ViewSonic ViewPanel VP230mb User manual

Full 23.1" Diagonal Viewable Screen
VP230mb ViewPanel®
User Guide
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Contents
ViewSonic VP230mb 1
Product Registration..............................................................2
For Your Records ..................................................................2
Getting Started
Package Contents .................................................................3
Precautions ...........................................................................3
Quick Installation ................................................................... 4
Mounting Options ..................................................................5
Installation of Wall Mount (Optional) ................................. 5
Installation of Base (Optional) ..........................................5
Using the ViewPanel
Setting the Timing Mode .......................................................6
OSD Lock Settings ................................................................6
Adjusting the Screen Image .................................................. 7
Other Information
Specifications ...................................................................... 12
Troubleshooting................................................................... 13
Customer Support ...............................................................14
Cleaning the ViewPanel ......................................................15
Limited Warranty .................................................................16
Appendix
Safety Guidelines ................................................................17
Compliance Information ...................................................... 18
CE Conformity ..................................................................... 18
08/14/02 B

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.
ENERGY STAR®is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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.
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.
Product Registration
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.
Product disposal at end of product life
ViewSonic is concerned about the preservation of our environment. Please dispose of this product
properly at the end of its useful life. Your local waste disposal company may provide information
about proper disposal.
For Your Records
Product Name:
Model Number:
Document Number:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
ViewSonic VP230mb
VLCDS22494-1b
A-CD-VP230mb-1
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Getting Started
Congratulations on your purchase of a VP230mb color ViewPanel®.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
and Windows Me (Millennium).
Package Contents
Yo u r VP230mb package includes:
•VP230mb ViewPanel
• Standard analog VGA video cable
• DVI video cable (DVI requires a DVI video card in your computer)
• Audio cable
• U.S. Power cord
• Schuko power cord
• Quick Start Guide
• ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM (including user guide PDF file and INF/ICM
display optimization files)
IMPORTANT: The supplied INF file assures compatibility with Windows
operating systems, and the ICM file (Integrated Color Management) assures
accurate on-screen colors.
Precautions
• For best viewing conditions sit at least 18"
from the ViewPanel.
• AVOID TOUCHING THE SCREEN WITH
YOUR FINGERS. Oils from the skin are
difficult to remove.
• NEVER REMOVE THE REAR COVER. The
ViewPanel contains high-voltage parts. You
may suffer serious injury if you touch these
parts.
• Avoid exposing the ViewPanel to direct
sunlight or another heat source including an
open flame. The ViewPanel should be facing
away from direct sunlight to reduce glare.
• Always handle your ViewPanel with care
when moving it.
• Place your ViewPanel in a well ventilated
area. Do not place anything on the ViewPanel
that prevents adequate dissipation of heat.
• Ensure the area around the ViewPanel is clean
and free of moisture.
• Do not place heavy objects on theViewPanel,
video cable, or power cord.
• If smoke, abnormal noise, or strange odor is
present, immediately switch the ViewPanel
off and call your dealer or ViewSonic. It is
dangerous to continue using the ViewPanel.
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Quick Installation
1 Connect video cable
Make sure both the ViewPanel®and
computer are powered OFF.
Connect the VGA analog video cable to the
computer then to the ViewPanel. Both
analog and digital (DVI) ports are available
on the back of the ViewPanel for your
convenience. The DVI cable requires a DVI
video card in your 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.
2 Connect power cord
Connect the power cord from the ViewPanel
to a properly grounded AC outlet.
3 Power-ON ViewPanel and
computer
Power-ON the ViewPanel, then power-ON
the computer. This sequence (ViewPanel
before computer) is very important.
NOTE: Windows 95, 98 or 2000 users may
receive a message asking them to install the
VP230mb INF file.
4 Install display optimization files
(INF and ICM files)
(1) Insert the ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM
into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
NOTE: If your computer does not have a
CD-ROM drive, see Customer Support in
this user guide.
(2) 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
install.exe.
(3) Follow the on-screen instructions.
5 Windows users: Set the timing
mode (resolution and refresh
rate)
Example: 1600 X 1200 @ 60 Hz.
For instructions on changing the resolution
and refresh rate, see the user guide for your
computer's graphics card.
Installation is complete. Enjoy your new
VP230mb ViewPanel.
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 ViewPanel.)
To register your product go online to
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.
