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ViewSonic PJ358 User Manual

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PJ358
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 (繁體)
- 使用手冊 (簡體)
Model No. : VS11611

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  • Page 1 ViewSonic ® PJ358 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 (繁體) - 使用手冊 (簡體) Model No. : VS11611...

  • Page 2: Compliance Information

    Warning: You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsble for complance could vod your authorty to operate the equpment. For Canada • Ths Class B dgtal apparatus comples wth Canadan ICES-003. • Cet apparel numérque de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. CE Conformity for European Countries The devce comples wth the requrements of the EEC drectve 89/336/ EEC as amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC Art.5 wth regard to “Electromagnetc compatblty”, and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC Art.13 wth regard to “Safety.” Following information is only for EU-member states: The mark shown to the rght s n complance wth the Waste Electrcal and Electronc Equpment Drectve 2002/96/EC (WEEE). The mark ndcates the requrement NOT to dspose the equpment as unsorted muncpal waste, but use the return and collecton systems accordng to local law. ViewSonic PJ358...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    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 wth the equpment. When a cart s used, use cauton when movng the cart/equpment combnaton to avod njury from tppng over. 13. Unplug ths equpment when t wll be unused for long perods of tme. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Service is required when the unit has been damaged n any way, such as: f the power-supply cord or plug s damaged, f lqud s splled onto or objects fall nto the unt, f the unt s exposed to ran or mosture, or f the unt does not operate normally or has been dropped. ViewSonic PJ358...

  • Page 4: Declaration Of Rohs Compliance

    Annex of RoHS Directive. 2. Lead in glass of cathode ray tubes, electronic components, fluorescent tubes, and electronc ceramc parts (e.g. pezoelectronc devces). 3. L ead n hgh temperature type solders (.e. lead-based alloys contanng 85% by weght or more lead). 4. L ead as an allottng element n steel contanng up to 0.35% lead by weght, alumnum contanng up to 0.4% lead by weght and as a cooper alloy contanng up to 4% lead by weght. ViewSonic PJ358 Proposed Maximum Concentration 0.1% 0.1% 0.01% 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% Actual Concentration < 0.1%...

  • Page 5: Copyright Information

    In the interest of continuing product improvement, ViewSonic Corporation reserves the right to change product specifications without notice. Information in this document may change without notice. No part of this document may be copied, reproduced, or transmitted by any means, for any purpose without prior written permission from ViewSonic Corporation. Product Registration To meet your future needs, and to receive any additional product information as it becomes available, please register your product on the Internet at: www.viewsonic.com. The ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM also provides an opportunity for you to print the registration form, which you may mail or fax to ViewSonic. Product Name: Model Number: Document Number: Serial Number: Purchase Date: Personal Identification Number (PIN): The lamp in this product contains mercury.

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    Projector PJ358 User's Manual – Operating Guide Contents of package (1) Projector (2) Remote control with two AA batteries (3) Power cord (4) RGB cable (5) Soft case (6) Quick Start Guide and ViewSonic Wizard CD (7) Lens cover, Rivet and Strap NOTE • Keep the original packing materials for future reshipment. For moving the projector, be sure to use the original packing materials. Use special caution for the lens part. WARNING ►Before using this product, please read all manuals for this product. Be sure to read “Safety Guide”...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Projector features . . . . . . . . . . 3 Preparations .

  • Page 8: Projector Features

    Projector features Ths projector has a capablty to project varous pcture sgnals onto a screen. Ths projector requres only a mnmal amount of space for nstallaton and can produce a large projected mage from even a short dstance. This projector also can give a benefit to mobile users and others by offering a specal functon named “PC less presentaton”. Even wthout PC, ths projector realzes the dsplay on screen, gettng JPEG, MPEG and Moton-JPEG pctures from USB storage meda. Preparatons Contents of package Please see the “Contents of package” n the “User’s Manual (concse)” whch s a book. Your projector should come wth the tems shown there. Contact mmedately your dealer f anythng s mssng. NOTE • Keep the orgnal packng materals, for future reshpment. Be sure to use the orgnal packng materals when movng the projector. Use specal cauton for the lens. Fastening the lens cover To avod losng the lens cover, please fasten the lens cover to the projector usng the enclosed strap. Fx the strap to the strap hole of the lens cover. Thread one end of the strap through the strap hole of the lens cover and make the loop at the end, and let the other end of the strap through the loop.

  • Page 9: Part Names

    Clean the air filter periodically. ►Do not use the security slot to prevent the projector from falling down, since it s not desgned for t. ►Use the shutdown switch only when the projector is not turned off by normal procedure, snce pushng ths swtch stops operaton of the projector wthout coolng t down.

  • Page 10: Control Panel

    (11) END button (12) PAGE UP button (13) PAGE DOWN button (14) VOLUME button (15) MUTE button (16) FREEZE button (17) MY BUTTON - 1 button (18) MY BUTTON - 2 button (19) KEYSTONE button (20) POSITION button (21) MENU button (22) ▲/▼/◄/► cursor buttons (23) ENTER button (24) ESC button (25) RESET button (26) Battery cover ViewSonic PJ358 Part names (4) (5) (6) INPUT/ STANDBY/ON ENTER MENU COMPUTER/ STORAGE SEARCH VIDEO BLANK (10) ASPECT AUTO MAGNIFY HOME...

