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1. LOKAL LRP 10 IN AUDIO 2 OUT Example of System Setup NOTE Two computers can be connected using RGB1 and RGB2 Only one VCR should be be connected using either the Composite video or S video output port Laptop Computer S VIDEO IN tey ee AUDIO IN AUDIO 1 2 OUT 005 VCR with S VHS out Desktop Computer Audio ampifying eguipment CRT Display ViewSonic PJL855 Getting Started 5 Operation Projecting a Picture Turning Off the Projector 1 Power ON the projector Set the MAIN POWER switch to ON located on the side Connector Panel The ON indicator lights orange Press the STANDBY ON button on the Projector Control Panel or on the Remote Control Unit See page 7 The ON indicator blinks green during warm up and stays green when projector is ready for use NOTE The power can not be turned on if the STANDBY ON button is pressed within 60 seconds after the power is turned off Remove the lens cap Position the projector the desired distance from the projection screen then set the projection angle by positioning the foot adjusters See Positioning the Projector and Setting the Projection Angle below Power ON all connected input devices See pages 4 5
2. 00s20eeeeeeee 14 Control Panel Indicators o 14 Problem Solving Chart c ccomo coco 15 Maintenance Cleaning Instructions ccoccocooco 16 Cleaning the Air Filter Cleaning the Lens Cleaning the Cabinet Replacing the Lamp Unit ccooo 16 Wafrantyas 2 oot echoed Lean na ones ena Rin 17 Customer Support c ccoocoo back cover ViewSonic PJL855 Getting Started Congratulations on purchasing a ViewSonic PJL855 Office Theater LCD projector Save the original box and all packing material for future shipping needs Package Contents e ViewSonic PJL855 Office Theater PS 2 mouse cable e Remote Control Unit Mouse amp Laser Pointer e Serial RS232 mouse computer control cable e 2AA batteries ADB Macintosh mouse cable e 3 AC power cords U S Europe and China e Macintosh adaptor e Computer video cable 15 pin mini D sub e User s guide connector INF and ICM files on CD ROM e Video Audio cable RCA connectors e Carrying Case e S Video cable RCA connectors e Audio stereo mini DIN cable IMPORTANT The supplied INF file assures compatibility with Windows operating systems and the ICM file Image Color Matching ensures accurate on screen colors When using a computer as the signal source ViewSonic recommends that you install both of these files e Insert the supplied CD ROM into your system wait for it to auto start sele
3. INPUT button selects input source RGB1 RGB2 gt VIDEO KD MUTE button silences audio output temporarily gt FREEZE displays a still picture stopping moving video image and audio OFF button turns OFF the MAGNIFY function RI LAMP F TEMP POSITION ON button LAMP indicator Press and hold then use becomes lit when DISK PAD to move screen BLANK lamp cannot light image only for RGB signal C RGB TEMP indicator RESET button becomes lit when resets selected ecb eres pig temperature inside menu option to tions and fo per projector is too high factory setting the selected aplion MENU ON button activates on screen menu BLANK button displays blank screen white blue or black See page 10 RGB INPUT button selects RGB as input source See page 10 Speakers Zoom knob adjusts picture size Remote control sensor rear Focus Ring Cooling fan exhaust Lens cover Handle RESET RIGHI Remote Control Unit MUTE button silences audio output temporarily MAGINIFY buttons are used to magnify part of projected picture VOLUME buttons adjust loudness of audio output LASER button toggles laser pointer On Off See WARNING below DISKPAD When back light of MENU ON button is on DISK PAD selects or adjusts menu item e When no on screen menu is displayed DISK PAD works as a mouse e When back light of POSITION ON button is on DISK PAD moves the
4. Select the signal source press the INPUT button on the projector or one of the the INPUT buttons VIDEO RGB on the Remote Control 1 Press STANDBY ON button on Control Panel or Remote Control Unit for one 1 second The ON indicator blinks orange and the projector lamp turns off CAUTION Always press the STANDBY ON button before turning OFF the MAIN POWER This allows the fan to cool down the projector 2 Wait until the fan stops about one minute after pressing STANDBY ON button 3 Power OFF the projector Set the MAIN POWER switch to OFF 4 Place the lens cap over the lens NOTE This projector complies with VESA DDC1 2B specifications Only RGB1 Unit See pages7 menu see page 10 using the FOCUS ring see page 7 NOTE To switch between RGB1 and RGB2 use the INPUT 7 Adjust the picture size with the ZOOM knob then adjust the focus supports Plug amp Play Positioning the Projector The projector must be horizontal to get a distortion free picture Place the projector on a table top or other flat surface Use the chart below to determine the placement of the projection screen Screen Screen Distance a inches Size inches Minimum Maximum ai projector 200 326 Setting the Projection Angle Top View This screen size is full screen size Side View 800 dots x 600 dots a distance from projector to scr
