ViewSonic Projector Pro8600 User Manual

							Pro8600
DLP Projector
User Guide
Model No. VS14805
IMPORTANT: Please read this User Guide to obtain important information on install\
ing 
and using your product in a safe manner, as well as registering your product for future 
service. Warranty information contained in this User Guide will describe your limi\
ted 
coverage from ViewSonic Corporation, which is also found on our web site at http://
www.viewsonic.com in English, or in specific languages using the Regional selection 
box in the upper right corner of our website. “Antes de operar su equ\
ipo lea cu 
idadosamente las instrucciones en este manual” 
						

							Compliance Information
FCC Statement
This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to \
the follow-
ing two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference\
, and (2) this 
device must accept any interference received, including interference tha\
t may cause 
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a\
 Class B 
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to 
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a resident\
ial installa-
tion. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and 
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause\
 harmful 
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interfer-
ence will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does\
 cause harmful 
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined b\
y turning the 
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one 
or more of the following measures:
 yReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 yIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.
 yConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the 
receiver is connected.
 yConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning: You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved 
by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to ope\
rate the 
equipment.
For Canada
 yThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
 yCet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-\
003 du 
Canada.
CE Conformity for European Countries The device complies with the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and Low Volt-
age Directive 2006/95/EC.
Following information is only for EU-member states:
The mark is in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic  
Equipment Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE).
The mark indicates the requirement NOT to dispose the equipment  
including any spent or discarded batteries or accumulators as unsorted  
municipal waste, but use the return and collection systems available. 
If the batteries, accumulators and button cells included with this equip\
ment, 
display the chemical symbol Hg, Cd, or Pb, then it means that the batter\
y 
has a heavy metal content of more than 0.0005% Mercury or more than, 
0.002% Cadmium, or more than 0.004% Lead.
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							Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2.  Keep these instructions.
3.  Heed all warnings.
4.  Follow all instructions.
5.  Do not use this unit near water.
6.  Clean with a soft, dry cloth.
7.  Do not block any ventilation openings. Install the unit in accordance wi\
th the 
manufacturer’s instructions.
8.  Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, \
stoves,   
or other devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9.  Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug\
. A  
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type 
plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade and the third 
prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your  
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10.    Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at p\
lugs. 
Convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the unit. Be \
sure 
that the power outlet is located near the unit so that it is easily acce\
ssible.
11.  Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12.  Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by 
the manufacturer, or sold with the unit. When a cart is used, use 
caution when moving the cart/unit combination to avoid injury from 
tipping over.
13.  Unplug this unit when unused for long periods of time.
14.  Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the 
unit has been damaged in any way, such as: if the power-supply cord or plug is 
damaged, if liquid is spilled onto or objects fall into the unit, if the\
 unit is exposed 
to rain or moisture, or if the unit does not operate normally or has bee\
n dropped.
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							Declaration of RoHS Compliance
This product has been designed and manufactured in compliance with Direc\
tive 
2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and the Council on restriction of \
the use of 
certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (Ro\
HS Direc-
tive) and is deemed to comply with the maximum concentration values iss\
ued by the 
European Technical Adaptation Committee (TAC) as shown below:
Substance Proposed Maximum
Concentration Actual Concentration
Lead (Pb) 0.1%< 0.1%
Cadmium (Cd) 0.01%< 0.01%
Hexavalent Chromium (Cr 6+
) 0.1% < 0.1%
Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) 0.1%< 0.1%
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) 0.1%< 0.1%
Certain components of products as stated above are exempted under the Annex of 
the RoHS Directives as noted below:
Examples of exempted components are:
1. Lead in glass of cathode ray tubes, electronic components, fluorescent tubes, and 
electronic ceramic parts (e.g. piezoelectronic devices).
2.  Lead in high temperature type solders (i.e. lead-based alloys containin\
g 85% by 
weight or more lead).
3.  Lead as an allotting element in steel containing up to 0.35% lead by wei\
ght,   
aluminium containing up to 0.4% lead by weight and as a cooper alloy con\
taining 
up to 4% lead by weight.
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							Copyright Information
Copyright © ViewSonic®
 Corporation, 2012. All rights reserved.
Macintosh and Power Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks 
of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
ViewSonic, the three birds logo, OnView, ViewMatch, and ViewMeter are registered 
trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation.
VESA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. 
DPMS and DDC are trademarks of VESA.
PS/2, VGA and XGA are registered trademarks of International Business Machines 
Corporation.
Disclaimer: ViewSonic Corporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial erro\
rs 
or omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damag\
es resulting 
from furnishing this material, or the performance or use of this product\
.
In the interest of continuing product improvement, ViewSonic Corporation reserves 
the right to change product specifications without notice. Information in this docu -
ment may change without notice.
No part of this document may be copied, reproduced, or transmitted by an\
y means, 
for any purpose without prior written permission from ViewSonic Corporation.
Product Registration
To fulfill possible future product needs, and to receive additional prod\
uct information 
as it becomes available, please visit your region section on ViewSonic’\
s website to 
register your product online.
The ViewSonic CD also provides an opportunity for you to print the produ\
ct 
registration form. Upon completion, please mail or fax to a respective V\
iewSonic 
office. To find your registration form, use the directory “:\CD\Reg\
istration”. 
Registering your product will best prepare you for future customer servi\
ce needs.
Please print this user guide and fill the information in the “For You\
r Records” section. 
Your LCD displays serial number is located on the rear side of the displ\
ay.
For additional information, please see the “Customer Support” sect\
ion in this guide.
For Your Records
Product Name: Pro8600
ViewSonic DLP Projector
Model Number: VS14805
Document Number: Pro8600_UG_ENG Rev. 1A 11-12-12
Serial Number: ______________________________
Purchase Date: ______________________________
Product disposal at end of product life
The lamp in this product contains mercury which can be dangerous to you \
and the 
environment. Please use care and dispose of in accordance with local, st\
ate or   
federal laws.
ViewSonic respects the environment and is committed to working and living\
 green. 
Thank you for being part of Smarter, Greener Computing. Please visit ViewSonic 
website to learn more.
USA & Canada: http://www.viewsonic.com/company/green/recycle-program/
Europe: http://www.viewsoniceurope.com/uk/support/recycling-information/
Taiwan: http://recycle.epa.gov.tw/recycle/index2.aspx
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Notes on the AC Power Cord
AC Power Cord must meet the requirement of countries w here you use this projector. 
Please confirm your AC plug  type with the graphics below and ensure that the proper 
AC Power Cord is used. If  the supplied AC Power Cord does not match your AC out-
let, please contact your sales  dealer. This projector is equipped with a grounding type 
AC line plug. Please ensure that  your outlet fits the plug. Do not defeat the safety pur-
pose of this grounding type plug. We hi ghly recommend using a video source device 
also equipped with a  grounding type AC line plug to prev ent signal interference due to 
voltage fluctuations.
For Australia and  
Mainland China For the U.S.A. and 
Canada
For the U.K. Ground
For Continental Europe Ground
Ground Ground 
						

