LS901HD Full Guide

Introducion

Package Contents

Number	Description
1	Projector
2	Remote Control
3	Batteries
4	Quick Start Guide
5	Power Cord

Note: The power cord and remote control included in your package may vary depending on your country. Please contact your local reseller for more information.

Projector Overview

Number	Description
1	Remote IR Sensor
2	Keypad
3	Lens Shift
4	Focus Ring
5	Vent (inlet)
6	Zoom Ring
7	Vent (outlet)
8	Security Bar
9	Adjuster Foot
10	Projection Lens

Note: Do not block projector intake and exhaust vents.

Keypad

Icon	Button	Description
	Power	Toggles the projector between standby mode and Power On.
	Keystone	Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection.
	Navigation	Selects the desired menu items and makes adjustments when the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu is activated.
	Menu/Exit	Turns on or off the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu.
	Source	Displays the input source selection bar.
	Information	Displays the INFORMATION menu.
	Enter	Enacts the selected On-Screen Display (OSD) menu item when the OSD Menu is activated.
	Auto	Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image.

Indicator Lights

Indicator Light	Description
	Power indicator light
	Light Source indicator light
	Temperature indicator light

Remote Control

Button			Description
1	AV Mute		Hides the screen picture and volume mute.
2	Power		Turns the projector On or Off.
3	Auto Sync		Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image.
4	Source		Displays the input source selection bar.
5	Navigation Buttons		Navigates and selects the desired menu items and make adjustments.
6	Enter		Confirms the selection.
7	Menu/Exit		*Turns the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu On or Off. Go back to a previous OSD Menu. Exit and Save menu settings.
8	Brightness		Displays the brightness mode selection bar.
9	Volume Up		Increase the volume level.
10	Keystone		Manually correct distorted images.
11	Volume Down		Decrease the volume level.
12	Video		Unsupported Button
13	VGA		Unsupported Button
14	HDMI		Selects the HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 input source.
15	Aspect		Displays the aspect ratio selection bar.
16	Page Up		Unsupported Button
17	Zoom In		Increases the projected image size.
18	Freeze		Freeze the projected image.
19	Zoom Out		Reduces the projected image size.
20	Page Down		Unsupported Button
21	Display Mode		Displays the color mode selection bar.
22	Mouse Mode		Unsupported Button
23	Mute		Mute/Unmute.

Remote Control - Receiver Range

To ensure proper function of the remote control follow the steps below:

1. The remote control must be held at an angle within 30° perpendicular to the projector’s IR remote control sensor(s).
2. The distance between the remote control and the sensor(s) should not exceed 8 m (26 ft)

Note: Refer to the illustration for the location of the infrared (IR) remote control sensor(s).

Replacing the Batteries

1. Remove the battery cover from the bottom of the remote control by pressing the finger grip and sliding it across.
2. Remove any existing batteries (if necessary) and install two AAA batteries.

Note: Observe the battery’s polarities as indicated.

3. Replace the battery cover by aligning it with the base and pushing it back into position.
   

Note: :* Avoid leaving the remote control and batteries in excessive heat or a humid environment.

• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery manufacturer.
• If the battery is drained or if you will not be using the remote control for an extended period of time, remove the battery to avoid damage to the remote control.
• Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions and local environment regulations for your region.

Initial Setup

Choosing a Location - Projector Orientation

Personal preference and room layout will decide the installation location. Consider the following:

• Size and position of your screen.
• Location of a suitable power outlet.
• Location and distance between the projector and other equipment.

The projector is designed to be installed in one of the following locations:

• 

  Front
  The projector is placed near the floor in front of the screen.
• 

  Front Ceiling
  The projector is suspended upside-down from the ceiling in front of the screen.
• 

  Rear
  The projector is placed near the floor behind the screen.
• 

  Rear Ceiling
  The projector is suspended upside-down from the ceiling behind the screen.

Notes:

Mounting the Projector

Note: If you buy a third party mount, please use the correct screw size. Screw size can vary depending on the thickness of the mounting plate.

1. To make sure the most secure installation, please use a ViewSonic® wall or ceiling mount.
2. Make sure the screws used to attach the mount to the projector meet the following specifications:
   • Screw type: M4 x 10
   • Maximum Screw Length: 10 mm
     

CAUTION

• Avoid installing the projector near a heat source or air conditioner.
• Keep at least a 10 cm (3.9 in.) gap between the ceiling and the bottom of the projector.

Using the Security Bar

To help prevent the projector from being stolen, use a security slot locking device to secure the projector to a fixed object.

Making Connection

Connecting to Power

# Connect the power cord to the AC IN jack at the rear of the projector. Plug the power cord into a power outlet.

Note: When installing the projector, incorporate a readily accessible disconnect device in the fixed wiring, or connect the power plug to an easily accessible outlet near the unit. If a fault should occur during operation of the projector, use the disconnect device to switch off the power supply, or disconnect the power plug.

Connecting to External Devices

HDMI Connection

Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI port of your video device. Then connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 port of your projector.

