Precision by ViewSonic® Home Theater Projector User’s Manual ENG FRN ESP
Compliance Information Important Safety Instructions FCC Statement 1. Read these instructions. 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. 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.
Copyright Information 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: Copyright© ViewSonic© Corporation, 2007. All rights reserved.
Compliance Information...........i Adjusting Projection Image Size FCC Statement Projection Screen Selection Chapter 4: ADVANCED OPERATION (OSD Menu).................20 2-4-3 Flesh tone For Canada 1. Main Menu 2-4-5 Gamma Correction CE Conformity for European Countries 2. Setup Menu 2-1. Picture Sub-Menu Following information is only for EU-member states Declaration of RoHS Compliance Chapter 3: Remote Control direct acess............................
Package Contents When you unpack the projector, make sure you have all these components: Projector Features The projector integrates high-performance optical engine projection and a user-friendly design to deliver high reliability and ease of use. Power cord Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction • 1080P (1920x1080) Full HD native resolution. • C2 FineTM LCD panel for superior performance. • Silicon Optix HQVTM for highest quality video.
Projector Overview Control Panel LED indicator: (2) (1) (7) (8) (9) (10) (1) (2) (3) 1. Daylight sensor. 2. Power indicator Refer to “LED Indicator Message” (Page 42). 3. Status indicator Refer to “LED Indicator Message” (Page 42). (5) (4) (5) (14) (3) (6) (13) (12) (11) Button Function: (7) (8) 1. Control panel 9. Kensington lock 2. LED indicator 10. Air outlet grille 3. Air inlet grille 11. Lamp cover 4. Front IR remote control sensor 12. Air filter cover (4) 5.
(1) (2) Remote Control (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) 1. POWER Turn on or off the projector. 2. COLOR TEMP. Selections of color shading. Introduction Connection ports 3. PICTURE MODE One-step easy access to ViewSonic customized presets for various viewing pleasures. 4. LENS SHIFT (8) (9) (10) (11) 1. RS-232 terminal When operating the projector via a computer, connect this to the controlling computer’s RS-232C port. 2. USB terminal (Service purpose) This connector is for firmware upgrade. 3.
11. HQV Enable image enhancement functions such as advanced motion, adaptive noise reduction, Installing the Batteries 1. Open the battery cover in the direction shown. advanced film mode detection and advanced details enhancement. 12. INPUT Manually selects an input source. 13. HDMI Direct access to HDMI inputs. Browse through HDMI 1 and 2 inputs. 2. Install batteries as indicated by the diagram inside the compartment. 14. S-VIDEO Direct access to S-video input. 15.
Installation Remote Control Operation Point the remote control at the infrared remote sensor and press a button.
Chapter 2: Installation Caution: • Plug in the power cord firmly. When unplugging, hold and pull the power plug, not the power cord. Power connection • Do not plug in or out the power cord with your hand wet. It may cause electric shock. 1. Remove the projector lens cap. 2. Plug the attached power cord into the AC power socket of this projector. Audio and Video Devices Connectivity Configuration 3. Plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet.
Installation A. Using Home Theater System as hub This setup is recommended if a highly sophisticated home theater system is available. This setup offers a great ease on utility for user, since settings of both audio and video can be changed without manual matching. Pros: Eliminate audio and video source matching between projector and audio amplifier. Increase number of connecting devices. Reduce cabling to the projector. Cons: High cost.
B. Using Projector as hub This setup is recommended for low to mid range home theater system. When changing input source, both projector and home theater system’s remote controls need to be activated. Projector and home theater system controls can be centralizing controlled by 3rd party‘s home appliances control system (Projector is via RS232). Please seek professional advice for best suited type of home appliances control system. Pros: Low budget.
F. PC Input The illustration shows the connection to a home appliances control device. ViewSonic Pro8100’s ViewSonic Pro8100 can take analog PC video signal by RGB IN (Shown in the illustration below.). RS232 command code table and setup protocol are listed in the Appendix section. Installation D. RS232 Connection RGB IN PC or Home Appliances control Host To monitor port RGB cable RS232 Cabel E.
Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Projector Lens Position Adjusting the Projector Height 1. Press the Lens Shift button. The projector is equipped with two elevation feet to adjust the image height. 2. Use four directional buttons to adjust the lens position. To raise the image: 1. Press the elevation button. 2. Raise the image to the desired height angle, then release the button to lock the elevation foot into position. To lower the image: 1. Press the elevation button. 2.
