ViewSonic ViewPanel VG150 User manual

VG150/ ViewPanel®
VG150B
With Plug and Play
User’s Guide
Guide de l’utilisateur
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Full 15.0" Diagonal Viewable Screen

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Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 1999. All rights reserved.
Macintosh and Power Macintosh 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.
ViewPanel®, ViewSonic, the three birds logo, OnView, ViewMatch, and ViewMeter are
registered trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation.
ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
VESA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. DPMS and
DDC are trademarks of VESA.
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.
For your records
The serial number of this product is on the back of the ViewPanel. Write
the serial number in the space below and keep this guide as a permanent
record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or
loss.
Product Name: ViewSonic VG150/VG150B ViewPanel
Model Number: VLCDS21457-1/VLCDS21457-2
Serial Number: ______________________
Purchase Date: ______________________
Register your ViewPanel®at www.viewsonic.com.It’s fast, easy, and will simplify future support
needs.
ElectronicWarranty Registration
As an ENERGY STA R ®partner, ViewSonic Corp. has determinded that this product meets the
ENERGY STA R®guidelines for energy efficiency.

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Important Safety Instructions
1Read these instructions thoroughly.
2Follow all warning and instructions marked on this product.
3Unplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning. See the Cleaning the
ViewPanel on page 14.
4Do not use the product near water. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
5Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. Doing so may cause
the product to fall, which can seriously damage it.
6Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable
operation, never block these ventilation slots by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug,
or similar surface.This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat
register; or installed in any enclosure that prevents proper ventilation.
7Make sure the power source complies with the power recommendation printed on the
back of the product. If you are not sure of the type of power provided by the wall socket,
consult your dealer or local power company.
8Do not place any object on the power cord. Do not place this product where people
could walk on the power cord.
9If you use an extension cord with this product, make sure the total ampere rating of
the product(s) plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the ampere rating of
the extension cord.
10 Never push objects of any kind through the ventilation slots at the back of the
product. To do so could risk fire or electric shock.
11 Do not attempt to service this product yourself. Opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage that could cause fire or electric shock. Refer all
servicing needs to authorized service personnel.
12 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and contact authorized service personnel under
the following conditions:
a) When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
b) If a liquid has been spilled into or on the product, including rain.
c) If the product does not operate normally when operating instructions are followed.
Only adjust those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since
improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation.
d) If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
e) If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for
service.

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FCC Information
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 unacceptable 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 your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Warning:
To assure continued FCC compliance, the user must use the provided
grounded power supply cord and the shielded video interface cable with
bonded ferrite cores. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this
ViewPanel would void the user’s authority to operate this device.
Department of Industry Canada (IC) Compliance Notice
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department
of Communications.
DOC avis de conformation
Cet appareil est bien conforme àla directive communautaire No 82/499/CEE.
CE Certification
This device complies with the requirements of the EEC directive 89/336/EEC
with regard to "Electromagnetic compatibility."

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Getting Started
CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Getting Started
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Quick Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Operation
Front Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
OnView®Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Main Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
ViewMatch®Color Sub-menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
LCDAdjust Sub-menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Miscellaneous Sub-menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Other Information
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Cleaning the ViewPanel®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . back cover

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• Sit at least 18" from the ViewPanel.
• Do not apply pressure to the screen. The LCD screen is very delicate.
• Avoid touching the screen directly with your fingers, as oil from your
skin is difficult to remove.
• Avoid exposing the ViewPanel to direct sunlight or other heat source.
The ViewPanel should be facing away from direct sunlight to reduce
glare.
• Choose a well ventilated area to position your ViewPanel to allow
adequate dissipation of heat. Do not place anything on top of the
ViewPanel.
• Ensure the area around the ViewPanel is clean and moisture-free.
• If smoke, abnormal noise, or strange odor is present, immediately switch
the ViewPanel off and call your dealer. It is dangerous to continue using
the ViewPanel.
• Never remove the rear cover. The display unit contains high-voltage
parts. You may suffer electric shock if you touch these parts.
• Always handle your ViewPanel with care when moving it.
Congratulations on your purchase of a ViewSonic VG150/VG150B ViewPanel®!
Save the original box and all packing material for future shipping needs.
NOTE: The "B" in VG150B refers to the black color of this version of the
product. The word "Windows®" in this user guide refers to the following
Microsoft®operating systems: Windows '95, Windows '98, Windows NT®(5.0).
Package Contents
Your ViewSonic VG150/VG150B ViewPanel package includes the following:
•ViewSonic VG150/VG150B ViewPanel
•Video cable with 15 pin HD (High Density) D-sub connector
•Power cord
•User’s guide
•INF and ICM installation files on CD-ROM
IMPORTANT: The supplied INF file assures compatibility with Windows
operating systems, and the ICM (Image Color Matching) file ensures accurate
on-screen colors. ViewSonic®recommends that you install both files: insert the
CD-ROM into your system, wait for it to auto-load, select “Monitor Drivers,”
and follow the on-screen instructions.
Precautions
Getting Started
Getting Started

