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Product Type LCD Projector
Model ViewSonic PJ552
Dimensions (W x H x D) 297 x 65 x 233 mm (excluding protruding parts)
Weight 2.45 kg
Power Supply AC 100-120V/2.7A, AC 220-240V/1.5A
Power Consumption 240W
Lamp Type 165W UHB (Ultra High Brightness), part number PRJ-RLC-015
Display Technology 0.7" TFT Active Matrix LCD
Native Resolution 1024 x 768 (XGA)
Image Size (Diagonal) 30" to 300"
Lens Zoom lens, F=1.7~1.9, f=21.8~26.2 mm
Keystone Correction Vertical, via menu or remote control
Input Ports RGB IN1 (D-sub 15), RGB IN2 (D-sub 15), S-Video, Composite Video, Component Video (Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr), Audio IN (stereo mini), USB (type B), RS-232C (D-sub 9)
Output Ports RGB OUT (D-sub 15), Audio OUT (stereo mini)
Remote Control Infrared, with 3m range and 60° operating angle
Noise Level Whisper mode available for quieter operation
Operating Temperature 5°C to 35°C
Lamp Life Approximately 2000 hours (when lamp replacement recommended)
Air Filter Replaceable/cleanable, part number NJ9702 (contact dealer)
Warranty 3 years parts and labor (excluding lamp), 1 year lamp (North America); varies by region

Frequently Asked Questions - PJ552 VIEWSONIC

How do I replace the lamp on my ViewSonic PJ552?
Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord. Wait at least 45 minutes for the lamp to cool. Remove the lamp cover on the bottom by unscrewing two screws. Carefully pull out the old lamp by its handles. Insert the new lamp (part # PRJ-RLC-015) and tighten the screws. Replace the lamp cover. Turn on the projector and reset the lamp timer via the OPTION menu.
Why is there no picture displayed?
First, ensure the lens cover is open. Check that all signal cables are securely connected. Verify the correct input source is selected using the INPUT or RGB/VIDEO buttons. Also ensure the brightness setting is not too low. If using a computer, make sure the external display output is activated.
How do I clean or replace the air filter?
Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord. Allow it to cool for at least 45 minutes. Remove the filter cover on the bottom, then pull out the air filter. Use a vacuum cleaner to clean both the filter and the projector vent. If damaged, replace with part number NJ9702 (contact dealer). Reinstall the filter and cover, then reset the filter timer in the OPTION menu.
What does the blinking lamp indicator mean?
A blinking red LAMP indicator usually means the lamp cover is not properly attached or the lamp is near end of life. Turn off the projector, allow it to cool, and check the lamp cover is securely fastened. If the issue persists, the lamp may need replacement.
How can I adjust the keystone distortion?
Press the KEYSTONE button on the remote control. Use the cursor ▲/▼ buttons to correct vertical distortion. Press KEYSTONE again to exit. You can also adjust keystone from the SETUP menu or EASY MENU.
Why does the image appear blurry?
Adjust the focus using the focus ring on the lens. Also check the H PHASE setting in the IMAGE menu to eliminate flicker. If the lens is dirty, clean it gently with a lens-cleaning wipe. Ensure the projection distance is within the recommended range.
How do I use the USB mouse control?
Connect the projector's USB port to your computer via a USB cable. Use the remote control buttons: ▲/▼/◄/► to move the pointer, ENTER for left click, RESET for right click. This function works with Windows 95 OSR 2.1 or higher. Note: it may not work with all notebook PCs.
What is the maximum projection distance for a 100-inch screen?
For a 4:3 screen at 100 inches diagonal, the projection distance ranges from 3.1 m (120 inches) to 3.6 m (143 inches). For 16:9, it ranges from 3.3 m (131 inches) to 4.0 m (156 inches). Refer to the manual for full details.
How do I reset the lamp timer after replacing the lamp?
Go to the OPTION menu, select LAMP TIME, and press the RESET button on the remote control for about 3 seconds. A dialog will appear; select RESET to confirm. This ensures accurate lamp usage reminders.
Can I use the projector in a high temperature environment?
The operating temperature is 5°C to 35°C. If the environment exceeds 35°C, the projector may overheat. You can set FAN SPEED to HIGH in the SERVICE menu (under OPTION) to improve cooling, but note it will be noisier.

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USER MANUAL PJ552 VIEWSONIC

Portable LCD Projector

Inage size 30"-300"

High Brightness Light Weight

LCD Projector

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PJ552/PJ562

User Guide

Compliance information for U.S.A. ....ii

Compliance Information for Canada .....ii

User Information for all Countries .....ii

Important Safety Instructions......iii

For your Record ....1

Contents of Package .....2

About this manual ....2

Projector features ....3

Preparations....3

Part names....4

Projector....4

Controls....5

Remote control....5

Setting up....6

Arrangement....7

Adjusting the projector's elevator......8

About the....9

Connecting your devices....10

Connecting power supply....13

Remote control....14

Putting batteries....14

Using the remote control....15

Power on/off....16

Turning on the power....16

Turning off the power....16

Operating....17

Adjusting the volume....17

Temporarily muting the sound....17

Selecting an input signal....17

Searching an input signal....18

Selecting the aspect ratio....18

Adjusting the zoom and focus....18

Using the automatic adjustment feature......19

Adjusting the position....19

Correcting the keystone distortions....19

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Using the magnify feature....20

Freezing the screen....20

Temporarily blanking the screen....20

Operating the computer screen....21

Multifunctional settings....22

Using the menu function....22

EASY Menu....23

Aspect, Keystone, Mode, Bright, Contrast, Color, Tint, Sharpness, Whisper, Mirror, Reset, Filter time, Language, Go to advanced menu

PICTURE Menu....25

Bright, Contrast, Gamma, Color temp, Color Tint, Sharpness, Progressive, My memory

IMAGE Menu....28

Aspect, Over scan, V. position, H. position, H. phase, H. size, Auto adjust

INPUT Menu 30

Color space, Component, Video format, Frame lock, Information

SETUP Menu....32

Keystone, Whisper, Mirror, Volume

SCREEN Menu....33

Language, Menu position, OSD bright, Blank, Start up, MyScreen, MyScreen lock, Message

OPTION Menu....36

Search, Auto off, Lamp time, Filter time, Service

Maintenance....38

Lamp....38

Air....40

Other care....41

Troubleshooting......42

Related messages....42

Regarding the indicator lamps....44

Phenomena that may easily be mistaken for machine defects....46

Warranty and after-service....48

Speciations....48

Customer Support ....50

Limited Warranty ....51

Compliance Information for U.S.A.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

  • Reorient of relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Compliance Informatio for Canada

Compliance Information for European Countries

CE Conformity

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The device complies with the requirements of the EEC directive 89/336/EEC as amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC Art. 5 with regard to “Electromagnetic compatibility,” and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC Art. 13 with regard to “Safety.”

Important Safety Instructions

  1. Read these instructions.
  2. Keep these instructions.
  3. Heed all warnings.
  4. Follow all instructions.
  5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
  6. Clean only with dry cloth.

  7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

  8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

  9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

  10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Be sure that the power outlet is located near the unit so that it is easily accessible.

  11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

  12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over

  13. Unplug this apparatus when unused for long periods of time.

  14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 2004. 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, the three birds logo and OnView are registered trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation. VESA and SVGA are registered trademarks of the Video Electronics Standards Association. DPMS and DDC are trademarks of VESA.

PS/2, VGA and XGA are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Disclaimer: ViewSonic Corporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from furnishing this material, or the performance or use of this product.

In the interest of continuing product improvement, ViewSonic Corporation reserves the right to change product specifications without notice. Information in this document may change without notice.

No part of this document may be copied, reproduced, or transmitted by any means, for any purpose without prior written permission from ViewSonic Corporation.

Electronic Warranty Registration

To meet your future needs, and to receive any additional product information as it becomes available, please register your projector's warranty on the Internet at: http://www.viewsonic.com

For Your Record

Document Number: A-CD-PJ552 / A-CD-PJ562

Model Number: VS10386/VS10385

Product Name: ViewSonic PJ552/PJ562

Purchase Date: ____

Serial Number: ____

User Information for all Countries

Notice: Use the cables which are included with the projector or specified.

Contents of package

(1) Projector
(2) Remote control with two AA batteries
(3) Power cord
(4) RGB cable
(5) Filter cover for bottom-up use
(6) User's manuals
(7) Soft case

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NOTE • Keep the original packing materials for future reshipment. For moving the projector, be sure to use the original packing material. Use special caution for the lens part.

Thank you for purchasing this projector.

⚠ WARNING . Before operating the unit, please read the "User's Manual - Safety Guide" to ensure your understanding. After reading, store them in a safe place for future reference.

Notice: Use the cables which are included with the projector or specified.

About this manual

Various symbols are used in this manual. The meanings of these symbols are described below.

⚠ WARNING This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly result in personal injury or even death due to incorrect handling.

⚠CAUTION This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could result possibly in personal injury or physical damage due to incorrect handling.

Please refer to the pages written following this symbol.

NOTE •The information in this manual is subject to chance without notice.

  • The manufacture assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual.
  • The reproduction, transmission or use of this document or contents is not permitted without express written authority.

