ViewSonic PerfectFlat PF77 User manual

PerfectFlat®
Full 17" (16.0" Diagonal Viewable)
PF77 Color Monitor
User’s Guide
Guide de l’utilisateur
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For Your Records
Write the Serial Number (see back of ViewPanel) and the Purchase Date in the
spaces below. Keep this User Guide as a permanent record of your purchase to
help with identification in the event of theft or loss.
Product Name: ViewSonic PF77
Model Number: VCDTS21574-1
Serial Number: __________________
Purchase Date: __________________
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.
ElectronicWarranty Registration
Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 1999. All right reserved.
Macintosh and Power Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and other countries.
ViewSonic, the three birds logo, OnView, ViewMatch, PerfectFlat, and ViewMeter are registered
trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation. OptiSync is a trademark of ViewSonic.
ENERGY STA R is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental ProtectionAgency (EPA).
VESA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. DPMS and DDC
are trademarks ofVESA.
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 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.
As an ENERGY STAR®partner, ViewSonic Corp. has determinded that this product meets the
ENERGY STA R ®guidelines for energy efficiency.

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CONTENTS
For Your Records. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Getting Started
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Before using the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Quick Installation* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Using the Monitor
Setting the Timing Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Adjusting the Screen Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Other Information
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cleaning the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Appendix
Power Cord Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
CE Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
*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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Congratulations on your purchase of a ViewSonic PF77 color monitor!
You have selected one of the most advanced display devices in the
industry. Features include:
• OptiSync™ technology— makes the PF77 capable of accepting
virtually any of today's analog and
tomorrow's digital (DVI) input sources.
• PerfectFlat®technology— offers an edge-to-edge flat screen for
distortion-free images and minimal light
reflection to prevent eye fatigue.
NOTE: 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 hemisphere where it was purchased. The word "Windows®" in this user
guide refers to the following Microsoft®operating systems: Windows '95,
Windows '98, Windows NT®.
Package Contents
Your ViewSonic PF77 package includes the following:
•ViewSonic PF77 monitor
• Video cable: DB-15 (detachable)
DVI-V (detachable)
• Power cord (detachable)
• User Guide
• INF and ICM installation files on CD-ROM or diskette
Getting Started
IMPORTANT: The supplied INF file assures compatibility with Windows operating
systems, and the ICM file (Image Color Matching) ensures accurate on-screen
colors. ViewSonic
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recommends that you install both files as shown in the Quick
Installation section on page 5.

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Before Using the Monitor
Precautions
• Read Precautions (on this page) and Power Cord Safety Guidelines (on
page 17).
• Read Setting the Timing Mode on page 6 before you adjust the
ViewPanel. This will prevent you from making adjustments unnecessarily.
• For 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.
• Always handle your monitor with care
when moving it.
•Ensure the area around the monitor is
clean and free of moisture.
•Do not place heavy objects on the
monitor, video cable, or power cord.
•CAUTION: If smoke, abnormal
noise, or strange odor is present,
immediately switch the monitor off
and call your dealer or monitor. It is
dangerous to continue using the
monitor in this condition.

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1 Connect video cable
Make sure both the monitor and the
computer are powered OFF. Connect
the video cable from to the back of the
monitor to the computer.
Macintosh®users: Connect a
Macintosh adapter (part No.VMAC-1) to
the video cable, then to the monitor.To
order an adapter, send an email to
[e-mail] or call
ViewSonic®customer service (see the
back cover of this guide).You will need
to provide your monitor's serial number.
2 Connect power cord
Connect the power cord from the back
of the monitor to a properly grounded
AC outlet, then to the monitor.
3 Power-ON monitor* and
computer
Power-ON the monitor, THEN power-
ON the computer.
NOTE:
• This sequence (monitor before
computer) is very important.
• At this point Windows® 98 users
may receive a message asking
them to install the PF77s INF file.
Quick Installation
Installation is complete!
Enjoy your new monitor!
To be best prepared for any future customer
service needs:
•Write the serial number (see back of the
monitor) in
"For your Records" on page 1 of
this guide.
•Register the warranty of your monitor on the
Internet at: http://www.viewsonic.com
4 Install INF and ICM files
• For CD-ROM: Insert the CD-ROM into
your system, wait for it to auto-start,
select “Monitor Drivers,” and follow the
on-screen instructions.
•For diskette: Insert the diskette into
your system, run install.exe, and
follow the on-screen instructions.
5Windows users: Setting the
Timing Mode
See page 6 for procedures to set the
timing mode.
Power cord
Analog video cable
* The monitor automatically degausses each time you turn it on, removing the build-up of
magnetic fields that can affect color purity and convergence. You can also degauss the
monitor by selecting Degauss from the menu shown in the next section of this guide. Do not
degauss repeatedly. Doing so can be harmful to the monitor. Wait 20 minutes between turning
the monitor off and on again.
AC Outlet
Monitor Back of computer
Digital video port
(DVI-V)
Analog video port
(D-sub)
Digital video cable

