ViewSonic PJ458D - Manual

4 ViewSonic PJ458D Notes on AC Power Cord AC Power Cord must meet requirement of country where you use a projector. Confirm an AC plug type with graphics below and proper AC Power Cord must be used. If supplied AC Power Cord does not match your AC outlet, contact your sales dealer. This projector is ...

5 ViewSonic PJ458D CONTENTS Product Introduction .................................................................................................6 Projector Features .............................................................................................6Package Contents .........................

6 ViewSonic PJ458D Product Introduction Projector Features The projector integrates high-performance optical engin e projection and a user- friendly design to deliver high reliability and ease of use. The projector offers the following features: Single chip 0.55” Texas Instruments DLP™ technology XG...

7 ViewSonic PJ458D Package Contents When you unpack the projector, make sure you have all these components: Save the original shipping carton and packing material; they will come in handy if you ever to ship your unit. For maximum protection, repack your unit as it was originally packed at the facto...

8 ViewSonic PJ458D Getting to Know the Projector Projector Components Front View 1. Lens cap2. Lens cap strap3. Lens4. Ventilation holes (intake) 5. Zoom ring 6. Focus ring7. Control panel8. Speaker9. Front IR remote control sensor10. Ventilation holes (exhaust) 1 2 3 6 7 8 9 10 4 5

11 ViewSonic PJ458D Remote Control Components 1. Power button2. Four direction buttons3. Menu button4. Enter button5. Keystone  /  buttons 6. Volume  /  buttons 7. Source button8. Mute button9. Blank button10. 4:3/16:9 button11. Auto button POWER MUTE 4:3/16:9 KEYSTONE LASER ENTER BLANK MENU VOL...

12 ViewSonic PJ458D Installation Connecting the Projector A. Connecting to a computer 1 AC Power Cord 2 VGA Cable (D-SUB to D-SUB) Desktop type Laptop type 1 2

16 ViewSonic PJ458D Powering On/Off the Projector Powering On the Projector: 1. Remove the projector lens cap. 2. Complete the AC power cord and peripheral signal cable(s) connections. 3. Press the button on the Projector Control Panel or the Power button on the Remote Control to turn on the power. ...

17 ViewSonic PJ458D Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Projector Height To raise the projector: 1. Lift up the rear side of the projector, and press the foot adjuster buttons on the two sides. 2. Raise the projector to the desired display height, and then release the buttons to lock the foo...

20 ViewSonic PJ458D Using the Projector Control Panel LED 1. POWER (Power LED indicator) Refer to “Indicator Messages”. 2. LAMP (Lamp LED indicator) Refer to “Indicator Messages”. Button Function 1. Refer to “Powering On/Off the Projector”. 2. MENU \ ENTER Press the MENU\ENTER button to activate the...

21 ViewSonic PJ458D Remote Control 1. Power Refer to “Powering On/Off the Projector”. 2. Four direction buttons The four direction buttons  /  /  /  c a n b e u s e d t o s c r o l l t h r o u g h O S D (On-Screen Display) menus and make adjustments. 3. Menu Press the Menu button to activate the...

22 ViewSonic PJ458D Battery Replacement Keep the battery out of the reach of children. There is a danger of death by accidentally swallowing the battery. Do not recharge the used battery or expose the battery to fire or water. Do not dispose of the used battery along with household waste. Dispose of ...

24 ViewSonic PJ458D Menu Options The projector has multi-language OSD (On-Screen Display) menus that can only be displayed when an input source is present. The menus can be accessed using either the Projector Control Panel or the Remote Control. The OSD (On-Screen Display) menus allow you to make im...

25 ViewSonic PJ458D Option Actions/Descriptions Contrast Controls the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture. Adjusting the contrast changes the amount of black and white in the image. Select the desired setting with the  /  buttons: Press the  button to decrea...

28 ViewSonic PJ458D Video Option Actions/Descriptions Saturation Adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturated color. Select the desired setting with the  /  buttons: Press the  button to decrease the amount of color in the image. Press the  button to increase the amount of color...

29 ViewSonic PJ458D Option Actions/Descriptions Phase Synchronizes the signal timing of the display with that of the graphic card. If you experience an unstable or flickering image, use the phase function to correct it. Select the desired setting with the  /  buttons: Press the  button to decrease...

30 ViewSonic PJ458D Option Actions/Descriptions Language Selects the language for menu and message displayed. Select the language you prefer with the  /  buttons, and confirm the selection with the MENU\ENTER button on the Projector Control Panel or the Enter button on the Remote Control. English ...

31 ViewSonic PJ458D Advanced Option Actions/Descriptions Auto Source Automatically scans the input source. Press the MENU\ENTER button on the Projector Control Panel or the Enter button on the Remote Control to active this function. Rear The image is reversed horizontally. Press the MENU\ENTER butto...

32 ViewSonic PJ458D Auto Shutdown Uses this function to automatically turn off the lamp if the projector does not detect an input signal for specified time period (30 minutes). Select the desired setting with the  /  buttons: ON OFF OSD Timeout Duration OSD (On-Screen Display) menu stays active (at...

33 ViewSonic PJ458D Maintenance The projector needs proper maintenance. You should keep the lens clean as dust, dirt or spots will project on the screen and diminish image quality. The only part you could replace yourself is the lamp. If any other parts need replacing, contact your dealer or qualifie...

34 ViewSonic PJ458D Replacing the Lamp Projector lamps have a finite life. Replace the lamp when: The image becomes darker and hues become weaker after a lamp has been for a long period of time. The projector lamp LED indicator turns into red. Refer to section titled “Indicator Messages” for further ...

36 ViewSonic PJ458D Technical Specifications Projection System Single panel 0.55” DLP projector Native resolution 786,432 dot x1 (1024 x 768 x1) Lens Manual Zoom (1.2X) Focal Length 20.2 - 24.2 mm Aspect Ratio 1:1, 16:9, 4:3 Screen Size 30 – 200 inches Lamp 200W Projection Type Front, Rear, Ceiling V...

37 ViewSonic PJ458D Power LED Amber Solid Lamp LED Green Solid Lamp LED Amber Solid Lamp LED Green Flashing Power LED Green Solid Appendix Indicator Messages LED Type Color Status Meaning Power LED Green Flashing The projector is powered and ready. The projector system has some problems with its fan...

38 ViewSonic PJ458D Preset Signals Preset signal fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync Size 640 x 480 VGA mode 3 31.469 59.940 H(-), V(-) 800 VGA VESA 72 Hz 37.861 72.809 H(-), V(-) 832 VGA VESA 75 Hz 37.500 75.000 H(-), V(-) 840 VGA VESA 85 Hz 43.269 85.008 H(-), V(-) 832 800 x 600 SVGA VESA 56 Hz 35.156 56.250 H(...

39 ViewSonic PJ458D HDTV Preset Signals Preset Signals Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) 480i 15.8 kHz 60 Hz 480p 31.5 kHz 60 Hz 720p 45.0 kHz 60 Hz 1080i 33.8 kHz 60 Hz Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.