Trademark acknowledgment

• VGA and XGA are registered trademarks of the International Business Machines Corporation.
• Apple and Mac are registered trademarks of the Apple Computer, Inc.
• VESA and SVGA are trademarks of the Video Electronics Standard Association.
- Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation.
- Internet Explorer is a trademark of the Microsoft Corporation.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Projector features / Preparations

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 developed 165W UHB (Ultra High Brightness) lamp gives you a higher brightness image on a screen. The image can be still kept as bright and clean enough for use in bright rooms.

○ Low Noise

WHISPER mode is equipped for reducing acoustic noise to realize quieter operation. It is perfect for use in low luminance rooms where low noise is more important than brightness.

○ Rich Connectivity

This projector has a variety of I/O ports. It can be easily connected to many signal sources like PC, DVD and so on. The rich connectivity provides you more options to make your presentation impressive.

○ Compact Body

Even with its many features, this projector is extremely compact and slim, which gives you more flexibility and usability to use it where you want.

Preparations

About contents of package

Please see the "Contents of package" of the "User's manual - Quick guide". Your projector should come with the items shown there. Contact immediately your dealer if anything is missing.

NOTE • Keep the original packing materials for future reshipment. For moving the projector, be sure to use the original packing material. Use special caution for the lens part.

Part names

Part names

Projector

Zoom knob (18)

Focus ring (18)

Vent (6)

Lens cover (16)

(Slide door)

Lens (16)

Lamp cover

(Lamp unit is inside.)

(38)

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Front-Right side

Remote sensor (15)

Speaker

Elevator button (☐8)

Elevator foot (8)

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Bottom side

Filter cover (☐40)

(Air filter and intake vent are inside.)

Control buttons

(See the following page.)

(105)

Ports

(See below.)

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Rear-Left side

Power switch (16)

AC inlet (13)

Elevator button (☐8)

Elevator foot (8)

Vent (6)

AUDIO OUT port (11)

AUDIO IN1 port (11)

S-VIDEO port (12)

COMPONENT

VIDEO ports (12)

C_B/P_B

CR/PR

VIDEO port (12)

AUDIO IN2 port (11)

USB port (21)

Internal panel layout diagram showing labeled ports and connectors for a computer interface

Ports

Restart switch (*) (46)

RGB IN1 port (11)

RGB IN2 port (11)

RGB OUT port (11)

CONTROL port (11)

Kensington lock slot

NOTE (*) About Restart switch: This Projector is controlled by an internal microprocessor. Under certain exceptional circumstances, the projector may not operate correctly and the microprocessor will need to be reset. In such a case, please push the Restart switch by using a cocktail stick or similar and before turning on again, make the projector cool down at least 10 minutes without operating. Only push the Restart switch in these exceptional instances.

Part names

Control buttons
LAMP indicator (44) TEMP indicator (44) POWER indicator (16) STANDBY/ON button (16) STANDBY/ON INPUT MENU Cursor buttons ▲,▼,◀,► (22) INPUT button (17)

Remote control
RGB button (17) VIDEO button (17) ASPECT button (18) HOME button (21) MAGNIFY (20) ON button OFF button END button (21) FREEZE button (20) POSITION button (19) Cursor buttons ▲,▼,◀,(22) ESC button (22) SEARCH button (18) STANDBY/ON button (16) AUTO button (19) BLANK button (20) VOLUME button (17) PAGE UP button (21) MUTE button (17) PAGE DOWN button (21) KEYSTONE button (19) MENU button (22) ENTER button (22) RESET button (22)

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.

  • Don't place the projector on an unstable, slant or vibrant surface such as a wobbly or inclined stand.
  • Do not place the projector in the side/front/rear-up position, except care of the air filter.
  • For the projector installed bottom-up, use the accessory filter cover for bottom-up use. And in the case of a ceiling installation or the like, contact your dealer before installation.

▶ Place the projection in a cool place, and pay attention enough to ventilation. The high temperature of the projector could cause a fire, a burn and/or malfunction to the projector.

  • Don't stop up, block and cover the projector's vents.
  • Keep a space of 30 cm or more between the sides and other objects such as walls.
  • Don't place the projector on a metallic thing or anything weak in heat.
  • Don't place the projector on a carpet, cushion or bedding.
  • Don't place the projector in direct sunlight or near a hot object such as heater.
  • Put nothing about lens and vents of the projector. Put nothing on the projector.
  • Put nothing that is sucked or sticks to the bottom of projector. This projector has some intake vents also on the bottom.

▶ Do not place the projector on the place that gets wet. Damping the projector or inserting liquid in the projector could cause a fire, an electric shock and/or malfunction to the projector.

- Don't place the projector in a bathroom or the outdoors.

- Put nothing containing the liquid near the projector.

△CAUTION ▶Avoid a smoky, humid or dusty place. Placing the projector in such place could cause a fire, an electric shock and/or malfunction to the projector.

- Don't place the projector near a humidifier, a smoking space or a kitchen.

- Put nothing containing the liquid near the projector.

▶Adjust the direction of the projector to keep light from directly hitting the projector's remote sensor.

Setting up

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 x 768

(a) The screen size (diagonal)
(b) Distance from the projector to the screen (±10%)
(c) The height of the screen (±10%)

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(c) up (c) down (b)

At 4:3 screen

(a) Screen size[inch (m)](b) Projection distance [m (inch)](c) Screen height [cm (inch)]
min.max.downup
30(0.8)0.9(35)1.1(42)5(2)41(16)
40(1.0)1.2(47)1.4(56)6(2)55(22)
50(1.3)1.5(59)1.8(71)8(3)69(27)
60(1.5)1.8(72)2.2(85)9(4)82(32)
70(1.8)2.1(84)2.5(100)11(4)96(38)
80(2.0)2.4(96)2.9(114)12(5)110(43)
90(2.3)2.7(108)3.3(129)14(5)123(49)
100(2.5)3.1(120)3.6(143)15(6)137(54)
120(3.0)3.7(144)4.4(172)18(7)165(65)
150(3.8)4.6(181)5.5(216)23(9)206(81)
200(5.1)6.1(242)7.3(288)30(12)274(108)
250(6.4)7.6(303)9.2(361)38(15)343(135)
300(7.6)9.2(363)11.0(433)46(18)411(162)

At 16:9 screen

(a) Screen size[inch (m)](b) Projection distance [m (inch)](c) Screen height [cm (inch)]
min. max. down up
30 (0.8) 1.0(38) 1.2 (46)-1 (0) 39 (15)
40 (1.0)1.3 (52)1.6 (62)-2 (-1)51 (20)
50 (1.3)1.6 (65)2.0 (77)-2 (-1)64 (25)
60 (1.5)2.0 (78)2.4 (93)-2 (-1)77 (30)
70 (1.8) 2.3(91) 2.8 (109)-3 (-1)90 (35)
80 (2.0)2.7 (105)3.2 (125)-3 (-1)103 (41)
90 (2.3)3.0 (118)3.6 (140)-4 (-1)116 (46)
100 (2.5)3.3 (131)4.0 (156)-4 (-2)129 (51)
120 (3.0)4.0 (158)4.8 (188)-5 (-2)154 (61)
150 (3.8)5.0 (197)6.0 (235)-6 (-2)193 (76)
200 (5.1)6.7 (264)8.0 (314)-8 (-3)257 (101)
250 (6.4)8.4 (330)10.0 (393)-10 (-4)322 (127)
300 (7.6)10.1 (396)12.0 (472)-12 (-5)386 (152)

Adjusting the projector's elevator

⚠ WARNING ▶ Do not adjust the projector's elevator 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.

⚠️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 projector whenever using the elevator buttons to adjust the elevator feet.

▶ Except for inclining by the elevator feet adjustment, place the projector horizontally.

You can use the elevator feet to make adjustments if the surface on which you need to set the projector is uneven or if you otherwise need to adjust the angle of projection. The adjustment range of the elevator feet is 0 to 9 degrees.

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Elevator feet Elevator button

  1. After making sure that the projector is cool adequately, press and hold in the elevator buttons while holding the projector.

The elevator buttons and the elevator feet are on the both sides.

  1. Raise or lower the projector to the desired height and the release the elevator buttons.

When you release the elevator buttons, the elevator feet will lock into position.

  1. As necessary, you can also finely adjust the height of the projector by twisting the elevator feet by hand.

Setting up

About the filter cover for bottom-up use

⚠ WARNING ▶ Do not replace the filter cover during use or immediately after use. While the projector is connected to a power supply, or the projector is in a high temperature state, handling could cause an electric shock, a fire burn and/or malfunction to the projector. Before handling, make sure the power switch is off and the power cord is not plugged in, then wait at least 45 minutes.

When the projector is installed bottom up, please use the accessory filter cover for bottom-up use. It is higher than usual filter cover, to keep the space for intake ventilation. Please change in the following procedure.

Filter cover's knob To remove

Filter cover

Filter cover's knob To set

Filter cover for bottom-up use

  1. After making sure that the projector is cool adequately, slowly turn the projector so that the lens-side is facing up. Please be careful for a projector not to fall. While the projector is placed lens-side up, hold the projector.
  2. Putting a finger on the filter cover's knob, slide the filter cover in the direction of the arrow to remove it.
  3. Replace the filter cover for bottom-up use and snap it back into place.
  4. Slowly turn the projector so that the top is facing up.

