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ViewSonic® PJ359W LCD Projector IMPORTANT: Please read this User Guide to obtain important information on installing and using your product in a safe manner, as well as registering your product for future service. Warranty information contained in this User Guide will describe your limited coverage
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uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by use the return and collection systems according to local law. ViewSonic PJ359W
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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 with a soft, dry cloth. If still not clean, see "Cleaning the Display" in this guide for further instructions. 7. Do
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European Parliament and the Council on restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment : 1. Mercury in compact fluorescent lamps not exceeding 5 mg per lamp and in other lamps not specifically mentioned in the Annex of by weight. ViewSonic iii PJ359W
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, which you may mail or fax to ViewSonic. For Your Records Product Name: Model Number: Document Number: Serial Number: Purchase Date: PJ359W ViewSonic LCD Projector VS12188 PJ359W_UG_ENG Rev. 1A 02-13-08 Personal Identification Number (PIN): The lamp in this product contains mercury. Please
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RESET (2) (3) Power cord (4) RGB cable (5) Soft case (6) Quick Start Guide (3) (4) (5) and ViewSonic Wizard CD (7) Lens cover and Strap (6) (7) Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING ►Before using this product, please read all manuals for this product. Be sure to read "Safety
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52 Lamp 52 Air filter 54 Other care 55 Troubleshooting 56 Related messages 56 Regarding the indicator lamps. . . . . 57 Shutting the projector down 58 Resetting all settings 58 Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects. . 59 Specifications 61 ViewSonic PJ359W
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large projected image from even a short distance. The compact and light body of the projector can give a benefit to mobile users to carry it to anywhere comfortably. ü The WXGA (1280x800) native resolution can support Widescreen PCs to realize your original images on a screen. ü The HDMI port can
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►Do not use the security slot to prevent the projector from falling down, since it is not designed for it. ►Use the shutdown switch only when the projector is not turned off by normal procedure, since pushing this switch stops operation of the projector without cooling it down. ViewSonic PJ359W
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button (12, 20) (26) Battery cover (11) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) STANDBY/ON INPUT/ ENTER MENU LAMP TEMP POWER (2) (1) (6) (5) (11) (9) (10) (16) (17) (20) (22) (24) MY for selecting only a PC input. This model does not (26) have any function about STORAGE device. ViewSonic PJ359W
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of the projector and other objects such as walls. • Consult with your dealer before a special installation such as suspending from a ceiling. A Screen size (diagonal) inch m 30 0.8 40 1.0 50 1.3 60 1.5 70 1.8 80 2.0 90 2.3 100 2.5 120 3.0 150 3.8 200 5.1 250 6.4 300 7.6 ViewSonic 16:10 screen
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. Placing the projector in such places could cause fire, electric shock and/or malfunction of the projector. • Do not place the projector near humidifiers, smoking spaces or a kitchen. ►Position the projector to prevent light from directly hitting the projector's remote sensor. ViewSonic PJ359W
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manuals for devices before connecting them to the projector IN1 port can support a component signal projector. ►Use projector. ►Make sure that devices are connected to the correct ports. An incorrect connection may result in malfunction or damage to the device and the projector. ViewSonic PJ359W
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laptop PC to the projector, be sure to activate the PC's external RGB output. (Set the laptop PC to CRT display or to simultaneous LCD and CRT display.) For details on how this is done, please refer to the instruction manual of the corresponding laptop PC. • When the picture resolution is changed on
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tool. WARNING ►Do not use the security slot to prevent the projector from falling down, since it is not designed for it. Security slot NOTE • The security slot is not comprehensive theft prevention measures. It is intended to be used as supplemental theft prevention measure. ViewSonic 10 PJ359W
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place. WARNING ►Always handle the batteries with care and use them only as directed. Improper use may result in battery explosion, cracking or leakage, which fluorescent lamp) shines on the remote sensor of the projector. Adjust the position of projector avoiding those lights. ViewSonic 11 PJ359W
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the projector is working properly. This function is not available while the lamp is warming up (the POWER indicator flashes green), and while adjusting the volume and display, correcting for keystone, zooming in on the screen, using the BLANK function, or displaying the menu screen. ViewSonic 12
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powered off. • This projector has the function that can make the projector automatically turn on/off. Please refer to the AUTO ON (38) and AUTO OFF (39) items of the OPTION menu. • Use the shutdown switch (58) only when the projector is not turned off by normal procedure. ViewSonic 13 PJ359W
