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Phenomena That May Easily Be Mistaken For Machine Defects WARNING Please carefully read the "PJ510 QUICK START GUIDE". 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. 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. Before requesting repair, please check in accordance with the following chart. If the situation cannot be corrected, then contact your dealer. Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect, and Items to be confirmed The main power source is not ON. Turn on the main power. Power does not come ON. Neither sounds nor pictures are outputted. The electrical power cord is not plugged in. Correctly connect the power cord. The main power source has been interrupted during operation, such as by a power outage (blackout), etc. Be sure to press the " ○ " (power OFF) side of the main power switch, and leave this OFF for at least 20 minutes. After the unit has sufficiently cooled down, turn ON the power source. The input changeover settings are mismatched. Select the input signal, and correct the settings. No signal is being inputted. Correctly connect the connection cables. Pictures are displayed, but no sounds are heard. The electrical wiring to this unit is not correctly connected. Correctly connect the connection cables. The volume setting has been set at (or adjusted to) an extremely low level. Adjust the VOLUME setting to a higher level. The MUTE mode is the current setting. Press the MUTE button to release (change) the MUTE mode setting. Sounds are heard, but no pictures are displayed. The electrical wiring to this unit is not correctly connected. Correctly connect the connection cables. The brightness setting has been set at (or adjusted to) an extremely low level. Adjust the BRIGHT setting to a brighter level. The lens cap has not been removed. Remove the lens cap. 39 ViewSonic PJ510

