ViewSonic Projector PJD6551W User Manual

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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 17-20.
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Notebook or 
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Speakers or
A/V device
Monitor
(DVI)
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Microphone
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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 simultaneous ly. Refer to your notebooks documentation to 
find your notebooks key combination.
Connecting a monitor
If you want to view your pr esentation close-up on a monitor  as well as on the screen, you 
can connect the  MONITOR OUT  signal output socket on th e projector to an external 
monitor with a VGA cable foll owing the instructions below:
1. Connect the projector to a  computer as described in Connecting a computer on page 
17.
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 DV I input socket, take a VGA to DVI-A cable 
and connect the DVI end of the cable to th e 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.
1. VGA cable
2. VGA to DVI-A cable
3. USB cable
4. Component Video to VGA (D-Sub) 
adapter cable 5. S-Video cable
6. Video cable
7. Audio cable
8. HDMI cable
9. HDMI/MHL dongle 
						

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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 di fferent 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 19  for how to connect the projector to an HDMI 
source device and other details.
If no HDMI source is available, the next best vide o signal is Component video (not to be 
confused with composite vi deo). Digital TV tuner and DVD players output Component 
video natively, so if available on your devi ces, this should be your connection method of 
choice in preference to (composite) video.
See  Connecting a Component Video source device on page 19  for how to connect the 
projector to a component video device.
Better video quality
The S-Video method provides a better quality an alog 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 20  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 20  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 i nput (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 c ontrolled by the projector Volume and Mute 
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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 26  for details.
The projector is only capable of playing mixed mo no audio, even if a stereo audio input is 
connected. See  Connecting audio on page 18  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 so ckets; 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 mo no audio, even if a stereo audio input is 
connected. See  Connecting audio on page 18  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 si gnal cables have been connected correctly.
VGA-Component adapter
(ViewSonic P/N: CB-00008906) 
						

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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 mo no audio, even if a stereo audio input is 
connected. See  Connecting audio on page 18  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 si gnal cables have been connected correctly.
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 th is makes an unnecessary second connection of 
poorer picture quality. See  Connecting Video source devices on page 18  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 mo no audio, even if a stereo audio input is 
connected. See  Connecting audio on page 18  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 si gnal 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 
18  for details.
Playing sound through the projector
You can make use of the projector (mixed mo no) speaker in your presentations, and also 
connect separate amplified speakers to the  AUDIO OUT socket of the projector.
If you have a separate sound system, you will mo st likely want to connect the audio output 
of your Video source device to  that sound system, instead of to the mono audio projector.
You can also use a microphone to output the  sound through the projector speaker when the 
SYSTEM SETTING: ADVANCED  > Audio Settings > Audio In 2  menu is set to 
Microphone . See Adjusting the Audi o In 2 setting (for selected models) on page 47  for 
details.
Once connected, the audio can be controlled  by the projector On-Screen Display (OSD) 
menus. See  Adjusting the sound on page 46  for details. 
						

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About the microphone input
• If you wish to use a microphone, connect a 3.5 mini jack cable microphone to the 
projector.
• You can use a wireless microphone as long as  a wireless module is attached to the 
projector’s microphone input jack and it work s well with the associated devices. To 
ensure a quality use of the wireless  microphone, it is recommended that your 
microphone conforms to the specificatio ns listed in the table below. 
• There are two ways to adjust microphone volumes. • Directly set microphone volume levels in the  SYSTEM SETTING: 
ADVANCED  > Audio Settings  > Microphone Volume  menu.
• Set projector volume levels in the  SYSTEM SETTING: ADVANCED > Audio 
Settings  > Audio Settings  > Audio Volume menu, or press   (Volume) on the 
remote control. (The projector volume se tting will affect the microphone volume.)
• If the microphone is not working, check  the volume setting and cable connection.
• You might get feedback noise from the microphone when you are too close to the  speaker of the projector. Move  the microphone away from the speaker of the projector. 
The greater volume you require, the greater  distance you need to be away from the 
speaker to prevent the noise.
Using the cable management  cover (for selected 
models)
This cable management cover helps you to conceal and organize the cables connected to the 
back of the projector. It is es pecially 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.
SignalParameterMinTy p eMax
Microphone Transducer Principle Dynamic
Impedance 300 1K ohm
Frequency response 600 16k Hz 
						

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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. (If available) Remove the lens cap.
3. 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 47  for details.
4. If the projector is activated for the first time, select your OSD language following the 
on-screen instructions.
5. Switch all of the connected equipment on.
6. 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 26  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 68  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
Zoom Off
Auto
16 0
MENU ExitAnalog RGB
ENTERKeystone
PositionCorner Adj.
Screen Color
Aspect Ratio
Corner Adj.
Phase
H. Size
Zoom Off
Auto
MENU Exit
Keystone
160
Analog RGB Position
Projector Position
Menu Settings
Blank Timer
Screen Capture Splash Screen
My Button
Analog RGB
MENU Exit
Front Table Disable
ViewSonic
Auto
English
Language
Advanced
Projector Position
Menu Settings
Blank Timer
Screen Capture Splash Screen
My Button
Analog RGB
MENU Exit
Front Table Disable
ViewSonic
Auto
English
Language
Advanced 
						

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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 23.
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 ri ght, 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 recal l procedure on page 25 for details.
If you enter an incorrect password 5 times in  succession, the projector will automatically 
shut down in a short time.
INPUT 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