ViewEra V151 Series User manual

15/ 17/ 19TFT-LCD MONITOR
WITH
VIDEO INPUTS
V151/ V172/ V191 Video Series
USERS MANUAL
www.viewera.com
Rev. 1.0

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CONTENTS
1. Introduction Page 2
Product Description ....................................................... Page 2
Package Contents .......................................................... Page 2
Product Features ....................................................... Page 2
Screen Cleaning Techniques ......................................... Page 3
Additional ..................................................................... Page 3
2. Control Functions Page 5
Function Selection ......................................................... Page 6
Function Adjustments..................................................... Page 7
3. Installation ..................................................................... Page 8
4. Display Modes................................................................ Page 9
5. Signal Connector Pin-Outs........................................... Page 10
6. Power Saving Features................................................... Page 11
7. Product Specifications.................................................... Page 12
8. Dead Pixel Policy Page 15
9. Warranty and Customer Service .................................. Page 15
10. Windows Setup ............................................................. Page 16
11. Trouble Shooting .. Page 18

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1. Introduction
Product Description
Congratulations on your purchase of the ViewEra V151/ V172/ V191
video series LCD monitor. It incorporates high quality display into a small
light-weighted module. It has power-saving capabilities and emits no
radiation. You will certainly benefit from this monitor in lots of ways; to
name some of them:
comfort, safety, space-saving and environmental protection.
These LCD monitors incorporates 15/17/ 19color active matrix
thin-film-transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display to provide superior display
performance. For 15monitor, the maximum resolution is XGA 1024 x 768.
For 17and 19monitors, the maximum resolution is SXGA 1280 x 1024.
They all are ideal for displaying complex graphics and high definition images.
Their outstanding capabilities include stereo audio, high image quality with
S-video, standard RCA composite video/audio and OSD (On Screen Display)
controls.
Package Contents
Included with your LCD monitor as following items 
15/ 17/ 19TFT LCD monitor
15 pin D-sub VGA signal cable
Audio cable
AC power cord
AC/DC power adapter
Users manual
Product Features
High brightness, high contrast ratio and wide viewing angle
Wall mountable with VESA 75 bracket
Built-in speakers with volume control
Power management system conforms to VESA DPMS standard
Advanced OSD control for picture quality adjustment
Slim bezel design

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Screen Cleaning Techniques
1. Gently clean the screen with a clean camel hair lens brush, or a soft, clean,
lint-free cloth, to remove dust and other particles that can scratch the
screen.
2. Do not apply pressure to the screen surface when wiping it clean.
3. Do not pour or spray any liquid directly onto the screen or casing. Chemical
cleaners have been reported to damage the screen or case of the LCD
monitor.
Additional
Read all of these instructions and save them for later use.
Follow all warnings and instructions on the product.
1. Product
Do not block the vent holes in the case.
Do not insert sharp objects or spill liquid into the LCD monitor
through cabinet slots. They may cause accident fire, electric shock
or failure.
Disconnect the power plug from the AC outlet if you will not use it
for an extended period of time.
Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or
other risks.
Do not touch the screen directly with your fingers. You may
damage the screen, and oil from your skin is difficult to remove.
Do not apply pressure to screen. The LCD panel is very delicate.
2. Power
Use the type of power indicated on label.
3. Plugs
Do not remove any of the prongs of the monitors three-pronged
power plug.
Disconnect the power plug from the AC outlet under following
conditions
If you will not use it for an extended period time.
When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

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If the product does not operate normally when the operating
instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of
other controls may result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified technician.
If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance,
service may be required.
4. Power and extension cords
Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord.
Do not locate this product where persons will walk over the cord.
Use the proper power cord with correct attachment plug type. If the
power source is 120V AC, use a power cord that has UL and C-UL
approvals. If the power source is a 240V AC supply, use the tandem
(T blade) type attachment plug with ground conductor power cord
that meets the respective European countrys safety regulations,
such as VDE for Germany.
Do not over load wall outlets or power cords. Ensure that the total
of all units plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 10 amperes.
Ensure that the total ampere ratings on all units plugged into the
extension cord is not above the cords rating.
If the power supply cord, which came with your monitor, is to be
connected to the PC instead of the wall outlet, Use an UL/TUV
approved computers with receptacle rated 100~240V AC, 50/60Hz,
1.0A (minimum) only.
5. Environment
Place the monitor on a flat and leveled surface.
Place the monitor in a well-ventilated place.
Keep the monitor away from overly hot, cold or humid places, places
directly under sunlight, dusty surroundings, equipment that generate
strong magnetic fields.
Please adjust the frequency to 60 Hz after setting up the LCD monitor.
Then push the OSD menu button and use theautoadjustment function to
find the best mode of your computer.

