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 
signal input socket on the projector.
3. If you wish to use the remote paging function, take a USB cable and connect the A 
type end to the USB port of the computer, and the other end to the Service socket 
on the projector. See Using the remote mouse control on page 10 for details.
Important
•
Many notebooks do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a 
projector. Usually a key combo like FN + F3 or CRT/LCD key turns the external display 
on/off. Locate a function key labeled CRT/LCD or a function key with a monitor symbol 
on the notebook. Press FN and the labeled function key simultaneously. Refer to your 
notebooks documentation to find your notebooks key combination.
Connecting a monitor
If you want to view your presentation close-up on a monitor as well as on the screen, you 
can connect the Monitor Out signal output socket on the projector to an external monitor 
with a VGA cable following the instructions below:
To connect the projector to a monitor:
1. Connect the projector to a computer as described in Connecting a computer on 
page 14.
2. Take a suitable VGA cable (only one supplied) and connect one end of the cable to 
the D-Sub input socket of the video monitor.
Or if your monitor is equipped with a DVI input socket, take a VGA to DVI-A cable
and connect the DVI end of the cable to the DVI input socket of the video monitor.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to the Monitor Out socket on the projector.
Important
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The Monitor Out output only works when Computer in 1 or Computer in 2 is made to the 
projector. 
						

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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 device as described below:
Best video quality
The best available video connection method is Component Video (not to be confused with 
composite Video). Digital TV tuner and DVD players output Component Video natively, so if 
available on your devices, this should be your connection method of choice in preference to 
(composite) Video.
See Connecting a Component Video source device on page 16 for how to connect the 
projector to a component video device.
Better video quality
The S-Video method provides a better quality analog video than standard composite Video. 
If you have both composite Video and S-Video output terminals on your Video source 
device, you should elect to use the S-Video option.
See Connecting an S-Video source device on page 16 for how to connect the projector to 
an S-Video device.
Least video quality
Composite Video is an analog video and will result in a perfectly acceptable, but less than 
optimal result from your projector, being the least video quality of the available methods 
described here.
See Connecting a composite Video source device on page 17 for how to connect the 
projector to a composite Video device. 
						

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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 
connectors to the Component Video output sockets of the Video source device. 
Match the color of the plugs to the color of the sockets; green to green, blue to 
blue, and red to red.
2. If you are using the VGA (D-Sub) to HDTV (RCA) cable and the Component Video 
to VGA (D-Sub) adaptor, connect the other end of the cable (with a D-Sub type 
connector) to the Computer in 1 or Computer in 2 socket on the projector. If you 
are using the Component Video Cable, connect the other end of 3RCA type 
connectors to the Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr sockets on the projector.
Important
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If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the 
correct video source has been selected, check that the Video source device is turned on 
and operating correctly. Also check that the signal cables have been connected 
correctly.
•RGB to component adapter (ViewSonic P/N: J2552-0212-00)
Connecting an S-Video source device
Examine your Video source device to determine if it has an unused S-Video output socket 
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 an S-Video source device:
1. Take an S-Video cable and connect one end to the S-Video output socket of the 
Video source device.
2. Connect the other end of the S-Video cable to the S-Video socket on the projector.
Important
•
If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the 
correct video source has been selected, check that the Video source device is turned on 
and operating correctly. Also check that the signal cables have been connected 
correctly.
•If you have already made a Component Video connection between the projector and this 
S-Video source device using Component Video connections, you need not connect to 
this device using an S-Video connection as this makes an unnecessary second 
connection of poorer picture quality. See Connecting Video source devices on page 
15 for details. 
						

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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 to the Video socket on the projector.
Important
•
If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the 
correct video source has been selected, check that the Video source device is turned on 
and operating correctly. Also check that the signal cables have been connected 
correctly.
•You need only connect to this device using a composite Video connection if Component 
Video and S-Video inputs are unavailable for use. See Connecting Video source 
devices on page 15 for details.
About the microphone input
• If you wish to use a microphone, connect a 3.5 mini jack cable microphone to the 
projector.
• You can use a wireless microphone as long as a wireless module is attached to the 
projectors microphone input jack and it works well with the associated devices. To 
ensure a quality use of the wireless microphone, it is recommended that your 
microphone conforms to the specifications listed in the table below.
Signal Parameter Min Type Max
Microphone Transducer Principle Dynamic
Impedance 300 1K ohm
Frequency response 600 16K Hz 
						

