ViewSonic VA2418-SMH User manual

VA2418-smh
Display
User Guide
Model No. VS16422
P/N: VA2418-SMH-7
IMPORTANT: Please read this User Guide to obtain important information on installing and using your product in
a safe manner, as well as registering your product for future service. Warranty information contained in this User
Guide will describe your limited coverage from ViewSonic®Corporation, which is also found on our web site at
http://www.viewsonic.com in English, or in specific languages using the Regional selection box in the upper right
corner of our website. “Antes de operar su equipo lea cu idadosamente las instrucciones en este manual”

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Thank you for choosing ViewSonic®
As a world-leading provider of visual solutions, ViewSonic® is dedicated to exceeding
the world’s expectations for technological evolution, innovation, and simplicity.
At ViewSonic®, we believe that our products have the potential to make a positive
impact in the world, and we are confident that the ViewSonic® product you have
chosen will serve you well.
Once again, thank you for choosing ViewSonic®!

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Safety Precauons
Please read the following Safety Precautions before you start using the device.
• Keep this user guide in a safe place for later reference.
• Read all warnings and follow all instructions.
• Sit at least 18" (45 cm) away from the device.
• Allow at least 4" (10 cm) clearance around the device to ensure proper
ventilation.
• Place the device in a well-ventilated area. Do not place anything on the device
that prevents heat dissipation.
• Do not use the device near water. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose the device to moisture.
• Avoid exposing the device to direct sunlight or other sources of sustained heat.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other devices (including amplifiers) that may increase the temperature of the
device to dangerous levels.
• Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the external housing. For more information, refer
to the "Maintenance" section of this manual.
• Avoid touching the screen, as oil may collect on the screen if you touch it.
• Do not touch the screen surface with sharp or hard objects, as it may cause
damage to the screen.
• Do not place the device on cloth or other materials that may be placed between
the product and supporting furniture.
• When moving the device, be careful not to drop or bump the device on
anything.
• Do not place the device on an uneven or unstable surface. The device may fall
over resulting in an injury or a malfunction.
• Do not place any heavy objects on the device or connection cables.
• Always use cabinets, stands, or installation methods recommended by the
manufacturer of the device set.
• Always use furniture that can safely support the device.
• Always ensure the device is not overhanging the edge of the supporting
furniture.
• Do not place the device on tall furniture, such as cupboards or bookcases,
without anchoring both the furniture and the device to a suitable support.
• Always educate children about the dangers of climbing on furniture to reach the
device or related equipment.

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• Do not place items that might tempt children to climb, such as toys and remote
controls, on the top of the device or furniture on which the product is placed.
• If smoke, an abnormal noise, or a strange odor is present, immediately turn the
device off and call your dealer or ViewSonic®. It is dangerous to continue using
the device.
• 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, obtain an adapter and do not attempt to force the plug into
the outlet.
• When connecting to a power outlet, Do not remove the grounding prong. Please
ensure grounding prongs are never removed.
• Always route and manage cords and cables connected to your device so they
cannot be tripped over, pulled, or grabbed.
• Protect the power cord from being treaded upon or pinched, particularly at the
plug, and at the point where it emerges from the equipment. Ensure that the
power outlet is located near the equipment so that it is easily accessible.
• Disconnect the power plug from the power outlet if the device is not being used
for a long period of time.
• Please confirm the distribution system installed in the building. The system
should provide a circuit breaker rated at 120/240V, 20A.
• Only use attachments/accessories, such as carts, stands, tripods, brackets or
tables, specified by the manufacturer.
• When a cart is used, use with caution when moving the cart/equipment
combination to avoid injury from tipping over.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Service will be 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.
if the unit does not operate normally or has been dropped.
• When using ear-/headphones, adjust the volume to appropriate levels, or
hearing damage may result.

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• Fastening the display to a wall or fixed object using cordage or other restraining
devices can help support the weight of the display in order to prevent the
display from falling over.
Hole paern
(W x H)
Interface Pad
(W x H x D) Pad Hole Screw Specicaon & Quanty
100 x 100 mm 115 x 115 x 2.6 mm Ø 5 mm M4 x 10 mm
4 pieces
or
VESA wall mounng hole
NOTE:
• Restraining device/cordage should be able to withstand 100N force.
• Make sure the cordage is straightened, and any slack is removed. The back
of the device shall face the wall to ensure the device cannot tilt under
external force.
• Make sure the display does not tilt under external force at any height and
rotation angle of the device.
• If the existing display is going to be retained and relocated, the same
considerations as above should be applied.

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Contents
Safety Precautions....................................................... 3
Introduction ................................................................ 8
Package Contents ...................................................................................................8
Product Overview...................................................................................................9
Front and Rear View................................................................................................ 9
I/O Ports ................................................................................................................. 9
Initial Setup............................................................... 10
Installing the Stand...............................................................................................10
Wall Mounting......................................................................................................11
Using the Security Slot..........................................................................................12
Making Connections.................................................. 13
Connecting to Power ............................................................................................13
Connecting External Devices ................................................................................14
Using the Monitor ..................................................... 15
Adjusting the Viewing Angle.................................................................................15
Tilt Angle Adjustment............................................................................................ 15
Turning the Device On/Off ...................................................................................16
On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu............................................................................. 17
Hot Keys ................................................................................................................ 18
Configuring the Settings .......................................................................................20
General Operations............................................................................................... 20
On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Tree .................................................................... 22
Appendix................................................................... 25
Specifications........................................................................................................25
Glossary ................................................................................................................27
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................31
Maintenance.........................................................................................................33
General Precautions.............................................................................................. 33
Cleaning the Screen............................................................................................... 33
Cleaning the Case.................................................................................................. 33

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Regulatory and Service Information .......................... 34
Compliance Information.......................................................................................34
Declaration of RoHS2 Compliance......................................................................... 34
Indian Restriction of Hazardous Substances ......................................................... 35
Product Disposal at End of Product Life................................................................ 35
Copyright Information ..........................................................................................36
Customer Service .................................................................................................. 37
Limited Warranty .................................................................................................. 38
Mexico Limited Warranty...................................................................................... 41

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Introducon
Package Contents
• Monitor
• Power cord
• Video cable
• Quick start guide
NOTE: The power cord and video cables included in your package may vary
depending on your country. Please contact your local reseller for more
informaon.

