ViewSonic Pjd6383 Projector User Manual

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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 notice 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 and gently wipe...

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Lamp information
Getting to know the lamp hour
When the projector is in operation, 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 displayed.
3. You will...

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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 lights up after...

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Replacing the lamp
To prepare a new lamp, contact your dealer and tell the lamp type number.
Type number:
Type number: 
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 projector to cool for at least 45 minutes 
before replacing the lamp.
• To reduce the risk of...

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5. Loosen the screw that secures the lamp.
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 projector 
after the lamp is removed. If you touch the 
optical components inside, it could...

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13. Restart the projector.
CAUTION
Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed.
Resetting the lamp timer
14. After the startup logo, open the On-Screen 
Display (OSD) menu.
15. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > 
Lamp Settings menu. Press MODE/ENTER
on the projector or ENTER on the remote 
control. The Lamp Settings page is 
displayed. 
16. Press  to highlight Reset lamp timer and 
pressMODE/ENTER on the projector or 
ENTER on the remote control. A warning 
message is displayed asking if you...

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Indicators
LightStatus & Description
PowerTe m pLamp
Power events
Blue
FlashingOff OffStand-by mode
Blue Off OffPowering up
Blue Off OffNormal operation
Lamp events
Purple
FlashingOff RedThe projector has shut down automatically. If you try to re-
start the projector, it will shut down again. Please contact 
your dealer for assistance.
Off Off Red1. The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down. Or
2. Please contact your dealer for assistance.
Thermal events
Off Red Off
The projector has shut down...

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Troubleshooting
The projector does not turn on.
No picture
Blurred image
Remote control does not work
CauseRemedy
There is no power from the power 
cord.Plug the power cord into the AC inlet on the 
projector, and plug the power cord into the 
power outlet. If the power outlet has a switch, 
make sure that it is switched on.
Attempting to turn the projector on 
again during the cooling process.Wait until the cooling down process has 
completed.
CauseRemedy
The video source is not turned on or...

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Specifications
Projector specifications
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
General
Product name DLP Projector
Optical
ResolutionPJD5126:
800 x 600 SVGA
:
1024 x 768 XGA
1280 x 800 WXGA
Display system 1-CHIP DMD
Lamp
180 W lamp
240 W lamp
Electrical
Power supply
AC100–240V, 2.9 A, 50/60 Hz (Automatic)
AC100–240V, 3.5 A, 50/60 Hz (Automatic)
Power 
consumption 285 W (Max); < 1 W (Standby)
350 W (Max); < 1 W (Standby)
Mechanical
Weight
2.6 Kg (5.74 lbs)
2.99 Kg (6.6 lbs)
Not all...

65 Input terminal
Computer input
     RGB input D-Sub 15-pin (female) x 2
Video signal input
     S-VIDEO Mini DIN 4-pin port x 1
     VIDEO RCA jack x 1
SD/HDTV signal 
input
Analog – D-Sub  Component RCA jack x 3 
                (through RGB input)
Digital –PJD5126/PJD5226/PJD5226w:
N/A
HDMI V1.3 x 1
Audio signal input PC audio jack x 1 PC audio jack x 2
Output terminal
RGB output D-Sub 15-pin (female) x 1
SpeakerPJD5126/PJD5226/PJD5226w:
2 watt x 1
10 watt x 1
Control terminal
RS-232 serial 
control9...