ViewSonic Projector PJD5151 User Manual

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PJD5555w
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)]16:10 image on a 16:10 Screen 16:10 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) 1.0 (38) 1.1 (42) 40 (16) 0.0 (0.0) 0.9 (36) 1.0 (40) 38 (15) 0.0 (0.0) 
40(1.0) 1.3 (51) 1.4 (56) 54 (21) 0.0 (0.0) 1.2 (48) 1.3 (53) 51 (20) 0.0 (0.0)
50(1.3) 1.6 (64) 1.8 (70) 67 (26) 0.0 (0.0) 1.5 (60) 1.7 (66) 64 (25) 0.0 (0.0)
60(1.5) 1.9 (76) 2.1 (84) 81 (32) 0.0 (0.0) 1.8 (72) 2.0 (79) 76 (30) 0.0 (0.0)
70(1.8) 2.3 (89) 2.5 (98) 94 (37) 0.0 (0.0) 2.1 (84) 2.3 (92) 89 (35) 0.0 (0.0)
80(2.0) 2.6 (102) 2.8 (112) 108 (42) 0.0 (0.0) 2.4 (96) 2.7 (105) 102 (40) 0.0 (0.0)
90(2.3) 2.9 (114) 3.2 (126) 121 (48) 0.0 (0.0) 2.7 (108) 3.0 (119) 114 (45) 0.0 (0.0)
100(2.5) 3.2 (127) 3.5 (140) 135 (53) 0.0 (0.0) 3.0 (120) 3.3 (132) 127 (50) 0.0 (0.0)
120(3.0) 3.9 (152) 4.3 (168) 162 (64) 0.0 (0.0) 3.7 (144) 4.0 (158) 152 (60) 0.0 (0.0)
150(3.8) 4.8 (191) 5.3 (210) 202 (79) 0.0 (0.0) 4.6 (180) 5.0 (198) 191 (75) 0.0 (0.0)
200(5.1) 6.5 (254) 7.1 (279) 269 (106) 0.0 (0.0) 6.1 (240) 6.7 (264) 254 (100) 0.0 (0.0)
250(6.4) 8.1 (318) 8.9 (349) 337 (132) 0.0 (0.0) 7.6 (300) 8.4 (329) 318 (125) 0.0 (0.0)
300(7.6) 9.7 (381) 10.6 (419) 404 (159) 0.0 (0.0) 9.1 (359) 10.0 (395) 381 (150) 0.0 (0.0)
(a)
(c)
(b)(e)
(f)
(d)
(a)
(c)(b)
(e)(f)
(d)
(a)
(c)
(b)(e)
(f)
(d)
(f): Center of lens (e): Screen
• 16:10 image on a 16:10 screen
• 16:10 image on a 4:3 screen
(a)
(d)
(c)(b)
(e)(f) 
						

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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.
The connection illustrations below are for reference only. The rear connecting jacks available 
on the projector vary with each projector model.
For detailed connection methods, see pages 16-18.
1. VGA cable
2. VGA to DVI-A cable
3. USB cable
4. Component Video to VGA (D-Sub) adapter cable5. S-Video cable
6. Video cable
7. Audio cable
8. HDMI cable
S-VIDEO
VIDEOCOMPUTER IN 2 COMPUTER IN 1 MONITOR OUT MINI
USB
RS-232AUDIOIN
OUT
COMPUTER IN 2 COMPUTER IN 1 MINI
USB
RS-232
7
PJD5155/
PJD5255/
PJD5555w
PJD5153/
PJD5253
PJD5151/
PJD5250
5774816312
Notebook or 
desktop computer
Speakersor A/V deviceMonitor
(DVI) (VGA)
or 
						

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Connecting a computer or monitor
Connecting a 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 use the remote mouse control function, take a USB cable and connect 
the larger end to the USB port of the computer, and smaller end to the MINI USB 
socket on the projector. See Using the remote mouse control on page 10 for details.
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 MONITOR OUT signal output socket on the projector to an external 
monitor with a VGA cable following the instructions below:
1. Connect the projector to a computer as described in Connecting a computer on page 
16.
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 MONITOR OUT socket on the projector.
The MONITOR OUT output only works when COMPUTER IN 1 connection is made to the 
projector.
To use this connection method when the projector is in standby mode, turn on the Active VGA 
Out function under the SOURCE > Standby Settings menu. 
						

