ViewSonic VTA700 User manual

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Contents
Introduction............................................................................................... 2
Features ................................................................................................................................................2
For Your Safety ....................................................................................................................................2
Installation................................................................................................. 4
Unpacking the Display.........................................................................................................................4
Locations and Functions of Controls ...................................................................................................4
Making the Connections ......................................................................................................................5
Using Your Display ................................................................................... 7
Turning the Display On and Off ..........................................................................................................7
Tilting the Display................................................................................................................................8
Setting the Video Mode........................................................................................................................8
Setting the Refresh Rate.......................................................................................................................8
Minimizing Power Consumption.........................................................................................................9
Caring for and Cleaning the Display....................................................................................................9
Adjusting Your Display ...........................................................................11
Summary of Control Buttons ............................................................................................................. 11
Displaying the OSD “Main Menu”.................................................................................................... 11
Selecting Items in the OSD Menu......................................................................................................12
Adjusting the OSD Menu...................................................................................................................12
Using the Direct Keys........................................................................................................................22
Troubleshooting....................................................................................... 24
Technical Information ............................................................................ 26
Display Information ...........................................................................................................................26
Video Modes ......................................................................................................................................27
Unknown Video Modes .....................................................................................................................27
Regulatory Information.......................................................................... 28
Agency Approvals..............................................................................................................................28
FCC Statement: FCC Notice – Part 15 ..............................................................................................28
Limited Warranty ................................................................................... 29
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LCD DISPLAY ............ ......................................................................................................29
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Customer Support
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Introduction
module. It is designed for use with any Windows®
provides great space savings on your computer desk.
Features
Important features include:
ÖAutomatic configuration to the PC video settings with maximum SXGA resolution.
ÖThree control buttons plus OSD (on-screen display) for monitor settings adjustment and
configuration with ease and instant feedback.
ÖSupport analog video input for direct and immediate replacement of CRT displays.
ÖA tilt feature to optimize viewing position.
ÖAn anti-glare coating on the panel to reduce the reflection of ambient light.
ÖFlicker-free performance across all recommended video modes.
ÖSupport for high refresh rates up to 75 Hz.
ÖVESA DDC2B Plug-and-Display compliant.
ÖA Power-saving feature that is compatible with Microsoft®Windows
ÖCompliance with Swedish MPR II guidelines for reduced electromagnetic emissions.
For Your Safety
Warning
To completely disconnect power from your display, you must
remove the power cord from the wall outlet and then remove
the power cable from the display.
For your safety and the protection of your monitor, follow these precautions:
ÖUse only the factory-supplied power cord that shipped with your monitor.
ÖTo prevent electrical shock, do not disassemble the display. The cover should be removed only by
qualified service personnel.
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This latest LCD monitor has an active matrix TFT (thin film transistor) liquid crystal display
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ÖDo not cover the air vents.
ÖTo avoid the risk of damage to the display and electrical shock to yourself, do not expose the
display to rain or moisture.
If any of the following conditions occur, unplug the display and contact qualified service personnel:
ÖThe power cord or plug is frayed or damaged.
ÖYou have spilled liquid into the display.
ÖThe display has been exposed to rain or water.
ÖThe display does not operate correctly when the operating instructions are followed.
ÖThe display has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
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*Only for use with supplied adapter, in case of loss or damage contact

Installation
Please follow the instructions in this chapter to install your LCD Monitor.
Note: Before connecting your display, first read through the instructions in this chapter and the
safety precautions in the previous chapter.
Unpacking the Display
When you are unpacking the display, make sure that you have the following items:
ÖThe LCD monitor
ÖA power cord
ÖAnalog video signal cable
moisture, and sunlight.
There are three control buttons and one power button on the front panel of the display, as well as a
LED for power status indication.
You will use the power button located at the lower right side of the front panel of your display to turn on
and off the display.
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Note: Place the display on a flat, sturdy surface. Choose an area free from excessive heat,
Locations and Functions of Controls
ÖQuick Start Guide
CD Wizard
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ÖAC power adapter with power cable

The functions of the three control buttons which are located at the lower left side of the front panel of
your display. Their functions are described as below:
Button Function Description
Select
(1) Turn on OSD menu while it is off.
