ViewSonic Projector Pro8500 User Manual

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Rear View 
Connection ports
AC power socket
Kensington lock
Rear IR remote control sensor
Spe ak er
Ventilation holes (exhaust)
Bottom View
Ceiling mount holes (M4*8)
Tilt-adjustment feet
Security bar
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„This projector can be used with a ceiling mount for support. The ceiling mount is
not included in the package.
„Contact your dealer for information to mount the projector on a ceiling. 
						

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Using the Product
Control Panel
Power (Power LED indicator)
Refer to “LED Indicator Messages”.
TEMP (Temperature LED indicator)
Refer to “LED Indicator Messages”.
LAMP (Lamp LED indicator)
Refer to “LED Indicator Messages”.
Keystone/Arrow keys ( /Up,  /Down)
Manually correct distorted images resulting from an angled projection.
Four directional buttons
Use four directional buttons to select items or make adjustments to your  selection.
ENTER
Enter to sub-menu and confirm the menu selection.
SOURCE
Display the source selection bar.
MENU/EXIT
Display or exit the on-screen display menus.
Power
Turn the projector on or off.
Right/Panel key
Activate panel key lock.Left/BlankHide the screen picture.
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Connection Ports
RS-232
When operating the projector via a computer, connect this to the controlling 
computers RS-232C port.
Monitor Out
Connect to a computer display, etc.
Component (Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr)
Connect Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr output from video equipment to this jack.
S-Video
Connect S-Video output from video equipment to this jack.
Service
This connector is for firmware update and mouse function support.
USB B
USB display supports computer connection via USB mini-B type to A type cable.
USB A
This connector supports USB flash drive display and wireless dongle for USB 
display.
LAN
For LAN display/network control and web server.
HDMI
Connect HDMI output from video equipment to this jack.
DC 12V Out
12V DC out
MIC in
Microphone input jack.
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Audio Out
Connect to a speaker or other audio input equipment.
Audio 2
Connect an audio output from video equipment or computer to this jack.
Audio 1
Connect an audio output from video equipment or computer to this jack.
Audio 3 (L/R)
Connect an audio output from video equipment to this jack.
Video
Connect composite video output from video equipment to this jack.
Computer in 2
Connect image input signal (analog RGB or component) to this jack.
Computer in 1
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Remote Control
Power
Turn the projector on or off.
VGA
Switch input source to Computer 
in 1 (analog RGB or component)/
Computer in 2 (analog RGB or 
component) by sequence.
Source/Page up
Display the source selection bar.
Perform page up function when 
mouse mode is activated.
Up/+, Down/-
When Magnify or Volume button is 
activated, use them to adjust the 
values.
Left/Mute
When the On-Screen Display 
(OSD) menu is not activated, this 
button is used as mute function.
Menu
Display on-screen display menus.
Magnify
Zoom in and out the images.
Function
User definable key for customized 
function.
Slide show
Activate the slide show function 
when the input source is USB 
reader.
Color Mode
Change the color setting by 
sequence.
Mouse
Switch between the normal and 
mouse modes.
Blank
Cut off the screen temporarily.
Press again to cancel the Blank 
Screen function.Laser
Aim the remote at the viewing screen, 
press and hold this button to activate 
the laser pointer.
Video
Switch input source to Composite/S-
Video/component by sequence.
HDMI
Display HDMI signal.
Auto/Page down
Resynchronize the projector to the input 
signal from a computer. This function is 
available for computer mode only.
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Enter/ Left mouse
Confirmed selections.
Perform the left button of the 
mouse when mouse mode is 
activated.
Right/ Lock
When the On-Screen Display 
(OSD) menu is activated, the #4, 
#5, and #18 keys are used as 
directional arrows to select the 
desired menu items and to make 
adjustments.
Activate panel key lock.
ESC/ Right mouse
Leave current page or items or to 
close OSD.
Perform the right button of the 
mouse when mouse mode is 
activated.
Vo l u m e
Adjust the volume level.
Lamp Off/On
Turn off or on the lamp power.
P-Timer
Activate P-Timer OSD menu.
Aspect
Select the display aspect ratio.
Freeze
Press “Freeze” to pause the 
screen image. Press again to 
cancel the freeze function.
Light
Enable backlight functions of the
remote control’s buttons.Using the remote mouse control
The capability of operating your computer 
with the remote control gives you more 
flexibility when delivering presentations.
1. Connect the projector to your PC or 
notebook with a USB cable prior to 
using the remote control in place of 
your computer’s mouse. See 
“Connecting a computer” on page 18 
for details.
2. Set the input signal to 
Computer in 1 
or  Computer in 2.
3. Press Mouse on the remote control to 
switch from the normal mode to the 
mouse mode. An icon appears on the 
screen to indicate the activation of the 
mouse mode.
4. Perform the desired mouse controls on 
your remote control.
„To move the cursor on the screen, 
press /  /  /  .
„To left-click, press  .
„To right-click, press  .
„To drag-and-drop, press and hold 
Enter, press  /  /  /  to 
drag. When it is where you want it, 
press Enter again.
„To operate your display software 
program (on a connected PC) 
which responds to page up/down 
commands (like Microsoft 
PowerPoint), press Page Up/Page 
Down.
„To return to the normal mode, 
press Mouse again or other keys 
except for the mouse related multi-
function keys.
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Installing the Batteries
5. Open the battery cover in the 
direction shown.
6. Install batteries as indicated by the 
diagram inside the compartment.
7. Close the battery cover into 
position.
Caution
„ Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
„ Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
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Make sure the plus and minus terminals are correctly aligned when loading a battery.
„Keep the batteries out of the reach of children. There is a danger of death by 
accidentally swallowing the batteries.
„Remove batteries from remote control when not using for extended periods.„Do not dispose of the used batteries along with household waste. Dispose of used 
batteries according to local regulations.
„Danger of explosion may happen if batteries are incorrectly replaced. Replce all 
the batteries with new ones.
„Batteries should not be in or near to fire or water, keep batteries in a dark, cool 
and dry place.
„If suspect battery leakage, wipe out the leakage and then replace new batteries.  
If the leakage adheres to your body or clothes, rinse well with water immediately. 
						