  • Page 11: Setting Up

    2.6 102 120 3.0 3.1 122 150 3.8 3.9 153 200 5.1 5.2 204 250 6.4 6.5 255 300 7.6 7.8 306 ViewSonic PJ358 4 : 3 screen (c) Screen height down inch inch inch 261 103 327 129 392 154 • Keep a space of 30 cm or more between the sdes of the projector and other objects such as walls.
  • Page 12 • D o not place the projector on ts sde, front or rear poston. • C onsult wth your dealer before a specal nstallaton such as suspendng from a celng. ►Place the projector in a cool place, and ensure that there is sufficient ventilation. The high temperature of the projector could cause fire, burns and/ or malfuncton of the projector. • D o not stop-up, block or otherwse cover the projector's vents. • K eep a space of 30 cm or more between the sdes of the projector and other objects such as walls.

  • Page 13: Connecting Your Devices

    VCR/DVD player NOTE • The COMPUTER IN1 port can support a component sgnal also. For more nformaton, please see the descrpton of the COMPUTER IN tem of the INPUT menu. WARNING ►Do not disassemble or modify the projector and accessories. ►Be careful not to damage the cables, and do not use damaged cables. CAUTION ►Turn off all devices and unplug their power cords prior to connectng them to projector. Connectng a lve devce to the projector may generate extremely loud noses or other abnormaltes that may result n malfuncton or damage to the devce and the projector.
  • Page 14 • While connecting, make sure that the shape of the cable's connector fits the port to connect wth. And be sure to tghten the screws on connectors wth screws. • When connectng a laptop PC to the projector, be sure to actvate the PC’s external RGB output. (Set the laptop PC to CRT dsplay or to smultaneous LCD and CRT dsplay.) For detals on how ths s done, please refer to the nstructon manual of the correspondng laptop PC. • When the pcture resoluton s changed on a pc dependng on an nput, automatc adjustment functon may take some tme and may not be completed. In ths case, you may not be able to see a check box to select “Yes/No” for the new resoluton on Wndows. Then the resoluton wll go back to the orgnal. It mght be recommended to use other CRT or LCD montors to change the resoluton. • In some cases, ths projector may not dsplay a proper pcture or dsplay any pcture on screen. For example, automatc adjustment may not functon correctly wth some nput sgnals. An nput sgnal of composte sync or sync on G may confuse ths projector, so the projector may not dsplay a proper pcture. About Plug-and-Play capability Plug-and-Play s a system composed of a PC, ts operatng system and perpheral equpment (.e. dsplay devces). Ths projector s VESA DDC 2B compatble. Plug-and- Play can be used by connectng ths projector to a pc that s VESA DDC (dsplay data channel) compatble. • Take advantage of ths feature by connectng an RGB cable to the COMPUTER IN1 port (DDC 2B compatble). Plug-and-Play may not work properly f any other type of connecton s attempted. • Please use the standard drvers n your pc as ths projector s a Plug-and-Play montor. ViewSonic PJ358 Setting up...

  • Page 15: UsNg A Usb Storage

    WARNING ►Please use extra cauton when connectng the power cord, as incorrect or faulty connections may result in fire and/or electrical shock. • Only use the power cord that came wth the projector. If t s damaged, contact your dealer to newly get correct one. • Only plug the power cord nto an outlet rated for use wth the power cord's specified voltage range. The power outlet should be close to the projector and easly accessble. Remove the power cord for complete separaton. • Never modfy the power cord. Using the security slot Ths product has the securty slot for the Kensngton lock. For detals, see the manual of the securty tool. WARNING ►Do not use the security slot to prevent the projector from fallng down, snce t s not desgned for t.

  • Page 16: Remote Control

    • 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 dsposng the battery. About the remote control signal The remote control works wth the projector’s remote sensor. Ths projector has a remote sensor on the front. The sensor senses the sgnal wthn the followng...

  • Page 17: ChangNg The Frequency Of Remote Control SGnal

    PC’s configurations and mouse drivers. - You cannot do thngs lke press two buttons at once (for nstance, pressng two buttons at the same tme to move the mouse ponter dagonally). - Ths functon s actvated only when the projector s workng properly. Ths functon is not available while the lamp is warming up (the POWER indicator flashes green), and whle adjustng the volume and dsplay, correctng for keystone, zoomng n on the screen, usng the BLANK functon, or dsplayng the menu screen. ViewSonic PJ358 COMPUTER IN1 COMPUTER IN2 S-VIDEO VIDEO USB STORAGE DC 5V 0.5A COMPUTER/...

  • Page 18: Power On/Off

    Attach the lens cover, after the POWER ndcator turns n steady orange. Do not turn the projector on for about 10 mnutes after turnng t off. Turnng the projector on agan too soon could shorten the lfetme of some consumable parts of the projector. WARNING ►A strong light is emitted when the projector’s power is on. Do not look nto the lens of the projector or look nsde of the projector through any of the projector’s openngs. ►Do not touch around the lamp cover and the exhaust vents during use or just after use, snce t s too hot. ►Remove the power cord for complete separation.

  • Page 19: Operating

    COMPUTER IN1  COMPUTER IN2  USB STORAGE ● If the COMPUTER/STORAGE button is pushed to switch from a sgnal from the VIDEO or S-VIDEO port, when TURN ON s selected for the AUTO SEARCH tem n the OPTION menu, the projector will check the COMPUTER IN1 port first. If no input is detected at the port, the projector wll check other port n above order. ● Selecting the USB STORAGE port displays the THUMBNAIL menu. For more nformaton, please see the “USB STORAGE”. (contnued on next page)

  • Page 20: Searching An Input Signal

    S-VIDEO VIDEO ● If the VIDEO button is pushed to switch from a signal from the COMPUTER IN1, COMPUTER IN2 or USB STORAGE port, when TURN ON s selected for the AUTO SEARCH tem n the OPTION menu, the projector will check the S-VIDEO port first. If no nput s detected at the port, the projector wll check the VIDEO port. Searching an input signal Press the SEARCH button on the remote control. The projector wll start to check ts nput ports n order to find any input signals.