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2. Control Functions
The monitor digital control functions are located on the front panel. They
are shown in the figure below and described in the following paragraphs.
1. Power switch with indicator LED
2. Function keys
Function Selection
1. Press the knob 1to show the OSD menu. Then use the and to
select a function. Press the knob 2to close the OSD menu.
2. With the knob and , you can adjust the speaker volume on the
monitor.
When you press the , the speakers are mute. Press the one
more time, and then the speakers are active.
When you press the knob , the speaker volume OSD is shown.
You can increase or decrease the volume by pressing the and
.
3. You can hold the knob 2for more than 3 second to adjust the image
quality automatically.
The OSD menu will close automatically after 3-10 seconds without operation
and saves any changes you have made.
Function Adjustments
1. Signal Select
VGA - Select the image signal coming from the VGA cable.
V - Select the image signal coming from the CVBS-Video or S-Video.
Exit - Close the signal select OSD menu.
Note: You can press 2button to quickly switch signal sources among
VGA, CVBS (composite video), and S-video.

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2. Video
Brightness - Adjust the luminance level of the image.
Contrast -Adjust the difference in luminance between light and dark
areas of the image.
Black Level - Adjust the black level of the image.
Exit - Close the video OSD menu.
3. Audio
Volume - Adjust the speaker volume
Exit - Exit the audio OSD menu.
Note: You can press 1button repeatedly to mute or enable the monitor
speakers.
4. Color
Color Temperature
User - Adjust the R.G.B. gain level.
6500K - Select the color temperature of 6500°K.
9300K - Select the color temperature of 9300°K.
Exit - Close the color temperature OSD menu.
Exit - Close the color OSD menu.

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5. Image
Auto Tune - Adjust geometry of the image automatically.
H. Width - Adjust the horizontal sync size of signal.
H. Phase - Adjust the horizontal sync phase of signal.
H. Position - Adjust the horizontal position of the image.
V. Position - Adjust the vertical position of the image.
Exit - Close the Image OSD menu.
Note: Image function is only available for VGA and Video signal input.
6. Language - Set the language of the OSD windows.
7. Tools
OSD Control
OSD Timer - Setting the OSD menu display time.
OSD H. Position - Adjust the horizontal position of the OSD menu.
OSD V. Position - Adjust the vertical position of the OSD menu.
Exit - Close the OSD Control OSD menu.
Recall - Recall the factory default setting.
Sharpness - Adjust the picture more clearly.
Exit - Close the Tools OSD menu.
8. Exit - Close the OSD menu.

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3. Installation
Unpacking
Open the shipping carton and check the package contents.
If any items are missing or damaged, contact us immediately.
The package should include the following items:
- 15/17/ 19TFT-LCD monitor
-Power cord
-AC/DC power adapter
-VGA cable
-Audio cable
-User's manual
Installing the Base
Follow these steps to install the base:
1. Turn the monitor down.
2. Assembly the base to the arm with screw.
3. Tighten the screw with a coin.
Installing the Monitor
This monitor is equipped with an auto sensing DC power adapter for voltage
ranges of 100-240VAC, 60/50Hz. Follow these steps to install the monitor:
1. Before you connect the cables, make sure that the monitor and the system
unit power switches are off.
2. Plug one end of the VGA cable or DVI cable to the monitor and the other
end to the video signal connector at the rear of the system. Tighten the two
screws on the cable connector.
3. Connect the AC/DC power cord to the DC jack.
4. Connect the power cable.

