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Contents For Your Records ............................................................................1 Getting Started E N G L I S H Package Contents ...........................................................................2 Important Safety Warnings ..............................................................3 Projector Components .....................................................................3 Setting up the Projector ...................................................................
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Getting Started Congratulations on purchasing a ViewSonic PJ750 LCD projector! Save the original box and all packing material for future shipping needs.
Important Safety Warnings • Unplug the projector immediately if you detect an abnormal smell or see smoke. • Do not look directly into the lighted lens; doing so will cause severe eye injury. • Do not look directly at the laser beam or point the laser at a person’s eyes. Doing so can cause serious vision problems. • Keep small children away from the projector. Children can be severely burned by the hot lens. Also, children are more likely to look directly into the lens.
Setting up the Projector 1 Connect the Power Cord and Input/Output Devices. 2 E N G L I S H 3 4 5 Make sure that you have properly connected the power and input cables before turning on the projector. See “Connecting Input and Output Devices” on page 5. Remove the lens cap. Turn on the Projector. • Turn on the Power Switch on the side of the projector. The power indicator (LED) lights a steady orange. See “Using The Projector” on page 8. Press the Standby/On button.
Connecting Input and Output Devices Use the diagrams below as guides when connecting your input and output devices to the ViewSonic PJ750 projector. Remote control sensor RGB IN 1 RGB IN 2 RGB OUT CONTROL E N G L I S H S-Video Video IN Audio IN L Audio IN R Audio IN 1 Audio IN 2 Audio OUT Rear foot adjustor USB Air Vent (exhaust) The lines in the figure below demonstrate how various input devices can be connected to the ViewSonic PJ750 projector.
Positioning the Projector Place the projector on a level table-top or other flat and stable surface. Refer to Figure 4 below to determine the optimal placement distance from the screen. E N G L I S H Figure 4: Recommended Projector Distances To adjust the size of the projected area, refer to the following table. The table shows minimum and maximum distances from the screen that you can place the projector to achieve a specific screen size. All distances are given in inches.
Adjusting the Projector Angle Adjust the projector angle using the foot adjusters shown in Figure 5 below. See also Keystone under "Input Menu" on page 11. 1 Press the release button to lower the front foot, then tilt the projector up as shown in Figure 5 below. • The front foot adjusts the vertical height of the projected image. E N G L I S H 2 Release the button to lock the front foot in place. 3 Rotate the rear foot adjuster to align the image.
Using The Projector Use the control buttons on the projector control pad and the remote control to make quick adjustments to the controls listed in the following section.
Menu Button Press the MENU button on the remote control or the projector control pad to display the OnView® menus. 1 2 3 4 Use the left or right arrow buttons to select a menu (Setup, Input, Image, Options). Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight an item on the displayed menu. Use the right arrow button to select the highlighted menu item. Use the arrow buttons as indicated on screen to adjust the menu item.
OnView Menus Use the OnView® menus to make precise adjustments to the options described in the section below. To access and adjust the OnView menus: 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control or the projector control pad to display the OnView® E N G L I S H 2 3 4 5 6 menus. Use the left or right arrow buttons to select a menu (Setup, Input, Image, Options). Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight an item on the displayed menu. Use the right arrow button to select the highlighted menu item.
Input Menu SETUP INPUT RGB VIDEO AUTO IMAGE OPT. INPUT Menu The Input menu displays the options described below: fH:38kHz fV:60Hz E N G L I S H RGB (computer input only) displays the horizontal and vertical sync signal frequency of an RGB input source, such as a computer. Video (video input only) automatically detects and selects the input signal, or you can select the specific input standard for your country from the list that displays.
Options Menu SETUP E N G L I S H INPUT IMAGE OPT. VOLUME MENU COLOR TIMER LANGUAGE AUTO OFF SYNC ON G 128 OPTIONS Menu The Options menu displays the options described below: Volume increases or decreases the speaker loudness. Menu Color selects a background color for on-screen menus (Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple, Gray, Black). Timer provides a countdown clock that you can set, typically to time a presentation. Set the countdown Timer between 1 and 99 minutes.
No Signal Menu NO SIGNAL Menu To adjust projector settings before connecting input devices, use the No Signal menu to set the options below: Volume increases or decreases the speaker loudness. Keystone corrects image distortion that can occur when the angle of the projection is increased. Keystone resizes the top or bottom of the projected image. See “ Adjusting the Projector Angle” on page 7. Blank selects the background color of a blank screen.
