ViewSonic Pj501 Projector User Manual

							PJ500/PJ550 
PJ501/PJ551
User Guide
Image  Size 30” - 300”
High Brightness Light Weight
 LCD Projector 
						

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Contents
For Your Records ................................................................................................. 1
Features ..................................................................................................... 2
Product Features  ................................................................................................. 2
Before Use  ................................................................................................. 2
Package Contents ................................................................................................ 2
Projector Components  ............................................................................. 3
Projector Components Diagram ........................................................................... 3
Remote Control Components  .................................................................. 4
Remote Control Components Diagram  ................................................................ 4
Inserting the Batteries    ............................................................................ 5
Installation ................................................................................................. 6
Angle Adjustment  ................................................................................................. 6
Cabling ................................................................................................................. 7
Power Connection ................................................................................................ 7
Example of System Setup .................................................................................... 8
Plug & Play  .......................................................................................................... 8
Operations 9
Power ON  ............................................................................................................ 9
Power OFF ........................................................................................................... 9
Basic Operation  ................................................................................................. 10
MAIN Menu  ........................................................................................................ 12
PICTURE-1 Menu  .............................................................................................. 13
PICTURE-2 Menu  .............................................................................................. 14
INPUT Menu  ...................................................................................................... 15
SCREEN Menu  .................................................................................................. 16
OPTION Menu  ................................................................................................... 17
Maintenance ............................................................................................ 18
Lamp .................................................................................................................. 18
Lamp Life  ........................................................................................................... 18
Replacing the Lamp  ........................................................................................... 19
Resetting the Lamp Timer .................................................................................. 19
Air-Filter ............................................................................................................. 20
Maintenance Inside the Equipment .................................................................... 20
Cleaning the Lens  .............................................................................................. 20
Cleaning the Cabinet and Remote Control  ........................................................ 20 
						

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Troubleshooting ......................................................................................21
OSD Messages .................................................................................................. 21
Indicator Messages ............................................................................................ 21
Symptom ............................................................................................................ 22
Specifications   .........................................................................................24
PJ500/PJ501 Technical Specifications  .............................................................. 24
PJ550/PJ551 Technical Specifications  .............................................................. 25
Customer Support  ...................................................................................26
LIMITED   WARRANTY  ............................................................................27
VIEWSONIC Projector  ....................................................................................... 27
Appendix ..................................................................................................28
Power Cord Safety Guidelines ........................................................................... 28
Compliance Information for U.S.A.  .................................................................... 29
Compliance Information for Canada  .................................................................. 29
Compliance Information for European Countries ............................................... 29
User Information for all Countries  ...................................................................... 29 
						

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Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 2002.  All rights reserved. 
Apple, Mac and ADB registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
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Corporation in the United States and other countries. 
ViewSonic, the three birds logo and OnView are registered trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation. 
VESA and SVGA are registered trademarks 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.
As an E
NERGY STAR® partner, ViewSonic Corporation has determined that this product meets the 
E
NERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.
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.
This document is applicable for both projector models PJ500/PJ550/PJ501/PJ551.
Electronic Warranty Registration
To meet your future needs, and to receive any additional product 
information as it becomes available, please register your projectors 
warranty on the Internet at:  
http://www.viewsonic.com
For Your Records
Product Name:
Model Number:
Document NumberPJ500
VPROJ23544-2WPJ550
VPROJ23545-2W
A-CD-PJ001PJ501
VPROJ25048-1WPJ551
VPROJ25049-1W
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:B0Y___________
______________B0W__________
______________B12___________
______________B13___________
______________ 
						

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Features
Product Features
• SVGA (PJ500/501)
• XGA (PJ550/551)
• High performance scalers for viewing
 high resolution computer images
• Short focal length
• Whisper-mode
• Digital keystone correction
• Component video maximizes video 
image quality
Before Use
Package Contents
Make sure all of the following items are included in the package. If anything is missing, please 
contact ViewSonic.       
NOTE: 
Keep the original packing material for possible future reshipment.Figure 1: Package Contents
ProjectorCarrying CaseRemote Con-
trol with batteryPower Cord
(US type)Power Cord
(Europe type)Power Cord
(China type)
Quick Start 
GuideViewSonic
Wizard CDRGB Cable
(computer)RCA Video/
AUdio cableYe l l o w
Red
WhiteRed 
Blue
Green
Component 
Video CableS-Video Cable 
						

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Projector Components
Projector Components Diagram
Figure 2: Projector Components
Slot for Kensington Lock
Power switch
AC power
Intake ventilation
Control panel
Reset
Keystone
Input
Standby/ON
Front foot adjuster 
Air intake
(for the cooling fan)
Speaker
Rear foot 
adjuster
Remote control
sensor
Component Video
Y (In)
C
B/PB (In)
CR/PR (In)
S-Video (In)
Zoom knob
Focus ring
Remote control
sensor
Lens (with lens cap)
Lamp indicator
Temp indicator
Power indicator
Menu 
Exhaust ventilation
Interface
panel
RGB (In)
Control (RS232)
Audio (In, 3.5 mm)
R Audio (In)
L Audio (In)
Video (In) 
						