16 : 9 Screen Refer to the graphic and table below to determine the screen size and projection distance. 300" Screen Size Wide Tele (Diagonal) Projection Distance Projection Distance m inch m inch 40” 1.25 49.2 2.02 79.5 50” 1.56 61.5 2.52 99.4 60” 1.87 73.7 3.03 119.2 70” 2.19 86.0 3.53 139.1 Installation Adjusting Projection Image Size 200" 120" 80" 40" 80” 2.50 98.3 4.04 159.0 Wide: 1.25m Tele: 2.02m 90” 2.81 110.6 4.54 178.8 Wide: 2.5m Tele: 4.04m 100” 3.
Chapter 3: Remote Control direct access Color Temperature Picture Modes Selections of color shading One step easy access to ViewSonic customized picture modes. Press Press on the remote control to browse through available on the remote control to browse through selections of color temperature. picture modes. 14,000K: Deep blue sky color shade. Normal: Image is presented in original content. All special enhancement features are off. 11,000K: Light blue sky color shade.
HQV PCS consists of advanced color enhancement functions such as HQV (Hollywood Quality Video) consists of image enhancement flesh tone correction, edge enhancement, gamma correction functions such as advanced motion, adaptive noise reduction, ad- and 3D color management. Preset or customized settings can be vanced film mode detection and advanced details enhancement. selected in the OSD menu, PCS Settings section (page 33).
Daylight Sensor Black Level Black level defines the brightness levels at the darkest visual image point. Higher black level removes color noise at darker grayscales and increase contrast level. However, darker images will be less Enable daylight sensor to automatically adjust the best viewing condition based on ambient light condition. visible if black level is set too high. on the remote control to browse through available Press black levels N Normal: Standard NTSC black level.
Direct Input Keys Select connected input sources. Press on the remote control to browse through available Direct input source switching without browsing through entire input selections. Press one of the following keys on remote control for direct input input sources. HDMI: High Definition Multimedia Interface. Com- access. bined interface (multiple signals) for digital video and audio. Support up to 1080p. Video perform- Direct access to HDMI inputs.
Aspect Ratio Overscan Selections of screen proportion. Some video sources have data content around the edges (Displayed as garbage lines). Use the overscan function to push data Press on the remote control to browse through available content out of the viewing area. aspect ratio options. on the remote control to browse through available Press Standard: Original Content’s aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 overscan options. source content.
Keystone Adjust image geometry distortion digitally caused by improper Freeze the current viewing image. Press on the remote control to turn on or off the freeze func- placement of projector. Note: For best video performance, it is highly recommended to correct image distortion by physically connecting the placement of the unit. tion. Press on the remote control to browse through available keystone correction options.
Zoom and Focus Lens Shift Motorized vertical and horizontal lens shift for positioning display Motorized zoom and focus adjust. Press on the remote control to browse through zoom and image without physically moving the unit. Press focus adjust options. function. Press on the remote control to confirm the selection. Press Press on the remote control to leave the adjusting section. on the remote control to evoke lens shift adjustment on the remote control to leave the adjusting section.
Light Power button to turn on or off the projector. Power ON Press To illuminate remote control key pad backlight. on the remote control/top panel to turn on projector. Light ON, no action Press on the remote control/top panel, it Press on the remote control to illuminate the remote control keypad backlight. Backlight will Remote Control direct access Power automatically switch off after 10 seconds, if no other key is pressed.
Chapter 4: ADVANCED OPERATION (OSD Menu) 1. Main Menu 2. Setup Menu Press From the Main Menu, press ►to enter the Setup Menu (Fig. 2). to enter the main menu (Fig. 1-2). Use ◄, ►, ▲ and ▼ to navigate the Setup Menu Selections: H1 H2 C1 C2 A1 S1 P1 Press ▼ or to go to the next input source. Press ▲ to go to the previous input source. Press Press to confirm the Sub-Menu selection. Press to go to previous menu. Double click to confirm the input source selection.
Use ▲ and ▼to navigate the Picture Sub-Menu (Fig. 2-1) Selections: Use ▲ and ▼ to navigate the Basic Sub-Menu Selections. Press to confirm the Sub-Menu selection. Press Press to go to previous menu. Press BASIC CONTRAST 71 BRIGHTNESS 32 SATURATION 75 COLOR TEMPERATURE IMAGE ADJUST ASPECT RATIO HUE 50 A SHARPNESS 50 to confirm the Sub-Menu selection. to go to previous menu. CONTRAST 50 Selections of Contrast, Brightness, Saturation, Hue and Sharpness.
