ViewSonic PJ400-2 User Manual

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ViewSonic
®
PJ400
LCD Projector
- User Guide
- Guide de l'utilisateur
- Bedienungsanleitung
- Guía del usuario
- Guida dell'utente
- Guia do usuário
- Användarhandbok
- Käyttöopas
- Руководство пользователя
- 使用手冊
- 使用手冊
Model No. : VS10459

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  • Page 1 ViewSonic ® PJ400 LCD Projector - User Guide - Guide de l’utilisateur - Bedienungsanleitung - Guía del usuario - Guida dell’utente - Guia do usuário - Användarhandbok - Käyttöopas - Руководство пользователя - 使用手冊 - 使用手冊 Model No. : VS10459...
  • Page 2: Compliance Information

    92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC Art.5 with regard to “Electromagnetic compaty”, 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 unit or specified. ViewSonic PJ400...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    ViewSonic PJ400...
  • Page 4: Copyright Information

    Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. ViewSonic, the three birds’ logo, OnView, ViewMatch, and ViewMeter are registered trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation. VESA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. DPMS and DDC are trademarks of VESA.
  • Page 5: About This Manual

    • VESA and SVGA are trademarks of the Video Electronics Standard Association. • Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. • Internet Explorer is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ViewSonic PJ400...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Multifunctional settings ..22 Using the menu function ..22 ViewSonic PJ400 EASY MENU ....25...
  • Page 7: Projector Features

    (3) Filter cover (for bottom-up use) (4) Remote control (5) Two AA batteries (for Remote control) (6) Power cord (7) RGB cable (8) User’s manual CD-ROM wizard (9) Quick Start Guide ViewSonic PJ400 Projector features / About contents of package STANDBY/ON VIDEO SEARCH ASPECT...
  • Page 9: Part Names

    Cursor buttons ▲,▼,◄,► STANDBY/ON button Remote control SEARCH button RGB button VIDEO button ASPECT button MAGNIFY ON button OFF button FREEZE button POSITION button ESC button ViewSonic PJ400 LAMP TEMP POWER INPUT MENU STANDBY/ON SEARCH VIDEO BLANK ASPECT AUTO MAGNIFY...
  • Page 10: Preparations

    Fix the strap to the strap ring of lens cover. Lens cover Strap ring Attach the lens cover to the lens of projector, and slowly turn over the projec- tor, so that the top is facing up. ViewSonic PJ400 Strap Strap ring Strap...
  • Page 11: Putting Batteries

    When putting in batteries, align and insert the two AA batteries according to their plus and 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 PJ400 Preparations...
  • Page 12: Using The Remote Control

    • 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. ViewSonic PJ400 approx. 3 meters 30º...
  • Page 13: About The Filter Cover For Bottom-Up Use

    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 cool adequately.
  • Page 14: Setting Up

    • Don’t place the projector near a humidifier, a smoking space or a kitchen. • Put nothing containing the liquid near the projector. ►Adjust the direction of the projector to keep light from directly hitting the projector's remote sensor. ViewSonic PJ400...
  • Page 15: Arrangement

    The values shown in the table are calculated (±3%) for a full size screen: 800x600 At 4:3 screen At 16:9 screen 16:9 ViewSonic PJ400 (a) Screen size (b) Projection distance [inch (m)] [m (inch)] (1.0) (1.3)
  • Page 16: Adjusting The Projector's Elevator

    When you release the elevator buttons, the elevator feet will lock into posi- tion. As necessary, you can also finely adjust the height of the projector by twisting the elevator feet by hand. ViewSonic PJ400 Elevator button Elevator feet...
  • Page 17: Connecting Your Devices

    RGB port (DDC 2B compatible). Plug-and-Play may not work properly if any other type of connection is attempted. • Please use the standard drivers in your computer as this projector is a Plug-and-Play monitor. ViewSonic PJ400 Setting up...
  • Page 18: Examples Of Connection With A Computer

    Examples of connection with a computer Audio out Examples of connection with a VCR/DVD player Audio out Video out Audio out S-Video out Audio out ViewSonic PJ400 RS-232C cable RGB out RS-232C Audio cable (stereo mini) Component video cable Component video out...
  • Page 19: Connecting Power Supply

    Before connecting, make sure that the power switch is the OFF position (pressed the side marked “O”). Connect the connector of the power cord to the AC inlet of the projector. Firmly plug the power cord's plug into the outlet. ViewSonic PJ400 Power switch AC inlet...
  • Page 20: Power On/Off

    Power on/off 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.
  • Page 21: Turning Off The Power

