ViewSonic Projector PJ758 User Manual

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Selecting an input signal
1. Press INPUT button on the projector. 
Each time you press the button, the projector switches 
its input port as below.
          COMPUTER IN 1 
Æ   COMPUTER IN 2 
             VIDEO  Æ  S-VIDEO  Æ  COMPONENT (Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr)
Operating
Adjusting the volume
1. Press VOLUME button on the remote control.
A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the 
volume.
2. Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons to adjust the volume.
To close the dialog and complete the operation, press the 
VOLUME button again. Even if you do not do anything, the dialog 
will automatically disappear after a few seconds.
● When
  is selected for current picture input port, the volume 
adjustment is disable. Please see AUDIO item of SETUP menu 
(		35). 
Temporarily muting the sound
1. Press MUTE button on the remote control. 
A dialog will appear on the screen indicating that you have muted the sound. 
To restore the sound, press the MUTE or VOLUME button. Even 
if you do not do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear 
after a few seconds.
● When
  is selected for current picture input port, the sound is 
always muted. Please see AUDIO item of SETUP menu 
(		35). 
1. Press COMPUTER button on the remote control. 
Each time you press the button, the projector switches 
its input port as below.
        COMPUTER IN 1 
Æ COMPUTER IN 2
● If COMPUTER button is pushed to switch from a signal from 
VIDEO, S-VIDEO or COMPONENT port, when TURN ON is 
selected for AUTO SEARCH item in OPTION menu 
(		40), the 
projector will check COMPUTER IN1 port fi rst. If no input is 
detected at the port, the projector will check COMPUTER IN2 port.
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MUTE
COMPUTER
OperatingOperatingVOLUME
▲/▼
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VIDEOSEARCH
FREEZE
OFFON
MAGNIFY
ASPECT AUTOBLANK
MUTE VOLUME
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RESET
COMPUTER
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FREEZE
OFFON
MAGNIFY
ASPECT AUTOBLANK
MUTE VOLUME
KEYSTONE MY BUTTON
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Operating
Searching an input signal
1. Press SEARCH button on the remote control.
The projector will start to check its input ports in order to 
fi nd any input signals.
When an input is found, the projector will stop searching and 
display the image. If no signal is found, the projector will return to 
the state selected before the operation.
          COMPUTER IN 1 
Æ   COMPUTER IN 2 
             VIDEO  Æ  S-VIDEO  Æ  COMPONENT (Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr)
Selecting an input signal (continued)
1. Press VIDEO button on the remote control. 
Each time you press the button, the projector switches its input 
port as below. 
COMPONENT(Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr) 
Æ S-VIDEO Æ VIDEO 
● If VIDEO button is pushed to switch from a signal from 
COMPUTER IN1 or 2 port, when TURN ON is selected for AUTO 
SEARCH item in OPTION menu 
(		40), the projector will check 
COMPONENT port fi rst. If no input is detected at the port, the projector will 
check the other port in above order.
Selecting an aspect ratio 
1. Press ASPECT button on the remote control.  
Each time you press the button, the projector switches the 
mode for aspect ratio in turn. 
€ For a computer signal
NORMAL 
Æ 4:3 
Æ 16:9 
Æ SMALL
  
€ For a video signal, s-video signal or component video 
signal
4:3 
Æ 16:9 
Æ 14:9 
Æ SMALL
  
€ For no signal 
4:3 (fi xed)
● ASPECT button does not work when no proper signal is inputted.
● NORMAL mode keeps the original aspect ratio setting.
VIDEO
SEARCH
ASPECT
HOMEPAGE UP
PAGE DOWNEND
VIDEOSEARCH
FREEZE
OFFON
MAGNIFY
ASPECT AUTOBLANK
MUTE VOLUME
KEYSTONE MY BUTTON
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MENU
COMPUTER
HOMEPAGE UP
PAGE DOWNEND
VIDEOSEARCH
FREEZE
OFFON
MAGNIFY
ASPECT AUTOBLANK
MUTE VOLUME
KEYSTONE MY BUTTON
POSITION12
MENU
COMPUTER
HOMEPAGE UP
PAGE DOWNEND
VIDEOSEARCH
FREEZE
OFFON
MAGNIFY
ASPECT AUTOBLANK
MUTE VOLUME
KEYSTONE MY BUTTON
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Adjusting the zoom and focus
1. Use the zoom ring to adjust the screen size. 
2. Use the focus ring to focus the picture.
Operating
Focus ringZoom ring
Adjusting the projectors elevator
When the place to put the projector is slightly uneven to the left or right, 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 10 degrees.
