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Intro
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01.Tour & Design
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02.Blacks & Whites
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03.Color Accuracy
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04.Motion
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05.3D
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06.Viewing Effects
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07.Calibration
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08.Connectivity & Media
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09.Power, Noise & Heat
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10.Vs. Optoma HD20
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11.Vs. Epson PowerLite 705HD
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12.Vs. Viewsonic PJD6531w
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13.Conclusion
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14.Specs and Ratings
Viewsonic PJD5123
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Power, Noise & Heat
Connectivity & Media
If color performance couldn’t dissuade you from using the PJD5123 as a movie projector, the ports might.
Input Ports (3.50)
The ports on the PJD5123 seem to be dedicated to classroom and office use. Video input ports consist solely of VGA, composite, and the antiquated S-video. The manual instructs you to use component video for the best quality, yet there’s not even a component video port. An overly complex diagram in the manual seems to imply you should get an adapter to convert it to VGA. HDMI is not even mentioned.
All the ports are listed below, compared with the competition.
| Connectivity Comparison | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ViewSonic PJD5123 | Optoma HD20 | Epson Home Cinema 705HD | ViewSonic PJD6531w | |
| HDMI | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Component | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Composite | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| S-Video | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| VGA | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Analog Audio In | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Digital Audio Out | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Analog Audio Out | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ethernet | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| WiFi | No | None | None | No |
| USB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Memory Card | None | None | None | None |
| DLNA | No | No | No | No |
| Other | RS-232C | None | None | None |
Other Connections (3.00)
There is a VGA-out port, a micro USB for firmware and mouse support, and an RS-232C port that can be used to remotely control the projector with a computer.
Placement (5.00)
The port configuration is a little strange, but it’s well-labeled and not too cramped. Of course, there are so few connectors that it would be difficult for them to feel cramped.
Menus & Manual (5.75)
The PJD5123 comes with a quick-start guide and a CD containing PDF versions of the user manual in several languages. It should answer most of the basic questions you might have, such as how to extract the lamp.
| Read Reviews of Comparison Products | ||
|---|---|---|
 Optoma HD20 |
 Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 705HD |
 ViewSonic PJD6531w |
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