ViewSonic Projector PJD5250 User Manual

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If you use this projector under other extreme conditions excluding the above, it may display 
auto shut-down symptoms, which is designed to protect your projector from over-heating. 
In cases like this, you should switch to High Altitude Mode to solve these symptoms. 
However, this is not to state that this projector can operate under any and all harsh or 
extreme conditions.
Using the CEC function
This projector supports CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) function for synchronized 
power on/off operation via HDMI connection. That is, if a device that also supports CEC 
function is connected to the HDMI input of the projector, when the projector’s power is 
turned off, the power of the connected device will also be turned off automatically. When 
the power of the connected device is turned on, the projector’s power will be turned on 
automatically.
To turn on the CEC function:
1. Open the OSD menu and go to the SOURCE > Auto Power On > CEC menu.
2. Press / to select Enable.
In order for the CEC function to work properly, make sure that the device is correctly 
connected to the HDMI input of the projector via an HDMI cable, and its CEC function is turned 
on.
Depending on the connected device, the CEC function may not work.
Using the 3D functions
This projector features 3D function which enables you to enjoy 3D movies, videos, and 
sporting events in a more realistic way by presenting the depth of the images. You need to 
wear a pair of 3D glasses to view 3D images.
If the 3D signal is input from an HDMI 1.4a compatible device, the projector detects the 
signal for 3D Sync information and once detected, it projects images in 3D format 
automatically. In other cases, you may need to manually select a 3D Sync format for the 
projector to project 3D images correctly.
To select a 3D Sync format:
1. Press 3D on the remote control to access the 3D Settings menu or go to the 
SOURCE > 3D Settings menu.
2. Press Enter and the 3D Settings page is displayed.
3. Highlight 3D Sync and press Enter.
4. Press 
 to select a 3D Sync setting and then press Enter to confirm.
When the 3D Sync function is on:
• The brightness level of the projected image will decrease.
• The Color Mode cannot be adjusted.
• The Zoom function can only magnify the pictures to limited sizes.
If you discover the inversion of the 3D image depth, set the 3D Sync Invert function to “Invert” 
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Using the projector in standby mode
Some of the projector functions are available in standby mode (plugged in but not turned 
on). To use these functions, be sure you have turned on the corresponding menus under 
SOURCE > Standby Settings, and the cable connections are correctly made. For the 
connection methods, see the Connection chapter.
Active VGA Out
Selecting On outputs a VGA signal when the COMPUTER IN 1 and COMPUTER OUT 
sockets are correctly connected to devices. The projector outputs the signal received only 
from COMPUTER IN 1. 
Active Audio Out
Selecting On outputs an audio signal when the AUDIO IN and AUDIO OUT sockets are 
correctly connected to devices.
Adjusting the sound
The sound adjustments made as below will have an effect on the projector speaker. Be sure 
you have made a correct connection to the projector audio input/output jacks. See 
Connection on page 15 for more details.
Muting the sound
1. Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETTING: ADVANCED > 
Audio Settings > Mute menu.
2. Press / to select On.
If available, you can press   on the remote control to toggle the projector audio between on 
and off.
Adjusting the sound level
1. Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETTING: ADVANCED > 
Audio Settings > Audio Volume menu.
2. Press / to select a desired sound level.
If available, you can press  or  on the remote control to adjust the projector’s sound 
level.
Turning off the Power On/Off Ring Tone
1. Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETTING: ADVANCED > Audio 
Settings > Power On/Off Ring Tone menu.
2. Press / to select Off.
The only way to change Power On/Off Ring Tone is setting On or Off here. Setting the sound 
mute or changing the sound level will not affect the Power On/Off Ring Tone. 
						

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Shutting down the projector
1. Press Power and a confirmation message is 
displayed prompting you. 
If you dont respond in a few seconds, the 
message will disappear.
2. Press Power a second time.
3. Once the cooling process finishes, a Power 
Off Ring Tone will be heard. Disconnect the 
power cord from the wall socket if the 
projector will not be used in an extended 
period of time.
To turn off the ring tone, see Turning off the Power On/Off Ring Tone on page 35 for details.
CAUTION
• To protect the lamp, the projector will not respond to any commands during the cooling 
process.
• To shorten the cooling time, you can also activate the Quick Power Off function. See 
Quick Power Off on page 42 for details.
• Do not unplug the power cord before the projector shutdown sequence is complete. 
						

