Page 2 - ViewSonic; Compliance Information; FCC Statement; • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.; For Canada
PJ1173 ViewSonic i Compliance Information FCC Statement This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may...
Page 3 - Important Safety Instructions; further instructions.
PJ1173 ViewSonic ii Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions.2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all warnings.4. Follow all instructions.5. Do not use this unit near water.6. Clean with a soft, dry cloth. If still not clean, see “Cleaning the Display” in this guide for further instruc...
Page 4 - Declaration of RoHS Compliance; Substance; specifically mentioned in the Annex of RoHS Directive.
PJ1173 ViewSonic iii Declaration of RoHS Compliance This product has been designed and manufactured in compliance with Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and the Council on restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS Directive) and...
Page 5 - Copyright Information; Copyright; Product Registration; For Your Records
PJ1173 ViewSonic iv Copyright Information Copyright © ViewSonic © Corporation, 2007. 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 6 - Projector; Thank you for purchasing this projector.; After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference.; Trademark acknowledgment; • Mac is registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.; About this manual; WARNING
PJ1173 ViewSonic Projector PJ1173 User's Manual (detailed) – Operating Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. ►Before using this product, please read the "User's Manual - Safety Guide" and related manuals to ensure the proper use of this product. After reading them, store them in a s...
Page 7 - Contents; Changing the frequency of remote control signal . 5
PJ1173 ViewSonic Contents Contents About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . 1Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Projector features . . . . . . . . . . . 4Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Contents of package . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Fastening the lens cover . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 8 - Equipment connection and
PJ1173 ViewSonic 3 Contents i nFormAtion , s ervice Main functions . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Configuring and controlling via a web browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 e-SHOT (Still image Transfer) Display 6 Equipment connection and network setting . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Required...
Page 9 - NOTE; Projector features; Strap hole
PJ1173 ViewSonic 4 Projector features / Preparations • Keep the original packing materials for future reshipment. Be sure to use the original packing materials when moving the projector. Use special caution for the lens. NOTE Projector features This projector is used to project various picture signa...
Page 10 - Part names; The lamp unit is inside.; : Do not touch around the lamp cover and the exhaust
PJ1173 ViewSonic 5 Part names Part names Projector (1) Speakers (x 4) () Focus ring (3) Zoom ring (4) Lamp cover The lamp unit is inside. (5) Lens shift cover (6) Horizontal lens shift dial (7) Vertical lens shift dial (8) Front cover (9) Lens (10) Lens cover () Remote sensors (x 3) () Elevator feet...
Page 11 - Control panel; It consists of four cursor buttons.; Rear panel; port; ►Do not use the security bar and the security slot to prevent the
PJ1173 ViewSonic 6 Part names Control panel (1) STANDBY/ON button (2) MENU button It consists of four cursor buttons. (3) INPUT button (4) POWER indicator (5) TEMP indicator (6) LAMP indicator Rear panel () Shutdown switch () Security slot (3) Security bar (4) AC inlet (5) Power switch (6) RGB1 port...
Page 12 - Remote control; Cursor button ▲ : to slide toward the side marked ▲.; ►Do not look into the beam outlet and; Back of
PJ1173 ViewSonic 7 Part names Remote control (1) Laser pointer It is a beam outlet. (2) LASER INDICATOR (3) LASER button (4) STANDBY/ON button (5) VOLUME button (6) MUTE button (7) VIDEO button (8) RGB button (9) SEARCH button (0) AUTO button () ASPECT button (12) POSITION button (13) KEYSTONE butto...
Page 13 - Setting up; ►Place the projector in a stable horizontal position. If the
PJ1173 ViewSonic 8 Setting up Setting up Install the projector according to the environment and manner the projector will be used in. ►Place the projector in a stable horizontal position. If the projector falls or is knocked over it could cause injury and/or damage to the projector. Using a damaged ...
Page 14 - Arrangement; On a horizontal
PJ1173 ViewSonic 9 Setting up Arrangement Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine screen size and projection distance. The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen: 04×768 (a) Screen size (diagonal) (b) Projection distance (±0%) (c) Screen height (±0%), when t...
