ViewSonic Pjd7383i Projector User Manual

							
Connection 17
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 Video 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 availability of matching terminals on both the 
projector and the Video source device as described below:
Best video quality
The best available video connection method is  Component Video (not to be confused with 
composite Video). Digital TV tuner and DVD players output Component Video natively, so 
if available on your devices, this should be  your connection method of choice in preference 
to (composite) Video.
See  Connecting a Component Video source device on page 18  for how to connect the 
projector to a component video device.
Better video quality
The S-Video method provides a better quality an alog video than standard composite Video. 
If you have both composite Video and S- Video output terminals on your Video source 
device, you should elect  to use the S-Video option.
See  Connecting an S-Video source device on page 18  for how to connect the projector to 
an S-Video device.
Least video quality
Composite Video is an analog video and will result in a perfectly acceptable, but less than 
optimal result from your projector, being the  least video quality of the available methods 
described here.
See  Connecting a composite Video source device on page 19  for how to connect the 
projector to a composite Video device. 
						

							
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18
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 sockets of the Video source 
device. Match the color of the plugs to the co lor of the sockets; green to green, blue to 
blue, and red to red.
2. Connect the other end of the Component Vi deo to VGA (D-Sub) adaptor cable (with a 
D-Sub type connector) to the  COMPUTER IN 1 or COMPUTER IN 2  socket on the 
projector.
• If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct  video source has been selected, check that the Video source device is turned on and 
operating correctly. Also check that the  signal cables have been connected correctly.
•
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 projector.
• If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct 
video source has been selected, check that the Video source device is turned on and 
operating correctly. Also check that the  signal cables have been connected correctly.
• If you have already made a Component Video connection between the projector and this  S-Video source device using Component Video  connections, you need not connect to this 
device using an S-Video connection as th is makes an unnecessary second connection of 
poorer picture quality. See  Connecting Video source devices on page 17  for details.
VGA-Component adapter
(ViewSonic P/N: CB-00008906) 
						

							
Connection 19
Connecting a composite Video source device
Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused composite 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 composite Video source device:
1. Take a Video cable and connect one end to the composite Video output socket of the 
Video source device.
2. Connect the other end of the Video cable to the  VIDEO socket on the projector.
• If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct 
video source has been selected, check that the Video source device is turned on and 
operating correctly. Also check that the  signal cables have been connected correctly.
• You need only connect to this device using a composite Video connection if Component  Video and S-Video inputs are unavailable for use. See  Connecting Video source devices 
on page 17  for details.
Playing sound through the projector
You can make use of the projector (mixed mo no) speaker in your presentations, and also 
connect separate amplified speakers to the  AUDIO OUT socket of the projector.
If you have a separate sound system, you will mo st likely want to connect the audio output 
of your Video source device to  that sound system, instead of to the mono audio projector.
You can also use a microphone to output the sound through the projector speaker.
Once connected, the audio can be controlled  by the projector On-Screen Display (OSD) 
menus. See  Audio Settings on page 66  for details.
The table below describes the connection methods for different devices, and where the 
sound is from.
About the microphone input
• If you wish to use a microphone, connect a 3.5 mini jack cable microphone to the  projector.
• You can use a wireless microphone as long as  a wireless module is attached to the 
projector’s microphone input jack and it work s well with the associated devices. To 
DevicePC/Component Video Video/S-Video Microphone
Audio input portAUDIO IN 1 AUDIO IN 2 (L/R)
MIC
The projector can 
play the sound 
from...AUDIO IN 1/MIC AUDIO IN 2 (L/R)/MIC •MIC
• AUDIO IN 1/MIC
• AUDIO IN 2 (L/R)/
MIC
Audio output portAUDIO OUT AUDIO OUTAUDIO OUT
The selected input signal determines which sound will be played by the projector speaker, 
and which sound will be output from the projector when AUDIO OUT is connected. If you 
select a PC signal, the projector can pl ay the sound received from AUDIO IN 1/MIC. 
						

