Pro8300 DLP Projector User Guide IMPORTANT: Please read this User Guide to obtain important information on installing and using your product in a safe manner, as well as registering your product for future service. 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://www. YLHZVRQLF FRP LQ (QJOLVK RU LQ VSHFL¿F ODQJXDJHV XVLQJ WKH 5HJLRQDO VHOHFWLRQ ER[ LQ the upper right corner of our website.
Compliance Information FCC Statement 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.
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Notes on the AC power cord AC Power Cord must meet the requirement of countries where you use this projector. Please confirm your AC plug type with the graphics below and ensure that the proper AC Power Cord is used. If the supplied AC Power Cord does not match your AC outlet, please contact your sales dealer. This projector is equipped with a grounding type AC line plug. Please ensure that your outlet fits the plug. Do not defeat the safety purpose of this grounding type plug.
Table of contents Introduction ........................................................................................... 1 Projector Features ................................................................................................................................. 1 Package Contents .................................................................................................................................. 2 Projector Overview ...................................................................
Introduction Projector Features The projector integrates high-performance optical engine projection and a user - friendly design to deliver high reliability and ease of use. The projector offers the following features: • Single chip 0.
Package Contents When you unpack the projector, make sure you have all these components: AC Power Cord VGA Cable (D-SUB to DSUB) HDMI Cable Remote Control (IR) & batteries ViewSonic Projector with Lens Cap ViewSonic DVD Wizard Quick Start Guide Optional accessories Filter cover RS232 cable RGB to component adapter Projector Carrying Case Note • Contact you dealer immediately if any items are missing, appear damaged, or if the unit does not work.
Projector Overview Front View 13 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 12 2 3 4 5 11 10 6 Lens cap Elevator button Elevator foot Lens cap strap Projection lens Front IR remote control sensor Ventilation holes (intake) 9 7 8 8. Filter cover 9. Speaker 10. Focus ring 11. Zoom ring 12. Control panel 13.
Rear View 1 2 3 1. Connection ports 2. AC power socket 3. Kensington lock 4 5 6 4. Rear IR remote control sensor 5. Speaker 6. Ventilation holes (exhaust) Bottom View 3 1 2 1. Ceiling mount holes (M4*8) 2. Tilt-adjustment feet 3. Security bar Note • This projector can be used with a ceiling mount for support. The ceiling mount is not included in the package. • Contact your dealer for information to mount the projector on a ceiling.
Using the Product Control Panel 9 1 2 3 4 8 5 6 10 7 1. 4 Power (Power LED indicator) Refer to “LED Indicator Messages”. 2. TEMP (Temperature LED indicator) Refer to “LED Indicator Messages”. 3. LAMP (Lamp LED indicator) Refer to “LED Indicator Messages”. 4. Keystone/Arrow keys ( /Up, /Down) Manually correct distorted images resulting from an angled projection. 5. Four directional buttons Use four directional buttons to select items or make adjustments to your selection. 6.
Connection Ports 1 2 16 15 3 4 5 6 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 1. RS-232 When operating the projector via a computer, connect this to the controlling computer's RS-232C port. 2. Monitor Out Connect to a computer display, etc. 3. Component (Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr) Connect Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr output from video equipment to this jack. 4. S-Video Connect S-Video output from video equipment to this jack. 5. USB A This connector supports firmware update. 6. HDMI 1 Connect HDMI output from video equipment to this jack. 7.
Connect composite video output from video equipment to this jack. 15. Computer in 2 Connect image input signal (analog RGB or component) to this jack. 16. Computer in 1 Connect image input signal (analog RGB or component) to this jack.
Remote Control 1. Power Turn the projector on or off. 13 2. HDMI 1 Display HDMI 1 signal. 14 3. Source Display the source selection bar. 4. 5. 3 4 Up/Volume +, Down/Volume When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is not activated, adjust the projector’s sound level. 5 4 6 7 8 Left/Mute When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is not activated, this button is used as mute function. 9 10 11 12 6. Menu Display on-screen display menus. 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 7.
19. ESC Leave current page or items or to close OSD. 22. Aspect Select the display aspect ratio. 23. Freeze Press “Freeze” to pause the screen image. Press again to cancel the freeze function. 20. Keystone Manually correct distorted images resulting from an angled projection. 24. Default Restore settings to factory default. 21. Swap Swap input source in PIP or POP image.
