ViewSonic Pjl6243 Projector User Manual

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Safety Instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
Read all of the instructions given here and retain them for later use. Unplug this projector from AC power supply before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the projector.
For added protection to the projector during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage due to lightning and power line surges.
Do not expose this unit to rain or use near water... for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, etc...
Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
Do not place this projector on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The projector may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the projector. Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the projector. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturers.
An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
Slots and openings in the back and bottom of the cabinet are provided for ventilation, to ensure reliable operation of the equipment and to protect it from overheating.
The openings should never be covered with cloth or other materials, and the bottom opening should not be blocked by placing the projector on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This projector should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register.
This projector should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a book case unless proper ventilation is provided.Never push objects of any kind into this projector through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the projector.Do not install the projector near the ventilation duct of air-conditioning equipment.
This projector should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied, consult your authorized dealer or local power company.
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this projector where the cord may be damaged by persons walking on it.
Do not attempt to service this projector yourself as opening or removing Covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Unplug this projector from wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.b.  If liquid has been spilled into the projector.c.   If the projector has been exposed to rain or water.d.  If the projector does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the projector to normal operation.e. If the projector has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.f.  When the projector exhibits a distinct change    in performance-this indicates a need for service.
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this projector, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the projector is in safe operating condition.
To	the	Owner   
						

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Safety Instructions
Openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. 
 CAUTION
Hot air is exhausted from the exhaust vent. When using or installing the projector, the following precautions should be taken. 
–   Do not put any flammable object or spray can near the projector, hot air is exhausted from the ventilation holes.–   Keep the exhaust vent at least 3’ (1 m) away from any objects.–   Do not touch a peripheral part of the exhaust vent, especially screws and metallic parts. These areas will become hot while the projector is being used.–  Do not put anything on the cabinet. Objects put on the cabinet will not only get damaged but also may cause fire hazard by heat.–  Make sure that there is no object under the projector to prevent from covering the bottom openings.
Cooling fans are provided to cool down the projector. The fans’ running speed is changed according to the temperature inside the projector.
Moving the Projector
When moving the projector, retract the adjustable foot to prevent damage to the cabinet and use a suitable carrying case.When this projector is not in use for an extendedperiod, put it into a suitable case to protect theprojector.
Air Circulation
Exhaust Vent(Hot air exhaust)
Do not pitch the projector more than 30 degrees from above and below.
Do not point the projector up to project an image.
Do not point the projector down to project an image. 
Do not put the projector on either side to project an image. 
Install the projector properly. Improper installation may reduce the lamp life and cause a fire hazard.
Installing the Projector in Proper 
Position
Do not roll the projector more than 20 degrees from side to side.
20°
20°
30°
30°
CAUTION	IN	CARRYING	OR	TRANSPORTING	THE	PROJECTOR
–   Do not drop or bump the projector, otherwise damages or malfunctions may result.–   When carrying the projector, use a suitable carrying case.–   Do not transport the projector by courier or any other transport service in an unsuitable transport case. This may cause damage to the projector. For information about transporting the projector by courier or any other transport service, consult your dealer.–  Do not put the projector in a case before the projector is cooled enough.
Air Intake Vent
Air Intake Vent(Filter)   
						

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Compliance
The AC Power Cord supplied with this projector meets the requirement for use\
 in the country you purchased it.  
AC Power Cord for the United States and Canada:
AC Power Cord used in the United States and Canada is listed by the Unde\
rwriters Laboratories (UL) and certified by the Canadian Standard Association (CSA).AC Power Cord has a grounding-type AC line plug. This is a safety feature to be sure that the plug will fit into the power outlet. Do not try to defeat this safety feature. Sho\
uld you be unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician.
AC Power Cord Requirement
AC	Power	Cord	for	the	United	Kingdom:
This cord is already fitted with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse, th\
e value of which is indicated on the pin face of the plug.  Should the fuse need to be replaced, an ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse must be used of the same rating, marked thus ASA. If the fuse cover is detachable, never use the plug with the cover omitted. If a replacement fuse cover is required, ensure it is\
 of the same colour as that visible on the pin face of the plug (i.e. red or orange). Fuse covers are avai\
lable from the Parts Department indicated in your User Instructions.If the plug supplied is not suitable for your socket outlet, it should b\
e cut off and destroyed.The end of the flexible cord should be suitably prepared and the correct plug fitted. WARNING	:	A	PLUG	WITH	BARED	FLEXIBLE	CORD	IS	HAZARDOUS	IF	ENGAGED	IN	 A	LIVE	SOCKET	OUTLET.The Wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the followi\
ng code:  Green-and-yellow .....Earth Blue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Neutral Brown...............LiveAs the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may 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 safety earth symbol  or coloured green or green-and-yellow.The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which \
is marked with the letter N or coloured black.The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which\
 is marked with the letter L or coloured red.WARNING:	THIS	 APPARATUS	MUST	BE	EARTHED.
THE	SOCKET-OUTLET	SHOULD	BE	INSTALLED	NEAR	THE	EQUIPMENT	 AND	EASILY	ACCESSIBLE.
 (1) User Guide (CD-ROM x 1)
 (2) Quick Start Guide (Book x 1)  
 (3) AC Power Cord 
 (4) Remote Control and Batteries
 (5) VGA Cable
 (6) Lens Cap with String  
 (7) PIN Code Label
 (8) Ferrite core
 (9) Filter Cover for Ceiling Mount
Your projector should come with the items shown below. Check that all the items are included.Require of your dealer immediately if any items are missing.
Contents of package
(1)
(3)
(5)
(4)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(2)   
						