Page 15 - Adjusting the projector's elevator; Release the elevator knobs in order to lock the elevator feet.; Using the security bar and slot; A commercial anti-theft chain or wire up to 10 mm in; To loose an elevator foot,
PJ1173 ViewSonic 0 Setting up Adjusting the projector's elevator When the place to put the projector is slightly uneven to the left or right, use the elevator feet to place the projector horizontally. Using the feet can also tilt the projector in order to project at a suitable angle to the screen, e...
Page 16 - Connecting your devices; prepare the cables required to connect.; Monitor
PJ1173 ViewSonic Setting up Connecting your devices Be sure to read the manuals for devices before connecting them to the projector. Make sure that all the devices are suitable to be connected with this product, and prepare the cables required to connect. Please refer to the following illustrations ...
Page 17 - network that might have the excessive voltage.; • The HDMI supports the following signals.
PJ1173 ViewSonic Setting up Connecting your devices (continued) • Be sure to read the manuals for devices before connecting them to the projector, and make sure that all the devices are suitable to be connected with this product. Before connecting to a PC, check the signal level, the signal timing, ...
Page 18 - Connecting power supply; Firmly plug the power cord's plug into the outlet.; AC inlet
PJ1173 ViewSonic 3 Setting up Connecting power supply . Connect the connector of the power cord to the AC inlet of the projector. . Firmly plug the power cord's plug into the outlet. ►Please use extra caution when connecting the power cord, as incorrect or faulty connections may result in fire and/o...
Page 19 - ►The laser pointer of the remote control is used in place of; Putting batteries; Slide back and remove the; LASER INDICATOR
PJ1173 ViewSonic 4 Remote control Remote control Laser pointer This remote control has a laser pointer in place of a finger or rod. The laser beam works and the LASER INDICATOR lights while the LASER button is pressed. ►The laser pointer of the remote control is used in place of a finger or rod. Nev...
Page 20 - About the remote control signal; The front and top sensors:; Changing the frequency of remote control signal; Back of the
PJ1173 ViewSonic 5 Approx. 3 m 30º 30º 30º 30º Approx. 3 m 0º 0º Approx. 3 m Remote control About the remote control signal The remote control works with the projector’s remote sensors. This projector has three remote sensors on the front, on the top, and on the back. The sensors can be respectively...
Page 21 - Using as a wired remote control; Using as a simple PC mouse & keyboard; to a PC
PJ1173 ViewSonic 6 Remote control Using as a wired remote control The accessory remote control works as a wired remote control, when the wired control port at the bottom of the remote control connects with the REMOTE CONTROL port on the back of the projector via an audio cable with 3.5 diameter ster...
Page 22 - Make sure that the power cord is firmly and; Turning on the power; Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or; Turning off the power; POWER indicator
PJ1173 ViewSonic 7 . Make sure that the power cord is firmly and correctly connected to the projector and the outlet. Power on/off Turning on the power . Remove the lens cover, and set the power switch to the ON position (marked “ I “). The power indicator will light up in steady orange. Then wait s...
Page 23 - Operating; Temporarily muting the sound
PJ1173 ViewSonic 8 (*) RGB 1 RGB 2 HDMI VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT (Y, C B /P B , C R /P R ) Operating Operating . Press the VOLUME button on the remote control. A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the volume. Adjusting the volume BLANK LASER ASPECT ESC MENU RESET POSITIO...
Page 24 - Selecting an aspect ratio; Searching an input signal; For an RGB signal
PJ1173 ViewSonic 9 Operating . Press the VIDEO button on the remote control to select an input for video signal. Each time you press the button, the projector switches its video input port as below. Selecting an input signal (continued) ● If the VIDEO button is pushed (when switching from RGB to VID...
Page 25 - Adjusting the zoom and focus; Zoom ring; Adjusting the lens shift; Make sure that the application window is set to its; For a video signal and s-video signal; selected for the AUTO ADJUST item of the SERVICE item in the OPTION
PJ1173 ViewSonic 0 Operating • When the vertical lens shift is adjusted, it is recommended to shift the picture upward. NOTE . Use the zoom ring to adjust the screen size. Adjusting the zoom and focus . Use the focus ring to focus the picture. BLANK LASER ASPECT ESC MENU RESET POSITION AUTO MAGNIFY ...
