ViewSonic Projector Pj1173 User Manual

							
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Part names
Control panel
(1) STANDBY/ON button(2)  MENU button It consists of four cursor buttons.(3) INPUT button(4) POWER indicator(5) TEMP indicator(6) LAMP indicator
Rear panel
() Shutdown switch() Security slot(3) Security bar(4) AC inlet(5) Power switch
(6) RGB1 port(7)  RGB2(G/Y, B/CB/PB, R/CR/PR, H, V) port(8) CONTROL port(9) HDMI port(10) VIDEO port(11) S-VIDEO port(12)   COMPONENT (Y, CB/PB, CR/PR) ports(13) AUDIO IN1 port(14) AUDIO IN2 port(15) AUDIO IN3 (R/L) ports(16) AUDIO IN4 (R/L) ports(17) RGB OUT port(18) AUDIO OUT port(19) REMOTE CONTROL port(20) LAN port(21) USB port
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►Do not use the security bar and the security slot to prevent the 
projector from falling down, since it is not designed for it.
►Use the shutdown switch only when the projector is not turned of f by normal 
procedure, since pushing this switch stops operation of the projector wi\
thout 
cooling it down.
CAUTION
  AUX I/O DC 5V 0.5A LAN 
AC IN I       O 
SD CARD 
SD CARD 
LAN 
AC IN I       O 
VIDEO
CONTROL
AUDIO IN 1AUDIO IN 2AUDIO OUT
RGB OUTRGB1RGB2HDMI
 R            L     R          L     AUDO IN 3       AUDIO IN 4
CB/PBYCR/PRB/CB/PBB/CR/PRG/YHVUSBREMOTE CONTROL   
VIDEO
CONTROL
AUDIO IN 1AUDIO IN 2AUDIO OUT
RGB OUTRGB1RGB2HDMI
 R            L     R          L     AUDO IN 3       AUDIO IN 4
CB/PBYCR/PRB/CB/PBB/CR/PRG/YHVUSBREMOTE CONTROL   
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Part names
Remote control
(1)  Laser pointer It is a beam outlet.(2) LASER INDICATOR(3) LASER button(4) STANDBY/ON button(5) VOLUME button(6) MUTE button(7) VIDEO button(8) RGB button(9) SEARCH button(0) AUTO button() ASPECT button(12) POSITION button(13) KEYSTONE button(14) MAGNIFY - ON button(15) MAGNIFY - OFF button(6) FREEZE button(17) BLANK button(18) MY BUTTON - 1 button(19) MY BUTTON - 2 button(20) MENU button(21)   Lever switch : acting 3 functions as below. Cursor button ▲ : to slide toward the side marked ▲. Cursor button ▼ : to slide toward the side marked ▼. ENTER button : to push down the center point.(22) Cursor button ◄(23) Cursor button ►(4) RESET button(5) ESC button(26) Mouse left button(27) Mouse right button(8) PAGE UP button(29) PAGE DOWN button(30) Wired remote control port(31) Battery cover(32) Battery holder(33) Frequency switch
►Do not look into the beam outlet and 
point the beam at people and pets while pressing the 
LASER button, since the beam is not good for eyes.
WARNING
►Note that the laser beam may result 
in hazardous radiation exposure. Use the laser pointer 
only for pointing on the screen.
CAUTION
BLANKLASER
ASPECT
 ESC MENU RESET   POSITION AUTO    MAGNIFY MY BUTTON VOLUME ON 1    MUTE OFF 2 FREEZE KEYSTONE SEARCH 
PUSH ENTER
 PAGE UP  PAGE DOWN
 STANDBY/ON VIDEO RGBLASERINDICATOR
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Setting up
Setting up
Install the projector according to the environment and manner the projector will be 
used in.
►Place the projector in a stable horizontal position. If the 
projector falls or is knocked over it could cause injury and/or damage to the 
projector. Using a damaged projector could then result in fire and/or electric 
shock.
• Do not place the projector on an unstable, slanted or vibrational s\
urface such 
as a wobbly or inclined stand.
• Do not place the projector on its side, front or rear position.
• Consult with ViewSonic before a special installation such as suspending from a 
ceiling.
►Place the projector in a cool place, and ensure that there is sufficient 
ventilation. The high temperature of the projector could cause fire, burns and/or 
malfunction of the projector.
• Do not stop-up, block or otherwise cover the projector's vents.
• Keep a space of 30 cm or more between the sides of the projector an\
d other 
objects such as walls.
• Do not place the projector on metallic thing or anything weak in heat.
• Do not place the projector on carpet, cushions or bedding.
• Do not place the projector in direct sunlight or near hot objects such as heaters.
• Do not place anything near the projector lens or vents, or on top o\
f the 
projector.
• Do not place anything that may be sucked into or stick to the vents on the 
bottom of the projector. This projector has some intake vents also on the bottom.
►Do not place the projector anyplace where it may get wet. Getting the projector 
wet or inserting liquid into the projector could cause fire, electric shock and/or 
malfunction of the projector.
• Do not place the projector in a bathroom or the outdoors.
• Do not place anything containing liquid near the projector.
WARNING
►Avoid placing the projector in smoky, humid or dusty place. 
Placing the projector in such places could cause fire, electric shock and/or 
malfunction of the projector.
• Do not place the projector near humidifiers, smoking spaces or a kitchen.
►Position the projector to prevent light from directly hitting the projector's remote 
sensor.
CAUTION 
						

