ViewSonic Pjl9371 Projector User Manual

							
PJL9371ViewSonic6

PICTURE menu
PICTURE menu
From the PICTURE menu, items shown in the table 
below can be performed. 
Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and 
press the ► cursor (or the ENTER) button to execute 
the item. Then perform it according to the following 
table.
ItemDescription
BRIGHTNESSUsing the ◄/► cursor buttons adjusts the brightness.Dark ó Light
CONTRASTUsing the ◄/► cursor buttons adjusts the contrast.Weak ó Strong
GAMMA
Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons switches the gamma mode.
To adjust CUSTOM
Selecting a mode whose name includes the CUSTOM and then pressing the ► cursor (or the ENTER) button displays a dialog to aid you in adjusting the mode. This function is useful when you want to  change the brightness of particular tones.
Choose an item using the ◄/► cursor  buttons, and adjust the level using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons.
You can display a test pattern for checking the effect of your adjustment by pressing the ENTER (or the INPUT) button. 
Each time you press the ENTER (or the INPUT)  
button, the pattern changes as below.
  No pattern ð Gray scale of 9 steps 
     Ramp  Gray scale of 15 steps
The eight equalizing bars correspond to eight tone levels of the test 
pattern  (Gray  scale  of  9  steps)  except  the  darkest  in  the  left  end. 
If  you  want  to  adjust  the  2nd  tone  from  left  end  on  the  test  pattern, 
use  the  equalizing  adjustment  bar  “1”.  The  darkest  tone  at  the  left 
end  of  the  test  pattern  cannot  be  controlled  with  any  of  equalizing 
adjustment bar.
• Lines or other noise might appear on the 
screen when this function is operated, but it 
is not a malfunction.
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1 DEFAULT 1 CUSTOM  2 DEFAULT 2 CUSTOM  3 DEFAULT
6 CUSTOM                                   3 CUSTOM
6 DEFAULT 5 CUSTOM  5 DEFAULT 4 CUSTOM  4 DEFAULT 
						

							
PJL9371ViewSonic7

PICTURE menu

ItemDescription
COLOR TEMP
Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons switches the color temperature mode.
To adjust CUSTOM
Selecting a mode whose name includes the CUSTOM and then pressing the ► cursor (or the ENTER) button displays a dialog to aid you in adjusting the OFFSET and GAIN of the selected mode.The OFFSET adjustments change the color intensity on the whole tones of the test pattern.GAIN adjustments mainly affect color intensity on the brighter tones of the test pattern.Choose an item using the ◄/► cursor buttons, and adjust the level using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons. You can display a test pattern for checking the effect of your adjustment by pressing the ENTER (or the INPUT) button.  
Each time you press the ENTER (or the INPUT) button, the pattern 
changes as below.
No pattern ð Gray scale of 9 steps  
      Ramp  Gray scale of 15 steps
• Lines or other noise might appear on the screen 
when this function is operated, but it is not a 
malfunction.
COLOR
Using the ◄/► cursor buttons adjusts the strength of whole color.
Weak ó Strong
• This item can be selected only for a video, s-video and component video signal.
TINT
Using the ◄/► cursor buttons adjusts the tint.
Reddish ó Greenish
• This item can be selected only for a video, s-video and component video signal.
SHARPNESS
Using the ◄/► cursor buttons adjusts the sharpness.
Weak ó Strong• There may be some noise and/or the screen may flicker for a moment when an adjustment is made. This is not a malfunction.
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1 HIGH  1 CUSTOM 2 MID  2 CUSTOM 
3 LOW
5 CUSTOM5 Hi-BRIGHT-24 CUSTOM4 Hi-BRIGHT-1
6 CUSTOM
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6 Hi-BRIGHT-3
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3 CUSTOM 
						

