ViewSonic PJD5122 SVGA DLP Projector

by ViewSonic

• 5.1 lb projector weight, 800 x 600 SVGA resolution
• 2700 Lumens and 3000:1 CR, 0.55" Digital Micromirror Device
• Manual focus and zoom (1.1X), Multiple inputs (Inc. RGB Out)
• Digital keystone correction, 5 Watt Integrated Speaker
• Lamp life: 4000/6000 hrs (N/Eco)

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 10.4 x 3.8 inches ; 5.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7.1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B003KGBCZS
• Item model number: PJD5122
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (89 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 1, 2010

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

3D Technology Checklist

This product is 3D-related. To help you get a great 3D experience, use our checklist below to ensure that you have everything you need. If you have any questions or want to learn more about 3D, we invite you to visit 3D 101--our center for everything 3D. To get started with 3D, please ensure that you have:

		A Display The first--and most important--item you'll need is a 3D-ready display--whether it be a 3D HDTV, 3D projector, or 3D computer monitor. These displays usually have a higher processing power than older models as they need to display one image for each eye to create a 3D effect.
		A Source While your display is ready for 3D playback, you still need a device to read 3D content (i.e., a movie or a show). This source can be a cable box with a subscription to a 3D channel, a 3D Blu-ray Disc player, or a PlayStation 3.
		Content In order to watch 3D, you will need to get some 3D content. This 3D content will come from the source mentioned above in the form of a 3D program, movie, or game. Please ensure that your 3D movies are in the Blu-ray 3D format, as this new format will provide the best 3D experience.
		3D Glasses All 3D HDTVs on the market require Active Shutter glasses to create the 3D effect. You will need to buy one pair of glasses for each viewer. Also make sure that the Active Shutter glasses you buy are compatible with your display--for example, buy the glasses from the same brand as your 3D HDTV.
		HDMI Cable To connect your source (such as a 3D Blu-ray Disc player) to your display, you'll need a hgh-speed HDMI cable. Cables with this designation--with bandwidth speeds up to 10.2 Gbps (gigabits per second)--will be able to carry the 3D signal without any loss of quality.

If you want to get more information about 3D, shop our 3D products, watch videos, or interact with other customers, visit 3D 101, our customer center about everything 3D.

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ViewSonic's PJD5122 is a great little projector that offers outstanding value and performance. This SVGA resolution projector supports high definition signals and projects 2700 lumens for clear, bright images in most lighting conditions. At only 5.1 pounds, it is light and compact, making it ideal for the mobile presenter. Texas Instruments’ BrilliantColor™ technology delivers brilliant, true-color and high contrast images for viewing presentations, charts, or video. With extensive connectivity, including two RGB inputs and one RGB output, the PJD5122 is an excellent multifunctional data/ video projector. Eco-mode reduces fan noise for less distraction during important presentations and even extends the lamp life up to 6000 hours*. For increased security, a PIN lock feature allows you to set a password to prevent unauthorized use. The PJD5122 is perfect for tabletop, ceiling mounting or taking on the road.

Key Features: Supports up to 120Hz frame rates and 3D ready DLP® technology Clear and bright in virtually any setting with 2,500 lumens BrilliantColor™ technology provides exceptional display quality Give greener presentations and save with ECO-mode and filter-less design Ideal for classrooms, conference rooms, mobile business presentations and home entertainment Set to present with 8 preset picture modes including whiteboard, blackboard and cinema One of the best warranties in the business

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Bright in virtually any setting
Using less watts per lumen than other comparable projectors. And with a 2800:1 dynamic contrast ratio, it's the bright choice for business, education, mobile and home presenters.

Settings where the PJD5122 is the perfect solution: Business - conference rooms, meetings, brainstorming, etc. Classrooms - lectures, videos, project presentations and even auditorium presentations Mobile presentations - ideal for the travelling salesman Home entertainment - watching the big game or movie, sharing vacations or family gatherings and hardcore gaming

Business

Education

Home

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BrilliantColor™ technology Color is one of the most important characteristics of a good projection system, and the latest BrilliantColor technology delivers stunning all-digital clarity with lifelike color, sharp graphics and outstanding video. The sophisticated 6-segment color wheel enhances the yellow color performance that is key to accurate and vivid color reproduction. With multi-color processing, colors are richer and more vibrant with exquisite and precise detail.

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DLP Technology Advanced DLP (Digital Light Processing) technology allows you to experience crystal clear, razor-sharp and lifelike images with the same DLP technology that Hollywood relies on. For fast action, the response time is also on the order of 1,000 times faster than similiar LCD based projectors. And with no air filters to clean or change, the latest generation of DLP based projectors from ViewSonic offer amongst the lowest TCO (total cost of ownership) in the industry. Check out the TCO calculators at http://www.viewsonic.com/viewschool/dlp-tco-calculator/

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DLP® 3D technology With support for TI's DLP Link technology, you'll have amazing 3D capabilities at your disposal. The projector's embedded emitter function means all that's required to unlock 3D capabilities is a pair of DLP Link compatible glasses, such as the optional ViewSonic PGD-150 active shutter glass kit.

