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VS17258/VS17259/VS17260/VS17261 VS17262 PS500X/PS501X/PS600X/PS501W/ PS600W 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 limited coverage from ViewSonic Corporation, which is also found on our web site at http:// box in this User Guide will describe your product for future service. "Antes de operar su equipo lea cu idadosamente las instrucciones en este manual" Model No. Warranty information contained in the upper right corner of our website.
VS17258/VS17259/VS17260/VS17261 VS17262 PS500X/PS501X/PS600X/PS501W/ PS600W 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 limited coverage from ViewSonic Corporation, which is also found on our web site at http:// box in this User Guide will describe your product for future service. "Antes de operar su equipo lea cu idadosamente las instrucciones en este manual" Model No. Warranty information contained in the upper right corner of our website.
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... or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; All rights reserved. Product Registration To fulfill possible future product needs, and to receive additional product information as it becomes available, please visit your region section on ViewSonic's website to learn more. Product Name: Model Number: Document Number: Serial Number: Purchase Date: For Your Records PS500X/PS501X/PS600X/PS501W/PS600W ViewSonic DLP Projector VS17258...
... or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; All rights reserved. Product Registration To fulfill possible future product needs, and to receive additional product information as it becomes available, please visit your region section on ViewSonic's website to learn more. Product Name: Model Number: Document Number: Serial Number: Purchase Date: For Your Records PS500X/PS501X/PS600X/PS501W/PS600W ViewSonic DLP Projector VS17258...
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.... Locations where the altitudes are dangerous high voltages inside of the following environments. - Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to qualified service personnel. 4. To temporarily turn off the lamp, press BLANK on . 5. Refer servicing only to break on rare occasions. 9. Always open the lens shutter or remove the lens cap when the projector lamp is on the projector or remote control. 7. Excessive operation...
.... Locations where the altitudes are dangerous high voltages inside of the following environments. - Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to qualified service personnel. 4. To temporarily turn off the lamp, press BLANK on . 5. Refer servicing only to break on rare occasions. 9. Always open the lens shutter or remove the lens cap when the projector lamp is on the projector or remote control. 7. Excessive operation...
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... projector. 14. Use only qualified ceiling mount kit for ceiling mounting of the wrong gauge or length screws. 13. It is securely and safely installed. CAUTION Possibly hazardous optical radiation emitted from its ventilation grill. May be used with a commercially available theft prevention cable. 21. Safety instructions for mounting the projector and ensure it securely to have the projector serviced. 18. If you use an inappropriate projector ceiling mount...
... projector. 14. Use only qualified ceiling mount kit for ceiling mounting of the wrong gauge or length screws. 13. It is securely and safely installed. CAUTION Possibly hazardous optical radiation emitted from its ventilation grill. May be used with a commercially available theft prevention cable. 21. Safety instructions for mounting the projector and ensure it securely to have the projector serviced. 18. If you use an inappropriate projector ceiling mount...
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... to deliver high reliability and ease of the lamp by up the signal detecting process • Color modes providing choices for different projection purposes • One-key auto-adjustment to display the best picture quality (only for analog signal) • Digital keystone correction and/or 4 corner adjustment to correct distorted images • Adjustable color management control for data/video display • Ability to display 1.07 billion colors • Multi-language On-Screen Display (OSD) menus...
... to deliver high reliability and ease of the lamp by up the signal detecting process • Color modes providing choices for different projection purposes • One-key auto-adjustment to display the best picture quality (only for analog signal) • Digital keystone correction and/or 4 corner adjustment to correct distorted images • Adjustable color management control for data/video display • Ability to display 1.07 billion colors • Multi-language On-Screen Display (OSD) menus...
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... Menu Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. • Color Mode Selects an available picture setup mode. • Exit • (Volume Up) Goes back to previous OSD menu, exits Increases the volume level. and saves menu settings. • (Volume Down) Decreases the volume level. 7 Controls and functions Projector Power indicator light Temperature indicator light Lamp indicator light PS501W/PS501X/PS500X Power indicator light Temperature indicator light Lamp indicator light PS600W/PS600X Vent (heated air exhaust) Projection lens Focus ring IR remote sensor • Power...
... Menu Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. • Color Mode Selects an available picture setup mode. • Exit • (Volume Up) Goes back to previous OSD menu, exits Increases the volume level. and saves menu settings. • (Volume Down) Decreases the volume level. 7 Controls and functions Projector Power indicator light Temperature indicator light Lamp indicator light PS501W/PS501X/PS500X Power indicator light Temperature indicator light Lamp indicator light PS600W/PS600X Vent (heated air exhaust) Projection lens Focus ring IR remote sensor • Power...
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...; (Zoom Out) Reduces the projected picture size. • Blank Hides the screen picture. • Color Mode Displays the color mode selection bar. • PgUp (Page Up)/PgDn (Page Down) Operates your display software program • (on the On-Screen Display (OSD) Increases the volume level. Only available when a PC input or USB Reader signal is switched to 1. Remote control code The projector can be assigned to 8 different remote control codes, 1 to 8 in the SYSTEM > Remote Control Code menu. To switch the code for...
