Precision Home Theater Projector by ViewSonic® 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, 2008. All rights reserved.
Chapter 5: Making and Recalling the User Adjustments.................42 FCC Statement Chapter 3: Remote Control direct acess............................12 For Canada Picture Modes CE Conformity for European Countries Color Temperature 2-2-1 Picture Mode 1-1. User Picture Mode Adjustments Following information is only for EU-member states PCS (Precision Color System) 2-2-2 Black Level 1-2. User Color Temperature Adjustments Important Safety Instructions HQV 2-2-3 HQV 1-3.
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 (2) (1) (7) (8) (9) LED indicator: (10) 1. Daylight sensor. (1) 2. Power indicator (2) (3) 3. Status indicator Refer to “LED Indicator Message” (Page 50). Refer to “LED Indicator Message” (Page 50). (5) (4) (14) (5) (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) Introduction Remote Control Connection ports (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (6) (1) (7) (8) (8) (9) (10) (9) (11) 1. RS-232 terminal When operating the projector via a computer, connect this to the controlling computer’s RS-232C port. (10) (11) 2. USB terminal (Service purpose) This connector is for firmware upgrade. 3. HDMI-1 terminal (2) (12) Interface for digital video. (13) 4. HDMI-2 terminal Interface for digital video. 5.
4. PCS 10. FOUR DIRECTIONAL BUTTONS Selection of PCS mode. PCS On: Use ViewSonic default PCS settings. USER: Use user defined PCS settings. PCS Off: Turn off all PCS settings. 5. INPUT SELECT All: Browse through HDMI 1/2, Component Video 1/2, Composite, S-Video and PC inputs. To confirm selected menu item. 12. EXIT To Exits the on-screen menu or Cancel the current OSD selection. 13. PICTURE MODE HDMI 1: Direct access key for HDMI 1 input.
Remote Control Operation 1. Open the battery cover in the direction shown. Point the remote control at the infrared remote sensor and press a button. Installation Installing the Batteries • Operating the projector from the front 2. Install batteries as indicated by the diagram inside the compartment.
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. R aise 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 80” 2.50 98.3 4.04 159.0 90” 2.81 110.6 4.54 178.8 100” 3.12 122.9 5.05 198.7 120” 3.75 147.5 6.06 238.5 150” 4.68 184.3 7.57 298.1 200” 6.24 245.8 10.
Chapter 3: Remote Control direct access Power 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 would Press on the remote control to illuminate the remote control keypad backlight. Backlight will automatically switch off after 10 seconds, if no other key is pressed.
Zoom and Focus Motorized vertical and horizontal lens shift for positioning display image without physically moving the unit. Press on the remote control to evoke lens shift adjustment function. Press Motorized zoom and focus adjust. Press on the remote control to browse through zoom and focus adjust options. on the remote control to leave the adjusting section. Press on the remote control to confirm the selection. Press on the remote control to leave the adjusting section.
Aspect Ratio Picture Modes Selections of picture modes, for easy access to ViewSonic customized presets and customized settings. Selections of screen proportion. Press Press on the remote control to browse through available aspect ratio options. on the remote control to browse through avail- able picture modes. All: Browse through Normal, Vivid, Cinema and Professional picture mode. CUST 1: Recall customized setting 1. CUST 2: Recall customized setting 2. Normal: Image is presented in original content.
PCS (Precision Color System) Selections of color shading. PCS consists of advanced color enhancement functions such as Press on the remote control to browse through selections of color temperature. flesh tone correction, edge enhancement, gamma correction and 3D color management. Preset or customized settings can be selected in the OSD menu, PCS Settings section (page 33). 14,000K: Deep blue sky color shade. Press on the remote control to turn on or off the PCS fea- ture.
HQV Black Level Black level defines the brightness levels at the darkest visual image HQV (Hollywood Quality Video) consists of image enhancement point. Higher black level removes color noise at darker grayscales functions such as advanced motion, adaptive noise reduction, ad- and increase contrast level. However, darker images will be less vanced film mode detection and advanced details enhancement. visible if black level is set too high.
