ViewSonic Projector Pj1158 User Manual

							
WARNING		►Before taking care of the air filter, make sure the power switch 
s	off	and	the	power	cable	s	not	plugged	n,	then	allow	the	projector	to	cool	suf
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ficiently. Taking care of the air filter in a high temperature state of the projector 
could	cause	an	electrc	shock,	a	burn	or	malfuncton	to	the	projector.
►Use only the air filter of the specified type. Do not use the projector without 
the air filter or the filter cover. It could result in a fire or malfunction to the pro-
jector.
►Clean the air filter periodically. If the air filter becomes clogged by dust or the 
like, internal temperatures rise and could cause a fire, a burn or malfunction to 
the	projector.
NOTE  • Please replace the air filter when it is damaged or too soiled, and 
also	when	you	replace	the	lamp.
• When you replace the projection lamp, please replace the air filter . An air filter 
of specified type will come together with a replacement lamp for this projector .
• Please reset the filter time only when you have cleaned or replaced the air 
filter, for a suitable indication about the air filter.
•	The	projector	may	dsplay	the	message	such	as	“CHECK	 THE	AIR	FLOW”	or	
turn	off	the	projector,	to	prevent	the	nternal	heat	level	rsng.	
Maintenance
9.	Turn the projector on and reset the filter time using the FILTER TIME item in 
the	EASY 	MENU.	
(1)	Press	the	MENU	button	to	dsplay	a	menu.	
(2) Point at the “FILTER TIME” using the ▼/▲ button, then press the ► button. A  dalog	wll	appear.
(3) Press the ▲ button to select “RESET” on the dialog. It performs resetting the 
filter time.
Air filter (continued)
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Maintenance
1.	Turn	the	projector	off,	and	unplug	the	power	cord.	Allow	the	pro-jector to cool sufficiently.
2.	After	makng	sure	that	the	projector	has	cooled	adequately,	
slowly	turn	over	the	projector,	so	that	the	bottom	s	facng.
3.	Remove	the	battery	cover.		
Turn	the	battery	cover	n	the	drecton	ndcated	“OPEN”	usng	
such	as	cons.	 Then	the	battery	cover	wll	come	up.	Whle	remov
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ng	the	battery	cover,	pck	ts	knob.
4.	Take	the	old	battery	out.	
Press	the	metal	claw	of	the	battery	holder.	 Then	the	battery	
wll	come	up.	Remove	the	battery.
5.	Put	a	new	battery	n.Replace battery with HITACHI MAXELL, Part No.CR2032 
only.	Use	of	another	battery	may	present	a	risk	of	fire	or	
explosion.Insert	a	new	battery	n	the	battery	holder	accordng	to	ts	mnus	termnal		as	ndcated	n	the	battery	holder,	so	that	the	sde	marked	by	+	s	fac-ing. And push the battery into the battery holder fully to fix.
6.	Close	the	battery	cover.		Replace	the	battery	cover	n	place,	then	turn	t	n	the	drec-tion indicated “CLOSE” using such as coins, to fix.
 CLOSE
Battery	Cover
 
OPEN
Knob	Metal	claw
“+”	markng
WARNING  ►Always	handle	the	batteres	wth	care	and	use	them	only	as	drected.	Battery	may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in  fire. And also improper use may result in cracking or leakage, which could result in fire, injury and/or 
polluton	of	the	surroundng	envronment.
•	Be sure to use only the batteries specified. Do not use batteries of dif ferent types at the same 
tme.	Do	not	mx	a	new	battery	wth	used	one.
•	Make	sure	the	plus	and	mnus	termnals	are	correctly	algned	when	loadng	a 	battery.If the battery is placed in the battery holder upside-down, it may be hard to remov e.•	Keep	a	battery	away	from	chldren	and	pets.	If	swallowed	consult	a	physcan	mmedately	for	emergency	treatment.•	Do	not	short	crcut	or	solder	a	battery.•	Do not allow a battery in a fire or water. Keep batteries in a dark, cool and dry place. •	If you observe a leakage of a battery, wipe out the flower and then replace a battery. If the liquid 
adheres	to	your	body	or	clothes,	rnse	well	wth	water	mmedately.
