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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.
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Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this unit near water. Clean with a soft, dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install the unit in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
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: Proposed Maximum Substance...
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ViewSonic PJD5123p/PJD6223/PJD6253/PJD6553w DLP Projector User Guide...
Table of contents Important safety Controlling the projector through a LAN environment ......41 instructions .......3 Using the projector in standby mode. 45 Introduction......5 Shutting down the projector ....46 Menu operation........47 Projector features ......... 5 Maintenance ....55 Shipping contents......... 6 Projector exterior view......
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 Please read this manual before you operate your projector.
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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.
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. • Dynamic PC and Dynamic Movie function adjusting the power consumption of the lamp according to the brightness of the image being projected •...
Standard accessories The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region, and may differ from those illustrated. Projector Power Cord VGA Cable PJD5123p/PJD6223/ PJD6253/PV731/ RC6/SD7 FP586/PJD6553w Multi-language user manual Remote Control & Quick Start Guide...
RJ45 LAN input port RS-232 control port HDMI port RGB signal output socket RGB (PC)/Component video Rear/lower side (YPbPr/YCbCr) signal input 15 16 17 socket-1/2 PJD5123p S-Viseo Video Audio in S-Video input socket TYPE B MONITOR OUT COMPUTER IN 1 COMPUTER IN 2...
Displays the source selection bar. Selects an available picture setup mode. Top IR remote sensor Enacts the selected On-Screen Display Not available for the PJD5123p. (OSD) menu item. MENU/EXIT Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Goes back to previous OSD menu,...
Remote control PJD5123p/PJD6223/ PJD6253/PV731/ RC6/SD7 FP586/PJD6553w To use the remote mouse control Enter/ keys (Page Up, Page Down, , and Enacts the selected On-Screen Display ), see "Using the remote mouse (OSD) menu item. control" on page 11 for details.
Aspect Volume keys (+, -) Selects the display aspect ratio. Magnifies or reduces the volume level. Magnify Displays the zoom bar that magnifies or Toggles the projector audio between on reduces the projected picture size. and off. Info Color Mode Displays the INFORMATION menu.
Using the remote mouse control The capability of operating your computer with the remote control gives you more flexibility when delivering presentations. Connect the projector to your PC or notebook with a USB cable prior to using the remote control in place of your computer’s mouse. See "Connecting a computer"...
Replacing the remote control batteries To open the battery cover, turn the remote control over to view its back, push on the finger grip on the cover and slide it in the direction of the arrow as illustrated. The cover will slide off. Remove any existing batteries (if necessary) and install two AAA batteries observing the battery polarities as indicated in the base of the battery compartment.
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.
The "screen" mentioned below refers to the projection screen usually consisting of a surface and a support structure PJD5123p/PJD6223/RC6/SD7/PJD6253/PV731/FP586 • 4:3 image on a 4:3 screen •...
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PJD6553w • 16:10 image on a 16:10 screen • 16:10 image on a 4:3 screen (e): Screen (f): Center of lens 16:10 image on a 16:10 Screen 16:10 image on a 4:3 Screen (a) Screen (b) Projection distance (b) Projection distance (c) Image (d) Vertical (c) Image...
TYPE B RS-232 COMPUTER IN 1 MONITOR OUT PV731/FP586 Audio PJD6553w COMPUTER IN 2 S-Viseo Video Audio in PJD5123p TYPE B MONITOR OUT COMPUTER IN 1 COMPUTER IN 2 Audio RS-232 VGA cable S-Video cable VGA to DVI-A cable Video cable...
DVI end of the cable to the DVI input socket of the video monitor. Connect the other end of the cable to the MONITOR OUT socket on the projector. • For the PJD5123p, the MONITOR OUT output only works when COMPUTER IN 1 is made to the projector. •...
Connecting Video source devices You can connect your projector to various Video source devices that provide any one of the following output sockets: • HDMI • 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.
