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PJ1172
LCD Projector 
						

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Compliance Information
For U.S.A.
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 reason-
able 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 of 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.
Compliance Information for Canada
Notice: This class B digital apparatus complies with Canada 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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Important Safety Instructions
1Read these instructions.
2Keep these instructions.
3Heed all warnings.
4Follow all instructions.
5Do not use this unit near water.
6Clean only with dry cloth.
7Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s 
instructions.
8Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other 
devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized 
plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two 
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for 
your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for 
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs. 
convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the unit. Be sure that the 
power outlet is located near the unit so that it is easily accessible.
11Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, 
or sold with the unit. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/unit 
combination to avoid injury from tip-over
13Unplug this unit when unused for long periods of time.
14Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the unit 
has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid 
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the unit, the unit has been exposed to rain 
or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 
						

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Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 2004. All rights reserved.
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Electronic Warranty Registration
For Your Records
Product Name:
Model Number:
Document Number:PJ1172
ViewSonic LCD Projector
VS10582
PJ1172-1_UG_ENG Rev. 1A 11-22-04
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:_______________________________
_______________________________ To meet your future needs, and to receive any additional product 
information as it becomes available, please register your 
projector’s warranty on the Internet at:
http://www.viewsonic.com  
						

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Contents
Compliance Information ...................... i
Important Safety Instructions ............ ii
For Your Records  ............................... iii
Projector Features ............................... 1
Preparation .......................................... 1
Part Names ........................................... 2
Projector ................................................ 2
Control Buttons ...................................... 3
Remote Control  ..................................... 3
Setting Up  ............................................ 4
Arrangement .......................................... 4
Adjusting The Projector’s Elevator  ........ 5
Connecting Your Devices ...................... 6
Connecting The Power Supply  .............. 9
Remote Control  ................................. 10
About The Laser Pointer ..................... 10
Installing Batteries  ............................... 10
Operating The Remote Control  ........ 11
Using The Remote ID Feature ............ 11
Using The Mouse/Keyboard Control 
Function ............................................... 12
Power On/Off  ..................................... 13
Turning On The Power  ........................ 13
Turning Off The Power  ........................ 13
Operating ........................................... 14
Selecting An Input Signal .................... 14
Selecting The Aspect Ratio ................. 15
Using The Automatic Adjustment 
Feature ................................................ 15
Adjusting The Picture Position ............ 16
Correcting The Keystone Distortion  .... 16
Adjusting The Volume  ......................... 17
Muting The Sound  ............................... 17
Temporarily Blanking The Screen  ....... 17Freezing The Screen  ........................... 18
Using The Magnify Feature  ................. 18
Displaying The Child Window  .............. 19
Selecting An Audio Input ..................... 19
Multifunctional Settings .................... 20
Using The Menu Functions .................. 20
MAIN Menu .......................................... 21
PICTURE-1 Menu ................................ 22
PICTURE-2 Menu ................................ 24
INPUT Menu  ........................................ 25
AUTO Menu ......................................... 27
SCREEN Menu .................................... 29
OPTION Menu  ..................................... 31
NETWORK Menu  ................................ 33
Network Setting Up  ........................... 34
Lamp ................................................... 35
Replacing The Lamp  ........................... 36
Air Filter  .............................................. 37
Caring For The Air Filter ...................... 37
Other Care  .......................................... 38
Caring For The Inside Of The 
Projector .............................................. 38
Caring For The Lens ............................ 38
Caring For The Cabinet And Remote 
Control ................................................. 38
Troubleshooting ................................ 39
Related Messages  ............................... 39
Regarding The Indicator Lamps  .......... 40
Phenomena That May Easily Be 
Mistaken For Machine Defects  ............ 42
Specifications .................................... 44
Customer Support  ............................. 45
LIMITED WARRANTY  ........................ 46 
						

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Projector Features
This multimedia projector is used to project various computer signals as well as NTSC/PAL/
SECAM video signals onto a screen. Little space is required for installation and large 
images can easily be realized.
•Ultra High Brightness
Crisp, ultra-bright presentation is achieved by using a UHB (ultra high brightness) lamp and 
highly efficient optical system.
•Whisper Mode Equipped
Special mode is available for reducing projector noise to achieve quieter operation.
•User Memory Function
This projector can memorize 4 settings by MY MEMORY function.
•Partial Magnification Function
Interesting parts of images can be magnified for closer viewing.
• Keystone Distortion Correction
Quick correction of distorted images electrically.
Preparation
Please see the “Contents Of Package” of the “User’s Manual – Quick Guide”. Your projector 
should come with the items shown there. Contact your dealer if anything is missing.
NOTE
• Keep the original packing material for future reshipment. To protect the lens when 
shipping the projector, be sure to use the original packing material. Use special caution 
for the lens part. 
						

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Part Names
Projector
Projector (Front/Right)Elevator button
Elevator foot
Remote sensor
Lens cap
Lens
The picture is projected from 
here.
Filter cover
An air filter is inside.
Projector (Rear/Left)RGB port
M1-D port
BNC port
AUDIO IN 1 port
AUDIO IN 2 port
CONTROL port
NETWORK port
AUDIO IN R/L port
VIDEO IN port
S-VIDEO port
COMPONENT port
RGB OUT port
AUDIO OUT port
REMOTE CONTROL port
DC OUT port
AC inlet
Power switch
Remote sensor
Control buttons
See the following page. 
						