Installing the Batteries 1. Open the battery cover in the direction shown. 2. Install batteries as indicated by the diagram inside the compartment. 3. Close the battery cover into position. Caution • Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. • Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. • Make sure the plus and minus terminals are correctly aligned when loading a battery. Note • Keep the batteries out of the reach of children.
Remote Control Operation Point the remote control at the infrared remote sensor and press a button. • Operating the projector from the front 15 15 5m 5m m 9 m 7m 5 • Operating the projector from the rear 15 15 5m 5m 9m Note • Do not point the laser directly to the people's eyes (especially small children). There is a danger of injury to the eyes. • The remote control may not operate when there is sunlight or other strong light such as a fluorescent lamp shining on the remote sensor.
Connection When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to: 1. Turn all equipment off before making any connections. 2. Use the correct signal cables for each source. 3. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted. 1 2 1 10 8 5 3 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6 7 8 7 9 8 4 VGA cable (D-Sub to D-Sub) VGA to DVI-A cable VGA (D-Sub) to HDTV (RCA) cable Component Video cable Audio L/R cable 6. S-Video cable 7. Composite Video cable 8. Audio cable 9. HDMI cable 10. Microphone 3.
Connecting a computer or monitor Connecting a computer The projector provides two VGA input sockets that allow you to connect them to both IBM® compatibles and Macintosh® computers. A Mac adapter is needed if you are connecting legacy version Macintosh computers. To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer: 1. Take the supplied VGA cable and connect one end to the D-Sub output socket of the computer. 2.
Connecting Video source devices You can connect your projector to various Video source devices that provide any one of the following output sockets: • Component Video • S-Video • Video (composite) You need only connect the projector to a Video source device using just one of the above!connecting methods, however each provides a different level of video quality.
Connecting a Component Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused Component Video output sockets 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. To connect the projector to a Component Video source device: 1.
• If you have already made a Component Video connection between the projector and this S-Video source device using Component Video connections, you need not connect to this device using an S-Video connection as this makes an unnecessary second connection of poorer picture quality. See "Connecting Video source devices" on page 14 for details.
Operation Powering On/Off the Projector Powering On the Projector: 1. Remove the projector lens cap. 2. Complete the AC power cord and peripheral signal cable(s) connections. 3. Press to turn on the projector. The projector takes a minute or so to warm up. 4. Turn on your source (computer, notebook, DVD, etc.). The projector automatically detects your source.
Adjusting the Projector Height Tilt-adjustment feet Elevator foot Elevator button The projector is equipped with an elevator foot to adjust the image height. To raise or lower the image: 1. To raise or lower the image, press the elevator button and raise or lower the front of the projector. Release the button to lock the adjustment. 2. To level the image on the screen, turn the tilt-adjustment feet to fine-tune the height.
Adjusting Projection Image Size Refer to the graphic and table below to determine the screen size and projection distance. Maximum zoom Minimum zoom Screen Center of lens Vertical offset Projection distance Screen size Diagonal [inch (cm)] 30 (76) 40 (102) 50 (127) 60 (152) 80 (203) 100 (254) 120 (305) 150 (381) 200 (508) 220 (559) 250 (635) 300 (762) 16 : 9 Screen Projection distance [inch (m)] Image height [inch (cm)] (min. zoom) (max. zoom) 35 (0.89) 55 (1.39) 14.7 (37) 48 (1.21) 74 (1.87) 19.
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. 1. Press and hold remote control. for 3 seconds on the projector or To release panel key lock, press and hold seconds on the projector. for 3 Important • Keys on the remote control are still functional when panel key lock is enabled.
Menu Operation The projector has multilingual on-screen display menus that allow you to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings. Brightest, Standard, Theater, Dark Room, User1, User2 Color Mode Saturation*4 Video Setting Sharpness*5 Tint*6 Color Temp.
