ViewSonic Pjd5231 Projector User Manual

							
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®
IMPORTANT:  Please read this User Guide to obtain important information on install-
ing  and  using  your  product  in  a  safe  manner,  as  well  as  registering  your  product  for 
future  service.    Warranty  information  contained  in  this  User  Guide  will  describe  your 
limited  coverage  from  ViewSonic  Corporation,  which  is  also  found  on  our  web  site 
at  http://www.viewsonic.com  in  English,  or  in  specific  languages  using  the  Regional 
selection box in the upper right corner of our website.
“Antes de operar su equipo lea cuidadosamente las instrucciones en es\
te manual”
Model No. : VS13304/VS13305
 VS13306/VS13308
PJD5211/PJD5221/
PJD5231/PJD5122
DLP Projector
- User Guide
- Guide de l’utilisateur
- Bedienungsanleitung
- Guía del usuario
- Guida dell’utente
- Guia do usuário
- Användarhandbok
- Käyttöopas
- Руководство пользователя
- 使用手冊 (繁體)
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Compliance Information
FCC Statement
This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to \
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this dev\
ice must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a\
 Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may\
 cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful inter\
ference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:    •  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.    •  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.    •    Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.    •  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning: You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate th\
e equipment.
For Canada    •  This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.    •  Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-\
003 du Canada.
CE Conformity for European Countries
The device complies with the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC.
Following information is only for EU-member states:The mark is in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE).The mark indicates the requirement NOT to dispose the equipment including any spent or discarded batteries or accumulators as unsorted municipal waste, but use\
 the return and collection systems available.
If the batteries, accumulators and button cells included with this equip\
ment, display the 
chemical symbol Hg, Cd, or Pb, then it means that the battery has a heav\
y metal content of more than 0.0005% Mercury or more than, 0.002% Cadmium, or more than 0.0\
04% Lead.

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Declaration of RoHS Compliance
This product has been designed and manufactured in compliance with Direc\
tive 2002/95/EC of the 
European Parliament and the Council on restriction of the use of certain\
 hazardous substances in 
electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS Directive) and is deemed to \
comply with the maximum 
concentration values issued by the European Technical Adaptation Committee (TAC) as shown below: 
SubstanceProposed Maximum 
ConcentrationActual Concentration
Lead (Pb)0.1%< 0.1%
Mercury (Hg)0.1%< 0.1%
Cadmium (Cd)0.01%< 0.01%
Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+)0.1%< 0.1%
Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB)0.1%< 0.1%
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE)0.1%< 0.1%
Certain components of products as stated above are exempted under the Annex of the RoHS Directives 
as noted below:
Examples of exempted components are:
1.  Mercury in compact fluorescent lamps not exceeding 5 mg per lamp and in other lamps not 
specifically mentioned in the Annex of RoHS Directive.
2.  Lead in glass of cathode ray tubes, electronic components, fluorescent tubes, and electronic ceramic 
parts (e.g. piezoelectronic devices).
3.  Lead in high temperature type solders (i.e. lead-based alloys containin\
g 85% by weight or more lead).
4.  Lead as an allotting element in steel containing up to 0.35% lead by wei\
ght, aluminium containing up 
to 0.4% lead by weight and as a cooper alloy containing up to 4% lead by\
 weight.

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Disclaimer: ViewSonic Corporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial erro\
rs or omissions 
contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting \
from furnishing this material, or 
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product specifications without notice. Information in this document may change without notice.
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 which you may mail or fax to 
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For Your Records
Product Name:
Model Number:
Document Number:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
PJD5211/PJD5221/PJD5231/PJD5122
ViewSonic DLP Projector
VS13304/VS13305/VS13306/VS13308
PJD5211_5221_5231_5122_UG_ENG Rev. 1A 02-23-10
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The lamp in this product contains mercury.
Please dispose of in accordance with local, state or federal laws.

