PS502X 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 Table

• 

  Front Ceiling

• 

  Rear Table

• 

  Rear Ceiling

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

Projection Dimensions

4:3 Image on a 4:3 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	19.74	501	19.74	501	24.02	610	3.60	91
60	1524	29.62	752	29.62	752	35.98	914	5.40	137
70	1778	34.55	878	34.55	878	42.01	1067	6.30	160
80	2032	39.49	1003	39.49	1003	47.99	1219	7.20	183
100	2540	49.36	1254	49.36	1254	60	1524	9	229
120	3048	59.23	1504	59.23	1504	72.01	1829	10.80	274
150	3810	74.04	1881	74.04	1881	90	2286	13.50	343
200	5080	98.72	2507	98.72	2507	120	3048	18	457
250	6350	123.40	3134	123.40	3134	150	3810	22.50	572
300	7620	148.08	3761	148.08	3761	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

(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	17.44	443	17.44	443	21.20	538	3.18	81
60	1524	26.16	664	26.16	664	31.80	808	4.77	121
70	1778	30.52	775	30.52	775	37.10	942	5.56	141
80	2032	34.88	886	34.88	886	42.40	1077	6.36	162
100	2540	43.60	1107	43.60	1107	53	1346	7.95	202
120	3048	52.32	1329	52.32	1329	63.60	1615	9.54	242
150	3810	65.40	1661	65.40	1661	79.50	2019	11.92	303
200	5080	87.20	2215	87.20	2215	106	2692	15.90	404
250	6350	109	2769	109	2769	132.50	3365	19.87	505
300	7620	130.80	3322	130.80	3322	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

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.