ViewSonic VS13306 - Manual

Table of contents 2 Table of contents Important safety instructions .......................3Introduction ......................5 Projector features ................................. 5Shipping contents ................................. 6Projector exterior view ......................... 7Controls and ...

Important safety instructions 3 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 ...

Important safety instructions 4 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 ...

Introduction 5 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...

Introduction 6 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. Op...

Introduction 7 Projector exterior view 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...

Introduction 8 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 26 for details. 2. Zoom ring Adjusts the size of the image. See "Fine- tuning the image size and clarity" on...

Introduction 10 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...

Positioning your projector 11 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...

Positioning your projector 12 Projection dimensions Refer to "Dimensions" on page 52 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before calculating the appropriate position. There is 3% tolerance among these numbers due to optical component variations. It is recommended that if you i...

Connection 13 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 ...

Connection 14 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 lab...

Connection 15 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 ...

Connection 16 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 dev...

Connection 17 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 pr...

Connection 18 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 dev...

Operation 19 Operation Starting up the projector 1. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a wall socket. Turn on the wall socket switch (where fitted). Check that the POWER indicator light on the projector flashes blue after power has been applied. 2. Remove the lens cap. If it is closed, ...

Operation 21 Using the menus The projector is equipped with On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various adjustments and settings. Below is the overview of the OSD menu. To use the OSD menus, please set them to your familiar language first. 1. Press MENU/EXIT on the projector or MENU on the remo...

Operation 22 Utilizing the password function For security purposes and to help prevent unauthorized use, the projector includes an option for setting up password security. The password can be set through the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. For details of the OSD menu operation, please refer to "Us...

Operation 23 Entering the password recall procedure 1. Press and hold AUTO on the projector or remote control for 3 seconds. The projector will display a coded number on the screen. 2. Write down the number and turn off your projector. 3. Seek help from the local service center to decode the number....

Operation 24 retry. You can press MENU/EXIT on the projector or Exit on the remote control to cancel the change or try another password. Though the password function is disabled, you need to keep the old password in hand should you ever need to re-activate the password function by entering the old p...

Operation 25 Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angle The projector is equipped with 1 quick-release adjuster foot and 1 rear adjuster foot. These adjusters change the image height and projection angle. To adjust the projector: 1. Press the quick-release button and lift the front...

Operation 26 Fine-tuning the image size and clarity 1. Adjust the projected image to the size that you need using the zoom ring. 2. Then sharpen the image by rotating the focus ring. Correcting keystone Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at either the to...

Operation 27 Magnifying and searching for details If you need to find the details on the projected picture, magnify the picture. Use the direction arrow keys for navigating the picture. • Using the remote control 1. Press Magnify +/- to display the Zoom bar. 2. Press Magnify + to magnify the center ...

Operation 28 2. Press to highlight Aspect Ratio . 3. Press / to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your display requirements. About the aspect ratio In the pictures below, the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active areas. OSD menus can be d...

Operation 29 Optimizing the image Selecting a picture mode The projector is preset with several predefined picture modes so that you can choose one to suit your operating environment and input signal picture type. To select an operation mode that suits your need, you can follow one of the following ...

Operation 30 Setting the User 1/User 2 mode There are two user-definable modes if the current available picture modes are not suitable for your need. You can use one of the picture modes (except the User 1 / User 2 ) as a starting point and customize the settings. 1. Press MENU/EXIT on the projector...

Operation 31 Adjusting Color Highlight the PICTURE > Color menu and press / . Lower setting produces less saturated colors. If the setting is too high, colors on the image will be overpowering, which makes the image unrealistic. Adjusting Tint Highlight the PICTURE > Tint menu and press / . Th...

Operation 32 Color Management Only in permanent installations with controlled lighting levels such as boardrooms, lecture theaters, or home theaters, should color management be considered. Color management provides fine color control adjustment to allow for more accurate color reproduction, should y...

Operation 33 Hiding the image In order to draw the audience's full attention to the presenter, you can use on the projector or Blank on the remote control to hide the screen image. Press any key on the projector or remote control to restore the image. The word ' BLANK ' appears at the lower right co...

Operation 34 Freezing the image Press Freeze on the remote control to freeze the image. The word ' FREEZE ' will be displayed in the upper left corner of the screen. To release the function, press any key on the projector or remote control. Even if an image is frozen on the screen, the pictures are ...

Operation 35 Personalizing the projector menu display The On-Screen Display (OSD) menus can be set according to your preferences. The following settings do not affect the projection settings, operation, or performance. • Menu Display Time in the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Menu Settings menu sets th...

Operation 36 Menu operation Menu system Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type selected. The menu items are available when the projector detects at least one valid signal. If there is no equipment connected to the projector or no signal detected, limited...

