ViewSonic Pjd5111 Projector User Manual

Operation 37
Function
(default setting/value)Description (default setting/value)
Tint
(0)Adjusts the red and green color tones of the image. See 
Adjusting Tint on page 30 for details.The function is only available when Video or S-Video with 
NTSC system is selected.
Sharpness
(15)Adjusts the image to make it look sharper or softer. See 
Adjusting Sharpness on page 30 for details.
Brilliant 
Color
(On)Adjusts white peaking while maintaining correct color 
presentation. See Adjusting Brilliant Color on...

Operation 38
Function
(default setting/value)Description (default setting/value)
Timer 
Controller
(Disable)Sets the auto-shutdown timer. The timer can be set to a value 
between 30 minutes and 12 hours.
Splash 
Screen
(ViewSonic logo)Allows you to select which logo screen will display during 
projector start-up. Three options are available: ViewSonic logo, 
Black screen, or Blue screen.
Quick 
Cooling
(On)Selecting On enables the function and the projector cooling time 
will be shortened to a few...

Operation 39
Function
(default setting/value)Description (default setting/value)
Closed 
Caption
Closed Caption Enable (Off)
Activates the function by selecting On when the selected input 
signal carries closed captions.
• Captions: An on-screen display of the dialogue, narration, 
and sound effects of TV programs and videos that are closed 
captioned (usually marked as CC in TV listings).
Set your screen aspect ratio to 4:3. This function is not 
available when the aspect ratio is “16:9”.
This function...

Maintenance 40
Maintenance
Care of the projector
Your projector needs little maintenance. The only thing you need to do on a regular basis is 
to keep the lens clean.
Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp. Contact your dealer if other parts 
need replacing.
Cleaning the lens
Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface.
• Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust.
• If there is dirt or smears, use lens-cleaning paper or moisten a soft cloth with lens 
cleaner and...

Maintenance 41
Lamp information
Getting to know the lamp hour
When the projector is in operation, the duration (in hours) of lamp usage is automatically 
calculated by the built-in timer. The method of calculating the equivalent lamp hour is as 
follows:
Total (equivalent) lamp hour
= 1 (hours used in Economic mode) + 4/3 (hours used in Normal mode)
See Setting Lamp mode as Economic below for more information on Economic mode.
The lamp hour in Economic mode is calculated as 3/4 of that in Normal mode....

Maintenance 42
Timing of replacing the lamp
When the Lamp indicator lights up red or a message appears suggesting it is time to 
replace the lamp, please install a new lamp or consult your dealer. An old lamp may cause a 
malfunction in the projector and in some instances the lamp may explode.
CAUTION
The Lamp indicator light and Temperature warning light will light up if the lamp becomes too 
hot. Turn the power off and let the projector cool for 45 minutes. If the Lamp or Temp indicator 
still lights...

Maintenance 43
Replacing the lamp
To prepare a new lamp, contact your dealer and tell the lamp type number.
Type number : RLC-047
WARNING
Hg - Lamp contains mercury. Manage  in accordance with local disposal 
laws. See www.lamprecycle.org
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always turn the projector off and disconnect the 
power cord before changing the lamp.
• To reduce the risk of severe burns, allow the pr ojector to cool for at least 45 minutes 
before replacing the lamp.
• To reduce the risk...

Maintenance 445. Pull out the lamp connector from a slot 
in the lamp compartment. Disconnect it 
from the projector as illustrated.
6. Lift the handle so that it stands up. Use 
the handle to slowly pull the lamp out 
of the projector.
CAUTION
• Pulling it too quickly may cause the lamp 
to break and scatter broken glass in the 
projector.
• Do not place the lamp in locations where 
water might splash on it, children can 
reach it, or near flammable materials.
• Do not insert your hands into the...

Maintenance 45 13. Restart the projector.
CAUTION
Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed.
Resetting the lamp timer
14. After the startup logo, open the On-Screen 
Display (OSD) menu. Go to the SYSTEM 
SETUP: Advanced > Lamp Settings menu. 
Press MODE/ENTER. The Lamp Settings page 
displays. Press   to highlight Reset lamp timer 
and press MODE/ENTER. A warning message 
displays asking if you want to reset the lamp 
timer. Highlight Reset and press MODE/
ENTER. The lamp time will be reset to...

Maintenance 46
Indicators
LightStatus & Description
PowerTe m pLamp
Power events
Blue
FlashingOff OffStand-by mode
Blue Off OffPowering up
Blue Off OffNormal operation
Blue
FlashingOff Off
1. The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down as it was 
abnormally shut down without the normal cooling 
down process. Or
2. The projector needs to cool for 90 seconds after the 
power is turned off. Or
3. The projector has shut down automatically. If you try to 
re-start the projector, it will shut down again....