Page 1: Lcd Projector
Warranty information contained in this User Guide will describe your limited coverage from ViewSonic Corporation, which is also found on our web site at http://www.viewsonic.com in English, or in specific languages using the Regional selection box in the upper right corner of our website.
Page 2: Compliance Information
The mark shown to the right is in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE). The mark indicates the requirement NOT to dispose the equipment as unsorted municipal waste, but use the return and collection systems according to local law. ViewSonic PJ1173...
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
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Page 4: Declaration Of Rohs Compliance
0.4% lead by weight and as a cooper alloy containing up to 4% lead by weight. ViewSonic Proposed Maximum Actual Concentration Concentration 0.1% 0.1% 0.01% 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% < 0.1% < 0.1% < 0.01% < 0.1% < 0.1% < 0.1% PJ1173...
Page 5: Copyright Information
VESA. PS/2, VGA and XGA are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Disclaimer: ViewSonic Corporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from furnishing this material, or the performance or use of this product.
Page 6: About This Manual
Projector PJ1173 User's Manual (detailed) – Operating Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING ►Before using this product, please read the "User's Manual - Safety Guide" and related manuals to ensure the proper use of this product. After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference.
Page 7: Table Of Contents
NETWORK Menu . . . . . . . . . . . 56 etup rojector nAme execute icture mode olor hArpness ilter time AmmA olor temp ctive iris y memory position position ideo FormAt esolution eystone irror rs WoW lAnk creen ervice shot PJ1173...
Page 8 . Warranty and after-service . . 115 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 PJ1173...
Page 9: Projector Features
Please see the “Contents of package” in the “Quick Start Guide (concise)” which is a book. Your projector should come with the items shown there. Contact immediately ViewSonic if anything is missing. NOTE • Keep the original packing materials for future reshipment. Be sure to use the original packing materials when moving the projector.
Page 10: Part Names
Clean the air filter periodically. ViewSonic HOT! (5) HOT! () (9) () (0) () (6) (0) () () (0) () (4) (3) () (9) (7) () (3) (8) PJ1173...
Page 11: Control Panel
VIDEO RGB2 AUDIO OUT REMOTE CONTROL AUDO IN 3 AUDIO IN 4 CONTROL AC IN (8) (0) (9) (9) RGB1 HDMI VIDEO RGB2 AUDIO OUT REMOTE CONTROL AUDO IN 3 AUDIO IN 4 CONTROL AC IN () (5) (4) PJ1173...
Page 12: Remote Control
() MAGNIFY (4) (5) (6) (3) (30) (3) (33) (3) LASER INDICATOR VIDEO LASER (7) () (3) (9) PAGE DOWN (4) MENU RESET (0) AUTO (8) MY BUTTON VOLUME MUTE FREEZE KEYSTONE SEARCH (9) Back of the remote control PJ1173...
Page 13: Setting Up
• Do not place the projector on its side, front or rear position. • Consult with ViewSonic before a special installation such as suspending from a ceiling. ►Place the projector in a cool place, and ensure that there is sufficient ventilation.
Page 14: Arrangement
ViewSonic • Keep a space of 30 cm or more between the sides of the projector and other objects such as walls. • Consult with ViewSonic before a special installation such as suspending from a ceiling. (c) Screen height (b) Projection distance...
Page 15: Adjusting The Projector's Elevator
They are intended RGB1 to be used as supplemental theft prevention measure. VIDEO ViewSonic REMOTE CONTROL AUDIO (3.5Φ) RGB2 Setting up CONTROL AC IN To finely adjust, twist the foot. Security bar Anti-theft chain or wire Security slot M1-D PJ1173...
Page 16: Connecting Your Devices
►Use appropriate accessory or designated cables. Ask ViewSonic about non- accessory cables which may be required a specific length or a ferrite core by the regulations.
Page 17 • When the projector is connected with a device having DVI connector, use a DVI to HDMI cable to connect with the HDMI input and an audio cable to connect with one of the Audio input. ViewSonic Linear PCM Setting up PJ1173...
Page 18: Connecting Power Supply
• Only use the power cord that came with the projector. If it is damaged, contact ViewSonic to newly get correct one. • Only plug the power cord into an outlet whose voltage is matched to the power cord.
Page 19: Remote Control
