ViewSonic Projector PJ1165 User Manual

							ViewSonic  PJ116540
Other Care
Caring For The Inside Of The Projector
In order to ensure the safe use of your projector, please have it cleaned and inspected by 
your local dealer about once every 2 years.
Caring For The Lens
1Turn off the projector, and unplug the power cord.
2Lightly wipe the lens with a commercially available lens-cleaning wipe. Do not touch the 
lens directly with your hand.
Caring For The Cabinet And Remote Control
1Turn off the projector, and unplug the power cord.
2Wipe lightly with gauze or a soft cloth.
memo If soiling is severe, dip soft cloth in water or a neutral cleaner dilute in water, and 
wipe lightly after wringing well. Then, wipe lightly with a soft, dry cloth.
 WA R N I N G
• Please carefully read the “Quick Start Guide”.
• Before caring the air filter, make sure the power switch is off and the power cable is not 
plugged in.
• Be cautious of high temperature. Do not touch about the lens and ventilation openings 
during use or immediately after use prevent a burn.
• Never try to care for the inside of the unit yourself. Doing so is dangerous.
 CAUTION
In correct care could have adverse influence such as coloration, peeling paint, etc.
• Do not use cleaner or chemicals other than those listed below, including benzene and 
paint thinner.
• Do not use aerosols or sprays.
• Do not polish or wipe with hard objects. 
						

							ViewSonic  PJ116541
Troubleshooting
Related Messages
When the projector power is on, messages such as those shown below may be displayed. 
When any such message is displayed on the screen, please respond as described below. If 
the same mess age is displayed after the treatment, or if a message other than the 
following appears, please contact your dealer or service company.
memo Although these messages will be automatically disappeared around several minutes, it 
will be reappeared every time the power is turned on.
Message Description
To maximize performance, 
lamp replacement is 
recommended.After the lamp running reaches 2000 hours, the 
warning message is displayed, but it won’t 
shut the unit off. The message display for 30 
seconds when the PJ is turned on. If we push any 
button while displaying the message, the message 
disappear.
CLEAN THE AIR FILTER
POWER OFF FIRST, THEN CLEAN 
THE AIR FILTER. AFTER 
CLEANING THE AIR FILTER, 
RESET THE FILTER TIMER.The time the filter timer has counted has 
reached 100 hours.
Please clear or change the air filter by referring to 
the section “Air Filter”. After caring for the air filter, 
please be sure to reset the filter timer.
There is no input signal.
Please confirm the signal input connection, and 
the status of the signal source.
The horizontal or vertical wavelength of the 
inputted signal is outside of the response 
parameters of this unit.
Please confirm the specs for this unit or the signal 
source specs. 
						

							ViewSonic  PJ116542
Regarding The Indicator Lamps
Lighting and blinking of the STANDBY/ON indicator, the LAMP indicator and the TEMP 
indicator have the meanings as described in the table below. Please respond in according 
with the instructions within the table. If the same indication is displayed after the treatment, 
or if an indication other than the following is displayed, please contact your dealer or service 
company.
NOTE
• When the interior portion has become overheated, for safety purposes, the power 
source is automatically turned off, and the indicator lamps may also be turned off. In 
such a case, press the [O] (Off) side of the main power switch, and wait at least 
45minutes. 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 again.
(This table is continued to the following page.) STANDBY/
ON indicatorLAMP 
indicatorTEMP 
indicatorDescription
Lighting in 
OrangeTurned offTurned offThe projector is in a standby state.
Please refer to the section “Power On/Off”.
Blinking in 
GreenTurned offTurned offThe projector is warming up.
Please wait.
Lighting in 
GreenTurned offTurned offThe projector is in an on state.
Ordinary operations may be performed.
Blinking in 
OrangeTurned offTurned offThe projector is cooling down.
Please wait.
Blinking in 
Red(discretion-
ary)(discretion-
ary)The projector is cooling down. A certain error 
has been detected.
Please wait until the STANDBY/ON indicator fin-
ishes blink, and then perform the proper response 
measure using the item descriptions below as ref-
erence.
Lighting in 
RedLighting in 
RedTurned offThe lamp does not light, and there is a 
possibility that interior portion has become 
heated.
Please turn the power off, and allow the unit to 
cool down at least 20 minutes. After the projector 
has sufficiently cooled down, please make 
confirmation of the following items, and then turn 
the power on again.
• Is there blockage of the air passage aperture?
• Is the air filter dirty?
• Does the peripheral temperature exceed 35°C?
If the same indication is displayed after the 
treatment, please change the lamp by referring to 
the section “Lamp”. 
						

