ViewSonic Pjd5111 Projector User Manual

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About the aspect ratio
In the pictures below, the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active 
areas. OSD menus can be displayed on those unused black areas.
1.Auto: Scales an image proportionally to fit the 
projectors native resolution in its horizontal 
width. This is suitable for the incoming image 
which is neither in 4:3 nor 16:9 and you want to 
make most use of the screen without altering the 
images aspect ratio.
2.4:3: Scales an image so that it is displayed in the 
center of the screen with a 4:3 aspect ratio. This 
is most suitable for 4:3 images like computer 
monitors, standard definition TV and 4:3 aspect 
DVD movies, as it displays them without aspect 
alteration.
3.16:9: Scales an image so that it is displayed in 
the center of the screen with a 16:9 aspect ratio. 
This is most suitable for images which are 
already in a 16:9 aspect, like high definition TV, 
as it displays them without aspect alteration.
16:10 picture
15:9 picture
4:3 picture
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Optimizing the image
Selecting a picture mode
The projector is preset with several predefined 
picture modes so that you can choose one to suit 
your operating environment and input signal 
picture type.
To select an operation mode that suits your need, 
you can follow one of the following steps.
• Press MODE/ENTER on the remote control 
or projector repeatedly until your desired mode 
is selected.
•Go to the PICTURE > Preset Mode menu and press  /  to select a desired mode.
Picture modes for different types of signals
The picture modes available for different types of signals are listed below.
PC input signals: D-Sub / Comp. 1/2 (analog RGB)
1.Brightest mode (Default): Maximizes the brightness of the projected image. This 
mode is suitable for environments where extra-high brightness is required, such as 
using the projector in well lit rooms.
2.Daylight mode: Is designed for presentations under daylight environment to match 
PC and notebook coloring.
3.ViewMatch mode: Switch in between high brightness performance or Accuracy 
color performance.
4.Cinema mode: Is appropriate for playing colorful movies, video clips from digital 
cameras or DVs through the PC input for best viewing in a blackened (little light) 
environment.
5.User 1/User 2 mode: Recalls the settings customized based on the current available 
picture modes. See Setting the User 1/User 2 mode on page 29 for details.
Video input signals: S-Video, Video, D-Sub / Comp. 1/2 (YPbPr)
1.Brightest mode: Is suitable for playing gamebox-based video games in a normal 
living room lighting level environment.
2.Standard mode (Default): Is appropriate for viewing colorful movies, video clips 
from digital cameras or DVs.
3.Cinema mode: Is suitable for enjoying dark movies or DVD movies best viewed in a 
blackened (little light) home cinema or lounge room environment.
4.User 1/User 2 mode: Recalls the settings customized based on the current available 
picture modes. See Setting the User 1/User 2 mode on page 29 for details. 
						

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Setting the User 1/User 2 mode
There are two user-definable modes if the current available picture modes are not suitable 
for your need. You can use one of the picture modes (except the User 1/User 2) as a starting 
point and customize the settings.
1. Press MENU/EXIT to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.
2. Go to the PICTURE > Preset Mode menu.
3. Press /  to select User 1 or User 2.
4. Press  to highlight Reference Mode.
This function is only available when User 1 or User 2 mode is selected up in the Preset Mode 
sub-menu item.
5. Press  /  to select a picture mode that is closest to your need.
6. Press  to select a sub-menu item to be changed and adjust the value with  / . 
See Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes below for details.
7. When all settings have been done, highlight Save Settings and press MODE/ENTER 
to store the settings.
8. The confirmation message Setting Saved displays.
Using Screen Color
In the situation where you are projecting onto a colored surface such as a painted wall which 
may not be white, the Screen Color feature can help correct the projected picture’s colors to 
prevent possible color difference between the source and projected pictures.
To use this function, go to the DISPLAY > Screen Color menu and press  /  to select a 
color which is closest to the color of the projection surface. There are several precalibrated 
colors to choose from: Whiteboard, Greenboard, and Blackboard.
