ViewSonic Pj510 Projector User Manual

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POWER 
indicatorLAMP 
indicatorTEMP indi-
catorDescription
Lighting or 
blanking in 
redTurned offBlinking in 
redThe cooling fan is not operating. Turn the power OFF and wait at least 
20 minutes. After the unit has sufficiently cooled down, please make 
confirmation of the following item, and then resent the power to ON.
• Is there no foreign matter caught in the cooling fan?
Lighting or 
blinking in 
redTurned offLighting in 
redThere is a possibility that the interior portion has become heated. Turn 
the power OFF and wait at least 20 minutes. After the unit has suffi-
ciently cooled down, please make confirmation of the following item, 
and then resent the power to ON.
• Is there blockage of the air passage aperture?
• Is the air filter is dirty?
• Does the peripheral temperature exceed 35°C?
Lighting in 
greenAlternative blinking in 
the redThere is a possibility that the interior portion has become overcooled. 
Please use the unit within the usage temperature parameters (0°C to 
35°C). 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 immedi-
ately 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 lamp, please be sure to reset the filter timer. After the 
treatment, resent the power to ON. 
						

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Phenomena That May Easily Be Mistaken For Machine 
Defects
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.
Before requesting repair, please check in accordance with the following chart. If the situation cannot 
be corrected, then contact your dealer.
 WA R N I N G
Please carefully read the “PJ510 QUICK START GUIDE”. Never use the projector if abnormal 
operations such as smoke, strange odor, excessive sound, damaged casing or elements or cables, 
penetration of liquids or foreign matter, etc. should occur.
PhenomenonCases not involving a machine defect, 
and Items to be confirmed
Power does not come 
ON.The main power source is not ON. 
Turn on the main power.
The electrical power cord is not plugged in. 
Correctly connect the power cord.
The main power source has been interrupted during operation, such as by a 
power outage (blackout), etc.
Be sure to press the “○” (power OFF) side of the main power switch, and leave this 
OFF for at least 20 minutes. After the unit has sufficiently cooled down, turn ON the 
power source.
Neither sounds nor 
pictures are output-
ted.The input changeover settings are mismatched.
Select the input signal, and correct the settings.
No signal is being inputted.
Correctly connect the connection cables.
Pictures are dis-
played, 
but no sounds are 
heard.The electrical wiring to this unit is not correctly connected.
Correctly connect the connection cables.
The volume setting has been set at (or adjusted to) an extremely low level.
Adjust the VOLUME setting to a higher level.
The MUTE mode is the current setting.
Press the MUTE button to release (change) the MUTE mode setting.
Sounds are heard, 
but no pictures are 
displayed.The electrical wiring to this unit is not correctly connected.
Correctly connect the connection cables.
The brightness setting has been set at (or adjusted to) an extremely low level.
Adjust the BRIGHT setting to a brighter level.
The lens cap has not been removed.
Remove the lens cap. 
						

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Warranty And After-Service
If a problem occurs with the equipment, first refer to the “Troubleshooting” section of this manual, 
and run through the suggested checks. If this does not resolve the problem contact your dealer or 
service company. They will tell you what warranty condition is applied.
Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect, and Items to be confirmed
Colors have a faded- 
out appearance, or 
Color tone is poor.Color settings are not correctly adjusted.
Perform picture adjustments by changing the COLOR BAL R, COLOR BAL G, 
COLOR BAL B, COLOR, and/or the TINT settings, etc.
Pictures appear dark.The brightness setting and/or contrast setting has not been properly adjusted.
Perform picture adjustments by changing the BRIGHT and/or CONTRAST settings, 
etc.
The WHISPER mode is the current setting. 
Change (by releasing) from the WHISPER mode.
Lamp is approaching the end of its product lifetime.
Exchange the old lamp with a new lamp.
Pictures appear 
blurry.Either the FOCUS setting or the H PHASE is not properly adjusted.
Adjust the focus and the H PHASE setting. 
						

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Specifications
NOTE
:
: :
:
This specifications are subject to change without notice.
  
 (unit: mm)
Item Specification
Product name Liquid crystal projector
Liquid crys-
tal panel Panel size
1.4 cm (0.55 type)
Drive system TFT active matrix
Pixels 480,000 pixels (800 horizontal x 600 vertical)
Lens Zoom lens F=1.6 ~ 1.8  f=16.8 ~ 20.2 mm
Lamp 130 W UHB
Speaker 1.0 W
Power supply AC100 ~ 120V, 2.4A / AC220 ~ 240V, 1.1A
Power consumption 220 W
Temperature range 0 ~ 35°C (Operating)
Size 332 (W) x 92 (H) x 254 (D) mm (Not including protruding parts)
Weight (mass) 2.98 kg (6.57lbs)
Ports RGB Input Ports
RGB1
VIDEO Input Ports VIDEO ................... 1
S-VIDEO................ 1
COMPONENT VIDEO
(Y, CB/PB, CR/PR) 1 AUDIO Input Ports
AUDIO................... 1
AUDIO R, L ........... 1
CONTROL Ports
CONTROL ............ 1
Optional  Pa rts  Lamp: PRJ-RLC-008
For others, consult your dealer. 
						

