ViewSonic X1 User manual

X1/X2
Projector
User Guide
Model No. VS18969 / VS19041
Model Name: X1/X2
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 specific 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”

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Contents
Introduction ................................................................ 5
Package Contents ...................................................................................................5
Product Overview...................................................................................................6
Projector.................................................................................................................. 6
Controls and Functions ................................................................................................. 6
Connection Ports........................................................................................................... 7
Remote Control....................................................................................................... 8
Controls and Functions ................................................................................................. 8
Remote Control Effective Range................................................................................... 9
Replacing the Remote Control Batteries..................................................................... 10
Initial Setup............................................................... 11
Choosing a Location..............................................................................................11
Projection Dimensions..........................................................................................12
16:9 Image on a 16:9 Screen....................................................................................... 12
X1 ................................................................................................................................ 12
X2 ................................................................................................................................ 13
16:9 Image on a 4:3 Screen......................................................................................... 13
X1 ................................................................................................................................ 13
X2 ................................................................................................................................ 14
Mounting the Projector........................................................................................15
Preventing Unauthorized Use...............................................................................16
Using the Security Slot .......................................................................................... 16
Using the Password Function ................................................................................ 17
Setting a Password...................................................................................................... 17
Changing the Password............................................................................................... 18
Disabling the Password Function ................................................................................ 18
Forgetting the Password ............................................................................................. 19
Password Recall Procedure......................................................................................... 19
Locking the Control Keys ....................................................................................... 20
Making Connections.................................................. 21
Connecting to Power ............................................................................................21
Connecting to Video/Computer Sources..............................................................22
HDMI Connection.................................................................................................. 22
USB C Connection.................................................................................................. 22
Connecting to Audio.............................................................................................22

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Operation.................................................................. 24
Turning the Projector On/Off ...............................................................................24
Starting Up the Projector ...................................................................................... 24
First Time Activation ................................................................................................... 24
Shutting Down the Projector................................................................................. 25
Selecting an Input Source .....................................................................................26
Adjusting the Projected Image .............................................................................27
Adjusting the Projector's Height and Projection Angle............................................... 27
Fine-Tuning the Image Size and Clarity ................................................................. 27
Correcting Keystone.............................................................................................. 28
Adjusting 4 corners ............................................................................................... 29
Hiding the Image ..................................................................................................29
Menu Functions ........................................................ 30
General On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Operation .............................................30
On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Tree....................................................................31
DISPLAY Menu ......................................................................................................36
IMAGE Menu ........................................................................................................39
POWER MANAGEMENT Menu .............................................................................42
BASIC Menu ..........................................................................................................45
ADVANCED Menu .................................................................................................48
SYSTEM Menu.......................................................................................................52
INFORMATION Menu ...........................................................................................54
Smart System ............................................................ 55
Home Screen ........................................................................................................55
Menu Operations .................................................................................................56
Media control bar buttons ...................................................................................61
Supported file formats .........................................................................................61
Firmware upgrade ................................................................................................62
System related settings ........................................................................................67

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Appendix................................................................... 70
Specifications........................................................................................................70
Projector Dimensions............................................................................................ 71
Timing Chart .........................................................................................................71
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................74
Common Problems................................................................................................ 74
LED Indicator ......................................................................................................... 75
Maintenance.........................................................................................................76
General Precautions.............................................................................................. 76
Cleaning the Lens .................................................................................................. 76
Cleaning the Case .................................................................................................. 76
Storing the Projector............................................................................................. 76
Disclaimer.............................................................................................................. 76
Light Source Information......................................................................................77
Light Source Hour.................................................................................................. 77
Extending Light Source Life ................................................................................... 77

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Package Contents
NOTE: The power cord and video cables included in your package may vary depending
on your country. Please contact your local reseller for more informaon.
Introduction

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Product Overview
Projector
MENU
EXIT
SOURCECOLOR
MODE
?
ENTER
BLANK
X1
X2
Focus Ring
Zoom Ring
Projection Lens
Vent (heated air exhaust)
Remote IR sensor
Indicator Light
Lens shift (up/down)
*The lens shift function is only available on specific model.
Vent (cold air intake)
Vent (cold air intake)
Projection Lens
Controls and Functions
Key Description
[ ] Power Toggles the projector between standby mode and Power On.
MENU • Turns on or off the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu.
• Goes back to previous OSD menu, exits and saves menu
settings.
EXIT
[/ / / ]
Left/Right/Up/Down
When the input source is SMART SYSTEM
Moves through the menu items or toggle through the available
options.
When the input source is not SMART SYSTEM
• Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an
angled projection.
• Selects the desired menu items and makes adjustments
when the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu is activated.
SOURCE • Displays the input source selection bar.
• Displays the HELP menu by a long press for 3 seconds.
BLANK Hides the screen picture.
ENTER When the input source is SMART SYSTEM
Confirms the selected menu item.
When the input source is not SMART SYSTEM
• Displays the Corner Adj. menu.
• Enacts the selected On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu item
when the OSD Menu is activated.
COLOR MODE Displays the color mode selection bar.