Operation 38 Description of each menu Function Description Screen Color Corrects the projected picture’s color when the projection surface is not white. See "Using Screen Color" on page 30 for details. Aspect Ratio There are three options to set the image's aspect ratio depending on your inp...

Operation 40 Function Description Language Sets the language for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See "Using the menus" on page 21 for details. Projector Position The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen, or with one or more mirrors. See "Choosing a location" ...

Operation 41 Function Description Active VGA Out Selecting On outputs a VGA signal when the COMPUTER IN 1/COMPUTER IN 2 and COMPUTER OUT sockets are correctly connected to devices. See "Connecting a monitor" on page 14 for how to make the connection. Audio Settings The sound adjustments made...

Operation 42 Function Description Lamp Settings Lamp Mode See "Setting Lamp mode as Economic" on page 44 for details. Reset Lamp Timer See "Resetting the lamp timer" on page 48 for details. Equivalent Lamp Hour S ee "Getting to know the lamp hour" on page 44 for details on ho...

Maintenance 43 Maintenance Care of the projector Your projector needs little maintenance. The only thing you need to do on a regular basis is to keep the lens clean. Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp. Contact your dealer if other parts need replacing. Cleaning the lens Clean th...

Maintenance 44 Lamp information Getting to know the lamp hour When the projector is in operation, the duration (in hours) of lamp usage is automatically calculated by the built-in timer. To obtain the lamp hour information:1. Press MENU/EXIT on the projector or MENU on the remote control and then pr...

Maintenance 45 Timing of replacing the lamp When the Lamp indicator lights up red or a message appears suggesting it is time to replace the lamp, please install a new lamp or consult your dealer. An old lamp may cause a malfunction in the projector and in some instances the lamp may explode. CAUTION...

Maintenance 46 Replacing the lamp To prepare a new lamp, contact your dealer and tell the lamp type number. Type number: (PJD5122/PJD5211/PJD5221) WARNING Hg - Lamp contains mercury. Manage in accordance with local disposal laws. See www.lamprecycle.org • To reduce the risk of electrical shock, alwa...

Maintenance 48 13. Restart the projector. CAUTION Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed. Resetting the lamp timer 14. After the startup logo, open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Lamp Settings menu. Press MODE/ENTER on the projector or Enter on ...

Maintenance 49 Indicators Light Status & Description Power Temp Lamp Power events Blue Flashing Off Off Stand-by mode Blue Off Off Powering up Blue Off Off Normal operation Blue Flashing Off Off 1. The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down as it was abnormally shut down without the normal cool...

Troubleshooting 50 Troubleshooting The projector does not turn on. No picture Blurred image Remote control does not work Cause Remedy There is no power from the power cord. Plug the power cord into the AC inlet on the projector, and plug the power cord into the power outlet. If the power outlet has ...

Specifications 51 Specifications Projector specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. General Product name Digital Projector Optical Resolution • PJD5122: 800 x 600 SVGA • PJD5211/PJD5221/PJD5231: 1024 x 768 XGA Display system 1-CHIP DMD Lens F/Number F = 2.57 to 2.65, f...

Specifications 52 Dimensions 264 mm (W) x 96.4 mm (H) x 225 mm (D) Ceiling mount installation Timing chart Supported timing for PC input 264 225 96.4 60 66 Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Frequency (MHz) Mode 720 x 400 31.469 70.087 28.3221 720 x 400_70 640 x 480 ...

Specifications 53 1024 x 768@120Hz is not supported for the PJD5122. Supported timing for Component-YP b P r input Displaying a 1080i(1125i)@60Hz or 1080i(1125i)@50Hz signal may result in slight image vibration. Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs 1024 x 768 48.363 60.004 65 XGA_60 56.476 ...

Copyright information 54 Copyright information Copyright Copyright 2010. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanica...

Appendix 55 Appendix IR control table RS232 command table <Pin assignment for this two end> Key Format Byte1 Byte2 Byte3 Byte4 Power NEC 83 F4 02 fd Freeze NEC 83 F4 03 fc Up NEC 83 F4 0b f4 Down NEC 83 F4 0c f3 Left NEC 83 F4 0d f2 Right NEC 83 F4 0e f1 Color Mode NEC 83 F4 10 ef Volume+ NEC ...

Customer Support For technical support or product service, see the table below or contact your reseller. Note : You will need the product serial number. Country/Region Web Site T=TelephoneF=Fax E-mail Australia/New Zealand www.viewsonic.com.au AUS=1800 880 818NZ=0800 008 822 [email protected]...

Limited Warranty VIEWSONIC ® PROJECTOR What the warranty covers: ViewSonic warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use, during the warranty period. If a product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period, ViewSonic wil...

Mexico Limited Warranty VIEWSONIC ® PROJECTOR What the warranty covers: ViewSonic warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use, during the warranty period. If a product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period, ViewSo...