ViewSonic Pj559dc Projector User Manual

							
IMPORTANT:    Please  read  this  User  Guide  to  obtain  important  information  on 
installing  and  using  your  product  in  a  safe  manner,  as  well  as  registering  your 
product  for  future  service.    Warranty  information  contained  in  this  User  Guide  will 
describe  your  limited  coverage  from  ViewSonic  Corporation,  which  is  also  found 
on  our  web  site  at  http://www.viewsonic.com  in  English,  or  in  specific  languages 
using the Regional selection box in the upper right corner of our websit\
e.
“Antes de operar su equipo lea cuidadosamente las instrucciones en es\
te manual”
ViewSonic
®
PJ557DC/PJ559DC/PJ560DC
DLP Projector
- User Guide
- Guide de l’utilisateur
- Bedienungsanleitung
- Guía del usuario
- Guida dell’utente
- Guia do usuário
- Användarhandbok
- Käyttöopas
- Руководство пользователя
- 使用手冊 (繁體)
- 使用手冊 (簡體)
- 사용자 안내서
Model No. : VS11949
 VS11986
  VS11990 
						

							
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Compliance Information
FCC Statement
This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to \
the following two 
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (\
2) this device must accept 
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesir\
ed 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 equipm\
ent does cause harmful 
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined b\
y turning the equipment 
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by o\
ne 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.
Warning: You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party 
responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equi\
pment.
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.
CE Conformity for European Countries
The device complies with the requirements of the EEC directive 89/336/EE\
C 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.”
Following information is only for EU-member states:
The mark shown to the right is in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic 
Equipment Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE).
The mark indicates the requirement NOT to dispose the equipment as unsorted municipal 
waste, but use the return and collection systems according to local law.  
						

							
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Important Safety Instructions
1.  Read these instructions.
2.   Keep these instructions.
3.   Heed all warnings.
4.   Follow all instructions.
5.   Do not use this unit near water.
6.     Clean with a soft, dry cloth. If still not clean, see “Cleaning the D\
isplay” in this guide for 
further instructions.
7.  
 
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install the unit in accordance wi\
th 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 defeat the safety purpose 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 provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the 
obsolete outlet.
10.     Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs. Convenience 
receptacles and the point where they exit from the unit. Be sure that th\
e power outlet is 
located near the unit so that it is easily accessible.
11.     Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12.    
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the 
manufacturer, or sold with the unit. When a cart is used, use caution when 
moving the cart/unit combination to avoid injury from tipping over.
13.     Unplug this unit when unused for long periods of time.
14.     Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is req uired 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 ra\
in or moisture, or if the 
unit does not operate normally or has been dropped. 
						

							
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Declaration of RoHS Compliance
This product has been designed and manufactured in compliance with Direc\
tive 2002/95/EC of 
the European Parliament and the Council on restriction of the use of cer\
tain hazardous substances 
in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS Directive) and is deemed \
to comply with the 
maximum concentration values issued by the European Technical Adaptation Committee (TAC) 
as shown below: 
SubstanceProposed Maximum 
ConcentrationActual Concentration
Lead (Pb)0.1%< 0.1%
Mercury (Hg)0.1%< 0.1%
Cadmium (Cd)0.01%< 0.01%
Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+)0.1%< 0.1%
Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB)0.1%< 0.1%
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE)0.1%< 0.1%
Certain components of products as stated above are exempted under the Annex of the RoHS 
Directives as noted below:
Examples of exempted components are:
1.  Mercury in compact fluorescent lamps not exceeding 5 mg per lamp and in other lamps not 
specifically mentioned in the Annex of RoHS Directive.
2.   Lead in glass of cathode ray tubes, electronic components, fluorescent tubes, and electronic 
ceramic parts (e.g. piezoelectronic devices).
3.   Lead in high temperature type solders (i.e. lead-based alloys containin\
g 85% by weight or 
more lead).
4.   Lead as an allotting element in steel containing up to 0.35% lead by wei\
ght, aluminium 
containing up to 0.4% lead by weight and as a cooper alloy containing up\
 to 4% lead by 
weight. 
						