							Table of contents
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Introduction ........................................................................................... 1
Projector Features  ............................................................................................................ ..................... 1
Package Contents .............................................................................................................. .................... 2
Projector Overview ............................................................................................................ ..................... 3
Using the Product  ................................................................................. 5
Control Panel  ................................................................................................................. ........................ 5
Connection Ports  .............................................................................................................. ..................... 6
Remote Control  ................................................................................................................ ...................... 8
Installing the Batteries ...................................................................................................... .................... 11
Remote Control Operation  ...................................................................................................... ............. 12
Connection ...................................................................... .................... 13
Connecting a computer or monitor .............................................................................................. ......... 14
Connecting Video source devices ............................................................................................... ......... 15
Operation ......................................................................... .................... 18
Powering On/Off the Projector  ......................... .................................................................................... 18
Adjusting the Projector Height  ................................................................................................ ............. 19
Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus  ............ ................................................................................. 19
Adjusting Projection Image Size  ...................... .................................................................................... 20
Locking control keys  .......................................................................................................... .................. 21
Creating your own startup screen  .................... .................................................................................... 21
Setting the presentation timer  ................................................................................................ .............. 22
Menu Operation  ................................................................................................................ ................... 23
Controlling the projector through a LAN environment  .......................................................................... 32
Controlling the projector through a web browser  ............................................................................... .. 35
Displaying images through vsPrese nter ......................................................................................... ..... 40
Displaying pictures with a USB storage device ................................................................................. ... 44
Maintenance .................................................................... .................... 47
Cleaning the Lens  ............................................................................................................. ................... 47
Cleaning the Projector Housing  .......................... ................................................................................. 47
Cleaning the Filter Co ver ..................................................................................................... ................ 47
Replacing the Lamp  ............................................................................................................ ................. 48
Specifications .................................................................. .................... 50
Dimensions .................................................................................................................... ...................... 51
Ceiling mount installation  .................................................................................................... ................. 51
Appendix .......................................................................... .................... 52
LED Indicator Messages ..................................................................................................................... 52
Compatibility Modes ........................................................................................................... .................. 53
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................... .................... 54
RS-232 Command and Configuration  .............................................................................................. .... 55
IR Control Code  ............................................................................................................... .................... 57
Customer Support  .............................................................................................................. .................. 58
Limited Warranty  .............................................................................................................. .................... 59
Mexico Limited Warranty  ....................................................................................................... .............. 61 
						

