ViewSonic Pro8400 User Manual
ViewSonic
®
- User Guide
Pro8400
DLP Projector
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Model No. : VS13647
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 operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning:
party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.
For Canada
• This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
• Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CE Conformity for European Countries
You are cautioned that changes or modications not expressly approved by the
The device complies with the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and Low Voltage Directive
2006/95/EC.
Following information is only for EU-member states:
The mark is in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive
2002/96/EC (WEEE).
The mark indicates the requirement NOT to dispose the equipment including any spent or
discarded batteries or accumulators as unsorted municipal waste, but use the return and
collection systems available.
If the batteries, accumulators and button cells included with this equipment, display the
chemical symbol Hg, Cd, or Pb, then it means that the battery has a heavy metal content of
more than 0.0005% Mercury or more than, 0.002% Cadmium, or more than 0.004% Lead.
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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this unit near water.
6. Clean with a soft, dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install the unit in accordance with the
7.
manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
devices (including ampliers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade and the third prong are provided
for your safety. If the provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician
for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs.
Convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the unit. Be sure that the
power outlet is located near the unit so that it is easily accessible.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied by the
manufacturer, or sold with the unit. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/unit combination to avoid injury from tipping over.
13. Unplug this unit when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the unit
has been damaged in any way, such as: if the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
if liquid is spilled onto or objects fall into the unit, if the unit is exposed to rain or
moisture, or if the unit does not operate normally or has been dropped.
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Declaration of RoHS Compliance
This product has been designed and manufactured in compliance with Directive 2002/95/EC of the
European Parliament and the Council on restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in
electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS Directive) and is deemed to comply with the maximum
concentration values issued by the European Technical Adaptation Committee (TAC) as shown below:
Substance
Lead (Pb) 0.1% < 0.1%
Mercury (Hg) 0.1% < 0.1%
Cadmium (Cd) 0.01% < 0.01%
Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+) 0.1% < 0.1%
Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) 0.1% < 0.1%
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) 0.1% < 0.1%
Certain components of products as stated above are exempted under the Annex of the RoHS Directives
as noted below:
Examples of exempted components are:
1. Mercury in compact uorescent lamps not exceeding 5 mg per lamp and in other lamps not
specically mentioned in the Annex of RoHS Directive.
2. Lead in glass of cathode ray tubes, electronic components, uorescent tubes, and electronic ceramic
parts (e.g. piezoelectronic devices).
3. Lead in high temperature type solders (i.e. lead-based alloys containing 85% by weight or more lead).
4. Lead as an allotting element in steel containing up to 0.35% lead by weight, aluminium containing up
to 0.4% lead by weight and as a cooper alloy containing up to 4% lead by weight.
Proposed Maximum
Concentration
Actual Concentration
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Pro8400
ViewSonic DLP Projector
VS13647
Pro8400_UG_ENG Rev. 1A 09-16-10
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CONTENTS
Introduction ...................5
Projector Features ............................5
Package Contents ............................ 6
Projector Overview ........................... 8
Using the Product .......10
Control Panel ................................. 10
Connection Ports ............................11
Remote Control ..............................13
Installing the Batteries .................... 15
Remote Control Operation ............. 16
Connection ..................17
Connecting a computer or monitor . 18
Connecting Video source devices .. 19
Operation .....................22
Powering On/Off the Projector ....... 22
Adjusting the Projector Height........ 23
Adjusting the Projector Zoom and
Focus ............................................. 23
Adjusting Projection Image Size ....24
Locking control keys .......................25
Menu Operation ............................. 26
Controlling the projector through a LAN
environment ................................... 36
Controlling the projector through a web
browser .......................................... 39
Displaying images through pwPresenter
....................................................... 45
Displaying pictures with a USB storage
device ............................................. 51
Maintenance ................53
Cleaning the Lens .......................... 53
Cleaning the Projector Housing ..... 53
Cleaning the Filter Cover ............... 53
Replacing the Lamp ....................... 54
Specifications ..............56
Dimensions .................................... 57
Ceiling mount installation ............... 57
Appendix ......................58
LED Indicator Messages ................ 58
Compatibility Modes .......................59
Troubleshooting .............................. 61
RS-232 Command and
Configuration .................................. 62
IR Control Code ..............................64
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Introduction
Projector Features
The projector integrates high-performance optical engine projection and a user - friendly
design 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 pixels)
Compatibility with Macintosh® computers
Compatibility with NTSC, PAL, SECAM and HDTV
D-Sub 15-pin terminal for analog video connectivity
User-friendly, multi-language on-screen display
Advanced electronic keystone correction
RS-232 connector for serial control
HDMI compatibility
PJLink
LAN display for network control and web server
LAN display 4-1 (maximum 4PC/ NB display to 1 projector)
Remote desktop feature for LAN and USB display 1-M (maximum 1PC/ NB can
USB display supports computer connection via USB mini-B type to A type cable
USB Reader supports USB flash drive via USB A type connector
Less than 1 W power consumption in standby mode
TM
compatible
display to 8 projectors at the same time)
The information in this manual is subject to change without notices.
