Page 1: User Guide
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
If the batteries, accumulators and button cells included with this equipment, display the chemical symbol Hg, Cd, or Pb, then it means that the battery has a heavy metal content of more than 0.0005% Mercury or more than, 0.002% Cadmium, or more than 0.004% Lead. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
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Page 4: Declaration Of Rohs Compliance
3. Lead in high temperature type solders (i.e. lead-based alloys containing 85% by weight or more lead). 4. Lead as an allotting element in steel containing up to 0.35% lead by weight, aluminium containing up to 0.4% lead by weight and as a cooper alloy containing up to 4% lead by weight. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 5: Copyright Information
To meet your future needs, and to receive any additional product information as it becomes available, please register your product on the Internet at: www.viewsonic.com. The ViewSonic ® Wizard CD-ROM also provides an opportunity for you to print the registration form, which you may mail or fax to ViewSonic. For Your Records Product Name: PJL6243...
Page 6 User Guide Network Set-up and Operation PJ Network Manager for Windows ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 7 User Guide ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 8: Features And Design
Japanese and Thai.(p.44) sound or other information displayed on the screen. You can turn on the feature and ♦ Security Function switch the channels. (p.51) The Security function helps you to ensure security of the projector. With the Key lock ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 9: Table Of Contents
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Sound Adjustment Remote Control Operation Trademarks Each name of corporations or products in this book is either a registered trademark or a trademark of its respective corporation. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 10: To The Owner
NOTE FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE US 50cm Hg LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR CAUTION DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, DO NOT SET THE PROJECTOR IN GREASY, WET, STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS. OR SMOKY CONDITIONS SUCH AS IN A KITCHEN TO PREVENT A BREAKDOWN OR A DISASTER. IF THE PROJECTOR COMES IN CONTACT WITH OIL OR CHEMICALS, IT MAY BECOME DETERIORATED. CAUTION NOT FOR USE IN A COMPUTER ROOM AS DEFINED IN THE STANDARD FOR THE PROTECTION OF ELECTRONIC COMPUTER/DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT, ANSI/NFPA 75. READ AND KEEP THIS USER GUIDE FOR LATER USE. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 11: Safety Instructions
Never spill liquid of any kind on the projector. Do not install the projector near the ventilation duct of air-conditioning equipment. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 12: Air Circulation
For information about transporting the projector by courier or any other transport service, consult your dealer. – Do not put the projector in a case before the projector is cooled enough. Exhaust Vent (Hot air exhaust) ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 13: Compliance
(1) User Guide (CD-ROM x 1) (2) Quick Start Guide (Book x 1) (3) AC Power Cord (4) Remote Control and Batteries (5) VGA Cable (6) Lens Cap with String (7) PIN Code Label (8) Ferrite core (9) Filter Cover for Ceiling Mount ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 14: Part Names And Functions
Refer to the User Guide of “Network Set- up and Operation” . Kensington Security Slot  This slot is for a Kensington lock used to deter theft of the projector. *Kensington is a registered trademark of ACCO Brands Corporation. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 15: Rear Terminal
(a single audio jack), Connect the composite video output signal connect it to L(MONO) jack. (p.15). to this jack (p.15). Note: When using AUDIO IN(PC/MIC) terminal as MIC input, these terminals can be used for PC audio input. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 16: Top Control
– Lights red when the projector detects an functions) in the setting menu. (pp.23, 45). abnormal condition. – Blinks red when the internal temperature of the projector exceeds the operating range ④ ON/STAND–BY button (pp.58, 68). Turn the projector on or off (pp.18-20). ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 17: Remote Control
– Expand or compress the image in Digital – For cleaning, use a soft dry cloth. Do not zoom mode. (p.35) apply benzene, thinner, spray, or any chemical ⑳ COMPONENT button material. Select the COMPONENT input source. (p.37) ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 18: Remote Control Battery Installation
To retract the adjustable foot, lift the front of the projector and push and undo the foot lock latch. Keystone distortion of the projected image can be corrected Foot Lock Latch Adjustable Foot by menu operation. (see pages 23, 35, 43, 45) ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 19: Installation
(H) x (V) : Screen size (a) : Projection distance (from the projectior’s end) (b), (c) : Screen height T - 1 (1024X768) (±10% ) Screen Screen size Projection distance Screen height Type (a) min. (a) max inch inch inch inch inch 10.5 ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 20: Connecting To A Computer
•When the cable is of the longer variety, it is advisable to use the COMPUTER IN 1 /S-VIDEO IN/ COMPONENT IN and not the COMPUTER IN 2/MONITOR OUT. Unplug the power cords of both the projector and external equipment from the AC outlet before connecting cables. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 21: Connecting To Video Equipment
•When the MIC function is set to Off in the Sound menu, the MIC function is disabled. • When the AUDIO OUT is plugged-in, the projector's built-in speaker is not available. Unplug the power cords of both the projector and external equipment from the AC outlet before connecting cables. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 22: Connecting To Component Video And Rgb (Scart) Equipment
• When using MIC function, see page 14 for detail about connection. • When the AUDIO OUT is plugged-in, the projector's built-in speaker is not available. Unplug the power cords of both the projector and external equipment from the AC outlet before connecting cables. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 23: Using The Ferrite Core
For the U .S .A . and Canada For Continental Europe For the U.K. Ground  Ground  To power cord To the AC outlet. connector on your To the AC outlet. To the AC outlet. (120 V AC) projector. (200 - 240 V AC) (200 - 240 V AC) ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 24: Basic Operation