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)
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: Take an S-Video cable and connect one end to the S-Video output socket of the Video source device.
Operation Starting up the projector 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. Remove the lens cap.
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The projector will start to search for input signals. The current input signal being scanned appears in the upper left corner of the screen. If the projector doesn't detect a valid signal, the message 'No Signal' will continue to be displayed until an input signal is found.
SYSTEM Auto Power Off Disable Blank Timer Disable Panel Key Lock SETUP: Basic menu. Timer Controller Disable Splash Screen ViewSonic Screen Capture Message LAN Control Settings Analog RGB MENU Exit Language English Projector Position Front Table Press MENU/EXIT twice* on...
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 "Using the menus"...
RECALL PASSWORD Sync on the remote control for 3 seconds. The Please write down the recall code, projector will display a coded number on the and contact ViewSonic Customer Center. screen. Recall code: Write down the number and turn off your 0 2 1 2 projector.
Disabling the password function To disable password protection, go back to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Security Settings > Power On Lock menu after opening the OSD menu system. Select Off by pressing . The message 'INPUT PASSWORD' is displayed. Enter the current password.
EXIT Press until your desired signal is selected and press MODE/ENTER on the PJD5123p projector or Enter on the remote control. D-Sub / Comp. 1 Once detected, the selected source information will be displayed on the screen for seconds. If there are multiple devices connected to the D-Sub / Comp.
Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angle The projector is equipped with 1 quick-release adjuster foot and 2 rear adjuster feet. These adjusters change the image height and projection angle. To adjust the projector: Press the quick-release button and lift the front of the projector.
Fine-tuning the image clarity If necessary, Sharpen the image by Adjust the projected image to the size rotating the focus ring. that you need using the zoom ring. Correcting keystone Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at either the top or bottom.
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 Press Magnify on the remote control to display the Zoom bar.
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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 displayed on those unused black areas. Auto: Scales an image proportionally to fit the projector's native resolution in its horizontal width.
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. ZOOM To select an operation mode that suits your need, you M E N U EXIT can follow one of the following steps.
ViewMatch mode: Switches between high brightness performance and accurate color performance. Movie mode: Is suitable for enjoying dark movies or DVD movies best viewed in a blackened (little light) home cinema or lounge room environment. Dynamic Movie mode: Is suitable for enjoying dark movies or DVD movies best viewed in a blackened (little light) home cinema or lounge room environment.
Adjusting Brightness Highlight the PICTURE > Brightness menu and press The higher the value, the brighter the image. And the lower the setting, the darker the image. Adjust this control so the black areas of the image appear just as black and that detail in the dark areas is visible.
*About color temperatures: There are many different shades that are considered to be "white" for various purposes. One of the common methods of representing white color is known as the “color temperature”. A white color with a low color temperature appears to be reddish white. A white color with a high color temperature appears to have more blue in it.
Setting the presentation timer Presentation timer can indicate the presentation time on the screen to help you achieve better time management when giving presentations. Follow these steps to utilize this function: Press Timer on the remote control to access the Presentation Timer menu or go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced >...
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 ZOOM M EN U EXIT...
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 running on the video or other device.
This function is only available for the PJD6223/RC6/SD7/PJD6253/PV731/FP586/PJD6553w series. In addition to selecting the projector preset startup screen from among ViewSonic logo, Black or Blue screen, you can make your own startup screen that is a picture projected from your computer or video source.
Controlling the projector through a LAN environment This function is only available for the PJD6223/RC6/SD7/PJD6253/PV731/FP586/PJD6553w series. The projector supports Crestron® software. With correct settings for the LAN Control Settings menu, you can manage the projector from a computer using a web browser when the computer and the projector are properly connected to the same local area network.
If you are in a non-DHCP environment: Repeat steps 1-3 above. Press to highlight DHCP and press to select Off. Contact your ITS administrator for information on the Projector IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS Server settings. Press to select the item you want to modify and press MODE/ENTER on the projector or Enter on the remote control.