5. The OPT Menu also allows you to set the TIMER select the LANGUAGE for all on screen displays activate AUTO OFF and START UP SETUP INPUT IMAGE OPT SETUP INPUT IMAGE OPT OPT OPTION Details about Selection Options Menu Options COM SPEED gt COM SPEED COM SPEED Selects data speed of transmission Cue ops a LANGUAGE gt COMMUNICATION 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 eae P Used for computer control of projector START UP gt Selects data transmission format 7N1 7 data bits No Parity 1 Stop bit COM BITS 8N1 8 data bits No Parity 3 sn bit SETUP INPUT IMAGE OPT SETUP INPUT IMAGE opt Used for computer control of projector Sane HEB 7 A countdown timer up to 99 minutes D en TIMER 15 min TIMER you can activate whenever needed The time remaining displays at bottom of the projected picture Selects language of On View menus gt AAA English Francais French Deutsch SETUP INPUT IMAGE OPT ETUP INPUT IMAGE PT LANGUAGE German Espanol Spanish Italiano LANGUAGE ENGLISH Fa Italian Norsk Norwegian Nederlands Be AUTO OFF Dutch Lee O NORSK Sets time up to 99 minutes the lamp 0 NEDERLANDS will automatically turn off and the AUTO OFF projector will switch to Standby Mode if an input source is not detected To a lake UNE disable AUTO OFF set minutes to 0 START UP The ga aa Toggles on off the ViewSonic Se
6. Decrease Increase BRIGHT BRIGHTNESS Darker Brighter CONTRAST Lower Higher For VIDEO signal input only SHARPNESS Softer Sharper COLOR SATURATION Lower Higher TINT Red Green For RGB signal input only V POSIT Moves picture up or down VERTICAL POSITION or use automatic control H POSIT Moves picture left or right HORIZONTAL POSITION or use automatic control H PHASE Decreases flicker picture rolling HORIZONTAL PHASE or use automatic control H SIZE Widens narrows horizontal size of HORIZONTAL SIZE picture or use automatic control COLOR BAL Red Blue COLOR BALANCE NOTE e TINT cannot be adjusted with PAL SECAM video signal input e TINT COLOR and SHARPNESS cannot be adjusted with RGB signal nput e V POSIT H POSIT H PHASE and H SIZE cannot be adjusted with VIDEO signal input How to use the SET UP menu Use the MENU buttons on the projector or DISK PAD on the Remote Control Unit to move the cursor to the item you want to adjust For bar display items VOLUME BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST COLOR BALANCE you must make adjustments manually using the on screen controls see illustration to the right For numerical display items V POSIT H POSIT H PHASE H SIZE you have the option making adjustements manually or selecting AUTO see illustration to the right During automatic adjustment the word AUTO will flash in the lower right corner of the scr
7. e Select 0 on the screen using MENU lt on projector or DISKPAD on Remote Conrol Unit Maintenance ViewSonic PJL855 LIMITED WARRANTY VIEWSONIC PJL855 OFFICE THEATER What the warranty covers ViewSonic warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship during the warranty period If a product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period ViewSonic will at its sole option repair or replace the product with a like product Replacement product or parts may include remanufactured or refurbished parts or components How long the warranty is effective The ViewSonic PJL855 Office Theater projector is warranted for three 3 years for all parts excluding the lamp three 3 years for all labor and ninety 90 days for the lamp from the date of the first consumer purchase Who the warranty protects This warranty is valid only for the first consumer purchaser What the warranty does not cover 1 Any product on which the serial number has been defaced modified or removed 2 Damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from a Accident misuse neglect fire water lightning or other acts of nature unauthorized product modification or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product b Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by ViewSonic c Any damage of the product due to shipment d Removal or installation of the product e Causes external
8. projected picture LS RESET RIGHT MOUSE button two functions MOUSE ON e RESET button when a menu is displayed returns selected TIMER menu option to factory setting e RIGHT MOUSE button when no menu is displayed NOTE LEFT MOUSE button is located on back of Remote Control Unit see Back View illustration at top of this page MOUSE ON button activates Mouse Emulation function See page 13 TIMER button activates on screen countdown timer VIDEO INPUT button selects VIDEO as input source See page 10 Back View of Remote Control Unit LASER APERTURE aS AVOIDE EXPOSURE LASER RADIATION IS EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE CAUTION To prevent possible eye damage DO NOT look directly at the laser light emitted from the Laser Aperture of the Remote Control Unit see above DO NOT point the laser light at any person s eyes LEFT MOUSE button see RESET NOTE above CLASSILLASER PRODUCT ViewSonic PJL855 Operation Adjusting the Projected Image 1 Display the list of menus Press any one of the four MENU buttons on the Projector Control Panel or the MENU ON OFF button on the Remote Control Unit The names of the four menus SETUP INPUT IMAGE OPTION will display See pages 8 10 2 Select the menu To select one of the four menus press the left or right MENU buttons on the Projector Control Panel or the DISK PAD on the Remot