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Quick Installation
1 Connect video cable
Make sure both theViewPanel
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computer are powered OFF.
•Remove the bottom rear cover and
lift up the top rear cover.
•Connect the video cable to the
computer, then to theViewPanel.
Macintosh
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users: Connect a
Macintosh adapter to the video
cable, then to theViewPanel.To order
a ViewSonic
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Macintosh adapter,
contactViewSonic (see the back
cover of this guide).You will need to
provide your ViewPanel's serial
number.
2 Connect DC adapter and
power cord
•Connect the DC Adapter to the
ViewPanel, then to the power cord.
•Connect the power cord to a
properly grounded AC outlet.
3 Power-ON computer and
ViewPanel
Power-ON the computer, then Power-
ON theViewPanel.
NOTE: At this point Windows®
98
users may receive a message asking
them to install theVG150’s INF file.
Insert the enclosed CD-ROM, wait
for it to auto-load, select "Monitior
Drivers" and follow the on-screen
instructions.
DC Adapter
Video cable
(to computer)
Power cord
Threaded
holes for
VESA®
compatible
mounting
units
Top and bottom removable
rear covers
AC
outlet
4 For best image quality:
(1) Set your graphic card's timing
(resolution and refresh rate) to
1024x768@60Hz.
(2) Activate AUTO SYNC (see page
10 for more information).
(3) If necessary, make small
adjustments using H POSITION
and V POSITION (Horizontal
Position andVertical 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 theViewPanel.)
(4) Adjust FINETUNE until the screen
image looks focused, crisp, and
sharp.
Installation is complete!
Enjoy your new VG150 ViewPanel!
To be best prepared for any future
customer service needs, write the
serial number (see back of this
guide.)
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Operation
Front Control Panel
Operation
OnView Main Menu
The menu shown below displays when you press button [1]. Some Main Menu
options (like CONTRAST and VIEWMETER
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Other menu options are names for sub-menus (LCDADJUST, VIEWMATCH
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COLOR, and MISC).
To adjust the screen image using the OnView
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controls, follow the steps in the
numbered sequence shown below:
NOTE: All OnView menus and adjustment screens disappear automatically
after about 30 seconds.
To display the Main
Menu (see below),
press button [1].
To highlight a control
you want to adjust,
press ▼ or ▲
(scrolls up or down
the Main Menu).
To select the
highlighted
control, press
button [2].
To adjust the
selected control,
press ▼ or ▲.
Power
Light
Power
On/Off
➊ ➋
➌
➎➍
To save adjustments
and exit the menu,
press button [1].
Exceptions: Some options on
the Main Menu are names of
sub-menus (VIEWMATCH
COLOR, LCD ADJUST, and
MISC). Press ▼ or ▲ to
highlight the option , then press
button [2].

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AUTO SYNC automatically centers and sizes the screen image.
Press button [2]to activate AUTO SYNC.
NOTE: (Windows®users) start from the Windows desktop.
Shortcut: Before you display the Main Menu, press button [2]to
activateAUTO SYNC.
CONTRAST adjusts foreground white level of screen image.
▲increases contrast, ▼decreases contrast.
BRIGHTNESS adjusts background black level of screen image.
▲ increases brightness, ▼decreases brightness.
H OSD POSITION (Horizontal On-Screen-Display Position) moves the
OSD horizontally to the right or left.
▲moves OSD right, ▼moves OSD left.
V OSD POSITION (Vertical On-Screen-Display Position) moves the
OSD vertically up or down.
▲ moves OSD up, ▼moves OSD down.
...continued
To save changes and exit Main Menu, press button [1].
Operation
MAIN MENU Options
For the best image quality, do the following:
1Adjust your computer's graphic card so that it outputs a video
signal 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz to the VG150/VG150B. (Look for
instructions on "changing the refresh rate" in your graphic card's
user guide.)
2Activate AUTO SYNC ( shortcut: press button [2] before
displaying the Main Menu)
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3If 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 ViewPanel.)
4Adjust FINETUNE so that the screen image looks focused, crisp,
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To save changes and exit Main Menu, press button [1].
Operation
MAIN MENU Options (continued)
VIEWMATCH®COLOR Sub-Menu provides three color adjustment
modes:
PRESET 1 -- for a colder, more blue image
PRESET 2 -- for a warmer, more red image
USER -- allows you to adjust R (red), G (green), and B (blue)
individually. To adjust USER colors, do the following:
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.
LCD ADJUST Sub-Menu
H SIZE (Horizontal Size) adjusts the horizontal size (width) of
screen image.
▲increases the width of screen image, ▼ decreases the width
of screen image.
H POSITION (Horizontal Position) moves screen image left
or right.
▲moves screen image to right, ▼ moves screen image to left.
V POSITION (Vertical Position) moves entire screen image up
or down.
▲moves screen image up, ▼moves screen image down.
...continued
In this example PRESET 1
is selected.