Operations
Power ON
NOTE: Refer to “Example of System Setup” on page 8.
1Make sure the power cord is connected correctly and lens cap has been removed. Set the Power Switch to [I] ON. The unit is now in Standby mode and the POWER indicator LED turns a steady orange.
2Press the STANDBY/ON button on the control panel or the remote control.
3After several seconds the lamp will stop blinking and will turn to continuous green, indicating that the projector is ready to use.
4Adjust the size of the projected image with the Zoom knob.
5Adjust focus using the Focus ring.
Power OFF
NOTE: See Caution below.
1Press the STANDBY/ON button on the control panel or the remote control. The message “POWER OFF?” will display on the screen, and the message will disappear in 5 seconds. During this message indication, press the STANDBY/ON button again. The projector lamp shuts off and lamp cooling begins.
2Wait for the cooling fan to stop. The POWER indicator blinks orange during lamp cooling. Pressing the STANDBY/ON button has no effect while the POWER indicator is blinking.
3The system assumes the Standby mode when cooling is complete. The POWER indicator ceases blinking and changes to a steady orange. Check that the indicator is orange and set the POWER switch to [O]. The POWER indicator turns off when the Power Switch is set to [O] OFF.
Remember to replace the lens cap after use.
Standby/On Button
Power Indicator | Remote Control |
Zoom Knob
Focus Ring
Power Switch 
Figure 9: Power Buttons
NOTE: Except in emergencies, do not turn off the Power Switch unless the POWER indicator is a steady orange. Otherwise improper cooling of the lamp will reduce the life of the lamp or may damage the lamp.
CAUTION
•To turn OFF the projector press the Standby/ON button and hold for 2 seconds .
•The POWER LED on the control pad flashes orange during
•Wait until the POWER LED changes to a steady orange before you set the Power Switch to [O] OFF.
9 ViewSonic PJ501/PJ551