(2) Execute the function selected in the OSD menu.
(3) Hold down for 2 sec will clear OSD menu
Up (Ϧ)
(1) Item selection move upward or user-adjustable value
increasing.
(2) Bring-up Brightness Menu (Direct-key function).
Down (ϯ)
(1) Item selection move downward, user-adjustable
value decreasing (in Main Menu)
(2) Auto Setup (Direct-key function).
Making the Connections
Before connecting any cables, make sure that the computer and display are turn off.
To connect the power and video signal cables:
1. Locate the AC power adapter with attached power cable.
2. Connect the power cable to the power jack on the back of the display (as shown below).
3. Plug the two-prong power cord into a power outlet, and plug the other end into the AC power
adapter.
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4. Plug the analog video signal cable into the Analog Video Input port on the back of the display (as
shown above).
5. Connect the other end of the video cable into your computer’s video port. (Please check your
computer’s documentation if you’re not sure where the port is located.)
Note: For best display performance, it is strongly recommended that you use Auto Setup to
automatically configure your display’s settings.
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Using Your Display
This chapter contains information about using your LCD Monitor.
Turning the Display On and Off
Use the power button located at the lower right side of the front panel of the display to turn the display
on and off. When the display is on, the light (LED) near the Power button is illuminated. The light is
green when both the display and PC are active and amber when the display is in a reduced power
mode.
If your PC supplies power saving signals to the display, the display’s power management features
reduce power consumption to low levels when your PC goes into its power-saving mode. See
“Minimizing Power Consumption” on page 11 for more information.
If your PC doesn’t use industry standard power-save signaling techniques, you can reduce power
consumption by turning off the display when it won’t be used for an extended period. You can turn the
display off even if you leave your PC in running.
Note:
Because of the technology used in LCD panels, screen savers will not prolong the life of
your display. So if the display will not be used for an extended period, be sure to turn it off.
Warning
To completely disconnect power from your display, you must
remove the power cord from the wall outlet and then remove
the power cable from the display.
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Tilting the Display
The monitors have a tilt feature that allows you to tilt the display back and forth as well as left and
right to find the most comfortable viewing position. To tilt the display, grasp the sides and push the
display back or pull it toward you, or turn it left or right until it is in the desired position. The display
can be tilted 20º backward and 5º forward.
Note: Do not tilt the display by grasping the top edge.
Setting the Video Mode
Since the inherent format of this display is 1280 pixels by 1024 lines, the display will perform best
when your PC is set to a screen resolution of 1280 x 1024. If you use a lower resolution (such as 640
x 480), the image is expanded to fill the screen.
Your display supports many common video modes, as shown in “Video Modes” on page 29. Check
the documentation supplied with your PC and video adapter card to find out which modes they
support.
To see what the video mode in your Microsoft Windows, please check Windows’ settings in your PC.
Setting the Refresh Rate
The image refresh rate is the number of times per second that the image is refreshed; it is also known
as the vertical frequency.
On standard CRT displays, we recommend that you should use the highest possible refresh rate
supported by your PC at the current screen resolution. This is necessary to avoid screen flickering and
to minimize eyestrain. However, with your LCD Monitor, flicker is not an issue. It is flick-free at all
supported refresh rates.
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The table in “Video Mode” on page 29 shows the image refresh rates supported by the display at
different screen resolution. Although your LCD monitor supports up to 75 Hz for analog video input,
we recommend that you use 60 Hz refresh rate for best performance.
To set the refresh rate with a standard Windows installation, follow the steps mentioned in your
Windows’s or graphic card’s user’s manual.
Minimizing Power Consumption
Many PCs support industry standard power-save signaling techniques. Power management features
reduce the display’s power consumption after a period of keyboard inactivity.
When the display is in a power-saving mode, the screen is blank and the power indicator is amber.
Pressing a key on the keyboard or moving the mouse restores the image in several seconds. Consult
your PC documentation for information about setting the power-saving modes.
The display accepts the signals for standard power-saving mode, when PC go into power saving
mode . The display will go into power saving.
Caring for and Cleaning the Display
To maximize screen life and prevent damage to the LCD panel, we recommend that you:
ÖUse the display power management system (if available on your PC).
