring ( 19)
Vent ( 10) Remote sensor ( 8)
Lens ( 16, 45) Speaker
Lens cover ( 6, 16) Elevator button ( 12)
Bottom side
Control buttons ( 5) Power switch ( 16,17)
AC inlet ( 15)
Ports Elevator button ( 12)
(See below.)
Elevator foot ( 12)
Rear-Left side Vent ( 10)
RGB port ( 14) S-VIDEO ( 14)
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Controls
LAMP indicator ( 48)
TEMP indicator ( 48)
POWER indicator ( 16, 17, 48)
Remote control
SEARCH button STANDBY/ON button 16)
( 19) AUTO button ( 20)
RGB button ( 18) BLANK button ( 21)
VIDEO button ( 18)
ASPECT button VOLUME button ( 18)
( 19)
MUTE button ( 18)
MAGNIFY
ON button ( 21)
OFF button ( 21) KEYSTONE button ( 20)
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Preparations
Fastening the lens cover
WARNING ►Do not fasten the lens cover during use or immediately after use.
Handling while the projector is at a high temperature could cause a burn and/or
malfunction to the projector. Before operating, make sure that the power switch is
off, that the power cord is not plugged in, and that the projector is adequately
cooled.
To avoid losing, please fasten the lens cover to the projector using the strap.
1. Slowly turn over the projector, so that the bottom is facing up.
2. Fix the strap to the strap ring of projector.
Strap ring Strap Strap
(1) (2)
(1) (2)
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Putting batteries
WARNING ►Always handle the batteries with care and use them only as
directed. Improper use may result in battery explosion, cracking or leakage, which
could result in fire, injury and/or pollution of the surrounding environment.
• Be sure to use only the batteries specified. Do not use batteries of different types
at the same time. Do not use a new battery with used one.
• Make sure the plus and minus terminals are correctly aligned when loading a battery.
• Keep a battery away from children and pets.
• Do not recharge, short circuit, solder or disassemble a battery.
• Do not allow a battery in a fire or water. Keep batteries in a dark, cool and dry place.
• Do not give the battery a physical impact.
• If you observe a leakage of a battery, wipe out the flower and then replace a battery.
If the flower adheres your body or clothes, rinse well with water immediately.
• Obey the local laws on disposing a battery.
To use the remote control, please load the batteries. Whenever the remote control
starts to malfunction, replace the batteries. If you won’t use the remote control for
an extended period, remove the batteries from the remote control and store them in
a safe place.
1. Remove the battery cover.
Slide back and remove the battery cover in the direction of the arrow.
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Using the remote control
CAUTION ►Be careful in handling the remote control. Incorrect handling
could cause damage or malfunction.
• Do not drop or otherwise expose the remote control to physical impact.
• Do not get the remote control wet or place it on wet objects.
• Remove the batteries from the remote control and store them in a safe place if
you won’t be using the remote control for an extended period.
• Replace the batteries whenever the remote control starts to malfunction.
• When strong lights such as direct sunlight or light from an extremely close range
(such as from an inverter fluorescent lamp) hit the projector’s remote sensor, the
remote control may not function correctly. Adjust the direction of the projector to
keep light from directly hitting the projector’s remote sensor.
The remote control works with the projector’s remote sensor.
• The range of the remote sensor is 3 meters with a 60 degree range (30 degrees to
the left and right of the remote sensor).
• Also a remote signal reflected in the screen etc. may be available. If it is difficult
to send a remote signal to the sensor directly, please try.
• Since the remote control uses infrared light to send signals to the projector
(Class1 LED), be sure to use the remote control in an area free from obstacles that
could block the remote control’s output signal to the projector.
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About the filter cover for bottom-up use
WARNING ►Do not replace the filter cover and/or air filter during use or
immediately after use. Handling while the projector is in a high temperature could
cause a burn and/or malfunction to the projector. Before operating, make sure that
the power switch is off, that the power cord is not plugged in, and that the projector
is cooled adequately.
When the projector is installed bottom up, please use the accessory filter cover for
bottom-up use. It is higher than usual filter cover, to keep the space for intake
ventilation. Please change in the following procedure.
1. Disconnect all the connectors and adapters that were connected to the projector’s
ports. Then slowly turn the projector so that the lens-side is facing up. Please be
careful for a projector not to fall. While the projector is placed lens-side up, hold
the projector.
2. Remove the filter cover and the air filter. Hold the knobs while pulling out it.
Filter cover’s knob Air filter’s knob
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Setting up
WARNING ►Place the projector in a stable position horizontally. A fall or a
turnover could cause an injury and/or damage to the projector. Then using a
damaged projector could result in a fire and/or an electric shock.
• Don’t place the projector on an unstable, slant or vibrant surface such as a wobbly
or inclined stand.
• Do not place the projector in the side/front/rear-up position, except care of the air
filter.
• For the projector installed bottom-up, use the accessory filter cover for bottom-up
use. And in the case of a ceiling installation or the like, contact your dealer before
installation.
► Place the projection in a cool place, and pay attention enough to ventilation. The
high temperature of the projector could cause a fire, a burn and/or malfunction to
the projector.
• Don’t stop up, block and cover the projector's vents.
• Keep a space of 30 cm or more between the sides and other objects such as walls.
• Don’t place the projector on a metallic thing or anything weak in heat.
• Don’t place the projector on a carpet, cushion or bedding.
• Don’t place the projector in direct sunlight or near a hot object such as heater.
• Put nothing about lens and vents of the projector. Put nothing on the projector.
• Put nothing that is sucked or sticks to the bottom of projector. This projector also
has intake vents on the bottom of the unit.
► Do not place the projector on a wet surface. Damping the projector or inserting
liquid in the projector could cause a fire, an electric shock and/or malfunction to
the projector.
• Don’t place the projector in a bathroom or the outdoors.
• Put nothing containing the liquid near the projector.
CAUTION ► Avoid a smoky, humid or dusty place. Placing the projector in
such place could cause a fire, an electric shock and/or malfunction to the projector.
• Don’t place the projector near a humidifier, a smoking space or a kitchen.
• Put nothing containing liquid near the projector.
► Adjust the direction of the projector to keep light from directly hitting the
projector's remote sensor.
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Arrangement
Refer to the illustrations and tables below to
determine the screen size and projection distance.
