ViewSonic Projector PJD5111 User Manual

							Introduction 7
Projector exterior view
1. External control panel
(See Projector and remote control 
on page 8 for details.)
2. Vent (heated air exhaust)
3. Quick-release button
4. Lens cover
5. Focus ring and Zoom ring
6. Front IR remote sensor
7. Projection lens
8. AC power cord inlet
9. RS-232 control port
10. RGB signal output socket
11. RGB (PC)/Component video 
(YPbPr/YCbCr) signal input 
socket-1
12. RGB (PC)/Component video 
(YPbPr/YCbCr) signal input 
socket-2
13. Video input socket
14. S-Video input socket
15. Audio signal input socket
16. Audio signal output socket
17. Kensington anti-theft lock slot
18. Quick-release foot
19. Lamp cover
20. Rear adjuster foot
21. Security bar
Connects a commercially available 
theft prevention cable.
Warning
• THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
• When installing the unit, incorporate a readily accessible disconnect device in the fixed wiring, 
or connect the power plug to an easily accessible socket-outlet near the unit. If a fault should 
occur during operation of the unit, operate the disconnect device to switch the power supply 
off, or disconnect the power plug.
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							Introduction 8
Controls and functions
Projector and remote control
1. Focus ring
Adjusts the focus of the projected image. 
See Fine-tuning the image size and 
clarity on page 25 for details.
2. Zoom ring
Adjusts the size of the image. See Fine-
tuning the image size and clarity on page 
25 for details.
3. TEMPerature indicator light
Lights up red if the projectors temperature 
becomes too high. See Indicators on page 
46 for details.
4. POWER indicator light
Lights up or flashes when the projector is 
under operation. See Indicators on page 
46 for details.5. POWER
Toggles the projector between standby 
mode and on. See Starting up the 
projector on page 19 and Shutting down 
the projector on page 33 for details.
6. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up,  /
Down)
Manually corrects distorted images 
resulting from an angled projection. See 
Correcting keystone on page 25 for 
details.
7. Left/BLANK
Hides the screen picture. See Hiding the 
image on page 31 for details.
8. MENU/EXIT
Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) 
menu. Goes back to previous OSD menu, 
exits and saves menu settings. See Using 
the menus on page 20 for details.
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							Introduction 9 9. LAMP indicator light
Indicates the status of the lamp. Lights up 
or flashes when the lamp has developed a 
problem. See Indicators on page 46 for 
details.
10. AUTO
Automatically determines the best picture 
timings for the displayed image. See 
Auto-adjusting the image on page 24 for 
details.
11 . R i g h t/
Activates panel key lock. See Locking 
control keys on page 31 for details.
When the On-Screen Display (OSD) 
menu is activated, the #6, #7, and #11 
keys are used as directional arrows to 
select the desired menu items and to make 
adjustments. See Using the menus on 
page 20 for details.
12. MODE/ENTER
Selects an available picture setup mode. 
See Selecting a picture mode on page 28 
for details.
Enacts the selected On-Screen Display 
(OSD) menu item.
13. SOURCE
Displays the source selection bar. See 
Switching input signal on page 23 for 
details.14. FREEZE
Freezes the projected image. See 
Freezing the image on page 32 for 
details.
15. Left
Selects the desired menu items and 
makes adjustments. See Using the 
menus on page 20 for details.
16. BLANK
Hides the screen picture. See Hiding the 
image on page 31 for details.
17. Digital Zoom keys (+, -)
Magnifies or reduces the projected 
picture size. See Magnifying and 
searching for details on page 26 for 
details.
18. ViewMatch
Switch in between high brightness 
performance or Accuracy color 
performance.
19. Volume keys (+, -)
Magnifies or reduces the volume level. 
See Adjusting the sound on page 32 for 
details. 
						

