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 website.
Compliance Information FCC Statement This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follow- ing two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this unit near water. Clean with a soft, dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install the unit in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Declaration of RoHS2 Compliance This product has been designed and manufactured in compliance with Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and the Council on restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS2 Directive) and is deemed to comply with the maximum concentration values issued by the European Technical Adaptation Committee (TAC) as shown below: Proposed Maximum Substance...
Product Registration To fulfill possible future product needs, and to receive additional product information as it becomes available, please visit your region section on ViewSonic’s website to register your product online. The ViewSonic CD also provides an opportunity for you to print the product registration form.
Key safety instructions Design and testing of your projector have been carried out in compliance with the latest safety standards for information technology (IT) devices. However, it is extremely important for you to follow the instructions provided in this manual and product labels during use to ensure user safety.
• Do not block the ventilation holes. If the ventilation holes are seriously obstructed, overheating inside the projector may result in a fire. - Do not place this projector on a blanket, bedding, or any other soft surface. - Do not cover this projector with a cloth or any other item. - Do not place inflammables near the projector.
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. • Presentation Timer offers better time management during presentations • 3D Display supported •...
Carefully unpack the product and check that you have all of the items shown below. If any of these items are missing, please contact the dealer from whom you’ve purchased this projector. Standard accessories The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region, and may differ from those illustrated. Projector Power cable LS810/LS820/LS830 DLP Projector Quick Start Guide COMP1 COMP2 HDMI COMP1...
External appearance of the projector Front / rear Side Top / bottom Warning • This equipment must be connected to ground. • You may add power interruption devices in the fixed wiring or plug in the power cable to a nearby socket for convenience. If failures or errors occur during equipment operations, use the power interruption device to cut the power or unplug the power cable from the socket.
Device control and functions projector (MY BUTTON) Allows the user to define buttons and hotkeys. These functions can be set using the OSD menu. STATUS LED / / / (Keystone Correction buttons) Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection. Left/Right/Up/Down Selects the required menu item to make adjustments. POWER LED (POWER) Toggles the projector between standby mode and Power ON.
Remote Control To use the remote mouse cursor control Enter buttons (Page Up, Page Down, Enacts the selected On-Screen Display please refer to “Using the remote control (OSD) menu item. cursor” for more details. Menu Power Open the OSD menu. Switches the projector between (Left Mouse Button) Standby and ON modes.
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20. Pattern (Panel Key Lock) Shows the inbuilt testing screens. To disable Panel Key Lock after it has been activated, please press 21. Blank Hide screen image. (Presentation Timer) Brings up the Presentation Timer (Help) settings menu. Brings up the Help menu. (Volume) (Mute) Brings up the Volume Slider Toggles the projector audio between on...
Use the laser pointer. The laser pointer is a professional tool for supporting presentations. Press this button to emit a colored laser pointer beam. The laser beam emitted is within the visible spectrum. To generate the pointer beam continuously, press and hold the [Laser] button. Do not look at the laser light and do not aim the laser beam at yourself or other people.
Using the remote control cursor Use the remote control to operate your computer during presentations for greater flexibility Before using the remote control to replace your cursor, fix one end of the USB cable to the projector Mini USB port and the other end to the PC or notebook computer. “Connect to the computer”...
Replacing the remote control battery To open the battery cover, place the remote control with the backside facing upwards. Press down at the indicated area and then pull the battery lid upwards along the indi- cated direction. Take out the old batteries (if required) and then place 2 AAA batteries according to the indicated orientation.
Projector Positioning Choosing a location You may refer to the room layout or personal preference to determine the location of installation. Considerations include size and position of the screen, location of a suitable power outlet, as well as the location and distance between the projector and other equipment.
Connection When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to: Turn all devices off before making any connections. Use the correct signal cables for each source. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted. I n the connections shown below, some cables may not be included within the projector packaging (please refer to “Shipping contents”). You may purchase the required signal cables from an electronics store. The following links and icons are for references only.