The values shown in the table are calculated (±3%) for a
full size screen: 800x600
At 4:3 screen
(b) Projection (c) Screen height
4:3 (a) Screen size [cm (inch)]
distance
[inch (m)]
(a) [m (inch)] down up
40 (1.0) 1.5 (57) 8.7 (3) 52.3 (21)
50 (1.3) 1.8 (72) 10.9 (4) 65.3 (26)
60 (1.5) 2.2 (87) 13.1 (5) 78.4 (31)
70 (1.8) 2.6 (101) 15.2 (6) 91.4 (36)
80 (2.0) 2.9 (116) 17.4 (7) 104.5 (41)
90 (2.3) 3.3 (130) 19.6 (8) 117.6 (46)
100 (2.5) 3.7 (145) 21.8 (9) 130.6 (51)
120 (3.0) 4.4 (174) 26.1 (10) 156.8 (62)
150 (3.8) 5.5 (218) 32.7 (13) 195.9 (77)
200 (5.1) 7.4 (291) 43.5 (17) 261.3 (103)
At 16:9 screen
(b) Projection (c) Screen height
16:9 (a) Screen size [cm (inch)]
distance
[inch (m)]
(a) [m (inch)] down up
40 (1.0) 1.6 (63) 1.2 (0) 48.6 (19)
50 (1.3) 2.0 (78) 1.5 (1) 60.8 (24)
60 (1.5) 2.4 (94) 1.8 (1) 72.9 (29)
70 (1.8) 2.8 (110) 2.1 (1) 85.1 (34)
80 (2.0) 3.2 (126) 2.4 (1) 97.2 (38)
90 (2.3) 3.6 (142) 2.7 (1) 109.4 (43)
100 (2.5) 4.0 (158) 3.0 (1) 121.6 (48)
120 (3.0) 4.8 (190) 3.6 (1) 145.9 (57)
150 (3.8) 6.0 (238) 4.4 (2) 182.3 (72)
200 (5.1) 8.1 (317) 5.9 (2) 243.1 (96)
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Adjusting the projector's elevator
WARNING ►Do not adjust the projector’s elevator during use or immediately
after use. Handling while the projector is in a high temperature could cause a burn
and/or malfunction to the projector. Before operating, make sure that the power
switch is off, that the power cord is not plugged in, and that the projector is cool
adequately.
CAUTION ►If you press the elevator button without holding the projector, the
projector might crash down, overturn, smash your fingers and possibly result in
malfunction. To prevent damaging the projector and injuring yourself, always hold
the projector whenever using the elevator buttons to adjust the elevator feet.
►Except for inclining by the elevator feet adjustment, place the projector
horizontally.
You can use the elevator feet to make adjustments if the surface on which you need
to set the projector is uneven or if you otherwise need to adjust the angle of
projection. The adjustment range of the elevator feet is 0 to 9 degrees.
1. Press and hold in the elevator buttons while holding the projector.
The elevator buttons and the elevator feet are on the both sides.
2. Raise or lower the projector to the desired height and the release the elevator
buttons.
When you release the elevator buttons, the elevator feet will lock into position.
3. As necessary, you can also finely adjust the height of the projector by twisting
the elevator feet by hand.
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Connecting your devices
CAUTION ►Turn off all devices prior to connecting them to the projector.
Attempting to connect a live device to the projector may generate extremely loud
noises or other abnormalities that may result in malfunction and/or damage to the
device and/or projector.
►Use the accessory cable or a designated-type cable for the connection. Some
cables have to be used with core set. A too long cable may cause a certain picture
degradation. Please consult with your dealer for details. For cables that have a
core only at one end, connect the core to the projector.
►Make sure that you connect devices to the correct port. Incorrect connection may
result in malfunction and/or damage to the device and/or projector.
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Examples of connection with a computer
Audio cable (stereo mini)
RGB cable
RS-232C cable
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Connecting power supply
WARNING ►Please use extra caution when connecting the power cord as
incorrect or faulty connections may result in fire and/or electrical shock.
• Only use the power cord that came with the projector. If it is damaged, contact
your dealer to newly get correct one.
• Only plug the power cord into an outlet rated for use with the power cord's
specified voltage range.
• Never modify the power cord. Never attempt to defeat the ground connection of
the three-pronged plug.
Before connecting, make sure that the power switch is the OFF position (pressed
the side marked “O”).
Power switch AC Inlet
1. Connect the connector of the power cord to the AC inlet of the projector.
2. Firmly plug the power cord's plug into the outlet.
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Power on/off
Turning on the power
WARNING ►When the power is on, a strong light is emitted. Do not look
into the lens or vents of the projector.
NOTE • Turn the power on in right order. Please power on the projector before the
connected devices.
POWER indicator
STANDBY/ON
button Power switch
1. Make sure that the power cord is firmly and correctly connected to the projector
and outlet.
2. Open the lens cover, and set the power switch to the ON position.
The power indicator will light to solid orange. Then wait several seconds
because buttons may not function for these several seconds.
To display the picture, select an input signal according to the section "Selecting an
input signal" ( 18).
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Turning off the power
NOTE • Turn the power off in right order. Please power off the projector after the
connected devices.
• Except for an emergency, whenever you turn the projector off, obey the procedure of
the following “Turning off the power“, and do not disconnect the power cord until the
procedure is completed. Neglect causes a damage of the electrode and un-lighting of
the lamp.
• This Projector is controlled by an internal microprocessor. Under certain
exceptional circumstances, the projector may not operate correctly even for turning
off the power. In such a case, please push the restart switch ( 4, 17) by using a pin
or similar. After making sure that the power indicator lights to solid orange, set the
power switch to the OFF position. Only push the restart switch in these exceptional
instances.
• When a power supply is shut off with a power failure or the restart switch, before
turning on again, make the projector cool down at least 10 minutes without
operating.
1. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or remote control.
The message "Power off?" will appear on the screen for approximately 5
seconds.
2. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or remote control again while
the message is visible.
The projector lamp will go off, and the POWER indicator will begin blinking
orange.
Then the POWER indicator will stop blinking and light to solid orange when the
lamp cooling is complete.
3. Make sure that the power indicator lights to solid orange, set the power switch to
the OFF position. Do not set the power switch to the OFF position while the
POWER indicator is green or blinking.
The POWER indicator will go off.
4. Close the lens cover. For safety purposes, disconnect the power cord if the
projector is not to be used for prolonged periods of time.
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Operating
Adjusting the volume
1. Press the VOLUME button on the remote control.
A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the
volume.
2. Use the cursor buttons / to adjust the volume.
To close the dialog and complete the operation, press the VOLUME button again. Even
if you don’t do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after a few seconds.
