ViewSonic Pro8100 Projector User Manual

							User’s Manual
Precision by ViewSonic®
Home Theater Projector
ESP FRN ENG 
						

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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 
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can 
radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, 
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that 
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful inter-
ference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off 
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following 
measures:
  •  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  •  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
 •  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is 
connected.
  •  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning: You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party 
responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.
For Canada    •  This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
    •  Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CE Conformity for European Countries
The device complies with the requirements of the EEC directive 89/336/EEC as 
amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC Art.5 with regard to “Electromagnetic com-
patibility ”, and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC Art.13 with regard to “Safety.”
Following information is only for EU-member states:
The mark shown to the right is in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Elec-
tronic Equipment Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE).
The mark indicates the requirement NOT to dispose the equipment as unsorted 
municipal waste, but use the return and collection systems according to local law. 
Important Safety Instructions
1.   Read these instructions.
2.   Keep these instructions.
3.   Heed all warnings.
4.   Follow all instructions.
5.   Do not use this unit near water.
6.    Clean with a soft, dry cloth. If still not clean, see “Cleaning the Display ” in this guide for 
further instructions.
7.  
  Do not block any ventilation openings. Install the unit in accordance with the manufacturer’s 
instructions.
8.    Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other devices 
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9.    Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug 
has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a 
third grounding prong. The wide blade and the third prong are provided for your safety. If 
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the 
obsolete outlet.
10.   Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs. Convenience 
receptacles and the point where they exit from the unit. Be sure that the power outlet is 
located near the unit so that it is easily accessible.
11.   Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12.    Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufac-
turer, or sold with the unit. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the 
cart/unit combination to avoid injury from tipping over.
13.   Unplug this unit when unused for long periods of time.
14.   Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the unit has 
been damaged in any way, such as: if the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, if liquid is 
spilled onto or objects fall into the unit, if the unit is exposed to rain or moisture, or if the unit 
does not operate normally or has been dropped. 
						

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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 Concentration
Lead (Pb) 0.1% < 0.1%
Mercury (Hg) 0.1% < 0.1%
Cadmium (Cd) 0.01% < 0.01%
Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+
) 0.1% < 0.1%
Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) 0.1% < 0.1%
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) 0.1% < 0.1%
Certain components of products as stated above are exempted under the Annex of the RoHS 
Directives as noted below:
Examples of exempted components are:
1.  Mercury in compact fluorescent lamps not exceeding 5 mg per lamp and in other lamps not 
specifically mentioned in the Annex of RoHS Directive.
2.  Lead in glass of cathode ray tubes, electronic components, fluorescent tubes, and electronic 
ceramic parts (e.g. piezoelectronic devices).
3.  Lead in high temperature type solders (i.e. lead-based alloys containing 85% by weight or 
more lead).
4.  Lead as an allotting element in steel containing up to 0.35% lead by weight, aluminium con-
taining up to 0.4% lead by weight and as a cooper alloy containing up to 4% lead by weight.
Copyright Information
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For Your Records
Product Name:
Model Number:
Document Number:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:Pro8100
Home Theater Projector
VS11856
Pro8100_UG_ENG Rev. 1A 09-28-07
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The lamp in this product contains mercury.
Please dispose of in accordance with local, state or federal laws.  
						

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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
Power connection
Audio and Video Devices Connectivity Configuration
Adjusting the Projected Image
Adjusting Projection Image Size
Projection Screen Selection
Chapter 3: Remote Control 
direct acess
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Picture Modes
Color Temperature
PCS (Precision Color System)
HQV
Black Level
Daylight Sensor
Input Source Select
Direct Input Keys
Aspect Ratio
Overscan
Freeze
Keystone
Zoom and Focus
Lens Shift
Power
Light
Chapter 4: ADVANCED OPERA-
TION (OSD Menu)
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1. Main Menu
2. Setup Menu
  2-1. Picture Sub-Menu
  2-1-1 Basic Sub-Menu
    2-1-2 Color Temperature Sub-Menu
    2-1-3 Image Adjust Sub-Menu
  2-1-4 Aspect Ratio
  2-1-5 Overscan
  2-1-6 Geometry Adjust
  2-2. Advanced Sub-Menu
  2-2-1 Picture Mode
  2-2-2 Black Level
  2-2-3 HQV
  2-2-4 Noise Reduction
  2-2-5 Color Space
  2-3 Config Sub-Menu
  2-3-1 Projector Settings
  2-3-2 OSD
  2-3-3 Languages
  2-3-4 Timers
  2-3-5 High Altitude
  2-3-6 Auto Iris
  2-4 PCS Settings Sub-Menu
  2-4-1 PCS
  2-4-2 PCS Display  2-4-3 Flesh tone
  2-4-4 Edge Enhancement
  2-4-5 Gamma Correction
    2-4-6 3D Color Management
  2-5 Memory Settings Sub-Menu
    2-5-1 Custom Color Temperature
  2-5-2 Save
  2-5-3 Load
  2-5-4 Reset
    2-5-5 System Status Screen
Maintenance
Cleaning the Lens
Cleaning the Projector Housing
Maintaining the Air Filter
Replacing the Air Filter
Replacing the Lamp
Appendix...............................44
Troubleshooting
List of Compatible Signals
LED Indicator Message
Product Specification
RS232 command code
Remote control code
Customer Support
Limited Warranty 
						

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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.
  •  1.6x power optical zoom lens.
 •  Auto-iris enables high contrast to produce deeper black levels.
  •  Daylight sensor for auto setting based on ambient light conditions.
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. We highly 
recommend using a video source device also equipped with a grounding type AC line plug to 
prevent signal interference due to voltage fluctuations.
Ground Ground
Ground Ground
For the U.K. For the U.S.A. and Canada For Australia  and
Mainland China 
For Continental Europe
Package Contents
When you unpack the projector, make sure you have all these components:
Power cord
Projector Projector dust 
coverComponent (RCA) 
cable HDMI cable
Micro-fiber wiping 
clothBatteries Remote control Quick start guide User Guide
1. Projector
2. Projector dust cover. x1 
3. Component (RCA) cable x1 
4. Power cord x1
5. HDMI cable x16. Micro-fiber wiping cloth. x1
7. AA size batteries for remote control x 2
8. Remote control x1
9. Quick start guide x1
10. User Guide x1
« NOTE »
•  Save the original shipping carton and packing material; they will come in handy if you ever to ship 
your unit. For maximum protection, repack your unit as it was originally packed at the factory.
•  Accessories and components may vary by retailer and region. 
						

