ViewSonic Pro9000 User manual

Pro9000
1080p Laser Hybrid LED
Home Theatre DLP® Projector
User Guide
IMPORTANT: Please read this User Guide to obtain important information on installing
and using your product in a safe manner, as well as registering your product for future
service. Warranty information contained in this User Guide will describe your limited
coverage from ViewSonic Corporation, which is also found on our web site at http://www.
viewsonic.com in English, or in specic languages using the Regional selection box in the
upper right corner of our website. “Antes de operar su equipo lea cu idadosamente las
instrucciones en este manual”
Model No. VS14826

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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:
yReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
yIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.
yConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
yConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning: You are cautioned that changes or modications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.
For Canada
yThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
yCet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CE Conformity for European Countries
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.
Compliance Information

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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.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install the unit in accordance with the manufac-
turer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
devices (including ampliers) 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 specied by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied by the manufac-
turer, 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 qualied 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 sub-
stances 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 Proposed Maximum
Concentration
Actual
Concentration
Lead (Pb) 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. Lead in glass of cathode ray tubes, electronic components, uorescent tubes, and elec-
tronic ceramic parts (e.g. piezoelectronic devices).
2. Lead in high temperature type solders (i.e. lead-based alloys containing 85% by weight or
more lead).
3. 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.

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Copyright Information
Copyright © ViewSonic® Corporation, 2012. All rights reserved.
Macintosh and Power Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and other countries.
ViewSonic, the three birds logo, OnView, ViewMatch, and ViewMeter are registered trademarks
of ViewSonic Corporation.
VESA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. DPMS and
DDC are trademarks of VESA.
PS/2, VGA and XGA are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
Disclaimer: ViewSonic Corporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omis-
sions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from furnishing
this material, or the performance or use of this product.
In the interest of continuing product improvement, ViewSonic Corporation reserves the right to
change product specications without notice. Information in this document may change without
notice.
No part of this document may be copied, reproduced, or transmitted by any means, for any
purpose without prior written permission from ViewSonic Corporation.
Product Registration
To meet your future needs, and to receive any additional product information as it becomes
available, please register your product on the Internet at: www.viewsonic.com. The ViewSonic®
Wizard CD-ROM also provides an opportunity for you to print the registration form, which you
may mail or fax to ViewSonic.
For Your Records
Product Name: Pro9000
ViewSonic DLP Projector
Model Number: VS14826
Document Number: Pro9000_UG_ENG Rev. 1B 09-27-12
Serial Number: _______________________________
Purchase Date: _______________________________
Product disposal at end of product life
The lamp in this product contains mercury which can be dangerous to you and the environment.
Please use care and dispose of in accordance with local, state or federal laws.
ViewSonic respects the environment and is committed to working and living green. Thank you
for being part of Smarter, Greener Computing. Please visit ViewSonic website to learn more.
USA & Canada: http://www.viewsonic.com/company/green/recycle-program/
Europe: http://www.viewsoniceurope.com/uk/kbase/article.php?id=639
Taiwan: http://recycle.epa.gov.tw/recycle/index2.aspx

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Notes on the AC Power Cord
AC Power Cord must meet the requirement of countries where you use this projector. Please
conrm your AC plug type with the graphics below and ensure that the proper AC Power Cord
is used. If the supplied AC Power Cord does not match your AC outlet, please contact your
sales dealer. This projector is equipped with a grounding type AC line plug. Please ensure
that your outlet ts the plug. Do not defeat the safety purpose of this grounding type plug. We
highly recommend using a video source device also equipped with a grounding type AC line
plug to prevent signal interference due to voltage uctuations.
Ground Ground
GroundGround
For Australia and Mainland China For the U.S.A and Canada
For Continental Europe For the U.K.

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Table of Contents
OPTIONS ......................................... 33
OPTIONS | Password ...................... 35
OPTIONS | OSD Settings ................ 36
OPTIONS | PIP Setting .................... 37
OPTIONS | Others ........................... 38
Appendices 39
Troubleshooting .................................... 39
Image Problems ............................... 39
Projector Problems .......................... 42
On Screen Messages ...................... 43
Compatibility Modes ............................. 44
Command Table ................................... 46
Ceiling Mount Installation ..................... 48
Specications ....................................... 49
Introduction 7
Package Overview ................................. 7
Product Overview ................................... 8
Main Unit ............................................ 8
Control Panel ..................................... 9
Connection Ports ............................. 10
Remote Control .................................11
Installation 13
Connecting to Computer/Notebook ...... 13
Connecting to Video Sources ............... 14
Powering On/Off the Projector ............. 15
Powering On the Projector ............... 15
Powering Off the Projector ............... 16
LED Indicator Messages .................. 16
Adjusting the Projected Image ............. 17
Adjusting the Projector’s Height ....... 17
Adjusting the Projector’s Focus ....... 18
Adjusting Projection Image Size ...... 18
User Controls 21
Using the Control Panel ....................... 21
On-screen Display Menus .................... 22
How to operate ................................ 22
Structure .......................................... 23
PICTURE ......................................... 25
PICTURE | Color Temp .................... 27
PICTURE | Color Management ........ 28
VIDEO/AUDIO | Video Mode ........... 29
VIDEO/AUDIO | Computer Mode ..... 30
SETTING ......................................... 31