Temporarily muting the sound
1. Press the MUTE button on the remote control.
A dialog will appear on the screen indicating that you have
muted the sound.
To restore the sound, press the MUTE button or VOLIME
button.
Even if you don’t do anything, the dialog will automatically
disappear after a few seconds.
Selecting an input signal
1. Press the INPUT button on the projector.
Each time you press the button, the projector switches its
input port as below.
RGB Ö S-VIDEO Ö VIDEO
×═════════════╝
1. Press the RGB button on the remote control to select the
RGB port.
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Searching an input signal
1. Press the SEARCH button on the remote control.
The projector will begin to check its input ports in order to
find any input signals. Then when an input is found, the
projector will stop searching and display the image. If no
signal is found, the projector will return to the state selected
before the operation.
RGB Ö S-VIDEO Ö VIDEO
×═════════════╝
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Using the automatic adjustment feature
1. Press the AUTO button on the remote control.
At a RGB signal
The vertical position, the horizontal position, the clock phase
and horizontal size will be automatically adjusted.
Make sure that the application window is set to its maximum
size prior to attempting to use this feature. A dark picture may
still be incorrectly adjusted. Use a bright picture when
adjusting.
At a video signal
The video format best suited for the respective input signal will be selected
automatically.
This function is available only when the AUTO mode is selected to the item VIDEO
FORMAT of INPUT menu ( 32). For a component video signal, the signal type is
identified automatically, independently of this function.
● The automatic adjustment operation requires approximately 10 seconds. Also please
note that it may not function correctly with some input.
Adjusting the position
1. Press the POSITION button on the remote control.
The “POSITION” indication will appear on the screen.
2. Use the cursor buttons / / / to adjust the picture
position.
When you want to reset the operation, press the RESET button
on the remote control during the operation.
To complete this operation, press the POSITION button again.
Even if you don’t do anything, the dialog will automatically
disappear after a few seconds.
● When this function is performed at a video signal, a certain extra such as a line may
appear outside a picture.
Correcting the keystone distortions
1. Press the KEYSTONE button on the remote control.
A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in correcting the
distortion.
2. Use the cursor buttons / to correct the distortion.
To close the dialog and complete this operation, press the KEYSTONE button again.
Even if you don’t do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after a few
seconds.
● This function may not be work well with some input.
● The adjustable range for correcting will vary among inputs.
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Using the partial magnify feature
1. Press the ON button of MAGNIFY on the remote control.
The “MAGNIFY” indication will appear on the screen
(although the indication will disappear after several seconds
with no operation), and the projector will enter the MAGNIFY
mode
2. Use the cursor buttons / to adjust the zoom level.
To move the zoom area, press the POSITION button in the MAGNIFY mode, the use
the cursor buttons / / / to move the area. And to finalize the zoom area, press
the POSITION button again.
To exit the MAGNIFY mode and restore the screen to normal, press the OFF button
of MAGNIFY on the remote control.
● The projector automatically exits the MAGNIFY mode when the input signal
changes, or when an operation of changing the display condition (automatic
adjustment, etc.) is executed.
● Although in the MAGNIFY mode, the keystone distortion condition may vary, it
will be restored when the projector exit the MAGNIFY mode.
Freezing the screen
1. Press the FREEZE button on the remote control.
The “FREEZE” indication will appear on the screen, and the
projector will enter the FREEZE mode.
To exit the FREEZE mode and restore the screen to normal,
press the FREEZE button again.
● The projector automatically exits the FREEZE mode when the input signal
changes, or when one of the projector’s buttons or the remote control buttons of
STANDBY/ON, SEARCH, RGB, VIDEO, BLANK, AUTO, ASPECT, VOLUME,
MUTE, KEYSTONE, POSITION and MENU is pressed.
● If the projector continues projecting a still image for long time, the LCD panel
might possibly be printed. Do not leave the projector in FREEZE mode for too long.
Temporarily blanking the screen
1. Press the BLANK button on the remote control.
The blank screen will be displayed instead of the screen of
input signal. Please refer to the item BLANK of section
SCREEN menu ( 35).
To remove the blank screen and return to the input signal
screen, press the BLANK button again.
● The projector automatically returns to the input signal screen when the input signal
changes, or when one of the projector’s buttons or the remote control buttons are
pressed.
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Multifunctional setting
NOTE • Regardless of description of this manual, these functions may not work
correctly with some input.
Using the menu function
This projector has the following menus: PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP,
SCREEN, OPTION and EASY MENU. Each of these menus is operated using the
same methods. The basic operations of these menus are as follows.
MENU button
Cursor buttons
▲/▼/◄/►
ENTER button
RESET button
ESC button
1. To display a menu
Press the MENU button on the remote control or one of the cursor buttons
▲/▼/◄/► on the projector. The Advanced MENU or EASY MENU will
appear.
2. To choose the target menu
Point at one of choices on the menu using the cursor buttons ▲/▼, then press
the cursor button ► or the ENTER button.
At the Advance menu, when some menu is chosen already and you want to
choose other menu, please return to the main menu beforehand, using the cursor
button ◄ or the ESC button before choosing the menu.
(1) EASY MENU → Advance MENU (Main)
▼ ►/ ENTER
Advanced MENU
EASY MENU EASY MENU
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(2) Main of Advanced MENU Main → one of Advanced Menus (ex. SETUP
menu)
▼ ►/ ENTER
▼ ►/ ENTER
▼ ►/ ENTER
KEYSTONE is chosen
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4. To operate
Please follow of the mention concerned in each. In general,
(1) At EASY MENU, use the cursor buttons ◄/► to operate.
(2) At Advanced MENU, use the cursor buttons ▲/▼, then press the cursor
button ► or the ENTER button.
5. To return to the previous menu
Press the cursor button ◄ or the ESC button.
(1) One of Advanced Menus (ex. SETUP menu) → Main of Advanced MENU
◄/ESC
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EASY MENU
With the EASY MENU, items shown in the table below can
be performed.
Choose an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the
projector or remote control. Then perform it referring to the
following table.
Item Description
ASPECT Using the buttons ◄/► switches the mode for aspect ratio.
See the item ASPECT of section IMAGE menu. ( 19, 30)
ZOOM Using the buttons ◄/► adjusts the zoom.
See the item ASPECT of section SETUP menu. ( 19, 34)
KEYSTONE Using the buttons ◄/► corrects the keystone distortion.