This projector has 2 elevator feet and 2 elevator buttons. An elevator foot is 
adjustable while pushing the elevator button on the same side as it.
1. Holding the projector, push the elevator buttons to loose the elevator feet.
2. Position the front side of the projector to the desired height.
3. Release the elevator buttons 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.
CAUTION  ►Do not handle the elevator buttons without holding the 
projector, since the projector may drop down.
►Do not tilt the projector other than it elevating its front within 10 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.
To loose an elevator foot, push the 
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Adjusting the position
1. Press POSITION button on the remote control when no menu 
is indicated.
The “POSITION” indication will appear on the screen.
2. Use the ▲/▼/◄/► cursor buttons to adjust the picture position.
When you want to reset the operation, press RESET button on 
the remote control during the operation.
To complete this operation, press POSITION button again. Even 
if you do not do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear 
after a few seconds.
● When this function is performed on a video signal, s-video signal or component 
video signal, some image such as an extra-line may appear at outside of the 
picture.
● When this function is performed on a video signal, s-video signal or component 
video signal, the range of this adjustment depends on OVER SCAN in IMAGE 
menu 
(		29) setting. It is not possible to adjust when OVER SCAN is set to 10.
● If POSITION button is pressed when a menu is indicated on screen, the 
displayed picture does not move its position but the menu does.
Operating
Using the automatic adjustment feature
1. Press AUTO button on the remote control. 
Pressing this button performs the following.
€ For a computer signal
The vertical position, the horizontal position and the horizontal 
phase will be automatically adjusted. And the horizontal size 
will be automatically set to the default. 
Make sure that the application window is set to its maximum 
size prior to attempting to use this feature. A dark picture may 
still be incorrectly adjusted. Use a bright picture when adjusting.
€ For a video signal, s-video signal or component video signal
The video format best suited for the respective input signal will be selected 
automatically. This function is available only when AUTO is selected for 
VIDEO FORMAT item in INPUT menu 
(		32). 
The vertical position and horizontal position will be automatically set to the 
default. For a component video signal, also the horizontal phase will be 
automatically set to the default.
● The automatic adjustment operation requires several seconds. Also please 
note that it may not function correctly with some input. When this function 
is performed for a video signal, a certain extra such as a line may appear 
outside a picture.
● 
The items adjusted by this function may vary when FINE or DISABLE is 
selected for AUTO ADJUST item of SERVICE item in OPTION menu
 (		43).
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RESET
AUTO
HOMEPAGE UP
PAGE DOWNEND
VIDEOSEARCH
FREEZE
OFFON
MAGNIFY
ASPECT AUTOBLANK
MUTE VOLUME
KEYSTONE MY BUTTON
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Operating
Using the magnify feature
1. Press the ON button of MAGNIFY on the remote control.  
The “MAGNIFY” indication will appear on the screen and the 
projector will go into the MAGNIFY mode. The indication will 
disappear in several seconds with no operation.
2. Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons to adjust the zoom level. 
To move the zoom area, press POSITION button in the MAGNIFY 
mode, then use the ▲/▼/◄/► cursor buttons to move the area. And to 
fi nalize the zoom area, press POSITION button again.
To exit from the MAGNIFY mode and restore the screen to normal, 
press the OFF button of MAGNIFY on the remote control. 
● The projector automatically exits from the MAGNIFY mode when the input 
signal is changed or when the display condition is changed. 
● In the MAGNIFY mode, the keystone distortion condition may vary, it will be 
restored when the projector exits from the MAGNIFY mode.
NOTE  • The zoom level can be fi nely adjusted. Closely watch the screen to 
fi nd the level you want.
Correcting the keystone distortions
1. Press KEYSTONE button on the remote control. A dialog will 
appear on the screen to aid you in correcting the distortion.
2. Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons to select AUTO or MANUAL 
operation, and press the ► button to perform the following.  
(1)  AUTO executes automatic vertical keystone correction. 
(2)  MANUAL displays a dialog for keystone correction. 
Use the ▲/▼ buttons for adjustment.