Connect to the computer or monitor Connect to the computer Use the VGA cable provided. Plug one end to the D-Sub output jack at the com- puter end. Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the COMPUTER IN1 or IN2 signal input jack on the projector.
Connecting to Video source devices You can connect the projector to any of the following video source device with an output jack: • HDMI • Component video • S- video • Video (composite video) Only 1 of the aforementioned connection methods is required to connect the projector to the video source device.
Connecting to HDMI devices Use an HDMI cable to establish a connection between the projector and HDMI device. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI output jack on the video device. Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI signal input jack on the projector. In the unlikely event that the projector is connected to a DVD player via the projector’s HDMI input and the projected picture displays wrong colors, please change the color space to YUV.
Connecting to composite video source devices Examine your Video source device to determine if an unused composite output jack is available: • If so, you can continue with this procedure. • If not, you will need to reassess which method to use to connect to the device. Take a Video cable and connect one end to the composite Video output socket of the Video source device.
Operation Activate the projector Plug the power cord into the projector and into a wall socket. Turn on the switch on the wall socket (if available). Press Power to switch on the projector. If this is the first time that you've switched on the projector, please refer to on-screen instructions and select your OSD language.
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Press and select Display, then Press and select Image, then press press / to select screen color. / select the primary color mode. Press and select Power Press and select Basic, then press Management, then press / to /...
Disabling the password function For security purposes and to help prevent unauthorized use, the projector includes an option for setting up password security. Passwords may be set using the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Please refer to the [Menu Use] section for details on OSD menu operations.
Entering the password recall procedure Press and hold the [Auto Sync] button on the remote control for 3 seconds. The projector will display a coded number on the screen. Write down the number and turn off your projector. Seek help from the local service center to decode the number. You may be required to provide proof of purchase to verify that you are an authorized user of the projector.
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. If you want the projector to automatically search for various signals, please confirm that the SYSTEM >...
Changing HDMI input settings In the unlikely event that you connect the projector to a device (such as DVD or Blu- ray player) via the projector’s HDMI input jack, and the projected picture displays the wrong colors, please change the color space settings to one that complies with the color space settings of the output device.
Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angle The projector is furnished with an adjustment support peg. The adjustment support peg may be used to adjust projection height and projection angle along the vertical axis. The user may turn the adjustment support peg to make fine adjustments to projection angle and position of the projected image until it reaches the desired location.
Correcting keystone Keystone distortion is a problem where the projected image becomes trapezoidal in shape (keystone distortion) as a result of poor projection angle. To correct this situation, you should adjust projector height and use the following steps to correct the issue manually. •...
Adjusting the 4 corners You may manually adjust the irregular shapes and sizes of the rectangular image manually. To display the Corner Adjustment page, please follow any one of these steps: i. Press [Enter]. ii. Open the OSD Menu and enter Display > Corner Adjustment menu and press [Enter].
Zoom out for detailed review You may need to expand the image to inspect details in the projected image. Use the arrow keys to move the images. • Using the remote control Press the on the remote to bring up the Zoom Bar. Press repeatedly to expand the image to the desired dimension. To browse the image, press [Enter] to switch to displacement mode and use the arrow keys (, , , ) to move the image for browsing.
About the aspect ratio I n the picture below, the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active areas. OSD menus can be displayed on those unused black areas. Auto: Proportional scaling of an image to fit the projector’s natural resolution in its horizontal width. This is suitable where the incoming image Image 16:10 is neither in 4:3 nor 16:9 aspect ratios but where you want to make most use of the screen without...
Optimizing the image Selecting a picture mode The projector is preset with several predefined picture modes. You may choose one of these modes that best fits your operating environment and input signal picture type. To select an operation mode that suits your need, please follow the steps described below.
Fine-tuning of image quality in user modes You may use several user-defined functions if the projector detects certain signal types. You can make adjustments to these functions based on your needs. Adjusting Brightness Enter IMAGE > Brightness menu and then press /. The higher the value, the brighter the image.