							
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20 ensure a quality use of the wireless 
microphone, it is recommended that your 
microphone conforms to the specificatio ns listed in the table below. 
• There are two ways to adjust microphone volumes. • Directly set microphone volume levels in the  SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Audio 
Settings  > Microphone Volume  menu.
• Set projector volume levels in the  SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Audio Settings  > 
Volume  menu, or press Volume  keys (+, -) on the remote control. (The projector 
volume setting will affect the microphone volume.)
• To make the microphone input available when  the projector is in standby mode, turn on 
the  SYSTEM SETUP: Basic  > Standby Settings > Microphone  menu.
• If the microphone is not working, check  the volume setting and cable connection.
• You might get feedback noise from the microphone when you are too close to the  speaker of the projector. Move  the microphone away from the speaker of the projector. 
The greater volume you require, the greater  distance you need to be away from the 
speaker to prevent the noise.
SignalParameterMinTy p eMax
Microphone Transducer Principle Dynamic
Impedance 300 1K ohm
Frequency response 600 16k Hz 
						

							
Operation 21
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). Check that the  POWER 
indicator light  on the projector flashes blue 
after power has been applied.
2. Remove the lens cap. If it is closed, it could  become deformed due to the heat produced by 
the projection lamp.
3. 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 90 
seconds before energizing the lamp. 
• To maintain the lamp life, once you turn the  projector on, wait at least 5 minutes before turning 
it off.
4. If the projector is activ ated for the first time, 
select your OSD language following the on-
screen instructions.
5. Switch all of the connected equipment on.
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22 6. The projector will start to search for 
input signals. The current input signal being 
scanned appears in the upper left corner of the screen. If the projector doesnt detect a 
valid signal, the message  No Signal will continue to be displayed until an input 
signal is found.
You can also press SOURCE on the projector or remote control to select your desired 
input signal. See  Switching input signal on page 26  for details.
If the frequency/resolution of the input signal exceeds the projectors operating range, you will 
see the message Out of Range  displayed on a blank screen. Please change to an input signal 
which is compatible with the projectors resolution or set the input signal to a lower setting. 
See  Timing chart on page 77  for details. 
						

							
Operation 23
Using the menus
The projector is equipped with On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various 
adjustments and settings.
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 .
4. Press  MENU/EXIT  twice* on 
the projector or  Exit on the 
remote control to leave and 
save the settings.
*The first press leads you back 
to the main menu and the 
second press closes the OSD 
menu.
2. Use  /  to highlight the  SYSTEM 
SETUP: Basic  menu.
:  DISPLAY
:  PICTURE
:  SOURCE : 
SYSTEM SETUP: Basic
:  SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced
:  INFORMATION
Current input 
signal
Main menu icon
Sub-menu
Highlight
Go to the 
previous page 
or to exit.
Sta t us
Screen Color
Aspect Ratio
Phase
H. Size
Zoom Off
Auto
16 0
MENU ExitAnalog RGB
ENTERKeystonePosition
3D Sync On Disable
3D Sync Invert
Color Management
Screen Color
Aspect Ratio
Position
Phase
H. Size
Zoom Off
Auto
MENU Exit
Keystone
160
Analog RGB 3D Sync On
3D Sync Invert
Color Management Disable
Projector Position
Auto Power Off
Blank Timer
Panel Key Lock
Splash Screen
Analog RGB
MENU Exit
Front Table DisableDisable
Off
ViewSonicEnglishLanguage
Screen Capture
Message On
LAN Control Settings
Standby Settings
Projector Position
Auto Power Off
Blank Timer
Panel Key Lock
Splash Screen
Analog RGB
MENU Exit
Front Table DisableDisable
Off
ViewSonic English
Language
Screen Capture
Message On
LAN Control Settings
Standby Settings 
						

