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”...
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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Table of contents Important safety Lamp information ......36 instructions .......2 Troubleshooting .....39 Introduction......5 Specifications ....40 Projector features ......... 5 Dimensions ........40 Shipping contents......... 5 Ceiling mount installation ....40 Controls and functions ......6 IR control table ........41 RS232 command table.......
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 Temperature indicator Lamp indicator light light Power indicator light Focus ring Vent (heated air exhaust) Zoom ring Projection lens • Source • Power Displays the source selection bar. Toggles the projector between standby mode and Power ON. •...
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Kensington anti-theft lock slot AC power cord inlet Adjuster foot Security bar for anti-theft lock slot Ceiling mount holes Adjuster foot AUDIO IN MINI USB Audio signal input socket. Mini USB port (for service only). AUDIO OUT RS-232 Audio signal output socket. RS-232 control port.
Remote control • (Keystone keys) • Manually corrects distorted images Toggles the projector between standby resulting from an angled projection. mode and Power ON. • Enter • COMP Enacts the selected On-Screen Display Selects source from COMPUTER IN (OSD) menu item. port for display.
• Aspect • Silence Displays the aspect ratio selection bar. Activates the Silence mode. It takes a few seconds to take effect. • Pattern • Eco Mode Displays embedded test pattern. Selects the Eco mode. • Blank • Contrast Hides the screen picture. Displays the contrast adjustment bar.
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Refit the cover by aligning it with the base and pushing it back down into position. Stop when it clicks into place. WARNING • Avoid leaving the remote control and batteries in an excessive heat or humid environment like the kitchen, bathroom, sauna, sunroom or in a closed car. •...
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 50 for the native display resolution of this projector. • 16:9 image on a 16:9 screen •...
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16:9 image on a 4:3 Screen (a) Screen Size (b) Projection distance (d) Vertical offset (c) Image height min. max. min. max. inch inch inch inch inch inch 1524 1791 2150 1778 2090 2421 2032 2388 2767 2286 2687 3113 1029 2540 2986...
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"...
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 IN signal input socket on 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 PICTURE Highlight...
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"...
RECALL PASSWORD PASSWORD' is displayed, press and hold Enter for 3 seconds. The projector will Please write down the recall code, and contact ViewSonic display a coded number on the screen. Customer Center. Write down the number and turn off your Recall Code: projector.
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 Auto Input Search function in the SYSTEM SETUP: BASIC menu is On if you want the projector to automatically search for the signals.
Auto-adjusting the image In some cases, you may need to optimize the picture quality. To do this, press Auto Sync on the remote control. Within 5 seconds, the built-in Intelligent Auto Adjustment function will re-adjust the values of Frequency and Clock to provide the best picture quality. The current source information will be displayed in the upper left corner of the screen for 3 seconds.
The table below demonstrates the effects of the aspect ratio settings on projectors with different native resolutions. Please see "Projector specifications" on page 50 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.
Silence mode: Minimizes the acoustic noise. It is suitable for the need of watching movies that requires an ultra-quiet environment so that you won't be disturbed by the noise of the projector. This mode is automatically selected when the DISPLAY > Silence menu is set at On, and you cannot switch the picture mode.
Adjusting Sharpness Go to the PICTURE > Sharpness menu and press The higher the value, the sharper the picture becomes. The lower the value, the softer the picture becomes. Selecting a gamma setting Go to the PICTURE > Advanced > Select Gamma menu and select a preferred setting by pressing Gamma refers to the relationship between input source and picture brightness.
Please refer to the illustration to the right for how the colors relate to each other. For example, if you select Red and set its range at 0, only pure red in the projected Yellow GREEN picture will be selected. Increasing its range will include red close to yellow and red close to magenta.
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.
Press to select On. Adjusting the sound level Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP: ADVANCED > Audio Settings > Audio Volume menu. Press to select a desired sound level. If available, you can press on the remote control to adjust the projector’s sound level.
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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Equivalent Lamp Hour 12V Trigger Off/On High Altitude Mode Off/On Language Multi-language OSD selection Background Color Green/Black/Blue Splash Screen ViewSonic/Black/Blue Disable/5 min/10 min/15 min/20 Auto Power Off min/25 min/30 min Direct Power On Off/On SYSTEM Center/Top-Left/Top-Right/ Menu Position SETUP: BASIC...
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Main menu Sub-menu Options Auto/SDR EOTF Low/Mid/High Audio Volume Audio Settings Mute On/Off SYSTEM Auto/Full Range/Limited SETUP: HDMI Range Range ADVANCED Change Password Password Power On Lock Off/On Panel Key Lock Off/On Reset All Settings Reset/Cancel • Input • Picture Mode •...