See the item KEYSTONE of section SETUP menu. ( 20,34)
MODE Using the buttons ◄/► switches the mode of picture type. The
modes of picture type are combinations of a mode of GAMMA
( 27) and a mode of COLOR TEMP ( 28). Choose a suitable
mode according to the projected source.
NORMAL CINEMA DYNAMIC
═══════════════
NORMAL: (COLOR TEMP = MIDDLE) + (GAMMA = #1
DEFAULT)
CINEMA: (COLOR TEMP = LOW) + (GAMMA = #2 DEFAULT)
DYNAMIC: (COLOR TEMP = HIGH) + (GAMMA = #3
DEFAULT)
• When the combination of GAMMA and COLOR TEMP differs
from pre-assigned modes above, the display on the menu for the
MODE is “CUSTOM”.
BRIGHT Using the buttons ◄/► adjusts the brightness.
See the item BRIGHT of section PICTURE menu. ( 27)
CONTRAST Using the buttons ◄/► adjusts the contrast.
See the item CONTRAST of section PICTURE menu. ( 27)
COLOR Using the buttons ◄/► adjusts the strength of whole color.
See the item COLOR of section PICTURE menu. ( 28)
• This item can be chosen only at a video signal.
TINT Using the buttons ◄/► adjusts the tint.
See the item TINT of section PICTURE menu. ( 28)
• This item can be chosen only at a video signal.
SHARPNESS Using the buttons ◄/► adjusts the sharpness.
See the item SHARPNESS of section PICTURE menu. ( 28).
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EASY MENU (continued)
Item Description
WHISPER Using the buttons ◄/► turns off/on the whisper mode.
See the item WHISPER of section SETUP menu. ( 34)
MIRROR Using the buttons ◄/► switches the mode for mirror status.
See the item MIRROR of section SETUP menu. ( 34)
RESET Performing this item resets all of the items of EASY MENU
except FILTER TIME and LANGUAGE.
Pressing the button ► displays a dialog to make sure. To perform
reset, point at RESET using the button ▲. ( 24)
FILTER TIME Performing this item resets the filter timer which counts use time
of air filter.
See the item FILTER TIME of section OPTION menu. ( 39)
LANGUAGE Using the buttons ◄/► switches the language of menu.
See the item LANGUAGE of section SCREEN menu. ( 35)
Go To Pointing at the “Go To Advanced Menu” and pressing the button
Advanced ► changes the EASY MENU into the Advanced MENU. ( 22)
Menu Performs to use the menu of PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT,
SETUP, SCREEN or OPTION.
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PICTURE menu
With the PICTURE menu, items shown in the table below
can be performed.
Choose an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the
projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ►
on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on
the remote control to progress. Then perform it referring to
the following table.
Item Description
BRIGHT Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the brightness.
Light ↔ Dark
CONTRAST Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the contrast.
Strong ↔ Weak
GAMMA Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the GAMMA
mode.
#1 DEFAULT #1 CUSTOM #2 DEFAULT
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PICTURE menu (continued)
Item Description
COLOR TEMP Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the
mode of color temperature.
HIGH MIDDLE
CUSTOM LOW
To adjust CUSTOM
Selecting the CUSTOM and then pressing
the button ► or the ENTER button
displays a dialog to aid you in adjusting the
OFFSET and/or GAIN of CUSTOM mode.
OFFSET adjustments change the color
intensity on the whole tones of the test
pattern.
GAIN adjustments mainly affect color intensity on the brighter
tones of the test pattern.
Choose an item using the buttons ◄/►, and adjust the level
using the buttons ▲/▼.
Using a test pattern
You can display a test pattern for checking the effect of your
adjustment by pressing the ENTER button. Each time you press
the ENTER button, the pattern changes as below.
No pattern Gray scale of 9 steps
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PICTURE menu (continued)
Item Description
PROGRESSIVE Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the progressive mode.
TV FILM TURN OFF
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• This function performs only at an interlaced signal of a
VIDEO input, a S-VIDEO input or a component video input of
525i (480i) or 625i (576i) signal.
• When the TV or FILM is selected, the screen image will be
crisper. The FILM mode is adaptable to the 2-3 Pull-Down
system to the conversion. (not adaptable to the 2-2 Pull-Down
system) But these may cause a certain defect (for example,
jagged line) of the picture at a quick moving object. In such a
case, please select the TURN OFF, even though the screen
image may lose the crisp.
MY MEMORY Choosing a mode of MY MEMORY using the buttons ▲/▼
and then pressing the button ► or the ENTER button performs
each function.
LOAD1 LOAD2 LOAD3 LOAD4
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IMAGE menu
With the IMAGE menu, items shown in the table below can
be performed.
Choose an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the
projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ►
on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on
the remote control to progress. Then perform it referring to
the following table.
Item Description
ASPECT Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for aspect ratio.
At a RGB signal
4:3 16:9 NORMAL
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At a video signal / no signal
4:3 16:9
═══
• The NORMAL mode keeps the original aspect ratio of the
signal.
• At a HDTV component video signal of 1125i (1080i) or 750p
(720p), this item can’t be chosen.
• Performing the automatic adjustment initializes the aspect
ratio setting.
OVER SCAN Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the over-scan ratio.
Large (It reduces picture) Small (It magnifies picture)
• This item can be chosen only at a video signal.
• When this adjustment is too large, certain degradation may
appear at the frame area of the picture. In such a case, please
adjust small.
V POSITION Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the vertical position.
Up ↔ Down
H POSITION Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the horizontal position.
Left ↔ Right
H PHASE Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the horizontal phase to
eliminate flicker.
Right ↔ Left
• This item can be chosen only at a RGB signal or a component
video signal (except 525i (480i) and 625i (576i)).
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IMAGE menu (continued)
Item Description
H SIZE Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the horizontal size.
Large ↔ Small
• This item can be chosen only at a RGB signal
• When this adjustment is excessive, the picture may not be
displayed correctly. In such a case, please reset the adjustment
pressing the RESET button during this operation.
AUTO ADJUST Choosing this item performs the automatic adjustment feature.
EXECUTE At a RGB signal
The vertical position, the horizontal position, the clock phase
and horizontal size will be automatically adjusted.
Make sure that the application window is set to its maximum
size prior to attempting to use this feature. A dark picture may
still be incorrectly adjusted. Use a bright picture when
adjusting.
At a video signal
The video format best suited for the respective input signal will
be selected automatically.
This function is available only when the AUTO mode is
selected to the item VIDEO FORMAT of INPUT menu. For a
component video signal, the signal type is identified
automatically, independently of this function.
