ViewSonic VX900 User's Manual
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1. 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 User 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 A or V 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 ViewSonic VX900 10 Control Explanation Information displays the timing mode video signal input coming from the graphics card in your computer See your graphic card s user guide for instructions on changing the resolution and refresh rate vertical frequency NOTE VESA 1280 x 1024 60 Hz recommended means that the resolution is 1280 x 1024 and the refresh rate is 60 Hertz INFORMATION RESOLUTION Asa aye FREQUENCY H kHz Ve Hz MODEL NO vv SERIAL NO i RARARAKAKUKAKERE R WEB SITE kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk 4 exit Manual Image Adjust displays the Manual Image Adjust menu MANUAL IMAGE ADJUST H SIZE H POSITION WPOSMON FIMME TUNE SHARPNESS 1 xr 3 sa zer The Manual Image Adjust controls are explained below Horizontal Size adjusts the wid2. Press and hold 1 and the down arrow w 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 dgday s power will automatically turn ON when power is restored Power Button Unlock Press and hold 1 and the down arrow W again for 10 seconds ViewSonic VX900 6 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 Speaker Speaker Microphone Scrolls through menu options and adjusts the displayed control Also a shortcut to display the Contrast adjustment control screen Displays the Main Menu or exits the control screen and saves adjustments Displays the control screen for the highlighted control Volume Also toggles between two controls on some screens 4 1 Exit Decreases or increases volume Also a shortcut to toggle between analog and digital connections Power light Green ON Orange Power Saving Temporarily silences audio output Power On Off ViewSonic VX900 7 Do the following to adjust the screen image 1 To display the Main
3. be seriously injured if you touch them Avoid exposing your LCD disdlay to direct sunlight or another heat source Orient your LCD dda away from direct sunlight to reduce glare Always handle your LCD dgda with care when moving it Place your LCD dgday in a well ventilated area Do not place anything on your LCD disdlay that prevents heat dissipation Ensure the area around the LCD dsday is clean and free of moisture Do not place heavy objects on the LCD day video cable or power cord If smoke abnormal noise or strange odor is present immediately switch the LCD dsday off and call your dealer or ViewSonic It is dangerous to continue using the LCD disday ViewSonic VX900 3 Quick Installation 2 Connect video cable Make sure both the LCD display and computer are turned OFF Remove rear panel covers if necessary e Connect the video cable from the LCD display to the computer Macintosh users Models older than G3 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 dsdlay from a desk mounted to a wall mounted display do the following 1 Four screw holes for wall mount 2 Disconnect Power Lay the LCD dsdlay face down on a towel or blanket If you remove the base for a wall mount the microphone in the base is disconnected But you can leave the ba
4. grounded Always use the appropriate AC cord that is certified for the individual country Some examples are listed below USA n yanan UL Switzerland SEV Canada CSA Britain BASE BS Germany VDE Japan Electric Appliance Control Act IMPORTANT NOTICE CONCERNING POWER CORD SELECTION The power cord set for this unit has been enclosed and has been selected according to the country of destination and must be used to prevent electric shock Use the following guidelines if it is necessary to replace the original cord set or if the cord set is not enclosed The female receptacle of the cord set must meet IEC 60320 requirements and may look like Figure A1 below For the United States and Canada In the United States and Canada the male plug is a NEMA5 15 style Figure A2 UL Listed and CSA Labeled For units which are mounted on a desk or table type SVT or SUT cord sets may be used For units which sit on the floor only SJT type cord sets may be used The cord set must be selected according to the current rating for your unit Please consult the table below for the selection criteria for power cords used in the United States and Canada Cord Type Size of Conductors in Cord Maximum Current Rating of Unit SJT 18 AWG For European Countries In Europe you must use a cord set which is appropriate for the receptacles in your country The cord set is HAR Certified and a special mark that will a
5. 0 14 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 T Telephone Region F FAX United States www viewsonic com T 800 688 6688 service us support F 909 468 1202 viewsonic com Canada www viewsonic com T 800 688 6688 service ca support F 909 468 1202 viewsonic com United Kingdom www viewsoniceurope com T 0800 833 648 service eu F 01293 643910 viewsoniceurope com Europe Middle www viewsoniceurope com Contact your service eu East Baltic reseller viewsoniceurope com countries and North Africa Australia and New www viewsonic com au T 61 2 9906 6277 service au Zealand F 61 2 9906 6377 viewsonic com Singapore www viewsonic com sg T 65 273 4018 service sg Malaysia Thailand F 65 273 1566 viewsonic com South Africa www viewsonic com T 886 2 2246 3456 service sd Other countries F 886 2 8242 3668 viewsonic com Hong Kong www hk viewsonic com T 886 2 2246 3456 service hk F 886 2 8242 3668 viewsonic com ViewSonic VX900 15 Cleaning the LCD Display e 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 base