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Table of contents
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Table of contents
Important safety 
instructions ..... ..................3
Introduction .... ..................5
Projector features ................................. 5
Shipping contents ................................. 6
Projector exterior view ......................... 7
Controls and functions ......................... 8
Positioning your 
projector..........................11
Choosing a location............................ 11
Projection dimensions ........................ 12
Connection ...... ................13
Connecting a computer or monitor .... 13
Connecting Video source devices ...... 15
Operation ........................19
Starting up the projector..................... 19
Using the menus................................. 21
Utilizing the password function ......... 22
Switching input signal........................ 24
Adjusting the projected image ........... 25
Magnifying and searching for 
details ................................................. 27
Selecting the aspect ratio ................... 27
Optimizing the image......................... 29
Hiding the image ................................ 33
Locking control keys.......................... 33
Freezing the image ....... ...................... 34
Operating in a high altitude 
environment ....................................... 34
Personalizing the projector menu 
display ................................................ 35 Shutting down the projector .............. 35
Menu operation .................................. 36
Maintenance ...................43
Care of the projector .......................... 43
Lamp information .............................. 44
Troubleshooting .............50
Specifications
..................51
Projector specifications...................... 51
Dimensions ........................................ 52
Ceiling mount installation ................. 52
Timing chart ...................................... 52
Copyright 
information .....................54
Appendix ....... ..................55
IR control table .................................. 55
RS232 command table ....................... 55 
						

							
Important safety instructions 3
Important safety instructions
Your projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information 
technology equipment. However, to ensure safe  use of this product, it is important that you 
follow the instructions mentioned in  this manual and marked on the product. 
Safety Instructions
1.Please read this manual before you operate your projector.  Save it for future 
reference.
2. Do not look straight at the projector lens during operation.  The intense light beam 
may damage your eyes.
3. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.  
4. Always open the lens shutter or remove the lens cap when the projector lamp is 
on.
5. In some countries, the line voltage is NOT  stable. This projector is designed to operate 
safely within a mains voltage between 100  to 240 volts AC, but could fail if power 
cuts or surges of  ±10 volts occur.  In areas where the mains voltage may fluctuate 
or cut out, it is recommended that you connect your projector through a power 
stabilizer, surge protector or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). 
6. Do not block the projection lens with  any objects when the projector is under 
operation as this could cause the objects to become heated and deformed or even 
cause a fire. To temporarily turn off th e lamp, press BLANK on the projector or 
remote control.
7. The lamp becomes extremely hot during ope ration. Allow the projector to cool for 
approximately 45 minutes prior to rem oving the lamp assembly for replacement. 
8. Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life. Excessive operation of lamps  beyond the rated life could cause them to break on rare occasions. 
9. Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is  unplugged. 
10. Do not place this product on an unstable cart,  stand, or table. The product may fall, 
sustaining serious damage. 
11. Do not attempt to disassemble this projector . There are dangerous high voltages inside 
which may cause death if you should come into  contact with live parts. The only user 
serviceable part is  the lamp which has its own removable cover.
Under no circumstances should you ever u ndo or remove any other covers. Refer 
servicing only to suitably qualifi ed professional service personnel.
12. Do not place this projector in any of the following environments. 
-  Space that is poorly ven tilated or confined. Allow at least 50 cm clearance from walls 
and free flow of air around the projector.
-  Locations where temperatures may become  excessively high, such as the inside of a 
car with all windows rolled up.
-  Locations where excessive humidity, dust,  or cigarette smoke may contaminate optical 
components, shortening th e projectors life span and darkening the picture.
-  Locations near fire alarms
-  Locations with an ambient  temperature above 40°C / 104°F
-  Locations where the altitudes are  higher than 3000 m (10000 feet). 
						