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/or projector.
▶ Use the accessory cable or a designated-type cable for the connection.
Some cables have to be used with core set. A long cable may cause certain picture degradation. Please consult with your dealer for details. For cables that have a core only at one end, connect the core to the projector.
▶ Make sure that you connect devices to the correct port. Incorrect connection may result in malfunction and/or damage to the device and/or projector.

NOTE • Whenever attempting to connect a laptop computer to the projector, be sure to activate the laptop's RGB external image output (set the laptop to CRT display or to simultaneous LCD and CRT display). For details on how this is done, please refer to the instruction manual of the corresponding laptop computer.

  • Secure the screws on the connectors and tighten.
  • Some computers may have multiple display screen modes. Use of some of these modes will not be possible with this projector.
  • For some RGB signal modes, the optional Mac adapter is necessary.
  • When the image resolution is changed on a computer, depending on an input, automatic adjust function may take some time and may not be completed. In this case, you may not be able to see a check box to select "Yes/No" for the new resolution on Windows. Then the resolution will go back to the original. It might be recommended to use other CRT or LCD monitors to change the resolution.

About Plug-and-Play capability

Plug-and-Play is a system composed of the computer, its operating system and peripheral equipment (i.e. display devices). This projector is compatible with VESA DDC 2B. Plug-and-Play can be achieved by connecting this projector to computers that are VESA DDC (display data channel) compatible.

- Please take advantage of this function by connecting the accessory RGB cable to the RGB IN1 port (DDC 2B compatible). Plug-and-Play may not work properly if any other type of connection is attempted.

- Please use the standard drivers in your computer as this projector is a Plug-and-Play monitor.

Setting up

Examples of connection with a computer
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flowchart
graph TD
    A["Computer"] --> B["RGB out"]
    B --> C["RS-232C"]
    C --> D["Audio out"]
    D --> E["USB(A)"]
    E --> F["RS-232C cable"]
    F --> G["Audio OUT"]
    G --> H["RGB cable"]
    H --> I["Stereo mini audio cable"]
    I --> J["USB cable"]
    J --> K["RGB IN1"]
    K --> L["RGB OUT"]
    L --> M["Audio OUT"]
    M --> N["RGB cable"]
    N --> O["* AUDIO IN1 is linked to RGB IN1."]

RGB out Audio out Stereo mini audio cable RGB cable

Connecting to a monitor (output)
RGB in COMPANY VIDEO AUDIO OUT AUDIO INC AUDIO IN1 AUDIO IN2 USB CONTROL RGB cable

Connecting to a speaker with amplifier (output)
Audio in Stereo mini audio cable

Setting up

Examples of connection with a VCR/DVD player
Audio out Video out Audio cable Stereo mini audio cable

Audio out S-Video out S-Video cable Stereo mini audio cable

Audio out Component video out Y CB/PB CR/PR Component video cable Stereo mini audio cable

Audio out Component video out Y CB/PB CR/PR Component video cable Stereo mini audio cable

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 to newly get correct one.
  • Only plug the power cord into an outlet rated for use with the power cord's specified voltage range.
  • Never modify the power cord. Never attempt to defeat the ground connection of the three-pronged plug.

AC inlet Connector of the power cord

  1. Connect the connector of the power cord to the AC inlet of the projector.
  2. Firmly plug the power cord's plug into the outlet.

Remote control

Remote control

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 specified. Do not use batteries of different types at the same time. Do not mix a new battery with used one.

- Make sure the plus and minus terminals are correctly aligned when loading a battery.

- Keep a battery away from children and pets.

- Do not recharge, short circuit, solder or disassemble a battery.

- Do not allow a battery in a fire or water. Keep batteries in a dark, cool and dry place.

- If you observe a leakage of a battery, wipe out the flower and then replace a battery. If the flower adheres your body or clothes, rinse well with water immediately.

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  1. Remove the battery cover. Slide back and remove the battery cover in the direction of the arrow.

  2. Insert the batteries. Align and insert the two AA batteries according to their plus and minus terminals as indicated in the remote control.

  3. Close the battery cover. Replace the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and snap it back into place.

Remote control

Using the remote control

⚠️CAUTION ▶Be careful in handling the remote control.

  • 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. Doing so may result in malfunction.
  • Remove the batteries from the remote control and store them in a safe place if you won't be using the remote control for an extended period.
  • Replace the batteries whenever the remote control starts to malfunction.
  • When strong lights, such as direct sunlight or light from an extremely close range (such as from an inverter fluorescent lamp), hit the projector's remote sensor, the remote control may cause to function. Adjust the direction of the projector to keep light from directly hitting the projector's remote sensor.

The remote control works with the projector's remote sensor.

approx. 3 meters 30° 30°

  • The range of the remote sensor is 3 meters with a 60-degree range (30 degrees to the left and right of the remote sensor).
  • Also a remote signal reflected in the screen etc. may be available. If it is difficult to send a remote signal to the sensor directly, please try.
  • Since the remote control uses infrared light to send signals to the projector (Class1 LED), be sure to use the remote control in an area free from obstacles that could block the remote control's output signal to the projector.

Power on/off

Power on/off

⚠ WARNING ▶ When the power is on, a strong light is emitted. Do not look into the lens or vents of the projector.

NOTE • Turn off all devices prior to connecting them to the projector.

STANDBY/ON button STANDBY/ON LMP TEVP POWER INPUT POWER indicator I MENU Power switch

Turning on the power

  1. Make sure that the power cord is firmly and correctly connected to the projector and outlet.
  2. Open the lens cover, and set the power switch to the ON position.

The power indicator will light to solid orange. Then wait several seconds because buttons may not function for these several seconds.

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    A["Power (Solid orange)"] --> B["Blinking green"]
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  1. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or remote control. The projector lamp will light up and the POWER indicator will begin blinking green. When the power is completely on, the indicator will stop blinking light green.

To display the picture, select an input signal according to the section "Selecting an input signal" (17).

Turning off the power

  1. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or remote control.

The message "Power off?" will appear on the screen for approximately 5 seconds.

  1. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or remote control again while the message is visible.

The projector lamp will go off, and the POWER indicator will begin blinking orange.

Then the POWER indicator will stop blinking and light to solid orange when the lamp cooling is complete.

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    A["Touch Icon"] --> B["(Blinking orange)"]
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  1. Make sure that the power indicator lights to solid orange, set the power switch to the OFF position. The POWER indicator will go off. Close the lens cover.

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 you don't do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after a few seconds.

Diagram showing remote control panel with labeled buttons and a pointing hand indicating navigation

Temporarily muting the sound

  1. Press the MUTE button on the remote control. A dialog will appear on the screen indicating that you have muted the sound.

Diagram showing remote control panel with labeled buttons and a hand pointing to the button on the right panel.

To restore the sound, press the MUTE or VOLUME button. Even if you don't do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after a few seconds.

Selecting an input signal

  1. Press the INPUT button on the projector. Each time you press the button, the projector switches its input port as below.
  1. Press the RGB button on the remote control to select an input port for RGB signal.

Diagram showing a remote control device with labeled buttons and a hand pointing to the left panel.

Each time you press the button, the projector switches its RGB input port as below.

RGB IN1 RGB IN2

- When the TURN ON is selected to the item SEARCH of OPTION menu (36), the projector selects the RGB IN1 port at first. If no input is detected at the RGB IN1 port, projector will check the RGB IN2 port.

  1. Press the VIDEO button on the remote control to select an input port for video signal.

Each time you press the button, the projector switches its video input port as below.

Diagram showing two remote control devices with labeled buttons and a pointer indicating the left button.

- When the TURN ON is selected to the item SEARCH of OPTION menu (36), the projector selects the COMPONENT VIDEO port at first. If no input is detected at the COMPONENT VIDEO port, projector will begin to check other ports.

Operating

Searching an input signal

1 Press the SEARCH button on the remote control.

The projector will begin to check its input ports in order to find any input signals.

Diagram showing remote control interface with labeled buttons and a hand pointing to the 'OK' button

Then when an input is found, the projector will stop searching and display the image. If no signal is found, the projector will return to the state selected before the operation.

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.

○ At a RGB signal

NORMAL → 4:3 → 16:9

○ At a video signal /no signal

4:3 → 16:9 → SMALL

Diagram showing remote control interface with labeled buttons and a hand pointing to the left panel

  • The NORMAL mode keeps the original aspect ratio of the signal.
  • At a HDTV signal of 1125i (1080i) or 750p (720p) of COMPONENT VIDEO input, only 16:9 mode can be selected.
  • Performing the automatic adjustment initializes the aspect ratio setting.

Adjusting the zoom and focus

  1. Use the zoom knob to adjust the screen size.
  2. Use the focus ring to focus the picture.

Focus ring Zoom knob

Operating

Using the automatic adjustment feature

  1. Press the AUTO button on the remote control.

Diagram showing two remote control panels with labeled buttons and a cursor pointing to the first panel.

○ At a RGB signal

The vertical position, the horizontal position, the clock phase and horizontal size will be automatically adjusted.

Make sure that the application window is set to its maximum size prior to attempting to use this feature. A dark picture may still be incorrectly adjusted. Use a bright picture when adjusting.

○ At a video signal

The video format best suited for the respective input signal will be selected automatically.

This function is available only when the AUTO mode is selected to the item VIDEO FORMAT of the INPUT menu (☐30). For a component video signal, the signal type is identified automatically independently of this function.

