PJ400 Portable LCD Projector
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 reasonable 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.
Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this unit near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9.
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Projector PJ400 Model No.VS10459 User’s Manual – Operating Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING ►Before using, read the "User’s Manual - Safety Guide" and these manuals to ensure correct usage through understanding. After reading, store them in a safe place for future reference. About this manual Various symbols are used in this manual. The meanings of these symbols are described below.
Contents About this manual ................................ 1 Contents ................................................ 2 Projector features ................................. 3 About contents of package................... 3 Part names ............................................ 4 Projector ............................................. 4 Controls .............................................. 5 Remote control ................................... 5 Preparations..........................................
Projector features This projector is used to project various computer signals as well as NTSC/PAL/SECAM video signals onto a screen. It requires just a little space for installation and displays a large image from a short distance. O High Brightness Newly developed 165W UHB (Ultra High Brightness) lamp gives you a higher brightness image on a screen. The image can be still kept as bright and clean enough for use in bright rooms.
Part names Projector Focus ring ( 19) Vent ( 10) Remote sensor ( Lens ( 16, 45) Speaker Lens cover ( 8) Elevator button ( 6, 16) Front-Right side Lamp cover ( 42) (Lamp unit is inside.) 12) Elevator foot ( 12) Filter cover ( 9, 10, 43) (Air filter and intake vent are inside.) Bottom side Control buttons ( Power switch ( 5) AC inlet ( Ports (See below.
Controls LAMP indicator ( 48) TEMP indicator ( 48) POWER indicator ( INPUT button ( 16, 17, 48) 18) Cursor buttons , , , ( 18~40) STANDBY/ON button ( 16, 17) Remote control SEARCH button ( 19) RGB button ( 18) VIDEO button ( 18) ASPECT button ( 19) MAGNIFY ON button ( 21) OFF button ( 21) FREEZE button ( 21) STANDBY/ON button AUTO button ( 20) BLANK button ( 21) 16) VOLUME button ( 18) MUTE button ( 18) KEYSTONE button ( 20) Zoom + button ( 19) - button ( 19) POSITION button ( 20) ESC
Preparations Fastening the lens cover WARNING ►Do not fasten the lens cover during use or immediately after use. Handling while the projector is at a high temperature could cause a burn and/or malfunction to the projector. Before operating, make sure that the power switch is off, that the power cord is not plugged in, and that the projector is adequately cooled. To avoid losing, please fasten the lens cover to the projector using the strap. 1. Slowly turn over the projector, so that the bottom is facing up.
Putting batteries WARNING ►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 different types at the same time. Do not use a new battery with used one. • Make sure the plus and minus terminals are correctly aligned when loading a battery.
Using the remote control CAUTION ►Be careful in handling the remote control. Incorrect handling could cause damage or malfunction. • Do not drop or otherwise expose the remote control to physical impact. • Do not get the remote control wet or place it on wet objects. • Remove the batteries from the remote control and store them in a safe place if you won’t be using the remote control for an extended period. • Replace the batteries whenever the remote control starts to malfunction.
About the filter cover for bottom-up use WARNING ►Do not replace the filter cover and/or air filter during use or immediately after use. Handling while the projector is in a high temperature could cause a burn and/or malfunction to the projector. Before operating, make sure that the power switch is off, that the power cord is not plugged in, and that the projector is cooled adequately. When the projector is installed bottom up, please use the accessory filter cover for bottom-up use.
Setting up WARNING ►Place the projector in a stable position horizontally. A fall or a turnover could cause an injury and/or damage to the projector. Then using a damaged projector could result in a fire and/or an electric shock. • Don’t place the projector on an unstable, slant or vibrant surface such as a wobbly or inclined stand. • Do not place the projector in the side/front/rear-up position, except care of the air filter.
Arrangement Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine the screen size and projection distance. The values shown in the table are calculated (±3%) for a full size screen: 800x600 At 4:3 screen 4:3 (a) (a) Screen size [inch (m)] (b) Projection distance [m (inch)] 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 120 150 200 1.5 1.8 2.2 2.6 2.9 3.3 3.7 4.4 5.5 7.4 (1.0) (1.3) (1.5) (1.8) (2.0) (2.3) (2.5) (3.0) (3.8) (5.
Adjusting the projector's elevator WARNING ►Do not adjust the projector’s elevator during use or immediately after use. Handling while the projector is in a high temperature could cause a burn and/or malfunction to the projector. Before operating, make sure that the power switch is off, that the power cord is not plugged in, and that the projector is cool adequately.
Connecting your devices CAUTION ►Turn off all devices prior to connecting them to the projector. Attempting to connect a live device to the projector may generate extremely loud noises or other abnormalities that may result in malfunction and/or damage to the device and/or projector. ►Use the accessory cable or a designated-type cable for the connection. Some cables have to be used with core set. A too long cable may cause a certain picture degradation. Please consult with your dealer for details.
