ViewSonic ViewPad 10pro User manual

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INTRODUCTION
For many of the world’s computer users, the ViewSonic
brand is never far away. The company has built a
worldwide reputation as a leading producer of compu-
ter displays, but today ViewSonic offers much more.
ViewSonic’s product portfolio now embraces LCD TVs,
laptops, tablet PCs, LCD monitors, projectors, digital
photo frames, digital signage displays and digital
media players.
This Guide has been prepared to introduce ViewSonic
as the developer and manufacturer of audio visual
products and solutions for use in education and busi-
ness. It provides an insight into ViewSonic’s projectors
and digital signage products and shows how these
can be used in conjunction with its tablet PC range to
produce integrated AV solutions for group learning, col-
laboration and communication.
About the publisher
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source for integrators, resellers, distributors, develop-
ers and manufacturers of audio visual
products and solutions.
About the sponsor
ViewSonic Corporation is a leading global provider of
computing, consumer electronics and communications
solutions. ViewSonic develops, markets and supports
a broad range of innovative products, including LCD
TVs, computers, LCD monitors, projectors, digital photo
frames, digital signage displays and digital media
players.
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MODEL RANGE
Contents
EDUCATION
3 Classroom technology
4 Education projectors: the state-of-the-art
5 What makes a good education projector?
COLLABORATION
6 Collaborative business technology
7 Control and content sharing with ViewPad
8 ViewSonic projector range
COMMUNICATION
10 Integrated solutions from ViewSonic
11 Digital signage technology
12 ViewSonic’s digital signage solutions

Classroom technology
EDUCATION
The last decade has seen more change in the
classroom experience than was seen in the previous
century. The move to personalised education, inclusive-
ness and continuous assessment has been supported
by a new generation of classroom technology.
ViewSonic has developed solutions which improve that
experience even further. The company understands that
the natural evolution of the syllabus is driving broader
content and that has to be managed and delivered in
the classroom.
Technology can help, but as adoption increases, a
change of behaviour is often needed to control and
harness it. Since the Millennium educational establish-
ments have been learning lessons from the business
world in the way that they select, source and manage
infrastructure.
ViewSonic has taken the initiative to create products
and solutions that meet both the evolving needs and
the realities of today’s education market.
Education projectors
The projector is now the focus for content delivery in
any classroom Although a classroom could hardly be
called a ‘hostile environment’ it is certainly a chal-
lenging one. The teacher or lecturer just wants simple
technology that works, hour after hour.
ViewSonic, with its heritage planted firmly in display
technology, adds value to the education sector. The
company applies knowledge, expertise and commercial
assets to bringing solutions to market that leverage
those technology improvements that really deliver
benefits.
As well as supporting 3D, interactive pens, short-throw
and other recent developments in projection, View-
Sonic has incorporated a number of other features to
address the specific needs of the education market.
nNetwork-enabled
Remove the cost and hassle associated with using vid-
eo cables by deploying network enabled projectors that
can be accessed via TCP/ IP. Networks. ViewSonic’s
solution is clever enough to broadcast the same data,
presentations or video to multiple projectors at the
same time – ideal for major campus announcements.
nNetwork managed
Connecting projectors to a network will dramatically
lower the cost of ownership while adding enormous
flexibility. ViewSonic offers Crestron RoomView Express
with its projectors. This allows customers to manage
up to 250 projectors on a network.
ViewSonic’s PJD6221:
a general pupose
education projector that
represents outstanding
value.
ViewSonic’s Pro 8450w:
the projector for the
larger lecture theatre or
auditorium.
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Benefits include: the ability to power-up the projec-
tor from a central location, saving time and adding
professionalism: automated device scheduling, to save
money and lower power consumption; the option to re-
ceive critical alerts, via email, to replace lamps or carry
out maintenance tasks proactively; and the capability
to send presentations to multiple projectors simultane-
ously ideal for centralised broadcasts.
nBrilliantColor and VIDI technology
ViewSonic’s DLP (digital light processing) projectors
use BrilliantColor technology: a six segment colour
wheel that allows up to five primary colours. The result
is enhanced colour depth and improved brightness
which in turn means a better presentation experience
especially for high detail slides and video. VIDI, from
Philips and Texas Instruments, allows for multiple
settings with one colour wheel. (This allows brightness
to be boosted in video mode but colour fidelity to be
favoured in data mode).
