Page 2 - ViewSonic; Compliance Information; • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.; FCC Warning; Notice: Use the cables which are included with the unit or specified.
i ViewSonic PJ656 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 ...
Page 3 - ii; Important Safety Instructions
ii ViewSonic PJ656 Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions completely before using the equipment. 2. Keep these instructions in a safe place. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this equipment near water. 6. Clean with a soft, dry cloth. If further cleani...
Page 4 - iii; Copyright Information; Copyright © ViewSonic; Product Registration; mail or fax to ViewSonic.; For Your Records
iii ViewSonic PJ656 Copyright Information Copyright © ViewSonic ® Corporation, 2005. All rights reserved. Macintosh and Power Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the Unit...
Page 5 - WARNING; WARNING; NOTE; Contents of package
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,...
Page 6 - Using the automatic adjustment; Content; Auto
2 ViewSonic PJ656 About this manual . . . . . . . . . . 1Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Projector features . . . . . . . . . . 3Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 About contents of package . . . . . . . 3 Fastening the lens cover . . . . . . . . . 3 Part names . . . . . . . . ....
Page 7 - Fastening the lens cover; Projector features
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...
Page 8 - Part names
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...
Page 10 - Control buttons
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...
Page 11 - Setting up
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...
Page 12 - Arrangement
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 : ...
Page 13 - Adjusting the projector's elevator; CAUTION; Elevator feet
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...
Page 14 - Using the Security Bar; How to attach; (Anti-theft chains or wires of up to 10mm in diameter can be used); Anti-theft chain or wire
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...
Page 15 - Connecting your devices
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...
Page 16 - Examples of connection with a computer
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...
Page 17 - Examples of connection with a VCR/DVD player; Video out
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 *...
Page 18 - Connecting power supply; AC inlet
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...
Page 19 - Putting batteries; Remote control
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...
Page 20 - Using the remote control
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 ...
Page 21 - Turning on the power; button
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...
Page 22 - Operating
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...
Page 23 - Adjusting the zoom and focus; For an RGB signal; Searching an input signal; Zoom knob
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...
Page 24 - Using the automatic adjustment feature; Adjusting the position
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...
Page 25 - Using the magnify feature; Correcting the keystone distortions
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...
Page 26 - Freezing the screen
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...
Page 27 - Operating the computer screen; Available function
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...
Page 28 - Multifunctional settings; In the EASY MENU; RESET button
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...
Page 29 - EASY Menu; With the EASY MENU, items shown in the table below can
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 ...
Page 31 - PICTURE Menu; With the PICTURE menu, the items shown in the table
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...
Page 32 - To adjust CUSTOM
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...
Page 33 - Item
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....
Page 34 - IMAGE Menu; With the IMAGE menu, items shown in the table below can
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...
Page 36 - INPUT Menu; With the INPUT menu, the items shown in the table below
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)...
Page 38 - SETUP Menu
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 ...
Page 39 - SCREEN Menu; With the SCREEN menu, the items shown in the table
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...
Page 40 - below
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...
Page 42 - OPTION Menu
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...
Page 44 - Maintenance; About disposal of a lamp
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...
Page 45 - In the case of replacement by yourself,; Loosen the 2 screws (marked by arrow) of the; Lamp cover
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...
Page 46 - Air filter
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...
Page 48 - Inside of the projector; Other care
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...
Page 49 - Related messages; When the unit's power is on, messages such as those shown below may be; There is no input signal.; The horizontal or vertical wavelength of the input signal; The internal temperature is rising.; A note of precaution when cleaning the air filter.
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...
Page 50 - Regarding the indicator lamps; Green; Orange; Red; Red; Red
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...
Page 51 - Regarding the indicator lamps (continued); The cooling fan is not operating.; There is a possibility that the interior portion; It is time to clean the air filter.
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...
Page 52 - Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects
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...
Page 55 - Warranty and after-service; Specifications
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...
Page 57 - Customer Support
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...
Page 58 - Limited Warranty
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...