ViewSonic Projector Pro10 Series User Manual

							Pro10 Series
Professional 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.viewsonic.com in English, or in specific languages using the Regional 
selection box in the upper right corner of our website. “Antes de operar su equ\
ipo lea cu 
idadosamente las instrucciones en este manual”
Model No. VS15149/VS15541 
						

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FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a\
 Class A digital 
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable 
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated i\
n a commercial 
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy 
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual\
, may cause harmful 
interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause har\
mful interference in 
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his \
own expense.
Warning: You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the 
party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate th\
e equipment.
For Canada
CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A)
CE Conformity for European Countries
The device complies with the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and Low Voltage D\
irective 
2006/95/EC.
Warning - 
- This product must not be used in residential areas. 
- This product may cause interference if used in residential areas.  Such use must be avoided unless the user takes special measures to reduc\
e 
electromagnetic emissions to prevent interference to the reception of ra\
dio and 
television broadcasts. 
Following information is only for EU-member states:
The mark is in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 
2002/96/EC (WEEE).
The mark indicates the requirement NOT to dispose the equipment including any spent 
or discarded batteries or accumulators as unsorted municipal waste, but \
use the return 
and collection systems available. 
If the batteries, accumulators and button cells included with this equip\
ment, display 
the chemical symbol Hg, Cd, or Pb, then it means that the battery has a \
heavy metal 
content of more than 0.0005% Mercury or more than, 0.002% Cadmium, or mo\
re than 
0.004% Lead.
Compliance Information  
						

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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.
7.  Do not block any ventilation openings. Install the unit in accordance wi\
th 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 th\
e 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   
manufacturer, 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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Declaration of RoHS2 Compliance
This product has been designed and manufactured in compliance with Direc\
tive 2011/65/
EU of the European Parliament and the Council on restriction of the use \
of certain hazard-
ous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS2 Directive)\
 and is deemed to 
comply with the maximum concentration values issued by the European Technical Adapta-
tion Committee (TAC) as shown below:
SubstanceProposed Maximum
Concentration Actual Concentration
Lead (Pb) 0.1%< 0.1%
Mercury (Hg) 0.1%< 0.1%
Cadmium (Cd) 0.01%< 0.01%
Hexavalent Chromium (Cr 6+
) 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 III of the 
RoHS2 Directives as noted below:
Examples of exempted components are:
1.
 
Mercury in cold cathode fluorescent lamps and external electrode fluorescent lamps 
(CCFL

 and EEFL) for special purposes not exceeding (per lamp):
(1) Short length (≦500 mm): maximum 3.5 mg per lamp.
(2) Medium length ( ＞500 mm and ≦1,500 mm): maximum 5 mg per lamp.
(3) Long length ( ＞1,500 mm): maximum 13 mg per lamp.
2.
 
Lead in glass of cathode ray tubes.
3.

 
Lead in glass of fluorescent tubes not exceeding 0.2% by weight.
4.

 
Lead as an alloying element in aluminium containing up to 0.4% lead by w\
eight.
5.

 
Copper alloy containing up to 4% lead by weight.
6.

 
Lead in high melting temperature type solders (i.e. lead-based alloys c\
ontaining 85% 
by weight or more lead).
7.

 
Electrical and electronic components containing lead in a glass or ceram\
ic other than  
dielectric ceramic in capacitors, e.g. piezoelectronic devices, or in a \
glass or ceramic 
matrix compound.  
						

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Copyright Information
Copyright © ViewSonic®
 Corporation, 2013. All rights reserved.
Macintosh and Power Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft 
Corporation in the United States and other countries.
ViewSonic, the three birds logo, OnView, ViewMatch, and ViewMeter are registered trademarks 
of ViewSonic Corporation.
VESA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. DPMS and 
DDC are trademarks of VESA.
PS/2, VGA and XGA are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
Disclaimer: ViewSonic Corporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial erro\
rs or omis -
sions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resu\
lting from furnishing 
this material, or the performance or use of this product.
In the interest of continuing product improvement, ViewSonic Corporation reserves the right to 
change product specifications without notice. Information in this document may change without 
notice.
No part of this document may be copied, reproduced, or transmitted by an\
y means, for any 
purpose without prior written permission from ViewSonic Corporation.
Product Registration
To fulfill possible future product needs, and to receive additional product information as it 
becomes available, please visit your region section on ViewSonic’s website to register your 
product online.
The ViewSonic CD also provides an opportunity for you to print the product re\
gistration form. 
Upon completion, please mail or fax to a respective ViewSonic office. To find your registration 
form, use the directory “:\CD\Registration”. Registering your pr\
oduct will best prepare you for 
future customer service needs.
Please print this user guide and fill the information in the “For Your Records” section.For additional information, please see the “Customer Support” sect\
ion in this guide.
For Your Records
Product Name: Pro10 Series
ViewSonic Professional DLP ®
 Projector
Model Number: VS15149/VS15541
Document Number: Pro10 Series_UG_ENG Rev. 1A 05-06-13
Serial Number: ___________________________________________
Purchase Date: ___________________________________________
Product disposal at end of product life
The lamp in this product contains mercury which can be dangerous to you and the environment. 
Please use care and dispose of in accordance with local, state or federa\
l laws.
ViewSonic respects the environment and is committed to working and living\
 green. Thank you 
for being part of Smarter, Greener Computing. Please visit ViewSonic website to learn more.
USA & Canada: http://www.viewsonic.com/company/green/recycle-program/
Europe: http://www.viewsoniceurope.com/uk/support/recycling-information/
Taiwan: http://recycle.epa.gov.tw/recycle/index2.aspx  
						

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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. We 
highly recommend using a video source device also equipped with a ground\
ing type AC line 
plug to prevent signal interference due to voltage fluctuations.
Ground Ground
Ground
Ground
For Australia and Mainland China
For the U.S.A and Canada
For Continental Europe For the U.K.  
						

