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trusted dependable most name projector lamp sales. http://www.myprojectorlamps.com http://www.myprojectorlamps.ca http://www.myprojectorlamps.eu The following projector manual has not been modified or altered in any way.
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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 PJ656...
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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.
(5) Audio/Video cable (6) Soft case (7) Quick Start Guide and ViewSonic Wizard CD (8) 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.
Strap ring Strap Bottom side Strap hole 1. Fix the strap to the strap ring of the lens cover. 2. Put the strap into the groove on the rivet. 3. Push the rivet into the strap hole. ViewSonic PJ656...
Lens cover Filter cover (Air filter and intake vent are inside.) Bottom side WARNING ►During use or immediately after use, do not touch around the lamp and vents of the projector. ( ) It could cause a burn. ViewSonic PJ656...
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Restart switch by using a cocktail stick or similar, and before turning on again, make sure the projector cools down at least 10 minutes without operating. Only push the Restart switch in these exceptional instances. ViewSonic PJ656...
HOME button VOLUME button MAGNIFY MUTE button ON button OFF button PAGE DOWN button END button KEYSTONE button FREEZE button MENU button POSITION button Cursor buttons ESC button ▲,▼,◄,► ENTER button RESET button Battery cover (on the back) ViewSonic PJ656...
fire, an electric shock and/or malfunction to the projector. • Do not place the projector near a humidifier, a smoking space or a kitchen. ►Adjust the direction of the projector to keep the light from directly hitting the projector's remote sensor. ViewSonic PJ656...
Raise or lower the projector to the desired height and release the elevator buttons. When you release the elevator buttons, the elevator feet will lock into position. If necessary, you can also finely adjust the height of the projector by twisting the elevator feet by hand. ViewSonic PJ656...
How to attach An anti-theft chain or wire can be attached as shown in the illustration. (Anti-theft chains or wires of up to 10mm in diameter can be used) Security Bar Anti-theft chain or wire [sold separately] ViewSonic PJ656...
• Please take advantage of this function by connecting the accessory RGB cable to the RGB IN1 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 PJ656...
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Use the RGB IN OUT switch to select RGB OUT Connecting to a monitor (output) (RGB OUT is selected if the switch is pushed in). RGB in RGB cable Connecting to a speaker with amplifier (output) Audio in Stereo mini audio cable ViewSonic PJ656...
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SETUP menu. Audio/Video cable Audio (R) out Audio (L) out Video out Audio cable Audio (R) out Audio (L) out S-Video cable S-Video out Component video out Component video cable Audio (R) out Audio cable Audio (L) out ViewSonic PJ656...
• Never modify the power cord. Never attempt to defeat the ground connection of the three-pronged plug. AC inlet Connector of the power cord 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 PJ656...
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 PJ656...
• 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 PJ656...
Then the POWER indicator will stop blinking and light in steady orange when the lamp cooling is complete. Make sure that the power indicator lights in steady orange, and set the power switch to the OFF position. The POWER indicator will go off. Attach the lens cover. ViewSonic PJ656...
● When the RGB IN2/RGB OUT port functions as an RGB out port (the RGB IN MENU POSITION OUT switch is pushed in), RGB IN2 cannot be selected. In that case “RGB2/ ENTER RGB OUT RGB OUT” message will be displayed. RESET ViewSonic PJ656...
VIDEO input, only 16:9 mode can be selected. ● Performing the automatic adjustment initializes the aspect ratio setting. Adjusting the zoom and focus Zoom knob Focus ring Use the zoom knob to adjust the screen size. Use the focus ring to focus the picture. ViewSonic PJ656...
To complete this operation, press the POSITION button again. Even if you don’t do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after a few seconds. ● When this function is performed at a video signal, a certain extra such as a line may appear outside a picture. ViewSonic PJ656...
● The projector automatically exits the MAGNIFY mode when the input signal is changed, or when the display condition is changed. ● Although in the MAGNIFY mode, the keystone distortion condition may vary, it will be restored when the projector exits the MAGNIFY mode. ViewSonic PJ656...
BLANK button again. FREEZE KEYSTONE ● The projector automatically returns to the input signal screen when the input signal is changed, or when one of the projector’s buttons or the remote control buttons is pressed. POSITION MENU ENTER RESET ViewSonic PJ656...
Press HOME button Press keyboard’s END key Press END button POSITION MENU Press keyboard’s PAGE UP key Press PAGE UP button ENTER Press keyboard’s PAGE DOWN key Press PAGE DOWN button RESET Press keyboard’s ESC key Press ESC button ViewSonic PJ656...
Even if you don't do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after about 10 seconds. ● Some functions cannot be performed when a certain input port is selected, or when a certain input signal is displayed. ViewSonic PJ656...
See the SHARPNESS item in the PICTURE menu. SHRPNESS • There may be some noise when an adjustment is made. This is not a malfunction. Using the buttons ◄/► turns off/on the whisper mode. WHISPER See the WHISPER item in the SETUP menu. ViewSonic PJ656...
Select the LANGUAGE item to toggle the menu language. Refer to LANGUAGE description of LANGUAGE in the SCREEN menu. Go To Select “Go To Advanced Menu” to use the menu of PICTURE, Advanced Menu IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, SCREEN or OPTION. ViewSonic PJ656...