Select connected input sources. Enable daylight sensor to automatically adjust the best viewing condition based on ambient light condition. Press on the remote control to turn on or off the daylight sensor. Press once on the remote control will show source status, press twice or more to browse through available input sources. HDMI: High Definition Multimedia Interface. Combined interface (multiple signals) for digital video and audio. Support up to 1080p.
Direct Input Keys Direct input source switching without browsing through entire input selections. Press once on the remote control will show source status, press twice for direct input access. HDMI 1: Direct access key for HDMI 1 input. HDMI 2: Direct access key for HDMI 2 input. Component Video 1: Direct access key for Component Video 1. Component Video 2: Direct access key for Component Video 2. Composite Video and S-Video selection. Browse through Composite Video and S-Video inputs.
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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.
2-1-1 Basic Sub-Menu 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 to confirm the Sub-Menu selection. Press to go to previous menu. Press to go to previous menu. BASIC CONTRAST 71 BRIGHTNESS 32 SATURATION 75 COLOR TEMPERATURE IMAGE ADJUST ASPECT RATIO HUE 50 A SHARPNESS 50 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 to confirm the Sub-Menu selection. Use ▲ and ▼ to navigate the Image Adjust Sub-Menu Selections. Press to go to previous menu. Press to confirm the Sub-Menu selection. Press to go to previous menu. Cool 2 H. POSITION 710 14,000K color temperature. Adjust the horizontal position of image.
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. Standard Full Screen 4:3 Original content aspect ratio Full screen by linear stretching.
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. Use ▲ and ▼ to navigate the Geometry Adjust Sub-Menu Selections.
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. 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 confirm the Sub-Menu selection. Press to go to previous menu.
LAMP MODE Projector Setting selections NORMAL ECO Use ▲ and ▼ to navigate Selections of Projector Settings Sub-Menu (Fig. 2-3-1) 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) Use ▲ and ▼ to navigate the Languages Sub-Menu (Fig. 2-3-3) 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.
2-3-5 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. Press to confirm the Sub-Menu selection. Press to go to previous menu. Use ▲ and ▼ to navigate Selections of High Altitude Sub-Menu (Fig. 2-3-5). LAMP TIMER RESET LAMP TIMER RESET atmospheric pressure environment. YES NO HIGH ALTITUDE ON HIGH ALTITUDE ON ON: Projector is used in high altitude.
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. 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 -50 0 -25 15 0 15 10 12 -15 20 Advanced option: 9 segments of gamma correction for customization. PROFESSIONAL 50 USER to confirm the Sub-Menu selection. Press to go to previous menu.
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. Green color temperature customization Press to confirm the Sub-Menu selection. Offset – press ► for lighter or ◄ for darker tone at darker scenes 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 Saving (Fig. 2-5-2) Selections. Use ▲ and ▼ to navigate the Loading (Fig. 2-5-3) 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 on the remote control to call up the main menu screen (Fig. 2-5-5-1). 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). 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 Manual: Manually select daylight sensor mode. Off: Daylight sensor disabled. VIVID 9 CINEMA Picture mode: Indication of current picture mode selection. Picture mode include: Normal, Vivid, Cinema, Professional and User.
is operating under ideal temperature: Normal – System under ideal operating NORMAL ADVANCED OPERATION System temperature status, display if system temperature. Caution – System is above normal but below critical. Recommend to check setup environment to return operation temperature to normal. CAUTION Warning – System temperature above recommend level, please shut down the projector and let it cools down to room temperature before further usage.
Chapter 5: Making and Recalling the User Adjustments Making Adjustments 1-1. User Picture Mode Adjustments 1-2.
2-1 Recalling the User Picture Mode & Color Temperature User PCS includes the following adjustments: •Flesh Tone •Edge Enhancement •Gamma Correction Perform adjustments: User Picture Mode •3D Color Management Press “Menu” button on the remote Perform adjustments: control. Go to Advanced sub-menu’s Picture Mode Selections and choose “User Go to PCS sub-menu and PCS ON USER SETUP PICTURE HQV CONFIG PCS OFF ADVANCED MEMORY SETTINGS select “User” in the OSD.
