ViewSonic Pj502 Projector User Manual

							ViewSonic  PJ50228
MyScreenThis item functions for capturing the MyScreen of the blank screen and the start 
up screen. Please execute displaying the input including the picture you want to 
capture.
1. Selecting this item displays a dialog titled “MyScreen”. It will ask you if you start 
capturing the picture from the current screen.
Please wait for the target picture to be displayed, and press the ENTER button 
on the remote control when the picture is display. The picture will freeze and 
the frame for capturing appears.
To stop performing, press the RESET or ESC button on the remote control.
2. Using the buttons 
W/X/S/T adjust the frame position. Please move the frame 
to the position of the picture which you want to use.
To start registration, press the ENTER button on the remote control.
To restore the screen and return to the previous dialog, press the RESET or 
ESC button on the remote control.
Registration takes about two minutes. When the registration is completed, the reg-
istered screen and the message “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.
MyScreen 
LockUsing the buttons S/T turns on/off the MyScreen lock function.
TURN ON 

						

							ViewSonic  PJ50229
OPTION menu
With the OPTION menu, items shown in the table below can be per-
formed.
Select an item using the menu cursor buttons 
S/T. And press the menu
cursor button 
X or the ENTER button on the remote control to progress,
except for the items LAMP TIME and FILTER TIME. Then perform it re-
ferring to the following table.
Item Description
SEARCH
Using the buttons S/T turns on/off the message function.
TURN ON 

						

							ViewSonic  PJ50230
SERVICESelecting this item displays the SERVICE menu.
Select an item using the menu cursor buttons 
S/T, and press the menu cursor 
button 
X or the ENTER button on the remote control to progress.
FAN SPEED 

						

							ViewSonic  PJ50231
Maintenance
Lamp
 WARNING  HIGH VOLTAGE  HIGH TEMPERATURE  HIGH PRESSURE
X The projector uses a high-pressure mercury glass lamp. The lamp can break with a loud bang, 
or burn out, if jolted or scratched, handled while hot, or worn over time. Note that each lamp has a 
different lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them. In addition, 
when the bulb bursts, it is possible for shards of glass
 to fly into the lamp housing, and for gas con-
taining mercury to escape from the projector’s vent holes.
X About disposal of a lamp  • This product contains a mercury lamp; do not put in trash. Dis-
pose of in accord with environmental laws.
For lamp recycling, go to www.lamprecycle.org. (in the US)
For product disposal, contact your local government agency or www.eiae.org (in the US) or 
www.epsc.ca (in Canada).
For more information, call your dealer.
Disconnect 
the plug 
from the 
power outlet• If the lamp should break (it will make a loud bang when it does), unplug the power 
cord from the outlet, and make sure to request a replacement lamp from your 
local dealer.
Note that shards of glass could damage the projector’s internals, or cause injury 
during handling, so please do not try to clean the projector or replace the lamp 
yourself.
• If the lamp should break (it will make a loud bang when it does), ventilate the 
room well, and make sure not to breathe the gas that comes out of the projector 
vents, or get it in your eyes or mouth.
• Before replacing the lamp, turn the projector off and unplug the power cord, then 
wait at least 45 minutes for the lamp to cool sufficiently. Handling the lamp while 
hot can cause burns, as well as damaging the lamp.
• Never unscrew except the appointed (marked by an arrow) screws.
• Do not open the lamp cover while the projector is suspended from above. This is 
dangerous, since if the lamp’s bulb has broken, the shards will fall out when the 
cover is opened. In addition, working in high places is dangerous, so ask your 
local dealer to have the lamp replaced even if the bulb is not broken.
• Do not use the projector with the lamp cover removed. At the lamp replacing, 
make sure that the screws are screwed in firmly. Loose screws could result in 
damage or injury.
• Use only the lamp of the specified type.
• If the lamp breaks soon after the first time it is used, it is possible that there are 
electrical problems elsewhere besides the lamp. If this happens, contact your 
local dealer or a service representative.
• Handle with care: jolting or scratching could cause the lamp bulb to burst during 
use.
• If the indicators or a message prompts you to replace the lamp (see the section 
“Related Messages” and “Regarding the indicator Lamps”), replace the lamp as 
soon as possible.
• 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  PJ50232
When the indicators or a message prompts you to replace the lamp, replace the lamp as 
soon as possible.
1 Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the lamp to cool for at least 45 
minutes.
2. To prepare a new lamp, contact your dealer and tell the lamp type number: PRJ-RLC-015
If the projector is mounted on the ceiling, or if the lamp has broken, also ask the dealer 
to replace the lamp.
In the case of replacement by yourself, 
3. After making sure that the projector has cooled ade-
quately, slowly turn over the projector, so that the bot-
tom is facing up.
4. Please unhook the claws of the lamp cover using a mi-
nus screwdriver or similar, and remove the lamp cover.
5. Loosen the 2 screws (marked by arrow) of the lamp, and 
slowly pick up the lamp by the handles.
6. Insert the new lamp, and retighten firmly two screws that 
are loosened in the previous process to lock it in place.
7. Interlocking the 2 tabs of the lamp cover to the projector, 
position the lamp cover on the projector. Then push the 
center point of two claws to fix the lamp cover.
8. Slowly turn the projector so that the top is facing up.
9. Turn the projector on, and reset the lamp time using the 
LAMP TIME function of OPTION menu.
NOTE  
●  When the lamp has been replaced after the message of “THE POWER WILL 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 reset-
ting after replacement) will result in incorrect message functions.
Lamp cover
Claws
Screws marked by arrow
Tabs Center poin of claws 
						