• The automatic adjustment operation requires approximately
10 seconds. Also please note that it may not function correctly
with some input.
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INPUT menu
With the INPUT menu, items shown in the table below can
be performed.
Choose an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the
projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ►
on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on
the remote control to progress. Then perform it referring to
the following table.
Item Description
COLOR Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for color space.
SPACE AUTO RGB SMPTE240 REC709 REC601
════=══=══=══=══=══=══=════
• This item can be chosen only at a RGB signal or a component
video signal.
• The AUTO mode automatically selects the optimum mode.
• The AUTO operation may not work well at some signals. In
such a case, it might be good to select the SMPTE240 or the
REC709.
VIDEO Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for video format.
FORMAT AUTO NTSC PAL SECAM
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INPUT menu (continued)
Item Description
FRAME LOCK Using the buttons ▲/▼ turns the frame lock function on/off.
TURN ON TURN OFF
• This item performs only at a RGB signal with vertical
frequency from 50 to 72 Hz.
• When the TURN ON is selected, a moving picture is
displayed more smoothly.
• This function may cause a certain degradation of the picture.
In such a case, please select the TURN OFF.
INFORMATION Choosing this item displays a dialog titled “INPUT
INFORMATION”. It shows the information about the current
input.
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SETUP menu
With the SETUP menu, items shown in the table below can
be performed.
Choose an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the
projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ►
on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on
the remote control to progress. Then perform it referring to
the following table.
Item Description
ZOOM Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the zoom (magnifying power).
Large ↔ Small
KEYSTONE Using the buttons ▲/▼ corrects the keystone distortion.
Upper in the data ↔ Lower in the data
• The adjustable range of this function will vary with the type of
input signal. At some signals, this function may not work well.
• When the V:INVERT or the H&V:INVERT is selected under
the item MIRROR, if the projector screen is inclined or if the
projector is angled downward, this function may not work
correctly.
• When the zoom adjustment is set to the TELE side, this
correction may be excessive. This function should be used with
zoom set to WIDE whenever possible.
WHISPER Using the buttons ▲/▼ turns off/on the whisper mode.
NORMAL WHISPER
• When the WHISPER is selected, acoustic noise and screen
brightness are reduced.
MIRROR Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for mirror status.
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SCREEN menu
With the SCREEN menu, items shown in the table below
can be performed.
Choose an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the
projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ►
on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button
on the remote control to progress. Then perform it
referring to the following table.
Item Description
LANGUAGE Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the OSD (On Screen Display)
language.
ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL
==========================
║ ITALIANO NORSK NEDERLANDS PORTUGUÊS
║ ====================================
║ SVENSKA
║ =====================================
║ PУCCKИЙ SUOMI POLSKI TÜRKÇE
╚===================================
MENU Using the buttons ◄/►/▲/▼ adjusts the menu position.
POSITION To quit the operation, press the MENU button or keep no operation
for 10 seconds.
OSD BRIGHT Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the brightness level of the OSD
(On Screen Display).
BRIGHT DARK
BLANK Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for the blank screen.
The blank screen is the screen for the temporarily blanking feature
( 21). It is displayed by pressing the BLANK button.
MyScreen ORIGINAL BLUE WHITE BLACK
════=══=══=══=══=====══=══=════
MyScreen is the screen you can register a desired screen.
ORIGINAL screen is the existing standard screen. BLUE, WHITE
and BLACK are non-patterned (plain) screens in each color.
• To avoid remaining as an afterimage, the MyScreen and the
ORIGINAL screens will change to the BLACK screen after several
minutes.
• For the MyScreen, please refer to the item MyScreen. ( 36)
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SCREEN menu (continued)
Item Description
START UP Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for the start up screen.
The start up screen is the screen displayed when no signal or an
unsuitable signal is detected.
MyScreen ORIGINAL TURN OFF
════=══=══=══=══=═══
MyScreen is the screen you can register a desired screen. ORIGINAL
screen is the existing standard screen. When the TURN OFF is
selected, the BLUE screen is used.
• To avoid remaining as an afterimage, the MyScreen and the
ORIGINAL screens will change to the BLANK screen after several
minutes. If also the BLANK screen is the MyScreen or ORIGINAL,
it will change to the BLACK screen.
• For the MyScreen, please refer to the item MyScreen below. About
the BLUE, BLACK and BLANK screens, please refer to the item
BLANK. ( 35)
MyScreen This item functions for capturing the MyScreen of the blank screen
and the start up screen. Please execute displaying the input including
the picture you want to capture.
1. Choosing this item displays a dialog titled
“MyScreen”. It will ask you if you start
capturing the picture from the current screen.
Please wait for the target picture to be
displayed.
2. Press the ENTER button when the picture
is display. The picture will freeze and the
frame for capturing appears.
To stop performing, press the RESET or
ESC button.
3. Using the buttons ◄/►/▲/▼ adjust the frame position. Please
move the frame to the position of the picture which you want to use.
To start registration, press the ENTER
button.
To restore the screen and return to the previous dialog, press the
RESET or ESC button.
Registration takes several minutes. When the registration is
completed, the registered screen and the message “MyScreen
registration is finished.” are displayed for several seconds. If the
registration failed, the message “A capturing error has occurred.
Please try again.” is displayed.
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SCREEN menu (continued)
Item Description
MyScreen Lock Using the buttons ▲/▼ turns on/off the MyScreen lock
function.
TURN ON TURN OFF
When the TURN ON is selected, the item MyScreen cannot be
performed. Use this function for protecting the current
MyScreen.
MESSAGE Using the buttons ▲/▼ turns on/off the message function.
TURN ON TURN OFF
When the TURN ON is selected, the following message
function works.
“AUTO IN PROGRESS” while automatically adjusting
”NO INPUT IS DETECTED”
”SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE”
”Searching …” while searching for an input signal
”Detecting ….” When an input signal is detected
The indication of the input signal by changing
The indication of the aspect ration by changing
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OPTION menu
With the OPTION menu, items shown in the table below can
be performed.
Choose an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the
projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ►
on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on
the remote control to progress, except for the items LAMP
TIME and FILTER TIME. Then perform it referring to the
following table.
Item Description
AUTO Using the buttons ▲/▼ turns on/off the automatic signal
SEARCH search function.
TURN ON TURN OFF
When the TURN ON is selected, detecting no signal
automatically cycles through input ports in order of following.
Then when an input is found, the projector will stop searching
and display the image.
If no signal is found, the projector will return to the state before
the operation.