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® About Crestron e-Control ® The Crestron e-Control page provides a variety of virtual keys to control the projector or adjust the projected pictures. You can press to reveal more buttons. i. These buttons function the same as the ones on the OSD menus or remote control. "2.
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iii. You can adjust the LAN Control Settings. iv. Once set, access to the remote network operation on this projector has been password-protected. v. Once set, access to the tools page has been password-protected. • To prevent errors, only input the English alphabet and digits on the tools page. •...
The info page displays the information and status of this projector. Press Exit to go back to the remote network operation page. After pressing the button “Contact IT Help”, the HELP DESK window will appear in the upper right corner of the screen. You will be able to deliver messages to RoomView™...
Shutting down the projector Press POWER and a confirmation message is displayed prompting you. If you don't respond in a few seconds, the ZOOM M EN U EXIT message will disappear. Press POWER a second time. M E N U EXIT Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket if the projector will not be used in an...
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 menu items are accessible.
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Color Space Conversion RC6/SD7/PJD6253/PV731/ FP586/PJD6553w only) Disable/5 min/10 min/15 Smart Eco Timer min/30 min Smart Restart Off/On 3. SOURCE PJD5123p: Off/On PJD6223/RC6/SD7/PJD6253/PV731/FP586: Pattern 01/02/03/04/05 PJD6553w: 01/02/03/04 Projection (Projector Position)/3D Sync/Lamp Mode/DCR/Closed Caption/Auto Off (Auto Power My Button Off)/Message/Screen Color/Splash Screen/...
3D movies, videos, and sporting events in a more realistic way by presenting the depth of the images. This function is not available when video source is detected for the PJD5123p. You need to wear a pair of 3D glasses to view the 3D images. •...
Function Description Pre-defined picture modes are provided so you can optimize your Color Mode projector image set-up to suit your program type. See "Selecting a picture mode" on page 33 for details. Selects a picture mode that most suits your need for the image Reference quality and further fine-tune the image based on the selections listed on the same page below.
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Function Description Sets the language for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See Language "Using the menus" on page 24 for details. The projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen, or Projector with one or more mirrors. See "Choosing a location"...
Function Description The sound adjustments made as below will have an effect on the projector speaker. Be sure you have made a correct connection to the projector audio input/output jacks. See "Connection" on page for more details. Audio Mute Settings Mutes the sound received from AUDIO IN 1 and AUDIO IN 2 (L/R).
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Function Description Security "Utilizing the password function" on page 25 for details. Settings Remote "Remote control code" on page 10 for details. Control Code Returns all settings to the factory preset values. Reset All The following settings will still remain: Phase, H. Size, User Settings 1, User 2, Language, Projector Position, High Altitude Mode, Security Settings.
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.
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: Press MENU/EXIT on the projector or Menu on the remote control and then press until the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu is highlighted.
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 The Lamp indicator light and Temperature warning light will light up if the lamp becomes too hot.
Be careful of sharp edges in the lamp compartment. Wash hands after lamp replacement. • Only ViewSonic certified lamps are tested with this projector. Use of other lamps may cause electrical shock and fire. Turn the power off and disconnect the projector from the wall socket.
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Loosen the screw that secures the lamp. Lift the handle so that it stands up. Use the handle to slowly pull the lamp out of the projector. CAUTION • Pulling it too quickly may cause the lamp to break and scatter broken glass in the projector.
Place the lamp protection film supplied with the new lamp on the lamp compartment. Replace the lamp cover on the projector. Tighten the screws that secure the lamp cover. CAUTION • Loose screw may cause a bad connection, which could result in malfunction. •...
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Indicators Light Status & Description Power Temp Lamp Power events Blue Stand-by mode Flashing Blue Powering up Blue Normal operation Lamp events The projector has shut down automatically. If you try to re- Purple start the projector, it will shut down again. Please contact Flashing your dealer for assistance.
