ViewSonic Projector PJD5155 User Manual

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Switching input signal
The projector can be connected to multiple devices at the same time. However, it can only 
display one full screen at a time. 
Be sure the Quick Auto Search function in the SOURCE menu is On if you want the 
projector to automatically search for the signals.
You can also manually select the desired signal by 
pressing one of the source selection keys on the 
remote control, or cycle through the available input 
signals.
1. Press Source. A source selection bar is 
displayed. 
2. Press / until your desired signal is 
selected and press Enter.
Once detected, the selected source information 
will be displayed on the screen for seconds. If 
there are multiple devices connected to the 
projector, repeat steps 1-2 to search for another 
signal.
The brightness level of the projected image will 
change accordingly when you switch between 
different input signals. Data (graphic) PC 
presentations using mostly static images are 
generally brighter than Video using mostly moving 
images (movies).
The input signal type affects the options available for 
the Color Mode. See Selecting a picture mode on 
page 28 for details.
Please see Projector specifications on page 53 for 
the native display resolution of this projector. For best 
display picture results, you should select and use an 
input signal which outputs at this resolution. Any 
other resolutions will be scaled by the projector 
depending upon the aspect ratio setting, which may 
cause some image distortion or loss of picture clarity. 
See Selecting the aspect ratio on page 27 for 
details.
Changing HDMI input settings
In the unlikely event that you connect the projector 
to a device (like a DVD or Blu-ray player) via the 
projector’s HDMI input and the projected picture 
displays wrong colors, please change the color space 
to an appropriate one that fits the color space setting 
of the output device.
To do this:
1. Open the OSD menu and go to the PICTURE > HDMI Settings menu. 
2. Press Enter.
3. Highlight HDMI Format and press / to select a suitable color space according 
to the color space setting of the output device connected.
D-Sub / Comp. 1 
Video
S-Video D-Sub / Comp. 2 
HDMI
PJD5155/PJD5255/PJD5555w
D-Sub / Comp. 1 
Video
S-Video D-Sub / Comp. 2 
PJD5153/PJD5253
D-Sub / Comp. 1 
D-Sub / Comp. 2 
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•RGB: Sets the color space as RGB.
•YUV: Sets the color space as YUV.
•Auto: Sets the projector to detect the color space setting of the input signal 
automatically.
4. Highlight HDMI Range and press / to select a suitable HDMI color range 
according to the color range setting of the output device connected.
•Enhanced: Sets the HDMI color range as 0 - 255.
•Normal: Sets the HDMI color range as 15 - 235.
•Auto: Sets the projector to detect the HDMI range of the input signal 
automatically.
This function is only available when the HDMI input port is in use.
Refer to the documentation of the device for information on the color space and HDMI range 
settings.
Adjusting the projected image
Adjusting the projection angle
The projector is equipped with an adjuster foot. It 
changes the image height and vertical projection 
angle. Screw the adjuster foot to fine tune the 
angle until the image is positioned where you 
want it.
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. To correct this situation, see 
Correcting keystone on page 26 for details.
Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on. The strong light from the lamp may cause 
damage to your eyes.
Auto-adjusting the image
In some cases, you may need to optimize the picture quality. To do this, press Auto Sync on 
the remote control. Within 3 seconds, the built-in Intelligent Auto Adjustment function will 
re-adjust the values of Frequency and Clock to provide the best picture quality.
The current source information will be displayed in the upper left corner of the screen for 5 
seconds.
The screen will be blank while auto adjustment is functioning.
This function is only available when PC D-Sub input signal (analog RGB) is selected. 
						

