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.” User Information for all Countries Notice: Use the cables which are included with the projector or specified. ViewSonic PJ1172...
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Control ... 38 Troubleshooting ... 39 Related Messages ... 39 Regarding The Indicator Lamps ... 40 Phenomena That May Easily Be Mistaken For Machine Defects ... 42 Specifications ... 44 Customer Support ... 45 LIMITED WARRANTY ... 46 ViewSonic PJ1172...
Contact your dealer if anything is missing. NOTE • Keep the original packing material for future reshipment. To protect the lens when shipping the projector, be sure to use the original packing material. Use special caution for the lens part. ViewSonic PJ1172...
CONTROL port NETWORK port AUDIO IN R/L port VIDEO IN port S-VIDEO port COMPONENT port RGB OUT port AUDIO OUT port REMOTE CONTROL port DC OUT port AC inlet Power switch Remote sensor Control buttons See the following page. ViewSonic PJ1172...
When you release the elevator buttons, the elevator feet will lock into position. As necessary, you can also finely adjust the height of the projector by twisting the elevator feet by hand. Elevator feet Elevator buttons ViewSonic PJ1172...
• Please use the standard drivers in your computer, as this projector is a Plug-and-Play monitor. Please refer to the following (for example) for connecting your devices. See the rear of the projector. You can see the ports. ViewSonic PJ1172...
RS-232C cable RS-232C port CAT-5 cable Network port If using a M1-D input DVI port M1-D cable USB port Audio out Stereo Mini cable If using a BNC input RGB out BNC cable Stereo Mini cable Audio out Projector ViewSonic PJ1172...
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S-video out S-video cable Audio out (R) Audio out (L) If using a component signal CR/PR out CB/PB out Y out Audio out (R) Audio out (L) If using a SCART RGB input SCART RGB out SCART adapter Projector ViewSonic PJ1172...
• Make sure that you firmly connect the power cord to the projector and wall outlet. Connect the connector of the power cord to the AC inlet of the projector. Firmly plug the power cord’s plug into the outlet. Projector RGB OUT Projector AUDIO OUT AC Inlet Connector Outlet Plug ViewSonic PJ1172...
AA batteries according to their plus minus terminals (as indicated in the remote control). Close the battery cover. Replace the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and snap it back into place. ViewSonic PJ1172...
ID CHANGE switch. Slide the knob of the switch into the position of the ID number of the projector you want to control. approximately approximately 3 meters 3 meters ViewSonic PJ1172 ID CHANGE switch...
The projector will be identified as a memo mouse and a keyboard of HID (Human Interface Device) class devices, after connecting cable. Mouse left button Mouse move pointer Keyboard Arrow keys Mouse right button Keyboard (Front) ViewSonic PJ1172 (Rear)
Set the power switch to [O] (Off). The STANDBY/ON indicator will go off. Attach the lens cap. STANDBY/ON button / indicator STANDBY/ON button Power switch (On position) STANDBY/ON button / indicator STANDBY/ON button Power switch (Off position) ViewSonic PJ1172...
Select the signal you wish to project. Use the ZOOM buttons to adjust the screen size. Use the FOCUS buttons to adjust the focus. SEARCH button INPUT dial VIDEO button RGB button SEARCH button FOCUS ZOOM buttons buttons ViewSonic PJ1172...
This function is available only when the AUTO is selected memo to the item VIDEO of the INPUT menu. For a component video signal, the signal type is identified automatically independently of this function. ASPECT button AUTO button ViewSonic PJ1172...
Even if you don’t do anything, the dialog will memo automatically disappear after a few seconds. / / / to select the to correct the distortion. Cursor buttons POSITION button RESET button Cursor buttons KEYSTONE button ViewSonic PJ1172...
“BLANK” of the table of the section “SCREEN Menu”. Press the BLANK button again to remove the BLANK screen, and return to the input signal screen. to adjust the Cursor buttons VOLUME button MUTE button BLANK button ViewSonic PJ1172...
Press the VOLUME button again to close the dialog and complete this operation. Even if you don’t do anything, the dialog will memo automatically disappear after a few seconds. Large child window to select an audio PinP button Cursor buttons VOLUME button ViewSonic PJ1172...
RESET button button 3) Select the “SPEAKER” using the button, then press the ENTER button to operate the 4) Use the cursor button “TURN OFF”. button or 5) Press the MENU button again. button. button. to select the ViewSonic PJ1172...
The items of the MAIN menu are collectively returned to the initial setting. Note that the items “WHISPER” and “LANGUAGE” are not reset. Description buttons.: buttons.: Strong Weak buttons.: buttons.: buttons.: buttons.: button to reset the MAIN menu items.: ViewSonic PJ1172...
Adjust the blue color level for the USER mode of the COLOR TEMP using the buttons.: (This table is continued to the following page.) buttons.: (or the ENTER) button buttons.: Up buttons.: buttons.: Strong Weak buttons.: Strong Weak buttons.: buttons.: buttons.: buttons.: buttons.: ViewSonic PJ1172...
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Note that the items “MY MEMORY” and “GAMMA” of the CUSTOM menu under the item “GAMMA” are not reset. Description (or the ENTER) button to perform the function.: button to reset the PICTURE-1 menu buttons, and then ViewSonic PJ1172...