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Introduction
Projector Features
The projector integrates high-performance optical engine projection and a user - friendly 
design to deliver high reliability and ease of use.
The projector offers the following features:
• Single chip 0.7 Texas Instruments DLP® technology
• XGA (1024 x 768 pixels)
• Auto image re-sizing (Auto-Sync.) up to 1600 x 1200 full screen with scaling 
compression compatibility for VGA, SVGA, XGA and SXGA
• Compatibility with Macintosh
® computers
• Compatibility with NTSC, PAL, SECAM and HDTV
• D-Sub 15-pin terminal for analog video connectivity
• User-friendly, multi-language on-screen display
• Advanced electronic keystone correction
• RS-232 connector for serial control
• HDMI compatibility
• PJLink
TM compatible
• LAN Settings allowing management of projector status from a remote computer
• LAN display 4-1 (maximum 4PC/ NB display to 1 projector)
• LAN display 1-M available (1PC/ NB can display to maximum 8 projectors at the 
same time)
• USB display supports computer connection via USB mini-B type to A type cable
• Support USB flash drive for JPEG presentation
• Less than 0.5 W power consumption in standby mode
Note
•
The information in this manual is subject to change without notices.
•The reproduction, transfer or copy of all or any part of this document is not permitted 
without express written consent. 
						

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Package Contents
When you unpack the projector, make sure you have all these components:
Optional accessories
Note
•
Contact you dealer immediately if any items are missing, appear damaged, or if the unit 
does not work
.
•For maximum protection of the product, please save the original shipping carton and 
packing materials and repack your product as it was originally packed at the factory if 
you need to ship it.
Projector with Lens Cap AC Power CordRemote Control (IR) & batteries 
(AAA *2 PCS)
VGA cable (D-SUB to D-
SUB)ViewSonic CD Wizard Quick Start Guide
Filter cover RS232 cable RGB to component adapter
Projector Carrying Case 
						

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Projector Overview
Front View
1. Lens cap 2. Elevator button
3. Elevator foot 4. Lens cap strap
5. Projection lens 6. Front IR remote control sensor
7. Ventilation holes (intake) 8. Filter cover
9. Speaker 10. Focus ring
11. Zoom ring 12. Control panel
13. Lamp cover
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