ViewSonic VS18478 User manual

TD3207
Display
User Guide
Model No. VS18478
P/N: TD3207
IMPORTANT: Please read this User Guide to obtain important information on installing and using your product in
a safe manner, as well as registering your product for future service. Warranty information contained in this User
Guide will describe your limited coverage from ViewSonic®Corporation, which is also found on our web site at
http://www.viewsonic.com in English, or in specific languages using the Regional selection box in the upper right
corner of our website. “Antes de operar su equipo lea cu idadosamente las instrucciones en este manual”

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Thank you for choosing ViewSonic®
As a world-leading provider of visual solutions, ViewSonic® is dedicated to exceeding
the world’s expectations for technological evolution, innovation, and simplicity.
At ViewSonic®, we believe that our products have the potential to make a positive
impact in the world, and we are confident that the ViewSonic® product you have
chosen will serve you well.
Once again, thank you for choosing ViewSonic®!

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Safety Precautions
Please read the following Safety Precauons before you start using the device.
• Keep this user guide in a safe place for later reference.
• Read all warnings and follow all instructions.
• Sit at least 18" (45 cm) away from the device.
• Allow at least 4" (10 cm) clearance around the device to ensure proper
ventilation.
• Place the device in a well-ventilated area. Do not place anything on the device
that prevents heat dissipation.
• Do not use the device near water. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose the device to moisture.
• Avoid exposing the device to direct sunlight or other sources of sustained heat.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other devices (including amplifiers) that may increase the temperature of the
device to dangerous levels.
• Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the external housing. For more information, refer
to the "Maintenance" section on page 37.
• Oil may collect on the screen as you touch it. To clean the greasy spots on the
screen, refer to the "Maintenance" section on page 37.
• Do not touch the screen surface with sharp or hard objects, as it may cause
damage to the screen.
• When moving the device, be careful not to drop or bump the device on
anything.
• Do not place the device on an uneven or unstable surface. The device may fall
over resulting in an injury or a malfunction.
• Do not place any heavy objects on the device or connection cables.
• If smoke, an abnormal noise, or a strange odor is present, immediately turn the
device off and call your dealer or ViewSonic®. It is dangerous to continue using
the device.
• Do not attempt to circumvent the safety provisions 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 and the third prong are provided for your safety. If the plug does not
fit into your outlet, obtain an adapter and do not attempt to force the plug into
the outlet.

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• When connecting to a power outlet, DO NOT remove the grounding
prong. Please ensure grounding prongs are NEVER REMOVED.
• Protect the power cord from being treaded upon or pinched,
particularly at the plug, and at the point where it emerges from
the equipment. Ensure that the power outlet is located near the
equipment so that it is easily accessible.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
• When a cart is used, use with caution when moving the cart/equipment
combination to avoid injury from tipping over.
• Disconnect the power plug from the AC outlet if the device is not being used for
a long period of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Service will be
required when the unit has been damaged in any way, such as:
if the power supply cord or plug is damaged
if liquid is spilled onto or objects fall in the unit
if the unit is exposed to moisture
if the unit does not operate normally or has been dropped
• NOTICE: LISTENING THROUGH EAR-/HEADPHONES AT A HIGH VOLUME FOR
EXTENDED PERIODS CAN CAUSE HEARING DAMAGE/HEARING LOSS. When using
ear-/headphones, adjust the volume to appropriate levels, or hearing damage
may result.
• NOTICE: THE MONITOR MAY OVERHEAT AND SHUTDOWN! If the device shuts
down automatically, please turn on your monitor again. After rebooting, change
your monitor's resolution and refresh rate. For details, please refer to the
graphics card's user guide.
• NOTICE: This product is specifically designed for 24/7 usage.