On, Off Input Password Password Delete On, Off Black, Red, Green, Blue, Cyan, Yellow, Magenta, White OSD Setting Top-Left, Bottom-Left, Top-Right, Bottom-Right OSD Timeout OSD Transparency 20 - 60 0, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90 Off, CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, T1, T2, T3, T4 Others Status Message Zoom DCR Test Pattern Function*3 Off, PIP, POP Display Type Swap Yes, No On, Off Green Mode Information Input Source Filter Hours*2 Filter Hours Reset*2 Equivalent Lamp Hours Equivalent Lamp Hours Res
How to operate 1. Press MENU on the projector or Menu on the remote control to open the OSD menu. 2. When OSD is displayed, use / to select any feature in the main menu. 3. After selecting the desired main menu item, press setting. 4. Use / to enter sub-menu for feature to select the desired item and adjust the settings with / . 5. Press MENU on the projector or Menu on the remote control, the screen will return to the main menu. 6.
User Color provides six sets (RGBCMY) of colors to be adjusted. When you select each color, you can independently adjust its range and saturation according to your preference. Gamma Effect the represent of dark scenery. With greater gamma value, dark scenery will look brighter. Video/Audio Frequency Adjust the timing of the projector relative to the computer. Tracking Adjust the phase of the projector relative to the computer.
Microphone Volume Adjust the microphone’s volume level. Speaker Volume Adjust the projector’s volume level. Mute Cut off the sound temporarily. Setting Auto Keystone Automatically correct distorted images resulting from an angled projection. Keystone Manually correct distorted images resulting from an angled projection. • When adjusting the Keystone, Auto Keystone will be set at "Off" automatically.
• Auto: Automatically detect the input signal type from Computer in 1 and Computer in 2 terminals. • RGB: For VGA signal • YCbCr:For component signal ECO Mode Use this function to dim the projector lamp light output which will lower power consumption and increase lamp life. • This function will be unavailable when the DCR function is on. Filter Mode Use this function to activate filter mode after the projector is installed an optional filter cover.
Closed Caption Enable or disable closed captions by selecting CC1 (closed caption1, the most common channel), CC2, CC3, CC4, T1, T2, T3, T4 or OFF. Others Allow you to enter the Others menu. • Status Message: Enable or disable the message box at the right bottom of the screen. • Zoom: Zoom in and out the images. • DCR (Dynamic Contrast Ratio): Enable DCR will further enhance contrast ratio by darkening the black scenes. Disable DCR will resume to normal contrast performance.
Filter Hours Reset Reset the filter Hour to 0 hours. Equivalent Lamp Hours Display the lamp’s elapsed operating time (in hours). Equivalent Lamp Hours Reset Reset the lamp Hour to 0 hours. Factory Default Restore settings to factory default. The following settings will still remain: Language, Projection, High Altitude, Filter Mode, Password, Lamp Hours, Filter Hours, Auto Keystone, Keystone. Language Select the language used by the on-screen menu.
Maintenance 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 can cause severe injury.
Cleaning the Filter Cover The filter cover, which is located at the side of the projector, should be cleaned after every 100 hours of use. If it is not cleaned periodically, it can become clogged with dust and prevent the projector from being ventilated properly. This can cause over heating and damage the projector. To clean the filter cover: 1. Switch the projector off and unplug the AC power cord from the wall socket. 2. Remove the filter cover as the illustration shown. 3. Clean the filter cover.
Replacing the Lamp As the projector operates over time, the brightness of the projector lamp gradually decreases and the lamp becomes more susceptible to breakage. We recommend replacing the lamp if a warning message is displayed. Do not attempt to replace the lamp yourself. Contact the qualified service personnel for replacement. Type number: RLC-061 Note • The lamp is extremely hot right after turning off the projector. If you touch the lamp, you may scald your finger.
1. Turn off the projector. 2. If the projector is installed in a ceiling mount, remove it 3. Unplug the power cord. 4. Loosen the screw in the side of the lamp cover and remove the cover. 5. Remove the screws from the lamp module, raise the handle, and lift out the module. 6. Insert the new lamp module into the projector and tighten the screws. 7. Replace the lamp cover and tighten the screw. 8. Turn on the projector. If the lamp does not turn on after the warm-up period, try reinstalling the lamp. 9.
Specifications Display system Resolution Zoom F/No. Focal length Screen size Lamp Input terminal Output terminal Control terminal Speaker Video compatibility Single 0.65" DLP panel 1080p (1920 × 1080 pixels) 1.5X 2.41 - 2.97 20.72 - 31mm 30” - 300” 230W D-Sub 15-pin x 2, S-Video x 1, Video x 1, Audio signal input (3.5 mm stereo mini jack) x 2, HDMI x 2, Component RCA jack x 1, RCA audio jack (L/R) x 1, 3.5 mm! Mic input x1, USB A type x1 (supports firmware update) D-Sub 15 pin x 1, Audio signal output (3.
