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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 14 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 notebook's documentation to find your notebook's 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 18. 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 „ The Monitor Out output only works when Computer in 1 or Computer in 2 is made to the projector. ViewSonic Pro8500 18

Section	Page
VPD-X7000_ENG.pdf	7
Projector Features	7
Package Contents	8
Projector with Lens Cap	8
AC Power Cord	8
Projector Overview	10
Front View	10
Rear View	11
Bottom View	11
Using the Product	12
Control Panel	12
Connection Ports	13
Remote Control	15
Using the remote mouse control	16
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 18 for details.	16
2. Set the input signal to Computer in 1 or Computer in 2.	16
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.	16
4. Perform the desired mouse controls on your remote control.	16
Installing the Batteries	17
5. Open the battery cover in the direction shown.	17
6. Install batteries as indicated by the diagram inside the compartment.	17
7. Close the battery cover into position.	17
Remote Control Operation	18
Connection	19
1. Turn all equipment off before making any connections.	19
2. Use the correct signal cables for each source.	19
3. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted.	19
Connecting a computer or monitor	20
Connecting a computer	20
1. Take the supplied VGA cable and connect one end to the D-Sub output socket of the computer.	20
2. Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the Computer in 1 or Computer in 2 signal input socket on the projector.	20
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 14 for details.	20
Connecting a monitor	20
1. Connect the projector to a computer as described in “Connecting a computer” on page 18.	20
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.	20
3. Connect the other end of the cable to the Monitor Out socket on the projector.	20
Connecting Video source devices	21
Connecting a Component Video source device	22
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...	22
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...	22
Connecting an S-Video source device	22
1. Take an S-Video cable and connect one end to the S-Video output socket of the Video source device.	22
2. Connect the other end of the S-Video cable to the S-Video socket on the projector.	22
Connecting a composite Video source device	23
1. Take a Video cable and connect one end to the composite Video output socket of the Video source device.	23
2. Connect the other end of the Video cable to the Video socket on the projector.	23
Operation	24
Powering On/Off the Projector	24
Powering On the Projector:	24
1. Remove the projector lens cap.	24
2. Complete the AC power cord and peripheral signal cable(s) connections.	24
3. Press to turn on the projector. The projector takes a minute or so to warm up.	24
4. Turn on your source (computer, notebook, DVD, etc.). The projector automatically detects your source.	24
Powering Off the Projector:	24
1. Press to turn off the projector lamp. You will see a message \	24
2. Press again to confirm.	24
3. Disconnect the AC power cord from the electrical outlet and the projector.	24
4. Do not turn on the projector right after power off.	24
Adjusting the Projector Height	25
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.	25
2. To level the image on the screen, turn the tilt-adjustment feet to fine-tune the height.	25
Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus	25
1. Focus the image by rotating the focus ring. A still image is recommended for focusing.	25
2. Adjust the image size by sliding the zoom ring.	25
Adjusting Projection Image Size	26
Locking control keys	27
1. Press on the projector or remote control.	27
2. A confirmation message is displayed. Select Yes to confirm.	27
Creating your own startup screen	27
1. Press MENU/EXIT on the projector or Menu on the remote control and then press / until the Option menu is highlighted.	27
2. Press to highlight Start up Screen and press MODE/ENTER on the projector or Enter on the remote control.	27
3. A confirmation message is displayed. Press MODE/ENTER on the projector or Enter on the remote control again.	27
4. The message 'Screen Capturing...' is displayed while the projector is processing the picture. Please wait.	27
5. If the action is successful, you see the message 'Capture Succeeded' on the screen. The captured picture is saved as User.	27
6. To view the captured picture displayed as the startup screen, set User in the Option > Start up Screen > User menu and restart the projector.	27
Setting the presentation timer	28
1. Go to the Setting > Presentation Timer menu and press MODE/ENTER to display the Presentation Timer page.	28
2. Highlight Timer Period and decide the timer period by pressing /. The length of time can be set from 1 to 5 minutes in 1-minute increments and 5 to 240 minutes in 5-minute increments.	28
3. Press to highlight Timer Display and choose if you want the timer to show up on the screen by pressing / .	28
4. Press to highlight Timer Position and set the timer position by pressing / .	28
5. Press to highlight Timer Counting Direction and select your desired counting direction by pressing/.	28
6. To activate the presentation timer, press and press / to select On and press MODE/ENTER.	28
7. A confirmation message displays. Highlight Yes and press MODE/ENTER to confirm. You will see the message “Timer is On” displaying on the screen. The timer starts counting at the time when the timer is on.	28
To cancel the timer, perform the following steps:	29
1. Go to the Setting > Presentation Timer menu and highlight Off.	29
2. Press MODE/ENTER. A confirmation message displays.	29
3. Highlight Yes and press MODE/ENTER to confirm. You will see the message “Timer is Off!” displaying on the screen.	29
Menu Operation	30
How to operate	33
1. Press MENU on the projector or Menu on the remote control to open the OSD menu.	33
2. When OSD is displayed, use / to select any feature in the main menu.	33
3. After selecting the desired main menu item, press u to enter sub-menu for feature setting.	33
4. Use / to select the desired item and adjust the settings with /.	33
5. Press MENU on the projector or Menu on the remote control, the screen will return to the main menu.	33
6. To exit OSD, Press MENU on the projector or Menu on the remote control again. The OSD menu will close and the projector will automatically save the new settings.	33