Other Information Specifications E N G L I S H LCD Type Pixels Colors Three 0.9” 1024 x 768 polysilicon, active matrix TFT LCD 786,432 (1024 x 768 V) 16.7 million Lens Type Focal length Keystone correction Manual zoom (1.2x), manual focus F=1.7~ 2.0 (f = 37.5 - 45.1 mm) Fixed 10:0 upward shift, normal at 10.5° ~ 8.8° projection angle Display Image size Focus distance Aspect ratio Orientation 76.2 to 762 cm (31” to 300” inches) 0.7 to 9.0 m (2.3 to 29.
Timing Chart The following table lists the maximum refresh rates for standard resolutions (timing presets). Not all video cards can operate at these rates. See your graphics card user guide to ensure compatibility. Table 2: Computer Signal Rates and Resolution Resolution fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Rating Signal mode 720 x 400 37.9 85.0 VESA TEXT 640 x 480 31.5 59.9 VESA VGA-3 640 x 480 35.0 66.7 640 x 480 37.9 72.8 VESA VGA-3 (72Hz) 640 x 480 37.5 75.0 VESA VGA-3 (75 Hz) 640 x 480 43.
Troubleshooting No power E N G L I S H • Make sure power button (or switch) is ON. • Make sure A/C power cord is securely connected to a power outlet. • Plug another electrical device (like a radio) into the power outlet to verify that the outlet is supplying proper voltage. Power is on but the projector displays only the logo • Make sure the input source is connected. Projector image is too dark or too light • Adjust the Contrast and Brightness settings.
Projector does not respond to the remote control (or responds poorly) • • • • • Make sure you are within 10 feet from the projector. Point the remote at the screen or at the front of the projector. Make sure the infrared sensors (on the front and on the back) of the projector are not blocked. Darken the room. The lighting may be affecting the remote control. Replace the battery. E N G L I S H No sound • Adjust the Volume and make sure the Mute button is toggled to OFF.
Power Indicator Lights If the Lamp or Temperature indicator is red or flashing red when the ViewSonic PJ750 is turned on, there is a problem and you should not proceed. Turn off the projector and let it cool down. Table 3: Power Indicator Lights E N G L I S H Power Indicator ORANGE (steady) GREEN (flashing) GREEN (steady) ORANGE (flashing) RED Lamp Indicator OFF Temperature Indicator OFF Standby status–indicates that the power is on. OFF OFF The ViewSonic PJ750 is in warm-up mode.
Screen Messages Periodically, messages appear on-screen to inform you of certain conditions. Most screen messages disappear after three (3) minutes and display again when you turn on the projector. The table below identifies various screen messages and their meanings. Table 4: Screen Messages Screen Message CHANGE THE LAMP AFTER REPLACING THE LAMP, RESET THE LAMP TIME CHANGE THE LAMP AFTER REPLACING THE LAMP, RESET THE LAMP TIME Meaning or Action Required The lamp service life is nearing its end.
Maintenance Projector Lamp Lamp Unit • To order a new lamp unit (part number) contact ViewSonic Customer Support. • Estimated lamp life is 1500 hours. E N G L I S H WARNING: Make sure the power cord is disconnected and the unit is cool. Wait 45 minutes for the lamp to cool down. Replacing the Lamp 1 Gently turn the projector over and place it on a towel or blanket. Expose the lamp cover on the bottom of projector. 2 Loosen the lamp cover screw as shown. 3 Gently remove the cover.
Remote Control Batteries Replace the batteries when the remote control unit becomes difficult to operate (such as slow response when you push a button). Use 2 AA batteries as shown in Figure 8 below. E N G L I S H Figure 8: Installing the Batteries To replace the batteries: 1 2 3 4 5 Pull the plastic tab from the battery access door when using the new projector for the first time. Push the tab on the bottom of the remote unit and remove the battery cover.
Attaching the Optional Handle The ViewSonic PJ750 comes with an attachable handle. Follow the steps below to attach the handle. Handle hooks E N G L I S H The handle hooks are on the left side of the projector, as shown in the figure to the left. If you choose to use the attachable handle, follow the steps below carefully. Caution: Never lift the projector by the handle without first ensuring that the handle is attached and fastened.
Customer Support For the most expedient answer to your question, do the following: 1 Check Troubleshooting (on the previous page). 2 For assistance contact your reseller. 3 For further assistance see the contact information listed below. Ask your reseller to refer you to a service center if contact information for your country or region is not listed below: NOTE: You will need to provide the serial number (on the back of the product)..
Limited Warranty VIEWSONIC Projector What the warranty covers: E N G L I S H ViewSonic® 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.
Appendix Power Cord Safety Guidelines Caution: Use a power cable that is properly grounded. Always use an AC power cord that meets your country’s safety standard. USA .............................. UL Canada......................... CSA Germany ...................... VDE Switzerland ...................SEV Britain............................BASE/BS Japan ............................
FCC Information E N G L I S H 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.
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