ViewSonic PJD5111 User Manual

ViewSonic

PJD5111

DLP Projector

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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.

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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.

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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

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:

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ceramic parts (e.g. piezoelectronic devices).

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

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VS12440

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Table of contents

Important safety

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

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................................. 20

Utilizing the password function .........21

Switching input signal........................ 23

Adjusting the projected image ........... 24

Magnifying and searching for details. 26

Selecting the aspect ratio ...................26

Optimizing the image......................... 28

Hiding the image................................31

Locking control keys.......................... 31

Freezing the image............................. 32

Operating in a high altitude

environment .......................................32

Adjusting the sound ........................... 32

Personalizing the projector

menu display ......................................33

Shutting down the projector .............. 33

Menu operation.................................. 34

Maintenance ...................40

Care of the projector .......................... 40

Lamp information.............................. 41

Troubleshooting .............47

Specifications ..................48

Projector specifications...................... 48

Dimensions ........................................ 49

Timing chart ...................................... 49

Appendix.........................52

IR control table .................................. 52

RS232 command table....................... 52

Table of contents 1

Important safety instructions

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.

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install the unit in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

reference.

16. Do not look straight at the projector lens during operation. The intense light beam

may damage your eyes.

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

on.

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or cut out, it is recommended that you connect your projector through a power stabilizer, surge protector or uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

20. Do not block the projection lens with any objects when the projector is under operation

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temporarily turn off the lamp, press BLANK on the projector or remote control.

21. The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to cool for

approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement.

22. 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.

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

unplugged.

24. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall,

sustaining serious damage.

25. 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

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

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- 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.

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

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

27. Do not block the ventilation holes. If the ventilation holes are seriously obstructed,

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- 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.

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28. 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.

29. 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.

Important safety instructions 3

30. 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.

31. 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.

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

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it is securely installed.

33. 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.

34. 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

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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.

Important safety instructions4

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 (YP

• 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.

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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

Pull the tab before using the remote control.

Optional accessories

1. Ceiling mount, wall mount

2. Replacement lamp

3. Optional cases

Introduction6

Quick Start Guide Remote Control & Battery

Projector exterior view

Front/upper side

Rear/lower side

18 20

1. External control panel (See "Projector and remote control"

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

7. Projection lens

8. AC power cord inlet

9. RS-232 control port

10. RGB signal output socket

11. RGB (PC)/Component video

(YPbPr/YCbCr) signal input socket-1

12. RGB (PC)/Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) signal input socket-2

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13. Video input socket

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

20. Rear adjuster foot

21. Security bar Connects a commercially available

theft prevention cable.

Warni ng

• 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

Controls and functions

Projector and remote control

1. Focus ring

Adjusts the focus of the projected image. See "Fine-tuning the image size and

clarity" on page 25 for details.

2. Zoom ring

Adjusts the size of the image. See "Fine-

tuning the image size and clarity" on page 25 for details.

3. TEMPerature indicator light

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

46 for details.

4. POWER indicator light

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

46 for details.

5. POWER

Toggles the projector between standby mode and on. See "Starting up the

projector" on page 19 and "Shutting down the projector" on page 33 for details.

6. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up, / Down)

Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection. See

"Correcting keystone" on page 25 for

details.

7. Left/BLANK

Hides the screen picture. See "Hiding the

image" on page 31 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 20 for details.

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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 46 for details.

10. AUTO

Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image. See

"Auto-adjusting the image" on page 24 for

details.

11. Ri gh t/

Activates panel key lock. See "Locking

control keys" on page 31 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 20 for details.

12. MODE/ENTER

Selects an available picture setup mode. See "Selecting a picture mode" on page 28 for details. Enacts the selected On-Screen Display (OSD) menu item.

13. SOURCE

Displays the source selection bar. See

"Switching input signal" on page 23 for

details.

14. FREEZE

Freezes the projected image. See

"Freezing the image" on page 32 for

details.

15. Left

Selects the desired menu items and makes adjustments. See "Using the

menus" on page 20 for details.

