ViewSonic Projector Pro8520HD User Manual

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How to operate
1. Press MENU on the projector or Menu on the remote control to open the OSD menu.
2. When OSD is displayed, use 
 /  to select any feature in the main menu.
3. After selecting the desired main menu item, press 
 to select feature setting.
4. Use  /  to select the desired item and adjust the settings with /.
5. Press 
MENU on the projector or Menu on the remote control, the screen will return to
the main menu.
6. To exit OSD, press 
MENU on the projector or Menu on the remote control again. The
OSD menu will close and the projector will automatically save the new settings.
Picture
Color Mode
There are many factory presets optimized for various types of images.
• Brightest:For the brightest environment.
• Standard:For computer or notebook.
• Theater :For home theater.
• Dark Room:For dark environment.
• DICOM SIM: Recommended for DICOM format files in simulation mode.
• User 1:Memorize user 1 defined settings.
• User 2:Memorize user 2 defined settings.
Note
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DCIM SIM option is only for training or reference. It  not used for actual diagnosis.
•DICOM represents for the Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine. This is a 
standard created by the American College of Radiology and the National Electrical 
Manufacturers Association. This standard specifies the method of digital image data to 
be transferred from one system to another.
Brightness
Brighten or darken the image.
Contrast
Set the difference between light and dark areas.
Video Setting
Allow you to enter the Video Setting menu.
• Saturation: Adjust a video image from black and white to fully saturated color.
• Sharpness: Sharpen or soften the image.
•Tint: Shift colors toward red or green.
Color Setting
Adjust the color temperature. At higher temperature the screen looks colder; at lower 
temperature, the screen looks warmer. If you select “User”, then you can change the 
intensity of each of 3 color (Red, Green, Blue) to customize user color temperature.
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User Color provides six sets (RGBCMY) of colors to be adjusted. When you select 
each color, you can independently adjust its range and saturation according to your 
preference.
Gamma
Effect the represent of dark scenery. With greater gamma value, dark scenery will look 
brighter.
Video/Audio
Frequency
Adjust the timing of the projector relative to the computer.
Tracking
Adjust the phase of the projector relative to the computer.
H Position (Horizontal Position)
Adjust the image left or right within the projection area.
V Position (Vertical Position)
Adjust the image up or down within the projection area.
Overscan
Remove noise around the video image.
Noise Reduction
Reduce temporal and/or spatial noise in the image.
Audio Setting
Allow you to enter the Audio Setting menu.
• Computer 1: 
Select the audio input for Computer in 1 signal.
•When Audio in 1 is turned on, Audio in 2 and Audio in 3 will turn off automatically.
• Computer 2: Select the audio input for Computer in 2 signal.
•When Audio in 2 is turned on, Audio in 1 and Audio in 3 will turn off automatically.
• Video Source: Select the audio input for video source.
•When Audio in 3 is turned on, Audio in 1 and Audio in 2 will turn off automatically.
• HDMI 1: Select the audio input for HDMI 1 signal.
• When HDMI 1 is turned on, Audio in 1, Audio in 2 and Audio in 3 will turn off 
automatically.
• HDMI 2: Select the audio input for HDMI 2 signal.
• When HDMI 2 is turned on, Audio in 1, Audio in 2 and Audio in 3 will turn off 
automatically.
Microphone Volume
Adjust the microphone’s volume level.
Speaker Volume
Adjust the projector’s volume level.
Mute
Cut off the sound temporarily.
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Auto Keystone
Automatically correct distorted images resulting from an angled projection.
Keystone
Manually correct distorted images resulting from an angled projection.
• When adjusting the Keystone, Auto Keystone will be set at Off automatically.
Aspect Ratio
Select how the picture fits on the screen:
• Auto:Scales an image proportionally to fit the projectors native resolution in its
horizontal or vertical width.
• 4:3:Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 4:3
aspect ratio.
• 16:9:Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 16:9
aspect ratio.
• ANAMORPHIC 1: Scale an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen
with a 1.85:1 aspect ratio.
• ANAMORPHIC 2: Scale an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen
with a 2.35:1 aspect ratio.
Projection
Adjust the picture to match the orientation of the projector: upright or upside-down, in 
front of or behind the screen. Invert or reverse the image accordingly.
Power Saving
If the input source is not detected and no operation is performed for a specific period 
of time, projector will automatically turn off.
Auto Source
Automatically scan through all the input source.
Signal Type
Specify the source to the Computer in 1/Computer in 2 terminal that you wish to 
project.
