ViewSonic Pro8400 Projector User Manual

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How to operate
1. Press MENU on the projector or Menu on the remote control to open the OSD menu.
2. When OSD is displayed, use  /  to select any feature in the main menu.
3. After selecting the desired main menu item, press  to enter sub-menu for feature
setting.
4. Use 
 /  to select the desired item and adjust the settings with  / .
5. Press MENU on the projector or Menu on the remote control, the screen will return to
the main menu.
6. To exit OSD, 
Press MENU on the projector or Menu on the remote control again. The
OSD menu will close and the projector will automatically save the new settings.
Picture
Color Mode
There are many factory presets optimized for various types of images.
Brightest : For the brightest environment.
Standard : For computer or notebook.
Theater 1 : For home theater.Theater 2 : For home theater.
ViewMatch : For accuracy color performance.
User 1 : Memorize user 1 defined settings.User 2 : Memorize user 2 defined settings.
Brightness
Brighten or darken the image.
Contrast
Set the difference between light and dark areas.
Video Setting
Allow you to enter the Video Setting menu.
Saturation: Adjust a video image from black and white to fully saturated color.
Sharpness: Sharpen or soften the image.
Tint: Shift colors toward red or green.
Color SettingAdjust the color temperature. At higher temperature the screen looks colder; at lower 
temperature, the screen looks warmer. If you select “User”, then you can change the 
intensity of each of 3 color (Red, Green, Blue) to customize user color temperature.
User ColorUser Color provides six sets (RGBCMY) of colors to be adjusted. When you select each 
color, you can independently adjust its range and saturation according to your preference.
Gamma
Effect the represent of dark scenery. With greater gamma value, dark scenery will look 
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Video/Audio
Frequency
Adjust the timing of the projector relative to the computer.
Tracking
Adjust the phase of the projector relative to the computer.
H Position (Horizontal Position)
Adjust the image left or right within the projection area.
V Position (Vertical Position)
Adjust the image up or down within the projection area.
Overscan
Remove noise around the video image.
Noise Reduction
Reduce temporal and/or spatial noise in the image.
Audio Setting
Allow you to enter the Audio Setting menu.
Computer 1: Select the audio input for Computer in 1 signal.
When Audio in 1 is turned on, Audio in 2 and Audio in 3 will turn off automatically.
Computer 2: Select the audio input for Computer in 2 signal.
When Audio in 2 is turned on, Audio in 1 and Audio in 3 will turn off automatically.
Video Source: Select the audio input for video source.
When Audio in 3 is turned on, Audio in 1 and Audio in 2 will turn off automatically.
HDMI 1: Select the audio input for HDMI 1 signal.
When HDMI 1 is turned on, Audio in 1, Audio in 2 and Audio in 3 will turn off 
automatically.
HDMI 2: Select the audio input for HDMI 2 signal.
When HDMI 2 is turned on, Audio in 1, Audio in 2 and Audio in 3 will turn off 
automatically.
Microphone Volume
Adjust the microphone’s volume level.
Speaker Volume
Adjust the projector’s volume level.
Mute
Cut off the sound temporarily.
Setting
Auto Keystone
Automatically correct distorted images resulting from an angled projection. 
						

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Keystone
Manually correct distorted images resulting from an angled projection.
When adjusting the Keystone, Auto Keystone will be set at Off automatically.
Aspect Ratio
Select how the picture fits on the screen:
Auto : Scales an image proportionally to fit the projectors native resolution in its 
horizontal or vertical width.
4:3 : Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 4:3 
aspect ratio.
16:9 : Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 16:9 
aspect ratio.
16:10 : Scale an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 16:10 
aspect ratio.
ANAMORPHIC 1: Scale an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen 
with a 1.85:1 aspect ratio.
ANAMORPHIC 2: Scale an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen 
with a 2.35:1 aspect ratio.
Projection
Adjust the picture to match the orientation of the projector: upright or upside-down, in front of 
or behind the screen. Invert or reverse the image accordingly.
Power Saving
If the input source is not detected and no operation is performed for a specific period of time, 
projector will automatically turn off.
Auto Source
Automatically scan through all the input source.
Signal Type
Specify the source to the Computer in 1/Computer in 2 terminal that you wish to project.
Auto : Automatically detect the input signal type from Computer in 1 and Computer 
in 2 terminals.
RGB : For VGA signal
YCbCr/YPbPr:For component signal
ECO Mode
Use this function to dim the projector lamp light output which will lower power consumption 
and increase lamp life.
This function will be unavailable when the DCR function is on.
Filter Mode
Use this function to activate filter mode after the projector is installed an optional filter cover.
High Altitude 
						

