ViewSonic Projector PJD7831HDL User Manual

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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.
3. Highlight Timer Period and decide the time period by pressing /. The length of 
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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...

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In the unlikely event that the capturing action fails, change your target picture. When the 
resolution of the input signal is higher than the projector’s native display resolution (See 
Projector specifications on page 57 for details.), the capture action may fail. When it 
happens, please set the resolution of the input signal under native resolution and try again.
Operating in a high altitude environment
We recommend you use the High Altitude Mode when your environment is between 1500 
m–3000 m...

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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. The 3D Settings page is displayed.
3. Highlight 3D...

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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  on the remote control to adjust the projector’s sound level.
Adjusting the Audio In 2 setting
1. Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETTING: ADVANCED > Audio 
Settings > Audio In 2 menu. 
2. Press  /  to decide the audio input source for the AUDIO IN 2/MIC port. This 
will affect the connection method...

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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 40 for details.
CAUTION
• To protect the...

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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 RatioAuto/4:3/16:9/Panorama/2.35:1/
Anamorphic
Keystone
Corner Adj. (PJD7831HDL/PJD36HDL)...

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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
Smart EnergyAuto Power Off Disable/10 min/20 min/30 min
Sleep TimerDisable/30 min/1 hr /2 hr/3 hr/
4 hr/8 hr/12 hr
Power Saving Enable/Disable
Smart Restart Disable/Enable
Quick Power Off...

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Main menu Sub-menu Options
4. 
SYSTEM 
SETTING: 
BASIC
AdvancedPattern Off/Test Card
Message On/Off
Presentation TimerTimer Period
Timer Display
Timer Position
Timer Counting 
Direction
Sound Reminder
Start Counting/Off
5. 
SYSTEM 
SETTING: 
ADVANCED
High Altitude Mode On/Off
DCR On/Off
Audio SettingsAudio ModeStandard/Speech/
Entertainment
Mute On/Off
Audio Volume
Audio In 2 Audio/Microphone
Microphone Volume
Power On/Off Ring 
ToneOn/Off
Closed CaptionClosed Caption 
EnableOn/Off
Caption Version...

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Description of each menu
Function Description
Screen ColorSee Using Screen Color on page 33 for details.This function is only available when a PC input signal is 
selected.
Aspect RatioSee Selecting the aspect ratio on page 31 for details.
KeystoneSee Correcting keystone on page 29 for details.
Corner Adj. 
(PJD7831HDL/
PJD
36HDL)See Adjusting 4 corners (PJD7831HDL/PJD7836HDL) on 
page 30 for details.
PositionDisplays the position adjustment page. To move the projected 
image, use the directional...