ViewSonic Projector Pro8600 User Manual

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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.
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...

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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...

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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.
Note
•
To avoid damaging the projector, make sure that the elevator foot and tiltadjustment
•feet are fully retracted before...

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Adjusting Projection Image Size
Refer to the graphic and table below to determine the screen size and projection distance.
Note
•
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 buildup on 
critical parts and damage the projector or its performance
•Consult with your dealer for special...

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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 and hold   for 3 seconds on 
the projector or remote control.
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...

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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 ENTER on the projector 
or Enter on the remote control 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 240 minutes in...

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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.
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
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*4
Sharpness*5...