							
Operation
24
Utilizing the password function
For security purposes and to help prevent una uthorized 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 23.
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 this 
manual, and keep it in a safe place for later use.
Setting a password
1. Open the OSD menu and go to the  SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Security 
Settings  menu. Press  MODE/ENTER  on the projector or  ENTER on the remote 
control. The  Security Settings  page is displayed.
2. Highlight  Power On Lock  and select On by pressing  / .
3. As pictured to the right, the four arrow keys ( , 
,  ,  ) respectively represent 4 digits (1, 2, 
3, 4). According to the password you desire to 
set, press the arrow keys to enter six digits for the 
password.
4. Confirm the new password by re-entering the  new password.
Once the password is set, the OSD menu returns to the  Security Settings page.
5. To leave the OSD menu, press  MENU/EXIT on the projector or  Exit on the remote 
control .
• Once a password has been set,  the projector cannot be used unless the correct password 
is entered every time the projector is started.
• The digits being input will be displayed as asterisks on-screen. Write your selected  password down here in this user manual in advance or right after the password is entered 
so that it is available to you should you ever forget it.
Password: __ __ __ __ __ __
Keep this user manual in a safe place.
If you forget the password
If the password function is activated, you will be asked 
to enter the six-digit password every time you turn on 
the projector. If you enter the wrong password, the 
password error message as pictured to the right is 
displayed lasting for three seconds, and the message 
INPUT PASSWORD  follows. You can retry by 
entering another six-digit password, or if you did not 
record the password in this user manual, and you absolutely do not remember it, you can use 
the password recall procedure. See  Entering the password recall procedure on page 25  for 
details.
If you enter an incorrect password 5 times in  succession, the projector will automatically 
shut down in a short time.
INPUT NEW PASSWORD
Back
MENU
Password Error
Please try again. 
						

							
Operation 25
Entering the password recall procedure
1. Press and hold AUTO on the projector or remote 
control for 3 seconds. The projector will display 
a coded number on the screen.
2. Write down the number and turn off your  projector.
3. Seek help from the local service center to decode  the number. You may be required to provide 
proof of purchase documentation to verify that 
you are an authorized  user of the projector.
Changing the password
1. Open the OSD menu and go to the  SYSTEM SETUP: 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. Enter the old password.
• If the password is correct, another  message INPUT NEW PASSWORD is 
displayed.
• If the password is incorrect, the password  error message is displayed lasting for 
three seconds, and the message  INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD  is 
displayed for your retry. You can press  MENU/EXIT on the projector or  Exit 
on the remote control to cancel the change or try another password.
4. Enter a new password.
5. Confirm the new password by re-entering the new password.
6. You have successfully assigned a new password to the projector. Remember to enter  the new password next time the projector is started.
7. To leave the OSD menu, press  MENU/EXIT on the projector or  Exit on the remote 
control .
The digits being input will be displayed as asterisks on-screen. Write your selected password 
down here in this user manual in advance or right after the password is entered so that it is 
available to you should you ever forget it.
Password: __ __ __ __ __ __
Keep this user manual in a safe place.
Disabling the password function
To disable password protection, go back to the SYSTEM SETUP: 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 the password is incorrect, the password  error message is displayed lasting for 
three seconds, and the message  INPUT PASSWORD is displayed for your 
Please write down the recall code, 
and contact ViewSonic 
Customer Center.
Recall code:
0 2 1 2
RECALL PASSWORD
Exit
MENU 
						

							
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26 retry. You can press 
MENU/EXIT on the projector or  Exit on the remote 
control to cancel the change or try another password.
Though the password function is disabled, you need to keep the old password in hand should 
you ever need to re-activate the password function by entering the old password.
Switching input signal
The projector can be connected to multiple de vices 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 source selection bar is displayed. 
2. Press  /  until your desired signal is  selected and press  MODE/ENTER on the 
projector or  ENTER on the remote control.
Once detected, the select ed source information 
will be displayed on the screen for seconds. If 
there are multiple devices connected to the 
projector, repeat steps 1-2 to search for another 
signal.
• The brightness level of the projected image will  change accordingly when you switch between 
different input signals. Data (graphic) PC 
presentations using mostly static images are 
generally brighter than Video using mostly 
moving images (movies).
• The input signal type effects the options available  for the Color Mode. See  Selecting a picture 
mode on page 31  for details.
• The native display resolution of this projector is in  a 4:3 aspect ratio. For best display picture results, 
you should select and use an input signal which 
outputs at this resolution. Any other resolutions 
will be scaled by the projector depending upon 
the aspect ratio setting, which may cause some 
image distortion or loss of picture clarity. See 
Selecting the aspect ratio on page 29  for details.