ViewSonic

Projector
1,500 lumens in only 5.4 lbs.
Step up to super bright images.
Ultra-Portable SGVA Projector

Native SVGA resolution

Native SVGA (800x600) resolution for clear, crisp images.

Whisper-mode operations

For extended lamp life and low noise output.

Displays HDTV signals

Including 480i, 480p, 575i, 720p and 1080i.
Easy set-up and auto tuning
One-touch setup button for fast, easy sync and sharp focus.
User-replaceable extended-life lamp
Extended lamp life beyond 2,000 hours.**
Supporting 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios
Offering increased flexibility for multiple formats.
Three-year limited warranty
Covered by a three-year limited warranty and one-year Express Exchange program.
Step up to a bright, ultra-portable, quiet projector.
Ideal for mobile professionals, the ViewSonic PJ501 projector offers high brightness at 1,500 lumens in a lightweight 5.4-pound package. Youll present a better image with native SVGA resolution compressing to XGA resolution. 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios, a short focal length, and zoom function add the versatility you need for all your presentations. Plus, the component video feature for superior video quality and whisper-mode setting for long lamp life make the ViewSonic PJ501 projector the dependable choice for the mobile presenter in the office and on the road.
Industry-leading one-year lamp warranty
Extended life-lamp, warranted for a full year.*
Digital keystone correction
Squares up the picture even when projecting at an angle.

Soft carry case

Soft carry case included for easy travel. Optional rugged hard case is also available.
Free 24/7 customer support GSA Compliant Optional accessories
Hard carrying case Spare lamp Ceiling/wall mount kit
ULTRA-PORTABLE SVGA PROJECTOR LCD Type 3-panel 0.7" TFT active matrix LCD Resolution SVGA 800x600, compressed to 1024x768 Pixel Format 800 Horizontal x 600 Vertical Lens Manual zoom/focus (manual x 1.2) DISPLAY Size 30" 233" (measured diagonally) Throw Distance 0.76m 5.92m Lamp 150W UHB Compact, 2,000** hour rating Brightness 1,500 Lumens Contrast Ratio 400:1 Keystone Correction 10 degrees Aspect Ratio 4:3, 16:9 AUDIO Speaker 1W monospeaker INPUT SIGNAL Video RGB analog, NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL60, SECAM, 480i, 480p, 575i, 720p, 1080i Sync Separated and Composite Frequency Fh:15-78kHz; Fv:56-120Hz COMPATIBILITY PC From VGA up to XGA Mac Up to XGA (may require Mac Adapter) CONNECTOR RGB Input 15-pin HD, D-sub (x1) Composite Video RCA (x1) S-Video Mini-Din 4 pin (x1) Component RCA (x3) Audio In RCA (x1) Audio Out 3.5mm stereo mini jack (optional) Control 15-pin D-sub (RS232 optional) POWER Voltage 100120 V AC / 220240 V AC, 5060Hz (universal) Consumption 210W (typ), 130W (eco-mode) USER CONTROLS Basic Standby on/off, menu (left, right, up, down), input, reset, mute, indicator (lamp, power, temp) Remote Standby on/off, video, RGB, menu, position, menu select (left, right, up, down), reset, freeze, magnify (+, -, off), volume (up, down), mute, timer, auto, blank OnView Brightness, contrast, V. position, H. position, H. phase, H. size, color balance (red), color balance (blue), aspect ratio, auto, RGB, keystone, blank, mirror, start up, volume, menu color, timer, language, auto off, Sync on G OPERATING Temperature 32 F 95 F (0 C 35 C) CONDITIONS Humidity 10% 85% (non-condensing) DIMENSIONS Physical 277mm (W) x 211mm (D) x 61mm (H) (10.9" x 8.3" x 2.4") WEIGHT Net 2.50 kg (5.4 lbs.) Gross 3.24 kg (7.1 lbs.) REGULATIONS UL, FCC-B, c-UL, CE, TUV/GS, CB Report, PCT WARRANTY Three-year limited warranty on parts and labor. 1-year warranty on lamp.* OTHER Mirror reverse image, upside down image, digital keystone correction, DDC 1/2B
ViewSonic Corporations QMS & EMS have been registered to ISO 9001 & ISO 14001, respectively, by the British Standards Institution.
381 Brea Canyon Road, Walnut, CA 91789 Phone (800) 888-8583 or (909) 444-8888 Fax (909) 839-7922 E-mail: SalesInfo@ViewSonic.com ViewSonic.com
*Lamp warranty subject to terms and conditions, verification and approval. Applies to manufacturers installed lamp only. All accessory lamps purchased separately are warranted for 90 days. ** Running whisper-mode extends life beyond 2,000 hours. Excluding major U.S. holidays. Adapter may be required. Analog adapter available from ViewSonic. Specifications subject to change without notice. Selection, offers and programs may vary by country. See your ViewSonic representative for complete details. Corporate names, trademarks stated herein are the property of their respective companies. Copyright 2002 Viewsonic Corporation. All rights reserved PJ501 [10788-00B-10/02] PJ501-1

