ViewSonic Projector Pro8500 User Manual

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Connecting Video source devices
You can connect your projector to various Video source devices that provide any one 
of the following output sockets:
„Component Video
„S-Video
„Video (composite)
You need only connect the projector to a Video source device using just one of the 
above connecting methods, however each provides a different level of video quality. 
The method you choose will most likely depend upon the availability of matching 
terminals on both the projector and the Video source device as described below:
Best video quality
The best available video connection method is Component Video (not to be confused 
with composite Video). Digital TV tuner and DVD players output Component Video 
natively, so if available on your devices, this should be your connection method of 
choice in preference to (composite) Video.
See “Connecting a Component Video source device” on page 20 for how to connect 
the projector to a component video device.
Better video quality
The S-Video method provides a better quality analog video than standard composite 
Video. If you have both composite Video and S-Video output terminals on your Video 
source device, you should elect to use the S-Video option.
See “Connecting an S-Video source device” on page 20 for how to connect the 
projector to an S-Video device.
Least video quality
Composite Video is an analog video and will result in a perfectly acceptable, but less 
than optimal result from your projector, being the least video quality of the available 
methods described here.
See “Connecting a composite Video source device” on page 21 for how to connect the 
projector to a composite Video device. 
						

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Connecting a Component Video source device
Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused Component 
Video output sockets available:
„If so, you can continue with this procedure.
„If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the 
device.
To connect the projector to a Component Video source device:
1. Take a VGA (D-Sub) to HDTV (RCA) cable, Component Video cable or a 
Component Video to VGA (D-Sub) adaptor and connect the end with 3 RCA type 
connectors to the Component Video output sockets of the Video source device. 
Match the color of the plugs to the color of the sockets; green to green, blue to 
blue, and red to red.
2. If you are using the VGA (D-Sub) to HDTV (RCA) cable and the Component Video 
to VGA (D-Sub) adaptor, connect the other end of the cable (with a D-Sub type 
connector) to the 
Computer in 1 or Computer in 2 socket on the projector. If you 
are using the Component Video Cable, connect the other end of 3RCA type 
connectors to the 
Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr sockets on the projector.Important
„If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on 
and the correct video source has been selected, check that the Video source 
device is turned on and operating correctly. Also check that the signal cables 
have been connected correctly.
„RGB to component adapter (ViewSonic P/N: J2552-0212-00)
Connecting an S-Video source device
Examine your Video source device to determine if it has an unused S-Video output 
socket available:
„If so, you can continue with this procedure.
„If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the 
device.
To connect the projector to an S-Video source device:
1. Take an S-Video cable and connect one end to the S-Video output socket of the 
Video source device.
2. Connect the other end of the S-Video cable to the 
S-Video socket on the 
projector. 
						

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Important
„If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on 
and the correct video source has been selected, check that the Video source 
device is turned on and operating correctly. Also check that the signal cables 
have been connected correctly.
„If you have already made a Component Video connection between the 
projector and this S-Video source device using Component Video 
connections, you need not connect to this device using an S-Video 
connection as this makes an unnecessary second connection of poorer 
picture quality. See “Connecting Video source devices” on page 19 for 
details.
Connecting a composite Video source device
Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused composite 
Video output sockets available:
„If so, you can continue with this procedure.
„If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the 
device.
To connect the projector to a composite Video source device:
1. Take a Video cable and connect one end to the composite Video output socket of 
the Video source device.
2. Connect the other end of the Video cable to the Video socket on the projector.Important
„If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on 
and the correct video source has been selected, check that the Video source 
device is turned on and operating correctly. Also check that the signal cables 
have been connected correctly.
„You need only connect to this device using a composite Video connection if 
Component Video and S-Video inputs are unavailable for use. See 
“Connecting Video source devices” on page 19 for details. 
						