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Part Names and Functions
⑤⑦⑧
③②
Front
Back
⑥
① Top	controls	and	Indicators② Zoom	Ring③ Focus Ring④ Speaker⑤ Infrared Remote Receiver⑥ Projection Lens⑦ Lens Cap  (See page 60 for attaching.)
⑧ Air Intake Vent
⑨ Lamp Cover⑩ Terminals	and	Connectors⑪ LAN	Connection	Terminal⑫ Power Cord Connector
Note:
Replace only with the same types of the supplied cords or cables. Using improper cords or cables may cause an electric shock or a fire.  
⑬ Exhaust Vents
 CAUTION
Hot air is exhausted from the exhaust vent. Do not put heat-sensitive objects near this side.
⑭ Filter ⑮ Adjustable Foot
Note:
⑪ LAN Connection Terminal is for the Network function. Refer to the User Guide of “Network Set-up and Operation” .
 Kensington	Security	Slot
This slot is for a Kensington lock used to deter theft of the projector.*Kensington is a registered trademark of ACCO  Brands Corporation.
 CAUTION
Do not turn on a projector with lens cap attached. High temperature from light beam may damage lens cap and result in fire hazard.
⑪⑨

Bottom
⑮
①
⑬⑬⑫
⑭
④
⑩   
						

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‰
(MIC)-
Part Names and Functions
Rear	Terminal	
②③①
⑥
⑤
⑧
④
④   VIDEO IN Connect the composite video output signal to this jack (p.15).
②  COMPUTER	IN	1	/S-VIDEO	IN	/	COMPONENT	IN Connect output signal from a computer, component video output, RGB scart 21-pin video output or S-video output to this terminal. (pp.14-16).
⑥  AUDIO	OUT	(VARIABLE) Connect an external audio amplifier to this jack (pp.14-16). This terminal outputs sound from AUDIO IN terminal. Never plug headphones into this jack.
⑤   LAN	Connection	Terminal Connect the LAN cable (refer to the User Guide of “Network Set-up and Operation”).
①   CONTROL 	PORT When the projector is controlled by a computer, connect to this jack with serial control cable.
③  COMPUTER	IN	2	/	MONITOR	OUT – Connect analog RGB output signal from a     computer to this terminal (p.14). – This terminal can be used to output the incoming analog RGB and Component  signal from COMPUTER IN 1 /S-VIDEO IN /COMPONENT IN terminal to the other monitor (pp.14,16).
⑦
⑦   AUDIO	IN	(PC/MIC) Connect the audio output signal from computer or video equipment connected to ② and ③ to this jack. Or connect the MIC to this jack. (pp.14-16).
⑧  AUDIO	IN	(L/R)
   Connect the audio output signal from video equipment connected to ④ to this jack. For a mono audio signal (a single audio jack), connect it to L(MONO) jack. (p.15).
      Note: When using AUDIO IN(PC/MIC) terminal as MIC input, these terminals can be used for PC audio input.   
						

