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 PJ452 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 PJ452 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 PJ452 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; Thank you for purchasing this projector.; About this manual; WARNING; NOTE
Projector PJ452 User's Manual – Operating Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING ►Before using, read the "User's Manual - Safety Guide" and these manuals to ensure correct usage through understanding. After reading, store them in a safe place for future reference. About this ...
Page 6 - Using the automatic adjustment fea-; Contents; Phenomena that may easily be mis-
About this manual . . . . . . . . . . 1Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Projector features . . . . . . . . . . 3About contents of package . . 3Part names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 7 - Projector features; Contents of package
Projector features / About contents of package Projector features This projector is used to project various computer signals as well as NTSC / PAL / SECAM video signals onto a screen. It requires just a little space for installation and gets a large image from short distance. High Brightness Newly...
Page 8 - Part names
S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO IN OUT RGB IN2 RGB OUT RGB IN1 CONTROL Part names Lens Lens cover Filter cover (Air filter and intake vent are inside.) Elevator buttonElevator foot Remote sensor Focus ring Vent AC inlet Power switch Elevator button S-VIDEO port VIDEO port CONTROL port Part names Projector Lamp c...
Page 9 - Controls; Remote control
Part names Controls STANDBY/ON INPUT MENU LAMPTEMPPOWER VIDEO RGB SEARCH FREEZE OFF ON MAGNIFY ASPECT AUTO BLANK MUTE VOLUME KEYSTONE POSITION ESC ENTER MENU RESET ZOOM + - LAMP indicatorTEMP indicatorPOWER indicator INPUT button Cursor buttons ▲,▼,◄,► STANDBY/ON button Remote control SEARCH buttonR...
Page 11 - Putting batteries; Take old batteries out and/or put new batteries in.
Preparations 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 speci...
Page 12 - Using the remote control; CAUTION
Preparations Using the remote control CAUTION ►Be careful in handling the remote control. Incorrect handling could cause damage or malfunction. • Do not drop or otherwise expose the remote control to physical impact. • Do not get the remote control wet or place it on wet objects. • Remove the batter...
Page 13 - About the filter cover for bottom-up use
Preparations About the filter cover for bottom-up use WARNING ►Do not replace the filter cover and/or air filter during use or immediately after use. Handling while the projector is in a high temperature could cause a burn and/or malfunction to the projector. Before operating, make sure that the power ...
Page 14 - 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. • Don’t place the projector on an unstable, slant or vibrant s...
Page 15 - Arrangement
Setting up (c) up (c) down (b) 4:3 (a) 16:9 (a) Arrangement Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine the screen size and projection distance. The values shown in the table are calculated (±3%) for a full size screen of 1024x768. (a) Screen size [inch (m)] 4 : 3 screen 16 : 9 screen (...
Page 16 - Adjusting the projector's elevator; Elevator feet
Adjusting the projector's elevator WARNING ►Do not adjust the projector’s elevator during use or imme- diately after use. Handling while the projector is in a high temperature could cause a burn and/or malfunction to the projector. Before operating, make sure that the power switch is off, that the p...
Page 17 - 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 18 - Examples of connection with a computer; Connecting to a speaker with amplifier (output)
S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO IN OUT RGB IN2 RGB OUT RGB IN1 CONTROL Setting up Audio out RS-232C RGB out Examples of connection with a computer RGB cableRS-232C cable S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO IN OUT RGB IN2 RGB OUT RGB IN1 CONTROL RGB IN2 R GB OU T S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO IN OUT RGB IN2 RGB OUT RGB IN1 CONTROL S-VIDE...
Page 19 - Examples of connection with a VCR/DVD player
S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO IN OUT RGB IN2 RGB OUT RGB IN1 CONTROL S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO IN OUT RGB IN2 RGB OUT RGB IN1 CONTROL S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO IN OUT RGB IN2 RGB OUT RGB IN1 CONTROL S-Video out Examples of connection with a VCR/DVD player Video out Audio out Audio out Component video cable Audio out Vide...
Page 20 - Connecting power supply; Power switch
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 t...
Page 21 - Turning on the power; button; Open the lens cover, and set the power switch to the ON position.; POWER indicator
Power on/off Power on/off Turning on the power WARNING ►When the power is on, a strong light is emitted. Do not look into the lens or vents of the projector. NOTE • Turn the power on in right order. Please power on the projector before the connected devices. STANDBY/ON button 1. Make sure that the p...
Page 22 - Turning off the power
Turning off the power NOTE • Turn the power off in right order. Please power off the projector after the connected devices. • Except for an emergency, whenever you turn the projector off, obey the procedure of the following “Turning off the power”, and do not disconnect the power cord until the proc...
Page 23 - 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 24 - Searching an input signal; At a RGB signal; Adjusting the focus; Use the zoom knob to adjust the screen size.
Operating Adjusting the zoom (Digital) 1. Press the ZOOM +/- button on the remote control. A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjust- ing the zoom. 2. Use the ZOOM buttons +/- to adjust the zoom. To close the dialog and complete this operation, don’t perform operation for a few seconds...