•	Obey	the	local	laws	on	dsposng	the	battery.
Internal clock batter y 
Consumpton	of	the	battery	makes	the	clock	not	to	work	correctly.	When	the	clock	s	wrong	or	t	has	
stopped,	please	replace	the	battery	accordng	to	the	followng	procedures.
NOTE 		•	If the battery is placed in the battery holder upside-down, follow the proce dure below 
to	remove	and	reload	t	properly.
1.	Remove	the	battery	cover	as	descrbed	n	steps	1	through	3	above.
2.	 Turn	the	projector	over	agan,	so	that	the	top	of	the	projector	s	facng	up.
3.	Whle	lftng	the	sde	of	the	projector	closest	to	the	lens,	press	the	metal	claw	of	the	battery	
holder.	 The	battery	wll	fall	out	of	the	holder,	so	be	careful	not	to	lose	t.
4.	 Turn	the	projector	over	once	more,	so	that	the	bottom	faces	up,	and	reload	the	battery	correctly.
•	The	nternal	clock’s	tme	wll	be	reset	when	the	battery	s	removed.	Please reconfigure the time via the menu or a web browser after replaci ng the battery.(Please refer to User’s Manual-Network Functions: Date/Time Settings for more information.)
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Maintenance
Inside of the projector
In	order	to	ensure	the	safe	use	of	your	projector,	please	have	t	cleaned	and	n
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spected	by	your	dealer	about	once	every	year.
Caring for the lens
If the lens is flawed, soiled or fogged, it could cause deterioration of display qual-
ty.	Please	take	care	of	the	lens,	beng	cautous	of	handlng.
1.	Turn	the	projector	off,	and	unplug	the	power	cord.	 Allow	the	projector	to	cool	
sufficiently.
2.	After	makng	sure	that	the	projector	s	cool	adequately,	lghtly	wpe	the	lens	
with a commercially available lens-cleaning wipe. Do not touch the lens di-
rectly	wth	your	hand.
Caring for the cabinet and remote control
Incorrect care could have adverse influence such as discoloration, peeling paint, 
etc.
1.	Turn	the	projector	off,	and	unplug	the	power	cord.	 Allow	the	projector	to	cool	
sufficiently.
2.	After	mak ng 	sure 	that 	the 	projector 	s 	cool 	adequately, 	lghtly 	w pe 	w th 	gauze	
or	a	soft	cloth.
	
If	the	projector	s	extremely	drty,	dp	soft	cloth	n	water	or	a	neutral	cleaner	d
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luted	n	water,	and	wpe	lghtly	after	wrngng	well.	 Then,	wpe	lghtly	wth	a	soft,	
dry	cloth.
Other care 
WARNING  ►Before caring, make sure the power switch is off and the 
power cable is not plugged in, and then allow the projector to cool sufficiently . 
The	care	n	a	hgh	temperature	state	of	the	projector	could	cause	a	burn	and/or	
malfuncton	to	the	projector.
►Never try to care for the inside of the projector personally. Doing is so dan-
gerous.	
►Avoid wetting the projector or inserting liquids in the projector. It could result 
in a fire, an electric shock, and/or malfunction to the projector . 
•	Do	not	put	anythng	contanng	water,	cleaners	or	chemcals	near	the	projec
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tor.	
•	Do	not	use	aerosols	or	sprays.
CAUTION  ►Please take right care of the projector according to the follow-
ing. Incorrect care could cause not only an injury but adverse influence such as 
dscoloraton,	peelng	pant,	etc.	
►Do not use cleaners or chemicals other than those specified in this manual. 