Dimensions 335 mm (W) x 267 mm (D) x 132 mm (H) 335 64.5 267 132 84.9 Ceiling mount installation 227 Ceiling mount screws: M4 x 8 (Max.
Appendix LED Indicator Messages LED type Power LED Lamp LED Temp LED Power LED Lamp LED Temp LED Power LED Lamp LED Temp LED Power LED Lamp LED Temp LED Power LED Lamp LED Temp LED Power LED Lamp LED Temp LED Power LED Lamp LED Temp LED Color Blue Red Red Blue Red Red Blue Red Red Blue Red Red Blue Red Red Blue Red Red Blue Red Red Status Solid Off Off Flash Off Off Solid Off Off Solid Off Off Flash Off Off Solid Solid Flash Solid Solid Off Power LED Lamp LED Temp LED Power LED Lamp LED Temp LED Power LE
Compatibility Modes Computer: Compatibility VGA Resolution 640 x 480 SVGA 800 x 600 XGA 1024 x 768 SXGA 1280 x 1024 UXGA Mac 13 Mac 16 Mac 19 1080i30 1080i25 480p 576p 720p60 720p50 1080p60 1080p50 1600 x 1200 640 x 480 832 x 624 1024 x 768 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 720 x 480 720 x 576 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 H-Sync [KHz] 24.69 31.5 37.9 37.5 43.3 30.99 35.2 37.9 48.1 46.9 53.7 39.63 48.4 56.5 60 64 80 47.7 35 49.72 60.24 33.75 28.13 31.47 31.25 45 37.5 67.5 56.
Video: Compatibility 1080p 1080p 1080i 1080i 720p 720p 576p 576i 480p 480i Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 720 x 576 720 x 576 720 x 480 720 x 480 H-Sync [KHz] 67.5 56.3 33.8 28.1 45 37.5 31.3 15.6 31.5 15.
Troubleshooting Refer to the symptoms and measures listed below before sending the projector for repairs. If the problem persists, contact your local reseller or service center. Please refer to "LED Indicator Messages" as well. Start-up problems If no lights turn on: • Be sure that the power cord is securely connected to the projector and the other end is plugged into an outlet with power. • Press the power button again.
RS-232 Command and Configuration !!!!!!!!! D-Sub 9 pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Wire List 1 CD RXD TXD DTR GND DSR RTS CTS RI Baud Rate Data Length Parity Check Stop Bit Flow Control C1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SHELL 19200 bps 8 bit None 1 bit None COLOR Black Brown Red Orange Yellow Green Blue Purple White DW POWER ON / POWER OFF POWER ON BE,EF,10,05,00,C6,FF,11,11,01,00,01,00 POWER OFF BE,EF,02,06,00,6D,D2,34,00,00,00,00,00 SOURCE SELECT Computer 1 BE,EF,02,06,00,BC,D3,35,00,00,00,00,00 Computer 2 BE,EF,
BLANK BE,EF,02,06,00,08,D9,41,00,00,00,00,00 SOURCE BE,EF,02,06,00,7F,D6,06,00,00,00,00,00 OTHER FUNCTION DCR!ON BE,EF,02,06,00,EA,D8,43,00,00,00,00,00 DCR!OFF BE,EF,02,06,00,5D,D9,44,00,00,00,00,00 ECO ON BE,EF,02,06,00,8C,D8,45,00,00,00,00,00 ECO OFF BE,EF,02,06,00,BF,D8,46,00,00,00,00,00 VOLUME INC BE,EF,02,06,00,6E,D9,47,00,00,00,00,00 VOLUME DEC BE,EF,02,06,00,91,D9,48,00,00,00,00,00 KEYSTONE INC BE,EF,02,06,00,40,D8,49,00,00,00,00,00 KEYSTONE DEC BE,EF,02,06,00,73,D8,4A,00,00,00,00,
IR Control Code System Code: 83F4 Format : NEC 87 6D 6E 6F 08 67 82 83 8C 81 85 8D 84 41 0A 01 62 04 09 0B 03 06 8E 63 8F 05
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