ViewSonic PRO8300 - Manuals

Page 2 - Compliance Information; FCC Statement; HRULHQWRUUHORFDWHWKHUHFHLYLQJDQWHQQD; For Canada

Compliance Information FCC Statement This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired op...

Page 3 - Important Safety Instructions; Read these instructions.

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Page 4 - Declaration of RoHS Compliance; Substance; P o l y b r o m i n a t e d d i p h e n y l e t h e r s

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Page 5 - Product disposal at end of product life

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Page 6 - Notes on the AC power cord

Notes on the AC power cord AC Power Cord must meet the requirement of countries where you use this projector.Please confirm your AC plug type with the graphics below and ensure that the properAC Power Cord is used. If the supplied AC Power Cord does not match your AC out-let, please contact your sal...

Page 7 - Table of contents

Table of contents Introduction ........................................................................................... 1 Projector Features ................................................................................................................................. 1 Package Contents ..........

Page 8 - Introduction; Projector Features

1 Introduction Projector Features The projector integrates high-performance optical engine projection and a user - friendlydesign to deliver high reliability and ease of use. The projector offers the following features: • Single chip 0.65" Texas Instruments DLP ® technology • 1080p (1920 x 1080 ...

Page 9 - Package Contents; Optional accessories

2 2 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 . • Save the original shipping carton and Packing material; they will come-in...

Page 10 - Projector Overview; Front View

3 Projector Overview Front View 6 8 5 12 11 10 9 4 3 2 1 13 7 1. Lens cap2. Elevator button3. Elevator foot4. Lens cap strap5. Projection lens6. Front IR remote control sensor7. Ventilation holes (intake) 8. Filter cover9. Speaker10. Focus ring11. Zoom ring12. Control panel13. Lamp cover

Page 12 - Using the Product; Power

5 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 i...

Page 13 - Connection Ports

6 6 Connection Ports 1. RS-232 When operating the projector via a computer, connect this to the controlling com-puter's 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-V...

Page 15 - Remote Control

8 8 Remote Control 1. Power Turn the projector on or off. 2. HDMI 1 Display HDMI 1 signal. 3. Source Display the source selection bar. 4. Up/Volume +, Down/Volume - When the On-Screen Display(OSD) menu is not activated, adjustthe projector’s sound level. 5. Left/Mute When the On-Screen Display(OSD) ...

Page 17 - Installing the Batteries

10 10 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 • Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. • Dispose of used batteries acc...

Page 18 - Remote Control Operation

11 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 • Do not point the laser directly to the people's eyes (especially small children). There is a danger of injury...

Page 19 - Connection

12 12 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 • In the connections shown above, some cables may not be inclu...

Page 20 - Connecting a computer or monitor; Connecting a computer; Connecting a monitor

13 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 n...

Page 21 - Connecting Video source devices; Best video quality; Better video quality

14 14 Connecting Video source devices You can connect your projector to various Video source devices that provide any oneof 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 ! connect...

Page 22 - Connecting a Component Video source device; To connect the projector to a Component Video source device:; Connecting an S-Video source device; To connect the projector to an S-Video source device:

15 Connecting a Component Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused ComponentVideo 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 conn...

Page 23 - Connecting a composite Video source device; To connect the projector to a composite Video source device:; Video; About the microphone input

16 16 • 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 "Con...

Page 24 - Operation; Powering On/Off the Projector; Powering On the Projector:; SOURCE; Powering Off the Projector:

17 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, notebo...

Page 25 - Adjusting the Projector Height; Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus

18 18 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 leve...

Page 26 - Adjusting Projection Image Size

19 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...

Page 27 - Locking control keys; Panel Key

20 20 Locking control keys With the control keys on the projector locked, you can prevent your projector settingsfrom 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 ...

Page 28 - Menu Operation

21 Menu Operation The projector has multilingual on-screen display menus that allow you to make imageadjustments and change a variety of settings. Video/Audio Audio Setting Computer 1 Computer 2 Video Source Color Temp. Red Gain Green Gain Blue Gain User, LOW, MID, HIGH 0 - 100 0 - 100 0 - 100 Color...

Page 30 - How to operate; Picture

23 How to operate 1. Press MENU on the projector or Menu on the remote control to open the OSD menu. 2. When OSD is displayed, use / to select any feature in the main menu. 3. After selecting the desired main menu item, press to enter sub-menu for feature setting. 4. Use / to select the desired item...

Page 32 - Setting

25 Microphone Volume Adjust the microphone’s volume level. Speaker Volume Adjust the projector’s volume level. Mute Cut off the sound temporarily. Setting Auto Keystone Automatically correct distorted images resulting from an angled projection. Keystone Manually correct distorted images resulting fr...

Page 33 - Option

26 26 • Auto: Automatically detect the input signal type from Computer in 1 and Computer in 2 terminals. • RGB: For VGA signal • YCbCr:For component signal ECO Mode Use this function to dim the projector lamp light output which will lower power consumptionand increase lamp life. • This function will...

Page 34 - Information

27 Closed Caption Enable or disable closed captions by selecting CC1 (closed caption1, the most commonchannel), CC2, CC3, CC4, T1, T2, T3, T4 or OFF. Others Allow you to enter the Others menu. • Status Message: Enable or disable the message box at the right bottom of the screen. • Zoom: Zoom in and ...