PJ501/PJ551

User Guide
Image Size 30 - 300 High Brightness Light Weight LCD Projector

Contents

For Your Records....1

Features.... 2

Product Features....2

Before Use.... 2

Package Contents...2
Projector Components.... 3
Projector Components Diagram...3
Remote Control Components... 4
Remote Control Components Diagram...4
Inserting the Batteries... 5 Installation.... 6
Angle Adjustment....6 Cabling.....7 Power Connection...7 Example of System Setup...8 Plug & Play....8

Operations 9

Power ON...9 Power OFF....9 Basic Operation....10 MAIN Menu....12 PICTURE-1 Menu....13 PICTURE-2 Menu....14 INPUT Menu....15 SCREEN Menu...16 OPTION Menu....17

Maintenance.... 18

Lamp....18 Lamp Life....18 Replacing the Lamp...19 Resetting the Lamp Timer....19 Air-Filter....20 Maintenance Inside the Equipment...20 Cleaning the Lens....20 Cleaning the Cabinet and Remote Control...20

ViewSonic PJ501/PJ551

Troubleshooting...21
OSD Messages... 21 Indicator Messages.... 21 Symptom... 22

Specifications....24

PJ501 Technical Specifications... 24 PJ551 Technical Specifications... 25
Customer Support...26 LIMITED WARRANTY...27
VIEWSONIC Projector.... 27

Appendix...28

Power Cord Safety Guidelines... 28 Compliance Information for U.S.A... 29 Compliance Information for Canada... 29 Compliance Information for European Countries.. 29 User Information for all Countries... 29
Copyright ViewSonic Corporation, 2002. 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. As an ENERGY STAR partner, ViewSonic Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. 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 means, for any purpose without prior written permission from ViewSonic Corporation. This document is applicable for both projector models PJ501 and PJ551.
Electronic Warranty Registration
To meet your future needs, and to receive any additional product information as it becomes available, please register your projector's warranty on the Internet at: http://www.viewsonic.com

For Your Records

Product Name: Model Number: Document Number Serial Number: Purchase Date: PJ501 VPROJ25048-1W A-CD-PJ501-1 _______________ _______________ PJ551 VPROJ25049-1W A-CD-PJ551-1 _______________ _______________

Features

Product Features
SVGA (PJ501) XGA (PJ551) High performance scalers for viewing high resolution computer images Short focal length Whisper-mode Digital keystone correction Component video maximizes video image quality

Before Use

Package Contents
Make sure all of the following items are included in the package. If anything is missing, please contact ViewSonic.

Projector

Carrying Case
Remote Control with battery

Power Cord (US type)

Power Cord (Europe type)

Power Cord (China type)

Yellow Red White Quick Start Guide ViewSonic Wizard CD RGB Cable (computer) RCA Video/Audio cable
Red Blue Green Component Video Cable S-Video Cable
Figure 1: Package Contents NOTE: Keep the original packing material for possible future reshipment.

Projector Components

Projector Components Diagram
Zoom knob Focus ring Slot for Kensington Lock Power switch AC power Intake ventilation Remote control sensor Lens (with lens cap)
Control panel Reset Keystone Input Standby/ON Front foot adjuster Air intake (for the cooling fan) Speaker Rear foot adjuster Interface panel Remote control sensor Component Video Y (In) CB/PB (In) CR/PR (In) S-Video (In) RGB (In) Control (RS232) Audio (In, 3.5 mm) R Audio (In) L Audio (In) Video (In) Lamp indicator Temp indicator Power indicator Menu Exhaust ventilation
Figure 2: Projector Components
Remote Control Components
Remote Control Components Diagram
Search Button RGB Button VIDEO Button ASPECT Button MAGNIFY ON Button OFF Button FREEZE Button POSITION Button [Left] Arrow Button ENTER Button [Down] Arrow Button ESC (Escape) Button RESET Button STANDBY/ON Button AUTO Button BLANK Button
VOLUME Button MUTE Button KEYSTONE Button MENU Button [Up] Arrow Button [Right] Arrow Button
Figure 3: Remote Control Components

Inserting the Batteries

Figure 4: Battery
1 Remove the battery cover by pulling then lifting the knob on the cover. 2 Insert the batteries, corresponding to the (+) and (-) markings on the battery compartment. 3 Reattach the battery cover.

