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 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.
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.
Declaration of RoHS Compliance This product has been designed and manufactured in compliance with Directive 2002/95/ EC of the European Parliament and the Council on restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS Directive) and is deemed to comply with the maximum concentration values issued by the European Technical Adaptation Committee (TAC) as shown below: Proposed...
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FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions before you operate your projector and save for future reference. Read instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. Notes and warnings All notes and warnings in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Cleaning Unplug the projector from the wall socket before cleaning.
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Notes on the AC Power Cord AC Power Cord must meet the requirement of countries where you use this projector. Please confirm your AC plug type with the graphics below and ensure that the proper AC Power Cord is used. If the supplied AC Power Cord does not match your AC outlet, please contact your sales dealer.
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: Single chip 0.55" Texas Instruments DLP® technology SVGA (800 x 600 pixels) ...
Projector AC Power Cord Remote Control (IR) & batteries (AAA *2 PCS) VGA Cable (D-SUB to D- ViewSonic CD Wizard Quick Start Guide SUB) Contact you dealer immediately if any items are missing, appear damaged, or if the unit does not work ...
Projector Overview Front View Front IR remote control sensor Control panel Elevator foot Zoom ring Projection lens Focus ring Speaker Lamp cover Ventilation holes EN-7...
Rear View Connection ports AC power socket Kensington lock Bottom View Security bar Ceiling mount holes Ventilation holes This projector can be used with a ceiling mount for support. The ceiling mount is not included in the package. Contact your dealer for information to mount the projector on a ceiling.
Using the Product Control Panel POWER MENU/ EXIT TEMP/LAMP Power Turn the projector on or off. SOURCE Display the source selection bar. MENU/EXIT Display or exit the on-screen display menus. Keystone/Arrow keys ( /Up, /Down) Manually correct distorted images resulting from an angled projection. Four directional buttons Use four directional buttons to select items or make adjustments to your selection.
Connection Ports AUDIO IN Connect an audio output from video equipment or computer to this jack. S-VIDEO Connect S-Video output from video equipment to this jack. COMPUTER IN 1 Connect image input signal (analog RGB or component) to this jack. RS-232 When operating the projector via a computer, connect this to the controlling computer's RS-232C port.
Remote Control Power Turn the projector on or off. VGA1 Display COMPUTER IN 1 signal. Menu/ Left mouse Display on-screen display menus. Perform the left button of the mouse when mouse mode is activated. Mouse Right mouse Switch between the normal and mouse modes.
Using the remote mouse control Video/Page Up Switch input source to Composite/ The capability of operating your computer S-Video by sequence. with the remote control gives you more Perform page up function when flexibility when delivering presentations. mouse mode is activated. Connect the projector to your PC or VGA2 notebook with a USB cable prior to...
Installing the Batteries Open the battery cover in the direction shown. Install batteries as indicated by the diagram inside the compartment. Close the battery cover into position. Caution Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. ...
Remote Control Operation Point the remote control at the infrared remote sensor and press a button. Operating the projector from the front The remote control may not operate when there is sunlight or other strong light such as a fluorescent lamp shining on the remote sensor. ...
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. Audio cable VGA cable (D-Sub to D-Sub) Composite Video cable USB cable S-Video cable...
Connecting a computer or monitor Connecting a computer The projector provides two VGA input sockets that allow you to connect them to both ® ® compatibles and Macintosh computers. A Mac adapter is needed if you are connecting legacy version Macintosh computers. To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer: Take the supplied VGA cable and connect one end to the D-Sub output socket of the computer.
Connecting Video source devices You can connect your projector to various Video source devices that provide any one of the following output sockets: Component Video S-Video Video (composite) You need only connect the projector to a Video source device using just one of the above connecting methods, however each provides a different level of video quality.
Connecting a Component Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused Component Video output sockets available: If so, you can continue with this procedure. If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device.
details. 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: If so, you can continue with this procedure. If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device.
Operation Powering On/Off the Projector Powering On the Projector: Complete the AC power cord and peripheral signal cable(s) connections. Press to turn on the projector. The projector takes a minute or so to warm up. Turn on your source (computer, notebook, DVD, etc.). The projector automatically detects your source.
