ViewSonic ViewPanel VA720 User manual

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Product Registration................................................2
For Your Records....................................................2
GettingStarted
Package Contents...................................................3
Precautions .............................................................3
Quick Installation.....................................................4
Installation of Wall Mount (Optional) .......................5
UsingtheLCDDisplay
Setting the Timing Mode .........................................6
OSD and Power Lock Settings................................6
Adjusting the Screen Image ....................................7
Main Menu Controls ................................................9
OtherInformation
Specifications ........................................................12
Troubleshooting ....................................................13
Customer Support .................................................14
Cleaning the LCD Display .....................................15
Limited Warranty ...................................................16
Appendix
Safety Guidelines ..................................................17
Compliance Information for U.S.A.........................18
CE Conformity for Europe .....................................18
ViewSonic VA720 1

Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 2002. All rights 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, and ViewMeter are registered trademarks of
ViewSonic Corporation.
VESA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. DPMS and DDC
are trademarks of VESA.
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As an ENERGY STAR®partner, ViewSonic Corporation has determined that this product meets the
ENERGY STAR®guidelines for energy efficiency.
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 mate-
rial, or the performance or use of this product.
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change product specifications without notice. Information in this document may change without
notice.
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without prior written permission from ViewSonic Corporation.
ProductRegistration
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. The ViewSonic®
Wizard CD-ROM also provides an opportunity for you to print the registration form, which you
may mail or fax to ViewSonic.
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properly at the end of its useful life. Your local waste disposal company may provide information
about proper disposal.
ForYourRecords
ProductName:
ModelNumber:
DocumentNumber:
SerialNumber:
PurchaseDate:
ViewSonicVA720
VLCDS23895-3W
A-CD-VA720-1
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GettingStarted
Congratulations on your purchase of a ViewSonic®LCD display. Important!
Save the original box and all packing material for future shipping needs.
NOTE: The word “Windows” in this user guide refers to the following
Microsoft operating systems: Windows 95, Windows NT, Windows 98,
Windows 2000, Windows Me (Millennium), and Windows XP.
PackageContents
Your LCD display package includes:
• LCD display
• Power cords
• ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM
NOTE: The CD jacket contains the Quick Start Guide, and the CD includes the
User Guide PDF files and INF/ICM display optimization files. The INF file
ensures compatibility with Windows operating systems, and the ICM file (Image
Color Matching) ensures accurate on-screen colors. ViewSonic recommends
that you install both files.
Precautions
• Sit at least 18" from your LCD display.
•Avoid touching the screen. Skin oils are
difficult to remove.
•Never remove the rear cover. Yo u r L C D
display contains high-voltage parts. You may
be seriously injured if you touch them.
• Avoid exposing your LCD display to direct
sunlight or another heat source. Orient your
LCD display away from direct sunlight to
reduce glare.
• Always handle your LCD display with care
when moving it.
• Place your LCD display in a well-ventilated
area. Do not place anything on your LCD
display that prevents heat dissipation.
• Ensure the area around the LCD display is
clean and free of moisture.
• Do not place heavy objects on the LCD
display, video cable, or power cord.
• If smoke, abnormal noise, or strange odor is
present, immediately switch the LCD display
off and call your dealer or ViewSonic. It is
dangerous to continue using the LCD display.
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QuickInstallation
Optional: For instructions on wall mounting,
see page 5 of this user guide.
1Connectpowercord
2Connectvideocable
• Make sure both the LCD display and
computer are turned OFF
• Remove rear panel covers if necessary
• Connect the video cable from the LCD
display to the computer
Macintosh users: Models older than G3
require a Macintosh adapter. Attach the
adapter to the computer and plug the video
cable into the adapter.
To order a ViewSonic®Macintosh adapter,
contact ViewSonic Customer Support.
3TurnONLCDdisplayand
computer
• Turn ON the LCD display, then turn ON
the computer. This sequence (LCD
display before computer) is important
NOTE: Windows users may receive a
message asking them to install the INF file.
This is on the CD.
4InserttheViewSonicWizardCD
intothecomputer’sCDdrive
• Follow the on-screen instructions
If your computer does not have a CD-ROM
drive, see “Customer Support.”
(1) Wait for the CD-ROM to auto-start.
NOTE: If the CD-ROM does not auto-start:
double-click on the CD-ROM icon in the
Windows Explorer, then double-click on
viewsonic.exe.
(2) Follow the on-screen instructions.
5Windowsusers:Set thetiming
mode(resolutionandrefresh
rate)
Example: 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz.
For instructions on changing the resolution
and refresh rate, see the graphic card’s user
guide.
Installation is complete. Enjoy your new
ViewSonic, LCD display.
To be best prepared for any future customer
service needs: print this user guide and write
the serial number in “For Your Records” on
page 2. (See back of LCD display.)
You can register your product online at the
website for your region. See the Customer
Support table in this guide.
The ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM also
provides an opportunity for you to print the
registration form which you may mail or fax
to ViewSonic.
