ViewSonic PJD5352, PJD5152 User Manual

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ViewSonic®

PJD5152 / PJD5352

DLP Projector

IMPORTANT: Please read this User Guide to obtain important information on install-

ing 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 cuidadosamente las instrucciones en este manual”

-User Guide

-Guide de l’utilisateur

-Bedienungsanleitung

-Guía del usuario

-Guida dell’utente

-Guia do usuário

-Användarhandbok

-Käyttöopas

-Руководство пользователя

-( )

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-Podręcznik użytkownika

-Kullanιcι kιlavuzu

Model No. : VS13307 / VS13147

Compliance Information

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 undesired 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 installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult 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 the equipment.

For Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet 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 equipment, 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 more than 0.004% Lead.

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Declaration of RoHS Compliance

This product has been designed and manufactured in compliance with Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and the Council on restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS Directive) and is deemed to comply with the maximum concentration values issued by the European Technical Adaptation Committee (TAC) as shown below:

Substance

Proposed Maximum

Actual Concentration

Concentration

 

 

 

 

 

Lead (Pb)

0.1%

< 0.1%

 

 

 

Mercury (Hg)

0.1%

< 0.1%

 

 

 

Cadmium (Cd)

0.01%

< 0.01%

 

 

 

Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+)

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 RoHS 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 RoHS Directive.

2.Lead in glass of cathode ray tubes, electronic components, fluorescent tubes, and electronic ceramic parts (e.g. piezoelectronic devices).

3.Lead in high temperature type solders (i.e. lead-based alloys containing 85% by weight or more lead).

4.Lead as an allotting element in steel containing up to 0.35% lead by weight, aluminium containing up to 0.4% lead by weight and as a cooper alloy containing up to 4% lead by weight.

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Copyright Information

Copyright© ViewSonic® Corporation, 2010. 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 errors or omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting 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 any means, for any purpose without prior written permission from ViewSonic Corporation.

Product Registration

To meet your future needs, and to receive any additional product information as it becomes available, please register your product on the Internet at: www.viewsonic.com. The ViewSonic® Wizard DVDROM also provides an opportunity for you to print the registration form, which you may mail or fax to ViewSonic.

 

For Your Records

Product Name:

PJD5152 / PJD5352

 

ViewSonic DLP Projector

Model Number:

VS13307 / VS13147

Document Number:

PJD5152_PJD5352_UG_ENG Rev. 1B 03-05-10

Serial Number:

_______________________________________

Purchase Date:

_______________________________________

The lamp in this product contains mercury.

Please dispose of in accordance with local, state or federal laws.

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Table of contents

Important safety

 

instructions .......................

3

Introduction......................

5

Projector features .................................

5

Shipping contents.................................

6

Projector exterior view.........................

7

Controls and functions .........................

8

Positioning your

 

projector..........................

11

Choosing a location............................

11

Projection dimensions........................

12

Connection ......................

13

Connecting a computer or monitor ....

13

Connecting Video source devices ......

15

Operation ........................

19

Starting up the projector.....................

19

Using the menus.................................

21

Utilizing the password function .........

22

Switching input signal........................

24

Adjusting the projected image ...........

25

Magnifying and searching for

 

details .................................................

27

Selecting the aspect ratio ...................

27

Optimizing the image.........................

29

Hiding the image................................

33

Locking control keys..........................

33

Freezing the image.............................

34

Operating in a high altitude

 

environment .......................................

34

Personalizing the projector menu

 

display ................................................

35

Shutting down the projector

.............. 35

Menu operation..................................

36

Maintenance ...................

43

Care of the projector ..........................

43

Lamp information ..............................

44

Troubleshooting .............

50

Specifications ..................

51

Projector specifications......................

51

Dimensions ........................................

52

Ceiling mount installation .................

52

Timing chart ......................................

52

Copyright

 

information .....................

54

Appendix.........................

55

IR control table ..................................

55

RS232 command table.......................

55

2 Table of contents

Important safety instructions

Your projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is important that you follow the instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on the product.