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Connection Ports
RS232
HDMI 2
HDCP 2.2
USB C
HDMI 1
HDCP 2.2
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT
SERVICEUSBA
5V/1A
2 31 4 5 6 7
AC Power Cord Inlet
Ceiling Mount Holes
Security Bar
Adjuster Foot
Remote IR sensor
Kensington Anti-theft Lock Slot
Reset button for SMART SYSTEM
Port Description
[1] AUDIO IN Audio signal input socket.
[2] AUDIO OUT Audio signal output socket.
[3] RS-232 RS-232 control port.
[4] SERVICE For service personnel only.
[5] HDMI 1, HDMI 2 HDMI ports.
[6] USB C USB Type-C port.
[7] USB A 5V/1A OUT USB Type A port for power supply.

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Remote Control
Controls and Functions
When the input source is SMART SYSTEM
Button Description
Power Toggles between standby
mode and Power On.
Not available.
Displays the source
selection bar.
Displays the Bluetooth
menu.
Left/ Right
Up/ Down
Selects the desired
menu items and makes
adjustments.
OK Confirms the selected
menu item.
Turns on/off the On-
Screen Display (OSD)
Menu or goes back to
previous OSD Menu.
Button Description
Returns to the previous
menu, main settings menu
or exit the app.
Goes to the homepage of
the SMART SYSTEM.
Increases the
projector volume.
Decreases the
projector volume.
Mutes or unmutes the
projector volume.
Plays or pauses the
playback of a file.
Fast forwards the file or
goes to the next one.
Rewinds the file or goes to
the previous one.
When the input source is not SMART SYSTEM
Button Description
Power Toggles between standby
mode and Power On.
Not available.
Displays the source
selection bar.
Not available.
Left/ Right
Up/ Down
• Manually corrects
distorted images
resulting from an
angled projection.
• Selects the desired
menu items and
makes adjustments
when the On-Screen
Display (OSD) Menu is
activated.
OK Confirms the selected
menu item.
Turns on/off the On-
Screen Display (OSD)
Menu or goes back to
previous OSD Menu.

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Button Description
Exits and saves menu
settings.
Goes to the homepage of
the SMART SYSTEM.
Increases the
projector volume.
Decreases the
projector volume.
Mutes or unmutes the
projector volume.
Not available.
Remote Control Effective Range
To ensure proper function of the remote control follow the steps below:
1. The remote control must be held at an angle within 30° perpendicular to the
projector’s IR remote control sensor(s).
2. The distance between the remote control and the sensor(s) should not exceed 8
m (26 ft.)
NOTE: Refer to the illustration for the location of the infrared (IR) remote control
sensor(s).
USB C
USBA
5V/1A

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Replacing the Remote Control Batteries
1. Remove the battery cover from the rear of the remote control by pressing the
finger grip and sliding it down.
2. Remove any existing batteries (if necessary) and install two AAA batteries.
NOTE: Observe the battery’s polarities as indicated.
3. Replace the battery cover by aligning it with the base and pushing it back into
position.
NOTE:
• Avoid leaving the remote control and batteries in excessive heat or a humid
environment.
• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery
manufacturer.
• Dispose of the used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions and
local environment regulations for your region.
• If the batteries are drained or if you will not be using the remote control for an
extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid damage to the remote
control.

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Initial Setup
This section provides detailed instructions for setting up your projector.
Choosing a Location
Personal preference and room layout will decide the installation location. Consider
the following:
• Size and Position of your screen.
• Location of a suitable power outlet.
• Location and Distance between the projector and other equipment.
The projector is designed to be installed in one of the following locations:
1. Front
The projector is placed near the floor in
front of the screen.
2. Front Ceiling
The projector is suspeneded upside-
down from the ceiling in front of the
screen.
3. Rear Ceiling
The projector is suspended upside-down
from the ceiling behind the screen.
NOTE: A special rear projection screen
is required.
4. Rear
The projector is placed near the floor
behind the screen.
NOTE: A special rear projection screen
is required.