This function is only available when a PC type input signal is selected.
Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes
According to the detected signal type, there are some user-definable functions available 
when User 1 or User 2 mode is selected. You can make adjustments to these functions 
based on your needs.
Adjusting Brightness
Highlight the PICTURE > Brightness menu and press  /.
The higher the value, the brighter the image. And the 
lower the setting, the darker the image. Adjust this 
control so the black areas of the image appear just as 
black and that detail in the dark areas is visible.
Adjusting Contrast
Highlight the PICTURE > Contrast menu and press  / .
The higher the value, the greater the contrast. Use this 
to set the peak white level after you have previously 
adjusted the Brightness setting to suit your selected 
input and viewing environment.
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Adjusting Color
Highlight the PICTURE > Color menu and press  / .
Lower setting produces less saturated colors. If the setting is too high, colors on the image 
will be overpowering, which makes the image unrealistic.
Adjusting Tint
Highlight the PICTURE > Tint menu and press  / .
The higher the value, the more reddish the picture becomes. The lower the value, the more 
greenish the picture becomes.
Adjusting Sharpness
Highlight the PICTURE > Sharpness menu and press  / .
The higher the value, the sharper the picture becomes. The lower the value, the softer the 
picture becomes.
Adjusting Brilliant Color
Highlight the PICTURE > Brilliant Color menu and press  / .
This feature utilizes a new color-processing algorithm and system level enhancements to 
enable higher brightness while providing truer, more vibrant colors in the projected picture. 
It enables a greater than 50% brightness increase in mid-tone images, which are common in 
video and natural scenes, so the projector reproduces images in realistic and true colors. If 
you prefer images with that quality, select On. If you don’t need it, select Off.
On is the default and recommended selection for this projector. When Off is selected, the 
Color Temperature function is not available.
Selecting a Color Temperature
Highlight the PICTURE > Color Temperature menu and press  / .
The options available for color temperature* settings vary according to the signal type 
selected.
1.T1: With the highest color temperature, T1 makes the image appear the most bluish 
white than other settings.
2.T2: Makes images appear bluish white.
3.T3: Maintains normal colorings for white.
4.T4: Makes images appear reddish white.
*About color temperatures:
There are many different shades that are considered to be white for various purposes. One 
of the common methods of representing white color is known as the “color temperature”. A 
white color with a low color temperature appears to be reddish white. A white color with a 
high color temperature appears to have more blue in it. 
						

							Operation 31
Hiding the image
In order to draw the audiences full attention to the 
presenter, you can use  on the projector or BLANK 
on the remote control to hide the screen image. Press 
any key on the projector or remote control to restore 
the image. The word BLANK appears at the lower 
right corner of the screen while the image is hidden.
You can set the blank time in the 
SYSTEM SETUP: 
Basic > Blank Timer menu to let the projector 
return the image automatically after a period of time 
when there is no action taken on the blank screen. 
Once BLANK is pressed, the projector enters Economic mode automatically.
CAUTION
Do not block the projection lens from projecting as this could cause the blocking object to 
become heated and deformed or even cause a fire.
Locking control keys
With the control keys on the projector locked, you can prevent your projector settings from 
being changed accidentally (by children, for example). When the Panel Key Lock is on, no 
control keys on the projector will operate except POWER.
1. Press / on the projector or remote control 
or go to the 
SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > 
Panel Key Lock menu
, and select On by 
pressing  /  on the projector or remote 
control. 
2. A confirmation message displays. Select Yes to 
confirm.
To release panel key lock, press and hold / for 3 
seconds on the projector or remote control.
You can also use the remote control to enter the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Panel Key 
Lock and press  /  to select Off.
• Keys on the remote control are still functional when panel key lock is enabled.
• If you press  POWER to turn off the projector without disabling panel key lock, the 
projector will still be in locked status the next time it is turned on.