Section	Page
PJ510_UGTOC.pdf	2
PJ510_UG.pdf	4
Features	5
Projector Features	5
Ultra High Brightness	5
Partial Magnification Function	5
Keystone Distortion Correction	5
Whisper Mode Equipped	5
NOTE:	5
Projector	5
with Lens Cap	5
NOTE:	5
WARNING:	5
Part Names	6
The Projector	6
Projector (Front/Right)	6
Fastening The Lens Cap	6
1 Fix the strap to the strap ring of lens cap, as the right drawing.	6
2 Put one piece of the strap into the groove on rivet, as the right drawing.	6
3 Push the rivet into the strap hole.	6
Projector (Rear/Left)	7
The Remote Control	8
Setting Up	9
Arrangement	9
Reference for the 4:3 aspect ratio	9
Reference for the 16:9 aspect ratio	9
Adjusting The Projector’s Elevator	10
1 Press and hold in the elevator buttons.	10
2 Raise or lower the projector to the desired height and then release the elevator buttons. When you release the elevator buttons, the elevator feet will lock position.	10
3 As necessary, you can also adjust the height of the projector by twisting the elevator feet by hand.	10
Connecting Your Devices	11
NOTE:	11
About Plug-and-Play Capability	11
NOTE:	11
Connecting to a computer	12
If using a SCART RGB input,	12
Connecting to a DVD/VCR player	12
Connecting Power Supply	13
1 Connect the connector of the power cord to the AC inlet of the projector.	13
2 Firmly plug the power cord’s plug into the outlet.	13
Remote Control	14
Putting Batteries	14
1 Remove the battery cover.	14
2 Insert the batteries.	14
3 Close the battery cover.	14
Operating The Remote Control	15
Power ON/OFF	16
Turning On The Power	16
NOTE:	16
1 Make sure that the power cord is firmly and correctly connected to the projector and outlet.	16
2 When the lens cap is attached, remove the lens cap.	16
3 Set the power switch to [ \| ] (ON).	16
4 Press the STANDBY/ON button of the projector or the remote control.	16
Selecting An Input Signal	17
1 Using the projector’s control button	17
Press the INPUT button.	17
Selecting a RGB signal, using the remote control	17
Press the RGB button.	17
Selecting a video signal, using the remote control	17
Press the VIDEO button.	17
2 Use the zoom ring to adjust the screen size.	17
3 Use the focus ring to focus the picture.	17
Turning Off The Power	18
NOTE:	18
1 Press the STANDBY/ON button of the projector or the remote control.	18
2 Press the STANDBY/ON button again while “Power off?” the message is visible.	18
3 Switch the power switch to [O] (OFF).	18
4 Attach the lens cap.	18
Operating	19
Adjusting The Volume	19
1 Press the VOLUME button.	19
2 Use the (p), (q) buttons to adjust the volume.	19
Temporarily Muting The Sound	19
1 Press the MUTE button.	19
Adjusting The Position	20
1 Press the POSITION button.	20
2 Use the (t), (u), (p), (q) buttons to adjust the position.	20
NOTE:	20
Using The Automatic Adjustment Feature	21
1 Press the AUTO button.	21
NOTE:	21
Correcting Keystone Distortions	21
1 Press the KEYSTONE button.	21
2 Use the (p), (q) buttons to correct distortion	21
NOTE:	21
Using The Magnify Feature	22
1 Press the MAGNIFY (ON) button	22
2 Press the POSITION button, then use the (t), (u), (p), (q) buttons to select the area to zoom. Press the POSITION button again to finalize the zoom area.	22
3 Use the (p), (q) buttons to adjust the zoom level	22
NOTE:	22
Freezing The Screen	22
1 Press the FREEZE button	22
NOTE:	22
Signal Searching	23
1 Press the SEARCH button	23
NOTE:	23
Selecting The Aspect Ratio	23
1 Press the ASPECT button	23
Temporarily Blanking The Screen	23
1 Press the BLANK button	23
NOTE:	23
Multifunctional Settings	24
Using The Menu Functions	24
1 Press the MENU button.	24
2 Use the (p), (q) buttons to select a menu, then press the (u) or ENTER button.	24
3 Use the (p), (q) buttons to select an item, then press the (u) or ENTER button.	24
4 Use the (p), (q) buttons to operate the item.	24
[ex. Adjusting VOLUME]	24
MAIN Menu	25
PICTURE-1 Menu	26
PICTURE-2 Menu	27
INPUT Menu	28
AUTO Menu	30
SCREEN Menu	31
OPTION Menu	32
Lamp	33
Replacing The Lamp	34
1 Turn off the projector, and unplug the power cord. Allow the lamp bulb to cool for at least 45 minutes.	34
2 Contact your local dealer to prepare a new lamp. Tell the dealer your lamp type number. If the projector is mounted on the ceiling, or if the lamp has broken, also ask the dealer to replace the lamp.	34
3 After making sure that the projector has cooled adequately, slowly flip over the projector, so that the bottom is facing up.	34
4 Hold the release button while sliding out the lamp cover.	34
5 Unscrew the 2 screws, and slowly pick up the lamp by the handles.	34
6 Insert the new lamp, and tighten the 2 screws firmly to lock it in place.	34
7 Slide the lamp cover into place until it locks into position.	34
8 Slowly turn the projector so that the top is facing up.	34
9 Turn on the projector, and reset the lamp timer.	34
Air Filter	35
Caring For The Air Filter	35
1 Turn off the projector, and unplug the power cord.	35
2 Apply a vacuum cleaner to the top of the filter cover to clean the air filter.	35
3 Reset the filter timer, according to following “Reset The Filter Timer”.	35
Replacing The Air Filter	36
1 Turn off the projector, and unplug the power cord.	36
2 Contact your local dealer to prepare a new air filter. Tell the dealer your air filter type number.	36
3 After making sure that the projector has cooled adequately, remove the filter cover. Hold the release buttons of the filter cover, while pulling it up.	36
4 Hold the release buttons of the air filter, while pulling down on it.	36
5 Insert a new air filter, and replace the filter cover.	36
6 Reset the filter timer, according to following “Reset The Filter Timer”.	36
Other Care	37
Caring For The Inside Of The Projector	37
Caring For The Lens	37
1 Turn off the projector, and unplug the power cord.	37
2 Lightly wipe the lens with a commercially available lens- cleaning wipe. Do not touch the lens directly with your hand.	37
Caring For The Cabinet And Remote Control	37
1 Turn off the projector, and unplug the power cord.	37
2 Wipe lightly with gauze or a soft cloth. If soiling is severe, dip a soft cloth in water or a neutral cleaner dilute in water, and wipe lightly after wringing well. Then, wipe lightly with a soft, dry cloth.	37
Troubleshooting	38
Related Messages	38
TO MAXIMIZE PERFORMANCE, LAMP REPLACEMENT IS RECOMMENDED.	38
The unit does not display a warning message on the screen when the lamp expires or fails. When the lamp does not light, this indicates that the lamp is no longer functional and should be replaced. Replace the lamp and do not forget to reset the timer.	38
CLEAN THE AIR FILTER	38
AFTER CLEANING AIR FILTER,	38
RESET THE FILTER TIMER.	38
A note of precaution when cleaning the air filter.	38
After cleaning the filter, operate FILTER TIME of the OPTION Menu, then perform reset of the filter timer.	38
NO INPUT IS DETECTED	38
ON ***	38
There is no input signal.	38
Check the signal input connection and the status of the signal source.	38
SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE	38
ON ***	38
The horizontal or vertical frequencies of the inputted signal is outside of the operating range limits of this unit. Please confirm the specs for this unit or the signal source specs.	38
CHECK THE AIR FLOW	38
The internal temperature is rising. Please turn the power OFF, then allow the unit to cool down for approximately 20 minutes. After hav- ing confirmed the following items, then please reset the power to ON.	38
. Is there blockage of the air filter?	38
. Is the air filter dirty?	38
. Does the ambient temperature exceeds 35C?	38
CLEAN THE AIR FILTER	38
POWER OFF FIRST, THEN CLEAN THE AIR FILTER. AFTER CLEANING THE AIR FILTER, RESET THE FILTER TIMER.	38
A note of precaution when cleaning the air filter.	38
Please immediately turn the power off, and clean or change the air filter by referring to the “Air Filter” section of this manual. After you have cleaned or changed the air filter, please be sure to reset the filter timer.	38
If the same message is displayed after the treatment, please clean the transparent area of filter cover and the dust-detecting window, according to the following.	38
Note:	38
1 Turn off the projector, and unplug the power cord.	39