Adjusting Brilliant Color Enter IMAGE > Advanced > Brilliant Color menu, and then press /. This feature utilizes a new color-processing algorithm and system level enhancements to enable higher brightness while providing truer, more vibrant colors of the projected image. Brightness levels of mid-tone areas commonly seen in videos and natural landscapes are increased by more than 50%, allowing the projector to generate images in realistic and true colors.
Color Management Only in permanent installations with controlled lighting levels such as boardrooms, lecture theaters, or home theaters, should color management be considered. Color management provides fine color control adjusent to allow for more accurate color reproduction, should you require it. If you have purchased a test disc that contains various color test patterns that can be used to test the color presentation of monitors, TVs, and projectors, any image from the disc can be projected on screen and adjusted using the Color Management menu.
Setting the Presentation Timer The presentation timer can indicate the presentation time on-screen to help you achieve better time management when giving presentations. Follow these steps to utilize this function: Use the remote control and enter Presentation Timer menu or enter Basic > Presentation Timer menu.
Hiding the image In order to draw the audience’s attention to the presenter, you may press Blank to hide the screen image. Press any key on the projector or remote to restore the image. After hiding the image, the lower right corner of the screen will display the text [BLANK].
Creating your own startup screen In addition to Black, Blue, or ViewSonic screens, you may also select a computer or video projection image as your startup screen. To create your own startup screen: Select the desired startup screen image from your computer or video source.
Using the CEC function This projector supports Consumer Electronics Control (CEC), allowing you to connect to connect to HDMI and achieve synchronized power ON/OFF operations. This means that when a device that also supports CEC is connected to the HDMI input jack of the projector, switching off the power of the projector will also automatically switch off the power of the connected device.
Active VGA Out Once the COMPUTER IN and COMPUTER OUT jacks have been properly connected to the corresponding devices, select ON to generate VGA signal output. The projector will only receive output signals via Computer In 1. Active Audio Out When the AUDIO IN jack is correctly connected to a device, select ON to output audio signals.
Menu operations Menu system Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menu may vary according to the type of signal received. The projector must detect at least one valid signal in order to use the menu items. If no device has been connected to the projector or if no signal has been detected, only a few menu items will be accessible.
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Direction Start Counting/Off Pattern Off / 1/ 2/ 3 Basic Disable/5 min/10 min/15 Blank Timer min/20 min/25 min/30 min Message On/Off Black/Blue/ViewSonic/ Splash Screen Screen Capture/Off Screen Capture Auto/Projection (Projector Position)/Menu Position/Color Temp./Brightness/Contrast/3D Settings/Screen Color/Splash Screen/Message/ My Button Quick Auto Search/CEC/DCR/Closed Caption/ Power Saving/Freeze/INFORMATION/Aspect Ratio/Power Out...
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Main menu Sub-menu Options 3D Glasses DLP/3D VESA Auto/Off/Frame Sequential/ 3D Settings 3D Sync Frame Packing/Top-Bottom/ Side-by-Side 3D Sync Invert Disable/Invert HDMI Format Auto/RGB/YUV HDMI Settings HDMI Range Auto/Enhanced/Normal LAN Control DHCP ON/Static IP Settings Projector IP Address Subnet Mask LAN Control Advanced Settings Default Gateway...
Description of each menu FUNCTION Description Screen Color “Using Screen Color” for details. Aspect Ratio “Selecting the aspect ratio” for details. Keystone “Correcting keystone” for details. Corner Adj. “Adjusting the 4 corners” for details. Displays the position adjustment page. To move the projected image, use the directional arrow keys.
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FUNCTION Description Color “Adjusting Color” for details. Tint “Adjusting Tint” for details. Sharpness “Adjusting Sharpness” for details. Gamma Advanced “Selecting a gamma setting” for details. Brilliant Color “Adjusting Brilliant Color” for details. Noise Reduction “Reducing image noise” for details. Color Management “Color Management”...
