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Precision by ViewSonic
Home Theater Projector
User’s Manual
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Important Safety Instructions Compliance Information 1. Read these instructions. FCC Statement 2. Keep these instructions. This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condi- tions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any 3. Heed all warnings. interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Clas
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Compliance Information Declaration of RoHS Compliance Copyright Information This product has been designed and manufactured in compliance with Directive 2002/95/EC of Copyright© ViewSonic© Corporation, 2008. All rights reserved. Macintosh and Power Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. the European Parliament and the Council on restriction of the use of certain hazardous sub- Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft stance
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Chapter 3: Remote Control Chapter 5: Making and Recalling 2-1-5 Overscan Compliance Information...........i direct acess............................12 the User Adjustments.................42 2-1-6 Geometry Adjust FCC Statement Making Adjustments Picture Modes 2-2. Advanced Sub-Menu For Canada 1-1. User Picture Mode Adjustments Color Temperature 2-2-1 Picture Mode CE Conformity for European Countries 1-2. User Color Temperature Adjustments PCS (Precision Color System) 2-2-2 Black Level F
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Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction 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 • 1080P (1920x1080) Full HD native resolution. TM 2 • C Fine LCD panel for superior performance. TM • Silicon Optix HQV for highest quality video. Projector Projector dust Component (RCA) HDMI cable c
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Projector Overview Control Panel LED indicator: (2) (1) (7) (8) (9) (10) 1. Daylight sensor. (1) 2. Power indicator (2) Refer to “LED Indicator Message” (Page 50). (3) 3. Status indicator Refer to “LED Indicator Message” (Page 50). (5) (5) (3) Button Function: (4) (14) (6) (13) (12) (11) (7) (8) 1. Control panel 9. Kensington lock 2. LED indicator 10. Air outlet grille 3. Air inlet grille 11. Lamp cover (4) 4. Front IR remote control sensor 12. Air filter cover (9) 5. Elevation foot 13. AC powe
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Introduction Connection ports Remote Control (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (6) (1) (7) (8) (9) (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. (10) (11) 2. USB terminal (Service purpose) This connector is for firmware upgrade. (12) 3. HDMI-1 terminal (2) Interface for digital video. (13) 4. HDMI-2 terminal (3) Interface for digital video. (14) (4) 5. RGB IN terminal (15) Connects PC input signal (analog) to
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4. PCS 10. FOUR DIRECTIONAL BUTTONS Selection of PCS mode. Use four directional buttons to select items or make adjustments to your selection. PCS On: Use ViewSonic default PCS settings. 11. ENTER USER: Use user defined PCS settings. To confirm selected menu item. PCS Off: Turn off all PCS settings. 12. EXIT 5. INPUT SELECT T o Exits the on-screen menu or Cancel the current OSD selection. All: Browse through HDMI 1/2, Component Video 1/2, Composite, S-Video and PC inputs. 13. PICTURE MODE HDMI 1
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Installation Installing the Batteries 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. • Operating the projector from the front 2. Install batteries as indicated by the diagram inside the compartment. 3. Close the battery cover
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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. ViewSonic Pro8100 offers a full compl
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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. Set top box Blue Ray DVD/ HD DVD player OUT OUT VCR OUT O
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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. Cons: It is required to match audio and video
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Installation D. RS232 Connection 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. RGB IN PC or Home Appliances control Host To monitor port RGB cable RS232 Cabel E. 12V Screen Curtain Trigger « NOTE » ViewSonic Pro8100 offers a 12V trigger control pulse upon powe
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Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Projector Lens Position Adjusting the Projector Height 1. Press the Lens Shift button. 2. Use four directional buttons to adjust the lens position. The projector is equipped with two elevation feet to adjust the image height. To raise the image: The adjustable projection range 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 th
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Installation Adjusting Projection Image Size 16 : 9 Screen Refer to the graphic and table below to determine the screen size and projection distance. Screen Size Wide Tele (Diagonal) Projection Distance Projection Distance 300" m inch m inch 200" 40” 1.25 49.2 2.02 79.5 120" 50” 1.56 61.5 2.52 99.4 80" 40" 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 Wide: 1.25m Tele: 2.02m Wide: 2.5m Tele: 4.04m 100” 3.12 122.9 5.05 198.7 Wide: 3.75m T
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Chapter 3: Remote Control direct access Power Light Power button to turn on or off the projector. To illuminate remote control key pad backlight. Press on the remote control/top panel to turn Power ON on projector. Press on the remote control to illuminate the Light ON, no remote control keypad backlight. Backlight will action automatically switch off after 10 seconds, if no other key is pressed. Press on the remote control/top panel, it would pop up a confirmation screen showing: “Pres
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Remote Control direct access Lens Shift Zoom and Focus Motorized vertical and horizontal lens shift for positioning display image without physically moving the unit. Motorized zoom and focus adjust. Press on the remote control to evoke lens shift adjustment Press on the remote control to browse through zoom and function. focus adjust options. Press on the remote control to leave the adjusting section. Press on the remote control to confirm the selection. Press on the remote control to le
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Aspect Ratio Picture Modes Selections of picture modes, for easy access to ViewSonic customized presets and customized settings. Selections of screen proportion. Press on the remote control to browse through avail- Press on the remote control to browse through available able picture modes. aspect ratio options. 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 origin
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Remote Control direct access Color Temperature 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 flesh tone correction, edge enhancement, gamma correction color temperature. 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
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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. User HQV settings can be defined in Advanced Operat