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Part Names and Functions
Top	Control
⑦  LAMP REPLACE indicator Lights yellow when the projection lamp reaches its end of life (pp.61, 68).
⑧  WARNING indicator – Lights red when the projector detects an abnormal condition.   – Blinks red when the internal temperature of the projector exceeds the operating range (pp.58, 68).④  ON/STAND–BY 	buttonTurn the projector on or off (pp.18-20).
⑤  POWER indicator – Lights red when the projector is in stand-by mode.  – Lights green during operations.  – Blinks green in the Power management mode (p.49).
⑥  MENU button  Open or close the On-Screen Menu (p.21).
②  POINT	▲▼◄►	(VOLUME	–/+)	buttons  – Select an item or adjust the value in the On-Screen Menu (p.21).  – Pan the image in the Digital zoom +/- mode (p.35).  – Adjust the volume level (Point ◄►buttons) (p.24).
③  AUTO	SETUP 	button Execute the setting of Auto setup (includes Input search, Auto PC adj. and Auto Keystone functions) in the setting menu. (pp.23, 45).
①  SELECT	button – Execute the selected item (p.21).  – Expand or compress the image in the Digital zoom mode (p.35).
①
②
③
④
⑤
⑧
⑥
⑦   
						

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Note:To ensure safe operation, please observe the following precautions:– Do not bend, drop or expose the remote control to moisture or heat.– For cleaning, use a soft dry cloth. Do not apply benzene, thinner, spray, or any chemical material.
Remote Control
⑦
⑭⑩
⑳④
⑱
②
⑧
⑨
⑬
⑯
⑤
⑥
⑪
⑫
⑲
⑮
③
② AUTO	SET	button
Execute the setting of Auto setup (includes Input search, Auto PC adj. and Auto Keystone functions) in the setting menu.
(pp.23, 45)
⑤ S-VIDEO button  Select the S-VIDEO input source.  (p.36)
⑥ Point ▲▼◄► buttons – Select an item or adjust the value in the         On-Screen Menu.  (p.21) – Pan the image in the Digital zoom +/-         mode.  (p.35)
⑬ MUTE	button Mute the sound.  (p.24)
⑦ SCREEN button Select a screen mode.  (pp.26, 34-35, 42-43)
⑮ P-TIMER	button Operate the P-timer function.  (pp.26, 50)
⑩ NO SHOW button Temporarily turn off the image on the screen.       (p.26)
⑯ LAMP button Select a lamp mode.  (pp.25, 52)
⑱ KEYSTONE	button Correct keystone distortion.  (p.23)
⑲ SELECT	button –  Execute the selected item.  (p.21)  – Expand or compress the image in Digital           zoom mode.  (p.35)
⑧  MENU button  Open or close the On-Screen Menu.  (p.21)
⑨ FREEZE	button Freeze the picture on the screen.  (p.25) 
⑫ VOLUME	+/-	buttons Adjust the volume level.  (p.24)
① ON/STAND-BY 	button	 Turn the projector on or off.  (pp.18-20)
③	COMPUTER	1/2	buttons Select the COMPUTER 1 or COMPUTER 2     input source. (pp.27, 37)
⑪ D.ZOOM	▲▼ buttons Zoom in and out the images.  (pp.25, 35)
⑭ IMAGE button  Select the image mode.  (pp.26, 32, 39)
⑳  COMPONENT	button
 Select the COMPONENT input source. (p.37)
④ VIDEO button  Select the VIDEO input source.  (p.36)
⑰
⑰ INFO . button Operate the information function.  (p.57)
①
Part Names and Functions   
						