Examples of connection with a computer Audio cable (stereo mini) RGB cable RS-232C cable Audio out RGB out RS-232C Examples of connection with a VCR/DVD player Audio cable (stereo mini) Video cable Audio out Video out Audio cable (stereo mini) S-Video cable Audio out S-Video out Audio cable (stereo mini) Component video cable Audio out Component video out ViewSonic PJ400 14
Connecting power supply WARNING ►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 your dealer to newly get correct one. • Only plug the power cord into an outlet rated for use with the power cord's specified voltage range. • Never modify the power cord. Never attempt to defeat the ground connection of the three-pronged plug.
Power on/off Turning on the power WARNING ►When the power is on, a strong light is emitted. Do not look into the lens or vents of the projector. NOTE • Turn the power on in right order. Please power on the projector before the connected devices. POWER indicator STANDBY/ON button Power switch 1. Make sure that the power cord is firmly and correctly connected to the projector and outlet. 2. Open the lens cover, and set the power switch to the ON position. The power indicator will light to solid orange.
Turning off the power NOTE • Turn the power off in right order. Please power off the projector after the connected devices. • Except for an emergency, whenever you turn the projector off, obey the procedure of the following “Turning off the power“, and do not disconnect the power cord until the procedure is completed. Neglect causes a damage of the electrode and un-lighting of the lamp. • This Projector is controlled by an internal microprocessor.
Operating Adjusting the volume 1. Press the 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 don’t do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after a few seconds. Temporarily muting the sound 1. Press the MUTE button on the remote control.
Searching an input signal 1. Press the SEARCH button on the remote control. The projector will begin to check its input ports in order to find any input signals. Then 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. RGB Ö S-VIDEO Ö VIDEO ×═════════════╝ Selecting an aspect ratio 1. Press the ASPECT button on the remote control.
Using the automatic adjustment feature 1. Press the AUTO button on the remote control. At a RGB signal The vertical position, the horizontal position, the clock phase and horizontal size will be automatically adjusted. 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.
Using the partial magnify feature 1. Press the ON button of MAGNIFY on the remote control. The “MAGNIFY” indication will appear on the screen (although the indication will disappear after several seconds with no operation), and the projector will enter the MAGNIFY mode 2. Use the cursor buttons / to adjust the zoom level. To move the zoom area, press the POSITION button in the MAGNIFY mode, the use the cursor buttons / / / to move the area. And to finalize the zoom area, press the POSITION button again.
Multifunctional setting NOTE • Regardless of description of this manual, these functions may not work correctly with some input. Using the menu function This projector has the following menus: PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, SCREEN, OPTION and EASY MENU. Each of these menus is operated using the same methods. The basic operations of these menus are as follows. MENU button Cursor buttons ▲/▼/◄/► ENTER button RESET button ESC button 1.
(2) Main of Advanced MENU Main → one of Advanced Menus (ex. SETUP menu) ▼ Main of Advanced MENU ►/ ENTER Main of Advanced MENU SETUP menu of Advanced MENU (3) Advanced Menu (Main) → EASY MENU ▼ Advanced MENU (Main) ►/ ENTER Advanced MENU (Main) EASY MENU 3. To choose the target item Point at one of choices on the menu using the cursor buttons ▲/▼. At an Advanced menu, then press the cursor button ► or the ENTER button. (1) At EASY MENU (ex.
4. To operate Please follow of the mention concerned in each. In general, (1) At EASY MENU, use the cursor buttons ◄/► to operate. (2) At Advanced MENU, use the cursor buttons ▲/▼, then press the cursor button ► or the ENTER button. 5. To return to the previous menu Press the cursor button ◄ or the ESC button. (1) One of Advanced Menus (ex. SETUP menu) → Main of Advanced MENU ◄/ESC SETUP MENU Main of of Advanced MENU Advanced MENU (2) Dialogs for operation (ex.
EASY MENU With the EASY MENU, items shown in the table below can be performed. Choose an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the projector or remote control. Then perform it referring to the following table. Item ASPECT ZOOM KEYSTONE MODE BRIGHT CONTRAST COLOR TINT SHARPNESS Description Using the buttons ◄/► switches the mode for aspect ratio. See the item ASPECT of section IMAGE menu. ( 19, 30) Using the buttons ◄/► adjusts the zoom. See the item ASPECT of section SETUP menu.
EASY MENU (continued) Item Description WHISPER Using the buttons ◄/► turns off/on the whisper mode. See the item WHISPER of section SETUP menu. ( 34) MIRROR Using the buttons ◄/► switches the mode for mirror status. See the item MIRROR of section SETUP menu. ( 34) Performing this item resets all of the items of EASY MENU RESET except FILTER TIME and LANGUAGE. Pressing the button ► displays a dialog to make sure. To perform reset, point at RESET using the button ▲.