  • Page 21: AdjustNg The Zoom And Focus

    If necessary, the elevator feet can be manually twsted to make more precse adjustments. Hold the projector when twstng the feet. To loose an elevator foot, pull up the elevator knob on the same sde as t. CAUTION ►Do not handle the elevator knobs without holding the projector, snce the projector may drop down. ►Do not tilt the projector other than it elevating its front within 12 degrees using the adjuster feet. A tlt of the projector exceedng the restrcton could cause malfuncton or shortenng the lfetme of consumables, or the projector tself. Adjusting the zoom and focus Use the zoom rng to adjust the screen sze. Use the focus rng to focus the pcture. ViewSonic PJ358 To finely adjust, twist the foot.

  • Page 22: AdjustNg The PosTOn

    ● When this function is performed on a video signal, s-video signal or component vdeo sgnal, some mage such as an extra-lne may appear at outsde of the pcture. ● When this function is performed on a video signal, s-video signal, or component vdeo sgnal, the range of ths adjustment depends on the OVER SCAN n the IMAGE menu settng. It s not possble to adjust when the OVER SCAN s set to 10. ViewSonic PJ358 Operating AUTO COMPUTER/ STORAGE SEARCH VIDEO BLANK...

  • Page 23: UsNg The MagnFy Feature

    And to finalize the zoom area, press the POSITION button again. To ext from the MAGNIFY mode and restore the screen to normal, press the OFF button of MAGNIFY on the remote control. ● The projector automatically exits from the MAGNIFY mode when the input sgnal s changed, or when the dsplay condton s changed. ● Although in the MAGNIFY mode, the keystone distortion condition may vary, it wll be restored when the projector exts from the MAGNIFY mode.

  • Page 24: FreezNg The Screen

    ● The projector automatically exits from the FREEZE mode when one of the projector’s buttons or remote control buttons of STANDBY/ON, SEARCH, COMPUTER/STORAGE, VIDEO, BLANK, AUTO, VOLUME, MUTE, KEYSTONE, MENU, MAGNIFY and MY BUTTON1/2(except MyMemory or PICTURE MODE s assgned to) s pressed. ● If the projector continues projecting a still image for a long time, the LCD panel mght possbly be burned n. Do not leave the projector n the FREEZE mode for too long. Temporarily blanking the screen Press the BLANK button on the remote control. The blank screen wll be dsplayed nstead of the screen of nput sgnal. Please refer to the BLANK tem n the SCREEN...

  • Page 25: UsNg The Menu FunctOn

    Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons to operate the item. Some functons cannot be performed when a certan nput port s selected, or when a certan nput sgnal s dsplayed. When you want to reset the operaton, press the RESET button on the remote control durng the operaton. Note that some tems (ex. LANGUAGE, H PHASE, VOLUME) cannot be reset. In the Advanced Menu, when you want to return to the previous display, press the ◄ cursor button, or the ESC button on the remote control. Press the MENU button on the remote control agan to close the menu and complete ths operaton. Even f you do not do anythng, the dalog wll automatcally dsappear after about 10 seconds. ViewSonic PJ358 INPUT/ENTER button MENU button LAMP INPUT/ STANDBY/ON ENTER MENU TEMP POWER EASY MENU COMPUTER/...

  • Page 26: Easy Menu

    COLOR TEMP items in PICTURE menu. • When this function is performed, a certain extra such as a line may appear. (continued on next page) ViewSonic PJ358 Description item in SETUP menu. NORMAL ó CINEMA ó DYNAMIC WHITEBOARD ó DAYLIGHT MODE ó BOARD(BLACK)

  • Page 27: Language

    FILTER TIME A dialog is displayed for confirmation. Selecting the RESET using the ▲ button performs resetting. See the FILTER TIME tem n OPTION menu. Using the ◄/► buttons changes the display language. LANGUAGE See the LANGUAGE tem n SCREEN menu. Select “Go to Advanced Menu…” on the menu, and press the ► Go to or ENTER button to use the menu of PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, Advanced Menu... SETUP, SCREEN or OPTION. ViewSonic PJ358...

  • Page 28: Picture Menu

    Choose an item using the ◄/► buttons, and GAMMA adjust the level using the ▲/▼ buttons. You can dsplay a test pattern for checkng the effect of your adjustment by pressng the ENTER button. Each tme you press the ENTER button, the pattern changes as below. No pattern ð Gray scale of 9 steps Ramp  Gray scale of 15 steps The eght equalzng bars correspond to eght tone levels of the test pattern except the darkest n the left end. If you want to adjust the 2nd tone from left end on the test pattern, use the equalzng adjustment bar “1”. The darkest tone at the left end of the test pattern cannot be controlled wth any of equalzng adjustment bar. • When ths functon s performed, lnes or other dstorton may appear. (contnued on next page) ViewSonic PJ358 Description To adjust CUSTOM PICTURE Menu ENTER, GAMMA [ CUSTOM-1 ]...
  • Page 29 • There may be some noise and/or the screen may flicker for a moment when an adjustment s made. Ths s not a malfuncton. (contnued on next page) ViewSonic PJ358 Description HIGH DEFAULT � HIGH CUSTOM � MID DEFAULT � MID CUSTOM LOW DEFAULT � LOW CUSTOM � Hi-BRIGHT-1 DEFAULT � Hi-BRIGHT-1 CUSTOM Hi-BRIGHT-2 DEFAULT � Hi-BRIGHT-2 CUSTOM...
  • Page 30 n the number ncluded n the functon’s name, and adjusts the pcture automatcally dependng on the data. • The LOAD functons whose lnked memory has no data are MY MEMORY skpped. • Remember that the current adjusted condton wll be lost by loadng data. If you want to keep the current adjustment, please save t before performng a LOAD functon. • There may be some noise and the screen may flicker for a moment when loadng data. Ths s not malfuncton. • The LOAD functons can be also performed by the MY MEMORY button whch can be set by the MY BUTTON tem n OPTION menu. SAVE1, SAVE2, SAVE3, SAVE4 Performng a SAVE functon saves the current adjustment data nto the memory lnked n the number ncluded n the functon’s name. • Remember that the current data beng stored of a memory wll be lost by savng a new data nto the memory. ViewSonic PJ358 Description LOAD1 ó LOAD2 ó LOAD3 ó LOAD4 SAVE4 óSAVE3 ó SAVE2 ó SAVE1 PICTURE Menu...

