ViewSonic Projector Pro8600 User Manual

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Rear View
Bottom View
Note
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This projector can be used with a ceiling mount for support. The ceiling mount is not 
included in the package.
•Contact your dealer for information to mount the projector on a ceiling.
1. Connection ports 2. AC power socket
3. Kensington lock 4. Rear IR remote control sensor
5. Speaker 6. Ventilation holes (exhaust)
1. Ceiling mount holes (M4*8) 2. Tilt-adjustment feet
3. Security bar
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Using the Product
Control Panel
1. Power (Power LED indicator)
Refer to “LED Indicator Messages”.
2. TEMP (Temperature LED indicator)
Refer to “LED Indicator Messages”.
3. LAMP (Lamp LED indicator)
Refer to “LED Indicator Messages”.
4. Keystone/Arrow keys ( /Up,  /Down)
Manually correct distorted images resulting from an angled projection.
5. Four directional buttons
Use four directional buttons to select items or make adjustments to your  selection.
6. ENTER
Enter to sub-menu and confirm the menu selection.
7. SOURCE
Display the source selection bar.
8. MENU/EXIT
Display or exit the on-screen display menus.
9. Power
Turn the projector on or off.
10. Right/Panel key
Activate panel key lock.
11 . L e ft / B l a n k
Hide the screen picture.
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Connection Ports
1. RS-232
When operating the projector via a computer, connect this to the controlling com-
puters RS-232C port.
2. Monitor Out
Connect to a computer display, etc.
3. Component (Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr)
Connect Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr output from video equipment to this jack.
4. S-Video
Connect S-Video output from video equipment to this jack.
5. Service
This connector is for firmware update and mouse function support.
6. USB B
USB display supports computer connection via USB mini-B type to A type cable.
7. USB A
This connector supports USB flash drive display and wireless dongle for USB dis-
play.
8. LAN
For LAN display/network control and web server.
9. HDMI
Connect HDMI output from video equipment to this jack.
10. DC 12V Out
12V DC out
11. MIC in
Microphone input jack.
12. Audio Out
Connect to a speaker or other audio input equipment.
13. Audio 2
Connect an audio output from video equipment or computer to this jack.
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Connect an audio output from video equipment or computer to this jack.
15. Audio 3 (L/R)
Connect an audio output from video equipment to this jack.
16. Video
Connect composite video output from video equipment to this jack.
17. Computer in 2
Connect image input signal (analog RGB or component) to this jack.
18. Computer in 1
Connect image input signal (analog RGB or component) to this jack. 
						

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Remote Control
1. Power
Turn the projector on or off.
2. VGA
Switch input source to Computer in 1 (analog RGB or component)/Computer in 2
(analog RGB or component) by sequence.
3. Source/Page up
Display the source selection bar.
Perform page up function when mouse mode is activated.
4. Up/+, Down/-
When Magnify or Volume button is activated, use them to adjust the values.
5. Left/Mute
When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is not activated, this button is used as
mute function.
6. Menu
Display on-screen display menus.
7. Magnify
Zoom in and out the images.
8. Function
User definable key for customized function.
9. Slide show
Activate the slide show function when the input source is USB reader.
10. Color Mode
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Change the color setting by sequence.
11. Mouse
Switch between the normal and mouse modes.
12. Blank
Cut off the screen temporarily. Press again to cancel the Blank Screen function.
13. Laser
Aim the remote at the viewing screen, press and hold this button to activate the
laser pointer.
14. Video
Switch input source to Composite/S-Video/component by sequence.
15. HDMI
Display HDMI signal.
16. Auto/Page down
Resynchronize the projector to the input signal from a computer. This function is
available for computer mode only.
Perform page down function when mouse mode is activated.
17. Enter/ Left mouse
Confirmed selections.
Perform the left button of the mouse when mouse mode is activated.
18. Right/ Lock
When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is activated, the #4, #5, and #18 keys
are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make
adjustments.
Activate panel key lock.
19. ESC/ Right mouse
Leave current page or items or to close OSD.
Perform the right button of the mouse when mouse mode is activated.
20. Volume
Adjust the volume level.
21. Lamp Off/On
Turn off or on the lamp power.
22. P-Timer
Activate P-Timer OSD menu.
23. Aspect
Select the display aspect ratio.
24. Freeze
Press “Freeze” to pause the screen image. Press again to cancel the freeze func-
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25. Light
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Using the remote mouse control
The capability of operating your computer with the remote control gives you more flexibility 
when delivering presentations.
1. Connect the projector to your PC or notebook with a USB cable prior to using the 
remote control in place of your computer’s mouse. See Connecting a computer 
on page 14 for details.
2. Set the input signal to Computer in 1 or  Computer in 2.
3. Press Mouse on the remote control to switch from the normal mode to the mouse 
mode. An icon appears on the screen to indicate the activation of the mouse 
mode.
4. Perform the desired mouse controls on your remote control.
• To move the cursor on the screen, press  /  /  / .
• To left-click, press  .
• To right-click, press  .
• To drag-and-drop, press and hold Enter, press  /  /  /  to drag. When it is 
where you want it, press Enter again.
• To operate your display software program (on a connected PC) which responds 
to page up/down commands (like Microsoft PowerPoint), press Page Up/Page 
Down.
• To return to the normal mode, press Mouse again or other keys except for the 
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Installing the Batteries
1. Open the battery cover in the 
direction shown.
2. Install batteries as indicated by the 
diagram inside the compartment.
3. Close the battery cover into position.
Caution
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Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
•Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
•Make sure the plus and minus terminals are correctly aligned when loading a battery.
Note
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Keep the batteries out of the reach of children. There is a danger of death by 
accidentally swallowing the batteries.
•Remove batteries from remote control when not using for extended periods.
•Do not dispose of the used batteries along with household waste. Dispose of used 
batteries according to local regulations.
•Danger of explosion may happen if batteries are incorrectly replaced. Replce all the 
batteries with new ones.
•Batteries should not be in or near to fire or water, keep batteries in a dark, cool and dry 
place.
•If suspect battery leakage, wipe out the leakage and then replace new batteries.
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Remote Control Operation
Point the remote control at the infrared remote sensor and press a button.
• Operating the projector from the front
• Operating the projector from the rear
Note
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Do not point the laser directly to the peoples eyes (especially small children). There is a 
danger of injury to the eyes.
•The remote control may not operate when there is sunlight or other strong light such as 
a fluorescent lamp shining on the remote sensor.
•Operate the remote control from a position where the remote sensor is visible.
•Do not drop the remote control or jolt it.
•Keep the remote control out of locations with excessively high temperature or humidity.
•Do not get water on the remote control or place wet objects on it.
•Do not disassemble the remote control.
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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.
Important
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In the connections shown above, some cables may not be included with the projector 
(see Package Contents on page 2). They are commercially available from electronics 
stores.
•The connection illustrations above are for reference only. The rear connecting jacks 
available on the projector vary with each projector model.
•For detailed connection methods, see pages 14-17.
1. VGA cable (D-Sub to D-Sub) 2. VGA to DVI-A cable
3. USB cable (mini-B type to A type) 4. VGA (D-Sub) to HDTV (RCA) cable
5. Component Video cable 6. Audio L/R cable
7. S-Video cable 8. Composite Video cable
9. Audio cable 10. HDMI cable
11. Microphone 3.5 mini jack cable 12. USB flash drive
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