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ViewSonic PJ359w User Manual

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PJ359W

LCD Projector

IMPORTANT: Please read this User Guide to obtain important information on
installing and using your product in a safe manner, as well as registering your
product for future service. 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.
"Antes de operar su equipo lea cuidadosamente las instrucciones en este manual"
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  • 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 PJ359W...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    ViewSonic PJ359W...

  • 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% PJ359W...

  • Page 5: Viewsonic

    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

    (3) Power cord (4) RGB cable (5) Soft case (6) Quick Start Guide and ViewSonic Wizard CD (7) Lens cover and Strap Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING ►Before using this product, please read all manuals for this product. Be sure to read “Safety Guide” first. After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

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

  • Page 8: Projector Features

    Fix the strap to the strap hole of the projector. Thread the other end of the strap through the strap hole of the projector and make the loop there. Let the lens cover with the one end of strap though the loop.

  • Page 9: Part Names

    Do not cover, block or plug up the vents. Do not place anything that can stick or be sucked to the vents, around the intake vents. Clean the air filter periodically. ►Do not use the security slot to prevent the projector from falling down, since it is not designed for it.

  • Page 10: Control Panel

    Back of the remote control Part names (4) (5) (6) LAMP MENU TEMP POWER MY SOURCE/ DOC.CAMERA AUTO SEARCH BLANK (12) (14) PAGE VOLUME (15) DOWN (13) MY BUTTON MUTE (19) (18) (21) MENU ENTER RESET (23) (25) (26) PJ359W...

  • Page 11: Setting Up

    Setting up Setting up Install the projector according to the environment and manner the projector will be used in. Arrangement Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine screen size and projection distance. The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen: 1280x800.

  • Page 12: Viewsonic

    • Do not stop-up, block or otherwise cover the projector's vents. • Keep a space of 30 cm or more between the sides of the projector and other objects such as walls. • Do not place the projector on metallic thing or anything weak in heat.

  • Page 13: Connecting Your Devices

    Setting up Connecting your devices Be sure to read the manuals for devices before connecting them to the projector. Make sure that all the devices are suitable to be connected with this product, and prepare the cables required to connect.

  • Page 14: Viewsonic

    Windows. Then the resolution will go back to the original. It might be recommended to use other CRT or LCD monitors to change the resolution. • In some cases, this projector may not display a proper picture or display any picture on screen. For example, automatic adjustment may not function correctly with some input signals.

  • Page 15: Connecting Power Supply

    WARNING ►Please use extra caution when connecting the power cord, as incorrect or faulty connections may result in fire and/or electrical shock. • Only use the power cord that came with the projector. If it is damaged, contact your dealer to newly get correct one.

  • Page 16: Remote Control

    If it is difficult to send the signal to the sensor directly, attempt to make the signal reflect. • The remote control uses infrared light to send signals to the projector (Class 1 LED), so be sure to use the remote control in an area free from obstacles that could block the remote control’s signal to the projector.

  • Page 17: Changing The Frequency Of Remote

    NOTE • When the simple mouse & keyboard function of this product does not work correctly, please check the following. - When the mouse cable connects this projector with a PC having a built-in pointing device (e.g. track ball) like a notebook PC, open BIOS setup menu, then select the external mouse and disable the built-in pointing device, because the built-in pointing device may have priority to this function.

  • Page 18: Power On/Off

    Attach the lens cover, after the POWER indicator turns in steady orange. Do not turn the projector on for about 10 minutes after turning it off. Turning the projector on again too soon could shorten the lifetime of some consumable parts of the projector.

  • Page 19: Operating

    AUDIO item of the AUDIO menu (32), the volume adjustment is disabled. ● When the projector is in the standby mode, the volume can be adjusted is not selected for the AUDIO OUT STANDBY of AUDIO (35).

  • Page 20: Searching An Input Signal

    COMPUTER IN1, COMPUTER IN2 or HDMI port, when TURN ON is selected for the AUTO SEARCH item in the OPTION menu (38), the projector will check the S-VIDEO port first. If no input is detected at the port, the projector will check the VIDEO port.

