ViewSonic Projector PJD7835HD User Manual

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Adjusting the projector height
The projector is equipped with an elevator foot to adjust the image height. To raise or 
lower the image, turn the elevator foot to fine-tune the height.
Note
• To avoid damaging the projector, make sure that the elevator foot is fully retracted 
before placing the projector in its carrying case.
Adjusting the projector zoom and focus
1. Sharpen the image by rotating the focus ring.
2. Adjust the image size by rotating the zoom ring or moving the projector forward or
backward.
Elevator foot
Focus ring
Zoom ring 
						

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Adjusting projection image size
Refer to the graphic and table below to determine the screen size and projection 
distance.
PJD7830HDL/PJD7835HD
Note
• Position the projector in a horizontal position; other positions can cause heat build-up 
and damage to the projector.
• Keep a space of 30 cm or more between the sides of the projector.
• Do not use the projector in a smoky environment. Smoke residue may build-up on 
critical parts and damage the projector or its performance.
Screen diagonal
Screen sizeProjection distance
[inch (m)]
Vertical offset
[inch (cm)]
Diagonal
[inch (cm)]W
[inch (cm)]H
[inch (cm)](min.)(max.)
30 (76) 26 (66) 15 (37) 28 (0.7) 38 (1.0) 2.4 (6.0)
40 (102) 35 (89) 20 (50) 37 (1.0) 51 (1.3) 3.1 (8.0)
60 (152) 52 (133) 29 (75) 56 (1.4) 76 (1.9) 4.7 (12.0)
80 (203) 70 (177) 39 (100) 75 (1.9) 102 (2.6) 6.3 (16.0)
100 (254) 87 (221) 49 (125) 94 (2.4) 127 (3.2) 7.9 (20.0)
150 (381) 131 (332) 74 (187) 140 (3.6) 191 (4.8) 11.8 (29.9)
200 (508) 174 (443) 98 (249) 187 (4.8) 254 (6.5) 15.7 (39.9)
250 (635) 218 (553) 123 (311) 234 (5.9) 318 (8.1) 19.6 (49.9)
300 (762) 261 (664) 147 (374) 281 (7.1) 381 (9.7) 23.6 (59.9)
Diagonal size
Projection distanceCenter of lensScreen
Vertical offset W H 
						

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Securing the projector
Setting a password
1. Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETTING: ADVANCED > Advanced 
> Security Settings menu. Press Enter. The Security Settings page displays.
2. Highlight Change Password and press Enter.
3. According to the password you desire to set, press the arrow keys to enter six 
digits for the password.
4. Confirm the new password by re-entering the new password.
5. Go back to SYSTEM SETTING: ADVANCED > Advanced > Security Settings > 
Power on Lock menu, and press Enter. You will be asked to input password. 
Once the password is set, the OSD menu returns to the Power on Lock. Select 
On by pressing  / .
6. To leave the OSD menu, press Menu/Exit.
Entering the password recall procedure
If the password function is activated, you will be asked to enter the six-digit password 
every time you turn on the projector.
1.  If you enter an incorrect password 5 times in succession, the projector will display 
a coded number on the screen when you press the auto key 3~5 seconds.
2. Write down the number and turn off your projector. 
3. Seek help from the local ViewSonic 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.
Changing the password
1. Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETTING: ADVANCED > Advanced 
> Security Settings > Change Password menu and press Enter.
2. Enter the old password.
•  If the password is correct, another message NPUT NEW PASSWORD dis-
plays.
• If the password is incorrect, the password error message displays, and the 
message INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD displays for your retry. You can 
press Menu/Exit to cancel the change or try another password.
3. Enter a new password.
4. Confirm the new password by re-entering the new password.
5. You have successfully assigned a new password to the projector. Remember to 
enter the new password next time the projector is started.
6. To leave the OSD menu, press Menu/Exit. 
						

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Disabling the password function
To disable password protection, go back to SYSTEM SETTING: ADVANCED > 
Advanced > Security Settings > Power on Lock menu, and press Enter. You will be 
asked to input password. Once the password is set, the OSD menu returns to the 
Power on Lock. Select Off by pressing  / . To leave the OSD menu, press Menu/
Exit. 
						