• If you observe battery leakage, wipe out the leakage and then replace a battery. If the leakage adheres to your body or clothes, rinse well with water immediately. • Obey the local laws on disposing the battery. ViewSonic LASER INDICATOR LASER button Remote control PJ1173...
Page 20: About The Remote Control Signal
ViewSonic 30º 0º 0º Approx. Back of the remote control 30º 30º Approx. 30º Approx. Inside of the battery cover Frequency switch PJ1173...
Page 21: Using As A Wired Remote Control
ASPECT ASPECT PUSH ENTER PAGE UP PAGE DOWN ENTER PUSH MENU RESET POSITION AUTO PAGE UP PAGE DOWN MAGNIFY MY BUTTON VOLUME MUTE MENU RESET FREEZE KEYSTONE SEARCH POSITION AUTO MAGNIFY MY BUTTON VOLUME MUTE FREEZE KEYSTONE SEARCH CONTROL PJ1173...
Page 22: Power On/Off
STANDBY/ON button. • Use the shutdown switch only when the projector is not turned off by normal procedure. ViewSonic STANDBY/ON button Power switch POWER indicator PJ1173...
Page 23: Operating
PUSH PAGE UP POSITION LASER INDICATOR VIDEO PAGE DOWN LASER MENU RESET AUTO MY BUTTON VOLUME MUTE KEYSTONE SEARCH PAGE DOWN MENU RESET AUTO MY BUTTON VOLUME MUTE KEYSTONE SEARCH LASER INDICATOR VIDEO LASER PAGE DOWN MENU RESET PJ1173 AUTO...
Page 24: Searching An Input Signal
LASER LASER PAGE DOWN MENU RESET AUTO MY BUTTON VOLUME PAGE DOWN MUTE MENU RESET KEYSTONE SEARCH AUTO MY BUTTON VOLUME MUTE KEYSTONE SEARCH LASER INDICATOR VIDEO LASER PAGE DOWN MENU RESET AUTO MY BUTTON VOLUME MUTE KEYSTONE SEARCH PJ1173...
Page 25: Adjusting The Zoom And Focus
ViewSonic Zoom ring 1/10 LEFT 1/10 Operating Focus ring Lens shift cover LASER INDICATOR DOWN STANDBY/ON VIDEO BLANK LASER RIGHT ASPECT ENTER PUSH PAGE UP PAGE DOWN MENU RESET POSITION AUTO MAGNIFY MY BUTTON VOLUME MUTE FREEZE KEYSTONE SEARCH PJ1173...
Page 26: Adjusting The Position
PAGE DOWN LASER INDICATOR MENU RESET STANDBY/ON VIDEO POSITION AUTO MAGNIFY MY BUTTON VOLUME MUTE FREEZE KEYSTONE SEARCH BLANK LASER ASPECT ENTER PUSH PAGE UP PAGE DOWN MENU RESET POSITION AUTO MAGNIFY MY BUTTON VOLUME MUTE FREEZE KEYSTONE SEARCH PJ1173...
Page 27: Using The Magnify Feature
PAGE DOWN MENU RESET POSITION AUTO MAGNIFY MY BUTTON VOLUME MUTE FREEZE KEYSTONE SEARCH LASER INDICATOR STANDBY/ON VIDEO BLANK LASER ASPECT ENTER PUSH PAGE UP PAGE DOWN MENU RESET POSITION AUTO MAGNIFY MY BUTTON VOLUME MUTE FREEZE KEYSTONE SEARCH PJ1173...
Page 28: Temporarily Blanking The Screen
• The sound is not connected with the blank screen function. If necessary, set the volume or mute first. ViewSonic LASER INDICATOR STANDBY/ON VIDEO BLANK LASER ASPECT ENTER PUSH PAGE UP PAGE DOWN MENU RESET POSITION AUTO MAGNIFY MY BUTTON VOLUME MUTE FREEZE KEYSTONE SEARCH PJ1173...
Page 29: Using The Menu Function
Even if you do not do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after about 0 seconds. ViewSonic STANDBY/ON VIDEO BLANK ENTER button ASPECT ENTER PUSH Cursor buttons PAGE UP MENU button MENU RESET button POSITION AUTO MAGNIFY MY BUTTON FREEZE KEYSTONE Operating LASER INDICATOR LASER PAGE DOWN RESET VOLUME MUTE SEARCH PJ1173...
Page 30: Easy Menu
NORMAL ó CINEMA ó DYNAMIC ó BOARD(BLACK) DAYLIGHT MODEó WHITEBOARD ó BOARD(GREEN) COLOR TEMP MID DEFAULT LOW DEFAULT HIGH DEFAULT Hi-BRIGHT-1 DEFAULT Hi-BRIGHT-2 DEFAULT MID DEFAULT Hi-BRIGHT-3 DEFAULT GAMMA #1 DEFAULT #2 DEFAULT #3 DEFAULT #4 DEFAULT #4 DEFAULT #5 DEFAULT #6 DEFAULT PJ1173...
Page 31: (Easy Menu Continued
See the LANGUAGE item in 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, AUDIO, SCREEN, OPTION or NETWORK. ViewSonic PJ1173...
Page 32: B Rightness , C Ontrast
• When this function is performed, lines or other distortion may appear. (continued on next page) ViewSonic Description Ramp  Gray scale of 5 steps #3 CUSTOM PJ1173...
Page 33 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 � Hi-BRIGHT-3 DEFAULT � Hi-BRIGHT-3 CUSTOM Ramp  Gray scale of 5 steps PICTURE Menu PJ1173...
Page 34 The active iris displays the best theater image for both bright and dark scenes. The active iris is always open. LOAD-1 ó LOAD-2 ó LOAD-3 ó LOAD-4 SAVE-4 óSAVE-3 ó SAVE-2 ó SAVE-1 PJ1173...
Page 35: Image Menu
525i (480i) or 625i (576i) input from the COMPONENT port, the range of this adjustment depends on the OVER SCAN setting. It is not possible to adjust when the OVER SCAN is set to 10. (continued on next page) ViewSonic Description IMAGE Menu PJ1173...
Page 36 • The items adjusted by this function may vary when the FINE or DISABLE is selected for the AUTO ADJUST item of the SERVICE item in the OPTION menu. ViewSonic Description PJ1173...
