ViewSonic Pj513db Projector User Manual

							
ViewSonic
®
PJ513D/PJ513DB
DLP Projector
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  specific  languages 
using the Regional selection box in the upper right corner of our websit\
e.
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Model No. : VS11959 
						

							
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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 undesir\
ed 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 equipm\
ent does cause harmful 
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined b\
y turning the equipment 
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by o\
ne 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 modifications not expressly approved by the party 
responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equi\
pment.
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 requirements of the EEC directive 89/336/EE\
C as 
amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC Art.5 with regard to “Electromagnetic 
compatibility”, and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC Art.13 with regard to “Safety.”
Following information is only for EU-member states:
The mark shown to the right 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 as unsorted municipal 
waste, but use the return and collection systems according to local law.  
						

							
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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. If still not clean, see “Cleaning the D\
isplay” in this guide for 
further instructions.
7.   
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install the unit in accordance wi\
th the manufacturer’s 
instructions.
8.    Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other 
devices (including amplifiers) 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 fit 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 th\
e power outlet is 
located near the unit so that it is easily accessible.
11.    Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12.    Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified 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 qualified service personnel. Servicing is req uired 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 ra\
in 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 Direc\
tive 2002/95/EC of 
the European Parliament and the Council on restriction of the use of cer\
tain 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: 
SubstanceProposed Maximum 
ConcentrationActual 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 fluorescent lamps not exceeding 5 mg per lamp and in other lamps not 
specifically mentioned in the Annex of RoHS Directive.
2.  Lead in glass of cathode ray tubes, electronic components, fluorescent tubes, and electronic 
ceramic parts (e.g. piezoelectronic devices).
3.  Lead in high temperature type solders (i.e. lead-based alloys containin\
g 85% by weight or 
more lead).
4.  Lead as an allotting element in steel containing up to 0.35% lead by wei\
ght, 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, 2008. All rights reserved.
Macintosh and Power Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, 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 erro\
rs or 
omissions 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 specifications without notice. Information in this document may change without 
notice.
No part of this document may be copied, reproduced, or transmitted by an\
y means, for any 
purpose without prior written permission from ViewSonic Corporation.
Product Registration
To meet your future needs, and to receive any additional product informat\
ion as it becomes 
available, please register your product on the Internet at: www.viewsonic.com. The ViewSonic® 
Wizard CD-ROM also provides an opportunity for you to print the registrat\
ion form, which you 
may mail or fax to ViewSonic.
For Your Records
Product Name:
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PJ513D/DB
ViewSonic DLP Projector
VS11959
PJ513D/DB_UG_ENG Rev. 1B 01-30-08
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The lamp in this product contains mercury.
Please dispose of in accordance with local, state or federal laws. 
						

							Introduction .............................................................  1
Projector features  ................................................................................. 1
Shipping contents ................................................................................. 1
Projector exterior view.......................................................................... 2
Controls and functions .......................................................................... 3
Positioning your projector.......................................  7
Choosing a location  ............................................................................. 7
Obtaining a preferred projected image size .......................................... 8
Connection ............................................................  11
Connecting a computer or monitor  .................................................... 11
Connecting Video source devices ....................................................... 13
Operation...............................................................  17
Start up  ............................................................................................... 17
Switching input signal ........................................................................ 18
Adjusting the projected image ............................................................ 19
Magnifying and searching for details 
on the projected picture ...................................................................... 20
Selecting the aspect ratio  ................................................................... 21
Optimizing the image.......................................................................... 22
Hiding the image................................................................................. 25
Locking control keys  ......................................................................... 25
Freezing the image .............................................................................. 26
Operating in a high altitude environment .......................................... 26
Adjusting the sound ............................................................................ 27
Personalizing the projector menu display  .......................................... 27
Shutting down the projector................................................................ 28
Menu operation ................................................................................... 29
Maintenance ..........................................................  37
Care of the projector  .......................................................................... 37
Lamp information ............................................................................... 38
Troubleshooting ....................................................  44
Specifications ........................................................  45
Projector specifications  ...................................................................... 45
Dimensions ......................................................................................... 46
Timing chart.......................................................................................  47
Table of Contents
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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.
• Up to 11 sets of preset modes providing multiple choices for different projection 
purposes
• High quality manual zoom lens
• 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
• Built-in speaker provides mixed mono audio when an audio input is connected
• Powerful AV function to provide high quality video image
• Component HDTV compatibility (YP
bPr)
• The apparent brightness of the projected image will vary depending on the ambient 
lighting conditions, selected input source 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.
Shipping contents
The projector is shipped with the cables required for connection to a PC or video 
equipment. 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
Optional accessories
1. Projector
2. Card type remote control and battery
3. Quick start guide and ViewSonic 
Wizard CD
4. VGA cable
5. Power cord
1. Spare lamp kit
2. Soft carry case
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
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Projector exterior view
Front/upper side
Rear side
See Connection on page 11 for details. 
Under side
1. External control panel 
(See Projector on page 3 for 
details.)
2. Vent (heated air exhaust)
3. Front IR remote sensor
4. Quick-release button
5. Lens cap
6. Focus ring and Zoom ring
7. Vent (cool air intake)
8. Projection lens1
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9. Rear adjuster foot
10. Kensington anti-theft lock slot
11. AC power cord inlet
12. Rear IR remote sensor
13. RGB signal output socket14. RGB (PC)/Component video (YPbPr/ 
YCbCr) signal input socket
15. S-Video input socket
16. RS232 control port
17. Video input socket
18. Audio socket
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19. Quick-release foot
20. Lamp cover
21. Ceiling mounting screw holes
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Controls and functions
Projector
1. Focus ring
Adjusts the focus of the projected image. 
See Fine-tuning the image size and 
clarity on page 19 for details.
2. Zoom ring
Adjusts the size of the image. See Fine-
tuning the image size and clarity on page 
19 for details.
3. Power/Power indicator light
Toggles the projector on or off.
See Start up on page 17 and Shutting 
down the projector on page 28 for 
details.
4. AUTO
Automatically determines the best picture 
timings for the displayed image. See 
Auto-adjusting the image on page 19 
for details.
5. SOURCE
Displays the source selection bar. See 
Switching input signal on page 18 for 
details.6. 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 31 for 
details.
7. Temperature warning light
Lights up red if the projectors 
temperature becomes too high. See 
Indicators on page 42 for details.
8. Keystone/Arrow buttons ( / Up, 
/Down)
Manually corrects distorted images 
resulting from an angled projection. See 
Correcting keystone on page 20 for 
details.
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 42 for 
details.
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Used to hide the screen image. To 
restore the image, press any button on 
the projector or remote control. See 
Hiding the image on page 25 for 
details.
11. Right/PANEL KEY LOCK
Activates panel key lock. See 
Locking control keys on page 25 for 
details.
When the On-Screen Display (OSD) 
menu is activated, the #8, #10 and #11 
buttons are used as directional arrows 
to select the desired menu items and to 
make adjustments. See Using the 
menus on page 31 for details.
12. MODE/ENTER
Depending upon which input signal is 
selected, selects an available picture 
setup mode. See Selecting a preset 
mode on page 22 for details.
Enacts the selected On-Screen Display 
(OSD) menu item. See Using the 
menus on page 31 for details.