ViewSonic Pro8100 Projector User Manual

User’s Manual
Precision by ViewSonic®
Home Theater Projector
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Compliance Information
FCC Statement
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 
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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection...

Compliance Information
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ENG Declaration of RoHS Compliance
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 sub-
stances 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: 
SubstanceProposed Maximum 
ConcentrationActual...

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FCC Statement
For Canada
CE Conformity for European Countries
Following information is only for EU-member states
Important Safety Instructions
Declaration of RoHS Compliance
Copyright Information
Product Registration
Chapter 1: Introduction............1
Projector Features
Notes on the AC Power Cord
Package Contents
Projector Overview
Control Panel
Connection ports
Remote Control
Installing the Batteries
Remote Control Operation
Chapter 2: Installation.............6...

Introduction
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Projector Features
The projector integrates high-performance optical engine projection and a user-friendly design to 
deliver high reliability and ease of use.
  •  1080P (1920x1080) Full HD native resolution.
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2 FineTM LCD panel for superior performance.
  •  Silicon Optix HQVTM for highest quality video.
  •  Precision Color System for true color image enhancement.
  •  Power horizontal and vertical lens shift.
  •  HDMI 1.3 support with HDCP compliance....

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Projector Overview
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1. Control panel
2. LED indicator
3. Air inlet grille
4. Front IR remote control sensor
5. Elevation foot
6. Elevation button
7. Connection ports
8. Rear IR remote control sensor9. Kensington lock 
10. Air outlet grille
11. Lamp cover
12. Air filter cover
13. AC power socket
14. Projection lens
15. Ceiling mount (3-M6)
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« NOTE »
•  This projector can be used with a ceiling mount for support. The ceiling mount is not included...

Introduction
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ENG Connection ports
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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. HDMI-1 terminal
Interface for digital video.
4. HDMI-2 terminal
Interface for digital video.
5. RGB IN terminal
Connects PC input signal (analog) to this jack.
6. COMPONENT VIDEO 1 terminals
Analog/digital video interface...

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11. HQV 
  Enable image enhancement functions such as advanced motion, adaptive noise reduction, 
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. 
14. S-VIDEO 
Direct access to S-video input. 
15. COMPOSITE VIDEO 
Direct access to composite video input. 
16. LIGHT 
To illuminate remote control key pad backlight. 
17. ASPECT RATIO 
Selections of screen proportion....

Installation
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Remote Control Operation
Point the remote control at the infrared remote sensor and press a button.
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Chapter 2: Installation
Power connection
1. Remove the projector lens cap.
2. Plug the attached power cord into the AC power socket of this projector.
3. Plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet.
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Power cord (example)Grounding
Power outlet terminal
•  The power cords for use in the U.S., UK and Europe are included with this projector. Use the 
appropriate one for your country.
•  This projector uses the power plug of three-pin grounding type. Do not remove the grounding 
pin from the...