Page 37: Input Menu
• The AUTO mode automatically selects the optimum mode. • The AUTO operation may not work well at some signals. In such a case, it might be good to select a suitable mode except AUTO. (continued on next page) ViewSonic Description INPUT Menu PJ1173...
Page 38 When the SCART RGB is selected, the COMPONENT (Y, C SCART adapter or SCART cable is required for a SCART RGB input to the projector. For details, contact ViewSonic. COMPONENT Set the video format for the s-video port and video port.
Page 39 • In the AUTO mode, the picture may be distorted with certain input signals. In such a case, remove the signal connector so that no signal is received and select the SYNC ON G OFF, and then reconnect the signal. (continued on next page) ViewSonic Description QUIT INPUT Menu PJ1173...
Page 40 ◄ button. The screen will then return to the RESOLUTION menu displaying the previous resolution. • For some pictures, this function may not work well. ViewSonic PJ1173...
Page 41: Setup Menu
KEYSTONE • When the horizontal lens shift is not set to the center, this function may not work well. • This function will be unavailable when the Transition Detector is (continued on next page) ViewSonic Description SETUP Menu PJ1173...
Page 42 NORMAL ó H:INVERT ó V:INVERT ó H&V:INVERT MIRROR If the Transition Detector is TURN ON and MIRROR status is changed, Transition Detector Alarm will be displayed when projector is restarted after the power switch is turned off. ViewSonic Description PJ1173...
Page 43: Audio Menu
The HDMI AUDIO is set to 1 as default. In case the HDMI audio HDMI AUDIO does not work well, try 2. ó ViewSonic Description RGB1 ó RGB2 ó HDMI ó H is selected for an input, the audio will not be output if the AUDIO Menu PJ1173...
Page 44: Screen Menu
ViewSonic Description NORSK ó NEDERLANDS ó PORTUGUÊS ó 日本語 ó ó SUOMI ó POLSKI ó TÜRKÇE Feature Screen can be registered by the MyScreen item. Screen preset as the standard screen. Plain screens in each color. ó SVENSKA ó PJ1173...
Page 45 SECURITY item in OPTION menu, the START UP is fixed to MyScreen. (continued on next page) ViewSonic Description Feature Screen can be registered by the MyScreen item. Screen preset as the standard screen. Plain black screen. SCREEN Menu PJ1173...
Page 46 • This function cannot be selected when the TURN ON is selected to the MyScreen PASSWORD of SECURITY item in OPTION menu. (continued on next page) ViewSonic Description “MyScreen registration is finished.” “A capturing error has occurred. Please try again.” PJ1173...
Page 47 (5) To finish entering text, move the cursor to the SAVE on screen and press the ENTER or INPUT button. To revert to the previous name without saving changes, move the cursor to the CANCEL on screen and press the ENTER or INPUT button. ViewSonic Description SCREEN Menu PJ1173...
Page 48: Option Menu
• After turning the lamp on by the AUTO ON function, if neither input nor operation is detected for about 30 minutes, the projector is turned off, even though the AUTO OFF function is disabled. (continued on next page) ViewSonic Description EXECUTE in the SETUP Menu for automatic PJ1173...
Page 49 • 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". (continued on next page) ViewSonic Description OPTION Menu PJ1173...
Page 50 The HIGH is the mode for use at highlands etc. Note that the projector is noisier when the HIGH is selected. HIGH ó NORMAL (continued on next page) ViewSonic Description FACTORY RESET ó INFORMATION ó REMOTE FREQ. ó REMOTE RECEIV. PJ1173...
Page 51 • About the optional lens, ask you dealer. (continued on next page) ViewSonic Description FINE: Finer tuning including H.SIZE adjustment. FAST: Faster tuning, setting H.SIZE to prearranged data for the input signal. TURN OFF ó 800h ó 700h ó 600h OPTION Menu PJ1173...
Page 52 Note that the items LAMP TIME, FILTER TIME, LANGUAGE, SECURITY and NETWORK are not reset. RESET  CANCEL (continued on next page) ViewSonic Description PJ1173...
Page 53 Pressing the ENTER button on the remote controll or INPUT button on the projector will close the NOTE NEW PASSWORD BOX. OPTION Menu ENTER PASSWORD SECURITY MENU ENTER NEW PASSWORD BOX NEW PASSWORD AGAIN BOX NOTE NEW PASSWORD BOX PJ1173...
Page 54: Using The Myscreen Password Function
