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1. Be careful in handling the remote control Incorrect handling could cause damage or malfunction e Do not drop or otherwise expose the remote control to physical impact e Do not get the remote control wet or place it on wet objects e 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 e Replace the batteries whenever the remote control starts to malfunction e When strong lights such as direct sunlight or light from an extremely close range such as from an inverter fluorescent lamp hit the projector s remote sensor the remote control may not function correctly Adjust the direction of the projector to keep light from directly hitting the projector s remote sensor The remote control works with the projector s remote sensor 30 gt approx 3 meters e The range of the remote sensor is 3 meters with a 60 degree range 30 degrees to the left and right of the remote sensor e Also a remote signal reflected in the screen etc may be available If it is difficult to send a remote signal to the sensor directly please try e Since the remote control uses infrared light to send signals to the projector Classl1 LED be sure to use the remote control in an area free from obstacles that could block the remote control s output signal to the projector ViewSonic PJ452 8 About the filter cover for bottom up use Z WARNING Do not replace
2. AUTO NTSC gt PAL gt SECAM d d N PAL lt gt M PAL lt gt NTSC4 43 e This item performs only at a video signal from the VIDEO port or the S VIDEO port For a component video signal the signal type is identified automatically independently of this function e The AUTO mode automatically selects the optimum mode e The AUTO operation may not work well at some signals If the picture becomes unstable ex an irregular picture a color lack please select the mode depending on the input signal ViewSonic PJ452 32 INPUT menu continued FRAME LOCK Using the buttons A V turns the frame lock function on off TURN ON lt gt TURN OFF This item performs only at a RGB signal with vertical frequency from 50 to 60 Hz e When the TURN ON is selected a moving picture is displayed more smoothly e 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 It shows the information about the current input lt INPUT INFORMAT ION lt INPUT INFORMAT ION RGB S VIDEO 1024x768 60 0 SECAM60 FRAME LOCK ON AUTO e The FRAME LOCK message on the dialog means the frame lock function is working 11133 e This item can t be chosen at no signal ViewSonic PJ452 33 SETUP menu With the SETUP menu items shown in the table below can MENU RGB gt SELECT PICTURE be per
3. SELECT AUTO ADJUST Using the buttons A V enables or disables the automatic adjustment 4 AUTO ADJUST ENABLE DISABLE GHOST 1 Choose a color element of ghost using the buttons lt gt 2 Adjust the chosen element using the buttons A V to disappear ghost FACTORY RESET To perform reset point at RESET using the button A By this function all the items in all of menu will collectively return to the initial setting Note that the items LAMP TIME FILTER TIME and LANGUAGE are not reset FACTORY RESET RESET lt CANCEL SE ViewSonic PJ452 40 Maintenance Lamp NWARNING HIGH VOLTAGE Z HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE gt 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 In addition when the bulb bursts it is possible for shards of glass to fly into the lamp housing and for gas containing mercury to escape from the projector s vent holes gt About disposal of a lamp e This product contains a mercury lamp do not put in trash Dispose of in accord with environmental laws For lamp recycling go to www lamprecycle org in the US For product disposal contact your local government agency or www elae org in the US or www epsc ca in Canada For more information call your dea
4. 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 e Is there blockage of the air passage aperture e Is the air filter dirty e Does the peripheral temperature exceed 35 C e If the same indication is displayed after the treatment please set the HIGH at the FAN SPEED of the item SERVICE of the OPTION menu CLEAN THE AIR FILTER A note of precaution when cleaning the air filter POWER OFF FIRST Please immediately turn the power OFF and clean or THEN CLEAN THEAIR change the air filter by referring to the Air Filter FILTER section of this manual After you have cleaned or AFTER CLEANING THE changed the air filter please be sure to reset the filter AIR FILTER timer 1339 RESET THE FILTER TIMER NOTE A lamp has a finite product life Lamps are characterized by the fact that after long hours of usage a lamp will no longer light up or the lamp will break or burst etc ViewSonic PJ452 47 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 you
5. adjust CUSTOM Selecting the CUSTOM and then pressing the button PB 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 Choose an item using the buttons and adjust the level COLOR TEMP using the buttons A V Using a test pattern You can display a test pattern for checking the effect of your adjustment by pressing the ENTER button Each time you press the ENTER button the pattern changes as below No pattern gt Gray scale of 9 steps 1 Ramp Gray scale of 15 steps COLOR Using the buttons A V adjusts the strength of whole color Strong gt Weak e This item can be chosen only at a video signal TINT Using the buttons A V adjusts the tint Green gt Red e This item can be chosen only at a video signal SHARPNESS Using the buttons A V adjusts the sharpness ee ga aie SS ViewSonic PJ452 28 PICTURE menu continued PROGRESSIVE Using the buttons A V switches the progressive mode TV FILM TURN OFF e This function performs only at an interlaced signal of a VIDEO input a S VIDEO input or a component video input of 5251 4801 or 6251 5761 signal e 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
6. certain picture degradation Please consult with your dealer for details For cables that have a core only at one end connect the core to the projector gt Make sure that you connect devices to the correct port Incorrect connection may result in malfunction and or damage to the device and or projector NOTE e Whenever attempting to connect a laptop computer to the projector be sure to activate the laptop s RGB external image output set the laptop to CRT display or to simultaneous LCD and CRT display For details on how this is done please refer to the instruction manual of the corresponding laptop computer e Secure the screws on the connectors and tighten e Some computers may have multiple display screen modes Use of some of these modes will not be possible with this projector For some RGB signal modes the optional Mac adapter is necessary e When the image resolution is changed on a computer depending on an input automatic adjust function may take some time and may not be completed In this case you may not be able to see a check box to select Yes No for the new resolution on Windows Then the resolution will go back to the original It might be recommended to use other CRT or LCD monitors to change the resolution About Plug and Play capability Plug and Play is a system composed of the computer its operating system and peripheral equipment i e display devices This projector is compatible with VESA DDC 2B Plug an
7. constitute or imply a machine defect The brightness and or contrast are adjusted 25 27 to an extremely low level Adjust the BRIGHT and or CONTRAST 13 COLOR SPACE setting is not suitable 32 6 ViewSonic PJ452 5 Warranty and after service If a problem occurs with the equipment first refer to the Troubleshooting LLJ46 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 Liquid 285 W x 73 H x 202 D mm Not including protruding parts Please refer to the following figure Weight mass 2 25 kg RGB input D sub 15pin mini x1 Communication port CONTROL D sub 9pin x1 Video input Audio input AUDIO RLC 004 Air filter and Please consult your dealer or ViewSonic for part information ViewSonic PJ452 52 Specifications continued ViewSonic PJ452 unit mm 93 Customer Support For technical support or product service see the table below or contact your reseller Note You will need the product serial number Country Region Web Site T Telephone F Fax E mail United States www viewsonic com support T 800 688 6688 F 909 468 1202 service us viewsonic com Canada www viewsonic com support T 866 463 4775 s