							Introduction 10
Remote control effective range
Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensor is located on 
the front of the projector. The remote 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 beam.
Replacing the remote control battery
1. Pull out the battery holder.
Please follow the illustrated instructions. Push and 
hold the locking arm while pulling out the battery 
holder.
2. Insert the new battery in the holder. Note the 
positive polarity should face outward.
3. Push the holder into the remote control.
CAUTION
• Avoid excessive heat and humidity. 
• There may be battery damage if the battery is incorrectly replaced. 
• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery manufacturer.
• Dispose of the used battery according to the battery manufacturer’s instructions.
• Never throw a battery into a fire. There may be danger of an explosion. 
• If the battery is dead or if you will not be using the remote control for a long time, remove 
the battery to prevent damage to the remote control from possible battery leakage.
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							Positioning your projector 11
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 installed in one of four possible installation locations:
1. Front Table
Select this location with the projector placed near 
the floor in front of the screen. This is the most 
common way to position the projector for quick 
setup and portability.
2. Front Ceiling
Select this location with the projector suspended 
upside-down from the ceiling in front of the 
screen.
Purchase the projector ceiling mount kit from your 
dealer to mount your projector on the ceiling.
Set Front Ceiling in the SYSTEM SETUP: 
Basic > Projector Position menu after you turn 
the projector on.
3. Rear Ceiling
Select this location with the projector suspended 
upside-down from the ceiling behind the screen.
Note that a special rear projection screen and the 
projector ceiling mounting kit are required for this 
installation location.
Set Rear Ceiling in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic 
> Projector Position menu after you turn the 
projector on.
4. Rear Table
Select this location with the projector placed near 
the floor behind the screen.
Note that a special rear projection screen is 
required.
Set Rear Table in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > 
Projector Position menu after you turn the 
projector on. 
						

							Positioning your projector 12
Projection dimensions
Refer to Dimensions on page 49 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before 
calculating the appropriate position.
There is 3% tolerance among these numbers due to optical component variations. It is 
recommended that if you intend to permanently install the projector, you should physically 
test the projection size and distance using the actual projector in situ before you permanently 
install it, so as to make allowance for this projectors optical characteristics. This will help you 
determine the exact mounting position so that it best suits your installation location.
(a) Screen 
Size
[inch (m)]4:3 Screen 16:9 Screen
(b) Projection distance 
[m (inch)](c) Image 
height
[cm (inch)](d) Vertical 
offset
[cm (inch)] (b) Projection 
distance [m (inch)](c) Image 
height
[cm (inch)(d) Vertical 
offset
[cm (inch)]
min. max. min. max.
40 (1.0) 1.5 (59) 1.7 (65) 61 (24) 6 (2) 1.6 (65) 1.8 (71) 50 (20) 15 (6)
50 (1.3) 1.9 (74) 2.1 (82) 76 (30) 8 (3) 2.1 (81) 2.3 (89) 62 (25) 19 (7)
60 (1.5) 2.3 (89) 2.5 (98) 91 (36) 9 (4) 2.5 (97) 2.7 (107) 75 (29) 22 (9)
70 (1.8) 2.6 (104) 2.9 (114) 107 (42) 11 (4) 2.9 (113) 3.2 (125) 87 (34) 26 (10)
80 (2.0) 3.0 (119) 3.3 (131) 122 (48) 12 (5) 3.3 (129) 3.6 (142) 100 (39) 30 (12)
90(2.3) 3.4 (134) 3.7 (147) 137 (54) 14 (5) 3.7 (146) 4.1 (160) 112 (44) 34 (13)
100 (2.5) 3.8 (149) 4.2 (163) 152 (60) 15 (6) 4.1 (162) 4.5 (178) 125 (49) 37 (15)
120 (3.0) 4.5 (178) 5.0 (196) 183 (72) 18 (7) 4.9 (194) 5.4 (214) 149 (59) 45 (18)
150 (3.8) 5.7 (223) 6.2 (245) 229 (90) 23 (9) 6.2 (243) 6.8 (267) 187 (74) 56 (22)
200(5.1) 7.5 (297) 8.3 (327) 305 (120) 30 (12) 8.2 (324) 9.0 (356) 249 (98) 75 (29)
250(6.4) 9.4 (371) 10.4 (409) 381 (150) 38 (15) 10.3 (405) 11.3 (445) 311 (123) 93 (37)
300(7.6) 11.3 (446) 12.5 (490) 457 (180) 46 (18) 12.3 (486) 13.6 (534) 374 (147) 112 (44)
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(f): Center of lens (e): Screen
• 4:3 image on a 4:3 screen
• 16:9 image on a 4:3 screen 
						