- The automatic adjustment operation requires approximately 10 seconds. Also please note that it may not function correctly with some input.

Adjusting the position

  1. Press the POSITION button on the remote control. The "POSITION" indication will appear on the screen.

  2. Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼/◄/► to adjust the picture position.

Diagram showing a remote control panel connected to a multimeter with labeled buttons and a dial indicator.

When you want to reset the operation, press the RESET button on the remote control during the operation.

To complete this operation, press the POSITION button again. Even if you don't do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after a few seconds.

- When this function is performed at a video signal, a certain extra such as a line may appear outside a picture.

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.

Diagram showing a remote control with labeled buttons and a finger pointing to the right panel, likely illustrating a device interface or status.

  1. Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼ to correct the distortion.

To close the dialog and complete this operation, press the KEYSTONE button again. Even if you don't do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after a few seconds.

- This function may not be work well with some input.

- The adjustable range for correcting will vary among inputs.

Operating

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 after several seconds with no operation.), and the projector will enter the MAGNIFY mode.

Diagram showing remote control interface with labeled buttons and ports in Chinese

  1. Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼ to adjust the zoom level.

To move the zoom area, press the POSITION button in the MAGNIFY mode, then use the cursor buttons ▲/▼/◄/► to move the area. And to finalize the zoom area, press the POSITION button again.

To exit the MAGNIFY mode and restore the screen to normal, press the OFF button of MAGNIFY on the remote control.

  • The projector automatically exits the MAGNIFY mode when the input signal changes, or when an operation of changing the display condition (automatic adjustment, etc.) is executed.
  • Although in the MAGNIFY mode, the keystone distortion condition may vary, it will be restored when the projector exit the MAGNIFY mode.

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.

Diagram showing remote control interface with labeled buttons and a hand pointing to the button

To exit the FREEZE mode and restore the screen to normal, press the FREEZE button again.

  • The projector automatically exits the FREEZE mode when the input signal changes, or when one of the projector's buttons or the remote control buttons of STANDBY/ON, SEARCH, RGB, VIDEO, BLANK, AUTO, ASPECT, VOLUME, MUTE, KEYSTONE, POSITION and MENU is pressed.
  • If the projector continues projecting a still image for long time, the LCD panel might possibly be printed. Do not leave the projector in FREEZE mode for too long.

Temporarily blanking the screen

  1. Press the BLANK button on the remote control. The blank screen will be displayed instead of the screen of input signal. Please refer to the item BLANK of section SCREEN menu (33).

Diagram showing remote control interface with labeled buttons and a separate device panel with status indicators

To remove the blank screen and return to the input signal screen, press the BLANK button again.

- The projector automatically returns to the input signal screen when the input signal changes, or when one of the projector's buttons or the remote control buttons are pressed.

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 notebook PC, and other computers with built-in pointing device (e.g. track ball), using this remote control. In this case, before connecting go into BIOS (system setup) and select external mouse, and disable the pointing device. In addition, the mouse may not function if the computer does not have the needed utility program. See your computer's hardware manual for details.

  • The USB control can be used with Windows 95 OSR 2.1 or higher. It may not be possible to use the remote control, depending on the computer's configurations and mouse drivers.
  • The USB control can be used only for the functions listed below. You cannot do things like press two buttons at once (for instance, pressing two buttons at the same time to move the mouse pointer diagonally).
  • This function is not available while the lamp is warming up (the POWER indicator flashes green), and while adjusting the volume and display, correcting for trapezoidal distortion, zooming in on the screen, using the BLANK function, or displaying the menu screen.

USB mouse and keyboard control

  1. Connect the projector's USB port to the computer via the mouse cable.
Available function Remote control operation
Move pointer Use ▲, ▼,◀, ▶ buttons
Left click with mouse Press ENTER button
Right click with mouse Press RESET button
Press keyboard's HOME key Press HOME button
Press keyboard's END keyPress END button
Press keyboard's PAGE UP key Press PAGE UP button
Press keyboard's PAGE DOWN keyPress PAGE DOWN button
Press keyboard's ESC keyPress ESC button

Multifunctional settings

Using the menu function

This projector has the following menus: PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, SCREEN, OPTION and EASY MENU. Each of these menus is operated using the same methods. The basic operations of these menus are as follows.

LMP TEMP POWER STANDBY/ON INPUT MENU MENU button Cursor buttons ENTER button RESET button POSITION MENU ENTER ESC RESET

  1. 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.

  1. Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼ to select a menu.

At the EASY MENU

If you want to change it to the advanced MENU, select the "Go to Advanced Menu".

○ At the advanced MENU

Select a menu of PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, SCREEN or OPTION.

If you want to change it to the EASY MENU, select the EASY MENU.

  1. Then press the cursor button ▶ on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on the remote control to progress.

The display of the selected menu will be active.

4 Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼ to select an item to operate.

- Then press the cursor button ▶ on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on the remote control to progress.

The operation menu of the selected item will appear.

5 Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼ to operate the item.

When you want to reset the operation, press the RESET button on the remote control during the operation. Note that items whose functions are performed simultaneously with operation (ex. LANGUAGE, H PHASE etc.) aren't reset.

When you want to return to the previous display, press the cursor button ◀ on the projector or remote control, or the ESC button on the remote control.

  1. Press the MENU button on the remote control again to close the menu and complete this operation.

Even if you don't do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after about 10 seconds.

MENU(RGB) PICTURE IMAGE INPUT SETUP SCREEN OPTION EASY MENU BRIGHT CONTRAST GAMMA COLOR TEMP COLOR TINT SHARPNESS PROGRESSIVE MY MEMORY +0 +0 #1 DEFAULT LOW +0 +0 +0 TURN OFF SAVE 1 SELECT

Advanced MENU

EASY MENU ASPECT 4.3 KEystone +0 MODE NORMAL BRIGHT +0 CONTRAST +0 COLOR +0 TINT +0 SHRPNNESS +3 WHISPER NORMAL MIRROR NORMAL RESET EXECUTE FILTER TIME 0 LANGUAGE ENGLISH Go To Advance Menu...

EASY MENU

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EASY Menu

With 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 referring to the following table.

EASY MENU ASPECT 4:3 KEystone +0 MODE NORMAL BRIGHT +0 CONTRAST +0 COLOR +0 TINT +0 SHRPNESS +3 WHISPER NORMAL MIRROR NORMAL RESET EXECUTE FILTER TIME 0 LANGUAGE ENGLISH Go To Advance Menu...

Item Description
ASPECTUsing the buttons ◀/► switches the mode for aspect ratio.See the item ASPECT of section IMAGE menu (28).
KEYSTONEUsing the buttons ◀/► corrects the keystone distortion.See the item KEYSTONE of section SETUP menu (32).
MODEUsing the buttons ◀/► switches the mode of picture type.The modes of picture type are combinations of a mode of GAMMA and a mode of COLOR TEMP. Choose a suitable mode according to the projected source.NORMAL ⇔ CINEMA ⇔ DYNAMICNORMAL: (COLOR TEMP = MIDDLE) + (GAMMA = #1 DEFAULT)CINEMA: (COLOR TEMP = LOW) + (GAMMA = #2 DEFAULT)DYNAMIC: (COLOR TEMP = HIGH) + (GAMMA = #3 DEFAULT)When the combination of GAMMA and COLOR TEMP differs from pre-assigned modes above, the display on the menu for the MODE is “CUSTOM”. Please refer to the items GAMMA (25) and COLOR TEMP (26) of PICTURE menu.
BRIGHTUsing the buttons ◀/► adjusts the brightness.See the item BRIGHT of section PICTURE menu (25).
CONTRASTUsing the buttons ◀/► adjusts the contrast.See the item CONTRAST of section PICTURE menu (25).
COLORUsing the buttons ◀/► adjusts the strength of whole color.See the item COLOR of section PICTURE menu (26).
TINTUsing the buttons ◀/► adjusts the tint.See the item TINT of section PICTURE menu (26).

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EASY Menu (continued)

Item Description
SHARPNESSUsing the buttons ◀/► adjusts the sharpness.See the item SHARPNESS of section PICTURE menu (26).
WHISPERUsing the buttons ◀/► turns off/on the whisper mode.See the item WHISPER of section SETUP menu (32).
MIRRORUsing the buttons ◀/► switches the mode for mirror status.See the item MIRROR of section SETUP menu (32).
RESETPerforming this item resets all of the items of EASY MENU except FILTER TIME and LANGUAGE.A dialog is displayed to make sure. Selecting RESET using the button ▲ performs reset.
FILTER TIMEPerforming this item resets the filter timer which counts use time of air filter.A dialog is displayed to make sure. Selecting RESET using the button ▲ performs reset.See the item FILTER TIME of section OPTION menu (37).
LANGUAGESelect the LANGUAGE to toggle the menu language. Refer to description of LANGUAGE in the SCREEN menu (33).
Go To Advanced MenuSelect the “Go To Advanced Menu” to use the menu of PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, SCREEN or OPTION.

Multifunctional settings

PICTURE Menu

With 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 control to progress. Then perform it referring to the following table.

