ViewSonic Projector PJD7820HD User Manual
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46 Function Description High Altitude ModeA mode for operation in high altitude areas. See Operating in a high altitude environment on page 35 for details. DCR Enables 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 source is in use. After enabling DCR, frequent lamp mode switching may shorten lamp life and noise level will vary during operation. Audio Settings The sound adjustments made as below will have an effect on the projector speaker. Be sure you have made a correct connection to the projector audio input/output jacks. See Connection on page 14 for more details. Mute Mutes the sound received from AUDIO IN. Volume Adjusts the sound level received from AUDIO IN. Menu Settings Menu Display Time Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last key press. The range is from 5 to 30 seconds in 5-second increments. Menu Position Sets the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu position. Closed Caption Closed Caption Enable Activates the function by selecting On 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. Caption Version Selects a preferred closed captioning mode. To view captions, select CC1, CC2, CC3, or CC4 (CC1 displays captions in the primary language in your area). Lamp Settings Lamp Mode See Setting Lamp Mode as Economic on page 49 for details. Reset Lamp Timer See Resetting the lamp timer on page 53 for details. Equivalent Lamp Hour See Getting to know the lamp hour on page 49 for details on how the total lamp hour is calculated. 5. SYSTEM SETTING: ADVANCED menu
47 Function Description Presentation TimerReminds the presenter to finish the presentation within a certain time frame. See Setting the presentation timer on page 34 for details. Security SettingsSee Utilizing the password function on page 21 for details. Remote Control CodeSee Remote control code on page 9 for details. Reset Settings Reset All Settings Returns all settings to the factory preset values. The following settings will still remain: Keystone, Language, Projector Position, High Altitude Mode, Security Settings, Remote Control Code. Reset Color Settings Returns all color settings to the factory preset values. Current System Status Source 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, NTSC, PAL, SECAM, or RGB. Equivalent Lamp Hour Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used. 5. SYSTEM SETTING: ADVANCED menu 6. INFORMATION menu
48 Maintenance Care of the projector Your projector needs little maintenance. The only thing you need to do on a regular basis is to keep the lens clean. Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp. Contact your dealer if other parts need 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 38 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 56 or consult your dealer about the range. • Retract the adjuster feet. • 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.
49 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. Press MENU/EXIT on the projector or Menu on the remote control and then press / until the SYSTEM SETTING: ADVANCED menu is highlighted. 2. Press to highlight Lamp Settings and press MODE/ENTER on the projector or ENTER on the remote control. The Lamp Settings page is displayed. 3. You will see the Equivalent lamp hour information on the menu. 4. To leave the menu, press MENU/EXIT on the projector or Exit on the remote control. 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 into the SYSTEM SETTING: ADVANCED > Lamp Settings > Lamp Mode menu and press / . Setting Auto Power Off This function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input source is detected after a set period of time to prevent unnecessary waste of lamp life. To s e t Auto Power Off, go into the SYSTEM SETTING: BASIC > Auto Power Off menu and press / . 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.
50 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 or TEMP indicator still lights up after turning the power back on, please contact your dealer. See Indicators on page 54 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 49), you may continue to operate the projector until the next hour 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
51 Replacing the lamp To prepare a new lamp, contact your dealer and tell the lamp type number. Type number: RLC-079 WARNING Hg - Lamp contains mercury. Manage in accordance with local disposal laws. See www.lamprecycle.org • Be careful of broken glass when replacing the lamp. • Please wear eye protection and gloves when performing overhead installation. • To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always turn the projector off and disconnect the power cord before changing the lamp. • To reduce the risk of severe burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before replacing the lamp. • To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and damage to internal components, use caution when removing lamp glass that has shattered into sharp pieces. Before replacing the lamp, clean the lamp compartment and dispose of cleaning materials. Be careful of sharp edges in the lamp compartment. Wash hands after lamp replacement. • Only ViewSonic certified lamps are tested with this projector. Use of other lamps may cause electrical shock and fire. 1. Turn the power off and disconnect the projector from the wall socket. If the lamp is hot, avoid burns by waiting for approximately 45 minutes until the lamp has cooled. 2. Loosen the screws that secure the lamp cover on the both sides of the projector until the lamp cover loosens. 3. Remove the lamp cover from the projector. WARNING • Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed. • Do not insert your fingers between the lamp and the projector. The sharp edges inside the projector may cause injuries. Remove and dispose of the lamp protection film.
52 4. Loosen the screw that secures the lamp. 5. Disconnect the lamp’s wire connector from the projector, and then lift the handle so that it stands up. Use the handle to slowly pull the lamp out of the projector. CAUTION • Pulling it too quickly may cause the lamp to break and scatter broken glass in the projector. • Do not place the lamp in locations where water might splash on it, children can reach it, or near flammable materials. • Do not insert your hands into the projector after the lamp is removed. If you touch the optical components inside, it could cause color unevenness and distortion of the projected images. 6. Insert the new lamp into the lamp compartment and make sure it fits in the projector. Connect the new lamp’s wire connector to the projector. 7. Tighten the screw that secures the lamp. CAUTION • Loose screw may cause a bad connection, which could result in malfunction. • Do not over tighten the screw. 8. Ensure the handle is fully laid flat and locked in place. 1 23
53 12. Restart the projector. CAUTION Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed. Resetting the lamp timer 13. After the startup logo, open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 14. Go to the SYSTEM SETTING: ADVANCED > Lamp Settings menu. Press MODE/ENTER on the projector or ENTER on the remote control. The Lamp Settings page is displayed. 15. Press to highlight Reset lamp timer and press MODE/ENTER on the projector or ENTER on the remote control. A warning message is displayed asking if you want to reset the lamp timer. 16. Highlight Reset and press MODE/ENTER on the projector or ENTER on the remote control. The lamp time will be reset to 0. CAUTION Do not reset if the lamp is not new or replaced as this could cause damage. 9. Place the lamp protection film supplied with the new lamp on the lamp compartment. 10. Replace the lamp cover on the projector. 11. Tighten the screws that secure the lamp cover. CAUTION • Loose screw may cause a bad connection, which could result in malfunction. • Do not over tighten the screws. Reset Lamp Timer Reset Cancel Notice
54 Indicators LightStatus & Description POWERTEMPLAMP Power events Blue FlashingOff OffStand-by mode Blue Off OffPowering up Blue Off OffNormal operation Blue FlashingOff OffNormal power-down cooling Lamp events Blue FlashingOff RedThe projector needs 60 seconds to cool down. Off Off RedThe projector has shut down automatically. If you try to re-start the projector, it will shut down again. Please contact your dealer for assistance. Blue Off RedCW start fail (30sec) Thermal events Off Red OffThe projector has shut down automatically. If you try to re-start the projector, it will shut down again. Please contact your dealer for assistance.Off Red Red Purple Red Red
55 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) of the projector.