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4. Display Modes
Micro-controller Features
The micro-controller automatically detects the video board installed in your
system. When you turn on the monitor, the micro-controller checks the
display mode memory stored in the user setting area of the video board, and
then the factory presetting area. It then adjusts to the proper display mode.
The micro-controller has the memory capacity to store different display
modes, including timing formats and display-settings. This memory capacity
is divided into two parts: the user setting area and the factory presetting area.
User Setting Area
The user settings by the user on the last display mode maintain in the memory
of the micro-controller. You can change the settings or add a nonstandard mode.
The micro-controller always detects and displays the last mode stored in the user
setting area when the monitor is turned on.
Factory PresettingArea
There are some preferred display modes preset in the micro-controller. These
display modes are preset at the factory and include the most popular display
modes currently available. The micro-controller searches for a proper display
mode in this area if it fails to find a proper display mode in the user setting
area.

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MODE Resolution
(Dots*lines)
Horizontal
Freq.(KHz)
Vertical
Freq.(Hz)
Remark
1.
VGA 640×350 31.5 70 Non-interlaced
2.
VGA 720×400 31.5 70 Non-interlaced
3.
VGA 640×480 31.5 60 Non-interlaced
4.
VESA/75 640×480 37.5 75 Non-interlaced
5.
VESA/60 800×600 37.9 60 Non-interlaced
6.
VESA/75 800×600 46.9 75 Non-interlaced
7.
VESA/60 1024×768 48.4 60 Non-interlaced
8.
VESA/70 1024×768 56.5 70 Non-interlaced
9.
VESA/75 1024×768 60.0 75 Non-interlaced
10.
VESA/60 1280×1024 64.0 60 Non-interlaced
11.
VESA/75 1280×1024 80.0 75
5. Signal Connector Pin-outs
To connect VGA, 8514A or IBM-compatible graphics adapters, use a 15 pin
mini D-type male connector.
15
-
pin Mini D
-
type Male Connector
Pin Assignment
1 Red Video 6 Red Ground 11 Ground
2 Green Video 7 Green Ground 12 Serial Data/I/O
3 Blue Video 8 Blue Ground 13 H. Sync
4 Ground 9 No Connection 14 V. Sync
5 No Connection 10 Sync Ground 15 Serial Clock Input

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6. Power Saving Features
When the power saving is active, the power indicator LED will be from Green
Light to Amber. The power saving feature complies with these VESA power
saving modes:
Mode H. Sync.
V. Sync.
LED Power
Consumption
Normal On On Green
< 50 Watts
Stand-by Off On Amber
< 15 Watts
Suspend On Off Amber
< 15 Watts
Off Off Off Amber
< 5 Watts
The monitor uses the H. Sync and V. Sync signals to determine the operation
mode to enter.
The monitor power-saving feature automatically turns off H. Sync and V. Sync if
there is no input from the system for a certain period of time. To use this feature,
you need a green PC that is compliant with the VESA power saving feature or a
software utility to detect system input such as keyboard or mouse.
Time Settings
Time settings are adjusted from the system unit by software. To fulfill the
requirements in the NUTEK specification 803299/94 the total time from
indicated inactivity to Power Saving position A2 (VESA OFF) must not be
set more than 70 minutes. We recommend you switch off the monitor when
you do not intend to use it for a while.