							
PJL9371ViewSonic8

PICTURE menu

ItemDescription
ACTIVE IRIS
Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons changes the active iris control mode.
PRESENTATION  ó  THEATER  ó  OFF              
PRESENTATION :  The active iris displays the best presentation image for both bright and dark scenes.THEATER  :  The active iris displays the best theater image for both bright and dark scenes.OFF  :  The active iris is always open.
• The screen may flicker when the PRESENTATION or the THEATER modes are selected. If this occurs select OFF.
MY MEMORY
This projector has 4 memories for adjustment data (for all the items of the PICTURE menu).Selecting a function using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons and pressing the ► cursor (or the ENTER) button performs each function.
SAVE- ó SAVE-2 ó SAVE-3 ó SAVE-4
LOAD-4 óLOAD-3 ó LOAD-2 ó LOAD-1
SAVE-1, SAVE-2, SAVE-3, SAVE-4Performing a SAVE function saves the current adjustment data into the memory linked in the number included in the function’s name. • Remember that the current data being stored of a memory will be lost by saving new data into the memory.
LOAD-1, LOAD-2, LOAD-3, LOAD-4Performing a LOAD function loads the data from the memory linked in the number included in the function’s name, and adjusts the picture automatically depending on the data. • The LOAD functions whose linked memory has no data are skipped.• Remember that the current adjusted condition will be lost by loading data. If you want to keep the current adjustment, please save it before performing a LOAD function.• There may be some noise and the screen may flicker for a moment when loading data. This is not malfunction.• You can perform the LOAD function using the MY BUTTONs. Please see the MY BUTTON item in the OPTION menu. 
						

							
PJL9371ViewSonic9

IMAGE menu

IMAGE menu
From the IMAGE menu, items shown in the table 
below can be performed.
Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and 
press the ► cursor (or the ENTER) button to execute 
the item. Then perform it according to the following 
table.
ItemDescription
ASPECT
Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons switches the mode for aspect ratio. 
For a computer signal
NORMAL ó 4:3 ó 16:9 ó 16:10          
For a video signal, s-video signal or component video signal
4:3 ó 16:9 ó 14:9     
For no signal
4:3 (fixed)
• The NORMAL mode keeps the original aspect ratio of the signal.
OVER SCAN
Using the ◄/► cursor buttons adjusts the over-scan ratio.
Small (It magnifies picture) ó Large (It reduces picture)
• This item can be selected only for a video, s-video and component video signal.• When this adjustment is too large, certain degradation may appear at the frame area of the picture. In such a case, please adjust small.
V POSITION
Using the ◄/► cursor buttons adjusts the vertical position.
Down ó Up
• Over-adjusting the vertical position may cause noise to appear on the screen. If this occurs, please reset the vertical position to the default  setting. Pressing the RESET button on the remote control when the V POSITION is selected will reset the V POSITION to the default setting.
• When this function is performed on a video signal, s-video signal, or component video signal, the range of this adjustment depends on the OVER SCAN setting. It is not possible to adjust when the OVER SCAN is set to 10.
H POSITION
Using the ◄/► cursor buttons adjusts the horizontal position.
Left ó Right
• Over-adjusting the horizontal position may cause noise to appear on th e screen. If this occurs, please reset the horizontal position to the default setting. Pressing the RESET button on the remote control when the H POSITION is selected will reset the H POSITION to the default setting.• When this function is performed on a video signal, s-video signal, or component video signal, the range of this adjustment depends on the OVER SCAN setting. It is not possible to adjust when the OVER SCAN is set to 10.
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PJL9371ViewSonic30

IMAGE menu

ItemDescription
H PHASE
Using the ◄/► cursor buttons adjusts the horizontal phase to eliminate flicker.
Right ó Left
• This item can be selected only for a computer signal or a component video signal.
H SIZE
Using the ◄/► cursor buttons adjusts the horizontal size.
Small ó Large
• This item can be selected only for a computer signal.• When this adjustment is excessive, the picture may not be displayed correctly. In such a case, please reset the adjustment by pressing the RESET button on the remote control during this operation.• Images might appear degraded when this function is operated, but it is not a malfunction.
AUTO ADJUST EXECUTE
Selecting this item performs the automatic adjustment feature.
For a computer signalThe vertical position, the horizontal position and the horizontal phase will be automatically adjusted.  Make sure that the application window is set to its maximum size prior to attempting to use this feature. A dark picture may still be incorrectly adjusted. Use a bright picture when adjusting.
For a video signal and s-video signalThe video format best suited for the respective input signal will be selected automatically. This function is available only when the AUTO is selected for the VIDEO FORMAT item in the INPUT menu. The vertical position and horizontal position will be automatically set to the default.
For a component video signalThe vertical position, horizontal position and horizontal phase will be automatically set to the default.
• The automatic adjustment operation requires approx. 10 seconds. Also please note that it may not function correctly with some input. • When this function is performed for a video signal, a certain extra such as a line may appear outside a picture.• When this function is performed for a computer signal, a black frame may be displayed on the edge of the screen, depending on the PC model. • The items adjusted by this function may vary when the FINE or the DISABLE is selected for the AUTO ADJUST item of the SERVICE item in the OPTION menu. 
						

