ViewSonic PJ551D 2300 Lumen DLP XGA Projector

ViewSonic PJ551D 2300 Lumen DLP XGA Projector
by VIEWSONIC CORP

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Manufacturer: VIEWSONIC CORP
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: CD
Platform: Windows
Model: PJ551D
Product features:

Device Type - 0.55" DMD, DLP
Form Factor - Portable
Dimensions WxDxH - 10.8" x 8.8" x 4.3"
Lens -- Manual zoom/focus
Zoom Factor -- 1.1

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Customer Review: great deal
Summary: 5 Stars

I scoured the internet looking for reviews for this projector. didn't find much. I took a chance and bought it, and I do not regret it at all. Even on my living room wall, this thing looked fantastic. Then I added a screen and it looks beautiful. I hooked up my xbox 360 and played Bioshock on an 85" screen. I can't see pixels until I walk right up to the screen <36". No rainbowing effect unless I move my eyes quickly across the screen and I'm tired; but this is true for any dlp projector I think.

Pros: Inexpensive. Plenty bright, even with moderate light on eco mode. Colors look great, deep and rich. nice contrast. Keystone correction very nice to have.. didn't think I'd use it, but I did. . Manual zoom and focus are clutch.

Cons: single VGA input. not native HD (1280x720), but who cares? it still looks awesome.

Overall, I haven't seen anything touch the value of this projector: 3 year warranty (1 yr bulb), I got it with a free MIR replacement lamp... Are you kidding me? For an LCD or plasma tv I would've payed twice as much for a screen half the size.

***Edit Update*** I've had this projector for nearly a year now and nearly 500 lamp hours on it and it's still going strong, haven't had a single problem with it. I now have a PS3 hooked up to it and it looks great playing blu-rays. I've constantly wondered if I should have gotten a 1080p LCD tv instead, but honestly, I have friends with 1080p 120hz Sony Bravias playing HD cable and a PS3, and for 1/3 the price they paid, I have a bigger screen that looks very similar. No kidding, for gaming and video, this thing looks great and I'd put it up next to any HD TV. The only downside is you have to get the setup right, which can be tough getting the projector in the right place since that is where you want to sit basically. Also, it has to be dark to really appreciate the picture. At night there's no problem, just turn off the lights, but during the day, you're going to want to have some hefty blinds, especially if you're gaming, because dark scenes become very hard to discern if there is ambient light. I ended up putting up a second set of shades with tin foil between them on the two windows in my projector room. Cheap and effective, but unfortunately necessary.

The setup: 1) If you want to feed this projector HD content, you have to use the VGA input. Period. For this I acquired a component to VGA adapter like this 12ftVGA to 3 RCA component video cable (HD15 - 3-RCA) and then you'd have to get something like this Component Video 3 RCA Female to Female Coupler
If you want to feed multiple HD sources like I do, get a good receiver with component switching. I bought this Onkyo for example: Onkyo TX-SR575 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver (Black)
I use the receiver to manage all of my input components. If you want to feed HDMI, make sure you get a receiver that can channel HDMI to component output, I don't know of any models that do this off the top of my head. But if you're like me on a budget, then you know that component looks just a good and you will use that instead because it's easier in this setup.
Lastly, if you want to hook a PC up to this thing as well as the rest, get a KVM switch, this being one example TRENDnet TK-209K 2-Port USB KVM Switch Kit with Audio (Includes 2x KVM Cables)

I hope that all helps. Enjoy the big picture.

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Description of ViewSonic PJ551D 2300 Lumen DLP XGA Projector

The ViewSonic PJ551D is a DLP projector that offers great value and performance in a portable six-pound package. Featuring 2,200 lumens, an ultra-high 2000:1 contrast ratio (typ) and Brilliant ColorTM , the PJ551D delivers RICH, VIBRANT IMAGE REPRODUCTION. Presenters will appreciate the VERTICAL KEYSTONE CORRECTION for easy image adjustment and the DIRECT OFF FEATURE the allows you to turn it off and go, no more waiting for a long cooling cycle. Built-in security features include a PIN lock password to protect the projector from unauthorized use and the Kensington security port to deter unauthorized projector removal from classrooms or media carts. It`s the full-featured projector that`s equally at home in the office or the classroom.

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