Page 25 - Correcting the keystone distortions; Adjusting the position
Operating Correcting the keystone distortions 1. Press the KEYSTONE button on the remote control. A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in correcting the distortion. 2. Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼ to correct the distortion. To close the dialog and complete this operation, press the KEYSTONE b...
Page 26 - Freezing the screen
Operating 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 automatically exits...
Page 27 - Multifunctional settings; Using the menu function
1. To display a menu Press the MENU button on the remote control or one of the cursor buttons ▲/▼/◄/► on the projector. The Advanced MENU or EASY MENU will appear. 2. To choose the target menu Point at one of choices on the menu using the cursor buttons ▲/▼, then press the cursor button ► or the ENT...
Page 30 - With the EASY MENU, items shown in the table below can
Multifunctional settings EASY MENU Item Description ASPECT Using the buttons ◄/► switches the mode for aspect ratio. See the item ASPECT of section IMAGE menu. ZOOM Using the buttons ◄/► adjusts the zoom. See the item ZOOM of section SETUP menu. KEYSTONE Using the buttons ◄/► corrects the keystone d...
Page 32 - PICTURE menu; Using a test pattern; With the PICTURE menu, items shown in the table below
Multifunctional settings PICTURE menu Item Description BRIGHT 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 #3 CUSTOM #3 DEFA...
Page 33 - To adjust CUSTOM
Multifunctional settings Item Description COLOR TEMP Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode of color temperature. HIGH MIDDLE CUSTOM LOW To adjust CUSTOM Selecting the CUSTOM and then pressing the button ► or the ENTER button displays a dialog to aid you in adjusting the OFFSET and/or GAIN of C...
Page 34 - Item
Multifunctional settings Item Description PROGRESSIVE Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the progressive mode. TV FILM TURN OFF • This function performs only at an interlaced signal of a VIDEO input, a S-VIDEO input or a component video input of 525i (480i) or 625i (576i) signal.• When the TV or FIL...
Page 35 - IMAGE menu; With the IMAGE menu, items shown in the table below can
Multifunctional settings IMAGE menu Item Description ASPECT Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for aspect ratio. At a RGB signal 4:3 16:9 NORMAL At a video signal / no signal 4:3 16:9 • The NORMAL mode keeps the original aspect ratio of the signal.• At a HDTV component video signal of 112...
Page 37 - INPUT menu; With the INPUT menu, items shown in the table below can
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 chosen only at a RGB signal or a component video signal.• The AUTO mode automatically selects the optimum mode. • The A...
Page 39 - SETUP menu; With the SETUP menu, items shown in the table below can
Multifunctional settings SETUP menu Item Description ZOOM Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the zoom (magnifying power). Large Small 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...
Page 40 - SCREEN menu; With the SCREEN menu, items shown in the table below can
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 SVENSKA MENU POSITION Using the buttons ◄/►/▲/▼...
Page 41 - below
Multifunctional settings Item Description START UP Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for the start up screen. The start up screen is the screen displayed when no signal or an unsuitable signal is detected. MyScreen ORIGINAL TURN OFF MyScreen is the screen you can register a desired screen....
Page 43 - OPTION menu
Multifunctional settings OPTION menu Item Description AUTO SEARCH Using the buttons ▲/▼ turns on/off the automatic signal search function. TURN ON TURN OFF When the TURN ON is selected, detecting no signal automatically cycles through input ports in order of following. Then when an input is found,...
Page 46 - Maintenance; About disposal of a lamp; • This product contains a mercury lamp do not put in trash.
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 47 - In the case of replacement by yourself,; and slowly pick up the lamp by the handles.
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 48 - 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 possible. Please check and clean the air filter perio...
Page 49 - Apply a vacuum cleaner to the air filter and filter cover.
Maintenance Air filter (continued) 5. Apply a vacuum cleaner to the air filter and filter cover. Then set a new or cleaned air filter into place. In case of the filter cover for bottom-up use, remove the air filter from the filter cover and clean each. After cleaning, reattach the cleaned filter to the filte...
Page 50 - Inside of the projector; Other care
Maintenance WARNING ►Do not take care of the projector during use or immediately after use. Handling while the projector is in a high temperature could cause a burn and/ or malfunction to the projector. Before operating, make sure that the power switch is off, that the power cord is not plugged in, ...
Page 51 - Troubleshooting; 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 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 respond as described below. If the same message is displayed after the treatment, or if a message other than t...
Page 52 - Regarding the indicator lamps; please contact your dealer or service company.; 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 respond in accordance with the instructions within the table. If the same indication is dis- played after th...
Page 53 - 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.
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 unit to cool down at least 20 minutes. Afte...
Page 54 - Phenomena that may easily be mistaken for machine defects; Phenomenon; The electrical power cord is not plugged in.
Troubleshooting Phenomena that may easily 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- diat...
Page 56 - Specifications; Warranty and after-service; and run
Specifications NOTE • This specifications are subject to change without notice. Warranty and after-service / Specifications 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, ...
Page 58 - Customer Support; Note : You will need the product serial number.
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]...