							
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Copyright Information
Copyright© ViewSonic© Corporation, 2007. 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 erro\
rs 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 an\
y means, for any 
purpose without prior written permission from ViewSonic Corporation.
Product Registration
To meet your future needs, and to receive any additional product informat\
ion 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 registrat\
ion form, which you 
may mail or fax to ViewSonic.
For Your Records
Product Name:
Model Number:
Document Number:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
PJ557DC/PJ559DC/PJ560DC
ViewSonic DLP Projector
VS11949/VS11986/VS11990
PJ557DC_PJ559DC_PJ560DC_UG_ENG Rev. 1A 09-05-07
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The lamp in this product contains mercury.
Please dispose of in accordance with local, state or federal laws. 
						

							CONTENTS
ViewSonic PJ557DC/PJ559DC/PJ560DC
Introduction ................................................................................... 1
Projector Features........................................................................................................ 1
Package Contents ........................................................................................................ 2
Projector Overview ....................................................................................................... 3
Using the Product .......................................................................... 5
Control Panel ............................................................................................................... 5
Connection Ports.......................................................................................................... 6
Remote Control ............................................................................................................ 7
Replacing the Battery ................................................................................................... 8
Remote Control Operation ........................................................................................... 9
Installation ................................................................................... 10
Connecting the Projector............................................................................................ 10
Powering On/Off the Projector ................................................................................... 11
Adjusting the Projector ............................................................................................... 12
Menu Operation .......................................................................... 14
Maintenance................................................................................. 18
Cleaning the Lens ...................................................................................................... 18
Cleaning the Projector Housing ................................................................................. 18
Cleaning the Air Filter................................................................................................. 18
Replacing the Lamp ................................................................................................... 19
Specifications ............................................................................... 21
Appendix ...................................................................................... 22
LED Indicator Messages ............................................................................................ 22
Compatibility Modes ................................................................................................... 23
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... 24
Customer Support ...................................................................................................... 25
Limited Warranty ........................................................................................................ 26
Mexico Limited Warranty............................................................................................ 28 
						

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Introduction
Projector Features
The projector integrates high-performance optical engine projection and a user - friendlydesign 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)„Auto image re-sizing (Auto-Sync.) to 1024 x 768 full screen with scaling compression 
compatibility for VGA, SVGA, XGA and SXGA*
„Compatibility with Macintosh® computers„Compatibility with NTSC, PAL, SECAM and HDTV„D-Sub 15-pin terminal for analog video connectivity„User-friendly, multi-language on-screen display„Advanced electronic keystone correction
Notes on the AC Power Cord
AC Power Cord must meet the requirement of countries where you use this projector. Please
confirm your AC plug type with the graphics below and ensure that the proper AC Power
Cord is used. If the supplied AC Power Cord does not match your AC outlet, please contact
your sales dealer. This projector is equipped with a grounding type AC line plug. Please
ensure 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 signal interference due to voltage fluctuations.
* means compressed.
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Package Contents
When you unpack the projector, make sure you have all these components:
Projector with Lens Cap AC Power Cord VGA Cable (D-SUB to D-SUB)
Composite Video Cable S-Video Cable
Remote 
Control (IR) AAA size 
batteries for 
remote control
User’s Manual Quick Start Guide Projector Carrying Case
„Save the original shipping carton and packing material; they will comein 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. 
						

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Projector Overview
Front View
Lens cap AC power socket
Elevator button Speaker
Lens cap strap Control panel
Projection lens Zoom ring
Front IR remote control sensor Focus ring
Ventilation holes Lamp cover
Air filter cover
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Rear View 
Connection ports
Kensington lock
Rear IR remote control sensor
Ventilation holes
Bottom View
Elevator foot
Ceiling mount
Tilt-adjustment foot
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„This projector can be used with a ceiling mount for support. The ceiling mount is
not included in the package.