Safety Instructions

1.Please read this manual before you operate your projector. Save it for future reference.

2.Do not look straight at the projector lens during operation. The intense light beam may damage your eyes.

3.Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

4.Always open the lens shutter or remove the lens cap when the projector lamp is on.

5.In some countries, the line voltage is NOT stable. This projector is designed to operate

safely within a mains voltage between 100 to 240 volts AC, but could fail if power cuts or surges of ±10 volts occur. In areas where the mains voltage may fluctuate or cut out, it is recommended that you connect your projector through a power stabilizer, surge protector or uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

6.Do not block the projection lens with any objects when the projector is under operation as this could cause the objects to become heated and deformed or even cause a fire. To temporarily turn off the lamp, press BLANK on the projector or remote control.

7.The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement.

8.Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life. Excessive operation of lamps beyond the rated life could cause them to break on rare occasions.

9.Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged.

10.Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, sustaining serious damage.

11.Do not attempt to disassemble this projector. There are dangerous high voltages inside which may cause death if you should come into contact with live parts. The only user serviceable part is the lamp which has its own removable cover.

Under no circumstances should you ever undo or remove any other covers. Refer servicing only to suitably qualified professional service personnel.

12.Do not place this projector in any of the following environments.

-Space that is poorly ventilated or confined. Allow at least 50 cm clearance from walls and free flow of air around the projector.

-Locations where temperatures may become excessively high, such as the inside of a car with all windows rolled up.

-Locations where excessive humidity, dust, or cigarette smoke may contaminate optical components, shortening the projector's life span and darkening the picture.

-Locations near fire alarms

-Locations with an ambient temperature above 40°C / 104°F

-Locations where the altitudes are higher than 3000 m (10000 feet).

Important safety instructions

3

13.Do not block the ventilation holes. If the ventilation holes are seriously obstructed, overheating inside the projector may result in a fire.

-Do not place this projector on a blanket, bedding or any other soft surface.

-Do not cover this projector with a cloth or any other item.

-Do not place inflammables near the projector.

14.Always place the projector on a level, horizontal surface during operation.

-Do not use if tilted at an angle of more than 10 degrees left to right, nor at angle of more than 15 degrees front to back. Using the projector when it is not fully horizontal may cause a malfunction of, or damage to, the lamp.

15.Do not stand the projector on end vertically. Doing so may cause the projector to fall over, causing injury or resulting in damage to the projector.

16.Do not step on the projector or place any objects upon it. Besides probable physical damage to the projector, doing so may result in accidents and possible injury.

17.Do not place liquids near or on the projector. Liquids spilled into the projector may cause it to fail. If the projector does become wet, disconnect it from the power supply's wall socket and call your local service center to have the projector serviced.

18.This product is capable of displaying inverted pictures for ceiling mount installation.

Use only qualified ceiling mount kit for mounting the projector and ensure it is securely installed.

19.When the projector is under operation, you may sense some heated air and odor from its ventilation grill. It is a normal phenomenon and not a product defect.

20.Do not use the Security bar for transporting or installation. It should be used with a commercially available theft prevention cable.

Safety instructions for ceiling mounting of the projector

We want you to have a pleasant experience using your projector, so we need to bring this safety matter to your attention to prevent damage to person and property.

If you intend to mount your projector on the ceiling, we strongly recommend that you use a proper fitting projector ceiling mount kit and that you ensure it is securely and safely installed.

If you use an inappropriate projector ceiling mount kit, there is a safety risk that the projector may fall from the ceiling due to an improper attachment through the use of the wrong gauge or length screws.

You can purchase a projector ceiling mount kit from the place you purchased your projector. We recommends that you also purchase a separate Kensington lock compatible security cable and attach it securely to both the Kensington lock slot on the projector and the base of the ceiling mount bracket. This will perform the secondary role of restraining the projector should its attachment to the mounting bracket become loose.