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Menu operation
Menu system
Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type 
selected.
The menu items are available when the projector  detects at least one valid signal. If there is 
no equipment connected to the projector or no signal detected, limited menu items are 
accessible.
Main menu Sub-menu Options
1. 
DISPLAY
Screen Color Off/Blackboard/Greenboard/
Whiteboard
Aspect Ratio Auto/4:3/16:9/16:10 
(PJD5555w)/Wide (PJD5555w)/
Panorama (PJD5151/PJD5153/
PJD5155/PJD5250/PJD5253/
PJD5255)/2.35:1 (PJD5155/
PJD5255/PJD5555w)/
Anamorphic (PJD5155/
PJD5255/PJD5555w)
Keystone
Position
Phase
H. Size
Zoom
2. 
PICTURE
Color Mode Brightest/Dynamic/Standard/ViewMatch/Movie
Brightness
Contrast
Color Temp. Warm
Red Gain/Green Gain/
Blue Gain/Red Offset/
Green Offset/Blue Offset
Normal
Neutral
Cool
OverScan Off/1/2/3/4/5
HDMI Settings HDMI Format Auto/RGB/YUV
HDMI Range Auto/Enhanced/Normal
Advanced Color
Tint
Sharpness
Gamma 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8
Brilliant Color Off/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10
Noise Reduction
Color 
Management
Primary Color
Hue
Saturation
Gain
Reset Color Settings Reset/Cancel 
						

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Main menu Sub-menu Options
3. SOURCE
Quick Auto Search Off/On
3D Settings3D SyncAuto/Off/Frame Sequential/
Frame Packing/Top-Bottom/
Side-By-Side
3D Sync Invert Disable/Invert
Standby 
SettingsActive VGA Out Off/On
Active Audio Out Off/On
Auto Power OnComputer Disable/Enable
CEC Disable/Enable
Direct Power On Off/On
Auto Power OffPower Saving Disable/10 min/20 min/30 min
Sleep TimerDisable/30 min/1 hr /2 hr/3 hr/
4 hr/8 hr/12 hr
Smart Restart Disable/Enable
Quick Power Off Disable/Enable
4. 
SYSTEM 
SETTING: 
BASIC
LanguageMulti-language OSD 
selection
Projector PositionFront Table/Rear Table/
Rear Ceiling/Front Ceiling
Menu SettingsMenu Display Time5 sec/10 sec/15 sec/20 sec/
25 sec/30 sec
Menu PositionCenter/Top-Left/Top-Right/
Bottom-Left/Bottom-Right
Blank TimerDisable/5 min/10 min/15 min/
20 min/25 min/30 min
Splash Screen Black/Blue/ViewSonic/Off
My ButtonAuto/Projection (Projector Position)/Menu 
Position/Color Temp./Brightness/Contrast/3D 
Settings/Screen Color/Splash Screen/Message/
Quick Auto Search/CEC/Lamp Mode/DCR/Closed 
Caption/Power Saving/Freeze/INFORMATION
AdvancedPattern Off/01/02/03/04/05
Message On/Off
Presentation TimerTimer Period
Timer Display
Timer Position
Timer Counting Direction
Sound Reminder
Start Counting/Off 
						

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Main menu Sub-menu Options
5. 
SYSTEM 
SETTING: 
ADVANCED
High Altitude Mode On/Off
DCR On/Off
Audio SettingsMute On/Off
Audio Volume
Power On/Off Ring 
ToneOn/Off
Closed Caption Off/CC1/CC2/CC3/CC4
Lamp SettingsLamp ModeNormal/Economic/
Dynamic/Sleep Mode
Reset Lamp Hours
Lamp Hours
Filter SettingsFilter Mode On/Off
Reset Filter Hours
Filter Hours
Remote Control Code 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8 (All)
AdvancedSecurity SettingsChange Password
Power On Lock
Panel Key Lock Off/On
Reset Settings Reset/Cancel
6. 
INFORMATIONCurrent System Status•Source
•Color Mode
•Resolution
•Color System
•Lamp Hours
•Filter Hours
•Firmware Version 
						

