ViewSonic Projector Pro8510L User Manual

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Color Management
Only in permanent installations with controlled
 lighting levels such as boardrooms, lecture 
theaters, or home theaters, should color management be considered. Color management 
provides fine color control adjustment to allo w for more accurate color reproduction, should 
you require it.
If you have purchased a test disc which contains  various color test patterns and can be used 
to test the color presentation on monitors, TV s, projectors, etc., you can project any image 
from the disc on the screen and enter the  Color Management menu to make adjustments.
To adjust the settings:
1. Open the OSD menu and go to the  IMAGE > Advanced  > Color Management  
menu.
2. Press  Enter and the  Color Management  page is displayed.
3. Highlight  Primary Color and press / to select a color from among Red, Yellow, 
Green, Cyan, Blue, or Magenta.
4. Press   to highlight  Hue and press / to select its range. Increase in the range 
will include colors consisted of more  proportions of its two adjacent colors.
Please refer to the illustration to the right for 
how the colors relate to each other.
For example, if you select Red and set its 
range at 0, only pure red in the projected 
picture will be select ed. Increasing its range 
will include red close to yellow and red close 
to magenta.
5. Press   to highlight  Saturation and adjust 
its values to your preference by pressing  /
. Every adjustment made will reflect to the 
image immediately.
For example, if you select Red and set its 
value at 0, only the saturation of pure red will 
be affected.
Saturation is the amount of that color in a video picture. Lower settings produce less 
saturated colors; a setting of “0” removes that  color from the image entirely. If the saturation 
is too high, that color will be overpowering and unrealistic.
6. Press   to highlight  Gain and adjust its values to your preference by pressing  /. 
The contrast level of the primary color you  select will be affected. Every adjustment 
made will reflect to the image immediately. 
7. Repeat steps 3 to 6 for other color adjustments.
8. Make sure you have made all of the desired adjustments.
Setting the presentation timer
Presentation timer can indicate the presentation  time on the screen to help you achieve 
better time management when giving presenta tions. Follow these steps to utilize this 
function:
• Using the remote control
1. Press   on the remote control and press   repeatedly or  /  to select a  Timer 
Period.
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BLUEGREEN
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2. Press Enter or wait for 3 seconds to activate the timer.
3. To display the  Presentation Timer  page, select Advanced.
• Using the OSD menu
1. Go to the  BASIC > Presentation Timer  menu.
2. Press  Enter to display the  Presentation Timer  page.
3. Highlight  Timer Period and decide the time 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.
If the timer is already on, the timer will restart whenever the Timer Period is reset.
4. Press   to highlight Timer Display  and choose if you want the timer to show up on 
the screen by pressing
 /.
5. Press   to highlight  Timer Position and set the timer position by pressing  /.
6. Press   to highlight Timer Counting Direction  and select your desired counting 
direction by pressing  /.
7. Press   to highlight  Sound Reminder and decide if you want to activate sound 
reminder by pressing  /. If you select  On, a double beep sound will be heard at 
the last 30 seconds of counting down/up,  and a triple beep sound will be produced 
when the timer is up.
8. To activate the presentation timer, press   and press  / to highlight  Start 
Counting  and press  Enter.
9. A confirmation message displays. Highlight  Yes and press Enter  to confirm. You will 
see the message “ Timer is On” displaying on the screen.  The timer starts counting 
when the timer is on.
To cancel the timer, perform the following steps:
1. Press   on the remote control or go to the  BASIC > Presentation Timer menu.
2. Highlight  Off. Press  Enter. A confirmation message displays.
3. Highlight  Yes and press  Enter to confirm. You will see the message “ Timer is Off” 
displaying on the screen.
Hiding the image
In order to draw the audiences full  attention to the presenter, you can press  BLANK to hide 
the screen image. Press any key on the project or or remote control to restore the image. The 
word  BLANK  appears at the lower right corner of the screen while the image is hidden.
SelectionDescription
Always Displays 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.
Top-Left Bottom-Left Top-Right Bottom-Right
SelectionDescription
Count Up Increases from 0 to the preset time.
Count Down Decreases from the preset time to 0. 
						

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You can set the blank time in the BASIC > Blank Timer menu to let the projector return 
the image automatically after a period of time when there is no action taken on the blank 
screen. 
Once Blank is pressed, the projector enters Eco mode automatically.
CAUTION
Do not block the projection lens from projecting as this could cause the blocking object to 
become heated and deformed or even cause a fire.
Locking control keys
With the control keys on the projector locked , you can prevent your projector settings from 
being changed accidentally (by ch ildren, for example). When the Panel Key Lock  is on, no 
control keys on the projector will operate except  Power.
1. Press  ( Panel Key Lock ), or go to the 
SYSTEM > Panel Key Lock  menu
2. Press Enter and press  / to select  On.
3. A confirmation message is displayed. Select  Yes to confirm.
To release panel key lock, press and  hold   on the projector for 3 seconds.