ÖIf you don’t use a power management system, turn off the display when you won’t be using it for
an extended period.
ÖDon’t press, rub, or poke the display with your finger or other object.
ÖHandle your display with care.
Your LCD module is a high-quality optical device that requires special care when cleaning.
Warning
Don’t use liquid, aerosol, or abrasive cleaning solutions to
clean the screen.
To clean the screen:
1. Shut down the PC.
2. Turn off and unplug the display.
3. Gently dust the screen with a dry, soft, line-free cloth.
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Note: If the screen is still dirty, you can dampen the cloth with several drops of distilled water.
Make sure the LCD panel is completely dry before you turn the display back on.
4. Plug in the display.
5. Turn on your PC and display.
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Adjusting Your Display
This chapter contains information about how to changing display settings for your LCD Monitor. It is
designed with an OSD menu to help you easily adjust to its optimum performance.
Note: You must perform auto setup before making any adjustment.
Summary of Control Buttons
There are four control buttons located at the lower part of the front panel of your display:
ÖPOWER: Push to turn on or turn off the display. The power indicator (Green) will light while the
display is on.
ÖSelect: Display the On-Screen Display (OSD) “Main Menu” , selects items for user adjustment,
and execute the function selected.
Note: Hold down this key for 2 seconds will clear OSD menu.
ÖUp(Ϧ): Move upward through the choice in the OSD submenu. If an adjustment bar is displayed,
this button increases the setting value.
Note: This key is also used as ‘direct key’ to bring-up OSD “Brightness Adjust”.
ÖDown(ϯ): Move downward through the choice in the OSD submenu. If an adjustment bar is
displayed, this button decreases the setting value.
Note: This key is also used as ‘direct key’. When the OSD “Main Menu” is inactive, press this key
will execute ‘Auto Setup’ function.
Displaying the OSD “Main Menu”
You can use the OSD features to change the screen settings of your display. To display the OSD
“Main Menu”, please press the ‘Select’ button.
The following table briefly describes each of the items in the OSD “Main Menu”.
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Item Description
Auto Adjusting the “Auto Setup”. See “Adjusting Auto Setup” on page 14.
Management
Open the “Management” submenu where you can select Brightness,
Contrast or the image position for further adjustment. See Adjustment in the
“Management” Submenu” on page 15.
Clock/Phase
Open the “Clock/Phase” submenu where you can select Clock or Phase for
further adjustment. See Adjustment in the “Clock/Phase” Submenu” on
page 18.
Color
Open the “Color” submenu where you can select Color Temperature, RGB
and Black Level for further adjustment. See Adjustment in the “Color”
Submenu” on page 19.
OSD Display
Open the “OSD Display” submenu where you can select H. position or V.
position of the OSD display for further adjustment. See Adjustment in the
“OSD Display” Submenu” on page 21.
Factory Recall Recall factory-setting values back. See Factory Recall” on page 22.
Languages
Open the “Languages” submenu where you can select one of the five
languages for your preference in display OSD messages. See “Selecting
Language for Your Preference” on page 23.
Exit Clear and exit the OSD main menu.
Selecting Items in the OSD Menu
To select items in the OSD “Main Menu”, you will use the ‘Up (Ϧ)’ or ‘Down (ϯ)’ buttons on the
front panel of the display.
To select items in the OSD submenus, you will use all three, control buttons. To select a specific
submenu, you shall use ‘Up (Ϧ)’ or ‘Down (ϯ)’ buttons to move forward or backward to the item to
be adjusted, and then select it by press ‘Select’ button.
Adjusting the OSD Menu
Auto Setup
To perform the Auto Setup function you should follow the steps below:
1. Bring-up the OSD “Main Menu”.
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2. The ‘Auto’ icon should be highlighted already.
3. Use ‘Select’ button to select and execute the Auto Setup function. After the execution of the Auto
Setup function, it will show-up the follow message:
If the image looks correct, choose Ye s .
OR
If the image requires further adjustment, choose No, it will shown up ‘Phase’ bar for your further
adjustment by manual. Then you can adjust phase by ‘Up (Ϧ)’ or ‘Down (ϯ)’ buttons. When all
text appears well focused and there is no instability in the image, press the ‘Select’ key to end up
the adjustment.