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7. Product Specifications
7.1 V151 series product specifications
V151 Series
Panel Type:
Screen Size:
Pixel Pitch:
Brightness:
Contrast Ratio:
Response Time:
Viewing Angle(H / V)
Max. Resolution:
Display Color
Active TFT-LCD
15diagonal
0.297 (W) x 0.297 (H) mm
Typical: 250 cd/(Min: 250)
Typical: 500:1 (Min: 400:1)
Typical: 16 ms (Max.:25)
Typical: 140/ 120 140  
1024 (W) x 768 (H)
16.7 M
Video Input Analog:15-pin, D-sub connector x1
S-Video x1, RCAcomposite x1
Digital: DVI connector (optional)
DisplayArea 12 (W) x 9 (H) inch
[304.8 (W) x 228.6 (H) mm]
Power Supply
Input voltage:
Output rating:
100-240V /60-50Hz
12V DC, 3.0A
Power Consumption 25 watts (max.), 3 watts (standby)
Audio 3 watts x 2 built-in speakers
RCAcomposite x1
Frequency Horizontal:30-60 KHz; Vertical: 50-75 Hz
Dimensions(set size) 14.8 (H) x 14.96 (W) x 5.5 (D) inch
[375(H) x 380(W) x 140(D) mm]
Safety & EMI UL, CUL, FCC-B, CB, CE, TUV/GS
Weight N.W.: 6.6 lbs (3.0 Kgs)
G.W.: 8.0 lbs (3.6 Kgs)
Operating Conditions 5°C 35°C; 20%-80% RH
Storage Conditions: -20°C 60°C; 10%-90% RH
Wall mountable Yes, VESA 75 bracket
The typical value of brightness, contrast ratio, response time and viewing angle is subject to change
without notice. For the latest update, please refer to ViewEras product page on the website.
Model
Features

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7.2 V172 series product specifications
V172 Series
Panel Type:
Screen Size:
Pixel Pitch:
Brightness:
Contrast Ratio:
Response Time:
Viewing Angle(H / V)
Max. Resolution:
Display Color
Active TFT-LCD
17diagonal
0.264 (W) x 0.264 (H) mm
Typical: 300 cd/(Min: 250)
Typical: 500:1 (Min: 400:1)
Typical: 12 ms (Max: 16)
Typical: 140° / 130° (Min: 140° / 130°)
1280 (W) x 1024 (H)
16.7 M
Video Input Analog:15-pin, D-sub connector
S-video x1, RCAcomposite x1
DisplayArea 13.3 (W) x 10.6 (H) inch
[338 (W) x 270 (H) mm]
Power Supply
Input voltage:
Output rating:
100-240V /60-50Hz
12V DC, 4.2A
Power Consumption 40 watts (max.), 3 watts (standby)
Audio 3 watts x 2 built-in speakers
RCAcomposite x1
Frequency Horizontal:30-82KHz; Vertical: 50-75Hz
Dimensions(set size) 14.8 (H) x 14.96 (W) x 5.5 (D) inch
[375(H) x 380(W) x 140(D) mm]
Safety & EMI UL, CUL, FCC-B, CB, CE, TUV/GS
Weight N.W.: 12 lbs (5.5Kgs)
G.W.: 16 lbs (7.0Kgs)
Operating Conditions 5°C 35°C; 20%-80% RH
Storage Conditions: -20°C 60°C; 10%-90% RH
Wall mountable Yes, VESA 75 bracket
The typical value of brightness, contrast ratio, response time and viewing angle is subject to change
without notice. For the latest update, please refer to ViewEras product page on the website.
Model
Features

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7.3 V191 series product specifications
V191 Series
Panel Type:
Size:
Pixel Pitch:
Brightness:
Contrast Ratio:
Response Time:
Viewing Angle(H / V)
Max. Resolution:
Display Color
Active TFT-LCD
19diagonal
0.294 (W) ×0.294 (H) mm
Typical: 250 cd/(Min: 250)
Typical: 800:1 (Min: 500:1)
Typical: 8 ms (Max: 16)
Typical: 170°/170° (Min: 140° / 140°)
1280 (W) x 1024 (H)
16.7M
Video Input Analog:15-pin, D-sub connector
S-video x1, RCAcomposite x1
DisplayArea 14.8 (W) x 11.8 (H) inch
[376 (W) x 301 (H) mm]
Power Supply
Input voltage:
Output rating:
100-240V /60-50Hz
12V DC, 4.2A
Power Consumption 50 watts (maximum), 3 watts (standby)
Audio 3 watts x 2 built-in speakers
RCAcomposite x1
Frequency Horizontal:30-82KHz; Vertical: 50-75Hz
Dimensions(set size) 16.7 (W) x 16.7 (H) x 6.9 (D) inch
[ 425 (W) x 425 (H) x 175 (D) mm]
Safety & EMI UL, CUL, FCC-B, CB, CE, TUV/GS
Weight N.W.: 13.2 lbs (6.0Kgs)
G.W.: 16.5 lbs (7.5Kgs)
Operating Conditions 5°C 35°C; 20%-80% RH
Storage Conditions: -20°C 60°C; 10%-90% RH
Wall mountable Yes, VESA 75 bracket
The optical specifications (brightness, contrast ratio, response time and viewing angle) depend on
the LCD panel used, subject to change without notice. For the latest update, please refer to
ViewEras product page on the website.
Model
Features