nDirect on/off
In a busy classroom nobody wants to be waiting
around while a projector ‘boots’ or takes several min-
utes to cool down before it can be left or stored. Direct
on/off means instant on and instant off which saves
time and improves efficiency.
nSilent running
Noisy projectors distract teachers and students. View-
Sonic’s DLP-based education projectors are designed
to be quiet. They use efficient moving parts and fluent
air-flow (which means lower fan speeds). High elastic-
ity rubber avoids resonance with the table from the
spinning colour wheel. The colour wheels themselves
have also been improved for balance, noise absorp-
tion and less vibration. With these measures in place,
ViewSonic projectors have a noise rating as low as
27dB which in relative terms is in-between whispering
and the sound of a quiet library.
Education projectors:
the state of the art
The ViewSonic projection range features all of the
current technologies that are right at the cutting
edge of projection technology, and which have
been proved to have a positive effect on learning
outcomes:
nShort-throw
Education buyers have been quick to identify
the advantages of short-throw projection which
allows close proximity of projector to screen
which in turn means that the audience sit behind
the projector not in front of it. Short throw is very
appealing as it facilitates really good projection in
all room types.
n3D
No longer a novelty, 3D presents some great
opportunities for teaching, especially now that
an increasing amount of 3D content is available.
ViewSonic offers a number of projectors with 3D
capabilities so this is no longer a future technol-
ogy – it’s here today.
nInteractive
If you want interactive whiteboard functionality
without the price and complexity of an interactive
whiteboard, ViewSonic’s interactive pen provides
a cost-effective alternative. It recognises the
exact location of the pixel that you are pointing at
and sends that to your PC via the projector.
ViewSonic’s PJD7583wi:
ViewSonic’s advanced
short-throw, DLP wide-
screen projector.
ViewSonic’s PJD7383i: an
interactive short-throw
DLP projector.
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What makes a good education projector?
In the education sector there is a global drive to
improve results and few organisations are moni-
tored to the same extent as schools.
Providing the best possible classroom experience
is part of the winning formula.
nResolution: With powerful graphics and
displays available in even basic computers the
image quality and resolution has increased. Plug
those systems into a legacy projector and there
is often a disappointing result.
nColour degradation: Over time projectors
deteriorate and this becomes highly noticeable
when new projectors are deployed alongside older
models. As presenters and students move from
classroom to classroom and use different solu-
tions comparison is easy.
n3D: As 3D technology becomes more acces-
sible and pervasive people will become ac-
customed to it and in the future it will become
expected for teaching certain subjects.
nInteractivity: Again people will become very ac-
customed to the interactive whiteboard and the
benefits they bring so using a PC and projector
will become a secondary solution.
EDUCATION
nCost: ViewSonic understands that education
customers are cost-conscious and that there has to
be a strong economic case for replacing equipment.
It is also essential that technology purchases drive
a strong return on investment against a low cost of
ownership.
nPower: Projectors that are only a few years old
will consume more power than many current models.
ViewSonic projectors not only reduce the environ-
mental impact but also have a lower operating cost,
against a backdrop of mounting electricity costs.
nConsumables: Replacement lamps for projectors
are expensive and this adds to the overall cost. Also
consider how affordable projectors have become in
recent years and it starts to make sense to replace
and recycle your old projector.
nFacilities: Each service visit has either a direct
or indirect cost to the organisation and this has to
be taken into consideration – a newer solution will
generally mean a lower volume of service visits.
nHidden costs: There are a host of costs that are
more difficult to identify – for example, teachers
wasting time sourcing alternative projectors, peer
support and costs of rescheduling.
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Used in combination
with interactive whiteboard
0.6~0.8
Short throw
0.9~1.4
Mid short throw
1.5~1.8
Standard throw
1.9~2.1
Standard throw
Ta ble-front applicationTypical LCD projectors,
majority for education usage.
Typical DLP projectors,
majority for co-operate usage.
PJD6381
PJD7383
PJD7383i
PJD7583wi
PJD7583w
PJD5152
PJD5352
PJD6211p
PJD6221
PJD6241
PJD6251
PJD6531w
Pro8400
Pro8450w
Pro8500w
Throw ratio categorisation
Over 2.1 (Long throw):
Achieved by optional lens,
used for large concert hall.
1.8~2.1 (Standard throw):
Typical DLP projectors,
majority for corporate usage.