►Do not polish or wipe with hard objects.
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Troubleshootng
Related messages
When the unit's power is on, messages such as those shown below may be dis-
played.	When	any	such	message	s	dsplayed	on	the	screen,	please	follow	the	
nstructons	descrbed	below.	If	the	same	message	s	dsplayed	after	the	remedy,	
or	f	a	message	other	than	the	followng	appears,	please	contact	your	dealer	or	
servce	company.
Although	these	messages	wll	be	automatcally	dsappeared	around	several	mn
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utes,	t	wll	be	reappeared	every	tme	the	power	s	turned	on.
Message Descrpton
NO INPUT IS DETECTED
There is no input signal. 
Please confirm the signal input connection, and the status 
of	the	sgnal	source.
SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE                    fH  kHz  fV  Hz
The horizontal or vertical frequency of the input signal 
is	not	within	the	specified	range.
Please confirm the specs for your projector or the signal 
source	specs.
CHECK THE AIR FLOW
The internal temperature is rising. 
Please	turn	the	power	off,	and	allow	the	projector	to	cool	
down at least 20 minutes. After having confirmed the follow-
ng	tems,	please	turn	the	power	ON	agan.
	
	•	
Is there blockage of the air passage aperture?	
	 •	Is the air filter dirty?	
	•	
Does the peripheral temperature exceed 35°C?
If	the	same	ndcaton	s	dsplayed	after	the	remedy,	please	set	
FAN	SPEED	of	the	SERVICE	tem	n	the	OPTION	menu	to	HIGH.
REMINDER
*** HRS PASSED AFTER THE 
LAST FILTER CHECK. 
FILTER MAINTENANCE IS ESSEN-
TIAL
 TO REMOVE WARNING MES-
SAGE,
RESET FILTER TIMER.
SEE MANUAL FURTHER INFO.
A 	note	of	precaution	when	cleaning	the	air	filter. 
Please 	mmed ately 	turn 	the 	power 	off, 	and 	clean 	or 	change	
the air filter referring to the “Air Filter” section of this manu-
al. After you have cleaned or changed the air filter, please 
be sure to reset the filter timer.
Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
Regarding the indicator lamps
Lighting and flashing of the POWER indicator, the LAMP indicator, and the TEMP 
ndcator	have	the	meanngs	as	descrbed	n	the	table	below.	Please	follow	the	
nstructons	wthn	the	table.	If	the	same	ndcaton	s	dsplayed	after	the	remedy,	
or	f	an	ndcaton	other	than	the	followng	s	dsplayed,	please	contact	your	dealer	
or	servce	company.
POWER 
indicator
LAMP 
indica-
tor
TEMP 
indica-
tor
Description
Lghtng
In	
Orange
Turned
off
Turned
off
The projector is in a standby state.
Please	refer	to	the	secton	“Power	On/Off”.
Blinking
In Green
Turned
off
Turned
off
The projector is warming up.
Please	wat.
Lghtng
In	
Green
Turned
off
Turned
off
The projector is in an on state.
Ordnary	operatons	may	be	performed.
Blinking
In Orange
Turned
off
Turned
off
The projector is cooling down.
Please	wat.
Blinking
In Red
(discre-
tonary)(discre-
tonary)
The projector is cooling down. A certain error 
has been detected.
Please wait until the POWER indicator finishes blink-
ng,	and	then	perform	the	proper	measure	usng	the	
tem	descrptons	below.
Blinking
In Red
or
Lghtng In	
Red
LghtngIn	
Red
Turned
off
The lamp does not light, and there is a possibil-
ity that interior portion has become heated.
Please	turn	the	power	off,	and	allow	the	projector	to	
cool	down	at	least	20	mnutes.	 After	the	projector	has	
sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of 
the	followng	tems,	and	then	turn	the	power	on	agan.
• Is there blockage of the air passage aperture?
• Is the air filter dirty?