MENU BOARD PICTURE BRIGHT +3 IMAGE CONTRAST +3 INPUT GAMMA #1 DEFAULT SETUP COLOR TEMP LOW SCREEN COLOR +3 OPTION TINT +3 EASY MENU SHARPNESS +3 PROGRESSIVE TURN OFF MY MEMORY SAVE 1

Item Description
BRIGHT Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the brightness. : Light ⇔ Dark
CONTRAST Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the contrast. : Strong ⇔ Weak
GAMMAUsing the buttons ▲/▼ switches the GAMMA mode.:#1 DEFAULT ⇔ #1 CUSTOM ⇔ #2 DEFAULT#3 CUSTOM ⇔ #3 DEFAULT ⇔ #2 CUSTOMTo adjust #1 CUSTOM, #2 CUSTOM or #3 CUSTOMSelecting a mode of CUSTOM and then pressing the button ▶ or the ENTER button displays a dialog to aid you in adjusting the mode.This function is useful when you want to change the brightness of particular tones.Choose an item using the buttons ◀/▶, and adjust the level using the buttons ▲/▼ .You can display a test pattern for checking the effect of your adjustment by pressing the ENTER button.Each time you press the ENTER button, the pattern changes as below.No pattern ⇒ Gray scale of 9 steps →Ramp ⇔ Gray scale of 15 stepsEight of equalizing bars corresponds to eight of tone level of test pattern except the darkest in the left end. If you want to adjust the 2nd tone from left end on the test pattern, use the equalizing adjustment bar “1”. The darkest tone at the left end of the test pattern cannot be controlled with any of equalizing adjustment bar.

Multifunctional settings

PICTURE Menu (continued)

Item Description
COLOR TEMPUsing the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode of color temperature. HIGH ⇔ MIDDLE ⇔ LOW ⇔ CUSTOMTo adjust CUSTOMSelecting 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 CUSTOM mode.OFFSET adjustments change the color intensity on the whole tones of the test pattern.GAIN adjustments mainly affect color intensity on the brighter tones of the test pattern.Choose an item using the buttons ◀/▶, and adjust the level using the buttons ▲/▼.You can display a test pattern for checking the effect of your adjustment by pressing the ENTER button.Each time you press the ENTER button, the pattern changes as below.No pattern ⇒ Gray scale of 9 steps →Ramp ⇔ Gray scale of 15 steps
COLORUsing the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the strength of whole color.Strong ⇔ WeakThis item can be selected only at a video signal.
TINTUsing the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the tint.Green ⇔ RedThis item can be selected only at a video signal except for SECAM.
SHARPNESSUsing the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the sharpness.Strong ⇔ Weak

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PICTURE Menu (continued)

Item Description
PROGRESSIVEUsing the buttons ▲/▼ switches the progressive mode.TV ⇔ FILM ⇔ TURN OFFThis 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 FILM is selected, the screen image will be crisper. The FILM mode is ad.But these may cause a certain defect (for example, jagged line) of the picture at a quick moving object. In such a case, please select the TURN OFF, even though the screen image may lose the crisp.
MY MEMORYSelecting a mode of MY MEMORY using the buttons ▲/▼ and then pressing the button ▶ or the ENTER button performs each function.VIEWSONIC PJ552 - Multifunctional settings - 1This projector has 4 numbered memories for adjustment data. Performing the LOAD1, LOAD2, LOAD3 or LOAD4 loads the data on the memory whose number corresponds with the command's number, and adjusts the picture automatically depending on the data. Performing the SAVE1, SAVE2, SAVE3 or SAVE4 puts the current adjustment data on the memory whose number corresponds with the command's number.

IMAGE Menu

With 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 the ENTER button on the remote control to progress. Then perform it referring to the following table.

MENU [RGB] PICTURE ASPECT 4:3 IMAGE OVER SCAN 95 INPUT V POSITION 25 SETUP H POSITION 142 SCREEN H PHASE 16 OPTION H SIZE 1344 EASY MENU AUTO ADJUST

Item Description
ASPECTUsing the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for aspect ratio.At a RGB signal4:3 ⇔ 16:9 ⇔ NORMALAt a video signal / no signal4:3 ⇔ 16:9 ⇔ SMALLThe NORMAL mode keeps the original aspect ratio of the signal.At a HDTV signal of 1125i (1080i) or 750p (720p) of COMPONENT VIDEO input, this item can't be selected.Performing the automatic adjustment initializes the aspect ratio setting.
OVER SCANUsing the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the over-scan ratio.Large (It reduces picture) ⇔ Small (It magnifies picture)This item can be selected only at a video signal.When this adjustment is too large, certain degradation may appear at the frame area of the picture. In such a case, please adjust small.
V POSITIONUsing the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the vertical position.Up ⇔ Down
H POSITIONUsing the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the horizontal position.Left ⇔ Right
H PHASEUsing the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the horizontal phase to eliminate flicker.Right ⇔ LeftThis item can be selected only at a RGB signal or a component video signal.

Multifunctional settings

IMAGE Menu (continued)

Item Description
H SIZEUsing the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the horizontal size.Large ⇔ SmallThis item can be selected only at a RGB signal.When this adjustment is excessive, the picture may not be displayed correctly. In such a case, please reset the adjustment pressing the RESET button on the remote control during this operation.
AUTO ADJUSTSelecting this item performs the automatic adjustment feature.At a RGB signalThe vertical position, the horizontal position, the clock phase and horizontal size will be automatically adjusted.Make sure that the application window is set to its maximum size prior to attempting to use this feature. A dark picture may still be incorrectly adjusted. Use a bright picture when adjusting.At a video signalThe video format best suited for the respective input signal will be selected automatically.This function is available only when the AUTO mode is selected to the item VIDEO FORMAT of INPUT menu. For a component video signal, the signal type is identified automatically independently of this function.The automatic adjustment operation requires approximately 10 seconds. Also please note that it may not function correctly with some input.

INPUT Menu

With 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 the ENTER button on the remote control to progress. Then perform it referring to the following table.

MENU [RGB] PICTURE COLOR SPACE AUTO IMAGE COMPONENT COMPONENT INPUT VIDEO FORMAT AUTO SETUP FRAME LOCK TURN ON SCREEN INFORMATION OPTION EASY MENU

Item Description
COLOR SPACEUsing the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for color space.AUTO ⇔ RGB ⇔ SMPTE240 ⇔ REC709 ⇔ REC601↑↓↓↓↓↓This item can be selected only at a RGB signal or a component video signal.The AUTO mode automatically selects the optimum mode.The AUTO operation may not work well at some signals. In such a case, it might be good to select the SMPTE240 or the REC709.
COMPONENTUsing the buttons ▲/▼ switches the function of COMPONENT VIDEO port.COMPONENT ⇔ SCART RGBWhen the SCART RGB is selected, the COMPONENT VIDEO port function as a port for a SCART RGB signal input. A SCART adapter and SCART cable realize a SCART RGB input to the projector. For details, ask your dealer.
VIDEO FORMATUsing the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for video format.AUTO ⇔ NTSC ⇔ PAL ⇔ SECAM↓↓ N-PAL ⇔ M-PAL ⇔ NTSC4.43 ↓↓This item performs only at a video signal from the VIDEO port or the S-VIDEO port. For a component video signal, the signal type is identified automatically independently of this function.The AUTO mode automatically selects the optimum mode.The AUTO operation may not work well at some signals. If the picture becomes unstable (ex. an irregular picture, a color lack), please select the mode depending on the input signal.
FRAME LOCKUsing the buttons ▲/▼ turns the frame lock function on/off.TURN ON ⇔ TURN OFFThis item performs only at a RGB signal with vertical frequency of 50 to 60 Hz for the models CP-X340 and CP-X345, or 50 to 72Hz for the model CP-S335.When the TURN ON is selected, a moving picture is displayed more smoothly.This function may cause a certain degradation of the picture. In such a case, please select the TURN OFF.

Multifunctional settings

INPUT Menu (continued)

Item Description
INFORMATIONSelecting this item displays a dialog titled “INPUT INFORMATION”. It shows the information about the current input.
VIEWSONIC PJ552 - INPUT Menu (continued) - 1VIEWSONIC PJ552 - INPUT Menu (continued) - 2VIEWSONIC PJ552 - INPUT Menu (continued) - 3
• The “FRAME LOCK” message on the dialog means the frame lock function is working (30). • The “SCART RGB” message means the COMPONENT VIDEO port is working as a SCART RGB input port. Please refer to the item COMPONENT in this section. (30) • This item is can't be selected at no signal.

SETUP Menu

With 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 to progress. Then perform it referring to the following table.

MENU [RGB] PICTURE IMAGE INPUT SETUP SCREEN OPTION EASY MENU KEYSTONE @ +0 WHISPER NORMAL MIRROR NORMAL VOLUME 16

Item Description
KEYSTONEUsing 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 well.• When the V:INVERT or the H&V:INVERT is selected under the item MIRROR, if the projector screen is inclined or if the projector is angled downward, this function may not work correctly.• When the zoom adjustment is set to the TELE side, this correction may be excessive. This function should be used with zoom set to WIDE whenever possible.
WHISPERUsing the buttons ▲/▼ turns off/on the whisper mode. NORMAL ⇔ WHISPER• When the WHISPER is selected, acoustic noise and screen brightness are reduced.
MIRRORUsing the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for mirror status.VIEWSONIC PJ552 - SETUP Menu - 2 VIEWSONIC PJ552 - SETUP Menu - 3 VIEWSONIC PJ552 - SETUP Menu - 4 VIEWSONIC PJ552 - SETUP Menu - 5NORMAL ⇔ H:INVERT ⇔ V:INVERT ⇔ H&V:INVERT
VOLUMEUsing the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the volume. High ⇔ Low

SCREEN Menu

With 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 the ENTER button on the remote control to progress. Then perform it referring to the following table.