1.4~1.8 (Standard throw):
Typical LCD projectors,
majority for education usage.
0.9~1.4 (Mid short throw):
Table-front application.
0.6~0.8 (Short throw):
Used in combination with
interactive whiteboard.
Under 0.6 (Ultra short throw):
Use mirror technology to
achieve, combines with
interactive whiteboard.
ViewSonic projectors have short
throw ratios designed just for
educational environments. In
addition to enjoying premium
image quality, surface exibility
and instant interactivity, you also
save the cost of reinstalling
ceiling mounts.
Replacement options for existing projectors

Collaborative business technology
Over the last five years, the requirements of business buyers have evolved. The old
meeting room projectors are increasingly being replaced by new models which sup-
port collaborative working. Business users not only want brighter, clearer images
for viewing in daylight conditions, they also want greater connectivity options and an
expanded set of features to support greater energy efficiency, lower cost of ownership
and improved ease-of-use.
For these buyers replacing their legacy models with a new ViewSonic projector makes
sense both in terms of functionality and cost of ownership. Even in the budget cat-
egory, today’s business projectors are completely different animals to those available
five years ago.
Business buyer de mands
The demands placed on business projectors are as
diverse as the technology solutions. The projector is
the means of content delivery for all manner of digital
media to support decision making. New demands
include:
nCollaboration: The use of meeting room projectors
as collaboration tools is a prime example of changing
patterns of use and demands greater connectivity.
nMedia: Rich media content is now a feature of many
presentations, placing greater demands on projector
performance and image quality. ViewSonic’s projector
range offers considerable variety of connectivity op-
tions, including HD sources including HDMI.
nEase of use: Business users are often confronted
with unfamiliar hardware as they move from location
to location, or even room-to-room. ViewSonic has
incorporated intuitive interfaces and controls into its
projectors, with ease-of-use paramount.
nInteractivity: The interactive projector is the new
dry-wipe board for today’s offices and meeting spaces.
This compact device supports both presentations
and collaboration, using ViewSonic’s Interactive Pen
technology to annotate the projected image.
nReliability: Frequently reported problems by business
users of projectors include image quality, usually result-
ing from failing lamps or dirty filters. ViewSonic has
reduced the maintenance overhead by increasing lamp
life and guarding against dust with sealed optics.
nRemote management: With network enabled mod-
els, operation can now be conducted remotely via the
network, Some projectors can be focused, tilted, lens
shifted and even powered off or on from a web browser
in the engineer or IT manager’s office.
nCost of ownership: To reduce the total cost of owner-
ship, ViewSonic has focused its efforts on technolo-
gies which cut overall energy consumption, so reducing
the costs of operation and the environmental impact of
the projector.
ViewSonic’s PJD5111: a
versatile portable meet-
ing room model.
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ViewSonic’s PJL9371:
high brightness LCD
venue projector.
ViewSonic’s Interactive
pen turns compatible
projectives into collabo-
rative tools.

can be downloaded to the ViewPad 10 from the
firmware in the projector.
With this software installed and launched, it’s just
1.25MB in size, the tablet latches on to the projec-
tor across the wireless link. Now ever ything on the
ViewPad 10 screen is echoed on the projector screen.
Additionally, the ViewPad 10’s Web browser can be
used to control projector functions like brightness,
display mode, aspect ratio, zoom and focus.
As well as the 5000 lumen Pro8500, the VP10 cur-
rently works wirelessly with six other data projectors
in ViewSonic’s stable: the short-throw, 3000 lumen
PJD7583wi: the PJD7383i, PJD7583w and PJD7383,
the 4000 lumen Pro8400, and the 4500 lumen
Pro8450w.
Whether used in a business or education environment,
the combination of the ViewPad 10 with a ViewSonic
wireless enabled projector creates a truly collaborative
solution that is cost-effective, functional and easy-to-
use.
Business projectors: the right time to change?
With falling prices and improving performance, justifying
a change of business projector is no longer the chal-
lenge it once was.
The total cost of ownership of a replacement model can
often be lower than continuing to maintain and replace
the lamps of a legacy model.