							
PJL9371ViewSonic3

INPUT menu

INPUT menu
From the INPUT menu, items shown in the table 
below can be performed.
Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and 
press the ► cursor (or the ENTER) button to execute 
the item. Then perform it according to the following 
table.
ItemDescription
PROGRESSIVE
Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons switches the progress mode.
TV ó FILM ó OFF  
• This function is performed only for a video signal, s-video signal or component video signal of 480i@60 or 576i@50.• When the TV or the FILM is selected, the screen image will be sharp. The FILM adapts to the 2-3 Pull-Down conversion system. But these may cause a certain defect (for example, jagged line) of the picture for a quick moving object. In such a case, please select the OFF, even though the screen image may lose sharpness.
VIDEO NR
Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons switches the noise reduction mode.
HIGH ó MID ó LOW   
• This function is performed only for a video signal, s-video signal or component video signal of 480i@60 or 576i@50.• When this function is excessive, it may cause a certain degradation of the picture. 
COLOR SPACE
Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons switches the mode for color space.
AUTO ó RGB ó SMPTE240 ó REC709 ó REC601      
• This item can be selected only for a computer signal or a component video signal (except SCART RGB).• The AUTO mode automatically selects the optimum mode.• The AUTO operation may not work well at some signals. In such a case, it might be good to select a suitable mode except the AUTO.
COMPONENT
Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons switches the function of the COMPONENT (Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr) port.
COMPONENT ó SCART RGB
When the SCART RGB is selected, the COMPONENT (Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr) and the VIDEO ports will function as a SCART RGB port. A SCART adapter or SCART cable is required for a SCART RGB input to the projector. For details, contact your dealer.
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PJL9371ViewSonic3

INPUT menu

ItemDescription
VIDEO FORMAT
The video format for the S-VIDEO port and the VIDEO port can be set.
(1)  Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons 
to select the input port.
S-VIDEO ó VIDEO
(2)   Using the ◄/► cursor 
buttons switches the mode for video format.
AUTO  ó  NTSC  ó  PAL  ó  SECAM
      N-PAL ó M-PAL ó NTSC4.43 
• This item is performed only for a video signal from the VIDEO port or the S-VIDEO port.• The AUTO mode automatically selects the optimum mode.• The AUTO operation may not work well for some signals. If the picture becomes unstable (e.g. an irregular picture, lack of color), please select the mode according to the input signal.
COMPUTER IN
The computer input signal type for the COMPUTER IN1 and IN2 ports can be set.
(1)  
Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons to select the COMPUTER IN port to be set.
COMPUTER IN1 ó COMPUTER IN2
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   Use the ◄/► cursor buttons to select  the computer input signal type.
AUTO ó SYNC ON G OFF
• Selecting the AUTO mode allows  you to input a sync on G signal or component video from the port.• In the AUTO mode, the picture may be distorted with certain input signals. In such a case, remove the signal connector so that no signal is received and select the SYNC ON G OFF, and then reconnect the signal.• The COMPUTER IN1/2 port can support a component signal also.
FRAME LOCK
Set the frame lock function on/off for each port.
(1)   Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons to select the input ports.
COMPUTER IN1 ó COMPUTER IN2
(2)   Use the ◄/► cursor buttons to turn the frame lock function on/off.
ON ó OFF
• This item can be performed only on a signal with a vertical frequency of 50 to 60 Hz.• When the ON is selected, moving pictures are displayed more smoothly.• This function may cause a certain degradation of the picture. In such a case, please select the OFF.
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PJL9371ViewSonic33