Inquiring Code is displayed the menu will close. If necessary repeat the process from 1.3-1. 1.3-3 Contact ViewSonic with the 10 digit Inquiring Code. Your PASSWORD 2. Using the MyScreen PASSWORD Function The MyScreen PASSWORD function can be used to prohibit access to the MyScreen function and prevent the currently registered MyScreen image from being overwritten.
Page 55: Using The Pin Lock Function
2.4-1 Follow the procedure in 2.1-1 to display the MyScreen PASSWORD 2.4-2 Select TURN OFF to display the ENTER 2.4-3 Contact ViewSonic with the 10 digit Inquiring 3. Using the PIN LOCK Function PIN LOCK is a function which prevents the projector from being used unless a registered Code is input.
Page 56 • If there is no key input for about 5 minutes while the Inquiring Code is displayed the projector will turn off. 3.3-2 Contact ViewSonic with the 10 digit Inquiring Code. Your PASSWORD (continued on next page) ViewSonic Description /RGB and INPUT buttons.
Page 57: Using The Transition Detector Function
► button to display the PASSWORD for about 20 seconds, please make note of the PASSWORD during this time. OPTION Menu Function Transition Detector on/off menu Transition Detector Alarm PASSWORD ENTER PASSWORD BOX (small) PASSWORD AGAIN BOX NOTE PASSWORD BOX PJ1173...
Page 58: Using The My Text Password Function
4.4-1 Follow the procedure in 4.1-1 to display the Transition Detector on/off 4.4-2 Select TURN OFF to display the ENTER 4.4-3 Contact ViewSonic with the 10 digit Inquiring 5. Using the MY TEXT PASSWORD function This item allows you to display your own message (MY TEXT) on the START UP screen and INPUT-INFORMATION.
Page 59 • The MY TEXT WRITING menu will be unavailable, which can prevent the MY TEXT from being overwritten. (continued on next page) ViewSonic Description ENTER PASSWORD BOX OPTION Menu MY TEXT DISPLAY on/off menu MY TEXT PASSWORD (small) PASSWORD AGAIN BOX NOTE PASSWORD BOX PJ1173...
Page 60 (2) Select TURN OFF to display the ENTER PASSWORD BOX (large). The 10 digit inquiring code will be displayed inside the box. (3) Contact ViewSonic with the 10 digit inquiring code. Your PASSWORD will be sent after your user registration information is confirmed.
Page 61: Network Menu
• When the “DHCP” setting changes to “ON”, it takes a little time to obtain IP address from DHCP server. • Auto IP function will be assigned an IP address if the projector could not obtain an IP address from server even if DHCP is “ON”. NETWORK Menu PJ1173...
Page 62 TIME DIFFERENCE. Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to enter the Year (last two digits), Month, Date, Hour and Minute. • The projector will override this setting and retrieve DATE AND TIME information from the Time server when SNTP is enabled. PJ1173...
Page 63 SAVE on screen and press the ENTER or INPUT button. To revert to the previous PROJECTOR NAME without saving changes, move the cursor to the CANCEL on screen and press the ENTER or INPUT button. NETWORK Menu PJ1173...
Page 64 - RESET menu. button on the projector to perform to erase. To stop erasing, press the ESC button on the remote control or the ◄ button on the projector. PJ1173...
Page 65 Then use the button ▲ to execute. ▲ to execute. to execute. SERVICE Network will be once cut off when choose restart. If DHCP is selected on, IP address may be changed. After selecting RESTART, NETWORK menu may not be controlled approx. 30 seconds. ViewSonic PJ1173...
Page 66: Main Functions
You can adjust or control the projector via a network from a web browser on a PC that is connected to the same network. Logon the network from the web browser and it offers the menus to configure the network settings, monitor the projector and so on. ViewSonic Main functions PJ1173...
Page 67: E-Shot (Still Image Transfer) Display
Required equipment preparation The following equipments are required to connect the projector to your PC through the network. PC : 1) equipped with the network feature ) installed a web browser software LAN cable : CAT-5 or greater ViewSonic PJ1173...
Page 68: Manual Network Connection Setting
) Open “Control Panel” from “Start” menu. 3) Open “Network and Internet Connections” in “Control Panel”. * Administrator authority is the account, which can access to all functions. “Network and Internet Connections” window 4) Open “Network Connections”. “Network Connections” window ViewSonic PJ1173...
Page 69 5) Open “Local Area Connection Properties” window you use for network device. “Local Area Connection Properties” window 6) Set used protocol as “TCP/IP” and open “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window. “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window 7) Set IP address, subnet mask and default gateway for PC. ViewSonic PJ1173...