As a guide:
nBusiness projectors should be replaced when they
can no longer match the needs and expectations of the
end user. This could include anything from insufficient
resolution to a decline in brightness.
nWith the increase of rich media presentations, you
will probably find that legacy business projectors do not
offer the best colour reproduction, brightness or image
quality.
nBusiness projectors are often used for customer
COLLABORATION
facing presentations, so it is important that the
choice of projector reflects the way the company
wishes the brand/image to be portrayed.
nIf a business projector is out of its warranty
period, it may in some instances prove more cost
effective to purchase a new projector rather than
trying to repair an existing one.
nAll companies face the responsibility of reduc-
ing their carbon footprint and power consumption.
Energy use will undoubtedly be more efficient in a
new model.
nWith the introduction of new content and con-
nectivity standards, legacy models might not be
compatible with Blu-Ray or other HD sources, and
are unlikely to support HDMI or other digital connec-
tivity options. The latest generation of meeting room
projectors are compatible with the latest digital
sources.
Trevor Holt, Product Manager for projectors at View-
Sonic Europe, was in Russia earlier this year attending
a one-hour PowerPoint presentation to an audience of
some three dozen journalists. The Russian presenter
was using the ViewSonic Pro 8500 high brightness
projector, but was able to move freely around the room
while in complete control of the presentation, thanks to
his ViewSonic ViewPad 10.
Powered by the impressively speedy Intel Atom
1.66GHz processor, the ViewPad 10 from ViewSonic is
a tablet device offering users the new Android experi-
ence that is rapidly becoming the standard for efficient
use of handheld devices. It also runs a touch-enabled
version of Windows 7 Home Premium, so can host a
raft of familiar desktop applications.
The sensitive 10” capacitive multi-touch screen makes
the ViewPad10 ideal for web browsing and close-up
interactive presentations. And thanks to its wide choice
of output options, it can also be wired to a projector for
larger gatherings.
But who needs wires, when the ViewPad 10, with its
high-speed wireless capability, can easily link up with
any similarly enabled wireless equipment? The ad-
dition of a tiny, low cost USB adaptor, the ViewSonic
WPD-100, turns ViewSonic’s data projectors into fast
wireless devices that are ideal for accepting over-the-air
commands and data from the ViewPad 10.
Once hooked up wirelessly, a PowerPoint presentation
on the ViewPad 10 can be displayed on the projector
screen, with fingertip control flipping slides forwards
and backwards.
Setting up couldn’t be simpler, with no CDs or Internet
connection required. Once the wireless link is estab-
lished between the tablet and the projector ( it can be
ad hoc or infrastructure), the Windows client software
Control and content sharing with ViewPad
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Selected from the ViewSonic projector range
MODEL
Product
specification
Connectivity
Resolution
Brightness
Contrast (w/ DCR)
Lamp watt