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Eco-mode saves money, power and helps the planet With only a slight 20% decrease in brightness, the ECO-mode function can extend the life of your lamp by almost 50% and up to 6,000 hours in some cases. Other benefits of ECO-mode operation include reduced power consumption, as well as less heat and audible noise output. It's good for the environment and great for your budget. The ECO-mode function will definitely help lower your total cost of ownership (TCO).

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We'll help you calculate the distance Choose a projector that fits your space, as well as your lifestyle and needs. Simply determine your desired image size and then cross reference on this chart to locate the required projection distance. An interactive distance calculator specific to each and every ViewSonic projector is also available here to help calculate desired image size and throw distance based on your screen size.

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Piece of mind with one of the best warranties in the business Backed by our 20+ year reputation for quality and reliability, ViewSonic offers one of the industry's best overall projector warranty with 3-year limited parts, 1-year lamp and first year free Express Exchange® service. Don't be fooled by seemingly longer warranties out there in the market that exclude the more vulnerable systems and moving parts.

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What's in the Box

• ViewSonic projector
• Power cable
• VGA cable
• Remote control with batteries
• Lens cap
• Quick Start guide
• ViewSonic Wizard CD (with User Guide)

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Dimensions and other features:

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Product Description

The PJD5122 delivers 2700 lumens with an 800 x 600 SVGA native resolution. It offers a variety of features including manual zoom/focus and auto vertical keystone correction as well as multiple computer and video inputs, yet it is very easy to set up and use. There are 8 default picture modes including Daylight, Cinema, ViewMatch, Blackboard, Whiteboard and Greenboard. The ECO mode function reduces the fan noise output for less distraction during important presentations and even extends the lamp life up to 6,000 hours. The PJD5122 offers both security bar and Kensington lock port for increased theft deterrence.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

94 of 98 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars BIG SCREEN XBOX 360 ON THE CHEAP July 26, 2010

By David A. Swoboda

Folks, I have never written a review on Amazon before, but felt I really owed it to you all for this particular item. In a word, the ViewSonic PJD5122 is awesome! I've always been a fan of ViewSonic, since the early days when they made what were considered to be the best value CRT monitors for the price. This unit is no different.

Most importantly, the thing that had me waffling about buying this projector, over a truly HD model for twice the price, was whether or not it would project the Xbox 360 output in 16:9. This is important as we are also using the Xbox as a DVD movie player. Well, the projector DOES output in 16:9! This is the way we watch movies at my sisters house and I barely miss going to the theater. That was my sticking point and I wasn't sure about this until we got it and powered it up. Now, because I am a nice guy, all of you know this. Special Note: YOU WILL NEED THE XBOX 360 (S)VGA OUTPUT CABLES... they run about $40 and I would spring for the official Microsoft ones as people were having trouble with off brands, according to my research.

Now, a caveat: Some of you want 1080p. If you have a blue-ray player, or you expect to see the texture in Halo Master Chief's gloves, well, this isn't for you. I didn't care about 1080p. I am not going to start buying Blue-Ray just yet, so I am not really unhappy using anything more than 720p HD. This is not only good enough for me, it is BETTER than good enough. If you want a big screen gaming experience on a tight budget... then HOLY COW does this thing deliver. It is bright, crisp and the colors are gorgeous, even in a well lit room! I game during the day sometimes and it is nice not to have to blacken out the windows with spray paint. :)

I bought one of these about six months ago as a gift that I also would use when staying at a relatives house. They use it for movies, I use it to game when everyone goes to sleep. We even built our own screen using "Parkland Plastics Polywall". We love that set up. Anyway, I am SO HAPPY with the output of the Xbox 360 on this projector that I am going to now purchase ANOTHER ONE for my own home theater / gaming room.

Buy with confidence, people. This is among the best purchases I have ever made for home entertainment and I saved a TON.

42 of 42 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Projector especially for the price! September 12, 2010

By Cupcake

Amazon Verified Purchase

I bought this projector for my classroom and it has been great! It is quiet and doesn't overheat easily. I use this on and off for 6 hours a day and I haven't had any problems!

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A steal at the price December 13, 2010

By Blaser

Amazon Verified Purchase

Initially, I was a little worried that the 800 x 600 SVGA resolution was going to be sub-par. After setting it up, the picture was terrific; probably as good as my Epson 1024 x 768 XGA projector from about 13 feet away (fills up about a 100 inch screen). I was very surprised how bright the picture was, even in a dimly lit room. Aside from resolution, some buyers are weary of the lack of inputs on the device, especially HD. Don't let that stop you from buying this, as it is an easy and cheap fix. Buy these three items VGA to RCA Component RGB Cable - 1.8M - M/M, RiteAV - 3.5mm to RCA Stereo Female Cable - 6 inch, and Component Video 3 RCA Female to Female Coupler all for a total of under $15 and you will be able to display any component HD input (it will only display in 480i thru the projector of course, but in 16:9). If you're looking for an HDMI input, a VGA to HDMI adapter will do fine. Don't be fooled by the bad reviews on these items. Most negative feedback on them is from people trying to hook up their PC to their HDMI TV (needs a converter box) but as in input, it won't be a problem. This is ideal for an Xbox, PS3, DVD player, cable box, etc. I can't think of anything bad about this product.