How to purchase a lens for a projector

Or browse to your projector model in the Projector Accessories section of the ViewSonic Store.  If a Long Throw lens is available for your projector, it will be listed on the online store. Note: A Long Throw Lens is not available for all ViewSonic projectors. To check availability, or to purchase a long throw lens, please contact ViewSonic...

What to do if there is a shadow or double image on the projector screen?

Analog extension cables, adapters, docking stations and longer cables may be prone to generate ghosting, lines, double images, or poor focus. The improper shielding of the extension cables will cause a shadowing or ghosting effect due to mismatch of the input impedance between the video source, the video cable, and the projector. Please use th...

What to do if the image shows keystone effect from the projector?

When you see below situation, please follow below instructions to adjust:   If the projector supports Auto Keystone or Vertical keystone, please try to turn on or manually adjust by referring to user guide. If possible, put the projector on the flat surface and make sure projector lens and screen are in a 90-degree angle.  

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.

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?

Where can I find ViewSonic projector distance calculator?

Please go to Projector Distance Calculator. Enter the desired distance from the screen to calculate the image dimensions. Try different distance values until you find the desired image size.

Why the image is pixelated from my projector?

Usually this is related to unmatched output resolution setting and content.  For example, setting 720P resolution output to a 4K projector or playing a 720P video on a 4K projector in full screen would cause pixelated.   Please make sure to set recommended resolution by referring to this FAQ.

Purchased replacement parts

Parts can be purchased from our parts store. Go to https://www.viewsonic.com/parts/

How to play 3D content from Blu-Ray player to projectors?

1. Here are the hardware requirements to play 3D content below.     a. 3D ready projector     b. 3D Blu-Ray player     c. 3D content     d. Active 3D glasses 144Hz     e. HDMI Premium Certificate cable   2. Here is the playback process below.       a. Connect the 3D Blu-Ray player to the 3D capable projector via HDMI cable.       b. T...

The image is out of focus

Make sure that you have set it to its native resolution. Check the user guide to determine what the native resolution of the display is and set it to the native resolution if  the video source that is being used can support it. Digital signals (HDMI, DisplayPort) normally produce sharper images. If you are using a VGA or analog signal try to s...