LS740W Initial Setup
From ViewSonic Documentation
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:
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Desk Front
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Ceiling Front
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Desk Rear
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Ceiling Rear
| Location | Description |
|---|---|
| Desk Front | The projector is placed near the floor in front of the screen. |
| Ceiling Front | The projector is suspended upside-down from the ceiling in front of the screen. |
| Desk Rear[1] | The projector is placed near the floor behind the screen. |
| Ceiling Rear[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 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| min. | max. | ||||||||
| in. | mm | in. | mm | in. | mm | in. | mm | in. | mm |
| 30 | 762 | 30.20 | 767 | 39.28 | 998 | 15.90 | 404 | 1.97 | 50 |
| 40 | 1016 | 40.26 | 1023 | 52.37 | 1330 | 21.20 | 538 | 2.63 | 67 |
| 50 | 1270 | 50.33 | 1278 | 65.47 | 1663 | 26.50 | 673 | 3.29 | 83 |
| 60 | 1524 | 60.39 | 1534 | 78.56 | 1995 | 31.80 | 808 | 3.94 | 100 |
| 70 | 1778 | 70.46 | 1790 | 91.65 | 2328 | 37.10 | 942 | 4.60 | 117 |
| 80 | 2032 | 80.53 | 2045 | 104.74 | 2661 | 42.40 | 1077 | 5.26 | 134 |
| 90 | 2286 | 90.59 | 2301 | 117.84 | 2993 | 47.70 | 1212 | 5.91 | 150 |
| 100 | 2540 | 100.66 | 2557 | 130.93 | 3326 | 53.00 | 1346 | 6.57 | 167 |
| 110 | 2794 | 110.72 | 2812 | 144.02 | 3658 | 58.30 | 1481 | 7.23 | 184 |
| 120 | 3048 | 120.79 | 3068 | 157.12 | 3991 | 63.60 | 1615 | 7.89 | 200 |
| 130 | 3302 | 130.85 | 3324 | 170.21 | 4323 | 68.90 | 1750 | 8.54 | 217 |
| 140 | 3556 | 140.92 | 3579 | 183.30 | 4656 | 74.20 | 1885 | 9.20 | 234 |
| 150 | 3810 | 150.99 | 3835 | 196.40 | 4988 | 79.50 | 2019 | 9.86 | 250 |
| 200 | 5080 | 201.31 | 5113 | 261.86 | 6651 | 106.00 | 2692 | 13.14 | 334 |
| 250 | 6350 | 251.64 | 6392 | 327.33 | 8314 | 132.50 | 3365 | 16.43 | 417 |
| 300 | 7620 | 301.97 | 7670 | 392.79 | 9977 | 159.00 | 4039 | 19.72 | 501 |
- 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 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| min. | max. | ||||||||
| in. | mm | in. | mm | in. | mm | in. | mm | in. | mm |
| 30 | 762 | 27.12 | 689 | 35.28 | 896 | 13.50 | 343 | 2.16 | 55 |
| 40 | 1016 | 36.16 | 918 | 47.04 | 1195 | 18.00 | 457 | 2.88 | 73 |
| 50 | 1270 | 45.20 | 1148 | 58.80 | 1494 | 22.50 | 572 | 3.60 | 91 |
| 60 | 1524 | 54.24 | 1378 | 70.56 | 1792 | 27.00 | 686 | 4.32 | 110 |
| 70 | 1778 | 63.28 | 1607 | 82.32 | 2091 | 31.50 | 800 | 5.04 | 128 |
| 80 | 2032 | 72.32 | 1837 | 94.08 | 2390 | 36.00 | 914 | 5.76 | 146 |
| 90 | 2286 | 81.36 | 2067 | 105.84 | 2688 | 40.50 | 1029 | 6.48 | 165 |
| 100 | 2540 | 90.40 | 2296 | 117.60 | 2987 | 45.00 | 1143 | 7.20 | 183 |
| 110 | 2794 | 99.44 | 2526 | 129.36 | 3286 | 49.50 | 1257 | 7.92 | 201 |
| 120 | 3048 | 108.48 | 2755 | 141.12 | 3584 | 54.00 | 1372 | 8.64 | 219 |
| 130 | 3302 | 117.52 | 2985 | 152.88 | 3883 | 58.50 | 1486 | 9.36 | 238 |
| 140 | 3556 | 126.56 | 3215 | 164.64 | 4182 | 63.00 | 1600 | 10.08 | 256 |
| 150 | 3810 | 135.60 | 3444 | 176.40 | 4481 | 67.50 | 1715 | 10.80 | 274 |
| 200 | 5080 | 180.80 | 4592 | 235.20 | 5974 | 90.00 | 2286 | 14.40 | 366 |
| 250 | 6350 | 226.00 | 5740 | 294.00 | 7468 | 112.50 | 2858 | 18.00 | 457 |
| 300 | 7620 | 271.20 | 6888 | 352.80 | 8961 | 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.
- 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 8
- Maximum Screw Length: 8 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.