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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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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.
Table of contents Important safety Using the projector in standby mode ............31 instructions .......2 Adjusting the sound ......31 Introduction......4 Shutting down the projector ....32 Menu operation........33 Projector features ......... 4 Maintenance ....43 Shipping contents......... 4 Controls and functions ......5 Care of the projector ......
Important safety instructions Your projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is important that you follow the instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on the product. Safety Instructions Please read this manual before you operate your projector.
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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 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. Some of the features may not be available on your projector. Actual performance may vary and subject to model specifications. •...
Controls and functions Projector Power indicator light Temperature indicator light Lamp indicator light Focus ring Zoom ring • (Help) • Power Displays the HELP menu with a long Toggles the projector between standby mode and Power ON. press for 3 seconds. •...
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Remote control To use the remote mouse control keys • Source (Page Up, Page Down), see "Using the Displays the source selection bar. remote PgUp/PgDn function" on page 7 for details. • (Keystone keys) Manually corrects distorted images • resulting from an angled projection. Toggles the projector between standby mode and Power ON.
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• Aspect • (Volume Up) Displays the aspect ratio selection bar. Increases the volume level. • Freeze • (Volume Down) Freezes the screen picture. Decreases the volume level. • Pattern • (Mute) Displays embedded test pattern. Toggles the projector audio between on •...
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To operate your display software program (on a connected PC) which responds to page up/down commands (like Microsoft PowerPoint), press PgUp/PgDn. Remote control effective range Refer to the illustration about the location of the Infra- Red (IR) remote control sensor(s). The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the projector's IR remote control sensor(s) to function correctly.
Positioning your projector Choosing a location Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation location you select. Take into consideration the size and position of your screen, the location of a suitable power outlet, as well as the location and distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment.
The "screen" mentioned below refers to the projection screen usually consisting of a screen surface and a support structure. Please see "Projector specifications" on page 65 for the native display resolution of this projector. PA500S/PA503S/PA500X/PA503X • 4:3 image on a 4:3 screen • 4:3 image on a 16:10 screen (e): Screen...
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4:3 image on a 16:10 Screen (a) Screen Size (b) Projection distance (d) Vertical offset (c) Image height min. max. min. max. inch inch inch inch inch inch 1524 2106 2317 1778 2457 2703 2032 2809 3089 1077 2286 3160 3476 1212 2540...
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16:10 image on a 16:10 Screen (a) Screen Size (b) Projection distance (d) Vertical offset (c) Image height min. max. min. max. inch inch inch inch inch inch 1524 2000 2200 1778 2333 2567 2032 2667 2933 1077 2286 3000 3300 1212 2540...
Connection When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to: Turn all equipment 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 with the projector (see "Shipping contents"...
VGA cable Computer Monitor VGA to DVI-A cable Audio cable Audio Computer (for Component signal) Audio cable A/V device (for selected models) Video cable Video A/V device connector Audio Out Speakers Connecting a computer or monitor Connecting a computer Take the supplied VGA cable and connect one end to the D-Sub output socket of the computer.
Connect the projector to a computer as described in "Connecting a computer" on page Take a suitable VGA cable (only one supplied) and connect one end of the cable to the D-Sub input socket of the video monitor. Or if your monitor is equipped with a DVI input socket, take a VGA to DVI-A cable and connect the DVI end of the cable to the DVI input socket of the video monitor.
Video source device is turned on and operating correctly. Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly. VGA-Component adapter (ViewSonic P/N: CB-00008906) Connecting a composite Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused composite Video output sockets available: •...
Operation Starting up the projector Plug the power cord into the projector and into a wall socket. Turn on the wall socket switch (where fitted). Press Power to start the projector. As soon as the lamp lights up, a "Power On Ring Tone" will be heard.
Using the menus The projector is equipped with On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various adjustments and settings. The OSD screenshots below are for reference only, and may differ from the actual design. Below is the overview of the OSD menu. Main menu icon Highlight Status...
Utilizing the password function For security purposes and to help prevent unauthorized use, the projector includes an option for setting up password security. The password can be set through the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. For details of the OSD menu operation, please refer to "Using the menus"...
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Entering the password recall procedure Press and hold Auto Sync 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.
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. Be sure the Quick Auto Search function in the SYSTEM menu is On if you want the projector to automatically search for the signals.
The current source information will be displayed in the upper left corner of the screen for 3 seconds. The screen will display ViewSonic logo while auto adjustment is functioning. This function is only available when PC D-Sub input signal (analog RGB) is selected.
TV and 4:3 aspect DVD movies, as it displays them without aspect alteration. 16:9 (PA500S/PA503S/PA500X/PA503X): Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 16:9 aspect ratio. This is most suitable for images which are already in a 16:9 aspect, like high definition TV, as it displays them without aspect alteration.