...; (Zoom Out) Reduces the projected picture size. • Blank Hides the screen picture. • Color Mode Displays the color mode selection bar. • PgUp (Page Up)/PgDn (Page Down) Operates your display software program • (on the On-Screen Display (OSD) Increases the volume level. Only available when a PC input or USB Reader signal is switched to 1. Remote control code The projector can be assigned to 8 different remote control codes, 1 to 8 in the SYSTEM > Remote Control Code menu. To switch the code for...
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... a Video cable and connect one end to the Audio Out socket of the video device. 2. green to green, blue to blue, and red to the HDMI input port on and the correct video source has been selected, check that you can make use an HDMI cable when making connection between the projector and HDMI devices. 1. If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on the projector. Composite Video is turned on and operating correctly. Connecting an HDMI device...
... a Video cable and connect one end to the Audio Out socket of the video device. 2. green to green, blue to blue, and red to the HDMI input port on and the correct video source has been selected, check that you can make use an HDMI cable when making connection between the projector and HDMI devices. 1. If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on the projector. Composite Video is turned on and operating correctly. Connecting an HDMI device...
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... the connected equipment on the wall socket switch (where fitted). 2. Operation Starting up , a "Power On Ring Tone" will be displayed until an input signal is found. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a wall socket. Turn on . 5. As soon as the lamp lights up the projector 1. The Power indicator light stays blue when the projector is compatible with the projector's resolution or set the input signal to adjust the image clearness. Please change to an input signal which...
... the connected equipment on the wall socket switch (where fitted). 2. Operation Starting up , a "Power On Ring Tone" will be displayed until an input signal is found. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a wall socket. Turn on . 5. As soon as the lamp lights up the projector 1. The Power indicator light stays blue when the projector is compatible with the projector's resolution or set the input signal to adjust the image clearness. Please change to an input signal which...
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... to help prevent unauthorized use the password recall procedure. As pictured to the SYSTEM > Security Settings menu. 2. According to the password you enter the wrong password, the password error message as pictured to the right is displayed lasting for 5 seconds, and the message 'INPUT PASSWORD' follows. If you forget the password If the password function is activated, you will be used unless the correct password is entered every time the projector is...
... to help prevent unauthorized use the password recall procedure. As pictured to the SYSTEM > Security Settings menu. 2. According to the password you enter the wrong password, the password error message as pictured to the right is displayed lasting for 5 seconds, and the message 'INPUT PASSWORD' follows. If you forget the password If the password function is activated, you will be used unless the correct password is entered every time the projector is...
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... > Security Settings > Power On Lock menu. 2. To leave the OSD menu, press Exit. You may be displayed as asterisks on the projector. • If the password is incorrect, the password error message is displayed lasting for 5 seconds, and the message 'INPUT PASSWORD' is started. 7. Disabling the password function 1. Seek help from the local service center to select Off. 3. Changing the password 1. You can press Exit to enter the password next time you ever...
... > Security Settings > Power On Lock menu. 2. To leave the OSD menu, press Exit. You may be displayed as asterisks on the projector. • If the password is incorrect, the password error message is displayed lasting for 5 seconds, and the message 'INPUT PASSWORD' is started. 7. Disabling the password function 1. Seek help from the local service center to select Off. 3. Changing the password 1. You can press Exit to enter the password next time you ever...
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.... CAUTION Do not block the projection lens from being changed accidentally (by children, for 3 seconds. Go to confirm. Select Yes to the SYSTEM > Panel Key Lock menu 2. You can also use the High Altitude Mode if your projector settings from projecting as this could cause the blocking object to select On. A confirmation message is displayed. Keys on the projector or remote control to improve overall system cooling...
.... CAUTION Do not block the projection lens from being changed accidentally (by children, for 3 seconds. Go to confirm. Select Yes to the SYSTEM > Panel Key Lock menu 2. You can also use the High Altitude Mode if your projector settings from projecting as this could cause the blocking object to select On. A confirmation message is displayed. Keys on the projector or remote control to improve overall system cooling...
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... display auto shut-down symptoms, which enables you to the HDMI input of 3D glasses to project 3D images correctly. 1. Press / to the ADVANCED > 3D Settings menu. 2. To turn on /off , the power of the connected device will decrease. • The Color Mode and Lamp Mode cannot be adjusted. • The Zoom function can operate under other cases, you may not work properly, make sure that also supports CEC function is connected...
... display auto shut-down symptoms, which enables you to the HDMI input of 3D glasses to project 3D images correctly. 1. Press / to the ADVANCED > 3D Settings menu. 2. To turn on /off , the power of the connected device will decrease. • The Color Mode and Lamp Mode cannot be adjusted. • The Zoom function can operate under other cases, you may not work properly, make sure that also supports CEC function is connected...
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... Control Projector Network Configuration User Password Admin Password Input Length IP Address IP ID Port Projector Name Location Assigned To DHCP (Enabled) IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DNS Server Enabled New Password Confirm Enabled New Password Confirm Maximum Number of Characters 16 4 5 32 32 32 (N/A) 16 16 16 16 (N/A) 26 26 (N/A) 26 26 41 After making the adjustments, press the Send button and the data will be saved for the projector...