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Projection Dimensions
NOTE: See “Specifications” on page 63 for the native display resolution of this
projector.
• 16:9 Image on a 16:9 Screen
Lens shift
(up/down)
Lens shift
(up/down)
• 16:9 Image on a 4:3 Screen
Lens shift
(up/down)
(a)
(c)
(b)
(e)
(f)
(d)
Lens shift
(up/down)
NOTE: (e) = Screen
(f) = Center of Lens
• 16:9 Image on a 16:9 Screen
X1
(a) Screen
Size
(b) Projection Distance (c) Image
Height
(d) Vertical Offset
minimum maximum minimum maximum
inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm
30 762 30 767 39 998 15 374 1 37 4.4 112
60 1524 60 1535 79 1995 29 747 3 75 8.8 224
70 1778 70 1791 92 2328 34 872 3 87 10.3 262
80 2032 81 2046 105 2660 39 996 4 100 11.8 299
90 2286 91 2302 118 2993 44 1121 4 112 13.2 336
100 2540 101 2558 131 3325 49 1245 5 125 14.7 374
110 2794 111 2814 144 3658 54 1370 5 137 16.2 411
120 3048 121 3069 157 3990 59 1494 6 149 17.6 448
130 3302 131 3325 170 4323 64 1619 6 162 19.1 486
140 3556 141 3581 183 4655 69 1743 7 174 20.6 523
150 3810 151 3837 196 4988 74 1868 7 187 22.1 560
200 5080 201 5116 262 6651 98 2491 10 249 29.4 747
250 6350 252 6395 327 8313 123 3113 12 311 36.8 934
300 7620 302 7674 393 9976 147 3736 15 374 44.1 1121

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X2
(a) Screen
Size
(b) Projection Distance (c) Image
Height
(d) Vertical Offset
minimum maximum minimum maximum
inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm
30 762 18 455 21 546 15 374 1 19 0.7 19
60 1524 36 909 43 1091 29 747 1 37 1.5 37
70 1778 42 1061 50 1273 34 872 2 44 1.7 44
80 2032 48 1213 57 1455 39 996 2 50 2.0 50
90 2286 54 1364 64 1637 44 1121 2 56 2.2 56
100 2540 60 1516 72 1819 49 1245 2 62 2.5 62
110 2794 66 1667 79 2001 54 1370 3 68 2.7 68
120 3048 72 1819 86 2183 59 1494 3 75 2.9 75
130 3302 78 1971 93 2365 64 1619 3 81 3.2 81
140 3556 84 2122 100 2547 69 1743 3 87 3.4 87
150 3810 90 2274 107 2728 74 1868 4 93 3.7 93
200 5080 119 3032 143 3638 98 2491 5 125 4.9 125
250 6350 149 3789 179 4547 123 3113 6 156 6.1 156
300 7620 179 4547 215 5457 147 3736 7 187 7.4 187
• 16:9 Image on a 4:3 Screen
X1
(a) Screen
Size
(b) Projection Distance (c) Image
Height
(d) Vertical Offset
minimum maximum minimum maximum
inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm
30 762 28 704 36 916 14 343 1 34 1 34
60 1524 55 1409 72 1831 27 686 3 69 3 69
70 1778 65 1643 84 2137 32 800 3 80 3 80
80 2032 74 1878 96 2442 36 914 4 91 4 91
90 2286 83 2113 108 2747 41 1029 4 103 4 103
100 2540 92 2348 120 3052 45 1143 5 114 5 114
110 2794 102 2583 132 3357 50 1257 5 126 5 126
120 3048 111 2817 144 3663 54 1372 5 137 5 137
130 3302 120 3052 156 3968 59 1486 6 149 6 149
140 3556 129 3287 168 4273 63 1600 6 160 6 160
150 3810 139 3522 180 4578 68 1715 7 171 7 171
200 5080 185 4696 240 6104 90 2286 9 229 9 229
250 6350 231 5870 300 7630 113 2858 11 286 11 286
300 7620 277 7044 360 9157 135 3429 14 343 14 343

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X2
(a) Screen
Size
(b) Projection Distance (c) Image
Height
(d) Vertical Offset
minimum maximum minimum maximum
inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm
30 762 16 417 20 501 14 343 1 17 1 17
60 1524 33 835 39 1002 27 686 1 34 1 34
70 1778 38 974 46 1169 32 800 2 40 2 40
80 2032 44 1113 53 1336 36 914 2 46 2 46
90 2286 49 1252 59 1503 41 1029 2 51 2 51
100 2540 55 1391 66 1670 45 1143 2 57 2 57
110 2794 60 1530 72 1837 50 1257 2 63 2 63
120 3048 66 1670 79 2003 54 1372 3 69 3 69
130 3302 71 1809 85 2170 59 1486 3 74 3 74
140 3556 77 1948 92 2337 63 1600 3 80 3 80
150 3810 82 2087 99 2504 68 1715 3 86 3 86
200 5080 110 2783 131 3339 90 2286 5 114 5 114
250 6350 137 3478 164 4174 113 2858 6 143 6 143
300 7620 164 4174 197 5009 135 3429 7 171 7 171
NOTE: It is recommended that if you intend to permanently install the projector,
please physically test the projection size and distance using the actual
projector in situ before you permanently install it.

