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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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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. Registering your product will best prepare you for future customer service needs.
Table of contents Important safety Controlling the projector through a LAN environment (PS600W/PS600X)..36 instructions .......2 Using the projector in standby mode. 43 Introduction......5 Adjusting the sound ......43 Shutting down the projector ....44 Projector features ......... 5 Menu operation........45 Shipping contents.........
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.
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will perform the secondary role of restraining the projector should its attachment to the mounting bracket become loose.
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 PS501W/PS501X/PS500X Power indicator light Temperature indicator light Lamp indicator light PS600W/PS600X Vent (heated air Focus ring exhaust) Projection lens IR remote sensor • Source • Power Displays the source selection bar. Toggles the projector between standby mode and Power ON.
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PS600W/PS600X PS501W/PS501X PS500X Kensington anti-theft lock slot AC power cord inlet Security bar for anti-theft lock Ceiling mount holes slot Adjuster foot Interactive module mounting AUDIO IN MONITOR OUT Audio signal input socket. RGB signal output socket. AUDIO OUT RS-232 Audio signal output socket.
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Remote control PS600W/PS600X PS501W/PS501X/PS500X To use the remote mouse control keys (Page Up, Page Down), see "Using the remote PgUp/PgDn function" on page 11 for details. • VIDEO • Selects source from VIDEO or S- Toggles the projector between standby VIDEO port for display.
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• • (Presentation Timer) Displays the Corner Adj. page. Displays the presentation timer settings menu. • Left/ Right/ Down • Eco Mode Selects the desired menu items and makes adjustments. Displays the lamp mode selection bar. • Menu • (Volume Up) Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) Increases the volume level.
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If different codes are set on the projector and remote control, there will be no response from the remote control. When that happens, a message will display to remind you to switch the code for the remote control. Using the remote PgUp/PgDn function The capability of operating your computer with the remote control gives you more flexibility when delivering presentations.
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• Dispose of the used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions and local environment regulations for your region. • Never throw the batteries into a fire. There may be danger of an explosion. • If the batteries are drained or if you will not be using the remote control for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid damage to the remote control from possible battery leakage.
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.
Projection dimensions 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 77 for the native display resolution of this projector. PS600X/PS501X/PS500X • 4:3 image on a 4:3 screen •...
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PS600W/PS501W • 16:10 image on a 16:10 screen • 16:10 image on a 4:3 screen (e): Screen (f): Center of lens 16:10 image on a 16:10 Screen 16:10 image on a 4:3 Screen (a) Screen (c) Image (d) Vertical (c) Image (d) Vertical Size Projection...
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"...
PS500X PS501W/PS501X 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 other end of the VGA cable to the COMPUTER signal input socket on the projector.
If you wish to use the remote mouse control function, take a USB cable and connect the larger end to the USB port of the computer, and smaller end to the Mini USB socket on the projector. See "Using the remote PgUp/PgDn function" on page 11 details.
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Composite Video is an analog video and will result in a perfectly acceptable, but less than optimal result from your projector, being the least video quality of the available methods described here. "Connecting a composite Video source device" on page 19 for how to connect the projector to a composite Video device.
You need only connect to this device using a composite Video connection if Component Video input is unavailable for use. See "Connecting Video source devices" on page 18 for details. Playing sound through the projector You can make use of the projector speaker in your presentations, and also connect separate amplified speakers to the AUDIO OUT socket of the projector.
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.
Press Enter. Press to correct keystoning at the top of the image or press to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image. Press to correct keystoning at the right side of the image. Press to correct keystoning at the left side of the image. Adjusting 4 corners (PS600W/PS600X) You can manually adjusts the shape and size of an image that is unevenly rectangular on all sides.
Press on the remote control repeatedly to magnify the picture to a desired size. Press the directional arrows ( ) to navigate the picture. To reduce size of the picture, you can press Auto Sync on the remote control to restore the picture to its original size.
The table below demonstrates the effects of the aspect ratio settings on projectors with different native resolutions. Please see "Projector specifications" on page 77 for the native display resolution of your projector. In the pictures below, the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active areas.
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The picture modes available for different types of signals are listed below. Brightest mode: Maximizes the brightness of the projected image. This mode is suitable for environments where extra-high brightness is required, such as using the projector in well lit rooms. Presentation mode: Is designed for presentations under daylight environment to match PC and notebook coloring.
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The higher the value, the more greenish the picture becomes. The lower the value, the more reddish the picture becomes. This function is only available when the input signal is Video, YPbPr or YCbCr. Adjusting Sharpness Go to the IMAGE > Advanced > Sharpness menu and press The higher the value, the sharper the picture becomes.
• Red Offset/Green Offset/Blue Offset: Adjusts the brightness levels of Red, Green, and Blue. This function is only available for PC timings from a VGA or HDMI input signal. Color Management Only in permanent installations with controlled lighting levels such as boardrooms, lecture theaters, or home theaters, should color management be considered.