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Projector's Elevator

    Operating Adjusting the projector's elevator When the place to put the projector is slightly uneven to the left or right, use the elevator feet to place the projector horizontally. Using the feet can also tilt the projector in order to project at a suitable angle to the screen, elevating the front side of the projector within 11 degrees.

  • Page 22: Using The Automatic Adjustment Feature

    ASPECT MAGNIFY FREEZE KEYSTONE POSITION (29) VIDEO COMPUTER ASPECT AUTO MAGNIFY FREEZE KEYSTONE MY BUTTON POSITION ENTER POSITION button PJ359W MY SOURCE/ DOC.CAMERA SEARCH BLANK PAGE VOLUME DOWN MY BUTTON MUTE MENU ENTER RESET MY SOURCE/ DOC.CAMERA SEARCH BLANK PAGE...

  • Page 23: Correcting The Keystone Distortions

    ● When the projector is placed on the level (about ±3°), the automatic keystone distortion correction may not work. ● When the projector is inclined to near ±30 degree or over, this function may not work well. ● This function will be unavailable when Transition Detector is on (47).

  • Page 24: Freezing The Screen

    ● The projector automatically exits from the FREEZE mode when some control buttons are pressed. ● If the projector continues projecting a still image for a long time, the LCD panel might possibly be burned in. Do not leave the projector in the FREEZE mode for too long.

  • Page 25: Using The Menu Function

    Operating Using the menu function This projector has the following menus: PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, AUDIO, SCREEN, OPTION, C.C. and EASY MENU. EASY MENU consists of functions often used, and the other menus are classified into each purpose. Each of these menus is operated using the same methods.

  • Page 26: Easy Menu

    COLOR TEMP #2 MID DEFAULT #3 LOW DEFAULT #1 HIGH DEFAULT #4 Hi-BRIGHT-1 DEFAULT #4 DEFAULT #5 Hi-BRIGHT-2 DEFAULT #4 DEFAULT #2 MID DEFAULT #6 Hi-BRIGHT-3 DEFAULT #6 DEFAULT EASY MENU GAMMA #1 DEFAULT #2 DEFAULT #3 DEFAULT #5 DEFAULT PJ359W...

  • Page 27: Language

    See the LANGUAGE item in SCREEN menu (34). 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 C.C.. ViewSonic PJ359W...

  • Page 28: Picture Menu

    #1 DEFAULT � #1 CUSTOM � #2 DEFAULT � #2 CUSTOM � #6 CUSTOM � #6 DEFAULT � #5 CUSTOM � #5 DEFAULT � #4 CUSTOM � #4 DEFAULT Ramp  Gray scale of 15 steps PICTURE Menu � #3 DEFAULT � #3 CUSTOM � PJ359W...
  • Page 29 #6 Hi-BRIGHT-3 DEFAULT � #5 Hi-BRIGHT-2 CUSTOM � #5 Hi-BRIGHT-2 DEFAULT � #4 Hi-BRIGHT-1 CUSTOM � #4 Hi-BRIGHT-1 DEFAULT Ramp  Gray scale of 15 steps � #2 MID CUSTOM � #3 LOW DEFAULT � #3 LOW CUSTOM � PJ359W...
  • Page 30 PICTURE Menu (continued) Item This projector has 4 memories for adjustment data (for all the items of the PICTURE menu). Selecting a function using the ▲/▼ buttons and pressing the ► or ENTER button performs each function. LOAD1, LOAD2, LOAD3, LOAD4 Performing a LOAD function loads the data from the memory linked in the number included in the function’s name, and adjusts the...

  • Page 31: Image Menu

    • When this function is performed on a video signal, s-video signal, or component video signal, the range of this adjustment depends on the OVER SCAN (above) setting. It is not possible to adjust when the OVER SCAN is set to 10. (continued on next page) ViewSonic Description PJ359W...
  • Page 32 For a component video signal, also the horizontal phase will be automatically set to the default. • The automatic adjustment operation requires about 10 seconds. Also please note that it may not function correctly with some input. ViewSonic Description IMAGE Menu PJ359W...