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Mounting the Projector
NOTE: If you buy a third-party mount, please use the correct screw size. Screw size
can vary depending on the thickness of the mounting plate.
1. To ensure the most secure installation, please use a ViewSonic® wall or ceiling
mount.
2. Ensure the screws used to attach a mount to the projector meet the following
specifications:
• Screw type: M4 x 8
• Maximum Screw length: 8 mm
98.09
162.09
138
267.46
NOTE:
• Avoid installing the projector near a heat source.
• Keep at least a 10 cm gap between the ceiling and the bottom of the
projector.

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Preventing Unauthorized Use
The projector has several built-in security features to prevent theft, access, or
accidental setting changes.
Using the Security Slot
To help prevent the projector from being stolen, use a security slot locking device
to secure the projector to a fixed object.
Below is an example of setting up a security slot locking device:
NOTE: The security slot can also be used as a safety anchor if the projector is
mounted to the ceiling.

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Using the Password Function
To help prevent unauthorized access or use, the projector offers a password
security option. The password can be set through the On-Screen Display (OSD)
Menu.
NOTE: Make note of your password, and keep it in a safe place.
Setting a Password
1. Press MENU or to open the OSD Menu and go to: SYSTEM > Security Settings
and press ENTER/OK.
2. Highlight Power On Lock and select
On by pressing / .
3. As pictured to the right, the four
arrow keys ( , , , ) represent
4 digits (1, 2, 3, 4). Press the arrow
keys to enter a six digit password.
5. Confirm the new password by re-entering the new password. Once the password
is set, the OSD Menu will return to the Security Settings page.
6. Press EXIT or to leave the OSD Menu.
NOTE: Once set, the correct password must be entered every time the projector is
started.

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Changing the Password
1. Press MENU or to open the OSD Menu and go to: SYSTEM > Security Settings
> Change Password.
2. Press ENTER/OK, the message, ‘INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD’ will appear.
3. Enter the old password.
If the password is correct, the message, ‘INPUT NEW PASSWORD’ will
appear.
If the password is incorrect, a password error message will appear for 5
seconds followed by the message, ‘INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD’. You can
try again or press EXIT or to cancel.
4. Enter a new password.
5. Confirm the new password by re-entering the new password.
6. To leave the OSD Menu, press EXIT or .
NOTE: The digits being input will display as asterisks(*).
Disabling the Password Function
1. Press MENU or to open the OSD Menu and go to: SYSTEM > Security Settings
> Power On Lock.
2. Press / to select Off.
3. The message, “Input Password” will appear. Enter the current password.
If the password is correct, the OSD Menu returns to the Password page with
“Off” shown in the row of Power On Lock.
If the password is incorrect, a password error message will appear for 5
seconds followed by the message, ‘INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD’. You can
try again or press EXIT or to cancel.
NOTE: Please keep the old password, as you will need it to reactivate the password
function.

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Forgetting the Password
If the password function is activated, you will
be asked to enter the six-digit password every
time you turn on the projector. If you enter the
wrong password, the password error message,
as pictured to the right, will appear for 5
seconds, and the message ‘INPUT PASSWORD’
follows.
You can retry or if you do not remember, you can use the “Password Recall
Procedure”.
NOTE: If you enter an incorrect password 5 times in succession, the projector will
automatically shut down for a short time.
Password Recall Procedure
1. When the message ‘INPUT CURRENT
PASSWORD’ appears, press and hold
ENTER/OK for 3 seconds. The projector will
display a coded number on the screen.
2. Write down the number and turn off your
projector.
3. Seek help from the local service center to
decode the number. You may be required to
provide proof of purchase documentation to
verify that you are an authorized user of the
projector.

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Locking the Control Keys
With the control keys on the projector locked, you can prevent your settings from
being changed accidentally (by children, for example).
NOTE: When the Panel Key Lock is On, no control keys on the projector will operate
except Power.
1. Press MENU or to open the OSD Menu and go to: SYSTEM > Panel Key Lock.
2. Press /to select On.
3. Select Yes and press ENTER/OK to confirm.
4. To release panel key lock, press and hold on the projector for 3 seconds.
NOTE: You can also use the remote control to enter the SYSTEM > Panel Key Lock
menu and select Off.