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Operation
Powering On/Off the Projector
Powering On the Projector:
1. Remove the projector lens cap.
2. Complete the AC power cord and peripheral signal cable(s) connections.
3. Press   to turn on the projector.
The projector takes a minute or so to warm up. 
4. Turn on your source (computer, notebook, DVD, etc.). The projector automatically
detects your source.
„If you are connecting multiple sources to the projector simultaneously, press
SOURCE on the projector to select your desired signal or press your desired
signal key on the remote control.
Warning
„Remove the lens cap first before powering on.
„Never look into the lens when the lamp is on. This can damage your eyes.
„This focal point concentrates high temperature. Do not place any object near
it to avoid possible fire hazard.
Powering Off the Projector:
1. Press   to turn off the projector lamp. You will see a message Power off?
Press Power again appear on the screen.   
2. Press   again to confirm.
„The cooling fans continue to operate for cooling cycle.
„When the Power LED begins flashing, the projector has entered stand-by 
mode.
„If you want to turn the projector back on, you must wait until the projector has
completed the cooling cycle and has entered stand-by mode. Once in stand-
by mode, simply press    to restart the projector.
3. Disconnect the AC power cord from the electrical outlet and the projector.
4. Do not turn on the projector right after power off. 
						

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Adjusting the Projector Height
The projector is equipped with an elevator foot to adjust the image height.
To raise or lower the image:
1. To raise or lower the image, press the elevator button and raise or lower the front
of the projector. Release the button to lock the adjustment.
2. To level the image on the screen, turn the tilt-adjustment feet to fine-tune the 
height.
Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus
1. Focus the image by rotating the focus ring. A still image is recommended for focusing.2. Adjust the image size by sliding the zoom ring. 
Elevator button
Elevator foot
Tilt-adjustment feet
„To avoid damaging the projector, make sure that the elevator foot and tilt-
adjustment feet are fully retracted before placing the projector in its carrying 
case.
Focus ringZoom ring 
						

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Adjusting Projection Image Size
Refer to the graphic and table below to determine the screen size and projection distance.
Screen size
Diagonal
[inch (cm)]4 : 3 Screen
Projection distance [inch (m)] Image 
height [inch 
(cm)]Vertical 
offset
 [inch (cm)] (min. zoom) (max. zoom)
30 (76) 33 (0.85) 52 (1.32) 18 (46) 2.7 (6.9)
40 (102) 45 (1.14) 70 (1.78) 24 (61) 3.6 (9.2)
50 (127) 57 (1.44) 88 (2.23) 30 (76) 4.5 (11.5)
60 (152) 69 (1.74) 106 (2.69) 36 (91) 5.4 (13.8)
80 (203) 92 (2.34) 142 (3.60) 48 (122) 7.2 (18.4)
100 (254) 116 (2.94) 178 (4.51) 60 (152) 9.1 (23.0)
120 (305) 139 (3.54) 214 (5.43) 72 (183) 10.9 (27.6)
150 (381) 175 (4.44) 268 (6.80) 90 (229) 13.6 (34.5)
200 (508) 234 (5.93) 357 (9.08) 120 (305) 18.1 (46.0)
220 (559) 257 (6.53) 393 (9.99) 132 (335) 19.9 (50.6)
250 (635) 292 (7.43) 447 (11.36) 150 (381) 22.6 (57.5)
300 (762) 351 (8.93) 537 (13.64) 180 (457) 27.2 (69.0)
Maximum zoom
Minimum zoom
Projection distanceCenter of lens Screen
Vertical offset
„Position the projector in a horizontal position; other positions can cause heat 
build-up and damage to the projector.
„Keep a space of 30 cm or more between the sides of the projector.„Do not use the projector in a smoky environment. Smoke residue may build-
up on critical parts and damage the projector or its performance.„Consult with your dealer for special installation such as suspending from a 
ceiling. 
						