Page 26 - Adjusting the position; Correcting the keystone distortions
PJ1173 ViewSonic Operating . Press the POSITION button on the remote control. The “POSITION” indication will appear on the screen. Adjusting the position . Use the ▲/▼/◄/► cursor buttons to adjust the picture position. When you want to reset the operation, press the RESET button on the remote contro...
Page 27 - Using the magnify feature
PJ1173 ViewSonic Operating • The zoom level can be finely adjusted. Closely watch the screen to find the level you want. NOTE BLANK LASER ASPECT ESC MENU RESET POSITION AUTO MAGNIFY MY BUTTON VOLUME ON 1 MUTE OFF 2 FREEZE KEYSTONE SEARCH PUSH ENTER PAGE UP PAGE DOWN STANDBY/ON VIDEO RGB LASER INDICA...
Page 28 - Temporarily blanking the screen
PJ1173 ViewSonic 3 Operating BLANK LASER ASPECT ESC MENU RESET POSITION AUTO MAGNIFY MY BUTTON VOLUME ON 1 MUTE OFF 2 FREEZE KEYSTONE SEARCH PUSH ENTER PAGE UP PAGE DOWN STANDBY/ON VIDEO RGB LASER INDICATOR . Press the BLANK button on the remote control. The blank screen will be displayed instead of...
Page 29 - buttons on the projector.; Using the menu function; when a certain input signal is displayed.; In the EASY MENU; In the Advanced MENU; Then press the; RESET button
PJ1173 ViewSonic 4 Operating . Press the MENU button on the remote control or one of the cursor buttons on the projector. The Advanced MENU, or EASY MENU that has priority just after powered on, will appear. If you want to move the menu position, use the cursor buttons after pressing the POSITION bu...
Page 30 - EASY MENU; From the EASY MENU, items shown in the table below
PJ1173 ViewSonic 25 EASY MENU EASY MENU From the EASY MENU, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons on the projector or remote control. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description ASPECT Using the ◄/► buttons switches the mo...
Page 32 - PICTURE Menu; From the PICTURE menu, items shown in the table; Item
PJ1173 ViewSonic 7 PICTURE Menu PICTURE Menu From the PICTURE menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons on the projector or remote control, and press the ► cursor button on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on the remote con...
Page 33 - To adjust CUSTOM
PJ1173 ViewSonic 8 PICTURE Menu PICTURE Menu (continued) Item Description COLOR TEMP Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the color temperature mode. To adjust CUSTOM Selecting a mode whose name includes CUSTOM and then pressing the ► button or the ENTER button displays a dialog to aid you in adjusting th...
Page 34 - MY MEMORY
PJ1173 ViewSonic 9 Item Description ACTIVE IRIS Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons changes the active iris control mode. PRESENTATION ó THEATER ó TURN OFF Feature PRESENTATION The active iris displays the best presentation image for both bright and dark scenes. THEATER The active iris displays the best th...
Page 35 - IMAGE Menu; From the IMAGE menu, items shown in the table below; • When this adjustment is too large, certain degradation may appear
PJ1173 ViewSonic 30 IMAGE Menu IMAGE Menu From the IMAGE menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons on the projector or remote control, and press the ► cursor button on the projector or remote control, or ENTER button on the remote control to e...
Page 37 - INPUT Menu; From the INPUT menu, items shown in the table below
PJ1173 ViewSonic 3 INPUT Menu INPUT Menu From the INPUT menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons on the projector or remote control, and press the ► cursor button on the projector or remote control, or ENTER button on the remote control to ex...
Page 40 - The resolution for the RGB1 and RGB2 input signals can be set on
PJ1173 ViewSonic 35 INPUT Menu INPUT Menu (continued) Item Description RESOLUTION The resolution for the RGB1 and RGB2 input signals can be set on this projector. (1) In the INPUT menu select the RESOLUTION using the ▲/▼ buttons and press the ► button. The RESOLUTION menu will be displayed. (2) In t...
Page 41 - SETUP Menu; From the SETUP menu, items shown in the table below
PJ1173 ViewSonic 36 SETUP Menu SETUP Menu From the SETUP menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons on the projector or remote control, and press the ► cursor button on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on the remote control ...