You can also use the remote control to enter the 
SYSTEM > Panel Key Lock menu and 
select  Off.
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 among Black, Blue , or 
ViewSonic screen, you can make your own startup sc reen that is a picture projected from 
your computer or video source.
To create your own startup screen: 
1. Project the picture you want  to use as your startup screen from either a computer or 
video source.
2. Open the OSD menu and go to the  BASIC > Screen Capture  menu.
3. Press  Enter.
4. A confirmation message displays. Press  Enter again.
5. The message Screen Capturing... displays  while the projector is processing the 
picture. Please wait.
6. If the action is successful, you see the message Captured Succeeded on the screen.  The captured picture is saved as  Screen Capture and have been set as your current 
startup screen.
In the unlikely event that the capturing action  fails, change your target picture. When it 
happens, please set the resolution of the input  signal under native resolution and try again.
Operating in a high altitude environment
We recommend you use the High Altitude Mode when your environment is between 1500 
m–3000 m above sea level, and temperature is between 5°C–25°C.
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Do not use the High Altitude Mode if your altitude is between 0 m and 1500 m and temperature 
is between 5°C and 35°C. The projector will be over cooled, if you turn the mode on under 
such a condition.
To activate the  High Altitude Mode :
1. Open the OSD menu and go to the  SYSTEM > High 
Altitude Mode  menu.
2. Press  Enter and press  / to select  On. A 
confirmation message is displayed.
3. Highlight  Yes and press  Enter.
Operation under  High Altitude Mode  may cause a higher 
decibel operating noise level because of increased fan speed 
necessary to improve overall system cooling and 
performance.
If you use this projector under other extreme conditions excluding the a bove, it may display 
auto shut-down symptoms, which is designed to  protect your projector from over-heating. 
In cases like this, you should switch to  High Altitude Mode to solve these symptoms. 
However, this is not to state that this pr ojector can operate under any and all harsh or 
extreme conditions.
Using the CEC function
This projector supports CEC (Consumer Electr onics Control) function for synchronized 
power on/off operation via HDMI connection. Th at is, if a device that also supports CEC 
function is connected to the HDMI input of  the projector, when the projector’s power is 
turned off, the power of the connected device will also be turned off automatically. When 
the power of the connected device is turned on, the projector’s power will be turned on 
automatically.
To turn on the CEC function:
1. Open the OSD menu and go to the  POWER MANAGEMENT > Auto Power On  > 
CEC menu.
2. Press  / to select  Enable.
In order for the CEC function to work properl y, make sure that the device is correctly 
connected to the HDMI input of the projector via an HDMI cable, and its CEC function is turned 
on.
Depending on the connected device, the CEC function may not work.
Using the 3D functions
This projector features 3D function which enables you to enjoy 3D movies, videos, and 
sporting events in a more real istic way by presenting the depth of the images. You need to 
wear a pair of 3D glasses to view 3D images.
If the 3D signal is input from  an HDMI 1.4a compatible de vice, the projector detects the 
signal for  3D Sync information and once detected, it  projects images in 3D format 
automatically. In other cases, you may need to manually select a  3D Sync format for the 
projector to project 3D images correctly.
1. Go to the  ADVANCED > 3D Settings  menu.
2. Press  Enter. The 3D Settings  page is displayed.
3. Highlight  3D Glasses and press  / to select  DLP or 3D VESA .
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5. Press  to select a 3D Sync setting and then press  Enter to confirm.
When the 3D Sync function is on:
• The brightness level of the projected image will decrease.
• The Color Mode cannot be adjusted.
• The Zoom function can only magnify the pictures to limited sizes.
If you discover the inversion of the 3D image depth, set the 3D Sync Invert function to “Invert” 
to correct the problem.
Controlling the projector through a LAN 
environment
The projector su pports Crestron® software. With correct settings for the  LAN Control 
Settings  menu, you can manage the projector from  a computer using a web browser when 
the computer and the projector  are properly connected to the same local area network. 
Configuring the LAN Control Settings
If you are in a DHCP environment:
1. Take a RJ45 cable and connect one end to  the RJ45 LAN input jack of the projector 
and the other end to the RJ45 port.
2. Open the OSD menu and go to the  ADVANCED > LAN Control Settings  menu.
3. Press  Enter. The LAN Control Settings  page is displayed.
4. Highlight LAN Control Settings  and press  /  to select DHCP ON.
5. Press   to highlight  Apply and press  Enter.
6. Please wait for around 15 - 20 s econds, and then re-enter the LAN Control Settings  
page. The  Projector IP Address , Subnet Mask , Default Gateway , and DNS Server  
settings will be displayed. Note down the IP address displayed in the  Projector IP 
Address  row.
If the Projector IP Address still does not appear, contact your network administrator.