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ESC ENTER RESET Temporarily muting the sound MUTE button 1. Press the MUTE projector will check other port in above order. (continued on next page) MAGNIFY FREEZE PAGE VOLUME UP ON 㧗 DOWN OFF ࡯ KEYSTONE MY BUTTON MUTE 1 2 POSITION MENU ESC ENTER RESET ViewSonic 14 PJ359W
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Selecting an aspect ratio 1. Press the ASPECT button on the remote control. Each time you press the button, the projector switches the mode for aspect ratio in turn.  For a PC signal NORMAL  4:3  16:9  16:10 the automatic adjustment initializes the aspect ratio setting. ViewSonic 15 PJ359W
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the projector exceeding the restriction could cause malfunction or shortening the lifetime of consumables, or the projector itself. Adjusting the zoom and focus 1. Use the zoom ring to adjust the screen size. 2. Use the focus ring to focus the picture. Focus ring Zoom ring ViewSonic 16 PJ359W
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the screen. MAGNIFY FREEZE PAGE VOLUME UP ON 㧗 DOWN OFF ࡯ KEYSTONE MY BUTTON MUTE 1 2 2. Use the cursor buttons to adjust the picture position. POSITION MENU ENTER When you want to reset the operation, is not possible to adjust when the OVER SCAN is set to 10. ViewSonic 17 PJ359W
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Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons to select the AUTO or MANUAL MANUAL displays a dialog for keystone correction. Use , if the projector screen is inclined projector will go into the MAGNIFY mode. ASPECT AUTO SEARCH BLANK 2. Use mode, then use the cursor The projector automatically the projector exits from
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the projector continues projecting a still image for a long time, the LCD ESC panel RESET might possibly be burned in. Do not leave the projector in ESC RESET NOTE • The sound is not connected with the blank screen function. If necessary, set the volume or mute first. ViewSonic 19 PJ359W
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BLANK operated using the same methods. The basic operations of these menus are asMAGNIFY ON follows. HOME PAGEUP VOLUME 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control or the projector. INPUT/ENTER , the dialog will automatically disappear after about 10 seconds. ViewSonic 20 PJ359W
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Item ASPECT AUTO KEYSTONE EXECUTE KEYSTONE Description Using the ◄/► buttons switches the mode for aspect ratio. See the ASPECT item in IMAGE menu (26). Using the ► button executes the auto keystone , a certain extra such as a line may appear. (continued on next page) ViewSonic 21 PJ359W
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in OPTION menu (39). Using the ◄/► buttons changes the display language. See the LANGUAGE item in SCREEN menu (34). Select "Go to Advanced Menu..." on the menu, and press the ► or ENTER button to use the menu of PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, AUDIO, SCREEN, OPTION or C.C.. ViewSonic 22 PJ359W
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Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the brightness. Light ó Dark CONTRAST Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the contrast. Strong ó Weak Using useful when you want to change the brightness of particular tones. GAMMA Choose an item using the ◄/► buttons, and adjust the level using steps), use the equalizing
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) Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons using the ◄/► buttons, and adjust the level using lines or other distortion may appear. Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the strength or component video signal. Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the video or component video signal. Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the
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(continued) PICTURE Menu Item MY MEMORY Description This projector has 4 memories for adjustment data (for all the items of the PICTURE menu). Selecting a function using the ▲/▼ buttons and pressing the ► or ENTER a memory will be lost by saving a new data into the memory. ViewSonic 25 PJ359W
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(above) setting. It is not possible to adjust when the OVER SCAN is set to 10. H POSITION Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the horizontal position. Left ó Right • Over-adjusting the horizontal position may cause noise when the OVER SCAN is set to 10. (continued on next page) ViewSonic 26 PJ359W
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flicker. Right ó Left • This item can be selected only for a computer signal or component video signal. Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the horizontal size. Large ó Small • This item can be selected only for a . Also please note that it may not function correctly with some input. ViewSonic 27 PJ359W
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to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item PROGRESSIVE VIDEO NR Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the progress mode. TV ó FILM ó TURN OFF • This function is performed to select a suitable mode except AUTO. (continued on next page) ViewSonic 28 PJ359W
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of color), please select the mode according to the input signal. Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons changes the HDMI signal mode. AUTO ó signal. • Component signal can be supported through COMPUTER IN1 port, if AUTO is selected for the COMPUTER IN1 port. (continued on next page) ViewSonic 29 PJ359W
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IN2 input signals can be set on this projector. (1) In the INPUT menu select the RESOLUTION using the ▲/▼ buttons and press the ► button. The RESOLUTION menu will be displayed. (2) In the RESOLUTION menu, select the resolution you wish to display using the ▲/▼ buttons. Selecting AUTO will set