MENU [RGB] PICTURE IMAGE INPUT SETUP SCREEN OPTION EASY MENU LANGUAGE MENU POSITION OSD BRIGHT BLANK START UP MyScreen MyScreen Lock MESSAGE ENGLISH 5 BLACK ORIGINAL TURN OFF TURN ON SELECT

Item Description
LANGUAGEUsing the buttons ▲/▼ switches the OSD (On Screen Display) language.VIEWSONIC PJ552 - SCREEN Menu - 2
MENU POSITIONUsing the buttons ◀/►/▲/▼ adjusts the menu position.To quit the operation, press the MENU button on the remote control or keep no operation for 10 seconds.
OSD BRIGHTUsing the buttons ▲/▼ switches the brightness level of the OSD (On Screen Display).Bright ⇔ Dark
BLANKUsing the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for the blank screen.The blank screen is the screen for the temporarily blanking feature (20). It is displayed by pressing the BLANK button on the remote control.MyScreen ⇔ ORIGINAL ⇔ BLUE ⇔ WHITE ⇔ BLACKMyScreen is the screen you can register a desired screen.ORIGINAL screen is the existing standard screen. BLUE, WHITE and BLACK are non-patterned (plain) screens in each color.To avoid remaining as an afterimage, the MyScreen and the ORIGINAL screens will change to the BLACK screen after several minutes.For the MyScreen, please refer to the item MyScreen (34).
START UPUsing 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 OFFMyScreen is the screen you can register a desired screen.ORIGINAL screen is the existing standard screen. When the TURN OFF is selected, the BLUE screen is used.To avoid remaining as an afterimage, the MyScreen and the ORIGINAL screens will change to the BLANK screen after several minutes. If also the BLANK screen is the MyScreen or ORIGINAL, it will change to the BLACK screen.For the MyScreen, please refer to the item MyScreen below.About the BLUE, BLACK and BLANK screens, please refer to the item BLANK (33).
My ScreenThis item functions for capturing the MyScreen of the blank screen and the start up screen. Please execute displaying the input including the picture you want to capture.Selecting this item displays a dialog titled “MyScreen”. It will ask you if you start capturing the picture from the current screen.Please wait for the target picture to be displayed, and press the ENTER button on the remote control when the picture is display.The picture will freeze and the frame for capturing appears.To stop performing, press the RESET or ESC button on the remote control.Using the buttons ◀/►/▲/▼ adjust the frame position. Please move the frame to the position of the picture which you want to use.To start registration, press the ENTER button on the remote control.To restore the screen and return to the previous dialog, press the RESET or ESC button on the remote control.Registration takes several minutes. When the registration is completed, the registered screen and the message “MyScreen registration is finished.” are displayed for several seconds. If the registration failed, the message “A capturing error has occurred. Please try again.” is displayed.
My Screen LockUsing the buttons ▲/▼ turns on/off the MyScreen lock function.TURN ON ⇔ TURN OFFWhen the TURN ON is selected, the item MyScreen cannot be performed. Use this function for protecting the current MyScreen.

Multifunctional settings

SCREEN Menu (continued)

Item Description
MESSAGEUsing the buttons ▲/▼ turns on/off the message function.TURN ON ⇔ TURN OFFWhen the TURN ON is selected, the following message function works."AUTO IN PROGRESS" while automatically adjusting"NO INPUT IS DETECTED""SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE""Searching ...." while searching for an input signal"Detecting...." when an input signal is detectedThe indication of the input signal by changingThe indication of the aspect ratio by changing .

OPTION Menu

With 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 the ENTER button on the remote control to progress, except for the items LAMP TIME and FILTER TIME. Then perform it referring to the following table.

MENU [RGB] PICTURE SEARCH TURN ON IMAGE AUTO OFF 0 INPUT LAMP TIME 0 SETUP FILTER TIME 0 SCREEN SERVICE OPTION EASY MENU

Item Description
SEARCHUsing the buttons ▲/▼ turns on/off the automatic signal search functionTURN ON ⇔ TURN OFFWhen the TURN ON is selected, detecting no signal automatically cycles through input ports in order of following. Then when an input is found, the projector will stop searching and display the image. If no signal is found, the projector will return to the state before the operation.RGB IN1 ⇒ RGB IN2 ⇒ COMPONENT VIDEO ⇒ S-VIDEO ⇒ VIDEO[IMAGE]
AUTO OFFUsing the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the time to count down to automatically turn the projector off.Long (max. 99 minutes) ⇔ Short (min. 0 minute = DISABLE)VIEWSONIC PJ552 - OPTION Menu - 2 VIEWSONIC PJ552 - OPTION Menu - 3When the time is set to 0, the projector is not turned off automatically.When the time is set to 1 to 99, and when the passed time with a no-signal or an unsuitable signal reaches at the set time, the projector lamp will go off and the power indicator begins blinking. Please refer to the section “Turning off the power” (16).
LAMP TIMEThe lamp time is the time counted after the last resetting. It is shown in the OPTION menu as the use time of the lamp. Pressing the RESET button on the remote control for about 3 seconds displays a dialog. To reset the lamp time, select the RESET using the button ▲.RESET ⇔ CANCELPlease reset the lamp time only when you have replaced the lamp, for correct messages about the lamp.About the lamp replacement, please see the section "Lamp" (38, 39).

Multifunctional settings

OPTION Menu (continued)

Item Description
FILTER TIMEThe filter time is the time counted after the last resetting. It is shown in the OPTION menu as the use time of the air filter.Pressing the RESET button on the remote control for about 3 seconds displays a dialog. To reset the filter time, select the RESET using the button ▲.RESET ⇔ CANCEL• Please reset the filter time only when you have cleaned or replaced the air filter, for correct messages about the air filter.• About the caring the air filter, please see the section "Air filter" (40).
SERVICESelecting this item displays the SERVICE menu.Select an item using the buttons ▲/▼, and press the button ▶ or the ENTER button on the remote control to progress.FAN SPEED ⇔ GHOST ⇔ FACTORY RESETFAN SPEEDUsing the buttons ▲/▼ switches the rotation speed of the cooling fans. The HIGH is the mode for use at highlands etc. Note that the projector is noisier when the HIGH is selected.HIGH ⇔ NORMALGHOST1. Select a color element of ghost using the buttons◀/▶2. Adjust the selected element using the buttons ▲/▼ to disappear ghost.FACTORY RESETSelecting RESET using the button ▲ performs this function. By this function, all the items in all of menu will collectively return to the initial setting. Note that the items LAMP TIME, FILTER TIME and LANGUAGE are not reset.RESET ⇔ CANCEL

Maintenance

Lamp

WARNINGHIGH VOLTAGEHIGH TEMPERATUREHIGH 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 some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them. In addition, when the bulb bursts, it is possible for shards of glass to fly into the lamp housing, and for gas containing mercury to escape from the projector's vent holes.
About disposal of a lamp • This product contains a mercury lamp; do not put in trash. Dispose of in accord with environmental laws.For lamp recycling, go to www.lamprecycle.org. (in the US)For product disposal, contact your local government agency or www.eiae.org (in the US) or www.epsc.ca (in Canada).For more information, call your dealer.
VIEWSONIC PJ552 - Lamp - 1Disconnect the plug from the power outlet• If the lamp should break (it will make a loud bang when it does), unplug the power cord from the outlet, and make sure to request a replacement lamp from your local dealer. Note that shards of glass could damage the projector's internals, or cause injury during handling, so please do not try to clean the projector or replace the lamp yourself.• If the lamp should break (it will make a loud bang when it does), ventilate the room well, and make sure not to breathe the gas that comes out of the projector vents, or get it in your eyes or mouth.• Before replacing the lamp, turn the projector off and unplug the power cord, then wait at least 45 minutes for the lamp to cool sufficiently. Handling the lamp while hot can cause burns, as well as damaging the lamp.
VIEWSONIC PJ552 - Lamp - 2• Never unscrew except the appointed (marked by an arrow) screws.• Do not open the lamp cover while the projector is suspended from above. This is dangerous, since if the lamp's bulb has broken, the shards will fall out when the cover is opened. In addition, working in high places is dangerous, so ask your local dealer to have the lamp replaced even if the bulb is not broken.• Do not use the projector with the lamp cover removed. At the lamp replacing, make sure that the screws are screwed in firmly. Loose screws could result in damage or injury.
VIEWSONIC PJ552 - Lamp - 3• Use only the lamp of the specified type.• If the lamp breaks soon after the first time it is used, it is possible that there are electrical problems elsewhere besides the lamp. If this happens, contact your local dealer or a service representative.• Handle with care: jolting or scratching could cause the lamp bulb to burst during use.• If the indicators or a message prompts you to replace the lamp (see the section "Related Messages" and "Regarding the indicator Lamps"), replace the lamp as soon as possible. Using the lamp for long periods of time, or past the replacement date, could cause it to burst. Do not use old (used) lamps; this is a cause of breakage.

Maintenance

Lamp (continued)

When the indicators or a message prompts you to replace the lamp, replace the lamp as soon as possible.

