ViewSonic Projector PJD2121 User Manual

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Remote control effective range   
Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensor is located on the 
Back of the projector. The remo te control must be held at 
an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the 
projectors IR remote control sensor to function correctly. 
The distance between the remote control and the sensor 
should not exceed 8 meters (~ 26 feet). 
Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote 
control and the IR sensor on the projector that might 
obstruct the infra-red
 
 
Replacing...

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Positioning your projector 
Choosing a location 
Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation location you select. 
Take into consideration the size and position of your screen, the location of a suitable power outlet, as well as the location 
and distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment. 
Your projector is designed to be insta lled in the following installation locations: 
1. Front Table 
Select this location with the projector placed near the 
floor...

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Connection 
When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to:   
1  Turn all equipment off before making any connections.   
2   Use the correct signal cables for each source.   
3   Ensure the cables are firmly inserted.   
  In the connections shown below, some cables may not be  included with the projector (see Shipping contents   
on page 5. ) They are commercially available from electronics stores.   
Connecting a computer or monitor  
Connecting a computer  
The projector provides...

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Connecting a Component Video source device 
The projector provides one Component input socket that  allows you to connect Component Video output from DVD 
player or other equipment.   
z   Make sure you have Component cable; this cable  is not a standard part in shipping content.   
 
The final connection path should be lik e that shown in the following diagram: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Operation 
Starting up the projector  
1.  Plug the power cord into the projector and into a 
wall socket and power adaptor.  Plug DC jack to projector. 
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...

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To use the OSD menus, please set them to your familiar language first. 
1. Press MENU on the remote control to turn on the OSD. 
Press Enter to select.   
 
3. Press   to select the language you need and press 
Enter. 
 
2. Use    to highlight the LANGUAGE, press Enter    to 
select. 
 
  4. Press MENU on the remote control to leave and save 
the settings. 
 
 
Switching input signal
 
The projector can be connected to multiple
 devices at the same time. However, it can only display one full screen...

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If the projector is not placed on a flat surface or the screen  and the projector are not perpendicular to each other, the 
projected image becomes trapezoidal. 
 
 Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on. The st rong light from the lamp may cause damage to your eyes. 
Be careful when you press the adjuster button as it is  close to the exhaust vent where hot air comes from. 
 
 
Fine-tuning the image size and clarity
 
 
 
Sharpen the image by rotating the focus ring.  
 
 
 
Correcting...

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screen with a 4:3 aspect ratio. This is most suitable for 4:3 images like 
computer monitors, standard definiti on TV and 4:3 aspect DVD movies, as 
it displays them without aspect alteration.   
4   16:9: Scales an image so that it is  displayed in the center of the 
screen with a 16:9 aspect ratio. This  is most suitable for images which are 
already in a 16:9 aspect, like high de finition TV, as it displays them 
without aspect alteration.   
 
 
Magnifying and searching for details 
If you need...

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Picture modes for different types of signals 
 
The picture modes available for different types of signals are listed below.   
1   VGA (Default) : Maximizes the brightness of the projected image . This mode is suitable for presentation.   
2   ViewMatch mode : Switch in between high brightness performance or Accuracy color performance.   
3   Video : Is appropriate for playing colorful movies, video c lips from digital cameras or DVs through the PC input 
for best viewing in a blackened (little...

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Shutting down the projector 
Press 
IPOWER  and a confirmation message displays 
prompting you. If you dont respond in a few seconds, the 
message will disappear. 
Press 
 POWER  a second time. The  POWER indicator 
light  flashes RED, the projection lamp shuts down, and 
the fans will continue to run for approximately 60 
seconds to cool down the projector.   
Disconnect the power cord fro m the wall socket if the 
projector will not be used in  an extended period of time....