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Product Overview
Front and Rear View
I/O Ports
HDMI
1
2 345
t
1. AC IN 2. HDMI 3. VGA 4. Audio In 5. Audio Out
NOTE: For more informaon about the 1/q/p/2/5( ) key and its funcons,
refer to “Hot Keys” on page 17.

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Inial Setup
Installing the Stand
1
2
3
NOTE: Always place the device on a at, stable surface. Failure to do so may
cause the device to fall and damage the device and/or result in personal
injury.

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Wall Mounng
NOTE: Only use UL Cered wall mount kits.
100 mm
Refer to the table below for the standard dimensions for wall mount kits.
Maximum
Loading Hole paern (W x H) Interface Pad (W x H x D) Pad Hole Screw Specicaon & Quanty
14 kg 100 x 100 mm 115 x 115 x 2.6 mm Ø 5 mm M4 x 10 mm
4 pieces
NOTE: Wall mount kits are sold separately. To obtain a wall mounng kit,
contact ViewSonic® or your local dealer.
1. Turn o the device and disconnect all cables.
2. Place the device on a at, stable surface with the screen facing down.
3. Remove the monitor stand.
4. Aach the mounng bracket to the VESA mounng holes at the rear of the
device. Then secure it with four (4) screws (M4 x 10 mm).
5. Follow the instrucons that come with the wall mounng kit to mount the
monitor onto the wall.
12
100 mm

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Using the Security Slot
To help prevent the device from being stolen, use a security slot locking device to
secure the device to a xed object.
Addionally, fastening the monitor to a wall or xed object using a security cable
can help support the weight of the monitor in order to prevent the monitor from
falling over.
Below is an example of seng up a security slot locking device on a table.

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Making Connecons
This secon guides you on how to connect the monitor with other equipment.
Connecng to Power
1. Connect the power cord to the AC IN jack at the rear of the device.
2. Connect the power cord plug to a power outlet.
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Connecng External Devices
VGA
HDMI
HDMI

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Using the Monitor
Adjusng the Viewing Angle
Tilt Angle Adjustment
Tilt the monitor forwards or backwards to the desired viewing angle (-5˚ to 20˚).
NOTE: When adjusng, support the stand rmly with one hand while lng the
monitor forwards or backwards with the other hand.

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Turning the Device On/O
1. Plug the power cord into a power outlet.
2. Press the Power buon to turn on the monitor.
3. To turn the monitor o, press the Power buon again.
NOTE: The monitor will sll consume some power as long as the power cord
is connected to the power outlet. If the monitor is not being used for a
long period of me, please disconnect the power plug from the power
outlet.
Using the Control Panel Keys
Use the control panel keys to access the Quick Menu, acvate Hot Keys, navigate
the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu, and change the sengs.
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On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu
Press the 1 key to acvate the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu.
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NOTE: Follow the key guide that appears on the boom of the screen to select
the opon, then make adjustments with the qand pkeys.
Menu Descripon
Auto Image Adjust Automacally adjust the screen posion.
Contrast/Brightness Adjust the contrast or brightness level.
Input Select Select the input source.
Audio Adjust Adjust the level, or mute the volume.
Color Adjust Select one of the preset color sengs.
Informaon
Displays the ming mode coming from the
graphics card in the computer, the LCD model
number, the serial number, and the ViewSonic®
website URL.
Manual Image Adjust
Manually set a variety of image quality
adjustments.
Setup Menu Adjust On-Screen Display (OSD) sengs.
Memory Recall Returns the adjustments back to factory sengs.

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Hot Keys
When the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu is o, you can quickly access special
funcons by using the control panel keys.
Key Descripon
1+ pPress and hold the keys to lock/unlock the OSD Menu.
When the menu appears on the screen, connue holding both
keys for 10 seconds to lock/unlock the OSD Menu.
If the OSD Menu is locked, the below message will appear on the
screen:
1 + qPress and hold the keys to lock/unlock the Power button.
When the menu appears on the screen, continue holding both
keys for 10 seconds to lock/unlock the Power button.
If the Power button is locked, the below message will appear on
the screen:
2 + pPress the keys to display/hide the boot up screen when the device
is turned on.
2 + qPress the keys to toggle between DDC/CI and DDC/2B
NOTE: DDC/CI is the default setting.

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Key Descripon
q
(Hold for
5 seconds)
Press and hold the key for 5 seconds to change the color space.
Choose from: Auto/RGB(0-255)/RGB(16-235)/YCC(0-255)/YCC(16-
235).
pPress the key to enter the ViewMode menu.
qPress the key to adjust the Blue Light Filter function.
2Press the key to toggle between input sources.

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Conguring the Sengs
General Operaons
1. Press the 1key to display the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu.
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2. Press the or key to select the main menu. Then press the 2key to enter the
selected menu.
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