ViewSonic Projector Pj1065 User Manual

							ViewSonic  PJ106519
Air Filters
Cleaning Air Filters
This projector uses 2 air filters. These air filters should be 
cleaned as described below at intervals of approximately 100 
hours.
1Switch the projector power supply OFF, and remove the 
power cord from the power outlet.
2Remove the filter cover and the air filter.
3Clean the air filter with a vacuum cleaner.
4Set the air filter and the filter cover.
Replacing the Air Filter
Replace the air filter if contamination cannot be removed, or if it is damaged. Contact your dealer in 
such case. 
1Switch the projector power supply OFF, and remove the power cord from the power outlet.
2Remove the filter cover and the old filter.
3Set the new filter and the filter cover.
CAUTION
• Switch power OFF and remove the power cord from the power outlet before beginning 
maintenance work. 
• Replace the air filter if contamination cannot be removed, or if it is damaged.
• Do not use the equipment with the air filter removed.
• When the air filter is clogged with dust etc., the power supply is switched OFF automatically to 
prevent the temperature rising inside the projector.
Other Maintenance
Maintenance Inside the Equipment
For safety reasons, ensure that the equipment is cleaned and checked by the dealer once every two 
years. Maintaining the equipment by yourself is dangerous.
Cleaning the Lens
Gently wipe the lens with lens cleaning paper. Do not touch the lens with your hands.
Cleaning the Cabinet and Remote control transmitter
Gently wipe with a soft cloth. If dirt and stains etc. are not easily removed, use a soft cloth dampened 
with water, or water and a neutral detergent, and wipe dry with a soft, dry cloth.
CAUTION
 
• Switch power OFF and remove the power cord from the power outlet before beginning 
maintenance work. 
• Do not use detergents or chemicals other than those noted above (e.g. benzene or thinners).
• Do not use cleaning sprays.
• Do not rub with hard materials, or tap the equipment.
filter cover
filters 
						

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TROUBLESHOOTING
OSD Message
The messages as described below may appear on the screen at power ON. Take the appropriate mea-
sures when such messages appear.
Table 9: OSD Message
NOTE: 
(*1) This message is cleared automatically after approximately three minutes, and appears every 
time power is switched ON.
(*2) The unit has a function to turn the power off which will be active when the usage time reaches 
2000 hr. However the life of lamp might be much different, so that it might happen that a lamp is cut 
off before the function is active.
Message Contents
CHANGE THE LAMP
AFTER REPLACING LAMP,
RESET THE LAMP TIME.
(*
1)The usage time of lamp will be reaching 2000 hr shortly (*2).
It is recommended to replace the lamp soon. Prepare a new lamp 
as replacement.
CHANGE THE LAMP
AFTER REPLACING LAMP,
RESET THE LAMP TIME.
THE POWER WILL TURN 
OFF
AFTER **
hr.
(*
1)The usage time of lamp will be reaching 2000 hr shortly.
It is recommended to replace the lamp within * * hours (*2).
It might happen that the lamp is cut off before * * hr by any 
chance. Power will be switched OFF automatically in * * hours. 
Replace the lamp as shown on p. 17-18, “Lamp.” Always reset 
the lamp timer after replacing the lamp.
CHANGE THE LAMP
AFTER REPLACING LAMP,
RESET THE LAMP TIME.
THE POWER WILL
TURN OFF
AFTER 0 hr.The usage time of lamp is about to reach. Power will be switched 
OFF in a few minutes (*2).
Switch power OFF immediately and replace the lamp as shown 
on p. 17-18, “Lamp.” Always reset the lamp timer after replacing 
the lamp.
NO INPUT IS DETECTED
ON ***No input signal found.
Check the signal input connections and signal sources.
SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE
ON ***The horizontal or vertical frequency of the input signal is not 
within the specified range.
Check the specifications of the equipment and the signal source.
CHECK THE AIR FLOWThe internal temperature has risen.
Switch power OFF, and wait 20 minutes until the equipment cools 
down.
Check the following and Switch power ON again.
* Are the ventilation openings blocked.
* Is the air filter dirty.
* Is the ambient temperature higher than 35°C. 
						

