1.Remove the projector from the packaging and place it on a stand or table facing the screen or wall you want to project the
picture onto.
2.Remove the lens cover. Connect the power cord to the projector and a wall outlet or heavy duty extension cord.
3.WHEN USING PROJECTOR AT HIGH ALTITUDES: From the Menu, select Setting, then High Altitude. Select on. Please
ensure that High Altitude mode is on each time you power on the projector to make sure the fans cool properly.
Connecting Your Source – More detailed connection instructions begin on page 17 of the instruction manual.
1.To connect to a laptop computer, connect the VGA cable (included) from the monitor output of the laptop to a VGA input on the
projector. This is a blue 15-pin connector on the projector and a similar 15-pin connector on the laptop.
2.To connect a Mac laptop you'll need a DVI to VGA adapter between the VGA cable and the laptop, a DVI to VGA cable, or a
DVI to HDMI cable.
3.To connect a DVD player or other video source, connect the composite video cable (yellow ends) between the yellow “video in”
connector on the projector and a similar video out connector on your DVD player. Some DVD players and other video sources
can be connected with the HDMI cable (included).
4.To connect a USB flash drive or other USB source like a digital camera, see page 53 of the instruction manual.
Connecting Audio – More detailed connection instructions begin on page 17 of the instruction manual.
1.This projector has a small built-in speaker. To connect a laptop to the projector sound, use the included 1/8” audio cable (green
ends) between the laptop audio output and the projector audio input (small blue connector labeled “Audio A”). Use the “Audio
Settings” menu on the projector and/or the volume control on your laptop to adjust the sound volume.
2.For louder sound you can connect the audio output from your source to a PA system or portable stereo. When doing this, the
audio does not need to connect through the projector at all. Connect a suitable cable from your source (laptop or DVD player)
to your audio system. If you rented a portable PA system from ATS, suitable cables and a separate instruction sheet will be
included.
Testing and Adjustment – More detailed instructions begin on page 22 of the instruction manual.
1.Press the power button on the projector to turn it on. In about a minute an image should start to appear on your screen as the
projector warms up.
2.Move the projector closer to the screen if the image is too large, and farther from the screen if the image is too small.
3.Adjust the foot on the front of the projector to point the image up or down to match the height of your screen.
4.Use the menus on the projector to adjust the shape of the image if it is not square with your screen.
5.Turn the lens ring on the front of the projector to adjust the focus until the image is sharp.
6.Turn on your source (laptop, DVD player, etc). Press the left arrow button on the projector to select the input your source is
connected to. Once you have done that, the image your source is sending should appear on the screen.
Troubleshooting – More detailed troubleshooting steps appear on page 63 of the instruction manual.
1.Nothing appears on the screen at all, screen is dark:
Make sure the lens cap is removed from the lens.
Make sure there is power to the projector and it is turned on (power button should be lit up).
Allow a minute or so for the projector to warm up.
Turn the projector all the way off and back on. If the screen is still dark, the projector may be malfunctioning.
2.Only a blue screen appears, no image from the source.
Make sure a cable is connected from the output of your source to an input on the projector. This projector also has a VGA
out which will not work as an input.
Make sure your source is turned on and outputting an image. Many laptops require you to press a function key on the
keyboard to turn on the external VGA monitor output. The key may be labeled “CRT/LCD” or have a picture of a monitor
on it. Hold “Function” (near the shift key) and press this key to toggle the VGA output on and off. Sometimes this output
may also be controlled by right-clicking anywhere on your laptop screen and selecting “Properties”, then the “Settings” tab
and adjusting which displays are active.
Press the left arrow button on the projector to select the input where the cable from your source is connected.
3.Image is not bright enough.
Close blinds, cover windows, turn off lights to darken the room, especially any light shining directly on the screen.
Move the projector closer to the screen. This will produce a smaller but brighter image.
Shutdown
Press the power button twice to turn the projector off, then wait 2 minutes until the cooling fan turns off before unplugging
the projector power cord. This allows the projector to cool safely before losing power.
Questions? Call
1-815-686-2687
or email atsinfo@atsrentals.com.
For urgent technical support outside of business hours call 1-815-230-1911.
ViewSonic Pro8500 Projector
Setup & Troubleshooting Instructions
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