Adjusting the “Management” Submenu
To perform the adjustment in the “Management” submenu you should follow the steps below:
1. Bring-up the OSD “Main Menu”.
2. Use ‘Up (Ϧ)’ (or ‘Down (ϯ)’) to move forward (or backward) to the management icon and
highlight it.
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3. Use ‘Select’ key to enter the “Management” Submenu. It will show up four items for your further
adjustment.
If ‘Brightness’ is selected, you may use ‘Up (Ϧ)’ or ‘Down (ϯ)’ buttons to adjust the setting of
brightness. The fullness of the graphic bar as well as the numerical value at the right corner is also
changed accordingly.
If ‘Contrast’ is selected, you may use ‘Up (Ϧ)’ or ‘Down (ϯ)’ buttons to adjust the setting of
contrast. The fullness of the graphic bar as well as the numerical value at the right corner is also
changed accordingly.
Note: We recommend you do Auto Setup before adjusting the contrast setting.
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If ‘H. position’ is selected, you may use ‘Up (Ϧ)’ or ‘Down (ϯ)’ buttons to adjust the setting of
the horizontal position of the image. The fullness of the graphic bar as well as the numerical
value at the right corner is also changed accordingly.
If ‘V. position’ is selected, you may use ‘Up (Ϧ)’ or ‘Down (ϯ)’ buttons to adjust the setting of
the vertical position of the image. The fullness of the graphic bar as well as the numerical value at
the right corner is also changed accordingly.
If ‘Exit’ is selected, it will exit the “Management” submenu and go back to the “Main Menu”.
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Adjusting the “Clock/Phase” Submenu
To adjust the “Clock/Phase” submenu you should follow the steps below:
1. Bring-up the OSD “Main Menu”.
2. Use ‘Up (Ϧ)’ (or ‘Down (ϯ)’) to move forward (or backward) to the clock/phase icon and
highlight it.
3. If ‘Clock’ is selected, you may use ‘Up (Ϧ)’ or ‘Down (ϯ)’ buttons to adjust the setting of clock.
The fullness of the graphic bar as well as the numerical value at the right corner is also changed
accordingly.
Note: We recommend you perform the Auto Setup first. And adjust the clock setting only if the
image looks incorrect.
If ‘Phase’ is selected, you may use ‘Up (Ϧ)’ or ‘Down (ϯ)’ buttons to adjust the setting of phase.
The fullness of the graphic bar as well as the numerical value at the right corner is also changed
accordingly.
Note: We recommend you perform the Auto Adjust before adjusting the phase.
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If ‘Exit’ is selected, it will exit the “Clock/Phase” submenu and go back to the “Main Menu”.
Adjusting the “Color” Submenu
To do adjustment in the “Color” submenu you should follow the steps below:
1. Bring-up the OSD “Main Menu”.
2. Use ‘Up (Ϧ)’ (or ‘Down (ϯ)’) to move forward (or backward) to the color icon and highlight it.
3. Use ‘Select’ button to enter the “Color” submenu. It will show up three items for your further
adjustment.
If ‘Color Temp’ is selected, you may use ‘Up (Ϧ)’ or ‘Down (ϯ)’ buttons to select one of the
three settings. Press ‘Select’ button will return you back to the “Color” submenu.
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Note: As you choose an item, your screen immediately updates to reflect this setting.
If ‘Black Level Adjust’ is selected, it will bring-up “Back Level Adjust” submenu. You can
adjust its setting by ‘Up (Ϧ)’ and ‘Down (ϯ)’ buttons.
If ‘RGB Adjust’ is selected, it will bring-up “RGB Adjust” submenu. Use ‘Up (Ϧ)’ or ‘Down
(ϯ)’ buttons to choose and highlight one of the three options (Red, Green and Blue) and then use
‘Select’ button to select it. This will show-up the corresponding bar on menu, and you can adjust
its setting by ‘Up (Ϧ)’ and ‘Down (ϯ)’ buttons. This control may be helpful in achieving a
more natural appearance in graphic images and closer color matching between the printer and the
display.
If ‘Exit’ is selected, it will exit the “Color” submenu and go back to the “Main Menu”.
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