8. handles 6 Insert the new lamp and retighten firmly two screws that are loosened in the previous process to lock it in place 7 Interlocking the 2 tabs of the lamp cover to the projector position the Screws marked by arrow lamp cover on the projector and push the center point of two claws to fix the lamp cover Then Center point of claws retighten firmly the screw of the lamp cover o 8 Slowly turn the projector so that the top is facing up ho as Turn the projector on and reset the lamp time LLJ39 im a 1 While the projector running press the MENU button to open AE na the menu ken 2 Choose the LAMP TIME on the OPTION menu of Advanced Menu using A V button then press and hold the RESET button or the gt button for 3 seconds 3 Choose the RESET using the A button NOTE e When the lamp has been replaced after the message of THE POWER WILL TURN OFF AFTER Ohr is displayed complete the following operation within 10 minutes of switching power on e Incorrectly resetting of the lamp timer resetting without replacement or neglect of resetting after replacement will result in incorrect message functions ViewSonic PJ452 42 Air filter NWARNING ko 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 1s
9. of Advanced MENU Main one of Advanced Menus ex SETUP menu MENU RGB MENU RGB SELECT MENU RGB SELECT Picture PICTURE PICTURE eer gt ENTER SETUP SCREEN SCREEN OS CA Z PROGRESSIVE TURN OFF MY MEMORY SAVE 1 Main of Main of SETUP menu Advanced MENU Advanced MENU of Advanced MENU 3 Advanced Menu Main gt EASY MENU mmm mn a gt ENTER Advanced MENU Advanced MENU A EECH Main Main Go To Advance Menu EASY MENU 3 To choose the target item Point at one of choices on the menu using the cursor buttons A V At an Advanced menu then press the cursor button or the ENTER button 1 At EASY MENU ex KEYSTONE NORM SVSISISIS FILTER TIME ds k aia ASPECT is chosen KEYSTONE is chosen 2 At Advanced Menu ex KEYSTONE 5 SELECT gt SELECT KEYSTONE 0 gt ENTER WHISPER YA MIRROR q gt A KEYSTONE is chosen ViewSonic PJ452 23 4 To operate Please follow of the mention concerned in each In general 1 At EASY MENU use the cursor buttons ak to operate 2 At Advanced MENU use the cursor buttons A V then press the cursor button or the ENTER button 5 To return to the previous menu Press the cursor button lt 4 or the ESC button 1 One of Advanced Menus ex SETUP menu gt Main of Advanced MENU MENU RGB SELECT PICTURE IMAGE d ESC EASY MENU SETUP MENU of Advanced MENU SELECT PICTURE Z00M 100 IMAGE
10. off that the power cord is not plugged in and that the projector is cool adequately gt Use only the air filter of the specified type Do not use the projector with the air filter and filter cover removed gt Avoid wetting the projector or inserting liquids in the projector It could result in a fire an electric shock and and or malfunction to the projector Z CAUTION Please replace the air filter when it is damaged or too soiled and also when you replace the lamp When the indicators or a message prompts you to clean the air filter clean the air filter as soon as possible If the air filter becomes clogged by dust or the like internal temperatures rise and the power may be automatically turned off for malfunction prevention 1 Disconnect all the connectors and adapters that were connected to the projector s ports Then slowly turn the projector so that the lens side is facing up Please be careful for a projector not to fall While the projector is placed lens side up hold the projector 2 Remove the filter cover and the air filter Hold the knobs while pulling out it Usual filter cover e E Cr Ir F A O 1 Air filter s knob 2 ges A Se gt h ji o Se e LI l oO i 0 2 ZA WE 3 y o Filter cover s knobs Filter cover for bottom up use lt I A epee Fj i reee Filter cover s knobs Bid A 3 Ca gt 2 e J 3 Apply a vacuum cleaner to
11. power off the projector after the connected devices e 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 e This Projector is controlled by an internal microprocessor Under certain exceptional circumstances the projector may not operate correctly even for turning off the power In such a case please push the restart switch L44 17 by using a pin or similar After making sure that the power indicator lights to solid orange set the power switch to the OFF position Only push the restart switch in these exceptional instances e When a power supply is shut off with a power failure or the restart switch before turning on again make the projector cool down at least 10 minutes without operating 1 Press the STANDBY ON button on the projector or remote control The message Power off will appear on the screen for approximately 5 seconds Q C gt Power off 2 Press the STANDBY ON button on the projector or remote control again while the message is visible The projector lamp will go off and the POWER indicator will begin blinking orange Then the POWER indicator will stop blinking and light to solid orange when the lamp cooling is complete ge ep Q EA IR AN d Solid orange 3 Make sure that the power indicat
12. signal 18 Searching an input signal 19 Selecting the aspect ratio 19 Adjusting the zoom magnifying DOwer 19 Adjusting the foCuS oooo mo 19 Using the automatic adjustment feature ooccccccnnnnnns 20 Adjusting the position oooonnooononoco 20 Correcting the keystone distortions 20 Using the partial magnify feature 21 Freezing Theron 21 Temporarily blanking the screen 21 ViewSonic PJ452 EY Multifunctional settings coooommooo 22 Using the menu Tunctpon 22 Ee ebe ee 25 Aspect Keystone Mode Bright Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Whisper Mirror Reset Filter time Language Go to advanced menu PICTURE mieni EE 27 Bright Contrast Gamma Color temp Color Tint Sharpness Progressive My memory AR E EE 30 Aspect Over scan V position H position H phase H size Auto adjust execute INPUT ACID EE 32 Color space Component Sync on G Video format Frame lock Information SETUP MENU EE 34 Zoom Keystone Whisper Mirror Volume SCREEN Meni ads csi 35 Language Menu position OSD bright Blank Start up MyScreen MyScreen lock Message OPTION menu da 38 Auto search Auto off Lamp time Filter time Service MEE AAA 41 LM 4 A 43 Ml o 45 Troubleshooting cccccccssssssssccceoes 46 Related messages 46 Regarding the indicator lamps 48 Phenomena that may easily be mista
13. 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 It is higher than usual filter cover to keep the space for intake ventilation Please change in the following procedure 1 Disconnect all the connectors and adapters that were connected to the projector s ports Then slowly turn the projector so that the lens side is facing up Please be careful for a projector not to fall While the projector is placed lens side up hold the projector 2 Remove the filter cover and the air filter Hold the knobs while pulling out it Filter cover s knob Air filter s knob N o gt d 0 We We 3 Slowly turn the projector so that the bottom is facing up 4 Set a new or cleaned air filter to the filter cover for bottom up use Make the claws slide along the rail and set the air filter into place Claws Air filter New or cleaned Tabs ViewSonic PJ452 Setting up MWARNING 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 c
14. the vent of the projector for the air filter And then slowly turn the projector bottom up ViewSonic PJ452 43 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 An air filter of specified type will come even with the replacement lamp for this projector 5 Position the air filter and filter cover into place Usual filter cover Push the points of PUSH word Interlocking the tabs with claws to fix the air filter snap the filter cover into place PR 8 Filter cover for bottom up use Interlocking the tabs snap the filter cover into place ADS pai Ke Ri e i use 7 Turn the projector on and reset the filter time using the FILTER TIME function of OPTION menu 39 NOTE Incorrectly resetting of the filter timer resetting without replacement or neglect of resetting after replacement will result in incorrect message functions ViewSonic PJ452 44 Other care NWARNING P Do not take care of the projector during use or immediately after use Handling while the project
15. 5 g EECH DE SENSE Mr Am mr EE EEE a ea STANDBY ON button 116 AUTO button 320 BLANK button 421 VOLUME button 418 MUTE button 418 KEYSTONE button 120 Zoom button 419 button 419 MENU button 422 Menu cursor buttons A V lt P 1213 40 ENTER 118 40 RESET button 424 Preparations Fastening the lens cover Z WARNING P 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 2 Fix the strap to the strap ring of projector Strap ring Strap Strap 1 GE 2 L Strap ring Strap ring 3 Fix the strap to the strap ring of lens cover Lens cover Strap Strap Strap ring Strap ring Strap ring 4 Attach the lens cover to the lens of projector and slowly turn over the projector so that the top is facing up ViewSonic PJ452 6 Putting batteries NWARNING P 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 envir
16. ESET button on the remote control during the operation To complete this operation press the POSITION button again Even if you don t do anything the dialog will automatically disappear after a few seconds e When this function is performed at a video signal a certain extra such as a line may appear outside a picture Correcting the keystone distortions 1 Press the 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 A to correct the distortion To close the dialog and complete this operation press the KEYSTONE button again Even if you don t do anything the dialog will automatically disappear after a few seconds e This function may not be work well with some input e The adjustable range for correcting will vary among inputs ViewSonic PJ452 20 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 A V to adjust the zoom level To move the zoom area press the POSITION button in the MAGNIFY mode the use the cursor buttons A W lt P to move the area And to finalize the zoom area press the POSITION button again To exit the MAGNIFY mode and restore th
