PX704HD 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

    16:9 Image on a 16:9 Screen

    Projection Dimensions
    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 38.70 983 42.36 1076 14.71 374 2.35 60
    40 1016 51.60 1311 56.48 1435 19.61 498 3.14 80
    50 1270 64.50 1638 70.60 1793 24.51 623 3.92 100
    60 1524 77.40 1966 84.72 2152 29.42 747 4.71 120
    70 1778 90.30 2293 98.84 2510 34.32 872 5.49 139
    80 2032 103.19 2621 112.96 2869 39.22 996 6.28 159
    90 2286 116.09 2949 127.08 3228 44.12 1121 7.06 179
    100 2540 128.99 3276 141.20 3586 49.03 1245 7.84 199
    110 2794 141.89 3604 155.31 3945 53.93 1370 8.63 219
    120 3048 154.79 3932 169.43 4304 58.83 1494 9.41 239
    130 3302 167.69 4259 183.55 4662 63.73 1619 10.20 259
    140 3556 180.59 4587 197.67 5021 68.64 1743 10.98 279
    150 3810 193.49 4915 211.79 5380 73.54 1868 11.77 299
    200 5080 257.99 6553 282.39 7173 98.05 2491 15.69 398
    250 6350 322.48 8191 352.99 8966 122.57 3113 19.61 498
    300 7620 386.95 9829 423.59 10759 147.08 3736 23.53 598
    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.

    16:9 Image on a 4:3 Screen

    Projection Dimensions

    (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 35.53 902 38.88 988 13.50 343 2.16 55
    40 1016 47.36 1203 51.84 1317 18.00 457 2.88 73
    50 1270 59.20 1504 64.80 1646 22.50 572 3.60 91
    60 1524 71.04 1804 77.76 1975 27.00 686 4.32 110
    70 1778 82.88 2105 90.72 2304 31.50 800 5.04 128
    80 2032 94.72 2406 103.68 2633 36.00 914 5.76 146
    90 2286 106.56 2707 116.64 2963 40.50 1029 6.48 165
    100 2540 118.40 3007 129.60 3292 45.00 1143 7.20 183
    110 2794 130.24 3308 142.56 3621 49.50 1257 7.92 201
    120 3048 142.08 3609 155.52 3950 54.00 1372 8.64 219
    130 3302 153.92 3910 168.48 4279 58.50 1486 9.36 238
    140 3556 165.76 4210 181.44 4609 63.00 1600 10.08 274
    150 3810 177.60 4511 194.40 4938 67.50 1715 10.80 274
    200 5080 236.80 6015 259.20 6584 90.00 2286 14.40 366
    250 6350 296.00 7518 324.00 8230 112.50 2858 18.00 457
    300 7620 355.20 9022 388.80 9876 135.00 3429 21.60 549
    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
      Mounting the Projector
    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.