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Customer Support
For technical support or product se rvice, please contact ViewSonic.
NOTE:  You will need the product serial number.
Country/Region Web site T = Telephone
F = FAXEmail
United States viewsonic.com/support
T: (800) 688-6688
F:  (909) 468-1202 [email protected]
Canada viewsonic.com/support T: (800) 688-6688
F:  (909) 468-1202 [email protected]
United Kingdom viewsoniceurope.com T:  0800 833 648
F:  (01293) 643910 [email protected]
Europe, Middle East, 
Baltic countries, and 
North Africa viewsoniceurope.com Contact your reseller [email protected]
Australia and New 
Zealand viewsonic.com.au
T: +61 2 9929 3955
F:  +61 2 9929 8393 [email protected]
Singapore/India and 
Southeast Asia v
iewsonic.co m.sg   T: 65  627 3 4018
F:  6 5 6 273  1 5 66 [email protected]
Other Asia/Pacific 
countries  viewsonic.com.tw
T: 886 2 2246 3456
F:  886 2 8242 3668 ser
vice@ tw.viewsonic.com
South Africa viewsonic.com/asia T: 886 2 2246 3456
F:  886 2 8242 3668 [email protected] 
						

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LIMITED WARRANTY
VIEWSONIC PROJECTOR
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:
ViewSonic projectors are warranted for three (3) years for all parts excluding the lamp and three (3) years for all labor from 
the date of the first consumer purchase. Projector lamps are warranted separately. 
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 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. You will need to provide your product’s 
serial number.
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 freight prepaid in the original container to an authorized ViewSonic service center or ViewSonic.
4. For additional information or the name of the nearest ViewSonic service center, contact ViewSonic. 
Limitation of implied warranties:
THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS 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 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, INTERFERENCE 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. and Canada: 
For warranty information and service on ViewSonic products sold outside of the U.S.A. and Canada, contact ViewSonic or 
your local ViewSonic dealer.
Projector Warranty (V3.0)  Release Date: May 1, 2002 
						

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Appendix
Power Cord Safety Guidelines
Caution: Use a power cable that is properly grounded. Always use an AC power cord that meets your 
country’s safety standard.
AC PLUG CORD PRECAUTIONS FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM
FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET THEN THE PLUG 
SHOULD BE CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO AN 
APPROPRIATE SOCKET.
If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below.
If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.
WARNING:
 THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
IMPORTANT:
 The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: 
Green-and-Yellow: Earth
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
If the coloured wires of the mains lead of this appliance do 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 by the letter E or by the Earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW.
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter 
N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug 
which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
IMPORTANT NOTICE CONCERNING POWER CORD SELECTION
The power cord set for this unit has been enclosed and has been selected according to the country of 
destination and must be used to prevent electric shock. Use the following guidelines if it is necessary to 
replace the original cord set, or if the cord set is not enclosed. 
The female receptacle of the cord set must meet CEE-22 requirements and may look like (Figure A1 below):
For the United States and Canada
In the United States and Canada the male plug is a NEMA5-15 style (Figure A2), UL Listed, and CSA 
Labeled. For units which are mounted on a desk or table, type SVT cord sets may be used. The cord set must 
be selected according to the current rating for your unit. Please consult the table below for the selection 
criteria for power cords used in the United States and Canada.
For European Countries
In Europe you must use a cord set which is appropriate for the receptacles in your country. The cord set is 
HAR-Certified, and a special mark that will appear on the outer sheath, or on the insulation of one of the inner 
conductors.
If you have any questions concerning which proper power cord to use, please consult with the dealer from 
whom you have purchased the product.USA .............................. UL
Canada ......................... CSA
Germany....................... VDESwitzerland ................... SEV
Britain ............................ BASE/BS
Japan ............................ Electric Appliance Control Act
Cord Type Size of Conductors in Cord Maximum Current Rating of Unit
SJT 18 AWG
16 AWG
14 AWG10 Amps
12 Amps
12 Amps
SVT 18 AWG
17 AWG10 Amps
12 Amps
Figure 1
Figure 2 
						

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Compliance Information for U.S.A.
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 provided 
shielded video interface cable with bonded ferrite cores. If a BNC cable is going to be used, use only a 
shielded BNC(5) cable. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party 
responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate this device.
Instructions to Users
This equipment complies with the requirements of FCC (Federal Communication Commission) equipment provided that 
the following condition is met. Use the cables which are included with the projector or specified.
Compliance Information for Canada
Notice: This class B digital apparatus complies with Canada ICES-003.
AV I S :  Cet appeil numerique de la Classe B conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Compliance Information 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 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 projector or specified. 
						

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