17. MENU continued WHISPER Using the buttons turns off on the whisper mode See the item WHISPER of section SETUP menu 134 MIRROR Using the buttons switches the mode for mirror status See the item MIRROR of section SETUP menu 434 RESET Performing this item resets all of the items of EASY MENU except FILTER TIME and LANGUAGE Pressing the button displays a dialog to make sure To perform reset point at RESET using the button A 1324 FILTER TIME Performing this item resets the filter timer which counts use time of air filter See the item FILTER TIME of section OPTION menu 1339 LANGUAGE Using the buttons ak switches the language of menu iii See the item LANGUAGE of section SCREEN menu 35 Go To Pointing at the Go To Advanced Menu and pressing the button Advanced gt changes the EASY MENU into the Advanced MENU 422 Menu Performs to use the menu of PICTURE IMAGE INPUT SETUP SCREEN or OPTION ViewSonic PJ452 26 PICTURE menu With the PICTURE menu items shown in the table below pen can be performed Choose an item using the cursor buttons A V 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 Description BRIGHT Using the buttons A V adjusts the brightness pe UC CONTRAST Using the buttons A V adjusts the contrast ONT P
18. ViewSonic User Guide PJ452 Guide de l utilisateur Bedienungsanleitung LCD Projector Gu a del usuario Guida dell utente Guia do usu rio Anv ndarhandbok K ytt opas e Py KOBOACTBO NOnbIOBAaTeNA SAF AFH po GEAR A LA ViewSonic Compliance Information FOR U S A This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 The device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 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 However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation bet
19. a gt EA En ER BES Y mm i button To restore the screen and return to the previous dialog press the RESET or ESC button Registration takes several minutes When the registration is completed the registered screen and the message MyScreen registration is finished are displayed for several seconds If the registration failed the message A capturing error has occurred Please try again is displayed SCREEN menu continued ViewSonic PJ452 36 MyScreen Lock Using the buttons A W turns on off the MyScreen lock function TURN ON lt gt TURN OFF When the TURN ON is selected the item MyScreen cannot be performed Use this function for protecting the current MyScreen MESSAGE Using the buttons A V turns on off the message function TURN ON lt gt TURN OFF When the TURN ON is selected the following message function works AUTO IN PROGRESS while automatically adjusting NO INPUT IS DETECTED SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE Searching while searching for an input signal Detecting When an input signal is detected The indication of the input signal by changing The indication of the aspect ration by changing ViewSonic PJ452 37 OPTION menu With the OPTION menu items shown in the table below can ee be performed SS ae Choose an item using the cursor buttons A V on the seem Lan projector or remote control and press the cursor button gt on the projector or remote control o
20. atment please set the HIGH at the FAN SPEED of the item SERVICE of the OPTION menu 440 There is a possibility that the interior portion has become overcooled Please use the unit within the usage temperature parameters 5 C to 35 C After the treatment resent the power to ON It is time to clean the air filter or there is no air filter Please immediately turn the power OFF and clean or change the air filter by referring to the section Air Filter After cleaning or changed the lamp please be sure to reset the filter timer After the treatment resent the power to ON Alternative blinking in Red Lighting in Green Simultaneous blinking in Red Lighting in Green NOTE e When the interior portion has become overheated for safety purposes the power source is automatically turned off and the indicator lamps may also be turned off In such a case press the O OFF side of the power switch and wait at least 45 minutes After the projector has sufficiently cooled down please make confirmation of the attachment state of the lamp and lamp cover and then turn the power on again ViewSonic PJ452 49 Phenomena that may easily be mistaken for machine defects XWARNING 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 s
21. becomes available please register your product on the Internet at www viewsonic com The ViewSonic Wizard CD ROM also provides an opportunity for you to print the registration form which you may mail or fax to ViewSonic For Your Records Product Name PJ452 ViewSonic LCD Projector Model Number VS10948 Document Number PJ452 1 UG ENG Rev 1A 09 19 05 Serial Number Purchase Date The lamp in this product contains mercury Please dispose of in accordance with local state or federal laws ViewSonic PJ452 iii Projector PJ452 Model No VS10948 User s Manual Operating Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector WARNING P 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 Z WARNING This symbol indicates information that if ignored could possibly result in personal injury or even death due to incorrect handling Z CAUTION This symbol indicates information that if ignored could result possibly in personal injury or physical damage due to incorrect handling LL Please refer to the pages written following this symbol NOTE The information in this manual is subject to change without notice e The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors that ma
22. ches the mode for aspect ratio See the item ASPECT of section IMAGE menu E119 30 Using the buttons lt P gt adjusts the zoom See the item ASPECT of section SETUP menu 419 34 KEYSTONE Using the buttons lt P corrects the keystone distortion See the item KEYSTONE of section SETUP menu 20 34 MODE Using the buttons ak switches the mode of picture type The modes of picture type are combinations of a mode of GAMMA 12327 and a mode of COLOR TEMP 4428 Choose a suitable mode according to the projected source NORMAL lt gt CINEMA lt gt DYNAMIC St NORMAL COLOR TEMP MIDDLE GAMMA 1 DEFAULT CINEMA COLOR TEMP LOW GAMMA 2 DEFAULT DYNAMIC COLOR TEMP HIGH GAMMA 3 DEFAULT e When the combination of GAMMA and COLOR TEMP differs from pre assigned modes above the display on the menu for the MODE is CUSTOM See the item BRIGHT of section PICTURE menu 427 Using the buttons ak adjusts the contrast See the item CONTRAST of section PICTURE menu 427 COLOR Using the buttons ak adjusts the strength of whole color See the item COLOR of section PICTURE menu 428 e This item can be chosen only at a video signal TINT Using the buttons ak adjusts the tint See the item TINT of section PICTURE menu 128 e This item can be chosen only at a video signal Using the buttons ak adjusts the sharpness See the item SHARPNESS of section PICTURE menu H28 ViewSonic PJ452 25 EASY
23. d Play can be achieved by connecting this projector to computers that are VESA DDC display data channel compatible e Please take advantage of this function by connecting the accessory RGB cable to the RGB port DDC 2B compatible Plug and Play may not work properly if any other type of connection is attempted e Please use the standard drivers in your computer as this projector is a Plug and Play monitor ViewSonic PJ452 13 Examples of connection with a computer Audio cable stereo mini Audio out C Examples of connection with a VCR DVD player Audio cable stereo mini Video cable y y Audio Video out out Audio cable stereo mini S Video cable Audio S Video out out Audio cable stereo mini Component video cable AAA Audio out Component video out ViewSonic PJ452 14 Connecting power supply ANWARNING P Please use extra caution when connecting the power cord as incorrect or faulty connections may result in fire and or electrical shock e Only use the power cord that came with the projector If it is damaged contact your dealer to newly get correct one e Only plug the power cord into an outlet rated for use with the power cord s specified voltage range e Never modify the power cord Never attempt to defeat the ground connection of the three pronged plug Before connecting make sure that the power switch is the OFF position pressed the side marked O Powe
