How to Change Language on Viewsonic Projectors

Known for its projectors and monitors, Viewsonic has made a name in the electronics industry with its affordable and high-quality products.

Most of the time, their projectors come with the preferred language of the area already enabled.

However, what if your projector is set to the wrong language? Or what if you want to change it?

If that’s the case, then don’t worry! We’ve got the perfect guide for you.

Before We Get Started

Before you can get started with changing the language on your Viewsonic projector, there are a few essential materials that you will need to gather.

First of all, you will need your Viewsonic projector , of course! 

Grab your Viewsonic projector and its User Guide or User Manual. The User Guide might come in handy as we continue.

Second, you will need some kind of device that will stream the images or videos you want to project. Depending on your setup, this could be a desktop computer, a laptop, a mobile phone, or even a tiny streaming device like a Roku Stick .

Third, you will need a projector screen to project your video on so you can navigate your projector’s settings. Alternatively, you can just use a blank, white wall free from any objects or colored markings.

Finally, you will need all of the necessary cables to connect everything. These are your video cables, audio cables, and power cables for your projector and your streaming device. 

How to Change Language on Viewsonic Projectors

To change the language settings on your Viewsonic projector, you will need to do these six steps, all of which we’ve outlined in great detail to follow them easily!

Step 1: Turn On and Connect Your Viewsonic Projector

First things first: plug and turn on your Viewsonic projector !

Take its power cord and connect the projector to a power outlet. Make sure it’s plugged in properly to avoid any power issues.

Turn on your Viewsonic projector! 

You should now be able to see a blank projection on your projector screen. If you don’t, there may be something wrong with your power cable or projector.

Gather the video and audio cables you need to connect your Viewsonic projector to your PC. 

The exact cables will depend on your setup as well as your devices. HDMI is the most convenient connection since it carries both high-quality video and audio. 

But if your projector is an old model, or if you need to use the HDMI port for something else, you might need to use a VGA cable for the video connection and a separate audio cable for your sound system.

Use the cables to connect everything and securely make sure they’re plugged in.

Step 2: Test Your Setup

Before we move on, it would be best to test your setup. 

Testing will determine if there are any issues with your Viewsonic projector , PC, or cables.

If you don’t, you may think any issues that arise will be because you changed the language settings, leading to more confusion.

To test your setup, simply enable projection from your PC.

How you do this will depend on your PC, but for computers and laptops, you can usually do this by going to your Display Properties and enabling the Mirror or Extend functions. 

Once you can project successfully from your PC, move on to the next step.

If you cannot project successfully, go back to Step 1 and try again.

Step 3: Check the Languages Available on Your Viewsonic Projector

Now it’s time to check the available languages on your Viewsonic projector !

Checking the language ensures the language you want is an option. Otherwise, you may just be wasting your time.

There are three main ways to do this.

The first way is to check the User Guide or User Manual that came with your Viewsonic projector. Look for a section titled “Languages.”

The second way is to go to the Viewsonic website and search for your projector’s model. You should be able to find the model number on your projector, on the box it came in, or in the User Guide.

The third way is to simply go into the Language settings on your Viewsonic projector, which is covered in Step 5!

If you want some quick information, here’s a list of the languages Viewsonic projectors usually have:

• English
• French
• German
• Italian
• Spanish
• Russian
• 繁體中文
• 日本語
• 韓語
• Swedish
• Dutch
• Turkish
• Czech
• Portuguese
• Thai
• Polish
• Finnish
• Arabic
• Indonesian
• Hindi
• Vietnam
• Greek

However, the available languages may depend on the model, where it was produced and sold, so always check to be sure!

Step 4: Check What Language Your Viewsonic Projector Has Enabled

Sometimes, it may happen that your Viewsonic projector  is already using the language you want, and you don’t have to change its language settings.

First, check what language your Viewsonic projector has enabled to avoid extra work.

Simply open up the Menu on your Viewsonic projector. You should now see the different sections written in the language you selected.

If the language is the one you want, then congratulations, your job is done!

If it’s a different language, then proceed to the next step.

Step 5: Change the Language on Your Viewsonic Projector

If your Viewsonic projector is set to English and you want to switch it to another language, you’ll be able to change it in a jiffy.

But if your Viewsonic projector uses a language other than what you want, you probably don’t understand a single thing in the menu.

Either way, we’ve got you covered!

To change the language on your Viewsonic projector, you can follow these easy steps:

• Open the Menu on your Viewsonic projector.
• Look for the Language section.
  • If your projector is set to English, look for a section called “Basic Settings,” “Setup Menu,” or “System.”
  • If it’s set to another language, look for a section with a cog as the icon. The Language settings should be the first option under that section.
• Click on Language. You should now be able to see all of the options.
• Select the language you want. 

Navigate back to the main menu. If successful, all the words should now be displayed in the language of your choice.

If it isn’t, repeat this step.

If that still doesn’t work, try contacting Viewsonic and asking for help. You can fill out the customer service form on their website or call them at 800-688-6688

Conclusion

So as you can see, to change the language on your Viewsonic projector, you’ll need to turn it on, connect it to your PC, test your setup, check the available languages, check the enabled language, and change the language in the settings.

And that’s all you need to do to change the language settings on your Viewsonic projector!

We hope this article helped you!