VGA video cable
Power cord
AC outlet
VGA analog DVI Power
Audio
cable
(optional)
video cable
Audio
Power cable to computer
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Mounting Options
Installation of Wall Mount (Optional)
To obtain a wall-mounting kit, contact ViewSonic or your local dealer. Refer to
the instructions that come with the wall mounting kit. To convert your
ViewPanel from a desk-mounted to a wall-mounted display, do the following:
Installation of Base (Optional)
To obtain a base installation kit, contact ViewSonic or your local dealer. Refer to
the instructions that come with the base mounting kit. ViewSonic complies with
VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) 100 mm mounting standards.
There are many options available fromViewSonic and other suppliers.
1Disconnect Power cables.
2Lay the ViewPanel face down on
a towel or blanket.
3Attach the mounting bracket
from the wall-mounting kit.
4Attach the ViewPanel to the wall,
following the instructions in the
wall-mounting kit.
Screw holes for
wall-mounting kit
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Using the ViewPanel
Setting the Timing Mode
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 1600 x 1200) and refresh rate (or vertical frequency--example 60
Hz). After setting the timing mode, use the OnView®controls (pages 8 - 10) to
adjust the screen image.
The recommended timing mode for this ViewPanel is: VESA®1600 x 1200 @ 60
Hz
To set the Timing Mode:
1Set the resolution: Right-click on the Windows®desktop > Properties >
Settings > Desktop Area or Screen Area for Windows 98 and newer > 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 ViewPanel.
OSD Lock Settings
•OSD Lock: Press and hold [1] and the up arrow ▲for 10 seconds. A message
appears onscreen saying that the OSD is locked. If any buttons are pressed
the message OSD Locked displays for a few seconds.
•OSD Unlock: Press and hold [1] and the up arrow ▲again for 10 seconds. A
message appears onscreen saying that the OSD is locked.
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Adjusting the Screen Image
Use the buttons on the front control panel to display and adjust the OnView®
controls from ViewSonic®. The controls are explained in the steps at the top of
the next page and are further explained in the menu controls, pages8-11.
Front Control Panel
shown below
Power On/Off
Scrolls through options and also
increases or decreases a value.
Displays control screen for
highlighted control (or pair
of controls). Also, toggles
between two controls, on
some screens.
Power Light
Green=ON
Orange=Power
Saving
Decreases
or
Increases
Volume
Main Menu with
OnView controls.
Mutes
Sound
(on/off)
Displays Main Menu
or exits control screen
and saves settings.
Shortcut to toggle between
Mute Light
analog and digital
connections.
Shortcut to display the Contrast
adjustment screen.
Speakers
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Do the following to adjust the screen image:
1To display the Main Menu, press button [1]. From the Main Menu you can
also navigate to the other menus shown below:
NOTE: All OnView menus and adjustment screens disappear automatically
after about 10 seconds (default). This time can be changed on the OSD Time
Out menu.
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].
4To adjust the selected control, press the up ▲or down ▼buttons.
5To save the adjustments and exit the menu, press button [1] twice.
The following tips may help you optimize your display:
• Adjust your computer's graphic card so that it outputs a video signal 1600 x
1200 @ 60Hz to the VP230mb. (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
ViewPanel®.)
• Adjust Fine Tune so that the screen image looks focused, crisp, and sharp.
Contrast/Brightness
Manual Image Adjust
Color Adjust
Setup Menu
Memory Recall
Advanced Menu
Auto Image Adjust
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Main Menu Controls
The menu items shown below can be adjusted by using the up ▲ and down ▼
buttons.
Control Explanation
Auto Image Adjust automatically sizes, centers, and fine tunes
the video signal to eliminate waviness and distortion.
Press the [2] button to obtain a sharper image.
NOTE: Auto Image Adjust works with most common video
cards. If this function does not work on your ViewPanel®,then
lower the video refresh rate to 60 Hz and set the resolution to its
pre-set value.
NOTE: Not available for digital mode.
Contrast/Brightness Contrast adjusts the difference between
the image background (black level) and the foreground (white
level). Brightness adjusts background black level of the screen
image. Press button [2] to toggle between Contrast and
Brightness.
Manual Image Adjust brings up the Image Adjust controls
explained below.
H./V. Position adjusts horizontal and vertical position of the
screen image. You can toggle between Horizontal and Vertical
by pressing button [2]. Horizontal moves the screen image to the
left or to the right. Vertical moves the screen image up and down.
NOTE: Not available for digital mode.
H. Size adjusts the width of the screen image.
NOTE: Not available for digital mode.
Fine Tune Eliminates any remaining video artifacts (noise,
banding, out-of-phase, etc.)
NOTE: Try Auto Image Adjust first.
NOTE: Not available for digital mode.
Zoom expands and contracts the entire screen image.
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