4 Important safety instructions

Introduction

Projector features

The projector integrates high-performance optical engine projection and a user-friendly design to deliver high reliability and ease of use.

The projector offers the following features.

Screen Color correction allowing projection on surfaces of several predefined colors

Quick auto search speeding up the signal detecting process

Up to 8 sets of picture modes providing multiple choices for different projection purposes

Selectable quick cooling function makes the projector cool in a shorter time

One-key auto-adjustment to display the best picture quality

Digital keystone correction to correct distorted images

Adjustable color balance control for data/video display

High brightness projection lamp

Ability to display 16.7 million colors

Multi-language On-Screen Display (OSD) menus

Switchable normal and economic modes to reduce the power consumption

Component HDTV compatibility (YPbPr)

High quality manual zoom lens

• The apparent brightness of the projected image will vary depending on the ambient lighting conditions, selected input signal contrast/brightness settings, and is directly proportional to projection distance.

The lamp brightness will decline over time and may vary within the lamp manufacturers specifications. This is normal and expected behavior.

Introduction 5

Shipping contents

Carefully unpack and verify that you have all of the items shown below. If any of these items are missing, please contact your place of purchase.

Standard accessories

The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region, and may differ from those illustrated.

Projector

Power Cord

VGA Cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Multi-language user manual

Quick Start Guide

Remote Control & Battery

DVD

 

 

Pull the tab before using the remote control.

Soft carry case (for the PJD5352)

Optional accessories

1.Ceiling mount

2.Replacement lamp

6 Introduction

Projector exterior view

Front/upper side

 

 

1.

External control panel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(See "Projector and remote control"

1

 

 

 

 

on page 8 for details.)

 

 

 

2.

Vent (heated air exhaust)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Quick-release button

 

 

 

 

4.

Lens cover

 

 

 

 

5.

Focus ring and Zoom ring

 

 

 

 

6.

Front IR remote sensor

2

 

 

 

7.

Projection lens

 

 

 

5

8.

AC power cord inlet

3

 

 

9.

RS-232 control port

 

 

 

6

10.

RGB signal output socket

4

 

 

11.

RGB (PC)/Component video

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

 

(YPbPr/YCbCr) signal input

 

 

 

 

socket-1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12.

RGB (PC)/Component video

Rear/lower side

 

 

 

(YPbPr/YCbCr) signal input

 

 

 

socket-2

 

 

 

 

 

8

9 10 11

 

 

13.

Video input socket

12 13 14 15 16

17

14.

S-Video input socket

 

 

 

 

15.

Audio signal input socket

 

 

 

 

16.

Audio signal output socket

 

 

 

 

17.

Kensington anti-theft lock slot

 

 

 

 

18.

Quick-release foot

 

 

 

 

19.

Lamp cover

 

 

 

21

20.

Rear adjuster foot

 

 

 

 

21.

Security bar

 

 

 

 

 

Connects a commercially available

 

18

19

20

 

theft prevention cable.

 

 

 

Warning

THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.

When installing the unit, incorporate a readily accessible disconnect device in the fixed wiring, or connect the power plug to an easily accessible socket-outlet near the unit. If a fault should occur during operation of the unit, operate the disconnect device to switch the power supply off, or disconnect the power plug.

Introduction 7

ViewSonic PJD5352, PJD5152 User Manual

Controls and functions

Projector and remote control

 

 

14

20

 

 

5

10

1

 

15

 

2

 

 

 

3

 

 

21

 

 

 

4

9

16

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

6

10

17

13

7

11

 

22

8

 

23

 

 

 

 

 

 

12

18

 

6

 

 

24

 

 

 

 

13

19

25

1.Focus ring

Adjusts the focus of the projected image. See "Fine-tuning the image size and clarity" on page 26 for details.

2.Zoom ring

Adjusts the size of the image. See "Finetuning the image size and clarity" on page 26 for details.

3.TEMPerature indicator light

Lights up red if the projector's temperature becomes too high. See "Indicators" on page 49 for details.

4.POWER indicator light

Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation. See "Indicators" on page 49 for details.