CAUTION

Only use the specified AA batteries. Do not mix new and old batteries. This may result in cracking or leakage, which may pose a risk of fire or lead to personal injury. Insert batteries according to (+) and (-) markings. Inserting the batteries incorrectly may result in cracking or leakage, which may pose a risk of fire or lead to personal injury. Dispose of the battery in accordance with local laws and regulations. Keep the battery away from children and pets. When the remote control will not to be used for an extended period, remove the batteries. NOTE: Replace the batteries if the operation of the remote control becomes irregular or weak.

Installation

Refer to the graphics and table on this page to determine the screen size and projection distance. The projection distances shown in the table below are for full size (1024 x 768 pixels).

Screen

a Distance from the projector to the screen (+10%). b Distance from the lens center to the bottom of the screen (+10%).
Table 1: Projection Distance
Screen Size Inches (m) Top View 40 (1.0) 60 (1.5) 80 (2.0) 100 (2.5) 120 (3.0) 150 (3.8) 200 (5.0)

a Inches (m)

Minimum and Maximum 37 (0.9) 46 (1.2) 57 (1.5) 69 (1.8) 77 (1.9) 93 (2.4) 96 (2.4) 116 (2.9) 116 (2.9) 139 (3.5) 145 (3.7) 174 (4.4) 194 (4.9) 233 (5.9)

b Inches

(cm) 3 (8.7) 5 (13.1) 7 (17.4) 9 (21.8) 10 (26.1) 13 (32.7) 17 (43.5)

Lens center Side View

Figure 5: Screen Views

Warnings

Position the projector in a horizontal position; other positions can cause heat build-up and damage to the projector. Make sure the heat ventilation holes are not blocked. Do not use the projector in a smoky environment. Smoke residue may cause buildup on critical parts (i.e. LCD panel, lens assembly, etc.)

Angle Adjustment

Use the foot adjusters on the bottom of the projector to adjust the projection angle. The angle is variable within approximately 0 to 9.

Foot Adjuster

Press the foot adjuster button

Rear Foot Adjuster

Figure 6: Angle Adjustment
1 Lift up the front side of the projector, press the foot adjuster button, and adjust the projection

angle.

2 Release the adjuster button to lock at the desired angle. 3 Rotate the foot pad to adjust the left/right tilt of the displayed image.

Cabling

Refer to the table below for connecting each terminal of the projector to a device.

Table 2: Cabling

Function Analog RGB input Terminal RGB Cable Accessory RGB cable or optional RGB cable with D-sub 15-pin shrink jack and inch thread screws Optional RS-232C cable Accessory component video cable
RS-232C communication Component video input
S-video input Video input/ Audio input Audio Input
CONTROL VIDEO Y VIDEO CB/PB VIDEO CR/PR S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO (L) AUDIO (R) 3.5 mm to mini-jack L/R
Accessory S-video cable with mini DIN 4-pin jack Accessory video/audio cable with RCA jacks Optional
Incorrect connections could result in fire or electrical shock. Before connecting, turn off all devices to be connected. Use the cables that are packaged with the product. Refer to page 27. See Power Cord Safety Guidelines on page 28.
Before connecting, read the instruction manuals of the devices to be connected, and make sure that the projector is compatible with the device(s). Securely tighten the screws on the connectors. For some RGB input modes, the optional Mac adapter is necessary. Some computers may have multiple display screen modes. You may not be able to use some of the modes with this projector.

Power Connection

Use the correct power cord supplied with your projector. Connect the AC inlet of the projector to the power outlet as shown in the graphic below.
Figure 7: Power Cord Connect

Example of System Setup

Computer
RGB (computer) RS232 Video/Audio cable stereo-mini audio cable
DVD Player Component Video cable

S-Video cable

audio (L/R) portion of Video/Audio cable

S-Video Player

Notebook Computer

Figure 8: System Setup

Plug & Play
This projector is VESA DDC 1/2B compatible. Plug& Play is possible by connecting to a computer that is VESA DDC (Display Data Channel) compatible. Please use this function by connecting the accessory RGB cable to RGB (In) of the projector; other connection methods may not work.
NOTE: Plug & Play is a system configured with peripheral equipment including a computer, display and operating system. This projector is recognized as Plug & Play capable. Refer to the ViewSonic CD Wizard INF display driver files for configuration.
Plug & Play will not operate with a direct connection to an Apple computer.
NOTE: When connecting with a notebook computer, set the proper RGB external image output. Please read the instruction manual of the notebook computer for more information.