Page 70 * DHCP is abbreviation for “Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol” and has the function to provide necessary setting for network like IP address from server to client. A server that has DHCP function is called DHCP server. ViewSonic Equipment connection and network setting PJ1173...
Page 71: Internet Option" Setting
1) Click “Internet Options” in “Network and Internet Connections” window to open “Internet Properties” window. “Network and Internet Connections” window 2) Click “Connections” tab and then click [LAN Settings] button to open “Local Area Network (LAN) settings”. ViewSonic “Internet Properties” window Click Click PJ1173...
Page 72: Check Connection
1) Start browser in PC and specify following URL, then click “Go” button. URL: http://(Projector IP address)/ For example, if projector IP address is 192.168.1.10, specify URL: http://192.168.1.10/ 2) If appears, it succeeds. ViewSonic Equipment connection and network setting “Logon Menu” PJ1173...
Page 73: Management With Web Browser
You can schedule the projector to perform various functions according to the date and time. e-SHOT (Still Image Transfer) Display The projector can display still images that are transferred via the network. Command Control via the Network The projector can be controlled using RS-232C commands over a network. ViewSonic PJ1173...
Page 74: Configuring And Controlling The Projector Via A Web Browser
Windows XP Service Pack 2 install security update Q832894 (MS04-004) or the web browser interface may not be displayed correctly. And when using an earlier version of Internet Explorer, during operations the browser will log out after 50 seconds. ViewSonic Management with Web browser software PJ1173...
Page 75 Projector Control Controls the projector. Displays and configures the current Projector Status projector status. Restarts the projector’s network Network Restart connection. ViewSonic Description Administrator User √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ PJ1173...
Page 76: Logon
“Logon with Administrator ID” 3) Click the desired operation or configuration item on the main menu located on the left-hand side of the screen. ViewSonic Management with Web browser software Password <blank> User <blank> Main menu “Logon Menu” “Logon with User ID” PJ1173...
Page 77: Network Information
Displays the ethernet MAC address. Displays the network firmware time stamp. This information is only displayed when logged on using an Administrator ID. Displays the network firmware version number. This information is only displayed when logged on using an Administrator ID. PJ1173...
Page 78: Network Settings
Configures the contact information to be referred to when using SNMP. The length of the sysContact can be up to 55 alphanumeric characters. Only numbers ‘0-9’ and alphabet ‘a-z’, ‘A-Z’ can be used. Configures the DNS server address. PJ1173...
Page 79 When the configuration settings are changed, you must restart the network connection. You can restart the network connection by clicking [Network Restart] on the main menu. • If you connect the projector to an existing network, consult a network administrator before setting server addresses. ViewSonic PJ1173...
Page 80: Port Settings
Click the [Enable] check box when authentication is required for this port. Configures the SNMP port. Click [Enable] check box to use SNMP. Configures the destination of the SNMP Trap in IP format. Configures the SMTP port. Click [Enable] check box to use the e-mail function. PJ1173...
Page 81: Mail Settings
The length of the sender e-mail address can be up to 255 alphanumeric characters. Configures the e-mail address of up to five recipients. You can also specify [TO] or [CC] for each address. The length of the recipient e-mail address can be up to 255 alphanumeric characters. PJ1173...
Page 82: Alert Settings
There is a possibility that the interior portion has become overcooled. Filter time over. Other error. If displaying this error, please contact ViewSonic. Schedule Execution error. Lamp time over Alarm Time setting. Filter time over Alarm Time setting. Transition Detector Alarm.
Page 83 The length of the subject line can be up to 55 alphanumeric characters. (Except Cold Start and Authentication Failure.) Configures the text of the e-mail to be sent. The length of the text can be up to 04 alphanumeric characters. (Except Cold Start and Authentication Failure.) PJ1173...