9. ERFERENCE WITH BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS OR OTHER COMMERCIAL LOSS EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES 2 ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHETHER INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE 3 ANY CLAIM AGAINST THE CUSTOMER BY ANY OTHER PARTY Effect of state law This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties and or do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you Sales outside the U S A For ViewSonic products sold outside of the U S A contact your ViewSonic dealer for warranty information and service REV 7 01 99 ViewSonic PJL855 Warranty 17 Customer Support Country Telephone Fax Region Email Website United States T 800 688 6688 F 909 468 1202 Canada T 800 688 6688 F 909 468 1202 service us viewsonic com www viewsonic com support service ca viewsonic com www viewsonic com support ViewSonic Corporation 381 Brea Canyon Road Walnut CA 91789 Tel 909 869 7976 Tel 800 688 6688 Fax 909 468 1202
10. T SYSTEM f AUTO O RGBI O RGB2 E VIDEO gt VIDEO options The IMAGE Menu allows you to select the MIRROR BLANK REVEAL and MESSAGE options Details about Selection Options Inverts picture horizontally and or vertically NORMAL Returns to factory settings H INVERT Inverts picture horizontally V INVERT Inverts picture vertically IMAGE Menu Options H amp V INVERT Inverts picture horizontally MIRROR and vertically Selects background color white blue BLANK or black for the Blank Screen feature which will display without video signal input Selects the speed that the projected image reappears after the Blank Screen REVEAL feature is turned off using the BLANK button on the Remote Control Unit Turns on screen message on off When MESSAGE turned on VOLUME level is indicated on screen SETUP INPUT IMAGE OPT MIRROR gt BLANK gt REVEAL b MESSAGE P SETUP INPUT IMAGE OPT MIRROR IE NORMAL D H INVERT D V INVERT DO Hav INVERT SETUP INPUT IMAGE OPT BLANK DO WHITE E BLUE ID BLACK SETUP INPUT IMAGE OPT REVEAL M FAST o ft DO MEDIUM oOo v O stow SETUP INPUT IMAGE OPT MESSAGE M TURN ON TURN OFF Operation ViewSonic PJL855 OPT OPTION Menu The OPT Menu allows you to adjust the Communication Function COM SPEED and COM BITS enabling you to control the projector from a computer
11. ViewSonic PJL855 Office Theater 31 to 300 Viewable Super Bright SVGA LCD Projector Copyright O ViewSonic Corporation 1999 All rights reserved Macintosh and Power Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Microsoft Windows Windows NT and the Windows Logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries ViewSonic and the three birds logos and OnView are registered trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation Office Theater is a trademark of ViewSonic Corporation VESA and EDID are registered trademarks of the Video Electronics Standards Association VESA DPMS and DDC are trademarks of VESA ENERGY Star is a registered trademark of the U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA 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 In the interest of continuing product improvement ViewSonic Corporation reserves the right to change product specifications without notice Information in this document may change without notice No part of this document may be copied reproduced or transmitted by any means for any purpose without prior written permission from ViewSonic Corporation As an ENERGY STAR partner ViewSonic Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERG
12. Y STar guidelines for energy efficiency FOR YOUR RECORDS The serial number of this product is on the bottom of the projector Write the serial number in the space below and keep this guide as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss Model Name Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date ViewSonic PJL855 VPRJ21548 1 Electronic Warranty Registration FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM THIS PRODUCT IS SUPPLIED WITH TWO PIN MAINS FOR USE IN MAINLAND EUROPE FOR THE U K PLEASE REFER TO THE CLASS EQUIPMENT NOTES BELOW The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse the value of which is indicated on the pin face of the plug Should the fuse need to be replaced an ASTA or BSI approved BS 1362 fuse of the same rating must be used If the fuse cover is detachable never use the plug without the cover If a replacement fuse cover is required ensure it is of the same colour as that visible on the pin face of the plug Fuse covers are available from your dealer DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer Should it be necessary to change the mains plugs this must be carried out by a competent person preferabl
13. a soft lint free cloth moistened with a ammonia or alcohol based mild detergent diluted with water Then wipe the surface with a cleaner to clean the cabinet soft dry lint free cloth Replacing the Lamp Unit To order a new lamp unit Part No RLU 150 03A contact ViewSonic Customer Support Make sure the Main Power switch is OFF then disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet If the projector has recently been turned on wait at least 45 minutes for the lamp to cool down Carefully place the projector onto a flat surface covered with soft material like a towel Then loosen the Lamp Cover screw and remove the Lamp Plate as shown to the right Loosen the four 4 lamp unit screws grasp the Lamp Unit Handle and gently pull the lamp unit out of the projector Lamp Unit Handlle Replace the lamp unit if Carefully insert the new lamp unit into the projector e the picture is dark and tighten the lamp unit screws e CHANGE THE LAMP is Re install the Lamp Cover and tighten the Lamp displayed Cover screw securely Power on the projector the lamp indicator on the projector Reset the lamp time within 10 minutes remains lit red See page 14 e Press RESET on projector or TIMER on Remote CAUTION Control Unit and hold for three 3 seconds HANDLE THE LAMP UNIT Lamp Unit Press RESET on projector or MENU ON on CAREFULLY Dropping the unit Remote Control Unit Maan the lamp to