							
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Setting up
Arrangement
Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine screen size and\
 projection distance.
The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen: 04×768
(a) Screen size (diagonal)
(b) Projection distance (±0%)
(c) Screen height (±0%), when the vertical lens shift is set full upward.
On a horizontal 
surface
Suspended from 
the ceiling
• Keep a space of 30 cm or more 
between the sides of the projector 
and other objects such as walls.
• Consult with ViewSonic before 
a special installation such as 
suspending from a ceiling.
(a) Screen size[inch (m)]
4 : 3 screen6 : 9 screen(b) Projection distance  [m (inch)](c) Screen height[cm (inch)](b) Projection distance  [m (inch)](c) Screen height [cm (inch)]min.max.downupmin.max.downup
30(0.8)0.9(35).(4)5()4(6).0(38).(46)-1(0)39(5)
40(.0).(47).4(57)6()55().3(5).6(6)-2(-1)5(0)
60(.5).8(7).(86)9(4)8(3).0(78).4(94)-2(-1)77(30)
70(.8).(83).6(00)(4)96(38).3(9).8(0)-3(-1)90(35)
80(.0).4(96).9(5)(5)0(43).6(04)3.(6)-3(-1)03(4)
90(.3).7(08)3.3(30)4(5)3(49)3.0(7)3.6(4)-4(-1)6(46)
00(.5)3.0(0)3.7(44)5(6)37(54)3.3(3)4.0(57)-4(-2)9(5)
0(3.0)3.7(44)4.4(74)8(7)65(65)4.0(57)4.8(89)-5(-2)54(6)
50(3.8)4.6(8)5.5(7)3(9)06(8)5.0(97)6.0(37)-6(-2)93(76)
00(5.)6.(4)7.4(9)30()74(08)6.7(63)8.0(37)-8(-3)57(0)
50(6.4)7.7(30)9.(364)38(5)343(35)8.4(39)0.(396)-10(-4)3(7)
300(7.6)9.(363).(437)46(8)4(6)0.0(395).(476)-12(-5)386(5)
350(8.9)0.8(44)3.0(50)53()480(89).7(46)4.(556)-15(-6)450(77)
(a)
(a)
(b)
(b)
(c) up
(c) down
(c) down
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Setting up
Adjusting the projector's elevator
When the place to put the projector is slightly uneven to the left or ri\
ght, use the 
elevator feet to place the projector horizontally.
Using the feet can also tilt the projector in order to project at 
a suitable angle to the screen, elevating the front side of the 
projector within 8 degrees.
This projector has 2 elevator feet and 2 elevator knobs. An elevator foot is 
adjustable while pulling up the elevator knob on the same side as it.
.Holding the projector, pull the elevator knobs up to loose the elevator feet.
.Position the front side of the projector to the desired height.
3.Release the elevator knobs in order to lock the elevator feet.
4. After making sure that the elevator feet are locked, put the projector gently .
5. If necessary, the elevator feet can be manually twisted to make more precise 
adjustments. Hold the projector when twisting the feet.
►Do not handle the elevator knobs without holding the projector, 
since the projector may drop down.
►Do not tilt the projector other than elevating its front within 8 degrees using 
the adjuster feet. A tilt of the projector exceeding the restriction could cause 
malfunction or shortening the lifetime of consumables, or the projector \
itself.
CAUTION
Using the security bar and slot
A commercial anti-theft chain or wire up to 10 mm in 
diameter can be attached to the security bar on the projector.
Also this product has the security slot for the Kensington lock.
For details, see the manual of the security tool.
►Do not use the security bar and the 
security slot to prevent the projector from falling down, 
since it is not designed for it.
WARNING
• The security bar and the security slot are not 
comprehensive theft prevention measures. They are intended 
to be used as supplemental theft prevention measure.
NOTE
To loose an elevator foot, pull up the elevator knob on the same side as it.To finely adjust, twist the foot.
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Security slot
Anti-theft chain or wire
Security bar
VIDEO 
CONTROL 
AUDIO IN 1 AUDIO IN 2 
REMOTE  CONTROL    (3.5Φ) 
  AUX I/O DC 5V 0.5A 
S-VIDEO 
LAN 
AUDIO OUT 
AC IN 
I       O 
 R   L  R   L   AUDIO IN 3    AUDIO IN 4
RGB  OUT RGB1 RGB2 M1-D 
Y CB/PB 
CR/PR 
SD CARD 
SD CARD 
VIDEO 
CONTROL 
AUDIO IN 1 AUDIO IN 2 
REMOTE  CONTROL    (3.5Φ) S-VIDEO 
LAN 
AUDIO OUT 
AC IN 
I       O 
 R   L  R   L   AUDIO IN 3    AUDIO IN 4
RGB  OUT RGB1 RGB2 M1-D 
Y CB/PB 
CR/PR  
						