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Use this function to allow the fans operates at full speed continuously to achieve proper high 
altitude cooling of the projector.
Quick Power On
Enable the projector to turn on automatically after the power cord has been connected 
and power has been applied.
Quick Power Off
Enable the projector to turn off quickly.
DC 12V Trigger
Enable or disable to trigger external devices such as an electric screen.
Option
Password
Set or delete the password. When the password function is added, image projection will 
require to input the preset password when turning on the projector.
Blank Screen
Blank the screen temporarily, and select the screen color when this function is active.
OSD Setting
Allow you to enter the OSD Setting menu.
Menu Position: Choose the menu location on the display screen.
OSD Timeout: Duration of OSD menu display countly starts (at idle state by 
second).
OSD Transparency: Select to change the transparency level of the OSD 
background.
Closed Caption
Enable or disable closed captions by selecting CC1 (closed caption1, the most common 
channel), CC2, CC3, CC4, T1, T2 or OFF.
Others
Allow you to enter the Others menu.
Message: Enable or disable the message box at the right bottom of the screen.
Zoom: Zoom in and out the images.
DCR (Dynamic Contrast Ratio): Enable DCR will further enhance contrast ratio 
by darkening the black scenes. Disable DCR will resume to normal contrast 
performance. DCR will impact lamp life and system noise performance.
Test Pattern: Display embedded test pattern.
Display Type
Allow user to select PIP (Picture in Picture) screen, POP (Picture on Picture) screen or 
disable PIP/POP function.
Swap 
						

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Allow user to swap input source in PIP or POP image.
Function
Allow user to define a short cut key on the remote control, and the function item is selected 
in OSD menu.
Network
Wired LAN
Allow you to configure the wired LAN settings.
Status: Display the projector’s status.
DHCP: Abbreviation for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. This protocol 
automatically assigns IP Address to networked devices.
When the “DHCP” sets to “Yes”, it takes some time to obtain IP address from 
DHCP server.
When the DHCP sets to No, that means user will set IP address by 
manually.
IP Address: Numerical address to identify networked computers. This function 
can only be used when DHCP is set to No.
The IP Address is the number that identifies this projector on the network. 
You cannot have two devices with the same IP Address on the same 
network.
The IP Address “0.0.0.0” is prohibited.
Subnet Mask: A numeric value to define the number of bits used for a network 
address of a divided network (or subnet) in an IP Address. This function can only 
be used when DHCP is set to No.
The Subnet Mask “0.0.0.0” is prohibited.
Default Gateway: A server (or router) to communicate across networks (subnets) 
that are divided by Subnet Mask. This function can only be used when DHCP is 
set to No.
DNS: Setup DNS server address when DHCP is disable.
Apply: Save and execute the wired LAN settings.
Wirless LAN
Allow you to configure the wireless LAN settings.
Status: Display the projector’s status.
SSID: Display the projector’s SSID information.
SSID Display: Select if you want to display the projector’s SSID.
Connection Mode: Methods for connecting to wireless networks with Wi-Fi 
enabled devices.
AP: The projector is cabled to the wired network to allow other wireless 
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server.
Infrastructure: A wireless networking bridges (joins) a wireless network to a 
wired Ethernet network.
DHCP: Abbreviation for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. This protocol 
automatically assigns IP Address to networked devices.
When the “DHCP” sets to “Yes”, it takes some time to obtain IP address from 
DHCP server.
When the DHCP sets to No, that means user will set IP address by 
manually.
IP Address: Numerical address to identify networked computers. This function 
can only be used when DHCP is set to No.
The IP Address is the number that identifies this projector on the network. 
You cannot have two devices with the same IP Address on the same 
network.
The IP Address “0.0.0.0” is prohibited.
Subnet Mask: A numeric value to define the number of bits used for a network 
address of a divided network (or subnet) in an IP Address. This function can only 
be used when DHCP is set to No.
The Subnet Mask “0.0.0.0” is prohibited.
Apply: Save and execute the wireless LAN settings.
Information
Input Source
Display the current input source.
Resolution
Display current input source resolution.
H. Frequency
Display current image horizontal  frequency.
V. Frequency
Display current image vertical frequency.
MAC Address
Abbreviation for Media Access Control Address. MAC Address is a unique ID number 
assigned to each network adapter.
Filter Hours
Display the filter’s elapsed operating time (in hours).
When Filter Mode is turned on, the Filter Hours also turns on automatically.
Filter Hours Reset
Reset the filter Hour to 0 hours.
Equivalent Lamp Hours 
						