Panorama (PA503W): Scales the image proportionally to fit the projector's native resolution in its vertical height and fills the screen in a non-linear manner. 2.35:1: Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 2.35:1 aspect ratio without aspect alteration.
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• Press Color Mode to display the selection bar and press to select a desired mode or press Color Mode repeatedly. • Go to the IMAGE > Color Mode menu and press Enter. Press to select a desired mode. Picture modes for different types of signals The picture modes available for different types of signals are listed below.
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Lower setting produces less saturated colors. If the setting is too high, colors on the image will be overpowering, which makes the image unrealistic. This function is only available when the input signal is Video, YPbPr or YCbCr. Adjusting Tint Go to the IMAGE >...
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Press to highlight the item you want to change and adjust the values by pressing • Red Gain/Green Gain/Blue Gain: Adjusts the contrast levels of Red, Green, and Blue. • Red Offset/Green Offset/Blue Offset: Adjusts the brightness levels of Red, Green, and Blue.
Setting the presentation timer Presentation timer can indicate the presentation time on the screen to help you achieve better time management when giving presentations. Follow these steps to utilize this function: Go to the BASIC > Presentation Timer menu. Press Enter to display the Presentation Timer page. Highlight Timer Period and decide the time period by pressing .
Hiding the image In order to draw the audience's full attention to the presenter, you can press Blank on the projector or remote control to hide the screen image. Press any key on the projector or remote control to restore the image. The word 'BLANK' appears at the lower right corner of the screen while the image is hidden.
If you use this projector under other extreme conditions excluding the above, it may display auto shut-down symptoms, which is designed to protect your projector from over-heating. In cases like this, you should switch to High Altitude Mode to solve these symptoms. However, this is not to state that this projector can operate under any and all harsh or extreme conditions.
Using the projector in standby mode Some of the projector functions are available in standby mode (plugged in but not turned on). To use these functions, be sure the cable connections are correctly made. For the connection methods, see the Connection chapter.
Shutting down the projector Press Power or Off and a confirmation message is displayed prompting you. If you don't respond in a few seconds, the message will disappear. Press Power or Off a second time. Once the cooling process finishes, a "Power Off Ring Tone"...
The menu items are available when the projector detects at least one valid signal. If there is no equipment connected to the projector or no signal detected, limited menu items are accessible. Main menu Sub-menu Options Screen Color Off/Blackboard/Greenboard/Whiteboard Auto/4:3/16:9 (PA500S/PA503S/PA500X/ Aspect Ratio PA503X)/16:10 (PA503W)/Panorama (PA503W)/2.35:1/Anamorphic (PA503W) Keystone Vertical Position DISPLAY Phase H.
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Top-Left/Bottom-Left/Top- Timer Position Right//Bottom-Right Presentation Timer Timer Counting Count Down/Count Up Direction BASIC Sound Reminder On/Off Start Counting/Off Off/Test Card/Note Pad/ Pattern World Map/Stave/Trellis Chart Disable/5 min/10 min/15 min/ Blank Timer 20 min/25 min/30 min Message On/Off Splash Screen Black/Blue/ViewSonic/Off...
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Main menu Sub-menu Options Auto/Off/Frame Sequential/Frame 3D Sync Packing/Top-Bottom/ 3D Settings Side-by-Side 3D Sync Invert Disable/Invert HDMI Settings HDMI Format Auto/RGB/YUV (PA503S/PA503X/ HDMI Range Auto/Enhanced/Normal PA503W) Normal/Eco/Dynamic/ Lamp Mode SuperEco Lamp Settings Reset Lamp Hours ADVANCED Lamp Hours Filter Mode On/Off Filter Settings Reset Filter Hours...
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Main menu Sub-menu Options • Source • Color Mode • Resolution • Color System INFORMATION • Firmware Version • 3X Fast Input •...
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Description of each menu Function Description Screen Color "Using Screen Color" on page 25 for details. Aspect Ratio "Selecting the aspect ratio" on page 23 for details. Keystone "Correcting keystone" on page 22 for details. Displays the position adjustment page. To move the projected image, use the directional arrow keys.
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Function Description Color Mode "Selecting a picture mode" on page 24 for details. Brightness "Adjusting Brightness" on page 25 for details. Contrast "Adjusting Contrast" on page 25 for details. "Selecting a Color Temperature" on page 26 "Setting a Color Temp. preferred color temperature"...
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Function Description Signal Selecting VGA allows the projector to turn on automatically once the VGA signal is fed through the VGA cable. Auto Power On "Using the CEC function" on page 30 for details. Direct Power On Selecting On allows the projector to turn on automatically once the power is fed through the power cord.