To close the dialog and complete this operation, press 
KEYSTONE button again. Even if you do not do anything, the 
dialog will automatically disappear after a few seconds.
● The adjustable range of this correction will vary among inputs. For some input, 
this function may not work well.
● When V:INVERT or H&V:INVERT is selected for MIRROR item in SETUP 
menu, if the projector screen is inclined or angled downward, this function may 
not work correctly.
● When the zoom adjustment is set to TELE (telephoto focus), the automatic keystone 
distortion correction may be excessive. This function should be used when the zoom 
adjustment is set to the full WIDE (wide-angle focus) whenever possible.
● When the projector is placed on the level (about ±0°), the automatic keystone 
distortion correction may not work.
● When the projector is inclined to near ±30 degree or over, this function may not work well.
● This function will be unavailable when Transition Detector is on (		49).
MAGNIFY
ON/OFF
HOMEPAGE UP
PAGE DOWNEND
VIDEOSEARCH
FREEZE
OFFON
MAGNIFY
ASPECT AUTOBLANK
MUTE VOLUME
KEYSTONE MY BUTTON
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Operating
Temporarily blanking the screen
1. Press BLANK button on the remote control. 
The blank screen will be displayed instead of the screen of 
input signal. Please refer to BLANK item in SCREEN menu 
(		36).
To exit from the blank screen and return to the input signal screen, 
press BLANK button again. 
● The projector automatically returns to the input signal screen 
when one of the projector’s buttons or the remote control buttons 
(except ASPECT, POSITION, MAGNIFY or FREEZE button, also 
except MY BUTTON1/2 if AUTO KEYSTONE   EXECUTE or MY MEMORY or 
PICTURE MODE is assigned to 
(		42)) is pressed.
NOTE  • The sound is not connected with the blank screen function. 
If necessary, set the volume or mute fi rst.
Freezing the screen
1. Press FREEZE button on the remote control. 
The “FREEZE” indication will appear on the screen (however, 
the indication will not appear when TURN OFF is selected for 
MESSAGE item in SCREEN menu 
(		39)), and the projector will 
go into the FREEZE mode.
To exit the FREEZE mode and restore the screen to normal, 
press FREEZE button again. 
● The projector automatically exits from the FREEZE mode when 
one of the projector’s buttons or remote control buttons of 
STANDBY/ON, SEARCH, COMPUTER, VIDEO, BLANK, AUTO, VOLUME, 
MUTE, KEYSTONE, MENU, MAGNIFY and MY BUTTON1/2(except 
MY MEMORY or PICTURE MODE is assigned to) 
(		42) is pressed.
● If the projector continues projecting a still image for a long time, the LCD panel 
might possibly be burned in. Do not leave the projector in the FREEZE mode 
for too long.
FREEZE
HOMEPAGE UP
PAGE DOWNEND
VIDEOSEARCH
FREEZE
OFFON
MAGNIFY
ASPECT AUTOBLANK
MUTE VOLUME
KEYSTONE MY BUTTON
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COMPUTER
BLANK
HOMEPAGE UP
PAGE DOWNEND
VIDEOSEARCH
FREEZE
OFFON
MAGNIFY
ASPECT AUTOBLANK
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1. Press the MENU button on the remote control or the projector. 
The Advanced Menu or EASY MENU, which has priority just after powered 
on will appear.
If you want to move the menu position, use the cursor buttons after pressing the 
POSITION button. While the projector is displaying any menu, MENU button on 
the projector works as the cursor buttons.
In the EASY MENU
2. If you want to change it to the Advanced Menu, 
select the “Go to Advanced Menu...”
3. Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons to select an item to 
operate.
4. Use the ◄/► cursor buttons to operate the item.
Operating
Using the menu function
This projector has the following menus: 
PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, SCREEN, OPTION and EASY MENU. 
EASY MENU consists of functions often used, and the other menus are classifi ed 
into each purpose and brought together as Advanced Menu.
Each of these menus is operated using the same methods. The basic operations 
of these menus are as follows.
MENU button
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Using the menu function (continued)
In the Advanced Menu
2. Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons to select a menu.
If you want to change it to the EASY MENU, select 
EASY MENU.
Then press the ► cursor button, or ENTER button to 
select an item. The lower layer menu of the selected item 
will appear.
3. Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons to select an item to 
operate.