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Auto: Automatically detect the input signal type from Computer in 1 and Computer in 2
terminals.
•RGB: For VGA signal
•YCbCr:For component signal
ECO Mode
Use this function to dim the projector lamp light output which will lower power 
consumption and increase lamp life.
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This function will be unavailable when the DCR function is on.
Filter Mode
Use this function to activate filter mode after the projector is installed an optional filter 
cover.
High Altitude
Use this function to allow the fans operates at full speed continuously to achieve 
proper high altitude cooling of the projector.
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•On: The projector will turn on in 3 seconds.
•Off: The projector will turn on following normal power on procedure.
Quick Power Off
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On: The projector will directly shut down without cooling procedure.
•Off: The projector will shut down following normal cooling procedure.
DC 12V Trigger
1. When Green Mode is off and the projector is under standby mode, you can enable 
or disable to trigger external devices such as anelectric screen.
2. When Green Mode is on and the projector is under standby mode, DC 12V will not 
trigger the screen no matter you set to on or off.
3. When the projector is under normal projection, DC 12V will always trigger the 
screen no matter you set to on or off.
Option
Password
Set or delete the password. When the password function is added, image projection 
will require to input the preset password when turning on the projector.
Blank Screen
Blank the screen temporarily, and select the screen color when this function is active.
OSD Setting
Allow you to enter the OSD Setting menu.
• Menu Position: Choose the menu location on the display screen.
• OSD Timeout: Duration of OSD menu display countly starts (at idle state by
second).
• OSD Transparency: Select to change the transparency level of the OSD
background.
Closed Caption
Enable or disable closed captions by selecting CC1 (closed caption1, the most 
common channel), CC2, CC3, CC4, T1, T2,T3, T4 or OFF.
Others
Allow you to enter the Others menu.
• Message: Enable or disable the message box at the right bottom of the screen.
• Zoom: Zoom in and out the images.
• DCR (Dynamic Contrast Ratio): Enable DCR will further enhance contrast ratio by
darkening the black scenes. Disable DCR will resume to normal contrast
performance. DCR will impact lamp life and system noise performance.
• Test Pattern: Display embedded test pattern.
Function
Allow user to define a short cut key on the remote control, and the function item is 
selected in OSD menu.
Display Type
Allow user to select PIP (Picture in Picture) screen, POP (Picture on Picture) screen 
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Swap
Allow user to swap input source in PIP or POP image.
Green Mode
Enable this function when power consumption is under 0.5W.
Network
Wired LAN
Allow you to configure the wired LAN settings.
• Status: Display the projector’s status.
• DHCP: Abbreviation for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. This protocol
automatically assigns IP Address to networked devices.
• When the “DHCP” sets to “On”, it takes some time to obtain IP address from 
DHCP server.
• When the DHCP sets to Off, that means user will set IP address by manually.
• IP Address: Numerical address to identify networked computers. This function can
only be used when DHCP is set to Off.
• The IP Address is the number that identifies this projector on the network. You 
cannot have two devices with the same IP Address on the same network.
• The IP Address “0.0.0.0” is prohibited.
• Subnet Mask: A numeric value to define the number of bits used for a network
address of a divided network (or subnet) in an IP Address. This function can only
be used when DHCP is set to Off.
• The Subnet Mask “0.0.0.0” is prohibited.
• Default Gateway: A server (or router) to communicate across networks (subnets)
that are divided by Subnet Mask. This function can only be used when DHCP is set
to Off.
• DNS: Setup DNS server address when DHCP is disable.
• Apply: Save and execute the wired LAN settings.
Wirless LAN
Allow you to configure the wireless LAN settings.
• Status: Display the projector’s status.
• SSID: Display the projector’s SSID information.
• IP Address: Numerical address to identify networked computers. This function can
only be used when DHCP is set to Off.
• The IP Address is the number that identifies this projector on the network. You 
cannot have two devices with the same IP Address on the same network.
• The IP Address “0.0.0.0” is prohibited.
• Connection Mode: Methods for connecting to wireless networks with Wi-Fi enabled
devices.
Network Restart
Restore network settings to default.
The password for web administrator and vsPresenter will be reset to default “admin”.
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Input Source
Display the current input source.
Resolution
Display current input source resolution.
H. Frequency
Display current image horizontal  frequency.
V. Frequency
Display current image vertical frequency.
MAC Address
Abbreviation for Media Access Control Address. MAC Address is a unique ID number 
assigned to each network adapter.
