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 PJ452...
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Projector PJ452 User's Manual – Operating Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING ►Before using, read the "User's Manual - Safety Guide" and these manuals to ensure correct usage through understanding. After reading, store them in a safe place for future reference.
(4) Remote control (5) Two AA batteries (for Remote control) (6) Power cord (7) RGB cable (8) User’s manual CD-ROM wizard (9) Quick Start Guide ViewSonic PJ452 Projector features / About contents of package STANDBY/ON SEARCH VIDEO ASPECT AUTO BLANK...
Restart switch by using a cocktail stick or similar, and before turning on again, make the projector cool down at least 10 minutes without operating. Only push the Restart switch in these exceptional instances. ViewSonic PJ452 Front-Right side Bottom side Rear-Left side...
▲,▼,◄,► STANDBY/ON button Remote control SEARCH button RGB button VIDEO button ASPECT button MAGNIFY ON button OFF button FREEZE button POSITION button ESC button ViewSonic PJ452 LAMP TEMP POWER INPUT MENU STANDBY/ON SEARCH VIDEO BLANK ASPECT AUTO MAGNIFY VOLUME MUTE...
Fix the strap to the strap ring of lens cover. Lens cover Strap ring Attach the lens cover to the lens of projector, and slowly turn over the projec- tor, so that the top is facing up. ViewSonic PJ452 Strap Strap ring Strap Strap ring Strap...
When putting in batteries, align and insert the two AA batteries according to their plus and minus terminals as indicated in the remote control. Close the battery cover. Replace the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and snap it back into place. ViewSonic PJ452 Preparations...
• 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 PJ452 approx. 3 meters 30º 30º...
Rail of air filter Filter cover for bottom-up use Interlocking the tabs, snap the filter cover for bottom-up use into place. Tabs ViewSonic PJ452 Filter cover’s knob Preparations Air filter’s knob Air filter (New or cleaned) Filter cover for bottom-up use...
• Don’t place the projector near a humidifier, a smoking space or a kitchen. • Put nothing containing the liquid near the projector. ►Adjust the direction of the projector to keep light from directly hitting the projector's remote sensor. ViewSonic PJ452...
When you release the elevator buttons, the elevator feet will lock into posi- tion. As necessary, you can also finely adjust the height of the projector by twisting the elevator feet by hand. ViewSonic PJ452 Elevator feet Elevator button...
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 PJ452 Setting up...
Examples of connection with a computer Audio out RGB out Connecting to a monitor (output) RGB in Connecting to a speaker with amplifier (output) ViewSonic PJ452 Stereo mini audio cable RGB cable RS-232C cable RGB out RS-232C RGB cable Audio out...
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Examples of connection with a VCR/DVD player Audio out Video out Audio out S-Video out Audio out ViewSonic PJ452 Component video out Stereo mini audio cable Video cable RGB OUT RGB IN2 RGB IN1 CONTROL S-VIDEO VIDEO Stereo mini audio cable...
Before connecting, make sure that the power switch is the OFF position (pressed the side marked “O”). Connect the connector of the power cord to the AC inlet of the projector. Firmly plug the power cord's plug into the outlet. ViewSonic PJ452 Power switch AC inlet Connector of the power cord...
Power on/off Turning on the power WARNING ►When the power is on, a strong light is emitted. Do not look into the lens or vents of the projector. NOTE • Turn the power on in right order. Please power on the projector before the connected devices.
Power on/off Turning off the power NOTE • Turn the power off in right order. Please power off the projector after the connected devices. • Except for an emergency, whenever you turn the projector off, obey the procedure of the following “Turning off the power”, and do not disconnect the power cord until the procedure is completed.
TURN ON is selected for the AUTO SEARCH item in the OPTION menu the projector will check the S-VIDEO port first. If no input is detected at the S-VIDEO port, projector will check the VIDEO port automatically. ViewSonic PJ452 Operating SEARCH VIDEO...
Use the ZOOM buttons +/- to adjust the zoom. To close the dialog and complete this operation, don’t perform operation for a few seconds. Adjusting the focus Use the focus ring to focus on the picture. ViewSonic PJ452 STANDBY/ON VIDEO SEARCH ASPECT AUTO...
KEYSTONE button again. Even if you don’t do anything, the dialog will auto- matically disappear after a few seconds. ● This function may not be work well with some input. ● The adjustable range for correcting will vary among inputs. ViewSonic PJ452 Operating VIDEO SEARCH BLANK...
To remove the blank screen and return to the input signal screen, press the BLANK button again. ● The projector automatically returns to the input signal screen when the input signal changes, or when one of the projector’s buttons or the remote control buttons are pressed. ViewSonic PJ452 VIDEO SEARCH BLANK ASPECT AUTO...
CONTRAST COLOR TINT SHRPNESS WHISPER NORMAL MIRROR NORMAL RESET FILTER TIME LANGUAGE ENGLISH Go To Advance Menu... EASY MENU ViewSonic PJ452 BLANK AUTO VOLUME MUTE KEYSTONE MENU button ZOOM Cursor buttons MENU ▲/▼/◄/► ENTER button RESET RESET button ESC button...
MENU [ RGB1 ] :SELECT PICTURE ZOOM IMAGE KEYSTONE INPUT WHISPER NORMAL SETUP MIRROR NORMAL SCREEN VOLUME OPTION EASY MENU ViewSonic PJ452 MENU [ RGB1 ] :SELECT PICTURE ZOOM IMAGE KEYSTONE ▼ INPUT WHISPER NORMAL SETUP MIRROR NORMAL SCREEN VOLUME ...