Page 84: Schedule Settings
Configures the Thursday schedule. Configures the Friday schedule. Configures the Saturday schedule. Configures the specific date (No.1) schedule. Configures the specific date (No.2) schedule. Configures the specific date (No.3) schedule. Configures the specific date (No.4) schedule. Configures the specific date (No.5) schedule. PJ1173...
Page 85 Displays the current specific date (No.1-5) schedule. Description Configures the time to execute commands. Configures the commands to be executed. Configures the parameters for power control. Configures the parameters for input switching. Configures the parameters for display of transfer image data. PJ1173...
Page 86: Date/Time Settings
(First, 2, 3, 4, Last). Configures the day of the week daylight savings time ends (Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat). Configures the hour daylight savings time ends (0 ~ 23). Configures the minute daylight savings time ends (0 ~ 59). PJ1173...
Page 87 DNS server is setup in the Network Settings. The maximum length of host or domain name is up to 55 characters. Configures the interval at which to retrieve Date and Time information from the SNTP server (hours:minutes). PJ1173...
Page 88: Security Settings
Configures the User ID and password. Configures the User ID. The length of the text can be up to 3 alphanumeric characters. Configures the User password. The length of the text can be up to 55 alphanumeric characters. Reenter the above password for verification. PJ1173...
Page 89 Configures the Authentication password. The length of the text can be up to 3 alphanumeric characters. Reenter the above password for verification. Configures the community name if SNMP is used. Configures the community name. The length of the text can be up to 64 alphanumeric characters. PJ1173...
Page 90: Projector Control
Adjusts the brightness setting. Adjusts the contrast setting. Selects the gamma setting. Selects the color temperature setting. Adjusts the color setting. Adjusts the tint setting. Adjusts the sharpness setting. Selects the active iris setting. Saves the MyMemory data. Recalls the MyMemory data. PJ1173...
Page 91 Turns the frame lock-HDMI function on/off. Selects the RGB1 input signal type. Selects the RGB2 input signal type. Performs the automatic keystone distortion correction. Adjusts the vertical keystone distortion setting. Adjusts the horizontal keystone distortion setting. Selects the whisper mode. Selects the mirror status. PJ1173...
Page 92 Assigns the functions for the MY BUTTON1 buttons on the included remote control. Assigns the functions for the MY BUTTON2 buttons on the included remote control. Enable/Disable remote receiv. rear. Enable/Disable remote receiv. top. Enables/Disables the remote control signal frequency high. PJ1173...
Page 93: Projector Status
Displays the usage time for the current lamp. Displays the usage time for the current filter. Displays the current power status. Displays the current input signal source. Displays the current Blank on/off status. Displays the current Mute on/off status. Displays the current Freeze status. PJ1173...
Page 94: Network Restart
• The Logon menu is displayed after restarting the projector’s network connection if the DHCP is set to ON. Logoff When [Logoff] is clicked, the Logon menu is displayed. ViewSonic Management with Web browser software Description Restarts the projector’s network connection in order to activate new configuration settings. PJ1173...
Page 95: E-Mail Alerts
The following mail will be delivered to the specified addresses. Subject line :Test Mail Text :Send Test Mail Date Time IP Address MAC Address ViewSonic <Projector name> <Testing date> <Testing time> <Projector IP address> <Projector MAC address> PJ1173...
Page 96 Failure/Warning e-mails are formatted as follows: Subject line : <Mail title> Text : <Mail text> Date Time IP Address MAC Address ViewSonic Management with Web browser software <Projector name> <Failure/Warning date> <Failure/Warning time> <Projector IP address> <Projector MAC address> PJ1173...
Page 97: Projector Management Using Snmp
[Alert Settings] on the main menu and select the Failure/Warning item to be configured. 8) Click [Enable] check box to send out the SNMP trap for Failures/Warnings. Clear [Enable] check box when SNMP trap transmission is not required. 9) Click [Apply] button to save the settings. ViewSonic PJ1173...