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Function Description Audio Settings "Adjusting the sound" on page 31 for details. Presentation "Setting the presentation timer" on page 28 for details. Timer The projector can display several test patterns. 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 Closed Caption Enable Activates the function by selecting On 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 input signal is selected and its system format is NTSC.
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Function Description Source Shows the current signal source. Color Mode Shows the selected mode in the IMAGE menu. Resolution Shows the native resolution of the input signal. Color System Shows input system format. Firmware Version Shows the current firmware version. 3X Fast Input Shows whether the function is activated or not.
Maintenance Care of the projector You need to keep the lens and/or filter (optional accessory) clean on a regular basis. Never remove any parts of the projector. Contact your dealer when any part of the projector needs replacing. Cleaning the lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface.
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• If your projector is ceiling-mounted or is not easily accessible, pay special attention to your personal safety when replacing the dust filter. Installing the dust filter Be sure to turn off the projector and unplug it from power source. As the arrows shown to the right, fit the filter by aligning and inserting it into the projector slots.
CAUTION Remember to set Filter Mode to Off in the ADVANCED > Filter Settings menu when using the projector with the dust filter removed. Setting Filter Mode to Off does not reset the filter timer. The timer will continue counting the next time you fit the filter back on and set Filter Mode to Lamp information Getting to know the lamp hour When the projector is in operation, the duration (in hours) of lamp usage is automatically...
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Setting Sleep Timer This function allows the projector to turn off automatically after a set period of time to prevent unnecessary waste of lamp life. Open the OSD menu and go to the POWER MANAGEMENT > Smart Energy menu. Press Enter and the Smart Energy page is displayed. Highlight Sleep Timer and press If the preset time lengths are not suitable for your presentation, select Disable.
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Indicators Light Status & Description Power events Blue Stand-by mode Flashing Powering up Blue Normal operation Blue Blue Normal power-down cooling (3 sec) Flashing Downloading Burn in off Blue Blue Blue Lamp events Blue First Lamp-Lit error cooling (60 sec) Flashing Lamp error in normal operation (30 sec) CW start fail (30 sec)
Troubleshooting The projector does not turn on. Cause Remedy Plug the power cord into the AC inlet on the projector, and plug the power cord into the power There is no power from the power cord. outlet. If the power outlet has a switch, make sure that it is switched on.
Specifications Dimensions 294 mm (W) x 110 mm (H) x 218 mm (D) (Excluding extrusions) Unit: mm Ceiling mount installation Ceiling mount screws: M4 x 8 (Max. L = 8 mm) Unit: mm...
IR control table Format Byte1 Byte2 Byte3 Byte4 PgDn PgUp Blank Auto sync Down Left Right Color Mode Enter Exit D. ECO (Eco mode) Menu Source Pattern HDMI Volume+ Volume- VGA1 Power On Power Off Information Zoom + Zoom - VIDEO MUTE ASPECT...
Timing chart Analog RGB Signal Resolution (dots) Aspect Ratio Refresh Rate (Hz) 640 x 480 60/72/75/85 SVGA 800 x 600 60/72/75/85 1024 x 768 60/70/75/85 1152 x 864 1280 x 768 15:9 WXGA 1280 x 800 16:10 60/75/85 1360 x 768 16:9 Quad-VGA 1280 x 960...
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HDMI Signal Resolution (dots) Aspect Ratio Refresh Rate (Hz) 640 x 480 SVGA 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1280 x 768 15:9 WXGA 1280 x 800 16:10 1360 x 768 16:9 Quad-VGA 1280 x 960 SXGA 1280 x 1024 WXGA 1366 x 768 16:9...
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3D (HDMI signal included) Signal Resolution (dots) Aspect Ratio Refresh Rate (Hz) SVGA 800 x 600 60* / 120** 1024 x 768 60* / 120** 1280 x 720 16:9 50* / 60* / 120** WXGA 1280 x 800 16:9 60* / 120** for Video Signal Signal Resolution (dots)
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Component video Signal Resolution (dots) Aspect Ratio Refresh Rate (Hz) HDTV (1080p) 1920 x 1080 16:9 50 / 60 HDTV (1080i) 1920 x 1080 16:9 50 / 60 HDTV (720p) 1280 x 720 16:9 50 / 60 SDTV (480p) 720 x 480 4:3 / 16:9 SDTV (576p) 720 x 576...
Projector specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. Not all models can be purchased in your region. Model name PA500S PA503S PA500X PA503X PA503W Product Specification Resolution 0.55” SVGA 0.55” XGA 0.65” WXGA (800 x 600) (1024 x 768)
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