If the RJ45 cables are not properly connected, the Projector IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default 
Gateway, and DNS Server settings will display 0.0.0.0. Make sure the cables are properly 
connected and perform the procedures above again.
If you need to connect to the projector in its standby mode, set Standby LAN Control to On in 
the ADVANCED > LAN Control Settings menu.
If you are in a non-DHCP environment:
1. Repeat steps 1-3 above.
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2. Highlight LAN Control Settings  and press  /  to select  Static IP.
3. Contact your ITS administ rator for information on the Projector IP Address, Subnet 
Mask , Default Gateway , and DNS Server  settings.
4. Press   to select the item you want to modify and press  Enter.
5. Press  /  to move the cursor and the press  /  to enter the value.
6. To save the settings, press  Enter. If you do not want to save the settings, press  Exit.
7. Press   to highlight  Apply and press  Enter.
If the RJ45 cables are not properly connected, the Projector IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default 
Gateway, and DNS Server settings will display 0.0.0.0. Make sure the cables are properly 
connected and perform the procedures above again.
If you wish to connect to the projector in its  standby mode, be sure you have selected Static IP 
and obtained the Projector IP Address, Subne t Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS Server 
information when the projector is on.
Controlling the projector through a web browser
Once you have the correct IP address for the projector and the projector is on or in standby 
mode, you can use any computer that is on  the same local area network to control the 
projector.
If you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer , make sure it is version 7.0 or higher.
The screen shots in this manual are for reference only, and may differ from the actual design.
1. Enter the address of the pr ojector in the address bar of your browser and press  Enter.
2. The main page of the Network Control appears.
Accessing to Network Settings or Email Alert page requires Administrator password. The 
default password is 0000.
3. This page allows you to make adjustments to the AMX and SNMP settings. In the  AMX device discover row, when ON is sel ected, the projector can be detected by 
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controllers of AMX connected to the same network. For the Details of AMX Device 
Discovery, visit the AMX web site at http://www.amx.com/.
4. If your projector is connected to a ne twork which supports Simple Mail Transfer 
Protocol (SMTP), you can conf igure it to alert you via email on significant events.
5. The Crestron (e-Control) page displays  the Crestron e-Control user interface. See 
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Please pay attention to the limitation of input length (including space and other punctuation 
keys) in the list blow:
 / > < $ % +      are prohibited.
Category ItemInput LengthMaximum Number 
of Characters
Network Settings Network
DHCP/Manual (N/A)
IP Address XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
Subnet Mask XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
Gateway XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
DNS Server XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
AMX device discovery (N/A)
Password Administrator (N/A)
New Password 4
Confirm Password 4
SNMP SysLocation 22
SysName 22
SysContact 22
Email Alert Email Setting
To
4 0
Cc 40
Subject 40
From 40
SMTP Setting Server
30
User Name 21
Password 14
Alert Condition Fan Error
(N/A)
Lamp Error (N/A)
Over Temperature (N/A)
Lamp Time Alert (N/A)
Submit (N/A)
Issue Test Mail (N/A) 
						

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About Crestron e-Control®
1. The Crestron e-Control® page provides a variety of virtual keys to control the 
projector or adjust the projected pictures. 
i. These buttons function the same as the ones on the OSD menus or remote control.  See  2. IMAGE menu on page 55  and Projector on page 7 for details.
ii. To switch between input signals , click on your desired signal.
The Menu button can also be used to go back to previous OSD menus, exit and save menu 
settings.
The source list varies according to the connectors available on the projector.
When you use the projector control panel or re mote control to change the OSD menu settings, 
it may take a while for the web browser to  synchronize these changes with the projector.
2. The tools page allows you to manage the projector, configure the LAN control 
settings and secure access of remote network operation on this projector.
i. This section is only used with the  Crestron Control System. Please contact 
Creston or refer to its user  manual for setup information.
ii. You can name the projector, keep track of its location and the person in charge of  it.
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iii. You can adjust the LAN Control Settings .
iv. Once set, access to the remote network operation on this projector has been  password-protected.
v. Once set, access to the tools pa ge has been password-protected.
To prevent errors, only input the English alphabet and digits on the tools page.
After making the adjustments, press the Send button and the data will be saved for the 
projector.
vi. Press Exit to go back to the remote network operation page.
Please pay attention to the limi tation of input length (including space and other punctuation 
keys) in the list blow:
Category ItemInput LengthMaximum Number of 
Characters
Crestron Control IP Address 16
IP ID 4
Port 5
Projector Projector Name 32
Location 32
Assigned To 32
Network Configuration DHCP (Enabled) (N/A)
IP Address 16
Subnet Mask 16
Default Gateway 16
DNS Server 16
User Password Enabled (N/A)
New Password 26
Confirm 26
Admin Password Enabled (N/A)
New Password 26
Confirm 26