6. Date 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 ViewSonic VX900 2 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 dgday package includes LCD dsday Power cords Video cables VGA and DVI Audio cable stereo mini jack Microphone cable ViewSonic Wizard 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 dsday Avoid touching the screen Skin oils are difficult to remove Never remove the rear cover Your LCD disdlay contains high voltage parts You may
7. INED HEREIN INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Exclusion of damages VIEWSONIC S LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT VIEWSONIC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR 1 DAMAGE TO OTHER PROPERTY CAUSED BY ANY DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT DAMAGES BASED UPON INCONVENIENCE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT LOSS OF TIME LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY LOSS OF GOODWILL INTERFERENCE WITH BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS OR OTHER COMMERCIAL LOSS EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES 2 ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHETHER INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE 3 ANY CLAIM AGAINST THE CUSTOMER BY ANY OTHER PARTY Effect of state law This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties and or do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you Sales outside the U S A and Canada For warranty information and service on ViewSonic products sold outside of the U S A and Canada contact ViewSonic or your local ViewSonic dealer ViewSonic LCD Warranty V3 0 Release Date 01 29 2002 ViewSonic VX900 17 Appendix Safety Guidelines CAUTION The socket outlet should be installed near the equipment and should be easily accessible CAUTION Use a power cable that is properly
8. Menu press button 1 MAIN MENU AUTO IMAGE ADJUST CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS INPUT SELECT AUDIO MENU COLOR ADJUST INFORMATION MANUAL IMAGE ADJUST SETUP MENU MEMORY RECALL EXIT 2 SELECT Boe fod J NOTE All OnView menus and adjustment screens disappear automatically after about 30 seconds 2 3 4 5 To select a control you want to adjust press A or W to scroll up or down the Main Menu After the control is selected press button 2 A control screen like the one shown below appears CONTRAST The line at the The W down any e bottom ee arrow decreases aches tiene you EUKAN i 1 exit 2 BRIGHTNESS what you can do pe next Exit or select the Brightness control To adjust the control press the up A or down w buttons 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 60 Hz to the LCD dsday 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 daday ViewSonic VX900 8 Main Menu Controls Adjust the menu items shown belo
9. Views Contents Product Registration cccccccsssseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 2 For Your RECORS of he vee ie etcetera ea ea W 2 Getting Started Package Content ccccceecccssseseseeeeeeeeeeeeeees 3 PRECAUTIONS ARARE eee k Nice derk OC 3 QUICK Installation EEUEUEEEEEUEU U U UUAUU U U L L E U 4 Installation of Wall Mount Optional 5 Using the LCD Display Setting the Timing Mode UUEUUUUEUEUUUELELUELELELEUL 6 OSD and Power Lock Settings 6 Adjusting the Screen Image 7 Main Menu Controls lk 9 Other Information Specifications E EE zU 13 Troubleshooting u EEE 14 Customer Support E Ez 15 Cleaning the LCD Display 16 Limited Warranty EE n 17 Appendix Safety Guidelines lhl liiikk kez 18 Compliance Information for U S A 19 CE Conformity for Europe EE 19 03 22 04 D ViewSonic VX900 1 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 On View ViewMatch and ViewMeter are registe
10. d 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 dgda screen or case Some chemical cleaners have been reported to damage the screen and or case of the LCD dsday display ViewSonic will not be liable for damage resulting from use of any ammonia or alcohol based cleaners ViewSonic VX900 16 Limited Warranty VIEWSONIC LCD DISPLAY What the warranty covers ViewSonic warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship during the warranty period If a product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period ViewSonic will at its sole option repair or replace the product with a like product Replacement product or parts may include remanufactured or refurbished parts or components How long the warranty is effective ViewSonic LCD displays are warranted for three 3 years for all parts including the light source and three 3 years for all labor from the date of the first consumer purchase Who the warranty protects This warranty is valid only for the first consumer purchaser What the warranty does not cover 1 Any product on which the serial n
11. des Active Off lt 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 1 Macintosh computers older than G3 require a ViewSonic Macintosh adapter To order an adapter contact ViewSonic ViewSonic VX900 13 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 dsdayis 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 dgday tightly secure it to the LCD dsdlay 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 dgday 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 ViewSonic VX90
12. iance could void the user s authority to operate this device CE Conformity for Europe 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 ViewSonic VX900 19 ViewSonic Corporation
