ViewSonic Projector Pro8510L User Manual

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There is 3% tolerance among these numbers due to optical component variations. It is 
recommended that if you intend to permanently install the projector, you should physically 
test the projection size and distance using the  actual projector in situ before you permanently 
install it, so as to make allowance for this projectors optical characteristics. This will help you 
determine the exact mounting position so that it best suits your installation location.
Shifting the projection lens vertically...

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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. 
In the connections shown below, some cables may not be included with the projector (see 
Shipping contents on page 4). They are commercially available from electronics stores.
The connection illustrations below are for reference only. The connecting jacks available on 
the projector...

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(for Component signal)
(for S-Video/Video signal) (This connector may be 
inside the projector. Open  the cover before using.)
(shared with top IR remote  sensor and a carrier 
frequency of 38KHz is  supported)
Audio 
in Audio cable
Computer
Audio cable A/V device
or
Computer 
Out
VGA cable
Monitor
or
VGA to DVI-A cable
S-Video 
connector S-Video cable
A/V device
Video 
connectorVideo cable
A/V device
Audio in 
L/RAudio cable
A/V device
USB 5V/
2A OutUSB Power Charger
HDMI/MHL 
connector
HDMI...

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Connecting a computer or monitor
Connecting a 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 mouse control function, take a USB cable and connect  the larger end to the USB port of the computer, and smaller end to the  MINI USB 
socket on the projector. See  Using the remote mouse control on...

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The COMPUTER OUT output only works when COMPUTER IN 1 connection is made to the 
projector in the standby mode. To use this connection method, turn on the Active VGA Out 
function under the SOURCE > Standby Settings menu.
Connecting Video source devices
You can connect your projector to various Video source devices that provide any one of the 
following output sockets:
• HDMI
• Component Video
•S-Video
• Video (composite)
You need only connect the projector to a Video source device using just one of...

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Connecting an HDMI device
You should use an HDMI cable when making connection between the projector and HDMI 
devices.
1. Take an HDMI cable and connect one end to the HDMI output port of the video 
device.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the  HDMI input port on the projector. 
In the unlikely event that you connect the projector to a DVD player via the projector’s HDMI 
input and the projected picture displays wrong  colors, please change the color space to YUV. 
See  Changing HDMI input...

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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.
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.
If the selected video...

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The greater volume you require, the greater distance you need to be away from the 
speaker to prevent the noise.
Using the cable management cover
This cable management cover helps you to conceal and organize the cables connected to the 
back of the projector. It is es pecially useful when the projector is ceiling-mounted or wall-
mounted.
1. Make sure that all the cables are properly 
connected to the projector.
2. Attach the cable management cover to the  back of the projector.
3. Tighten the screws...

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Operation
Starting up the projector
1. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a wall socket. Turn on the wall socket switch 
(where fitted).
2. (If available) Remove the lens cap.
3. Press  Power to start the projector. As soon as 
the lamp lights up, a Power On Ring Tone will 
be heard. The  Power indicator light  stays blue 
when the projector is on.
(If necessary) Rotate the focus ring  to adjust the image clearness.
If the projector is still hot from previous activity,  it will run the...

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Using the menus
The projector is equipped with On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various 
adjustments and settings.
The OSD screenshots below are for reference only, and may differ from the actual design.
Below is the overview of the OSD menu.
To use the OSD menus, please select your language first.
1. Press  Menu to turn the OSD menu 
on. 3. Press   to highlight 
Language and 
press  Enter .
2. Use  / to highlight the 
SYSTEM  menu. 4. Use  / / /  to select a 
preferred language.
5. Press...