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AC Power Cord
Unpack and inspect the box contents to ensure all parts listed below are in
the box. If something is missing, please contact our customer service.
Documentation:
yUser’s Guide (DVD)
yQuick Start Card
yWarranty Card
Projector with lens cap
Introduction
Package Overview
Due to different applications in each Country, some regions may have different accessories.
HDMI Cable
Soft Carrying Bag Remote Control
AAA
AAA
OFFON
POWER
Default User1 User2
Over
Scan Magnify
Lock
RGB
CMY
Color
Temp
Gamma
Freeze Blank Pattern
Color
mode Sleep Timer
S-Video
Video PC
Source HDMI1 HDMI2
Aspect
Eco
mode
Auto
Sync
Menu Exit
Keystone
Memory
Volume
Enter
AAA Batteries x 2
(For remote control)

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Product Overview
1. Front IR Receiver
2. Zoom Lens & Lens Cover
3. Control Panel
4. Zoom Ring
5. Focus Ring
Main Unit
4
8
1
2
6. Connectors Panel
7. Kensington Lock
8. Power Socket
9. Security Bar
10. Rubber Elevator Feet
(Front View)
(Rear View)
(Bottom View)
10
3
6
10
5
7
9

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Control Panel
1. / Power key & Power LED
2. Top IR Receiver
3. Four directional select keys / Keystone +/-
4. Source key
5. Enter key
6. Lamp LED
7. Temp (Temperature) LED
8. Menu / Exit key
16 3 4
7
5
8
2

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1. RS232 Connector
2. Composite Video Input Connector
3. S-Video Connector
4. VGA Connector (PC analog signal/HDTV/component video input)
5. HDMI 1 Connector
6. HDMI 2 Connector
7. Audio Input Connector
8. Kensington™ Lock Port
9. Power Socket
10. Audio Output Connector
321 4 5 7
8 9
Connection Ports
6
10

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Remote Control
OFFON
POWER
Default User1 User2
Over
Scan Magnify
Lock
RGB
CMY
Color
Temp
Gamma
Freeze Blank Pattern
Color
mode Sleep Timer
S-Video
Video PC
Source HDMI1 HDMI2
Aspect
Eco
mode
Auto
Sync
Menu Exit
Keystone
Memory
Volume
Enter
1. Power ON
Power on the projector.
2. Power OFF
Power off the projector.
3. S-Video
Switch to S-Video source.
4. Video
Switch to composite video
source.
5. PC
Switch to VGA source.
6. Source
Automatically search for the
input sources or select the
input source manually.
7. HDMI 1
Switch to HDMI 1 source.
8. HDMI 2
Switch to HDMI 2 source.
9. Aspect
Select the display aspect
ratio (Auto, 4:3, 16:9, Wide,
Anamorphic).
10. Eco mode
Select to operate under
economic mode. Press it
again to switch to normal
mode.
11. Keystone
Adjust image distortion
vertically, this can help make
the image rectangular.
12. Volume Keys
Increase / decrease audio
volume.
13. Mute
Cut off the sound temporarily.
Press it again to switch to
normal volume.
1
3
6
9
19
20
23
26
29
32
33
4
2
5
8
7
12
13
18
16
22
25
28
34
24
27
30
21
31
10
14
11
17
15
14. Auto sync
Automatically synchronize the PC analog timing to its optimized condition.

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15. Menu
Call out the OSD Main menu, back to the previous OSD step, or exit the OSD
menu.
16. Exit
Exit current OSD page or exit OSD menu.
17. Four Directional Select Keys
Press up, down, left, right direction buttons to select items or make adjustments.
18. Enter
Activate or conrm the selected OSD function.
19. Memory keys
Press the respective button to save the shown and desired OSD function as a
memory hot key.
20. Default
Reset all settings to factory default. For more detail information, see “Factory
Default” on page 34.
21. User 1
Call out the User1 color mode setting.
22. User 2
Call out the User2 color mode setting.
23. Overscan
Adjust overscan level. This function is only available in Video signal.
24. Magnify
Zoom in and out the image.
25. Lock (Keypad lock)
Lock the keypad function in Projector control panel, excluding the Power key.
26. RGBCMY
Enter the setting page of color management.
27. Color Temp
Select the color temperature.
28. Gamma
Select the Gamma applied.
29. Freeze
Press to freeze the image. Press it again to un-freeze the image.
30. Blank
Press to blank the image. Press it again to go back to normal image.
31. Pattern
Display test patterns.
32. Color Mode
Select the presets optimized for various types of images.
33. Sleep timer
Set the countdown timer interval. The projector will automatically power off when
the countdown has nished.
34. Information (i)
Display the projector information.