The reproduction, transfer or copy of all or any part of this document is not
permitted without express written consent.
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Package Contents
When you unpack the projector, make sure you have all these components:
HDMI1 HDMI2 Compo
Video
PC
Swap
Default
Projector with Lens Cap AC Power Cord Remote Control (IR) & batteries
ViewSonic
VGA Cable (D-SUB to D-
SUB)
HDMI Cable ViewSonic CD
Wizard
Quick Start
Guide
Optional accessories
Filter cover
P/N: P4R34-4600-00
RS232 cable
P/N: J2552-0208-00
RGB to component adapter
P/N: J2552-0212-00
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Projector Carrying Case
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
handy if you ever to ship your unit. for maximum protection, repack your unit as
it was originally packed at the factory.
.
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Projector Overview
Front View
13
12 11 10 9
21
3
Lens cap Filter cover
1
Elevator button Speaker
2 9
Elevator foot Focus ring
3
Lens cap strap Zoom ring
4
Projection lens Control panel
5
Front IR remote control sensor Lamp cover
6
Ventilation holes (intake)
7
6
8
10
11
12
13
5
4
7
8
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Rear View
Connection ports
1
AC power socket
2
Kensington lock
23
Rear IR remote control sensor
4
Speake r
5
Ventilation holes (exhaust)
56
Bottom View
1
324 6
5
1
Ceiling mount holes (M4*8)
1
Tilt-adjustment feet
22
Security bar
3
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.
2
3
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Using the Product
Control Panel
9
1 3
2
4
6
10
Power (Power LED indicator)
1
8
7 5 4
Refer to “LED Indicator Messages”.
TEMP (Temperature LED indicator)
2
Refer to “LED Indicator Messages”.
LAMP (Lamp LED indicator)
3
Refer to “LED Indicator Messages”.
Keystone/Arrow keys ( /Up, /Down)
4
Manually correct distorted images resulting from an angled projection.
Four directional buttons
5
Use four directional buttons to select items or make adjustments to your selection.
ENTER
6
Enter to sub-menu and confirm the menu selection.
SOURCE
7
Display the source selection bar.
MENU/EXIT
8
Display or exit the on-screen display menus.
Power
9
Turn the projector on or off.
Right/Panel key
10
Activate panel key lock.
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Connection Ports
2
1
18
RS-232
1
When operating the projector via a computer, connect this to the controlling
computer's RS-232C port.
Monitor Out
2
Connect to a computer display, etc.
Component (Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr)
3
Connect Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr output from video equipment to this jack.
S-Video
4
Connect S-Video output from video equipment to this jack.
USB B
5
USB display supports computer connection via USB mini-B type to A type cable.
USB A
6
This connector supports firmware update, USB flash drive display and wireless
dongle for USB display.