Page 43 - AUDIO Menu; From the AUDIO menu, items shown in the table below
PJ1173 ViewSonic 38 AUDIO Menu AUDIO Menu From the AUDIO menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons on the projector or remote control, and press the ► cursor button on the projector or remote control, or ENTER button on the remote control to e...
Page 44 - SCREEN Menu; From the SCREEN menu, items shown in the table below; MENU POSITION
PJ1173 ViewSonic 39 SCREEN Menu SCREEN Menu From the SCREEN menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons on the projector or remote control, and press the ► cursor button on the projector or remote control, or ENTER button on the remote control t...
Page 45 - unsuitable signal is detected.
PJ1173 ViewSonic 40 SCREEN Menu SCREEN Menu (continued) 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 ó ORIGINAL ó TURN OFF Feature MyScreen Screen can ...
Page 48 - OPTION Menu; From the OPTION menu, items shown in the table below
PJ1173 ViewSonic 43 OPTION Menu OPTION Menu From the OPTION menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons on the projector or remote control, and press the ► cursor button on the projector or remote control, or ENTER button on the remote control t...
Page 53 - This projector is equipped with security functions.; Using Security Features; Inputting the PASSWORD; Changing the PASSWORD
PJ1173 ViewSonic 48 OPTION Menu 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 OP...
Page 54 - Using the MyScreen PASSWORD Function
PJ1173 ViewSonic 49 OPTION Menu Item Description SECURITY (continued) 1.3 If you have forgotten your PASSWORD 1.3-1 Follow the procedure in 1.1-1 to display the ENTER PASSWORD BOX. 1.3-2 While the ENTER PASSWORD BOX is displayed, press and hold the RESET button on the remote control for about 3 seco...
Page 55 - Using the PIN LOCK Function
PJ1173 ViewSonic 50 OPTION Menu Item Description SECURITY (continued) 2.2-4 Move the cursor to the right side of the PASSWORD AGAIN BOX and press the ► button to display the PASSWORD for about 20 seconds, please make note of the PASSWORD during this time. Pressing the ENTER button on the remote cont...
Page 56 - Turning Off the PIN LOCK Function
PJ1173 ViewSonic 51 OPTION Menu Item Description SECURITY (continued) 3.1-3 Input a 4 part PIN Code using the ▲/▼/◄/► /RGB and INPUT buttons. The PIN CODE AGAIN BOX will appear. Reenter the same PIN Code. This will complete the PIN Code registration. • If there is no key input for about 55 seconds w...
Page 57 - Using the Transition Detector Function; Function; PASSWORD
PJ1173 ViewSonic 52 OPTION Menu Item Description SECURITY (continued) 4. Using the Transition Detector Function While the Transition Detector function is ON, when power switch is started to supply to the projector, it might react as below. • Transition Detector alarm shown below might appear on scre...
Page 58 - Using the MY TEXT PASSWORD function
PJ1173 ViewSonic 53 OPTION Menu Item Description SECURITY (continued) 4.3 Setting the Transition Detector off 4.3-1 Follow the procedure in 4.1-1 to display the Transition Detector on/off menu. 4.3-2 Select TURN OFF to display the ENTER PASSWORD BOX (large). Enter the registered PASSWORD and the scr...
Page 59 - TURN ON; Turning on the MY TEXT PASSWORD
PJ1173 ViewSonic 54 Item Description SECURITY (continued) 5.2 Displaying the MY TEXT (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select the MY TEXT DISPLAY menu and press the ► button to display the MY TEXT DISPLAY on/off menu. (2) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the MY TEXT DISPLAY on/off menu to select...
Page 61 - NETWORK Menu; Configuration
PJ1173 ViewSonic 56 Remember that incorrect network settings on this projector may cause trouble on the network. Be sure to consult with your network administrator before connecting to an existing access point on your network. Select “NETWORK” from the main menu to access the following functions. Se...
Page 62 - Use the
PJ1173 ViewSonic 57 NETWORK Menu NETWORK Menu (continued) Item Description SETUP (continued) IP ADDRESS Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to enter the IP ADDRESS. This function can only be used when DHCP is set to OFF.• The IP ADDRESS is the number that identifies this projector on the network. You cannot hav...
