ViewSonic PerfectSound 29GA User manual

ViewSonic29GA
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Multimedia
Monitor
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User’s Guide
ViewSonic
29GA
27" Multimedia Monitor
ViewSonic Corporation

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of
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respective
companies
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and
to
the
owner’s
benefit,
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intent to infringe.
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ViewSonic
Corporation,
1995.
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rights
reserved.
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XT,
AT,
386,
486,
and
PS/2
are
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and/or
registered
trademarks
of
International
Business
Machines
Corporation.
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IIsi,
IIvi,
IIvx,
LC,
LCII,
Quadra,
and
Power
Mac
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Apple
Computer,
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Video
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of
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is
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of
ViewSonic
Corporation.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. ‘Introduction
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ViewSonic 29GA

CAUTION
Use
a
power
cable
that
is
properly
grounded.
Always
use
the
AC
cords
listed
below
for
each
area:
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In other areas, use AC cord which meets local safety standards.
FOR EUROPEAN VERSION 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
Y
on
the
body
of
the
fuse.
lf
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
local
ViewSonic
dealer.
IF
THE
FITTED
MOULDED
PLUG
IS
UNSUITABLE
FOR
THE
SOCKET
OUTLET
INYOUR
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
colored
in
accordance
with
the
following
code:
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The
colors
of
the
wires
in
the
main
leads
of
this
appliance
may
not
correspond
with
the
colored
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 and 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.
Safety
Guidelines
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29GA
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29GA
Safety
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ViewSonic 29GA

INTRODUCTION
Contents
Congratulations on your purchase of a ViewSonic 29GA high performance
full color presentation monitor!
The following list contains all items included in the ViewSonic 29GA
package:
e ViewSonic 29GA monitor
e 15 Pin High Density Mini D-Sub/15 Pin D-sub connector
cable
e Power cord
e User’s Guide
@ Wireless Remote Controller
e Two Batteries (AA Size)
Be sure to save original box and all packing material for future transport
of the monitor.
ViewSonic
So ba
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29GA
Introduction

Features
Superior Image ...
e
Large
27"
diagonal
viewable
area
ideal
for
multimedia
presentations.
e
Autoscanning
range
of
15-64kHz
compatible
with
resolution
up
to
1280x1024
non-interlaced.
e
The
Static
and
Dynamic
Focus
System
delivers
fine
image
displays
over
the
entire
area
of
the
screen.
e
INVAR
Shadow
Mask
for
superior
focus,
brightness
and
color.
e
Ultra-high
80Hz
refresh
rate
up
to
1024x768
resolution
for
sharp,
flicker-free
images.
e
Large,
flat,
square
and
high
contrast
screen
displays
clear
pictures
and
rich
vibrant
colors
with
reduced
distortion
for
more
accurate
images.
Environmentally Friendly ...
e
VESA®
DPMS™
Compliant
Power
Management
System
for
substantial
energy
savings.
e
Power
unit
with
high
power
factor
reducing
power
harmonics
to
save
electricity.
e
Our
shipping
cartons
are
made
of
recyclable
material!
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29GA