• Does the peripheral temperature exceed 35°C?
If	the	same	ndcaton	s	dsplayed	after	the	remedy,	
please	change 	the 	lamp 	referr ng 	to 	the 	sect on 	“Lamp”.
Blinking
In Red
or
Lghtng In	
Red
Blinking
In Red
Turned
off
The	lamp	cover	has	not	been	properly	fixed.	
Please	turn	the	power	off,	and	allow	the	projector	to	
cool	down	at	least	45	mnutes.	 After	the	projector	has	
sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of 
the	attachment	state	of	the	lamp	cover.	 After	perform
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ng	any	needed	mantenance,	turn	the	power	on	agan.	
If	the	same	ndcaton	s	dsplayed	after	the	remedy,	
please	contact	your	dealer	or	servce	company.
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Regarding the indicator lamps (continued)
POWER 
indicator
LAMP 
indica-
tor
TEMP 
indica-
tor
Description
Blinking
In Red
or
Lghtng In	
Red
Turned
off
Blinking
In Red
The cooling fan is not operating.
Please	turn	the	power	off,	and	allow	the	projector	to	
cool	down	at	least	20	mnutes.	 After	the	projector	has	
sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation 
that	no	foregn	matter	has	become	caught	n	the	fan,	
etc.,	and	then	turn	the	power	on	agan.
If	the	same	ndcaton	s	dsplayed	after	the	remedy,	
please	contact	your	dealer	or	servce	company.
Blinking
In Red
or
Lghtng In	
Red
Turned
off Lghtng
In	Red
There is a possibility that the interior portion 
has become heated.
Please	turn	the	power	off,	and	allow	the	projector	to	
cool	down	at	least	20	mnutes.	 After	the	projector	has	
sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of 
the	followng	tems,	and	then	turn	the	power	on	agan.
• Is there blockage of the air passage aperture?
• Is the air filter dirty?
• Does the peripheral temperature exceed 35°C?
If	the	same	ndcaton	s	dsplayed	after	the	remedy,	
please	set	FAN	SPEED	of	the	SERVICE	tem	n	the	
OPTION	menu	to	HIGH.
Lghtng
In	
Green
Smultaneous
blinking in Red
It	is	time	to	clean	the	air	filter.
Please	mmedately	turn	the	power	off,	and	clean	or	
change the air filter referring to the section “Air Filter”. 
After cleaning or changing the air filter, please be sure 
to reset the filter timer. After the remedy, reset the 
power	to	ON.
Lghtng
In	
Green
Alternatve
blinking in Red
There is a possibility that the interior portion 
has become overcooled.
Please	use	the	unt	wthn	the	usage	temperature	pa-
rameters	(5°C	to	35°C).	 After	the	treatment,	reset	the	
power	to	ON.
Blinking in 
Green for 
approx. 3 
seconds
Turned
off
Turned
off
At	least	1	“Power	ON”	schedule	is	saved	to	the	
projector.
(Please refer to the User’s Manual-Network Functions: 
Schedule	Settngs	for	more	nformaton.)
NOTE 		•	When	the	nteror	porton	has	become	overheated,	for	safety	
purposes,	the	power	source	s	automatcally	turned	off,	and	the	ndcator	lamps	
may	also	be	turned	off.	In	such	a	case,	press	the	“
¡ ”	(OFF)	sde	of	the	power	
switch, and wait at least 45 minutes. After the projector has sufficiently cooled 
down, please make confirmation of the attachment state of the lamp and lamp 
cover,	and	then	turn	the	power	on	agan.
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Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects
WARNING  ►Never	use	the	projector	f	abnormal	operatons	such	as	
smoke,	strange	odor,	excessve	sound,	damaged	casng	or	elements	or	cables,	
penetraton	of	lquds	or	foregn	matter,	etc.	should	occur.	In	such	cases,	mme
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dately	turn	off	the	power	swtch	and	then	dsconnect	the	power	plug	from	the	
power	outlet.	 After	makng	sure	that	the	smoke	or	odor	has	stopped,	contact	
your	dealer	or	servce	company.
