ViewSonic Pjd6235 Projector User Manual

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Connecting a computer or monitor
Connecting a computer
The projector provides two VGA input sockets that allow you to connect them to both 
IBM® compatibles and Macintosh® computers. A Mac adapter is needed if you are 
connecting legacy version Macintosh computers.
To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer:
1. Take the supplied VGA cable and connect one end to the D-Sub output socket of the 
computer.
2. Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the COMPUTER IN 1 or COMPUTER 
IN 2...

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Connecting Video source devices
You can connect your projector to various Video source devices that provide any one of the 
following output sockets:
• HDMI
• Component Video
•S-Video
• Video (composite)
You need only connect the projector to a Video source device using just one of the above 
connecting methods, however each provides a different level of video quality. The method 
you choose will most likely depend upon the availability of matching terminals on both the 
projector and the Video source...

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If you have a separate sound system, you will most likely want to connect the audio output 
of your Video source device to that sound system, instead of to the mono audio projector.
Connecting an HDMI device
You should use an HDMI cable when making connection between the projector and HDMI 
devices.
To connect the projector to an HDMI device:
1. Take an HDMI cable and connect one end to the HDMI output port of the video 
device.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI input port on the...

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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 socket on the...

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Operation
Starting up the projector
1. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a 
wall socket. Turn on the wall socket switch 
(where fitted).
2. Press POWER on the projector or remote 
control to start the projector. The POWER 
indicator light stays blue when the projector is 
on.
(If necessary) Rotate the focus ring to adjust the 
image clearness.
• If the projector is still hot from previous activity, it will run the cooling fan for 
approximately 60 seconds before energizing the lamp. 
•...

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Using the menus
The projector is equipped with On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various 
adjustments and settings.
The OSD screenshots below are for reference only, and may differ from the actual design.
Below is the overview of the OSD menu.
To use the OSD menus, please set them to your familiar language first.
1. Press MENU/EXIT on the projector or 
Menu on the remote control to turn the 
OSD menu on.3. Press  to highlight 
Language and press  /  to 
select a preferred language.
2. Use  /...

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Utilizing the password function
For security purposes and to help prevent unauthorized use, the projector includes an option 
for setting up password security. The password can be set through the On-Screen Display 
(OSD) menu. For details of the OSD menu operation, please refer to "Using the menus" on 
page 21.
You will be inconvenienced if you activate the password functionality and subsequently forget 
the password. Print this user manual (if necessary) and write the password you used in...

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Entering the password recall procedure
1. Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETTING: ADVANCED > Security 
Settings > Change Password menu.
2. Press MODE/ENTER on the projector or Enter on the remote control. The message 
'INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD' is displayed.
3. Press and hold AUTO on the projector or Auto
Sync on the remote control for 3 seconds. The 
projector will display a coded number on the 
screen.
4. Write down the number and turn off your 
projector.
5. Seek help from the local...

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Disabling the password function
To disable password protection, go back to the SYSTEM SETTING: ADVANCED > 
Security Settings > Power On Lock menu after opening the OSD menu system. Select Off
by pressing  /.The message 'INPUT PASSWORD' is displayed. Enter the current 
password.
• If the password is correct, the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings page 
with'Off' shown in the row of Power On Lock. You will not have to enter the 
password next time you turn on the projector.
• If...

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Switching input signal
The projector can be connected to multiple devices at the same time. However, it can only 
display one full screen at a time. 
Be sure the Quick Auto Search function in the SOURCE menu is On if you want the 
projector to automatically search for the signals.
You can also manually select the desired signal by 
pressing one of the source selection keys on the 
remote control, or cycle through the available input 
signals.
1. Press SOURCE on the projector or remote 
control. A...