RGB S-VIDEO VIDEO
═════=═════╝
AUTO OFF Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the time to count down to
automatically turn the projector off.
Long (max. 99 minutes) ↔ Short (min. 0 minute = DISABLE)
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OPTION menu (continued)
Item Description
LAMP TIME The lamp time is the time counted after the last resetting. It is
shown in the OPTION menu as the use time of the lamp.
Performing this item resets the time.
Pressing the RESET button on the remote control or the button
► on the projector for about 3 seconds displays a dialog to
make sure. To perform reset, point at RESET using the button
▲.
RESET CANCEL
• Please reset the lamp time only when you have replaced the
lamp, for correct messages about the lamp.
• About the lamp replacement, please see the section “Lamp.”
( 41, 42)
FILTER TIME The filter time is the time counted after the last resetting. It is
shown in the OPTION menu as the use time of the air filter.
Performing this item resets the time.
Pressing the RESET button on the remote control or the button
► on the projector for about 3 seconds displays a dialog to
make sure. To perform reset, point at RESET using the button
▲.
RESET CANCEL
• Please reset the filter time only when you have cleaned or
replaced the air filter, for correct messages about the air filter.
• About the caring the air filter, please see the section “Air
filter.” ( 43)
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OPTION menu (continued)
Item Description
SERVICE Choosing this item displays the SERVICE menu.
Choose an item using the buttons ▲/▼, and press the button ►
or the ENTER button to progress.
FAN SPEED AUTO ADJUST
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Maintenance
Lamp
WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE
►The projector uses a high-pressure mercury glass lamp. The lamp can break with a loud
bang, or burn out, if jolted or scratched, handled while hot, or worn over time. Note that
each lamp has a different lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start
using them. In addition, when the bulb bursts, it is possible for shards of glass to fly into
the lamp housing, and for gas containing mercury to escape from the projector’s vent
holes.
►About disposal of a lamp • This product contains a mercury lamp; do not put in
trash. Dispose of in accord with environmental laws.
For lamp recycling, go to www.lamprecycle.org. (in the US)
For product disposal, contact your local government agency or www.eiae.org (in the
US) or www.epsc.ca (in Canada).
For more information, call your dealer.
• If the lamp should break (it will make a loud bang when it does), unplug
the power cord from the outlet, and make sure to request a replacement
lamp from your local dealer. Note that shards of glass could damage the
projector’s internals, or cause injury during handling, so please do not try
Disconnect to clean the projector or replace the lamp yourself.
the plug • If the lamp should break (it will make a loud bang when it does),
from the ventilate the room well, and make sure not to breathe the gas that comes
power outlet out of the projector vents, or get it in your eyes or mouth.
• Before replacing the lamp, turn the projector off and unplug the power cord, then
wait at least 45 minutes for the lamp to cool sufficiently. Handling the lamp while
hot can cause burns, as well as damaging the lamp.
• Never unscrew except the appointed (marked by an arrow) screws.
• Do not open the lamp cover while the projector is suspended from above.
This is dangerous, since if the lamp’s bulb has broken, the shards will fall out
when the cover is opened. In addition, working in high places is dangerous, so
ask your local dealer to have the lamp replaced even if the bulb is not broken.
• Do not use the projector with the lamp cover removed. At the lamp replacing,
make sure that the screws are screwed in firmly. Loose screws could result in
damage or injury.
• Use only the lamp of the specified type.
• If the lamp breaks soon after the first time it is used, it is possible that
there are electrical problems elsewhere besides the lamp. If this happens,
contact your local dealer or a service representative.
• Handle with care: jolting or scratching could cause the lamp bulb to burst during use.
• If the indicators or a message prompts you to replace the lamp (see the
section “Related Messages” and “Regarding the indicator Lamps”), replace the
lamp as soon as possible. Using the lamp for long periods of time, or past the
replacement date, could cause it to burst. Do not use old (used) lamps; this is a
cause of breakage.
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When the indicators or a message prompts you to replace the lamp, replace the
lamp as soon as possible.
1. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the lamp to cool for
at least 45 minutes.
2. To prepare a new lamp, contact your dealer and tell the lamp type number =
RLC-004. If the projector is mounted on the ceiling, or if the lamp has broken,
also ask the dealer to replace the lamp.
In the case of replacement by yourself,
3. After making sure that the projector has cooled adequately,
slowly turn over the projector, so that the bottom is facing
up.
4. Please loosen the screw (marked by arrow). Then, unhook the
claws of the lamp cover and remove the lamp cover.
5. Loosen the 2 screws (marked by arrow) of the lamp, and
slowly pick up the lamp by the
handles.
6. Insert the new lamp, and retighten
firmly two screws that are loosened in
the previous process to lock it in
place.
7. Interlocking the 2 tabs of the lamp
cover to the projector, position the
lamp cover on the projector, and push
the center point of two claws to fix the lamp cover. Then
retighten firmly the screw of the lamp cover.
8. Slowly turn the projector so that the top is facing up.
9. Turn the projector on, and reset the lamp time. ( 39)
(1) While the projector running, press the MENU button to open
the menu.
(2) Choose the “LAMP TIME” on the "OPTION" menu (of Advanced Menu)
using ▲/▼ button, then press and hold the RESET button or the ► button
for 3 seconds.
(3) Choose the “RESET” using the ▲ button.
NOTE.
• When the lamp has been replaced after the message of "THE POWER WILL
TURN OFF AFTER 0hr." is displayed, complete the following operation within 10
minutes of switching power on.
• Incorrectly resetting of the lamp timer (resetting without replacement, or neglect
of resetting after replacement) will result in incorrect message functions.
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Air filter
WARNING ►Do not replace the air filter during use or immediately after use.
Handling while the projector is in a high temperature could cause a burn and/or
malfunction to the projector. Before operating, make sure that the power switch is off,
that the power cord is not plugged in, and that the projector is cool adequately.
►Use only the air filter of the specified type. Do not use the projector with the air filter
and filter cover removed.
►Avoid wetting the projector or inserting liquids in the projector. It could result in a
fire, an electric shock, and and/or malfunction to the projector.
CAUTION ►Please replace the air filter when it is damaged or too soiled, and also
when you replace the lamp.
When the indicators or a message prompts you to clean the air filter, clean the air filter as
soon as possible. If the air filter becomes clogged by dust or the like, internal
temperatures rise and the power may be automatically turned off for malfunction
prevention.
