PA700W 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 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[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

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 39.20 995 43.80 1111 15.90 404 1.90 48
60 1524 78.36 1990 87.51 2223 31.80 808 3.94 100
80 2032 104.47 2654 116.68 2964 42.40 1077 5.26 134
90 2286 117.53 2985 131.27 3334 47.70 1212 5.91 150
100 2540 130.59 3317 145.86 3705 53 1346 6.57 167
120 3048 156.71 3980 175.03 4446 63.60 1615 7.89 200
150 3810 195.89 4976 218.78 5557 79.50 2019 9.86 250
200 5080 261.18 6634 291.71 7409 106 2692 13.14 334
250 6350 326.48 8293 364.64 9262 132.50 3365 16.43 417
300 7620 391.77 9951 437.57 11114 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

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 41.13 1045 45.79 1163 15.90 404 2.38 61
60 1524 82.26 2089 91.58 2326 31.80 808 4.77 121
70 1778 95.97 2438 106.85 2714 37.10 942 5.56 141
80 2032 109.67 2786 122.11 3102 42.40 1077 6.36 162
100 2540 137.09 3482 152.64 3877 53 1346 7.95 202
120 3048 164.51 4179 183.17 4652 63.60 1615 9.54 242
150 3810 205.64 5223 228.96 5816 79.50 2019 11.92 303
200 5080 274.19 6964 305.28 7754 106 2692 15.90 404
250 6350 342.73 8705 381.60 9693 132.5 3365 19.87 505
300 7620 411.28 10446 457.92 11631 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.