  1. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the lamp to cool for at least 45 minutes.
  2. To prepare a new lamp, contact your dealer and tell the lamp type number = PRJ-RLC-015. If the projector is mounted on the ceiling, or if the lamp has
    broken, also ask the dealer to replace the lamp.

In the case of replacement by yourself,

  1. After making sure that the projector has cooled adequately, slowly turn over the projector, so that the bottom is facing up.
  2. Please unhook the claws of the lamp cover using a minus screwdriver or similar, and remove the lamp cover.
  3. Loosen the 2 screws (marked by arrow) of the lamp, and slowly pick up the lamp by the handles.
  4. Insert the new lamp, and retighten firmly two screws that are loosened in the previous process to lock it in place.
  5. Interlocking the 2 tabs of the lamp cover to the projector, position the lamp cover on the projector. Then push the center point of two claws to fix the lamp cover.
  6. Slowly turn the projector so that the top is facing up.
  7. Turn the projector on, and reset the lamp time using the LAMP TIME function of OPTION menu (36).

Lamp cover
top cover Claws

Screws marked by arrow

Center point of claws
Claws
Tabs
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natural_image Technical line drawing of a computer case with internal components and mounting holes (no text or symbols)

NOTE • When the lamp has been replaced after the message of "THE POWER WILL TURN OFF AFTER 0hr." is displayed, complete the following operation within 10 minutes of switching power on. • Incorrectly resetting of the lamp timer (resetting without replacement, or neglect of resetting after replacement) will result in incorrect message functions.

Maintenance

Air filter

⚠ WARNING ▶ Before caring, make sure the power switch is off and the power cable is not plugged in, 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.

▶ Use only the air filter of the specified type. Do not use the projector with the air filter and filter cover removed.

▶ Avoid wetting the projector or inserting liquids in the projector. It could result in a fire, an electric shock, and and/or malfunction to the projector.

⚠️CAUTION ▶Please replace the air filter when it is damaged or too soiled, and also when you replace the lamp.

When the indicators or a message prompts you to clean the air filter, clean the air filter as soon as possible. If the air filter becomes clogged by dust or the like, internal temperatures rise and the power may be automatically turned off for malfunction prevention.

  1. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes. And prepare a vacuum cleaner.

  2. After making sure that the projector is cool adequately, slowly turn the projector so that the lens-side is facing up. Please be careful for a projector not to fall. While the projector is placed lens-side up, hold the projector.

  3. Putting a finger on the filter cover's knob, slide the filter cover in the direction of the arrow to remove it.

  4. Holding the air filter's knob, pull the air filter off.

  5. Apply a vacuum cleaner to the vent of the projector for the air filter. And then slowly turn the projector bottom up.

  6. Apply a vacuum cleaner to the air filter and filter cover. Please replace the air filter when it is damaged or too soiled.

To prepare a new air filter, " Please contact your dealer or ViewSonic for the air filter part number."

Filter cover's knob

Filter cover Air filter's knob Air filter

An air filter of specified type will come even with the replacement lamp for this projector.

  1. Position the cleaned air filter or a new air filter into place, and push the points of "PUSH" word with claws to fix the air filter.
  2. Replace the filter cover and snap it back into place.
  3. Slowly turn the projector so that the top is facing up.
  4. Turn the projector on, and reset the filter time using the FILTER TIME function of OPTION menu (37).

NOTE • Incorrectly resetting of the filter timer (resetting without replacement, or neglect of resetting after replacement) will result in incorrect message functions.

Maintenance

Other care

⚠ 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 inside of the projector personally. Doing is so dangerous.
▶ Avoid wetting the projector or inserting liquids in the projector. It could result in a fire, an electric shock, and and/or malfunction to the projector.
- Don't put a container containing water, cleaner or chemicals near the projector.
- Don't use aerosols or sprays.

⚠️CAUTION ▶Please take right care of the projector according to the following. Incorrect care could cause not only an injury but adverse influence such as discoloration, peeling paint, etc.

  • Do not use cleaner or chemicals other than those listed below.
  • Do not polish or wipe with hard objects.

Inside of the projector

In order to ensure the safe use of your projector, please have it cleaned and inspected by your dealer about once every 2 years.

Caring for the lens

If the lens is flawed, soiled or fogged, it could cause deterioration of display quality. Please take care of the lens, being cautious of the handling.

  1. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to cool sufficiently.
  2. After making sure that the projector is cool adequately, lightly wipe the lens with a commercially available lens-cleaning wipe. Do not touch the lens directly with your hand.

Caring for the cabinet and remote control

Incorrect care could have adverse influence such as discoloration, peeling paint, etc.

  1. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to cool sufficiently.
  2. After making sure that the projector is cool adequately, lightly wipe with gauze or a soft cloth.

If soiling is severe, dip soft cloth in water or a neutral cleaner dilute in water, and wipe lightly after wringing well. Then, wipe lightly with a soft, dry cloth.

Troubleshooting

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 respond as described below. If the same message is displayed after the treatment, or if a message other than the following appears, please contact your dealer or service company.

Although these messages will be automatically disappeared around several minutes, it will be reappeared every time the power is turned on.

Message Description
To maximize performance, lamp replacement is recommended.After the lamp running reaches 2000 hours, the warning message is displayed, but it won't shut the unit off.The message displays for 30 seconds when the PJ is turned on. If we push any button while displaying the message, the message disappear.
CLEAN THE AIR FILTERPOWER OFF FIRST, THEN CLEAN THE AIR FILTER. AFTER CLEANNING THE AIR FILTER, RESET THE FILTER TIMER.The time the filter timer has counted has reached 100 hours.Please clear or change the air filter by referring to the section "Air filter". After caring for the air filter, Please be sure to reset the filter timer.
NO INPUT IS DETECTED ON ***There is no input signal.Please con rm the signal input connection, and the status of the signal source.
SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE ON *** fH *****kHz fV *****HzThe horizontal or vertical wavelength of the inputted signal is outside of the response parameters of this unit.Please con rm the specs for this unit or the signal source specs.
CHECK THE AIR FLOWThe internal portion temperature is rising.Please turn the power OFF, and allow the unit to cool down at least 20 minutes. After having con rmed the following items, please turn the power ON again.Is there blockage of the air passage aperture?Is the airDoes the peripheral temperature exceed 35°C?If the same indication is displayed after the treatment, please set the HIGH at the FAN SPEED of the item SERVICE of the OPTION menu.

Troubleshooting

Related messages (continued)

Message Description
CLEAN THE AIR FILTER POWER OFF FIRST, THEN CLEAN THE AIR FILTER. AFTER CLEANING THE AIR FILTER, RESET THE FILTER TIMER.A note of precaution when cleaning the air filter. Please immediately turn the power OFF, and clean or change the air filter by referring to the “Air Filter” section of this manual. After you have cleaned or changed the air filter, please be sure to reset the filter timer (37).

NOTE • A lamp has a finite product life. Lamps are characterized by the fact that, after long hours of usage, a lamp will no longer light up, or the lamp will break or burst, etc. This projector is equipped with an automatic shut-down function, such that the power will automatically be turned off when lamp usage time has reached 2000 hours. Please be aware, however, that among lamp types, there are major differences in product lifetimes; a lamp may thus fail to light even prior to the functioning of the automatic shut-down function of this projector.

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 displayed after the treatment, or if an indication other than the following is displayed, please contact your dealer or service company.

POWER indicatorLAMP indicatorTEMP indicatorDescription
Lighting In OrangeTurned offTurned offThe projector is in a standby state.Please refer to the section “Power On/Off”.
Blinking In GreenTurned offTurned offThe projector is warming up.Please wait.
Lighting In GreenTurned offTurned offThe projector is in an on state.Ordinary operations may be performed.
Blinking In OrangeTurned offTurned offThe projector is cooling down.Please wait.
Blinking In Red(discretionary)(discretionary)The projector is cooling down. A certain error has been detected.Please wait until the POWER indicator finishes blink, and then perform the proper response measure using the item descriptions below as reference.
Blinking In Red or Lighting In RedLighting In RedTurned offThe lamp does not light, and there is a possibility that interior portion has become heated.Please turn the power off, and allow the unit to cool down at least 20 minutes. After the projector has sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of the following items, and then turn the power on again.Is there blockage of the air passage aperture?Is the air filter dirty?Does the peripheral temperature exceed 35°C?If the same indication is displayed after the treatment, please change the lamp by referring to the section “Lamp”.
Blinking In Red or Lighting In RedBlinking In RedTurned offThe lamp cover has not been properly fixed (attached).Please turn the power off, and allow the unit to cool down at least 45 minutes. After the projector has sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of the attachment state of the lamp cover. After performing any needed maintenance, turn the power on again. If the same indication is displayed after the treatment, please contact your dealer or service company.