24. e 3 years warranty for all parts excluding the lamp three 3 years for labor and one 1 year for the original lamp from the date of the first consumer purchase Europe except Poland Three 3 years warranty for all parts excluding the lamp three 3 years for labor and ninety 90 days for the original lamp from the date of the first consumer purchase Poland Two 2 years warranty for all parts excluding the lamp two 2 years for labor and ninety 90 days for the original lamp from the date of the first consumer purchase Other regions or countries Please check with your local dealer or local ViewSonic office for the warranty information Lamp warranty subject to terms and conditions verification and approval Applies to manufacturer s installed lamp only All accessory lamps purchased separately are warranted for 90 days Who the warranty protects This warranty is valid only for the first consumer purchaser What the warranty does not cover 1 Any product on which the serial number has been defaced modified or removed 2 Damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from a Accident misuse neglect fire water lightning or other acts of nature unauthorized product modification or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by ViewSonic Any damage of the product due to shipment Removal or installation of the product Causes external to the prod
25. e lens directly with your hand Caring for the cabinet and remote control Incorrect care could have adverse influence such as discoloration peeling paint etc 1 Turn the projector off and unplug the power cord Allow the projector to cool sufficiently 2 After making sure that the projector is cool adequately lightly wipe with gauze or a soft cloth If soiling is severe dip soft cloth in water or a neutral cleaner dilute in water and wipe lightly after wringing well Then wipe lightly with a soft dry cloth ViewSonic PJ452 45 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 NO INPUT IS DETECTED There is no input signal ON Please confirm the signal input connection and the status of the signal source SYNC IS OUTOF RANGE The horizontal or vertical wavelength of the inputted ON ll kHz fV signal is outside of the response parameters of this H unit Please confirm the specs for this unit or the signal source specs ViewSonic PJ452 46 Related messages continued
26. e screen to normal press the OFF button of MAGNIFY on the remote control e The projector automatically exits the MAGNIFY mode when the input signal changes or when an operation of changing the display condition automatic adjustment etc is executed e Although in the MAGNIFY mode the keystone distortion condition may vary it will be restored when the projector exit the MAGNIFY mode Freezing the screen 1 Press the FREEZE button on the remote control The FREEZE indication will appear on the screen and the projector will enter the FREEZE mode To exit the FREEZE mode and restore the screen to normal press the FREEZE button again e The projector automatically exits the FREEZE mode when the input signal changes or when one of the projector s buttons or the remote control buttons of STANDBY ON SEARCH RGB VIDEO BLANK AUTO ASPECT VOLUME MUTE KEYSTONE POSITION and MENU is pressed e If the projector continues projecting a still image for long time the LCD panel might possibly be printed Do not leave the projector in FREEZE Ode for too long Temporarily blanking the screen 1 Press the BLANK button on the remote control The blank screen will be displayed instead of the screen of F input signal Please refer to the item BLANK of section BSS SCREEN menu 35 ie To remove the blank screen and return to the input signal screen press the BLANK button again e The projector automatically returns to the input signa
27. ease turn the power off and allow the unit to cool down at least 45 minutes After the projector has sufficiently cooled down please make confirmation of the attachment state of the lamp cover After performing any needed maintenance turn the power on again If the same indication is displayed after the treatment please contact your dealer or service company 48 Regarding the indicator lamps continued POWER LAMP TEMP Descaston indicator indicator indicator P Blinking in Red or Lighting in Red Blinking in Red or Lighting in Red Turned Blinking Turned Lighting off in Red The cooling fan is not operating Please turn the power off and allow the unit to cool down at least 20 minutes After the projector has sufficiently cooled down please make confirmation that no foreign matter has become caught in the fan etc and then turn the power on again If the same indication is displayed after the treatment please contact your dealer or service company There is a possibility that the interior portion has become heated Please turn the power off and allow the unit to cool down at least 20 minutes After the projector has sufficiently cooled down please make confirmation of the following items and then turn the power on again Is there blockage of the air passage aperture Ts the air filter dirty Does the peripheral temperature exceed 35 C If the same indication is displayed after the tre
28. ector or remote control or the ENTER button on the remote control to progress SELECT MENU RGB MENU POSITION 0SD BRIGHT BLANK 5 CK START UP ORIGINAL MyScreen MyScreen Lock TURN OFF TURN ON MESSAGE Then perform it referring to the following table Item LANGUAGE MENU POSITION OSD BRIGHT BLANK ViewSonic PJ452 Using LANGUAGE Using the buttons A V switches the OSD On Screen Display On Screen Display language ENGLISH lt gt FRANCAIS amp DEUTSCH lt gt ESPANOL 1 Using the buttons d A W adjusts the menu position To quit the operation press the MENU button or keep no operation for 10 seconds Using the buttons A V switches the brightness level of the OSD On Screen Display BRIGHT DARK Using the buttons A V switches the mode for the blank screen The blank screen is the screen for the temporarily blanking feature 1321 It is displayed by pressing the BLANK button MyScreen ORIGINAL BLUE WHITE BLACK t 1 MyScreen is the screen you can register a desired screen ORIGINAL screen is the existing standard screen BLUE WHITE and BLACK are non patterned plain screens in each color e To avoid remaining as an afterimage the MyScreen and the ORIGINAL screens will change to the BLACK screen after several minutes e For the MyScreen please refer to the item MyScreen L436 35 SCREEN menu continued START UP Using the buttons A V sw
29. ent near water Clean with a soft dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install the equipment in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other devices including amplifiers that produce heat Do not attempt to circumvent the safety provisions of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade and the third prong are provided for your safety If the plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the outlet Protect the power cord from being tread upon or pinched particularly at the plug and the point where if emerges from the equipment Be sure that the power outlet is located near the equipment so that it is easily accessible Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the equipment When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart equipment combination to avoid injury from tipping over Unplug this equipment when it will be unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the unit has been damaged in any way such as if the power supply cord or plug is damaged if liquid is spilled onto or
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31. formed oer Choose an item using the cursor buttons A V on the SOREN OPTION projector or remote control and press the cursor button gt EASY MENU on the projector or remote control or the ENTER button on the remote control to progress Then perform it referring to the following table ZOOM Using the buttons A V adjusts the zoom magnifying power Large gt Small KEYSTONE Using the buttons A V corrects the keystone distortion Upper in the data lt Lower in the data e The adjustable range of this function will vary with the type of input signal At some signals this function may not work well e When the V INVERT or the H amp V INVERT is selected under the item MIRROR if the projector screen 1s inclined or if the projector is angled downward this function may not work correctly e When the zoom adjustment is set to the TELE side this correction may be excessive This function should be used with zoom set to WIDE whenever possible WHISPER Using the buttons A V turns off on the whisper mode NORMAL lt gt WHISPER e When the WHISPER is selected acoustic noise and screen brightness are reduced MIRROR NVERT O H VOLUME Using the buttons A V adjusts the volume High gt Low ViewSonic PJ452 34 SCREEN menu With the SCREEN menu items shown in the table below can be performed Choose an item using the cursor buttons A V on the projector or remote control and press the cursor button gt on the proj
