92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC Art. 5 with regard to “Electromagnetic compatibility,” 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 projector or specified. ViewSonic PJ450D/PJ452D/PJ455D...
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Supports resolutions up to SXGA at 16.7 million colors to deliver crisp, clear images • Flexible setup allows for front rear and ceiling projection • Line-of-vision projections remain square, with advanced keystone correction for angled projections • Input source automatically detected ViewSonic PJ450D/PJ452D/PJ455D...
Allow the lamp sufficient time to cool. About this manual This manual is intended for end users and describes how to install and operate the DLP projector. Wher- ever possible, relevant information—such as an illustration and its description—has been kept on one page.
Placing the projector into the case soon after switching off the power could cause the projector to break down. Be sure to attach the lens cap and place the projector into the soft case.
Height adjuster Height adjuster button Speaker Important: Grill openings on the projector allow for good air circulation, which keeps the projector lamp cool. Do not obstruct any of the grill openings. ViewSonic PJ450D/PJ452D/PJ455D ESCRIPTION Enlarge or shrink the projected image...
Corrects image-trapezoid (narrower top) effect Navigates and changes settings in the OSD Orange Lamp ready—you can safely turn on or off the projector Flashing Lamp not ready—do not press the power button Turns the projector on or off (main power switch must...
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ABEL Auto Menu Enter Keystone/ Down cursor ViewSonic PJ450D/PJ452D/PJ455D ESCRIPTION Optimizes image size, position, and resolution Opens/exits the On-Screen Display (OSD) Changes settings in the OSD Corrects image-trapezoid (narrower bottom) effect Navigates and changes settings in the OSD EE PAGE...
Audio-out Audio-in-R Audio-in-L Video S-video Kensington Lock ViewSonic PJ450D/PJ452D/PJ455D ESCRIPTION Connect the DVI cable (supplied) from a computer Connect a VGA cable (not supplied) from a computer Connect to a monitor Installation control and firmware upgrades Connect the USB cable (supplied) from a computer...
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Pr/Cr Component Pb/Cb video in Note: If your video equipment has both S-video and RCA jacks (composite video) connect to the S-video connector. S-video provides a better quality signal. ViewSonic PJ450D/PJ452D/PJ455D ESCRIPTION Connect a component video enabled device EE PAGE...
Bottom view ABEL Height adjuster buttons Height adjusters Ceiling support holes ViewSonic PJ450D/PJ452D/PJ455D ESCRIPTION Push to release height adjusters Adjusters drop down when adjuster buttons are pushed Contact your dealer for information on mounting the projector on a ceiling. EE PAGE...
2. Be sure nothing obstructs the path between the remote control and the projector. If the path be- tween remote and projector is obstructed, you can bounce the remote signal off certain reflective surfaces such as projector screens.
Provided you are not holding the remote perpendicular to the sides or the rear of the projector, the remote functions within a radius of about (7) meters (23 feet) and 30 de- grees above or below the projector level. If the projector does not respond to the remote control, move a little closer.
Projector and Remote Control Buttons The projector can be operated using the remote control or the buttons on the top of the projector. All operations can be carried out with the remote control; however the buttons on the projector are lim- ited in use.
(+/-) as shown here. Replace the cover. Caution: 1. Only use AAA alkaline batteries. 2. Dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance regulations. 3. Remove the batteries when not using the projector for prolonged periods. ViewSonic PJ450D/PJ452D/PJ455D ETUP AND PERATION...
Connecting Input/output Devices A PC or notebook computer as well as video devices can be connected to the projector at the same time. Video devices include DVD, VCD, and VHS players, as well as movie camcorders and digital still cameras.
“Wait a moment please…” message appears. When the “Power Off?/Press Power again” message appears, press the Power button. The projector turns off. Attention : Power off the projector normally and unplug the power cord before moving the projector ViewSonic PJ450D/PJ452D/PJ455D...
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Position the projector so that it is perpendicular to the screen. • Be sure cables are not in the way or can cause the projector to be knocked over. To raise the level of the projector, lift the projector [A] and press the height-adjuster buttons [B].
Use the Image-focus con- trol (on the projector only) to sharpen the projected image Use the Keystone buttons (on the projector or the remote control) to correct image-trapezoid (wider top or bottom) effect. The keystone control ap- pears on the display. ViewSonic PJ450D/PJ452D/PJ455D...
Use the Volume +/- but- tons to adjust the level. Press the Mute button (on the remote control only) to turn off the volume. Press Volume +/- or Mute on the remote con- trol to turn off mute. ViewSonic PJ450D/PJ452D/PJ455D...
Navigating the OSD You can use the remote control or the buttons on the top of the projector to navigate and make changes to the OSD. The following illustration shows the corresponding buttons on the remote control and on the projector.