Troubleshooting

Regarding the indicator lamps (continued)

POWER indicatorLAMP indicatorTEMP indicatorDescription
Blinking In Red or Lighting In RedTurned offBlinking In RedThe cooling fan is not operating.Please turn the power off, and allow the unit to cool down at least 20 minutes. After the projector has sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation that no foreign matter has become caught in the fan, etc., and then turn the power on again.If the same indication is displayed after the treatment, please contact your dealer or service company.
Blinking In Red or Lighting In RedTurned offLighting In RedThere is a possibility that the interior portion has become heated.Please turn the power off, and allow the unit to cool down at least 20 minutes. After the projector has sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of the following items, and then turn the power on again.Is there blockage of the air passage aperture?Is the air filter dirty?Does the peripheral temperature exceed 35°C?If the same indication is displayed after the treatment, please set the HIGH at the FAN SPEED of the item SERVICE of the OPTION menu.
Lighting In GreenAlternative blinking in RedThere is a possibility that the interior portion has become overcooled.Please use the unit within the usage temperature parameters (5°C to 35°C). After the treatment, resent the power to ON.
Lighting In GreenSimultaneous blinking in RedIt is time to clean the air filter.Please immediately turn the power OFF, and clean or change the air filter by referring to the section “Air Filter”. After cleaning or changed the air filter, please be sure to reset the filter timer. After the treatment, resent the power to ON.

NOTE • 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 “O” (OFF) side of the power switch, and wait at least 45 minutes. After the projector has sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of the attachment state of the lamp and lamp cover, and then turn the power on again.

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, immediately turn off the power switch and then disconnect the power plug from the power outlet After making sure that the smoke or odor has stopped, contact your dealer or service company.

  1. Before requesting repair, please check in accordance with the following chart. This operation sometimes resolves your problem.
    If the situation cannot be corrected,
  2. The projector's microprocessor may need to be reset. Please push the Restart switch by using a cocktail stick or similar and the projector will restart.
  3. Some setting may be wrong. Please use the FACTORY RESET function of SERVICE menu in the OPTION menu (☐37) to reset all settings to factory default.

Then, if the problem is not removed after maintenance, please contact your dealer or service company.

PhenomenonCases not involving a machine defectReference page
Power does not come on.The electrical power cord is not plugged in.Correctly connect the power cord.13
The power switch is not set to the on position.Set the power switch to [ | ] (On).16
The main power source has been interrupted during operation such as by a power outage (blackout), etc.Please turn the power off, and allow the unit to cool down at least 20 minutes. After the projector has sufficiently cooled down, please turn the power on again.16
Either there is no lamp and/or lamp cover, or either of these has not been properly fixed.Please turn the power off, and allow the unit to cool down at least 45 minutes. After the projector has sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of the attachment state of the lamp and lamp cover, and then turn the power on again.38, 39

Troubleshooting

Phenomena that may easily be mistaken for machine defects (continued)

PhenomenonCases not involving a machine defectReference page
No pictures are displayed.The lens cover is closed.Remove the lens cover.4, 16
The signal cables are not correctly connected.Correctly connect the connection cables.10
The brightness is adjusted to an extremely low level.Adjust the BRIGHT to a higher level using the menu function or the remote control.23, 25
The computer cannot detect the projector as a plug and play monitor.Make sure that the computer's can detect a plug and play monitor using other plug and play monitor.10
Colors have a faded-out appearance, or Color tone is poor.Color settings are not correctly adjusted.Perform picture adjustments by changing the COLOR TEMP, COLOR, TINT and/or COLOR SPACE settings, using the menu functions.23, 25, 30
COLOR SPACE setting is not suitable.Change the COLOR SPACE setting to AUTO, RGB, SMPTE240 , REC709 or REC601.30
Pictures appear dark.The brightness and/or contrast are adjusted to an extremely low level.Adjust the BRIGHT and/or CONTRAST settings to a higher level using the menu function.24, 25
The WHISPER function is working.Select the NORMAL to the item WHISPER in the SETUP menu.24, 32
The lamp is approaching the end of its product lifetime.Replace the lamp.38, 39
Pictures appear blurry.Either the focus and/or horizontal phase settings are not properly.Adjust the focus using the focus ring, and/or H PHASE using the menu function.18, 28
The lens is dirty or misty.Clean the lens by referring to the section “Caring for the lens”.41

NOTE • Although bright spots or dark spots may appear on the screen, this is a unique characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and such do not constitute or imply a machine defect.

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 the service company. They will tell you what warranty condition is applied.

Specifications

Specifications

NOTE • This specifications are subject to change without notice.

Item Specification
Product name=Liquid crystal projector
Liquid Crystal panelPanel size=1.8cm (0.7 type)
Drive system=TFT active matrix
Pixels786,432 pixels (1024 horizontal x 768 vertical)", Lamp Part number." PRJ-RLC-015. Air filter part number: "Please contact your dealer or ViewSonic for the air filter part number."
Lens=Zoom lens F=1.7 ~ 1.9 f=21.8 ~ 26.2 mm
Lamp=165W UHB
Power Supply=AC100-120V/2.7A, AC220-240V/1.5A
Power Consumption=240W
Temperature range5 ~ 35°C (Operating)
Size297 (W) x 65 (H) x 233 (D) mm(Not including protruding parts)• Please refer to the following figure.
Weight (mass)=2.45 kg
PortsRGB input: RGB IN1..D-sub 15pin mini x1 RGB IN2..D-sub 15pin mini x1 RGB output: RGB OUT D-sub 15pin mini x1 Communication port: CONTROL......D-sub 9pin x1 USB......USB(B) x1 Video input: AUDIO IN1 ...... Stereo mini x1 AUDIO IN2 ...... Stereo mini x1 Audio output: AUDIO OUT ... Stereo mini x1
Optional partsLamp=PRJ-RLC-015
Air filter=NJ9702
Others=• Please consult your dealer.

Specifications

Specifications (continued)

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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/RegionWeb site T = TelephoneF = FAXEmail
United Stateswww.viewsonic.com/supportT: (800) 688-6688F: (909) 468-1202service.us@viewsonic.com
Canadawww.viewsonic.com/supportT: (800) 688-6688F: (909) 468-1202service.ca@viewsonic.com
United Kingdom www.viewsoniceurope.com T: 0800 833 648F: (01293) 643910service.eu@viewsoniceurope.com
Europe, Middle East, Baltic countries, and North Africawww.viewsoniceurope.comContact your reseller service.eu@viewsoniceurope.com
Australia and New Zealandwww.viewsonic.com.au T: +61 2 9906 6277F: +61 2 9906 6377service@au.viewsonic.com
Singapore/Malaysia/Thailandwww.viewsonic.com.sg T: 65 273 4018F: 65 273 1566service@sg.viewsonic.com
South Africa/Other countrieswww.viewsonic.com T: 886 2 2246 3456F: 886 2 8242 3668service@sd.viewsonic.com
Hong Kong www.hk.viewsonic.com T: 886 2 2246 3456F: 886 2 8242 3668service@hk.viewsonic.com

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 will at its sole option repair or replace the product with a like product. Replacement product or parts may include remanufactured or refurbished parts or components.

How long the warranty is effective:

North and South America: Three (3) years warranty for all parts excluding the lamp, three (3) years for labor, and one (1) year for the original lamp from the date of the first consumer purchase. Europe except Poland: Three (3) years warranty for all parts excluding the lamp, three (3) years for labor, and ninety (90) days for the original lamp from the date of the first consumer purchase. Poland: Two (2) years warranty for all parts excluding the lamp, two (2) years for labor, and ninety (90) days for the original lamp from the date of the first consumer purchase. Other regions or countries: Please check with your local dealer or local ViewSonic office for the warranty information.

Lamp warranty subject to terms and conditions, verification and approval. Applies to manufacturer's installed lamp only. All accessory lamps purchased separately are warranted for 90 days.

Who the warranty protects:

This warranty is valid only for the first consumer purchaser.

What the warranty does not cover:

1 Any product on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed.
2 Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from:

a. Accident, misuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning, or other acts of nature, unauthorized product modification, or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product.

b. Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by ViewSonic.

c.Any damage of the product due to shipment.

d. Removal or installation of the product.

e. Causes external to the product, such as electric power fluctuations or failure.

f.Use of supplies or parts not meeting ViewSonic specifications.

g.Normal wear and tear.

h.Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect.

3 Removal, installation, and set-up service charges.

How to get service:

  1. For information about receiving service under warranty, contact ViewSonic Customer Support. You will need to provide your product serial number.
  2. To obtain warranted service, you will be required to provide (a) the original dated sales slip, (b) your name, (d) your address, (d) a description of the problem, and (e) the serial number of the product.
    3 .Take or ship the product freight prepaid in the original container to an authorized ViewSonic service center or ViewSonic.
  3. For additional information or the name of the nearest ViewSonic service center, contact ViewSonic.

Limitation of implied warranties:

THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION CON-TAINED HEREIN INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PAR-TICULAR PURPOSE.

Exclusion of damages:

VIEWSONIC'S LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT VIEWSONIC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  1. DAMAGE TO OTHER PROPERTY CAUSED BY ANY DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT, DAMAGES BASED UPON INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, LOSS OF TIME, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, LOSS OF GOODWILL, INTERFERENCE WITH BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS, OR OTHER COMMERCIAL LOSS, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

  2. ANY OTHER DAMAGES, WHETHER INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE.

  3. ANY CLAIM AGAINST THE CUSTOMER BY ANY OTHER PARTY.

Effect of state law:

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties and/or do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.

Sales outside the U.S.A. and Canada:

For warranty information and service on ViewSonic products sold outside of the U.S.A. and Canada, contact ViewSonic or your local ViewSonic dealer.

Projector Warranty(V3.0)

ViewSonic Corporation

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Brand : VIEWSONIC

Model : PJ552

Category : Video projector