32. iagam r Using the buttons A V switches the GAMMA mode 1 DEFAULT 1 CUSTOM 2 DEFAULT HARPNESS 3 PROGRESSIVE TURN OFF MY MEMORY SAVE 1 2 O DEFAULT O CUSTOM _ gt 3 O Ke O CUSTOM d d 3 CUSTOM lt gt 3 DEFAULT 3 CUSTOM To adjust 1 CUSTOM 2 CUSTOM or 3 CUSTOM Selecting a mode of CUSTOM and then pressing the button gt or the ENTER button displays a dialog to aid you in adjusting the mode This function is useful when you want to did o o 0 40 40 o ah GAMMA CUSTOM 1 change the brightness of particular tones Choose an item using the buttons lt P gt and adjust the level using the buttons A V Using a test pattern You can display a test pattern for checking the effect of your adjustment by pressing the ENTER button Each time you press the ENTER button the pattern changes as below No pattern gt Gray scale of 9 steps tT Ramp Gray scale of 15 steps Eight of equalizing bars corresponds to eight of tone level of test pattern except the darkest in the left end If you want to adjust the 2nd tone from left end on the test pattern use the equalizing adjustment bar 1 The darkest tone at the left end of the test pattern cannot be controlled with any of equalizing adjustment bar ViewSonic PJ452 27 PICTURE menu continued item 1 Description O O S COLOR TEMP Using the buttons A V switches the mode of color temperature HIGH amp MIDDLE d 1 CUSTOMS LOW To
33. itches 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 ca TURN OFF Us tT MyScreen is the screen you can register a desired screen ORIGINAL screen is the existing standard screen When the TURN OFF is selected the BLACK screen is used e To avoid remaining as an afterimage the MyScreen and the ORIGINAL screens will change to the BLANK screen after several minutes If also the BLANK screen is the MyScreen or ORIGINAL it will change to the BLACK screen e For the MyScreen please refer to the item MyScreen below About the BLANK screens please refer to the item BLANK H35 MyScreen This item functions for capturing the MyScreen of the blank screen and the start up screen Please execute displaying the input including the picture you want to capture 1 Choosing this item displays a dialog titled WEE MyScreen It will ask you if you start capturing the picture from the current screen Please wait for the target picture to be r displayed 2 Press the ENTER button when the picture is display The picture will freeze and the L frame for capturing appears ETTET as you want 4 e gt To stop performing press the RESET or ESC button 3 Using the buttons lt P A V adjust the frame position Please move the frame to the position of the picture which you want to use To start registration press the ENTER esc
34. ken for machine defects 50 Warranty and after serviC ooooooo 52 vi E 52 Customer Service csssicisesensstsnsvessseecsensse 54 Limited Warranty cccccccccssssssees 55 2 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 O Low Noise WHISPER mode is equipped for reducing acoustic noise for quieter operation It is perfect for use in low luminance rooms where low noise is more important than brightness O Compact Body Even with its many features this projector is extremely compact and slim which gives you more flexibility and usability to use it where you want About contents of package Please see the Contents of package of the User s Manual Quick Guide Your projector should come with the items shown there Contact your dealer immediately if anything is missing NOTE Keep the original packing materials for future reshipment For moving the projector be sure to use the original packing material Use special caution to protect the lens for Quick Guide Co
35. l screen when the input signal changes or when one of the projector s buttons or the remote control buttons are pressed ViewSonic PJ452 21 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 ES MENU button S 35 Cursor buttons E A V 4 Cs ENTER button Eo d E ao RESET button Dies ESC button Co 1 To display a menu Press the MENU button on the remote control or one of the cursor buttons A V lt P on the projector The Advanced MENU or EASY MENU will appear 2 To choose the target menu Point at one of choices on the menu using the cursor buttons A V then press the cursor button or the ENTER button At the Advance menu when some menu is chosen already and you want to choose other menu please return to the main menu beforehand using the cursor button or the ESC button before choosing the menu 1 EASY MENU gt Advance MENU Main gt ENTER SCREEN OR 0 D gt SHARPNESS 0 PROGRESSIVE TURN OFF MY MEMORY SAVE 1 0 LANGU LANGUAGE ENGLISH Go To Advance Menu Advanced MENU EASY MENU EASY MENU ViewSonic PJ452 22 2 Main
36. ler e If the lamp should break it will make a loud bang when it does unplug the power cord from the outlet and make sure to request a replacement lamp from your local dealer Note that shards of glass could damage the projector s internals or cause injury during handling so please do not try Disconnect to clean the projector or replace the lamp yourself the plug e If the lamp should break it will make a loud bang when it does from the ventilate the room well and make sure not to breathe the gas that comes power outlet out of the projector vents or get it in your eyes or mouth e Before replacing the lamp turn the projector off and unplug the power cord then wait at least 45 minutes for the lamp to cool sufficiently Handling the lamp while hot can cause burns as well as damaging the lamp e Never unscrew except the appointed marked by an arrow screws e Do not open the lamp cover while the projector is suspended from above This is dangerous since if the lamp s bulb has broken the shards will fall out O when the cover is opened In addition working in high places is dangerous so ask your local dealer to have the lamp replaced even if the bulb is not broken e Do not use the projector with the lamp cover removed At the lamp replacing make sure that the screws are screwed in firmly Loose screws could result in damage or injury e Use only the lamp of the specified type e If the lamp breaks soon after the first time it i
37. log will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the zoom 2 Use the cursor buttons to adjust the zoom To close the dialog and complete this operation don t perform operation for a few seconds Adjusting the focus 1 Use the focus ring to focus on the picture ViewSonic PJ452 19 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 34 and horizontal size will be automatically adjusted anos 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 At a video signal The video format best suited for the respective input signal will be selected automatically This function is available only when the AUTO mode is selected to the item VIDEO FORMAT of INPUT menu H32 For a component video signal the signal type is identified automatically independently of this function e The automatic adjustment operation requires approximately 10 seconds Also please note that 1t may not function correctly with some input Adjusting the position 1 Press the POSITION button on the remote control The POSITION indication will appear on the screen 2 Use the cursor buttons A W 4 P to adjust the picture position When you want to reset the operation press the R
38. maged based upon inconvenience loss of use of the product loss of time loss of profits loss of business opportunity loss of goodwill interference with business relationships or other commercil loss even if advised of the possibility of such damages 2 Any other damages whether incidental consequential or otherwise 3 Any claim against the customer by other party Effect of state law This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties and or do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you Sales outside the U S A and Canada For warranty information and service on ViewSonic products sold outside of the U S A and Canada contact ViewSonic or your local ViewSonic dealer Sg me ae e Warranty_Projectors Rev 1d 1 of 1 4 3 Projector Warranty Release Date 03 31 05 ViewSonic PJ452 55 658 a AR ViewSonic ViewSonic Corporation
39. mode keeps the original aspect ratio of the signal e Ata HDTV component video signal of 11251 10801 or 750p 720p this item can t be chosen e Performing the automatic adjustment initializes the aspect ratio setting OVER SCAN Using the buttons A V adjusts the over scan ratio Large It reduces picture Small It magnifies picture e This item can be chosen only at a video signal e When this adjustment is too large certain degradation may appear at the frame area of the picture In such a case please adjust small POSITION Using the buttons A V adjusts the vertical position TTT peo POSITION Tsing the buttons A V adjusts the horizontal position en ET ge H PHASE oe the buttons A V adjusts the horizontal phase to eliminate flicker Right gt Left e This item can be chosen only at a RGB signal or a component video signal except 5251 4801 and 6251 5761 ViewSonic PJ452 30 IMAGE menu continued Using the buttons A V adjusts the horizontal size Large gt Small e This item can be chosen only at a RGB signal e 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 EXECUTE At a RGB signal The vertical position the horizontal position the clock phase and horizontal size will be automatically adjusted Make sure that the a