Operations

Power ON
NOTE: Refer to Example of System Setup on page 8. 1 Make sure the power cord is connected correctly and lens cap has been removed. Set the Power
Switch to [I] ON. The unit is now in Standby mode and the POWER indicator LED turns a steady orange. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the control panel or the remote control. Warm-up begins and the power indicator blinks in green. After several seconds the lamp will stop blinking and will turn to continuous green, indicating that the projector is ready to use. Adjust the size of the projected image with the Zoom knob. Adjust focus using the Focus ring.

Power OFF

NOTE: See Caution below. 1 Press the STANDBY/ON button on the control panel or the remote control. The message
POWER OFF? will display on the screen, and the message will disappear in 5 seconds. During this message indication, press the STANDBY/ON button again. The projector lamp shuts off and lamp cooling begins. 2 Wait for the cooling fan to stop. The POWER indicator blinks orange during lamp cooling. Pressing the STANDBY/ON button has no effect while the POWER indicator is blinking. 3 The system assumes the Standby mode when cooling is complete. The POWER indicator ceases blinking and changes to a steady orange. Check that the indicator is orange and set the POWER switch to [O]. The POWER indicator turns off when the Power Switch is set to [O] OFF. Remember to replace the lens cap after use.

The menu display is terminated automatically after approximately 10 seconds of inactivity. SEARCH (remote control) Search Signal: Press the SEARCH button on the remote control to search for other signal inputs with following command : When a signal is detected, the projector displays the detected signal picture. If no signal is detected, it turns back to the initial signal input. Example : If S-VIDEO was the last input used before powering off, then S-VIDEO will be the selected input when the projector is powered back on. RGB VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO (RGB) Select Aspect (Ratio): Press the ASPECT button on the remote control to select the aspect ratio. For RGB Input or Hi-Vision 1125i/750p of COMPONENT VIDEO Input: 4:3 16:9 For VIDEO Input, S-VIDEO Input or 525i/525p/625i/625p of COMPONENT VIDEO Input: 4:3 16:9 SMALL (4:3) Escape: Press the ESC button on the remote control to return to the previous menu from a selected sub-menu. Escape: Press the ENTER button on the remote control activate the adjustment screen for a selected menu option. NOTE: Pressing the button performs the same function.
ASPECT (Aspect Ratio) (remote control)
ESC (Escape) (remote control) ENTER (remote control)

MAIN Menu

To access the MAIN Menu, press the MENU button on the remote control. This projector has 6 menus: MAIN, PICTURE-1, PICTURE-2, INPUT, SCREEN and OPTION. To select a menu use the / buttons, then press the button or the ENTER button to select a menu item.
The MAIN Menu has seven (7) items as shown in the Table 4.
/ Please select the item you want to operate with the buttons and press the button or the ENTER button to start operating. Then you can operate corresponding to the following table.

Table 4: MAIN Menu Item

BRIGHT (Brightness) CONTRAST ASPECT (Aspect Ratio)

Actions/Description

Lighter Stronger Darker Weaker
Select Aspect Ratio Select ASPECT from the MAIN menu and then do the following: For RGB Input or Hi-Vision 1035i/1125i/750p of COMPONENT VIDEO Input , press the button to select one of these options: 4:3 16:9
For VIDEO Input, S-VIDEO Input or 525i/525p/625i of COMPONENT VIDEO Input, press the
button to select one of these options:
4:3 16:9 SMALL (The SMALL option may not work properly with some input signals.) NOTE: You can also press the ASPECT button on the remote control to select the Aspect Ratio. PICT. POSIT. (Picture Position) Select Picture Position (for 16:9/SMALL Picture) Press the TOP CENTER BOTTOM GAMMA Select Gamma Mode Press the NORMAL CINEMA DYNAMIC MIRROR Select Mirror Status: Press the
NORMAL H:INVERT (Horizontally Inverted image) V:INVERT (Vertically Inverted image) H&V:INVERT (Horizontally and Vertically Inverted image)
Table 4: MAIN Menu (Continued) Item