2 After making sure that the projector has cooled adequately, remove the filter cover. Hold the release buttons of the filter cover, while pulling it up.	39
3 Wipe the transparent area of the filter cover by using a swab or a soft cloth.	39
4 Remove the air filter. Hold the release buttons of the air filter, while pulling it down.	39
5 Wipe the dust-detecting window by using a soft cloth.	39
6 Replace the air filter and filter cover.	39
Regarding The Indicator Lamps	40
POWER indicator	40
LAMP indicator	40
TEMP indicator	40
Description	40
Lighting in orange	40
Turned off	40
Turned off	40
The unit is in a standby state. Please refer to the “Power ON/OFF” section of this manual.	40
Flashing in green	40
Turned off	40
Turned off	40
The unit is warming up. Please wait.	40
Lighting in green	40
Turned off	40
Turned off	40
The unit is in an ON state. Ordinary operations may be performed.	40
Flashing in orange	40
Turned off	40
Turned off	40
The unit is cooling down. Please wait.	40
Blinking in red	40
-	40
-	40
The unit is cooling down. A certain error has been detected. Wait until the POWER indicator has finished flashing, and then perform the proper response measure using the item descriptions below as reference.	40
Lighting or blinking in red	40
Lighting in red	40
Turned off	40
The projector lamp has not been properly fixed (attached), the projector lamp does not light, and/or there is a possibility that...	40
. Is there blockage of the air passage aperture?	40
. Is the air filter is dirty?	40
. Does the peripheral temperature exceed 35C?	40
Lighting or blinking in red	40
Blinking in red	40
Turned off	40
The lamp cover has not been properly fixed (attached). Turn the power OFF and wait at least 45 minutes. After the unit has suffi...	40
POWER indicator	41
LAMP indicator	41
TEMP indicator	41
Description	41
Lighting or blanking in red	41
Turned off	41
Blinking in red	41
The cooling fan is not operating. Turn the power OFF and wait at least 20 minutes. After the unit has sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of the following item, and then resent the power to ON.	41
. Is there no foreign matter caught in the cooling fan?	41
Lighting or blinking in red	41
Turned off	41
Lighting in red	41
There is a possibility that the interior portion has become heated. Turn the power OFF and wait at least 20 minutes. After the unit has sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of the following item, and then resent the power to ON.	41
. Is there blockage of the air passage aperture?	41
. Is the air filter is dirty?	41
. Does the peripheral temperature exceed 35C?	41
Lighting in green	41
Alternative blinking in the red	41
There is a possibility that the interior portion has become overcooled. Please use the unit within the usage temperature parameters (0C to 35C). After the treatment, resent the power to ON.	41
Lighting in green	41
Simultaneous blinking in red	41
It is time to clean the air filter, or there is no air filter. Please immediately turn the power off, and clean or change the ai...	41
Phenomena That May Easily Be Mistaken For Machine Defects	42
NOTE:	42
Phenomenon	42
Cases not involving a machine defect, and Items to be confirmed	42
Power does not come ON.	42
The main power source is not ON.	42
Turn on the main power.	42
The electrical power cord is not plugged in.	42
Correctly connect the power cord.	42
The main power source has been interrupted during operation, such as by a power outage (blackout), etc.	42
Be sure to press the “°³” (power OFF) side of the main power switch, and leave this OFF for at least 20 minutes. After the unit has sufficiently cooled down, turn ON the power source.	42
Neither sounds nor pictures are outputted.	42
The input changeover settings are mismatched.	42
Select the input signal, and correct the settings.	42
No signal is being inputted.	42
Correctly connect the connection cables.	42
Pictures are displayed, but no sounds are heard.	42
The electrical wiring to this unit is not correctly connected.	42
Correctly connect the connection cables.	42
The volume setting has been set at (or adjusted to) an extremely low level.	42
Adjust the VOLUME setting to a higher level.	42
The MUTE mode is the current setting.	42
Press the MUTE button to release (change) the MUTE mode setting.	42
Sounds are heard, but no pictures are displayed.	42
The electrical wiring to this unit is not correctly connected.	42
Correctly connect the connection cables.	42
The brightness setting has been set at (or adjusted to) an extremely low level.	42
Adjust the BRIGHT setting to a brighter level.	42
The lens cap has not been removed.	42
Remove the lens cap.	42
Phenomenon	43
Cases not involving a machine defect, and Items to be confirmed	43
Colors have a faded- out appearance, or Color tone is poor.	43
Color settings are not correctly adjusted.	43
Perform picture adjustments by changing the COLOR BAL R, COLOR BAL G, COLOR BAL B, COLOR, and/or the TINT settings, etc.	43
Pictures appear dark.	43
The brightness setting and/or contrast setting has not been properly adjusted.	43
Perform picture adjustments by changing the BRIGHT and/or CONTRAST settings, etc.	43
The WHISPER mode is the current setting.	43
Change (by releasing) from the WHISPER mode.	43
Lamp is approaching the end of its product lifetime.	43
Exchange the old lamp with a new lamp.	43
Pictures appear blurry.	43
Either the FOCUS setting or the H PHASE is not properly adjusted.	43
Adjust the focus and the H PHASE setting.	43
Warranty And After-Service	43
Specifications	44
Product name	44
Liquid crystal panel	44
Panel size	44
Drive system	44
Pixels	44
NOTE:	44
Customer Support	45
LIMITED WARRANTY	46
VIEWSONIC Projector	46
Appendix	47
Power Cord Safety Guidelines	47
USA UL	47
Canada CSA	47
Germany VDE	47
Switzerland SEV	47
Britain BASE/BS	47
Japan Electric Appliance Control Act	47
AC PLUG CORD PRECAUTIONS FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM	47
FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.	47
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET THEN THE PLUG SHOULD BE CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.	47
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO AN APPROPRIATE SOCKET.	47
If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below.	47
If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.	47
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.	47
IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:	47
Green-and-Yellow: Earth	47
Blue: Neutral	47
Brown: Live	47
If the coloured wires of the mains lead of this appliance do not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:	47
The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the Earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW.	47
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLAC...	47
IMPORTANT NOTICE CONCERNING POWER CORD SELECTION	47
The power cord set for this unit has been enclosed and has been selected according to the country of destination and must be use...	47
The female receptacle of the cord set must meet CEE-22 requirements and may look like (Figure A1 below):	47
For the United States and Canada	47
In the United States and Canada the male plug is a NEMA5-15 style (Figure A2), UL Listed, and CSA Labeled. For units which are m...	47
For European Countries	47
In Europe you must use a cord set which is appropriate for the receptacles in your country. The cord set is HAR-Certified, and a special mark that will appear on the outer sheath, or on the insulation of one of the inner conductors.	47
If you have any questions concerning which proper power cord to use, please consult with the dealer from whom you have purchased the product.	47
Compliance Information for U.S.A.	48
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC ...	48
FCC Warning	48
To assure continued FCC compliance, the user must use grounded power supply cord and the provided shielded video interface cable...	48
Instructions to Users	48
Compliance Information for Canada	48
Compliance Information for European Countries	48
CE Conformity	48
The device complies with the requirements of the EEC directive 89/336/EEC as amended by 92/ 31/EEC and 93/68/EEC Art.5 with regard to “Electromagnetic compatibility,” and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC Art.13 with regard to “Safety.”	48

