ViewSonic ViewPanel VP151 User manual

VP151 ViewPanel®
With Landscape & Portrait Display Modes
User’s Guide
Guide de l’utilisateur
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Full 15.0" Diagonal Viewable Screen

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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 VP151 ViewPanel
Model Number: VLCDS21538-1
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 determined that this product meets the
ENERGY STA R ®guidelines for energy efficiency.
Power Cord Safety Guidelines
Caution : Use a power cable that is properly grounded. Always use the AC cords
listed below for each area :
USA ...........................UL
Canada ......................CSA
Germany ....................VDE
Switzerland ................SEV
Britain .........................BASEC/BS
Japan .........................Electric Appliance Control Act
In other areas, use AC cord which meets local safety standards.
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.
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 this product .
ViewSonic Corporation reserves the right to change product specification 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.

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Important Safety Instructions
1Read these instructions thoroughly.
2Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this product.
3Unplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning. See the Cleaning the
ViewPanel
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on page 18.
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 persons
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.
FCCWarning:
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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ViewSonic VP151 ViewPanel
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Getting Started
CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Getting Started*
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installation (Desk Mount) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installation (Wall Mount) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Operation
Landscape/Portrait Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Front Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
OnView®Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Other Information
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Cleaning the ViewPanel®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . back cover
*To meet your future needs, and to receive any additional product information as it becomes available,
please register your ViewPanel's warranty on the Internet at: http://www.viewsonic.com.

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• Sit at least 18" from the ViewPanel®.
• DO NOT APPLY PRESSURE TO THE SCREEN. The LCD screen is very
delicate.
• DO NOT TOUCHTHE SCREEN DIRECTLY WITHYOUR FINGERS.
You may damage the screen, and 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 VP151 ViewPanel®.
You have selected one of the most versatile display devices in the PC
industry. The VP151 can interface with virtually any analog or digital
source. It includes support for composite video devices (e.g., VCR, DVD,
video camera), USB devices, multiple audio sources, and external
microphones. It can operate in landscape or portrait orientation, and can
tilt, swivel and operate in a desk mount or wall mount configuration.
Important! Save the original box and all packing material for future
shipping needs.
The word "Windows®" in this user guide refers to the following
Microsoft®operating systems: Windows '95, Windows '98, Windows NT®
(4.0).
Precautions
Getting Started

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Getting Started
Package Contents
•ViewSonic VP151 ViewPanel
•DC Power supply
Power cables connect to DC
Power supply. The DC Power
supply connects to DC IN port on
base.
•Detachable video cable (15
pin HD D-sub)
Required to receive Analog RGB
video signal from PC
•Power cord/USA type
Connects wall outlet to DC Power
supply
•Power cord/SCHUKO type for
Europe
Connects wall outlet to DC Power
supply
•Small Digital flat panel (DFP)
cable (connects base to head,
pre-attached)
Transmits video signal from base
to head. Required for analog
operation.
•Small DC Power cable
(connects base to head, pre-
attached)
Transmits power from base to
head. Required for analog
operation. For wall mount
configuration, DC Power supply
connects directly to head.
•Small USB cable (connects
base to head, pre-attached)
Joins USB hubs in base and head
for dual operation. User will need
a separate USB cable to connect
to computer for dual hub operation
(step 3 pg 9). For independent
operation such as dual computer
uses or wall mount configuration,
disconnect small USB cable.
•USB upstream cable (1.8 m)
Connects USB to computer.
Required for USB use.
•3.5 mm stereo mini PC audio
cable
Connects computer sound card to
one of the VP151 audio INPUT
ports.
•3.5 mm stereo mini dual RCA
audio cable
Connects audio from an external
video source (e.g., VCR) to the
VP151(audio INPUT jacks).
•1.18 m RCA composite video
cable
Connects video signal from
external video source (e.g., VCR)
to the VP151 composite video
jack.
•VS Mac Adapter
Needed for older Macintosh
systems. Not required for G3
and/or PC use.
•User’s guide
•PerfectPortraitTM on CD-ROM
Must be installed to use
ViewPanel in Portrait mode (see
page 10)
•INF and ICM installation file
on CD-ROM

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1 Connect power cord
Connect the small DC power
cord from the base of the
ViewPanel®to the head.
NOTE: for first time installation,
this step will be completed by
the factory.
2 Connect DFP cord
Connect the digital flat panel
(DFP) cord from the base of
the ViewPanel to the head.
3 Connect DC power supply
Connect the cord from the DC
Power Supply to a properly
grounded AC outlet using the
proper cord adapter for your
region.
small DC Power
cord (step 1)
Video cable
(step 5)
small DFP
cable (step 2)
DC Power supply
(steps 3,4)
Installation (Desk Mount)
A desk installation allows for an analog data (CPU) connection, composite video
connection (VCR, camera, etc.), audio connection, and a USB connection. The steps
for a desk installation of theVP151 are presented on pages 7 and 8.
4 Connect DC power to
ViewPanel
Connect the cord from the DC
Power Supply to the DC input on
the rear left side of the base.
NOTE: turn on power supply switch
after connecting to ViewPanel.
5a Connect video cable
PC users: Connect the video cable
from the back of the computer to
the back of the ViewPanel base as
shown below.
5b Connect video cable
Macintosh®users: Connect the
video cable to the computer using
a Macintosh adapter, if required. To
order an adapter, contact
ViewSonic (see the back cover of
this guide, part number: VMAC-1).
To computer
NOTE: power switch
on power supply
should be turned on
LCD Digital
Head
Analog
Base
DC Input

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Installation-Wall Mount
A wall installation includes a digital data connection (CPU) and a USB connection
(optional). NOTE: The kit for attaching aViewPanel®to the wall is not included. For
information concerning obtaining a wall mounting kit, contactViewSonic®
To convert the desk-mountedVP151 to a wall-mount installation, do the following:
1 Remove plastic neck covers
Remove the plastic covers from
the neck to expose the mounting
screws.
2 Disconnect neck from base
Disconnect the neck from the
head by removing the four
screws on the back of the
ViewPanel.
3 Disconnect DC power from
base
Disconnect the DC power supply
from the base of the ViewPanel
(see steps 3 and 4, page 6) and
connect to the ViewPanel head
(see step 3 in figure below).
4 USB Installation (optional)
•Remove the USB cable
connecting the base to the
DC power
supply(step 3)
Mounting
screws (steps 1
and 2)
USB cable
(step 4)
head (see step 1, USB Installation,
page 8).
•Connect the USB cable from the
computer to the USB IN port on
head of the ViewPanel.
5 Disconnect DFP cable from
base
Disconnect the short digital flat
panel (DFP) cable that connects
the base of the ViewPanel to the
head (see step 2, page 7).
6 Connect DFP cable from
computer
Connect the digital flat panel
(DFP) cable from the computer to
the head of the ViewPanel.
7 Attach ViewPanel to wall kit
Mount the ViewPanel head on the
wall using a VESA-compliant wall
mount. NOTE: To order a wall
mounting kit, contact ViewSonic.
Head
DFP cable
(step 6)
Base
Neck