Lamp hour (nor/eco)
Throw ratio
Optical zoom
Digital zoom
Projection offset
Color wheel
Keystone
Noise min (normal/eco)
Speaker
RGB input (D-sub 15pin)
Component input
S-Video input
Composite input
Audio-in (3.5mm)
Audio-in RCA (L/R)
HDMI
RGB-out
Audio-out (3.5mm)
Audio-out RCA (L/R)
Microphone in
USB Type B (mouse control)
USB Type A
USB mini
Network management (RJ45)
RS232 (9 pin)
12V power trigger
MODEL
Product
specification
Connectivity
Resolution
Brightness
Contrast (w/ DCR)
Lamp watt
Lamp hour (nor/eco)
Throw ratio
Optical zoom
Digital zoom
Projection offset
Color wheel
Keystone
Noise min (normal/eco)
Speaker
RGB input (D-sub 15pin)
Component input
S-Video input
Composite input
Audio-in (3.5mm)
Audio-in RCA (L/R)
HDMI
RGB-out
Audio-out (3.5mm)
Audio-out RCA (L/R)
Microphone in
USB Type B (mouse control)
USB Type A
USB mini
Network management (RJ45)
RS232 (9 pin)
12V power trigger
PJD5211
TI 0.55 XGA (1024x768)
2500 lm
1800:1
220W Phoenix
4000/6000
1.86 (wide) - 2.04 (Tele)
1.1x
PC: 1.0x ~ 2.0x, Video: 1.0x ~ 1.8x
110%+/-5%
6 (RGBCYW)
+/- 40° (Vertical)
33dB / 26dB
5W x 1
2
2 (shared with RGB-in)
1
1
1
NA
NA
1
1
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
1 (mini 8 pin)
NA
PJD5221
TI 0.55 XGA (1024x768)
2900 lm
3200:1
220W Phoenix
4000/6000
1.86 (wide) - 2.04 (Tele)
1.1x
PC: 1.0x ~ 2.0x, Video: 1.0x ~ 1.8x
110%+/-5%
6 (RGBCYW)
+/- 40° (Vertical)
33dB / 26dB
5W x 1
2
2 (shared with RGB-in)
1
1
1
NA
NA
1
1
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
1 (mini 8 pin)
NA
COMMERCIAL LINE
PJD5231
TI 0.55 XGA (1024x768)
3100lm
3000:1
210W Philips
4000/6000
1.86 (wide) - 2.04 (Tele)
1.1x
PC: 1.0x ~ 2.0x, Video: 1.0x ~ 1.8x
110%+/-5%
6 (RGBCYW)
+/- 40° (Vertical)
33dB / 26dB
5W x 1
2
2 (shared with RGB-in)
1
1
1
NA
NA
1
1
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
1 (mini 8 pin)
NA
PJD6211P
TI 0.55 XGA (1024x768)
2500 lm
2200:1
180W OSRAM
4000 / 5000
1.97 (wide) - 2.16 (Tele)
1.1x
0.8x ~ 2.0x
125%+/10%
6 (RGBCYW)
+/- 40° (Vertical)
32dB / 30dB
2W x 1
2
1 (shared with RGB-in)
1
1
1
NA
NA
1
1
NA
NA
1 (Mouse)
NA
NA
NA
1
NA
PJD6221
TI 0.55 XGA (1024x768)
2700 lm
2800:1
180W OSRAM
4000 / 5000
1.6 (wide) - 1.9 (Tele)
1.2x
0.8x ~ 2.0x
125%+/10%
6 (RGBCYW)
+/- 40° (Vertical)
31dB / 29dB
2W x 1
2
2 (shared with RGB-in )
1
1
2
NA
NA
1
1
NA
NA
1 (Mouse)
NA
NA
Yes
1
Yes
EDUCATION LINE
PJD6241
TI 0.55 XGA (1024x768)
3300 lm
3200:1
230W OSRAM
4000 / 6000
1.8 (wide) - 2.1 (Tele)
1.2x
0.8x ~ 2.0x
125%+/10%
6 (RGBCYW)
+/- 40° (Vertical)
34dB / 29dB
5W x 2
2
2 (share with RGB-in)
1
1
2
NA
NA
1
1
NA
NA
1 (Mouse)
NA
NA
Yes
1
Yes
PJD6251
TI 0.55 XGA (1024x768)
3700 lm
3000:1
280W OSRAM
4000 / 5000
1.6 (wide) - 1.9 (Tele)
1.2x
0.8x ~ 2.0x
125%+/10%
6 (RGBCYW)
+/- 40° (Vertical)
37dB / 35 dB
10W (5W x 2)
2
2 (share with RGB-in)
1
1
2
NA
HDMI (1.3) x 1
1
1
NA
NA
1 (Mouse)
NA
NA
Yes
1
Yes
PJD7383i
TI 0.55 XGA (1024x768)
3000 lm
3000:1
210W Philip
4000/6000
0.61 (81”@1m)
Fixed
PC: 1.0x ~ 2.0x, Video: 1.0x ~ 1.8x
130%+/-5%
6 (RGBCYW)
+/- 40° (Vertical)
32dB/27dB
10Wx1
2
2 (shared with RGB-in)
1
1
1
1
NA
1
1
NA
1
NA
1 (Wireless dongle, Jpeg show)
1 (mouse+Pointblank+USB display)
1 (LAN control+ LAN display)
1
1
INTERACTIVE LINE
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PJD6381