5. II POWER

Toggles the projector between standby mode and on. See "Starting up the projector" on page 19 and "Shutting down the projector" on page 35 for details.

6.Keystone/Arrow keys ( /Up, /

Down)

Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection. See "Correcting keystone" on page 26 for details.

7. Left/Blank

Hides the screen picture. See "Hiding the image" on page 33 for details.

8.MENU/EXIT

Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Goes back to previous OSD menu, exits and saves menu settings. See "Using the menus" on page 21 for details.

8 Introduction

9.LAMP indicator light

Indicates the status of the lamp. Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem. See "Indicators" on page 49 for details.

10.AUTO

Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image. See "Auto-adjusting the image" on page 25 for details.

11. Right

Activates panel key lock. See "Locking control keys" on page 33 for details. When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is activated, the #6, #7, and #11 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments. See "Using the menus" on page 21 for details.

12.MODE/ENTER

Selects an available picture setup mode. See "Selecting a picture mode" on page 29 for details.

Enacts the selected On-Screen Display (OSD) menu item.

13.SOURCE

Displays the source selection bar. See "Switching input signal" on page 24 for details.

14.Freeze

Freezes the projected image. See "Freezing the image" on page 34 for details.

15. // /

Selects the desired menu items and makes adjustments. See "Using the menus" on page 21 for details.

16.MENU

Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.

17.Enter

Enacts the selected On-Screen Display (OSD) menu item.

18.Keystone keys ( / )

Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection.

19.Magnify keys (+, -)

Magnifies or reduces the projected picture size. See "Magnifying and searching for details" on page 27 for details.

20.Blank

Hides the screen picture. See "Hiding the image" on page 33 for details.

21.Source selection keys (VGA 1/VGA 2/ Video)

Selects an input source for display.

22.Exit

Goes back to previous OSD menu, exits and saves menu settings.

23.

Toggles the projector audio between on and off.

24.Color Mode

Selects an available picture setup mode. See "Selecting a picture mode" on page 29 for details.

25.Volume keys (+, -)

Magnifies or reduces the volume level.

Introduction 9

Remote control effective range

Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensor is located on the front of the projector. The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the projector's IR remote control sensor to function correctly. The distance between the remote control and the sensor should not exceed 8 meters (~ 26 feet).

Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensor on the projector that might obstruct the infra-red beam.

Approx. 15°

Replacing the remote control battery

1. Pull out the battery holder.

Please follow the illustrated instructions. Push and hold the locking arm while pulling out the battery

holder.

1

 

2

2.Insert the new battery in the holder. Note the positive polarity should face outward.

3. Push the holder into the remote control.

CAUTION

Avoid excessive heat and humidity.

There may be battery damage if the battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery manufacturer.

Dispose of the used battery according to the battery manufacturer’s instructions.

Never throw a battery into a fire. There may be danger of an explosion.

If the battery is dead or if you will not be using the remote control for a long time, remove the battery to prevent damage to the remote control from possible battery leakage.

10 Introduction

Positioning your projector

Choosing a location

Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation location you select. Take into consideration the size and position of your screen, the location of a suitable power outlet, as well as the location and distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment.

Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations:

1.Front Table

Select this location with the projector placed near the floor in front of the screen. This is the most common way to position the projector for quick setup and portability.

2.Front Ceiling

Select this location with the projector suspended upside-down from the ceiling in front of the screen.

Purchase the projector ceiling mount kit from your dealer to mount your projector on the ceiling.

Set Front Ceiling in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Projector Position menu after you turn the projector on.

3.Rear Ceiling

Select this location with the projector suspended upside-down from the ceiling behind the screen.

Note that a special rear projection screen and the projector ceiling mounting kit are required for this installation location.

Set Rear Ceiling in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic

> Projector Position menu after you turn the projector on.

4.Rear Table

Select this location with the projector placed near the floor behind the screen.

Note that a special rear projection screen is required.

Set Rear Table in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic >

Projector Position menu after you turn the projector on.