Note:

• For LS901HD, the HDMI 1 port supports HDCP 2.2; the HDMI 2 port supports HDCP 1.4.
• For LS901-4K, the HDMI 1/ HDMI 2 port supports HDCP 2.3.

Audio Connection

You can connect to various external sound delivery devices via the Audio Out port.

USB and Network Connection

USB Type-A Connection

The USB port is for supplying power and service needs.

Network Connection

Plug the network cable into the LAN port.

RS-232 Connection

When you use a RS-232 serial port cable to connect the projector to an external computer certain functions can be controlled remotely by the PC, including Power On/Off, Volume adjustment, Input select, Brightness, and more.

Using the Projector

Turning the Projector On

# Make sure the projector’s power cord is properly connected to a power outlet. Press the Power button on the projector or remote control to turn on the projector. Note: :* The Power Indicator Light will be flashing blue during startup. The first time the projector is turned on, you will be prompted to select the preferred language and projection orientation.

Selecting an Input Source

The projector can be connected to multiple devices at the same time. However, it can only display one full screen at a time.

When Auto Source is on, the projector will automatically search for input sources. If multiple sources are connected, press the Source button on the projector or remote control to select the desired input.

Note: Make sure the connected sources are also turned on.

Adjusting the Projected Image

Adjusting the Projector’s Height and Projection Angle

The projector is equipped with three adjustment feet. Adjusting the feet will change the projector’s height and the vertical projection angle.

Adjusting the Focus, Keystone, and Lens Shift

You can improve and adjust the clarity and position of the image by adjusting the Focus Ring, Keystone Keys, Lens Shift dial, or Zoom Ring.

Turning the Projector Off

1. Press the Power button on the projector or remote control and a “power off message” will appear.
2. Press the Power button again to confirm and shut down the projector.
3. The Power Indicator Light will turn solid red and enter standby mode.

Menu Operation

On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu

The projector has multilingual on-screen display menus that allow you to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings.

Menu		Description
Display		Adjust Image, 3D, Aspect Ratio, Edge Mask, Zoom, Image Shift, and Keystone settings.
Audio		Adjust the volume level or mute.
Setup		Adjust Projection, Power, Security, Language, Menu, Input Source, etc. settings.
Network		Adjust LAN and RS-232 control settings.
Information		View projector and network information.

Menu Navigation

The projector has multilingual on-screen display menus that allow for image and settings adjustment.

1. To open the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu, press the Menu/Exit button on the projector or the remote control.
2. When the OSD is displayed, use the Navigation ▲ / ▼ buttons to select any item in the main menu. While making a selection on a particular page, press the Enter button on the projector or the remote control to enter a sub-menu.
3. Use the Navigation ▲ / ▼ / ◀ / ▶ buttons to select the desired item in the sub-menu and then press Enter to view further settings. Adjust the settings by using the Navigation ▲ / ▼ / ◀ / ▶ buttons.
4. Select the next item to be adjusted in the sub-menu and adjust as described above.
5. Press Enter to confirm, and the screen will return to the main menu.
6. To exit, press the Menu/Exit button again. The OSD menu will close and the projector will automatically save the new settings.

Menu Options

Display Menu

Menu	Description
Image Setting	Color Mode There are several predefined display modes that you can choose from to suit your viewing preference.	Presentation Suitable for most presenting needs for business and education environments.
		Brightest Suitable for bright, well-lit environments.
		HDR SIM./HDR Decodes and displays High Dynamic Range (HDR) content for the deepest blacks, brightest whites, and vivid cinematic color using REC.2020 color gamut. This mode can be selected to enhances non-HDR content with simulated HDR.
		HLG Enable for HLG supported content and darker blacks, brighter highlights, and vivid color.
		Movie Provides the best balance of detail and colors for watching movies.
		Gamma Optimizes your projector for maximum contrast and vivid colors allowing you to see shadow detail when playing games.
		sRGB Standardized sRGB color gamut.
		DICOM SIM. Suitable for projecting monochrome images.
		Golf Suitable for golf simulators.
		3D Optimized for 3D content.
	Brightness The higher the value, the brighter the image. Lower values will result in a darker image.
	Contrast Use this to set the peak white level after you have previously adjusted the Brightness setting to suit your selected input and viewing environment.
	Sharpness A high value results in a sharper picture; a low value softens the picture.
	Color Adjust an image from black and white to fully saturated color.
	Tint The higher the value, the more greenish the picture becomes. The lower the value, the more reddish the picture becomes.
	Gamma Reflects the relationship between input source and picture brightness.
	Color Settings	Brilliant Color™ A color-processing algorithm and enhancements to enable higher brightness while providing true, more vibrant colors in picture.
		Color Temperature Select from Warm, Standard, Cool, or Cold.
		Color Management Only in permanent installations with controlled lighting levels such as: boardrooms, lecture halls, or home theaters should Color Management be considered. Color Management provides fine color control adjustment to allow for more accurate color reproduction, should you require it. If you have purchased a test disc, which contains various color test patterns and can be used to test the color presentation on monitors, TVs, projectors, etc., you can project any image from the disc on the screen and enter the Color Management menu to make adjustments.
		RGB Gain/Bias Configure the brightness (gain) and contrast (bias).
		Color Space Select from Auto, RGB (0~255), RGB (16~235), and YUV color space.
	Light Source Mode	Dynamic Black Automatically adjust the picture brightness in order to give optimum contrast performance.
		Eco Dim the light output, lowering power consumption.
		Light Source Power Select the power percentage (50%~100%) for brightness mode.
3x Fast Input/Ultra Fast Input	This function is favorable to frame rate reducing.
3D	3D Mode Enable or disable the 3D function.
	3D Format Select the 3D content format.	Auto When a 3D identification signal is detected, the 3D format is selected automatically.
		SBS Display in Side-by-Side format.
		Top and Bottom Display in Top and Bottom format.
		Frame Sequential Display in Frame Sequential format
Aspect Ratio	Select the aspect ratio of the projected image.	4:3 Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 4:3 aspect ratio. This is most suitable for 4:3 images like computer monitors, standard definition TV, and 4:3 aspect DVD movies, as it displays them without aspect alteration.
		16:9 Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 16:9 aspect ratio. This is most suitable for images which are already in a 16:9 aspect, like high definition TV.
		21:9 Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 21:9 aspect ratio without aspect alteration.
		Native Projects the image as its original resolution and resizes it to fit within the display area. For input signals with lower resolutions, the projected image will be displayed in its original size.
		Auto Scales an image proportionally to fit the projector’s native resolution in its horizontal width. This is suitable for the incoming image which is neither 4:3 nor 16:9 and you want to make the most use of the screen without altering the image’s aspect ratio.
Zoom	Reduce or magnify the projected image
Image Shift	Adjust the projected image horizontally or vertically.
Keystone	Four Corners Adjust each corner to make a square image when the projection surface is not level.
	H.Keystone Adjust image distortion horizontally.
	V. Keystone Adjust image distortion vertically.
	3 x 3 Warp Configure the geometric distortion of the projector’s images when the images are projected onto screens which have an uneven surface such as a cylinder, a spherical shape, etc.
	Reset Return the Keystone settings to default.

