ViewSonic Projector PJD8353s User Manual

							PJD8653ws/PJD8353s
DLP Projector
User Guide
IMPORTANT:  Please read this User Guide to obtain important information on installing 
and using your product in a safe manner, as well as registering your product for future 
service. Warranty information contained in this User Guide will describe your limited 
coverage from ViewSonic Corporation, which is also found on our web site at http://www.
viewsonic.com in English, or in specific languages using the Regional selection box in the 
upper right corner of our website. “Antes de operar su equipo lea cu idadosamente las 
instrucciones en este manual”
Model No. VS14956/VS14991 
						

							i
FCC Statement
This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to \
the following two 
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (\
2) this device must accept 
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesir\
ed operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a\
 Class B digital 
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable 
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, 
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with 
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications\
. However, there is 
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installati\
on. If this equipment does 
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can b\
e determined by turning 
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by o\
ne or 
more of the following measures:
 
yReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 
yIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.
 
yConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the 
receiver is connected.
 
yConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning: You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the 
party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate th\
e equipment.
For Canada
 
yThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
 
yCet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-\
003 du Canada.
CE Conformity for European Countries
The device complies with the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and Low Voltage 
Directive 2006/95/EC.
Following information is only for EU-member states:
The mark is in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 
2002/96/EC (WEEE).
The mark indicates the requirement NOT to dispose the equipment including any spent 
or discarded batteries or accumulators as unsorted municipal waste, but \
use the return 
and collection systems available. 
If the batteries, accumulators and button cells included with this equip\
ment, display 
the chemical symbol Hg, Cd, or Pb, then it means that the battery has a \
heavy metal 
content of more than 0.0005% Mercury or more than, 0.002% Cadmium, or mo\
re than 
0.004% Lead.
Compliance Information  
						

							ii
Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2.  Keep these instructions.
3.  Heed all warnings.
4.  Follow all instructions.
5.  Do not use this unit near water.
6.  Clean with a soft, dry cloth.
7.  Do not block any ventilation openings. Install the unit in accordance wi\
th the   
manufacturer’s instructions.
8.  Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, \
stoves, or other 
devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9.  Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug\
. A polarized plug 
has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a 
third grounding prong. The wide blade and the third prong are provided for your safety. If 
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the 
obsolete outlet.
10.  Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs. Convenience 
receptacles and the point where they exit from the unit. Be sure that the power outlet is 
located near the unit so that it is easily accessible.
11.  Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12.  Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the   
manufacturer, or sold with the unit. When a cart is used, use caution when moving 
the cart/unit combination to avoid injury from tipping over.
13.  Unplug this unit when unused for long periods of time.
14.  Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the unit has 
been damaged in any way, such as: if the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, if liquid 
is spilled onto or objects fall into the unit, if the unit is exposed to rain or moisture, or if the 
unit does not operate normally or has been dropped.  
						

							iii
Declaration of RoHS2 Compliance
This product has been designed and manufactured in compliance with Direc\
tive 2011/65/
EU of the European Parliament and the Council on restriction of the use \
of certain hazardous 
substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS2 Directive) an\
d is deemed to comply 
with the maximum concentration values issued by the European Technical Adaptation Commit-
tee (TAC) as shown below:
Substance Proposed Maximum
Concentration Actual Concentration
Lead (Pb) 0.1%< 0.1%
Mercury (Hg) 0.1%< 0.1%
Cadmium (Cd) 0.01%< 0.01%
Hexavalent Chromium (Cr 6+
) 0.1%< 0.1%
Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) 0.1%< 0.1%
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) 0.1%< 0.1%
Certain components of products as stated above are exempted under the  Annex of the RoHS2 
Directives as noted below:
Examples of exempted components are:
1.  Mercury in compact fluorescent lamps not exceeding 5 mg per lamp and in other lamps 
not specifically mentioned in the Annex of RoHS2 Directive
2.  Lead in glass of cathode ray tubes, electronic components, fluorescent tubes, and elec -
tronic ceramic parts (e.g. piezoelectronic devices)
3.  Lead in high temperature type solders (i.e. lead-based alloys containin\
g 85% by weight or 
more lead)
Lead as an allotting element in steel containing up to 0.35% lead by wei\
ght, aluminium con -
taining up to 0.4% lead by weight and as a cooper alloy containing up to\
 4% lead by weight  
						

