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Why a black border on the top/bottom or sides of the image from the projector?

Please check below:   1.Plesae refer to the user guide and adjust Aspect ratio with example below.   2. It could be the format of the movie since not all movies are formatted in 16:9. Some are formatted wider than 16:9 which will create black borders on the top and bottom of the screen.

What to do if the image is too dim from the projector?

1.Please increase the Contrast and Brightness in OSD menu.   2.Check the light source level and make sure it’s on Full or Normal.   3.Turn off or reduce environmental luminance where the projector is in use.

How to change the projector lamp in a projector?

The methods for changing the projector lamp (bulb) differ depending on the model of the projector. For accurate instructions, you can find lamp swapping instruction at ViewSonic product download page.   <Note> It is recommended that you use an authentic ViewSonic replacement lamp.  

Why are certain options greyed out in the OSD menu?

Certain menu settings are locked based on the current input signal or preset picture mode to maintain optimal image quality. Verify Input Source: When using digital connections (HDMI, DisplayPort), options like Phase or Horizontal Position are automatically optimized and locked. These are only available for manual adjustment under a VGA (a...

Want to know about supported picture, video and audio formats

Each product has its own list of compatible video, audio and image formats. The best way to know what file type is specifically supported by your product is to look in the user guide for your particular model.

There are issues connecting an external monitor to a computer/projector

If the external monitor/ projector is not automatically detected and displaying an image, you will need to use a function key to enable or activate the function. Laptop manufacturers have different methods to activate an external monitor. Refer to the laptop's user guide/manual or the manufacturer for instructions to activate the video port for...

How to make the screen fit my projector's display area?

Please refer to this FAQ:   How to solve the overscan problem with my monitor?

Android mobile phones are unable to mirror cast via Google Home App.

Recently we've noticed an incompatibility issue between some ViewSonic smart projectors and Google Home App with the latest update. Some users might not see ViewSonic projectors on the device list when trying to mirror cast their Android mobile phone to ViewSonic projectors via Google Home App.  We are aware of this issue and currently workin...

How to solve “Out of range” when connecting PC/laptop to a projector?

Please refer to this FAQ.

How to reset lamp timer

After replacing the Projector Lamp, resetting the lamp timer is highly recommended to help keep track of how long the lamp has been on. The Lamp Timer will also let you know when the lamp needs to be replaced. The Lamp timer can be found in the projector Menu. The specific location of the timer can be found in different locations depending ...

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