  • Page 31: Image Menu

    Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the vertical position. Up ó Down • Ths tem cannot be selected for a sgnal from the USB STORAGE port. • Over-adjustng the vertcal poston may cause nose to appear on the screen. If ths occurs please reset the vertcal poston to the default settng. Pressng the RESET button V POSITION when the V POSITION s selected wll reset the V POSITION to the default settng. • When ths functon s performed on a vdeo sgnal, s-vdeo sgnal, or component vdeo sgnal of 525 (480) or 625 (576), the range of ths adjustment depends on the OVER SCAN settng. It s not possble to adjust when the OVER SCAN s set to 10. Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the horizontal position. Left ó Rght • Ths tem cannot be selected for a sgnal from the USB STORAGE port. • Over-adjustng the horzontal poston may cause nose to appear on the screen. If ths occurs please reset the horzontal poston to the default settng. Pressng the RESET H POSITION button when the H POSITION s selected wll reset the H POSITION to the default settng. • When ths functon s performed on a vdeo sgnal, s-vdeo sgnal, or component vdeo sgnal, the range of ths adjustment depends on the OVER SCAN settng. It s not possble to adjust when the OVER SCAN s set to 10. (contnued on next page) ViewSonic PJ358 Description...
  • Page 32 Make sure that the applcaton wndow s set to ts maxmum sze pror to attemptng to use ths feature. A dark pcture may stll be ncorrectly adjusted. Use a brght pcture when adjustng. For a signal from the USB STORAGE The aspect rato wll be automatcally set to the default. AUTO ADJUST For a video signal, s-video signal or component video signal EXECUTE The vdeo format best suted for the respectve nput sgnal wll be selected automatcally. Ths functon s avalable only when the AUTO mode s selected to the VIDEO FORMAT tem n INPUT menu. The vertcal poston, horzontal poston and aspect rato wll be automatcally set to the the default. For a component vdeo sgnal, also the horzontal phase wll be automatcally set to the default. • The automatc adjustment operaton requres about 10 seconds. Also please note that t may not functon correctly wth some nput. ViewSonic PJ358 IMAGE Menu Description...

  • Page 33: Input Menu

    Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the noise reduction mode. HIGH ó MID ó LOW • Ths functon performs only for a vdeo, s-vdeo or component VIDEO NR vdeo of 525(480) or 625(576) sgnal. • When ths functon s excessve, t may cause a certan degradaton of the pcture. Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for color space. AUTO ó RGB ó SMPTE240 ó REC709 ó REC601 • Ths tem can be selected only for a computer sgnal, component COLOR SPACE vdeo sgnal or a sgnal from the USB STORAGE port. • The AUTO mode automatcally selects the optmum mode. • The AUTO operaton may not work well at some sgnals. In such a case, t mght be good to select a sutable mode except AUTO. (contnued on next page) ViewSonic PJ358 Description...

  • Page 34: Ideo Format

    (1) Use the ◄/► buttons to select a COMPUTER port to be set. COMPUTER IN1 ó COMPUTER IN2 (2) Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the computer input signal type. AUTO ó SYNC ON G OFF Sync on Green sgnal can be supported, f AUTO s selected. COMPUTER IN • When the AUTO s selected, the pcture may be dstorted wth certan nput sgnals. In such a case, remove the sgnal connector frst and select SYNC ON G OFF on the menu, and then reconnect the sgnal. • Component sgnal can be supported through COMPUTER IN1 port, f AUTO s selected for the COMPUTER IN1 port. (contnued on next page) ViewSonic PJ358 INPUT Menu Description...
  • Page 35 RESOLUTION dsplayed. Set the horzontal (HORZ) and vertcal (VERT) resolutons usng the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons. Although not all resolutons are guaranteed. (5) To save the settng place the cursor on the right-most digit and press the ► button. COMPUTER1 The horzontal and vertcal postons, 992x 744@ 60 clock phase and horzontal sze wll be automatcally adjusted and an aspect rato wll be automatcally selected. After the INFORMATION dalog has dsplayed for about 10 seconds the screen wll return to the RESOLUTION menu dsplayng the changed resoluton. (6) To revert back to the prevous resoluton wthout savng changes place the cursor on the left-most digit and press the ◄ button. The screen wll then return to the RESOLUTION menu dsplayng the prevous resoluton. • For some pctures, ths functon may not work well. ViewSonic PJ358...