40. ng containing the liquid near the projector MCAUTION P Avoid a smoky humid or dusty place Placing the projector in such place could cause a fire an electric shock and or malfunction to the projector Don t place the projector near a humidifier a smoking space or a kitchen e Put nothing containing liquid near the projector gt Adjust the direction of the projector to keep light from directly hitting the projector s remote sensor ViewSonic PJ452 10 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 1024x768 At 4 3 screen c Screen height b Projection rem inch a Screen size a distance inch m e 200 5 1 6 8 269 43 5 17 261 3 103 At 16 9 screen b Projection c Screen height distance cm inch e a Screen size inch m 200 5 1 243 1 96 ViewSonic PJ452 1 Adjusting the projector s elevator Z WARNING P 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 A CAUTION P If you press the elevator button without holding the projector the projector migh
41. ns cover is closed 4 16 Remove the lens cover The signal cables are not correctly connected 13 14 Correctly connect the connection cables The brightness is adjusted to an extremely 25 27 low level Ge E Adjust the BRIGHT to a higher level using the displayed menu function or the remote control The computer cannot detect the projector as a plug and play monitor Make sure that the computer s can detect a plug and play monitor using other plug and play monitor Color settings are not correctly adjusted 25 28 32 Colors have a GEESS Perform picture adjustments by changing the COLOR TEMP COLOR TINT and or COLOR EE SPACE settings using the menu functions Color tone is poor Change the COLOR SPACE setting to AUTO RGB SMPTE240 REC709 or REC601 settings to a higher level using the menu function Pictures appear dark The WHISPER function is working Select the NORMAL to the item WHISPER in the SETUP menu The lamp is approaching the end of its product lifetime Replace the lamp Either the focus and or horizontal phase 19 30 settings are not properly Pichires appear Adjust the focus using the focus ring and or H PHASE using the menu function SS The lens is dirty or misty 45 Clean the lens by referring to the section Caring for the lens NOTE e Although bright spots or dark spots may appear on the screen this is a unique characteristic of liquid crystal displays and such do not
42. ntents of packages A 1 Projector with Lens cover Eoo 2 Strap for Lens cover 3 Filter cover for bottom up use 6533 4 Remote control 9 Bl 5 Two AA batteries for Remote alin R S control TT A 4 oi L 6 Power cord 7 RGB cable 8 User s manual CD ROM wizard 9 Quick Start Guide ViewSonic PJ452 3 Part names Projector Vent 410 Lens 416 45 Lens cover H6 16 Lamp cover 42 Lamp unit 1s inside Control buttons H5 Ports See below RGB port 414 Restart switch L117 CONTROL port 414 Kensington lock slot Ports ViewSonic PJ452 Focus ring 319 Remote sensor H8 Speaker Elevator button 412 Elevator foot 412 Filter cover H9 10 43 Air filter and intake vent are inside Power switch 416 17 AC inlet 315 Elevator button 212 Elevator foot 412 Vent J10 S VIDEO 114 VIDEO port W14 AUDIO port 414 Controls LAMP indicator 4148 TEMP indicator H POWER indicator 48 INPUT button 4118 Cursor buttons AVP 1218 40 STANDBY ON button 216 17 Remote control SEARCH button 1019 RGB button 1318 VIDEO button 418 ASPECT button 1019 MAGNIFY ON button 21 OFF button 421 FREEZE button 1021 POSITION button 0120 ESC button 124 ViewSonic PJ452 2116 17 48 STANDBY ON aie gt MINS ISS HS g B g
43. objects fall into the unit if the unit is exposed to rain or moisture or if the unit does not operate normally or has been dropped ViewSonic PJ452 ji Copyright Information Copyright 2005 ViewSonic Corporation All rights reserved Apple Mac and ADB registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Microsoft Windows Windows NT and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries ViewSonic the three birds logo and OnView are registered trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation VESA and SVGA are registered trademarks of the Video Electronics Standards Association DPMS and DDC are trademarks of VESA PS 2 VGA and XGA are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation Disclaimer ViewSonic Corporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from furnishing this material or the performance or use of this product In the interest of continuing product improvement ViewSonic Corporation reserves the right to change product specifications without notice Information in this document may change without notice No part of this document may be copied reproduced or transmitted by any purpose without prior written permission from ViewSonic Corporation Product Registration To meet your future needs and to receive any additional product information as it
44. on the projector switches its video input port as below S VIDEO gt VIDEO e If the VIDEO button is pushed when switching from RGB to VIDEO signals when TURN ON is selected for the AUTO SEARCH item in the OPTION menu 2138 the projector will check the S VODEO port at first If no input is detected at the S VIDEO port projector will check the VIDEO port automatically ViewSonic PJ452 Searching an input signal 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 gt S VIDEO gt VIDEO des Selecting an aspect ratio Press the ASPECT button on the remote control Each time you press the button the projector switches the modes for aspect ratio in turn At a RGB signal NORMAL gt 4 3 gt 16 9 4 l At a video signal no signal 4 3 gt 16 9 T e The NORMAL mode keeps the original aspect ratio of the signal e At a HDTV component video signal of 11251 10801 or 750p 720p only 16 9 mode can be selected e Performing the automatic adjustment initializes the aspect ratio setting Adjusting the zoom magnifying power 1 Press the ZOOM button on the remote control A dia
45. onment e 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 e Make sure the plus and minus terminals are correctly aligned when loading a battery e Keep a battery away from children and pets e Do not recharge short circuit solder or disassemble a battery e Do not allow a battery in a fire or water Keep batteries in a dark cool and dry place e Do not give the battery a physical impact e If you observe a leakage of a battery wipe out the flower and then replace a battery If the flower adheres your body or clothes rinse well with water immediately e Obey the local laws on disposing a battery To use the remote control please load the batteries Whenever the remote control starts to malfunction replace the batteries If you won t use the remote control for an extended period remove the batteries from the remote control and store them in a safe place 1 Remove the battery cover Slide back and remove the battery cover in the direction of the arrow 2 Take old batteries out and or put new batteries in When putting in batteries align and insert the two AA batteries according to their plus and minus terminals as indicated in the remote control IO 3 Close the battery cover Replace the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and snap it back into place ViewSonic PJ452 7 Using the remote control Z CAUTION gt
46. or 1s 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 gt Never try to care for the inside of the projector personally Doing is so dangerous gt Avoid wetting the projector or inserting liquids in the projector It could result in a fire an electric shock and and or malfunction to the projector e Don t put a container containing water cleaner or chemicals near the projector e Don t use aerosols or sprays Z CAUTION Please take right care of the projector according to the following Incorrect care could cause not only an injury but adverse influence such as discoloration peeling paint etc e Do not use cleaner or chemicals other than those listed below e Do not polish or wipe with hard objects Inside of the projector In order to ensure the safe use of your projector please have it cleaned and inspected by your dealer about once every 2 years Caring for the lens If the lens is flawed soiled or fogged it could cause deterioration of display quality Please take care of the lens being cautious of the handling 1 Turn the projector off and unplug the power cord Allow the projector to cool sufficiently 2 After making sure that the projector is cool adequately lightly wipe the lens with a commercially available lens cleaning wipe Do not touch th
