ViewSonic VP171B - 17" LCD Monitor User manual

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VP171b/VP171s
LCD Display

09/15/04 A ViewSonic VP171b/VP171s
Content
Compliance Information.............................................................................. 1
Important Safety Instructions...................................................................... 2
Product Registration................................................................................... 3
For Your Records ....................................................................................... 3
Getting Started
Package Contents ...................................................................................... 4
Precautions ................................................................................................ 4
Quick Installation ........................................................................................ 5
Landscape/Portrait Modes.......................................................................... 6
To Raise and Lower the display.................................................................. 6
Installation of Wall Mount (Optional)........................................................... 7
Using the LCD Display
Setting the Timing Mode............................................................................. 8
OSD and Power Lock Settings................................................................... 8
Adjusting the Screen Image ....................................................................... 9
Main Menu Controls ................................................................................. 10
Other Information
Specifications ........................................................................................... 15
Troubleshooting........................................................................................ 16
Customer Support .................................................................................... 17
Cleaning the LCD Display ........................................................................ 18
Limited Warranty ...................................................................................... 19

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Compliance Information
For U.S.A.
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 harmful 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 the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Warning
To assure continued FCC compliance, the user must use grounded power supply cord and the
cables which are included with the equipment or specified. Also, any unauthorized changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate this device.
For Canada
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numeique de la Classe B repecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le materiel
brouilleur du Canada.
CE Conformity for European Countries
CE Conformity
The device complies with the requirements of the EEC directive 89/336/EEC as
amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC Art.5 with regard to “Electromagnetic
compatibility,” and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC Art.13 with regard to
“Safety.”

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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this unit near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose 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 or the third prong are provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs. convenience
receptacles and the point where they exit from the unit. Be sure that the power outlet is
located near the unit so that it is easily accessible.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or
sold with the unit. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/unit combination
to avoid injury from tip-over
13. Unplug this unit when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the unit has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the unit, the unit has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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Copyright© ViewSonic Corporation, 2004. 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 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.
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. For TCO'03 recycling information, please refer to
our website:
1. USA: www.viewsonic.com/pdf/recyclePlus.pdf
2. Europe: www.viewsoniceurope.com
3. Taiwan: recycle.epa.gov.tw
For Your Records
Product Name:
Model Number:
Document Number:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
ViewSonic VP171b/s
VLCDS25972-4W/5W
A-CD-VP171b-2/s-2
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Getting Started
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.
Package Contents
Your LCD display package includes:
• LCD display
• Power cord
• Video cables (VGA and DVI)
• ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM
• Perfect PortraitTM software 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. Your LCD
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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Quick Installation
1. Connect power cord and AC/DC
adapter
2. Connect video cable
• 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.
3. Turn ON LCD Display and 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.
4. Insert the ViewSonic Wizard CD into
the computers CD drive.
Follow the on-screen instructions. If your
computer does not have a CD-ROM drive,
see “Customer Support” on page 16.
• 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.
• Follow the on-screen instructions.
5. Windows users: Set the timing mode
(resolution and refresh 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.
DVI-D
D-SUB 2
D-SUB 1
AC IN
Power Switch
Power Code
AC Outlet
(Wall Socket) Computer Power Cord

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Landscape/Portrait Modes
The LCD display can operate in either Landscape or Portrait mode.
Follow the instructions that accompany the Perfect Portrait software.
Note: Before using the portrait display
mode, first install the Perfect PortraitTM
software included with your LCD display.
Perfect Portrait software is compatible with
most PCI and AGP graphics (video) cards.
For information about compatible graphics
cards and approved hardware
configurations, go to the ViewSonic
website, http:// www.viewsonic.com
To switch from Landscape (default) to Portrait mode, do the following:
1. From the front, gently raise the LCD display to allow more clearance.
2. Pull the bottom of the LCD display outward and away from the base.
3. Manually rotate the LCD display clockwise 90 degrees as shown above.
To Raise and Lower the display
You can easily raise and lower the display panel (the head) manually. As you face the front of
the display, take hold of each side of the head and pull up or down. The panel should move
easily.
Landscape Portrait

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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 base mounting kit. To convert your LCD display from a desk-mounted to a
wall-mounted display, do the following:
1. Disconnect Power.
2. Lay the LCD display face down on a
towel or blanket.
3. Pull the back plate away from the head of
the LCD display. Let the plate hang on
the neck of the LCD display as shown on
the left. Notice the four screws.
4. Remove the four screws from the back
plate.
5. Attach the mounting bracket from the
VESA compatible wall mounting kit
(100 mm x 100 mm distance).
6. Attach the LCD display to the wall, fol-
lowing the instructions in the wall-
mounting kit.
Remove
four
screws

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Using the LCD Display
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 1280 x 1024) and
refresh rate (or vertical frequency; example 75 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 @ 60Hz.
To set the Timing Mode:
1. Set the resolution: Right-click on the Windows desktop > Properties > Settings > set the
resolution.
2. Set the refresh rate: See your graphic card's user guide for instructions.
WA R N ING: 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.
OSD and Power Lock Settings
•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 5 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 5 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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Adjusting the Screen Image
Use the buttons on the front control panel to display and adjust the OnView®controls which
display on the screen. The OnView controls are explained at the top of the next page and are
defined in “Main Menu Controls” on page 9.
Main Menu
with OnView controls
Front Control Panel
shown below in detail
Scrolls through menu options and adjusts
the displayed control.
Also a shortcut to display the Contrast
adjustment control screen.
Displays the control screen for
the highlighted control.
Also toggles between two
controls on some screens.
Also a shortcut to toggle analog
and digital connection.
Power light
Green = ON
Orange = Power Saving
Power On/Off
Displays the Main
Menu or exits the
control screen
and saves
adjustments.

