ViewSonic N4200W - NextVision - 42" LCD Flat Panel... User manual

ViewSonic®
N4200w
LCD Display
- User Guide
- Guide de l’utilisateur
- Guida dell’utente
-
Model No. : VS10945-1M

ViewSonic N4200w
Contents
Compliance Information.............................................................................................1
Declaration of RoHS Compliance ..............................................................................2
Important Safety Instructions .....................................................................................3
Copyright Information ................................................................................................4
Product Registration ..................................................................................................4
Cleaning the LCD Display..........................................................................................5
Disclaimer..................................................................................................................5
Getting Started
Package Contents .....................................................................................................6
The wall type is installed............................................................................................7
Move loudspeaker secure..........................................................................................8
View of the Product ...................................................................................................9
Remote Control .......................................................................................................12
Installation ...............................................................................................................14
RS232 Module.........................................................................................................21
Basic Operation .......................................................................................................24
OSD Functions
OSD style and operation tips ...................................................................................26
OSD Operation ........................................................................................................26
Other Information
Specifications ..........................................................................................................35
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................36
Customer Support ...................................................................................................38
Limited Warranty .....................................................................................................39

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Compliance Information
FCC Statement
This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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 harmful 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 the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning: You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.
Following information is only for EU-member states:
The mark shown to the right is in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE).
The mark indicates the requirement NOT to dispose the equipment as unsorted
municipal waste, but use the return and collection systems according to local law.

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Declaration of RoHS Compliance
This product has been designed and manufactured in compliance with Directive 2002/95/EC
of the European Parliament and the Council on restriction of the use of certain hazardous
substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS Directive) and is deemed to comply
with the maximum concentration values issued by the European Technical Adaptation
Committee (TAC) as shown below:
Substance Proposed Maximum
Concentration
Actual
Concentration
Lead (Pb) 0.1% < 0.1%
Mercury (Hg) 0.1% < 0.1%
Cadmium (Cd) 0.01% < 0.01%
Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+) 0.1% < 0.1%
Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) 0.1% < 0.1%
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) 0.1% < 0.1%
Certain components of products as stated above are exempted under the Annex of the RoHS
Directives as noted below:
Examples of exempted components are:
1. Mercury in compact fluorescent lamps not exceeding 5 mg per lamp and in other lamps not
specifically mentioned in the Annex of RoHS Directive.
2. Lead in glass of cathode ray tubes, electronic components, fluorescent tubes, and electronic
ceramic parts (e.g. piezoelectronic devices).
3. Lead in high temperature type solders (i.e. lead-based alloys containing 85% by weight or
more lead).
4. Lead as an allotting element in steel containing up to 0.35% lead by weight, aluminium
containing up to 0.4% lead by weight and as a cooper alloy containing up to 4% lead by
weight.

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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions completely before using the equipment.
2. Keep these instructions in a safe place.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this equipment near water.
6. Clean with a soft, dry cloth. If further cleaning is required, see “Cleaning the Display” in
this guide for further instructions.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install the equipment in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not attempt to circumvent the safety provisions of the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type
plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade and the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician
for replacement of the outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being tread upon or pinched, particularly at the plug, and the
point where if emerges from the equipment. Be sure that the power outlet is located near
the equipment so that it is easily accessible.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the equipment. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/ equipment combination to avoid injury
from tipping over.
13. Unplug this equipment when it will be unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Service is required when the unit has
been damaged in any way, such as: if the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, if liquid
is spilled onto or objects fall into the unit, if the unit is exposed to rain or moisture, or if
the unit does not operate normally or has been dropped.

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Copyright Information
Copyright © ViewSonic®Corporation, 2006. All rights reserved.
ViewSonic, the three birds logo, OnView, ViewMatch, and ViewMeter are registered
trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation.
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.
Product Registration
To meet your future needs, and to receive any additional product information as it becomes
available, please register your product on the Internet at: www.viewsonic.com.
For Your Records
Product Name: N4200w-2
ViewSonic LCD Display
Model Number: VS10945-1M
Document Number: N4200w-2M_UG_ENG Rev. 1A 12-13-06
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
Product disposal at end of product life
ViewSonic is concerned about the preservation of our environment. Please dispose of this
product properly at the end of its useful life. Your local waste disposal company may provide
information about proper disposal.
The lamp in this product contains mercury. Please dispose of properly in accordance with
environmental laws of your location.

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Cleaning the LCD Display
yMake sure the LCD Display is turned off.
yNever spray or pour any liquid directly onto the screen or case.
To clean the screen:
1 Wipe the screen with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth. This removes dust and other particles.
2 If still not clean, apply a small amount of non-ammonia, non-alcohol based glass cleaner onto a clean, soft,
lint-free cloth, and wipe the screen.
To clean the case:
1 Use a soft, dry cloth.
2 If still not clean, apply a small amount of non-ammonia, non-alcohol based, mild non-abrasive detergent
onto a clean, soft, lint-free cloth, then wipe the surface.
Disclaimer
ViewSonic®does not recommend the use of any ammonia or alcohol-based cleaners on the LCD display screen
or case. Some chemical cleaners have been reported to damage the screen and/or case of the LCD display.
ViewSonic will not be liable for damage resulting from use of any ammonia or alcohol-based cleaners.

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Getting Started
Congratulations on your purchase of a ViewSonic®LCD display.
Important! Save the original box and all packing material for future shipping needs.
Package Contents
Your LCD display package includes:
yLCD Display
yVGA Cable
yQuick Start Guide
yPower Cable
yUniversal Remote Control with batteries
yViewSonic User Guide

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The wall type is installed
Use only approved wall-mounting brackets advised by ViewSonic or your local distributor.
To install the wall-mounting brackets to LCD display and fix LCD display to the wall safely,
please use the following guidelines:
1. Cut off the power.
2. Set the LCD display on a table or work surface, screen-down with a towel or woolen
blanket between the screen and the surface to protect the display.
3. Disassemble 6 screws in the base.
4. According to the wall type instruction, fix LCD display to the wall.