							
Important safety instructions
4 13. Do not block the ventilation holes. If the ve
ntilation holes are seriously obstructed, 
overheating inside the projector may result in a fire.
-  Do not place this projector on a blan ket, bedding or any other soft surface. 
-  Do not cover this projector with a cloth or any other item. 
-  Do not place inflammables near the projector.   
14. Always place the projector on a leve l, horizontal surface during operation.
-  Do not use if tilted at an angle of more than 10 degrees left  to right, nor at angle of 
more than 15 degrees front to back. Using the projector when it is not fully horizontal 
may cause a malfunction of,  or damage to, the lamp.
15. Do not stand the projector on  end vertically. Doing so may cause the projector to fall 
over, causing injury or resulting in damage to the projector.
16. Do not step on the projector or place  any objects upon it. Besides probable physical 
damage to the projector, doing so may re sult in accidents and possible injury.
17. Do not place liquids near or on the project or. Liquids spilled into the projector may 
cause it to fail. If the projector does  become wet, disconnect it from the power 
supplys wall socket and call your local service center to have the projector serviced.
18. This product is capable of displaying invert ed pictures for ceiling mount installation. 
Use only qualified ceiling mount kit for mounting the projector and ensure it is 
securely installed. 
19. When the projector is under operation, you  may sense some heated air and odor from 
its ventilation grill. It is a normal  phenomenon and not a product defect.
20. Do not use the Security bar for transporting  or installation. It should be used with a 
commercially available theft prevention cable.
Safety instructions for  ceiling mounting of the 
projector
We want you to have a pleasant experience usi ng your projector, so we need to bring this 
safety matter to your attention to pr event damage to person and property.
If you intend to mount your projector on the  ceiling, we strongly recommend that you use a 
proper fitting projector ceiling mount kit and th at you ensure it is securely and safely 
installed.
If you use an inappropriate projector ceiling  mount kit, there is a safety risk that the 
projector may fall from the ceiling due to an  improper attachment through the use of the 
wrong gauge or length screws.
You can purchase a projector  ceiling mount kit from the place  you purchased your projector. 
We recommends that you also purchase a separa te Kensington lock compatible security 
cable and attach it securely to  both the Kensington lock slot on  the projector and the base of 
the ceiling mount bracket. This will perform th e secondary role of restraining the projector 
should its attachment to the m ounting bracket become loose.  
						

							
Introduction 5
Introduction
Projector features
The projector integrates high-performance optical engine projection and a user-friendly 
design to deliver high reliability and ease of use.
The projector offers th e following features.
• Screen Color correction allowing projection  on surfaces of several predefined colors
• Quick auto search speeding  up the signal detecting process
• Up to 8 sets of picture modes providing  multiple choices for different projection 
purposes
• Selectable quick cooling function make s the projector cool in a shorter time
• One-key auto-adjustment to display the best picture quality
• Digital keystone correction  to correct distorted images
• Adjustable color balance control for data/video display
• High brightness projection lamp
• Ability to display 16.7 million colors
• Multi-language On-Screen Display (OSD) menus
• Switchable normal and economic mode s to reduce the power consumption
• Component HDTV co mpatibility (YP
bPr)
• High quality manual zoom lens
• The apparent brightness of the projected image will vary depending on the ambient  lighting conditions, selected input signal cont rast/brightness settings, and is directly 
proportional to projection distance.
• The lamp brightness will decline over time and may vary within the lamp manufacturers  specifications. This is normal and expected behavior. 
						

							
Introduction
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Shipping contents
Carefully unpack and verify that you have all of the items shown below. If any of these 
items are missing, please cont act your place of purchase.
Standard accessories
The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region, and may differ from those 
illustrated.
Optional accessories
1. Ceiling mount
2. Replacement lamp
3. Soft carry caseProjector Power Cord VGA Cable
Multi-language user manual  DVD Quick Start Guide Remote Control & Battery
Pull the tab before using the remote 
control. 
						

							
Introduction 7
Projector exterior view
1. External control panel(See Projector and remote control 
on page 8  for details.)
2. Vent (heated air exhaust)
3. Quick-release button
4. Lens cover
5. Focus ring and Zoom ring
6. Front IR remote sensor
7. Projection lens
8. AC power cord inlet
9. RS-232 control port
10. RGB signal output socket
11. RGB (PC)/Component video  (YPbPr/YCbCr) signal input 
socket-1
12. RGB (PC)/Component video  (YPbPr/YCbCr) signal input 
socket-2
13. Video input socket
14. S-Video input socket
15. Audio signal input socket
16. Audio signal output socket
17. Kensington anti-theft lock slot
18. Quick-release foot
19. Lamp cover
20. Rear adjuster foot
21. Security bar
Connects a commercially available 
theft prevention cable.
Warning
• THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
• When installing the unit, incorporate a readily accessible disconnect device in the fixed wiring,  or connect the power plug to an easily accessible  socket-outlet near the unit. If a fault should 
occur during operation of the unit, operate the disconnect device to switch the power supply 
off, or disconnect the power plug.
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Rear/lower side
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