Page 98: Event Scheduling
(e.g., ‘Specific day No. 1’ has priority over ‘Specific day No. 2’ and so on. • Be sure to set the date and time before enabling scheduled events. ViewSonic Management with Web browser software PJ1173...
Page 99 [ | ]. The schedule function does not work when the power switch is turned off, [O] or the breaker in a room is tripped. The power indicator will lights orange or green when the projector gets is receiving the power. ViewSonic PJ1173...
Page 100 Replace the battery by following the instructions on replacing the battery. • The internal clock’s time may not remain accurate. Using SNTP is recommended to maintain accurate time. ViewSonic Management with Web browser software PJ1173...
Page 101: E-Shot (Still Image Transfer) Display
The projector can display still images that are transferred via the network. e-SHOT transmission requires an exclusive application for your PC. You can download it from the ViewSonic web site. Refer to the manual for the application for instructions. To display the transferred image, select the e-SHOT item in the NETWORK Menu.
Page 102 • The new configuration settings are activated after restarting the network connection. When the configuration settings are changed, you must restart the network connection. You can restart the network connection by clicking [Network Restart] on the main menu. ViewSonic Management with Web browser software PJ1173...
Page 103: Command Control Via The Network
5) Click [Enable] check box to open Network Control Port2 (Port: 9715) to use TCP #9715. Click [Enable] check box for [Authentication] setting when authentication is required, otherwise clear the check box. 6) Click [Apply] button to save the settings. ViewSonic PJ1173...
Page 104 • The new configuration settings are activated after restarting the network connection. When the configuration settings are changed, you must restart the network connection. You can restart the network connection by clicking [Network Restart] on the main menu. ViewSonic Management with Web browser software PJ1173...
Page 105: Command Format
→ This is the value to make zero on the addition of the lower 8 bits from the header to the checksum. → Random value from 0 to 255 (This value is attached to the reply data) Connection Check sum byte byte PJ1173...
Page 106 Reply Status code 0xF <Authentication error reply> Authentication Reply Error code 0xF 0x04 ViewSonic Management with Web browser software Connection bytes byte Connection Data bytes byte Connection bytes byte Connection 0x00 byte PJ1173...
Page 107 6) When the sending data is correct, the command will be performed and the reply data will be returned. Otherwise, an authentication error will be returned. NOTE • As for the transmission of the second or subsequent commands, the authentication data can be omitted when the same connection. ViewSonic PJ1173...
Page 108: Maintenance
Preparation of a new lamp and early replacement are recommended. To prepare a new lamp, contact ViewSonic and tell the lamp type number. Type number = RLC-038 Replacing the lamp Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord.
Page 109: Lamp Warning
• For product disposal, contact your local government agency or www.eiae.org (in the US) or www.epsc.ca (in Canada). For more information, call ViewSonic. • If the lamp should break (it will make a loud bang when it does), unplug the power cord from the outlet, and make sure to request a replacement lamp from your local dealer.
Page 110: Air Filter
Please replace the air filter when it is damaged or too soiled. Preparation of a new air filter is recommended. To prepare a new air filter, contact with ViewSonic and tell the air filter type number.
Page 111 • Please reset the filter time only when you have cleaned or replaced the air filter, for a suitable indication about the air filter. • The projector may display the message such as “CHECK THE AIR FLOW” or turn off the projector, to prevent the internal heat level rising. ViewSonic Maintenance PJ1173...
Page 112: Internal Clock Battery
4. Turn the projector over once more, so that the bottom faces up, and reload the battery correctly. • The internal clock’s time will be reset when the battery is removed. Please reconfigure the time via the menu or a web browser after replacing the battery. ViewSonic Metal claw CLOSE Battery Cover OPEN Knob “+” marking PJ1173...
Page 113: Other Care