LAN
7
For LAN display/network control and web server.
HDMI 1
8
Connect HDMI output from video equipment to this jack.
HDMI 2
9
Connect HDMI output from video equipment to this jack.
DC 12V Out
10
12V DC out
MIC in
11
Microphone input jack.
17
3
4
16
15
14
6
5
1213
8
7
11
9
10
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Audio Out
12
Connect to a speaker or other audio input equipment.
Audio 2
13
Connect an audio output from video equipment or computer to this jack.
Audio 1
14
Connect an audio output from video equipment or computer to this jack.
Audio 3 (L/R)
15
Connect an audio output from video equipment to this jack.
Video
16
Connect composite video output from video equipment to this jack.
Computer in 2
17
Connect image input signal (analog RGB or component) to this jack.
Computer in 1
18
Connect image input signal (analog RGB or component) to this jack.
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Remote Control
Power
1
Turn the projector on or off.
HDMI 1
2
Display HDMI 1 signal.
Video
3
Switch input source to Composite/
S-Video by sequence.
Up/Volume +, Down/
4
Volume -
When the On-Screen Display
(OSD) menu is not activated,
adjust the projector’s sound level.
Left/Mute
5
When the On-Screen Display
(OSD) menu is not activated, this
button is used as mute function.
Menu
6
Display on-screen display menus.
User 1
7
Recall the customized settings
based on the current available
settings.
Function
8
User definable key for customized
function.
Gamma
9
Change the gamma setting.
Pattern
10
Display embedded test pattern.
Color Mode
11
Change the image mode setting
by sequence.
Blank
12
Cut off the screen temporarily.
Press again to cancel the Blank
Screen function.
Light
13
Enable backlight functions of the
remote control’s buttons.
Compo
14
Display Component video (YPbPr/
YCbCr) signal.
HDMI1 HDMI2 Compo
3
Video
PC
4
5
4
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
HDMI 2
15
Display HDMI 2 signal.
PC
16
Switch input source to Computer in 1/
Computer in 2 by sequence.
Enter
17
Confirmed selections.
Right/ Lock
18
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.
ESC
19
Leave current page or items or to close
OSD.
Swap
Default
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
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User 2
20
Recall the customized settings
based on the current available
settings.
PIP/POP
21
Switch screen to PIP/POP by
sequence.
Swap
22
Swap input source in PIP or POP
image.
Aspect
23
Select the display aspect ratio.
RGBCMY
24
Change indivial RGBCMY color (user
color setting).
Default
25
Restore settings to factory default.
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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
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.
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.
If the leakage adheres to your body or clothes, rinse well with water immediately.
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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
30
15
6m
5m
8m
6m
7m
HDMI1
Video
HDMI2 Compo
PC
Swap
Default
Operating the projector from
the rear
30
15
6m
8m
6m
HDMI1
Video
HDMI2 Compo
PC
Swap
Default
Do not point the laser directly to the people's 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.
or
1
VGA cable (D-Sub to D-Sub) S-Video cable
1 7
VGA to DVI-A cable Composite Video cable
2
USB cable (mini-B type to A type) Audio cable
3 9
VGA (D-Sub) to HDTV (RCA) cable HDMI cable
4
Component Video cable Microphone 3.5 mini jack cable
5
Audio L/R cable USB flash drive
6
1
3
2
9
5
4
9
87
7
6
10
12
8
10
11
12
11
9
Important
In the connections shown above, some cables may not be included with the
projector (see “Package Contents” on page 6). 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 18-21.
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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
signal input socket on the projector.
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
Important
The Monitor Out output only works when Computer in 1 or Computer in 2
is made to the projector.
Computer in 1
Monitor Out
or
Computer in 2
socket on 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 20 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 20 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 21 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
are using the Component Video Cable, connect the other end of 3RCA type
connectors to the
Important
Computer in 1
Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr
or
Computer in 2
sockets on the projector.
socket on the projector. If you
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
projector.
S-Video
socket on the
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