Then press the ► cursor button, or ENTER button to progress. The operation 
menu of the selected item will appear.
4. Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons to operate the item.
  ●  Some functions cannot be performed when a certain input port is selected, or 
when a certain input signal is displayed.
  ●  When you want to reset the operation, press RESET button on the remote 
control during the operation. Note that some items (ex. LANGUAGE, H 
PHASE, VOLUME) cannot be reset.
  ●  In the Advanced Menu, when you want to return to the previous display, press 
the ◄ cursor button or ESC button on the remote control.
5. Press MENU button on the remote control again to close the menu and 
complete this operation. Even if you do not do anything, the dialog will 
automatically disappear after about 10 seconds.
Operating
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EASY MENU
EASY MENUEASY MENU
Item Description
ASPECTUsing the ◄/► buttons switches the mode for aspect ratio. 
See the ASPECT item in IMAGE menu
 (		29).
AUTO 
KEYSTONE 
EXECUTEUsing the ► button executes the auto keystone function. See AUTO  KEYSTONE  EXECUTE item in SETUP menu (		34).
KEYSTONE 
Using the ◄/► buttons corrects the vertical keystone distortion.
See KEYSTONE  item in SETUP menu (		34).
 PICTURE MODEUsing the ◄/► buttons switches the picture mode. 
The picture modes are combinations of GAMMA and COLOR 
TEMP settings. Choose a suitable mode according to the projected 
source.
         NORMAL 
Ù CINEMA 
Ù DYNAMIC 
Ù BOARD(BLACK)
      DAYTIME 
Ù WHITEBOARD 
Ù BOARD(GREEN) 
COLOR TEMP GAMMA
NORMAL #2 MID DEFAULT #1 DEFAULT
CINEMA #3 LOW DEFAULT #2 DEFAULT
DYNAMIC #1 HIGH DEFAULT #3 DEFAULT
BOARD(BLACK) #4 Hi-BRIGHT-1 DEFAULT #4 DEFAULT
BOARD(GREEN) #5 Hi-BRIGHT-2 DEFAULT #4 DEFAULT
WHITEBOARD #2 MID DEFAULT #5 DEFAULT
Daylight Mode #6 Hi-BRIGHT-3 DEFAULT #6 DEFAULT
• When the combination of GAMMA and COLOR TEMP differs 
from pre-assigned modes above, the display on the menu for the 
PICTURE MODE is “CUSTOM”. Please refer to GAMMA (
		26) and 
COLOR TEMP (		26) items in PICTURE menu.
• When this function is performed, a certain extra such as a line 
may appear.
From the EASY MENU, items shown in the table below can 
be performed. 
Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons. Then perform 
it according to the following table. 
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EASY MENU
Item Description
BRIGHTNESSUsing the ◄/► buttons adjusts the brightness.
See BRIGHTNESS item in PICTURE menu
 (		26).
CONTRAST
Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the contrast.
See CONTRAST item in PICTURE menu
 (		26).
COLORUsing the ◄/► buttons adjusts the strength of whole color.
See COLOR item in PICTURE menu
 (		26).
TINTUsing the ◄/► buttons adjusts the tint.
See TINT item in PICTURE menu
 (		26).
SHARPNESS
Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the sharpness.
See SHARPNESS item in PICTURE menu
 (		27).
WHISPERUsing the ◄/► buttons turns off/on the whisper mode.
See WHISPER item in SETUP menu
 (		35).
MIRRORUsing the ◄/► buttons switches the mode for mirror status.
See MIRROR item in SETUP menu
 (		35).
RESETPerforming this item resets all of EASY MENU items except FILTER 
TIME and LANGUAGE.
A dialog is displayed for confi rmation. Selecting RESET using the 
▲ button performs resetting.
FILTER TIMEPerforming this item resets the fi lter time which counts usage time 
of the air fi lter.
A dialog is displayed for confi rmation. Selecting RESET using the 
▲ button performs resetting. 
See FILTER TIME item in OPTION menu
 (		41).
LANGUAGE
Using the ◄/► buttons changes the display language. 
See LANGUAGE item in SCREEN menu
 (		36).
Go to
Advanced Menu...Select “Go to Advanced Menu…” on the menu, and press the ► 
or ENTER button to use the menu of PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, 
SETUP, SCREEN or OPTION.
EASY MENU (continued)