  • Page 33: 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 PJ359W...

  • Page 34: Ideo Format

    AUTO is selected for the COMPUTER IN1 port. (continued on next page) ViewSonic Description N-PAL ó M-PAL ó NTSC4.43 Feature Selecting the optimum mode automatically. Suitable for DVD signals (16-235) Suitable for VGA signals (0-255) QUIT INPUT Menu PJ359W...
  • Page 35 Item Description The resolution for the COMPUTER IN1 and COMPUTER IN2 input signals can be set on this projector. (1) In the INPUT menu select the RESOLUTION using the ▲/▼ buttons and press the ► button. The RESOLUTION menu will be displayed.

  • Page 36: Setup Menu

    WIDE (wide-angle focus) whenever possible. • When the projector is placed on the level (about ±0°), this function may not work. • When the projector is inclined to near ±30 degree or over, this function may not work well.
  • Page 37 If the Transition Detector is TURN ON and MIRROR status is changed, Transition Detector Alarm (47) will be displayed when projector is restarted after the power switch is turned off. Using ▲/▼ buttons switches the standby mode setting between NORMAL and SAVING.

  • Page 38: Audio Menu

    HDMI AUDIO does not work well, try 2. 1 ó 2 ViewSonic Description COMPUTER 1 ó (COMPUTER IN1) ó H (HDMI) disables the audio output. is selected to VIDEO, S-VIDEO or COMPONENT port, AUDIO Menu COMPUTER 2 (COMPUTER IN2) PJ359W...

  • Page 39: Screen Menu

    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 (35) Screen preset as the standard screen. Plain screens in each color. ó SVENSKA ó PJ359W...

  • Page 40: Tart Up

    RESET or ESC button. Registration takes several minutes. (continued) (continued on next page) ViewSonic Description Feature Screen can be registered by the MyScreen item (35) Screen preset as the standard screen. Plain black screen. SCREEN Menu PJ359W...
  • Page 41 • When the TURN OFF is selected, please remember if the picture is freezing. Do not mistake freezing for a malfunction (19). (continued on next page) ViewSonic Description “MyScreen registration is finished.” “A capturing error has occurred. Please try again.” PJ359W...
  • Page 42 SCREEN Menu (continued) Item Description Each input port for this projector can have a name applied to it. (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SCREEN menu to select SOURCE NAME and press the ► button. The SOURCE NAME menu will be displayed.

  • Page 43: Option Menu

    When the TURN ON is selected, detecting no signal automatically cycles through input ports in the following order. The search is started from the current port. Then when an input is found, the projector will stop searching AUTO SEARCH and display the image.

  • Page 44: Uto Off

    Long (max. 99 minutes) ó Short (min. 0 minute = DISABLE) When the time is set to 0, the projector is not turned off automatically. AUTO OFF When the time is set to 1 to 99, and when the passed time with no- signal or an unsuitable signal reaches at the set time, the projector lamp will be turned off.
  • Page 45 FANSPEED Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the rotation speed of the cooling fans. 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)
  • Page 46 If the air filter becomes to be blocked by dust or others, the internal temperature will rise, which could cause malfunction, or reduce the lifetime of the projector. • Please be careful with the operating environment of the projector and the condition of the air filter. (continued on next page)
  • Page 47 Item KEY LOCK Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the key lock feature. When TURN ON is selected, the buttons on the projector except the STANDBY/ON button are locked. TURN ON ó TURN OFF • Please use to avoid a mischief and touching accidentally. This function does not have any effect on the remote control.
  • Page 48 If an incorrect PASSWORD is input the ENTER PASSWORD BOX will be displayed again. If incorrect PASSWORD is input 3 times the projector will turn off. Afterwards the projector will turn off every time an incorrect PASSWORD is input. to select SECURITY PASSWORD CHANGE and press the ►...

  • Page 49: Using The Myscreen Password Function

    ENTER PASSWORD BOX. displayed, 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.