Inside of the projector In order to ensure the safe use of your projector, please have it cleaned and inspected by ViewSonic about once every year. Caring for the lens If the lens is flawed, soiled or fogged, it could cause deterioration of display quality.
Page 114: Troubleshooting
When any such message is displayed on the screen, please follow the instructions described below. If the same message is displayed after the remedy, or if a message other than the following appears, please contact ViewSonic or service company.
Page 115: Regarding The Indicator Lamps
Please follow the instructions within the table. If the same indication is displayed after the remedy, or if an indication other than the following is displayed, please contact ViewSonic or service company.
Page 116 If the same indication is displayed after the remedy, please contact ViewSonic or service company. There is a possibility that the interior portion has become heated.
Page 117: Phenomena That May Be Easy To Be Mistaken For Machine Defects
Some setting may be wrong. Please use the FACTORY RESET function of the SERVICE item in the OPTION menu to reset all settings to factory default. Then, if the problem is not removed after the remedy, please contact ViewSonic or service company. Phenomenon The electrical power cord is not plugged in.
Page 118 Turn off the both equipment, and turn on them again The signal format on the HDMI is not supported. Check the video setting on your HDMI equipment. (Continued on next page) ViewSonic Cases not involving a machine defect Reference page 4, 7 6, 7 – PJ1173...
Page 119 • Although bright spots or dark spots may appear on the screen, this is a unique characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and it does not constitute or imply a machine defect. ViewSonic Cases not involving a machine defect Troubleshooting Reference page 6, 8, 6, 7 6, 37 04, 05 0, 3 PJ1173...
Page 120: Warranty And After-Service
If a problem occurs with the equipment, first refer to the “Troubleshooting” and run through the suggested checks. If this does not resolve the problem, please contact ViewSonic or service company. They will tell you what warranty condition is applied.
Page 121 Specifications Specifications (continued) [unit: mm] ViewSonic PJ1173...
Page 122: Customer Support
Renta y Datos, 29 SUR 721, COL. LA PAZ, 72160 PUEBLA, PUE. Tel: 01.222.891.55.77 CON 10 LINEAS Electroser, Av Reforma No. 403Gx39 y 41, 97000 Merida, Yucatan. Tel: 01.999.925.19.16 Other places please refer to http://www.viewsonic.com/la/soporte/index.htm#Mexico Latin America (Peru) www.viewsonic.com/la/ Macau www.hk.viewsonic.com...
Page 123: Limited Warranty
Europe: 3 years for all parts excluding the lamp, 3 years for labor, 1 year for the original lamp from the date of the first consumer purchase. Other regions or countries: Please check with your local dealer or local ViewSonic office for the warranty information.
Page 124 Exclusion of damages: ViewSonic’s liability is limited to the cost of repair or replacement of the product. ViewSonic shall not be liable for: 1. Damage to other property caused by any defects in the product, damages based upon...
Page 125: Mexico Limited Warranty
Exclusion of damages: ViewSonic’s liability is limited to the cost of repair or replacement of the product. ViewSonic shall not be liable for: 1. Damage to other property caused by any defects in the product, damages based upon inconvenience,...
Page 126 Tel: (52) 999-925-1916 E-Mail: rrrb@sureste.com Tijuana: Av Ferrocarril Sonora #3780 L-C Col 20 de Noviembre Tijuana, Mexico 4.3: ViewSonic Mexico Limited Warranty ViewSonic Villahermosa: Compumantenimietnos Garantizados, S.A. de C.V. AV. GREGORIO MENDEZ #1504 COL, FLORIDA C.P. 86040 Tel: 01 (993) 3 52 00 47 / 3522074 / 3 52 20 09 E-Mail: compumantenimientos@prodigy.net.mx...

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Contents

Projector Features

Preparations

Part Names

Setting up

Remote Control

Power On/Off

Operating

Easy Menu

(EASY MENU Continued

PICTURE Menu

IMAGE Menu

INPUT Menu

SETUP Menu

AUDIO Menu

SCREEN Menu

OPTION Menu

NETWORK Menu

Main Functions

Network Setting . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Equipment Connection and Network Setting

Management with Web Browser

Software

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Warranty and After-Service

Specifications

Quick Links

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