Description of each menu Function Description Picture Mode "Selecting a picture mode" on page 22 for details. User Mode Settings Brightness "Adjusting Brightness" on page 23 for details. Contrast "Adjusting Contrast" on page 23 for details. Color "Adjusting Color" on page 23 for details.
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Function Description Aspect Ratio "Selecting the aspect ratio" on page 21 for details. Displays the position adjustment page. To move the projected image, use the directional arrow keys. The values shown on the lower position of the page change with every key press you made until they reach their maximum or minimum.
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Function Description Projector Mode See "Choosing a location" on page 11 for details. The projector can display several test patterns. It helps you Test Pattern adjust the image size and focus and check that the projected image is free from distortion. Light Source Mode "Setting Lamp Mode"...
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Function Description Sets the language for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. Language "Using the menus" on page 17 for details. Background Sets the background color for the projector. Color Allows you to select which logo screen will be displayed Splash Screen during projector start-up.
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Function Description The projector supports HDR imaging sources. It can automatically detect the dynamic range of the source from HDMI 1, and optimize settings to reproduce contents under wide range of light conditions. If the input source is not defined with dynamic range, you can also manually select Auto or SDR for it.
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.
Open the OSD menu and go to the INSTALLATION > Light Source Settings > Light Source Information menu. Press Enter and the Light Source Information page is displayed. Light Source Usage Time displays the number of hours the lamp has been used. Equivalent Lamp Hour displays the overall lamp life.
Replacing the lamp Turn the power off and disconnect the projector from the power outlet. Please contact qualified service personnel for changing the lamp. Indicators Light Status & Description Power events Stand-by mode Blue Blue Powering up Flashing Normal operation Blue Pink Normal power-down cooling...
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 332 mm (W) x 121 mm (H) x 261 mm (D) (Excluding extrusions) 66.34 86.93 Unit: mm Ceiling mount installation 199.55 Ceiling mount screws: 198.1 M4 x 8 (Max. L = 8 mm) Unit: mm...
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<RS232 command table> Function Type Operation ASCII Write Power On <CR>*pow=on#<CR> Power Write Power off <CR>*pow=off#<CR> Read Power Status <CR>*pow=?#<CR> Write COMPUTER <CR>*sour=RGB#<CR> Write HDMI <CR>*sour=hdmi#<CR> Source Selection Write HDMI 2 <CR>*sour=hdmi2#<CR> Read Current source <CR>*sour=?#<CR> Write Bright <CR>*appmod=bright#<CR> Write Standard <CR>*appmod=std#<CR>...
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Write Skin Tone - <CR>*skintone=-#<CR> Read Skin Tone value <CR>*skintone=?#<CR> Write Color Temperature-Warm <CR>*ct=warm#<CR> Write Color Temperature-Normal <CR>*ct=normal#<CR> Write Color Temperature-Cool <CR>*ct=cool#<CR> Read Color Temperature Status <CR>*ct=?#<CR> Write Aspect 4:3 <CR>*asp=4:3#<CR> Write Aspect 16:9 <CR>*asp=16:9#<CR> Write Aspect 2.35:1 <CR>*asp=2.35:1#<CR> Write Aspect Auto <CR>*asp=AUTO#<CR>...
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Write Menu Display Time -10 sec <CR>*menutime=10s#<CR> Write Menu Display Time -15 sec <CR>*menutime=15s#<CR> Write Menu Display Time -20 sec <CR>*menutime=20s#<CR> Write Menu Display Time -25 sec <CR>*menutime=25s#<CR> Write Menu Display Time -30 sec <CR>*menutime=30s#<CR> Read Menu Display Time Status <CR>*menutime=?#<CR>...
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Write <CR>*up#<CR> Write Down <CR>*down#<CR> Write Right <CR>*right#<CR> Write Left <CR>*left#<CR> Write Enter/OK <CR>*enter#<CR> Write BACK <CR>*back#<CR> Write Language + <CR>*lang=+#<CR> Write Language - <CR>*lang=-#<CR> Read Language Status <CR>*lang=?#<CR> Write Auto Power off -disable <CR>*APOFF=DIS#<CR> Write Auto Power off - 5 min <CR>*APOFF=5#<CR>...
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 1280 x 800 16:10 60/75/85 WXGA 1360 x 768 16:9 1366 x 768 16:9...
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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 SXGA+ 1400 x 1050 WXGA+...
Projector specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. Not all models can be purchased in your region. Product Specification Resolution 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 Throw ratio 1.47~1.76 (95”±3%@3.09m, 4K) Display system 1-CHIP DMD Lamp Type 240 W (RLC-117) Input connector RGB-in Component input...
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.
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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