							ViewSonic  PJ50233
Air filter
When the indicators or a message prompts you to clean the air 
filter, clean the air filter as soon as possible. If the air filter be-
comes clogged by dust or the like, internal temperatures rise and 
the power may be automatically turned off for malfunction pre-
vention.
1. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the 
projector to cool for at least 45 minutes. And prepare a vacu-
um cleaner.
2. After making sure that the projector is cool adequately, slowly 
turn the projector so that the lens-side is facing up. Please be 
careful for a projector not to fall. While the projector is placed 
lens-side up, hold the projector.
3. Putting a finger on the filter covers knob, slide the filter cover 
in the direction of the arrow to remove it.
4. Holding the air filters knob, pull the air filter off.
5. Slowly turn the projector bottom up.
6. Apply a vacuum cleaner to the air filter and filter cover.
Please replace the air filter when it is damaged or too soiled.
To prepare a new air filter, contact your dealer and or View-
Sonic for the part number information.
An air filter of specified type will come even with the replacement lamp for this projector.
7. Position the cleaned air filter or a new air filter into place, and push the points with claws 
to fix the air filter.
8. Replace the filter cover and snap it back into place.
9. Slowly turn the projector so that the top is facing up.
10.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 re-
setting after replacement) will result in incorrect message functions WARNING
X Before caring, make sure the power switch is off and the power cable is not plugged 
in, and then allow the projector to cool sufficiently. The care in a high temperature state 
of the projector could cause a burn and/or malfunction to the projector.
X Use only the air filter of the specified type. Do not use the projector with the air filter 
and filter cover removed.
X Avoid wetting the projector or inserting liquids in the projector. It could result in a fire, 
an electric shock, and and/or malfunction to the projector.
CAUTION
X Please replace the air filter when it is damaged or too soiled, and also when you
replace the lamp.
Filter covers knob
Filter cover
Air filterFilter filters knob 
						

							ViewSonic  PJ50234
Other care
Inside of the projector
In order to ensure the safe use of your projector, please have it cleaned and inspected by 
your dealer about once every 2 years.
Caring for the lens
If the lens is flawed, soiled or fogged, it could cause deterioration of display quality. Please 
take care of the lens, being cautious of the handling.
1. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to cool sufficiently.
2. After making sure that the projector is cool adequately, lightly wipe the lens with a com-
mercially available lens-cleaning wipe. Do not touch the lens directly with your hand.
Caring for the cabinet and remote control
Incorrect care could have adverse influence such as discoloration, peeling paint, etc.
1. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to cool sufficiently.
2. Wipe lightly with gauze or a soft cloth.
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. WARNING
X Before caring, make sure the power switch is off and the power cable is not plugged 
in, and then allow the projector to cool sufficiently. The care in a high temperature state 
of the projector could cause a burn and/or malfunction to the projector.
X Never try to care for the inside of the projector personally. Doing is so dangerous.
X Avoid wetting the projector or inserting liquids in the projector. It could result in a fire, 
an electric shock, and and/or malfunction to the projector.
* Don’t put a container containing water, cleaner or chemicals near the projector.
* Don’t use aerosols or sprays.
CAUTION
X Please take right care of the projector according to the following. Incorrect care could 
cause not only an injury but adverse influence such as discoloration, peeling paint, etc.
* Do not use cleaner or chemicals other than those listed below.
* Do not polish or wipe with hard objects. 
						