Positioning your projector

11

Projection dimensions

Refer to "Dimensions" on page 52 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before calculating the appropriate position.

4:3 image on a 4:3 screen

(b)

 

(a)

(a)

 

(e)

(d)

 

(f)

 

 

(c)

(c)

 

(d)

 

(f)

 

 

(e)

 

(b)

• 16:9 image on a 4:3 screen

 

(b)

(a)

 

 

(d)

 

(c)

 

(f)

 

(e)

(e): Screen

(f): Center of lens

(a)

(e)

(f)

(c)

(d)

(b)

(a) Screen

 

 

 

4:3 Screen

 

 

 

 

 

16:9 Screen

 

 

 

(b) Projection

(c) Image

(d) Vertical

 

(b) Projection

(c) Image

(d) Vertical

Size

 

 

distance [m (inch)]

height

offset

distance [m (inch)]

height

offset

[inch (m)]

 

 

 

 

[cm (inch)]

[cm (inch)]

 

 

 

 

[cm (inch)

[cm (inch)]

 

 

min.

max.

min.

max.

40

(1.0)

0.7

(29)

0.9

(35)

61

(24)

3

(1)

0.7

(29)

0.9

(35)

46

(18)

11

(4)

50

(1.3)

0.9

(36)

1.1

(43)

76

(30)

4

(2)

0.9

(36)

1.1

(43)

57

(23)

13

(5)

60

(1.5)

1.1

(43)

1.3

(52)

91

(36)

5

(2)

1.1

(43)

1.3

(52)

69

(27)

16

(6)

70

(1.8)

1.3

(51)

1.5

(61)

107

(42)

5

(2)

1.3

(51)

1.5

(61)

80

(32)

19

(7)

80

(2.0)

1.5

(58)

1.8

(69)

122

(48)

6

(2)

1.5

(58)

1.8

(69)

91

(36)

21

(8)

90

(2.3)

1.7

(65)

2.0

(78)

137

(54)

7

(3)

1.7

(65)

2.0

(78)

103

(41)

24

(10)

100

(2.5)

1.8

(72)

2.2

(87)

152

(60)

8

(3)

1.8

(72)

2.2

(87)

114

(45)

27

(11)

120

(3.0)

2.2

(87)

2.6

(104)

183

(72)

9

(4)

2.2

(87)

2.6

(104)

137

(54)

32

(13)

150

(3.8)

2.8

(108)

3.3

(130)

229

(90)

11

(5)

2.8

(108)

3.3

(130)

171

(68)

40

(16)

200

(5.1)

3.7

(144)

4.4

(173)

305

(120)

15

(6)

3.7

(144)

4.4

(173)

229

(90)

53

(21)

250

(6.4)

4.6

(181)

5.5

(217)

381

(150)

19

(8)

4.6

(181)

5.5

(217)

286

(113)

67

(26)

300

(7.6)

5.5

(217)

6.6

(260)

457

(180)

23

(9)

5.5

(217)

6.6

(260)

343

(135)

80

(32)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There is 3% tolerance among these numbers due to optical component variations. It is recommended that if you intend to permanently install the projector, you should physically test the projection size and distance using the actual projector in situ before you permanently install it, so as to make allowance for this projector's optical characteristics. This will help you determine the exact mounting position so that it best suits your installation location.

12 Positioning your projector

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 6). They are commercially available from electronics stores.

Connecting a computer or monitor

Connecting a computer

The projector provides two VGA input sockets that allow you to connect them to both IBM® compatibles and Macintosh® computers. A Mac adapter is needed if you are connecting legacy version Macintosh computers.

To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop 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 make use of the projector (mixed mono) speaker in your presentations, take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output socket of the device, and the other end to the AUDIO IN socket of the projector.

4.If you wish, you can use another suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the AUDIO OUT socket of the projector, and the other end to your external speakers (not supplied).

Once connected, the audio can be controlled by the projector On-Screen Display (OSD) menus.

