ViewSonic Pj875 Projector User Manual

							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.
FCC Information
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.
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.” 
						

							LIMITED   WARRANTY
VIEWSONIC ProjectorWhat 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 par ts may include remanufactured or refurbished parts or components.
How long the warranty is effective:
ViewSonic projectors are warranted for two (2) years for all parts excluding the lamp, two (2) years 
for all labor, and ninety (90) days for the lamp from the date of the first consumer purchase.
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 ser vice charges.
How to get service:
1. For information about receiving service under warranty, contact ViewSonic Customer Support. Yo u  
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 DESCRIP-
TION CONTAINED HEREIN INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND 
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Exclusion of damages:
VIEWSONIC’S 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 (V2.0)  Release Date: 10-15-1999
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Usage Notice
Precautions .......................................................................................... 2
Introduction
Product Features .................................................................................. 3
Package Overview ............................................................................... 4
Product Overview ................................................................................. 5
Installation
Connecting the Projector to Desktop Computer ................................... 8
Connecting the Projector to Portable Computer ................................... 9
Connecting the Projector to Other Video Sources ............................... 10
Powering On/Off the Projection Display ............................................... 12
Adjusting the Projected Image .............................................................. 14
User Controls
Panel Control & Remote Control .......................................................... 16
On-Screen Display Menus ................................................................... 18
Appendices
Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 22
Changing the Lamp ............................................................................... 25
Specifications ....................................................................................... 26
Compatibility Modes ............................................................................. 27
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Precautions
Follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as recommended in this
user’s manual to maximize the life of your unit.
Do:

Turn off the product before cleaning.

Use a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent to clean the display housing.

Disconnect the power plug from AC outlet if the product is not being used for a
long period of time.
Don’t:

Block the slots and openings on the unit provided for ventilation.

Use abrasive cleaners, waxes or solvents for your cleaning.

Use under the following conditions:
- Extremely hot, cold or humid environment.
- In areas susceptible to excessive dust and dirt.
- Near any appliance generating a strong magnetic field.
- Place in direct sunlight.
Usage Notice
Warning-Do not look into the lens.  The bright light may hurt your eyes.
Warning-To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
product to rain or moisture.
Warning-Please do not open or disassemble the product as this may cause
electric shock.
Warning-When changing the lamp, please allow unit to cool down, and follow
all changing instructions.
Warning-This product will detect the life of the lamp itself.  Please be sure to
change the lamp when it shows warning messages.
Warning-After changing a new lamp, please reset the lamp life from OSD
menu.
Warning-Before switching off the product, please keep the cooling fan
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Product Features
This product, is an SVGA single chip 0.7”DLP
 Projector. The outstanding
features of it are listed as follows:

True SVGA, 800 x 600 addressable pixels

5 lbs (2.3 kgs) lightweight compact design

Single chip DLP
 technology

XGA compression and VGA re-sizing

150 Watts user replaceable P-VIP lamp

Mac/NEC PC-98/FM Towns compatible

NTSC/NTSC4.43/PAL/PAL-N/PAL-M/SECAM Video compatible

Full function wireless remote controller

One touch auto image function for easy setup

User friendly Multilingual on-screen display menu

Advanced electronic keystone correction and picture in picture function

Luxurious carrying case included
Introduction 
						

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Package Overview
This projection display comes with all the items shown below.  Check to make
sure your unit is complete.  Contact your dealer immediately if anything is
missing.
Projection Display
Power Cord
S-Video Cable
Audio-In Cable for ComputerVGA Cable
Remote Control
Carrying Case User’s Manual
Warranty Card Composite Video Cable
Audio Cable 
						

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COMPUTER IN
S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIOIN OUT
Connection Ports
Panel Control
Computer Input
Connector
Power Switch
S-video
ConnectorAudio Output
Connector Audio Iuput
Connector Composite  Video
Connector
Power Connector
Power /
Standby
Lamp Temperature
Enter Menu
Reset
Source Four Directional
Select Keys