							
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Setting up
Connecting your devices
Be sure to read the manuals for devices before connecting them to the projector. 
Make sure that all the devices are suitable to be connected with this product, and 
prepare the cables required to connect.
Please refer to the following illustrations to connect them.
►Do not disassemble or modify the projector.
►Be careful not to damage the cables, and do not use damaged cables.
WARNING
►Turn off all devices and unplug their power cords prior to 
connecting them to projector. Connecting a live device to the projector may 
generate extremely loud noises or other abnormalities that may result in\
 
malfunction or damage to the device and the projector.
►Use appropriate accessory or designated cables. Ask ViewSonic about non-
accessory cables which may be required a specific length or a ferrite core by 
the regulations. For cables with a core only at one end, connect the end\
 with the 
core to the projector.
►Make sure that devices are connected to the correct ports. An incorrect 
connection may result in malfunction or damage to the device and the pro\
jector.
CAUTION
VIDEO
CONTROL
AUDIO IN 1AUDIO IN 2
AUDIO OUT
RGB OUTRGB1
RGB2
HDMI
 R            L     R          L     AUDO IN 3       AUDIO IN 4
LAN
CB/PBYCR/PR
B/CB/PBB/CR/PRG/YHVUSBREMOTE CONTROL   
RGB OUTAUDIO OUTRGB OUTAUDIO OUTRS-232CLAN
RGB IN
AUDIO IN
  Y CB/PB CR/PRCOMPONENT VIDEO OUT R  L AUDO IN OUTVIDEO OUT R  L AUDO IN OUTS-VIDEO OUT R  L AUDO IN OUT
HDMIUSB-A
Monitor
Remote control
Speakers(wiht an amplifier)
VCR/DVD player
USB storage
SD card
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Setting up
Connecting your devices (continued)
• Be sure to read the manuals for devices before connecting them to the projector, and make sure that all the devices are suitable to be connected with this product. Before connecting to a PC, check the signal level, the signal timing, and the  resolution.-  Be sure to consult to the administrator of the network. Do not connect LAN port to any network that might have the excessive voltage.- Some signal may need an adapter to input this projector.-  Some PCs have multiple screen display modes that may include some signals which are not supported by this projector.-  Although the projector can display signals with resolution up to UXGA (600X00), the signal will be converted to the projector’s panel resolution before being displayed. The best display performance will be achieved if the resolutions of the input signal and the projecto\
r panel are identical.• While connecting, make sure that the shape of the cable's connector fits the port to connect with. And be sure to tighten the screws on connectors with screws.• When connecting a laptop PC to the projector, be sure to activate the PC’s external RGB output. (Set the laptop PC to CRT display or to simultaneous LCD and CRT display.) For details on how this is done, please refer to the instruction man\
ual of the corresponding laptop PC.• When the picture resolution is changed on a computer depending on a\
n input, automatic adjustment function may take some time and may not be completed. In this case, you may not be able to see a check box to select “Yes/No” for the new resolution on Windows. Then the resolution will go back to the original. It might be recommended to use other CRT or LCD monitors to change the resolution.• In some cases, this projector may not display a proper picture or display any picture on screen. For example, automatic adjustment may not function correctly wit\
h some input signals. An input signal of composite sync or sync on G may confuse this projecto\
r, so the projector may not display a proper picture.• The HDMI port of this model is compatible with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) 
and therefore capable of displaying a video signal from HDCP compatible DVD players or the like.
NOTE
About Plug-and-Play capability
Plug-and-Play is a system composed of a computer, its operating system and peripheral equipment (i.e. display devices). This projector is VESA DDC 2B compatible. Plug-and-Play can be used by connecting this projector to a computer that is VESA\
 DDC (display data channel) compatible.• Take advantage of this feature by connecting an RGB cable to the RGB1 port (DDC 2B compatible). Plug-and-Play may not work properly if any other type of connection is attempted.• Please use the standard drivers in your computer as this projector is a Plug-and-Play monitor.
NOTE for HDMI
• The HDMI supports the following signals.  -Video signal : 55i(480i),55p(480p),65i(576i),750p(70p),5i( 080i),5p(080p)  -PC signals : See User’s Manual (detailed) Technical  -Audio signal :  Format    Linear PCM Sampling Frequency   48kHz / 44.1kHz / 32kHz• This projector can be connected with another equipment that has HDMI or DVI connector, but with some equipment the projector may not work properly, something like no video or no audio.•  
Be sure to use an HDMI cable that has the HDMI logo.• When the projector is connected with a device having DVI connector , use a DVI to HDMI cable to connect with the HDMI input and an audio cable to connect with one o f the Audio input. 
						

