ViewSonic Pj551d Projector User Manual

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Using the Product
Control Panel
LED
Button Function
Lamp (Lamp LED indicator)
Refer to “LED Indicator Messages”.
Te m p (Temperature LED indicator)
Refer to “LED Indicator Messages”. 
Four directional buttons
Use four directional buttons to select items or make adjustments to your  selection.
EnterEnter to sub-menu and confirm the menu selection. Activate in Color Setting, LampCounter Reset and Factory Default menu operations.
Resync
Resynchronize the projector to the input signal from a computer.
Power
Turn the projector on or off.
Menu
Display or exit the on-screen display menus.
Source
Manually select an input source.
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Connection Ports
Computer InConnect image input signal (analog RGB or component) to this jack.
S-Video
Connect S-Video output from video equipment to this jack.
Video
Connect composite video output from video equipment to this jack.
SERVICE
This connector is for firmware update.
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Remote Control
Power
Turn the projector on or off.
Four directional buttons
Use four directional buttons to
select items or make adjustments
to your selection.
Menu
Display or exit the on-screen display
menus.
Enter
Confirm the selection.
Keystone 
S / TAdjust image distortion caused by
tilting the projector.
Vo l u m e  
S / TPress the Volume S button to
increase the volume; press the
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T button to reduce the
volume.
Source
Manually selects an input source.
Mute
Cut off the sound temporarily.
Press again to cancel the Mute
function.
Blank
Cut off the screen temporarily. Press
again to cancel the Blank function.
Tr u e  c o l o rSwitch the white intensity between 3
and 10.
Auto
Automatically adjust frequency
and phase. This function is
available for computer mode only.
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For the first time use:
Remove the transparent insulation tape by pulling
it before use.
For battery change:
1. Push the catch to the right and remove the battery 
holder.
2. Remove the old Lithium coin cell and install new one
(CR2025). Ensure that the side with the mark “+” is up.
3. Push the battery holder back into the remote control 
until you feel a click.
Catch
Battery holder
„Keep the battery out of the reach of children. There is a danger of death by 
accidentally swallowing the battery.
„Do not recharge the used battery or expose the battery to fire or water.„Do not dispose of the used battery along with household waste. Dispose of 
used batteries according to local regulations.
„Danger of explosion may happen if batteries are incorrectly replaced. 
Replace only with the same type recommended by the manufacturer. 
						

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Remote Control Operation
Point the remote control at the infrared remote sensor and press a button.
„Operating the projector from
the front
„Operating the projector from
the rear
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„The remote control may not operate when there is sunlight or other strong
light such as a fluorescent lamp shining on the remote sensor.
„Operate the remote control from a position where the remote sensor is visible.„Do not drop the remote control or jolt it.„Keep the remote control out of locations with excessively high temperature or
humidity.
„Do not get water on the remote control or place wet objects on it.„Do not disassemble the remote control. 
						

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Installation
Connecting the Projector
VGA Cable (D-Sub to D-Sub) S-Video Cable
USB Cable Composite Video Cable
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„When connecting cable, power cords of both a projector and external equipment 
should be disconnected from AC outlet.
„The figure above is a sample connection. This does not mean that all of these 
devices can or must be connected simultaneously.
„The cables that come with the projector may differ from the above illustration. 
The included cables are based on actual shipment delivery. 
						

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Powering On/Off the Projector
Powering On the Projector:
1. Remove the projector lens cap.
2. Complete the AC power cord and peripheral signal cable(s) connections.
3. Press   button to turn on the projector.
The projector takes a minute or so to warm up. 
4. Turn on your source (computer, notebook, DVD, etc.). The projector automatically
detects your source.
„If you are connecting multiple sources to the projector simultaneously, press
the Source button.
Warning:
„Remove the lens cap first before powering on.
„Never look into the lens when the lamp is on. This can damage your eyes. It
is especially important that children are not allowed to look into the lens.
Powering Off the Projector:
1. Press   button to turn off the projector lamp. You will see a message Power
off? Press Power again appear on the screen.   
2. Press   button again to confirm.
„The cooling fans continue to operate for cooling cycle.
„When the Lamp LED begins flashing, the projector has entered stand-by mode.
„If you want to turn the projector back on, you must wait until the projector has
completed the cooling cycle and has entered stand-by mode. Once in stand-
by mode, simply press   button to restart the projector.
3. Disconnect the AC power cord from the electrical outlet and the projector.
4. Do not turn on the projector immediately following a power off procedure. 
						

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Adjusting the Projector
Adjusting the Projector Height
The projector is equipped with an elevator foot to adjust the image height.
To raise or lower the image:
1. To raise or lower the image, press the elevator button and raise or lower the front
of the projector. Release the button to lock the adjustment.
2. To level the image on the screen, turn the tilt-adjustment foot to fine-tune the height.
Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus
1. Focus the image by rotating the focus ring. A still image is recommended for focusing.2. Adjust the image by sliding the zoom ring. 
Elevator button
Elevator foot Tilt-adjustment foot
„To avoid damaging the projector, make sure that the elevator foot and tilt-
adjustment foot are fully retracted before placing the projector in its carrying 
case.
Focus ring Zoom ring 
						

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Adjusting Projection Image Size
Refer to the graphic and table below to determine the screen size and projection distance.
Projection Distance
 (meters)Screen Size (for 4:3 aspect ratio diagonal length)
Wide (inches) Tele (inches)
1.2 30.6 27.8
2 51.0 46.4
3 76.5 69.5
5 127.5 115.9
10 255.0 231.8
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(Min.) 51.0 76.5 127.5 255.0
(Max.) 231.8
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27.8
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5.0m
10.0m 2.0m
„Position the projector in a horizontal position; other positions can cause heat 
build-up and damage to the projector.
„Make sure the heat ventilation holes are not blocked.„Do not use the projector in a smoky environment. Smoke residue may cause 
build-up on critical parts (i.e. DMD, lens assembly, etc.) 
						

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Menu Operation
The projector has multilingual on-screen display menus that allow you to make image
adjustments and change a variety of settings.
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