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Connecting Video source devices
You can connect your projector to various Video source devices that provide any one of the 
following output sockets:
• HDMI
• 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 HDMI. If your source device is equipped 
with an HDMI socket, you can enjoy uncompressed digital video quality.
See Connecting an HDMI device on page 18 for how to connect the projector to an HDMI 
source device and other details.
If no HDMI source is available, the next best video signal 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 18 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 18 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 19 for how to connect the 
projector to a composite Video device.
Connecting audio
The projector has built-in mono speaker(s) which is designed to provide basic audio 
functionality accompanying data presentations for business purposes only. It is 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. 
						

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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.
Connecting an HDMI device
You should use an HDMI cable when making connection between the projector and HDMI 
devices.
1. Take an HDMI cable and connect one end to the HDMI output port of the video 
device.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI input port on the projector. 
In the unlikely event that you connect the projector to a DVD player via the projector’s HDMI 
input and the projected picture displays wrong colors, please change the color space to YUV. 
See Changing HDMI input settings on page 24 for details.
The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio, even if a stereo audio input is 
connected. See Connecting audio on page 17 for details.
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.
1. Take a VGA (D-Sub)-Component 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 VGA (D-Sub)-Component adaptor cable (with a D-Sub 
type connector) to the COMPUTER IN 1 or COMPUTER IN 2 socket on the 
projector.
The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio, even if a stereo audio input is 
connected. See Connecting audio on page 17 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.
Connecting an S-Video source device
Examine your Video source device to determine if it has an unused S-Video output socket 
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.
1. Take an S-Video cable and connect one end to the S-Video output socket of the Video 
source device.
2. Connect the other end of the S-Video cable to the S-VIDEO socket on the projector.
The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio, even if a stereo audio input is 
connected. See Connecting audio on page 17 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.
VGA-Component adapter
(ViewSonic P/N: CB-00008906) 
						

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If you have already made a Component Video connection between the projector and this S-
Video source device using Component Video connections, you need not connect to this 
device using an S-Video connection as this makes an unnecessary second connection of 
poorer picture quality. See Connecting Video source devices on page 17 for details.
Connecting a composite Video source device
Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused composite 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.
1. Take a Video cable and connect one end to the composite Video output socket of the 
Video source device.
2. Connect the other end of the Video cable to the VIDEO socket on the projector.
The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio, even if a stereo audio input is 
connected. See Connecting audio on page 17 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.
You need only connect to this device using a composite Video connection if Component Video 
and S-Video inputs are unavailable for use. See Connecting Video source devices on page 
17 for details.
Using the cable management cover (optional 
accessory)
This cable management cover helps you to conceal and organize the cables connected to the 
back of the projector. It is especially useful when the projector is ceiling-mounted or wall-
mounted.
1. Make sure that all the cables are properly 
connected to the projector.
2. Attach the cable management cover to the 
back of the projector.
3. Tighten the screws that secure the cable 
management cover. 
						

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Operation
Starting up the projector
1. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a 
wall socket. Turn on the wall socket switch 
(where fitted).
2. Press Power to start the projector. As soon as 
the lamp lights up, a Power On Ring Tone will 
be heard. The Power indicator light stays blue 
when the projector is on.
(If necessary) Rotate the focus ring to adjust the 
image clearness.
If the projector is still hot from previous activity, it will run the cooling fan for approximately 60 
seconds before energizing the lamp. 
To maintain the lamp life, once you turn the projector on, wait at least 5 minutes before turning 
it off.
To turn off the ring tone, see Turning off the Power On/Off Ring Tone on page 35 for details.
3. If the projector is activated for the first time, select your OSD language following the 
on-screen instructions.
4. Switch all of the connected equipment on.
5. The projector will start to search for input signals. The current input signal being 
scanned appears in the upper left corner of the screen. If the projector doesnt detect a 
valid signal, the message No Signal will continue to be displayed until an input 
signal is found.
You can also press Source to select your desired input signal. See Switching input 
signal on page 24 for details.
If the frequency/resolution of the input signal exceeds the projectors operating range, you will 
see the message Out of Range displayed on a blank screen. Please change to an input signal 
which is compatible with the projectors resolution or set the input signal to a lower setting. 
See Timing chart on page 55 for details. 
						