Page 63 - the
PJ1173 ViewSonic 58 NETWORK Menu NETWORK Menu (continued) Item Description PROJECTOR NAME (1) Use the▲/▼ buttons on the NETWORK menu to select the PROJECTOR NAME menu and press the ► button. The PROJECTOR NAME dialog will be displayed. (2) The current PROJECTOR NAME will be displayed on the first 3 ...
Page 64 - To erase the image displayed and its source file in the projector.
PJ1173 ViewSonic 59 NETWORK Menu NETWORK Menu (continued) Item Description e-SHOT Selecting this item displays the e-SHOT menu. The application software “PJTransfer” is required to store image(s) into the projector. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select an item which is a still image by the e-SHOT and the ►...
Page 66 - Main functions; that is connected to the same network.; Web control; your PC, which can help you to setup and maintain the projector.
PJ1173 ViewSonic 6 Main functions Main functions Configuring and controlling via a web browser You can adjust or control the projector via a network from a web browser on a PC that is connected to the same network. Logon the network from the web browser and it offers the menus to configure the netwo...
Page 67 - the projector and displayed on screen one by one.; Transfer image data; Required equipment preparation; PC : 1) equipped with the network feature
PJ1173 ViewSonic 6 e-SHOT (Still image Transfer) Display Image files can be sent via the network, and up to 4 image data can be stored in the projector and displayed on screen one by one. Transfer image data Display image data ( 1 - 4 ) Equipment connection and network setting Required equipment pre...
Page 68 - Manual network connection setting; Equipments connection; “Network and Internet Connections” window
PJ1173 ViewSonic 63 Equipment connection and network setting Manual network connection setting Equipments connection Connect the projector and PC with a LAN cable. * Before connecting with an existing network, contact the network administrator. Next, please check the PC setting as explained below. N...
Page 69 - Manual network connection setting (continued); “Local Area Connection Properties” window
PJ1173 ViewSonic 64 Equipment connection and network setting Manual network connection setting (continued) 7) Set IP address, subnet mask and default gateway for PC. “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window 5) Open “Local Area Connection Properties” window you use for network device. 6) Set us...
Page 70 - ■ Setting manually; The projector’s initial settings are as follows.; ■ Setting automatically; projector and PC automatically.
PJ1173 ViewSonic 65 Equipment connection and network setting Manual network connection setting (continued) [About IP address] ■ Setting manually The Network address portion included in the IP address set into your PC should be common with projector’s one. And the entire IP address in the PC should n...
Page 71 - “Internet Properties” window; “Internet Option” setting; Click
PJ1173 ViewSonic 66 Equipment connection and network setting Manual network connection setting (continued) 2) Click “Connections” tab and then click [LAN Settings] button to open “Local Area Network (LAN) settings”. “Internet Properties” window “Internet Option” setting 1) Click “Internet Options” i...
Page 72 - “Logon Menu”; Check connection; “Local Area Network (LAN) Settings” window
PJ1173 ViewSonic 67 Equipment connection and network setting Manual network connection setting (continued) “Logon Menu” Check connection Check PC and projector are connected properly here. If it is not connected, check cable connections and settings are properly or not. 1) Start browser in PC and sp...
Page 73 - Configuring and Controlling the Projector via a Web Browser; Management with Web browser software
PJ1173 ViewSonic 68 Management with Web browser software Configuring and Controlling the Projector via a Web Browser You can change the settings of or control the projector via a network by using a web browser from a PC that is connected to the same network. E-mail Alerts The projector can automatic...
Page 74 - Configuring and controlling the projector via a web
PJ1173 ViewSonic 69 Management with Web browser software Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser You can adjust or control the projector via a network from a web browser on a PC that is connected to the same network. • Internet Explorer 5.5 or later is required. • If JavaScript i...
Page 75 - Displays the projector’s current
PJ1173 ViewSonic 70 Management with Web browser software When configuring or controlling the projector via a web browser, an ID and password are required. There are two types of IDs, Administrator ID and User ID. The following chart describes the differences between Administrator and User IDs. Confi...
Page 76 - Logon; Example; : If the IP address of the projector is set to; Administrator; If the logon is successful, either the screen will be displayed.; “Logon with Administrator ID”
PJ1173 ViewSonic 7 Management with Web browser software Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (continued) Logon Refer to the following for configuring or controlling the projector via a web browser. ) Enter “http://192.168.1.10/” into the address bar of the web browser and pres...