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To close the menu Press the MENU button again. Even if you don't do anything, the operation will complete and the menu will dis- appear automatically after about 10 seconds. ViewSonic PJ452 MENU [ RGB1 ] :SELECT PICTURE IMAGE ◄ /...
• This item can be chosen only at a video signal. Using the buttons ◄/► adjusts the tint. TINT See the item TINT of section PICTURE menu. • This item can be chosen only at a video signal. ViewSonic PJ452 EASY MENU ASPECT ZOOM KEYSTONE MODE...
Pointing at the “Go To Advanced Menu” and pressing the button ► Go To changes the EASY MENU into the Advanced MENU. Advanced Menu Performs to use the menu of PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, SCREEN or OPTION. ViewSonic PJ452 Multifunctional settings Description...
2nd tone from left end on the test pattern, use the equalizing ad- justment bar “1”. The darkest tone at the left end of the test pattern cannot be controlled with any of equalizing adjustment bar. ViewSonic PJ452 Description Ramp Gray scale of 15 steps MENU [ RGB1 ]...
• This item can be chosen only at a video signal. Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the sharpness. SHARPNESS Strong Weak ViewSonic PJ452 Description HIGH MIDDLE Ramp Gray scale of 15 steps Multifunctional settings COLOR TEMP [ RGB1 ]...
Performing the SAVE1, SAVE2, SAVE3 or SAVE4 puts the current adjustment data on the memory whose number corresponds with the command’s number. ViewSonic PJ452 Description LOAD1 LOAD2 LOAD3 LOAD4 SAVE4 SAVE3 SAVE2 SAVE1...
Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the horizontal phase to eliminate flicker. H PHASE Right Left • This item can be chosen only at a RGB signal or a component video signal. ViewSonic PJ452 Multifunctional settings MENU [ RGB1 ] PICTURE IMAGE INPUT SETUP...
VIDEO FORMAT MENU. Refer to Page of this manual. For a component video signal, the signal type is automatically identified, regardless of this function. • The automatic adjustment operation requires approximately 10 seconds. Also please note that it may not function correctly with some input. ViewSonic PJ452 Description...
• The AUTO operation may not work well at some signals. If the picture becomes unstable (ex. an irregular picture, a color lack), please select the mode depending on the input signal. ViewSonic PJ452 Description N-PAL M-PAL NTSC4.43 Multifunctional settings...
It shows the information about the current input. INFORMATION • The “FRAME LOCK” message on the dialog means the frame lock function is working. • This item can’t be chosen at no signal. ViewSonic PJ452 Description INPUT-INFORMATION INPUT-INFORMATION 1024x768 @60Hz FRAME LOCK...
Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for mirror status. MIRROR NORMAL H:INVERT V:INVERT H&V:INVERT Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the volume. VOLUME High Low ViewSonic PJ452 Multifunctional settings MENU [ RGB1 ] PICTURE IMAGE INPUT SETUP...
• To avoid remaining as an afterimage, the MyScreen and the ORIGINAL screens will change to the BLACK screen after several minutes. • For the MyScreen, please refer to the item MyScreen. ViewSonic PJ452 Description NORSK NEDERLANDS PORTUGUÊS SUOMI POLSKI TÜRKÇE...
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“MyScreen registra- tion is finished.” are displayed for several seconds. If the registra- tion failed, the message “A capturing error has occurred. Please try again.” is displayed. ViewSonic PJ452 Multifunctional settings Description MyScreen Do you start capturing this picture?
”NO INPUT IS DETECTED” ”SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE” ”Searching ...” while searching for an input signal ”Detecting….” when an input signal is detected The indication of the input signal by changing The indication of the aspect ration by changing ViewSonic PJ452 Description...
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 PJ452 Description...
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 PJ452 Multifunctional settings Description...
Using the lamp for long periods of time, or past the replacement date, could cause it to burst. Do not use old (used) lamps; this is a cause of breakage. ViewSonic PJ452 HIGH VOLTAGE HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE...
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(5) Press the ▲ button to select “RESET” on the dialog. It performs resetting the lamp time. NOTE • Please reset the lamp time only when you have replaced the lamp, for a suitable indication about the lamp. ViewSonic PJ452 Maintenance Claws of lamp cover Screw marked by arrow...
Usual filter cover Filter cover’s knobs Filter cover for bottom-up use Filter cover’s knobs Apply a vacuum cleaner to the vent of the projector for the air filter. And then slowly turn the projector bottom up. ViewSonic PJ452 Air filter’s knob...
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(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 PJ452 Claws Filter cover for bottom-up use Interlocking the tabs, snap the filter cover into place.
After making sure that the projector is cool adequately, lightly wipe with gauze or a soft cloth. If soiling is severe, dip soft cloth in water or a neutral cleaner dilute in water, and wipe lightly after wringing well. Then, wipe lightly with a soft, dry cloth. ViewSonic PJ452...
TO REMOVE WARNING MES- SAGE, RESET FILTER TIMER. SEE MANUAL FURTHER INFO. ViewSonic PJ452 Description There is no input signal. Please confirm the signal input connection, and the status of the signal source. The horizontal or vertical frequency of the input signal is not within the specified range.
(discre- tionary) Blinking Lighting Lighting Blinking Blinking Lighting ViewSonic PJ452 TEMP indica- The projector is in a standby state. Turned Please refer to the section “Power On/Off”. Turned The projector is warming up. Please wait. The projector is in an on state.
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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 PJ452 TEMP indica- The cooling fan is not operating.
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 PJ452 Cases not involving a machine defect Refer- ence...
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NOTE • Although bright spots or dark spots may appear on the screen, this is a unique characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and such do not constitute or imply a machine defect. ViewSonic PJ452 Cases not involving a machine defect Troubleshooting Refer-...
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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