Page 2 - Contents
ViewSonic PJ250 i Contents For Your Records ................................................................................................. 1 Accessories Included ................................................................................... 2Projector Components ................................
Page 3 - For Your Records
1 ViewSonic PJ250 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. ViewSonic...
Page 4 - Accessories Included
ViewSonic PJ250 2 Accessories Included Remove the main unit and the accessories from the box and check that the following items are included.• Quick Start Guide• ViewSonic wizard CD• Lens cap (affixed to the projector)• Remote control (includes one button battery)• Power cable (1.8 m / 5.9 ft)• DVI ...
Page 5 - Projector Components
3 ViewSonic PJ250 Projector Components 1. Lens 2. Lens cap 3. Focus ring 4. Remote control sensor 5. Speaker 6. Front Adjustment button 7. Front Adjustment Foot 8. Exhaust vents 9. Ventilation slots 10. POWER button 11. POWER indicator 12. STATUS indicator 13. MENU button 14. SOURCE button / Cursor ...
Page 6 - Remote Control Components; CAUTION
4 ViewSonic PJ250 Remote Control Components Before use, pull out and remove the transportation insulation sheet which is inserted in the battery compartment. 1 .Infrared transmitter 2 .POWER ON and OFF buttons 3 .FREEZE button 4 .MUTE button 5 .PIP button 6 .Input selection Buttons 7 .ASPECT button ...
Page 7 - Connections with the Personal Computer
5 ViewSonic PJ250 Connections with the Personal Computer • The projectors native resolution is 1024 X 768 pixels XGA,scalable to 1280 X 1024 pixels SXGA. Note that input of a resolution that exceeds the displayable resolution will cease to be projected and should this be the case, you will need to c...
Page 8 - Connections with Video Equipment
ViewSonic PJ250 6 Connections with Video Equipment Note: • This projector's video cable and S-video cable are unique cables. To purchase extension cables, please contact your dealer. • The AUDIO jack of the projector is a 2.5 mm diameter stereo mini jack. Connection is not possible using the common ...
Page 9 - Operating the Projector; Main unit operation:
7 ViewSonic PJ250 Operating the Projector 1 Set up the screen and the projector See the affixed "Projection Distance Table" for the desired distance between the screen and the projector. 2 Connect the personal computer or video equipment to the projector. 3 Connect the AC IN connector of the...
Page 10 - Turning the projector Off
ViewSonic PJ250 8 Turning the projector Off 1 Switch the power button off. Main unit operation: Press and hold the POWER button for several seconds. Remote control operation: Press the POWER OFF button. The "Power off" indication will appear.When the red bar extends fully (approximately 5 se...
Page 11 - Using the Quick Menu; Main unit operation
9 ViewSonic PJ250 Using the Quick Menu Note that the Quick Menu will not be displayed unless the signal of the connected equipment is detected. Please select the input that you wish to adjust. Main unit operation (1) Press the QUICK MENU button to access the Quick Menu. Press again to select the des...
Page 12 - Menu Operation; Remote Control; MENU button; CANCEL button
ViewSonic PJ250 10 Menu Operation Remote Control Projector MENU button Used for menu display and menu closure. CURSOR( STWX ) button Selects menu names and item names as well as in setting and adjusting the item contents. CANCEL button Returns to menu name selection as well as to close the menu (and...
Page 13 - On Screen Display; Menu Display
11 ViewSonic PJ250 On Screen Display • The remote control should be pointed toward the remote control sensor of the projector and operated. • When no signal is detected, only "Color" , "Setup", and "Info." can be selected. ("Color" can be selected for Video and S-Vide...
Page 14 - Menu Selection; Displaying the Cursor; Closing the Menu
ViewSonic PJ250 12 Menu Selection 2 Press the cursor ( WX ) button to select the menu item you wish to adjust. Each press of the cursor ( X ) button advances the selection one step in the sequence of "Color" → "View" → "Setup" → "Info." → "Image". Each press o...
Page 15 - STATUS Indicator Light
13 ViewSonic PJ250 STATUS Indicator Light Note: Should the projector not project properly, see the Troubleshooting section of the User Guide. STATUS Indicator POWER Indicator Problem Flashes red(0.5 s lit /0.5 s off) Lit red The temperature has become abnormally high. The thermal protector is activa...
Page 16 - Replacing the Lamp Cartridge; PREPARATION; Disconnect the power cable.; Remove the lamp cover.; WARNING
ViewSonic PJ250 14 Replacing the Lamp Cartridge PREPARATION To prevent scratches place the lamp on a soft cloth. 1 Disconnect the power cable. 2 Turn the projector upside down. 3 Remove the lamp cover. (1) Turn the screw that fastens the lamp cover counterclockwise until it turns freely. (The screw ...
Page 17 - Remove the lamp cartridge.; Install the new lamp cartridge.; Reset the lamp timer to zero.
15 ViewSonic PJ250 4 Remove the lamp cartridge. (1) Turn the 2 screws that fasten the lamp cartridge counterclockwise until they turn freely. (The screws will not come out.) (2) Grasp the handle of the lamp cartridge, pull it upward and remove the lamp cartridge. 5 Install the new lamp cartridge. (1...
Page 18 - Specifications
ViewSonic PJ250 16 Specifications Optical DMD Single Chip Digital Micro Device (DMD)1024 x 768 dots, scaling to 1280 x 1024 Lamp 120 W high-pressure mercury lamp Image size 36 inch to 200 inch Electrical Inputs Video (NTSC3.58/NTSC4.43/PAL/PAL_N/PAL_M/PAL60/SECAM)RGB (Horizontal :15 to 85 kHz, Verti...
Page 19 - Distance Chart
17 ViewSonic PJ250 Distance Chart Screen Size Projector distance from screen (D) (W) x (H) (L) (B) inch mm mm mm inch inch mm inch mm inch 36 914 732 x 549 28.8 x 26.1 1200 47.2 95 3.7 40 1016 813 x 610 32 x 24 1320 52.0 105 4.1 60 1524 1219 x 914 48 x 36 1990 78.3 157 6.2 80 2032 1626 x 1219 64 x 4...
Page 20 - Cabinet Dimensions
Page 21 - Customer Support
19 ViewSonic PJ250 Customer Support For technical support or product service, please contact ViewSonic. 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) 688-6688 F: (909) 468-12...
Page 22 - WARRANTY; VIEWSONIC PROJECTOR
ViewSonic PJ250 20 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 will at its...
Page 23 - Appendix; Power Cord Safety Guidelines
21 ViewSonic PJ250 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 FITTED...
Page 24 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION; Important Safeguards
ViewSonic PJ250 22 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safeguards These safety instructions are to maximize the long life of the unit and prevent fire and shock. Please read carefully. Installation • Place the unit on a flat, level surface in a dry area away from dust and moisture.• Do not place ...
Page 25 - Compliance Information for Canada; Compliance Information for European Countries; User Information for all Countries
23 ViewSonic PJ250 Compliance Information for U.S.A. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer- ence. This equipment genera...