  • Page 50: Using The Pin Lock Function

    2.4-2 Select TURN OFF to display the ENTER 2.4-3 Contact your dealer 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. 3.1 Registering the PIN Code 3.1-1 Use the ▲/▼...
  • Page 51 If an incorrect PIN Code is input 3 times the projector will turn off. Afterwards the projector will turn off every time an incorrect PIN Code is input. The projector will also turn off if there is no key input for about 5 minutes while the PIN BOX is displayed.

  • Page 52: Using The Transition Detector Function

    Set the Transition Detector off in the SECURITY menu to display the input signal. (continued) If the Transition Detector ALARM is displayed for about 5 minutes the lamp will turn off. This function will activate only when the projector is started after the power switch was turned off. 4.2 Setting the 4.2-1 Use the ▲/▼...
  • Page 53 If necessary repeat the process from 4.3-1. menu. PASSWORD BOX (large). The 10 digit Inquiring Code will be displayed inside the BOX. Code. Your PASSWORD will be sent after your user registration information is confirmed. PJ359W...

  • Page 54: Using The My Text Password Function

    INPUT-INFORMATION- when the INFORMATION on the SERVICE menu is chosen. • This function is available only when the MY TEXT PASSWORD function is set to the TURN OFF. (continued on next page) ViewSonic Description MY TEXT DISPLAY on/off OPTION Menu menu PJ359W...
  • Page 55 (continued) Pressing the ENTER button on the remote control or INPUT button on the projector will return to the MY TEXT PASSWORD on/off menu. When the PASSWORD is set for the MY TEXT; • The MY TEXT DISPLAY menu will be unavailable, which can prohibit changing the DISPLAY setting.

  • Page 56: C.c. (Closed Caption) Menu

    TV program guide. The information covers the entire screen. Not all of the C.C. program has Text information. 1: Channel 1, primary channel / language 2: Channel 2 3: Channel 3 4: Channel 4 C.C. (Closed Caption) Menu PJ359W...

  • Page 57: Maintenance

    (5) Press the ▲ button to select “RESET” on the dialog. It performs resetting the lamp time. CAUTION ►Do not touch any inner space of the projector, while the lamp is taken out. NOTE • Please reset the lamp time only when you have replaced the lamp, for a suitable indication about the lamp.

  • Page 58: Lamp Warning

    Note that shards of glass could damage the projector’s internals, or cause injury during handling, so please do not try to clean the projector or replace the lamp yourself. • If the lamp should break (it will make a loud bang when it does),...

  • Page 59: 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. ►Clean the air filter periodically. If the air filter becomes clogged by dust or the like, internal temperatures rise and could cause a fire, a burn or malfunction to the projector.

  • Page 60: Other Care

    Other care Inside of the projector In order to ensure the safe use of your projector, please have it cleaned and inspected by your dealer about once every year. Caring for the lens If the lens is flawed, soiled or fogged, it could cause deterioration of display quality.

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    After making sure that the smoke or odor has stopped, contact your dealer or service company. Otherwise if a problem occurs with the projector, the following checks and measures are recommended before requesting repair.

  • Page 62: Regarding The Indicator Lamps

    The lamp does not light, and there is a possibility that interior portion has become heated. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down at least 20 minutes. After the projector has sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of the following items, and then turn the power on again.

  • Page 63: Shutting The Projector Down

    In such a case, disconnect the power cord, 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.

  • Page 64: Phenomena That May Be Easy To Be Mistaken For Machine Defects

    Please turn the power off and disconnect 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 again.
  • Page 65 Phenomenon The brightness is adjusted to an extremely low level. Adjust BRIGHTNESS to a higher level using the menu function or the remote control. The computer cannot detect the projector as a plug No pictures are and play monitor. displayed.

  • Page 66: Specifications

    S-VIDEO ... mini DIN 4 pin x1 Ports VIDEO ... RCA x1 AUDIO IN ...Stereo mini x1 AUDIO OUT ...Stereo mini x1 USB ...USB-B x1 Lamp: RLC-039 (DT00821) Optional parts Air filter: Please consult your dealer. ViewSonic Specification [unit: mm] Specifications PJ359W...

  • Page 67: 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 68: 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 69 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 70: 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 71 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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