Timing wee
Automatic
tracking
of
horizontal
frequencies
from
15
to
64
kHz
and
vertical
frequencies
from
45
to
160
Hz.
Fourteen
timings
are
factory
preset
for
image
size
and
position.
Ten
additional
timings
are
user
definable.
Synchronizing
input
signals
(separate,
composite,
or
sync-on-
green)
can be
automatically
selected.
System Flexibility ...
Bezel
integrated
speakers
produce
a
minimum
of
5
watts
RMS
per
channel
of
focused
sound.
Wireless
remote
control
for
mode
switching
and
image
adjustments.
Remote
control
can
independently
control
up
to
16
multiple
units
for
powerful
presentations.
Inputs
include
PC,
Mac,
S-video,
Composite
psoas
and
Audio
for
universal
adaptability.
Output
jacks
allow
loop-through
for
coordinated
multi-monitor
presentations.
Compatible
with
both
NTSC
and
PAL
for
international
flexibility.
Monitor
is
compatible
with
VGA,
SVGA,
VESA,
and
high
resolution
video
modes
up
to
1280
(H)
x
1024
(V).
Monitor
may
be
used
with
IBM
or
compatible
PC,
Macs,
and
video
sources
(VCR,
lazer
disc,
cameras,
etc.).
Automatic
universal
power
supply
is
built
in
permitting
AC
power
input
from
90
to
264
V,
50
or
60
Hz.
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Specifications
CRT
Type
29"
(27"
diagonal
viewable
area).
0.80mm
stripe
pitch
at
center,
0.96mm
at
corner
Deflection:
Diagonal=108°,
Horizontal=96°,
Vertical=78°
Phosphor
P22
RGB
medium-short
persistence
Glass
Surface
Tinted
(TM=49%),
filter
glass,
anti-static
Input Signal Computer
Video
RGB
analog
w/o
sync
(0.7
Vp-p,
75
ohms)
RGB
analog
w/sync
(1.0
Vp-p,
75
ohms)
Sync
H/V
Separate,
Composite:
TTL
Level,
Positive/Negative
Sync-on-Green: 0.3 Vp-p, Negative
f,: 15-64 kHz, f,: 45-160Hz
Composite
Video
NTSC,
PAL
1.0Vp-p/75
ohms
terminated
Video 0.714Vp-p, Positive
Sync 0.286 Vp-p, Negative
S-Video
NTSC, PAL 1.0 Vp-p/ 75 ohms terminated
Luminance 0.714Vp-p, Positive
Chroma 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Sync 0.286 Vp-p, Negative
Audio
0.4~0.5
Vrms,
22
K
ohms
So
a
Compatibility
PC
IBM
XT,
AT,
386,
486,
Pentium
or
PS/2
and
compatibles (from VGA up to 1280x1024
non-interlaced)
Mac
Macintosh
II
series,
LC
series,
Quadra,
Power
Mac
Composite & NTSC, PAL
S-Video
sae
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a
Resolution
Max
800x600
NI
@
100
Hz
1024x768 NI @ 80 Hz (emulated)
1280x1024 NI @ 60 Hz (emulated)
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Memory
Factory
Preset
14
Modes
PC (11) 640x400 @70, 85 Hz
640x480 @60, 72 Hz
800x600 @56, 60, 72 Hz
1024x768 @87int., 60, 70, 72 Hz
Mac (1) 640x480 @67 Hz
NTSC (1) 600 lines
PAL (1) 600 lines
User Defined 10Modes
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29GA

Specifications Cont.
InputTerminal
Back
PC 15 pin HD D-sub x 1 (loop through)
Mac 15 pin D-sub x 1 (loop through)
Composite RCA jack x 2, BNC x 1
S-Video S-terminal x 2
Audio 2 RCA jacks (L & R) x 2 for video sound
2 RCA jacks (L & R) x 1 for computer sound
OutputTerminal Back
PC 15 pin HD D-sub x 1 (loop through)
Mac 15 pin D-sub x 1 (loop through)
Composite BNC x 1
S-Video S-terminal x 1
Audio 2 RCA jacks (L & R) x 1 for video sound
2 RCA jacks (L & R) x 1 for external speakers
2 RCA jacks (L & R) x 1 for computer sound
Power Voltage AC 90~264V (auto switch)
Consumption 340W max.
Connector 3-pin plug (CEE22)
User Controls Front Power, Contrast, Brightness, Degauss, Color
Saturation, Tint, Sharpness, Volume, Mute, Auto
Input Select, Input Select (Right & Left), Memory
Reset, ColorTemperature Select, Mode Select,
Vertical Size/Position, Horizontal Size/Position,
Pincushion, Trapezoid
Back 75 ohms Termination, Clamp, INT/EXT Speaker
Remote Power, Contrast, Brightness, Degauss, Color
Saturation, Tint, Sharpness, Volume, Mute, Auto
Input Select, Input Select (Right & Left), Vertical
Size/Position, Horizontal Size/Position, Monitor
Select, All Button
Remote Control Wireless, Addressable (16 units)
Video In Bandwidth
Computer 86MHz (Max)
Video 6 MHz
Cont...
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29GA
Introduction