							ViewSonic  PJ50235
Troubleshooting
Related messages
When the units power is on, messages such as those shown below may be displayed. When 
any such message is displayed on the screen, please respond as described below. If the 
same message is displayed after the treatment, or if a message other than the following ap-
pears, please contact your dealer or service company.
Although these messages will be automatically disappeared around several minutes, it will 
be reappeared every time the power is turned on.
Message Description
NO INPUT IS DETECTED 
ON ***There is no input signal.
Please confirm the signal input connection, and the status of the 
signal source.
SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE 
ON ***   *****kHz   
*****HzThe horizontal or vertical wavelength of the inputted signal is 
outside of the response parameters of this unit.
Please confirm the specs for this unit or the signal source specs.
CHECK THE AIR FLOWThe internal portion temperature is rising.
Please turn the power OFF, and allow the unit to cool down at least 
20 minutes. After having confirmed the following items, please turn 
the power ON again.
o Is there blockage of the air passage aperture?
o Is the air filter dirty?
o Does the peripheral temperature exceed 35
oC?
Message Description
CLEAN THE AIR 
FILTER
POWER
OFF FIRST, 
AFTER CLEANING THE 
AIR FILTER, RESET THE 
FILTER TIMERA note of precaution when cleaning the air filter.
Please immediately turn the power OFF, and clean or change the air 
filter by referring to the “Air Filter” section of this manual.
After you have cleaned or changed the air filter, please be sure to 
reset the filter timer. If the same message is displayed after the treat-
ment, please clean the transparent area of filter cover and the dust-
detecting window, according to the following.
To maximize performance, 
lamp replacement is recom-
mendedWhen the projector lamp reaches 2000hours, this message is dis-
played.
fHfV 
						

							ViewSonic  PJ50236
Regarding the indicator lamps
Lighting and flashing of the POWER indicator, the LAMP indicator, and the TEMP indicator 
have the meanings as described in the table below. Please respond in accordance with the 
instructions within the table. If the same indication is displayed after the treatment, or if an 
indication other than the following is displayed, please contact your dealer or service com-
pany.
POWER
indicatorLAMP
indicatorTEMP
indicatorDescription
Lighting In 
OrangeTurned off Turned offThe projector is in a standby state.
Please refer to the section “Power On/Off”.
Blinking In 
GreenTurned off Turned offThe projector is warming up.
Please wait.
Lighting In 
GreenTurned off Turned offThe projector is in an on state.
Ordinary operations may be performed.
Blinking In 
OrangeTurned off Turned offThe projector is cooling down.
Please wait.
Blinking In 
Red(discre-
tionary)(discre-
tionary)The projector is cooling down. A certain error has 
been detected.
Please wait until the POWER indicator finishes blink, and 
then perform the proper response measure using the item 
descriptions below as reference.
Blinking In 
Red or 
Lighting In 
RedLighting In 
RedTurned offThe lamp does not light, and there is a possibility that 
interior portion has become heated.
Please turn the power off, and allow the unit to cool down 
at least 20 minutes. After the projector has sufficiently 
cooled down, please make confirmation of the following 
items, and then turn the power on again.
• Is there blockage of the air passage aperture?
• Is the air filter dirty?
• Does the peripheral temperature exceed 35
oC?
If the same indication is displayed after the treatment, 
please change the lamp by referring to the section 
“Lamp”.
Blinking In 
Red or 
Lighting In 
RedTurned offBlinking In 
RedThe cooling fan is not operating.
Please turn the power off, and allow the unit to cool down 
at least 20 minutes. After the projector has sufficiently 
cooled down, please make confirmation that no foreign 
matter has become caught in the fan, etc. and then turn 
the power on again.
If the same indication is displayed after the treatment, 
please contact your dealer or service company. 
						

							ViewSonic  PJ50237
NOTE • When the interior portion has become overheated, for safety purposes, the power 
source is automatically turned off, and the indicator lamps may also be turned off. 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.
POWER
indicatorLAMP
indicatorTEMP
indicatorDescription
Blinking In 
Red or 
Lighting In 
RedTurned offLighting In 
RedThere is a possibility that the interior portion has become 
heated.
Please turn the power off, and allow the unit to cool down 
at least 20 minutes. After the projector has sufficiently 
cooled down, please make confirmation of the following 
items, and then turn the power on again.
• Is there blockage of the air passage aperture?
• Is the air filter dirty?
• Does the peripheral temperature exceed 35
oC?
If the same indication is displayed after the treatment, 
please change the lamp by referring to the section 
“Lamp”.
Lighting In 
GreenAlternative blinking in 
RedThere is a possibility that the interior portion has become 
overcooled.
Please use the unit within the usage temperature parame-
ters (5
oC to 35oC). After the treatment, resent the power 
to ON.
Lighting In 
GreenSimultaneous blinking in 
RedIt is time to clean the air filter, or there is no air filter.
Please immediately turn the power OFF, and clean or 
change the air filter by referring to the section “Air Filter”. 
After cleaning or changed the lamp, please be sure to 
reset the filter timer. After the treatment, resent the power 
to ON.