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 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”
Model No. VS14826
Compliance Information
FCC Statement
This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
y Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
y
y Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
receiver is connected.
y Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning: You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.
For Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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y Cet 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.
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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 amplifiers) 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 fit 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 specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified 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 qualified 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)
Cadmium (Cd)
Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+)
Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB)
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE)
0.1%
0.01%
0.1%
0.1%
0.1%
< 0.1%
< 0.01%
< 0.1%
< 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, fluorescent 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 specifications 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:
Model Number:
Document Number:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
Pro9000
ViewSonic DLP Projector
VS14826
Pro9000_UG_ENG Rev. 1B 09-27-12
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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
confirm 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 fits 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 fluctuations.
Ground
Ground
For Australia and Mainland China
For the U.S.A and Canada
Ground
Ground
For Continental Europe
For the U.K.
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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
Specifications ....................................... 49
Table of Contents
Introduction
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Package Overview ................................. 7
Product Overview ................................... 8
Main Unit ............................................ 8
Control Panel ..................................... 9
Connection Ports ............................. 10
Remote Control .................................11
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Installation
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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Introduction
Package Overview
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.
Projector with lens cap
AC Power Cord
HDMI Cable
POWER
ON
S-Video
Video
OFF
PC
Source
HDMI1
HDMI2
Keystone
Volume
Aspect
Eco
mode
Auto
Sync
Enter
Menu
Exit
Memory
User1
User2
Default
Over
Scan
RGB
CMY
Magnify
Lock
Color
Temp
Gamma
Freeze
Blank
Pattern
Color
mode
Sleep
Timer
AAA
A A A
Soft Carrying Bag
Remote Control
AAA Batteries x 2
(For remote control)
Documentation:
y User’s Guide (DVD)
y Quick Start Card
y Warranty Card
Due to different applications in each Country, some regions may have different accessories.
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