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 unit or specified. ViewSonic PJ452 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Viewsonic Manuals...
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Correcting the keystone distortions .. 20 be mistaken for machine defects..50 Using the partial magnify feature ..21 Warranty and after-service....52 Freezing the screen......21 Specifications........52 Temporarily blanking the screen ..21 Customer Service ........54 Limited Warranty .......55 ViewSonic PJ452 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Viewsonic Manuals...
Control buttons Power switch 16,17) AC inlet Ports Elevator button (See below.) Elevator foot Rear-Left side Vent RGB port S-VIDEO ( port VIDEO Restart switch ( AUDIO port CONTROL port Kensington lock slot Ports ViewSonic PJ452 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Viewsonic Manuals...
Lens cover Strap Strap Strap ring Strap ring Strap ring 4. Attach the lens cover to the lens of projector, and slowly turn over the projector, so that the top is facing up. ViewSonic PJ452 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Viewsonic Manuals...
When putting in batteries, align and insert the two AA batteries according to their plus and minus terminals as indicated in the remote control. 3. Close the battery cover. Replace the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and snap it back into place. ViewSonic PJ452 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Viewsonic Manuals...
• 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 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Viewsonic Manuals...
Air filter (New or cleaned) Rail of air filter Filter cover for bottom-up use 5. Interlocking the tabs, snap the filter cover for bottom-up use into place. Tabs Filter cover for bottom-up use (with an air filter) ViewSonic PJ452 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Viewsonic Manuals...
• Don’t place the projector near a humidifier, a smoking space or a kitchen. • Put nothing containing liquid near the projector. ► Adjust the direction of the projector to keep light from directly hitting the projector's remote sensor. ViewSonic PJ452 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Viewsonic Manuals...
When you release the elevator buttons, the elevator feet will lock into position. 3. As necessary, you can also finely adjust the height of the projector by twisting the elevator feet by hand. ViewSonic PJ452 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Viewsonic Manuals...
RGB 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 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Viewsonic Manuals...
Examples of connection with a VCR/DVD player Audio cable (stereo mini) Video cable Audio Video out Audio cable (stereo mini) S-Video cable Audio S-Video out Audio cable (stereo mini) Component video cable Audio out Component video out ViewSonic PJ452 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Viewsonic Manuals...
AC Inlet Connector of the power cord 1. Connect the connector of the power cord to the AC inlet of the projector. 2. Firmly plug the power cord's plug into the outlet. ViewSonic PJ452 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Viewsonic Manuals...
The projector lamp will light up and the POWER indicator will begin blinking green. When the power is completely on, the indicator will stop blinking light green. To display the picture, select an input signal according to the section "Selecting an input signal" ViewSonic PJ452 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Viewsonic Manuals...
POWER indicator is green or blinking. The POWER indicator will go off. 4. Close the lens cover. For safety purposes, disconnect the power cord if the projector is not to be used for prolonged periods of time. ViewSonic PJ452 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Viewsonic Manuals...
TURN ON is selected for the AUTO SEARCH item in the OPTION menu ( 38), the projector will check the S-VODEO port at first. If no input is detected at the S-VIDEO port, projector will check the VIDEO port automatically. ViewSonic PJ452 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Viewsonic Manuals...
2. Use the cursor buttons +/- to adjust the zoom. To close the dialog and complete this operation, don’t perform operation for a few seconds. Adjusting the focus 1. Use the focus ring to focus on the picture. ViewSonic PJ452 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Viewsonic Manuals...
Even if you don’t do anything, the dialog will automatically 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 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Viewsonic Manuals...
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 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Viewsonic Manuals...
◄ or the ESC button before choosing the menu. (1) EASY MENU → Advance MENU (Main) ▼ ►/ ENTER Advanced MENU EASY MENU EASY MENU ViewSonic PJ452 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Viewsonic Manuals...
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Advanced menu, then press the cursor button ► or the ENTER button. (1) At EASY MENU (ex. KEYSTONE) ▼ ASPECT is chosen KEYSTONE is chosen (2) At Advanced Menu (ex. KEYSTONE) ▼ ►/ ENTER KEYSTONE is chosen ViewSonic PJ452 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Viewsonic Manuals...
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(ex. LANGUAGE, H PHASE etc.) aren’t reset. 7. To close the menu Press the MENU button again. Even if you don't do anything, the operation will complete and the menu will disappear automatically after about 10 seconds. ViewSonic PJ452 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Viewsonic Manuals...
See the item TINT of section PICTURE menu. ( • This item can be chosen only at a video signal. SHARPNESS Using the buttons ◄/► adjusts the sharpness. See the item SHARPNESS of section PICTURE menu. ( 28). ViewSonic PJ452 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Viewsonic Manuals...