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Regarding The Indicator Lamps (continued)
STANDBY/
ON indicatorLAMP 
indicatorTEMP 
indicatorDescription
Lighting in 
RedBlinking in 
RedTurned offEither 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 unit to 
cool down at least 45 minutes. After the projector 
has sufficiently cooled down, please make confir-
mation of the attachment state of the lamp and 
lamp cover, and then turn the power on again.
If the same indication is displayed after the treat-
ment, please contact your dealer or service com-
pany.
Lighting in 
RedTurned offBlinking in 
RedThe cooling fan is not operating.
Please turn the power off, and allow the unit to 
cool down at least 20 minutes. After the projector 
has sufficiently cooled down, please make confir-
mation that no foreign matter has become caught 
in the fan, etc., and then turn the power on again.
If the same indication is displayed after the treat-
ment, please contact your dealer or service com-
pany.
Lighting in 
RedTurned offLighting in 
RedThere is a possibility that interior portion has 
become heated.
Please turn the power off, and allow the unit to 
cool down at least 20 minutes. After the projector 
has sufficiently cooled down, please make confir-
mation of the following items, and then turn the 
power on again.
• Is there blockage of the air passage aperture?
• Is the air filter dirty?
• Does the peripheral temperature exceed 35°C?
If the same indication is displayed after the treat-
ment, please change the lamp by referring to the 
section “Lamp”.
Lighting in 
GreenAlternative Blinking in 
RedThere is a possibility that interior portion has 
become overcooled.
Please use the projector within the usage temper-
ature parameters (0°C to 35°C). After the treat-
ment, resent the power to on.
Lighting in 
GreenSimultaneous Blinking 
in RedIt is time to clean the air filter, or there is no air 
filter.
Please immediately turn the power off, and clean 
or change the air filter by referring to the section 
“Air Filter”. After cleaning or changing the air filter, 
please be sure to reset the filter time. After the 
treatment, resent the power to on. 
						

							ViewSonic  PJ116544
Phenomena That May Easily Be Mistaken For Machine 
Defects
Before requesting repair, please check in accordance with the following chart. If the 
situation cannot be corrected, please contact your dealer or service company.
NOTE
• Although bright spots or dark spots may appear on the screen, this is a unique 
characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and such do not constitute or imply a machine 
defect.
(This table is continued to the following page.)
 WA R N I N G
Never use the projector if abnormal operations such as smoke, strange odor, excessive 
sound, damaged casing or elements or cables, penetration of liquid or foreign matter, etc. 
should occur. In such cases, immediately turn off the power switch and then disconnect 
the power plug from the power outlet After making sure that the smoke or odor has 
stopped, contact your dealer or service company.
Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defectReference 
page(s)
Power does not 
come onThe power cord is not plugged in.
Correctly connect the power cord.
11
The power switch is not set to the on position.
Set the power switch to [ | ] (On).15
The main power source has been interrupted during opera-
tion such as by a power outage (blackout), etc.
Please turn the power off, and allow the unit to cool down at 
least 20 minutes. After the projector has sufficiently cooled 
down, please turn the power on again.
15
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 unit 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 again.
35, 36
Neither sounds 
nor pictures are 
outputted.The signal cables are not correctly connected.
Correctly connect the connection cables.
8, 9
Signal source does not correctly work.
Correctly set up the signal source device by referring to the 
manual of the source device.
-
The input changeover settings are mismatched.
Select the input signal, and correct the settings.16 
						

