PS502W 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 Table 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 Table[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

    PS502W 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
    40 1016 17.67 449 17.67 449 21.20 538 2.63 67
    60 1524 26.51 673 26.51 673 31.80 808 3.94 100
    80 2032 35.34 898 35.34 898 42.40 1077 5.26 134
    90 2286 39.76 1010 39.76 1010 47.70 1212 5.91 150
    100 2540 44.18 1122 44.18 1122 53 1346 6.57 167
    120 3048 53.02 1347 53.02 1347 63.60 1615 7.89 200
    150 3810 66.27 1683 66.27 1683 79.50 2019 9.86 250
    200 5080 88.36 2244 88.36 2244 106 2692 13.14 334
    250 6350 110.45 2805 110.45 2805 132.50 3365 16.43 417
    300 7620 132.30 3360 132.30 3360 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

    PS502W 1610 43 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
    40 1016 16.67 423 16.67 423 20 508 2.48 63
    60 1524 25.01 635 25.01 635 30 762 3.72 94
    80 2032 33.34 847 33.34 847 40 1016 4.96 126
    90 2286 37.51 953 37.51 953 45 1143 5.58 142
    100 2540 41.68 1059 41.68 1059 50 1270 6.20 157
    120 3048 50.02 1270 50.02 1270 60 1524 7.44 189
    150 3810 62.52 1588 62.52 1588 75 1905 9.30 236
    200 5080 83.36 2117 83.36 2117 100 2540 12.40 315
    250 6350 104.20 2647 104.20 2647 125 3175 15.50 394
    300 7620 125.04 3176 125.04 3176 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.