Page 77 - Network Information; Displays the projector name settings.
PJ1173 ViewSonic 7 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (continued) Network Information All screen drawings in this manual are shown when you logon with the Administrator ID. Any functions that are available only for the Administrator will not be shown when you logon with the ...
Page 78 - Network Settings; IP Configuration; alphanumeric characters. Only alphabets, numbers and
PJ1173 ViewSonic 73 Management with Web browser software Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (continued) Network Settings Displays and configures network settings. Item Description IP Configuration Configures network settings. DHCP ON Enables DHCP. DHCP OFF Disables DHCP. IP ...
Page 79 - clicking
PJ1173 ViewSonic 74 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (continued) Management with Web browser software • The new configuration settings are activated after restarting the network connection. When the configuration settings are changed, you must restart the network connectio...
Page 80 - Port Settings
PJ1173 ViewSonic 75 Management with Web browser software Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (continued) Port Settings Displays and configures communication port settings. Item Description Network Control Port1 (Port:23) Configures command control port 1 (Port:23). Port open ...
Page 81 - Mail Settings; Displays and configures e-mail addressing settings.; . The maximum length of host or domain name is up
PJ1173 ViewSonic 76 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (continued) Mail Settings Management with Web browser software Displays and configures e-mail addressing settings. Item Description Send mail Click [Enable] check box to use the e-mail function. Configure the conditions ...
Page 82 - Alert Settings; The lamp cover has not been properly fixed.; “CHANGE THE LAMP” is; “CHANGE THE LAMP” is displayed.
PJ1173 ViewSonic 77 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (continued) Alert Settings Displays and configures failure & alert settings. Alert Item Description Cover Error The lamp cover has not been properly fixed. Fan Error The cooling fan is not operating. Lamp Error The l...
Page 83 - The Alert Items are shown below.; and
PJ1173 ViewSonic 78 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (continued) Management with Web browser software The Alert Items are shown below. Setting Item Description Alarm Time Configures the time to alert. (Only Lamp Time Alarm and Filter Time Alarm.) SNMP Trap Click [Enable] c...
Page 84 - Schedule Settings
PJ1173 ViewSonic 79 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (continued) Schedule Settings Displays and configures schedule settings. Item Description Daily Configures the daily schedule. Sunday Configures the Sunday schedule. Monday Configures the Monday schedule. Tuesday Configu...
Page 85 - Displays the current schedule.; button to save the settings.
PJ1173 ViewSonic 80 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (continued) Management with Web browser software The daily and weekly event items are shown below. Item Daily & Weekly Description Schedule Click [Enable] check box to enable the schedule. Schedule List Displays the ...
Page 86 - Displays and configures the date and time settings.
PJ1173 ViewSonic 8 Management with Web browser software Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (continued) Date/Time Settings Displays and configures the date and time settings. Item Description Current Date Configures the current date in year/month/day format. Current Time Conf...
Page 88 - Security Settings; The length of the text can be up to 3 alphanumeric
PJ1173 ViewSonic 83 Management with Web browser software Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (continued) Security Settings Displays and configures passwords and other security settings. Item Description Administrator authority Configures the Administrator ID and password. Adm...
Page 89 - Configures the Authentication password for the command
PJ1173 ViewSonic 84 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (continued) Management with Web browser software Click [Apply ] button to save the settings. • The new configuration settings are activated after restarting the network connection. When the configuration settings are cha...
Page 90 - Projector Control; In some input signal sources, it might stop “Magnify” even; The items shown in the table below can be
PJ1173 ViewSonic 85 Management with Web browser software Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (continued) Projector Control Controls the projector. Item Description Main Power Turns the power on/off. Input Source Selects the input source. Picture Mode Selects the picture mode ...
Page 93 - Projector Status; Displays and configures the current projector status.; Displays the current error status
PJ1173 ViewSonic 88 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (continued) Projector Status Management with Web browser software Displays and configures the current projector status. Item Description Error Status Displays the current error status Lamp Time Displays the usage time fo...
Page 94 - Network Restart; Restarts the projector’s network connection in order to; • Restarting requires you to re-log on in order to further control or
PJ1173 ViewSonic 89 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (continued) Management with Web browser software Network Restart Restarts the projector’s network connection. Item Description Restart Restarts the projector’s network connection in order to activate new configuration se...