  • Page 36: Setup Menu

    Ths functon wll be executed only once when selected n the menu. When the slant of the projector s changed, execute ths functon agan. • The adjustable range for correcton wll vary among nputs. For some nput, ths functon may not work well. • When V:INVERT or H&V:INVERT s selected to the MIRROR tem AUTO n the SETUP menu, f the projector screen s nclned or angled KEYSTONE downward, ths functon may not work correctly. EXECUTE • When the zoom adjustment s set to the TELE (telephoto focus), ths functon may be excessve. Ths functon should be used when the zoom adjustment s set to the full WIDE (wde-angle focus) whenever possble. • When the projector s placed on the level (about ±0°), ths functon may not work. • When the projector s nclned to near ±30 degree or over, ths functon may not work well. • Ths functon wll be unavalable when the Transton Detector s Using the ▲/▼ buttons corrects the vertical keystone distortion. Shrnk the top of the mage ó Shrnk the bottom of the mage • The adjustable range of ths functon wll vary wth the type of nput KEYSTONE sgnal. For some nput, ths functon may not work well. • Ths functon wll be unavalable when the Transton Detector s (contnued on next page) ViewSonic PJ358 SETUP Menu Description...
  • Page 37 MIRROR If the Transton Detector s TURN ON and MIRROR status s changed, Transton Detector Alarm wll be dsplayed when projector s restarted after the power swtch s turned off. Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the volume. VOLUME Hgh ó Low Allocates an audo port for USB STORAGE port. (1) Press the ▼ button to begin to select. (2) Use the ◄/► buttons to select an AUDIO Audo port for the USB STORAGE port. AUDIO IN ó • Ths settng s effectve only when a sgnal from the USB STORAGE port s selected. ViewSonic PJ358 Description ó USB STORAGE...

  • Page 38: Screen Menu

    Using the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons adjusts the menu position. MENU POSITION To qut the operaton, press the MENU button on the remote control or keep no operaton for about 10 seconds. Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for the blank screen. The blank screen s a screen for the temporarly blankng feature. It s dsplayed by pressng the BLANK button. MyScreen ó ORIGINAL ó BLUE ó WHITE ó BLACK BLANK MyScreen ORIGINAL BLUE, WHITE, BLACK • To avod remanng as an aftermage, the MyScreen or ORIGINAL screen wll change to the plan black screen after several mnutes. (contnued on next page) ViewSonic PJ358 Description NORSK ó NEDERLANDS ó PORTUGUÊS ó 日本語 ó ó ó SVENSKA ó SUOMI ó POLSKI ó TÜRKÇE Feature Screen can be regstered by the MyScreen tem. Screen preset as the standard screen. Plan screens n each color. SCREEN Menu...

  • Page 39: Tart Up

    SCREEN Menu SCREEN Menu (continued) Item Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for the start-up screen. The start-up screen s a screen dsplayed when no sgnal or an unsutable sgnal s detected. MyScreen ó ORIGINAL ó TURN OFF MyScreen ORIGINAL START UP TURN OFF • To avod remanng as an aftermage, the MyScreen or ORIGINAL screen wll change to the BLANK screen after several mnutes. If also the BLANK screen s the MyScreen or ORIGINAL, the plan black screen s nstead used. • When the TURN ON s selected to the MyScreen PASSWARD of SECURITY tem n OPTION menu, the START UP s fxed to MyScreen. (contnued on next page) ViewSonic PJ358 Description Feature Screen can be regstered by the MyScreen tem. Screen preset as the standard screen. Plan black screen.
  • Page 40 To start regstraton, press the ENTER button. To restore the screen and return to the prevous dalog, press the RESET or ESC button. Regstraton takes several mnutes. If the regstraton faled, the followng message s dsplayed: • Ths functon cannot be selected when the TURN ON s selected to the MyScreen Lock tem. • Ths functon cannot be selected when the TURN ON s selected to the MyScreen PASSWARD of SECURITY tem n OPTION menu. Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the MyScreen lock function. TURN ON ó TURN OFF When the TURN ON s selected, the MyScreen tem s locked. Use MyScreen Lock ths functon for protectng the current MyScreen. • Ths functon cannot be selected when the TURN ON s selected to the MyScreen PASSWARD of SECURITY tem n OPTION menu. (contnued on next page) ViewSonic PJ358 Description When the regstraton s completed, the regstered screen and the followng message s dsplayed for several seconds: “MyScreen registration is finished.” “A capturing error has occurred. Please try again.” SCREEN Menu...
  • Page 41 SOURCE NAME maxmum of 16 characters. (4) To change an already nserted character, press the ▲ button whle the cursor s on the [A-N] row to move the cursor to the name dsplayed on the first line and use the ◄/► buttons to select character to be changed. Once a character n the name s selected use the ▼ button to move the cursor back down to the character entry area to select and enter characters as descrbed above. (5) Select INPUT buttons when finished entering text. To revert to the prevous name wthout saving changes press the ESC or ◄ button and the INPUT button smultaneously. ViewSonic PJ358 Description and press the ENTER or...