INPUT menu
ItemDescription
RESOLUTION
The resolution for the COMPUTER IN1 and the COMPUTER IN2 input signals can be set on this projector.
In the RESOLUTION menu select the resolution you wish to display 
using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons. 
■AUTO
  Selecting AUTO will set a resolution 
appropriate to the input signal.
■STANDARD
  Pressing the ► cursor (or the 
ENTER) button when selecting a STANDARD resolution will automatically adjust the horizontal and vertical positions, clock phase and horizontal size. The INPUT_INFORMATION dialog will be displayed.
■CUSTOM
(1)    To set a custom resolution use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons to select 
the CUSTOM and the RESOLUTION_CUSTOM box will be displayed. Set the horizontal (HORZ) and vertical (VERT) resolutions using the ▲/▼/◄/► cursor buttons. 
This function is may not support all resolutions.
(2)   Move the cursor to the OK on screen and press the ► cursor (or 
the ENTER) button. The message "ARE YOU SURE YOU WISH TO CHANGE RESOLUTION?" appears. To save the setting, press the ► cursor button.  The horizontal and vertical positions, clock phase and horizontal size will be automatically adjusted. 
  To revert back to the previous resolution 
without saving changes, move the cursor to the CANCEL on screen and press the ◄ cursor (or the ENTER) button. The screen will then return to the RESOLUTION menu displaying the previous resolution.• For some pictures, this function may not work well.
STANDARD  ↓
CUSTOM ↓ 
						

							
PJL9371ViewSonic34

SETUP menu
SETUP menu
From the SETUP menu, items shown in the table 
below can be performed.
Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and 
press the ► cursor (or the ENTER) buttonn to 
execute the item. Then perform it according to the 
following table.
ItemDescription
AUTO KEYSTONE (EXECUTE)
Selecting this item performs the Automatic keystone distortion correction. Projector automatically corrects vertical keystone distortion due to the (forward/backward) setup angle by itself.This function will be executed only once when selected in the menu. When the slant of the projector is changed, execute this function again.
• The adjustable range of this function will vary among inputs. For some input, this function may not work well.• When the V:INVERT or the H&V:INVERT is selected to the MIRROR item in the SETUP menu, if the projector screen is inclined or angled downward, this function may not work correctly.• When the zoom adjustment is set to the TELE (telephoto focus), this function may be excessive. This function should be used when the zoom adjustment is set to the full WIDE (wide-angle focus) whenever possible.• When the projector is placed on the level (about ±3°), this function may not work.• When the projector is inclined to near ±30 degree or over, this function may not work well.• This function will be unavailable when the Transition Detector is on.
KEYSTONE
Using the ◄/► cursor buttons corrects the vertical keystone distortion.
Shrink the bottom of the image ó Shrink the top of the image
• The adjustable range of this function will vary among inputs. For some input, this function may not work well.• When the zoom adjustment is set to the TELE (telephoto focus), this function may be excessive. This function should be used when the zoom adjustment is set to the full WIDE (wide-angle focus) whenever possible.• This function will be unavailable when the Transition Detector is on.
ECO MODE
Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons turns off/on the eco mode.
NORMAL ó ECO
• When the ECO is selected, acoustic noise and screen brightness are reduced.
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PJL9371ViewSonic35

SETUP menu
ItemDescription
MIRROR
Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons switches the mode for mirror status.
NORMAL ó H:INVERT ó V:INVERT ó H&V:INVERT    
If the Transition Detector is on and the MIRROR status is changed, the TRANSITION DETECTOR ON alarm will be displayed when projector is restarted after the AC power is turned off.
STANDBY MODE
Using ▲/▼ cursor buttons switches the standby mode setting between the NORMAL and the SAVING. 
NORMAL ó SAVING
When the SAVING is selected, the power consumption in the standby state is lowered with some functional restriction as below:• When the SAVING is selected, the RS-232C communication control is disabled except to turn the projector on while the projector is in the standby state.• When the SAVING is selected, the AUDIO OUT STANDBY setting of the AUDIO SOURCE is invalid, and no signal is output from the AUDIO OUT ports in the standby state.
MONITOR OUT
The combination of a picture shown on screen and output from theMONITOR OUT port can be arranged in the menu.The picture coming into the port selected in the (2) is output to theMONITOR OUT port while an image from the port chosen in the (1) is on screen.
(1)  Choose a picture input port using ▲/▼ cursor buttons.
• Choose the STANDBY, to select the  output signal from the MONITOR OUT port in the standby state.
(2)   Select one of the COMPUTER IN ports using the ◄/► cursor buttons.Choosing the COMPUTER IN1 allows the following choice.
COMPUTER IN1 ó OFF
Choosing the COMPUTER IN2 allows the following choice.
COMPUTER IN2 ó OFF
Choosing other input or the STANDBY allows the following choice.
COMPUTER IN1 ó COMPUTER IN2 ó OFF                
• The OFF disables the MONITOR OUT port.
COMPUTER IN1  ó  COMPUTER IN2                          STANDBY                                    COMPONENT  VIDEO ó S-VIDEO ó (Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr)