ViewSonic MB110 User manual

MB110 Multimedia
Color Monitor
with Sub-Woofer & USB
User’s Guide
Guide de l’utilisateur
Bedienungsanleitung
(Latin American Spanish)
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21" (20.0" Viewable Diagonal)

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ViewSonic MB110
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For your records
The serial number of this product is on the back of the monitor.Write the serial
number in the space below and keep this guide as a permanent record of your
purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss.
Model Name: ViewSonic MB110
Model Number: VCDTS 21411-1
Serial Number: ______________________
Purchase Date: ______________________
Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 1998. All rights reserved.
Macintosh is a registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Plain Talk is a trademark of Apple
computer, Inc.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
ViewSonic, the three birds logo, OnView, ViewMatch, and ViewMeter are registered trademarks of
ViewSonic Corporation. SuperContrast is a trademark of ViewSonic Corporation.
VESA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA). DPMS is a
trademark of VESA.
ENERGY STA R is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Disclaimer: ViewSonic Corporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions
contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from furnishing this
material, or the performance or use of this product.
In the interest of continuing product improvement, ViewSonic Corporation reserves the right to
change product specifications without notice. Information in this document may change without
notice.
No part of this document may be copied, reproduced, or transmitted by any means, for any purpose
without prior written permission from ViewSonic Corporation.
Register your monitor at www.viewsonic.com.It’s fast, easy, and will simplify future support needs.
Electronic Warranty Registration

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ViewSonic MB110
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Safety Guidelines
Caution: Use a power cable that is properly grounded. Always use the AC cords listed
below for each area:
USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UL
Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CSA
Germany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VDE
Switzerland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SEV
Britain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BASEC/BS
Japan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electric Appliance Control Act
In other areas, use AC cord which meets local safety standards.
FOR EUROPEANVERSION ONLY
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and
convenience. A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced,
ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amps and that it is approved by
ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body
of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is refitted when the
fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover, the plug must not be used until a
replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your
localViewSonic dealer.
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN
YOUR HOME, THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF
AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL
SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMP SOCKET.
If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any
doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED.
Important: The wires in the main leads are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Green-Yellow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ground
Blue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Neutral
Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Live
The colours of the wires in the main leads of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug. Please comply with the following instructions:
●The Green-Yellow wire must be connected to the Green or Green-Yellow terminals in
the plug marked with the letter E or with the ground symbol.
●The Blue wire must be connected to the Black
terminal in the plug marked with the letter N.
●The Brown wire must be connected to the Red
terminal in the plug marked with the letter L.
Note: To replace the fuse, open the fuse
compartment with a screwdriver.

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ViewSonic MB110
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FCC Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause unacceptable interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
●Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
●Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
●Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
●Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Warning:
To assure continued FCC compliance, the user must use a grounded power
supply cord and the provided shielded video interface cable with bonded
ferrite cores. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this monitor
would void the user’s authority to operate this device.
Power Supply Cord
USA
For units with 100-120V input voltage in the USA, use the following:
UL Listed and CSA CertifiedType SVT or SJT No. 18/3 AWG rated 125VAC 7A minimum.
One end terminated in a molded on parallel blade, grounding attachment cap or hooded
attachment cap (15A, 125V configuration), other end terminated in a molded on appliance
coupler.
Department of Industry Canada (IC) Compliance Notice
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department
of Communications.
CE Certification
This device complies with the requirements of the EEC directive 89/336/EEC
with regard to "Electromagnetic compatibility."

4Getting Started
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CONTENTS
Getting Started
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Quick Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
USB Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Operation
Front Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
OnView®Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
USB OnView Host Software Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Other Information
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Cleaning the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . back cover
*To meet your future needs, and to receive any additional product information as it becomes available,
please register your monitor's warranty on the Internet at: http://www.viewsonic.com.