The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:

Notebook or desktop computer

Speakers

or

 

VGA cable

Audio

Audio cable

cable

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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 simultaneously. Refer to your notebook's documentation to find your notebook's key combination.

Connecting a monitor

If you want to view your presentation close-up on a monitor as well as on the screen, you can connect the COMPUTER OUT signal output socket on the projector to an external monitor with a VGA cable following the instructions below:

To connect the projector to a monitor:

1.Connect the projector to a computer as described in "Connecting a computer" on page 13.

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 DVI input socket, take a VGA to DVI-A cable and connect the DVI end of the cable to the DVI input socket of the video monitor.

3.Connect the other end of the cable to the COMPUTER OUT socket on the projector. The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:

Monitor

Notebook or desktop

 

computer

VGA to DVI-

or

A cable

VGA cable

VGA cable

The COMPUTER OUT output only works when COMPUTER IN 1 or COMPUTER IN 2 is made to the projector.

To use this connection method, make sure the Active VGA Out and Active Audio Out functions are turned on. See "Active VGA Out" on page 41 and "Audio Settings" on page 41 for details.

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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:

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 different 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 Component Video (not to be confused with composite Video). Digital TV tuner and DVD players output Component Video natively, so if available on your devices, this should be your connection method of choice in preference to (composite) Video.

See "Connecting a Component Video source device" on page 16 for how to connect the projector to a component video device.

Better video quality

The S-Video method provides a better quality analog 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 17 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 18 for how to connect the projector to a composite Video device.

Connecting audio

The projector has one built-in mono speaker which is designed to provide basic audio functionality accompanying data presentations for business purposes only. They are not designed for, nor intended for stereo audio reproduction use as might be expected in home theater or home cinema applications. Any stereo audio input (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 controlled by the projector Volume and Mute settings.

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.

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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.

To connect the projector to a Component Video source device:

1.Take a Component Video to VGA (D-Sub) 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 sockets; green to green, blue to blue, and red to red.

2.Connect the other end of the Component Video to VGA (D-Sub) adaptor cable (with a D-Sub type connector) to the COMPUTER IN 1 or COMPUTER IN 2 socket on the projector.

3.If you wish to make use of the projector (mixed mono) speaker in your presentations, take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output socket of the device, and the other end to the AUDIO IN socket of the projector.

4.If you wish, you can use another suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the AUDIO OUT socket of the projector, and the other end to your external speakers

Once connected, the audio can be controlled by the projector On-Screen Display (OSD) menus.

The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:

AV device

Component Video to VGA

Speakers

 

 

(D-Sub) adaptor cable

 

 

or

 

 

Audio cable

Audio

 

cable

• The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio, even if a stereo audio input is connected. See "Connecting audio" on page 15 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 signal 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.

To connect the projector to an S-Video source 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.

3.If you wish to make use of the projector (mixed mono) speaker in your presentations, take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output socket of the device, and the other end to the AUDIO IN socket of the projector.

4.If you wish, you can use another suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the AUDIO OUT socket of the projector, and the other end to your external speakers

Once connected, the audio can be controlled by the projector On-Screen Display (OSD) menus.

The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:

AV device

Speakers

Audio cable

 

Audio

S-Video cable

cable

• The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio, even if a stereo audio input is connected. See "Connecting audio" on page 15 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 signal 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 this makes an unnecessary second connection of poorer picture quality. See "Connecting Video source devices" on page 15 for details.

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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.

To connect the projector to a composite Video source 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.

3.If you wish to make use of the projector (mixed mono) speaker in your presentations, take a suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output socket of the device, and the other end to the AUDIO IN socket of the projector.

4.If you wish, you can use another suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the AUDIO OUT socket of the projector, and the other end to your external speakers

Once connected, the audio can be controlled by the projector On-Screen Display (OSD) menus.

The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:

Speakers

AV device

Video cable

Audio cable

Audio

cable

• The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio, even if a stereo audio input is connected. See "Connecting audio" on page 15 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 signal 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 15 for details.

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