• When Off is selected in the Display function, the Video/PC selection window and the input No signal signal guidance window are not shown on Current Input setting:RGB the screen. (p.46) Is signal processed correctly? Is cable connected properly? ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 25: Enter A Pin Code
PIN code dialog box appeared, the projector will be turned off automatically. • The “1234” is set as the initial PIN code at the factory. • If you forget your PIN code, the projector can no longer be started. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 26: Turning Off The Projector
• The projector can be turned on after the POWER indicator lights red. • When L2 is selected in Fan menu (p.55) and the projector is turned on right after it turns off, it takes a while to start projecting. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 27: How To Operate The On-Screen Menu
Press the Point ◄ button to return to the main On-Screen Menu menu. Press the MENU button to exit the On- Screen Menu. The currently set item Point is marked. ► or SELECT The selected item is button highlighted in orange. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 28: Menu Bar
Display the input source information: Input , H-sync freq ., V-sync freq ., Screen, Language, Lamp status, Lamp counter , Power management, Key lock, PIN code lock and Remote control. (p.57) ⑨ Network See User Guide of “Network Set-up and Operation”. ⑩ Guide The key operation is displayed. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 29: Zoom And Focus Adjustment
Point ▲ button. with the Point ▼ button. remote control once more while the keystone dialog box is being displayed, the keystone adjustment will be canceled. •The adjustable range is limited depending on the input signal. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 30: Sound Adjustment
Standby MIC out can be selected. • If the MIC function is turned on when connecting PC audio to the AUDIO IN (a mini jack), loud sound may be output suddenly depending on the setting value of MIC gain. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 31: Remote Control Operation
Press the LAMP button on the remote control to select the lamp mode for changing the brightness on the screen. High ....Brighter than the Normal mode. Normal ..Normal brightness Eco ....Lower brightness reduces the lamp power consumption and extends the lamp life. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 32 IMAGE button Press the IMAGE button on the remote control to select a desired image mode of the screen. See pages 32, 39 P-Timer for details. SCREEN button Select the screen size (See pages 34-35, 42-43 for details). ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 33: Computer Input
Point ▲▼ buttons to select the RGB input source and then press the SELECT button. Computer Note: When the Input Search function is set to On 1 or On 2 in the Auto setup function, the input signal will be searched automatically (p.45). ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 34: Computer System Selection
Use the Point ▲▼ buttons to select System and then press the Point ► or the SELECT button. Systems in this dialog box can be selected. Use the Point ▲▼ buttons to select the desired system and then press the SELECT button. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 35: Auto Pc Adjustment
(pp. 30-31). • The Auto PC Adjustment cannot be operated when 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1035i or 1080i is selected in the PC Syste m Menu (p. 28). ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 36: Manual Pc Adjustment
When the image has dark bars, try this adjustment. Display area H Use the Point ◄► buttons to adjust the horizontal area displayed by this projector. Display area V Use the Point ◄► buttons to adjust the vertical area displayed by this projector. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 37  • Display area (H/V) cannot be selected when 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1035i or 1080i is selected in the PC System Menu (p.28). • When input computer signal to the projector, PC adjust will become available. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 38: Image Mode Selection
Image 1–4 For viewing with the user preset image mode in the Image Adjust Menu (see page 33). ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 39: Image Adjustment
Color temp . will change to User. data can be called up by selecting an Image (1-4) in the • When Blackboard(Green) or Colorboard Image Mode Selection on page 32. is selected in Image select, Color temp . will change to Blackboard or Colorboard. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 40: Screen Size Adjustment
Reset ....Reset the all adjusted values. Press • The adjustable range for Scale H/V and the SELECT button at Reset to Position H/V is limited depending on the input display a confirmation box. To reset, signal. press the SELECT button at Yes. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 41 To reset the adjusted data, select Reset and press the True is selected. SELECT button. A confirmation box appears and then • The minimum compression ratio is limited select Yes. All adjustments will return to their previous at Normal screen size. figures. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 42: Video Input
S-video-VGA cable, select S-video. Press the Point ▲▼ buttons to Computer select S-video. Note:  When the Input Search function is set to On 1 or On 2 in the Auto setup function, the input signal will be searched automatically (p.45). ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 43: Input Source Selection (Component, Rgb Scart 21-Pin)
RGB(Scart). to the COMPUTER IN 1/S-VIDEO IN/COMPONENT IN terminal with a Scart-VGA Cable, select RGB (Scart). Note:  When the Input Search function is set to On 1 or On 2, the input signal will be searched automatically (p.45). ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 44: Video System Selection
COMPONENT VIDEO SIGNAL FORMAT If the projector cannot reproduce proper video image, select a specific component video signal format from among 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1035i and 1080i. Note: The AV System Menu cannot be selected when selecting RGB (Scart). ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 45: Image Mode Selection
Image 1–4 For viewing with the user preset image mode in the Image Adjust Menu (see page 41). ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 46: Image Adjustment