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Getting Started
Congratulations on your purchase of a ViewSonic MB110 multimedia
monitor. Important! Save the original box and all packing material for future
shipping needs.
NOTE: This product was designed for operation in the magnetic fields of the
geographical hemisphere where purchased. Also, the word "Windows®" in
this user guide refers to the following Microsoft®operating systems:
Windows '95, Windows '95 OSR2, and Windows '98.
Package Contents
•ViewSonic MB110 monitor • ViewSonic USB OnView®Host
• Video cable (15 pin HD D-sub) drivers diskette
• Audio cable • Sub-Woofer Power & Communiation
• Microphone cable cable (attached to monitor)
• Power cord • Windows '95 installation file
• User’s guide (VS*.inf) on diskette or CD-ROM
• USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable
• For the best viewing conditions, sit at least 18" from the monitor.
• AVOID TOUCHING THE SCREEN WITH YOUR FINGERS. Oils
from the skin are difficult to remove.
• NEVER REMOVE THE REAR COVER. The monitor contains high-
voltage parts. You may suffer serious injury if you touch these parts.
• Avoid exposing the monitor to direct sunlight or another heat source.
The monitor should be facing away from direct sunlight to reduce glare.
• Choose a well ventilated area to position your monitor. Do not place
anything on the monitor that prevents adequate dissipation of heat.
• Ensure the area around the monitor is clean and free of moisture.
• Keep the monitor away from magnets, motors, transformers, speakers,
and televisions.
• Do not place heavy objects on the monitor, video cable, or power cord.
• If smoke, abnormal noise, or strange odor is present, immediately
switch the monitor off and call your dealer or ViewSonic®. It is
dangerous to continue using the monitor.
• Always handle your monitor with care when moving it.
Precautions
*USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a peripheral bus standard that allows computer peripherals to be
automatically configured when they are attached to a computer without rebooting or running Setup.
USB also permits multiple devices to run simultaneously, with peripherals such as monitors and
keyboards acting as additional hubs (plug-in sites).

6Getting Started
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Quick Installation
1Write the serial number on the back of the monitor in the space
provided on page 1 labeled "For your records" and register your
monitor's warranty on the Internet at: http//:www.viewsonic.com.
2Read the Precautions section thoroughly (page 5) before installing the
monitor. Make sure the computer and the monitor are both turned off
before connecting any cables.
3a PC users:Attach the video cable to the Video Input port on the monitor
(see below), then connect the other end to your computer.
3b Macintosh®users: A Macintosh computer requires a ViewSonic®
Macintosh adapter (part No. VMA-1). To order an adapter, contact
ViewSonic Customer Support (see back cover of this guide).
4Plug the monitor's DC OUT and Base OUT connectors (on the cable
attached to the back of the monitor) into the DC IN and BASE IN ports
located on the monitor base.
5Audio Installation
1) Plug the audio cable into the monitor's AUDIO IN port, then into the
LINE OUT port of your computer's sound card.
External
Microphone
Headphones
USB IN
(1 Upstream
port -- from
computer)
DC IN
(Sub-Woofer
power)
BASE IN
(Sub-Woofer
communication)
USB OUT
(4 Downstream
ports)
....continued
Monitor
Base
AC Power
socket
AUDIO IN
(connect to
LINE OUT of
your computer's
sound card ) BNC
VIDEO IN
MIC OUT
(Microphone) D-sub 15 pin
VIDEO IN
SUPER BASS
OUT
(Auxillary audio)
DC OUT
(Sub-Woofer
power) &
BASE OUT
(Sub-Woofer
communication)
On Side of Monitor Base On Side of Monitor

