ViewSonic Pj513db Projector User Manual

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Remote control
1. Power
Toggles the projector on or off.
2. Freeze
Freezes the projected image.
3. Left
4. BLANK
Used to hide the screen image. To restore 
the image, press any button on the 
projector or remote control.
5. DIGITAL ZOOM buttons (+, -)
Magnifies or reduces the projected image 
size.
6. Menu/Exit
Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) 
menu.
Goes back to previous OSD menu, exits 
and saves menu settings.7. Keystone/Arrow buttons ( / Up, 
/Down)
Manually corrects distorted images 
resulting from an angled projection.
8. AUTO
Automatically determines the best picture 
timings for the displayed image.
9. Right/
Activates panel key lock. See Locking 
control keys on page 25 for details.
When the On-Screen Display (OSD) 
menu is activated, the #3, #7 and #9 
buttons are used as directional arrows to 
select the desired menu items and to 
make adjustments.
10. SOURCE
Displays the source selection bar.
11 . M o d e / E n t e r
Depending upon which input signal is 
selected, selects an available picture 
setup mode. 
Enacts the selected On-Screen Display 
(OSD) menu item. See Using the 
menus on page 31 for details.
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Remote control effective range
Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensors are located on the front and the back of the 
projector. The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular 
to the projectors IR remote control sensors to function correctly. The distance between 
the remote control and the sensors should not exceed 8 meters (~ 26 feet).
Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensors on 
the projector that might obstruct the infra-red beam. 
Replacing the remote control battery
1. Pull out the battery holder.
Please follow the illustrated instructions. Push and 
hold the locking arm whilst pulling out the battery 
holder.
2. Insert the new battery in the holder. Note the 
positive polarity should face outward.
3. Push the holder into the remote control.
• Avoid excessive heat and humidity. 
• There may be battery damage if the battery is 
incorrectly replaced. 
• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery 
manufacturer.
• Dispose of the used battery according to the battery manufacturer’s instructions.
• Never throw a battery into a fire. There may be danger of an explosion. 
• If the battery is dead or if you will not be using the remote control for a long time, remove 
the battery to prevent damage to the remote control from possible battery leakage.
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Positioning your projector
Choosing a location
Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations: 
1. Table in front of screen; 
2. Ceiling in front of screen; 
3. Table at rear of screen;
4. Ceiling at rear of screen. 
Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation location you 
select. Take into consideration the size and position of your screen, the location of a 
suitable power outlet, as well as the location and distance between the projector and 
the rest of your equipment.
1. Front Table
Select this location with the projector placed near 
the floor in front of the screen. This is the most 
common way to position the projector for quick 
setup and portability.
2. Front Ceiling
Select this location with the projector suspended 
upside-down from the ceiling in front of the 
screen.
Purchase a recommended Projector Ceiling 
Mounting Kit from your dealer to mount your 
projector on the ceiling.
Set Front Ceiling in the System Setup: Basic > Projector Position menu after you 
turn the projector on.
3. Rear Table
Select this location with the projector placed near 
the floor behind the screen.
Note that a special rear projection screen is 
required.
Set Rear Table in the System Setup: Basic > 
Projector Position menu after you turn the projector on.
4. Rear Ceiling
Select this location with the projector suspended 
upside-down from the ceiling behind the screen.
Note that a special rear projection screen and a 
qualified ceiling mount kit are required for this 
installation location.
Set Rear Ceiling in the System Setup: Basic > 
Projector Position menu after you turn the projector on. 
						