LANGUAGE

Select Menu Language: Press the

button to select one of these langauge options:
ENGLISH FRANAIS DEUTSCH ESPAOL ITALIANO NORSK NEDERLANDS [JAPANESE] POTUGUS [TRADITIONAL CHINESE] [KOREAN]

PICTURE-1 Menu

The PICTURE-1 menu has 5 items as shown in Table 5. Select the item you want to adjust with the button or the ENTER button. / buttons and press the
Table 5: PICTURE-1Menu Item
COLOR BAL R COLOR BAL B SHARPNESS COLOR TINT
Adjust Red Color Balance: Darker Adjust Blue Color Balance: Darker Lighter Lighter Softer Lighter
Adjust Sharpness (for VIDEO/S-VIDEO): Sharper
Adjust COLOR (for VIDEO/S-VIDEO/COMPONENT VIDEO): Darker Adjust Tint (for VIDEO/S-VIDEO): More Green More Red

PICTURE-2 Menu

The PICTURE-2 menu has 4 items as shown in Table 6. Please select the item you want to operate with the / buttons and press the button or the ENTER button to start operating. Then you can operate according to the following table.
Table 6: PICTURE-2 Menu Item
V POSITION H POSITION H PHASE
Adjust Vertical Position (for RGB): Up Adjust Horizontal Position (for RGB): Left Down Right Left
Adjust Horizontal Phase (for RGB/COMPONENT VIDEO): Right Adjust to eliminate flicker.

H SIZE

Adjust Horizontal Size (for RGB): Larger

Smaller

If the horizontal size adjustment is excessive, the image may not be displayed correctly. In such cases, please initialize the H SIZE with the RESET button.

INPUT Menu

The INPUT menu has 4 items as shown in Table 7. Select the item you want to adjust with the button or the ENTER button. / buttons and press the
Remember, the starting of the item AUTO performs its function at the same time.

Table 7: INPUT Menu Item

Auto Adjust (for RGB): It adjusts automatically the H POSITION, V POSITION, H PHASE and H SIZE. Use this function with the maximum size window of the application. Auto Adjust (for VIDEO/S-VIDEO): It automatically selects the proper VIDEO mode for the current input signal. This function is active only when the AUTO mode is selected at the item VIDEO. Please refer to the description of the item VIDEO below. This function may not function correctly with the PAL60 signal or some other signals. This function requires approximately 10 seconds. For the COMPONENT VIDEO, the signal type is distinguished automatically though this function is inactive. For HDTV signal, refer to the item HDTV below. Select Mode of Signal Type (for VIDEO/S-VIDEO): Press the

AUTO NTSC PAL SECAM NTSC 4.43 M-PAL N-PAL Selecting of the AUTO mode activates and performs the function of the item AUTO for VIDEO/SVIDEO. It selects automatically the proper one of the modes above. Use this function when the image becomes unstable at VIDEO/S-VIDEO. (eg. The image becomes irregular, or lacks color.) The operation of the AUTO mode may not function correctly with thePAL60 signal or some other signals. The operation of the AUTO mode requires approximately 10 seconds. For the COMPONENT VIDEO, the signal type is distinguished automatically though this function is inactive. For HDTV signal, refer to the item HDTV below. HDTV Select Mode of HDTV Signal Type: 1080i 1035i
When the selected HDTV mode is incompatible with the input signal, the picture may be incorrect. SYNC ON G On/Off SYNC ON G Mode: TURN ON TURN OFF
Selecting the TURN ON turns the SYNC ON G mode on. The SYNC ON G mode enables the SYNC on G to be received. In the SYNC ON G mode, the picture may be incorrect with some signals. In such cases, remove the signal connector so that no signal is received and turn the SYNC ON G off, and then reconnect the signal.

SCREEN Menu

The SCREEN menu has 2 items as shown in Table 8. Please select the item you want to operate with the / buttons and press the button or the ENTER button to start operating. Then you can operate according to the following table.
Table 8: SCREEN Menu Item
Select Mode of Blank Screen: Press the
Blue blank screen White blank screen Black blank screen The Blank Screen is for the BLANK mode. Refer to the BLANK ON/OFF of the Table 3: Basic Operation. The plain screen of the selected color is displayed as the Blank Screen. The Blank Screen is displayed also as the Start Up Screen when the TURN OFF is selected at the item START UP below. START UP On/Off START UP Screen: TURN ON TURN OFF
The START UP screen is fixed screen displays when no signal is detected. This screen is active only when TURN ON option is selected from the START UP sub-menu. When TURN OFF is selected, the Blue blank screen displays when is no signal is detected.