47. or lights to solid orange set the power switch to the OFF position Do not set the power switch to the OFF position while the POWER indicator is green or blinking The POWER indicator will go off O Solid orange gt a 4 Close the lens cover For safety purposes disconnect the power cord if the projector is not to be used for prolonged periods of time ViewSonic PJ452 17 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 A V to adjust the volume To close the dialog and complete the operation press the VOLUME ution 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 A dialog will appear on the screen indicating that you have muted the sound To restore the sound press the MUTE button or VOLIME button Even if you don t do anything the dialog will automatically disappear after a few seconds Selecting an input signal Press the INPUT button on the projector p Each time you press the button the projector switches its input port as below RGB gt S VIDEO gt VIDEO R 1 Press the RGB button on the remote control to select the RGB port 1 Press the VIDEO button on the remote control to select an input port for video signal Each time you press the butt
48. ould 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 e Do not place the projector in the side front rear up position except care of the air filter e For the projector installed bottom up use the accessory filter cover for bottom up use And in the case of a ceiling installation or the like contact your dealer before installation gt Place the projection in a cool place and pay attention enough to ventilation The high temperature of the projector could cause a fire a burn and or malfunction to the projector Don t stop up block and cover the projector s vents e Keep a space of 30 cm or more between the sides and other objects such as walls e Don t place the projector on a metallic thing or anything weak in heat e Don t place the projector on a carpet cushion or bedding e Don t place the projector in direct sunlight or near a hot object such as heater e Put nothing about lens and vents of the projector Put nothing on the projector e Put nothing that is sucked or sticks to the bottom of projector This projector also has intake vents on the bottom of the unit gt Do not place the projector on a wet surface Damping the projector or inserting liquid in the projector could cause a fire an electric shock and or malfunction to the projector Don t place the projector in a bathroom or the outdoors e Put nothi
49. pplication 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 At a video signal The video format best suited for the respective input signal will be selected automatically This function is available only when the AUTO mode is selected to the item VIDEO FORMAT of INPUT menu For a component video signal the signal type is identified automatically independently of this function e The automatic adjustment operation requires approximately 10 seconds Also please note that it may not function correctly with some input ViewSonic PJ452 3 INPUT menu With the INPUT menu items shown in the table below can be performed sm Om oF Choose an item using the cursor buttons A V on the oT projector or remote control and press the cursor button gt on the projector or remote control or the ENTER button on the remote control to progress Then perform it referring to the following table Using the buttons A V switches the mode for color space AUTO RGB amp SMPTE240 lt gt REC709 REC601 T n gt tT e This item can be chosen only at a RGB signal or a component video signal e The AUTO mode automatically selects the optimum mode e The AUTO operation may not work well at some signals In such a case 1t might be good to select the SMPTE240 or the REC709 Using the buttons A V switches the mode for video format
50. r dealer or service company indir indicator inter Der O indicator indicator indicator Lighting Turned Turned The projector is in a standby state in off off Please refer to the section Power On Off L116 Orange in Green off off Please wait in Green off off Ordinary operations may be performed Description Blinking Turned Tu in off off Orange Blinking in Red discre tionary Blinking Lighting in Red or Lighting in Red Blinking in Red Blinking in Red or Lighting in Red ViewSonic PJ452 med The projector is cooling down discre tionary Please wait The projector is cooling down A certain error has been detected Please wait until the POWER indicator finishes blink and then perform the proper response measure using the item descriptions below as reference The lamp does not light and there is a possibility that interior portion has become heated Please turn the power off and allow the unit to cool down at least 20 minutes After the projector has sufficiently cooled down please make confirmation of the following items and then turn the power on again Is there blockage of the air passage aperture Is the air filter dirty Does the peripheral temperature exceed 35 C If the same indication is displayed after the treatment please change the lamp by referring to the section Lamp 41 The lamp cover has not been properly fixed attached Pl
51. r switch AC Inlet Connector of the power cord g 1 Connect the connector of the power cord to the AC inlet of the projector 2 Firmly plug the power cord s plug into the outlet ViewSonic PJ452 15 Power on of Turning on the power Z WARNING gt 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 O wwe 55 5 Om POWER indicator a 3 O power H INPUT p 5 2 El STANDBY ON Es button i l Sg f 1 Power switch Set E EP O STANDBY ON EE EE 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 Then wait several seconds because buttons may not function for these several seconds es gt DS 3 Press the STANDBY ON button on the projector or remote control The projector lamp will light up and the POWER indicator will begin blinking green When the power is completely on the indicator will stop blinking light green ER gt Blinking green Ze Solid green To display the picture select an input signal according to the section Selecting an input signal L118 ViewSonic PJ452 16 Turning off the power NOTE Turn the power off in right order Please
52. r 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 AUTO Using the buttons A V turns on off the automatic signal SEARCH search function TURN ON TURN OFF When the TURN ON is selected detecting no signal automatically cycles through input ports in order of following 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 before the operation RGB gt S VIDEO gt VIDEO T AUTO OFF Using the buttons A V adjusts the time to count down to automatically turn the projector off Long max 99 minutes gt Short min 0 minute DISABLE d AUTO OFF d AUTO OFF ENABLE DISABLE When the time is set to 0 the projector is not turned off automatically When the time is set to 1 to 99 and when the passed time with a no signal or an unsuitable signal reaches at the set time the projector lamp will go off and the power indicator begins blinking Please refer to the section Turning off the power 1316 ViewSonic PJ452 38 OPTION menu continued LAMP TIME FILTER TIME ViewSonic PJ452 Description The lamp time is the time counted after the last resetting It is 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 gt on
53. s used it is possible that there are electrical problems elsewhere besides the lamp If this happens contact your local dealer or a service representative O e Handle with care jolting or scratching could cause the lamp bulb to burst during use e If the indicators or a message prompts you to replace the lamp see the section Related Messages and Regarding the indicator Lamps replace the lamp as soon as possible Using the lamp for long periods of time or past the replacement date could cause it to burst Do not use old used lamps this is a cause of breakage ViewSonic PJ452 4 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 Claws of lamp cover 3 After making sure that the projector has cooled adequately slowly turn over the projector so that the bottom is facing d up e wd 4 Please loosen the screw marked by arrow Then unhook the 10 me S claws of the lamp cover and remove the lamp cover Za x Ae 5 Loosen the 2 screws marked by arrow of the lamp and Screw marked by arrow slowly pick up the lamp by the
54. t crash down overturn smash your fingers and possibly result in malfunction To prevent damaging the projector and injuring yourself always hold the projector whenever using the elevator buttons to adjust the elevator feet gt Except for inclining by the elevator feet adjustment place the projector horizontally You can use the elevator feet to make adjustments if the surface on which you need to set the projector is uneven or if you otherwise need to adjust the angle of projection The adjustment range of the elevator feet is 0 to 9 degrees Elevator feet Elevator button 1 Press and hold in the elevator buttons while holding the projector The elevator buttons and the elevator feet are on the both sides 2 Raise or lower the projector to the desired height and the release the elevator buttons When you release the elevator buttons the elevator feet will lock into position 3 As necessary you can also finely adjust the height of the projector by twisting the elevator feet by hand ViewSonic PJ452 12 Connecting your devices Z 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 gt 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
