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ViewSonic
®
ViewSonic®
PJ458D
DLP Projector 
						

							
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Compliance Information 
For U.S.A.
This  device  complies  with  part  15  of  the  FCC  Rules.  Operation  is  subject  to  the 
following  two  conditions:  (1)  The  device  may  not  cause  harmful  interference,  and 
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may 
cause undesired operation.
This  equipment  has  been  tested  and  found  to  comply  with  the  limits  for  a  Class  B 
digital  device,  pursuant  to  part  15  of  the  FCC  Rules.  These  limits  are  designed  to 
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. 
This  equipment  generates,  uses,  and  can  radiate  radio  frequency  energy,  and  if  not 
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference 
to  radio  communications.  However,  there  is  no  guarantee  that  interference  will  not 
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to 
radio  or  television  reception,  which  can  be  determined  by  turning  the  equipment  off 
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the 
following measures:
•  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•   Connect the equipment into an outlet on  a circuit different from that to which the 
receiver is connected.
•   Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Warning
To  assure  continued  FCC  compliance,  the  user  must  use  grounded  power  supply 
cord  and  the  cables  which  are  included  with  the  equipment  or  specified. Also,  any 
unauthorized changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible 
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this device.
For Canada •  This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
•  Cet  appareil  numérique  de  la  classe  B  est  conforme 
à  la  norme  NMB-003  du Canada.
For European Countries
CE Conformity The  device  complies  with  the  requirements  of  the  EEC  directive  89/336/
EEC  as  amended  by  92/31/EEC  and  93/68/EEC  Art.5  with  regard  to 
“Electromagnetic  compaty”,    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 specifi ed. 
						

							
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Important Safety Instructions
1.   Read these instructions completely before using the equipment.
2.   Keep these instructions in a safe place.
3.   Heed all warnings.
4.   Follow all instructions.
5.   Do not use this equipment near water.
6.    Clean  with  a  soft,  dry  cloth.  If  further  cleaning  is  required,  see  “Cleaning  the Display” in this guide for further instructions.
7.    Do  not  block  any  ventilation  openings.  Install  the  equipment  in  accordance  with 
the manufacturer’s instructions.
8.    Do  not  install  near  any  heat  sources  such  as  radiators,  heat  registers,  stoves,  or other devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9.    Do not attempt to circumvent the safety provisions of the polarized or grounding-type  plug. A  polarized  plug  has  two  blades  with  one  wider  than  the  other. A 
grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade 
and the third prong are provided for your safety. If the plug does not fit into your 
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the outlet.
10.    Protect the power cord from being tread upon or pinched, particularly at the plug, and the point where if emerges from the equipment. Be sure that the power outlet 
is located near the equipment so that it is easily accessible.
11.    Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12.     U s e   o n l y   w i t h   t h e   c a r t ,   s t a n d ,   t r i p o d ,   b r a c k e t ,   o r   t a b l e   s p e c i f i e d   b y   t h e 
manufacturer, or sold with the equipment. When a cart is used, use caution when 
moving the cart/equipment combination to avoid injury from tipping over .
13.    
Unplug this equipment when it will be unused for long periods of time.
14.    Refer  all  servicing  to  qualified  service  personnel.  Service  is  required  when  the  unit  has  been  damaged  in  any  way,  such  as:  if  the  power-supply  cord  or  plug  is 
damaged, if liquid is spilled onto or objects fall into the unit, if the unit is exposed 
to rain or moisture, or if the unit does not operate normally or has been dropped. 
						

							
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Copyright Information
Copyright © ViewSonic® Corporation, 2005. 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,  the  three  birds’  logo,  OnView, ViewMatch,  and ViewMeter  are  registered 
trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation.
VESA  is  a  registered  trademark  of  the  Video  Electronics  Standards  Association. 
DPMS and DDC are trademarks of VESA.
PS/2,  VGA  and  XGA  are  registered  trademarks  of  International  Business  Machines 
Corporation.
Disclaimer:ViewSonic  Corporation  shall  not  be  liable  for  technical  or  editorial  errors 
or  omissions  contained  herein;  nor  for  incidental  or  consequential  damages  resulting 
from furnishing this material, or the performance or use of this product.
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.
Product Registration
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:
Model Number:
Document Number:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:PJ458D
ViewSonic DLP Projector
VS10872
PJ458D-1_UG_ENG Rev.1B 10-26-05
 
 
The lamp in this product contains mercury. 
Please dispose of in accordance with local, state or federal laws. 
						