2-1-2 Color Temperature Sub-Menu 2-1-3 Image Adjust Sub-Menu Use ▲ and ▼ to navigate the Color Temperature Sub-Menu Selections. These functions can only be utilized in PC input. Press Press to confirm the Sub-Menu selection. Use ▲ and ▼ to navigate the Image Adjust Sub-Menu Selections. to go to previous menu. Press to confirm the Sub-Menu selection. Press to go to previous menu. Cool 2 14,000K color temperature. Cool 1 11,000K color temperature. H.
2-1-5 Overscan These functions can only be utilized in video inputs. Overscan controls portions of image being pushed out of the display area. Use ▲ and ▼ to navigate the Image Adjust Sub-Menu Selections. Use ▲ and ▼ to navigate the Overscan Sub-Menu Selections. Press to confirm the Sub-Menu selection. Press to confirm the Sub-Menu selection. Press to go to previous menu. Press to go to previous menu. 4:3 STANDARD Standard OFF Full screen by linear stretching. CROP FLEXVIEW Fig.
2-1-6 Geometry Adjust 2-2. Advanced Sub-Menu Adjust image geometry distortion caused by improper placement of projector electronically. Advanced options for image quality enhancement. Note: For best video performance, it is highly recommended to correct image distortion by Use ▲ and ▼ to navigate the Advanced features (Fig. 2-2) Selections: physically correct the placement of the unit. Press to confirm the Sub-Menu selection. Press to go to previous menu.
2-2-2 Black Level ViewSonic customized presets for various viewing pleasures. Black Level selections for visual brightness levels of the virtual pure black point in video content. Use ▲ and ▼ to navigate the image Mode (Fig. 2-2-1) Selections. Use ▲ and ▼ to navigate the Black Level Sub-Menu (Fig. 2-2-2). Selections: Press to confirm the Sub-Menu selection. Press to confirm the Sub-Menu selection. Press to go to previous menu. Press to go to previous menu.
2-2-3 HQV LTI Selections of HQV (Hollywood Quality Video) for further details enhancements, film OFF LOW HIGH AUTO detecting modes, and luminance level adjustments. Use ▲ and ▼ to navigate the Basic Sub-Menu (Fig. 2-2-3) Selections. Press to confirm the Sub-Menu selection. Press to go to previous menu. Off: No luminance level enhancement. Low: Low luminance level. DETAIL ENHANCEMENT DETAIL ENHANCEMENT 0 Selections of luminance levels. 50 High: High luminance level.
MNR HQV technology reduces the irrelevant or noise data (Minimum loss of good data) from OFF LOW MEDIUM HIGH signal and creates better viewing quality. Use ▲ and ▼ to navigate Selections of Noise Reduction Sub-Menu (Fig. 2-2-4). Press to confirm the Sub-Menu selection. Press to go to previous menu. ADVANCED OPERATION 2-2-4 Noise Reduction Mosquito Noise Reduction: Reduce noise artifacts around object edges.
2-2-5 Color Space 2-3 Config Sub-Menu Select the correct color spacing for the given input video format. Wrong selection may result Configuration options for basic Projector settings in abnormal color performance. Selections. Use ▲ and ▼ to navigate the Config Sub-Menu (Fig. 2-3) Selections. Use ▲ and ▼ to navigate Selections of Color Space Sub-Menu (Fig. 2-2-5) Press to confirm the Sub-Menu selection. Press to go to previous menu. Press to confirm the Sub-Menu selection.
LAMP MODE Projector Setting selections Use ▲ and ▼ to navigate Selections of Projector Settings Sub-Menu (Fig. 2-3-1) NORMAL ECO Select lamp power efficiency mode Press to confirm the Sub-Menu selection. Normal: Standard mode, maximum lumen and power output Press to go to previous menu. Eco: Reduced power, less fan noise, and lamp life can be AUTO SOURCE AUTO SOURCE ON FIXED SYNC OFF AUTO SHUTDOWN OFF LAMP MODE NORMAL DAYLIGHT SENSOR AUTO PROJECTION FRONT/DESK OFF extended.
2-3-2 OSD 2-3-3 Languages OSD location OSD language selections. Use ▲ and ▼ to navigate Selections of Projector Settings Sub-Menu (Fig. 2-3-1) to confirm the Sub-Menu selection. Press to confirm the Sub-Menu selection. Press to go to previous menu. Press to go to previous menu. TOP LEFT OSD LOCATION TOP LEFT LOCATION TOP RIGHT CENTER BOTTOM LEFT BOTTOM RIGHT OSD location on the projected screen Press ◄►▲▼ to navigate and select the best position for TIMEOUT OSD location.
