ViewSonic Pj513db Projector User Manual

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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:
1. Take an S-Video cable and connect one end to the S-Video output socket of the Video 
source device.
2. Connect the other end of the S-Video cable to the S-VIDEO socket on the projector.
The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:
• The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio, even if a stereo audio input 
is connected.
• 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.
• If you have already made a Component Video connection between the projector and this 
S-Video source device using Component Video connections, you need not connect to 
this device using an S-Video connection as this makes an unnecessary second 
connection of poorer picture quality.
A/V device
Audio cable
S-Video cable  
						

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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 device.
To connect the projector to an composite Video source device:
1. Take a Video cable and connect one end to the composite Video output socket of the 
Video source device.
2. Connect the other end of the Video cable to the VIDEO socket on the projector.
The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:
• The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio, even if a stereo audio input 
is connected. 
• 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.
• You need only connect to this device using a composite Video connection if Component 
Video and S-Video inputs are unavailable for use.
A/V device
Audio cable
Video cable  
						

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Operation
St a rt  up
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 
on the projector lights orange after power has 
been applied.
2. Remove the lens cover. If it is left on, 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 flashes green and stays green 
when the projector is on.
The start up procedure takes about 30 
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 projector is still hot from previous activity, it will run the cooling fan for approximately 90 
seconds before energizing the lamp. 
4. If you are prompted for a password, press the arrow buttons to enter a six digit 
password.
5. Switch all of the connected equipment on.
6. The projector will start to search for input signals. The current input source being 
scanned displays in the upper left corner of the screen. If the projector doesnt detect a 
valid signal, the No Signal message will continue displaying until an input source 
signal is found.
You can also press SOURCE on the projector or remote control to select your desired 
input signal.
If the frequency/resolution of the input signal exceeds the projectors operating range, you will 
see the message Out of Range displayed on a blank screen. Please change to an input signal 
which is compatible with the projectors resolution or set the input signal to a lower setting. 
See Timing chart on page 47 for details.
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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 Quick Auto Search function in the SOURCE 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 sources.
1. Press SOURCE on the projector or 
remote control. A source selection bar 
displays. 
2. Press / until your desired signal is 
selected and press MODE/ENTER on 
the projector or Mode/enter on the 
remote control.
Once detected, the selected source 
information will display at the corner of 
the screen for seconds. If there is 
multiple equipment connected to the 
projector, repeat steps 1-2 to search for 
another signal.
• The brightness level of the projected 
image will change accordingly when you switch between different input signals. Data 
(graphic) PC presentations using mostly static images are generally brighter than 
Video using mostly moving images (movies).
The input signal type effects the options available for the Preset Mode. See Selecting a 
preset mode on page 22 for details.
• The native display resolution of this projector is in a 4:3 aspect ratio. For best display 
picture results, you should select and use an input source which outputs at this 
resolution. Any other resolutions will be scaled by the projector depending upon the 
aspect ratio setting, which may cause some image distortion or loss of picture clarity. 
See Selecting the aspect ratio on page 21 for details.
D-Sub / Comp.
Video
S-Video 
						

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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 
of the projector. Once the image is positioned 
where you want it, release the quick-release 
button to lock the foot in position.
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.
2. Screw the rear adjuster foot to fine tune the 
horizontal angle.
To retract the foot, hold up the projector while pressing the quick-release button, then 
slowly lower the projector. Screw the rear adjuster foot in a reverse direction.
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. To correct this 
situation.
See Correcting keystone on page 20 for details.
Auto-adjusting the image
In some cases, you may need to optimize the 
picture quality. To do this, press AUTO on the 
projector or remote control. Within 3 seconds, 
the built-in Intelligent Auto Adjustment 
function will re-adjust the values of Frequency 
and Clock to provide the best picture quality. 
The current source information will be 
displayed in the upper left corner of the screen 
for 3 seconds. 
The screen will be blank while AUTO is 
functioning.
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.  
						

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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, besides adjusting the height of the projector, you will need to manually 
correct it following ONE of these steps.
1. Press   or   on the control panel of 
the projector or remote control to display 
the status bar labelled Keystone. Press   
to correct keystoning at the top of the 
image. Press   to correct keystoning at 
the bottom of the image.
2. Press MENU/EXIT on the projector or 
remote control. Go to DISPLAY > 
Keystone and adjust the values by pressing 
 or   on the projector or remote 
control.
For example, 
Magnifying and searching for details on the 
projected picture
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 D. ZOOM +/- to display the Zoom bar. Press D. 
ZOOM + to magnify the center of the picture. Press the key 
repeatedly until the picture size is suitable for your need.
2. Use the directional arrows ( ,  ,  ,  ) on the projector 
or remote control to navigate the picture.
The picture can only be navigated after the picture is magnified. You 
can further magnify the picture while searching for details.
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• Press   on the projector or remote 
control.
• Press   on the projector or remote 
control when you are in the Picture > 
Keystone menu.
• Press   on the projector or remote 
control.
• Press   on the projector or remote 
control when you are in the Picture > 
Keystone menu. 
						