OPTION Menu

The OPTION menu has 5 items as shown in the Table 9. Please select the item you want to operate with the / buttons and press the button or the ENTER button to start operating. Then you can operate according to the following table.
Table 9: OPTION Menu Item

VOLUME AUTO OFF

Adjust Volume: Loud Quiet
Adjust AUTO OFF Time: Long (MAX. 99 min.) Short (Min. 1 min.) (DISABLE: 0 min.) The system automatically enters the standby mode when no signal is received for the set time. When the DISABLE (0 min.) is selected this function is inactive. Select WHISPER Mode: NORMAL WHISPER

WHISPER

The WHISPER mode is active when WHISPER is selected. In the WHISPER mode, acoustic noise level from the unit is reduced and the brightness level on screen is lowered. LAMP TIME Refer to Lamp Time: The starting of this item displays the time that the projector lamp has been used. Reset Lamp Time [Use this function only when the lamp is replaced!] : Keep pressing the RESET button for 3 seconds or more during the display of the lamp time. Then the menu for reset will appear. When you have replaced the lamp, select the RESET on the menu with the button. Do not reset the lamp time without replacing the lamp. Reset the lamp time always when replacing the lamp. The message functions will not operate properly if the lamp time is not reset correctly. Before replacing the lamp, carefully read the descriptions of "Lamp", "Lamp Life" and "Replacing the Lamp". FILTER TIME Refer to Filter Time: The starting of this item displays the time that the air-filter has been used. Reset Filter Time [Use this function only when the filter is replaced!] : Pres the RESET button for 3 seconds or more during the display of the filter time. Then the menu for reseting the filter time will display. When you have replaced the filter, select the RESET on the menu with the button. Do not reset the filter time without replacing the filter. Reset the filter time always when replacing the filter. The message functions will not operate properly if the filter time is not reset correctly. Before replacing the air filter, carefully read the descriptions of "Air-Filter" and "Replacing the Filter" on page 20.

Maintenance

To order a new lamp unit see page 26 for contact information and see Table 15 for part numbers. The estimated lamp life is 2000 hours. Before replacing the lamp, turn the Power Switch OFF, remove the power cord from the power outlet, and wait approximately 45 minutes until the lamp has cooled. CAUTION: The lamp may explode if handled at high temperatures. HIGH VOLTAGE HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE

WARNINGS

Dispose of the used lamp according to local regulations. Since the lamp is made of glass, do not drop the unit and do not scratch the glass. Do not reuse the old lamp. This could cause the lamp to explode. If it is probable that the lamp has exploded (you have heard an explosive sound), disconnect the power plug from the power outlet and ask your dealer to replace the lamp. The lamp is protected by a cover glass, but in rare cases the reflector and the inside of the projector could be damaged by broken or shattered glass. Broken pieces of glass could cause injury. Do not use the projector with the lamps front glass covering removed.

Figure 10: Lamp Diagram

Reflector

Front glass

Lamp Life
Projector lamps have a finite life. The image will become darker and hues will become weaker after a lamp has been used for a long period of time. Replace the lamp if the LAMP indicator is red or the CHANGE THE LAMP message appears when the projector is switched on. See Table :"OSD Messages" on page 21 and Table 11: "Indicator Messages" on page 21.
NOTE: The LAMP indicator is also red when the lamp unit reaches high temperature. Before
replacing the lamp switch the POWER OFF, wait approximately 20 minutes, and switch the POWER ON again. If the LAMP indicator is still red replace the lamp.

Replacing the Lamp

When the indicator shows that there is zero (0) hours of lamp life remaining, the unit will automatically shut off within 10 minutes. If you see this message you should replace the lamp. However, you may replace the lamp anytime after the first warning message appears at approximately 300 hours of remaining lamp life.
1 Switch the projector OFF, remove the power cord from the
power outlet, and wait at least 45 minutes for the unit to cool. Prepare a new lamp. Check that the projector has cooled sufficiently, and gently turn it upside down. Loosen the two screws as shown in the diagram, and remove the lamp cover. Loosen the one screw, and gently remove the lamp while holding the grips. Touching the inside of the lamp case may result in uneven coloring. Install the new lamp and tighten the one screw firmly. Make sure that the lamp assembly is seated properly before replacing the other screw. Replace the lamp cover in position and tighten the two screws firmly. Gently turn the projector right-side up. CAUTION