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Fine-tuning the image clarity
Correcting keystone
Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at either the 
top or bottom. It occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen.
To correct this, besides adjusting the height of the projector, you will need to manually 
correct it following one of these steps.
• Using the remote control
Press  /  to display the Keystone correction 
page. Press   to correct keystoning at the top of 
the image. Press   to correct keystoning at the 
bottom of the image.
• Using the OSD menu
1. Open the OSD menu and go to the 
DISPLAY > Keystone menu. 
2. Press Enter. The Keystone correction page is displayed.
3. Press   to correct keystoning at the top of the image or press   to correct 
keystoning at the bottom of the image.
Magnifying and searching for details
If you need to find the details on the projected picture, magnify the picture. Use the 
direction arrow keys for navigating the picture.
• Using the remote control
1. Press   on the remote control to display the Zoom bar.
2. Press   repeatedly to magnify the picture to a desired size.
3. To navigate the picture, press Enter to switch to the paning mode and press the 
directional arrows ( , , , ) to navigate the picture.
4. To reduce size of the picture, press Enter to switch back to the zoom in/out 
functionality, and press   repeatedly until it is restored to the original size. You can 
also press Auto Sync on the remote control to restore the picture to its original size.
• Using the OSD menu
1. Open the OSD menu and go to the 
DISPLAY > Zoom menu. 
2. Press Enter. The Zoom bar is displayed.
3. Repeat steps 2-4 in the section of Using the remote control above.
This function is only available when a PC input signal is selected.
1. Adjust the projected image to the size 
that you need using the zoom ring.2. If necessary, sharpen the image by 
rotating the focus ring.
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The picture can only be navigated after it is magnified. You can further magnify the picture 
while searching for details.
Selecting the aspect ratio
The aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to the image height. Most analog TV and 
computers are in 4:3 ratio, and digital TV and DVDs are usually in 16:9 ratio.
With the advent of digital signal processing, digital display devices like this projector can 
dynamically stretch and scale the image output to a different aspect than that of the image 
input signal.
To change the projected image ratio (no matter what aspect the source is):
1. Open the OSD menu and go to the 
DISPLAY > Aspect Ratio menu.
2. Press / to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your 
display requirements.
About the aspect ratio
In the pictures below, the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active 
areas. OSD menus can be displayed on those unused black areas.
1.Auto: Scales an image proportionally to fit the 
projectors native resolution in its horizontal 
width. This is suitable for the incoming image 
which is neither in 4:3 nor 16:9 and you want to 
make most use of the screen without altering the 
images aspect ratio.
2.4:3: Scales an image so that it is displayed in the 
center of the screen with a 4:3 aspect ratio. This 
is most suitable for 4:3 images like computer 
monitors, standard definition TV and 4:3 aspect 
DVD movies, as it displays them without aspect 
alteration.
3.16:9: 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 definition TV, 
as it displays them without aspect alteration.
4.16:10 (PJD5555w): Scales an image so that it is 
displayed in the center of the screen with a 16:10 
aspect ratio. This is most suitable for images 
which are already in a 16:10 aspect, as it 
displays them without aspect alteration.
16:10 picture
15:9 picture
4:3 picture
16:9 picture
16:10 picture 
						

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5.Wide (PJD5555w): Scales a 4:3 aspect image 
vertically and horizontally in a non-linear 
manner so that it fills the screen with a 16:9 
aspect ratio.
6.Panorama (PJD5151/PJD5153/PJD5155/
PJD5250/PJD5253/PJD5255): Scales a 4:3 
image vertically and horizontally in a non-linear 
manner so that it fills the screen..
7.2.35:1 (PJD5155/PJD5255/PJD5555w): Scales 
an image so that it is displayed in the center of 
the screen with a 2.35:1 aspect ratio without 
aspect alteration.
8.Anamorphic (PJD5155/PJD5255/PJD5555w): 
Scales a 2.35:1 aspect image so that it fills the 
screen.
Optimizing the image
Selecting a picture mode
The projector is preset with several predefined picture modes so that you can choose one to 
suit your operating environment and input signal picture type.
To select an operation mode that suits your need, you can follow one of the following steps.
• Press Color Mode repeatedly until your desired mode is selected.
•Go to the PICTURE > Color Mode menu and press / to select a desired mode.
Picture modes for different types of signals
The picture modes available for different types of signals are listed below.
1.Brightest mode: Maximizes the brightness of the projected image. This mode is 
suitable for environments where extra-high brightness is required, such as using the 
projector in well lit rooms.
2.Dynamic mode: Is designed for presentations under daylight environment to match 
PC and notebook coloring. In addition, the projector will optimize the image quality 
using the dynamic PC function in accordance with the projected contents.
4:3 picture
4:3 picture
2.35:1 picture
2.35:1 picture 
						