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-. When the key is pressed again, the picture is further reduced until it is restored to 
the original size.
• Using the OSD menu
1.
Press MENU/EXIT and then press  or  until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted.
2. Press  to highlight Digital Zoom. 
3. Press MODE/ENTER and press   to magnify the picture to a desired size.
4. Press MODE/ENTER to activate the Pan functionality.
5. Use the directional arrows ( ,  ,  ,  ) on the projector or remote control to 
navigate the picture.
6. To reduce size of the picture, press MODE/ENTER to switch back to the zoom in/out 
functionality, and press AUTO to restore the picture to its original size. You can also 
press   repeatedly until it is restored to the original size.
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 source. 
You can change the projected image ratio (no matter what aspect the source is) by 
entering DISPLAY > Aspect Ratio. Select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the 
video signal and your display requirements. There are four aspect ratios available:
In the pictures below, the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active 
areas.
1.Auto: Scales an image to fit the projector’s native resolution(4:3). 
This is suitable when you want to make most use of the screen
2.Native: The image is projected as its original resolution, and 
resized to fit within the display area proportionally. For input 
signals with lower resolutions, the projected image will display 
smaller than if resized to full screen. You could adjust the zoom 
setting or move the projector towards the screen to fit for  the 
image size if necessary. You may also need to refocus the 
projector after making these adjustments.
3.4:3: Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the 
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.
4.16:9: 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.
16:9 aspect ratio is only sourced through the Component Video input when being fed an 
appropriate 16:9 aspect signal. See Connecting a Component Video source device on page 
14 and Obtaining a preferred projected image size on page 8 for details. 
						

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Optimizing the image
Selecting a preset mode
The projector is preset with several predefined 
picture modes so that you can choose one to 
suit your operating environment and input 
source picture type.
To select a operation mode that suits your need, 
you can follow one of the following steps.
• Press MODE/ENTER on the remote control 
or projector repeatedly until your desired 
mode is selected.
•Go to the PICTURE > Preset Mode menu 
and press  /  to select a desired mode.
The preset modes available for different types of signals are listed below.
PC Signal Input
1.Brightest Mode (Default): Maximizes the brightness of the projected image. This 
mode is suitable for environments where extra-high brightness is required, such as 
using the projector in well lit rooms.
2.Presentation Mode: Is designed for presentations. The brightness is emphasized in 
this mode to match PC and notebook coloring.
3.Photo Mode: Maximizes the purity of RGB colors to provide true-to-life images 
regardless of brightness setting. It is most suitable for viewing photos taken with an 
sRGB compatible and properly calibrated camera, and for viewing PC graphic and 
drawing applications such as AutoCAD.
4.Cinema Mode: 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.
5.User 1/User 2 Mode: Recalls the settings customized based on the current available 
preset modes. See Setting the User 1/User 2 mode on page 23 for details.
YPbPr/S-Video/Video Signal Input
1.Brightest Mode: Is suitable for playing gamebox-based video games in a normal 
living room lighting level environment.
2.Standard Mode (Default): Is appropriate for viewing colorful movies, video clips 
from digital cameras or DVs.
3.Cinema Mode: Is suitable for enjoying dark movies or DVD movies best viewed in a 
blackened (little light) home cinema or lounge room environment.
4.User 1/User 2 Mode: Recalls the settings customized based on the current available 
preset modes. See Setting the User 1/User 2 mode on page 23 for details. 
						

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Setting the User 1/User 2 mode
There are two user-definable modes if the current available preset modes are not 
suitable for your need. You can use one of the preset modes (except the User 1/2) as a 
starting point and customize the settings.
1. Press MENU/EXIT to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.
2. Go to the PICTURE > Preset Mode menu.
3. Press / to select User 1 or User 2 Mode.
4. Press  to highlight Reference Mode.
This function is only available when User 1, or User 2 mode is selected up in the Preset Mode 
sub-menu item.
5. Press / to select an preset mode that is closest to your need.
6. Press  to select a menu item to be changed and adjust the value with /. See 
Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes below for details.
7. When all settings have been done, highlight Save Settings and press MODE/ENTER 
to store a set of settings for User 1 or User 2.
8. The confirmation message Setting Saved displays.
All saved setting values in User 1 or User 2 mode can be seen when you open the 
OSD menu again, select User 1 or User 2 in the Preset Mode sub-menu item, one 
setting value could save into User 1 or User 2 memory only.
Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes
According to the detected signal type, there are some user-definable functions 
available when User 1 or User 2 mode is selected. You can make adjustments to these 
functions based on your needs.
Adjusting Brightness
Adjust the values by pressing  /  on the projector or remote control.
The higher the value, the brighter the image. And lower the setting, 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.
Adjusting Contrast
Adjust the values by pressing  /   on the projector or remote control.
The higher the value, the greater the contrast. Use this to set the peak white level after 
you have previously adjusted the Brightness setting to suit your selected input and 
viewing environment. 
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Adjusting Color
Highlight Color in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing  / on 
the projector or remote control.
Lower setting produces less saturated colors; setting to the minimum value makes the 
image black and white. If the setting is too high, colors on the image will be 
overpowering, which makes the image unrealistic.
Adjusting Tint
Highlight Tint in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing  / on the 
projector or remote control.
The higher the value, the more reddish the picture becomes. The lower the value, the 
more greenish the picture becomes.
Adjusting Sharpness
Highlight Sharpness in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing  /   
on the projector or remote control.
The higher the value, the sharper the picture becomes. The lower the value, the softer 
the picture becomes.
Adjusting Brilliant Color
Highlight Brilliant Color in the PICTURE menu and select by pressing  / on the 
projector or remote control.
This feature utilizes a new color-processing algorithm and system level enhancements 
to enable higher brightness while providing truer, more vibrant colors in picture. It 
enables a greater than 50% brightness increase in mid-tone images, which are common 
in video and natural scenes, so the projector reproduces images in realistic and true 
colors. If you prefer images with that quality, select On. If you don’t need it, select 
Off.
On is the default and recommended selection for this projector.
Selecting a color temperature
Adjust the values by pressing  /   on the projector or remote control.
There are four color temperature* settings available.
1.T1: With the highest color temperature, T1 makes the image appear the most bluish 
white than other settings.
2.T2: Makes images appear bluish white.
3.T3: Maintains normal colorings for white.
4.T4: Makes images appear reddish white.
*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.
When Brilliant Color is set to Off, the color temperature adjustment will not function.