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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.
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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.
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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...
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Table of Contents Key safety instructions ..1 Perform keystone correction....26 Adjust four corners ........26 Introduction ....... 3 Zoom in to see details ......27 Selecting the aspect ratio ......27 Projector features ........3 About the aspect ratio......28 Shipping contents ........
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Fuse specifications ........55 Dimensions ..........56 Ceiling mount installation......56 Timing chart ..........57 Copyright information ..61 Copyright ..........61 Disclaimer ..........61 Appendix ......62 IR control table ........62 Address Code .......... 63 RS232 command table ......64...
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.
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● 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 flammable items 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: ● The color mode provides different options designed for different projectors. ● Compatible with NTSC, PAL, SECAM and HDTV ●...
Shipping contents Carefully unpack the product and check that you have all of the items shown below. If any of these items are missing, please contact your place of purchase. Standard accessories The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region, and may differ from those illustrated. Projector Power cord Of f...
External appearance of the projector Front/Rear Side Top/Bottom Warning ● This equipment must be grounded. ● 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 Turn the projector power on or off. (Power LED indicator) Please refer to “LED indicator message”. (TEMP LED indicator) Please refer to “LED indicator message”. (LAMP LED indicator) Please refer to “LED indicator message”. Menu/Exit Menu: Displays or exits the on-screen display menu.
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Remote control Of f COMP VIDEO HDMI Auto Source Sync Aspect Freeze Pattern Blank PgUp PgDn Color Mode 9. 10. PgUp/PgDn Turn the projector on. Connect the projector to a computer with a Mini USB cable to operate the COMP display software (Microsoft PowerPoint) Select the D-Sub / component display.
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17. Enter (Volume+) Enter the selected screen to display Increase the volume. (OSD) menu item. (Zoom in) 18. Exit The displayed zoom lever can be used Return to the previous OSD menu to to zoom in on the projected image exit and save the menu settings.
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Remote control code The projector is capable of having 8 different remote control codes (1 to 8). When using multiple projectors close to each other at the same time, switching the remote control codes will prevent projector disruption by other remote controls. First, set the projector’s remote control code then switch the code of the remote control itself.
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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”...
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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 indicated 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.
Projection Dimension Refer to the chart below to determine the screen size and projection distance. ( c ) (E): Screen (f): lens center Displays an image in 16:9 size on the 16:9 screen (b) Projection distance (d) Vertical offset (a) Screen size (c) Image height Minimum Maximum...
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. In the connections shown below, some cables may not be included within the projector packaging (please refer to “Shipping contents”).
Connect to the computer or monitor Connect to the computer Use the VGA cable provided. Plug one end into the D-Sub output jack at the computer end. Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the COMPUTER 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 (PA501S does not have this interface) • Component Video • S-Video • Video (composite video) Only one 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.
Audio playback with the projector You can use the speaker of the projector in the presentation or connect other individual speakers to the AUDIO OUT jack of the projector.
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 Menu and then press the Press Menu and then press the remote control / to select the remote control / to select Image Display and press to select Aspect and press to select Color Mode. Ratio. Press Menu and then press the Press Menu and then press the remote control /...
Using 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 [Using the menus] 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. 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 Quick Auto Search function in the SYSTEM menu is switched You may also press the source selection button on the remote control or search for available input...
Changing HDMI input settings In the unlikely event that you connect the projector to a device (such as DVD or Bluray 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.
Perform keystone correction 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.
Zoom in to see details 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 ...
About the aspect ratio Choose how to make the screen suitable for the screen: Auto: projector’s natural resolution in its horizontal width. This is suitable where the incoming Image 16:10 image is neither in 4:3 nor 16:9 aspect ratios but where you want to make most use of the screen without altering the image’s aspect ratio.
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 /.
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Adjusting Brilliant Color Enter Image > Advanced > Brilliant Color menu and press /. This feature utilizes a new color-processing algorithm Yellow Green and system level enhancements to enable higher brightness while providing truer, more vibrant colors of the projected image. Brightness levels of mid-tone areas Magenta Cyan commonly seen in videos and natural landscapes are...
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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 adjustment 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: Enter Basic > Presentation Timer menu. Press [Enter] to show the Presentation Timer page. Select Timer Period and press /...
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].
Extending light source life To keep the light source life as long as possible, you can do the following settings via the OSD menu. Use the Power Saving mode to reduce system noise and power by 20%. If you select Power Saving mode, the light intensity will decrease and the projection pattern will be darker.
Operations at high altitudes We recommend using the High Altitude Mode when the environment is at 1,500 to 3,000 meters above sea level and the temperature is between 5°C to 25°C. Note Do not activate High Altitude Mode if the environment is at 0 to 1,500 meters above sea level and the temperature is between 5°C to 35°C.
3D functions This projector also comes with 3D functions that offer greater depth and immersion when viewing 3D movies, videos, sports, and games. You will need a pair of 3D glasses when viewing 3D images and videos. If the 3D signal comes from an HDMI 1.4a compatible device, this projector will look for a 3D Sync data signal.
If the RJ45 cable is not correctly connected, the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS server settings will be displayed as 0.0.0.0. Make sure the cable has been correctly connected and re-execute the above steps. To connect to the projector when the projector is in the standby mode, set the Advanced > Network Settings >...
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You can adjust AMX and SNMP settings on this page. On the AMX device discovery, the controller connected to the AMX of the same network will find the projector when ON is selected. For details of the AMX Device Discovery, please access the AMX website: http://www.amx.com/.