1.	Before 	request ng 	repa r, 	please 	check 	n 	accordance	
wth	the	followng	chart.		 Ths	operaton	sometmes	
resolves	your	problem.
	If	the	stuaton	cannot	be	corrected,	
2.	The	projector’s	mcroprocessor	may	need	to	be	reset.	
Please	push	the	Shutdown	swtch	by	usng	a	pn	or	
smlar	and	the	projector	wll	be	turned	off	mmedately.
Before 	turn ng 	t	aga n, 	wa t 	at 	least 	10 	m nutes 	to 	make 	the 	projector 	cool 	down 	enough.
3.	Some	settng	may	be	wrong.	Please	use	the	FACTORY 	RESET	functon	of	the	
SERVICE	tem	n	the	OPTION	menu	o	reset	all	settngs	to	factory	default.	Then,	f	the	problem	s	not	removed	after	the	remedy,	please	contact	your	dealer	
or	servce	company.
PhenomenonCases not involving a machine defect
Refer-
ence
page
Power	does	not	
come	on.
The electrical power cord is not plugged in.
Correctly	connect	the	power	cord.12
The power switch is not set to the on position.
Set the power switch to [ | ] (On).16
The main power source has been interrupted during 
operation such as by a power outage (blackout), etc.
Please	turn	the	power	off,	and	allow	the	projector	to	cool	
down	at	least	2	mnutes,	then	turn	the	power	on	agan.16
Either there is no lamp and/or lamp cover, or either 
of	these	has	not	been	properly	fixed.
Please	turn	the	power	off,	and	allow	the	projector	to	cool	down	
at least 45 minutes. After the projector has sufficiently cooled 
down, please make confirmation of the attachment state of the 
lamp	and	lamp	cover,	and	then	turn	the	power	on	agan.
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Nether	sounds
nor	pctures	are
outputted.
The signal cables are not correctly connected.
Correctly	connect	the	connecton	cables.10
Signal source does not correctly work.
Correctly	set	up	the	sgnal	source	devce	by	referrng	to	the	
manual	of	the	source	devce.–
The input changeover settings are mismatched.
Select	the	nput	sgnal,	and	correct	the	settngs. 17,	18
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PhenomenonCases not involving a machine defect
Refer-
ence
page
Sound	does	not	come	out.
The signal cables are not correctly connected.
Correctly	connect	the	audo	cables.10
The MUTE function is working.
Restore	the	sound	pressng	the	MUTE	or	VOLUME	button	
on	the	remote	control.17
The volume is adjusted to an extremely low level.
Adjust	the	volume	to	a	hgher	level	usng	the	menu	functon	
or	the	remote	control.17
The AUDIO setting is not correct.
Correctly	set	the	tems	n	the	 AUDIO	menu.37
No	pctures	are	 dsplayed.
The lens cap is attached.
Remove	the	lens	cover. 4,	16
The signal cables are not correctly connected.
Correctly	connect	the	connecton	cables.10
The brightness is adjusted to an extremely low level.
Adjust	BRIGHTNESS	to	a	hgher	level	usng	the	menu	func-
ton	or	the	remote	control. 24,	26
The computer cannot detect the projector as a plug 
and play monitor.
Make	sure	that	the	computer	can	detect	a	plug	and	play	
montor	usng	another	plug	and	play	montor.11
The BLANK screen is displayed.
Press	the	BLANK	button	on	the	remote	control.22
V deo	screen
dsplay	freezes.
The FREEZE function is working.
Press	the	FREEZE	button	to	restore	the	screen	to	normal.21
Colors	have	a
faded- out
appearance,	or Color	tone	s	
poor.
Color settings are not correctly adjusted.
