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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 of our website.
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As a world-leading provider of visual solutions, ViewSonic® is dedicated to exceeding the world’s expectations for technological evolution, innovation, and simplicity. At ViewSonic®, we believe that our products have the potential to make a positive impact in the world, and we are confident that the ViewSonic® product you have chosen will serve you well.
Safety Precautions following Safety Precautions before you start using the projector. Please read the • Keep this user guide in a safe place for later reference. • Read all warnings and follow all instructions. • Allow at least 20" (50 cm) clearance around the projector to ensure proper ventilation.
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(UPS). • If smoke, an abnormal noise, or a strange odor is present, immediately switch the projector off and call your dealer or ViewSonic®. It is dangerous to continue using the projector. • Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Contents Safety Precautions ............3 Introduction ..............8 Package Contents ....................8 Product Overview ....................9 Projector ........................9 I/O Ports ........................ 10 Remote Control ..................... 11 Remote Control - Effective Range ................. 12 Remote Control - Replacing the Batteries ............. 12 Initial Setup ...............
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Menu Operation ............23 Input Source Selected Menus ................23 Input Source Selected On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Tree ........ 24 Home Screen ......................33 Menu Navigation ....................34 Home Screen - On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Tree ..........35 Menu Operations ....................38 File Management ....................38 How to Use the Media Control Bar Buttons ............
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Regulatory and Service Information ......56 Compliance Information ..................56 FCC Compliance Statement ................... 56 Industry Canada Statement ................... 56 CE Conformity for European Countries ..............57 Declaration of RoHS2 Compliance................. 58 Battery Warning ....................59 Indian Restriction of Hazardous Substances ............60 Product Disposal at End of Product Life ..............
Introduction Package Contents Number Description Projector Power Cord USB Type C Cable Power Adapter Remote Control with Batteries Carrying Bag Quick Start Guide...
Product Overview Projector Number Description Volume Up Volume Down Play / Pause LED Indicator (Power and Battery LED) Speaker IR Receiver Lens Focus Ring I/O Ports Smart Stand Tripod Mount...
I/O Ports DC 19V USB C AUDIO HDMI USB A 5V/1.5A 1. DC IN 2. USB Type C 3. Audio Out 4. HDMI 5. USB Type A Please use the supplied USB Type C cable, and ensure your USB Type C device can support video transmission. 1 - Supports HDCP 1.4/HDMI 1.4.
Remote Control Button Description Power Turn the projector on or off. Source Display the input source selection menu. Directional Navigate, select menu items, and make adjustments. Confirm the selection. Settings Display the Settings menu. Return Return to the previous screen. Home Go to the Home Screen.
Remote Control - Effective Range To ensure proper function of the remote control follow the steps below: 1. The remote control must be held at an angle within 30° perpendicular to the projector’s IR remote control sensor(s). 2. The distance between the remote control and the sensor(s) should not exceed 7 m (22 ft) Remote Control - Replacing the Batteries 1.
Initial Setup Projector Position - Choosing a Location Personal preference and room layout will decide the installation location. Consider the following: • Size and position of your screen. • Location of a suitable power outlet. • Location and distance between the projector and other equipment. The projector is designed to be installed in one of the following locations: Location Front Table...
Making Connections Connecting to Power DC Power (Power Outlet) 1. Connect the power cord to the power adapter. 2. Connect the power adapter to the DC IN jack at the side of the projector. 3. Plug the power cord plug into a power outlet. When connected, the charging status LED will turn white.
Power by Power Bank The projector can also be powered by a power bank. 15V/3A 1. Connect one end of the USB Type C cable to the USB C port of the projector. 2. Connect the other end of the USB Type C cable to the power bank. NOTE: ...
Connecting to External Devices AUDIO HDMI USB A 5V/1.5A HDMI HDMI Connection Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI port of your video device. Then connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI port (HDMI v. 1.4, supports HDCP 1.4) of your projector.
Using the Projector Turning the Projector On 1. Ensure the projector is connected to a power source or that the battery has sufficient charge. 2. Open the Smart Stand by moving the lens cover down. 3. Move the Smart Stand to your desired viewing angle. NOTE: ...
Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Projector’s Height and Projection Angle The projector is equipped with one Smart Stand. Adjusting the stand will change the projector’s height and the vertical projection angle. Carefully adjust the stand to fine tune the projected image’s position. NOTE: ...
First Time Activation If the projector is activated for the first time, you will need to select your and Projection Orientation and Preferred Language. Follow the on-screen instructions using the OK and Directional buttons on the remote control. When the “Finish Screen”...
Projection Orientation Select the preferred projection orientation and press OK to confirm the selection. For more information, see page 13. Preferred Language Select the preferred language and press OK to confirm the selection.
Turning the Projector Off 1. Pressing the Power button on the remote control will result in the following message: 2. Use the Up or Down directional buttons on the remote control to select Turn Off and press OK on the remote control. NOTE: ...
Menu Operation Input Source Selected Menus When an input source is selected, the Image Setting and Advanced menus can be adjusted. Press the Setting button on the remote control to launch the menus.