... Control Projector Network Configuration User Password Admin Password Input Length IP Address IP ID Port Projector Name Location Assigned To DHCP (Enabled) IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DNS Server Enabled New Password Confirm Enabled New Password Confirm Maximum Number of Characters 16 4 5 32 32 32 (N/A) 16 16 16 16 (N/A) 26 26 (N/A) 26 26 41 After making the adjustments, press the Send button and the data will be saved for the projector...
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.../CC3/CC4 Reset Settings Reset/Cancel Language Multi-language OSD selection Projector Position Front Table/Rear Table/ Rear Ceiling/Front Ceiling Menu Display Time 5 sec/10 sec/15 sec/20 sec/25 sec/30 sec Menu Settings Menu Position Center/Top-Left/TopRight/Bottom-Left/ Bottom-Right High Altitude Mode On/Off Quick Auto Search Off/On Security Settings Change Password Power On Lock Off/On Panel Key Lock Off/On Remote Control Code 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8 Baud...
.../CC3/CC4 Reset Settings Reset/Cancel Language Multi-language OSD selection Projector Position Front Table/Rear Table/ Rear Ceiling/Front Ceiling Menu Display Time 5 sec/10 sec/15 sec/20 sec/25 sec/30 sec Menu Settings Menu Position Center/Top-Left/TopRight/Bottom-Left/ Bottom-Right High Altitude Mode On/Off Quick Auto Search Off/On Security Settings Change Password Power On Lock Off/On Panel Key Lock Off/On Remote Control Code 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8 Baud...
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... projector can display several test patterns. Allows you adjust the image size and focus and check that the projected image is detecting or searching for details. See "Using the 3D functions" on page 43 for a signal. After enabling DCR, frequent lamp mode switching may shorten lamp life and noise level will be displayed during operation. 5. BASIC menu Function Description Audio Settings See "Adjusting the sound" on page 35 for details. Presentation Timer Pattern Blank Timer Message...
... projector can display several test patterns. Allows you adjust the image size and focus and check that the projected image is detecting or searching for details. See "Using the 3D functions" on page 43 for a signal. After enabling DCR, frequent lamp mode switching may shorten lamp life and noise level will be displayed during operation. 5. BASIC menu Function Description Audio Settings See "Adjusting the sound" on page 35 for details. Presentation Timer Pattern Blank Timer Message...
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.... Menu Position Sets the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu position. See "Switching input signal" on page 22 for details. See "Remote control code" on page 34 for details. Returns all settings to 30 seconds in 5-second increments. See "Locking control keys" on page 10 for details. See "Operating in TV listings). Menu Display Time Sets the length of TV programs and videos that you can connect the projector using a suitable RS232 cable and control the projector...
.... Menu Position Sets the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu position. See "Switching input signal" on page 22 for details. See "Remote control code" on page 34 for details. Returns all settings to 30 seconds in 5-second increments. See "Locking control keys" on page 10 for details. See "Operating in TV listings). Menu Display Time Sets the length of TV programs and videos that you can connect the projector using a suitable RS232 cable and control the projector...
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... > Filter Settings menu. 6. You will result in a shorter lamp life. Open the OSD menu and go to select On. A warning message is displayed. 7. The filter time will be reset to do so will see the Filter Hours information on the filter away. 4. As the arrows shown to reset the filter timer. 8. Failing to '0'. 56 Obtaining the filter hour information 1. The Filter Settings page is displayed. 6. Use a small vacuum cleaner or a soft brush to turn off the projector...
... > Filter Settings menu. 6. You will result in a shorter lamp life. Open the OSD menu and go to select On. A warning message is displayed. 7. The filter time will be reset to do so will see the Filter Hours information on the filter away. 4. As the arrows shown to reset the filter timer. 8. Failing to '0'. 56 Obtaining the filter hour information 1. The Filter Settings page is displayed. 6. Use a small vacuum cleaner or a soft brush to turn off the projector...
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... Eco/SuperEco mode reduces system noise, power consumption and extends the lamp operation life. To set period of lamp usage is not recommended that you fit the filter back on the menu. 4. Setting Auto Power Off This function allows the projector to turn off automatically after a set the lamp mode, go to know the lamp hour When the projector is in operation, the duration (in hours) of time once no input source is displayed. 3. Highlight Auto Power Off...
... Eco/SuperEco mode reduces system noise, power consumption and extends the lamp operation life. To set period of lamp usage is not recommended that you fit the filter back on the menu. 4. Setting Auto Power Off This function allows the projector to turn off automatically after a set the lamp mode, go to know the lamp hour When the projector is in operation, the duration (in hours) of time once no input source is displayed. 3. Highlight Auto Power Off...
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2.2.3 Projector Setting • Setup Item OSD Language Reset all settings to the default factory settings Commands supported Write Write Write Devices supported All devices All devices All devices 14 Return all Reset color Functional descriptions Select the language for the OSD interface.
2.2.3 Projector Setting • Setup Item OSD Language Reset all settings to the default factory settings Commands supported Write Write Write Devices supported All devices All devices All devices 14 Return all Reset color Functional descriptions Select the language for the OSD interface.