14. ct Monitor Drivers and follow the on screen instructions Installation 1 Connect signal input cables With both the PJL855 and the com puter powered OFF connect the appropriate video and audio cables to the computer VCR or other input sources Macintosh users Connect the supplied Macintosh adapter to the video cable then to the PJL855 2 Connect power cord Connect the power cord to a properly grounded AC outlet then to the PJL855 3 Power ON projector and all input devices computer VCR eic e Power ON the PJL855 projector e Power ON all input devices 3 continued When a PC is one of the input devices not for Macintosh 1 Install INF and ICM files See intructions in the IMPORTANT note above 2 Set signal timing of graphics card Set the graphics card s to 800 x 600 75Hz resolution and refresh rate 4 Install batteries into Remote Control Unit See intructions below Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Unit 1 Remove the compartment cover by sliding it in the direction of the arrow shown below 2 Insert the batteries Alkaline type with the polarities facing the direction shown below 3 Replace the compartment cover CAUTION e Only use AA LRG type of batteries e To prevent leakage that may damage the unit do not combine old and new batteries When inserting batteries be careful to insert them according to the correct p
15. e Control Unit The name of the selected menu is highlighted in green 3 Select the menu option To select a menu option you want to adjust use the MENU buttons on the Projector Control Panel or use the DISK PAD on the Remote Control Unit The selected adjustment option is highlighted in green Memory Function Whenever you power OFF the projector all picture adjustments made for each input device VIDEO RGB1 and RGB2 will be saved separately Returning to Factory Default Settings To return all the controls in a given menu to factory settings 1 Select the menu follow steps 1 and above 2 Press the RESET button on the projector control panel or Remote Control Unit and select DEFAULT If you change your mind select CANCEL NOTE To return a single control Volume Brightness etc to the factory setting select only that menu option and press RESET If you change your mind select CANCEL Freeze Function This function displays a still picture freezing a moving video image similar to the pause function of a VCR You can use this feature together with the MAGNIFY function see below 1 Press the FREEZE button on the Remote Control Unit 2 To release the Freeze function press the FREEZE button again Magnify Function This function allows you to magnify a portion of the projected picture You can use this feature together with the FREEZE function see above 1 To ac
16. e the TURN OFF Pan ea START UP Difference start up screen which is displayed each time the projector is MESSAGE LINE powered on IMPORTANT If AUTO OFF is activated and shuts off the projector lamp wait at least one 1 minute Then press and briefly hold the STANDBY ON button The lamp will turn back on NOTE Computer control of the projector communication function is an advanced feature that requires specialized software not included with the PJL855 To develop this software you will need various control codes and other suplementary information availaible from ViewSonic Customer Support See the back of this guide for contact information ViewSonic PJL855 Operation 11 12 Technical Information Specifications LCD Type 0 9 Polysilicon x3 Stripe Pixel 800 x 600 TFT Active Matrix Pixels 1 440 000 800 dots x 600 lines x 3 colors Lens Type Manual Zoom 1 3 F1 7 2 0 f 37 9 49 2 mm Display Image Size 31 300 787mm x 7620mm Projection Distance 1 2m 12 3m Brightness 800 ANSI Lumens typical 640 ANSI Lumens minimum Contrast Ratio Aspect Ratio 70 1 minimum ANSI method 100 1 typical ANSI method 4 3 Lamp 150W Ultra High Pressure compact Lamp Life 1500 hours Audio Power 2W 1W 1W 10 THD Input Signal RGB Analog 75 ohms 0 7 Vp p H V Separated Composite TTL Video NTSC PAL SECAM 1 0 Vp p 75 ohms S Video Luminance signal 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms terminatio
17. een when the adjustment is complete AUTO will disappear This may take several seconds to complete SETUP INPUT IMAGE OPT VOLUME BRIGHT CONTRAST SHARPNESS COLOR TINT COLOR BAL VIDEO signal input SETUP INPUT IMAGE OPT VOLUME BRIGHT CONTRAST V POSIT 123 AUTO H POSIT 111 H PHASE 31 H SIZE 1024 COLOR BAL R RGB signal input SETUP INPUT IMAGE OPT VOLUME bar BRIGHT a display CONTRAST as items V POSIT 123 AUTO H POSIT T numerical H PHASE displa H SIZE E y COLOR BAL AUTO option only applies to D Auto numerical display E CANCEL items shown above ViewSonic PJL855 Operation 10 INPUT Menu The INPUT Menu allows you to select from three possible input sources RGB 1 RGB2 and VIDEO For VIDEO the AUTO option will work for most circumstances N PAL is not suppported INPUT Options RGB1 Selects signal from RGB1 port RGB2 Selects signal from RGB2 port Details about Selection Options VIDEO Selects signal from VIDEO port either Composite video or S Video Selects the type of video signal SYSTEM see below In normal ein circumstances select AUTO AUTO does not support N PAL NOTE RGB1 is compatible with Plug and Play DDC1 and DDC2B RGB2 is not IMAGE Menu SETUP INPUT IMAGE OPT O Rae81 E RGB2 O VIDEO gt SETUP INPUT IMAGE OP