Ensure that screws are tightened properly. Screws not tightened fully may result in injury or accidents. Do not use the projector with the lamp cover removed.
Figure 11: Lamp Replacement

Resetting the Lamp Timer

After replacing the lamp, it is important that you reset the lamp timer. When the lamp has been replaced after the "THE POWER WILL TURN OFF AFTER 0hr." message is displayed, complete the following steps within 10 minutes of switching power ON. The power will be turned off automatically after 10 minutes.
1 Switch POWER ON. 2 From the OPTION menu select LAMP TIME with the description of "Adjusting the Projected
Image". 3 Press the RESET button and hold for approximately 3 seconds. The DEFAULT and CANCEL options will display. 4 Press the Up arrow button to select the DEFAULT. The remaining lamp life is now reset to 2000 hours.
IMPORTANT: Do not reset the lamp timer without replacing the lamp. The message functions will
not operate properly if the lamp timer is not reset correctly.

Air-Filter

Cleaning the Air Filter The air filter should be cleaned as described below at intervals of approximately 100 hours. When the filter is used for approximately 100 hours, the message "CLEAN THE AIR FILTER" appears when the projector is switched on.
1 Switch the projector power supply OFF, and remove the power cord from the power outlet. 2 Clean the air filter with a vacuum cleaner. 3 Reset the Filter Timer using the function of the FILTER TIME on the OPTION Menu. Please
refer to the description of the "FILTER TIME" on the Table 9: MAIN Menu. Replacing the Air Filter Replace the air filter if contamination cannot be removed, or if it is damaged. To order a new air filter see page 26 for contact information.
Switch the projector power OFF, and remove the power cord from the power outlet. Remove the filter cover and the filter. Replace the new air-filter and the filter cover. Reset the Filter Timer using the function of the FILTER TIME on the OPTION Menu. Refer to the description of the "FILTER TIME" on Table 9: MAIN Menu.
Switch POWER OFF and remove the power cord from the power outlet before beginning maintenance work. Replace the air filter if contamination cannot be removed, or if it is damaged. Do not use the projector with the air filter removed. When the air filter is clogged, the power supply is switched OFF automatically to prevent overheating.

NO INPUT IS DETECTED ON *** SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE ON ***

CHECK THE AIR FLOW

1 This message is cleared automatically after approximately three minutes, and appears every time POWER is switched ON.

Indicator Messages

The POWER indicator, LAMP indicator, and TEMP indicator are either lit, unlit or blinking as explained in the table below.
Table 11: Indicator Messages
POWER LAMP indicator indicator
Lights orange Turns off Blinks green Lights green Turns off Turns off

TEMP indicator

Turns off Turns off Turns off Turns off -
The Standby mode has been set. Warming up. Please wait. ON. Normal operation possible. Cooling. Please wait. Cooling. Please wait. The error is found. Take the appropriate measures when the POWER indicator ceases blinking.
Blinks orange Turns off Blinks red -
Table 11: Indicator Messages (Continued)
Blinks/ Lights red Lights red

Turns off

Lamp is not lit. The interior of the equipment may be too hot. Switch POWER OFF, wait 20 minutes until the equipment cools, and check whether the ventilation openings are blocked, whether the air filter is dirty, or whether the ambient temperature exceeds 95F (35C). And switch POWER ON again. Replace the lamp if the same problem occurs again. Lamp or lamp cover is not found, or hasnt been fitted in correctly. Switch POWER OFF, and wait for 45 minutes until the equipment cools. Check fitting of the lamp and lamp cover, and switch POWER ON again. Contact your dealer if the same problem occurs again. The cooling fan is not operating. Switch POWER OFF, and wait for 20 minutes until the equipment cools. Check for foreign matter in the fan, and switch POWER ON again. Contact your dealer if the same problem occurs again. The interior of the equipment is too hot. See NOTE: (about overheating) below. Switch POWER OFF, and wait for 20 minutes until the equipment cools. Check whether the ventilation openings are blocked., whether the air filter is dirty, or whether the ambient temperature exceeds 95F (35C). Then switch POWER ON again. Contact your dealer if the same problem occurs again. The interior of the equipment is too cool. Check whether the ambient temperature is below 32F (0C). Contact your dealer if the same problem occurs when the ambient temperature is 32F ~ 95F (0C ~ 35C). The air-filter has been used for 100 hours or more. Clean the filter, then reset the filter timer.