Input Source Selected On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Tree Main Menu Sub-menu Menu Option Brightest Color Mode Movie Low Blue Light Brightness (-/+, 0~100) Contrast (-/+, -50~50) 6500K 7500K 9300K Red Gain (-/+, 0~100) Green Gain (-/+, 0~100) Blue Gain (-/+, 0~100) Color Temp User Red Offset...
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Main Menu Sub-menu Menu Option Auto Aspect Ratio 16:9 Auto HDMI Settings Range Full Limited Disable Frame Sequential 3D Format Frame Packing 3D Settings Top-Bottom Advanced Side-by-Side Disable 3D Sync Invert Invert Movie Audio Mode Music Audio Settings Audio Volume (-/+, 0~50) Disable Mute...
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Image Setting Menu To access the Image Setting menu: 1. Press the Settings button on the remote control. 2. Press the up/down Directional buttons to select a menu.
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3. Then press the left/right Directional buttons to enter the sub-menu(s) and/or adjust the settings. 4. Press the Return button to go to the previous menu or exit. NOTE: USB device source does not support the Image Setting function.
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Menu Option Description The projector is preset with several predefined picture modes so that you can choose one to suit your operating environment and input signal. Brightest Maximizes the brightness of the projected image. This mode is suitable for environments where extra-high brightness is required (e.g., well-lit rooms).
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Menu Option Description Select the color temperature setting. 6500K Maintains normal white coloring. 7500K A higher, cooler color temperature than 6500K. 9300K The highest color temperature; makes the image appear the most bluish-white. Color Temp User Color Adjust red, green, and blue values as desired. NOTE: The Wall Color feature can help correct the projected picture’s colors to prevent possible color difference between the source and projected pictures if you are...
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Advanced Menu To access the Advanced menu: 1. Press the Settings button on the remote control. 2. Press the right Directional button to access the Advanced menu.
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3. Press the up/down Directional buttons to select a menu. 4. Then press the left/right Directional buttons to enter the sub-menu(s) and/or adjust the settings. 5. Press the Return button to go to the previous menu or exit.
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Menu Option Description The aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to the image height. With the advent of digital signal processing, digital display devices, like this projector, can dynamically stretch and scale the image output to a different aspect than that of the image input signal.
Home Screen The Home Screen is displayed every time you start the projector. To navigate the Home Screen, simply use the directional buttons on the remote control. You can return to the main Home Screen at any time by pressing the Home button on the remote control, regardless of what page you are on.
Menu Navigation 1. When the Home Screen is displayed, press the left/right Directional buttons to select a main menu (File Management, Basic Settings, Advanced Settings, or Information). Press the OK button on the remote control to enter the menu. 2. Use the Directional buttons to select an item in the sub-menu and then press the OK button to view further settings.
Home Screen - On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Tree Main Menu Sub-menu Menu Option File Management English French German Italian Spanish Russian 繁體中文 簡體中文 日本語 韓語 Swedish Dutch Language Turkish Czech Basic Settings Portuguese Thai Polish Finnish Arabic Indonesian Hindi Vietnam Greek Hungarian Front Table...
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Main Menu Sub-menu Menu Option Disable Auto V Keystone Enable V Keystone (-/+, -40~40) Keystone H Keystone (-/+, -40~40) Disable 4 Corner Basic Settings Enable 4 Corner Adjustment 0.8x Zoom 0.9x 1.0x Test Pattern Disable Power On Source HDMI USB C Disable Power On Ring Tone Enable...
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Main Menu Sub-menu Menu Option Full Light Source Level Battery Saving Disable Advanced High Altitude Mode Enable Reset Settings Reset to Factory Default Light Source Hours System Version Information Memory Information XX GB of XX GB Used Serial Number...
Menu Operations File Management Easily manage files and folders. 1. From the Home Screen, select File Management, then press OK on the remote control. 2. Select a device on the source list, then use the Directional buttons to select a file. Press OK on the remote control to open the selected file.
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How to Edit a File 1. While in File Management, press and hold the OK button on the remote control for three seconds. 2. A check box will appear at the front of each file. Use the Directional buttons and press OK on the remote control to select one or more files.
How to Use the Media Control Bar Buttons The media control bar buttons will appear on screen if a video, music, or photo file are selected to be opened. Picture Video Music Back Back Back Play Rewind Play Next Play Pause Zoom in Pause...
Supported File Formats Multimedia Formats Extension Type Codec .avi Audio .mp4 .m4v Video H.264/MPEG-4 .mov .mkv Video H.264 Video H.264, MPEG-2 .trp Audio .mts .m2ts Video MPEG-1, MPEG-2 .vob Audio DVD-LPCM .mpg Video MPEG-1 Office Formats Items Indicators doc/docx Able to open and read documents in doc/docx xls/xlsx Able to open and read documents in xls/xlsx Document...
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Supported External Connected Device Formats Support Size Device NTFS Format FAT32 Format exFAT (Max. Size) Read Write Read Write Read Write USB Memory 256 GB Stick USB HDD 2 TB NOTE: • Windows 10 built-in format tool only supports FAT32 format up to 32 GB. •...
