PS502X Initial Setup

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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

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.