18. een 213 _ 256 CAUTION To prevent a build up of heat that can damage the projector 150 244 319 e Be especially careful not to block ventilation holes when installing the e Only use this projector in the horizontal position see Side View shown above 1 While firmly grasping the front of the projector with both hands use an index finger to push and hold the Adjuster Button located above the Front Foot Adjuster 2 To adjust the viewing angle tilt the front of the projector up Then while still grasping the projector release the Adjuster Button securely locking the Front Foot Adjuster 3 To make fine adjustments turn the base of the Front Foot Adjuster Also adjust the Rear Foot Adjuster in this manner CAUTION e To prevent possible injury or damage make sure you are holding on to the projector securely before you unlock the foot adjusters e Securely lock the Front Foot Adjuster e Do not use unnecessary force when you move either of the foot adjusters Front View Side View You can adjust horizontal inclanation with the Rear Foot Adjuster You can make vertical adjustments 0 to 9 degrees using the Front Foot Adjuster Front Foot Adjuster Operation ViewSonic PJL855 Controls and Indicators Projector Control Panel STANDBY ON button powers ON OFF button OFF activates Standby Mode ON indicator blinks in Standby mode remains lit in Operation mode MEN
19. es are not blocked Clean the air filter Verify that operating enviornment of projector is under 35 C Select correct input source using INPUT button on projector or by accessing the INPUT menu Verify cable s are connected correctly Verify cable s are connected correctly Press the VOLUME button on the Remote Control Unit Press MUTE button on projector or Remote Control Unit Verify cable s are connected correctly On either projector or Remote Control Unit press MENU button select BRIGHT and increase Color and Tint are incorrect Picture is dark Picture is not clear LAMP Indicator is lit red Mouse Emulation feature is not working using Remote Control Unit as a mouse Color and Tint are adjusted incorrectly Brightness and Contast are not adjusted correctly Adjust COLOR and TINT Adjust BRIGHT Brightness and CONTRAST Image is out of focus Adjust focus using FOCUS RING A Te Turn Power Switch OFF wait 45 Lamp is not functioning properly minutes then turn power ON again Mouse cable was connected after the power was turned on RGB signial was not selected Be sure to follow this procedure in this order 1 connect mouse cable 13 2 power on projector 3 turn PC on Verify that RGB computer signal is being input and verify that correct 10 signal is selected INPUT menu either RGB1 or RGB2 ViewSonic PJL855 Troubleshoot
20. he RS232 Port The RS232C Port has two possible uses 1 Mouse Emulation This allows you to use a mouse with one computer at a time by toggling between one computer connected to RGB1 and another computer connected to RGB2 NOTE Depending on which type of mouse you will be using PS 2 ADB or Serial you must use the appropriate connector See diagrams below 2 Computer Control Port This is only used for special applications in which a computer controls the projector instead of the projector s control buttons or Remote Control Unit NOTE To use this feature you must first develop customized software using various control codes To find out how to access this supplementary information contact ViewSonic Customer Support See the back of this guide Mouse Emulation a PS 2 mouse b ADB Macintosh 1 With both the projector and the computer powered OFF connector mouse connector connect the projector and the mouse terminal of the Mini Din Gpin Mini Din 4pin computer using the appropriate cable See diagrams to ene the right elle Sa Disconnect the existing mouse weny 7 Power ON the projector then power ON the computer c Serial mouse NOTE NOTE If mouse emulation will not start reset the connector Depending on which type of mouse you will be using PS 2 ADB or Serial you computer and or check the mouse driver 000000 must use the appropriate connector 60000 ViewSonic PJL855 Technical I
21. imits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the eguipment is operated in a commercial environment 1 Video signal cables Double shielded coaxial cables so called FCC shielded cable must be used The outer shield must be connected to the ground If normal coaxial cables are used they must be enclosed in metal pipes or similar material to reduce the interference they may cause Power cord A shielded power cord must be used The outer shield must be grounded Video Inputs The amplitude of the input signal must not exceed the level specified in this user s guide This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the user guide may interfere with radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Important Safety Precautions Warning Following these instructions could prevent possible injury or death If any of events listed below occur switch projector OFF pull power plug out of power source and contact ViewSonic Customer To prevent possible electric shock or fire keep liquids away from projector Do not use the projector near water CAUTION To prevent possible eye damage e DO NOT look directly at the laser light from the aperture at the fr
