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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:// box in the upper right corner of our website. “Antes de operar su equipo lea cu idadosamente las instrucciones en este manual”...
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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 Controlling the projector through a LAN environment ......32 instructions .......2 Using the projector in standby mode ............39 Introduction......4 Adjusting the sound ......39 Projector features ......... 4 Shutting down the projector ....39 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.
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 (Page Up, Page Down), see "Using the remote PgUp/PgDn function" on page 8 for details. Some functions may not be available on some models. The following functions are not available for this projector: horizontal keystone and 4 corner adjustment. •...
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• Exit Exits and saves menu settings. • Eco Mode Displays the lamp mode selection bar. • (Laser) Emits visible laser pointer light for • (Volume Up) presentation purposes. Increases the volume level. • Aspect • (Volume Down) Displays the aspect ratio selection bar. Decreases the volume level.
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Using the remote PgUp/PgDn function The capability of operating your computer with the remote control gives you more flexibility when delivering presentations. Set the input signal to a PC signal. Connect the projector to your PC or notebook with a USB cable prior to using the remote control in place of your computer’s mouse.
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 73 for the native display resolution of this projector. PG703X • 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"...
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VGA cable Computer Computer Component Video to VGA A/V device (D-Sub) adapter cable VGA cable Monitor Monitor VGA to DVI-A cable Audio cable Audio Computer Audio cable A/V device Video cable Video A/V device connector S-Video cable S-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 other end of the VGA cable to the COMPUTER signal input socket on the projector.
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If no HDMI source is available, the next best video signal is Component video (not to be confused with composite video). Digital TV tuner and DVD players output Component video natively, so if available on your devices, this should be your connection method of choice in preference to (composite) video.
VGA-Component adapter (ViewSonic P/N: CB-00008906) Connecting an S-Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has an unused S-Video output socket 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 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 (PG703X): 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 (PG703W): 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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The higher the value, the greater the contrast. Use this to set the peak white level after you have previously adjusted the Brightness setting to suit your selected input and viewing environment. Adjusting Color Go to the IMAGE > Advanced > Color menu and press Lower setting produces less saturated colors.
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Cool: With the highest color temperature, Cool makes the image appear the most bluish white than other settings. Normal: Maintains normal colorings for white. Warm: Makes images appear reddish white. Setting a preferred color temperature Go to the IMAGE > Color Temp. menu and press Enter. Press to select Cool, Normal or Warm and press Enter.
Saturation is the amount of that color in a video picture. Lower settings produce less saturated colors; a setting of “0” removes that color from the image entirely. If the saturation is too high, that color will be overpowering and unrealistic. Press to highlight Gain and adjust its values to your preference by pressing The contrast level of the primary color you select will be affected.
Creating your own startup screen In addition to selecting the projector preset startup screen from among Black, Blue, or ViewSonic screen, you can make your own startup screen that is a picture projected from your computer or video source. To create your own startup screen: Project the picture you want to use as your startup screen from either a computer or video source.
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.
Open the OSD menu and go to the POWER MANAGEMENT > Auto Power On > CEC menu. Press to select Enable. In order for the CEC function to work properly, make sure that the device is correctly connected to the HDMI input of the projector via an HDMI cable, and its CEC function is turned Depending on the connected device, the CEC function may not work.
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Configuring the LAN Control Settings If you are in a DHCP environment: Take a RJ45 cable and connect one end to the RJ45 LAN input jack of the projector and the other end to the RJ45 port. Open the OSD menu and go to the ADVANCED > LAN Control Settings menu. Press Enter.
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The main page of the Network Control appears. Accessing to Network Settings or Email Alert page requires Administrator password. The default password is "0000". This page allows you to make adjustments to the AMX and SNMP settings. In the AMX device discover row, when ON is selected, the projector can be detected by controllers of AMX connected to the same network.
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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.
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To turn off the ring tone, see "Turning off the Power On/Off Ring Tone" on page 39 for details. CAUTION • To protect the lamp, the projector will not respond to any commands during the cooling process. • Do not unplug the power cord before the projector shutdown sequence is complete.
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/Whiteboard/Blackboard/Greenboard Auto/4:3/16:9 (PG703X)/16:10 (PG703W)/ Aspect Ratio Panorama (PG703W)/2.35:1/Anamorphic (PG703W) Keystone Vertical Position DISPLAY Phase H.
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Top-Left/Bottom-Left/Top- Timer Position Presentation Right//Bottom-Right Timer Timer Counting Count Down/Count Up BASIC Direction 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 Format Auto/RGB/YUV HDMI Settings HDMI Range Auto/Enhanced/Normal LAN Settings DHCP ON/Static IP Projector IP Address Subnet Mask LAN Control Default Gateway Settings DNS Server Standby LAN Control Off/On ADVANCED Apply...
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Main menu Sub-menu Options • Source • Color Mode • Resolution • Color System • IP Address INFORMATION • MAC Address • Firmware Version • 3X Fast Input •...
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Description of each menu Function Description Screen Color "Using Screen Color" on page 26 for details. Aspect Ratio "Selecting the aspect ratio" on page 24 for details. Keystone "Correcting keystone" on page 23 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 25 for details. Brightness "Adjusting Brightness" on page 26 for details. Contrast "Adjusting Contrast" on page 26 for details. "Selecting a Color Temperature" on page 27 "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 39 for details. Presentation "Setting the presentation timer" on page 29 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 Shows the IP address of your projector. MAC Address 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 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 PG703X PG703W Product Specification Resolution 0.55” XGA 0.65” WXGA (1024 x 768) (1280 x 800) Throw ratio 1.96~2.15 1.55~1.7...
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America: Three (3) years warranty for all parts excluding the lamp, three (3) years purchase. Other regions or countries: Please check with your local dealer or local ViewSonic Limited One (1) year Heavy Usage Warranty: Under heavy usage settings, where a projector’s use includes more than fourteen...
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There are no warranties, express or implied, which extend beyond the description particular purpose. 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 business opportunity, loss of goodwill, interference with business relationships, or other commercial loss, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
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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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