• When the White balance Red, Green or Blue is adjusted, the Color temp. level will change to User. • Tint cannot be selected when the video system is PAL, SECAM, PAL-M or PAL-N (p. 38). • When Blackboard (Green) or Colorboard is selected in Image select, Color temp . will change to Blackboard or Colorboard. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 47 (1–4) in the Image Mode Selection on page 39. A confirmation box appears and then select Yes. Note:  Noise reduction and Progressive can not be selected when the input signal is 480p, 576p, 720p, 1035i or 1080i (p.38). ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 48: Screen Size Adjustment
Reset ....Reset the all adjusted values. Press • The adjustable range for Scale H/V and the SELECT button at Reset to display a confirmation box. To reset, Position H/V is limited depending on the press the SELECT button at Yes. input signal. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 49 This function is used to project the image from rear of the screen. Reset To reset the adjusted data, select Reset and press the SELECT button. A confirmation box appears and then select Yes. All adjustments will return to their previous figures. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 50: Setting
Screen Menu. Select Menu position and press SELECT button. The Menu position changes each time you press SELECT button as follows. the center → the bottom left → the bottom right → the top left → the top right→..ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 51: Setting
Input and Lamp are displayed every time with the Auto PC Adjustment function. When the the signal is switched. image is not provided properly with this operation, • Only the last selected input source can be manual adjustments are required (pp. 30-31). detected. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 52 Logo select and Capture functions cannot be selected. Logo select This function decides on the starting-up display from among following options. User..Show the image you captured. Default ..Show the factory-set logo. Off ... Nothing is shown on the screen. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 53 If you want to change the Logo PIN code lock setting, press the SELECT button and the Logo PIN code dialog box appears. Enter a Logo PIN code by following the steps below. The initial Logo PIN code is set to “4321” at the factory. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 54 Yes to set the new Logo PIN code. Be sure to note the new Logo PIN code and keep it on hand. If you lost the number, you could no longer change Current logo PIN code the Logo PIN code setting. Exit ---- ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 55 Note: Be sure to turn off the projector properly (see “Turning Off the Projector” on page 20). If the projector is turned off in the incorrect sequence, the Direct on function will not work properly. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 56 Count up ... "000:00" To stop the P-timer function, press the P-TIMER button. Count down ... Timer that you set To cancel the P-timer, press and hold the P-TIMER Exit ....To exit the P-timer operation. button for a few seconds. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 57 On-Screen menu and P-timer are displayed. • The item of Closed Caption is displayed in gray while it is not available. Press the Point ▲▼ buttons to select Off, CC1, CC2, CC3 or CC4, and then press the SELECT button. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 58 In that case, switch the code on the remote control to fit the code on the projector. • If the batteries are removed from the remote control for a long period of time, the remote control code will be reset. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 59 If you want to change the PIN code lock setting, press the SELECT button and the PIN code dialog box appears. When the projector is locked with the PIN code, the Security icon appears on the guide. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 60 Press the SELECT button to select PIN code change. Pin code dialog box appears, use the Point ▲▼ buttons to enter the correct code. The New PIN code input dialog box appears. Set a new PIN code. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 61 Lamp counter reset...Press the SELECT button to choose Lamp counter reset . Select in the confirmation box if you want to reset the lamp counter, and then choose Yes in the second confirmation box to reset lamp counter. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 62: Filter Counter
When the Factory default function is executed, all the warning log records will be deleted. Factory default This function returns all setting values except for the User logo, PIN code lock, Logo PIN code lock, Lamp counter and Filter counter to the factory default settings. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 63: Information
The cumulative lamp operating time is displayed. Power management Off, Ready or Shut down, and Timer are displayed. Key lock The selected Key lock icon is displayed. PIN code lock Off or On1 or On2 is displayed. Remote control The selected remote code is displayed. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 64: Maintenance And Cleaning
If the projector cannot be turned on and the WARNING indicator still lights red, unplug the AC power cord and WARNING contact the service center. lights red CAUTION DO NOT LEAVE THE PROJECTOR WITH THE AC POWER CORD CONNECTED UNDER AN ABNORMAL CONDITION. IT MAY RESULT IN FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 65: Replacing The Filter
Filter counter reset and then press the box appears. SELECT button. Filter counter Reset? appears. Select Yes to continue. Select Yes again Another confirmation dialog box appears, select to reset the Filter Yes to reset the Filter counter. counter. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 66: Attaching The Lens Cap
AC power cord is unplugged because the temperature inside the projector is extremely high due to the lamps. In addition, there is a risk that the internal parts may be damaged not only by the flammable air spray but also by the cold air. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 67: Lamp Replacement
(3) screws. Make sure that the lamp is set Lamp properly. Close the lamp cover and secure the screw. Connect the AC power cord to the projector and turn on the projector. Reset the lamp counter . See "Lamp Counter" on page 55. Screw ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 68 ORDER REPLACEMENT LAMP Replacement lamp can be ordered through your dealer. When ordering a projection lamp, give the following information to the dealer. ● Model No . of your projector : PJL6243 ● Replacement Lamp Type No. : RLC-065 LAMP HANDLING PRECAUTIONS This projector uses a high-pressure lamp which must be handled carefully and properly.