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Contents
Safety Precautions....................................................... 3
Introduction ................................................................ 7
Package Contents ...................................................................................................7
Product Overview...................................................................................................8
Initial Setup................................................................. 9
Making Connections.................................................. 10
Connecting to Power ............................................................................................10
Connecting External Devices ................................................................................11
DisplayPort Connection......................................................................................... 11
HDMI Connection.................................................................................................. 12
RS-232 Connection................................................................................................ 13
USB Connection..................................................................................................... 14
Touch Function Control......................................................................................... 15
Audio Connection.................................................................................................. 16
Using the Monitor ..................................................... 17
Adjusting the Viewing Angle.................................................................................17
Turning the Device On/Off ...................................................................................18
Using the Control Panel Keys................................................................................18
On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu............................................................................19
Hot Keys ................................................................................................................ 20
Configuring the Settings .......................................................................................22
General Operations............................................................................................... 22
On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Tree .................................................................... 24
Appendix................................................................... 27
Specifications........................................................................................................27
Glossary ................................................................................................................30
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................35
Maintenance.........................................................................................................37
General Precautions.............................................................................................. 37
Cleaning the Screen............................................................................................... 37
Cleaning the Case.................................................................................................. 37

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Regulatory and Service Information .......................... 38
Compliance Information.......................................................................................38
FCC Compliance Statement................................................................................... 38
Industry Canada Statement................................................................................... 38
CE Conformity for European Countries ................................................................. 38
Declaration of RoHS2 Compliance......................................................................... 39
Indian Restriction of Hazardous Substances ......................................................... 40
Product Disposal at End of Product Life................................................................ 40
Copyright Information ..........................................................................................41
Customer Service .................................................................................................. 42
Limited Warranty .................................................................................................. 43
Mexico Limited Warranty...................................................................................... 46

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Introduction
Package Contents
• Touch Display
• Power cord
• Power adapter
• HDMI cable
• USB 2.0 upstream cable (Type B to Type A)
• Quick start guide
NOTE: The power cord and video cables included in your package may vary
depending on your country. Please contact your local reseller for more
informaon.

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Product Overview
Front View
1. DC IN 2. DisplayPort 3. HDMI
4. RS-232 5. Audio Out 6. USB Upstream
For more informaon about the 1/2/▲/▼//key and its funcons, refer to “Hot
Keys” on page 20.
Rear View
Display
Screen
Power
Buon
1
2
▲
▲
▲
▲
HDMI RS232
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1 2 3 4

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Inial Setup
Wall Mounng
Refer to the table below for the standard dimensions for wall mount kits.
NOTE: For use only with a UL cered wall mount kit/bracket. To obtain a wall-
mounng kit or height adjustment base, contact ViewSonic® or your
local dealer.
Maximum
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Hole paern
(W x H)
Interface Pad
(W x H x D) Pad Hole Screw Specicaon & Quanty
23.7 kg 200 x 100 mm 235 x 135 x 2 mm Ø 8 mm M6 x 12 mm
4 pieces
113.6 400 x 200 mm 435 x 235 x 2 mm Ø 8 mm M6 x 12 mm
4 pieces
NOTE: Wall mount kits are sold separately.
1. Turn o the device and disconnect all cables.
2. Place the device on a at, stable surface with the screen facing down.
3. Aach the mounng bracket to the VESA mounng holes at the rear of the
monitor. Then secure it with four (4) screws (M6 x 12 mm).
200 mm
4. Follow the instrucons that come with the wall mounng kit to mount the
monitor onto the wall.
400 mm
100 mm
200 mm

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Making Connecons
This secon guides you on how to connect the monitor with other equipment.
Connecng to Power
1. Connect the power cord to the power adapter.
2. Connect the power adapter to the DC IN jack at the rear of the monitor.
3. Connect the power cord to a power outlet.
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Connecng External Devices
DisplayPort Connecon
Connect one end of a DisplayPort cable to the DisplayPort port. Then connect the
other end of the cable to the DisplayPort or mini DP port of your computer.
NOTE: To connect the monitor to the Thunderbolt port (v. 1&2) on your Mac,
connect the mini DP end of the “mini DP to DisplayPort cable” to the
Thunderbolt output of your Mac. Then connect the other end of the
cable to the DisplayPort port of the monitor.