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Indicator Message
The POWER indicator, LAMP indicator, and TEMP indicator are lit and blank as follows. Take the 
appropriate measures.
Table 10: Indicator Message
NOTE: • When the internal temperature becomes excessive, power is switched OFF automatically 
for safety reasons, and the indicator is extinguished. Set the power switch to [O] and wait for 20 
minutes until the equipment has cooled sufficiently.
POWER
indicatorLAMP
indicatorTEMP
indicatorContents
Lit 
orangeTurns off Turns off The Standby mode has been set.
Blinks
greenTurns off Turns off Warming up. Please wait.
Lit
greenTurns off Turns off ON. Normal operation possible.
Blinks
orangeTurns off Turns off Cooling down. Please wait.
Lit red Lit red Turns offLamp is not lit.
The interior of the equipment may be too hot. Switch power 
OFF, wait 20 minutes until the equipment cools, and check 
whether the ventilation openings are blocked, whether the air 
filter is dirty, or whether the ambient temperature exceeds 35 
°C. And switch power ON again. Replace the lamp if the same 
problem occurs.
Lit redBlinks 
redTurns offLamp or lamp cover is not found, or hasn’t been fitted in 
correctly.
Switch power OFF, and wait for 45 minutes until the equipment 
cools. Check fitting of the lamp and lamp cover, and switch 
power ON again. Contact your dealer if the same problem 
occurs again.
Lit red Turns offBlinks 
redThe cooling fan is not operating.
Switch power OFF, and wait for 20 minutes until the equipment 
cools. Check for foreign matters in the fan, and switch power 
ON again. Contact your dealer if the same problem occurs 
again.
Lit red Turns off Lit redThe interior of the equipment is too hot.
Switch power OFF, and wait for 20 minutes until the equipment 
cools. Check whether the ventilation openings
are blocked, whether the air filter is dirty, or whether the ambient 
temperature exceeds 35 °C. Then switch power
ON again. Contact your dealer if the same problem occurs 
again. 
						

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Symptom
Before requesting repair, please check in the following chart. If the situation cannot be corrected, 
then contact your dealer.
Ta b l e  11 :  S y m p t o m
Symptom Possible cause Remedy Page
The power is not 
turned on.The main power switch is 
not turned on.Turn on the main power switch.
8, 9
The power cord is 
disconnected.Plug the power cord into an AC 
power outlet.
No video or audio.The input is not correctly 
set.Use the projector or remote 
control transmitter to set.10
No signal input. Connect correctly. 7, 8
Video is present but 
no audio.The projector is not 
correctly connected.Connect correctly. 7, 8
The volume is set to 
minimum.Press VOLUME       on the remote 
control or display the menu 
screen and adjust the volume.11 ,  1 5
Mute is turned on. Press the MUTE       button. 11
Audio is present but 
no video.The projector is not 
correctly connected.Connect correctly. 7, 8
The brightness adjustment 
knob is rotated fully 
clockwise.Select BRIGHT with the MENU 
button and the press the     button.12
The lens cap is still 
attached.Remove the lens cap. 9
Colors are pale and 
color matching is 
poor.Color density and color 
matching are not correctly 
adjusted.Adjust the video. 12
Images are dark.Brightness and contrast 
are not correctly adjusted.Adjust the video. 12
The lamp is approaching 
the end of its service life.Replace with a new lamp. 17
Video is blurred.Focus or H PHASE is out 
of adjustment.Adjust the focus or H PHASE. 9, 12 
						

							ViewSonic  PJ106523
SPECIFICATIONS
Table 12: Specifications
NOTE: • These specifications are subject to change without notice.
Item Specification
Liquid crystal 
projectorPanel size 3.3 cm (1.3 type)
Drive system TFT active matrix, 1024 × 768 native
Pixels 786,432 pixels (1024 horizontal × 768 vertical)
Lens Zoom lens F = 1.7 – 2.3; f = 49.0 – 64.0 mm
Lamp 275 W UHB
Speaker 1.2 W + 1.2 W (stereo)
Power supply AC 100 – 120 V, 4.7 A / AC 220 – 240 V, 2.0 A
Power consumption 440 W
Temperature range 0 – 35°C (operating)
Size 289 (W) × 139 (H) × 345 (D) mm
Weight (mass) 6.5 kg
RGB signal 
inputRGB IN1 Video: Analog 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω 
terminator (positive)
H/V. sync.: TTL level (positive/negative)
Composite sync.: TTL level
D-sub 15-pin shrink jack 2
DVITMDS, DC: 150-1200 mV / AC: 1.56 Vp-p
TTL Level (Positive/Negative)
AUDIO INRGB1
200m Vrms, 50 kΩ 
(max. 3.0Vp-p)
Stereo mini jack DVI
RGB2
Video signal 
inputVIDEO1.0Vp-p, 75 Ω 
terminator
RCA jack
S-VIDEOBrightness signal: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω 
terminator
Color signal: 0.286Vp-p (burst signal), 75 Ω 
terminator
Mini DIN 4-pin jack
COMPONENT 
VIDEOY 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
 Terminator (positive)
C
B/PB 
0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω
 Terminator (positive)
C
R/PR0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω
 Terminator (positive)
AUDIOL/MONO
200m Vrms, 50 kΩ 
(max. 3.0 Vp-p)
RCA jack
R
Signal outputRGB OUTVideo: Analog 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω 
output impedance (positive)
H/V. sync.: TTL level (positive/negative)
Composite sync.: TTL level
D-sub 15-pin shrink jack
AUDIO OUT200m Vrms, output impedance 1 kΩ 
(max. 3.0Vp-p)
Stereo mini jack
Control 
functionsCONTROL D-sub 15-pin shrink plug
USB USB jack (B type)
Optional parts Lamp: PRJ-RLC--002 
						