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							Operation 32
Freezing the image
Press FREEZE on the remote control to freeze the 
image. The word FREEZE will display in the upper 
left corner of the screen. To release the function, press 
any key on the projector or remote control.
Even if an image is frozen on the screen, the pictures 
are running on the video or other device. If the 
connected devices have active audio output, you will 
still hear the audio even though the image is frozen on 
screen.
Operating in a high altitude environment
We recommend you use the High Altitude Mode when your environment is between 1500 
m–3000 m above sea level, and temperature is between 0°C–35°C.
CAUTION
Do not use the High Altitude Mode if your altitude is between 0 m and 1500 m and temperature 
is between 0°C and 35°C. The projector will be over cooled, if you turn the mode on under 
such a condition.
To activate the High Altitude Mode:
1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press  /  until 
the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu is 
highlighted.
2. Press  to highlight High Altitude Mode and 
press /  to select On. A confirmation 
message displays.
3. Highlight Yes and press MODE/ENTER.
Operation under High Altitude Mode may cause a higher decibel operating noise level 
because of increased fan speed necessary to improve overall system cooling and 
performance.
If you use this projector under other extreme conditions excluding the above, it may display 
auto shut-down symptoms, which is designed to protect your projector from over-heating. 
In cases like this, you should switch to High Altitude Mode to solve these symptoms. 
However, this is not to state that this projector can operate under any and all harsh or 
extreme conditions.
Adjusting the sound
The sound adjustments made as below will have an effect on the projector speaker. Be sure 
you have made a correct connection to the projector audio input. See Connection on page 
13 for how the audio input is connected.
Muting the sound
To temporarily turn off the sound:
1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press  /  until the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced 
menu is highlighted.
2. Press  to highlight Audio Settings and press MODE/ENTER. The Audio Settings 
page displays.
3. Highlight Mute and press  /  to select On.
We recommend you use the High Altitude 
mode by selecting it whenever your 
environment is higher than 1500 m.
Do you want to turn High Altitude Mode 
ON?
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Adjusting the sound level
To adjust the sound level, press Volume +/- on the remote control, or:
1. Repeat steps 1-2 above.
2. Press  to highlight Volume and press  /  to select a desired sound level.
Personalizing the projector menu display
The On-Screen Display (OSD) menus can be set according to your preferences. The 
following settings do not affect the projection settings, operation, or performance.
•Menu Display Time in the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Menu Settings menu sets 
the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last key press. The time length 
ranges from 5 to 30 seconds in 5-second increments. Use  /  to select a suitable time 
frame.
•Menu Position in the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Menu Settings menu sets the 
OSD position in five locations. Use /  to select a preferred position.
•Language in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu sets your familiar language for the 
OSD menus. Use  /  to select your language.
•Splash Screen in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu sets a preferred logo screen to be 
displayed during projector start-up. Use  /  to select a screen.
Shutting down the projector
1. Press POWER and a confirmation message 
displays prompting you. 
If you dont respond in a few seconds, the 
message will disappear.
2. Press POWER a second time. The 
POWER indicator light flashes blue, the 
projection lamp shuts down, and the fans will 
continue to run for approximately 90 seconds 
to cool down the projector.
3. Disconnect the power cord from the wall 
socket if the projector will not be used in an 
extended period of time.
CAUTION
• To protect the lamp, the projector will not respond 
to any commands during the cooling process.
• To shorten the cooling time, you can also activate the Quick Cooling function. See Quick 
Cooling on page 38 for details.
• Do not unplug the power cord before the projector shutdown sequence is complete or 
during the 90-second cooling down process.
• If the projector is not properly shut down, to protect the lamp, when you attempt to re-start 
the projector, the fans will run for a few minutes to cool down. Press  POWER again to 
start the projector after the fans stop and the POWER indicator light flashes blue.
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							Operation 34
Menu operation
Menu system
Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type 
selected.
The menu items are available when the projector detects at least one valid signal. If there is 
no equipment connected to the projector or no signal detected, limited menu items are 
accessible.
