ViewSonic Pj559dc Projector User Manual

ViewSonic 5 PJ557DC/PJ559DC/PJ560DC
Using the Product
Control Panel
LED
Button Function
Lamp (Lamp LED indicator)
Refer to “LED Indicator Messages”.
Te m p (Temperature LED indicator)
Refer to “LED Indicator Messages”. 
Four directional buttons
Use four directional buttons to select items or make adjustments to your  selection.
EnterEnter to sub-menu and confirm the menu selection. Activate in Color Setting, LampCounter Reset and Factory Default menu operations.
Resync
Resynchronize the projector to the...

ViewSonic 6 PJ557DC/PJ559DC/PJ560DC
Connection Ports
Audio OutConnect to a speaker or other audio input equipment.
Computer OutConnect to a computer display, etc.
Audio InConnect an audio output from video equipment to this jack.
Computer InConnect image input signal (analog RGB or component) to this jack.
Computer InConnect image input signal (analog RGB or component) to this jack.
RS-232When operating the projector via a computer, connect this to the controlling computers
RS-232C port.
S-Video
Connect...

ViewSonic 7 PJ557DC/PJ559DC/PJ560DC
Remote Control
Power
Turn the projector on or off.
Four directional buttons
Use four directional buttons to
select items or make adjustments
to your selection.
MENU
Display or exit the on-screen display
menus.
Laser
Aim the remote at the viewing
screen, press and hold this button
to activate the laser pointer.
Four directional buttons 
(Computer mode only)
Act as computer keyboard (four
directional buttons). This function
is only available when the projectoris...

ViewSonic 8 PJ557DC/PJ559DC/PJ560DC
Installing the Batteries
1. Open the battery cover in the direction 
shown.
2. Install batteries as indicated by the diagram
Inside the compartment.
3. Close the battery cover into position.
„Keep the batteries out of the reach of children. There is a danger of death by 
accidentally swallowing the batteries.
„Do not recharge the used batteries or expose the batteries to fire or water.„Do not dispose of the used batteries along with household waste. Dispose of 
used...

ViewSonic 9 PJ557DC/PJ559DC/PJ560DC
Remote Control Operation
Point the remote control at the infrared remote sensor and press a button.
„Operating the projector from
the front
„Operating the projector from
the rear
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SourceLaser
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SourceLaser
Enter
„Do not point the laser pointer directly to the peoples eyes (especiallyn small 
children). There is a danger of injuiry to the eyes.
„The remote control may not...

ViewSonic 10 PJ557DC/PJ559DC/PJ560DC
Installation
Connecting the Projector
VGA Cable (D-Sub to D-Sub) VGA (D-Sub) to HDTV (RCA) Cable
Audio Cable S-Video Cable
RS-232 Cable Composite Video Cable
USB Cable15
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Desktop type Laptop type
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„When connecting cable, power cords of both a projector and external equipment 
should be disconnected from AC outlet.
„The figure above is a sample connection. This does not mean that all of these 
devices can or must be connected simultaneously.
„The...

ViewSonic 11 PJ557DC/PJ559DC/PJ560DC
Powering On/Off the Projector
Powering On the Projector:
1. Remove the projector lens cap.
2. Complete the AC power cord and peripheral signal cable(s) connections.
3. Press   button to turn on the projector.
The projector takes a minute or so to warm up. 
4. Turn on your source (computer, notebook, DVD, etc.). The projector automatically
detects your source.
„If you are connecting multiple sources to the projector simultaneously, press
the Source button.
Warning:...

ViewSonic 12 PJ557DC/PJ559DC/PJ560DC
Adjusting the Projector
Adjusting the Projector Height
The projector is equipped with an elevator foot to adjust the image height.
To raise or lower the image:
1. To raise or lower the image, press the elevator button and raise or lower the front
of the projector. Release the button to lock the adjustment.
2. To level the image on the screen, turn the tilt-adjustment foot to fine-tune the height.
Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus
1. Focus the image by rotating...

ViewSonic 13 PJ557DC/PJ559DC/PJ560DC
Adjusting Projection Image Size
Refer to the graphic and table below to determine the screen size and projection distance.
Projection Distance
 (meters)Screen Size (for 4:3 aspect ratio diagonal length)
Wide (inches) Tele (inches)
1.2 30.6 27.8
2 51.0 46.4
3 76.5 69.5
5 127.5 115.9
10 255.0 231.8
30.6
(Min.) 51.0 76.5 127.5 255.0
(Max.) 231.8
115.9
69.5
46.4
27.8
1.2m
3.0m
5.0m
10.0m 2.0m
„Position the projector in a horizontal position; other positions can cause heat...

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Menu Operation
The projector has multilingual on-screen display menus that allow you to make image
adjustments and change a variety of settings.
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