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Customer Support
For technical support or product service, see the table below or contact your reseller.
NOTE: You will need the product serial number.
Country/Region Web site T = Telephone
F = FAXEmail
United States
Canadaviewsonic.com/support
viewsonic.com/supportT:
 (800) 688-6688
F:
 (909) 468-1202
T:
 (800) 688-6688
F:
 (909) 468-1202service.us@
viewsonic.com
service.ca@
viewsonic.com
United Kingdom viewsoniceurope.comT:  
0800 833 648
F:
 (01293) 643910service.eu@
viewsoniceurope.com
Europe, Middle East, Baltic countries, and 
North Africaviewsoniceurope.com Contact your reseller service.eu@
viewsoniceurope.com
Australia and New Zealand viewsonic.com.auT:
 +61 2 9929 3955
F:
 +61 2 9929 8393service.au@
viewsonic.com
Singapore/India and Southeast Asia viewsonic.com.sgT:
 65 273 4018
F:
 65 273 1566service.sg@
viewsonic.com
Other Asia/Pacific countries  viewsonic.com.twT:
 886 2 2246 3456
F: 
886 2 8242 3668service.ap@
viewsonic.com
South Africa viewsonic.com/asiaT:
 886 2 2246 3456
F: 
886 2 8242 3668service.ap@
viewsonic.com 
						

							ViewSonic  PJ106525
LIMITED   WARRANTY
VIEWSONIC Projector
What 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 parts 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 service charges.
How to get service:
1. For information about receiving service under warranty, contact ViewSonic Customer Support.
 You 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 DESCRIPTION 
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 (V2.1)  Release Date: 04-18-2001 
						

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Appendix
Power Cord Safety Guidelines
Caution: 
Use a power cable that is properly grounded. Always use an AC power cord that meets your country’s safety 
standard.
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.
IMPORTANT NOTICE CONCERNING POWER CORD SELECTION
The power cord set for this unit has been enclosed and has been selected according to the country of 
destination and must be used to prevent electric shock. Use the following guidelines if it is necessary to 
replace the original cord set, or if the cord set is not enclosed. 
The female receptacle of the cord set must meet CEE-22 requirements and may look like (Figure A1 below):
For the United States and Canada
In the United States and Canada the male plug is a NEMA5-15 style (Figure A2), UL Listed, and CSA 
Labeled. For units which are mounted on a desk or table, type SVT or SJT cord sets may be used. For units 
which sit on the floor, only SJT type cord sets may be used. The cord set must be selected according to the 
current rating for your unit. Please consult the table below for the selection criteria for power cords used in the 
United States and Canada.
For the customer in Canada
Notice: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
For European Countries
In Europe you must use a cord set which is appropriate for the receptacles in your country. The cord set is 
HAR-Certified, and a special mark that will appear on the outer sheath, or on the insulation of one of the inner 
conductors. If you have any questions concerning which proper power cord to use, please consult with the 
dealer from whom you have purchased the product.USA .............................. UL
Canada ......................... CSA
Germany....................... VDESwitzerland ...................SEV
Britain ............................BASE/BS
Japan ............................Electric Appliance Control Act
Cord Type Size of Conductors in Cord Maximum Current Rating of Unit
SJT 18 AWG
16 AWG
14 AWG10 Amps
12 Amps
12 Amps
SVT 18 AWG
17 AWG10 Amps
12 Amps 
						

							ViewSonic  PJ106527
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.
Instructions to Users
This equipment complies with the requirements of FCC (Federal Communication Commission) equipment provided that 
the following condition is met. Use the cables which are included with the projector or specified.
Compliance Information for Canada
Notice: 
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
AV I S :  
Cet appeil numerique de la Classe B conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Compliance Information for European Countries
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.”
User Information for All Countries
NOTICE:
 Use the cables which are included with the projector or specified. 
						

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