PICTURE menu With the PICTURE menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Choose an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ► on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on the remote control to progress. Then perform it referring to the following table. Item BRIGHT CONTRAST GAMMA Description Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the brightness. Light ↔ Dark Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the contrast.
PICTURE menu (continued) Item Description COLOR TEMP Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode of color temperature. HIGH MIDDLE CUSTOM LOW To adjust CUSTOM Selecting the CUSTOM and then pressing the button ► or the ENTER button displays a dialog to aid you in adjusting the OFFSET and/or GAIN of CUSTOM mode. OFFSET adjustments change the color intensity on the whole tones of the test pattern. GAIN adjustments mainly affect color intensity on the brighter tones of the test pattern.
PICTURE menu (continued) Item Description PROGRESSIVE Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the progressive mode. TV FILM TURN OFF ═════════ • This function performs only at an interlaced signal of a VIDEO input, a S-VIDEO input or a component video input of 525i (480i) or 625i (576i) signal. • When the TV or FILM is selected, the screen image will be crisper. The FILM mode is adaptable to the 2-3 Pull-Down system to the conversion.
IMAGE menu With the IMAGE menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Choose an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ► on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on the remote control to progress. Then perform it referring to the following table. Item ASPECT OVER SCAN V POSITION H POSITION H PHASE ViewSonic PJ400 Description Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for aspect ratio.
IMAGE menu (continued) Item Description H SIZE Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the horizontal size. Large ↔ Small • This item can be chosen only at a RGB signal • When this adjustment is excessive, the picture may not be displayed correctly. In such a case, please reset the adjustment pressing the RESET button during this operation. AUTO ADJUST Choosing this item performs the automatic adjustment feature.
INPUT menu With the INPUT menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Choose an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ► on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on the remote control to progress. Then perform it referring to the following table. Item COLOR SPACE VIDEO FORMAT Description Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for color space.
INPUT menu (continued) Item Description FRAME LOCK Using the buttons ▲/▼ turns the frame lock function on/off. TURN ON TURN OFF • This item performs only at a RGB signal with vertical frequency from 50 to 72 Hz. • When the TURN ON is selected, a moving picture is displayed more smoothly. • This function may cause a certain degradation of the picture. In such a case, please select the TURN OFF. INFORMATION Choosing this item displays a dialog titled “INPUT INFORMATION”.
SETUP menu With the SETUP menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Choose an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ► on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on the remote control to progress. Then perform it referring to the following table. Item ZOOM KEYSTONE WHISPER MIRROR Description Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the zoom (magnifying power). Large ↔ Small Using the buttons ▲/▼ corrects the keystone distortion.
SCREEN menu With the SCREEN menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Choose an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ► on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on the remote control to progress. Then perform it referring to the following table. Item LANGUAGE MENU POSITION OSD BRIGHT BLANK ViewSonic PJ400 Description Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the OSD (On Screen Display) language.
SCREEN menu (continued) Item Description START UP Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for the start up screen. The start up screen is the screen displayed when no signal or an unsuitable signal is detected. MyScreen ORIGINAL TURN OFF ════=══=══=══=══=═══ MyScreen is the screen you can register a desired screen. ORIGINAL screen is the existing standard screen. When the TURN OFF is selected, the BLUE screen is used.
SCREEN menu (continued) Item Description MyScreen Lock Using the buttons ▲/▼ turns on/off the MyScreen lock function. TURN ON MESSAGE TURN OFF When the TURN ON is selected, the item MyScreen cannot be performed. Use this function for protecting the current MyScreen. Using the buttons ▲/▼ turns on/off the message function. TURN ON TURN OFF When the TURN ON is selected, the following message function works.
OPTION menu With the OPTION menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Choose an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ► on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on the remote control to progress, except for the items LAMP TIME and FILTER TIME. Then perform it referring to the following table. Item AUTO SEARCH AUTO OFF Description Using the buttons ▲/▼ turns on/off the automatic signal search function.
OPTION menu (continued) Item Description The lamp time is the time counted after the last resetting. It is LAMP TIME shown in the OPTION menu as the use time of the lamp. Performing this item resets the time. Pressing the RESET button on the remote control or the button ► on the projector for about 3 seconds displays a dialog to make sure. To perform reset, point at RESET using the button ▲.
OPTION menu (continued) Item Description Choosing this item displays the SERVICE menu. SERVICE Choose an item using the buttons ▲/▼, and press the button ► or the ENTER button to progress. FAN SPEED AUTO ADJUST FACTORY RESET GHOST FAN SPEED: Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the rotation speed of the cooling fans. The HIGH is the mode for use at highlands etc. Note that the projector is noisier when the HIGH is selected.