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Display the lamp’s elapsed operating time (in hours).
Equivalent Lamp Hours Reset
Reset the lamp Hour to 0 hours.
Factory Default
Restore settings to factory default.
LanguageSelect the language used by the on-screen menu. 
						

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Controlling the projector through a LAN environment
You can manage and control the projector from one or more remote computers when 
they are properly connected to the same local area network.
Wired connection
If you are in a DHCP environment:
1. Take a RJ45 cable and connect one end to the RJ45 LAN input jack of the 
projector and the other end to the RJ45 port on your Ethernet or router.
2. Press 
MENU/EXIT on the projector or Menu on the remote control and then press 
/  until the NetWork menu is highlighted.
3. Highlight Wired LAN and press ENTER on the projector or Enter on the remote 
control.
4. Make sure the 
Status is Connect.
5. Press  to highlight DHCP and press  /  to select On.
6. Press  to highlight Apply and press ENTER on the projector or Enter on the 
remote control.
7. Please wait for around 15 - 20 seconds, and then re-enter the Wired LAN page. 
The 
IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS settings will be 
displayed. Note down the IP address displayed in the IP Address row.Important
If the Projector IP Address still does not appear, contact your network 
administrator.
If the RJ45 cables are not properly connected, the IP Address, Subnet Mask, 
Default Gateway, and DNS settings will display 0.0.0.0. Make sure the 
cables are properly connected and perform the procedures above again.
If you wish to connect to the projector in its standby mode, be sure you have 
selected RJ45 and obtained the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, 
and DNS information when the projector is on.
If you are in a non-DHCP environment:
1. Repeat steps 1-4 above.
2. Press  to highlight DHCP and press  /  to select Off.
3. Contact your ITS administrator for information on the IP Address, Subnet Mask, 
Default Gateway, and DNS settings.
Internet
IP Router 
						

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4. Press  to select the item you want to modify and press ENTER on the projector 
or Enter on the remote control.
5. Press  /  to move the cursor and the enter the value.
6. To save the settings, press 
ENTER on the projector or Enter on the remote 
control. If you do not want to save the settings, press MENU/EXIT on the projector
7. or Menu on the remote control.
8. Press  to highlight Apply and press ENTER on the projector or Enter on the 
remote control.
Important
If the RJ45 cables are not properly connected, the IP Address, Subnet Mask, 
Default Gateway, and DNS settings will display 0.0.0.0. Make sure the 
cables are properly connected and perform the procedures above again.
If you wish to connect to the projector in its standby mode, be sure you have 
selected RJ45 and obtained the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, 
and DNS information when the projector is on. 
						

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Wireless connection
To connect to the projector wirelessly, you have to plug a ViewSonic wireless dongle 
(optional) to the USB Type A connector on the projector, and then only a few OSD 
configuration steps are required.
1. Make sure the projector is turned on.
2. Press MENU/EXIT on the projector or Menu on the remote control and then press 
/  until the NetWork menu is highlighted.
3. Highlight Wireless LAN and press ENTER on the projector or Enter on the 
remote control.
4. Make sure the 
Status is Connect.
5. Make sure the SSID information is displayed.
6. Press  to highlight Connection Mode and press  /  to select AP or Infrastructure. In AP mode, you need to use your computer’s wireless 
connection utility to search the projector’s SSID and connect to it. Then you can 
search the projector with pwPresenter. To use 
Infrastructure mode, you should 
connect both your computer and projector to the same AP router and make 
connections with the IP address.
Important
If you need more information about AP and Infrastructure modes, please 
refer to user documentations for Wireless Routers which are usually 
available on 3C stores.
ViewSonic 
wireless dongle