55. tersa 0 WHISPER NORMAL MIRROR NORMAL SCREEN VOLUME 16 Main of Advanced MENU 2 Dialogs for operation ex KEYSTONE gt Advanced MENU d ESC KEYSTONE dy 0 Dialog for KEYSTONE 6 To reset 1 Each item MENU RGB SELECT PICTURE IMAGE INPUT SETUP SCREEN OPTION EASY MENU SETUP menu Press the RESET button while operating 2 Items of EASY MENU at a time Point at RESET on the menu using the cursor buttons A Y the press the cursor button or the ENTER button The dialog for reset will appear ES Point at RESET on the dialog using the cursor button A 3 Items of an Advanced MENU Press the RESET button while pointing the menu name The dialog for reset will appear Point at RESET on the dialog using the cursor button A Note that items whose functions are performed simultaneously with operation ex LANGUAGE H PHASE etc aren t reset 7 To close the menu Press the MENU button again Even if you don t do anything the operation will complete and the menu will disappear automatically after about 10 seconds ViewSonic PJ452 24 EASY MENU With the EASY MENU items shown in the table below can be performed Choose an item using the cursor buttons A V on the projector or remote control Then perform it referring to the following table NORMAL NORMAL FILTER TIME 0 LANGUAGE ENGL SH Go To Advance Menu Using the buttons swit
56. the conversion not adaptable to the 2 2 Pull Down system But these may cause a certain defect for example jagged line of the picture at a quick moving object In such a case please select the TURN OFF even though the screen image may lose the crisp MY MEMORY Choosing a mode of MY MEMORY using the buttons A V and then pressing the button or the ENTER button performs each function LOAD1 LOAD2 LOAD3 LOAD4 d d SAVE4 SAVE3 SAVE2 SAVE1 This projector has 4 numbered memories for adjustment data Performing the LOADI LOAD2 LOAD3 or LOAD4 loads the data on the memory whose number corresponds with the command s number and adjusts the picture automatically depending on the data Performing the SAVE SAVE2 SAVE3 or SAVE4 puts the current adjustment data on the memory whose number corresponds with the command s number ViewSonic PJ452 29 IMAGE menu With the IMAGE menu items shown in the table below can Sc be performed Choose an item using the cursor buttons A V on the projector or remote control and press the cursor button AUTO ADJUST EXECUTE on the projector or remote control or the ENTER button on the remote control to progress Then perform it referring to the following table ASPECT Using ASPECT Using the buttons A V switches the mode for aspect ratio aspect ratio At a RGB signal 4 3 amp 16 9 NORMAL I At a video signal no signal 4 3 amp 16 9 t e The NORMAL
57. the projector for about 3 seconds displays a dialog to make sure To perform reset point at RESET using the button A q LANP TIME RESET CANCEL CANCEL e Please reset the lamp time only when you have replaced the lamp for correct messages about the lamp e About the lamp replacement please see the section Lamp 441 42 The filter time is the time counted after the last resetting It is shown in the OPTION menu as the use time of the air filter Performing this item resets the time Pressing the RESET button on the remote control or the button gt on the projector for about 3 seconds displays a dialog to make sure To perform reset point at RESET using the button A 4 FILTER TIME RESET lt CANCEL CANCEL e Please reset the filter time only when you have cleaned or replaced the air filter for correct messages about the air filter e About the caring the air filter please see the section Air filter E43 39 OPTION menu continued Description SERVICE Choosing this item displays the SERVICE menu Choose an item using the buttons A YW and press the button or the ENTER button to progress FAN SPEED lt gt AUTO ADJUST r 5 FACTORY RESET GHOST FACTORY RESET FAN SPEED Using the buttons A V 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 4 FANSPEED HIGH za NORMAL SEU gt
58. uct such as electric power fluctuations or failure Use of supplies or parts not meeting ViewSonic s specifications Normal wear and tear Any other cause which does not relate to a product gece 3 Any product exhibiting a condition commonly known as image built in which results when a static image is displayed on the product for an extended period of time 4 Removal installation and set up service charges How to get service 1 For information about receiving service under warranty contact ViewSonic Customer Support You will need to provide your product s serial number 2 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 3 Take or ship the product freight prepaid in the original container to an authorized ViewSonic service center or ViewSonic 4 For additional information or the name of the nearest ViewSonic service center contact ViewSonic Limitation of implied warranties There are no warranties express or implied which extend beyond the description contained herein including the implied warranty of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Exclusion of damages ViewSonic s liability is limited to the cost of repair or replacement of the product ViewSonic shall not be liable for 1 Damage to other property caused by any defects in the product da
59. ween the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Warning To assure continued FCC compliance the user must use grounded power supply cord and the cables which are included with the equipment or specified Also any unauthorized changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this device FCC Warning This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil numerique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada For European Countries CE Conformity The device complies with the requirements of the EEC directive 89 336 EEC as amended by 92 31 EEC and 93 68 EEC Art 5 with regard to C Electromagnetic compatibility and 73 23 EEC as amended by 93 68 EEC Art 13 with regard to Safety User Information for all Countries Notice Use the cables which are included with the unit or specified ViewSonic PJ452 Important Safety Instructions k SH a A A O 10 11 12 13 14 Read these instructions completely before using the equipment Keep these instructions in a safe place Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this equipm
60. witch 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 Before requesting repair please check in accordance with the following chart This operation sometimes resolves your problem If the situation cannot be corrected 2 The projector s microprocessor may need to be reset Please push the Restart switch by using a cocktail stick or similar and the projector will restart Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect Ka CHECK Correctly connect the power cord The power switch is not set to the on position kt Set the power switch to On The main power source has been interrupted 16 17 during operation such as by a power outage blackout etc Please turn the power off and allow the unit to ee cool down at least 20 minutes After the projector has sufficiently cooled down please turn the come on power on again Either there is no lamp and or lamp cover or 41 42 either of these has not been properly fixed Please turn the power off and allow the unit to cool down at least 45 minutes After the projector has sufficiently cooled down please make confirmation of the attachment state of the lamp and lamp cover and then turn the power on again ViewSonic PJ452 50 Phenomena that may easily be mistaken for machine defects continued Cases not involving a machine defect SE E The le
61. y appear in this manual e The reproduction transmission or use of this document or contents is not permitted without express written authority Trademark acknowledgment e VGA and XGA are registered trademarks of the International Business Machines Corporation e Apple and Mac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc e VESA and SVGA are trademarks of the Video Electronics Standard Association e Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation e Internet Explorer is a trademark of the Microsoft Corporation All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners ViewSonic PJ452 1 MA About this manual ooccccoccccnnnnnncnnnnos 1 Contents eisni edeeeegegr 2 Projector features sssssccscosssssecccoosoe 3 About contents of package 000 3 AAA 4 PHOS CUOR cect res dencia dci solaris 4 CONTOS ere 5 Remote COMMON E 5 Preparation Sii 6 Fastening the lens cover 6 Putting batteries coacciones inicios 7 Using the remote control 8 About the filter cover for bottom up USE ccccccnccnnnnnnnnnnnos 9 AAA A 10 Arrangement 11 Adjusting the projector s elevator 12 Connecting your devices 13 Connecting power supply 15 POWEF t eni 16 Turning on the power 16 Turning off the power 17 Ai E 18 Adjusting the volume 0000000000 18 Temporarily muting the sound 18 Selecting an input

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