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1. Power Cord
2. VGA Cable
3. HDMI Cable *
Connecting to Computer/Notebook
Installation
Due to the difference in applications for each country, some regions may have different accessories.
* Optional accessory
Notebook
ComputerPower socket
1
2
3
2
4
5
4. VGA to DVI-A Cable *
5. Audio Cable *

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Connecting to Video Sources
1. Power Cord
2. HDMI Cable *
3. S-Video Cable *
Due to the difference in applications for each country, some regions may have different accessories.
* Optional accessory
4. VGA to HDTV (RCA) Cable *
5. Audio Cable *
6. Audio Cable *
DVD player, Set-top box,
HDTV receiver S-Video output
DVD player Audio output
1
53
4
2
6
Power socket

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Powering On the Projector
1. Remove the lens cap. 
2. Securely connect the power cord and signal cable. When connected, the Power
LED will ash blue.
3. Turn on the projector by pressing “ ” button on the control panel. The Power
LED will turn blue. 
4. Turn on your source that you want to display on the screen (computer, note-
book, video player, etc). The projector will detect the source automatically and
will display on the screen.
5. If you connected multiple sources at the same time, press the “Source” button to
switch between inputs.
Powering On/Off the Projector
2
1

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1. Pressthe“ ”buttononthecontrolpaneltoturnofftheprojector.Thefollowing
messagewillbedisplayedonthescreen.
Pressthe“”buttonagaintoconrm.
Youcanalsoturnofftheprojectorbypressingthebuttononthe
remotecontrol.
2. Itisnowsafetounplugthepowercord.

   
PowerPlug FlashOn/Off100ms
onetime
FlashOn/Off100ms
onetime
FlashOn/Off100ms
onetime
Standby - - FlashOn1sec/
Off6sec
PowerButtonOn - - AlwaysOn
"PowerButtonOff:
Coolingcompleted:StandbyMode" - - off
Fimwaredownload AlwaysOn off AlwaysOn
ThernalSensorerror: - AlwaysOn AlwaysOn
FanLockerror - FlashOn0.5sec/
Off0.5sec AlwaysOn
Lamperror FlashOn0.5sec/
Off0.5sec - AlwaysOn

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Adjusting the Projector’s Height
The projector is equipped with elevator foot for adjusting the image height.
yTo raise the image:
Use screw in foot to raise the image to the desired height angle and ne-tune
the display angle. 
yTo lower the image:
Use screw in foot to lower the image to the desired height angle and ne-tune
the display angle. 
Adjusting the Projected Image
1 2
Rubber Feet

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Adjusting the Projector’s Focus
Focus Ring
To focus the image, rotate the focus ring until the image is clear.
Adjusting Projection Image Size
How to optimize screen size and distance
Consult the table below to nd the optimal screen sizes achievable when the
projector is positioned at a desired distance from the screen. Example: If the
projector is 2.5 m from the screen, good image quality is possible for image sizes
between 63” and 75”.
Max screen size 75"
Min screen size 63"
A
B
C
Follow the gure, the space of 109 cm height is required when located at 2.5 m distance.
Height: 109 cm
From base to
top of image
Height
91 cm
2.5 m
Desired Distance
Figure: Fixed distance with different zoom and screen size.

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Distance v.s Screen size table
Desired
Distance
(m)
<A>
Screen size Top Screen size Top
(Min zoom) (Max zoom)
Diagonal
(inch)
<B>
W (cm) x H
(cm)
From base to
top of image
(cm)
<C>
Diagonal
(inch)
<B>
W (cm) x H
(cm)
From base to
top of image
(cm)
<C>
1.5 38 83 X 47 54 45 100 X 56 65
1.8 45 100 X 56 65 54 120 X 68 78
2 50 111 X 63 73 60 133 X 75 87
2.3 58 128 X 72 83 69 153 X 86 100
2.5 63 138 X 78 91 75. 167 X 94 109
2.8 70 155 X 88 102 84 187 X 105 122
3 75 167 X 94 109 90 200 X 113 131
3.2 80 178 X 100 116 96 213 X 120 139
3.5 88 194 X 109 127 105 233 X 131 152
3.8 95 211 X 119 138 114 253 X 143 165
4 100 222 X 125 145 120 267 X 150 174
4.2 105 233 X 131 152 126 280 X 158 183
4.5 113 250 X 140 163 136 300 X 169 196
4.8 120 267 X 150 174 145 320 X 180 209
5 125 278 X 156 181 151 333 X 188 218
Zoom Ratio: 1.2x
How to get a preferred screen size by adjusting distance and zoom
B
C
A
D
The table below shows how to achieve a desired screen size by adjusting either
60”
Desired image size
Height
For base to
top of image
2.0 m
Desired Distance
2.4 m