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Do the following to adjust the screen image:
1. To display the Main Menu, press button [1].
NOTE: All OnView menus and adjustment screens disappear automatically after about 15
seconds. This is adjustable through the OSD timeout setting in the setup menu.
2. To select a control you want to adjust, press or to scroll up or down the Main Menu.
3. After the control is selected, press button [2]. A control screen like the one shown below
appears.
4. To adjust the control, press the up or down buttons.
5. To 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 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz
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 command line at the bottom of
the control screen tells what to do
next from this screen. You can
toggle between control screens,
adjust the selected option, or exit
the screen.

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Main Menu Controls
Adjust the menu items shown below by using the up and down buttons.
Control Explanation
Auto Image Adjust sizes and centers the screen image automatically.
Contrast adjusts the difference between the image background (black level)
and the foreground (white level).
Brightness adjusts background black level of the screen image.
Input Select toggles between inputs if you have more than one computer
connected to the VP171/VP171b.
Color Adjust provides several color adjustment modes: preset color
temperatures and RGB which allows you to adjust red (R), green (G), and blue
(B) separately. The factory setting for this product is 6500K (6500 Kelvin).
9300K-Adds blue to the screen image for cooler white (used in most office
settings with fluorescent lighting).
6500K-Adds red to the screen image for warmer white and richer red.
5400K-Adds green to the screen image for a darker color.
5000K-Adds blue and green to the screen image for a darker color.

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Control Explanation
User Color Individual adjustments for red (R), green (G), and blue (B).
1. To select color (R, G or B) press button [2].
2. To adjust selected color, press or .
Important: If you select RECALL from the Main Menu when the product is set
to a Preset Timing Mode, colors return to the 6500K factory preset.
Information displays the timing mode (video signal input) coming from the
graphics card in your computer, the LCD model number, the serial number, and
the ViewSonic website URL. See your graphic cards user guide for instructions
on changing the resolution and refresh rate (vertical frequency).
NOTE: VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz (recommended) means that the resolution
is 1280 x 1024 and the refresh rate is 60 Hertz.
Manual Image Adjust Sub-menu
H. Size (Horizontal Size) adjusts the width of the screen image.
H./V. Position (Horizontal/Vertical Position) moves the screen image left or
right and up or down.

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Control Explanation
Fine Tune sharpens the focus by aligning the text and/or graphic characters.
NOTE: Try Auto Image Adjust first.
Sharpness adjusts the clarity and focus of the screen image.
Setup menu displays the menu shown below:
Language allows you to choose the language used in the menus and control
screens.
Resolution Notice allows you to enable or disable this notice.
If you enable the Resolution Notice shown above and your computer is set at a
resolution other than 1280 x 1024, the following screen appears.

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Control Explanation
Input Priority If multiple computers will be connected to the display, this
function can be used to select which computer has priority depending on the
selected Input Priority, the display will do a one time detection for available
inputs when first powered on.
For example: If the Input Priority setting is D-SUB=>D-SUB2=>DVI, then the
first priority will be given to D-SUB1 when the display turns on. If there is no
video signal on D-SUB1, then the next priority will be given to D-SUB-2, etc....
In the case of only one signal being present at the three inputs, then the display
will automatically detect and display that signal.
The Input Priority setting can also be disabled. In this case, the input will return
to the last setting when the display is first turned on. The user will need to
control all the port settings manually under this condition. Inputs can be
switched quickly by pressing the “Up” arrow button on the front panel controls.
OSD Position allows you to move the on-screen display menus and control
screens.
OSD Timeout sets the length of time the on-screen display screen is displayed.
For example, with a “30 second” setting, if a control is not pushed within 30
seconds, the display screen disappears.
OSD Background On/Off allows you to turn the On-Screen Display
background On or Off.
OSD Pivot This function is used to rotate the OSD menu, when the display is
changed from Landscape to Portrait mode.
Memory Recall returns the adjustments back to factory settings if the display is
operating in a factory Preset Timing Mode listed in the Specifications of this
manual.