Pointing at the “Go To Advanced Menu” and pressing the button Advanced ► changes the EASY MENU into the Advanced MENU. Menu Performs to use the menu of PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, SCREEN or OPTION. ViewSonic PJ452 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Viewsonic Manuals...
2nd tone from left end on the test pattern, use the equalizing adjustment bar “1”. The darkest tone at the left end of the test pattern cannot be controlled with any of equalizing adjustment bar. ViewSonic PJ452 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Viewsonic Manuals...
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TINT Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the tint. Green ↔ Red • This item can be chosen only at a video signal. SHARPNESS Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the sharpness. Strong ↔ Weak ViewSonic PJ452 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Viewsonic Manuals...
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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 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Viewsonic Manuals...
Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the horizontal phase to eliminate flicker. Right ↔ Left • This item can be chosen only at a RGB signal or a component video signal (except 525i (480i) and 625i (576i)). ViewSonic PJ452 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Viewsonic Manuals...
• The automatic adjustment operation requires approximately 10 seconds. Also please note that it may not function correctly with some input. ViewSonic PJ452 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Viewsonic Manuals...
• The AUTO mode automatically selects the optimum mode. • 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 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Viewsonic Manuals...
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INFORMATION”. It shows the information about the current input. • 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 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Viewsonic Manuals...
• When the WHISPER is selected, acoustic noise and screen brightness are reduced. MIRROR Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for mirror status. NORMAL H:INVERT V:INVERT H&V:INVERT ════=══=══=══=══=══=══=════ VOLUME Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the volume. High ↔ Low ViewSonic PJ452 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Viewsonic Manuals...
• 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 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Viewsonic Manuals...
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“MyScreen registration is finished.” are displayed for several seconds. If the registration failed, the message “A capturing error has occurred. Please try again.” is displayed. SCREEN menu (continued) ViewSonic PJ452 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Viewsonic Manuals...
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”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 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Viewsonic Manuals...
When the time is set to 1 to 99, and when the passed time with a no-signal or an unsuitable signal reaches at the set time, the projector lamp will go off and the power indicator begins blinking. Please refer to the section “Turning off the power.” ViewSonic PJ452 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Viewsonic Manuals...
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• Please reset the filter time only when you have cleaned or replaced the air filter, for correct messages about the air filter. • About the caring the air filter, please see the section “Air filter.” ( ViewSonic PJ452 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Viewsonic Manuals...
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By this function, all the items in all of menu will collectively return to the initial setting. Note that the items LAMP TIME, FILTER TIME and LANGUAGE are not reset. RESET CANCEL ViewSonic PJ452 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Viewsonic Manuals...
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 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Viewsonic Manuals...
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TURN OFF AFTER 0hr." is displayed, complete the following operation within 10 minutes of switching power on. • Incorrectly resetting of the lamp timer (resetting without replacement, or neglect of resetting after replacement) will result in incorrect message functions. ViewSonic PJ452 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Viewsonic Manuals...
Air filter’s knob Filter cover for bottom-up use Filter cover’s knobs 3. Apply a vacuum cleaner to the vent of the projector for the air filter. And then slowly turn the projector bottom up. ViewSonic PJ452 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Viewsonic Manuals...
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7. Turn the projector on, and reset the filter time using the FILTER TIME function of OPTION menu. ( NOTE • Incorrectly resetting of the filter timer (resetting without replacement, or neglect of resetting after replacement) will result in incorrect message functions. ViewSonic PJ452 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Viewsonic Manuals...
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 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Viewsonic Manuals...
The horizontal or vertical wavelength of the inputted ON *** fH *****kHz fV signal is outside of the response parameters of this *****Hz unit. Please confirm the specs for this unit or the signal source specs. ViewSonic PJ452 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Viewsonic Manuals...
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NOTE • A lamp has a finite product life. Lamps are characterized by the fact that, after long hours of usage, a lamp will no longer light up, or the lamp will break or burst, etc. ViewSonic PJ452 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Viewsonic Manuals...
After performing any needed maintenance, turn the power on again. If the same indication is displayed after the treatment, please contact your dealer or service company. ViewSonic PJ452 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Viewsonic Manuals...
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In such a case, press the “O” (OFF) side of the power switch, and wait at least 45 minutes. After the projector has sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of the attachment state of the lamp and lamp cover, and then turn the power on again. ViewSonic PJ452 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Viewsonic Manuals...
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 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Viewsonic Manuals...
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“Caring for the lens”. NOTE • Although bright spots or dark spots may appear on the screen, this is a unique characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and such do not constitute or imply a machine defect. ViewSonic PJ452 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Viewsonic Manuals...
Video input VIDEO ......RCA x1 S-VIDEO ....S-video x1 Audio input AUDIO ..Stereo mini x1 Lamp RLC-004 Optional Air filter and parts Please consult your dealer or ViewSonic for part information. others ViewSonic PJ452 Downloaded From projector-manual.com Viewsonic Manuals...
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