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Obtaining a preferred projected image size
The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting, and the video 
format each factors in the projected image size.
4:3 is the native aspect ratio of this projector. To be able to project a complete 16:9 
(widescreen) aspect ratio image, the projector can resize and scale a widescreen image 
to the projectors native aspect width. This will result in a proportionally smaller height 
equivalent to 75% of the projectors native aspect height.
Thus, a 16:9 aspect image will not utilize 25% of the height of a 4:3 aspect image 
displayed by this projector. This will be seen as darkened (unlit) bars along the top and 
bottom (vertical 12.5% height respectively) of the 4:3 projection display area 
whenever displaying a scaled 16:9 aspect image in the vertical center of the 4:3 
projection display area.
When determining the position of your projector, you should consider its intended use 
and input signal aspect ratios. All inputs (other than composite Video being fed a 16:9 
aspect signal) will display in a 4:3 aspect ratio (and will require an additional 33% 
display height than that of the scaled 16:9 aspect image projection area).
IMPORTANT: Do not select a permanent projector position based upon a 16:9 projection if you 
will ever need to select an input (other than composite Video being fed a 16:9 aspect signal).
The projector should always be placed horizontally level (like flat on a table), and 
positioned directly perpendicular (90° right-angle square) to the horizontal center of 
the screen. This prevents image distortion caused by angled projections (or projecting 
onto angled surfaces). 
The modern digital projector does not project directly forward (like older style reel-to-
reel film projectors did). Instead, digital projectors are designed to project at a slightly 
upward angle above the horizontal plane of the projector. This is so that they can be 
readily placed on a table and will project forward and upwards onto a screen positioned 
so that the bottom edge of the screen is above the level of the table (and everyone in the 
room can see the screen).
If the projector is mounted on a ceiling, it must be mounted upside-down so that it 
projects at a slightly downward angle. 
You can see from the diagram on page 10, that this type of projection causes the 
bottom edge of the projected image to be vertically offset from the horizontal plane of 
the projector. When ceiling mounted, this refers to the top edge of the projected image.
If the projector is positioned further away from the screen, the projected image size 
increases, and the vertical offset also increases proportionately.      
When determining the position of the screen and projector, you will need to account 
for both the projected image size and the vertical offset dimension, which are directly 
proportional to the projection distance.
We have provided a table of 4:3-aspect-ratio screen sizes to assist you in determining 
the ideal location for your projector. There are two dimensions to consider, the 
perpendicular horizontal distance from the center of the screen (projection distance), 
4:3 aspect image in a 4:3 aspect display area16:9 aspect image scaled to a 4:3 aspect 
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and the vertical offset height of the projector from the horizontal edge of the screen 
(offset).
How to determine the position of the projector for a 
given screen size
1. Select your screen size.
2. Refer to the table and find the closest match to your screen size in the left columns 
labelled 4:3 Screen Diagonal. Using this value, look across this row to the right to 
find the corresponding average distance from screen value in the column labelled 
Average. This is the projection distance.
3. On that same row, look across to the right column and make note of the vertical Offset 
value. This will determine the final vertical offset placement of the projector in 
relation to the edge of the screen.
4. The recommended position for the projector is aligned perpendicular to the horizontal 
center of the screen, at the distance from the screen determined in step 2 above, and 
offset by the value determined in step 3 above.
For example, if you are using a 120 inch screen, the average projection distance is 
4667 mm and with a vertical offset of 183 mm.
If you place the projector in a different position (to that recommended), you will have 
to tilt it down or up to center the image on the screen. In these situations, some image 
distortion will occur. Use the Keystone function to correct the distortion. 
How to determine the recommended screen size for a 
given distance
This method can be used for situations where you have purchased this projector and 
would like to know what screen size will fit in your room.
The maximum screen size is limited by the physical space available in your room. 
1. Measure the distance between the projector and where you want to position the 
screen. This is the projection distance.
2. Refer to the table and find the closest match to your measurement in the average 
distance from screen column labelled Average. Check that your measured distance 
is between the min and max distances listed on either side of the average distance 
value.
3. Using this value, look across that row to the left to find the corresponding screen 
diagonal listed in that row. That is the projected image size of the projector at that 
projection distance.
4. On that same row, look across to the right column and make note of the vertical Offset 
value. This will determine the final placement of the screen in relation to the 
horizontal plane of the projector. 
For example, if your measured projection distance was 4.5 m (4500 mm), the closest 
match in the Average column is 4593 mm. Looking across this row shows that a 3000 
mm (3 m) screen is required. If you can only obtain imperial sized screens, the listed 
screen sizes on either side of the 3 m screen are the 9 and 10 screens. 
Checking the min and max projection distance values for these screen sizes, indicates 
that the 4.5 m measured projection distance will need to be reduced to fit the 9 size 
screen, or increased to fit the 10 size screen. The projector can be adjusted (using the 
zoom control) to display on these different screen sizes at those projection distances. 
Be aware that these different screens have different vertical offset values. 
						

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There is 3% tolerance among these numbers due to optical component variations. It is 
recommended that if you intend to permanently install the projector, you should physically 
test the projection size and distance using the actual projector in situ before you permanently 
install it, so as to make allowance for this projectors optical characteristics. This will help you 
determine the exact mounting position so that it best suits your installation location.
4:3 Screen DiagonalDistance from Screen in mmVertical Offset in 
mm
FeetInchesmmMin length 
(with max. 
zoom)AverageMax length 
(with min. 
zoom)
4 48 1219 1778 1867 1956 73
1500 2187 2297 2406 90
5 60 1524 2222 2333 2444 91
6 72 1829 2667 2800 2933 110
2000 2916 3062 3208 120
7 84 2134 3111 3267 3422 128
8 96 2438 3556 3733 3911 146
2500 3645 3828 4010 150
9 108 2743 4000 4200 4400 165
3000 4347 4593 4812 180
10 120 3048 4444 4667 4889 183
3500 5104 5359 5614 210
12 144 3658 5334 5601 5867 219
4000 5833 6124 6416 240
15 180 4572 6667 7000 7333 274
5000 7291 7655 8020 300
18 216 5486 7999 8399 8799 329
6000 8749 9186 9624 360
25 300 7620 11111 11667 12222 457
Maximum zoom
Minimum zoom
Projection distanceCenter of lens Screen
Offset 
						