Perform	pcture	adjustments	by	changng	the	COLOR	
TEMP,	COLOR,	 TINT	and/or	COLOR	SPACE	settngs,	us
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ng	the	menu	functons. 25,	27,	31
COLOR SPACE setting is not suitable.
Change	the	COLOR	SPACE	settng	to	
AUTO,	RGB,	
SMPTE240,	REC709	or	REC601.	31
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Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued)
PhenomenonCases not involving a machine defect
Refer-
ence
page
Pctures	appear	
dark.
The brightness and/or contrast are adjusted to an 
extremely low level.
Adjust	BRIGHTNESS	 and/or	CONTRAST 	sett ngs	 to	a	hgh-
er	level	usng	the	menu	functon. 24,	25,	26
The WHISPER function is working.
Select	NORMAL
	for	the	WHISPER	tem	n	the	SETUP 	
menu. 25,	36
The lamp is approaching the end of its product life-
time.
Replace	the	lamp.56,	57
Pctures	appear
blurry.
Either the focus and/or horizontal phase settings are 
not properly adjusted.
Adjust	the	focus	usng	the	focus	rng,	and/or	H	PHASE	us-
ng	the	menu	functon. 19,	30
The lens is dirty or misty.
Clean	the	lens	referrng	to	the	secton	“Carng	for	the	lens”.61
Pctures	are	 tremblng.
The exhaust ventilation holes at front is blocked by 
some objects.
Remove	any	objects	from	front	sde	of	the	projector.
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Troubleshooting
NOTE 		•	Although	brght	spots	or	dark	spots	may	appear	on	the	screen,	ths	
s	a	unque	characterstc	of	lqud	crystal	dsplays,	and	t	does	not	consttute	or	 mply	a	machne	defect.
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Warranty And After-Ser vice / Specification
Warranty and after-service
If a problem occurs with the equipment, first refer to the “Troubleshooting” and run 
through	the	suggested	checks.	If	ths	does	not	resolve	the	problem,	please	contact	your	
dealer	or	servce	company.	They	wll	tell	you	what	warranty	condton	s	appled.
Specification
ItemSpecification
Product	name Lqud	crystal	projector
Lqud
Crystal
Panel Panel	sze
2.0	cm	(0.79	type)
Drve	system TFT	actve	matrx
Pxels 786,432	pxels	(1024	horzontal	x	768	vertcal)
LensZoom lens F=1.7 ~ 2.1  f=24 ~ 29 mm
Lamp 285W	UHB
Speaker4W	x	4
Power	supply
AC 100-120V/5.0A, AC220-240V/2.1A
Power	consumpton
460W
Temperature	range
5 ~ 35°C (Operating)
Sze 418	(W)	x	139	(H)	x	319	(D)	mm
(Not	ncludng	protrudng	parts)
* Please refer to the following figure.
Weght	(mass) 7.1	kg
Ports
Optonal	
parts
LampRLC-021
Air filter*	Please	consult	your	dealer.
Others*	Please	consult	your	dealer.
RGB input portRGB1	.......D-sub 15pin mini x1RGB2 	.......D-sub 15pin mini x1
RGB output port RGB 	OUT..D-sub 15pin mini x1
Digital input portM1-D 	..........................M1-D x1
Video input port
Y,	C
B/PB,	CR/PR	 .......... RCA	x3	S-VIDEO  	................S-video x1VIDEO 	....................... Vdeo	x1
Audio input port
AUDIO	IN1 	....... Stereo	mn	x1
AUDIO	IN2 	....... Stereo	mn	x1
AUDIO	IN3 	................. RCA	x2
AUDIO	IN4 	................. RCA	x2
Communication port CONTROL 	..........D-sub 9pin x1
Other portsNETWORK 	....................RJ45	x1
REMOTE	CONTROL	
	 ......................... Stereo	mn	x1
NOTE  • These specifications are subject to change without notice.
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