ViewSonic Pj862 Projector User Manual

							ViewSonic
®
PJ862
Portable LCD Projector
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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 harmfu l interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can ra diate radio frequency energy, and if not
installed and used in accord ance 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 experien ced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Warning
To assure continued FCC compliance, the user must use grounded power supply cord
and the cables which are included with  the equipment or specified. Also, any
unauthorized changes or modifications not ex pressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void  the users authority to operate this device.
For Canada
This Class B digital apparatus meets all re quirements of the Canadian Interference-
Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numeique de la Classe B repe cte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le
materiel brouilleur du Canada.
CE Conformity for  European Countries
CE Conformity
The device complies with the requirements of the EEC direc-
tive 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.”
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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 only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manu-
facturer’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 or
the third prong are provided for your sa fety. If the provided plug does not fit
into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete out-
let.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs. convenience receptac les and the point where they exit from the unit.
Be sure that the power outlet is located near the unit so that it is easily
accessible.
11. Only use attachments/accessorie s 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 tip-over
13. Unplug this unit when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Serv icing is required
when the unit has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled  or objects have fallen into the unit,
the unit has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.
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							Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 2004. All rights reserved. 
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Projector
PJ-862
User Manual – Operating Guide
Thank you for purchasing this projector.
WARNING  ►Before using, read the "User's Manual - Safety Instruction 
Guide" and these manuals to ensure correct usage through understanding. 
After reading, store them in a safe place for future reference.
About this manual
Various symbols are used in this manual. The meanings of these symbols are 
described below. 
WARNING  This  symbol  indicates  information  that  ,  if  ignored,  could  possibly 
result in personal injury or even death due to incorrect handling.
CAUTION  This  symbol  indicates  information  that  ,  if  ignored,  could  result 
possibly  in  personal  injury  or  physical  damage  due  to  incorrect 
handling.
  Please refer to the pages written following this symbol.
 
NOTE  • The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
• The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual.
• The reproduction, transmission or use of this document or contents is not permitted without  express written authority.
Trademark acknowledgment •  VGA  and  XGA  are  registered  trademarks  of  the  International  Business  Machines Corporation.
• Apple and Mac are registered trademarks of the Apple Computer, Inc.
• VESA and SVGA are trademarks of the Video Electronics Standard Association.
• Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation.
• Internet Explorer is a trademark of the Microsoft Corporation.
• Netscape is a registered trademark of the Netscape Communications Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 
						