Adjusting the Projector Height The projector is equipped with an elevator foot to adjust the image height. To raise or lower the image, turn the elevator foot to fine-tune the height. To avoid damaging the projector, make sure that the elevator foot is fully retracted before placing the projector in its carrying case.
Adjusting Projection Image Size Refer to the graphic and table below to determine the screen size and projection distance. Maximum zoom Minimum zoom Screen Center of lens Vertical offset Projection distance 4 : 3 Screen Screen size Projection distance [inch (m)] Image Vertical Diagonal...
Locking control keys With the control keys on the projector locked, you can prevent your projector settings from being changed accidentally (by children, for example). When the Panel Key Lock is on, no control keys on the projector will operate except Power.
Setting the presentation timer The 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 Option > Presentation Timer menu and press on the projector or Enter on the remote control to display the Presentation Timer page.
Menu Operation The projector has multilingual on-screen display menus that allow you to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings. PC, Movie, ViewMatch, White Board, Black Board, Green Board, Brightest EN-25...
How to operate Press MENU on the projector or Menu on the remote control to open the OSD menu. When OSD is displayed, use to select any feature in the main menu. After selecting the desired main menu item, press to enter sub-menu for feature setting.
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Adjust the color temperature. At higher temperature the screen looks colder; at lower temperature, the screen looks warmer. If you select “User”, then you can change the intensity of each of 3 color (Red, Green, Blue) to customize user color temperature. User Color User Color provides six sets (RGBCMY) of colors to be adjusted.
Zoom in and out the images. Video Setting Allow you to enter the Video Setting menu. Sharpness: Sharpen or soften the image. Tint: Shift colors toward red or green. Color: Adjust the color saturation level. Audio Setting Allow you to enter the Audio Setting menu.
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Green Mode Enable this function when power consumption is under 1W. Option Closed Caption Enable or disable closed captions by selecting CC1 (closed caption1, the most common channel), CC2, CC3, CC4, T1, T2 or OFF. DCR (Dynamic Contrast Ratio) Enable DCR will further enhance contrast ratio by darkening the black scenes. Disable DCR will resume to normal contrast performance.
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Display the current input source. Resolution Display current input source resolution. H. Frequency Display current image horizontal frequency. V. Frequency Display current image vertical frequency. Lamp Hours Display the lamp’s elapsed operating time (in hours). EN-31...
Maintenance The projector needs proper maintenance. You should keep the lens clean as dust, dirt or spots will project on the screen and diminish image quality. If any other parts need replacing, contact your dealer or qualified service personnel. When cleaning any part of the projector, always switch off and unplug the projector first.
Replacing the Lamp As the projector operates over time, the brightness of the projector lamp gradually decreases and the lamp becomes more susceptible to breakage. We recommend replacing the lamp if a warning message is displayed. Do not attempt to replace the lamp yourself.
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Turn off the projector. If the projector is installed in a ceiling mount, remove it Unplug the power cord. Loosen the screw in the side of the lamp cover and remove the cover. Remove the screws from the lamp module, raise the handle, and lift out the module.
Specifications Display system Single 0.55" DLP panel Resolution SVGA (800 x 600 pixels) Zoom 1.1X F/No. 1.97 - 2.17 Focal length 21.95 - 24.18mm Screen size 30” - 300” Lamp 180W Input terminal D-Sub 15-pin x 2, S-Video x 1, Video x 1, Audio signal input (3.5 mm stereo mini jack) x 1 Output terminal D-Sub 15 pin x 1, Audio signal output (3.5 mm stereo mini jack) x...
Dimensions 284.0 mm (W) x 234.3 mm (D) x 81.5 mm (H) 284.0 76.4 234.3 81.5 50.9 Ceiling mount installation 193.6 Ceiling mount screws: M4 x 8 (Max. L = 8 mm) 139.0 Unit: mm 210.6 EN-36...
Appendix LED Indicator Messages LED Type Color Status Meaning Power LED Blue Solid Standby mode when green mode is turned on. Temp/Lamp Blue/Red Off Power LED Blue Flash Standby mode when green mode is turned off. Temp/Lamp Blue/Red Off Power LED Blue Solid Powering up...
