ViewSonic PJ656 - Manuals

1 ViewSonic PJ656 (1) Projector(2) Remote control with two AA batteries(3) Power cord(4) RGB cable(5) Audio/Video cable(6) Soft case(7) Quick Start Guide and ViewSonic Wizard CD(8) Lens cover, Rivet and Strap NOTE • Keep the original packing materials for future reshipment. For moving the projector,...

2 ViewSonic PJ656 About this manual . . . . . . . . . . 1Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Projector features . . . . . . . . . . 3Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 About contents of package . . . . . . . 3 Fastening the lens cover . . . . . . . . . 3 Part names . . . . . . . . ....

3 ViewSonic PJ656 Strap ring Strap Strap hole Bottom side Fastening the lens cover To avoid losing the lens cover, please fasten it the lens cap to the projector using the strap. 1. Fix the strap to the strap ring of the lens cover.2. Put the strap into the groove on the rivet.3. Push the rivet into...

4 ViewSonic PJ656 Part names Part names Projector WARNING ►During use or immediately after use, do not touch around the lamp and vents of the projector. ( ) It could cause a burn. Lens Elevator button Elevator foot Remote sensor Zoom knob Focus ring Vent Lamp cover (Lamp unit is inside.) Speaker Len...

6 ViewSonic PJ656 Part names Control buttons LAMP indicatorTEMP indicatorPOWER indicator Cursor buttons ▲,▼,◄,► STANDBY/ON button INPUT button SEARCH buttonRGB buttonVIDEO buttonASPECT buttonHOME buttonMAGNIFY ON button OFF buttonEND buttonFREEZE button POSITION buttonESC button Remote control Batte...

7 ViewSonic PJ656 Setting up Setting up WARNING ►Place the projector in a stable position horizontally. A fall or a turnover could cause an injury and/or damage to the projector. Using a damaged projector could result in a fire and/or an electric shock. • Do not place the projector on an unstable, sl...

8 ViewSonic PJ656 Arrangement Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine the screen size and projection distance. (a) The screen size (diagonal) (b) Distance from the projector to the screen (±10%) (c) The height of the screen (±10%) Setting up 4:3 (a) 16:9 (a) At 16 : 9 Screen At 4 : ...

9 ViewSonic PJ656 Adjusting the projector's elevator CAUTION ►If you press the elevator button without holding the projector, the projector might crash down, overturn, smash your fingers and possibly result in malfunction. To prevent damaging the projector and injuring yourself, always hold the proje...

10 ViewSonic PJ656 Setting up Using the Security Bar WARNING ►Do not use the security bar to prevent the projector from falling. Dropping or knocking over the projector may cause damage or injury. A commercial anti-theft chain or wire can be attached to the security bar on the projector. 1. How to a...

11 ViewSonic PJ656 Setting up Connecting your devices CAUTION ►Turn off all devices prior to connecting them to the projector. Attempting to connect a live device to the projector may generate extremely loud noises or other abnormalities that may result in malfunction and/or damage to the device and...

12 ViewSonic PJ656 Setting up Examples of connection with a computer * In the default setting, the AUDIO IN1 port is the audio port for the RGB IN1 and RGB IN2 ports. To change the settings, refer to the AUDIO item in the SETUP menu. Audio out RS-232C RGB out Stereo mini audio cable RGB cable RGB in...

13 ViewSonic PJ656 Setting up Examples of connection with a VCR/DVD player Audio (R) out Video out Audio cable Audio/Video cable Audio (R) out S-Video out S-Video cable Audio (R) out Component video out Audio cable Audio (L) out Audio (L) out Y C B /P B C R /P R Audio (L) out Component video cable *...

14 ViewSonic PJ656 Setting up Connecting power supply WARNING ►Please use extra caution when connecting the power cord, as incorrect or faulty connections may result in fire and/or electrical shock. • Only use the power cord that came with the projector. If it is damaged, contact your dealer for a re...

15 ViewSonic PJ656 Putting batteries WARNING ►Always handle the batteries with care and use them only as directed. Improper use may result in battery explosion, cracking or leakage, which could result in fire, injury and/or pollution of the surrounding environment. • Be sure to use only the batteries...

16 ViewSonic PJ656 Using the remote control CAUTION ►Be careful in handling the remote control. • Do not drop or expose the remote control to physical impact. • Do not get the remote control wet or place it on wet objects. It may result in malfunction. • Remove the batteries from the remote control ...

17 ViewSonic PJ656 Power on/off Power on/off WARNING ►When the power is on, a strong light is emitted. Do not look into the lens of projector. Also, do not peep at the inside of projector through a hole. NOTE • Turn the power on/off in right order. Please power on the projector prior to the connecte...

18 ViewSonic PJ656 Operating Operating Adjusting the volume 1. Press the VOLUME button on the remote control. A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the volume. 2. Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼ to adjust the volume.To close the dialog and complete the operation, press the VOLUME but...

19 ViewSonic PJ656 Operating Adjusting the zoom and focus 1. Use the zoom knob to adjust the screen size. 2. Use the focus ring to focus the picture. Selecting an aspect ratio 1. Press the ASPECT button on the remote control. Each time you press the button, the projector switches the mode for aspect...

20 ViewSonic PJ656 Operating Using the automatic adjustment feature 1. Press the AUTO button on the remote control.  For an RGB signal The vertical position, the horizontal position, the clock phase and the horizontal size will be automatically adjusted. And the aspect ratio will be automatically s...

21 ViewSonic PJ656 Using the 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 in several seconds with no operation), and the projector will enter the MAGNIFY mode. 2. Use the cursor but...

22 ViewSonic PJ656 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. ● The projector automatica...

23 ViewSonic PJ656 Operating Operating the computer screen CAUTION ►Mistaken use of the mouse/keyboard control could damage your equipment. • While using this function, please connect only with a computer. • Before connecting, read the manuals of the computer you will connect. NOTE • It may not be p...

24 ViewSonic PJ656 Multifunctional settings Multifunctional settings Using the menu function This projector has the following menus: PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, SCREEN, OPTION, and EASY MENU. EASY MENU cosists of functions often used, and the other menus are classified into each purpose. Each of th...

25 ViewSonic PJ656 Multifunctional settings EASY Menu Item Description ASPECT Using the buttons ◄/► switches the mode for aspect ratio. See the ASPECT item in the IMAGE menu. KEYSTONE Using the buttons ◄/► corrects the keystone distortion. See the item KEYSTONE of section SETUP menu. MODE Using the ...

27 ViewSonic PJ656 Multifunctional settings PICTURE Menu Item Description BRIGHTNESS Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the brightness. : Light  Dark CONTRAST Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the contrast. : Strong  Weak GAMMA Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the GAMMA mode. #1 DEFAULT  #1 CUSTOM  #2 DEFA...

28 ViewSonic PJ656 Multifunctional settings Item Description COLOR TEMP Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode of color temperature. HIGH  MIDDLE  LOW  CUSTOM To adjust CUSTOM Selecting the CUSTOM and then pressing the button ► or the ENTER button displays a dialog to aid you in adjusting the OF...

29 ViewSonic PJ656 Multifunctional settings Item Description PROGRESSIVE Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the progress mode. TV  FILM  TURN OFF • This function is performed only for an interlaced signal of a VIDEO input, an S-VIDEO input or CONPONENT VODEO input of 525i (480i) or 625i (576i) signal....

30 ViewSonic PJ656 Multifunctional settings IMAGE Menu Item Description ASPECT Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for aspect ratio. For an RGB signal 4:3  16:9  NORMAL For a video signal / no signal 4:3  16:9  SMALL • The NORMAL mode keeps the original aspect ratio of the signal. • For an H...

32 ViewSonic PJ656 Multifunctional settings INPUT Menu Item Description COLOR SPACE Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for color space. AUTO  RGB  SMPTE240  REC709  REC601 • This item can be selected only for an RGB signal or a component video signal (except signals of 525i(480i)/625i(576i)...

34 ViewSonic PJ656 Multifunctional settings SETUP Menu Item Description KEYSTONE Using the buttons ▲/▼ corrects the keystone distortion. Upper in the data  Lower in the data • The adjustable range of this function will vary with the type of input signal. At some signals, this function may not work ...

35 ViewSonic PJ656 Multifunctional settings SCREEN Menu Item Description LANGUAGE Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the OSD (On Screen Display) language. SUOMI  POLSKI  TÜRKÇE ENGLISH  FRANÇAIS  DEUTSCH  ESPAÑOL  ITALIANO NORSK  NEDERLANDS  PORTUGUÊS  日本語    SVENSKA  MENU POSITION Using th...

36 ViewSonic PJ656 Multifunctional settings Item Description START UP Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for the start-up screen. The start-up screen is a screen displayed when no signal or an unsuitable signal is detected. MyScreen  ORIGINAL  TURN OFF MyScreen is a screen you can register as...

38 ViewSonic PJ656 Multifunctional settings OPTION Menu Item Description AUTO SEARCH Using the buttons ▲/▼ turns on/off the automatic signal search function. TURN ON  TURN OFF This function works with INPUT, RGB, and VIDEO buttons. When the TURN ON is selected, detecting no signal automatically cyc...

40 ViewSonic PJ656 Maintenance Maintenance Lamp WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE ►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 differ...

41 ViewSonic PJ656 Lamp (continued) A lamp has a finite product life. Using the lamp for long periods of time cause the pictures to darken or poor color tone. Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them. Preparation of a new lamp and ea...

42 ViewSonic PJ656 If the air filter becomes clogged by dust or the like, internal temperatures rise and could cause a fire, a burn and/or malfunction to the projector. When the indicators or a message prompts you to clean the air filter, clean the air filter as soon as possible. Please check and clea...

44 ViewSonic PJ656 Maintenance WARNING ►Before handling the projector, ensure the power switch is off and the power cable is not plugged in. Then, allow the projector to sufficiently cool. Handling while the projector while hot could cause an electric shock, a burn and/or malfunction to the projector...

45 ViewSonic PJ656 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 follow the instructions described below. If the same message is displayed after the remedy, or if a message o...

46 ViewSonic PJ656 Troubleshooting 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 follow the instructions within the table. If the same indication is displayed after the r...

47 ViewSonic PJ656 Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps (continued) POWER indicator LAMP indicator TEMP indicator Description Blinking In Red or Lighting In Red Turned off Blinking In Red The cooling fan is not operating. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down at le...

48 ViewSonic PJ656 Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects WARNING ►Never use the projector if abnormal operations such as smoke, strange odor, excessive sound, damaged casing or elements or cables, penetration of liquids or foreign matter, etc. should occur. In...

51 ViewSonic PJ656 Warranty And After-Service Warranty and after-service If a problem occurs with the equipment, first refer to the “Troubleshooting” and run through the suggested checks. If this does not resolve the problem, please contact your dealer or service company. They will tell you what warr...

53 ViewSonic PJ656 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=TelephoneF=Fax E-mail United States www.viewsonic.com/support/ T= (800) 688 6688F= (909) 468 1202 serv...

54 ViewSonic PJ656 Limited Warranty ViewSonic ® Projector What the warranty covers: ViewSonic warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship during the warranty period. If a product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period, ViewSonic wil...