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Using the menus
The projector is equipped with On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various 
adjustments and settings.
The OSD screenshots below are for reference only, and may differ from the actual design.
Below is the overview of the OSD menu.
To use the OSD menus, please select your language first.
1. Press Menu to turn the OSD menu on.
3. Press  to highlight 
Language and press / to 
select a preferred language.
2. Use / to highlight the SYSTEM 
SETTING: BASIC menu.4. Press Exit twice* to leave and 
save the settings.
*The first press leads you back 
to the main menu and the 
second press closes the OSD 
menu.
: DISPLAY
: PICTURE
: SOURCE: SYSTEM SETTING: BASIC
: SYSTEM SETTING: ADVANCED
: INFORMATION
Current input 
signal
Main menu icon
Sub-menu
Highlight
Go to the 
previous page 
or to exit.Sta t us
Screen Color
Aspect Ratio
Phase
H. Size
ZoomOff
Auto
16
0
MENU ExitAnalog RGB
ENTERKeystonePosition
Screen Color
Aspect Ratio
Position
Phase
H. Size
ZoomOff
Auto
MENUExit
Keystone
16
0
Analog RGB
Projector Position
Menu Settings
Blank Timer
My Button Splash Screen
Advanced
Analog RGB
MENU Exit
Front Table
Disable
ViewSonic
Auto English Language
Projector Position
Menu Settings
Blank Timer
My Button Splash Screen
Advanced
Analog RGB
MENU Exit
Front Table
Disable
ViewSonic
Auto English Language 
						

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Utilizing the password function
For security purposes and to help prevent unauthorized use, the projector includes an option 
for setting up password security. The password can be set through the On-Screen Display 
(OSD) menu. For details of the OSD menu operation, please refer to Using the menus on 
page 21.
You will be inconvenienced if you enable the password function yet forget the password 
somehow. Do make a note of your password, and keep the note in a safe place for later recall.
Setting a password
Once a password has been set and the power on lock is enabled, the projector cannot be used 
unless the correct password is entered every time the projector is started.
1. Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETTING: ADVANCED > Advanced 
> Security Settings menu. 
2. Press Enter and the Security Settings page is displayed.
3. Highlight Power On Lock and select On by pressing /.
4. As pictured to the right, the four arrow keys 
( , , , ) respectively represent 4 digits (1, 
2, 3, 4). According to the password you desire to 
set, press the arrow keys to enter six digits for the 
password.
5. Confirm the new password by re-entering the 
new password.
Once the password is set, the OSD menu returns 
to the Security Settings page.
6. To leave the OSD menu, press Exit.
If you forget the password
If the password function is activated, you will be asked 
to enter the six-digit password every time you turn on 
the projector. If you enter the wrong password, the 
password error message as pictured to the right is 
displayed lasting for 5 seconds, and the message 
INPUT PASSWORD follows. You can retry by 
entering another six-digit password, or if you did not record the password in this user 
manual, and you absolutely do not remember it, you can use the password recall procedure. 
See Entering the password recall procedure on page 23 for details.
If you enter an incorrect password 5 times in succession, the projector will automatically 
shut down in a short time.
INPUT NEW PASSWORD
Back MENU
Password Error
Please try again. 
						

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Entering the password recall procedure
1. Press and hold Auto Sync on the remote control 
for 3 seconds. The projector will display a coded 
number on the screen.
2. Write down the number and turn off your 
projector.
3. Seek help from the local service center to decode 
the number. You may be required to provide 
proof of purchase documentation to verify that 
you are an authorized user of the projector.
The XXX shown in the above screenshot are numbers that vary depending on different 
projector models.
Changing the password
1. Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETTING: ADVANCED > Advanced 
> Security Settings > Change Password menu.
2. Press Enter. The message INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD is displayed.
3. Enter the old password.
• If the password is correct, another message INPUT NEW PASSWORD is 
displayed.
• If the password is incorrect, the password error message is displayed lasting for 
5 seconds, and the message INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD is displayed 
for your retry. You can press Exit to cancel or try another password.
4. Enter a new password.
5. Confirm the new password by re-entering the new password.
6. You have successfully assigned a new password to the projector. Remember to enter 
the new password next time the projector is started.
7. To leave the OSD menu, press Exit.
The digits being input will be displayed as asterisks on-screen. Do make a note of your 
password, and then keep the note in a safe place for later recall.
Disabling the password function
1. Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETTING: ADVANCED > Advanced 
> Security Settings > Power On Lock menu. 
2. Press / to select Off. 
3. The message INPUT PASSWORD is displayed. Enter the current password. 
• If the password is correct, the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings page 
with Off shown in the row of Power On Lock. You will not have to enter the 
password next time you turn on the projector.
• If the password is incorrect, the password error message is displayed lasting for 
5 seconds, and the message INPUT PASSWORD is displayed for your retry. 
You can press Exit to cancel or try another password.
Though the password function is disabled, you need to keep the old password in hand should 
you ever need to re-activate the password function by entering the old password.
Please write down the recall code, 
and contact ViewSonic 
Customer Center.
Recall code:
X X X X
RECALL PASSWORD
Exit
MENU