ViewSonic Projector PJD5151 User Manual

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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.
• Dynamic mode adjusting the power consumption of the lamp according to the 
brightness of the image being projected
• Power saving function decreasing the power consumption of the lamp by up to 30% 
when no input signal can be detected for a set period of time.
• Presentation timer for...

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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. Replacement lamp (RLC-092 for PJD5151/PJD5153/PJD5155/PJD5250/PJD5253/
PJD5255. RLC-093 for PJD5555w)
2. Soft carry case
3. VGA-Component adapter
4. Dust filter
5. Cable management coverProjector...

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Projector exterior view
1. External control panel
(See Projector on page 7 for 
details.)
2. Lamp cover
3. Vent (heated air exhaust)
4. Front IR remote sensor
5. Adjuster foot
6. Focus and Zoom rings
7. Projection lens
8. Audio signal output socket
9. Audio signal input socket
10. Video input socket
11. S-Video input socket
12. HDMI port
13. RGB (PC)/Component video 
(YPbPr/YCbCr) signal input 
socket-2
14. RGB (PC)/Component video 
(YPbPr/YCbCr) signal input 
socket-1
15. RGB signal output socket
16....

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Controls and functions
Projector
1. Focus ring
Adjusts the focus of the projected image.
2. Zoom ring
Adjusts the size of the projected image.
3. Menu
Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) 
menu. 
Exit
Goes back to previous OSD menu, exits 
and saves menu settings.
4. Blank/ Left
Hides the screen picture.
5. Power
Toggles the projector between standby 
mode and Power ON.
6. Source
Displays the source selection bar.
 (Help)
Displays the HELP menu by a long press 
for 3 seconds.
7. Enter
Enacts the...

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Remote control
To use the remote mouse control keys 
(Page Up, Page Down,  , and ), see 
Using the remote mouse control on 
page 10 for details.
1.  Power
Toggles the projector between standby 
mode and Power ON.
2. Source selection keys 
•COMP1/COMP2
Selects D-Sub / Comp. 1 or D-Sub / 
Comp. 2 source for display.
•HDMI
Selects HDMI source for display.
3. Auto Sync
Automatically determines the best 
picture timings for the displayed 
image.
4. /  (Keystone keys)
Manually corrects distorted images...

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Remote control code
The projector can be assigned to 8 different remote control codes, 1 to 8. When several 
adjacent projectors are in operation at the same time, switching the remote control codes 
can prevent interference from other remote controls. Set the remote control code for the 
projector first before changing that for the remote control.
To switch the code for the projector, select from among 1 to 8 in the SYSTEM SETTING: 
ADVANCED > Remote Control Code menu.
To switch the code for the...

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Using the remote mouse control
The capability of operating your computer with the remote control gives you more 
flexibility when delivering presentations. 
1. Connect the projector to your PC or notebook with a USB cable prior to using the 
remote control in place of your computer’s mouse. See Connecting a computer on 
page 16 for details.
2. Set the input signal to D-Sub / Comp. 1 or D-Sub / Comp. 2.
3. Press Mouse on the remote control to switch from the normal mode to the mouse 
mode. An icon...

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Replacing the remote control batteries
1. To open the battery cover, turn the remote control over to view its back, press on the 
finger grip on the cover and pull it up in the direction of the arrow as illustrated.
2. Remove any existing batteries (if necessary) and install two AAA batteries observing 
the battery polarities as indicated in the base of the battery compartment. Positive (+) 
goes to positive and negative (-) goes to negative.
3. Refit the cover by aligning it with the base and pushing...

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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 installed in one of the following 4 possible installation 
locations:
1. Front Table
Select this location with the projector placed near...

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Projection dimensions
The screen mentioned below refers to the projection screen usually consisting of a screen 
surface and a support structure.
PJD5151/PJD5153/PJD5155/PJD5250/PJD5253/
PJD5255
(a) 
Screen 
Size
[inch (m)]4:3 image on a 4:3 Screen 16:9 image on a 4:3 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.
30(0.8) 1.1...