TI 0.55 XGA (1024x768)
3000 lm
3500:1
230W OSRAM
4000 / 6000
0.68
Fix
0.8x ~ 2.0x
125%
6 (RGBCYW)
+/- 40° (Vertical)
34dB / 32dB
10W (5W x 2)
2
2 (shared with RGB-in)
1
1
2
NA
NA
1
1
NA
NA
1 (Mouse)
NA
NA
Yes
1
Yes
PJD7383
TI 0.55 XGA (1024x768)
3000 lm
3000:1
210W Philip
4000/6000
0.61 (81”@1m)
Fixed
PC: 1.0x ~ 2.0x, Video: 1.0x ~ 1.8x
130%+/-5%
6 (RGBCYW)
+/- 40° (Vertical)
32dB/27dB
10Wx1
2
2 (shared with RGB-in)
1
1
1
1
NA
1
1
NA
1
NA
1 (Wireless dongle, Jpeg show)
1 (mouse+USB display)
1 (LAN control+ LAN display)
1
1
PJD7583w
TI 0.65 wXGA (1280x800)
3000 lm
3000:1
210W Philip
4000/6000
0.5 (95”@1m)
Fixed
PC: 1.0x ~ 2.0x, Video: 1.0x ~ 1.8x
130%+/-5%
6 (RGBCYW)
+/- 40° (Vertical)
32dB/27dB dBA
10Wx1
2
2 (shared with RGB-in)
1
1
1
1
NA
1
1
NA
1
NA
1 (Wireless dongle, Jpeg show)
1 (mouse+USB display)
1 (LAN control+ LAN display)
1
1
PJD5352
TI 0.55 XGA (1024x768)
2600lm
3000:1
220W Phoenix
4000 / 6000
0.9 (wide) - 1.08 (Tele)
1.2x
PC: 1.0x ~ 2.0x, Video: 1.0x ~ 1.8x
110%+/-5%
6 (RGBCYW)
+/- 40° (Vertical)
32dB / 26dB
5W x 1
2
2 (shared with RGB-in)
1
1
1
NA
NA
1
1
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
1 (mini 8 pin)
NA
PJD6531W
TI 0.65 WXGA (1280x800)
3000 lm
3200:1
230W OSRAM
4000 / 6000
1.5 (wide) - 1.8 (Tele)
1.2x
0.8x ~ 2.0x
125%+/10%
6 (RGBCYW)
+/- 40° (Vertical)
34dB / 29dB
5W x 2
2
2 (share with RGB-in)
1
1
2
NA
HDMI (1.3) x 1
1
1
NA
NA
1 (Mouse)
NA
NA
Yes
1
Yes
PJD7583wi
TI 0.65 wXGA (1280x800)
3000 lm
3000:1
210W Philip
4000/6000
0.5 (95”@1m)
Fixed
PC: 1.0x ~ 2.0x, Video: 1.0x ~ 1.8x
130%+/-5%
6 (RGBCYW)
+/- 40° (Vertical)
32dB/27dB
10Wx1
2
2 (shared with RGB-in)
1
1
1
1
NA
1
1
NA
1
NA
1 (Wireless dongle, Jpeg show)
1 (mouse+Pointblank+USB display)
1 (LAN control+ LAN display)
1
1
INTERACTIVE LINE
Pro8500
0.7” XGA, (1024 x 768)
5000 lm
4900:1
OSRAM 280W
3000 / 4000
1.45 (Wide) ~2.18 (Tele)
1.5x
Yes
130%+/-5%
5 (RGBYW)
+/- 40° (Vertical)
34dB / 29dB
20W (10Wx2)
2
1
1
1
2
1
HDMI (1.3) x 1
1
1
NA
1 (3.5 mm)
1 (FW Download, mouse)
1 (Wireless dongle, Jpeg show)
1 (USB display)
1
1
X 1 (12V/1A)
Pro8450w
0.65” WXGA, (1280 x 800)
4500 lm
4300:1
OSRAM 280W
3000 / 4000
1.46 (Wide) ~2.2 (Tele)
1.5x
Yes
155%+/-5%
5 (RGBYW)
+/- 40° (Vertical)
34dB / 29dB
20W (10Wx2)
2
1
1
1
2
1
HDMI (1.3) x 1
1
1
NA
1 (3.5 mm)
1 (FW Download, mouse)
1 (Wireless dongle, Jpeg show)
1 (USB display)
1
1
X 1 (12V/1A)
HIGH BRIGHTNESS/HIGH RESOLUTION
SHORT THROW LINE
Pro8200
0.65” 1080p, (1920x1080)
2000 lm
3000:1
OSRAM 230W
2500/4000
1.4 (Wide) ~2.14 (Tele)
1.5x
Yes
130%+/-5%
7 (RGBRYCB)
+/- 20° (Vertical)
31dB / 27dB
20W (10Wx2)
2
1
1
1
2
1
HDMI (1.3) x 2
1
1
NA
1
NA
1 (Pixel work D/L)
NA
NA
1
X 1 (12V /1A)
ENTERTAINMENT
Pro8400
0.65” 1080p, (1920x1080)
4000 lm
3000:1
OSRAM 280W
3000 / 4000
1.4 (Wide) ~2.14 (Tele)
1.5x
Yes
130%+/-5%
5 (RGBYW)
+/- 20° (Vertical)
34dB / 29dB
20W (10Wx2)
2
1
1
1
2
1
HDMI (1.3) x 2
1
1
NA
1 (3.5 mm)
NA
1 (PixelWork D/L, Wireless dongle, Jpeg show)
1 (USB display)
1
1
X 1 (12V/1A)

Integrated solutions from ViewSonic
ViewSonic’s WPD USB
wireless adapter slots
into the back of the
projector
ViewSonic wireless presentation
and collaboration solution
Up to four ViewSonic
ViewPads can be used
by participants to
present directly to the
projector.
