ViewSonic Projector PJD6350 User Manual
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54 Function Description Splash ScreenAllows you to select which logo screen will be displayed during projector start-up. Screen CaptureSee Creating your own startup screen on page 37 for details. My ButtonSets a hotkey on remote control. AdvancedPattern The projector can display several test patterns. It helps you adjust the image size and focus and check that the projected image is free from distortion. Message Selecting On displays the current information on the screen when the projector is detecting or searching for a signal. Presentation Timer See Setting the presentation timer on page 35 for details. High Altitude ModeA mode for operation in high altitude areas. See Creating your own startup screen on page 37 for details. DCREnables or disables the DCR (Dynamic Contrast Ratio) function. Selecting On enables the function and the projector will automatically switch the lamp mode between normal and economic modes according to the input image detected. This function is only available when a PC input signal is selected. After enabling DCR, frequent lamp mode switching may shorten lamp life and noise level will vary during operation. Audio SettingsSee Adjusting the sound on page 45 for details. 4. SYSTEM SETTING: BASIC menu 5. SYSTEM SETTING: ADVANCED menu
55 Function Description Closed CaptionSelects a preferred closed captioning mode when the selected input signal carries closed captions. • Captions: An on-screen display of the dialogue, narration, and sound effects of TV programs and videos that are closed captioned (usually marked as CC in TV listings).This function is only available when a Composite video or S-Video input signal is selected and its system format is NTSC. To view captions, select CC1, CC2, CC3, or CC4 (CC1 displays captions in the primary language in your area). Lamp SettingsLamp Mode See Setting Lamp Mode as Economic on page 59 for details. Reset Lamp Hours Resets the lamp timer after new lamp is installed. For changing the lamp, please contact qualified service personnel. Lamp Hours See Getting to know the lamp hour on page 59 for details on how the total lamp hour is calculated. Filter SettingsSee Using the dust filter (optional accessory) on page 57 for details. Remote Control CodeSee Remote control code on page 9 for details. AdvancedSecurity Settings See Utilizing the password function on page 25 for details. Panel Key Lock See Locking control keys on page 36 for details. Reset SettingsReturns all settings to the factory preset values. The following settings will still remain: Keystone, Aspect Ratio, OverScan, Language, Projector Position, High Altitude Mode, Security Settings, Remote Control Code. 5. SYSTEM SETTING: ADVANCED menu 5. SYSTEM SETTING: ADVANCED menu
56 Function Description Current System StatusSource Shows the current signal source. Color Mode Shows the selected mode in the PICTURE menu. Resolution Shows the native resolution of the input signal. Color System Shows input system format. Lamp Hours Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used. Filter Hours Displays the number of hours the filter has been used. IP Address Shows the IP address of your projector. MAC Address Shows the MAC Address of your projector. MAC Address stands for Media Access Control Address, which is a physical layer address used to uniquely identify a network node. Firmware Version Shows the current firmware version. 6. INFORMATION menu
57 Maintenance Care of the projector You need to keep the lens and/or filter (optional accessory) clean on a regular basis. Never remove any parts of the projector. Contact your dealer when any part of the projector needs replacing. Cleaning the lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface. • Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust. • If there is dirt or smears, use lens-cleaning paper or moisten a soft cloth with lens cleaner and gently wipe the lens surface. CAUTION Never rub the lens with abrasive materials. Cleaning the projector case Before you clean the case, turn the projector off using the proper shutdown procedure as described in Shutting down the projector on page 47 and unplug the power cord. • To remove dirt or dust, wipe the case with a soft, lint-free cloth. • To remove stubborn dirt or stains, moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral pH detergent. Then wipe the case. CAUTION Never use wax, alcohol, benzene, thinner or other chemical detergents. These can damage the case. Storing the projector If you need to store the projector for an extended time, please follow the instructions below: • Make sure the temperature and humidity of the storage area are within the recommended range for the projector. Please refer to Specifications on page 64 or consult your dealer about the range. • Retract the adjuster foot. • Remove the battery from the remote control. • Pack the projector in its original packing or equivalent. Transporting the projector It is recommended that you ship the projector with its original packing or equivalent. Using the dust filter (optional accessory) CAUTION • It is important to clean the dust filter every 100 hours after the dust filter is installed. • Be sure to turn off the projector and unplug it from power source before installing or detaching the filter.