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Phenomena That May Easily Be Mistaken For Machine Defects (continued)
Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defectReference 
page(s)
Pictures are dis-
played, but no 
sounds are 
heard.The signal cables are not correctly connected.
Correctly connect the connection cables.
8, 9
The volume is adjusted to an extremely low level.
Adjust the VOLUME to a higher level.19, 32
The sound is muted.
Press the MUTE button to restore the sound.19
The audio input is not correctly selected when the child 
window is displayed.
Correctly select the audio input.
22
Sounds are 
heard, but no 
pictures are 
displayed.The lens cap is attached.
Remove the lens cap.
4, 15
The signal cables are not correctly connected.
Correctly connect the connection cables.8, 9
The brightness is adjusted to an extremely low level.
Adjust the BRIGHT to a higher level using the menu function.23
The screen is blanked.
Press the BLANK button to return to the input signal screen.19
Colors have a 
faded-out 
appearance, or 
color tone is poor.Color settings are not correctly adjusted.
Perform picture adjustments by changing the COLOR BAL R, 
COLOR BAL G, COLOR BAL B, COLOR and/or TINT settings, 
using the menu functions.
24
Pictures appear 
dark.The brightness and/or contrast are adjusted to an 
extremely low level.
Adjust the BRIGHT and/or CONTRAST settings to a higher 
level using the menu function.
23
The WHISPER function is working.
Select the NOR MAL to the item WHISPER in the MAIN menu.23
The lamp is approaching the end of its product lifetime.
Replace the lamp.35, 36
Pictures appear 
blurry.Either the focus and/or horizontal phase settings are not 
properly.
Adjust the focus using the focus buttons, and/or H PHASE using 
the menu function.
16
The lens is dirty or misty.
Clean the lens by referring to the section “Caring For The Lens”.38
Input signal 
changes with no 
operation.The INPUT dial is set between the click points.
Turn the INPUT dial and set it at a click point.
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							ViewSonic  PJ116546
Specifications
NOTE
• This specifications are subject to change without notice.
Item Specification
Product name
Liquid crystal projector
Liquid crys-
tal panelPanel size
2.5 cm (0.99 type)
Drive system
TFT active matrix
Pixels
786,432 pixels (1024 horizontal x 768 vertical)
Lens Zoom lens F=1.7~2.4 f=30.5~45.8 mm
Lamp 310 W UHB
Speaker 1.0W + 1.0W (Stereo)
Power supply AC100 ~ 120V, 5.2A / AC220 ~ 240V, 2.2A
Power consumption 470 W
Temperature range 0°C ~ 35°C (Operating)
Size 420(W) x 150(H) x 310(D) mm (not including protruding parts)
• Please refer to the figure of the section “TECHNICAL” of the end of 
this manual.
Weight (mass) 7.7kg
PortsRGB Input Ports
RGB
M1-D
BNC (R,G,B,H,V)
VIDEO Input Ports
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT
(CR/PR, CB/PB, Y)
AUDIO Input Ports
AUDIO IN 1
AUDIO IN 2
AUDIO IN R/LRGB output port
RGB OUT
Audio output port
AUDIO OUT
Control port
CONTROL
Other ports
NETWORK
REMOTE CONTROL
DC OUT
Optional
Parts
LampPRJ-RLC-011
Air filter• Please call ViewSonic for the part number.
Others• Please consult your dealer. 
						

							ViewSonic  PJ116547
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 viewsonic.com/support
T: (800) 688-6688
F: (909) [email protected]
Canada viewsonic.com/support
T: (800) 688-6688
F: (909) [email protected]
United Kingdom viewsoniceurope.com
T:  0800 833 648
F: (01293) [email protected]
Europe, Middle East, 
Baltic countries, and 
North Africaviewsoniceurope.com Contact your reseller [email protected]
Australia and New 
Zealandviewsonic.com.au
T: +61 2 9906 6277
F: +61 2 9906 [email protected]
Singapore/India and 
Southeast Asiaviewsonic.com.sg
T: 65 6273 4018
F: 65 6273 [email protected]
South Africa viewsonic.com/asia
T: 886 2 2246 3456
F: 886 2 8242 [email protected]
Other Asia/ Pacific 
countriesviewsonic.com.tw
T: 886 2 2246 3456
F: 886 2 8242 [email protected]
Taiwan viewsonic.com.tw
T: (0800) 061 198
F: +886(2) [email protected]
China viewsonic.com.cn
T: (800) 820-3870
F: (021) 623 [email protected] 
						

							ViewSonic  PJ116548
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 three (3) years for all parts excluding the lamp, three (3) years for all labor, and 
one (1) year for the lamp from the date of the first consumer purchase.
Lamp warranty subject to terms and conditions, verification and approval. Applies to manufacturers installed lamp only.
All accessory lamps purchased separately are warranted for 90 days.
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 LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT. 
VIEWSONIC’s 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 (V3.0)  Release Date: May 1, 2002 
						

							ViewSonic  PJ116549
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 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 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
Figure 1
Figure 2