Controlling the projector through a LAN environment	40
Wired connection	40
1. Take a RJ45 cable and connect one end to the RJ45 LAN input jack of the projector and the other end to the RJ45 port on your Ethernet or router.	40
2. Press MENU/EXIT on the projector or Menu on the remote control and then press / until the NetWork menu is highlighted.	40
3. Highlight Wired LAN and press ENTER on the projector or Enter on the remote control.	40
4. Make sure the Status is Connect.	40
5. Press to highlight DHCP and press / to select On.	40
6. Press to highlight Apply and press ENTER on the projector or Enter on the remote control.	40
7. Please wait for around 15 - 20 seconds, and then re-enter the Wired LAN page. The IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS settings will be displayed. Note down the IP address displayed in the IP Address row.	40
1. Repeat steps 1-4 above.	40
2. Press to highlight DHCP and press / to select Off.	40
3. Contact your ITS administrator for information on the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS settings.	40
4. Press to select the item you want to modify and press ENTER on the projector or Enter on the remote control.	41
5. Press / to move the cursor and the enter the value.	41
6. To save the settings, press ENTER on the projector or Enter on the remote control. If you do not want to save the settings, press MENU/EXIT on the projector	41
7. or Menu on the remote control.	41
8. Press to highlight Apply and press ENTER on the projector or Enter on the remote control.	41
Wireless connection	42
1. Make sure the projector is turned on.	42
2. Press MENU/EXIT on the projector or Menu on the remote control and then press / until the NetWork menu is highlighted.	42
3. Highlight Wireless LAN and press ENTER on the projector or Enter on the remote control.	42
4. Make sure the Status is Connect.	42
5. Make sure the SSID information is displayed.	42
6. Press to highlight Connection Mode and press / to select AP or Infrastructure. In AP mode, you need to use your computer’s wi...	42
Controlling the projector through a web browser	43
1. Enter the address of the projector in the address bar of your browser and press Enter.	43
2. The main page of the ViewSonic webpage control system appears.	43
3. To change the language for the web pages, click the down arrow to reveal a drop down list and select a desired language.	43
4. To download pwPresenter, click Download. See “Displaying images through pwPresenter” on page 47 for details.	43
5. To achieve best performance, download the install mirror display driver.	43
6. To download USB LAN driver, click Download.	43
7. To have access to the Admin page, you need to enter a password. The default password is “0000”.	44
8. The Crestron (eControl) page displays the Crestron eControl user interface. The eControl page provides a variety of virtual keys to control the projector or adjust the projected pictures.	45
Displaying images through pwPresenter	49
Downloading and installing pwPresenter	49
1. Enter the main page of Network Control. See steps 1-2 on page 41 for details.	49
2. Download pwPresenter.	49
3. When the download is complete, install the software to your computer by clicking the exe file. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.	49
4. Launch pwPresenter.	49
Using pwPresenter	49
1. The Search page allows you to search and connect to a projector.	49
2. The Capture screen allows you to start or pause capture screen.	50
3. You can choose a capture mode from here.	50
4. The Basic Setting page allows you to configure pwPresenter.	51
5. The Advanced Setting page allows you to configure pwPresenter.	52
6. Network Display Management displays the Device Management and pwPresenter Management information.	53
7. Disconnect allows you to disconnect from the projector(s) by clicking the Disconnect icon.	54
Displaying pictures with a USB storage device	55
1. Take a USB cable and connect the larger end to the USB A socket on the projector, and smaller end to the USB port of the device. If you are using a USB flash drive, connect it directly to the USB A socket.	55
2. The projector automatically display the thumbnails. Or your can manually select USB Reader from the source selection bar.	55
3. The ImageView main screen is displayed and ready to use. The main screen is displayed in Thumbnail Display Mode which shows the following four parts:	55
4. Use the four directional buttons or page up/down button to move between pages/ folders. To Press and hold Menu and then press...	55
Maintenance	57
Cleaning the Lens	57
Cleaning the Projector Housing	57
Cleaning the Filter Cover	57
1. Switch the projector off and unplug the AC power cord from the wall socket.	57
2. Remove the filter cover as the illustration shown.	57
3. Clean the filter cover.	57
4. Replace the filter cover.	57
5. Attach the filter cover.	57
6. Plug the power back into the projector.	57
Replacing the Lamp	58
1. Turn off the projector.	59
2. If the projector is installed in a ceiling mount, remove it	59
3. Unplug the power cord.	59
4. Loosen the screw in the side of the lamp cover and remove the cover.	59
5. Remove the screws from the lamp module, raise the handle, and lift out the module.	59
6. Insert the new lamp module into the projector and tighten the screws.	59
7. Replace the lamp cover and tighten the screw.	59
8. Turn on the projector. If the lamp does not turn on after the warm-up period, try reinstalling the lamp.	59
9. Reset the lamp hour. Refer to the “Information” menu.	59
Specifications	60
Dimensions	61
Ceiling mount installation	61
Appendix	62
LED Indicator Messages	62
Compatibility Modes	63
Computer:	63
Video:	64
Troubleshooting	65
Start-up problems	65
Image problems	65

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ViewSonic

Pro8500

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:

Take the supplied VGA cable and connect one end to the D-Sub output socket of

the computer.

Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the

Computer in 1

Computer in 2

signal input socket on the projector.

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 14

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 notebook's documentation to find

your notebook's 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:

Connect the projector to a computer as described in

“Connecting a computer” on

page 18

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.

Connect the other end of the cable to the

Monitor Out

socket on the projector.

Important

The

Monitor Out

output only works when

Computer in 1

Computer in 2

is made to the projector.