ViewSonic PJD2121 - SVGA DLP Projector User manual

Model No.: VS12617
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ViewSonic®
PJD2121
SVGA 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.
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
• 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.
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.

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 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
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 RoHS 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 RoHS 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).
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, 2009. 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.
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product specications without notice. Information in this document may change without notice.
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PJD2121
ViewSonic SVGA DLP Projector
VS12617
PJD2121_UG_ENG Rev. 1A 06-12-09
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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
Introduction................................... 2
Projector features ........................................... 2
Shipping contents............................................ 3
Projector exterior view..................................... 4
Controls and functions .................................... 5
Positioning your projector............ 7
Choosing a location......................................... 7
Projection dimensions .................................... 7
Connection .................................... 8
Connecting a computer or monitor ................ 8
Connecting Video source devices.................. 9
Operation .................................... 10
Starting up the projector................................ 10
Using the menus............................................ 10
Switching input signal.................................... 11
Adjusting the projected image ...................... 11
Adjusting the projection angle …………..…... 11
Correcting keystone ………………………..... 12
Selecting the aspect ratio............................. 12
Magnifying and searching for details……….. 13
Pan and Scan …………………………...……. 13
Optimizing the image..................................... 13
Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes. 14
Hiding the image …………………………..…. 14
Shutting down the projector ………............... 15
Menu operation.................................... 16
Description of each menu…………….. 17
Maintenance ........................ 18
Care of the projector........................... 18
Lamp information ............................... 18
Indicators …………………….………… 20
Troubleshooting.................. 21
Specifications....................... 22
Projector specifications....................... 22
Dimensions ........................................ 23
Timing chart ....................................... 23
Appendix............................... 25
IR control table.................................... 25
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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.
• Quick auto search speeding up the signal detecting process
• Digital keystone correction to correct distorted images
• Ability to display 16.7 million colors
• Multi-language On-Screen Display (OSD) menus
• Component HDTV compatibility (YPbPr)
•ViewMatch for Accurate Color Correction.
• Short throw projection lens.
• Easy to use.
• Compact size.
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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.
Optional accessories
Replacement lamp
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Projector exterior view
1. Focus ring
2. Projection lens
3. Lens cover
4. LED indicator
5. Adjuster foot
6. RGB (PC) signal input socket
7. Component video
(YPbPr/YCbCr) signal input socket
8. Power DC inlet
9. Kensington anti-theft lock slot
10. Rear IR remote sensor
11. Lamp cover
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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 15
for details.
2. Keystone +
Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an
angled projection.
3. Keystone –
Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an
angled projection.
4. SOURCE
Displays the source selection bar. See "Switching input
signal" on page 15 for details.
5. Power button
To turn on/off power.
6. Temperature/Power indicator light
Lights up red if the projector's temperature
becomes too high. See "Indicators" on page
22 for details.
1. POWER
To turn on/off power.
2. Arrow keys ( Left/Right/ Up /Down)
Selects the desired menu items and makes adjustments.
3. Enter
Selects an available OSD function setup mode.
4. 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 14 for details.
5. Source
Displays the source selection bar. See "Switching input
signal" on page 15 for details.
6. ViewMatch
Switch in between high brightness performance or Accuracy
color performance.
7. BLANK
Hides the screen picture. See "Hiding the image" on page 18
for details.
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Remote control effective range
Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensor is located on the
Back 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
Replacing the Battery
1. Pull out the battery, 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.
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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 the following 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.
Projection dimensions
4:3 image on a 4:3 screen
16:9 image on a 4:3 screen
(e): Screen (f): Center of lens
4:3 Screen 16:9 Screen
(b)Projection (c)image (d)Vertical (b)Projection (c)image (d)Vertical
(a)Image Diagonal
[inch(m)]
Distance
[m(inch)]]
height
[cm(inch)]
offset
[cm(inch)]
Distance
[m(inch)]]
height
[cm(inch)]
offset
[cm(inch)]
40 (1.0) 0.8 (32) 61 (24) 5 (2) 0.88(34.6) 48(18.9) 9.5(3.7)
60 (1.3) 1.2 (48) 91 (36) 7 (3) 1.34(52.8) 74(29) 13(5)
80 (1.5) 1.6 (64) 122 (48) 9 (4) 1.8(70.9) 98(38.6) 17(6.7)
100 (1.8) 2.0(79 ) 152(60) 11(4.3) 2.26(89) 121(47.6) 21.5(8.5)
120 (2.0) 2.4 (94) 183(72) 14(5.5) 2.72(107) 142(55.9) 25.5(10)
150 (2.0) 3.0(118) 229(90) 17(6.7) 3.4(134.3) 160(63) 32.3(12.7)
There is +/- 2% tolerance among these numbers due to optical component variations.
This will help you determine the exact mounting position so that it best suits your installation location.
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Connection
When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to:
1Turn all equipment off before making any connections.
2Use the correct signal cables for each source.
3Ensure the cables are firmly inserted.
In the connections shown below, some cables may not be included with the projector (see "Shipping contents"
on page 5. ) They are commercially available from electronics stores.
Connecting a computer or monitor
Connecting a computer
The projector provides one VGA input socket 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:
1Take the supplied VGA cable and connect one end to the D-Sub output socket of the computer.
2Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the VGA signal input socket on the projector.
The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:
Many notebooks do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector.
Refer to your notebook's documentation to switch between monitor and projector.