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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 press your desired
signal key on the remote control.
Warning
•
Remove the lens cap first before powering on.
•Never look into the lens when the lamp is on. This can damage your eyes.
•This focal point concentrates high temperature. Do not place any object near it to avoid 
possible fire hazard.
Powering Off the Projector:
1. Press   to turn off the projector lamp. You will see a message Power off appear
on the screen.   
2. Press   again to confirm.
•
When the Power LED begins flashing, the projector has entered stand-by mode.
3. Disconnect the AC power cord from the electrical outlet and the projector.
4. Do not turn on the projector right after power off 
						

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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
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To avoid damaging the projector, make sure that the elevator foot and tiltadjustment
•feet are fully retracted before placing the projector in its carrying case.
Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus
1. Focus the image by rotating the focus ring. A still image is recommended for focusing.
2. Adjust the image size by sliding the zoom ring. 
Elevator foot
Elevator button Tilt-adjustment feet
Zoom ring
Focus ring 
						

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Adjusting Projection Image Size
Refer to the graphic and table below to determine the screen size and projection distance.
Note
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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 installation such as suspending from a ceiling.
There is 3% tolerance among these numbers due to optical component variations. It 
is recommended that if you intend to permanently install the projector, you should 
physically test the projection size and distance using the actual projector in situ 
before you permanently install it, so as to make allowance for this projectors optical 
characteristics. This will help you determine the exact mounting position so that it 
best suits your installation location.
Screen size
Diagonal
[inch (cm)]4 : 3 Screen
Projection distance [inch (m)]
Image height 
[inch (cm)]Vertical offset
 [inch (cm)]
(min. zoom) (max. zoom)
30 (76) 33 (0.85) 52 (1.32) 18 (46) 2.7 (6.9)
40 (102) 45 (1.14) 70 (1.78) 24 (61) 3.6 (9.2)
50 (127) 57 (1.44) 88 (2.23) 30 (76) 4.5 (11.5)
60 (152) 69 (1.74) 106 (2.69) 36 (91) 5.4 (13.8)
80 (203) 92 (2.34) 142 (3.60) 48 (122) 7.2 (18.4)
100 (254) 116 (2.94) 178 (4.51) 60 (152) 9.1 (23.0)
120 (305) 139 (3.54) 214 (5.43) 72 (183) 10.9 (27.6)
150 (381) 175 (4.44) 268 (6.80) 90 (229) 13.6 (34.5)
200 (508) 234 (5.93) 357 (9.08) 120 (305) 18.1 (46.0)
220 (559) 257 (6.53) 393 (9.99) 132 (335) 19.9 (50.6)
250 (635) 292 (7.43) 447 (11.36) 150 (381) 22.6 (57.5)
300 (762) 351 (8.93) 537 (13.64) 180 (457) 27.2 (69.0)
Maximum zoom
Minimum zoom
Projection distanceCenter of lens Screen
Vertical offset 
						

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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 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 ViewSonic logo or User 
screen, you can make your own startup screen that is an image projected from your 
computer or video source.
1. Press MENU/EXIT on the projector or Menu on the remote control and then press 
/  until the OPTION menu is highlighted.
2. Press 
 to highlight Screen Capture and press ENTER on the projector or Enter 
on the remote control.
3. Highlight Screen Capture. Press ENTER on the projector or Enter on the remote 
control again.
4. The message Screen capture in progress is displayed while the projector is 
processing the picture. Please wait.
5. If the action is successful, you see the message Screen capture succeeded on 
the screen. The captured picture is saved as User.
6. To view the captured picture displayed as the startup screen, set User in the 
Option > Start up Screen > Start up Screen > User menu and restart the 
projector.
In the unlikely event that the capturing action fails, change your target picture. 
						

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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 1-minute increments.
Important
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If the timer is already on, the timer will restart whenever the Timer Period is reset.
3. Press   to highlight Display Timer and choose if you want the timer to show up 
on the screen by pressing  / .
4. Press  to highlight Timer Position and set the timer position by pressing  /
.
Top-Left→Bottom-Left→Top-Right→Bottom-Right
5. Press   to highlight Timer Counting Direction and select your desired counting 
direction by pressing  / .
6. To activate the presentation timer, highlight Presentation Timer and press  /  
to select On and press ENTER on the projector or Enter on the remote control.
To cancel the timer, perform the following steps:
1. Go to the Setting > Presentation Timer > Presentation Timer menu and 
highlight Off.
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.
SelectionDescription
Count Up Increases from 0 to the preset time.
Count Down Decrease from the preset time to 0. 
						

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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
Tint*6
Audio in 1, Audio in 2, Audio in 3
Audio in 1, Audio in 2, Audio in 3
Audio in 1, Audio in 2, Audio in 3
0 - 10
0 - 20 Auto Keystone
HDMI
Audio in 1, Audio in 2, Audio in 3, HDMI
-99 - +99
0 - 199
0 - 199
0 - 10
0 - 8
0 - 100
0 - 31
0 - 100