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Locking control keys
With the control keys on the projector locked, you can prevent your projector settings 
from being changed accidentally (by children, for example). When the Panel Key 
Lock is on, no control keys on the projector will operate except 
 Power.
1. Press  on the projector or remote control.
2. A confirmation message is displayed. Select 
Ye s to confirm.To release panel key lock, press and hold  for 
3 seconds on the projector.
Important
„Keys on the remote control are still functional when panel key lock is 
enabled.
„If you press  Power to turn off the projector without disabling panel key 
lock, the projector will still be in locked status the next time it is turned on.
Creating your own startup screen
In addition to selecting the projector preset startup screen from ViewSonic logo or User 
screen, you can make your own startup screen that is an image projected from your 
computer or video source.
1. Press MENU/EXIT on the projector or Menu on the remote control and then press 
/  until the Option menu is highlighted.
2. Press  to highlight Start up Screen and press MODE/ENTER on the projector 
or Enter on the remote control.
3. A confirmation message is displayed. Press MODE/ENTER on the projector or Enter on the remote control again.
4. The message Screen Capturing... is displayed while the projector is processing 
the picture. Please wait.
5. If the action is successful, you see the message 
Capture Succeeded on the 
screen. The captured picture is saved as User.
6. To view the captured picture displayed as the startup screen, set User in the Option > Start up Screen > User menu and restart the projector.In the unlikely event that the capturing action fails, change your target picture. 
						

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Setting the presentation timer
The presentation timer can indicate the presentation time on the screen to help you 
achieve better time management when giving presentations. Follow these steps to 
utilize this function:
1. Go to the Setting > Presentation Timer menu and press MODE/ENTER to 
display the Presentation Timer page.
2. Highlight Timer Period and decide the timer period by pressing  / . The 
length of time can be set from 1 to 5 minutes in 1-minute increments and 5 to 240 
minutes in 5-minute increments.
Important
„If the timer is already on, the timer will restart whenever the Timer Period is 
reset.
3. Press  to highlight Timer Display and choose if you want the timer to show up 
on the screen by pressing  /  .
4. Press  to highlight 
Timer Position and set the timer position by pressing  /.
Top-Left→Bottom-Left→Top-Right→Bottom-Right5.Press   to highlight Timer Counting Direction and select your 
desired counting direction by pressing /.
6. To activate the presentation timer, press   and press  /  to select On and 
press MODE/ENTER.
7. A confirmation message displays. Highlight Ye s and press MODE/ENTER to 
confirm. You will see the message “Timer is On” displaying on the screen. The 
timer starts counting at the time when the timer is on.
SelectionDescription
AlwaysDisplays the timer on screen throughout the presentation 
time.
1 Min/2 Min/3 Min  Displays the timer on screen in the last 1/2/3 minute(s).
Never Hides the timer throughout the presentation time.
SelectionDescription
Count Up Increases from 0 to the preset time.
Count Down Decrease from the preset time to 0. 
						

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To cancel the timer, perform the following steps:
1. Go to the Setting > Presentation Timer menu and highlight Off.
2. Press MODE/ENTER. A confirmation message displays.
3. Highlight Yes and press MODE/ENTER to confirm. You will see the message “Timer is Off!” displaying on the screen. 
						

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Menu Operation
The projector has multilingual on-screen display menus that allow you to make image 
adjustments and change a variety of settings.
1 - 10
Video/Audio-5 - +5
Audio SettingComputer 1
Computer 2
Video Source Color Temp.
Red Gain
Green Gain
Blue Gain
User, LOW, MID, HIGH 0 - 100
0 - 100
0 - 100
Color
Hue
Saturation
Gain-100 - +100
-100 - +100
-100 - +100
Auto, 4:3, 16:9, 16:10 
Overscan
Noise Reduction
Video Setting
Microphone Volume
Speaker Volume
Mute-10 - +10
-10 - +10
0% - 10%
Off, LOW, MID, HIGH
Saturation
Sharpness
Tint
Audio in 1, Audio in 2, Audio in 3
Audio in 1, Audio in 2, Audio in 3
Audio in 1, Audio in 2, Audio in 3
0 - 10
0 - 20 Auto Keystone
HDMIAudio in 1, Audio in 2, Audio in 3, HDMI