Troubleshooting Refer to the symptoms and measures listed below before sending the projector for repairs. If the problem persists, contact your local reseller or service center. Please refer to "LED Indicator Messages" as well. Start-up problems If no lights turn on: ...
RS-232 Command and Configuration Function Action Control Code Return Code Power Power on BE,EF,10,05,00,C6,FF,11,11,01,00,01,00 Power off BE,EF,03,06,00,DC,DB,69,00,00,00,00,00 Source input Computer1 BE,EF,03,19,00,19,29,01,47,02,CC,CC,00 Computer2 BE,EF,03,19,1E,90,72,01,47,02,CC,CC,00 S-Video BE,EF,03,19,00,E8,69,01,47,02,CC,CC,00 Video BE,EF,03,19,00,78,A8,01,47,02,CC,CC,00 Projector Front table BE,EF,10,07,9F,9D,0E,0A,EF,00,00,00,00 position Rear table BE,EF,10,07,9F,9D,0E,0A,EF,01,00,00,01 Front ceiling BE,EF,10,07,9F,9D,0E,0A,EF,02,00,00,02 Rear ceiling BE,EF,10,07,9F,9D,0E,0A,EF,03,00,00,03 Menu BE,EF,02,06,00,E9,D3,30,00,00,00,00,00...
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Firmware BE,EF,03,06,00,D5,D9,70,00,00,00,00,00 PXX37-9..version System BE,EF,03,06,00,04,D8,71,00,00,00,00,00 03=Power Status On 00=Off 3D Sync 3D Sync on BE,EF,02,06,00,54,EF,7C,00,01,00,00,01 3D Sync off BE,EF,02,06,00,54,EF,7C,00,00,00,00,00 Color mode Brightest BE,EF,03,06,00,38,5A,88,12,08,08,12,08 BE,EF,03,06,00,38,5A,88,10,00,00,10,00 Movie BE,EF,03,06,00,38,5A,88,13,01,01,13,01 ViewMatch BE,EF,03,06,00,38,5A,88,14,02,02,14,02 White Board BE,EF,03,06,00,38,5A,88,15,05,05,15,05 Black Board BE,EF,03,06,00,38,5A,88,16,06,06,16,06 Green Board BE,EF,03,06,00,38,5A,88,17,07,07,17,07 User 1 BE,EF,03,06,00,38,5A,88,18,03,03,18,03 User 2 BE,EF,03,06,00,38,5A,88,19,04,04,19,04...
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D-Sub 9 pin Wire List 1 CD COLOR Black Brown Orange Yellow Green Blue Purple White SHELL SHELL EN-43...
Renta y Datos, 29 SUR 721, COL. LA PAZ, 72160 PUEBLA, PUE. Tel: 01.222.891.55.77 CON 10 LINEAS Electroser, Av Reforma No. 403Gx39 y 41, 97000 Mérida, Yucatán. Tel: 01.999.925.19.16 Other places please refer to http://www.viewsonic.com/la/soporte/index.htm#Mexico Latin America (Peru) www.viewsonic.com/la/ T= 0800-54565 soporte@viewsonic.com...
(1) year for labor, and ninety (90) days for the original lamp from the date of the first consumer purchase. Other regions or countries: Please check with your local dealer or local ViewSonic office for the warranty information. Lamp warranty subject to terms and conditions, verification and approval. Applies to manufacturer’s installed lamp only.
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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: Damage to other property caused by any defects in the product, damages based upon...
Exclusion of damages: ViewSonic’s liability is limited to the cost of repair or replacement of the product. ViewSonic shall not be liable for: Damage to other property caused by any defects in the product, damages based upon inconvenience,...
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FOR USA SUPPORT: ViewSonic Corporation Av Ferrocarril Sonora #3780 L-C 381 Brea Canyon Road, Walnut, CA. 91789 USA Col 20 de Noviembre Tel: 800-688-6688 (English); 866-323-8056 (Spanish); Tijuana, Mexico Fax: 1-800-685-7276 E-Mail: http://www.viewsonic.com 4.3: ViewSonic Mexico Limited Warranty PRJ_LW03 Rev. 1A 06-25-07...
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