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Control Buttons
Remote Control
STANDBY/ON button and 
STANDBY/ON indicator
TEMP indicator
LAMP indicator
LENS SHIFT button
INPUT dial
SEARCH button
M1-D indicator
RGB indicator
BNC indicator
COMPONENT indicator
S-VIDEO indicator
VIDEO indicator
ZOOM buttons
FOCUS buttons
KEYSTONE button
MENU button
RESET button
ENTER button
Cursor buttons S/T/W/X
STANDBY/ON button
LENS SHIFT buton
SEARCH button
ZOOM buttons
FOCUS buttons
KEYSTONE button
MENU button
RESET button
ENTER button
(  Mouse left button)
(Rear)
Cursor buttons 
S/T/W/X
(  Keyboard 
Arrow keys  )
Remote ControlLASER INDICATOR
VIDEO button
RGB button
BLANK button
ASPECT button
LASER button
Cursor buttonsS/T/W/X 
(  Mouse move pointer)
ESC button
(  Keyboard   key)
(  Mouse right button)
POSITION button
AUTO button
PinP buttons
MAGNIFY button
FREEZE button
VOLUME button
MUTE button
ID CHANGE switch
Control Panel on 
the Projector 
						

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Setting Up
Arrangement
Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine the screen size and projection 
distance. The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen. (±10%)
Reference for the 4:3 aspect ratio
Reference for the 16:9 aspect ratio
 WA R N I N G
• Before installation, make sure that the projector is turned off and the power cord is 
disconnected.
• Do not set up and move the projector while it is hot.
• Install the projector in a suitable environment according to instructions of the “User’s 
Manual – Safety Guide” and this manual.
• The power outlet should be close to the projector and easily accessible.
Screen Size
Inches (m) [Inches (m)] [Inches (cm)]
Min. Max. m:n=1:1 m:n=10:0
40 (1.0) 46 (1.2) 71 (1.8) 12 (30) 24 (61)
60 (1.5) 71 (1.8) 107 (2.7) 18 (46) 36 (91)
70 (1.8) 83 (2.1) 126 (3.2) 21 (53) 42 (107)
80 (2.0) 95 (2.4) 144 (3.7) 24 (61) 48 (122)
100 (2.5) 120 (3.0) 181 (4.6) 30 (76) 60 (152)
120 (3.0) 144 (3.7) 217 (5.5) 36 (91) 72 (183)
150 (3.8) 181 (4.6) 272 (6.9) 45 (114) 90 (229)
200 (5.1) 243 (6.2) 364 (9.2) 60 (152) 120 (305)
250 (6.4) 304 (7.7) 455 (11.6) 75 (191) 150 (381)
300 (7.6) 366 (9.3) 547 (13.9) 90 (229) 180 (457)
350 (8.9) 427 (10.9) 638 (16.2) 105 (267) 210 (533)
400 (10.2) 489 (12.4) 730 (18.5) 120 (305) 240 (610)
500 (12.7) 612 (15.5) 913 (23.2) 150 (381) 300 (762)
Screen Size
Inches (m) [Inches (m)]
 [Inches (cm)]
Min. Max. m:n=1:1 m:n=10:0
40 (1.0) 50 (1.3) 77 (2.0) 10 (25) 23 (58)
60 (1.5) 77 (2.0) 117 (3.0) 15 (37) 34 (87)
70 (1.8) 91 (2.3) 137 (3.5) 17 (44) 40 (102)
80 (2.0) 104 (2.6) 157 (4.0) 20 (50) 46 (116)
100 (2.5) 131 (3.3) 197 (5.0) 25 (62) 57 (145)
120 (3.0) 158 (4.0) 237 (6.0) 29 (75) 69 (174)
150 (3.8) 198 (5.0) 297 (7.5) 37 (93) 86 (218)
200 (5.1) 265 (6.7) 396 (10.1) 49 (125) 114 (291)
250 (6.4) 332 (8.4) 496 (12.6) 61 (156) 143 (363)
300 (7.6) 399 (10.1) 596 (15.1) 74 (187) 172 (436)
350 (8.9) 466 (11.8) 696 (17.7) 86 (218) 200 (508)
400 (10.2) 533 (13.5) 795 (20.2) 98 (249) 229 (581)
450 (11.4) 600 (15.2) 895 (22.7) 110 (280) 257 (654)
Screen
Lens center
Side View
Side View Screen
Lens center 
						

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Adjusting The Projector’s Elevator
1Press and hold in the elevator buttons.
2Raise or lower the projector to the desired height and 
then release the elevator buttons.
When you release the elevator buttons, the elevator 
feet will lock into position.
3As necessary, you can also finely adjust the height of 
the projector by twisting the elevator feet by hand.
 WA R N I N G
• Do not touch about the lens and ventilation openings during use or immediately after 
use to prevent a burn.
 CAUTION
• To prevent damaging the projector and injuring yourself, always hold the projector 
whenever using the elevator buttons to adjust the elevator feet.
Elevator buttonsElevator feet