							
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Notes on AC Power Cord
AC  Power  Cord  must  meet  requirement  of  country  where  you  use  a  projector. 
Confirm  an AC  plug  type  with  graphics  below  and  proper AC  Power  Cord  must  be 
used. If supplied AC Power Cord does not match your AC outlet, contact your sales 
dealer.
This projector is equipped with a grounding type AC line plug. Make sure that your 
outlet  fits  the  plug.  Do  not  defeat  the  safety  purpose  of  this  grounding  type  plug. 
We highly recommend using a video source device also equipped with a grounding 
type AC line plug to prevent from signal interference due to voltage fluctuation.
Ground
Ground
GroundGround
For the U.K.
For the U.S.A. and CanadaFor Australia andMainland China�
For Continental Europe 
						

							
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CONTENTS
Product Introduction  .................................................................................................6
Projector Features .............................................................................................6
Package Contents .............................................................................................7
Getting to Know the Projector ..................................................................................8
Projector Components  ......................................................................................8
Remote Control Components  .......................................................................... 11
Installation ..............................................................................................................12
Connecting the Projector  .................................................................................12
Powering On/Off the Projector ........................................................................
16
Adjusting the Projected Image  ........................................................................17
Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus   .......................................................18
Adjusting Projection Image Size .....................................................................18
Using the Projector .................................................................................................20
Control Panel ..................................................................................................20
Remote Control  ...............................................................................................21
Menu Options .........................................................................................................24
Image ..............................................................................................................25
Video  ...............................................................................................................
28
Display.............................................................................................................29
Language  ........................................................................................................30
Advanced ........................................................................................................31
Audio ...............................................................................................................32
Maintenance  ...........................................................................................................33
Cleaning the Lens  ...........................................................................................33
Cleaning the Projector Housing  ......................................................................33
Replacing the Lamp ........................................................................................34
Technical Specifications .........................................................................................
36
Appendix  ................................................................................................................37
Indicator Messages  .........................................................................................37
Preset Signals .................................................................................................38 
						

							
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Product Introduction
Projector Features
The  projector  integrates  high-performance  optical  engin  e  projection  and  a  user-
friendly design to deliver high reliability and ease of use.
The projector offers the following features:
  Single chip 0.55” Texas Instruments DLP™ technology
  XGA (1024 x 768 pixels)
  Compact size, light weight for portability
  1.2x manual zoom lens
  Auto  image  re-sizing  (Auto-Sync.)  to  1024  x  768  full  screen  with  scaling 
compression compatibility for VGA, SVGA, XGA and SXGA*.
  State-of-the-art motion adaptive hardware deinterlacing with 3:2 pull down
  200-watt, user-replaceable lamp
  Compatibility with Macintosh® computers
  Compatibility with NTSC, PAL, SECAM, and HDTV
  Multi-function remote control
  D-Sub 15-pin cable for analog video connectivity
  User-friendly, multi-language on-screen display (OSD)
  Advanced electronic keystone correction
* means compressed. 
						

							
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Package Contents
When you unpack the projector, make sure you have all these components:
  Save  the  original  shipping  carton  and  packing  material;  they  will  come  in 
handy  if  you  ever  to  ship  your  unit.  For  maximum  protection,  repack  your unit as it was originally packed at the factory.
  Accessories and components may vary by retailer and region.
Projector with Lens Cap AC Power Cord    VGA Cable (D-SUB to D-SUB)
S-Video Cable Composite Video Cable
Battery for 
Remote  
Control
Audio Cable
VGA (D-SUB) to
HDTV  (RCA) Cable
Projector 
Soft CaseQuick Start GuideRemote Control (IR) 
NOTE
Optional Accessory:
Wizard CD
POWER  
MUTE
4:3/16:9     KEYST
ONELASERENTER                               BLANKMENU
VOLUMEAUTOSOURCE 
						

							
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Getting to Know the Projector
Projector Components
Front View
1.  Lens cap
2.  Lens cap strap
3.  Lens
4.  Ventilation holes (intake) 
5.  Zoom ring6.  Focus ring
7.  Control panel
8.  Speaker
9.  Front IR remote control sensor
10. Ventilation holes (exhaust)
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Rear View
1.  Interface connector
2.  Rear IR remote control sensor
3.  Security lock receptacle
4.  AC power socket
5.   Ventilation holes (intake)
6.   Foot adjuster
7.   Foot adjuster button
Bottom View
1. Lamp cover
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