  • Page 42: Option Menu

    TURN ON : Automatc keystone dstorton correcton wll be executed whenever changng the slant of the projector. TURN OFF : Ths functon s dsabled. Please execute the AUTO AUTO KEYSTONE KEYSTONE keystone dstorton correcton. • When the projector s suspended from the celng ths feature wll not functon properly so select the TURN OFF. • Ths functon wll be unavalable when the Transton Detector s Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the AUTO ON function. TURN ON ó TURN OFF When set to the TURN ON, the lamp n projector wll be automatcally turned on wthout the usual procedure, only when the projector s suppled wth the power after the power was cut whle the lamp was on. AUTO ON • Ths functon does not work as long as the power has been suppled to the projector whle the lamp s off. • After turnng the lamp on by the AUTO ON functon, f nether nput nor operaton s detected for about 30 mnutes, the projector s turned off, even though the AUTO OFF functon s dsabled. (contnued on next page) ViewSonic PJ358 Description COMUPUTER IN1 ð COMPUTER IN2 VIDEO  S-VIDEO  USB STORAGE EXECUTE n the SETUP Menu for automatc OPTION Menu...
  • Page 43 • 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". (contnued on next page) ViewSonic PJ358 Description AUTO OFF AUTO OFF ENABLE...
  • Page 44 Select an item using the ▲/▼ buttons, and press the ► button or the ENTER button to execute the tem. FAN SPEED ó AUTO ADJUST ó GHOST ó FILTER MESSAGE ó KEY LOCK SERVICE FAN SPEED Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the rotation speed of the coolng fans. The HIGH s the mode for use at hghlands etc. Note that the projector s noser when the HIGH s selected. HIGH ó NORMAL (contnued on next page) ViewSonic PJ358 Description EXECUTE: FACTORY RESET ó I NFORMATION ó REMOTE FREQ. OPTION Menu When no data s saved n memory, a dalog s dsplayed.
  • Page 45 • Please check and clean the air filter periodically, even if there is no message. If the air filter becomes to be blocked by dust or others, the nternal temperature wll rse, whch could cause malfuncton, or reduce the lfetme of the projector. • It s recommended to choose “100h” n general. Please be careful wth the operatng envronment of the projector and the condton of the air filter, especially when the “200h”, “300h” or “TURN OFF” is chosen. (contnued on next page) ViewSonic PJ358 Description FINE: Fner tunng ncludng H.SIZE adjustment. FAST: F aster tunng, settng H.SIZE to prearranged data for the nput sgnal...
  • Page 46 OPTION Menu (continued) Item KEY LOCK Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the key lock feature. When TURN ON s selected, the buttons on the projector except the STANDBY/ON button are locked. TURN ON ó TURN OFF • Please use to avod a mschef and touchng accdentally. Ths functon does not have any effect on the remote control. REMOTE FREQ. Use the ▲/▼ button to change the Projector's remote sensor settng.
  • Page 47 1.2-1 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu 1.2-2 Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to enter the new 1.2-3 M ove the cursor to the rght sde of the 1.2-4 M ove the cursor to the rght sde of the NEW • Please do not forget your PASSWORD. (contnued on next page) ViewSonic PJ358 Description menu to select SECURITY and press the ► button. The ENTER PASSWORD box wll be dsplayed. regstered PASSWORD. Move the cursor to the rght sde of the ENTER PASSWORD BOX and press the ►...

  • Page 48: Using The Myscreen Password Function

    2.2-3 Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to enter the (contnued on next page) ViewSonic PJ358 Description ENTER PASSWORD BOX. dsplayed, press and hold the RESET button for about 3 seconds or press and hold the INPUT and ► buttons on the projector for about 3 seconds will be sent after your user registration information is confirmed. menu to select MyScreen PASSWORD and press the ► button to display the MyScreen PASSWORD on/off menu. procedure n 2.1-1. PASSWORD on/off menu to select TURN ON.

  • Page 49: Using The Pin Lock Function

    2.4-3 C ontact your dealer wth the 10 dgt Inqurng 3. Using the PIN LOCK Function PIN LOCK s a functon whch prevents the projector from beng used unless a regstered Code s nput. 3.1 Registering the PIN Code 3.1-1 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu (contnued on next page) ViewSonic PJ358 Description CHECK PASSWORD BOX and press the ► button to display the PASSWORD for about 20 seconds, please make note of the PASSWORD durng ths tme. on/off menu. Enter the regstered PASSWORD and the screen wll return to the MyScreen on/off menu.
  • Page 50 3.3 If you have forgotten your PIN Code 3.3-1 W hle the PIN BOX s dsplayed, press and • If there s no key nput for about 5 mnutes whle the Inqurng Code s dsplayed the projector wll turn off. 3.3-2 C ontact your dealer wth the 10 dgt Inqurng Code. Your PASSWORD (contnued on next page) ViewSonic PJ358 Description menu to select TURN ON and the PIN BOX wll be dsplayed. ◄, ►, COMPUTER/STORAGE and INPUT buttons. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select TURN OFF and the PIN BOX will be dsplayed. hold the RESET button for three seconds or press and hold the INPUT and ►...

  • Page 51: Using The Transition Detector Function

    4.2-1 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select Transition 4.2-2 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the Transition 4.2-3 U se the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to enter a 4.2-4 M ove the cursor to the rght sde of the Pressng the ENTER button wll return to the Transton Detector on/off menu. • Please do not forget your Transton Detector PASSWORD. (contnued on next page) ViewSonic PJ358 Description Transition Detector select Transition Detector and press the ► or the ENTER button to dsplay the Transton Detector on/off menu. Select TURN ON and the current angle and mrror settng wll be recorded. vertcal angle of the projector or mrror settng...
  • Page 52 4.4-1 F ollow the procedure n 4.1-1 to dsplay the Transton Detector on/off (contnued) 4.4-2 S elect TURN OFF to dsplay the ENTER 4.4-3 C ontact your dealer wth the 10 dgt Inqurng Pressing the ► button displays the USB STORAGE KEY CONFIG. Menu. For more nformaton, please see the “1) Button USB STORAGE operaton for stll mage” of the “Dsplayng an mage n full screen” under the “USB STORAGE”. ViewSonic PJ358 Description menu. Enter the regstered PASSWORD and the screen wll return to the Transton Detector on/off menu. If an ncorrect PASSWORD s nput the menu wll close. If necessary repeat the process from 4.3-1. menu. PASSWORD BOX (large). The 10 dgt Inqurng Code wll be dsplayed nsde the BOX. Code. Your PASSWORD wll be sent after your user registration information is confirmed.