							iv
Copyright Information
Copyright © ViewSonic®
 Corporation, 2013. All rights reserved.
Macintosh and Power Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft 
Corporation in the United States and other countries.
ViewSonic, the three birds logo, OnView, ViewMatch, and ViewMeter are registered trademarks 
of ViewSonic Corporation.
VESA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. DPMS and 
DDC are trademarks of VESA.
PS/2, VGA and XGA are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
Disclaimer: ViewSonic Corporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial erro\
rs or omis -
sions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resu\
lting from furnishing 
this material, or the performance or use of this product.
In the interest of continuing product improvement, ViewSonic Corporation reserves the right to 
change product specifications without notice. Information in this document may change without 
notice.
No part of this document may be copied, reproduced, or transmitted by an\
y means, for any 
purpose without prior written permission from ViewSonic Corporation.
Product Registration
To fulfill possible future product needs, and to receive additional product information as it 
becomes available, please visit your region section on ViewSonic’s website to register your 
product online.
The ViewSonic CD also provides an opportunity for you to print the product re\
gistration form. 
Upon completion, please mail or fax to a respective ViewSonic office. To find your registration 
form, use the directory “:\CD\Registration”. Registering your pr\
oduct will best prepare you for 
future customer service needs.
Please print this user guide and fill the information in the “For  Your Records” section. Your LCD 
displays serial number is located on the rear side of the display.
For additional information, please see the “Customer Support” sect\
ion in this guide.
For Your Records
Product Name: PJD8653ws/PJD8353s
ViewSonic DLP Projector
Model Number: VS14956/VS14991
Document Number: PJD8653ws/PJD8353s_UG_ENG Rev. 1A 01-17-13
Serial Number: ___________________________________________
Purchase Date: ___________________________________________
Product disposal at end of product life
The lamp in this product contains mercury which can be dangerous to you and the environment. 
Please use care and dispose of in accordance with local, state or federa\
l laws.
ViewSonic respects the environment and is committed to working and living\
 green. Thank you 
for being part of Smarter, Greener Computing. Please visit ViewSonic website to learn more.
USA & Canada: http://www.viewsonic.com/company/green/recycle-program/
Europe: http://www.viewsoniceurope.com/uk/support/recycling-information/
Taiwan: http://recycle.epa.gov.tw/recycle/index2.aspx  
						

							v
Notes on the AC Power Cord
AC Power Cord must meet the requirement of countries where you use this \
projector. Please 
confirm your AC plug type with the graphics below and ensure that the proper AC Power Cord 
is used. If the supplied AC Power Cord does not match your AC outlet, please contact your 
sales dealer. This projector is equipped with a grounding type AC line plug. Please ensure 
that your outlet fits the plug. Do not defeat the safety purpose of this grounding type plug. We 
highly recommend using a video source device also equipped with a ground\
ing type AC line 
plug to prevent signal interference due to voltage fluctuations.
Ground Ground
Ground
Ground
For Australia and Mainland China
For the U.S.A and Canada
For Continental Europe For the U.K.  
						

							6
Table of Contents
Introduction 7
Package Overview ................................. 7
Product Overview  ................................... 8
Main Unit  ............................................ 8
Control Panel  ..................................... 9
Connection Ports  ............................. 10
Remote Control  ................................. 11
Installation  12
Connecting to Computer/Notebook  ......12
Connecting to Video Sources  ...............13
Powering On/Off the Projector ............. 14
Powering On the Projector  ...............14
Powering  Off the Projector ............... 15
LED Indicator Messages  ..................15
Adjusting the Projected Image  .............16
Adjusting the Projector’s Height ....... 16
Adjusting the Projector’s Focus ....... 17
Adjusting Projection Image Size  ...... 17
User Controls  19
Using the Control Panel ....................... 19
Using the Remote Control  ....................20
On-screen Display Menus  ....................22
How to operate  ................................ 22
Structure .......................................... 23
Picture  .............................................. 25
Screen ............................................. 27
Setting  .............................................. 29
Setting | Security .............................. 31
Volume  ............................................. 33
Options ............................................ 34
Options | Lamp Settings ................... 36
3D  .................................................... 37
Interactive  ........................................ 38LAN ..................................................
39
Timer ................................................ 40
Web Management  ............................41
Appendices  48
Troubleshooting .................................... 48
Image Problems  ............................... 48
Projector Problems  .......................... 51
Remote Control Problems  ...............51
Sound Problems  .............................. 51
3D Problems  .................................... 51
On Screen Messages  ......................52
Compatibility Modes  ............................. 53
Replacing the lamp  ............................... 57
Replacing and cleaning the optional dust 
filter ....................................................... 58
Ceiling Mount Installation  .....................59
Specifications  ....................................... 60  
						

							7
AC Power Cord
Unpack and inspect the box contents to ensure all parts listed below are\
 in 
the box. If something is missing, please contact our customer service.
Documentation:
 
yUser’s Guide (DVD)
 
yQuick Start Card AAA Batteries x 2
(For remote control)
Projector with lens cap
Remote Control
Introduction
Package Overview
 
  Due to different applications in each Country, some regions may have different accessories.
VGA Cable
AAAAAA   
						

							8
Product Overview
1. Focus Ring
2.  Lens
3.  IR Receiver
4.  Control Panel
5.  Lamp Cover
Main Unit
3
4
8
6
1
3
2
6. Input / Output Connection Ports
7.  Power Socket
8.  Elevator Feet
9.  Elevator Feet
10.  Elevator Feet Spacer
(Front View)
(Rear View)
(Bottom View)
9
5
7
10    
						

							9
Control Panel
1.  Power key / Power LED
2.  Four directional select keys / Keystone 
 
3. IR Receiver
4.  Menu / Exit
5.  Temp (Temperature) LED
6.  Lamp LED
7.  Enter
8.  Source
15
3
6
7
2
84