ViewSonic Pjd7383i Projector User Manual

Operation 67
Function Description
Lamp 
Settings
Lamp Mode 
See 
Setting Lamp Mode as Economic on page 69  for details.
Reset Lamp Timer
See  Resetting the lamp timer on page 73  for details.
Equivalent Lamp Hour
See  Getting to know the lamp hour on page 69  for details on 
how the total lamp hour is calculated.
Presentation 
TimerSee  Setting the presentation timer on page 38  for details.
Security 
SettingsSee Utilizing the password function on page 24  for details,
Reset All 
SettingsReturns all...

Maintenance
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Maintenance
Care of the projector
Your projector needs little maintenance. The onl y thing you need to do on a regular basis is 
to keep the lens clean.
Never remove any parts of the projector except  the lamp. Contact your dealer if other parts 
need replacing.
Cleaning the lens
Clean the lens whenever you not ice dirt or dust on the surface.
• Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust.
• If there is dirt or smears,  use lens-cleaning paper or moisten a soft cloth with lens...

Maintenance 69
Lamp information
Getting to know the lamp hour
When the projector is in operation, the duration (in hours) of lamp usage is automatically 
calculated by the built-in timer.
To obtain the lamp hour information:
1. Press  MENU/EXIT  on the projector or  Menu on the remote control and then press 
/  until the  SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced  menu is highlighted.
2. Press  to highlight  Lamp Settings and press MODE/ENTER  on the projector or 
ENTER  on the remote control. The  Lamp Settings page is...

Maintenance
70
Timing of replacing the lamp
When the  Lamp indicator  lights up red or a message appears suggesting it is time to 
replace the lamp, please install a new lamp or  consult your dealer. An old lamp may cause a 
malfunction in the projector and in some instances the lamp may explode.
CAUTION
The Lamp indicator light and Temperature warning light will light up if the lamp becomes too 
hot. Turn the power off and let the projector cool for 45 minutes. If the Lamp or Temp indicator 
still...

Maintenance 71
Replacing the lamp
To prepare a new lamp, contact your dealer and tell the lamp type number.
Type number: RLC-057
WARNING
Hg - Lamp contains mercury. Manage  in accordance with local disposal 
laws. See www.lamprecycle.org
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always turn the projector off and disconnect the 
power cord before changing the lamp.
• To reduce the risk of severe burns, allow the pr ojector to cool for at least 45 minutes 
before replacing the lamp.
• To reduce the risk...

Maintenance
72 7. Lift the handle so that it stands up. Use 
the handle to slowly pull the lamp out 
of the projector.
CAUTION
• Pulling it too quickly may cause the lamp  to break and scatter broken glass in the 
projector.
• Do not place the lamp in locations where  water might splash on it, children can 
reach it, or near flammable materials.
• Do not insert your hands into the projector  after the lamp is removed. If you touch the 
optical components inside, it could cause 
color unevenness and...

Maintenance 73
15. Restart the projector.
CAUTION
Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed.
Resetting the lamp timer
16. After the startup logo, open the On-Screen  Display (OSD) menu.
17. Go to the  SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced  > 
Lamp Settings  menu. Press MODE/ENTER  
on the projector or  ENTER on the remote 
control. The  Lamp Settings  page is 
displayed. 
18. Press  to highlight  Reset lamp timer and 
press  MODE/ENTER  on the projector or 
ENTER  on the remote control. A warning 
message...

Maintenance
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Indicators
LightStatus & Description
PowerTe m pLamp
Power events
Blue
Flashing Off OffStand-by mode
Blue Off OffPowering up
Blue Off OffNormal operation
Lamp events
Purple
Flashing Off RedThe projector has shut down automatically. If you try to re-
start the projector, it will 
shut down again. Please contact 
your dealer for assistance.
Off Off Red1. The projector needs 90  seconds to cool down. Or
2. Please contact your dealer for assistance.
Thermal events
Off Red Off
The projector...

Troubleshooting 75
Troubleshooting
The projector does not turn on.
No picture
Blurred image
Remote control does not work
CauseRemedy
There is no power from the power 
cord.Plug the power cord into the AC inlet on the 
projector, and plug the power cord into the 
power outlet. If the power outlet has a switch, 
make sure that it is switched on.
Attempting to turn the projector on 
again during the cooling process. Wait until the cool
ing down process has 
completed.
CauseRemedy
The video source is not...

Specifications
76
Specifications
Projector specifications
All specifications are subject to change without notice. 
General
Product name PJD7383/PJD7383i PJD7583w/PJD7583wi
Optical
Resolution 1024 x 768 XGA 1280 x 800 WXGA
Display system 1-CHIP DMD
Lens F/Number F = 2.6, f = 6.9 mm
Lamp 210 W lamp
Electrical
Power supply AC100–240V, 3.29 A, 50/60 Hz (Automatic)
Power consumption 329 W (Max); < 1 W (Standby)
Mechanical
Weight 3.5 Kg (7.7 lbs)
Input terminal
Computer input
     RGB input D-Sub 15-pin...