Page 69: Appendix
– Check if Image mode is selected properly. See pages 32, 39. – Check the lamp control function. See pages 25, 52. – Check the LAMP REPLACE indicator. If it lights, the end of lamp life is approaching. Replace the lamp with a new one promptly. See page 61. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 70 Auto keystone function does not – Make sure the Auto keystone function is not set to Manual. work even when the projector is Press the AUTO SETUP button on the top control. See tipped . pages 23, 45. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 71 If problems still persist after following all operating instructions, contact the dealer where you purchased the projector or the service center. Specify the model number and explain about the problem. We will advise you how to obtain service. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 72: Menu Tree
PIN code lock Off/On1/On2 PIN code change L1/L2 Fan control Off/On1/On2 Video delay control Off/On Lamp counter Lamp counter Lamp counter reset Yes/No Filter counter Filter counter Off/2000H/3000H/4000H Timer Filter counter reset Yes/No Warning log Factory default Yes/No ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 73 Full Custom adj. Scale H&V Wide(16:9) On/Off Zoom Position Custom Common Yes/No Reset Yes/No Custom adj. Scale Digital zoom + H&V On/Off Position Digital zoom – Common Yes/No Keystone Reset Yes/No Ceiling Keystone Rear Ceiling Reset Rear Reset ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 74: Indicators And Projector Condition
• • • blinks red.  When the projection lamp reaches its end of life, the LAMP REPLACE indicator lights yellow. When this indicator lights yellow, replace the projection lamp with a new one promptly. (pp. 55, 61) ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 75: Compatible Computer Specifications
60.00 1035i 1920 x 1035 33.75 SXGA 4 1280 x 1024 63.34 59.98 (Interlace) 1080i 60.00 1920 x 1080 33.75 (Interlace) 1080i 50.00 1920 x 1080 28.125 (Interlace) Note:  The specifications are subject to change without notice. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 76: Technical Specifications
● The specifications are subject to change without notice. ● LCD panels are manufactured to the highest possible standards. Even though 99.99% of the pixels are effective, a tiny fraction of the pixels (0.01% or less) may be ineffective by the characteristics of the LCD panels. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 77: Pj Link Notice
(supplied) which come with the ceiling mount. Caps Note:  To keep the filter cover in position, be Projector sure to attach the drop-prevention wire by threading it through the hole of the filter cover. Front feet ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 78: Configurations Of Terminals
Horiz. sync. Input/Output Ground (Red) Vert. sync. Ground (Green) ----- Ground (Blue) CONTROL PORT CONNECTOR (D-sub 9 pin) Serial ----- ----- R X D ----- T X D ----- ----- ----- LAN TERMINAL TX + ----- TX – RX – RX + ----- ----- ----- ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 79: Dimensions
Appendix Dimensions Unit: mm(inch) Screw Holes for Ceiling Mount Screw: M4 Depth: 12.0 (0.47) 80.5(3.17) 122.0(4.80) 250.5(9.86) 45.0(1.77) 111.1(4.37) 141.5(5.57) 4.3(0.17) 111.1(4.37) 25.0(0.98) 80.5(3.17) 118.0(4.65) 93.0(3.66) 133.8(5.27) 48.7(1.92) 57.6(2.27) 37.3(1.47) 89.3(3.52) 178.7(7.04) ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 80: Serial Control Interface
Screen Wide size(16 : 9) Computer 1 Scart Image Standard Computer 1 Component Image Real Auto PC ADJ. Image Cinema PRESENTATION TIMER Image 1 PRESENTATION TIMER (Exit) Image 2 KEYSTONE ↑ Image 3 KEYSTONE ↓ Image 4 Blackboard Dynamic ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 81: Status Read Command
Communication failure The tables on pages 74 and 75 show the typical command lists for controlling the projector. Please consult your local dealer for further information of other commands. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 82: 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 Mérida, Yucatán. 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/ T= 0800-54565 soporte@viewsonic.com...
Page 83: Limited Warranty
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. Replacement product or parts may include remanufactured or refurbished parts or components.
Page 84 2 . To obtain warranted service, you will be required to provide (a) the original dated sales slip, (b) your name, (c) your address, (d) a description of the problem, and (e) the serial number of the product. 3 . Take or ship the product freight prepaid in the original container to an authorized ViewSonic service center or ViewSonic.
Page 85: 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: Damage to other property caused by any defects in the product, damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of the product, loss of time, loss of profits, loss of business opportunity, loss of goodwill, interference with business relationships, or other commercial loss, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
Page 86 ViewSonic Corporation Av Ferrocarril Sonora #3780 L-C 381 Brea Canyon Road, Walnut, CA. 91789 USA Col 20 de Noviembre Tel: 800-688-6688 (English); 866-323-8056 (Spanish); Tijuana, Mexico Fax: 1-800-685-7276 E-Mail: http://www.viewsonic.com 4.3: ViewSonic Mexico Limited Warranty PRJ_LW03 Rev. 1A 06-25-07 ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 87 Network Set-up and Operation...