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Using the Monitor
Setting the Timing Mode
The timing mode consists of the resolution and refresh rate (vertical frequency).
After setting the timing mode, use the OnView®controls (pages 7-12) to make
adjustments.
The recommended timing mode for this monitor is either: VESA 1024 x 768 @
75Hz or VESA 1600 x 1200 @ 75Hz.
To set the Timing Mode:
1Set the resolution: Right-click on the Windows®desktop > Properties >
Settings > Desktop Area > set the resolution (example 1024 x 768).
2Set the refresh rate: See your graphic card's user guide for instructions.
NOTE: To minimize the adjustments required for an optimal screen image,
select a timing mode from the Preset Timing Modes table below.
Preset Timing Modes
VGA 640 x 400 @ 70Hz
VESA 640 x 480 @ 75Hz
VESA 800 x 600 @ 75Hz
VESA 800 x 600 @ 85Hz
VESA 1024 x 768 @ 75 & 85Hz
WARNING: Do NOT set the graphics card in your computer to exceed the
maximum refresh rate for each resolution shown below in the Maximum
Refresh Rates table. Doing so may result in permanent damage to your
ViewPanel.
Maximum Refresh Rates
Analog
1600 x 1200 NI @ 77Hz
1280 x 1024 NI @ 89Hz
1152 x 870 NI @ 104Hz
1024 x 768 NI @ 118Hz
832 x 624 NI @ 143Hz
800 x 600 NI @ 148Hz
640 x 480 NI @ 180Hz
(NI= Non Interlaced)
VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 75 & 85Hz
VESA 1600 x 1200 @ 75Hz
Macintosh®832 x 624 @ 75Hz
Macintosh 1024 x 768 @ 75Hz
Macintosh 1152 x 870 @ 75Hz
Digital
1280 x 1024 NI @ 85Hz
1152 x 870 NI @ 104Hz
1024 x 768 NI @ 118Hz
832 x 624 NI @ 143Hz
800 x 600 NI @ 148Hz
640 x 480 NI @ 180Hz

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Main Menu
Power light:
Green = on
Orange = power saving
mode
Press [▼] or [▲] to
adjust the control.
Press [▼] or [▲] to
highlight the control
you wish to adjust.
Press Button [2] to select the
highlighted control. IMPORTANT:
Press [▼▼
▼▼
▼] to toggle to the
second in the pair of
adjustments.
➌
➎
➋
➍
➊
Power On/Off
Button
Front
Control
Panel
Adjustments to the screen image are made by using the Front Control Panel to

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Menu Controls
Follow steps 1–5 on page 7 to access and adjust the controls on the Main
Menus shown below.
CONTRAST adjusts the difference between the image background
(black level) and the foreground (white level).
[▼] Decreases contrast
[▲] Increases contrast.
BRIGHTNESS adjusts the background black level of the screen
image.
[▼] Decreases brightness
[▲] Increases brightness.

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To exit the OnView®menu or screen & save changes, press button [1].
H. SIZE (Horizontal Size) adjusts the width of the screen image.
[▼] Decreases the width of the screen.
[▲] Increases width of the screen.
HORIZONTAL POSITION moves the screen image to the left or
to the right.
[▼] Moves the screen to the left
[▲] Moves the screen to the right.
VERTICAL SIZE adjusts the height of the screen image.
[▼] Decreases the screen height
[▲] Increases the screen height.
VERTICAL POSITION moves the screen image up and down.
[▼] Moves the screen down.
[▲] Moves the screen up.
PINCUSHION curves the vertical sides of the screen image.
[▼] Curves vertical edges inward
[▲] Curves vertical edges outward.
PIN BALANCE curves the vertical sides of the screen image to the
left or to the right.
[▼] Curves vertical sides to the left
[▲] Curves the vertical sides to the right.
TRAPEZOID makes the vertical edges of the screen image
parallel.
[▼] Narrows the screen image at the top and widens it at the bottom
[▲] Widens the screen image at the top and narrows it at the bottom
PARALLELOGRAM slants the vertical edges of the screen image
[▼] Slants vertical edges to the left
[▲] Slants vertical edges to the right.
ZOOM expands and contracts the entire screen image
[▼] Expands the screen image
[▲] Contracts the screen image.
For options that appear as pairs on the menu, highlight an option and
press [▼] to toggle to the second in the pair.