Blinks/ Lights red

Go to PICTURE-1 menu and adjust color parameters.
Go to MAIN menu and adjust COLOR and BRIGHTNESS. Go to PICTURE-1 menu and adjust color parameters. Replace lamp. Adjust the focus or H PHASE. Adjust focus with Focus Ring.
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Focus or H PHASE is out of adjustment.

Specifications

PJ501 Technical Specifications
Table 13: PJ501 Specifications
Liquid crystal panel Lens Projection Distance Display Size Keystone Correction Lamp Speaker Power Supply Power consumption Battery type Temperature range Size Weight Horizontal Scan Frequency Vertical Scan Frequency Computer Compatibility Computer RGB IN (RGB signal input) Plug & Play AUDIO IN Video signal input VIDEO (Composite) S-VIDEO Panel Size Pixels

Specification

0.7 inch P-Si TFT xhorizontal x 600 vertical, 8 bit color, 16.7 Million colors Manual Zoom F=2.0 - 2.3 f=17.7 -21.2 mm Zoom 1.2 : 1, manual focus 0.9 - 9.0 Meters 30 - 300 inches 6:1 upward shift (fixed) 150 W UHB (normal mode); 130 W UHB (whisper mode) 1.0 W AC 100 ~ 120V, 2.7A I AC220 - 240V,1.3A 240 W AA battery x~ 35C (Operating) 11.4 (W) x 3.3 (H) x 8.3 (D) inches 5.4 lbs. (2.4 kg) 31 -80 KHz (PC mode) 15 KHz (video mode) 56 - 120 KHz (PC mode) 50 KHz (video mode) PC compatible for VGA, SVGA, XGA, and SXGA. Video: Analog 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohm terminator (positive), HV. sync.: TTL level (positive/negative), Composite sync.: TTL level, D-sub 15-pin shrink jack Native resolution 1024 x 768 DDC 1/28 (VESA) 200m Vrms, 47 k ohms (max. 3.0Vp-p), Stereo mini jack 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm terminator, RCA jack NTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL (BGDHI), SECAM, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL60 Brightness signal: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm terminator, Color signal: 0.3 Vp-p (burst signal), 75 ohm terminator, Mini DIN 4-pin jack 480i, 575i, 1080i, 720i Y 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm Terminator (Positive) 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohm Terminator (Positive) CB/CR PB/PR 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohm Terminator (Positive) L R 200 m Vrms, 47 k ohms (max. 3.0 Vp-p) RCA jack 289 (W) x 83 (H) x 210 (D) mm

COMPONENT VIDEO

AUDIO Control functions CONTROL
D-sub 15-pin shrink plug (RS232)
PJ551 Technical Specifications
Table 14: PJ551 Specifications
0.7 inch P-Si TFT with microlens 1024 horizontal x 768 vertical, 8 bit color, 16.7 Million colors Manual Zoom F=2.0 - 2.3 f=17.7 -21.2 mm Zoom 1.2 : 1, manual focus 0.9 - 9.0 Meters 30 - 300 inches 6:1 upward shift (fixed) 150 W UHB (normal mode); 130 W UHB (whisper mode) 1.0 W AC 100 ~ 120V, 2.7A I AC220 - 240V,1.3A 240 W AA battery x~ 35C (Operating) 11.4 (W) x 3.3 (H) x 8.3 (D) inches 5.4 lbs. (2.4 kg) 31 -80 KHz (PC mode) 15 KHz (video mode) 56 - 120 KHz (PC mode) 50 KHz (video mode) PC compatible for VGA, SVGA, XGA, and SXGA. Video: Analog 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohm terminator (positive), HV. sync.: TTL level (positive/negative), Composite sync.: TTL level, D-sub 15-pin shrink jack Native resolution 1024 x 768 DDC 1/28 (VESA) 200m Vrms, 47 k ohms (max. 3.0Vp-p), Stereo mini jack 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm terminator, RCA jack NTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL (BGDHI), SECAM, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL60 Brightness signal: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm terminator, Color signal: 0.3 Vp-p (burst signal), 75 ohm terminator, Mini DIN 4-pin jack 480i, 575i, 1080i, 720i Y 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm Terminator (Positive) 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohm Terminator (Positive) CB/CR PB/PR 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohm Terminator (Positive) L R 200 m Vrms, 47 k ohms (max. 3.0 Vp-p) RCA jack 289 (W) x 83 (H) x 210 (D) mm