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Connecting a Component Video source device
The projector provides one Component input socket that allows you to connect Component Video output from DVD
player or other equipment.
zMake sure you have Component cable; this cable is not a standard part in shipping content.
The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:
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Operation
Starting up the projector
1. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a
wall socket and power adaptor. Plug DC jack to projector.
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, it could
become deformed due to the heat produced by the
projection lamp.
3. Press POWER on the projector or remote control
to start the projector. The POWER indicator light stays
blue when the projector is on. The start up procedure
takes about 20 seconds. In the later stage of start up, a
startup logo is projected. (If necessary) Rotate the focus
ring to adjust the image clearness.
If the frequency/resolution of the input signal exceeds the projector's operating range, you will see the message “Signal out
of range”, please set the computer output to 800X600'
Use the Menu
The projector is equipped with On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various adjustments and settings. Below is
the overview of the OSD menu.
Important: Use to highlight function and press Enter to select.
Main menu icon
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To use the OSD menus, please set them to your familiar language first.
1. Press MENU on the remote control to turn on the OSD.
Press Enter to select.
3. Press to select the language you need and press
Enter.
2. Use to highlight the LANGUAGE, press Enter to
select.
4. Press MENU on the remote control to leave and save
the settings.
Switching input signal
The projector can be connected to multiple devices at the same time. However, it can only display one full screen at a
time.
Be sure the Auto Source Select function in the Advance menu is On (which is the default of this projector) if you want
the projector to automatically search for the signals.
You can also manually cycle through the available input signals. Press SOURCE on the projector or remote control.
Adjusting the projected image
Adjusting the projection angle
The projector is equipped with 1 adjuster foot. This adjuster changes the image
height and projection angle. To adjust the projector:
Screw the front adjuster foot to adjust the height.
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If the projector is not placed on a flat surface or the screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each other, the
projected image becomes trapezoidal.
Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on. The strong light from the lamp may cause damage to your eyes.
Be careful when you press the adjuster button as it is close to the exhaust vent where hot air comes from.
Fine-tuning the image size and clarity
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 top or bottom. It occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen.
To correct this, press + / - on the projector.
Selecting the aspect ratio
The 'aspect ratio' is the ratio of the image width to the image height. Most analog TV and computers are in 4:3 ratio,
which is the default for this projector, and digital TV and DVDs are usually in 16:9 ratio
With the advent of digital signal processing, digital display devices like this projector can dynamically stretch and scale
the image output to a different aspect than that of the image input signal.
To change the projected image ratio (no matter what aspect the source is):
Press MENU and then press until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted and press Enter.
Press to highlight Aspect Ratio.
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 displayed on those unused black areas.
1Fill: Scales an image to fill the projection size no matter the aspect
ratio is 4:3 or 16:9.
2Native: Scales an image proportionally to fit the projector's native
resolution in its horizontal width.
34:3: Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the
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screen with a 4:3 aspect ratio. This is most suitable for 4:3 images like
computer monitors, standard definition TV and 4:3 aspect DVD movies, as
it displays them without aspect alteration.
416:9: Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the
screen with a 16:9 aspect ratio. This is most suitable for images which are
already in a 16:9 aspect, like high definition TV, as it displays them
without aspect alteration.
Magnifying and searching for details
If you need to zoom in the details on the projected picture, magnify the picture. Use the direction arrow keys for
navigating the picture.
1. Press MENU until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted and press Enter.
2. Press to highlight Magnify and press to select a desired value.
Pan and Scan
When you zoom in the detail on the projected picture, you may use Pan and Scan to see the details.
1. Press MENU until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted.
2. Press to highlight Pan and Scan and press Enter.
3. Press to select a desired value.
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 steps.
Press MENU on the remote control or projector repeatedly until your desired mode is selected.
Go to the PICTURE > Image menu, press ENTER and to select a desired mode.
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Picture modes for different types of signals
The picture modes available for different types of signals are listed below.
1VGA (Default): Maximizes the brightness of the projected image. This mode is suitable for presentation.
2ViewMatch mode: Switch in between high brightness performance or Accuracy color performance.
3Video: Is appropriate for playing colorful movies, video clips from digital cameras or DVs through the PC input
for best viewing in a blackened (little light) environment.
4User: Allows user to adjust perfer picture modes. See "Setting the User mode" on the following for details.
Setting the User mode
There is one user-definable mode if the current available picture modes are not suitable for your need. You can use one of
the picture modes (except the User) as a starting point and customize the settings
1. Press MENU to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu
2. Go to the PICTURE > Image menu and press Enter.
3. Press to select User.
4. Press to select a sub-menu item to be changed and adjust the value with .
This function is only available when User mode is selected up in the Picture Mode sub-menu item.
Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes
Adjusting color
1. Go to the ADVANCE > HSG menu.
2. Press to select color you want to adjust. There
are 7 color can be adjusted.
3. Press to select a sub-menu item to be changed and
adjust the value with
Please be noticed this is one of the colors.
Hiding the image
In order to draw the audience’s full attention to the presenter, you can use BLANK on the remote control to hide the
screen. Press again to restore.
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Shutting down the projector
Press IPOWER and a confirmation message displays
prompting you. If you don't respond in a few seconds, the
message will disappear.
Press POWER a second time. The POWER indicator
light flashes RED, the projection lamp shuts down, and
the fans will continue to run for approximately 60
seconds to cool down the projector.
Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket if the
projector will not be used in an extended period of time.
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