1. Disconnect all the connectors and adapters that were connected to the projector’s ports.
Then slowly turn the projector so that the lens-side is facing up. Please be careful for a
projector not to fall. While the projector is placed lens-side up, hold the projector.
2. Remove the filter cover and the air filter. Hold the knobs while pulling out it.
Usual filter cover
Filter cover’s knobs Air filter’s knob
3. Apply a vacuum cleaner to the vent of the projector for the air filter. And then slowly turn
the projector bottom up.
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4. Apply a vacuum cleaner to the air filter and filter cover. Then set a new or cleaned
air filter into place.
In case of the filter cover for bottom-up use, remove the air filter from the filter cover
and clean each. After cleaning, reattach the cleaned filter to the filter cover.
Claws Air filter
Tabs
Tabs
6. Slowly turn the projector so that the top is facing up, except for the case of bottom-up
use.
7. Turn the projector on, and reset the filter time using the FILTER TIME function of
OPTION menu. ( 39)
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Other care
WARNING ► Do not take care of the projector during use or immediately
after use. Handling while the projector is in a high temperature could cause a burn
and/or malfunction to the projector. Before operating, make sure that the power
switch is off, that the power cord is not plugged in, and that the projector is cool
adequately.
►Never try to care for the inside of the projector personally. Doing is so
dangerous.
►Avoid wetting the projector or inserting liquids in the projector. It could result
in a fire, an electric shock, and and/or malfunction to the projector.
• Don’t put a container containing water, cleaner or chemicals near the projector.
• Don’t use aerosols or sprays.
CAUTION ► Please take right care of the projector according to the
following. Incorrect care could cause not only an injury but adverse influence such
as discoloration, peeling paint, etc.
• Do not use cleaner or chemicals other than those listed below.
• Do not polish or wipe with hard objects.
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Troubleshooting
Related messages
When the unit's power is on, messages such as those shown below may be
displayed. When any such message is displayed on the screen, please respond as
described below. If the same message is displayed after the treatment, or if a
message other than the following appears, please contact your dealer or service
company.
Although these messages will be automatically disappeared around several
minutes, it will be reappeared every time the power is turned on.
Message Description
To maximize performance, After the lamp running reaches 2000 hours, the
lamp replacement is warning message is displayed, but it won’t shut the
recommended. unit off.
The message displays for 30 seconds when the PJ is
turned on. If we push any button while displaying the
message, the message disappear..
NO INPUT IS DETECTED There is no input signal.
ON *** Please confirm the signal input connection, and the status
of the signal source.
SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE The horizontal or vertical wavelength of the inputted
ON *** fH *****kHz fV signal is outside of the response parameters of this
*****Hz unit.
Please confirm the specs for this unit or the signal source
specs.
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Related messages (continued)
Message Description
CHECK THE AIR FLOW The internal portion temperature is rising.
Please turn the power OFF, and allow the unit to cool
down at least 20 minutes. After having confirmed the
following items, please turn the power ON again.
• Is there blockage of the air passage aperture?
• Is the air filter dirty?
• Does the peripheral temperature exceed 35°C?
• If the same indication is displayed after the treatment,
please set the HIGH at the FAN SPEED of the item
SERVICE of the OPTION menu.
CLEAN THE AIR FILTER A note of precaution when cleaning the air filter.
POWER OFF FIRST, Please immediately turn the power OFF, and clean or
THEN CLEAN THE AIR change the air filter by referring to the “Air Filter”
FILTER. section of this manual. After you have cleaned or
AFTER CLEANING THE changed the air filter, please be sure to reset the filter
AIR FILTER, timer. ( 39)
RESET THE FILTER
TIMER
NOTE • A lamp has a finite product life. Lamps are characterized by the fact
that, after long hours of usage, a lamp will no longer light up, or the lamp will
break or burst, etc. This projector is equipped with an automatic shut-down
function, such that the power will automatically be turned off when lamp usage
time has reached 2000 hours. Please be aware, however, that among lamp types,
there are major differences in product lifetimes; a lamp may thus fail to light even
prior to the functioning of the automatic shut-down function of this projector.
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Regarding the indicator lamps
Lighting and flashing of the POWER indicator, the LAMP indicator, and the
TEMP indicator have the meanings as described in the table below. Please respond
in accordance with the instructions within the table. If the same indication is
displayed after the treatment, or if an indication other than the following is
displayed, please contact your dealer or service company.
POWER LAMP TEMP
Description
indicator indicator indicator
Lighting Turned Turned The projector is in a standby state.
in off off Please refer to the section “Power On/Off”. ( 16)
Orange
Blinking Turned Turned The projector is warming up.
in Green off off Please wait.
Lighting Turned Turned The projector is in an on state.
in Green off off Ordinary operations may be performed.
Blinking Turned Turned The projector is cooling down.
in off off Please wait.
Orange
Blinking (discre- (discre- The projector is cooling down. A certain error
in Red tionary) tionary) has been detected.
Please wait until the POWER indicator finishes
blink, and then perform the proper response
measure using the item descriptions below as
reference.
Blinking Lighting Turned The lamp does not light, and there is a possibility
in Red in Red off that interior portion has become heated.
or Please turn the power off, and allow the unit to cool
Lighting down at least 20 minutes. After the projector has
in Red sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of
the following items, and then turn the power on again.
・ Is there blockage of the air passage aperture?
・ Is the air filter dirty?
・ Does the peripheral temperature exceed 35°C?
If the same indication is displayed after the
treatment, please change the lamp by referring to
the section “Lamp”. ( 41)
Blinking Blinking Turned The lamp cover has not been properly fixed
in Red in Red off (attached).
or Please turn the power off, and allow the unit to cool
Lighting down at least 45 minutes. After the projector has
in Red sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of
the attachment state of the lamp cover. After performing
any needed maintenance, turn the power on again. If the
same indication is displayed after the treatment, please
contact your dealer or service company.
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Regarding the indicator lamps (continued)
POWER LAMP TEMP
Description
indicator indicator indicator
Blinking Turned Blinking The cooling fan is not operating.
in Red off in Red Please turn the power off, and allow the unit to cool
or down at least 20 minutes. After the projector has
Lighting sufficiently cooled down, please make
in Red confirmation that no foreign matter has become
caught in the fan, etc. and then turn the power on
again.
If the same indication is displayed after the
treatment, please contact your dealer or service
company.
Blinking Turned Lighting There is a possibility that the interior portion
in Red off in Red has become heated.
or Please turn the power off, and allow the unit to cool
Lighting down at least 20 minutes. After the projector has
in Red sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation
of the following items, and then turn the power on
again.