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• Using the remote control (if available) Press on the remote control and press repeatedly or to select a Timer Period. Press Enter or wait for 3 seconds to activate the timer. To display the Presentation Timer page, select Advanced. •...
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.
Controlling the projector through a LAN environment (PS600W/PS600X) ® The projector supports Crestron software. With correct settings for the LAN Control Settings menu, you can manage the projector from a computer using a web browser when the computer and the projector are properly connected to the same local area network. (An example of connection) Configuring the LAN Control Settings If you are in a DHCP environment:...
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Press to move the cursor and the press to enter the value. You can also use the numeric buttons on the remote control to enter the value. To save the settings, press Enter. If you do not want to save the settings, press Exit. Press to highlight Apply and press Enter.
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controllers of AMX connected to the same network. For the Details of AMX Device Discovery, visit the AMX web site at http://www.amx.com/. If your projector is connected to a network which supports Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP), you can configure it to alert you via email on significant events. The Crestron (e-Control) page displays the Crestron e-Control user interface.
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Please pay attention to the limitation of input length (including space and other punctuation keys) in the list blow: Maximum Number Category Item Input Length of Characters DHCP/Manual (N/A) 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 (N/A) Network Settings...
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® About Crestron e-Control ® The Crestron e-Control page provides a variety of virtual keys to control the projector or adjust the projected pictures. You can press reveal more buttons. i. These buttons function the same as the ones on the OSD menus or remote control. "2.
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iii. You can adjust the LAN Control Settings. iv. Once set, access to the remote network operation on this projector has been password-protected. v. Once set, access to the tools page has been password-protected. To prevent errors, only input the English alphabet and digits on the tools page. After making the adjustments, press the Send button and the data will be saved for the projector.
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The info page displays the information and status of this projector. Press Exit to go back to the remote network operation page. After pressing the button “Contact IT Help”, the HELP DESK window will appear in the upper right corner of the screen. You will be able to deliver messages to RoomView™...
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"...
Menu operation Menu system Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type selected. 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.
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Always/1 min/2 min/3 min/ Timer Display Never Top-Left/Bottom-Left/Top- Timer Position Presentation Right//Bottom-Right Timer BASIC Timer Counting Count Down/Count Up Direction Sound Reminder On/Off Start Counting/Off Pattern Off/Test Card Disable/5 min/10 min/15 min/ Blank Timer 20 min/25 min/30 min Message On/Off Splash Screen 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 Format Auto/RGB/YUV HDMI Settings HDMI Range Auto/Enhanced/Normal LAN Settings DHCP ON/Static IP Projector IP Address LAN Control Subnet Mask Settings Default Gateway (PS600W/ DNS Server PS600X) Standby LAN control...
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Main menu Sub-menu Options • Source • Color Mode • Resolution • Color System • IP Address (PS600W/PS600X) INFORMATION • MAC Address (PS600W/PS600X) • Firmware Version • 3X Fast Input •...
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Description of each menu Function Description Screen Color "Using Screen Color" on page 30 for details. Aspect Ratio "Selecting the aspect ratio" on page 28 for details. Keystone "Correcting keystone" on page 26 for details. "Adjusting 4 corners (PS600W/PS600X)" on page 27 Corner Adj.
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Function Description Color Mode "Selecting a picture mode" on page 29 for details. Brightness "Adjusting Brightness" on page 30 for details. Contrast "Adjusting Contrast" on page 30 for details. "Selecting a Color Temperature" on page 31 "Setting a Color Temp. preferred color temperature"...
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Function Description Signal Selecting VGA/HDMI allows the projector to turn on automatically once the VGA/HDMI signal is fed through the VGA/HDMI cable. You can also select All and the projector will turn on automatically upon receiving either a VGA or HDMI signal.
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Function Description Audio Settings "Adjusting the sound" on page 43 for details. Presentation "Setting the presentation timer" on page 32 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. IP Address (PS600W/PS600X) Shows the IP address of your projector. MAC Address (PS600W/PS600X) Shows the MAC Address of your projector.
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 293 mm (W) x 115 mm (H) x 220 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 (Page Down) PgUp (Page Up) Blank Auto Sync Down Left Right Color Mode Enter Exit Eco Mode Menu Source Pattern HDMI/HDMI 1 HDMI 2 (Volume Up) (Volume Down) COMP (Information) (Zoom In) (Zoom Out) (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 PS600X PS600W PS501W PS501X PS500X Product Specification Resolution 0.55” XGA 0.65” WXGA 0.55” XGA (1024 x 768) (1280 x 800) (1024 x 768) Throw ratio 0.61...
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Operating Altitude 0–1499 m at 5°C–35°C 1500–3000 m at 5°C–25°C (with High Altitude Mode on) Operating Relative 10%–90% (without condensation) Humidity...
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