ViewSonic Projector Pro8500 User Manual

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4. The Basic Setting page allows you to configure pwPresenter.
i. To change the pwPresenter interface language, click the down arrow to 
reveal a drop-down list and select a desired language. Click Apply.
ii. Users can change the size parameters of the frame in FixedSize capture 
mode by modifying width and height on this page and click Apply to make 
changes take effect. 
iii. User can use the mirror driver for presenter capture image, if the system 
has installed the mirror...

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5. The Advanced Setting page allows you to configure pwPresenter.
i. To adjust the image quality, click the down arrow to reveal a drop-down list 
and select a desired quality level. Click Apply.
ii. To adjust the capture rate, move the slide bar. The network bandwidth may 
also affect the performance.
iii. Network port setting for fixed or manual type.
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6. Network Display Management displays the Device Management and pwPresenter 
Management information.
Device Management allows you to change device settings
.
i. Click to change display port allows you to select display location of screen. 
ii. Change password allows you to change password for the user type.
iii. Disconnect allows you to disconnect the projector from network.
iv. Access device via webpage allows you to access ViewSonic webpage con-
trol system.
v. View device status...

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pwPresenter Management allows you to select which computer to be connected 
and transfer the desktop content to the network projector.
7. Disconnect allows you to disconnect from the projector(s) by clicking the 
Disconnect icon.
Important
„Be sure to turn off other virtual network control programs before using 
pwPresenter. 

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Displaying pictures with a USB storage device
The built-in the ImageViewer application can display packaged images on a USB 
storage device (e.g. USB flash drive, and USB disk), a digital camera, or other device. 
You can connect a USB storage device to your projector.
1. Take a USB cable and connect the larger end to the USB A socket on the 
projector, and smaller end to the USB port of the device. If you are using a USB 
flash drive, connect it directly to the 
USB A socket.
2....

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„Thumbnail/Slide show/Display: Display thumbnails, start the slide show or 
display the selected image.
„Name Order/Extend Order/Size Order/Time Order: Select the order setting 
by file/folder name, extended file name, image size or time.
„EXIF ON/EXIF OFF: Display the Exif information of the image or not.
„File Name On/File Name Off: Display the file name or not.
The projector supports the following image formats:
„JPEG (JPG)
„Bitmap (BMP)
„Portable Network Graphic (PNG)
„Graphics...

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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. Do not...

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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.
„The lamp is extremely hot right after turning off the projector. If you touch the 
lamp, you may scald your finger. When you replace the lamp, wait...

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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...

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Specifications
Display system Single 0.7 DLP panel
Resolution XGA (1024 × 768 pixels)
Zoom 1.5X
F/No. 2.41 - 2.97
Focal length 20.72 - 31mm
Screen size 30 - 300
Lamp 280W
Input terminal 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 1, Component RCA jack x 1, 
RCA audio jack (L/R) x 1, 3.5 mm Mic input x1, USB  A type x1 
(supports USB flash drive display and wireless dongle for USB 
display), USB mini-B type x1 (supports USB...