22. ing 15 16 Maintenance Cleaning Instructions To ensure that the projector functions properly follow the recommended cleaning instructions below Cleaning the Air Filter IMPORTANT Clean the air filter about every 100 hours 1 Turn OFF the Main Power switch of the projector and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet 2 Carefully place the projector on its side with the lens pointing up onto a flat surface covered with soft material like a towel Then loosen the thumb screw and remove the air filter plate Remove the air filter from the Front Filter Cover as shown in the illustration to the right and use a vacuum cleaner to clean the filter Front Filter Air filter Cover Re install the air filter then the Front Filter Cover Tighten the thumb screw and plug the power cord back into the wall outlet NOTE If sufficient dust etc collects in the air filter a protection circuit in the projector will automatically turn off the power To prevent this from occurring make sure you clean the air filter every 100 hours Cleaning the Lens e To clean the lens use a camera lens cleaning tissue or a CAUTION Never use any ammonia camel hair brush or alcohol based cleaner on the lens e Be careful not to scratch the lens with a sharp or hard object Cleaning the Cabinet e Use a soft dry lint free cloth to wipe dust etc from the cabinet CAUTION Never use any e If this is insufficient use
23. l down for 45 minutes Lights red Lights red Goes off Lamp cannot light If LAMP Indicator is still lit the lamp may be defective Replace the Lamp Unit After the lamp has cooled down 45 min insert the Lamp Unit securely and re attach the lamp cover Cooling fan is not working Contact ViewSonic Customer Lights red Goes off Goes off properly Support Replace the Lamp Unit and Maximum number of lamp Blinks red Blinks red Blinks red hours has leon exteeded sa E Lamp Time see Lamp is not properly Lights red Blinks red Goes off installed or lamp door is open continued 14 Troubleshooting ViewSonic PJL855 Problem Solving Chart Check this before contacting Customer Support Power cannot be turned on No picture or sound Picture without sound Sound without picture Main Power switch is not ON Power cord is disconnected 60 seconds have not elapsed since the power was turned off Inside the projector is too hot Input source is not set correctly Wiring to projector is not correct Wiring to projector is not correct Volume is set to minimum Projector is in Mute mode Wiring to projector is not correct Brightness is set to minimum Lens cap is attached Turn Main Power Switch ON Insert power cord into an AC socket After power is turned off wait at least 60 seconds before turning power on again Check to see make sure that the ventilation hol
24. n Chrominance signal 0 29Vp p NTSC 0 30Vp p PAL 75 ohms termination Frequency fy 15 75 15 63 25 60 kHz f 56 85Hz Compatibility PC PC compatible up to 1024 x 768 compressed Macintosh Power Macintosh up to 1024 x 768 compressed Video NTSC PAL SECAM S VIDEO Maximum 1024 x 768 75Hz Compressed Recommended 800 x 600 60Hz Resolutions Input Ports RGB 15 pin mini D sub x2 Video RCA x1 S Video Mini DIN 4 pin x1 Audio RCA jack L R for Video Stereo Mini x2 for RGB Output Ports RGB 15 pin mini D sub x1 Audio Stereo Mini x1 for Audio out Power Voltage AC 100 120 220 240 50 60 Hz Automatic 3 Wire Grounded Consumption 250 Watts User Controls Physical projector Standby On Off Menu Left Right Up Down Input Reset Mute Video Input Bandwidth 150 mHz Operating Temperature 32 F to 95 F 0 C to 35 C Conditions Humidity 10 to 85 no condensation Optimum Temperature 59 F to 82 F 15 C to 28 C Installation Humidity 40 to 75 no condensation Environment Storage Temperature 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C Conditions Humidity 10 to 85 no condensation Dimensions Physical 258mm W x 107mm H x 336mm D 13 8 W x 4 2 H x 13 2 D Packing 351mm W x 406mm H x 437mm D 12 4 W x 16 0 H 17 2 D Weight typical Net 4 5 kg 9 9 Ib Gross 9 0 kg 19 8 Ib Regulations UL c UL FCC A CE CB Report BCIQ CCIB C Tick T V UV Po
25. nformation 13 On Screen Warning Messages OnView Message Recommended Action CHANGE THE LAMP The lamp unit should be replaced soon Power will turn off automatically after 200 hours of AFTER REPLACING THE LAMP use if you do not replace the lamp unit and reset the lamp time See page 16 RESET THE LAMP TIMER CHANGE THE LAMP Replacing the lamp unit is recommended Call ViewSonic Customer Service to order a AFTER REPLACING THE LAMP Inew lamp unit RLU 150 03A Power will turn off automatically after 20 hours of use if you RESET THE LAMP TIMER do not replace the lamp unit and reset the lamp time See page 16 THE POWER WILL TURN OFF AFTER 20 HR CHANGE THE LAMP Replace the lamp unit now The power will turn off after 10 minutes Blinking message NO INPUT IS DETECTED No signal input is detected Check all cable connections to all input devices Check to make sure the input signal Horizontal and Vertical frequency is within the SYNG IS OUTOR PANGE range supported by the projector See page 13 Control Panel Indicators ON Indicator LAMP Indicator TEMP Indicator Meaning Recommended Action Lights orange Goes off Goes off Standby mode e Blinks green Goes off Goes off While warming up 7 7 Lights green Goes off Goes off During normal operation Blinks orange Goes off Goes off While cooling down Power OFF projector and let it coo