58 • If your projector is ceiling-mounted or is not easily accessible, pay special attention to your personal safety when replacing the dust filter. Installing the dust filter 1. Be sure to turn off the projector and unplug it from power source. 2. As the arrows shown to the right, fit the filter by aligning and inserting it into the projector slots. Make sure it clicks into place. For first time installation: 3. Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETTING: ADVANCED > Filter Settings menu. 4. Press Enter and the Filter Settings page is displayed. 5. Highlight Filter Mode and press / to select On. The filter timer starts counting and the projector will remind you to clean the filter when the filter is in use for over 100 hours. Set Filter Mode to On only when using the projector after the dust filer (optional accessory) is properly attached. Failing to do so will result in a shorter lamp life. Obtaining the filter hour information 1. Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETTING: ADVANCED > Filter Settings menu. 2. Press Enter. The Filter Settings page is displayed. 3. You will see the Filter Hours information on the menu. Cleaning the dust filter 1. Be sure to turn off the projector and unplug it from power source. 2. Press the latches on the dust filter and remove the filter from the projector. 3. Use a small vacuum cleaner or a soft brush to sweep the dust on the filter away. 4. Re-install the dust filter. Resetting the filter timer 5. Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETTING: ADVANCED > Filter Settings menu. 6. Press Enter and the Filter Settings page is displayed. 7. Highlight Reset Filter Hours and press Enter. A warning message is displayed asking if you want to reset the filter timer. 8. Highlight Reset and press Enter. The lamp time will be reset to 0. CAUTION Remember to set Filter Mode to Off in the SYSTEM SETTING: ADVANCED > Filter Settings menu when using the projector with the dust filter removed. Setting Filter Mode to Off does not reset the filter timer. The timer will continue counting the next time you fit the filter back on and set Filter Mode to On.
59 Lamp information Getting to know the lamp hour When the projector is in operation, the duration (in hours) of lamp usage is automatically calculated by the built-in timer. To obtain the lamp hour information: 1. Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETTING: ADVANCED > Lamp Settings menu. 2. Press Enter and the Lamp Settings page is displayed. 3. You will see the Lamp Hours information on the menu. 4. To leave the menu, press Exit. You can also get the lamp hour information on the INFORMATION menu. Extending lamp life The projection lamp is a consumable item. To keep the lamp life as long as possible, you can do the following settings via the OSD menu. Setting Lamp Mode as Economic Using Economic mode reduces system noise and power consumption by 20%. If the Economic mode is selected, the light output will be reduced and result in darker projected pictures. Setting the projector in Economic mode also extends the lamp operation life. To set Economic mode, go to the SYSTEM SETTING: ADVANCED > Lamp Settings > Lamp Mode menu and press / to select Economic. Setting Power Saving The projector lowers the power consumption if no input source is detected after 5 minutes to prevent unnecessary waste of lamp life. You can further decide if you would like the projector to turn off automatically after a set period of time. 1. Open the OSD menu and go to the SOURCE > Auto Power Off menu. 2. Press Enter and the Auto Power Off page is displayed. 3. Highlight Power Saving and press /. 4. When Disable is selected, the projector power will be reduced to 30% after no signal is detected for 5 minutes. If you select 10 min, 20 min or 30 min, the projecter power will be reduced to 30% after no signal is detected for 5 minutes. And when 10 min, 20 min or 30 min is up, the projector will turn off automatically. Setting Sleep Timer This function allows the projector to turn off automatically after a set period of time to prevent unnecessary waste of lamp life. 1. Open the OSD menu and go to the SOURCE > Auto Power Off menu. 2. Press Enter and the Auto Power Off page is displayed. 3. Highlight Sleep Timer and press / . 4. If the preset time lengths are not suitable for your presentation, select Disable. The projector will not automatically shut down in a certain time period.
