PA700X 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

    4:3 Image on a 4:3 Screen

    PA700S PA700X 43 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 46.56 1183 51.84 1317 18 457 2.70 69
    60 1524 93.12 2365 103.68 2633 36 914 5.40 137
    70 1778 108.64 2759 120.96 3072 42 1067 6.30 160
    80 2032 124.16 3154 138.24 3511 48 1219 7.20 183
    100 2540 155.20 3942 172.80 4389 60 1524 9 229
    120 3048 186.24 4730 207.36 5267 72 1829 10.80 274
    150 3810 232.80 5913 259.20 6584 90 2286 13.50 343
    200 5080 310.40 7884 345.60 8778 120 3048 18 457
    250 6350 388 9855 432 10973 150 3810 22.50 572
    300 7620 465.60 11826 518.40 13167 180 4572 27 686
    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.

    4:3 Image on a 16:10 Screen

    PA700S PA700X 43 169 Projection Dimensions.png

    (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 41.13 1045 45.79 1163 15.90 404 2.38 61
    60 1524 82.26 2089 91.58 2326 31.80 808 4.77 121
    70 1778 95.97 2438 106.85 2714 37.10 942 5.56 141
    80 2032 109.67 2786 122.11 3102 42.40 1077 6.36 162
    100 2540 137.09 3482 152.64 3877 53 1346 7.95 202
    120 3048 164.51 4179 183.17 4652 63.60 1615 9.54 242
    150 3810 205.64 5223 228.96 5816 79.50 2019 11.92 303
    200 5080 274.19 6964 305.28 7754 106 2692 15.90 404
    250 6350 342.73 8705 381.60 9693 132.5 3365 19.87 505
    300 7620 411.28 10446 457.92 11631 159 4039 23.85 606
    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.