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Please follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as 
recommended in this user’s guide.
▀■ Warning-Do not look into the projector’s lens when the lamp is on. The 
bright light may hurt your eyes.
▀■ Warning-To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this 
projector to rain or moisture.
▀■ Warning-Please do not open or disassemble the projector as this may 
cause electric shock.
▀■ Warning-When replacing the lamp, please allow the unit to cool down. 
Follow instructions as described on pages 65-66.
▀■ Warning-This projector will detect the life of the lamp itself. Please be 
sure to change the lamp when it shows warning messages.
▀■ Warning-Reset the “Lamp Reset” function from the on-screen display 
“OPTIONS | Lamp Settings” menu after replacing the lamp 
module (refer to page 56).
▀■ Warning-When switching the projector off, please ensure the cooling 
cycle has been completed before disconnecting power. Allow 
60 seconds for the projector to cool down.
▀■ Warning-Do not use lens cap when projector is in operation.
▀■ Warning-When the lamp is approaching the end of its lifetime, the 
message “Lamp Warning: Lamp life exceeded.” will show 
on the screen. Please contact your local reseller or service 
center to change the lamp as soon as possible.
▀■ Warning-Do not look into or point the laser pointer on your remote 
control into your or someone’s eyes. Laser pointer can cause 
permanent damage to eyesight.
▀■ Warning-Do not transport the projector with any lens installed.
Precautions   
						

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Do:
 
y Turn off and unplug the power plug from the AC outlet before cleaning the 
product.
 
y Use a soft dry cloth with mild detergent to clean the display housing.
 
y Disconnect the power plug from AC outlet if the product is not being used for a 
long period of time.
Do not:
 
y Block the slots and openings on the unit provided for ventilation.
 
y Use abrasive cleaners, waxes or solvents to clean the unit.
 
y Use under the following conditions:
 
- In extremely hot, cold or humid environments.
 
` Ensure that the ambient room temperature is within 5°C ~ 40°C
 
` Relative humidity is 10% ~ 85%
 
- In areas susceptible to excessive dust and dirt.
 
- Near any appliance generating a strong magnetic field.
 
- In direct sunlight.  
						

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SCREEN | PIP / POP .......................40
SETTING  ......................................... 41
SETTING | Lens Function ................ 42
SETTING | Security  .........................43
SETTING | Signal (RGB)  .................44
SETTING | Signal (Video)  ................45
SETTING | Audio Settings  ...............46
SETTING  | Advanced  ....................... 47
SETTING | Network  .........................48
SETTING | Image Blending ............. 52
OPTIONS  ......................................... 53
OPTIONS | Lamp Settings  ...............55
OPTIONS | Remote Settings  ........... 56
OPTIONS  | Advanced  ......................57
Appendices  58
Troubleshooting .................................... 58
Image Problems  ............................... 58
Projector Problems  .......................... 61
On Screen Messages  ......................64
Replacing the Lamp  ............................. 65
Replacing the Filter  .............................. 67
Compatibility Modes  ............................. 68
Remote Key Code  ................................ 70
RS232  Pin Assignments  .......................71
RS232 Protocol Function List  ............... 72
Ceiling Mount Installation  .....................79
Specifications  ....................................... 80
Customer Support  ................................ 82
Limited Warranty  .................................. 83
Mexico Limited Warranty ...................... 85
Precautions
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Introduction  9
Product Features .................................... 9
Package Overview  ............................... 10
Product Overview  .................................. 11
Main Unit  ........................................... 11
Control Panel  ................................... 12
Connection Ports  ............................. 13
Remote Control  ................................ 14
Installation  16
Installing the Projector Lens .................16
Connecting to Computer/Notebook  ......17
Connecting to Video Sources  ...............18
Powering On/Off the Projector ............. 19
Powering On the Projector  ...............19
Powering  Off the Projector ............... 20
Warning Indicator  ............................. 21
LED Lighting Message  .....................21
Adjusting the Projected Image  .............22
Adjusting the Projector’s Height ....... 22
Adjusting the Projecting Image’s  
Position  ............................................ 23
User Controls  26
Using the Control Panel ....................... 26
On-screen Display Menus  ....................27
How to operate  ................................ 27
Structure .......................................... 28
PICTURE ......................................... 32
PICTURE  | Advanced  ......................34
SCREEN .......................................... 36
SCREEN | Geometry ....................... 37 
Table of Contents  
						

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` XGA (1024x768) / WXGA(1280x800), support resolution: Up to WUXGA 
@60Hz (Reduced Blanking) and UXGA @60Hz
 
` Single lamp system
 
` Power Zoom/Focus
 
` Power lens shift
 
` Dynamic Aperture
 
` 10W x 1 speaker
 
` Filter module
 
` Support PIP/POP function
 
` Support network management for remote control and monitoring
Introduction
Product Features