  • Page 53: Usb Storage

    USB STORAGE USB STORAGE This projector has “PC Less presentation” feature that can display following files stored n USB storage or dsplay as thumbnal wthout connectng PC. NOTE 1 • Compliant file format File Format JPEG M-JPEG (Moton-JPEG) MPEG4 Progressive JPEG file cannot be reproduced. Some JPEG files may not possible to display the image clearly.
  • Page 54 • I nsert only one memory card even though USB card reader havng multple slots for memory card s used. Pctures n multple memores cannot be seen at the same tme. • T he OSD message “No Meda” s dsplayed, f there s no memory card wth USB card reader. • D urng blnkng LED on USB card reader, whch ndcates the access to the reader, or dsplayng “Meda loadng…”, do not turn the projector nto the power off/standby mode nor remove/nsert USB cable and memory card. • F ollowng message mght appear when projector nput port s changed to [USB STORAGE]. ViewSonic PJ358 Thumbnal Dsplay Thumbnail Menu Move cursor Works as ENTER functon - D splay selected mage n full screen, when the cursor s ponted one of the mage on Thumbnal Dsplay n Thumbnal menu. - S elect Thumbnal Menu tem, when the cursor s at the menu n Thumbnal menu. USB STORAGE...

  • Page 55: Controlling The Projector

    Loadng fles n the USB storage nserted nto USB Meda loadng STORAGE slot on the projector. Please wat for a whle. Preparaton of thumbnal dsplay for the USB storage Ready nserted nto USB STORAGE slot on the projector has been completed. Please wat for a whle more. • D o not use ths functon other than prvate purposes. It mght nfrnge copyrght laws. • B ack up all of the data n the memory card, n case any data are lost due to unexpected accdent. Any lablty for the loss by mstake or malfuncton shall not be assumed.
  • Page 56 1st and 12th, it shows image files between 13th and 24th after move.) Page Down Select [Page Down] using ▲, ▼, ◄ and ► buttons, then push ENTER button on the remote control or INPUT/ENTER button on the projector. [Page Down] button on remote also can be used. ViewSonic PJ358 Thumbnal Dsplay Thumbnail Menu ENTER button on the remote control or INPUT/ENTER button on the projector so that [IMAGE] settng can be selected. pushng ENTER button on the remote control or INPUT/ENTER button on the projector. USB STORAGE...
  • Page 57 Check the saved file in USB storage. Icon This is un-displayable file. Check the format of saved file. Refer to NOTE1 This motion picture file does not contain audio clip or cannot be reproduced sound. Refer to NOTE 1 ViewSonic PJ358 Fle dsplay prorty n folder：A > B > C > D > E > F Folder G: Cannot be dsplayed because t s 4th layer. : Folder G Description...

  • Page 58: Playing Slide Show

    2. Change [STOP] setting (range from 1 to 999) using ▲ and ▼ 3. G et out from the status that [STOP] settng s selectable, by Specfy and select page forwardng nterval for “SLIDE SHOW”. 1. Select [INTERVAL] using ▲, ▼, ◄ and ► buttons, then push INTERVAL 2. C hange [INTERVAL] settng (range from 1 to 999 seconds) usng 3. G et out from the status that [INTERVAL] settng s selectable, by (contnued on next page) ViewSonic PJ358 ENTER button on the remote control or INPUT/ENTER button on the projector, so that [START] settng can be selected. buttons. pushng ENTER button on the remote control or INPUT/ENTER button on the projector. button on the remote control or INPUT/ENTER button on the projector, so that [STOP] settng can be selected. buttons.
  • Page 59 [STOP], slde show s not executed. • When the file size selected for SLIDE SHOW is big, the actual interval time may be longer than the set tme at [INTERVAL] menu. • W hen a moton mage s selected for SLIDE SHOW, the next slde wll be dsplayed after the play of the moton mage s ended, regardless of whatever s set at [INTERVAL] menu. • W hen [MODE] s set to hold on screen tll ether of ENTER button on the remote control or INPUT/ ENTER button on the projector s pushed. ViewSonic PJ358 ENTER button on the remote control or INPUT/ENTER button on the projector, so that [MODE] settng can be selected. ONE TIME ó pushng ENTER button on the remote control or INPUT/ENTER button on the projector. push ENTER button on the remote control or INPUT/ENTER button on the projector so that [SCREEN EFFECT] settng can be selected. ó...

  • Page 60: Displaying An Image In Full Screen

    There are two type of KEY configurations for ▲/▼/◄/► button available. STORAGE of the OPTION menu) Button DOWN RIGHT LEFT “ENTER” on Remote control “INPUT/ENTER on Control panel ViewSonic PJ358 Key CONFIG. 1 Turn around the mage 90 degree clockwse. Turn around the mage 90 degree antclockwse. Dsplay followng mage. Dsplay prevous mage. Dsplays thumbnal. USB STORAGE Full screen dsplay Key CONFIG. 2 Dsplay prevous mage.
  • Page 61 Whle moton pcture s shown n full screen, the followng operaton can be made from the control panel on the projector or the remote control. Button DOWN RIGHT LEFT (push for a whle) “ENTER” on Remote control “INPUT/ENTER” on Control panel ViewSonic PJ358 Pause and play moton pcture. Play ó Pause Play moton pcture slowly. (half speed) Play ó Play slowly (half speed) Fast-forward moton pcture. Play ð Fast-forward (2 times) Fast-forward (8 times)  Fast-forward (4 times) Fast-rewnd moton pcture. Play ð Fast-rewind (2 times) Fast-rewind (8 times)  Fast-rewind (4 times) Whle UP button s beng pushed, the dsplay mode s changed n every 2 seconds automatcally.