Main menu Sub-menu Options
1. 
DISPLAY
Screen ColorOff/Whiteboard/Greenboard/
Blackboard
Aspect Ratio Auto/4:3/16:9
Keystone
Position
Phase
H. Size
Digital Zoom
2. 
PICTURE
Preset ModePC source: Brightest/Daylight/ViewMatch/
Cinema/User 1/User 2
Video source: Brightest/Standard/Cinema/User 1/
User 2
Reference ModePC source: Brightest/Daylight/ViewMatch/Cinema
Video source: Brightest/Standard/Cinema
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Brilliant Color On/Off
Color TemperatureT1/T2/T3/T4
Save Settings
3. SOURCEQuick Auto Search On/Off 
						

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4. 
SYSTEM 
SETUP: 
Basic
Language
Projector PositionFront Table/Rear Table/Rear 
Ceiling/Front Ceiling
Auto Power OffDisable/5 min/10 min/15 min/20 
min/25 min/30 min
Blank TimerDisable/5 min/10 min/15 min/20 
min/25 min/30 min
Panel Key Lock On/Off
Timer ControllerDisable/30 min/1 hr/2 hr/3 hr/4 
hr/8 hr/12 hr
Splash ScreenBlack/Blue/ViewSonic
5. 
SYSTEM 
SETUP: 
Advanced
Quick Cooling On/Off
High Altitude Mode On/Off
DCR On/Off
Active VGA Out On/Off
Audio SettingsMute On/Off
Volume
Menu SettingsMenu Display 
Time5 sec/10 sec/15 sec/20 sec/25 
sec/30 sec
Menu PositionCenter/Top-Left/Top-Right/
Bottom-Left/Bottom-Right
Closed CaptionClosed Caption 
EnableOn/Off
Caption VersionCC1/CC2/CC3/CC4
Lamp SettingsLamp Mode Normal/Economic
Reset Lamp 
Timer
Equivalent Lamp Hour
Security 
SettingsChange Password
Power On Lock On/Off
Reset All Settings On/Off
6. 
INFORMATIONCurrent System Status•Source
•Preset Mode
•Resolution
•Color System
•Equivalent Lamp Hour 
						

							Operation 36
Description of each menu
Function
(default setting/value)Description (default setting/value)
Screen Color
 (Off)Corrects the projected picture’s color when the projection surface 
is not white. See Using Screen Color on page 29 for details.
Aspect Ratio
(Auto)There are three options to set the images aspect ratio depending 
on your input signal source. See Selecting the aspect ratio on 
page 26 for details.
Keystone
(0)Corrects any keystoning of the image. See Correcting keystone 
on page 25 for details.
Position
(0)Displays the position adjustment page. To move the projected 
image, use the directional arrow keys. The values shown on the 
lower position of the page change with every key press you made 
until they reach their maximum or minimum.
Phase
(depends on the 
selected input 
signal)Adjusts the clock phase to reduce image distortion.
H. Size
(0)Adjusts the horizontal width of the image.
Digital Zoom
(1.0X)Magnifies or reduces the projected image. See Magnifying and 
searching for details on page 26 for details.
Preset Mode
(PC source: 
Brightest;
Video source: 
Standard)Pre-defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your 
projector image set-up to suit your program type. See Selecting 
a picture mode on page 28 for details.
Reference 
Mode
(Brightest)Selects a picture mode that most suits your need for the image 
quality and further fine-tune the image based on the selections 
listed on the same page below. See Setting the User 1/User 2 
mode on page 29 for details.
Brightness
(50)Adjusts the brightness of the image. See Adjusting Brightness 
on page 29 for details.
Contrast
(0)Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the 
image. See Adjusting Contrast on page 29 for details.
Color
(0)Adjusts the color saturation level -- the amount of each color in a 
video image. See Adjusting Color on page 30 for details.
1. DISPLAY menu
2. PICTURE menu