“1”. The darkest tone at the left end of the test pattern cannot be controlled with any of equalizing adjustment bar. • When this function is performed, a certain extra such as a line may appear. ViewSonic PJ656...
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• This item can be selected only for a video signal except for SECAM. Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the sharpness. Strong Weak SHARPNESS • There may be some noise and/or the screen may flicker for a moment when an adjustment is made. This is not a malfunction. ViewSonic PJ656...
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CUSTOM modes for the GAMMA and COLOR TEMP items. • There may be some noise and/or the screen may flicker for a moment when data is loaded to memory. This is not a malfunction. ViewSonic PJ656...
Right Left H PHASE • This item can be selected only for an RGB signal or a component video signal. Note that this does not work with the input signal of 525i(480i)/625i(576i)/SCART RGB from the component video port. ViewSonic PJ656...
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For a component video signal The aspect ratio will be automatically selected. The clock phase will be automatically adjusted. • The automatic adjustment operation requires approximately 10 seconds. Also please note that it may not function correctly with some input. ViewSonic PJ656...
50 to 60 Hz. FRAME LOCK • When the TURN ON is selected, a moving picture is displayed more smoothly. • This function may cause a certain degradation of the picture. In such a case, please select the TURN OFF. ViewSonic PJ656...
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• The “SCART RGB” message means the COMPONENT VIDEO port is working as a SCART RGB input port. Please refer to the COMPONENT item in this menu. • This item can't be selected for no signal and sync out. ViewSonic PJ656...
◄/► (2). RGB1 When off is selected, both of two audio ports RGB2 AUDIO do not work for the input port. COMPONENT S‑VIDEO VIDEO (1) RGB1 RGB2 COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO (2) 1 2 ViewSonic PJ656...
BLACK are non-patterned (plain) screens in each color. • 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 MyScreen item. ViewSonic PJ656...
Please try again.” is displayed. Using the buttons ▲/▼ turns on/off the MyScreen lock function. TURN ON TURN OFF MyScreen Lock When the TURN ON is selected, the item MyScreen is locked. Use this function for protecting the current MyScreen. ViewSonic PJ656...
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The indication of the aspect ration displayed by changing The indication of "FREEZE" and "II" while freezing the screen by pressing the FREEZE button. • When the TURN OFF is selected, please remember if the picture is freezing. Do not mistake freezing for a malfurction. ViewSonic PJ656...
RESET CANCEL • 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 PJ656...
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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 PJ656...
• Using the lamp for long periods of time could cause it not to light up or to burst. When the pictures appear dark or when the color tone is poor, please replace the lamp as soon as possible. Do not use old (used) lamps; this is a potential cause of breakage. ViewSonic PJ656...
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▼/▲ button, then press the ► button. (4) Point at the ”LAMP TIME” using ▼/▲ button, then press the ► button. A dialog will appear. (5) Press the ▲ button to select “RESET” on the dialog. It performs resetting the lamp time. ViewSonic PJ656...
Please replace the air filter when it is damaged or too soiled. Preparation of a new air filter is recommended. To obtain a new air filter, please contact ViewSonic for the air filter part number. When you replace the lamp, please replace the air filter. An air filter of specified type will come together with a replacement lamp for this projector.
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► button. (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 PJ656...
After making sure the the projector has cooled, lightly wipe with gauze or a soft cloth. If soiling is severe, dip soft cloth in water or a neutral cleaner diluted in water, and wipe lightly after wringing well. Then, wipe lightly with a soft, dry cloth. ViewSonic PJ656...
filter referring to the “Air Filter” section of this manual. FILTER MAINTENANCE IS ESSENTIAL After you have cleaned or changed the air filter, please be TO REMOVE WARNING MESSAGE, sure to reset the filter timer. RESET FILTER TIMER. SEE MANUAL FURTHER INFO. ViewSonic PJ656...
After performing any Lighting needed maintenance, turn the power on again. If the same indication is displayed after the remedy, please contact your dealer or service company. ViewSonic PJ656...
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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 PJ656...
Select the input signal, and correct the settings. The RGB IN2 port is assigned to an RGB out while an RGB input signal is inputted to the port. Push the RGB IN OUT switch to switch the function of the port. ViewSonic PJ656...
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Perform picture adjustments by changing the COLOR TEMP, COLOR, TINT and/or COLOR SPACE settings, faded- out using the menu functions. appearance, or Color tone is COLOR SPACE setting is not suitable. poor. Change the COLOR SPACE setting to AUTO, RGB, SMPTE240, REC709 or REC601. ViewSonic PJ656...
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Clean the lens referring to the section “Caring for the lens”. NOTE • 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 PJ656...
Note : You will need the product serial number. T=Telephone Country/ Web Site E-mail Region F=Fax T= (800) 688 6688 United States www.viewsonic.com/support/ service.us@viewsonic.com F= (909) 468 1202 Canada www.viewsonic.com/support T=(866) 463 4775 service.ca@viewsonic.com United www.viewsoniceurope.com/uk T= 0207 949 0307 service.eu@viewsoniceurope.com...
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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