Specifications Cont.
Misconvergence
0.40mm
(max)
at
center
0.96mm
(max)
at corner
Display Area Factory Setting
Computer 500mm (H) x 375mm (V) typical
Full Scarn/Video 547mm (H) x 415mm (V) typical
Audio
Power
Minimum
of
5
watts
RMS
per
channel
into
8
ohm
speakers
a
ae
Operating
Temperature
32°F
to
104°F
(0°C
to
40°C)
Conditions
Humidity
20%
to
90%
(no
condensation)
Altitude 10,000 feet
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Storage
Temperature
14°F
to
131°F
(-10°C
to
55°C)
Conditions
Humidity
5%
to
90%
(no
condensation)
Altitude 40,000 feet
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Dimensions
Physical
678mm
(W)
x
565mm
(H)
x
530mm
(D)
26.7" (W) x 22.2" (H) x 20.9" (D)
Packaging
793mm
(W)
x
707mm
(H)
x
688mm
(D)
31.2" (W) x 27.8" (H) x 27.1" (D)
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Weight
Net
58kg
(127.9
Ibs)
Gross 63kg (138.9 Ibs)
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Regulations
PTB,CE
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Reliability
MTBF
30,000
Hrs
Ea
Cn
Power
Savings
“On"
Green
Normal
“Stand By” Flashing orange then off 12W
“Suspend”
Flashing
orange
then
off
12W
“Off”
Flashing
orange
then
red
7W
en
All
products
and
trademarks
are
brand
names
of
their
respective
companies.
Specifications
subject
to
change
without
notice.
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29GA

Dimensions
Front View...
Width 678mm
Height 575mm
Side View...
Depth 530mm
575
Top View...
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29GA
Introduction

ViewSonic 29GA

INSTALLATION
Power Up: PC/Macintosh
Attach the power cable to the monitor.
Attach the power cable to the power
source.
1 Look for the serial number on the back
of the monitor; please write the number
in the space provided in the front of the
User's Guide.
Read the manual thoroughly before
installing the monitor. Before connecting
the monitor, turn off the computer.
The supplied video cable (see
illustration on page 15) connects to
either a PC or a Mac.
3a PC
If you have a PC,
attach the 15 Pin D-
Sub connector on the
supplied video cable
to the monitor's input
port, RGB1 (back of
monitor). Attach the
other end of the cabi
with the 15 Pin HD
Mini D-Sub connector,
to your computer's
video card output
terminal.
3b Mac
if you have a Mac,
attach the 15 Pin HD
Mini D-Sub connector
ion the supplied video
cable to the monitor's
input port, RGB1
(back of monitor).
Attach the other end
of the cable, with the
15 Pin D-Sub
connector, to your
computer's video card
output terminal.
Warning: The two RGB1 computer
connectors cannot be used as inputs at the
same time. One of the two connectors is for
input, and the other is for output. For example,
when the 15 Pin D-Sub connector is used for
input, the 15 Pin High Density Mini D-Sub
Connector becomes the output when
connecting to another monitor.
Turn the monitor on.
Turn the computer on.
Select the active video source (RGB1)
using the Auto or Manual Input Select
Buttons (see page 27). Adjust the user
controls according to personal
preference (see Chapter 3).
Is the image
satisfactory?
See
6a Troubleshooting
Chapter 4.
Installation is complete!
Enjoy your new. ViewSonic 29GA high
performance presentation monitor!
ViewSonic 29GA
Installation