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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 Lock
 on the remote control for 3 seconds. 
Press Lock on the remote control, a confirmation 
message Are you sure to lock panel keys? is 
displayed. Select Ye s to confirm.
To release panel key lock:
1. Press  Lock on the remote control directly. The 
Panel keys are unlock.
Important
• 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.
• Keys on the remote control are still functional when panel key lock is enabled. 
						

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Setting the presentation timer
The 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 Timer on the remote control to access the 
Presentation Timer menu or go to the SYSTEM 
SETTING: BASIC > Advanced > Presentation Timer 
menu and  press Enter to display the Presentation 
Timer page.
2. Highlight Timer Period and decide the timer period by 
pressing / .
3. Press 
 to highlight Timer Display and choose if you 
want the timer to show up on the screen by pressing  /  .
4. Press   to highlight Timer Position and set the timer position by pressing  /
. 
Top-Left→Bottom-Left→Top-Right→Bottom-Right
5. Press
  to highlight Timer Counting Direction and select your desired counting 
direction by pressing  / .
.
6. Press  to highlight Sound Reminder and select your desired counting direction 
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.
7. To activate the presentation timer, press   to highlight Start Counting and select 
Ye s.
8. To cancel the timer, highlight Start Counting and select No.
SelectionDescription
Always Displays 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.
SelectionDescription
Count Up Increases from 0 to the preset time.
Count Down  Decrease from the preset time to 0. 
						

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Menu operation
The projector has multilingual on-screen display menus that allow you to make image 
adjustments and change a variety of settings.
How to operate
1. Press Menu to open the OSD menu.
2. When OSD is displayed, use  /  to select any feature in the main menu.
3. After selecting the desired main menu item, press   to enter sub-menu for feature
setting.
4. Use  /  to select the desired item and adjust the settings with  / .
5. Press Menu, the screen will return to the main menu or go back to the upper level
of the menu. 
						

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Menu tree
Main Menu Sub Menu Settings
DISPLAYScreen Color Off / Blackboard / Greenboard / Whiteboard
Aspect Ratio Auto / 4:3 / 16:9 / Panorama / Anamorphic / 2.35:1 
Keystone -30 - 30
Corner Adj. Top-Right / Top-Left / Bottom-Left / Bottom-Right
PositionX: -5 - 5 
Y: - 5 - 5
Phase 0 - 31
H. Size -15 - 15
ZoomPC: 0.8X - 2.0X
Video: 0.8X - 1.8X
PICTUREColor ModeBrightest / Dynamic / Standard / ViewMatch / 
Movie
Brightness 0 - 100
Contrast -50 - 50
Color Temp.Warm / Normal / Neutral / Cool
Red Gain
Green Gain
Blue Gain
Red Offset
Green Offset
Blue Offset
OverScan Off / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
HDMI SettingsHDMI Format Auto / RGB / YUV
HDMI Range Auto / Enhanced / Normal
AdvancedTint -50 - 50
Color -50 - 50
Sharpness 0 - 31
Gamma 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8
Brilliant ColorOff / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 
/ 10
Noise Reduction 0 - 31
Color Manage-
mentPrimary colorR / G / B / C / M 
/ Y
Hue -99 - 99
Saturation 0 - 199
Gain 5 - 195
Reset Color Set-
tingsReset / Cancel 
						

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SOURCEQuick Auto 
SearchOff / 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 / 20 / 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 
						

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SYSTEM 
SETTING: 
BASICLanguage
Projector Posi-
tionFront 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 / Black / ViewSonic / Off
My ButtonAuto Sync / Projector Position / Menu Position / 
Color Temp. / Brightness / Contrast / 3D Settings / 
Screen Color / Splash Screen / Message /  Quick 
Auto Search / CEC / Audio Mode / Lamp Mode / 
DCR / Closed Caption / Power Saving /Informa-
tion
AdvancedPattern Off / 1 / 2 / 3
Message On / Off
Presentation 
TimerTimer Period 1 ~ 240 min
Timer DisplayAlways / 1 min / 
2 min / 3 min / 
Never
Timer PositionTop-Left / 
Bottom-Left / 
Top-Right / 
Bottom-Right
Timer Count-
ing DirectionCount Down / 
Count Up
Sound 
ReminderOn / Off
Start Count-
ing / OffYe s  /  N o