AC outlet (wall socket)
Power cord to LCD
display
Video cable to computer
Power cord to computer
Kensington
Lock
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InstallationofWallMount(Optional)
To obtain a wall-mounting kit, contact ViewSonic or your local dealer. Refer to
the instructions that come with the base mounting kit. To convert your LCD
displayfrom a desk-mounted to a wall-mounted display, do the following:
1Disconnect Power.
2Push the LCD display back and
down flat against the base as
shown.
3Lay the LCD displayface down
on a towel or blanket. Notice the
four screw holes on the bottom of
the base.
4Attach the mounting bracket
from the VESA compatible wall-
mounting kit (100 mm x 100 mm
distance).
5Attach the LCD displayto the
wall, following the instructions in
the wall-mounting kit.
Four
screw
holes
Mounted
on the wall
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UsingtheLCDDisplay
SettingtheTimingMode
Setting the timing mode is important for maximizing the quality of the
screen image and minimizing eye strain. The timing mode consists of the
resolution (example 1280 x 1024) and refresh rate (or vertical frequency;
example 60 Hz). After setting the timing mode, use the OnView®controls
to adjust the screen image.
For the best picture quality set your LCD display timing mode to:
VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz.
To set the Timing Mode:
1Set the resolution: Right-click on the Windows desktop > Properties >
Settings > set the resolution.
2Set the refresh rate: See your graphic card's user guide for instructions.
WARNING: Do not set the graphics card in your computer to exceed the
maximum refresh rate of 75Hz; doing so may result in permanent damage to
your LCD display.
OSDandPowerLockSettings
•OSD Lock: Press and hold [1] and the up arrow ▲for 10 seconds. If any
buttons are pressed the message OSD Locked will display for a few seconds.
•OSD Unlock: Press and hold [1] and the up arrow ▲again for 10 seconds.
•Power Button Lock: Press and hold [1] and the down arrow ▼for 10
seconds. If the power button is pressed the message Power Button Locked
will display for a few seconds. With or without this setting, after a power
failure, your LCD display’s power will automatically turn ON when power is
restored.
•Power Button Unlock: Press and hold [1] and the down arrow ▼again for
10 seconds.
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AdjustingtheScreenImage
Use the buttons on the front control panel to display and adjust the OnView®
controls. The OnView controls are explained at the top of the next page and are
defined in “Main Menu Controls” on page 9.
Scrolls through menu
options and adjusts the
displayed control.
Displays, saves
changes to, and exits
the Main Menu.
Power On/Off
Selects a highlighted control.
Also, displays the control screen
for the selected control and
toggles between control pairs.
Power light
FrontControlPanel
Main Menu
with OnView controls
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Dothefollowingtoadjustthescreenimage:
1To display the Main Menu, press button [1].
NOTE: All OnView menus and adjustment screens disappear automatically
after about 30 seconds. This time period is adjustable through the Setup menu
and the OSD timeout control described on page 11.
2To highlight a control you want to adjust, press ▲or ▼to scroll up or down
the Main Menu.
3To select the highlighted control, press button [2]. A control screen appears
like the example shown below.
4To adjust the control, press the up ▲or down ▼buttons.
5To save the adjustments and exit the menu, press button [1] twice.
Thefollowingtipsmayhelpyouoptimizeyourdisplay:
• Adjust your computer's graphic card so that it outputs a video signal 1280 x
1024 @ 60 Hz to the LCD display. (Look for instructions on “changing the
refresh rate” in your graphic card's user guide.)
• If necessary, make small adjustments using H POSITION and V POSITION
until the screen image is completely visible. (The black border around the
edge of the screen should barely touch the illuminated “active area” of the
LCD display.)
The ▼down
arrow decreases
Contrast, ▲up
arrow increases
Contrast.
The line at the
bottom of the screen
tells you what you
can do next: select
the Brightness
control or Exit.
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MainMenuControls
Adjust the menu items shown below by using the up ▲ and down ▼ buttons.
Control Explanation
AutoAdjustautomatically sizes, centers, and fine tunes
the video signal to eliminate waviness and distortion.
Press the [2] button to obtain a sharper image.
NOTE: Auto Adjust works with most common video
cards. If this function does not work on your LCD display, then
lower the video refresh rate to 60 Hz and set the resolution to its
pre-set value.
Contrastadjusts the difference between the image background
(black level) and the foreground (white level).
Brightnessadjusts background black level of the screen image.
ColorAdjustprovides several color options: preset color
temperatures and User which allows you to adjust red (R), green
(G), and blue (B). The factory setting for this product is 6500K
(6500 Kelvin).
User— Individual adjustments for red, green, and blue.
5400K—Adds blue and green to the screen image for a darker
color.
6500K— Adds red to the screen image for warmer white and
richer red. Default setting.
9300K— Adds blue to the screen image for cooler white (used
in most office settings with fluorescent lighting).
1To select color (R, G or B) press button [2].
2To adjust selected color, press ▲or ▼.
3When you are finished making all color adjustments, press
button [1] twice.
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