Maintenance Lamp HIGH VOLTAGE HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE WARNING ►The projector uses a high-pressure mercury glass lamp. The lamp can break with a loud bang, or burn out, if jolted or scratched, handled while hot, or worn over time. Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them.
When the indicators or a message prompts you to replace the lamp, replace the lamp as soon as possible. 1. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the lamp to cool for at least 45 minutes. 2. To prepare a new lamp, contact your dealer and tell the lamp type number = RLC-004. If the projector is mounted on the ceiling, or if the lamp has broken, also ask the dealer to replace the lamp. In the case of replacement by yourself, 3.
Air filter WARNING ►Do not replace the air filter during use or immediately after use. Handling while the projector is in a high temperature could cause a burn and/or malfunction to the projector. Before operating, make sure that the power switch is off, that the power cord is not plugged in, and that the projector is cool adequately. ►Use only the air filter of the specified type. Do not use the projector with the air filter and filter cover removed.
4. Apply a vacuum cleaner to the air filter and filter cover. Then set a new or cleaned air filter into place. In case of the filter cover for bottom-up use, remove the air filter from the filter cover and clean each. After cleaning, reattach the cleaned filter to the filter cover. Claws Air filter Rail of air filter Filter cover for bottom-up use Please replace the air filter when it is damaged or too soiled. To prepare a new air filter, contact your dealer.
Other care WARNING ► Do not take care of the projector during use or immediately after use. Handling while the projector is in a high temperature could cause a burn and/or malfunction to the projector. Before operating, make sure that the power switch is off, that the power cord is not plugged in, and that the projector is cool adequately. ►Never try to care for the inside of the projector personally. Doing is so dangerous. ►Avoid wetting the projector or inserting liquids in the projector.
Troubleshooting Related messages When the unit's power is on, messages such as those shown below may be displayed. When any such message is displayed on the screen, please respond as described below. If the same message is displayed after the treatment, or if a message other than the following appears, please contact your dealer or service company. Although these messages will be automatically disappeared around several minutes, it will be reappeared every time the power is turned on.
Related messages (continued) Message Description CHECK THE AIR FLOW The internal portion temperature is rising. Please turn the power OFF, and allow the unit to cool down at least 20 minutes. After having confirmed the following items, please turn the power ON again.
Regarding the indicator lamps Lighting and flashing of the POWER indicator, the LAMP indicator, and the TEMP indicator have the meanings as described in the table below. Please respond in accordance with the instructions within the table. If the same indication is displayed after the treatment, or if an indication other than the following is displayed, please contact your dealer or service company.
Regarding the indicator lamps (continued) POWER LAMP TEMP Description indicator indicator indicator Blinking Turned Blinking The cooling fan is not operating. in Red off in Red Please turn the power off, and allow the unit to cool or down at least 20 minutes. After the projector has Lighting sufficiently cooled down, please make in Red confirmation that no foreign matter has become caught in the fan, etc. and then turn the power on again.
Phenomena that may easily be mistaken for machine defects WARNING ► Never use the projector if abnormal operations such as smoke, strange odor, excessive sound, damaged casing or elements or cables, penetration of liquids or foreign matter, etc. should occur. In such cases, immediately turn off the power switch and then disconnect the power plug from the power outlet. After making sure that the smoke or odor has stopped, contact your dealer or service company. 1.
Phenomena that may easily be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Page Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect No pictures are displayed. Colors have a faded-out appearance, or Color tone is poor. Pictures appear dark. Pictures appear blurry. The lens cover is closed. Remove the lens cover. The signal cables are not correctly connected. Correctly connect the connection cables. The brightness is adjusted to an extremely low level.
Warranty and after-service If a problem occurs with the equipment, first refer to the “Troubleshooting” ( 46) and run through the suggested checks. If this does not resolve the problem, please contact your dealer or the service company. They will tell you what warranty condition is applied. Specifications NOTE ･ This specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Customer Support For technical support or product service, see the table below or contact your reseller. NOTE: You will need the product serial number. Land/Region Web site United States www.viewsonic.com/support T = Telephone F = FAX T: (800) 688-6688 E-Mail service.us@viewsonic.com F: (909) 468-1202 Canada www.viewsonic.com/support T: (800) 688-6688 service.ca@viewsonic.com F: (909) 468-1202 United Kingdom www.viewsoniceurope.
Limited Warranty ViewSonic Projector What the warranty covers: ViewSonicٛ warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship during the warranty period. If a product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period, ViewSonic will at its sole option repair or replace the product with a like product. Replacement product or parts may include remanufactured or refurbished parts or components.
3. Removal, installation, and set-up service charges. How to get service: For information about receiving service under warranty, contact ViewSonic Customer Support. You will need to provide your product’s serial number. To obtain warranted service, you will be required to provide (a) the original dated sales slip, (b) your name, (c) your address, (d) a description of the problem, and (e) the serial number of the product.