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Remote Control Operation
Point the remote control at the infrared remote sensor and press a button.
„Operating the projector from
the front
„Operating the projector from 
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„Do not point the laser directly to the peoples 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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Connection
When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to:
1. Turn all equipment off before making any connections.
2. Use the correct signal cables for each source.
3. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted.
Important„In the connections shown above, some cables may not be included with the 
projector (see “Package Contents” on page 6). They are commercially 
available from electronics stores.
„The connection illustrations above are for reference only. The rear 
connecting jacks available on the projector vary with each projector model.
„For detailed connection methods, see pages 18-21.
VGA cable (D-Sub to D-Sub) S-Video cable
VGA to DVI-A cable Composite Video cable
USB cable (mini-B type to A type) Audio cable
VGA (D-Sub) to HDTV (RCA) cable HDMI cable
Component Video cable Microphone 3.5 mini jack cable
Audio L/R cable USB flash drive
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Connecting a computer or monitor
Connecting a computer
The projector provides two VGA input sockets that allow you to connect them to both 
IBM® compatibles and Macintosh® computers. A Mac adapter is needed if you are 
connecting legacy version Macintosh computers.
To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer:
1. Take the supplied VGA cable and connect one end to the D-Sub output socket of 
the computer.
2. Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the 
Computer in 1 or Computer in 2 
signal input socket on the projector.
3. If you wish to use the remote paging function, take a USB cable and connect the A 
type end to the USB port of the computer, and the other end to the 
Service socket 
on the projector. See “Using the remote mouse control” on page 14 for details.
Important
„Many notebooks do not turn on their external video ports when connected to 
a projector. Usually a key combo like FN + F3 or CRT/LCD key turns the 
external display on/off. Locate a function key labeled CRT/LCD or a function 
key with a monitor symbol on the notebook. Press FN and the labeled 
function key simultaneously. Refer to your notebooks documentation to find 
your notebooks key combination.
Connecting a monitor
If you want to view your presentation close-up on a monitor as well as on the screen, 
you can connect the Monitor Out signal output socket on the projector to an external 
monitor with a VGA cable following the instructions below:
To connect the projector to a monitor:
1. Connect the projector to a computer as described in “Connecting a computer” on 
page 18.
2. Take a suitable VGA cable (only one supplied) and connect one end of the cable 
to the
 D-Sub input socket of the video monitor.Or if your monitor is equipped with a DVI input socket, take a VGA to DVI-A cable 
and connect the DVI end of the cable to the DVI input socket of the video monitor.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to the Monitor Out socket on the projector.Important
„The Monitor Out output only works when Computer in 1 or Computer in 2 
is made to the projector.