ViewSonic’s extensive AV product set now supports
integrated solutions that are both efficient and cost-
effective. A typical solution, illustrated in the schematic
opposite, combines the ViewSonic’s ViewPad tablet
PC, with the PJD7383 interactive projector range and
the WPD-100 USB wireless adapter. This combination
adds up to a wireless presentation and collaboration
solution equally at home in the classroom and the
meeting room.
Up to four ViewPads can present directly to the projec-
tor over the wireless link, sharing ideas, concepts and
resources with other participants – ideal for school
project groups or workgroup colleagues in the com-
mercial world.
The ViewSonic ViewPad 10, used in this example,
has a 10.1” display, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth dual operating
systems that support both Windows and Android ap-
plications, with the all important Adobe Flash support
in Microsoft Windows 7. Other features include: a
capacitive multitouch 1024x600 LCD screen; an Intel
Pine Trail processor, integrated DDR3 2GB SDRAM;
up to 32GB SSD of storage capacity; a 1.3 megapixel
webcam; and full connectivity, including a mini VGA
port and Micro SD slot.
The View Sonic PJD7383, again used in this example,
is an ultra short throw DLP projector which includes
BrilliantColor technology to produce more vibrant
colours, while the high brightness and contrast ratio
support its use in virtually any lighting situation. With
its ultra short throw lens, it can project an 81-inch im-
age from just 3 feet.
The PJD7383 delivers 3000 lumens, 3000:1 dynamic
contrast ratio with a 1024 x 768 XGA native resolu-
tion, and has a wide range of input options including
dual RGB ports, Ethernet RJ45, USB and WiFi with the
WPD-100 wireless adapter (shown in the schematic)..
The PJD7383 can be displayed and managed over
the network through its management software. The
ViewSonic PJD7383 is the ideal projector for both busi-
nesses and schools.
The ViewSonic PJD7383
range of interactive
projectors introduce
true collabration into
presentations.
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Digital signage technology
Digital signage:
the benets
Digital signage:
nCo-exists well with other digital media
nSupports a faster competitive response
nExtends the range of products and services on
offer beyond those available locally
nEnhances brand image
nSupports the use of video and multimedia in com-
munication
nCan be compatible with emerging technologies
including 3D and gesture control
nOffers the potential for interactive and immersive
solutions to engage the viewer
nCommunicates with the viewer at the point of
sale or decision making
nContributes to aesthetics and ambience
nSaves actual and opportunity costs incurred with
traditional media
nOpens up new revenue streams
nSupports consistent brand and product
messages
nImproves internal communication
nOffers the potential for transaction processing
nIntegrates better with merchandising systems
nProvides real time data to those who need it
nMotivates and incentivises members of
organisations
nDevelops a sense of community
nImproves staff retention
nCuts down on manual processes and physical
shipment of collateral
COMMUNICATION
The phrase ‘digital signage’ conjures up visions of
those fleets of advertising displays in shopping cen-
tres or on train stations. But digital signage can also
describe a single display in a hotel, school or hospital
reception. It can be a video wall in a corporate HQ, or
a menu projected onto a restaurant table.
ViewSonic is one of the world’s most prolific vendors
of digital signage solutions, with a range of 15
available solutions. The company’s ePoster line-up
includes back-to-back screens and touch-enabled of-
ferings, plus extreme wide displays, commercial TVs
and networked media players.
Digital signage is a technology that supports commu-
nication with a specific group – be it the students in
a school, the shoppers in a department store or the
guests in a hotel – using digital media displayed on a
screen. Digital signage displays can be standalone or
networked and either public or private, with content
delivered selectively to ‘zones’.