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HDMI Connecon
Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI port of your monitor. Then connect
the other end of the cable to the HDMI port of your computer.
NOTE: The monitor is equipped with one HDMI port.
HDMI
HDMI

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RS-232 Connecon
Connect one end of a RS-232 cable to the RS-232 port. Then connect the other end
of the cable to the RS-232 port of your computer.
RS232
RS232

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USB Connecon
Connect one end of a USB cable to a USB port of the monitor. Then connect the
other end of the cable to a USB port of your computer.
NOTE: The monitor supports one (1) type of USB ports. When making the
connecon(s), observe the following guidelines:
• One (1) USB Type B port: Connect the USB Type B male cable (square
with 2 cut corners) to this port, and then connect the other end of the
cable to the USB downstream port of your computer.

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Touch Funcon Control
Before using the touch funcon, ensure the USB Type B to Type A cable is
connected to your computer and the Windows operang system is running.
When using the touch funcon, please note:
• The touch funcon may need about ve (5) seconds to resume if the USB
cable is removed and plugged in again, or the computer resumes from
Sleep Mode.
• The touchscreen can only detect up to ten (10) ngers simultaneously.
• If the Windows’ cursor does not accurately follow your nger when you
touch the screen, do the following:
1. Open: Control Panel > Hardware and Sound >Tablet PC Sengs
2. Select Calibraon.
3. Follow the instrucons to recalibrate your screen.

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Audio Connecon
Plug an audio cable into the Audio Out port of the monitor. Plug the other end into
your ear-/headphones.
NOTE: The monitor is also equipped with dual speakers.

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Using the Monitor
Adjusng the Viewing Angle
When mounted, the display can be adjusted as below:
Landscape
Portrait
Face-up
V
V
NOTE: Do not mount the display upside down.

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Turning the Device On/Off
1. Plug the power cord into a power outlet.
2. Press the Power key to turn on the monitor.
3. To turn the monitor o, press the Power key again.
NOTE: The monitor will sll consume some power as long as the power cord
is connected to the power outlet. If the monitor is not being used for a
long period of me, please disconnect the power plug from the power
outlet.
Using the Control Panel Keys
Use the control panel keys to acvate Hot Keys, navigate the On-Screen Display
(OSD) Menu, and change the sengs.
Power
Buon
1
2
▲
▲
▲
▲

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On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu
Press the 1 key to acvate the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu.
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NOTE: Follow the key guide that appears on the boom of the screen to select
the opon, then make adjustments with the qand pkeys.
Menu Descripon
Contrast/Brightness Adjust the contrast or brightness level.
Input Select Select the input source.
Audio Adjust Adjust the level, or mute the volume.
Color Adjust Select one of the preset color sengs.
Informaon
Displays the ming mode coming from the
graphics card in the computer, the LCD model
number, the serial number, and the ViewSonic®
website URL.
Manual Image Adjust Manually set a variety of image quality
adjustments.
Setup Menu Adjust On-Screen Display (OSD) sengs.
Memory Recall Returns the adjustments back to factory sengs.

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Hot Keys
When the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu is o, you can quickly access special
funcons by using the control panel keys.
Key Descripon
1+ pPress and hold the keys to lock/unlock the OSD Menu.
When the menu appears on the screen, connue holding both
keys for 10 seconds to lock/unlock the OSD Menu.
If the OSD Menu is locked, the below message will appear on the
screen:
1 + qPress and hold the keys to lock/unlock the Power button.
When the menu appears on the screen, continue holding both
keys for 10 seconds to lock/unlock the Power button.
If the Power button is locked, the below message will appear on
the screen:
2 + pPress the keys to display/hide the boot up screen when the device
is turned on.