・ Is there blockage of the air passage aperture?
・ Is the air filter dirty?
・ Does the peripheral temperature exceed 35°C?
If the same indication is displayed after the
treatment, please set the HIGH at the FAN SPEED
of the item SERVICE of the OPTION menu.
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Lighting Alternative There is a possibility that the interior portion
in Green blinking in Red has become overcooled.
Please use the unit within the usage temperature
parameters (5°C to 35°C). After the treatment,
resent the power to ON.
Lighting Simultaneous It is time to clean the air filter, or there is no air
in Green blinking in Red filter.
Please immediately turn the power OFF, and clean
or change the air filter by referring to the section
“Air Filter”. After cleaning or changed the lamp,
please be sure to reset the filter timer. After the
treatment, resent the power to ON.
NOTE • When the interior portion has become overheated, for safety purposes, the
power source is automatically turned off, and the indicator lamps may also be turned
off. In such a case, press the “O” (OFF) side of the power switch, and wait at least 45
minutes. After the projector has sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation
of the attachment state of the lamp and lamp cover, and then turn the power on again.
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Phenomena that may easily be mistaken for machine
defects
WARNING ► Never use the projector if abnormal operations such as smoke,
strange odor, excessive sound, damaged casing or elements or cables, penetration
of liquids or foreign matter, etc. should occur. In such cases, immediately turn off
the power switch and then disconnect the power plug from the power outlet. After
making sure that the smoke or odor has stopped, contact your dealer or service
company.
1. Before requesting repair, please check in accordance with the following chart.
This operation sometimes resolves your problem.
If the situation cannot be corrected,
2. The projector’s microprocessor may need to be reset. Please push the Restart
switch by using a cocktail stick or similar and the projector will restart.
Reference
Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect Page
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Phenomena that may easily be mistaken for machine defects (continued)
Reference Page
Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect
The lens cover is closed. 4, 16
Remove the lens cover.
The signal cables are not correctly connected. 13, 14
Correctly connect the connection cables.
The brightness is adjusted to an extremely 25, 27
No pictures are low level.
displayed. Adjust the BRIGHT to a higher level using the
menu function or the remote control.
The computer cannot detect the projector as 13
a plug and play monitor.
Make sure that the computer’s can detect a plug
and play monitor using other plug and play
monitor.
Color settings are not correctly adjusted. 25, 28, 32
Colors have a
Perform picture adjustments by changing the
faded-out
COLOR TEMP, COLOR, TINT and/or COLOR
appearance,
SPACE settings, using the menu functions.
or
COLOR SPACE setting is not suitable. 32
Color tone is
Change the COLOR SPACE setting to AUTO,
poor.
RGB, SMPTE240, REC709 or REC601.
The brightness and/or contrast are adjusted 25, 27
to an extremely low level.
Adjust the BRIGHT and/or CONTRAST
settings to a higher level using the menu
function.
Pictures appear
The WHISPER function is working. 26, 34
dark.
Select the NORMAL to the item WHISPER in
the SETUP menu.
The lamp is approaching the end of its 41, 42, 44
product lifetime.
Replace the lamp.
Either the focus and/or horizontal phase 19, 30
settings are not properly.
Adjust the focus using the focus ring, and/or H
Pictures appear
PHASE using the menu function.
blurry.
The lens is dirty or misty. 45
Clean the lens by referring to the section
“Caring for the lens”.
NOTE • Although bright spots or dark spots may appear on the screen, this is a
unique characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and such do not constitute or imply a
machine defect.
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Warranty and after-service
If a problem occurs with the equipment, first refer to the “Troubleshooting” ( 46)
and run through the suggested checks. If this does not resolve the problem, please
contact your dealer or the service company. They will tell you what warranty
condition is applied.
Specifications
NOTE ・ This specifications are subject to change without notice.
Item Specification
Product name Liquid crystal projector
Liquid Panel size 1.4 cm (0.55 type)
Crystal Drive system TFT active matrix
panel Pixels 480,000 pixels (800 horizontal x 600 vertical)
Lens F=1.65 f=20.4 mm
Lamp 165W UHB
Power Supply AC100-120V/2.7A, AC220-240V/1.5A
Power Consumption 240W
Temperature range 5 ~ 35°C (Operating)
Size 285 (W) x 73 (H) x 202 (D) mm
(Not including protruding parts)
・ Please refer to the following figure.
Weight (mass) 2.2 kg
Ports RGB input
RGB ........ D-sub 15pin mini x1
Communication port:
CONTROL .....D-sub 9pin x1
Video input
VIDEO .........................RCA x1
S-VIDEO ................ S-video x1
Audio input
AUDIO ...... Stereo mini x1
Lamp RLC-004
Optional
parts Air filter and
Please consult your dealer or ViewSonic for part information.
others
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Specifications (continued)
[unit: mm]
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Customer Support
For technical support or product service, see the table below or contact your
reseller.
NOTE: You will need the product serial number.
F: (909) 468-1202
Canada www.viewsonic.com/support service.ca@viewsonic.com
T: (800) 688-6688
F: (909) 468-1202
service.eu@
Europe www.viewsoniceurope.com Contact your reseller
Middle East
Baltic countries viewsoniceurope.com
North Africa
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Limited Warranty
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3. Removal, installation, and set-up service charges.
How to get service:
For information about receiving service under warranty, contact ViewSonic Cus-
tomer Support. You will need to provide your product’s serial number.
To obtain warranted service, you will be required to provide (a) the original dated
sales slip, (b) your name, (c) your address, (d) a description of the problem,
and (e) the serial number of the product.
Take or ship the product freight prepaid in the original container to an authorized
ViewSonic service center or ViewSonic.
For additional information or the name of the nearest ViewSonic service center,
contact ViewSonic.
Exclusion of damages:
VIEWSONIC’S LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE COST OF REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT. VIEWSONIC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE
FOR:
DAMAGE TO OTHER PROPERTY CAUSED BY ANY DEFECTS IN THE
PRODUCT, DAMAGES BASED UPON INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF USE
OF THE PRODUCT, LOSS OF TIME, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSI-
NESS OPPORTUNITY, LOSS OF GOODWILL, INTERFERENCE WITH
BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS, OR OTHER COMMERCIAL LOSS, EVEN
IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
ANY OTHER DAMAGES, WHETHER INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR
OTHERWISE.
ANY CLAIM AGAINST THE CUSTOMER BY ANY OTHER PARTY.
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