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Phenomena That May Easily Be Mistaken For Machine

Defects

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.

Before requesting repair, please check in accordance with the following chart. If the situation cannot

be corrected, then contact your dealer.

WARNING

Please carefully read the “PJ510 QUICK START GUIDE”. 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.

Phenomenon

Cases not involving a machine defect,

and Items to be confirmed

Power does not come

ON.

The main power source is not ON.

Turn on the main power.

The electrical power cord is not plugged in.

Correctly connect the power cord.

The main power source has been interrupted during operation, such as by a

power outage (blackout), etc

Be sure to press the “

○

” (power OFF) side of the main power switch, and leave this

OFF for at least 20 minutes. After the unit has sufficiently cooled down, turn ON the

power source.

Neither sounds nor

pictures are output-

ted.

The input changeover settings are mismatched

Select the input signal, and correct the settings.

No signal is being inputted.

Correctly connect the connection cables.

Pictures are dis-

played,

but no sounds are

heard.

The electrical wiring to this unit is not correctly connected.

Correctly connect the connection cables.

The volume setting has been set at (or adjusted to) an extremely low level.

Adjust the VOLUME setting to a higher level.

The MUTE mode is the current setting.

Press the MUTE button to release (change) the MUTE mode setting.

Sounds are heard,

but no pictures are

displayed.

The electrical wiring to this unit is not correctly connected.

Correctly connect the connection cables.

The brightness setting has been set at (or adjusted to) an extremely low level

Adjust the BRIGHT setting to a brighter level.

The lens cap has not been removed.

Remove the lens cap.