Why do companies and organisations invest in digital
signage? Often digital signage replaces a previous
communication process, and negates or reduces the
associated costs. Here, digital signage improves the
efficiency or the effectiveness of communication with
an audience. This could mean communicating with
more people, more often with less resource or reduc-
ing usage of materials such as large format print.
For commercial organisations, the flipside of the argu-
ment is that digital signage can increase revenues.
Here, the potential of additional revenue streams,
including media sales and sponsorships, often under-
writes an investment in digital signage.
Outside of the direct benefits of cost-savings, in-
creased sales and additional revenue streams, there
are further benefits arising from a commitment to
digital signage. Digital signage can confer a competi-
tive advantage or provide a quick and cost-effective
communication tool that can increase productivity and
improve internal marketing.
In the transport sector, for example, digital signage
can improve the flow of information and enhance the
customer experience. In universities, digital signage
can be used for way-finding and communication
across the campus.
In some back office applications, digital signage is
used to combine production data with order informa-
tion and to communicate general staff information,
such as shift changes, health and safety updates and
new working procedures.
Well implemented, digital signage can contribute to
the aesthetics of a space. Quality digital content on
neatly installed displays can significantly enhance an
environment, and influence the attitude of staff and
customers.
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ViewSonic’s digital signage solutions
Digital signage solutions take a number of forms. ViewSonic’s combine a networked
media player with a number of display formats, which can be selected to suit the ap-
plication. ViewSonic’s media players include the X86-based NMP-640. This PC-based
player features an Intel Atom D525 Dual Core 1.8GHz processor and has 2GB of
internal memor y and an Ethernet RJ45 port, along with optional Wi-Fi and an embedded
Windows7 Professional OS. All of ViewSonic’s digital signage displays, including ePost-
ers, commercial displays and commercial TVs, can be paired with the player. Display
options include:
nePoster POS electronic signboards are available in
sizes ranging from 10 to 70 inches, and all feature
tempered glass faceplates. They are ideal for showcas-
ing high definition video and precision photos in store-
fronts, showrooms and other high traffic retail areas.
nFor those that want to reach customers from all
angles, ViewSonic offers its new back-to-back ePoster
displays. The 55” screen EP5555T also includes touch
capacity on one side as well. The dual sided EP5555T
features two 1920x1080 panels for double the impact,
along with 2GB of internal memor y, a built-in media
player and two 5W speakers for each screen.
nFor those that prefer a single display but still want
the touch capacity, ViewSonic offers the 55” EP5502T
and 46” EP4602T. The EP5502T has a 1920x1080
screen, 2GB of internal memory, and two 5W speak-
ers, plus 500 nits of brightness and a 5,000:1
contrast ratio. The EP4602T also offers a 1920x1080
display, with 450 nits and a 4000:1 contrast ratio, in
addition to a built-in RISC media player and dual 5W
speakers.
nViewSonic also offers the 22” EP2202r and the 70”
EP7002. The EP2202r features an embedded RISC me-
dia player, 2GB of internal storage and an RJ45 port for
easy content updates. The EP7002 has a 1920x1080
screen, 2GB of internal memory and two 5W speak-
ers, plus 600 nits of brightness and a contrast ratio of
2,000:1. The 70” also includes an internal RISC media
player and convenient USB for content loading.
nViewSonic’s four new extreme wide series commer-
cial displays are sure to grab customer attention. All of
these VESA mountable displays feature 1,000 nits for
high brightness and a long life span of up to 70,000
hours to fit with a store’s POS needs in shapes. These
wide and narrow span pixel displays are available in
sizes from 16” and 19” (EW1660 and EW1930) to
38” (EW3840) with VGA ports standard and additional
DVI ports on the 29” EW2960 and 38” EW3840.
nIdeal for everything from hospitality installations to
sports bars, the 32” VT3205LED automates the view-
ing experience. This commercial TV offers connectivity
at its finest with its ATSC/ QAM HDTV tuner, three
HDMI ports, plus VGA and USB inputs. Perfect for
any hotel room, the VT3205LED has an RS232 port
and features programmable TV set up menu options.
Owners can feed personalized content into the signal
or set TV default settings to welcome their customers
or guests. Additionally, the TV can be mounted in a
horizontal or vertical orientation to fit with any room
aesthetics. Teamed with LED backlighting technology,
this eco-friendly TV makes a fantastic addition to any
business application.
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