Page 35 - Filter Hours Reset; Equivalent Lamp Hours; Factory Default; Language

28 28 Filter Hours Reset Reset the filter Hour to 0 hours. Equivalent Lamp Hours Display the lamp’s elapsed operating time (in hours). Equivalent Lamp Hours Reset Reset the lamp Hour to 0 hours. Factory Default Restore settings to factory default. The following settings will still remain: Language, ...

Page 36 - Maintenance; Cleaning the Lens

29 Maintenance The projector needs proper maintenance. You should keep the lens clean as dust, dirtor spots will project on the screen and diminish image quality. If any other parts needreplacing, contact your dealer or qualified service personnel. When cleaning any partof the projector, always swit...

Page 37 - Cleaning the Filter Cover; To clean the filter cover:

30 30 Cleaning the Filter Cover The filter cover, which is located at the side of the projector, should be cleaned afterevery 100 hours of use. If it is not cleaned periodically, it can become clogged withdust and prevent the projector from being ventilated properly. This can cause overheating and d...

Page 38 - Replacing the Lamp

31 Replacing the Lamp As the projector operates over time, the brightness of the projector lamp graduallydecreases and the lamp becomes more susceptible to breakage. We recommendreplacing the lamp if a warning message is displayed. Do not attempt to replace thelamp yourself. Contact the qualified se...

Page 40 - Specifications

33 Specifications Display system Single 0.65" DLP panel Resolution 1080p (1920 × 1080 pixels) Zoom 1.5X F/No. 2.41 - 2.97 Focal length 20.72 - 31mm Screen size 30” - 300” Lamp 230W Input terminal D-Sub 15-pin x 2, S-Video x 1, Video x 1, Audio signal input(3.5 mm stereo mini jack) x 2, HDMI x 2,...

Page 42 - Appendix; LED Indicator Messages

35 Appendix LED Indicator Messages LED type Color Status Meaning Power LED Blue Solid Standby mode when green mode is turned on. Lamp LED Red Off Temp LED Red Off Power LED Blue Flash Standby mode when green mode is turned off. Lamp LED Red Off Temp LED Red Off Power LED Blue Solid Powering up Lamp ...

Page 43 - Compatibility Modes

36 36 Compatibility Modes Computer: Compatibility Resolution H-Sync [KHz] V-Sync [Hz] VGA 640 x 480 24.69 50 31.5 60 37.9 72 37.5 75 43.3 85 SVGA 800 x 600 30.99 50 35.2 56 37.9 60 48.1 72 46.9 75 53.7 85 XGA 1024 x 768 39.63 50 48.4 60 56.5 70 60 75 SXGA 1280 x 1024 64 60 80 75 UXGA 1600 x 1200 47....

Page 45 - Troubleshooting; Image problems; Remote control problems

38 38 Troubleshooting Refer to the symptoms and measures listed below before sending the projector forrepairs. If the problem persists, contact your local reseller or service center. Pleaserefer to "LED Indicator Messages" as well. Start-up problems If no lights turn on: • Be sure that the p...

Page 46 - RS-232 Command and Configuration; Wire List

39 RS-232 Command and Configuration !!!!!!!!! D-Sub 9 pin 1 1 CD 2 RXD 3 TXD 4 DTR 5 GND 6 DSR 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 RI Baud Rate 19200 bps Data Length 8 bit Parity Check None Stop Bit 1 bit Flow Control None POWER ON / POWER OFF POWER ON BE,EF,10,05,00,C6,FF,11,11,01,00,01,00 POWER OFF BE,EF,02,06,00,6D,D2...

Page 48 - IR Control Code

41 IR Control Code System Code: 83F4 Format : NEC 87 6D 6E 6F 08 67 82 83 85 81 8C 84 8D 0A 04 03 63 01 09 06 8F 05 8E 62 0B

Page 49 - Customer Support; You will need the product serial number.

42 Customer Support For technical support or product service, see the table below or contact your reseller. Note : You will need the product serial number. Country/Region Web Site T=Telephone F=Fax E-mail $XVWUDOLD1HZ=HD land www.viewsonic.com.au $86 1= [email protected] Canada www.viewsonic....

Page 50 - Limited Warranty; VIEWSONIC; What the warranty covers:; warranty information.; Who the warranty protects:; KLVZDUUDQW\LVYDOLGRQO\IRUWKH¿UVWFRQVXPHUSXUFKDVHU; What the warranty does not cover:; 'DPDJHGHWHULRUDWLRQIDLOXUHRUPDOIXQFWLRQUHVXOWLQJIURP

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Page 51 - Limitation of implied warranties:; shall not be liable for:; Effect of state law:

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Page 52 - Mexico Limited Warranty

45 Mexico Limited Warranty VIEWSONIC ® PROJECTOR What the warranty covers: 9LHZ6RQLFZDUUDQWVLWVSURGXFWVWREHIUHHIURPGHIHFWVLQPDWHULDODQGZRUNPDQVKLSXQGHUQRUPDOXVHGXULQJWKHZDUUDQW\SHULRG,IDSURGXFWSURYHVWREHGHIHFWLYHLQPDWHULDORUZRUNPDQVKLSGXULQJWKHZDUUDQW\SHULRG9LHZ6RQLFZLOODWLWV sole option, repair or ...