							Connection 13
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 6). They are commercially available from electronics stores.
Connecting a computer or monitor
Connecting a computer
The projector provides two VGA input sockets that allow you to connect them to both 
IBM® compatibles and Macintosh® computers. A Mac adapter is needed if you are 
connecting legacy version Macintosh computers.
To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer:
1. Take the supplied VGA cable and connect one end to the D-Sub output socket of the 
computer.
2. Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the COMPUTER IN 1 or COMPUTER 
IN 2 signal input socket on the projector.
3. If you wish to make use of the projector (mixed mono) speaker in your presentations, 
take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output socket 
of the device, and the other end to the AUDIO IN socket of the projector. 
4. If you wish, you can use another suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable 
to the AUDIO OUT socket of the projector, and the other end to your external 
speakers (not supplied).
Once connected, the audio can be controlled by the projector On-Screen Display 
(OSD) menus. See Adjusting the sound on page 32 for details.
The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:
Notebook or 
desktop computer
VGA cable
Audio cableSpeakers
Audio 
cable
or 
						

							Connection 14
Many notebooks do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector. 
Usually a key combo like FN + F3 or CRT/LCD key turns the external display on/off. Locate a 
function key labeled CRT/LCD or a function key with a monitor symbol on the notebook. Press 
FN and the labeled function key simultaneously. Refer to your notebooks documentation to 
find your notebooks key combination.
Connecting a monitor
If you want to view your presentation close-up on a monitor as well as on the screen, you 
can connect the COMPUTER OUT signal output socket on the projector to an external 
monitor with a VGA cable following the instructions below:
To connect the projector to a monitor:
1. Connect the projector to a computer as described in Connecting a computer on page 
13.
2. Take a suitable VGA cable (only one supplied) and connect one end of the cable to the 
D-Sub input socket of the video monitor. 
Or if your monitor is equipped with a DVI input socket, take a VGA to DVI-A cable 
and connect the DVI end of the cable to the DVI input socket of the video monitor.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to the COMPUTER OUT socket on the projector.
The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:
• The COMPUTER OUT output only works when COMPUTER IN 1 or COMPUTER IN 2 is 
made to the projector.
• If you wish to use this connection method when the projector is in standby mode, make 
sure the Active VGA Out function is turned on in the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu. 
See Active VGA Out on page 38 and the table below for details.
Notebook or desktop 
computer
VGA cableVGA cable VGA to DVI-
A cableor Monitor
Active VGA Out statusProjector status
Power OnStandby
On (Default)Active connector: *COMPUTER 
IN 1/*COMPUTER IN 2/
COMPUTER OUT/AUDIO IN/
AUDIO OUTActive connector: COMPUTER 
IN 1
/COMPUTER OUT/AUDIO 
IN/AUDIO OUT
OffN/A N/A
* The signal being displayed from COMPUTER OUT port depends on which signal 
(COMPUTER IN 1 or COMPUTER IN 2) is selected for the projector. 
						

							Connection 15
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 different 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 16 for how to connect the 
projector to a component video device.
Better video quality
The S-Video method provides a better quality analog 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 17 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 18 for how to connect the 
projector to a composite Video device.
Connecting audio
The projector has one built-in mono speaker which is designed to provide basic audio 
functionality accompanying data presentations for business purposes only. They are not 
designed for, nor intended for stereo audio reproduction use as might be expected in home 
theater or home cinema applications. Any stereo audio input (if provided), is mixed into a 
common mono audio output through the projector speaker.
If you wish, you can make use of the projector (mixed mono) speaker in your presentations, 
and also connect separate amplified speakers to the Audio Out socket of the projector. The 
audio output is a mixed mono signal and controlled by the projector Volume and Mute 
settings.
If you have a separate sound system, you will most likely want to connect the audio output 
of your Video source device to that sound system, instead of to the mono audio projector.  
						

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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 color of the sockets; green to green, blue to 
blue, and red to red.
2. Connect the other end of the Component Video 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.
3. If you wish to make use of the projector (mixed mono) speaker in your presentations, 
take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output socket 
of the device, and the other end to the AUDIO IN socket of the projector.
4. If you wish, you can use another suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable 
to the AUDIO OUT socket of the projector, and the other end to your external 
speakers 
Once connected, the audio can be controlled by the projector On-Screen Display 
(OSD) menus. See Adjusting the sound on page 32 for details.
The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:
• The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio, even if a stereo audio input is 
connected. See Connecting audio on page 15 for details.
• 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.
•
AV device
Component Video to VGA 
(D-Sub) adaptor cable
Audio cableAudio 
cable Speakers
or
VGA-Component adapter
(ViewSonic P/N: CB-00008906)