    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.
  • Page 22: Operating

    TURN ON is selected for the AUTO SEARCH item in the OPTION menu the projector will check the S-VIDEO port first. If no input is detected at the S-VID- EO port, projector will check the VIDEO port automatically. ViewSonic PJ400 SEARCH...
  • Page 23: Searching An Input Signal

    Searching an input signal 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 search- ing and display the image. If no signal is found, the projec- tor will return to the state selected before the operation.
  • Page 24: Using The Automatic Adjustment Feature

    KEYSTONE button again. Even if you don’t do anything, the dialog will auto- matically disappear after a few seconds. ● This function may not be work well with some input. ● The adjustable range for correcting will vary among inputs. ViewSonic PJ400 VIDEO SEARCH...
  • Page 25: Using The Partial Magnify Feature

    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. ViewSonic PJ400 Operating VIDEO SEARCH...
  • Page 26: Multifunctional Settings

    BRIGHT CONTRAST COLOR TINT SHRPNESS WHISPER NORMAL MIRROR NORMAL RESET FILTER TIME LANGUAGE ENGLISH Go To Advance Menu... EASY MENU ViewSonic PJ400 AUTO BLANK VOLUME MUTE KEYSTONE MENU button ZOOM Cursor buttons MENU ▲/▼/◄/► ENTER button RESET button RESET ESC button...
  • Page 27: Advanced Menu

    MENU [ RGB ] :SELECT PICTURE ZOOM IMAGE KEYSTONE INPUT WHISPER NORMAL SETUP MIRROR NORMAL SCREEN VOLUME OPTION EASY MENU ViewSonic PJ400 MENU [ RGB ] :SELECT PICTURE ZOOM IMAGE KEYSTONE ▼ INPUT WHISPER NORMAL SETUP MIRROR NORMAL SCREEN VOLUME ...
  • Page 28 (ex. LANGUAGE, H PHASE etc.) aren’t reset. To close the menu Press the MENU button again. Even if you don't do anything, the operation will complete and the menu will dis- appear automatically after about 10 seconds. ViewSonic PJ400 MENU [ RGB ] :SELECT PICTURE IMAGE ◄...
  • Page 29: Easy Menu

    • This item can be chosen only at a video signal. Using the buttons ◄/► adjusts the tint. TINT See the item TINT of section PICTURE menu. • This item can be chosen only at a video signal. ViewSonic PJ400 Multifunctional settings EASY MENU ASPECT...
  • Page 30: Go To Advanced Menu

    Pointing at the “Go To Advanced Menu” and pressing the button ► Go To changes the EASY MENU into the Advanced MENU. Advanced Menu Performs to use the menu of PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, SCREEN or OPTION. ViewSonic PJ400 Description...
  • Page 31: Picture Menu

    2nd tone from left end on the test pattern, use the equalizing ad- justment bar “1”. The darkest tone at the left end of the test pattern cannot be controlled with any of equalizing adjustment bar. ViewSonic PJ400 Description Ramp  Gray scale of 15 steps...
  • Page 32 Green  Red • This item can be chosen only at a video signal. Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the sharpness. SHARPNESS Strong  Weak ViewSonic PJ400 Description HIGH  MIDDLE Ramp  Gray scale of 15 steps COLOR TEMP [ RGB ]...
  • Page 33: My Memory

    Performing the SAVE1, SAVE2, SAVE3 or SAVE4 puts the current adjustment data on the memory whose number corresponds with the command’s number. ViewSonic PJ400 Description LOAD1  LOAD2  LOAD3  LOAD4 SAVE4 SAVE3 ...
  • Page 34: Image Menu

    Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the horizontal phase to eliminate flicker. H PHASE Right  Left • This item can be chosen only at a RGB signal or a component video signal. ViewSonic PJ400 MENU [ RGB ] PICTURE IMAGE INPUT...
  • Page 35: Auto Adjust Execute

    For a component video signal, the signal type is automatically identified, regardless of this function. • The automatic adjustment operation requires approximately 10 seconds. Also please note that it may not function correctly with some input. ViewSonic PJ400 Multifunctional settings Description...
  • Page 36: Input Menu

    • The AUTO operation may not work well at some signals. If the picture becomes unstable (ex. an irregular picture, a color lack), please select the mode depending on the input signal. ViewSonic PJ400 Description N-PAL  M-PAL  NTSC4.43...
  • Page 37: Information

    It shows the information about the current input. INFORMATION • The “FRAME LOCK” message on the dialog means the frame lock function is working. • This item can’t be chosen at no signal. ViewSonic PJ400 Multifunctional settings Description INPUT-INFORMATION INPUT-INFORMATION...
  • Page 38: Setup Menu

    Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for mirror status. MIRROR NORMAL  H:INVERT  V:INVERT  H&V:INVERT Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the volume. VOLUME High  Low ViewSonic PJ400 MENU [ RGB ] PICTURE IMAGE INPUT SETUP...
  • Page 39: Screen Menu

    • 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. ViewSonic PJ400 Description NORSK � NEDERLANDS � PORTUGUÊS �...
  • Page 40 “MyScreen registra- tion is finished.” are displayed for several seconds. If the registra- tion failed, the message “A capturing error has occurred. Please try again.” is displayed. ViewSonic PJ400 Description MyScreen Do you start capturing this picture?
  • Page 41: Myscreen Lock, Message

    ”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 ViewSonic PJ400 Multifunctional settings Description...
  • Page 42: Option Menu

    When the time is set to 1 to 99, and when the passed time with a no-signal or an unsuitable signal reaches at the set time, the projec- tor lamp will go off and the power indicator begins blinking. Please refer to the section “Turning off the power”. ViewSonic PJ400 Description AUTO OFF...
  • Page 43: Filter Time, Service

    • 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”. ViewSonic PJ400 Multifunctional settings Description...
  • Page 44 Selecting RESET using the button ▲ performs this function. By this function, all the items in all of menus will collectively return to the initial setting. Note that the items LAMP TIME, FILTER TIME and LANGUAGE are not reset. RESET  CANCEL ViewSonic PJ400 Description...
  • Page 45: Maintenance

    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. ViewSonic PJ400 HIGH VOLTAGE...
  • Page 46 Maintenance Lamp (continued) A lamp has a finite product life. Using the lamp for long periods of time could cause the pictures darker or the color tone poor. Note that each lamp has a dif- ferent lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them. Preparation of a new lamp and early replacement are recommended.
  • Page 47: Air Filter

    Remove the filter cover and the air filter. Hold the knobs while pulling out it. Usual filter cover Filter cover for bottom-up use Apply a vacuum cleaner to the vent of the projector for the air filter. And then slowly turn the projector bottom up. ViewSonic PJ400 Filter cover’s knobs Filter cover’s...
  • Page 48 (3) Point at the “FILTER TIME” using ▼/▲ button, then press the ► button. A dialog will appear. (4) Press the ▲ button to select “RESET” on the dialog. It performs resetting the filter time. ViewSonic PJ400 Claws Filter cover for bottom-up use Interlocking the tabs, snap the filter cover into place.
  • Page 49: Other Care

    After making sure that the projector is cool adequately, lightly wipe with gauze or a soft cloth. If soiling is severe, dip 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. ViewSonic PJ400 Maintenance...
  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    Message NO INPUT IS DETECTED ON *** SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE ON *** fH *****kHz fV *****Hz ViewSonic PJ400 Description There is no input signal. Please confirm the signal input connection, and the status of the signal source.
  • Page 51 TIAL TO REMOVE WARNING MES- SAGE, RESET FILTER TIMER. SEE MANUAL FURTHER INFO. ViewSonic PJ400 Description 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.
  • Page 52: Regarding The Indicator Lamps

    Orange Blinking (discre- tionary) Blinking Lighting Lighting Blinking Blinking Lighting ViewSonic PJ400 TEMP indica- The projector is in a standby state. Turned Please refer to the section “Power On/Off”. Turned The projector is warming up. Please wait. The projector is in an on state.
  • Page 53 In such a case, press the “” (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. ViewSonic PJ400 TEMP indica- The cooling fan is not operating.
  • Page 54: Phenomena That May Easily Be Mistaken For Machine Defects

    Please turn the power off, and allow the unit to cool down 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. ViewSonic PJ400 Cases not involving a machine defect Refer-...
  • Page 55 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. ViewSonic PJ400 Cases not involving a machine defect...
  • Page 56: Warranty And After-Service

    Power Consumption Temperature range Size Weight (mass) Ports Lamp Optional Air filter parts others ViewSonic PJ400 Liquid crystal projector 1.4 cm (0.55 type) TFT active matrix 480,000 pixels (800 horizontal x 600 vertical) F=1.80 f=21.4 mm 165W UHB AC100-120V/2.7A, AC220-240V/1.5A 240W 5 ~ 35°C (Operating)
  • Page 57 Specifications Specifications (continued) [unit: mm] ViewSonic PJ400...
  • Page 58: Customer Service

    Customer Support For technical support or product service, see the table below or contact your reseller. Note : You will need the product serial number. Country/ Web Site Region United States www.viewsonic.com/support/ Canada www.viewsonic.com/support United www.viewsoniceurope.com/uk Kingdom Europe, Middle East, Baltic www.viewsoniceurope.com...
  • Page 59: Warranty

    ViewSonic warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship during the warranty period. 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.

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