26. olarities If not using the Remote Control Unit for an extended period of time remove the batteries To be best prepared for any future customer service needs e Write the serial number see the bottom of the projector in For your Records on page 1 of this guide e Register the warranty of your projector on the Internet at http www viewsonic com Getting Started ViewSonic PJL855 Connecting Input Output Devices Side Connector Panel RGB1 amp RGB2 NOTE RGB1 supports Plug amp Play RGB2 does not support Plug amp Play RGB input ports 2 D sub 15 pin type to video output of S i VIDEO input port computers Mini DIN 4 pin type used with S VIDEO output equipment 18 AUDIO input ports 2 VIDEO input port RGBIN K4 stereo mini type oe j H i ype used with with GBI wc AIO eg Composite VIDEO output right port stereo audio equipment with RGB2 CONTROL RGB OUT a 00000 00000 VIDEO IN AUDIO IN Q WONO AUDIO input ports RCA type Left Right RI used with either S VIDEO or Composite VIDEO m outputs AUDIO output port CONTROL port RGB output port stereo mini type RS232C type to computer D sub 15 pin to audio amplifying serial port for for mouse to video input of equipment emulation or for controlling CRT Display the projector from a computer See page 13 for more information
27. ont of the Remote Control Support see back cover If there is an abnormal smell or smoke If suddenly there is no picture no sound or an abnormal sound If water or any other liquid enters the projector To prevent possible electric shock or fire handle power cord and power plug with care Do not touch the power cord with wet hands TO DISCONNECT THE UNIT FROM THE POWER SOURCE GRASP THE POWER PLUG AND PULL DO NOT PULL THE POWER CORD ITSELF Do not damage the power cord by pulling bending heating or placing heavy objects on it such as a shower sink etc e Do not put an open container with liquid on or near the projector such as a vase open beverage container etc Do not insert a foreign object into any part of the projector e To prevent electric shock or fire do not insert a metal or flammable object through the ventilation holes etc e If foreign matter enters the projector switch it OFF and pull the power plug out of the power source e Prevent small children from inserting objects into the projector Only use recommended power supply 8 Do not use any power source that has a voltage other than what this user s guide specifies See page 12 Unit See page 7 DO NOT point the laser light at any person s eyes Also do not look directly into projector lens when lamp is lit e Prevent all people especially small children from looking into the projec
28. rojector yourself e To clean the lens and cabinet follow the instructions on page 16 Do not place heavy objects on the projector ViewSonic PJL855 CONTENTS For Your Records imi 1 Electronic Registration co 1 FCC Information ca 2 Important Safety Precautions 2 Getting Started Package Contents coccococcococococcco 4 Installation ince eee sate cc me ba Peta om RR we mia 4 Inserting Batteries into Remote Control Unit Connecting Input Output DeviceS 5 Side Connector Panel Example of System Setup Operation Projecting aPicture c cco ccocococmccocc 6 Turning Off the Projector Positioning the Projector Setting the Projection Angle Controls and Indicators ci 7 Adjusting the Projected Image 8 Memory Function Returning to Factory Default Settings Freeze Function Magnify Function Set Up Menu de a ama wee eee alan 9 How to use the SET UP menu Input Menu 2 0 2c eee eee 10 Image Menu cococococococcoococococooococcoyo 10 Option MENU sen penanam an bana ea Ri 11 Technical Information Specifications ccoccoococomcoocco 12 Timing Chart eie eaa pawai taman man ma RN an ana 13 Connecting to the RS232 Port 13 Mouse Emulation Troubleshooting On Screen Warning Messages
29. tivate the Magnify function Press the MAGNIFY button on the Remote Control Unit The center of the projected picture will double in size 2 To change magnification Press the button to increase magnification maximum 4 times Press the button to decrease magnification minimum about 1 1 times 3 To shift the magnified display area Press the POSITION ON button then press the DISK PAD up down left or right The magniified display area shifts accordingly 4 To return to a normal display Press the OFF button below the FREEZE button NOTE The Magnify function is released when a INPUT SELECT button on projector or Remote Control Unit or when the timing mode resolution or refresh rate of a personal computer is changed while an image is displayed Projector Control Panel 1 2 3 Remote Control Unit Operation ViewSonic PJL855 SET UP Menu The SET UP Menu allows you to adjust the picture for each input source separately RGB 1 RGB2 and VIDEO Composite Video or S Video NOTE Before using the SET UP Menu use the INPUT Menu to select one of the input sources then repeat these steps for each of the other input sources see next page Two computers can be connected using RGB1 and RGB2 and one video source should be be connected using either the Composite video or S video input port See page 5 for information about the input ports SET UP Menu Options Adjustments VOLUME
