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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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Table of contents Important safety Using the projector in standby mode ............32 instructions .......2 Adjusting the sound ......32 Introduction......5 Shutting down the projector ....33 Menu operation........34 Projector features ......... 5 Maintenance ....43 Shipping contents......... 6 Controls and functions ......7 Care of the projector ......
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 Vent (heated air exhaust) Focus ring Zoom ring 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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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 COMPUTER IN Audio signal input socket. RGB (PC)/Component video (YPbPr/ YCbCr) signal input socket. AUDIO OUT RS-232 Audio signal output socket.
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.
• • Contrast Displays the 3D Settings menu. Displays the contrast adjustment bar. • Pattern • Color Temp Displays embedded test pattern. Displays the Color Temp. menu. • Blank • Sports Hides the screen picture. Selects the Sports mode. • Movie •...
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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 64 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 1002 1778 1169 2032 1113 1336 2286 1252 1503 1029 2540 1391 1670 1143...
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 Take a VGA/HDMI/USB-C cable and connect one end to the computer. Connect the other end of the cable to the COMPUTER IN/HDMI 1/HDMI 2/USB- C signal input socket on the projector. Many notebooks do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector. Usually a key combo like FN + F3 or CRT/LCD key turns the external display on/off.
Take an HDMI cable and connect one end to the HDMI output port of the video device. Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI 1/HDMI 2 input port on the projector. In the unlikely event that you connect the projector to a DVD player via the projector’s HDMI input and the projected picture displays wrong colors, please change the color space to YUV.
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"...
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 to correct keystoning at the top of the image or press to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image. DISPLAY > To correct this automatically, go to the Keystone > Auto V Keystone menu and select On. Magnifying and searching for details If you need to find the details on the projected picture, magnify the picture.
Native: Projects an image as its original resolution and resizes it to fit within the display area. For input signals with lower resolutions, the projected image will be displayed in its original size. 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.
Picture modes for different types of signals 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.
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.
Setting the presentation timer 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: • Using the OSD menu Go to the BASIC > Presentation Timer menu. Press Enter to display the Presentation Timer page.
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.
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 BASIC Timer 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 Normal/Eco/Dynamic Lamp Mode Eco/SuperEco Lamp Settings ADVANCED Reset Lamp Hours Lamp Hours Filter Mode On/Off Filter Settings Reset Filter Hours Reset/Cancel Filter Hours...
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 32 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 Activates the function by selecting CC1, CC2, CC3, or CC4 (CC1 displays captions in the primary language in your area) when the selected input signal carries closed captions. • Captions: An on-screen display of the dialogue, narration, Closed Caption and sound effects of TV programs and videos that are closed captioned (usually marked as "CC"...
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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. Firmware Version Shows the current firmware version. 3X Fast Input Shows whether the function is activated or not.
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.
• 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...
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 Blank Auto Sync Down Left Right Enter Exit Eco Mode Menu Source Pattern HDMI (Volume Up) (Volume Down) COMP (Information) (Mute) Aspect Brightness Contrast Color Temp Sports Movie Gaming Standard Audio Mode USB-C...
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 SXGA+ 1400 x 1050 WXGA+...
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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)
Projector specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. Not all models can be purchased in your region. Product Specification Resolution 0.65” 1080p (1920 x 1080) Throw ratio 0.69~0.83 Display system 1-CHIP DMD Lamp Type 240 W (RLC-118) Input connector RGB-in Component input shared with RGB-in...
(1) year 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. Limited One (1) year Heavy Usage Warranty: Under heavy usage settings, where a projector’s use includes more than fourteen...
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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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