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Basic Settings 1. From the Home Screen, select Basic Settings, then press OK on the remote control. 2. Press the up/down Directional buttons to select a menu. Then press the left/right Directional buttons to enter the sub-menu(s) and/or adjust the settings. 3.
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Menu Description Language Select your desired language. Projector Position Select the preferred projection position. Adjust trapezoidal screen image distortion. Auto V Keystone Provides a rectangular screen image by automatically adjusting the keystone number when there is a trapezoidal screen image caused by the tilting of the projector. Enable: Automatically adjust the keystone number.
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Advanced Settings 1. From the Home Screen, select Advanced Settings, then press OK on the remote control. 2. Press the up/down Directional buttons to select a menu. Then press the left/right Directional buttons to enter the sub-menu(s) and/or adjust the settings. 3.
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Menu Description Enter the desired input source directly after turning on the Power On Source projector. Power On Ring Tone Enable or disable the power on ring tone. Auto Power Off The projector can turn off automatically after a set period of time once no input source is detected.
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Menu Description It is recommended that you use High Altitude Mode when your environment is between 1,500~3,000 m above sea level, and a temperature between 5°C~25°C. High Altitude Mode NOTE: 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.
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Information 1. From the Home Screen, select Information, then press OK on the remote control. 2. View system information and status. 3. Press the Return button to go to the previous menu or exit.
Appendix Specifications Item Category Specifications Type 0.2” WVGA, LED Display Size 24”~100” Throw Distance 0.64~2.66 m (38” @ 1 m) Lens F=1.7, f=5.5 mm Optical Zoom Fixed Digital Zoom 0.8x~1.0x Projector Light Source Type RGB LED Light Source Life up to 60,000 hours (Normal) Display Color 1.07 Billion Colors...
Timing Chart HDMI/USB C Video Timing Horizontal Dot Clock Vertical Timing Resolution Frequency Frequency Frequency (Hz) (kHz) (MHz) 480i 720(1440) x 480 15.73 59.94 480p 720 x 480 31.47 59.94 576i 720(1440) x 576 15.63 576p 720 x 576 31.25 720/50p 1280 x 720 37.5...
3D Support Timing HDMI 3D (BlueRay 3D with info frame) Signal Resolution (dots) Aspect Ratio Refresh Rate (Hz) Support Frame Packing 1080p 1920 x 1080 16:9 23.98/24 720p 1280 x 720 16:9 50/59.94/60 Side by Side 1080i 1920 x 1080 16:9 50/59.94/60 Top and Bottom...
Troubleshooting This section describes some common problems that you may experience when using the projector. Problem or Issue Possible Solutions • Ensure the power cord is properly attached to the projector and to the power outlet. • If the cooling process has not completed, please wait until it has finished then try to turn on the projector again.
• ViewSonic® does not recommend the use of any ammonia or alcohol-based cleaners on the lens or case. Some chemical cleaners have been reported to damage the lens and/or case of the projector. • ViewSonic® will not be liable for damage resulting from use of any ammonia or alcohol-based cleaners.
Regulatory and Service Information Compliance Information This section addresses all connected requirements and statements regarding regulations. Confirmed corresponding applications shall refer to nameplate labels and relevant markings on the unit. FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following 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.
CE Conformity for European Countries The device complies with the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU and Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU. Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC. The following information is only for EU-member states: The mark shown to the right is in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE).
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...
Battery Warning • Battery: ͫ High or low extreme temperatures that a battery can be subjected to during use, storage or transportation; and low air pressure at high altitude. ͫ Replacement of a battery with an incorrect type that can defeat a safeguard (for example, in the case of some lithium battery types);...
Schedule 2 of the Rule. Product Disposal at End of Product Life ViewSonic® respects the environment and is committed to working and living green. Thank you for being part of Smarter, Greener Computing. Please visit the ViewSonic®...
Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. ViewSonic® and the three birds logo are registered trademarks of ViewSonic® Corporation. VESA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association.
For technical support or product service, see the table below or contact your reseller. NOTE: You will need the product’s serial number. Country/ Region Website Country/ Region Website Asia Pacific & Africa Australia www.viewsonic.com/au/ Bangladesh www.viewsonic.com/bd/ www.viewsonic.com.cn www.viewsonic.com/hk/ 中国 (China) 香港 (繁體中文) Hong Kong (English) www.viewsonic.com/hk-en/ India www.viewsonic.com/in/...
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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(e) the serial number of the product. 3. Take or ship the product, freight prepaid, in the original container to an authorized ViewSonic® service center or ViewSonic®. 4. For additional information or the name of the nearest ViewSonic® service center, contact ViewSonic®.
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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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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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Name, address, of manufacturer and importers: México, Av. de la Palma #8 Piso 2 Despacho 203, Corporativo Interpalmas, Col. San Fernando Huixquilucan, Estado de México Tel: (55) 3605-1099 http://www.viewsonic.com/la/soporte/index.htm NÚMERO GRATIS DE ASISTENCIA TÉCNICA PARA TODO MÉXICO: 001.866.823.2004 Hermosillo: Villahermosa: Distribuciones y Servicios Computacionales SA de CV.
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