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3.Standard mode: Is designed for presentations under daylight environment to match 
PC and notebook coloring.
4.ViewMatch mode: Switches between high brightness performance and accurate color 
performance.
5.Movie mode: Is appropriate for playing colorful movies, video clips from digital 
cameras or DVs through the PC input for best viewing in a blackened (little light) 
environment. 
Using Screen Color
In the situation where you are projecting onto a colored surface such as a painted wall which 
may not be white, the Screen Color feature can help correct the projected picture’s colors to 
prevent possible color difference between the source and projected pictures.
To use this function, go to the DISPLAY > Screen Color menu and press / to select a 
color which is closest to the color of the projection surface. There are several precalibrated 
colors to choose from: Whiteboard, Greenboard, and Blackboard.
This function is only available when a PC input signal is selected.
Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes
According to the detected signal type, there are some user-definable functions available. 
You can make adjustments to these functions based on your needs.
Adjusting Brightness
Go to the PICTURE > Brightness menu and press /.
The higher the value, the brighter the image. And the 
lower the setting, the darker the image. Adjust this 
control so the black areas of the image appear just as 
black and that detail in the dark areas is visible.
Adjusting Contrast
Go to the PICTURE > Contrast menu and press /.
The higher the value, the greater the contrast. Use this 
to set the peak white level after you have previously 
adjusted the Brightness setting to suit your selected 
input and viewing environment.
Adjusting Color
Go to the PICTURE > Advanced > Color menu and press /.
Lower setting produces less saturated colors. If the setting is too high, colors on the image 
will be overpowering, which makes the image unrealistic.
Adjusting Tint
Go to the PICTURE > Advanced > Tint menu and press /.
The higher the value, the more reddish the picture becomes. The lower the value, the more 
greenish the picture becomes.
Adjusting Sharpness
Go to the PICTURE > Advanced > Sharpness menu and press /.
The higher the value, the sharper the picture becomes. The lower the value, the softer the 
picture becomes.
50-30+80
-30
0+40 
						

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Go to the PICTURE > Advanced > Brilliant Color menu and press /.
This feature utilizes a new color-processing algorithm and system level enhancements to 
enable higher brightness while providing truer, more vibrant colors in the projected picture. 
It enables a greater than 50% brightness increase in mid-tone images, which are common in 
video and natural scenes, so the projector reproduces images in realistic and true colors. If 
you prefer images with that quality, select a level that suits your need. If you don’t need it, 
select Off.
When Off is selected, the Color Temp. function is not available.
Reducing image noise
Go to the PICTURE > Advanced > Noise Reduction menu and press /.
This function reduces electrical image noise caused by different media players. The higher 
the setting, the less the noise.
Selecting a gamma setting
Go to the PICTURE > Advanced > Gamma menu and select a preferred setting by 
pressing /.
Gamma refers to the relationship between input source and picture brightness.
Selecting a Color Temperature
Go to the PICTURE > Color Temp. menu and press /.
The options available for color temperature* settings vary according to the signal type 
selected.
1.Cool: With the highest color temperature, Cool makes the image appear the most 
bluish white than other settings.
2.Neutral: Makes images appear bluish white.
3.Normal: Maintains normal colorings for white.
4.Warm: Makes images appear reddish white.
*About color temperatures:
There are many different shades that are considered to be white for various purposes. One 
of the common methods of representing white color is known as the “color temperature”. A 
white color with a low color temperature appears to be reddish white. A white color with a 
high color temperature appears to have more blue in it.
Setting a preferred color temperature
1. Go to the PICTURE > Color Temp. menu.
2. Press / to select Cool, Neutral, Normal or Warm and press Enter.
3. Press / to highlight the item you want to change and adjust the values by 
pressing /
.
•Red Gain/Green Gain/Blue Gain: Adjusts the contrast levels of Red, Green, 
and Blue.
•Red Offset/Green Offset/Blue Offset: Adjusts the brightness levels of Red, 
Green, and Blue.
This function is only available when a PC input signal is selected. 
						