Page 95 - Settings; SMTP Port
PJ1173 ViewSonic 90 Management with Web browser software E-mail Alerts The projector can automatically send an alert message to the specified e-mail addresses when the projector detects a certain condition that is requiring maintenance or detected an error. • Up to five e-mail addresses can be speci...
Page 96 - on the main menu to configure the E-mail Alerts settings.
PJ1173 ViewSonic 9 E-mail Alerts (continued) Management with Web browser software 8) Click [Alert Settings] on the main menu to configure the E-mail Alerts settings. 9) Select and configure each alert item. Refer to the item 3.1.6 Alert Settings for further information. 10) Click [Apply] button to s...
Page 97 - Projector Management using SNMP; SNMP Port
PJ1173 ViewSonic 9 Management with Web browser software Projector Management using SNMP The SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) enables to manage the projector information, which is a failure or warning status, from the computer on the network. The SNMP management software will be required on ...
Page 98 - Event Scheduling; • You can schedule the following control events: Power ON/OFF, Input
PJ1173 ViewSonic 93 Management with Web browser software Event Scheduling The scheduling function enables to setup scheduled events including power on / power off. It enables to be “self-management” projector. • You can schedule the following control events: Power ON/OFF, Input Source and Transferre...
Page 100 - • A Network Restart is required after the; Daylight Savings Time; configuration settings have been changed.
PJ1173 ViewSonic 95 Management with Web browser software • A Network Restart is required after the Daylight Savings Time or SNTP configuration settings have been changed. • The battery for the built in clock may be dead if the clock loses time even when the date and time have been set correctly. Rep...
Page 101 - • It is possible to allocate the image file up to 4 in the maximum.
PJ1173 ViewSonic 96 Management with Web browser software e-SHOT (Still Image Transfer) Display The projector can display still images that are transferred via the network. • It is possible to allocate the image file up to 4 in the maximum. • The image file also can be displayed by using schedule fun...
Page 102 - ) Enter the Administrator ID and password and; Image; check box for the; Network Control
PJ1173 ViewSonic 97 e-SHOT (Still Image Transfer) Display (continued) Configure the following items from a web browser when e-SHOT is used. Example: If the IP address of the projector is set to 192.168.1.10: ) Enter "http://192.168.1.10/" into the address bar of the web browser. 2) Enter the...
Page 103 - Command Control via the Network; Communication Port
PJ1173 ViewSonic 98 Management with Web browser software Command Control via the Network You can configure and control the projector via the network using RS-232C commands. Communication Port The following two ports are assigned for the command control. Command Control Settings Configure the followi...
Page 104 - Command Control via the Network (continued)
PJ1173 ViewSonic 99 Management with Web browser software Command Control via the Network (continued) When the authentication setting is enabled, the following settings are required. 7) Click [Security Settings] on the main menu. 8) Click [Network Control] and enter the desired authentication passwor...
Page 105 - Header; bytes; Reply; Send Data format
PJ1173 ViewSonic 00 Management with Web browser software Command Control via the Network (continued) Command Format Command formats differ among the different communication ports. ● TCP #23 You can use the RS-232C commands without any changes. The reply data format is the same as the RS-232C command...
Page 106 - Reply Data format
PJ1173 ViewSonic 0 Reply Data format The connection ID (the data is same as the connection ID data on the sending data format) is attached to the RS-232C commands reply data. <ACK reply> Reply Connection ID 0x06 byte <NAK reply> Reply Connection ID 0x5 byte <Error reply> Reply Erro...
Page 107 - Command Control via the Network (Continued); Authentication; ) Receive the random 8 bytes “a57f60c” from the projector.
PJ1173 ViewSonic 0 Management with Web browser software Command Control via the Network (Continued) Automatic Connection Break The TCP connection will be automatically disconnected after there is no communication for 30 seconds after being established. The projector does not accept commands without ...
Page 108 - Lamp; In case of replacement by yourself,; Replacing the lamp; The handles; The lamp cover
PJ1173 ViewSonic 03 Maintenance Maintenance A lamp has 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 different lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them. Preparation of a n...