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8. Dead Pixel Policy
Dead pixels on the TFT LCD panel are sometimes inevitable. ViewEra
guarantees that the monitor will be replaced if the number of dead pixels on
our monitor exceeds 5 pixels.
9. Warranty & Customer Service
Warranty
ViewEra warrants the V151/ V172/ V191 series TFT-LCD monitors for 1
year for LCD panel, for 3 years for parts and labor. For detail information,
please refer to our website.
(http:// www.viewera.com/warranty.htm)
Customer Service
Contact your ViewEra retailer or ViewEra for after sale service.
You may contact ViewEra Customer Support:
1. By Mail: 328 Paseo Tesoro, Walnut, CA 91789
2. By Telephone: [phone]
3. By Fax: [phone]
4. By E-mail: [e-mail]
The business hours are 9:00 am 6:00 pm PST, Mon Fri.

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10. Windows setup
For the best display quality, please set the monitor type in Windows.
Control Panel > Display > Settings >Advanced > List All Modes
For 1280 ×1024, please set to SXGA 1280 × 1024 @ 60Hz

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For 1024 ×768, please set to XGA 1024 × 768 @ 60Hz

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11. Trouble Shooting
1) Power on but no picture
Make sure the VGA cable is tightly connected from the video output
connector on the video card to the video input connector on the monitor.
Make sure you are using the standard power adapter coming with the
monitor.
Check your video card if the driver is correctly installed. If there is no video
signal from the video card, NO INPUT SIGNALwill show on the screen.
2) Wrong or abnormal colors
If any color (red, green, or blue) is missing, check video cable to make sure
it is securely connected. Loose pins in the cable connector can cause a bad
connection.
3) The text and icon look blurry
LCD monitor has a native resolution which pixels are produced by cells in
fixed positions. When a resolution different from the native resolution is
chosen, the LCD monitor uses various interpolation methods to achieve the
pseudo resolution. To achieve the optimum viewing quality, choose the native
resolution of the panel is recommended.
Use Auto Tuningfunction to adjust image quality on the OSD menu or
you can hold button 2 for 3 seconds to do auto tuning.
4) Display position is incorrect
Use Auto Tuningfunction to adjust image position on the OSD menu or
you can hold button 2 for 3 seconds to do auto tuning.
5) Speakers have no sound
Make sure the audio cable is tightly connected from the audio output jack on
the PC to the audio input jack on the monitor.

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6) Residue image
If an image remains on the screen for an extended period of time, it may be
imprinted in the screen and leave a residue image. It is characteristic of liquid
crystal and is not malfunction or deterioration of the liquid crystal. The residue
image will disappear after a period of time. It is recommended to set up the
screen saver for your LCD monitor.
7) Out of Rang
The first thing you need to check is the screen resolution. Usually Out of
Rangeis caused by improper resolution setting. You can recover the proper
screen resolution as the following steps for Windows: (Assumed that the
optimal resolution and frequency setting is 1280x1024@ 60Hz.)
Boot the computer into VGA Mode (F8) [repeatedly] at startup.
Go to Control Panel, double click on Display, click on the SETTINGS
TAB, and click on the ADVANCED button.
Then Click on the Adapter TAB, click List All Modesand change the
screen resolution to 1280x1024. (You can select 16 bit or 32 bit color which
depends on your video card capability.)
Select 1280 by 1024, High Color (16 bit), Default Refresh
Click on the OKand APPLY.
After clicking the APPLY button, a message will be displayed Your desktop
has been reconfigured. Do you want to keep these settings?
Click Yesand OK. Then click OKon the Display Properties window.
Restart your PC
After you restart, go back to List All Modesto adjust your screen refresh
rate to 60 Hertz.