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Move loudspeaker secure
To detach the loudspeakers from the LCD display, please read the following guidelines:
1. Cut off the power.
2. Disassemble 6 screws of the back loudspeaker(3 screws on each side).
3. Exert oneself outward, remove the loudspeaker

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View of the Product
Front
AINPUT Select input sources
B MENU Turn OSD menu ON/OFF
C VOL
-
Decrease volume or adjust a highlighted control decreasingly
while in OSD menu
D VOL + Increase volume or adjust a highlighted control increasingly
while in OSD menu
E CH Channel down/ Scroll down
F CH Channel up/ Scroll up
G POWER Turn the power ON/OFF

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Back
APOWER S/W Power S/W
B AC IN Using cable provided, connect a power source.
C HDMI(1)
Have one HDMI cable terminals of your DVD player.
D HDMI(2) Have one HDMI cable terminals of your DVD player.
E VGA Connect the VGA cable output of PC to the VGA
terminal input.
F PC STEREO Connect the Audio in cable from audio output of your PC
to the audio input terminal.

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Component
ARConnect Video/Audio cable from compatible devices into the
side jack.
B LConnect Video/Audio cable from compatible devices into the
side jack.
C VIDEO Connect the external video device such as VCR, DVD, and
video game into this jack.
D S-V1 Connect the external video device such as VCR, DVD, and
video game into this jack.
E RConnect Video/Audio cable from compatible devices into the
side jack.
F LConnect Video/Audio cable from compatible devices into the
side jack.
G VIDEO Connect the external video device such as VCR, DVD, and
video game into this jack.
HS-V2 Connect the external video device such as VCR, DVD, and
video game into this jack.
I RConnect Audio cable from compatible devices into the
side jack.
JLConnect Audio cable from compatible devices into the
side jack.
K Pr/Cr Connect the external video device into this jack.
L Pb/Cb Connect the external video device into this jack.
M Y Connect the external video device into this jack.

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Remote Control
Remote control button function as follow
ASource button Select Input Source
B 0~100+ number button No functions
C Volume Adjust Volume
D CC button Close Caption
L
K
N
I
DQ
M
O
P
E
J
H
G
F
C
B
R
S
A

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EUP/DOWN/LEFT/
RIGHT/ ENTER button
UP/DOWN for OSD function select and LEFT/ RIGHT
for function adjust
VOL- and VOL+ button=adjust the volume when there
is no OSD menu display. CH﹀and CH＾= change
the OSD menu display (For certain models)
FMUTE button Mute On/Off
G FREEZE When the program information you want to capture,
press button. Press again, and the picture is released
H DISPLAY Display the sources and time
ISLEEP Set timer to turn off the Display
JPIP/POP (Guide) Activate PIP feature (Activate Guide)
KPIP/SOUR Press to toggle the Sub picture between PIP
LPIP/POS Change the display position of the Sub Picture in PIP
mode
M PIP/SWAP Toggles between input sources for the Main and Sub
picture
N SRS Enable/Disable Surround Sound
O WIDE Change Aspect Ratio
P Menu Display menu or exit OSD menu
Q MTS No function
R Channel No function
SPOWER Power ON/OFF

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Installation
1. Insert Remote Control Batteries
1Remove the battery cover by pulling then lifting the knob on the cover.
2Insert the batteries, corresponding to the (+) and (-) markings on the battery
compartment.
3Reattach the battery cover.
CAUTION
yOnly use the specified AAA batteries.
yDo not mix new and old batteries. This may result in cracking or leakage, which may
pose a risk of fire or lead to personal injury.
yInsert batteries according to (+) and (-) markings. Inserting the batteries incorrectly
may result in cracking or leakage, which may pose a risk of fire or lead to personal
injury.
yDispose of the battery in accordance with local laws and regulations.
yKeep the battery away from children and pets.
yWhen the remote control will not be used for an extended period, remove the
batteries.

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2. Connect AV, S-Video, YCbCr, YPbPr, HDMI to Video Devices
Connect Video/Audio cables from compatible devices into the back panel of N4200W.
AV model:
S-Video model:
RCA A/V Cable
(Cable not supplied)
VCR
S-Video Cable
(Cable not supplied)
Audio in Cable
(Cable not supplied)
VCR

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YCbCr model:
YPbPr model:
Audio in Cable
(Cable not supplied)
DVD Player or VCR
YCbCr Cable
(Cable not supplied)
Audio in Cable
(Cable not supplied)
DVD Player or VCR
YCbCr Cable
(Cable not supplied)

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HDMI model:
Connect the HDMI cable from DVI output of your DVD player to the HDMI terminal input
of N4200W.
HDMI cable
Note: To receive the sound from DVD, please turn on Sound Menu of OSD for selecting
HDMI audio to HDMI. However, the input source should be in HDMI.
DVD Player
HDMI Cable (Cable not supplied)
(Cable not supplied)

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3. Connect to the PC
VGA (15pin D-Sub):
Connect the VGA cable from VGA output of PC to the VGA terminal input of N4200W.
PC up to 1280 x 1024 , or 1360 x 768 is the preferred resolution.
PC Audio in:
Connect the Audio In cable (green) from audio output of your PC to the audio input terminal
(green) of N4200W.
PC
PC
PC Audio in Cable
(Cable not supplied)
VGA 15 Pin Cable