Page 109 - Lamp warning; HIGH VOLTAGE; About disposal of a lamp:
PJ1173 ViewSonic 04 Maintenance Lamp warning Lamp (continued) 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 ...
Page 110 - Air filter; Cleaning the air filter; The front side of the projector
PJ1173 ViewSonic 05 Maintenance Please check and clean the air filter periodically. If the air filter becomes clogged by dust or the like, internal temperatures rise, which could cause a fire, a burn or malfunction to the projector. When the indicators or a message prompts you to clean the air filte...
Page 111 - • Please replace the air filter when it is damaged or too soiled.
PJ1173 ViewSonic 06 Maintenance • Please replace the air filter when it is damaged or too soiled. • When you replace the projection lamp, please replace the air filter. An air filter of specified type will come together with a replacement lamp for this projector. • Please reset the filter time only ...
Page 112 - Internal clock battery; Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
PJ1173 ViewSonic 07 Maintenance Consumption of the battery makes the clock not to work correctly. When the clock is wrong or it has stopped, please replace the battery according to the following procedures. Internal clock battery . Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the project...
Page 113 - Other care; inspected by ViewSonic about once every year.; Inside of the projector
PJ1173 ViewSonic 08 Maintenance Other care In order to ensure the safe use of your projector, please have it cleaned and inspected by ViewSonic about once every year. . Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to cool sufficiently. . After making sure that the projector...
Page 114 - Troubleshooting; When the unit's power is on, messages such as those shown below may be; Message; There is no input signal.; of the signal source.; The horizontal or vertical frequency of the input signal; Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool; A note of precaution when cleaning the air filter.; Please immediately turn the power off, and clean or change
PJ1173 ViewSonic 09 Troubleshooting 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, ...
Page 115 - Regarding the indicator lamps; Green; Orange; Red; Red; Red
PJ1173 ViewSonic 0 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 ...
Page 116 - 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; At least 1 “Power ON” schedule is saved to the
PJ1173 ViewSonic Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps (continued) • When the interior portion has become overheated, for safety purposes, the power source is automatically turned off, and the indicator lamps may also be turned off. In such a case, press the “ ” (OFF) side of the power swi...
Page 117 - Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects; ►Never use the projector if abnormal operations such as smoke,; Phenomenon; of these has not been properly fixed.; please make confirmation of the attachment state of the lamp and; Before requesting repair, please check in accordance with the
PJ1173 ViewSonic Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects ►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 case...
Page 119 - • Although bright spots or dark spots may appear on the screen, this; Perform picture adjustments by changing the COLOR
PJ1173 ViewSonic 4 Troubleshooting • Although bright spots or dark spots may appear on the screen, this is a unique characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and it does not constitute or imply a machine defect. NOTE Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect Reference page Video screen displa...
Page 120 - Warranty and after-service; • These specifications are subject to change without notice.; Liquid crystal projector
PJ1173 ViewSonic 5 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, please contact ViewSonic or service company. They will te...
Page 122 - Customer Support; You will need the product serial number.; Web Site
PJ1173 ViewSonic 7 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 Australia/New Zealand www.viewsonic.com.au AUS=1800 880 818NZ=0800 008 822 servi...
Page 123 - Limited Warranty; VIEWSONIC; What the warranty covers:; North and South America:; Who the warranty protects:; This warranty is valid only for the first consumer purchaser.; What the warranty does not cover:; Use of supplies or parts not meeting ViewSonic’s specifications.
PJ1173 ViewSonic 8 Limited Warranty VIEWSONIC ® PROJECTOR What the warranty covers: ViewSonic warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use, during the warranty period. If a product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty pe...
Page 124 - Limitation of implied warranties:; shall not be liable for:; Effect of state law:; Canada, contact ViewSonic or your local ViewSonic dealer.
PJ1173 ViewSonic 9 Limitation of implied warranties: There are no warranties, express or implied, which extend beyond the description contained herein including the implied warranty of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Exclusion of damages: ViewSonic’s liability is limited to the...
Page 125 - Mexico Limited Warranty
PJ1173 ViewSonic 0 Mexico Limited Warranty VIEWSONIC ® PROJECTOR What the warranty covers: ViewSonic warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use, during the warranty period. If a product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warr...