Setting the OSD Language You may want to reference the OSD on your projector while reading this section. Set the OSD lan- guage to your preference before continuing. (The default language is English.) 1. Press the Menu button. The Main menu appears.
Color Space Press (Range: Auto—RGB—YPbPr—YCbCr) Reset Resets all Main items settings except Color Saturation to default values ViewSonic PJ450D/PJ452D/PJ455D ESCRIPTION to adjust the contrast. (Range: 0—100) to adjust the display sharpness (Range: 1-5) to adjust the video tint/hue. to adjust the video saturation. (Range: 0—100) to adjust the gamma correction of the display.
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Depending on the video source not all items in the OSD are available. Items that are available for each input source are marked with “X”. Items that are not available can not be selected in the OSD. Function Brightness Contrast Sharpness Color Temperature Color Saturation Color Tint Gamma ViewSonic PJ450D/PJ452D/PJ455D Component Video Composite Video S-Video...
“X”. Items that are not available can not be selected in the OSD. Function Horizontal Position Vertical Position Keystone ViewSonic PJ450D/PJ452D/PJ455D to change values for settings, and then press En- ESCRIPTION Component Video to move to the Setup menu. Press...
Menu (Range: On—Off) Reset Resets all Config screen items to default values ViewSonic PJ450D/PJ452D/PJ455D to change values for settings, and then press En- ESCRIPTION to select a background color for blank screen to enable or disable automatic source detection...
Video Type Video AGC Projection Frequency Tracking Reset ViewSonic PJ450D/PJ452D/PJ455D to change values for settings, and then press En- ESCRIPTION Press to select the video standard. (Range: Auto—NTSC—PAL—SECAM) Press to enable or disable automatic gain control for the video source.
Italian Spanish Swedish Chinese Simplified Chinese Traditional Japanese Korean ViewSonic PJ450D/PJ452D/PJ455D ESCRIPTION Press the cursor button to move up and down in the menu. Press the Enter button to select the language. to move to the Language menu. Press EFAULT...
Lamp Hour After replacing the lamp, this item should be reset. Refer to “Replacing the Pro- Reset jection Lamp” on page 26. ViewSonic PJ450D/PJ452D/PJ455D to move to the Status menu. Press to change values for settings, and then press En- ESCRIPTION...
2. Avoid touching the glass surface of the new lamp: Doing so may shorten its operation life. Warning: 1. Be sure to turn off and unplug the projector at least an hour before replacing the lamp. Failure to do so could result in a severe burn.
Press the cursor buttons in this order: The “Lamp Hour Reset OK !!” mes- sage appears. Then the Status menu appears again showing the Lamp Hours reset to zero. ViewSonic PJ450D/PJ452D/PJ455D button to move button to move Lamp Hour Reset OK !!
Cleaning the projector to remove dust and grime will help ensure trouble-free operation. Warning: 1. Be sure to turn off and unplug the projector at least an hour before cleaning. Failure to do so could result in a severe burn.
To prevent discoloration or fading of the case, do not use abrasive alcohol-based cleaners. Using the Kensington Lock If you are concerned about security, attach the projector to a permanent object with the Kensington slot and a security cable. Note: Contact your vendor for details on purchasing a suitable Kensington security cable.
Common problems and solutions These guidelines provide tips to deal with problems you may encounter while using the projector. If the problem remains unsolved, contact your dealer for assistance. Often after time spent troubleshooting, the problem is traced to something as simple as a loose con- nection.
Problem: The image is wider at the top or bottom (trapezoid effect) 1. Position the projector so it is as perpendicular to the screen as possible. 2. Use the Keystone button on the remote control or projector to correct the problem. Problem: The image is reversed or upside down 1.
2. Ensure the power source is good by testing with another electrical device. 3. Restart the projector in the correct order and check that the Power LED is green. 4. If you have replaced the lamp recently, try resetting the lamp connections.
Having the Projector Serviced If you are unable to solve the problem, you should have the projector serviced. Pack the projector in the original carton. Include a description of the problem and a checklist of the steps you took when trying to fix the problem.
Input/output connectors Video Audio Service/upgrades Security ViewSonic PJ450D/PJ452D/PJ455D DVI-I RGB in RGB out Composite video (RCAx1) S-Video (Mini-DIN) Component video Y,Pb/Cb,Pr/Cr (RCAx3) Mini-jack in Mini-jack out Right and left in (RCAx2) RS-232 Kensington slot...
1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 SDTV 720 x 576 720 x 480 Ο Frequency supported Frequency not supported For XGA series only ViewSonic PJ450D/PJ452D/PJ455D Frequency H. Frequency V. ( KHz ) ( Hz ) 15.734 60.0 15.625 50.0 37.9 85.1...