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Remote Control Components
Remote Control Components Diagram
Figure 3: Remote Control Components
STANDBY/ON Button
AUTO Button
BLANK Button
VOLUME Button
MUTE Button
KEYSTONE Button
MENU Button
[Up] Arrow Button
[Right] Arrow Button
RESET Button Search Button
RGB Button
VIDEO Button
        ASPECT Button
MAGNIFY
  ON Button
OFF Button
 
FREEZE Button
POSITION Button
[Left] Arrow Button
ENTER Button
[Down] Arrow Button
ESC (Escape) Button 
						

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Inserting the Batteries  
1Remove the battery cover by pulling then lifting the knob on the cover.
2Insert the batteries, corresponding to the (+) and (-) markings on the battery compartment. 
3Reattach the battery cover.
NOTE:
 Replace the batteries if the operation of the remote control becomes irregular or weak.
Figure 4: Battery
  
   CAUTION
• Only use the specified AA batteries. 
• Do not mix new and old batteries. This may result in cracking or leakage, which may pose a risk of fire or lead to 
personal injury. 
• Insert batteries according to (+) and (-) markings.  Inserting the batteries incorrectly may result in cracking or 
leakage, which may pose a risk of fire or lead to personal injury.
• Dispose of the battery in accordance with local laws and regulations.
• Keep the battery away from children and pets.
• When the remote control will not to be used for an extended period, remove the batteries. 
						

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Installation
Refer to the graphics and table on this page to determine the screen size and projection distance.
The projection distances shown in the table below are for full size (PJ500/PJ501:800x600pixels, 
PJ501/PJ550:1024 x 768 pixels).
a
 Distance from the projector to the screen (+10%).
b
 Distance from the lens center to the bottom of the screen (+10%).    
Figure 5:  Screen Views
Angle Adjustment
Use the foot adjusters on the bottom of the projector to adjust the projection angle. The angle is 
variable within approximately 0° to 9°. 
1Lift up the front side of the projector, press the foot adjuster button, and adjust the projection 
angle.
2Release the adjuster button to lock at the desired angle.
3Rotate the foot pad to adjust the left/right tilt of the displayed image.
Table 1: Projection Distance
Screen Size
Inches (m)a Inches (m)
Minimum and Maximumb Inches 
(cm)
40 (1.0) 37 (0.9) 46 (1.2) 3 (8.7)
60 (1.5) 57 (1.5) 69 (1.8) 5 (13.1)
80 (2.0) 77 (1.9) 93 (2.4) 7 (17.4)
100 (2.5) 96 (2.4) 116 (2.9) 9 (21.8)
120 (3.0) 116 (2.9) 139 (3.5) 10 (26.1)
150 (3.8) 145 (3.7) 174 (4.4) 13 (32.7)
200 (5.0) 194 (4.9) 233 (5.9) 17 (43.5)
     Warnings
•  Position the projector in a horizontal position; other positions can cause heat build-up and damage to the projector.
• Make sure the heat ventilation holes are not blocked. 
• Do not use the projector in a smoky environment. Smoke residue may cause buildup on critical parts (i.e. LCD panel, 
lens assembly, etc.)
Figure 6: Angle Adjustment
Top View Screen
Side View Lens
center
Foot Adjuster
Press the foot adjuster buttonRear Foot Adjuster  
						

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Cabling
Refer to the table below for connecting each terminal of the projector to a device.   
NOTE: 
• Before connecting, read the instruction manuals of the devices to be connected, and make sure that the projector is 
compatible with the device(s).
• Securely tighten the screws on the connectors.
• For some RGB input modes, the optional Mac adapter is necessary.
• Some computers may have multiple display screen modes. You may not be able to use some of the modes with this 
projector.
Power Connection
Use the correct power cord supplied with your projector. Connect the AC inlet of the projector to the 
power outlet as shown in the graphic below.
Figure 7: Power Cord ConnectTable 2: Cabling
Function Terminal Cable
Analog RGB inputRGB
Accessory RGB cable or optional 
RGB cable with D-sub 15-pin shrink 
jack and inch thread screws
RS-232C communicationCONTROL
Optional RS-232C cable
Component video inputVIDEO Y
VIDEO C
B/PB
VIDEO CR/PR
Accessory component video cable
S-video inputS-VIDEO
Accessory S-video cable with mini 
DIN 4-pin jack
Video input/
Audio inputVIDEO
AUDIO (L)
AUDIO (R)Accessory video/audio cable with 
RCA jacks
Audio Input3.5 mm to mini-jack L/R
Optional
     Warnings
•  Incorrect connections could result in fire or electrical shock.
• Before connecting, turn off all devices to be connected. 
• Use the cables that are packaged with the product. Refer to page 27.
• See “Power Cord Safety Guidelines” on page 28.