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FUNCTION Description Audio Settings “Adjusting the sound” for details. Presentation Timer “Setting the presentation timer” for details. The projector can display several test patterns. It helps Pattern you adjust the image size and focus and check that the projected image is free from distortion. Blank Timer “Hiding the image”...
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FUNCTION Description Selects a preferred closed captioning mode when the selected input signal carries closed captions. • Captions: An on-screen display of the dialogue, narration, and sound effects of TV programs and videos that are closed captioned (usually marked as “CC” in TV listings). Closed Caption This function is only available when a Composite video or S-Video input signal is selected and its system format...
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FUNCTION Description Source Shows the current signals source. Color mode Shows the selected mode in the Image menu. Resolution Shows the native resolution of the input signal. Color System Shows the input system format. Current System Status IP Address Shows the IP address of your projector. MAC Address Shows the MAC Address of your projector.
Maintenance Care of the projector You must regularly clean the lens and/or filter. Do not attempt to disassemble any part of the projector. Contact your dealer if you need to replace any parts. Cleaning the lens You can clean the dust-free glass lens if you notice any dirt or dust on its surface. •...
Using the filter Note • we recommend cleaning the filters when using projector for a while. • I f the projector is suspended from the ceiling or mounted in a way that is difficult to access, please be mindful of personal safety during filter replacement. Cleaning the filters 1. Make sure that the projector has been shut down and unplugged from the power source. 2. Press the latch pin on the filter and removed the filter from the projector. 3.
LED Indicator Projector status Power indicator Status* indicator Stand-by Mode Red flashing two second , purple Powering On flashing three second then Blue flashing 4 second Normal Operations Blue Normal Shut Down Blue flashing Fan Error Red flashing Temperature Blue flashing twice Red flashing twice per second per second...
Troubleshooting Projector is not shutting down Cause Remedy Plug one end of the power cable at the AC inlet of the projector and the other There is no power from the power cable. end in the power outlet. If the power outlet has a switch, make sure that it is switched on.
Specifications Projector specifications • All specifications are subject to change without notice. • Not all projector models are available at your location. L810 L820 L830 Input Terminals VGA Input (DB 15 pin) Audio Input (mini jack) Audio L/R (RCA x 2 Composite) HDMI (v1.4 with audio) HDMI 1.4/MHL 2.0 Video (RCA) S-video(Mini DIN 4 pin) Component (RCAx3)
Dimensions Ceiling mount installation Projection direction Note: M6L12 screws are recommended for securing the projector using suspended mounting M6 screw holes. (M6 / L12 x 4)
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3D (including HDMI signal) Resolution Signal Aspect Ratio Refresh rate (Hz) (pixels) SVGA 800x600 60*/120** 1024x768 60*/120** 1280x720 16:9 60*/120** WXGA 1280x800 16:9 60*/120** For Video Signal Resolution Signal Aspect Ratio Refresh rate (Hz) (pixels) SDTV (480i)*** 720x480 4:3/16:9 * 60 Hz signals are supported for parallel, up-down, and frame sequence formats. ** 120Hz signals are only supported for frame sequence formats. *** Video signal (SDTV 480i) is only supported for frame sequence formats.
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Appendix IR control table Button Format Byte1 Byte2 Byte3 Byte4 PgDn PgUp Blank Auto sync Down Left Right Color Mode Mute Enter Power ON Presentation Timer Exit Eco Mode Menu Mouse Mouse Left Mouse Right Source Pattern My button HDMI Volume+ Volume- Magnify...
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Exclusion of damages: ViewSonic’s liability is limited to the cost of repair or replacement of the product. ViewSonic shall not be liable for: 1. Damage to other property caused by any defects in the product, damages based...
If a product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period, ViewSonic will, at its sole option, repair or replace the product with a like product. Replacement product or parts may include remanufactured or refurbished parts or components &...
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