Page 88 ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 89 CAUTION IN USING NETWORK FUNCTION We assume no responsibility for the loss or damage of data, or damage of the computer caused by using this projector. Making back-up copies of valuable data in your computer is recommended. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 90 Screen setting ...............................39 Setting 1 ..................................40 Setting 2 ..................................40 Setting 3 ..................................41 Information ..................................42 Chapter 5 Appendix ....................45 Examples of connection ............................46 Use of telnet ..................................48 Web browser setting ..............................50 Examples: OS/Browsers ............................. 51 Q&A ......................................55 ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 91: Chapter 1 Preparation
Chapter 1 Preparation Describes features and operating environment of this projector. ViewSonic ViewSonic PJL6243 PJL6243...
Page 92: Features
SNMP protocol. The man- aging computer needs to provide an SNMP manag- Trap ing software. Refer to the You received owner's manual of the "PJ a Trap. Net work Manager" sup - Trap SNMP Manager plied separately for further details. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 93: Required Operating Environment For Computers
Mailer* e-mail alert sent from this projector. If you do not use the function E-mail Alert, this application is not required. Network specifications of the projector LAN Terminal Data communication standards 10Base-T (10Mbps) / 100Base-TX compatible Protocol TCP/IP ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 94 Other product or brand names in this manual are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. * Unauthorized use of a part or whole of the contents in this manual is prohibited. * The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 95: Flow Of Installation
So it is not required to install the software into your computer. For PJ Network Manager function, it is required to install the software. Please see the own- er's manual of "PJ Network Manager Function". ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 96 Chapter 1 Preparation ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 97: Chapter 2 Setup Procedures
Chapter 2 Setup Procedures Describes how to configure the network. ViewSonic ViewSonic PJL6243 PJL6243...
Page 98: Connecting To The Lan Line
SELECT button. Then the Menu will disappear, the “Please wait...” mes- sage will appear, and switching operation will start. Switching will take a while and the projector’s LINK/ACT Lamp will be on or blink, and after completing the operation, the “Please wait...” message will disappear. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 99 *1 Set "On" only when the DHCP server is available on your network environment. *2 Set [255.255.255.255] if the network does not provide the gateway (router). *3 Set [255.255.255.255] if you do not use the function E-mail alert. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 100: Network Pin Code
Select "Network information" in the Network menu and press Point 8 or SELECT button to show LAN setting environment of the currently selected projector. (The description below is an example and different from what will be shown.) * The numerical value is a setting example. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 101: Network Factory Default
2. A confirmation box appears and select "Yes" and then press SELECT button. 3. Another confirmation box appears and select "Yes" and then press SELECT button. 4. All the wired LAN settings will go back to the factory default settings. For details, refer to “Wired LAN factory default settings” (p.16). ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 102: Wired Lan Factory Default Settings
Chapter 2 Setup Procedures Wired LAN factory default settings SELECTED LAN Parameter LAN 1 LAN 2 LAN 3 DHCP IP ADDRESS 169.254.100.100 192.168.100.100 192.168.100.100 SUBNET MASK 255.255.0.0 255.255.255.0 255.255.255.0 GATEWAY ADDRESS 255.255.255.255 255.255.255.255 255.255.255.255 DNS ADDRESS 255.255.255.255 255.255.255.255 255.255.255.255 ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 103: Chapter 3 Basic Setting And Operation
Basic Setting and Operation Describes basic operations and settings for controlling the projec- tor by using the web browser. It is required that computer and projector is connected to the network and the network address is properly configured. ViewSonic ViewSonic PJL6243 PJL6243...
Page 104: Login The Setting Page Of The Projector
* The entering User Name must be "user" and it can not be changed. [Note] When accessing the projector for the first time or the Network PIN code "0000" is set, the auto-login will be performed and the next main setting page is displayed. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 105: Display Of Main Setting Page
Main setting page in the display Sub menu tab Switches the sub menu tab. Setting page Main menu Displays the control and For selection of control and setting items according to setting items of the projector. the selected menu. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 106: How To Use The Setting Page
Each item has a valid setting range. The setting value exceeding this becomes invalid. Some con- trol items can not be used depending on the selecting input mode or functions of the projector you use. In this case, the values of those items are indicated with "---". ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 107 How to use the setting page Radio button setting Select an item by selecting a radio button. Check box setting Select items by ticking on check boxes. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 108: Initial Setting
Model name ..Indicates the model name of the projector Network PIN code ..Sets the Network PIN code to login the setting page (+p.23) PJLink ....... Switches PJLink password authentication. (ON, OFF) (+p.23) Password ....Password for PJLink function (+p.23) ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 109: Network Pin Code Setting
PJLink Class 1 and is verified conformance with PJLink Standard Class 1. Projector Input PJLink Input Parameter Computer 2 RGB 1 Computer 1 RGB 2 Component RGB 3 S-video RGB 4 RGB (Scart) RGB 5 Video Video VIDEO 2 ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 110: Network Configuration
* All the network setting will reset to the default when setting [0.0.0.0] of the IP Address. * If you make incorrect settings, you cannot find out the new network settings. Be careful to set up them correctly, otherwise you cannot connect to the projector. It is recommended to make a note of them. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 111: E-Mail Setting
Password ......... Enter SMTP password. (up to 63 characters) POP server ....... Enter server name or IP address of the POP server. (up to 60 characters) POP server port ....Enter Port number of the POP server. (from 1 to 65535) ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 112 * You cannot use this E-mail function if the DNS server and SMTP server cannot be used in your net- work environment. * The projector does not send message to the address set in "Administrator address" text box. If you want to send e-mails to the administrator address, enter the administrator address into "Add address" text box. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 113 Standby in proper user operation" signifies that the projector is turned on by using the web browser and then it is turned into standby with ON/STANDBY button on the top control or the remote control. Up to 99,999 hours can be set for use time. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 114: Examples: Type And Contents Of Alert Mail
This alert mail will not be sent when unchecking the mail sending condi- tion "When PJ lamp replacement time is reached". ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 115: Snmp Setting
Community name(refer) ..Enter community name (read only). Default name is "public". Trap Item Description Community name ...... Enter community name to send "Trap". Default name is "public". Trap address ........Enter IP address of the SNMP manager computer to receive "Trap". ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 116 Standby in proper user operation" signifies that the projector is turned on by using the web browser and then it is turned into standby with ON/STANDBY button on the top control or the remote control. Up to 99,999 hours can be set for the time setting. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 117: Chapter 4 Controlling The Projector
Chapter 4 Controlling the Projector Describes controlling and setting of the projector by using the web browser. ViewSonic ViewSonic PJL6243 PJL6243...