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Other Information
Specifications
1Macintosh computers older than G3 require a ViewSonic®Macintosh adapter. To order an
adapter, contact ViewSonic.
LCD Type
Color Filter
Glass Surface
17” (full 17" viewable diagonal area),
TFT (Thin Film Transistor), Active Matrix SXGA LCD,
0.264 mm pixel pitch
RGB vertical stripe
Anti-Glare
Input Signal Video Sync RGB analog (0.7/1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms)
Composite Sync, Separate Sync, Sync on Green
TMDS Digital (100ohms)
fh:30-82 kHz, fv:50-85 Hz
Compatibility PC
Macintosh1
Up to 1280 x 1024 Non-interlaced
Power Macintosh up to 1280 x 1024
Resolution Recommended
and supported
1280 x 1024 @ 60, 70, 72, 75 Hz
1024 x 768 @ 60, 70, 72, 75, 85 Hz
800 x 600 @ 56, 60, 72, 75, 85 Hz
640 x 480 @ 60, 75, 85 Hz
720 x 400 @ 70 Hz
Power Voltage 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz (auto switch)
Display area Full Scan 337.9mm (H) x 270.3mm (V)
13.3" (H) x 10.64" (V)
Operating
conditions
Temperature
Humidity
Altitude
32° F to + 104° F (0° C to + 40° C)
10% to 90% (no condensation)
To 10,000 feet
Storage
conditions
Temperature
Humidity
Altitude
-4° F to + 140° F (-20° C to + 60° C)
10% to 90% (no condensation)
To 40,000 feet
Dimensions Physical
LCD display only
392.0 mm (W) x 350.0 mm (H) x 238.0 mm (D)
15.4" (W) x 13.8" (H) x 9.4" (D)
371.0 mm (W) x 309.0 mm (H) x 65.4 mm (D)
14.6" (W) x 12.2" (H) x 2.6" (D)
Weight Physical
LCD display only
14.31 lb (6.5 kg)
9.3 lb (4.2 kg)
Regulations VCCI, BSMI, PSB, C-Tick,
CE, GS, Ergo, TCO03(VP171s), TCO'99(VP171b), PCT,
CCC, UL/cUL, FCC-B, ICES, NOM, TUV-S, ENERGY STAR®
Power saving
modes
On
Off
Normal (green LED)
<2W (orange LED)
Preset Timing Mode (pre-adjusted to VESA®1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz)
Warning: Do not set the graphics card in your computer to exceed these refresh rates; doing so may result in
permanent damage to the LCD display.

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Troubleshooting
No power
• Make sure power button (or switch) is ON.
• Make sure A/C power cord is securely connected to the LCD display.
• Plug another electrical device (like a radio) into the power outlet to verify that the outlet is
supplying proper voltage.
Power is ON but no screen image
• Make sure the video cable supplied with the LCD display is tightly secured to the video
output port on the back of the computer. If the other end of the video cable is not attached
permanently to the LCD display, tightly secure it to the LCD display.
• Adjust brightness and contrast.
• If you are using an Macintosh older than G3, you need a Macintosh adapter.
Wrong or abnormal colors
• If any colors (red, green, or blue) are missing, check the video cable to make sure it is
securely connected. Loose or broken pins in the cable connector could cause an improper
connection.
• Connect the LCD display to another computer.
• If you have an older graphics card, contact ViewSonic for a non-DDC adapter.
Control buttons do not work
• Press only one button at a time.

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Customer Support
For technical support or product service, see the table below or contact your reseller.
NOTE: You will need the product serial number.
Country/Region Website T = Telephone
F = FAX Email
United States www.viewsonic.com/support T= [phone]
F= [phone]
[e-mail]
Canada www.viewsonic.com/support T= [phone]
F= [phone]
[e-mail]
United Kingdom www.viewsoniceurope.com T= [phone]
F= [phone]
[e-mail]
Europe, Middle
East, Baltic
countries, and
North Africa
www.viewsoniceurope.com (Contact your reseller) [e-mail]
Australia and
New Zealand
www.viewsonic.com.au T=+ 61 2 9906 6277
F=+ 61 2 9906 6377
servic[email protected]sonic.com
Singapore,
Southeast Asia,
and India
www.viewsonic.com.sg T=+ 65 273 4018
F=+ 65 273 1566
servic[email protected]wsonic.com
South Africa and
other countries
www.viewsonic.com T=[phone]
F=[phone]
servic[email protected]wsonic.com
Hong Kong www.hk.viewsonic.com T=[phone]
F=[phone]
servic[email protected]wsonic.com

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Cleaning the LCD Display
• MAKE SURE THE LCD DISPLAY IS TURNED OFF.
• NEVER SPRAY OR POUR ANY LIQUID DIRECTLY ONTO THE SCREEN OR CASE.
To clean the screen:
1. Wipe the screen with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth. This removes dust and other particles.
2. If still not clean, apply a small amount of non-ammonia, non-alcohol based glass cleaner
onto a clean, soft, lint-free cloth, and wipe the screen.
To clean the case:
1. Use a soft, dry cloth.
2. If still not clean, apply a small amount of a non-ammonia, non-alcohol based, mild non-
abrasive detergent onto a clean, soft, lint-free cloth, then wipe the surface.
Disclaimer
• ViewSonic does not recommend the use of any ammonia or alcohol-based cleaners on the
LCD display screen or case. Some chemical cleaners have been reported to damage the
screen and/or case of the LCD display.
• ViewSonic will not be liable for damage resulting from use of any ammonia or alcohol-
based cleaners.