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function may be excessive. This function should be used when the zoom adjustment is set to the full WIDE (wide-angle focus) whenever possible. • When the projector is placed on the level (about ±0°), this function the Transition Detector is on (47). (continued on next page) ViewSonic 31 PJ359W
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is changed, Transition Detector Alarm (47) will be displayed when projector is restarted after the power switch is turned off. Using ▲/▼ buttons switches the standby mode setting between NORMAL and SAVING. standby mode is invalid, and no signal is output in the standby mode. ViewSonic 32 PJ359W
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item using the AUDIO HDMI AUDIO Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts screen. (1) Choose a picture input port using ▲/▼ buttons. QUIT ó COMPUTER 1 ó menu. (2) Select one of the audio input ports using ◄/► buttons. IN (AUDIO IN) ó ó the input port supports the C.C. feature (51). The HDMI
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the operation, press the MENU button on the remote control or keep no operation for about 10 seconds. Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for the blank screen. The blank screen is a screen for the the plain black screen after several minutes. (continued on next page) ViewSonic 34 PJ359W
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use. The frame may not be able to be moved for some input signals. 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. (continued) (continued on next page) ViewSonic 35 PJ359W
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when the TURN ON is selected to the MyScreen PASSWORD of SECURITY item in OPTION menu (44). MESSAGE Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the message function. TURN ON ó TURN OFF When the TURN ON is . Do not mistake freezing for a malfunction (19). (continued on next page) ViewSonic 36 PJ359W
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projector can have a name applied to it. (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SCREEN menu to select SOURCE NAME and press the ► button. The SOURCE NAME menu will be displayed. (2) Use use the ◄/► buttons to select character to be changed. Once a character in the name is selected use . Using ▲/▼
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supplied to the projector while the lamp is off. • After turning the lamp on by the AUTO ON function, if neither input nor operation is detected for about 30 minutes, the projector is turned off, even though the AUTO OFF function (39) is disabled. (continued on next page) ViewSonic 38 PJ359W
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the RESET using the ▲ button. RESET ï CANCEL • Please reset the filter time only when you have cleaned or replaced the air filter, for a suitable indication about the air filter. • For the air filter cleaning, see the section "Air filter" (54). (continued on next page) ViewSonic 39 PJ359W
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LOCK SERVICE FACTORY RESET  I NFORMATION  REMOTE FREQ. FANSPEED Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the rotation speed of the cooling fans. The HIGH is the mode for use at highlands etc. Note that the projector is noisier when the HIGH is selected. HIGH ó NORMAL (continued on next page) ViewSonic
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to the projector, environment around the projector, etc., the automatic adjustment may not work correctly. In such a case, please choose DISABLE to disable the automatic adjustment, and make adjustment manually. SERVICE (continued) GHOST 1. Select a color element of ghost using the ◄/► buttons
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SERVICE (continued) Description KEY LOCK Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the key lock feature. When TURN ON is selected, the buttons on the projector except the STANDBY/ON button are locked. TURN ON ó TURN OFF • Please use Use the ▲/▼ button to change the Projector Selecting RESET using the button
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projector is equipped with security functions. User registration is required before using the security functions. Please contact your local dealer. 1. Using Security Features 1.1 Inputting the PASSWORD 1.1-1 Use . • Please do not forget your PASSWORD. (continued on next page) ViewSonic 43 PJ359W
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and ► buttons on the projector for about 3 seconds user registration information is confirmed. SECURITY (continued) 2. Using the MyScreen PASSWORD Function The MyScreen PASSWORD function can be used Use the menu using the procedure in 2.1-1. 2.2-2 Use the displayed. 2.2-3 Use the buttons to
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prevents the projector from being used unless a registered Code is input. 3.1 Registering the PIN Code 3.1-1 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select PIN LOCK and press the ► button or the ENTER button to display the PIN LOCK on/off menu. (continued on next page) ViewSonic 45 PJ359W
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to display the PIN LOCK on/off menu. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select TURN OFF and the projector will turn off. 3.3-2 Contact your dealer with the 10 digit Inquiring Code. Your PASSWORD will be sent after your user registration information is confirmed. (continued on next page) ViewSonic 46 PJ359W
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minutes the lamp will turn off. This function will activate only when the projector is started after the power switch was turned off. 4.2 Setting the Transition Detector PASSWORD 4.2-1 Use the ▲/▼ do not forget your Transition Detector PASSWORD. (continued on next page) ViewSonic 47 PJ359W