Troubleshooting The projector does not turn on. Cause Remedy Plug the power cord into the AC inlet on the There is no power from the power projector, and plug the power cord into the cord. power outlet. If the power outlet has a switch, make sure that it is switched on.
Specifications Projector specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. General Product name DLP Projector Model name PJD5123p PJD6223/ PJD6253/ PJD6553w RC6/SD7 PV731/ FP586 Optical Resolution 800 x 600 SVGA 1024 x 768 XGA 1280 x 800 WXGA Display system...
Environmental Requirements Product name DLP Projector Model name PJD5123p PJD6223/ PJD6253/ PJD6553w RC6/SD7 PV731/ FP586 Operating 0°C–40°C at sea level temperature Operating relative 10%–90% (without condensation) humidity Operating altitude • 0–1499 m at 0°C–35°C • 1500–3000 m at 0°C–30°C (with High Altitude Mode on)
Dimensions 293.94 mm (W) x 84 mm (H) x 242 mm (D) 293.94 ZOOM M E N U EXIT Ceiling mount installation Ceiling mount screws: M4 x 8 (Max. L = 8 mm) Unit: mm...
Timing chart Supported timing for PC input Horizontal Vertical Pixel Resolution Mode Frequency Frequency Frequency (kHz) (Hz) (MHz) 720 x 400 31.469 70.087 28.3221 720 x 400_70 31.469 59.94 25.175 VGA_60 37.861 72.809 31.5 VGA_72 37.5 31.5 VGA_75 640 x 480 43.269 85.008 VGA_85...
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Supported timing for Component-YP input Horizontal Frequency Signal Format Vertical Frequency (Hz) (kHz) 480i(525i)@60Hz 15.73 59.94 480p(525p)@60Hz 31.47 59.94 576i(625i)@50Hz 15.63 50.00 576p(625p)@50Hz 31.25 50.00 720p(750p)@60Hz 45.00 60.00 720p(750p)@50Hz 37.50 50.00 1080i(1125i)@60Hz 33.75 60.00 1080i(1125i)@50Hz 28.13 50.00 1080P@60Hz 67.5 1080P@50Hz 56.26 Displaying a 1080i(1125i)@60Hz or 1080i(1125i)@50Hz signal may result in slight image vibration.
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Format Byte1 Byte2 Byte3 Byte4 Power Freeze Up / KeyS + Down / KeyS - Left Right Color Mode Mute Auto Sync Source PJD5123p/PJD6223/ PJD6253/PV731/ Blank RC6/SD7 FP586/PJD6553w Menu Enter / Mouse L Exit VGA 1 VGA 2 Video/Mouse R...
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If a product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period, ViewSonic will, at its sole option, repair or replace the product with a like product. Replacement product or parts may include remanufactured or refurbished parts or components.
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(c) your address, (d) a description of the problem, and (e) the serial number of the product. 3. Take or ship the product freight prepaid in the original container to an authorized ViewSonic service center or ViewSonic. 4. For additional information or the name of the nearest ViewSonic service center, contact ViewSonic.
Exclusion of damages: ViewSonic’s liability is limited to the cost of repair or replacement of the product. ViewSonic shall not be liable for: Damage to other property caused by any defects in the product, damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of the product, loss of time, loss of profits, loss of business opportunity, loss of goodwill, interference with business relationships, or other commercial loss, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
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Tijuana: ViewSonic Corporation Av Ferrocarril Sonora #3780 L-C 381 Brea Canyon Road, Walnut, CA. 91789 USA Col 20 de Noviembre Tel: 800-688-6688 (English); 866-323-8056 (Spanish); Tijuana, Mexico Fax: 1-800-685-7276 E-Mail: http://www.viewsonic.com 4.3: ViewSonic Mexico Limited Warranty PRJ_LW03 Rev. 1A 06-25-07...
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