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Please note the input length limits in the following table (including space and other punctuation marks): Type item Input length Maximum character DHCP/Manual (None) IP Address XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX Subnet Mask XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX Network Gateway XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX DNS Server XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX AMX device discovery (None) Network Settings Administrator (None)
About Crestron e-Control ® The Crestron e-Control page provides various virtual buttons to control the projector ® or adjust the projected image. You can press / to display more buttons. The functions of those buttons are identical with those on the OSD menu or remote control.
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iii. You can adjust the wired local area network. iv. After setup has finished, the remote network operation access to the projector is protected with a password. v. After setup has finished, access to the Tools page is protected with a password. To avoid mistakes, please input the English letters and digits in the Tools page.
Press “Contact IT Help” button, and then a HELP DESK window will be displayed in the upper right corner of the screen. You can send information to the RoomView™ software administrator / user connected to the same local area network. For details, please access http://www.crestron.com and http://www.crestron.com/ getroomview.
Switch off the projector Press the Power button. A confirmation message will be displayed on screen. The message will disappear if you do not respond within a few seconds. Press the Power Button again, and the projector will be turned off. Wait until the fan is completely stopped and unplug the power cord.
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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Off/On Start Counting Yes/No Pattern Off/Test Card Disable/5 min/10 min/15 Blank Timer min/20 min/25 min/30 min Message On/Off Splash Screen Blue/ViewSonic/Off Off/Frame sequence/Frame 3D Sync Packing/Top-Bottom/Side-By- Side 3D Settings Save 3D Settings Yes/No 3D Sync Invert Disable/Enable HDMI Format Auto/RGB/YUV...
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Main menu Sub-menu Options Normal/Power Saving/ Light Source Mode Custom Light source setting Light Source Power 20%/40%/60%/80%/100% Light Source Hours Advanced Closed Caption On/Off Enable Closed Caption Caption Version Off/CC1/CC2/CC3/CC4 Reset settings Reset/Cancel Language Multi-language OSD option Projector Front Table/Rear Table/Rear Position Ceiling/Front Ceiling 5 sec/10 sec/15 sec/20 sec/25...
Description of each menu Function Description Aspect Ratio “Selecting the aspect ratio” for details. Keystone “Perform keystone correction” for details. Corner Adj. “Adjust four corners” for deatils. Displays the position adjustment page. To move the projected image, use the directional arrow keys. The values shown on the lower position of the page change with every key press you made until they reach their Position...
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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 Color Temperature” 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 Mute Volume Audio Settings Power On/Off Ring Tone When turning on or off the projector, it will make a sound. Presentation Timer “Setting the Presentation Timer” for details. The projector can display a test pattern. It helps you Pattern adjust the image size and focus and check that the projected image is free from distortion.
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Function Description Sets the language for the On-Screen Display (OSD) Language menus. See “Using the menus” for details. Projector Position “Choosing a location” for details. Menu Display Time Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last key press. The range is from 5 to 30 seconds Menu Settings in 5-second increments.
Maintenance Care of the projector 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. ●...
LED Indicator Projector status Power indicator Temp indicator Lamp indicator Stand-by mode Green Flashing Normally on Green Normal Operations Green Temperature Error Green Red Flashing Orange Temperature Error Green Red Flashing Fan Error 1 Green Red Flashing Green Fan Error 2 Green Red Flashing Green Flashing...
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. Input Terminals VGA input (DB 15 pin) HDMI (v1.4 with audio ) Video (RCA) Audio input (3.5mm mini jack) Output Terminals Audio output (3.5mm mini jack) USB-A 5V/1.5A...
Dimensions 396.0mm 156.8mm 313.8mm Ceiling mount installation 265.0mm 34.0mm Note: It is recommended to use the M4L8 screw for fixing the projector using the M4 screw hole. (M4/ L8 x 4)
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3D (including HDMI signal) Signal Resolution (pixels) Aspect Ratio Refresh rate (Hz) SVGA 800x600 60*/120 1024x768 60*/120 1280x720 16:9 50*60* WXGA 1280x800 16:9 For Video Signal Signal Resolution (pixels) Aspect Ratio Refresh rate (Hz) SDTV (480i)** 720x480 4:3/16:9 * 50 Hz and 60 Hz signals are supported for side by side, Top and Bottom, and Frame Sequential formats.
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Component video Signal Resolution (pixels) Aspect Ratio Refresh rate (Hz) HDTV (1080p) 1920x1080 16:9 50/60 HDTV (1080i) 1920x1080 16:9 50/60 HDTV (720p) 1280x720 16:9 50/60 SDTV(480p) 720x480 4:3/16:9 SDTV(576p) 720x576 4:3/16:9 SDTV (480i) 720x480 4:3/16:9 SDTV (576i) 720x576 4:3/16:9 Composite video Signal Aspect Ratio Refresh rate (Hz)
ViewSonic. Disclaimer ViewSonic does not make any statement or warranty, expressed or implied, for the merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose with respect to any contents within this manual. Additionally, ViewSonic reserves the right to revise and update the contents of this manual without notice.
Appendix IR control table Button Format Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 PgDn PgUp Blank Auto Sync Down Left Right Color Mode Mute Input Powering up Power Off Exit Eco mode Menu Source Pattern Video HDMI Volume+ Volume- Zoom+ Zoom- Freeze...
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ViewSonic . Please refer to the ViewSonic website in your country to check the local terms and model variants, and see if the product model in your country is eligible for a longer warranty period.
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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...
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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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