							
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Compliance informtion . . . . . . .I
Important Safety Instructions
 II
For your Record
 . . . . . . . . . . .III
About this manual . . . . . . . . . . 1
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Projector features . . . . . . . . . . 
3
Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
3 About contents of package . . . . . . . 3 Fastening the lens cap . . . . . . . . . . 3
Part names
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Adjusting the projector's elevator . . 8 About the filter cover for bottom-up use . . 9 Connecting your devices  . . . . . . . . 10 Connecting power supply . . . . . . . 13
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . 
14 Laser pointer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Putting batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Using the remote control  . . . . . . . . 15
Power on/off
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 
Turning on the power  . . . . . . . . . . . 16 
Turning off the power . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Operating
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Adjusting the volume  . . . . . . . . . . . 17 
Temporarily muting the sound  . . . . 17 Selecting an input signal . . . . . . . . 17 Adjusting screen with ONE-TOUCH . . 18 Selecting an aspect ratio  . . . . . . . . 18 Adjusting the zoom and focus  . . . . 18 Using the automatic adjustment feature . 19 Adjusting the position . . . . . . . . . . 19 Correcting the keystone distortions 20 Using the magnify feature . . . . . . . 20 Freezing the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 
Temporarily blanking the screen . . 21 Operating the computer screen  . . . 22
Multifunctional settings . . . . 23 Using the menu function  . . . . . . . . 23
EASY Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
24 Aspect, Mode, Bright, Contrast, Color, 
Tint, Sharpness, Whisper, Mirror, Reset, 
Contents
Contents
Filter time, Language, Go to advanced 
menu
PICTURE Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Bright, Contrast, Gamma, Color temp, 
Color, Tint, Sharpness, My memory
IMAGE Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Aspect, Over scan, V. position, H. phase, 
H. position, H. size, Auto adjust execute
VIDEO Qlty. Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Progressive, 3D-YCS, Video NR
INPUT Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 
Color space, Component, Video format, 
DVI, Information
SETUP Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Whisper, Mirror, Volume, Stereo, IR remote
SCREEN Menu  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Language, Menu position, OSD bright, 
Blank, Start up, MyScreen,  MyScreen lock, Message
OPTION Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 
One touch, Auto search, Auto off, Lamp time, Filter time, Service
NETWORK Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 DHCP, IP address, Subnet mask,  Default 
gateway, Information 
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 
Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Other care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Troubleshooting
 . . . . . . . . . . 48 Related messages  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Regarding the indicator lamps  . . . . 50 Phenomena that may easily be mistaken for machine defects . . . . 52
Warranty and after-ser vice . . . 54
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . 
54
Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . .55
Limited Warranty
 . . . . . . . . . . .56
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Projector features / Preparations
Projector features
This projector is used to project various computer signals as well as NTSC/P AL/
SECAM video signals onto a screen. It requires just a little space for installation 
and gets a large image from short distance.
 High Brightness
Newly developed 230W UHB (Ultra High Brightness) lamp gives you a higher 
brightness image on a screen. The image can be still kept as bright and clean 
enough for use in bright rooms.
 Low Noise
WHISPER mode is equipped for reducing acoustic noise to realize quieter 
operation. It is perfect for use in low luminance rooms where low noise is more 
important than brightness.
 Rich Connectivity
This projector has a variety of I/O ports. It can be easily connected to many 
signal sources like PC, DVD and so on. The rich connectivity provides you 
more options to make your presentation impressive.
 Compact Body
Even with its many features, this projector is extremely compact and slim, 
which gives you more flexibility and usability to use it where you want.
Preparations
About contents of  package
Please see the "Contents of package" of the "User's Manual - Quick Guide".  Your 
projector should come with the items shown there. Contact immediately your 
dealer if anything is missing.
NOTE
  • Keep the original packing materials for future reshipment. When 
moving the projector, be sure to use the original packing material. Use special 
caution for the lens part.
Fastening the lens cap
To avoid losing, please fasten the lens cap to the projector using the strap.
1. Fix the strap to the strap ring of lens cap.
2. 
Put the strap into the groove on rivet.
3. 
Push the rivet into the strap hole.
Strap ring
StrapStrap hole            Bottom side 
						

							
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Part names
Lens (16) 
Filter cover (46)
(Air filter and intake vent 
are inside.)
Elevator button (8) 
Elevator foot (8) 
Remote sensor (15)
Zoom knob (18)
Focus ring (18)
Vent (
6)
AC inlet (13)
Power switch (16)
Elevator button (8) 
COMPONENT VIDEO ports (12)YCB/PBCR/PR
S-VIDEO port (12)
VIDEO port (12) CONTROL port (
11)
Part names
Projector
Lamp cover (45) (Lamp unit is inside.) 
Elevator foot (8) 
Bottom side
Speaker
Front-Right side
Rear-Left side
Control buttons (5)
(See the following page.) 
Ports (See below.)
Vent (
6)
AUDIO OUT port (11)
Ports
AUDIO IN port (11)
AUDIO IN L/R port (
 12)
USB port ( 11)RGB IN1 port (11)
RGB IN2 port (11)
DVI-D port (11)
NOTE  (*) About Restart switch: This Projector is controlled by an internal 
microprocessor. Under certain exceptional circumstances, the projector may not 
operate correctly and the microprocessor will need to be reset. In such a case, 
please push the Restart switch by using a cocktail stick or similar , and before 
turning on again, make the projector cool down at least 10 minutes without 
operating. Only push the Restart switch in these exceptional instances.
Speaker
Restart switch (*) (52)
RGB OUT port (
 11)
WIRED REMOTE port
DC OUT portLAN port (12) 
						