Page 118: Power Control And Status Check
Power control ..Controls the projector power by clicking the "ON" or "Standby" button. * The projector cannot be turned on while the projector is on cooling down. * The web browser checks and updates the projector's condition every 30 seconds automatically. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 119 If you set this as Eco, then the network part will be turned off when you turn off the projector. Consequently, you cannot turn on/off the projector via the networks. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 120: Control
For further information , refer to the projector's owner's manual. * When the projector is in standby, all the controlling items are inactive. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 121: System
* The selectable scanning systems are 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1035i and 1080i. * If the mode (Mode1 to Mode10) which is stored in the item "PC Adjustment" (* p.38) is available, they are also listed together with the above mode. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 122: Sound
Mute ......Suppresses the sound. (ON, OFF) * The MIC functions MIC, MIC gain, Standby MIC out cannot be selected through the network. When using the MIC functions, please set by using the On Screen Menu of the projector. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 123: Image Adjustment
Store ..........Stores the Image adjustment values. Select an item [Image1 - Image4] from the pull-down menu and click Store button. Load image mode ..... Loads the Image mode. Select an image mode from the pull-down menu and click Load button. {Dynamic, Standard, Real, Cinema, Blackboard(Green), Colorboard, Image1 - Image4} ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 124: Pc Adjustment
Mode Store ..Stores the PC adjustment values. Select a mode no. [Mode1 - Mode10] from the pull-down menu. Mode Free .... Clear the PC adjustment values. Select a mode no. [Mode1 - Mode10] from the pull- down menu. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 125: Setting Up The Projector
Screen mode Video Computer Normal Full Wide(16:9) * The mark " " means that the available screen mode Zoom in the selected input source system. The error message True appears when selecting the disabled screen mode indi- cated with "*". Custom ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 126: Setting 1
Highland mode 1 Highland mode 2 Lamp Corres. Value(h) ....Displays the lamp use time (Corresponding value) . Reset the time after lamp replacement. Click "Reset", a confirmation display appears, and then click "OK", the time will be reset. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 127: Setting 3
Freeze ...... Sets the image to freeze mode. (ON, OFF) Closed caption .. Sets the closed caption function. Closed caption ... Sets the closed caption mode. (OFF, CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4) Color ..... Sets the color of the contents. (Color, White) ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 128: Information
Lamp Corres. Value(h) Displays the use time (Corresponding value) of the lamp. Filter time(h) Displays the accumulated use time of the filter. Network Items Description MAC address Displays MAC address of the projector. IP address Displays the IP address of the projector. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 129 Lamp off (Lamp is being used over a specified use time, replace lamp Gray/Red immediately) Lamp failure (Lamp failure, check lamp condition) Red/Blue with X Lamp failure (Lamp failure and lamp is being used over a specified use Red/Red with X time, replace lamp immediately) ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 130 Chapter 4 Controlling the Projector ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 131: Chapter 5 Appendix
Chapter 5 Appendix Connection examples Use of telnet Web browser setting Q & A ViewSonic ViewSonic PJL6243 PJL6243...
