ViewSonic Projector Pro9500 User Manual

STACK menu settings
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●  If you need to turn off a projector for reasons such as taking corrective actions 
for an error, turn off both the projectors so that Intellectual Stack can be started 
properly when the projectors are turned on again.   
●
  If the PIN LOCK or TRANSITION DETECTOR security function on both 
projectors is set to ON, both projectors will turn on.  Enter the security code for 
Main first then followed by Sub.  If ALTERNATE mode is selected, one of the...

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To superimpose two images onto one screen, the same image must be input to 
the Main and Sub projectors.  There are various methods to input the image to the 
projectors.  This chapter describes the ways of connecting the cables.  Read this 
chapter to find a method that meets your needs.  
4.1 Connecting an RS-232C cable 
If  you  are  using  Intellectual  Stack,  connect  an  RS-232C  cross  cable  between  the 
RS-232C ports on the Main and Sub projectors.   This connection is...

Connecting cables
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Inputting image to Sub and Main individually 
1. Split the output signal from your image device into two with device such as a 
signal splitter. 
2. Connect the output ports of the image output device to the same input ports 
on the Main and Sub projectors.
NOTES for Simple Stack  
• COMPUTER IN1 and IN2 can be used 
as the input port for the projector that is 
connected with a computer cable at its 
MONITOR OUT port. (Operating Guide  
→ SETUP menu)  If you...

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5.1 Preparing for menu operations 
If Simple Stack without an RS-232C connection is used, press the  COMPUTER 
or VIDEO button on the remote control or the INPUT button on the control panel 
to select the port to which the cable is connected.  For setting of MONIT OR OUT, 
refer to SETUP menu in Operating Guide .
This completes the setting.
If Intellectual Stack with the RS-232C connection is used, all settings or 
modifications related to Intellectual Stack menu operations must...

Setting input ports using menu
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5.3 Starting up Main projector 
After performing section 5.2 Checking Main projector's operating status , the two 
projectors are confirmed to have been set to ALTERNATE mode and the Sub 
projector is currently operating.  As the settings for Intellectual Stack can be 
changed only when the Main projector is operating, this section explains how to 
switch from the Sub projector to the Main projector.  
1.  Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to go into the...

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5.4 Setting the menu 
If Intellectual Stack with RS-232C connection is used, observe the followings.  
When inputting image signals to Sub via Main, the operations differ between using 
computer signals and video signals such as component and video signals.  
Inputting image from Main to Sub - Computer signal
1. If the STACK menu is already displayed on the screen, proceed to 3 below.  
Otherwise press the MENU button on the remote control.  
If the...

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Inputting image from Main to Sub  
 - Video signal (either component or video)
1.  If the STACK menu is already displayed on the screen, proceed to 3 below.  
Otherwise press the MENU button on the remote control.  
If the MENU dialog is displayed, use the ▲/▼ buttons to highlight MAIN, and 
press the ► button.  A menu will be displayed.    
If the MENU dialog is not displayed, the STACK menu will appear.  
1.  If the STACK menu is already displayed...

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5.4 Setting the menu - Inputting image to Sub and Main individually (continued)
3. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to highlight SUB INPUT SOURCE, and press the ► 
button to display the SUB INPUT SOURCE dialog.
4. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to highlight FOLLOW MAIN 
UNIT, and press the ► button to complete the set -
ting.   
5.  Press the COMPUTER or VIDEO button on the 
remote control or the INPUT button on the con-
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6. Restrictions on Schedule function
This model supports the Schedule function on the Web Control feature. ( Network 
Guide → 3. Web Control  → 3.7 Schedule Settings )  There are some restrictions 
on the functions when Intellectual Stack with RS-232C connection is used.  But for 
Simple Stack without an RS-232C connection, there is no restriction on the func -
tions.
Regardless of whether Intellectual Stack or Simple Stack is used, take note of the 
Schedule settings before...

Restrictions on Schedule function
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NOTE
  • If the Schedule is not executed, an error message will be sent in 
accordance with the conditions set in Schedule Execution Error on W eb 
Control. (Network Guide  → 3. Web Control → 3.6 Alert Settings) 
• If the Schedule function is set to turn off the power when the projectors are 
operating in Intellectual Stack, both the Main and Sub projectors will be turned 
off.
• If the Schedule function on the Main projector is set to turn on...