ViewSonic PJD8653ws, VS14956, VS14991 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 specic 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

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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:

y Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
y Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
y Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

y Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Warning: You are cautioned that changes or modications not expressly approved by the

party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.

For Canada

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

Compliance Information

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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 with the
manufacturer’s instructions.

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

devices (including ampliers) 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 t 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 specied by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied 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 qualied 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.

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Declaration of RoHS2 Compliance

This product has been designed and manufactured in compliance with Directive 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) and is deemed to comply
with the maximum concentration values issued by the European Technical Adaptation Commit­tee (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 (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 RoHS2

Directives as noted below:

Examples of exempted components are:

1. Mercury in compact uorescent lamps not exceeding 5 mg per lamp and in other lamps
not specically mentioned in the Annex of RoHS2 Directive

2. Lead in glass of cathode ray tubes, electronic components, uorescent 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)

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, 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 errors or omis-

sions 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 specications 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 fulll 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 registration form.

Upon completion, please mail or fax to a respective ViewSonic ofce. To nd your registration

form, use the directory “:\CD\Registration”. Registering your product will best prepare you for
future customer service needs.

Please print this user guide and ll 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” section 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 federal 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

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Notes on the AC Power Cord

AC Power Cord must meet the requirement of countries where you use this projector. Please

conrm 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 ts 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 grounding type AC line

plug to prevent signal interference due to voltage uctuations.

Ground Ground

GroundGround

For Australia and Mainland China For the U.S.A and Canada

For Continental Europe For the U.K.

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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 ........................................ 38

LAN .................................................. 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

lter ....................................................... 58

Ceiling Mount Installation ..................... 59

Specications ....................................... 60

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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:

y User’s Guide (DVD)
y Quick 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

AAA

AAA

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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

1

5

3

6

7

2

8

4

10

LAN

1. Mini USB Connector

2. HDMI Connector

3. VGA Output Connector

4. LAN Connector

5. Audio In 1 Connector (For VGA In 1 Connector)

6. S-Video Connector

7. Left/Right RCA Audio Input Connector (For S-Video Connector)

8. Audio Output Connector

9. 12V Trigger Relay Connector (12V, 250mA)

10. RS232 Connector

11. VGA In 1 Connector

12. VGA In 2 Connector

13. Audio In 2 Connector (For VGA In 2 Connector)

14. Composite Video Input Connector

15. Left/Right RCA Audio Input Connector (For Composite Video Input Connector)

16. 3.5mm Microphone Input Connector

17. Power Socket

321 5 6 8

9 10

Connection Ports

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11 12 13 14 15 16 17

4

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1. Power

2. VGA

3. Auto Sync

4. Enter

5. Four Directional Select Keys

6. My Button

7. Menu

8. Lock

9. Timer

10. Magnify +/-

11. Keystone

/

12. Pattern

13. D.Eco

14. Freeze

15. Blank

16. Aspect

17. Mute

18. Volume +/-

19. Information (i)

20. Default

21. Exit

22. Color Mode

23. Source

24. Laser

Remote Control

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2

3

4

5

7

6

9

12

13

14 15

22

23

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16

21

24

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10

19

20

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1. Power Cord

2. Audio Cable *

3. VGA to DVI-A Cable *

4. VGA Cable

5. RS232 Cable *

Connecting to Computer/Notebook

Installation

 Due to the difference in applications for each country, some regions may have different accessories.
 * Optional accessory

LAN

Notebook

Computer

Power socket

1

2

2

2

4

4

6. HDMI Cable *

7. USB Cable *

8. 12V DC Jack *

9. Network Cable *

Monitor

Audio Output

+12V Output

3 4 5 6 7 8

9

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Connecting to Video Sources

1. Power Cord

2. Microphone Cable *

3. Audio Cable Jack/RCA *

4. S-Video Cable *

5. Audio Cable *

 Due to the difference in applications for each country, some regions may have different accessories.
 * Optional accessory

6. VGA to HDTV (RCA) Cable *

7. HDMI Cable *

8. 12V DC Jack *

9. Composite Video Cable *

LAN

DVD player, Set-top box,

HDTV receiver

S-Video output

Video output

1

6

2

+12V Output

Power socket

Audio Output

DVD player, Set-top box,

HDTV receiver

5

3 4 5 6

7 8

593

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Powering On the Projector

1. Securely connect the power cord and signal cable. When connected, the Power
LED will turn red.

2. Turn on the lamp by pressing “

” button on the control panel or on the remote

control. The Power LED will turn blue.