							
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Setting up
Connecting power supply
.Connect the connector of the power cord to the AC inlet of the projector.
.Firmly plug the power cord's plug into the outlet. 
►Please use extra caution when connecting the power cord, as 
incorrect or faulty connections may result in fire and/or electrical shock.
• Only use the power cord that came with the projector. If it is damaged, contact 
ViewSonic to newly get correct one.
• Only plug the power cord into an outlet whose voltage is matched to\
 the power 
cord. The power outlet should be close to the projector and easily accessible.\
 
Remove the power cord for complete separation.
• Never modify the power cord.
WARNING
AC inlet
to the outlet
Connector of the power cord 
						

							
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Remote control
Remote control
Laser pointer
This remote control has a laser pointer in place of a finger or rod.  The laser beam 
works and the LASER INDICATOR lights while the LASER button is pressed.
►The laser pointer of the remote control is used in place of 
a finger or rod. Never look directly into the laser beam outlet or point the laser 
beam at other people. The laser beam can cause vision problems.
WARNING
►Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures 
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
CAUTION
Putting batteries
Please load the batteries before using the remote control. If the remote control starts to 
malfunction, replace the batteries. If you will not use the remote control for an extended 
period, remove the batteries from the remote control and store them in a safe place.
.Slide back and remove the 
battery cover in the direction 
of the arrow.
.Align and insert the two AA batteries 
(HITACHI MAXELL, Part No.LR6 
or R6P )according to their plus and minus terminals as indicated in the remote control.
3.Replace the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and snap it back into place.
►Always handle the batteries with care and use them only as 
directed. Improper use may result in battery explosion, cracking or leakage, 
which could result in fire, injury and/or pollution of the surrounding environment.
• Be sure to use only the batteries specified. Do not use batteries of dif ferent 
types at the same time. Do not mix a new battery with used one.
• Make sure the plus and minus terminals are correctly aligned when loading a batter y.
• Keep a battery away from children and pets.
• Do not recharge, short circuit, solder or disassemble a battery.
• Do not allow a battery in a fire or water. Keep batteries in a dark, cool and dry place.
• If you observe battery leakage, wipe out the leakage and then replace a battery. 
If the leakage adheres to your body or clothes, rinse well with water immediately.
• Obey the local laws on disposing the battery.
WARNING
LASER INDICATOR
LASER button 
						

							
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Approx.3 m 
30º30º
30º30ºApprox.3 m 
0º0ºApprox.3 m 
Remote control
About the remote control signal
The remote control works with the projector’s remote sensors. This projector has 
three remote sensors on the front, on the top, and on the back.
The sensors can be respectively turned active or inactive using the “REMOTE 
RECEIV.” in the SERVICE item of OPTION menu. Each sensor senses the signal 
within the following range when the sensor is active.
The front and top sensors:
60 degrees (30 degrees to the left and right of the 
sensor) within 3 meters about.
The back sensor:
40 degrees (0 degrees to the left and right of the 
sensor) within 3 meters about.
• The remote control signal reflected in 
the screen or the like may be available. If it is 
difficult to send the signal to the sensor directly, 
attempt to make the signal reflect.
• The remote control uses infrared light to send 
signals to the projector (Class 1 LED), so be 
sure to use the remote control in an area free 
from obstacles that could block the remote 
control’s signal to the projector.
• The remote control may not work correctly if 
strong light (such as direct sun light) or light 
from an extremely close range (such as from 
an inverter fluorescent lamp) shines on the 
remote sensor of the projector. Adjust the 
position of projector avoiding those lights.
NOTE
Changing the frequency of  remote control signal
The accessory remote control has the choice of 
the mode  or the mode , in the frequency of 
its signal. If the remote control does not function 
properly, attempt to change the signal frequency.
Please remember that the “REMOTE FREQ.” in 
SERVICE item of OPTION menu of the projector 
to be controlled should be set to the same mode 
as the remote control.
To set the mode of the remote control, slide the 
knob of the frequency switch inside the battery 
cover into the position indicated by the mode 
number to choose.
2 1
Back of the remote control
Inside of 
the battery cover
Frequency switch