ViewSonic Pjd5231 Projector User Manual

Introduction
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Controls and functions
Projector and remote control
1. Focus ring
Adjusts the focus of the projected image. 
See Fine-tuning the image size and 
clarity on page 26  for details.
2. Zoom ring
Adjusts the size of the image. See  Fine-
tuning the image size and clarity on page 
26  for details.
3. TEMPerature indicator light
Lights up red if the pr ojectors temperature 
becomes too high. See  Indicators on page 
49  for details.
4. POWER indicator light
Lights up or flashes when the...

Introduction 9
9. LAMP indicator light
Indicates the status of the lamp. Lights up 
or flashes when the lamp has developed a 
problem. See  Indicators on page 49  for 
details.
10. AUTO
Automatically determines the best picture 
timings for the displayed image. See 
Auto-adjusting the image on page 25  for 
details.
11 . R i g h t Activates panel key lock. See  Locking 
control keys on page 33  for details.
When the On-Screen Display (OSD) 
menu is activated, the #6, #7, and #11 
keys are used as...

Introduction
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Remote control effective range
Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensor is located on 
the front of the projector. The remote control must be 
held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to 
the projectors IR remote  control sensor to function 
correctly. The distance between the remote control 
and the sensor should not exceed  8 meters (~ 26 
feet).
Make sure that there are no obstacles between the 
remote control and the IR sensor on the projector that 
might obstruct the infra-red...

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Positioning your projector
Choosing a location
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 locati on and distance between the pr ojector and the rest of your 
equipment.
Your projector is designed to be installed in  one of four possible installation locations:
1. Front Table
Select this location with  the...

Positioning your projector
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Projection dimensions
Refer to  Dimensions on page 52  for the center of lens dimensi ons of this projector before 
calculating the appropriate position.
There is 3% tolerance among th ese 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...

Connection 13
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 6). They are commercially available from electronics stores.
Connecting a computer or monitor
Connecting a computer
The projector provides two VGA input...

Connection
14
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 simultaneous ly. Refer to your notebooks documentation to 
find your notebooks key combination.
Connecting a monitor
If you want to view your pr esentation close-up on a monitor  as well...

Connection 15
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 Vide o source device using just one of the above 
connecting methods, however each provides a di fferent level of video quality. The method 
you choose will most likely depend upon the avai lability of matching terminals on both the 
projector and the...

Connection
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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...

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Connecting an S-Video source device
Examine your Video source device to determine if  it has an unused S-Video output socket 
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 an S-Video source device:
1. Take an S-Video cable and connect one end to the S-Video output socket of the Video 
source device.
2. Connect the other end of the S-Video cable to the  S-VIDEO...