ViewSonic Projector PJD5111 User Manual

							
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installing and using your product in a safe manner, as well as registeri\
ng your 
product for future service.  Warranty information contained in this User\
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Compliance Information
FCC Statement
This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to \
the following two 
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (\
2) this device must accept 
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesir\
ed operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a\
 Class B digital device, 
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection 
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can 
radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, 
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that 
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipm\
ent does cause harmful 
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined b\
y turning the equipment 
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by o\
ne or more of the 
following measures:
    • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
    • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
    •   Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver 
is connected.
    • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Declaration of RoHS Compliance
This product has been designed and manufactured in compliance with Direc\
tive 2002/95/EC of 
the European Parliament and the Council on restriction of the use of cer\
tain hazardous substances 
in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS Directive) and is deemed \
to comply with the 
maximum concentration values issued by the European Technical Adaptation Committee (TAC) 
as shown below: 
SubstanceProposed Maximum 
Concentration Actual Concentration
Lead (Pb) 0.1% < 0.1%
Mercury (Hg) 0.1% < 0.1%
Cadmium (Cd) 0.01% < 0.01%
Hexavalent Chromium (Cr 6+
) 0.1% < 0.1%
Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) 0.1% < 0.1%
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) 0.1% < 0.1%
Certain components of products as stated above are exempted under the Annex of the RoHS 
Directives as noted below:
Examples of exempted components are:
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Copyright Information
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of ViewSonic Corporation.
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are trademarks of VESA.
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meetsthe ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.
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Disclaimer: ViewSonic Corporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial erro\
rs or 
omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from furnishing 
this material, or the performance or use of this product.
In the interest of continuing product improvement, ViewSonic Corporation reserves the right to 
change product specifications without notice. Information in this document may change without 
notice.
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Product Registration
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Wizard CD-ROM also provides an opportunity for you to print the registrat\
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mail or fax to ViewSonic.
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PJD5111
ViewSonic DLP Projector
VS12440
PJD5111_UG_ENG Rev. 1D 03-10-09
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The lamp in this product contains mercury.
Please dispose of in accordance with local, state or federal laws. 
						

							
Table of contents        1
Table of contents
Important safety 
instructions .......................
2

Introduction .... ..................5
Projector features ................................. 5
Shipping contents ................................. 6
Projector exterior view ......................... 7
Controls and functions ......................... 8
Positioning your 
projector..........................11
Choosing a location............................ 11
Projection dimensions ........................ 12
Connection ...... ................13
Connecting a computer or monitor .... 13
Connecting Video source devices ...... 15
Operation ........................19
Starting up the projector..................... 19
Using the menus................................. 20
Utilizing the password function ......... 21
Switching input signal........................ 23
Adjusting the projected image ........... 24
Magnifying and searching for details. 26
Selecting the aspect ratio ................... 26
Optimizing the image......................... 28
Hiding the image ................................ 31
Locking control keys.......................... 31
Freezing the image ....... ...................... 32
Operating in a high altitude 
environment ....................................... 32
Adjusting the sound ........................... 32
Personalizing the projector 
menu display ...................................... 33 Shutting down the projector .............. 33
Menu operation .................................. 34
Maintenance ...................40
Care of the projector .......................... 40
Lamp information .............................. 41
Troubleshooting .............47
Specifications
..................48
Projector specifications...................... 48
Dimensions ........................................ 49
Timing chart ...................................... 49
Copyright information...51
Appendix .........................52
IR control table .................................. 52
RS232 command table ....................... 52 
						

							
Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this unit near water.
6.    Clean with a soft, dry cloth.
7.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install the unit in accordance wi\
th the 
manufacturer’s instructions.
8.    Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, \
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9.    Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug\
. A polarized  plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two 
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade and the third prong are provided 
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19.    In some countries, the line voltage is NOT stable. This projector is designed to operate safely within a mains voltage between 100 to 240 volts AC, but could fail if power 
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30.    Do not step on the projector or place any objects upon it. Besides proba\
ble physical damage to the projector, doing so may result in accidents and possible injury. 
31.    Do not place liquids near or on the projector. Liquids spilled into the projector may  cause it to fail. If the projector does become wet, disconnect it from t\
he power supply’
s wall socket and call your local service center to have the projector s\
erviced. 
32. This product is capable of displaying inverted pictures for ceiling moun\
t installation. 
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Introduction
Projector features
The projector integrates high-performance optical engine projection and a user-friendly 
design to deliver high reliability and ease of use.
The projector offers the following features.
• Screen Color correction allowing projection on surfaces of several predefined colors
• Quick auto search speeding up the signal detecting process
• Up to 8 sets of picture modes providing multiple choices for different projection 
purposes
• Selectable quick cooling function makes the projector cool in a shorter time
• One-key auto-adjustment to display the best picture quality
• Digital keystone correction to correct distorted images
• Adjustable color balance control for data/video display
• High brightness projection lamp
• Ability to display 16.7 million colors
• Multi-language On-Screen Display (OSD) menus
• Switchable normal and economic modes to reduce the power consumption
• Component HDTV compatibility (YP
bPr)
• High quality manual zoom lens
• The apparent brightness of the projected image will vary depending on the ambient 
lighting conditions, selected input signal contrast/brightness settings, and is directly 
proportional to projection distance.
• The lamp brightness will decline over time and may vary within the lamp manufacturers 
specifications. This is normal and expected behavior. 
						

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Shipping contents
Carefully unpack and verify that you have all of the items shown below. If any of these 
items are missing, please contact your place of purchase.
Standard accessories
The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region, and may differ from those 
illustrated.
Optional accessories
1. Ceiling mount, wall mount
2. Replacement lamp
3. Optional casesProjector Power Cord VGA Cable
Multi-language user manual 
CDQuick Start Guide Remote Control & Battery
Pull the tab before using the remote 
control.