Page 2 - Contents; Operations 9
ViewSonic PJ5 01/PJ551 i Contents For Your Records ................................................................................................. 1 Features ..................................................................................................... 2 Product Features ......................
Page 4 - guidelines for energy efficiency.; For Your Records
1 ViewSonic PJ501/PJ551 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. Vie...
Page 5 - Features; Product Features; high resolution computer images; Before Use; Package Contents
ViewSonic PJ501/PJ551 2 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...
Page 6 - Projector Components; Projector Components Diagram
3 ViewSonic PJ501/PJ551 Projector Components Projector Components Diagram Figure 2: Projector Components Slot for Kensington Lock Power switch AC power Intake ventilation Control panel Reset Keystone Input Standby/ON Front foot adjuster Air intake (for the cooling fan) Speaker Rear foot adjuster Rem...
Page 7 - Remote Control Components; Remote Control Components Diagram
ViewSonic PJ501/PJ551 4 Remote Control Components Remote Control Components Diagram Figure 3: Remote Control Components STANDBY/ON Button AUTO Button BLANK Button VOLUME Button MUTE Button KEYSTONE Button MENU Button [Up] Arrow Button [Right] Arrow Button RESET Button Search Button RGB Button VIDEO ...
Page 8 - Inserting the Batteries; Reattach the battery cover.; CAUTION
5 ViewSonic PJ501/PJ551 Inserting the Batteries 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. NOTE: Replace the batteries if the operation of the re...
Page 9 - Installation; Angle Adjustment; Release the adjuster button to lock at the desired angle.; Warnings
ViewSonic PJ501/PJ551 6 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). a Distance from the projector to the screen (+10%). b Distance from the len...
Page 11 - Example of System Setup
ViewSonic PJ501/PJ551 8 Example of 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 pro...
Page 12 - Operations; Power ON; Refer to “Example of System Setup” on page 8.; Power OFF
9 ViewSonic PJ501/PJ551 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. 2 Press ...
Page 13 - Basic Operation
ViewSonic PJ501/PJ551 10 Basic Operation Table 3 below refers to buttons on the projector control panel and on the remote control. Items marked with (*) may be accessed from the projector control panel. Table 3: Basic Operation Item Description INPUT SELECT (projector control panel) Select Input Sig...
Page 15 - MAIN Menu
ViewSonic PJ501/PJ551 12 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 Men...
Page 18 - INPUT Menu; The INPUT menu has 4 items as shown in Table 7.
15 ViewSonic PJ501/PJ551 INPUT Menu The INPUT menu has 4 items as shown in Table 7. Select the item you want to adjust with the / buttons and press the button or the ENTER button. Remember, the starting of the item AUTO performs its function at the same time. Table 7: INPUT Menu Item Actions/Descrip...
Page 19 - SCREEN Menu
ViewSonic PJ501/PJ551 16 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 Actions/De...
Page 20 - OPTION Menu
17 ViewSonic PJ501/PJ551 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 Action...
Page 21 - Maintenance; Lamp; The lamp may explode if handled at high temperatures.; Lamp Life; HIGH VOLTAGE
ViewSonic PJ501/PJ551 18 Maintenance Lamp 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 4...
Page 22 - not operate properly if the lamp timer is not reset correctly.
19 ViewSonic PJ501/PJ551 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 mes...
Page 23 - Cleaning the Air Filter; Clean the air filter with a vacuum cleaner.; Replacing the Air Filter; Remove the filter cover and the filter.; Maintenance Inside the Equipment
ViewSonic PJ501/PJ551 20 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...
Page 24 - Troubleshooting; OSD Messages; Screen Message; Meaning or Action Required
21 ViewSonic PJ501/PJ551 Troubleshooting OSD Messages The messages as described below may appear on the screen at POWER ON. Take the appropriate measures when such messages appear. 1 This message is cleared automatically after approximately three minutes, and appears every time POWER is switched ON....
Page 25 - Symptom
ViewSonic PJ501/PJ551 22 NOTE : (about overheating) When the internal temperature rises too high, POWER to the unit switches OFF as a safety precaution; the LED lamp indicator turns OFF. Set the POWER switch to [0] and wait 20 minutes until the equipment has cooled sufficiently before continuing wit...
Page 27 - Specifications; PJ501 Technical Specifications
ViewSonic PJ501/PJ551 24 Specifications PJ501 Technical Specifications Table 13: PJ501 Specifications Item Specification Liquid crystal Panel Size panel Pixels 0.7 inch P-Si TFT x3 800 horizontal x 600 vertical, 8 bit color, 16.7 Million colors Lens Manual Zoom F=2.0 - 2.3 f=17.7 -21.2 mm Zoom 1.2 :...
Page 28 - PJ551 Technical Specifications
25 ViewSonic PJ501/PJ551 PJ551 Technical Specifications Table 14: PJ551 Specifications Item Specification Liquid crystal Panel Size panel Pixels 0.7 inch P-Si TFT with microlens 1024 horizontal x 768 vertical, 8 bit color, 16.7 Million colors Lens Manual Zoom F=2.0 - 2.3 f=17.7 -21.2 mm Zoom 1.2 : 1...
Page 29 - Customer Support; You will need the product serial number.; Part
ViewSonic PJ501/PJ551 26 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 Email United States Canada viewsonic.com/support viewsonic.com/support T: (800...
Page 30 - LIMITED WARRANTY; VIEWSONIC PROJECTOR
27 ViewSonic PJ501/PJ551 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, ViewSon...
Page 31 - Appendix; Power Cord Safety Guidelines
ViewSonic PJ501/PJ551 28 Appendix Power Cord Safety Guidelines Caution: Use a power cable that is properly grounded. Always use an AC power cord that meets your country’s safety standard. AC PLUG CORD PRECAUTIONS FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.IF THE ...
Page 32 - Compliance Information for Canada; Compliance Information for European Countries; User Information for all Countries
29 ViewSonic PJ501/PJ551 Compliance Information for U.S.A. 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 i...