Page 132: Examples Of Connection
Default Gateway : 0.0.0.0 : 0.0.0.0 Computer Name: PC10 IP Address : 192.168.0.10 Subnet Mask : 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway : * When the projector is connected to the computer directly without hub, the STP cross cable should be used. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 133 Subnet Mask : 255.255.255.0 Subnet Mask : 255.255.255.0 Subnet Mask : 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway : 192.168.10.1 Default Gateway : 192.168.10.1 Default Gateway : 192.168.10.1 Default Gateway : 192.168.10.1 : 192.168.201.1 : 192.168.201.1 : 192.168.201.1 : 192.168.201.1 Network Group: 192.168.10.x ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 134: Use Of Telnet
　 Type as below on the displayed window. > telnet [return] 2. The telnet application will start and the following window will be displayed. Type as below to connect the projector. > open 192.168.1.201 10000 [return] * Use the IP address assigned to the projector. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 135 4 times continuously, the communication will be disconnected automatically. Please try again for the connection. If the password or any command is not entered for more than 30 seconds, the communication will be disconnected automatically. Please try again for the connection. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 136: Web Browser Setting
* There are various ways to change your browser preferences depending on the version or applica- tions. Please see the setting instructions on next page for example and also refer to on-line help of your web browser. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 137: Windows Xp Professional
Select Internet Options from Tools menu on the web browser and then select Security tab and click Customize Level… button. On the security setting window, scroll down and find the Scripting item, make sure that "Enable" is selected in item Active Scripting. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 138: Proxy Setting
If you connect the projector to the computer directly with STP cross cable, this must be unchecked. To designate proxy settings that will not use the proxy server when accessing the projector installed in the local area network, enter the IP address or domain name here. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 139 STP cross cable, this must be selected. To designate proxy settings that will not use the proxy server when accessing the projector installed in the local area net- work, enter the IP address or domain name here. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 140 If you connect the projector to the computer directly with STP cross cable, they must be unchecked. To designate proxy settings that will not use the proxy server when accessing the projector installed in the local area network, enter the IP address or domain name here. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 141: Q&A
(Connect to the company’s network from the branch office or maintenance office by using private line.) * Use of internet (Connect to the company’s network from your home, branch office or some other places by using the internet.) ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 142 Can I register the setting page as a web browser "Favorites" or "Bookmarks"? Please add "Login" page to your "Favorites" or "Bookmarks". Do not add the speci- fied setting page because it will not be able to perform the password authentica- tion correctly. ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 143 SMTP server is located in your LAN (Local Area Network), the address should be set to the SMTP server in your LAN. The SMTP server located outside of your LAN may not be available for security reason. For further information please contact your network administrator (* p.25). ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 144 Possible. Please refer to the item "Use of telnet" (* p.48 - 49). What is the MAC address assigned to the projector? The MAC address is displayed in "Network information" menu of the projector (* p.14) and in "Information" menu through the web browser (* p.42). ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 145 It is possible to update the firmware through the network. It is required to have a special tool for the updating. For further information please consult your local dealer. The version number of the firmware is indicated on the lower part of the "Initial set- ting" page. Version of the firmware ViewSonic PJL6243...
Page 146 PJ Network Manager for Windows...
Page 147 Contents Contents .................. 2 Chapter 1 Introducing ............3 Introducing ..............................3 SNMP ...................................3 Trademarks ...............................3 Operating Environment ...........................4 Chapter 2 Set up ..............5 PJ Network Manager installation ......................6 PJ Network Manager un-installation ....................6 Chapter 3 Basic Operation ........... 7 Launching and quitting PJ Network Manager ................8 Name of status window ...........................8 Quitting PJ Network Manager ......................9...
Page 148: Chapter 1 Introducing
Chapter 1 Introducing Introducing This PJ Network Manager is a SNMP manager software for the network equipment which supports the private MIB (Management Information Base). By installing the PJ Network Manager to the computer, you can monitor the equipment simply such as the projector, the projection monitor and the flat display monitor connect- ed to the network.
Page 149: Operating Environment
Chapter 1 Introducing Operating Environment Item Minimum Recommended Pentium 4 2.0GHz or higher for Windows XP Pentium III 400MHz or higher Pentium 4 3.0GHz or higher for Windows Vista and Windows 7 256MB or higher for Windows XP Memory 128MB or higher 1GB or higher for Windows Vista and Windows 7 More than 20MB of free disk space Screen...
Page 150: Chapter 2 Set Up
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Page 151: Pj Network Manager Installation
Chapter 2 Set up PJ Network Manager installation Set the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM SetupTool. drive of your computer. Double click icon in the "PJ Network Manager" folder in the CD-ROM. Select "[English [United States]" from the pull- down menu on the "Choose Setup Language" window and click OK button to start installing and then follow the installation wizards.
Page 152: Chapter 3 Basic Operation
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Page 153: Launching And Quitting Pj Network Manager
Chapter 3 Basic Operation Launching and quitting PJ Network Manager To launch PJ Network Manager, take one of the following. - Select "PJ Network Manager" from the menu "Start" - "All programs". - Double click a management file* Name of status window Menu Tool bar Status column...
Page 154: Quitting Pj Network Manager
Quitting PJ Network Manager [Note] * The PJ Network Manager cannot open multiple status windows at the same time. Quitting PJ Network Manager To quit the PJ Network Manager, click the close box on top right of the status window, or select "Exit"...
Page 155: Name Of The Button On The Tool Bar
Chapter 3 Basic Operation Name of the button on the tool bar The following commands are assigned to the buttons on the tool bar. Save Target display Event log display Alert display Open Target monitoring Start/Stop Command history display Button Operation New ..........
Page 156: Addition Of The Target
Addition of the target Addition of the target Select Target Addition from Target menu. The target information registering window appears. Items Description Name ......Enter a management name of the target equipment. IP address ....Enter IP address of the target equipment. Community ...
Page 157: Setting Up The Warning Value
Chapter 3 Basic Operation Setting up the warning value PJ Network Manager provides a function to display the alert when the use time of the set- ting item reaches a specified setting time. The available setting items (use time) are depend- ing on the target equipment.
Page 158: When Happens The Alert On The Target
When happens the alert on the target When happens the alert on the target If the abnormality or connection error happens on the target, PJ Network Manager indi- cates target name, icon and status column item with red color to let you know the abnor- mality.