16. BLANK

Hides the screen picture. See "Hiding the

image" on page 31 for details.

17. Digital Zoom keys (+, -)

Magnifies or reduces the projected picture size. See "Magnifying and

searching for details" on page 26 for

details.

18. ViewMatch

Switch in between high brightness performance or Accuracy color performance.

19. Volume keys (+, -)

Magnifies or reduces the volume level. See "Adjusting the sound" on page 32 for details.

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.

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.

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.

Introduction10

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 49 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before calculating the appropriate position.

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(a) Screen

Size

[inch (m)]

(b) Projection distance

[m (inch)]

min. max. min. max.

4:3 Screen 16:9 Screen

[cm (inch)]

height

(d) Vertical

offset

[cm (inch)]

40 (1.0) 1.5 (59) 1.7 (65) 61 (24) 6 (2) 1.6 (65) 1.8 (71) 50 (20) 15 (6)

50 (1.3) 1.9 (74) 2.1 (82) 76 (30) 8 (3) 2.1 (81) 2.3 (89) 62 (25) 19 (7)

60 (1.5) 2.3 (89) 2.5 (98) 91 (36) 9 (4) 2.5 (97) 2.7 (107) 75 (29) 22 (9)

70 (1.8) 2.6 (104) 2.9 (114) 107 (42) 11 (4) 2.9 (113) 3.2 (125) 87 (34) 26 (10)

80 (2.0) 3.0 (119) 3.3 (131) 122 (48) 12 (5) 3.3 (129) 3.6 (142) 100 (39) 30 (12)

90 (2.3) 3.4 (134) 3.7 (147) 137 (54) 14 (5) 3.7 (146) 4.1 (160) 112 (44) 34 (13)

100 (2.5) 3.8 (149) 4.2 (163) 152 (60) 15 (6) 4.1 (162) 4.5 (178) 125 (49) 37 (15)

120 (3.0) 4.5 (178) 5.0 (196) 183 (72) 18 (7) 4.9 (194) 5.4 (214) 149 (59) 45 (18)

150 (3.8) 5.7 (223) 6.2 (245) 229 (90) 23 (9) 6.2 (243) 6.8 (267) 187 (74) 56 (22)

200 (5.1) 7.5 (297) 8.3 (327) 305 (120) 30 (12) 8.2 (324) 9.0 (356) 249 (98) 75 (29)

250 (6.4) 9.4 (371) 10.4 (409) 381 (150) 38 (15) 10.3 (405) 11.3 (445) 311 (123) 93 (37)

300 (7.6) 11.3 (446) 12.5 (490) 457 (180) 46 (18) 12.3 (486) 13.6 (534) 374 (147) 112 (44)

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.

(a)

(c)

(d)

(b) Projection

distance [m (inch)]

(e)

(b)

height

[cm (inch)

(f)

(d) Vertical

offset

[cm (inch)]

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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 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. See "Adjusting the sound" on page 32 for details.

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

Notebook or desktop computer

VGA cable

Speakers

Audio 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 DVIA cable

VGA cable

• The COMPUTER OUT output only works when COMPUTER IN 1 or COMPUTER IN 2 is

made to the projector.

• If you wish to use this connection method when the projector is in standby mode, make

sure the Active VGA Out function is turned on in the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu. See "Active VGA Out" on page 38 and the table below for details.

Active VGA Out status

Active connector: *COMPUTER

On (Default)

Off

* The signal being displayed from COMPUTER OUT port depends on which signal (COMPUTER IN 1 or COMPUTER IN 2) is selected for the projector.

IN 1/*COMPUTER IN 2/

COMPUTER OUT/AUDIO IN/

AUDIO OUT

VGA cable

Projector status

Power On Standby

Active connector: COMPUTER

/COMPUTER OUT/AUDIO

IN 1

IN/AUDIO OUT

N/A N/A

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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.

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. See "Adjusting the sound" on page 32 for details.

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

AV device

Component Video to VGA

Speakers

(D-Sub) adaptor cable

Audio

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)

cable

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