ViewSonic Pjd5122 Projector User Manual

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Description of each menu
Function Description
Screen ColorCorrects the projected picture’s  color when the projection surface 
is not white. See  Using Screen Color on page 30  for details.
Aspect RatioThere are three options to set the images aspect ratio depending 
on your input signal source. See  Selecting the aspect ratio on 
page 27  for details.
KeystoneCorrects any keystoning of the image. See  Correcting keystone 
on page 26  for details.
Position
Displays the position  adjustment...

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Function Description
Color ModePre-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 29  for details.
Reference 
ModeSelects 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 30  for details.
BrightnessAdjusts the brightness of the image. See...

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Function Description
LanguageSets the language for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See 
Using the menus on page 21  for details.
Projector 
PositionThe projector can be installed on  a ceiling or behind a screen, or 
with one or more mirrors. See  Choosing a location on page 11  
for details.
Auto Power 
OffAllows the projector to turn of f automatically if no input signal 
is detected after a set period of time. See  Setting Auto Power 
Off on page 44  for details.
Blank TimerSets the...

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Function Description
Active VGA 
OutSelecting On outputs a VGA signal when the  COMPUTER IN 
1/COMPUTER IN 2  and COMPUTER OUT  sockets are 
correctly connected to devices. See  Connecting a monitor on 
page 14  for how to make the connection.
Audio 
Settings
The sound adjustments made as below will have an effect on the 
projector speaker. Be sure you ha ve made a correct connection to 
the projector audio input. See  Connection on page 13 for how 
the audio input is connected.
Mute
Mutes...

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Function Description
Lamp 
Settings
Lamp Mode 
See  Setting Lamp mode as Economic on page 44  for details.
Reset Lamp Timer
See  Resetting the lamp timer on page 48  for details.
Equivalent Lamp Hour
S
ee  Getting to know the lamp hour on page 44  for details 
on how the total lamp hour is calculated.
Security 
SettingsSee  Utilizing the password function on page 22  for details,
Reset All 
SettingsReturns all settings to the factory preset values.
The following settings will still remain:...

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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 not ice 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...

Maintenance
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Lamp information
Getting to know the lamp hour
When the projector is in operat ion, the duration (in hours) of lamp usage is automatically 
calculated by the built-in timer.
To obtain the lamp hour information:
1. Press  MENU/EXIT  on the projector or  MENU on the remote control and then press 
/  until the  SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced  menu is highlighted.
2. Press  to highlight  Lamp Settings and press MODE/ENTER  on the projector or 
Enter  on the remote control. The  Lamp Settings page is...

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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...

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Replacing the lamp
To prepare a new lamp, contact your de aler and tell the lamp type number.
T ype num ber: 
(PJD5122/PJD5211/PJD5221)
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....

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5. 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...