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Connection
When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to:
1. Turn all equipment off before making any connections.
2. Use the correct signal cables for each source.
3. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted. 
In the connections shown below, some cables may not be included with the projector (see 
Shipping contents on page 1). They are commercially available from electronics stores.
Connecting a computer or monitor
Connecting a computer
The projector provides a VGA input socket that allows you to connect it to a laptop or 
desktop computer. 
To connect the projector to a laptop or desktop computer:
1. Take the supplied VGA cable and connect one end to the D-Sub output socket of the 
computer.
2. Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the D-SUB/COMP IN signal input socket 
on the projector.
3. If you wish to make use of the projector (mixed mono) speaker, take a suitable audio 
cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output socket of the computer, and 
the other end to the Audio socket of the projector.
The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:
Many notebooks do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector. 
Usually a key combo like FN + F3 or CRT/LCD key turns the external display on/off. Locate a 
function key labeled CRT/LCD or a function key with a monitor symbol on the notebook. Press 
FN and the labeled function key simultaneously. Refer to your notebooks documentation to 
find your notebooks key combination.
Laptop or desktop computer
Audio cable
VGA cable 
						

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Connecting a monitor
If you want to view your presentation close-up on a monitor as well as on the screen, 
you can connect the RGB signal output socket on the projector to an external monitor 
with a VGA cable following the instructions below:
1. Connect the projector to a computer as described in Connecting a computer on page 
11.
2. Take a suitable VGA cable (only one supplied) and connect one end of the cable to the 
D-Sub input socket of the video monitor.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to the D-SUB OUT socket on the projector.
The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:
The D-Sub output only works when an appropriate D-Sub input is made to the projector.
If you wish to use this connection method when the projector is in standby mode, make sure 
the Active VGA out function is turned on in the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu.
See SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu on page 35 for details.
Laptop or desktop computer
VGA cable
VGA cable 
						

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Connecting Video source devices
You can connect your projector to various Video source devices that provide any one 
of the following output sockets:
• Component Video
•S-Video
• Video (composite)
You need only connect the projector to a Video source device using just one of the 
above connecting methods, however each provides a different level of video quality. 
The method you choose will most likely depend upon the availability of matching 
terminals on both the projector and the Video source device as described below:
Best video quality
The best available video connection method is Component Video (not to be confused 
with composite Video). Digital TV tuner and DVD players output Component Video 
natively, so if available on your devices, this should be your connection method of 
choice in preference to (composite) Video.
Better video quality
The S-Video method provides a better quality analog video than standard composite 
Video. If you have both composite Video and S-Video output terminals on your Video 
source device, you should elect to use the S-Video option.
Least video quality
Composite Video is an analog video and will result in a perfectly acceptable, but less 
than optimal result from your projector, being the least video quality of the available 
methods described here.
Connecting Audio
The projector has a built-in mono speaker which is designed to provide basic audio 
functionality accompanying data presentations for business purposes only. It is not 
designed for, nor intended for stereo audio reproduction use as might be expected in 
home theatre or home cinema applications. Any stereo audio input (if provided), is 
mixed into a common mono audio output through the projector speaker. 
If you have a separate sound system, you will most likely want to connect the audio 
output of your Video source device to that sound system, instead of to the mono audio 
projector. The audio connections illustrated in the following sections are provided for 
informational purposes only. You need not connect audio to the projector if there is an 
alternate sound system available, or if audio is not required. 
						

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Connecting a Component Video source device
Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused Component 
Video output sockets available: 
• If so, you can continue with this procedure.
• If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device.
To connect the projector to a Component Video source device:
1. Take a Component Video to VGA (D-Sub) adaptor cable and connect the end with 3 
RCA type connectors to the Component Video output sockets of the Video source 
device. Match the color of the plugs to the color of the sockets; green to green, blue to 
blue; and red to red.
2. Connect the other end of the Component Video to VGA (D-Sub) adaptor cable (with a 
D-Sub type connector) to the D-SUB/COMP IN socket on the projector.
3. If you wish to make use of the projector (mixed mono) speaker, take a suitable audio 
cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output socket of the computer, and 
the other end to the Audio socket of the projector.
The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:
If you connect the projector to a High Definition TV (HDTV) tuner, the following 
standards are supported:
• The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio, even if a stereo audio input 
is connected. See Connecting Audio on page 13 for details.
• Component Video is the only video output that delivers native 16:9 aspect ratio picture.
• If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the 
correct video source has been selected, check that the Video source device is turned on 
and operating correctly. Also check that the signal cables have been connected 
correctly.
•480i •480p
•576i •576p
• 720p (50/ 60 Hz) • 1080i (50/ 60 Hz)
Audio cable A/V device
Component Video to 
VGA (D-Sub) adaptor 
cable