30. to the product such as electric power fluctuations or failure f Use of supplies or parts not meeting ViewSonic s specifications g Normal wear and tear h Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect 3 Removal installation and set up service charges How to get service 1 For information about receiving service under warranty contact ViewSonic Customer Support See the back cover of this user s guide 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 prepaid in the original container to ViewSonic or a service center authorized by ViewSonic 4 For additional information or the name of the nearest ViewSonic service center contact your ViewSonic dealer or ViewSonic Limitation of implied warranties THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION CONTAINED HEREIN INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE 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 LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT LOSS OF TIME LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY LOSS OF GOODWILL INT
31. tor lens when the lamp is lit Do not subject projector to physical shock or place projector on unstable surface Do not place the projector in a location where it is likely to be struck or bumped into e Avoid placing the projector on a shelf cabinet etc that cannot adequately support its weight or that is on an inclined floor When the projector is placed on a table with casters set the caster stoppers to prevent movement Caution Following these instructions could prevent personal injury or damage to the projector To prevent damage from heat build up Clean the air filter after every 100 hours of operation See page 16 Do not place the projector in direct sunlight or near a source of heat like a furnace electric heater etc Do not block ventilation holes by placing the projector on its side or on a carpet bedspread etc Place the projector at least 10cm from any wall allowing space for the ventilation holes Do not place projector in moist or dusty place e Do not place the projector in an area containing steam from a humidifier etc dust or soot from a stove etc If projector will not be used for long time pull out power plug and close lens cover Have inside of projector cleaned at least every two 2 years e Contact a ViewSonic Customer Service for information about where to have the inside cleaned Never attempt to open the cabinet to clean the inside of the p
32. wer Savings On Green 250W Stand By Amber 11W Brightness may vary with lamp age and environmental conditions Macintosh computers require a ViewSonic Macintosh Kit Contact ViewSonic see back cover of this user s guide All products and trademarks are brand names of their respective companies Specifications are subject to change without notice Technical Information ViewSonic PJL855 Timing Chart The following table lists the maximum refresh rates that the ViewSonic PJL855 will operate at a number of standard resolutions timing presets While the projector is capable of this level of performance not all video cards are capable of operating at these signal timings See your graphics card user s guide to ensure compatibility Vertical x Output Input Horizontal Polarity of H ae i Frequency na Resolution Computer Signal Timings Resolution Frequency Synchronizing Refresh Rate Display Dots HxV Hz kHz Signal H V HxV VESA VGA 3 640 x 480 75Hz 640 x 480 75 0 37 5 1024 x 768 VESA SVGA 800 x 600 60Hz 800 x 600 60 2 37 9 1000 x 750 VESA XGA 1024 x 768 60Hz 1024x768 600 484 1024 x 768 VESA XGA 1024 x 768 70Hz 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 VESA XGA 1024 x 768 75Hz 1024 x 768 75 0 60 0 1024 x 768 CAUTION Some input sources may not display properly if they are not compatible with the projector Some input sources may not display in full size as shown in Output Resolutions Connecting to t
33. y a qualified electrician If there is no alternative to cutting off the mains plug ensure that you first remove the fuse then immediately dispose of the portion remaining to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply WARNING THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the code shown in the diagram below Green amp Yellow to Earth Brown to Live O Fuse Blue to Neutral Cord Clamp As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured Green and Yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured Green or Green and Yellow The wire coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured either BLUE or BLACK The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured either BROWN or RED ViewSonic PJL855 WARNING This eguipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules Instructions for FCC compliance This eguipment complies with the reguirements of FCC Federal Communication Commission Class A eguipment provided that the following conditions are met These l

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