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Adjustable Foot
Adjustable FootFoot Lock Latch
Projection angle can be adjusted up to 10.0 degrees with the adjustable foot. Lift the front of the projector and push the foot lock latch on the projector.Release the foot lock latch to lock the adjustable foot and rotate the adjustable foot to adjust the position and tilt.To retract the adjustable foot, lift the front of the projector and push and undo the foot lock latch. Keystone distortion of the projected image can be corrected by menu operation. (see pages 23, 35, 43, 45)
Part Names and Functions
To ensure safe operation, please observe the following precautions : ● Use two (2) AAA or LR03 type alkaline batteries. ● Always replace batteries in sets. ● Do not use a new battery with a used battery. ● Avoid contact with water or liquid. ● Do not expose the remote control to moisture or heat. ● Do not drop the remote control. ● If the battery has leaked on the remote control, carefully wipe the case clean and install new batteries. ● Risk of an explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.  ● Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions or your local disposal rule or guidelines.
Open the battery compartment lid.Install new batteries into the compartment.Replace the compartment lid.
Two	 AAA	size	batteriesFor correct polarity (+ and –), be sure battery terminals are in contact with pins in compartment.
123
Point the remote control toward the projector (Infrared Remote Receiver) when pressing the buttons. Maximum operating range for the remote control is about 16.4'(5 m) and 60 degrees in front of the projector.
Remote Control Operating Range
Remote Control Battery Installation
16.4'
(5 m)
30°Remote control
30°
The 2 different remote control codes (Code 1–Code 2) are assigned to this projector. Switching the remote control codes prevents interference from other remote controls when several projectors or video equipment next to each other are operated at the same time. Change the remote control code for the projector first before changing that for the remote control. See "Remote control" in the Setting Menu on page 52.
Press and hold the MENU and IMAGE buttons for more than five seconds to switch between the Code 1 and Code 2. The initial code is set to Code 1.
Remote Control Code
MENU button
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Setting up
Install the projector according to the environment and manner the projec\
tor will be used in.For the case of installation in a special state such as ceiling mount, t\
he specified mounting accessories and service may be required. Before installing the projector\
, consult your dealer about your installation.
Installation
Arrangement
Refer to the following tables T- 1 to determine the screen size and projection distance. The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen.
(b )
( c )
T -1(1 024X 768)  (±1 0%  )
Screen Type
4 :3 (H ) (V )
i n c h m m min c h m in c h cm in c h cm in c h
4 0 0.8 0.6 1.1 45 1.4 54 52 20 -9 -4
5 0 1.0 0.8 1.4 56 1.7 68 65 26-11 -4
6 0 1.2 0.9 1.7 68 2.1 82 78 31-13 -5
7 0 1.4 1.1 2.0 79 2.4 96 91 36-15 -6
8 0 1.6 1.2 2.3 91 2.8 109 105 41-17 -7
9 0 1.8 1.4 2.6 102 3.1 123 118 46-20 -8
1 00 2.0 1.5 2.9 114 3.5 137 131 52-22 -9
1 20 2.4 1.8 3.5 137 4.2 164 157 62-26 -10
1 50 3.0 2.3 4.4 171 5.2 206 196 77-33 -13
2 00 4.1 3.0 5.8 229 7.0 275 261 103-44-17
2 50 5.1 3.8 7.3 286 8.7 344 327 129-54-21
3 00 6.1 4.6 8.7 344 10.5 413 392 154-65-26
Screen size
(a )  m in . (a )  m ax (
a )
(
H )
( V )
Screen height
( b )
(c )
Projection distance
(
H ) x (V) : Screen size
( a) : Projection distance
(from the projectior’s end)
( b), (c) : Screen height   
						

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Connecting to a Computer
Unplug the power cords of both the projector and external equipment from the AC outlet before connecting cables.
Note:• When the MIC function is set to Off in the Sound menu, the MIC function is disabled.•When MIC is set to On in Sound Menu, AUDIO IN (PC/MIC) and AUDIO IN(L/R) terminals can be connected at the same time. At this time, AUDIO IN (PC/MIC) termianl as MIC input, AUDIO IN(L/R) terminal is as COMPUTER or VIDEO audio input.• Input sound to the AUDIO IN terminal when using the COMPUTER IN 1/ S-VIDEO IN / COMPONENT  IN and the COMPUTER IN 2/MONITOR OUT terminals as input.• When the AUDIO OUT is plugged-in, the projector's built-in speaker is not available. •When the cable is of the longer variety, it is advisable to use the COMPUTER IN 1 /S-VIDEO IN/COMPONENT IN and not the COMPUTER IN 2/MONITOR OUT.
Cables used for connection • VGA Cables (Mini D-sub 15 pin) *(Only one cable is supplied.)• Audio Cables(*One cable is supplied; other cables are not supplied with the project\
or.)
  
(MIC)-
External Audio Equipment
Audio cable (stereo)
Audio cable  (stereo)
Audio Output
AUDIO IN (PC or MIC)
AUDIO OUT (stereo)
Audio Input
Monitor Input             or Monitor Output
COMPUTER IN 2 / MONITOR OUT
VGA cable 
COMPUTER  IN 1/ S-VIDEO IN/COMPONENT IN
VGA cable 
Monitor Output
This terminal is switchable. Set up the terminal as either Computer input or Monitor output. (See Page 49.)
When  using AUDIO IN(PC/MIC) terminal as MIC input, connect to this terminals for PC audio input.
PC AUDIO IN
Audio Output
Installation