60 Timing of replacing the lamp When the Lamp indicator light lights up red or a message appears suggesting it is time to replace the lamp, please install a new lamp or consult your dealer. An old lamp may cause a malfunction in the projector and in some instances the lamp may explode. CAUTION The Lamp indicator light and Temperature indicator light will light up if the lamp becomes too hot. Turn the power off and let the projector cool for 45 minutes. If the Lamp indicator light or Temperature indicator light still lights up after turning the power back on, please contact your dealer. See Indicators on page 62 for details. The following lamp warning displays will remind you to change the lamp. StatusMessage Install a new lamp for optimal performance. If the projector is normally run with Economic selected (See Setting Lamp Mode as Economic on page 59), you may continue to operate the projector until the next lamp warning appears. A new lamp should be fitted to avoid the inconvenience when the projector runs out of lamp time. It is strongly recommended that you replace the lamp at this age. The lamp is a consumable item. The lamp brightness diminishes with use. This is normal lamp behavior. You can replace the lamp whenever you notice that the brightness level has significantly diminished. If the lamp is not replaced beforehand, it must be replaced when you see this message. The lamp MUST be replaced before the projector will operate normally. OK Order Replacement Lamp Lamp > ____ Hours Notice OK Replace Lamp soon Lamp > ____ Hours Notice OK Replace Lamp Now Lamp > ____ Hours Lamp usage time exceeded Notice OK Out of Lamp Usage Time Replace lamp (refer to User Manual) Then reset lamp timer Notice
61 Replacing the lamp Turn the power off and disconnect the projector from the power outlet. Please contact qualified service personnel for changing the lamp. Type number: • PJD6350/PJD6351Ls: RLC-092 • PJD6550Lw/PJD6551Lws: RLC-093 • PJD6352/PJD6352Ls: RLC-097 • PJD6552Lw/PJD6552Lws: RLC-098
62 Indicators LightStatus & Description Power events Blue FlashingOff OffStand-by mode Blue Off OffPowering up Blue Off OffNormal operation Blue FlashingOff OffNormal power-down cooling (3 sec) Red Off OffDownloading Lamp events Blue FlashingOff RedFirst Lamp-Lit error cooling (60 sec) Off Off RedLamp error in normal operation (30 sec) Blue Off RedCW start fail (30 sec) Thermal events Off Red OffFan 1 error (the actual fan speed is +25% outside the desired speed.) Off Red RedFan 2 error (the actual fan speed is +25% outside the desired speed.) Off Red BlueFan 3 error (the actual fan speed is +25% outside the desired speed.) Off Red PurpleFan 4 error (the actual fan speed is +25% outside the desired speed.) Red Red RedThermal sensor 1 open error (the remote diode has an open-circuit condition.) Red Red BlueThermal sensor 2 open error (the remote diode has an open-circuit condition.) Blue Red RedThermal sensor 1 short error (the remote diode has an short-circuit condition.) Off Red BlueThermal sensor 2 short error (the remote diode has an short-circuit condition.) Purple Red RedTemperature 1 error (over limited temperature) Purple Red BlueTemperature 2 error (over limited temperature) Off Blue RedFan IC #1 I2C connection error
63 Troubleshooting The projector does not turn on. No picture Blurred image Remote control does not work CauseRemedy There is no power from the power cord.Plug the power cord into the AC inlet on the projector, and plug the power cord into the power outlet. If the power outlet has a switch, make sure that it is switched on. Attempting to turn the projector on again during the cooling process.Wait until the cooling down process has completed. CauseRemedy The video source is not turned on or connected correctly.Turn the video source on and check that the signal cable is connected correctly. The projector is not correctly connected to the input signal device.Check the connection. The input signal has not been correctly selected.Select the correct input signal with the Source key on the projector or remote control. CauseRemedy The projection lens is not correctly focused. Adjust the focus of the lens using the focus ring. The projector and the screen are not aligned properly.Adjust the projection angle and direction as well as the height of the projector if necessary. CauseRemedy The battery is out of power. Replace the battery with a new one. There is an obstacle between the remote control and the projector.Remove the obstacle. You are too far away from the projector. Stand within 8 meters (26 feet) from the projector. The remote control code on the projector and the remote contorl is not consistent.Adjust the remote control code.