Select EXECUTE using the items.: EXECUTE CANCEL The items of the PICTURE-2 menu are collectively returned to the initial setting. Note that the item “H PHASE” is not reset. Description buttons.: buttons.: buttons.: buttons.: button to reset PICTURE-2 menu ViewSonic PJ1172...
TURN OFF is selected to the item “3D-YSC” of this INPUT menu. When this adjustment is excessive, certain degradation may memo appear on the picture. Description buttons.: buttons.: buttons.: buttons.: (This table is continued to the following page.) ViewSonic PJ1172 buttons.:...
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The items of the INPUT menu are collectively returned to the initial setting. Note that the item “INFORMATION” is not reset. Description buttons.: (or the ENTER) button displays the INPUT button to reset the INPUT menu items.: buttons.: buttons.: ViewSonic PJ1172...
When TURN ON is selected, you can turn the projector on without pressing the STANDBY/ON button. Please refer to the section “Turning Off The Power”. Description (or the ENTER) button performs the automatic buttons.: (This table is continued to the following page.) buttons.: ViewSonic PJ1172...
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RESET Select EXECUTE using the EXECUTE CANCEL The items of the AUTO menu are collectively returned to the initial setting. Note that the item “ADJUST” is not reset. Description button to reset the AUTO menu items.: buttons.: ViewSonic PJ1172...
To finish this operation, press the ESC button but not the memo button. Description (or the ENTER) button starts the MyScreen Right Down (This table is continued to the following page.) buttons.: buttons.: buttons.: buttons.: / / / buttons.: ViewSonic PJ1172...
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If the picture registration failed, the message of the right is dis- played for a few seconds. Description button to reset the SCREEN menu Press the button YES: Press the ENTER button buttons, and press the ENTER buttons.: NO: Press the ESC/RESET button ViewSonic PJ1172...
About caring for the air filter, please refer to the section “Air Filter”. memo Description buttons.: buttons.: button (1), then (Off) (On) button to reset the timer.: button to reset the timer.: (This table is continued to the following page.) ViewSonic PJ1172...
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About the optional lens ask your dealer. memo Select ENABLE or DISABLE using the ENABLE DISABLE Selecting the ENABLE locks the adjustment of the lens shift, the zoom and the focus. button to reset the OPTION menu buttons.: buttons.: buttons.: ViewSonic PJ1172...
The items of the NETWORK menu are collectively returned to the initial setting. Description (or the ENTER) button calls buttons. (or the ENTER) button at the (or the ENTER) button at the (or the ENTER) button button to reset NETWORK menu buttons. : ViewSonic PJ1172...
4) Make sure of the input data, then click "Write". These setting will be active after reboot. memo These setting will be stored, and used when DHCP is OFF. 5) Click “Return to top page”. 6) Click “REBOOT” to complete this operation. ViewSonic PJ1172...
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. HIGH HIGH VOLTAGE TEMPERATURE ViewSonic PJ1172 HIGH PRESSURE...
Incorrectly resetting of the lamp timer (resetting without replacement, or neglect of memo resetting after replacement) will result in incorrect message functions. Lamp cover knob Screws button, then press the button, then press and hold the RESET button. ViewSonic PJ1172 Lamp cover Tabs button...
45 minutes for the lamp to cool sufficiently. • Use only the air filter of the specified type. Please call ViewSonic Tech Support for P/N. • Do not use the projector with the air filter and filter cover removed. The use without the air filter could result in damage.
Wipe lightly with gauze or a soft cloth. If soiling is severe, dip soft cloth in water or a neutral cleaner dilute in water, and memo wipe lightly after wringing well. Then, wipe lightly with a soft, dry cloth. ViewSonic PJ1172...
Please confirm the signal input connection, and the status of the signal source. The horizontal or vertical wavelength of the inputted signal is outside of the response parameters of this unit. Please confirm the specs for this unit or the signal source specs. ViewSonic PJ1172...
• 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”. (This table is continued to the following page.) Description ViewSonic PJ1172...
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Please immediately turn the power off, and clean or change the air filter by referring to the section “Air Filter”. After cleaning or changing the air filter, please be sure to reset the filter time. After the treatment, resent the power to on. Description ViewSonic PJ1172...
The input changeover settings are mismatched. Select the input signal, and correct the settings. Cases not involving a machine defect (This table is continued to the following page.) Reference page(s) 35, 36 6, 7, 8 6, 7, 8 ViewSonic PJ1172...
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The INPUT dial is set between the click points. Turn the INPUT dial and set it at a click point. changes with no operation. Cases not involving a machine defect Reference page(s) 6, 7, 8 17, 31 6, 7, 8 35, 36 ViewSonic PJ1172...
(CR/PR, CB/PB, Y) AUDIO Input Ports AUDIO IN 1 AUDIO IN 2 AUDIO IN R/L RLC-006 • Please call ViewSonic for the part number. • Please consult your dealer. Specification RGB output port RGB OUT Audio output port AUDIO OUT...
If a product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period, ViewSonic will at its sole option repair or replace the product with a like product. Replacement product or parts may include remanufactured or refurbished parts or components.
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Sales outside the U.S.A. and Canada: For warranty information and service on ViewSonic products sold outside of the U.S.A. and Canada, contact ViewSonic or your local ViewSonic dealer. Projector Warranty (V3.1)