PS502W 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:
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. |
Projection Dimensions
16:10 Image on a 16:10 Screen
- 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
(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.
- To ensure the most secure installation, please use a ViewSonic® wall or ceiling mount.
- 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
- 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.