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Description of each menu
FunctionDescription
Screen ColorSee 
Using Screen Color on page 29  for details.This function is only available when a PC input signal is 
selected.
Aspect RatioSee Selecting the aspect ratio on page 27  for details.
Keystone See Correcting keystone on page 26  for details.
Position Displays the position adjustment
 page. To move the projected 
image, use the directional arrow keys. The values shown on the 
lower position of the page change with every key press you made 
until they reach their maximum or minimum.
This function is only available when a PC input signal is 
selected.
The adjustment range may va ry under different timings.
PhaseAdjusts the clock phase to reduce image 
distortion.
This function is only available when 
a PC input signal is selected.
H. Size
Adjusts the horizontal width of the image.This function is only available when a PC input signal is 
selected.
Zoom
See 
Magnifying and searching for details on page 26  for 
details.
Color Mode See Selecting a picture mode on page 28 for details.
Brightness See Adjusting Brightness on page 29  for details.
Contrast See Adjusting Cont rast on page 29 for details.
Color Temp. See 
Selecting a Color Temperature on page 30  and Setting a 
preferred color temperature on page 30  for details.
OverScan Adjusts the overscan rate from 0% to 5%.
This function is only available when a Composite video, S-
Video or HDMI input signal is selected.
HDMI Settings
See Changing HDMI input settings on page 24  for details.
1. DISPLAY menu
2. PICTURE menu 
						

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Function Description
AdvancedColor
See Adjusting Color on page 29 for details.
Tint
See Adjusting Tint on page 29 for details.
This function is only available when a Composite video 
or S-Video input signal with NTSC system is selected.
Sharpness
See Adjusting Sharpness on page 29 for details.
Gamma
See Selecting a gamma setting on page 30 for details.
Brilliant Color
See Adjusting Brilliant Color on page 30 for details.
Noise Reduction
See Reducing image noise on page 30 for details.
Color Management
See Color Management on page 31 for details.
Reset Color 
SettingsReturns all color settings to the factory preset values.
Quick Auto 
SearchSee Switching input signal on page 24 for details.
3D SettingsSee Using the 3D functions on page 34 for details.
Standby 
SettingsSee Using the projector in standby mode on page 35 for 
details.
Auto Power OnComputer
Selecting Enable allows the projector to turn on automatically 
once the VGA signal is fed through the VGA cable.
CEC
See Using the CEC function on page 34 for details.
Direct Power On
Selecting On allows the projector to turn on automatically 
once the power is fed through the power cord.
2. PICTURE menu
3. SOURCE menu 
						

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Function Description
Auto Power OffPower Saving
See Setting Power Saving on page 48 for details.
Sleep Timer
See Setting Sleep Timer on page 48 for details.
Smart RestartSelecting Enable enables you to restart the projector 
immediately within 120 seconds after turning it off. After 120 
seconds, if the projector is not turned on again, it will directly 
enter the standby mode.
It takes some time to initiate this function. Make sure 
the projector has been turned on for more than 4 
minutes. If the projector is resumed by using the Smart 
Restart feature, this function can be executed 
immediately. 
When Enable is selected, the Quick Power Off function 
will be automatically set to “Enable”.
Quick Power 
OffSelecting Enable enables the function and the projector will 
not enter the cooling process after being shut down. Selecting 
Disable disables the function and the projector will enter 
normal cooling process after being shut down.If you attempt to restart the projector right after it’s been 
turned off, it may not be turned on successfully and will 
rerun its cooling procedure.
When Disable is selected, the Smart Restart function 
will be automatically turned off.
LanguageSets the language for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. 
See Using the menus on page 21 for details.
Projector 
PositionSee Choosing a location on page 12 for details.
Menu SettingsMenu Display Time
Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your 
last key press. The range is from 5 to 30 seconds in 5-second 
increments.
Menu Position
Sets the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu position.
Blank TimerSee Hiding the image on page 33 for details.
3. SOURCE menu
4. SYSTEM SETTING: BASIC menu 
						

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Function Description
Splash ScreenAllows you to select which screen will be displayed during 
projector start-up.
My ButtonSets a hotkey on remote control.
AdvancedPattern
The projector can display several test patterns. It helps you 
adjust the image size and focus and check that the projected 
image is free from distortion.
Message
Selecting On displays the current information on the screen 
when the projector is detecting or searching for a signal.
Presentation Timer
See Setting the presentation timer on page 31 for details.
High Altitude 
ModeSee Operating in a high altitude environment on page 33 
for details.
DCREnables or disables the DCR (Dynamic Contrast Ratio) 
function. Selecting On enables the function and the 
projector will automatically switch the lamp mode between 
normal and economic modes according to the input image 
detected.
This function is only available when a PC input signal 
is selected.
After enabling DCR, frequent lamp mode switching 
may shorten lamp life and noise level will vary during 
operation.
Audio SettingsSee Adjusting the sound on page 35 for details.
4. SYSTEM SETTING: 
BASIC menu
5. SYSTEM SETTING: ADVANCED menu