  • Page 62: Maintenance

    ▼/▲button, then press the ► button. (4) Point at the “LAMP TIME” using the ▼/▲ button, then press the ► button. A dalog wll appear. (5) Press the ▲ button to select “RESET” on the dalog. It performs resettng the lamp tme. CAUTION ►Do not touch any inner space of the projector, while the lamp is taken out. NOTE • Please reset the lamp tme only when you have replaced the lamp, for a sutable ndcaton about the lamp. ViewSonic...

  • Page 63: Lamp Warning

    • Never unscrew except the apponted (marked by an arrow) screws. • Do not open the lamp cover whle the projector s suspended from above. Ths s dangerous, snce f the lamp’s bulb has broken, the shards wll fall out when the cover s opened. In addton, workng n hgh places s dangerous, so ask your local dealer to have the lamp replaced even f the bulb s not broken.

  • Page 64: Air Filter

    ►Use only the air filter of the specified type. Do not use the projector without the air filter or the filter cover. It could result in a fire or malfunction to the projector.

  • Page 65: Other Care

    WARNING ►Before caring, make sure the power cable is not plugged in, and then allow the projector to cool sufficiently. The care in a high temperature state of the projector could cause a burn and/or malfuncton to the projector. ►Never try to care for the inside of the projector personally. Doing is so dangerous.

  • Page 66: Troubleshooting

    Please confirm the signal input connection, and the status of the sgnal source. The horizontal or vertical frequency of the input signal is not within the specified range. Please confirm the specs for your projector or the signal source specs. The internal temperature is rising. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down at least 20 minutes. After having confirmed the followng tems, please turn the power ON agan.

  • Page 67: Regarding The Indicator Lamps

    Please wat. Turned The projector is in an on state. Ordnary operatons may be performed. Turned The projector is cooling down. Please wat. The projector is cooling down. A certain error has been detected. (dscre- Please wait until the POWER indicator finishes tonary) blnkng, and then perform the proper measure usng the tem descrptons below. The lamp does not light, and there is a possibility that interior portion has become heated.

  • Page 68: Shutting The Projector Down

    Alternatve In Green blinking in NOTE • When the nteror porton has become overheated, for safety purposes, the projector s automatcally shut down, and the ndcator lamps may also be turned off. In such a case, dsconnect the power cord, and wat 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 agan. Shutting the projector down Only when the projector can not be turned off by usual procedure, please push the shutdown swtch usng a pn or smlar, and dsconnect the power plug from the power outlet. Before turnng t on agan, wat at least...

  • Page 69: Phenomena That May Be Easy

    Either there is no lamp and/or lamp cover, or either of these has not been properly fixed. Please turn the power off and dsconnect the power plug from the power outlet, and allow the projector 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 agan. The signal cables are not correctly connected.
  • Page 70 Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Phenomenon The brightness is adjusted to an extremely low level. Adjust BRIGHTNESS to a hgher level usng the menu functon or the remote control. The computer cannot detect the projector as a plug No pctures are and play monitor. dsplayed. (contnued) Make sure that the computer can detect a plug and play montor usng another plug and play montor.

  • Page 71: Specifications

    Power consumption Temperature range Size Weight (mass) Ports Optional parts ViewSonic PJ358 Liquid crystal projector 1.6 cm (0.63 type) TFT active matrix 786,432 pixels (1024 horizontal x 768 vertical) Zoom lens F=1.8 ~ 1.9 f = 16.4~ 19.7 mm 160W UHB 1 W x1 AC100-120V/2.8A, AC220-240V/1.4A...

  • Page 72: Customer Support

    East, Baltc coun- www.vewsonceurope.com tres, and North Afrca Australa and New www.vewsonc.com.au/support/ Zealand Sngapore/Malay- www.vewsonc.com.sg/support/ sa/Thaland South Afrca/Other www.vewsonc.com countres Hong Kong www.hk.vewsonc.com/support/ Macau www.hk.vewsonc.com/support/ Korea www.vewsonc.com ViewSonic PJ358 T=Telephone E-mail F=Fax T= 800 688 6688 servce.us@vewsonc.com F= 909 468 1202 T= 866 463 4775 servce.ca@vewsonc.com servce.eu@vewsonceurope. T= 0207 949 0307 servce.eu@vewsonceurope. Contact your reseller AUS= 1800 880 818 servce@au.vewsonc.com NZ= 0800 008 822 T= 65 64616044 servce@sg.vewsonc.com T= 886 2 2246-3456 servce@sd.vewsonc.com...

  • Page 73: Limited Warranty

    Europe: 3 years for all parts excludng the lamp, 3 years for labor, 1 year for the orgnal lamp from the date of the first consumer purchase. Other regons or countres: Please check with your local dealer or local ViewSonic office for the warranty nformaton. Lamp warranty subject to terms and conditions, verification and approval. Applies to manufacturer’s nstalled lamp only.
  • Page 74 2. Any other damages, whether ncdental, consequental or otherwse. 3. Any clam aganst the customer by other party. Effect of state law: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Some states do not allow lmtatons on mpled warrantes and/or do not allow the excluson of ncdental or consequental damages, so the above lmtatons and exclusons may not apply to you. Sales outside the U.S.A. and Canada: For warranty nformaton and servce on VewSonc products sold outsde of the U.S.A. and Canada, contact VewSonc or your local VewSonc dealer. The warranty perod for ths product n manland Chna (Hong Kong, Macao and Tawan Excluded) s subject to the terms and condtons of the Mantenance Guarantee Card. 4.3: Projector Warranty ViewSonic PJ358 PRJ_LW03 Rev. 1a 06-30-06...

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