3. Turn on your source that you want to display on the screen (computer, note­book, video player, etc). The projector will detect the source automatically and
will display on the screen.

4. If you connected multiple sources at the same time, press the “Source” button
on the remote control to switch between inputs.

Powering On/Off the Projector

or

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Powering Off the Projector

1. Press the “ ” button on the control panel or on the remote control to turn off

the projector. The following message will be displayed on the screen.

Press the “

” button again to conrm.

Power Off?

Press power key again.

2. The Power LED will turn red and blink rapidly after the projector is turned off.
And the fans will continue to operate for about 10 seconds to ensure that the
system cools properly.

3. Once the system has nished cooling, the Power LED will stop blinking and turn

solid red to indicate standby mode.

4. It is now safe to unplug the power cord.

LED Indicator Messages

Message

Lamp LED

(Red)

Temp LED

(Red)

Power LED

(Red)

Power LED

(Blue)

Power Plug

Flash ON to OFF

100ms

Flash ON to OFF

100ms

Flash ON to OFF

100ms

-

Standby - - ON -

Power button ON - - - ON

Cooling state - -

0.5 second H(ON),

0.5 second L(OFF)

ashing

-

Power button OFF:
Cooling completed; Standby Mode

- - ON -

Firmware download ON ON ON -

Thermal sensor error, OSD showing as
below:

1. Make sure air in and outlets are not
blocked.

2. Make sure the environment temperature
is under 40 degree C.

- ON - ON

Fan lock error, OSD showing as below:
The projector will switch off automatically.

-

0.5 second H(On),

0.5 second L(Off)

ashing

- ON

Lamp error (Lamp, Lamp driver, Color
wheel)

ON - - ON

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Adjusting the Projector’s Height

The projector is equipped with elevator feet for adjusting the image height.

y To raise the image:

Use screw in feet to raise the image to the desired height angle and ne-tune

the display angle. 

y To lower the image:

Use screw in feet to lower the image to the desired height angle and ne-tune

the display angle. 

Adjusting the Projected Image

1

2

Elevator Feet

Elevator Feet

Elevator Feet Spacer

17

Adjusting the Projector’s Focus

Focus Ring

To focus the image, rotate the focus ring until the image is clear.

Adjusting Projection Image Size

Refer to the graphics and table show as below to determine the screen size and
projection distance.

y Adjusting the vertical image position

Projection Distance (A)

Projection Distance (B)

Screen

WXGA Series

Screen Size (16:10) Projection Distance (A) Projection Distance (B)

Diagonal (inch) mm Inch mm Inch mm

70 1778 20.4 517 7.2 182

80 2032 23.5 596 10.3 262

87.2 2215 25.8 655 12.6 320

90 2286 26.7 677 13.5 343

100 2540 29.9 759 16.7 424

 Projection Distance A(mm)=Screen size(mm) x 0.296, Tolerance is around 3.1%

Ex: Projection Distance (655mm)=Screen size(2215mm) x 0.296

 This table is for user’s reference only.

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XGA Series

Screen Size (4:3) Projection Distance (A) Projection Distance (B)

Diagonal (inch) mm Inch mm Inch mm

60 1524 20.6 522 7.4 187

70 1778 24.3 617 11.1 282

77 1956 27.0 684 13.7 349

80 2032 28.0 712 14.9 378

90 2286 31.6 802 18.4 468

 Projection Distance A(mm)=Screen size(mm) x 0.3496, Tolerance is around 3.1%,

Ex: Projection Distance (684mm)=Screen size(1956mm) x 0.3496

 This table is for user’s reference only.

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User Controls

Using the Control Panel

Name

Description

Power

/

Power LED

Turn the projector on/off.
Indicate the projector’s status.

Menu / Exit Launch the on-screen display (OSD) / Exit a menu.

Enter Conrm a selected item.

Source Select an input signal.

Four Directional
Select Keys

1. Use ▲▼◄► to select items or make adjustments to your
selection.

2. ▲/▼act as short hot keys for Keystone +/- adjustment.

Lamp LED Indicate the projector’s lamp status.

Temp LED Indicate the projector’s temperature status.

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Using the Remote Control

1

2

3

4

5

7

6

9

12

13

14 15

22

23

17

16

21

24

8

10

19

20

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