Multiple
Monitor
Option:
PC/Macintosh
You
can
connect
up
to
16
monitors
together
to
display
screen
images
from
a
single
computer.
The
cables
are
not
supplied
for
this
option.
For
a
PC
or
Mac,
use
video
cables
with
15
Pin
HD
Mini
D-Sub
connectors
on
one
end,
and
15
Pin
D-Sub
connectors
on
the
other.
For
multiple
connections,
you
can
only
use
the
RGB1
port
on
the
rear
of
the
monitor.
Connect
the
output
of
the
first
monitor
to
the
input
of
the
next;
continue
this
connection
pattern
for
each
monitor.
On
each
connected
monitor,
except
the
last,
slide
the
Input
Termination
Switch
on
the
rear
of
the
monitor
from
"75Q"
(ohms)
to
"HI-Z".
On
the
last
connected
monitor,
the
input
switch
should
be
at
"75Q"
(ohms).
For
multiple
audio
setup,
use
the
audio
inputs
and
outputs
below
the
RGB1
video
connectors.
ViewSonic 29GA

Signal Connections
The supplied video cable connects to either a PC or a Macintosh. For
installation procedures, see page 13.
Supplied Signal Cable
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The table below provides signal descriptions of each pin.
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Note: Without a special video adapter, lower resolution modes are the default
for
a
Macintosh.
Higher
resolution
modes
may
require
a
special
video
adapter. Contact ViewSonic for more information about the special video
adapter. The 29GA is not designed for the Macintosh 1152 x 870 and 1280 x
1024 formats.
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29GA
Installation

Power
Up:
TV/VCR/Camera
Video
Look for the serial number on the back
of the monitor; please write the number
in the space provided in the front of the
User's Guide.
Read the manual thoroughly before
installing the monitor. Before connecting
the monitor, turn off the video source, for
example your VCR or video camera.
Determine the type of output connector
your video source has, composite video
or S-video. For composite video, use a
video cable with RCA Plugs or BNC
Connector. For S-video, use a video
cable with S-Terminals (4 Pin DIN Plug)
Attach the video cable to a monitor
port:
Rear Ports:
AV1 composite video: (RCA Plug);
S-video: (4 Pin DIN Plug)
AV2 composite video: (RCA Plug,
BNC Connector); S-video: (4 Pin DIN
Plug)
Attach the video cable to your video
source.
Attach the power cable to the monitor.
Attach the power cable to the power
source.
Turn the monitor on.
Turn the video source on.
Go to Step 7
Select the active video source, AV1 or
AV2 using the Auto or Manual Input
Select Buttons (see page 27). Adjust
the user controls according to
personal preference (see Chapter 3).
ls the image
satisfactory?
See
7a Troubleshooting
Chapter 4.
Installation is complete!
Enjoy your new ViewSonic 29GA high
performance presentation monitor!
Warning: Video inputs AV1 and AV2 can have
only one video source connected to it at one time.
For example, if you want to connect both a video
camera and a VCR to the monitor, connect one to
AV1, and the other to AV2.
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Multiple Monitor Option:
TV/V CR/Camera Video
You can connect up to 16 monitors together to display screen images from 1
to 3 video sources. Whatever video source is active on the first monitor will
be displayed on all monitors. To switch between multiple video sources, use
the Auto or Manual Input Select Buttons (see page 27) on the first monitor.
On every monitor, except the first, the input must be set to AV2, using the
Auto or Manual Input Select Buttons. The cables are not supplied for this
option.
You can connect two possible video sources to the first monitor in the chain,
using AV1 or AV2 video inputs. Connect the video output (AV OUT) of the
first monitor to the video input (AV2) of the next; continue this connection
pattern for each monitor. For composite video, use video cables with BNC
Connectors (not RCA Plugs). For s-video, use video cables with 4 Pin DIN
Plugs.
For multiple audio setup, make sure your audio source is connected with your
video source.
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