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digit Inquiring Code will be displayed inside the BOX. 4.4-3 Contact your dealer with the 10 digit Inquiring Code. Your PASSWORD will be sent after your user registration information is confirmed. (continued on next page) ViewSonic 48 PJ359W
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Using Use the buttons and the ENTER or INPUT button to select and enter characters. The RESET button can be used one of the first 3 lines, and use the ◄/► buttons to move the cursor TEXT DISPLAY on/off menu (2) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the MY when the INFORMATION on the SERVICE menu is chosen. • This
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Display the MY TEXT PASSWORD on/off menu using the procedure in 5.3-1 (2) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the MY TEXT PASSWORD menu button on the remote control or INPUT button on the projector will return to the MY TEXT PASSWORD on/off menu user registration information is confirmed. ViewSonic 50 PJ359W
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Caption CHANNEL from following options using ▲/▼buttons. 1 ó 2 ó 3 ó 4 CHANNEL 1: Channel 1, primary channel / language 2: Channel 2 3: Channel 3 4: Channel 4 The channel data may vary, depending on the content. Some channel might be used for secondary language or empty. ViewSonic 51 PJ359W
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Type number : RLC-039 (DT00821) Replacing the lamp The lamp cover 1. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes. 2. Prepare a new lamp. If the projector is mounted on a ceiling, or if the lamp has broken, also ask the dealer to replace
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, 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. • Using the lamp for long periods of time, could cause it
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with a replacement lamp for this projector. Cleaning the air filter 1. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to sufficiently cool down. 2. Use a vacuum cleaner on and around the filter cover. 3. While supporting the projector with one hand, use your other hand
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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 cleaners or chemicals other than those specified in this manual. ►Do not polish or wipe with hard objects. ViewSonic 55 PJ359W
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If an abnormal operation should occur, stop using the projector immediately. 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.
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displayed after the remedy, please contact your dealer or service company. Blinking In Red or Lighting In Red Turned Blinking off In Red (continued on next page) ViewSonic The cooling fan is not operating. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down at least 20 minutes. After
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Shutdown switch K Resetting all settings When it is hard to correct some wrong settings, the FACTORY RESET function of the SERVICE item in the OPTION menu (42) can reset all settings(except LANGUAGE, FILTER TIME, LAMP TIME, FILTER MESSAGE and etc.) to the factory default. ViewSonic 58 PJ359W
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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. 10, 13 52 The signal cables are not correctly connected. Correctly connect the connection cables. 8 Neither sounds page) ViewSonic 59 PJ359W
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higher level using the menu function or the remote control. Reference page 21, 23 No pictures are The computer cannot detect the projector as item in the SETUP menu. The lamp is approaching the end of its product lifetime. Replace the lamp. 22, 32 52 Pictures appear defect. ViewSonic 60 PJ359W
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Pixels Lens Lamp Audio output Power supply Power consumption Temperature range Size Weight (mass) Ports Specification Liquid crystal projector 1.5cm (0.59 USB-B x1 Optional parts Lamp: RLC-039 (DT00821) Air filter: Please consult your dealer. 205 ViewSonic 73 274 61 59 [unit: mm] PJ359W
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South Africa www.viewsoniceurope.com www.viewsoniceurope.com/uk/Support/Calldesk.htm United Kingdom United States www.viewsoniceurope.com/uk/ www.viewsonic.com www.viewsoniceurope.com/uk/Support/Calldesk.htm T= 1-800-688-6688 F= 1-909-468-1202 [email protected] ViewSonic 62 PJ359W
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, contact ViewSonic Customer Support (please refer to "Customer Support" page). You will need to provide your product's serial number. 2. 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
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Excluded) is subject to the terms and conditions of the Maintenance Guarantee Card. For users in Europe and Russia, full details of warranty provided can be found in www. viewsoniceurope.com under Support/Warranty Information. 4.3: Projector Warranty ViewSonic PRJ_LW01 Rev. 1h 06-25-07 64 PJ359W
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about receiving service under warranty, contact ViewSonic Customer Support (Please refer to the attached Customer Support page). You will need to provide your product's serial number, so please record the product information in the space provided below on your purchase for your future use. Please
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Service (Centro Autorizado de Servicio) within Mexico: Name, address, of manufacturer and importers: México, Av. de la Palma #8 Piso 2 Despacho 203, Corporativo Interpalmas, Col. San Fernando Huixquilucan, Estado de México Tel: (55) 3605-1099 http://www.viewsonic Services USA SUPPORT: ViewSonic
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