2-3-5 High Altitude Timer settings Using Projector in high altitude. Projector fan spins faster to accommodate the low- Use ▲ and ▼ to navigate the Timers Sub-Menu (Fig. 2-3-4) Selections. atmospheric pressure environment. Press to confirm the Sub-Menu selection. Use ▲ and ▼ to navigate Selections of High Altitude Sub-Menu (Fig. 2-3-5). Press to go to previous menu. Press to confirm the Sub-Menu selection. Press to go to previous menu.
2-3-6 Auto Iris 2-4 PCS Settings Sub-Menu Automatically control the portion of projected light to increase contrast and transition speed Use ▲ and ▼ to navigate Selections of Auto Iris Sub-Menu (Fig. 2-3-6). Press Press to confirm the Sub-Menu selection. to go to previous menu. PCS Setting selections Use ▲ and ▼ to navigate Selections of PCS Setting Sub-Menu (Fig. 2-4) Press to confirm the Sub-Menu selection. Press to go to previous menu.
2-4-2 PCS Display PCS image management PCS display selections: Use ▲ and ▼ to navigate Selections of PCS Sub-Menu (Fig. 2-4-1) Use ▲ and ▼ to navigate Selections of PCS display Sub-Menu (Fig. 2-4-2) Press to confirm the Sub-Menu selection. Press to confirm the Sub-Menu selection. Press to go to previous menu. Press to go to previous menu.
2-4-3 Flesh tone 2-4-4 Edge Enhancement Skin tone correction Adjustment of image outline edge thickness Use ▲ and ▼ to navigate Selections of Flesh tone Sub-Menu (Fig. 2-4-3) Selections. Use ▲ and ▼ to navigate Selections of Edge Enhancement Sub-Menu (Fig. 2-4-4). Press to confirm the Sub-Menu selection. Press to confirm the Sub-Menu selection. Press to go to previous menu. Press to go to previous menu.
Gamma selections and custom adjustments. Advanced color management. Isolated color correction only affects the selected color. Use ▲ and ▼ to navigate Selections of Gamma Correction Sub-Menu (Fig. 2-4-5). Press to confirm the Sub-Menu selection. Press to go to previous menu. ADVANCED 50 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Use ▲ and ▼ to navigate Selections of 3D Color Management Sub-Menu (Fig. 2-4-6). Press to confirm the Sub-Menu selection. Press to go to previous menu. RED ENHANCE 8 0 -50 1.
2-5 Memory Settings Sub-Menu CYAN ENHANCE HUE COLOR 50 50 0 100 0 100 Cyan color Enhancement Use ▲ and ▼ to navigate the Memory Settings (Fig. 2-5) Selections. Press to confirm the Sub-Menu selection. Press to go to previous menu.
Customize color temperature adjustment. This defines color temperature in white balance GREEN OFFSET 50 0 100 and offset colors. Use ▲ and ▼ to navigate through Custom Color Temperature (Fig. 2-5-1) Selections. Press to confirm the Sub-Menu selection. Press to go to previous menu.
2-5-2 Save 2-5-3 Load Saving Changed Items Loading changed items Use ▲ and ▼ to navigate the Loading (Fig. 2-5-3) Selections. Use ▲ and ▼ to navigate the Saving (Fig. 2-5-2) Selections. Press to confirm the Sub-Menu selection. Press to confirm the Sub-Menu selection. Press to go to previous menu. Press to go to previous menu. SAVE 1 38 NO LOAD 1 LOAD 1 SAVE 1 SAVE 2 YES Yes – confirm. No - cancel LOAD 2 Fig. 2-5-2 Fig. 2-5-3 Save Sub-Menu Load Sub-Menu Yes – confirm.
Resets of ViewSonic defaults Press Use ▲ and ▼ to navigate the Reset (Fig. 2-5-4) Selections. Press ◄ on the remote control/side panel to bring up the system status bar (Fig. 2-5-5-1). on the remote control to call up the main menu screen (Fig. 2-5-5-1). Press to confirm the Sub-Menu selection. The status screen will remain active until it is closed by user. Press to go to previous menu. Press ◄ on the remote control/side panel again to close the system status bar.
NORMAL AUTO Daylight sensor status: Indication if daylight sensor is active. Auto: Daylight sensor is in automatic mode. MANUAL VIVID Manual: Manually select daylight sensor mode. Off: Daylight sensor disabled. 9 CINEMA Picture mode: Indication of current picture mode selection. Picture mode include: Normal, Vivid, Cinema, Professional and User.
