PA700W Initial Setup

    From ViewSonic User Guide Database

    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:

    Location Description
    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[1] The projector is placed near the floor behind the screen.
    Rear Ceiling[1] The projector is suspended upside-down from the ceiling behind the screen.
    1. 1.0 1.1 A rear projection screen is required.

    Projection Dimensions

    16:10 Image on a 16:10 Screen

    PA700W 1610 1610 Projection Dimensions.png

    NOTE: (e) = Screen | (f) = Center of Lens
    (a) Screen Size (b) Projection Distance (c) Image Height (d) Vertical Offset
    Minimum Maximum
    in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm
    30 762 39.20 995 43.80 1111 15.90 404 1.90 48
    60 1524 78.36 1990 87.51 2223 31.80 808 3.94 100
    80 2032 104.47 2654 116.68 2964 42.40 1077 5.26 134
    90 2286 117.53 2985 131.27 3334 47.70 1212 5.91 150
    100 2540 130.59 3317 145.86 3705 53 1346 6.57 167
    120 3048 156.71 3980 175.03 4446 63.60 1615 7.89 200
    150 3810 195.89 4976 218.78 5557 79.50 2019 9.86 250
    200 5080 261.18 6634 291.71 7409 106 2692 13.14 334
    250 6350 326.48 8293 364.64 9262 132.50 3365 16.43 417
    300 7620 391.77 9951 437.57 11114 159 4039 19.70 500
    NOTE:
    • These figures are for reference purposes only. Please refer to the actual projector for the precise dimensions.
    • It is recommended that if you intend to permanently install the projector to physically test the projection size and distance using the actual projector before you permanently install it.

    16:10 Image on a 4:3 Screen

    PA700W 1610 43 Projection Dimensions.png

    NOTE: (e) = Screen | (f) = Center of Lens
    (a) Screen Size (b) Projection Distance (c) Image Height (d) Vertical Offset
    Minimum Maximum
    in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm
    30 762 36.90 937 41.30 1049 15 381 1.80 46
    60 1524 73.92 1878 82.56 2097 30 762 3.72 94
    80 2032 98.56 2503 110.08 2796 40 1016 4.96 126
    90 2286 110.88 2816 123.84 3146 45 1143 5.58 142
    100 2540 123.20 3129 137.60 3495 50 1270 6.20 157
    120 3048 147.84 3755 165.12 4194 60 1524 7.44 189
    150 3810 184.80 4694 206.40 5243 75 1905 9.30 236
    200 5080 246.40 6259 275.20 6990 100 2540 12.40 315
    250 6350 308 7823 344 8738 125 3175 15.50 394
    300 7620 369.60 9388 412.80 10485 150 3810 18.60 472
    NOTE:
    • These figures are for reference purposes only. Please refer to the actual projector for the precise dimensions.
    • It is recommended that if you intend to permanently install the projector to physically test the projection size and distance using the actual projector before you permanently install it.

    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 ensure the most secure installation, please use a ViewSonic® wall or ceiling mount.
    2. Ensure the screws used to attach the mount to the projector meet the following specifications:
      • Screw type: M4 x 7
      • Maximum Screw Length: 7 mm
      PA700 Mount.png
    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.