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USB*OnView® Host Software Installation
For Windows® '98 & Windows '95 OSR 2.1
If either Windows 98 or Windows 95 OSR 2.1 operating system is installed in
your computer, you can attach USB peripheral devices (mouse, keyboard,
etc.) to the monitor. You also have the option of adjusting the audio and
screen image by using the ViewSonic®USB OnView Host software. (See Step
2 below.) To complete the USB installation, do the following:
1Follow Quick Installation steps 1-8 listed above.
2Install the ViewSonic USB OnView Host software and USB Driver
software by following the instructions on the Readme file located on the
installation diskette.
3Plug the upstream (square) connector of the USB cable into the USB
INPUT port on the base of the monitor. Then plug the downstream
(rectangular) connector into a downstream USB INPUT port on your
computer.
4Plug your choice of USB peripheral devices (mouse, keyboard, scanner,
etc.) into any downstream (rectangular) ports on the monitor (two on the
back and two on the side.)
Quick Installation, continued
5Audio Installation, continued
2) To connect the monitor's built-in microphone to your computer, plug
the microphone cable into the monitor's MIC OUT port, then to the
MIC IN port of your computer's sound card.
PC users: From the Windows®Progams menu, access MICROPHONE
BALANCE (Accessories/Multimedia/Volume Control). To prevent sound
distortion, set the MICROPHONE BALANCE to MUTE. If the microphone
volume is not loud enough, increase the MICROPHONE VOLUME on the
Windows®Volume Control screen or on the monitor's OnView®display.
Macintosh®users:For Macintosh systems equipped with PlainTalk™,
set MIC VOLUME to 85 on the monitor's OnView display.
3) (Optional) To connect an external microphone and/or headphones, use
the ports on the side of the monitor (see bottom of page 6).
6Attach the power cord to the back of the monitor. Then plug the other end
of the power cord into the power source (wall socket).
7Turn the computer on. Then press the POWER button on the front of the
monitor ON. (The Power light turns green.)
8Adjust the user controls to suit your personal preference. See the
Operation section (page 8). If there are any problems, see the
Troubleshooting section (page 15). For information on screen resolution,
see Preset Modes (page 14) and your graphics card's user guide.
Basic installation is complete! Enjoy your new monitor!
DISCLAIMER Functionality differs with each monitor and computer set-up. ViewSonic®USB
OnView®Host software complies with the current USB specification. Certain computers, video
cards, and versions ofWindows ’95 may not be compatible with USB functions. Macintosh®
operating systems are not compatible with USB functions.

8Operation
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Operation
The buttons on the Front Control Panel allow you to adjust both the screen
image and the audio of your ViewSonic MB110 monitor (see below).
Power light:
Green = On
Orange = Power
Saving
Mode
[▼] and [▲]
decreases or
increases value
of the selected
control
[▼] and [▲] scrolls
up and down Main
Menu to highlight
control (or control
pair)
Button [1] exits
control screen or
Main Menu and
saves adjustments
Button [2]
displays
control screen
for highlighted
control
➌
➎
➋➍
➏
➊
Power
On/Off
Button [1]
displays
Main Menu
Front Control Panel
Speaker Speaker
Built-in
Microphone
Sub-Woofer
(in rear of
monitor base)
Front Control Panel
Muted-
Audio
Light
Mutes
Audio
Decreases
Audio
Volume
Increases
Audio
Volume
To adjust the monitor, follow the numbered steps in sequence as shown below.

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OnView Main Menu, Part 1
NOTE: Press [2] to toggle between all controls that appear on the Main
Menu in pairs (for example, Contrast/Brightness).
CONTRAST adjusts foreground white level of screen image.
Press [▼] or [▲] to adjust.
Shortcut: Before displaying the Main Menu, press [▼] or [▲] to
display the Contrast control screen.
BRIGHTNESS adjusts background black level of screen image.
Press [▼] or [▲] to adjust.
H. SIZE (Horizontal Size) adjusts width of screen image.
[▼] decreases width, [▲] increases width.
H. POSITION (Horizontal Position) moves screen image left or right.
[▼] moves screen image left, [▲] moves screen image right.
V. SIZE (Vertical Size) adjusts height of screen image.
[▼] decreases height, [▲] increases height.
V. POSITION (Vertical Position) moves screen image up and down.
[▼] moves screen down, [▲] moves screen up.
TRAPEZOID makes vertical edges of screen image parallel.
[▼] narrows top and widens bottom, [▲] widens top and narrows bottom.
PARALLELOGRAM slants vertical edges of screen image to left or
right. [▼] slants vertical edges to left, [▲] slants vertical edges to right.
PINCUSHION straightens vertical sides of screen image.
[▼] curves vertical edges inward, [▲] curves vertical edges outward.
PIN-BALANCE curves the screen's vertical edges to the left or right.
[▼] curves vertical edges to left, [▲] curves vertical edges to right.
To exit the OnView®menu & save changes, press button [1].
NOTE: To access similar controls
using the ViewSonic®USB OnView
Host software, see pages 12-13.