Page 159: Stopping Monitoring The Target
Chapter 3 Basic Operation Stopping monitoring the target To stop monitoring the target, click button again on the tool bar. Displaying all the status information of the target Select a target and click button on the tool bar. The following status window appears and displays all the available status information of the target.
Page 160: Setting Up The Password Of Telnet
Setting up the password of Telnet Setting up the password of Telnet The password of telnet can be set up by the procedure below. It is necessary to make a password, same as the network password. Select a target which you want to set up the password of telnet from the status list. You can select multiple targets.
Page 161: Setting Timer For Targets
Chapter 3 Basic Operation Commands batch processing : Available Command Items Description Power ON/OFF ......Sets up the Power ON or Power OFF. Input,Source Sets up the Input and Source. Selects Input and Source....... Screen ........Sets up the screen size. Resizes the picture screen. Background Sets up the background.
Page 162: Setting Up Default Setting
Setting up default setting Setting up default setting The monitoring information and e-mail information can be set up by the procedure below. Select System default setting from System menu. The setting window will appear. Switch by clicking Monitoring information or E-mail information tab for each setting. Monitoring information Monitoring information Items...
Page 163 Chapter 3 Basic Operation E-mail information E-mail information Items Description SMTP server ..... Sets up the IP address of SMTP mail server or server host name. Administrator's mail address Sets up the e-mail address of administrator ...... Destination mail address ........ Sets up the destination mail address when the event (ALERT, TRAP, SYSERR) happens on the target.
Page 164: Customizing The Status List
Customizing the status list Customizing the status list Changing the status column indication Select Column selection from System menu. The col- umn selection window will appear. On the window, check the column name to be indi- cated on the status list. 0 The mark [*] next to the column name indicates alert item.
Page 165 Chapter 3 Basic Operation Column Description *Error info........Error information (Not available for the projector) IP address ........IP address of the network equipment Community ........Community name of the network equipment (public) Introduction date* ....Date of the network equipment installed Timer ..........Timer information Product info.
Page 166 Customizing the status list To change order or width of the column Drag the status column name you want to change the order and move it on a new place and drop it. To change column width, set a mouse cursor onto the right edge of the col- umn to change, drag the mouse on it and adjust the column width.
Page 167: Viewing The Alert Information
Chapter 3 Basic Operation Viewing the alert information Click button on the tool bar. The alert display window appears and the alert informa- tion of all the targets which are having an alert is listed on this window as the below. To export the alert information as text file (CSV file), click Export button.
Page 168: Viewing The Event Log
Viewing the event log Viewing the event log Click button on the tool bar. The event log display window appears and the events which have been happened on the targets are listed on this window as the below. To export these events as text file (CSV file), click Export button. To delete the event log, select the accrual date item you intend to delete by clicking and then click Delete button.
Page 169: Description Of Event, Type, Warning Column, Warning Value
Chapter 3 Basic Operation Description of Event, Type, Warning column, Warning value Event Type Warning Column Warning Value Description Un-connected Connect Connected Acquisition error PowerFailure TemperatureError Normal (AfterTempError) RS232CFailure Power management Shutter management LampFailure Power status Normal(Standby) Normal(OnStartingUp) Normal(OnCoolingDown) Normal(PowerOn) ON : Abnormality has TemperatureError(OnCoolingDown) happened...
Page 170 Description of Event, Type, Warning column, Warning value Description of warning value Warning Column Warning Value Description Projector has been disconnected from the network Un-connected Projector has been connected to the network Connect Connected * PJ Network Manager could not acquire the MIB information Acquisition error from the equipment Power failure...
Page 171: About Event Treatment
Chapter 3 Basic Operation About event treatment If the PJ Network Manager receives an event, it executes following event treatment items which are selected in the system default setting. p Sound warning alarm p Send e-mail p Display warning dialog Sound warning alarm If the PJ Network Manager receives an event, the computer beeps an alarm sound.
Page 172: Viewing The Command History
About event treatment Display warning dialog Following dialog window appears on the screen if event occurs. Viewing the command history Click button on the tool bar. Command history window appears and the command history is listed on the window as shown below. To export the command history as text file (CSV file), click Export button.
Page 173: Storing The Management File
Chapter 3 Basic Operation Storing the management file When you monitor the network equipment with the PJ Network Manager, you can save the registered target information, system setting and event log information into the man- agement file with a free file name. It is useful if you manage multiple equipment in the net- work.
Page 174: Registering The Target Information From The Defined File At Once
Registering the target information from the defined file at once Registering the target information from the defined file at once The PJ Network Manager provides a function to import the target information from the defined file at once. Prepare the defined file (CSV data format) in which the target informa- tion is written along the format shown below.
Page 175: Format Of The Defined File
Chapter 3 Basic Operation Format of the defined file The defined file is a CSV data file created by the spreadsheet application and is defined as follows; Column Description (example) Target name ..Name of target equipment (Proj_01, Proj_03, PDP_01, etc.) IP address ....
Page 176: Login To The Target Equipment
Login to the target equipment Login to the target equipment After double clicking the target name on the status list, the computer launches web browser and displays the login window of the target equipment. You can control and set up the projector remotely by using the web browser. For the fur- ther information of instruction, see the separated network owner's manual.

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