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Only in permanent installations with controlled lighting levels such as boardrooms, lecture 
theaters, or home theaters, should color management be considered. Color management 
provides fine color control adjustment to allow for more accurate color reproduction, should 
you require it.
If you have purchased a test disc which contains various color test patterns and can be used 
to test the color presentation on monitors, TVs, projectors, etc., you can project any image 
from the disc on the screen and enter the Color Management menu to make adjustments.
To adjust the settings:
1. Open the OSD menu and go to the PICTURE > Advanced > Color Management 
menu.
2. Press Enter and the Color Management page is displayed.
3. Highlight Primary Color and press / to select a color from among Red, Yellow, 
Green, Cyan, Blue, or Magenta.
4. Press   to highlight Hue and press / to select its range. Increase in the range 
will include colors consisted of more proportions of its two adjacent colors.
Please refer to the illustration to the right for 
how the colors relate to each other.
For example, if you select Red and set its 
range at 0, only pure red in the projected 
picture will be selected. Increasing its range 
will include red close to yellow and red close 
to magenta.
5. Press   to highlight Saturation and adjust 
its values to your preference by pressing /
. Every adjustment made will reflect to the 
image immediately.
For example, if you select Red and set its 
value at 0, only the saturation of pure red will 
be affected.
Saturation is the amount of that color in a video picture. Lower settings produce less 
saturated colors; a setting of “0” removes that color from the image entirely. If the saturation 
is too high, that color will be overpowering and unrealistic.
6. Press   to highlight Gain and adjust its values to your preference by pressing /. 
The contrast level of the primary color you select will be affected. Every adjustment 
made will reflect to the image immediately. 
7. Repeat steps 3 to 6 for other color adjustments.
8. Make sure you have made all of the desired adjustments.
9. Press Exit to exit and save the settings.
Setting the presentation timer
Presentation timer can indicate the presentation time on the screen to help you achieve 
better time management when giving presentations. Follow these steps to utilize this 
function:
1. Press   on the remote control to access the Presentation Timer menu or go to the 
SYSTEM SETTING: BASIC > Advanced > Presentation Timer menu.
2. Press Enter to display the Presentation Timer page.
RED
BLUEGREEN Yellow
Cyan
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3. Highlight Timer Period and decide the time period by pressing /. The length of 
time can be set from 1 to 5 minutes in 1-minute increments and 5 to 240 minutes in 5-
minute increments.
If the timer is already on, the timer will restart whenever the Timer Period is reset.
4. Press   to highlight Timer Display and choose if you want the timer to show up on 
the screen by pressing
 /.
5. Press   to highlight Timer Position and set the timer position by pressing /.
6. Press   to highlight Timer Counting Direction and select your desired counting 
direction by pressing /.
7. Press   to highlight Sound Reminder and decide if you want to activate sound 
reminder by pressing /. If you select On, a double beep sound will be heard at 
the last 30 seconds of counting down/up, and a triple beep sound will be produced 
when the timer is up.
8. To activate the presentation timer, press   and press / to highlight Start 
Counting and press Enter.
9. A confirmation message displays. Highlight Yes and press Enter to confirm. You will 
see the message “Timer is On” displaying on the screen. The timer starts counting 
when the timer is on.
To cancel the timer, perform the following steps:
1. Go to the SYSTEM SETTING: BASIC > Advanced > Presentation Timer menu.
2. Highlight Off. Press Enter. A confirmation message displays.
3. Highlight Yes and press Enter to confirm. You will see the message “Timer is Off” 
displaying on the screen.
SelectionDescription
AlwaysDisplays the timer on screen throughout the presentation 
time.
1 min/2 min/3 min  Displays the timer on screen in the last 1/2/3 minute(s).
Never Hides the timer throughout the presentation time.
Top-Left Bottom-Left Top-Right Bottom-Right
SelectionDescription
Count UpIncreases from 0 to the preset time.
Count DownDecreases from the preset time to 0. 
						

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Hiding the image
In order to draw the audiences full attention to the presenter, you can press Blank to hide 
the screen image. Press any key on the projector or remote control to restore the image. The 
word BLANK appears at the lower right corner of the screen while the image is hidden.
You can set the blank time in the 
SYSTEM SETTING: BASIC > Blank Timer menu to 
let the projector return the image automatically after a period of time when there is no action 
taken on the blank screen. 
Once Blank is pressed, the projector enters Economic mode automatically.
CAUTION
Do not block the projection lens from projecting as this could cause the blocking object to 
become heated and deformed or even cause a fire.
Locking control keys
With the control keys on the projector locked, you can prevent your projector settings from 
being changed accidentally (by children, for example). When the Panel Key Lock is on, no 
control keys on the projector will operate except Power.
1. Press  (Panel Key Lock), or go to the 
SYSTEM SETTING: ADVANCED > 
Advanced > Panel Key Lock menu
2. Press / to select On.
3. A confirmation message is displayed. Select Yes to confirm.
To release panel key lock, press and hold   for 3 seconds.
You can also use the remote control to enter the 
SYSTEM SETTING: ADVANCED > 
Advanced > Panel Key Lock
 menu and press / to select Off.
Keys on the remote control are still functional when panel key lock is enabled.
If you press  Power to turn off the projector without disabling panel key lock, the projector 
will still be in locked status the next time it is turned on.
Operating in a high altitude environment
We recommend you use the High Altitude Mode when your environment is between 1500 
m–3000 m above sea level, and temperature is between 5°C–25°C.
CAUTION
Do not use the High Altitude Mode if your altitude is between 0 m and 1500 m and temperature 
is between 5°C and 35°C. The projector will be over cooled, if you turn the mode on under 
such a condition.
To activate the High Altitude Mode:
1. Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM 
SETTING: ADVANCED > High Altitude 
Mode menu.
2. Press / to select On. A confirmation 
message is displayed.
3. Highlight Yes and press Enter.
Operation under High Altitude Mode may cause a 
higher decibel operating noise level because of increased fan speed necessary to improve 
overall system cooling and performance.
We recommend you use the High Altitude 
mode by selecting it whenever your 
environment is higher than 1500 m.
YesNoNotice
Do you want to turn High Altitude 
Mode ON?