Filter Hours
Display the filter’s elapsed operating time (in hours).
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When Filter Mode is turned on, the Filter Hours also turns on automatically.
Filter Hours Reset
Reset the filter Hour to 0 hours.
Equivalent Lamp Hours
Display the lamp’s elapsed operating time (in hours).
Equivalent Lamp Hours Reset
Reset the lamp Hour to 0 hours.
Factory Default
Restore settings to factory default.
The following settings will still remain: MAC Address, Language, Projection, High 
Altitude, Filter Mode, Password, Lamp Hours, Filter Hours, Auto Keystone, Keystone.
Language
Select the language used by the on-screen menu. 
						

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Controlling the projector through a LAN environment
You can manage and control the projector from one or more remote computers when 
they are properly connected to the same local area network.
Wired connection
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 on your Ethernet or router.
2. Press MENU/EXIT on the projector or Menu on the remote control and then press 
/  until the Network menu is highlighted.
3. Highlight Wired LAN and press ENTER on the projector or Enter on the remote 
control.
4. Make sure the Status is Connect.
5. Press 
 to highlight DHCP and press  /  to select On.
6. Press 
 to highlight Apply and press ENTER on the projector or Enter on the 
remote control.
7. Please wait for around 15 - 20 seconds, and then re-enter the Wired LAN page. 
The IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS settings will be 
displayed. Note down the IP address displayed in the IP Address row.
Important
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If the Projector IP Address still does not appear, contact your network administrator.
•If the RJ45 cables are not properly connected, the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default 
Gateway, and DNS 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 
RJ45 and obtained the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS information 
when the projector is on.
If you are in a non-DHCP environment:
1. Repeat steps 1-4 above.
2. Press 
 to highlight DHCP and press  /  to select Off.
3. Contact your ITS administrator for information on the IP Address, Subnet Mask, 
Default Gateway, and DNS settings.
4. Press 
 to select the item you want to modify and press ENTER on the projector 
or Enter on the remote control.
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IP Router 
						

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5. Press  /  to move the cursor and the enter the value.
6. To save the settings, press ENTER on the projector or Enter on the remote 
control. If you do not want to save the settings, press MENU/EXIT on the projector 
or Menu on the remote control.
7. Press 
 to highlight Apply and press ENTER on the projector or Enter on the 
remote control.
Important
•
If the RJ45 cables are not properly connected, the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default 
Gateway, and DNS 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 
RJ45 and obtained the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS information 
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Wireless connection
To connect to the projector wirelessly, you have to plug a ViewSonic wireless dongle 
(optional) to the USB Type A connector on the projector, and then only a few OSD 
configuration steps are required.
1. Make sure the projector is turned on.
2. Press MENU/EXIT on the projector or Menu on the remote control and then press 
/  until the Network menu is highlighted.
3. Highlight Wireless LAN and press ENTER on the projector or Enter on the remote 
control.
4. Make sure the Status is Connect.
5. Make sure the SSID information is displayed.
6. In AP mode, you need to use your computer’s wireless connection utility to search 
the projector’s SSID and connect to it. Then you can search the projector with 
vsPresenter. To use Infrastructure mode, you should connect both your computer 
and projector to the same AP router and make connections with the IP address.
About AP and Infrastructure modes
In AP mode, you need to use your computers wireless connection utility to search for 
the projectors SSID and connect to it. Then you can search for the projector with 
vsPresenter.
In Infrastructure mode, you should connect both your computer and projector to the 
same AP router and make connections with the IP address.
The following diagram describes how to access the Internet in AP and Infrastructure 
modes.
Important
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If you need more information about AP and Infrastructure modes, please refer to user 
documentations for Wireless Routers which are usually available on 3C stores.
ViewSonic wireless dongle
(AP mode)
Internet(Infrastructure mode) 
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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.
Important
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If you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer, make sure it is version 7.0 or higher.
•The screenshots in this manual are for reference only, and may differ from the actual 
design.
1. Enter the address of the projector in the address bar of your browser and press 
Enter.
2. The main page of the ViewSonic webpage control system appears.
3. To change the language for the web pages, click the down arrow to reveal a drop 
down list and select a desired language.
4. To download vsPresenter, click Download. See Displaying images through 
vsPresenter on page 38 for details.
5. The Crestron (eControl) page displays the Crestron eControl user interface. See 
About Crestron control on page 34 for details.
6. To have access to the Admin page, you need to enter a password. The default 
password is “admin”.
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