							
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STANDBY/ONVIDEO
UP
DOWN
BLANK
ASPECT
PUSH
LASERINDICA TOR
LASER
RGB
ENTER
ON
OFF
ESC
POSITION
MAGNIFY
MUTE
KEYSTONE
FREEZE
ONE TOUCH
AUTO PA
GE
MENURESET
VOLUME

ST
ANDBY/ON
INPU
T KEYS TONE
RESE
TMENU
POWER T E M P L A M P

Part names
RGB button (17) 
PAGE buttons (
22) 
LASER button (14)
Disk pad(22)
 
Right mouse button (22)
CURSOR buttons (23)
RESET button (
23) 
MENU button (23) 
AUTO butotn (
19)
VOLUME button (17)
MUTE  button (17)
ONE TOUCH button (
18)
Control buttons
  
STANDBY/ON button (
16) 
VIDEO button (17) 
BLANK button (21) 
ASPECT button (
18)
Lever switch (23)
ESC button (22)
POSITION button (19) 
MAGNIFY buttons (
20) 
FREEZE button (21) 
KEYSTONE button (
20) 
REMOTE CONTROL port 
(15)
STANDBY/ON 
button (16) 
INPUT button (
17) 
KEYSTONE button (
20) 
RESET button (
23) LAMP incicator (
50)
TEMP indicator (
50)
POWER indicator (16)
Remote control
Cursor buttons
▲,▼,◄,►
(23) 
Battery cover (14)
(on the back)
Laser switch (Inside of the battery cover)
1: enables the laser function
2: disables the laser function
Flip toward disk pad: UP keyFlip toward MENU button: DOWN  keyPress in center: ENTER
LASER INDICATOR (14) 
						

							
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Setting up
Setting up
WARNING  ►Place the projector in a stable position horizontally. A fall or 
a turnover could cause an injury and/or damage to the projector. Then using 
damaged projector could result in a fire and/or an electric shock.
•  Don’t place the projector on an unstable, slant or vibrant surface such as a 
wobbly or inclined stand.
•  Do not place the projector in the side/front/rear-up position, except for care of  the air filter. 
•  When the projector installed is bottom-up, use the accessory filter cover for 
bottom-up use. And in the case of a ceiling installation or the like, contact your 
dealer before installation. 
►Place the projector in a cool place, and pay attention to the ventilation.  The 
high temperature of the projector could cause a fire, a burn and/or malfunction 
to the projector.
•  Don’t stop up, block and cover the projector's vents.
•  Keep a space of 30 cm or more between the sides and other objects such as 
walls.
•Don’t place the projector on a metallic thing or anything that conducts heat in 
heat.
•  Don’t place the projector on a carpet, cushion or bedding.
•  Don’t place the projector in direct sunlight or near a hot object such as heater.
•  Put nothing about lens and vents of the projector. Put nothing on the projector.
•  Don’t block the vents on the bottom of this projector.
►Do not place the projector on the place that gets wet. Damping the projector 
or inserting liquid in the projector could cause a fire, an electric shock and/or 
malfunction to the projector.
•  Don’t place the projector in a bathroom or outdoors.
•  Put nothing containing the liquid near the projector.
CAUTION  ►Avoid a smoky, humid or dusty place. Placing the projector 
in such place could cause a fire, an electric shock and/or malfunction to the 
projector.
• Don’t place the projector near a humidifier, a smoking space or a kitchen.
• Put nothing containing the liquid near the projector.
►Adjust the direction of the projector to keep light from directly hitting the 
projector's remote sensor.