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 PJ658 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 PJ658 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. Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric sho...
Page 4 - iii; Copyright Information; Copyright © ViewSonic; Product Registration; mail or fax to ViewSonic.; For Your Records
iii ViewSonic PJ658 Copyright Information Copyright © ViewSonic ® Corporation, 2006. 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 - Projector; User's Manual – Operating Guide; Contents of package; WARNING; WARNING; NOTE
Projector PJ658 User's Manual – Operating Guide Contents of package (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 material...
Page 6 - Content; Go; Auto
About this manual . . . . . . . . . . 1Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Projector features . . . . . . . . . . 3Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 About contents of package . . . . . . . 3 Fastening the lens cover . . . . . . . . . 3 Part names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Pro...
Page 7 - Fastening the lens cover; Projector features
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 the strap hole. Projector features / Preparations Proje...
Page 8 - Part names
Part names Part names Lens Filter cover (Air filter and intake vent are inside.) Elevator buttonElevator foot Remote sensor Zoom ring Focus ring Vent Projector Lamp cover (Lamp unit is inside.) Bottom side Speaker Lens cover Security bar (Use for attaching a com- mercial anti-theft chain or wire.) Co...
Page 10 - Remote control
SEARCH buttonRGB buttonVIDEO buttonASPECT buttonHOME buttonMAGNIFY ON button OFF buttonEND buttonFREEZE button POSITION buttonESC button Part names Remote control Battery cover (on the back) STANDBY/ON button AUTO button BLANK button PAGE UP button VOLUME button MUTE button PAGE DOWN button KEYSTONE...
Page 11 - Setting up
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. Then using damaged projector could result in a fire and/or an electric shock. • Do not place the projector on an unstable, slant or vibrant ...
Page 12 - Arrangement
Arrangement Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine the screen size and projection distance.The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen: 1024×768 (a) The screen size (diagonal) (b) Distance from the projector to the screen (±10%) (c) The height of the screen ...
Page 13 - Adjusting the projector's elevator; CAUTION; Elevator feet
Adjusting the projector's elevator CAUTION ►If you press the elevator button without holding the projec- tor, 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 projector whenever us...
Page 14 - Using the Security Bar; How to attach; tached as shown in the illustration.; Anti-theft chain or wire
Setting up Using the Security Bar WARNING ►Do not use the security bar to prevent the projector from fall- ing. 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 attach An anti-the...
Page 15 - Connecting your devices
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 dam- age to the device and/or projector. ►U...
Page 16 - Examples of connection with a computer; Connecting to a speaker with amplifier (output)
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 the AUDIO IN2 port is the audio port for the RGB IN2 ports. To change the settings, refer to the AUDIO item in the SETUP menu. Y R L AUDIO IN3 AUDIO IN1 AUDIO OUT USB...
Page 17 - Examples of connection with a VCR/DVD player
Y R L AUDIO IN3 AUDIO IN1 AUDIO OUT USB RGB OUT AUDIO IN2 VIDEO S-VIDEO C B / P B C R / P R CONTROL RGB IN2 RGB IN1 K Y R L AUDIO IN3 AUDIO IN1 AUDIO OUT USB RGB OUT AUDIO IN2 VIDEO S-VIDEO C B / P B C R / P R CONTROL RGB IN2 RGB IN1 K Y R L AUDIO IN3 AUDIO IN1 AUDIO OUT USB RGB OUT AUDIO IN2 VIDEO ...
Page 18 - Connecting power supply; AC inlet
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 to newly get correct one. • Only plug ...
Page 19 - Putting batteries
Putting batteries WARNING ►Always handle the batteries with care and use them only as directed. Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. And also improper use may result in cracking or leakage, which could result in fire, injury and/or pollution of the sur...
Page 20 - Using the remote control; Changing the signal setting for the remote control transmitter
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 and store them in a...
Page 21 - Turning on the power; (2) When AUTO ON in the OPTION menu is set to TURN OFF; Turning off the power
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 connected devices. Power off...
Page 22 - Operating
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 button again. Even if ...
Page 23 - Adjusting the zoom and focus; For an RGB signal; Searching an input signal; Zoom ring
Operating Adjusting the zoom and focus 1. Use the zoom ring 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 ratio in turn. F...
Page 24 - Using the automatic adjustment feature; Adjusting the position
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 horizontal phase and the horizontal size will be automatically adjusted. And the aspect ratio will be automatically set to default....
Page 25 - Using the magnify feature; Correcting the keystone distortions
Using the magnify feature 1. Press the ON button of MAGNIFY on the remote control. The “MAGNIFY” indication will appear on the screen (al- though the indication will disappear in several seconds with no operation), and the projector will enter the MAGNIFY mode. 2. Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼ to adjus...
Page 27 - Operating the computer screen; Available function
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 possible to control ...
Page 28 - Multifunctional settings; In the EASY MENU; RESET button
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 consists of functions often used, and the other menus are classified into each purpose. Each of these menus is opera...