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. Warning: Never open any of the covers on the projector. Dangerous electrical voltages inside the projector System temperature status, display if system can cause severe injury.
Maintaining the Air Filter Replacing the Lamp The air filter, which is located at the back of the projector, should be replaced or cleaned when Projector lamps have a finite life. Replace the lamp when: warned by system either because 200 hours of use or rise of internal temperature. If it is not • A warning message “Lamp is approaching the end of its useful life in full power operation. cleaned periodically, it can become clogged with dust and prevent the projector from being ventilated properly.
out of the projector. Leave the area immediately if the lamp shatters while being operated and ventilate the area for at least 30 minutes in order to avoid the inhalation of mercury fumes. Otherwise it could be harmful to user’s health. To replace the lamp: 1. Loosen the two screws of lamp cover. 2. Remove the lamp cover. 3. Loosen the two screws of lamp module. 4. Pull out the old lamp module by lamp handle. 5. Mount the new lamp. ADVANCED OPERATION • The lamp contains inorganic mercury.
Appendix List of Compatible Signals Analog PC timing Troubleshooting If you think something is wrong, check the followings before contacting customer service. If This Happens No power Power is lost during use Check * Is the power cord or battery pack plugged in? Resolution V-Sync H Sync VGA 640 x 480 50 Hz 24.69 kHz DOS/Text mode 640 x 480 60 Hz 31.5 kHz 640 x 480 72 Hz 37.9 kHz 640 x 480 75 Hz 37.5 kHz 640 x 480 85 Hz 43.3 kHz 800 x 600 50 Hz 30.99 kHz 800 x 600 56 Hz 35.
640 x 480 67 Hz 35 kHz SXGA 1280 x 1024 60 Hz 64.0 kHz Timing 832 x 624 75 Hz 49.72 kHz SXGA+ 1400 x 1050 60 Hz 65.3 kHz 1024 x 768 75 Hz 60.24 kHz WSXGA+ 1680 x 1050 60 Hz 65.3 kHz 1280 x 720 60 Hz 45.1 kHz 1080i 1920 x 1080 60 Hz 33.8 kHz 1280 x 800 60 Hz 49.7 kHz 1080p 1920 x 1080 60 Hz 67.5 kHz 1280 x 800 75 Hz 62.8 kHz UXGA 1600 x 1200 60 Hz 75 kHz 1280 x 800 85 Hz 71.6 kHz 1280 x 800 60 Hz 49.7 kHz 1360 x 768 60 Hz 47.7 kHz 1280 x 960 60 Hz 60.
LED Indicator Message Product Specification Power LED Status LED Indicates Display type 3 x 0.74-inch LCD projector Blinking in Green Off Standby mode Resolution 1920 x 1080 (1.07 Billion Colors) Green Green Warming up F# F = 1.83 – 2.36 Green Off Projector ON. Focal Length f = 23.5 to 37.6 mm Green Blinking in Green Cooling down Focus / Zoom Motorized / Motorized 1.6x Orange Green Orange Off In-proper shutdown due to power cut off.
HDMI-1 1. Protocol Setting Send String (HEX) BE EF 02 06 00 8F D3 36 00 00 00 00 00 EF 02 06 00 5E D2 37 00 00 00 00 00 HDMI-2 Send String (HEX) BE Appendix RS232 command code 4. Key-Pad & IR command 2. Power ON/OFF command Command Send String (HEX) Power ON BE EF 10 05 00 C6 FF 11 11 01 00 01 00 Power OFF BE EF 02 06 00 57 D0 2E 00 00 00 00 00 3.
Remote control code 5.
Limited Warranty For technical support or product service, see the table below or contact your reseller. ® VIEWSONIC PROJECTOR Note : You will need the product serial number. Country/Region Web Site T=Telephone F=Fax E-mail Australia/New Zealand www.viewsonic.com.au AUS=1800 880 818 NZ=0800 008 822 service@au.viewsonic.com service.ca@viewsonic.com Canada www.viewsonic.com T= 1-866-463-4775 F= 1-909-468-5814 Europe/Middle East/Baltic countries/ North Africa www.viewsoniceurope.
3. 4. Take or ship the product freight prepaid in the original container to an authorized ViewSonic service center or ViewSonic. For additional information or the name of the nearest ViewSonic service center, contact ViewSonic. Limitation of implied warranties: There are no warranties, express or implied, which extend beyond the description contained herein including the implied warranty of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