2-2 Recalling the User PCS Adjustments Perform adjustments: 2-3 Recalling Both User Picture Mode and User PCS (Custom 1 & 2) Pro8100 offers two quick access keys (Custom 1 and 2) on the remote control. It provides an easy execution for recalling custom-setting combinations. Pressing “Cust 1” or “Cust 2” to: 1. “Load 1” if “Cust 1” is pressed (“Load 2” if “Cust 2” is pressed.). Press the “PCS” button on the remote control. 2. Select “User” Picture Mode. 3. Select “User” PCS Mode.
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Appendix Maintenance Maintaining the Air Filter The air filter, which is located at the back of the projector, should be replaced or cleaned when warned by system either because 200 hours of use or rise of internal temperature. If it is not The projector needs proper maintenance. You should keep the lens clean as dust, dirt or spots will cleaned periodically, it can become clogged with dust and prevent the projector from being project on the screen and diminish image quality.
• The lamp contains inorganic mercury. If the lamp bursts, the mercury inside the lamp will go Projector lamps have a finite life. Replace the lamp when: out of the projector. Leave the area immediately if the lamp shatters while being operated and • A warning message “Lamp is approaching the end of its useful life in full power operation. ventilate the area for at least 30 minutes in order to avoid the inhalation of mercury fumes. Replacement suggested!” appears on the screen.
Troubleshooting List of Compatible Signals If you think something is wrong, check the followings before contacting customer service. If This Happens No power Power is lost during use Analog PC timing Check Mode Resolution V-Sync H Sync * Is the power cord or battery pack plugged in? VGA 640 x 480 50 Hz 24.69 kHz * Is it connected to the projector? DOS/Text mode 640 x 480 60 Hz 31.5 kHz * Is the ambient temperature high? visible 640 x 480 72 Hz 37.9 kHz 640 x 480 75 Hz 37.
60 Hz 45.1 kHz 1080p 1920 x 1080 60 Hz 67.5 kHz 1280 x 800 60 Hz 49.7 kHz UXGA 1600 x 1200 60 Hz 75 kHz 1280 x 800 75 Hz 62.8 kHz 1280 x 800 60 Hz 49.7 kHz 1280 x 800 85 Hz 71.6 kHz 1280 x 960 60 Hz 60.0 kHz Appendix 1280 x 720 Others Others 1360 x 768 60 Hz 47.7 kHz 1360 x 768 60 Hz 47.7 kHz 1400 x 1050 60 Hz 65.3 kHz 1440 x 900 60 Hz 55.9 kHz 1440 x 900 60 Hz 55.9 kHz 1600 x 1200 60 Hz 75 kHz 1680 x 1050 60 Hz 65.3 kHz 1920 x 1080 60 Hz 33.
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 D2 37 00 00 00 00 00 HDMI-2 Send String (HEX) BE EF 02 06 00 5E Appendix RS232 command code 4.1 Key-Pad & IR command 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.
4.2 Key-Pad & IR command 2 6.
Complete IR command code table: Code Protocol Type: NEC format 0X87 LIGHT 0XA1 0X93 0X94 0XBD 0XB8 0XB9 0X82 0X83 0X86 0X81 0X85 0X84 0X90 0XBA 0XBB 0XBC 0X92 0X95 0X99 Function Name Description 0x87 Power On Discrete Power On.¹ Command Function Name 0x94 Zoom/Focus Zoom/Focus toggle V/H Keystone toggle Power On/Off Toggle Power On/Off.
Limited Warranty Customer Support For technical support or product service, see the table below or contact your reseller. Note : You will need the product serial number. Country/Region Web Site Australia/New Zealand www.viewsonic.com.au T=Telephone F=Fax AUS=1800 880 818 NZ=0800 008 822 E-mail service@au.viewsonic.com T (Toll-Free)= 1-866-463-4775 Canada www.viewsonic.com T (Toll)= 1-424-233-2533 service.ca@viewsonic.com F= 1-909-468-1202 Europe/Middle East/Baltic www.viewsoniceurope.
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. Appendix 3. Take or ship the product freight prepaid in the original container to an authorized ViewSonic service center or ViewSonic. 4. For additional information or the name of the nearest ViewSonic service center, contact ViewSonic.