Page 29 - EASY Menu; With the EASY MENU, items shown in the table below can
EASY Menu EASY Menu Item Description ASPECT Using the buttons ◄/► switches the mode for aspect ratio. See the ASPECT item in the IMAGE menu. AUTO KEY- STONE EXE- CUTE Using the button ► executes the auto keystone function. See the AUTO KEYSTONE EXECUTE item in the SETUP menu. This function will be u...
Page 31 - PICTURE Menu; To adjust CUSTOM; With the PICTURE menu, the items shown in the table be-
PICTURE Menu 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 DEFAULT #2 CUSTOM #3 DEFAULT #5...
Page 33 - Item
PICTURE Menu Item Description MY MEMORY Selecting a mode of MY MEMORY using the buttons ▲/▼ and then pressing the button ► or the ENTER button performs each function. LOAD1 LOAD2 LOAD3 LOAD4 SAVE4 SAVE3 SAVE2 SAVE1 This projector has 4 numbered memories for adjustment data. Performing th...
Page 34 - IMAGE Menu; With the IMAGE menu, items shown in the table below can
IMAGE Menu IMAGE Menu Item Description ASPECT Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for aspect ratio. For an RGB signal NORMAL 4:3 16:9 SMALL For a video signal, s-video signal or component video signal 4:3 16:9 14:9 SMALL For a no signal 4:3 (fixed) • The NORMAL mode keeps the original...
Page 36 - INPUT Menu; With the INPUT menu, the items shown in the table below
INPUT Menu INPUT Menu 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 COMPONENT VIDEO input of 525i (480i) or 625i (576i) signal.• When TV or FILM is s...
Page 38 - The resolution for the RGB1 and RGB2 input signals can be set on
INPUT Menu Item Description RESOLUTION *2 The resolution for the RGB1 and RGB2 input signals can be set on this projector. (1) In the INPUT menu select RESOLUTION using the ▲/▼ buttons and press the ► button. The RESOLUTION menu will be displayed. (2) In the RESOLUTION menu select the resolution you...
Page 39 - SETUP Menu
SETUP Menu SETUP Menu Item Description AUTO KEY- STONE EXE- CUTE Selecting this item performs the Automatic keystone distortion cor- rection. Projector automatically corrects vertical keystone distortion due to the (forward/backward) setup angle by itself.• This function will be executed only once w...
Page 41 - SCREEN Menu; With the SCREEN menu, the items shown in the table be-
SCREEN Menu 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 the buttons ◄/►/▲/▼ adjusts the me...
Page 44 - OPTION Menu
OPTION Menu OPTION Menu Item Description AUTO SEARCH Using the buttons ▲/▼ turns on/off the automatic signal search func- tion. TURN ON TURN OFF When the TURN ON is selected, detecting no signal automatically cycles through input ports in the following order. The search is started from the current...
Page 48 - Using Security Features
Item Description SECURITY This projector is equipped with security functions. User registration is required before using the security functions. Please contact your local dealer. 1. Using Security Features 1.1 Inputting the PASSWORD 1.1-1 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the OPTION menu to select SECURITY and...
Page 50 - Using the PIN LOCK Function
Item Description SECURITY 2.2-4 Move the cursor to the right side of the CHECK PASSWORD BOX and press the ► button to display the PASSWORD for about 20 seconds, please make note of the PASS- WORD during this time. After the PASSWORD has displayed for about 20 seconds the screen will return to the My...
Page 54 - Maintenance; About disposal of a lamp
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 different lifetime, and s...
Page 55 - In the case of replacement by yourself,; Loosen the 2 screws (marked by arrow) of the; Lamp cover
Lamp (continued) A lamp has a finite product life. Using the lamp for long periods of time could cause the pictures darker or the color tone poor. Note that each lamp has a dif- ferent lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them. Preparation of a new lamp and early replac...
Page 56 - Air filter
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 pos- sible. Please check and clean the air filter pe...
Page 58 - Inside of the projector; Other care
Maintenance WARNING ►Before caring, make sure the power switch is off and the power cable is not plugged in, and then allow the projector to cool sufficiently. The care in a high temperature state of the projector could cause a burn and/or malfunction to the projector. ►Never try to care for the insi...
Page 59 - utes, it will be reappeared every time the power is turned on.; There is no input signal.; The horizontal or vertical frequency of the input signal
Troubleshooting Related messages When the unit's power is on, messages such as those shown below may be dis- played. 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 other than the fol...
Page 60 - Regarding the indicator lamps; Green; Orange; Red; Red; Red
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 remedy, or if an ind...
Page 61 - Regarding the indicator lamps (continued); The cooling fan is not operating.; It is time to clean the air filter.; There is a possibility that the interior portion
Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps (continued) POWER indicator LAMP indica- tor TEMP indica- tor 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 least 20 minutes....
Page 62 - Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects; Phenomenon
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 such cases, imme- ...
Page 65 - Warranty and after-service; Specifications
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 warranty condition is a...
Page 67 - Customer Support
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 [email protected] Ca...