Notes:

Audio Menu

Menu	Description
Mute	Temporarily turn off the sound.
Volume	Adjust the volume level.

Setup Menu

Menu	Description
Projection	Select the preferred projection: Front, Rear, Ceiling-Top, and Rear-Top.
Power Settings	Direct Power On Automatically power on the projector when AC power is supplied, without pressing the Power button on the projector or the remote control.
	Signal Power On Automatically power on the projector when a signal is detected, without pressing the Power button on the projector or on the remote control.
	Auto Power Off (min.) A countdown timer will start when there is no signal being sent to the projector. The projector will automatically power off when the countdown has finished (in minutes).
	Power Mode (Standby)	Eco Minimum power consumption (< 0.5 Watt) that does not allow network controlling.
		Active Normal standby (> 0.5Watt) which allows the LAN module to enter sleep mode(< 0.5 Watt) in 20 minutes and can’t be woken by Wake on LAN (WoL).
		ErP Off Keep ports and network always powered, allows the projector to provide the network function in standby mode
Security	Power On Lock Enable or disable a password prompt before using the projector.
	Change Password Set or modify the password.
HDMI CEC	When you connect HDMI CEC-compatible devices to the projector with HDMI cables, you can control them on the same power on or power off status using the HDMI CEC control feature in the projector’s OSD. This lets one device or multiple devices in a group power on or power off via HDMI CEC in a typical configuration.
Test Pattern	Select the test pattern from green grid, magenta grid, white grid, white, or disable this function (off).
Options	Language Select the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu language.
	Auto Source Automatically find an available input source.
	High Altitude When On, the fans will spin faster for better cooling and performance. This is useful for high altitude environments where the air is thin.
	Logo Set the “startup screen”. If changes are made, they will take effect the next time the projector is powered on.
Reset	Return the settings to default.

Notes:

Network Menu

Menu	Description
LAN	View network information and enable/disable DHCP.
Control	Enable or disable network control suites.

Notes:

Controlling the Projector throught a Network

The projector provides diverse networking and remote management features. The LAN /RJ45 function of the projector, through a network, can remotely manage: Power On/Off, Volume adjustment, Input select, Brightness, and more.

Note: Please ensure Network > Control > HTTP is enabled.

1. Connect the projector to a network via the LAN/RJ45 port.

2. Open the On-Screen Display Menu and go to: Network > LAN.
3. Select DHCP and turn it On to obtain an IP address automatically; or select Off to enter the network information manually.

Note: Please wait for around 15~20 seconds, then re-enter the LAN settings page. The Projector IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, DNS Server settings will be displayed. Make note of the IP address displayed in the Projector IP Address row.



4. Using a web browser, and under the same network, type in the projector’s IP address.
5. Enter the user name and password, then click Log in.

Note: When logging in for the first time, please follow the description on the web page to set a password. Then you will be able to log in.

Information Menu

View Serial Number, Source, Resolution, Refresh Rate, Display Mode, Power Mode, Light Source Hours, Network Status, IP Address, Brightness Mode, and Firmware Version information.

Appendix

Timing Chart

Projector LED Indicators