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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 
in the package.
Control Panel
LED indicator:
(1)
(3) (2)1. Daylight sensor.
2. Power indicator
Refer to “LED Indicator Message” (Page 42).
3. Status indicator
Refer to “LED Indicator Message” (Page 42).
Button Function:
(4)
(5)
(6)(7) (8)
(9)
(10)
4. Source
Manually selects an input source.
5. Lens Shift
Motorized vertical and horizontal lens 
shift for positioning display image 
without physically moving the unit.
6. Zoom/Focus
Motorized zoom and focus adjust.7. Four directional buttons
Use four directional buttons to select items 
or make adjustments to your selections. 
8. Enter
To confirm selected menu item.
9. Power
Turn on or off the projector.
10. Menu/Exit
Opens and Exits the on-screen menu. 
						

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ENG Connection ports
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)
(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. 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 transmits via three separate signals - Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr.
7. S-VIDEO terminal
Connects S-Video output from video equipment to this jack.
8. DC 5V terminal
9. DC 12V TRIGGER terminal
10. COMPONENT VIDEO 2 terminals
Analog/digital video interface transmits via three separate signals - Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr.
11. COMPOSITE VIDEO terminal
Connects composite video output from video equipment to this jack.
Remote Control
1. POWER
Turn on or off the projector. 
2. COLOR TEMP. 
Selections of color shading. 
3. PICTURE MODE 
  One-step easy access to ViewSonic customized 
presets for various viewing pleasures. 
4. LENS SHIFT 
  Motorized vertical and horizontal lens shift for 
positioning display image without physically 
moving the unit. 
5. ZOOM/FOCUS 
Motorized zoom and focus adjust. 
6. ENTER  
To confirm selected menu item. 
7. MENU  
Opens and Exits the on-screen menu. 
8. DAYLIGHT SENSOR 
  Enable daylight sensor to automatically adjust 
the best viewing condition based on ambient 
light condition. 
9. PCS 
  Enable advanced color enhancement functions 
such as flesh tone correction, edge enhance-
ment, gamma correction and 3D color manage-
ment. 
10. BLACK LEVEL 
  Defines the brightness levels at the darkest 
visual image point.  
						

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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. 
18. V/H KEYSTONE 
Adjust image geometry distortion digitally caused by off-center placement of projector. 
19. FOUR DIRECTIONAL BUTTONS 
Use four directional buttons to select items or make adjustments to your selection. 
20. EXIT 
To Exits the on-screen menu. 
21. OVERSCAN 
To push data content out of the viewing area. 
22. FREEZE 
Freeze the current viewing image. 
23. COMPONENT VIDEO  
Direct access to component video inputs. Browse through component video 1 and 2 inputs. 
24. PC 
Direct access to PC input.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.
« NOTE »
•  Keep the batteries out of the reach of children. There is a danger of death by accidentally 
swallowing the battery.
•  Remove batteries from remote control when not being used for extended periods.
•  Do not dispose of the used battery along with household waste. Dispose of used batteries 
according to local regulations.
•  Danger of explosion may occur if batteries are incorrectly replaced. Replace all the batteries 
with new ones. 
						

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Remote Control Operation
Point the remote control at the infrared remote sensor and press a button.
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« NOTE » 
•  Do not point the LED light pointer 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.
•  Operate the remote control from a position where the remote sensor is visible.
•  Do not drop the remote control or jolt it.
•  Keep the remote control out of locations with excessively high temperature or humidity.
•  Do not get water on the remote control or place wet objects on it.
•  Do not disassemble the remote control. 
						

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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 power plug. If the power plug doesn’t fit your wall outlet, ask an electrician to 
change the wall outlet.
•  The provided power cord for the U.S. is rated at 120 V. Never connect this cord to any outlet or 
power supply using other voltages or frequencies than rated. If you use a power supply using 
other voltage than rated, prepare an appropriate power cord separately.
•  Use 100-240 V AC 50/60 Hz to prevent fire or electric shock.
•  Do not place any objects on the power cord or do not place the projector near heat sources to 
prevent damage to the power cord. If the power cord should be damaged, contact your dealer 
for replacement because it may cause fire or electric shock.
•  Do not modify or alter the power cord. If the power cord is modified or altered, it may cause fi 
re or electric shock.Caution:
•   
Plug in the power cord firmly. When unplugging, hold and pull the power plug, not the power cord.
•  Do not plug in or out the power cord with your hand wet. It may cause electric shock.
Audio and Video Devices Connectivity Configuration
ViewSonic Pro8100 offers a full complementary video input connectivity - from the hi-tech HDMI 
to the basic composite video. 
There are vast possibilities of audio & video connectivity configurations user can choose from. 
However the best setup combination relies on user’s equipments and using preferences.
Please seek professional advice for best matching setup. The video input type priority sequence is 
listed below:
• HDMI •Component Video • S-Video • Composite Video
The illustration below shows some recommended setup configuration possibilities.