13. on This control does not affect changes made with the User Color control ViewSonic VX900 12 Other Information Specifications LCD Type Color Filter Glass surface 19 full 19 viewable diagonal area TFT Thin Film Transistor Active Matrix SXGA LCD 0 294 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 fh 30 82 kHz f 50 75 Hz Compatibility PC Up to 1280 x 1024 Non interlaced Macintosh Power Macintosh up to 1280 x 1024 Resolution Recommended 1280 x 1024 60 Hz and supported 1024 x 768 60 70 72 75 Hz 800 x 600 56 60 72 75 Hz 640 x 480 60 75 Hz 720 x 400 70 Hz Power Voltage 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz auto switch Display area Full Scan 376 3mm H x 301 1mm V 14 8 H x 11 85 V Operating Temperature 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C conditions Humidity 10 to 90 no condensation Altitude To 10 000 feet Storage Temperature 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C conditions Humidity 10 to 90 no condensation Altitude To 40 000 feet Dimensions Physical 442 0 mm W x 474 2 mm H x 180 6 mm D LCD display only 17 4 W x 18 6 H x 7 11 D Weight Net 16 5 Ib 7 5 kg LCD display only Regulations UL FCC B ENERGY STAR c UL Ic B CE MPRII NEMKO SEMKO DEMKO FIMKO TCO 99 PCT BZ02 TUV GS BSMI B Mark S Mark PSB CCEE CCIB Power saving On Normal green LED mo
14. ppear on the outer sheath or on the insulation of one of the inner conductors AC PLUG CORD PRECAUTIONS FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET THEN THE PLUG SHOULD BE CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO AN APPROPRIATE SOCKET If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as shown below If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green and Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live If the coloured wires of the mains lead of this appliance do not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured GREEN AND YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the Earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN AND YELLOW The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED If you have any questions concerning which proper power cord to use please consult with the dealer from whom you have pu
15. rchased the product 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 resi dential 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 interfer ence 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 Warnin To assure continued FCC compliance the user must use grounded power supply cord and the provided shielded video interface cable with bonded ferrite cores If a BNC cable is going to be used use only a shielded BNC 5 cable Also any unauthorized changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compl
16. red 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 For Your Records Product Name ViewSonic VX900 Model Number VLCDS27944 5W Document Number A CD VX900 2 Serial Number Purchase
17. se attached to the LCD dsdlay with the wall mount Notice the four screw holes for the wall mount on the back as shown on the left Attach the mounting bracket from the VESA compatible wall mounting kit 100 mm x 100 mm distance Attach the LCD dsdayto the wall following the instructions in the wall mounting kit ViewSonic VX900 5 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 gt Properties gt Settings gt set the resolution 2 Set 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 LCD display OSD and Power Lock Settings e OSD Lock Press and hold 1 and the up arrow A for 10 seconds If any buttons are pressed the message OSD Locked will display for 5 seconds e OSD Unlock Press and hold 1 and the up arrow A again for 10 seconds Power Button Lock
18. th of the screen image Horizontal Position moves the screen image left or right Vertical Position moves the screen image up or down Fine Tune sharpens focus by aligning the illuminated text and or graphic characters Sharpness adjusts the clarity and focus of the screen image ViewSonic VX900 11 Control Explanation Setup Menu displays the menu shown below SETUP MENU LANGUAGE RESOLUTION HOTILE O50 POSITION OSD TIMEOUT OSD BACKGROUND i axir sevect The Setup Menu controls are explained below Language allows you to choose the language used in the menus and control screens Resolution Notice displays the Resolution Notice menu shown below RESOLUTION NOTICE For best picture quality change the resolution to 1280 x 1024 Press 1 to clear message Press 2 to disable message 1 ext Resolution Notice advises the optimal resolution to use OSD Position allows you to move the on screen display menus and control screens OSD Timeout sets the length of time an on screen display screen is displayed For example with a 15 second setting if a control is not pushed within 15 seconds the display screen disappears OSD Background allows you to turn the On Screen Display background on or off Memory Recall returns adjustments to the original factory settings if the display is operating in a factory Preset Timing Mode listed in this user guide Excepti
19. umber has been defaced modified or removed 2 Damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from a Accident misuse neglect fire water lightning or other acts of nature unauthorized product modification or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by ViewSonic Any damage of the product due to shipment Removal or installation of the product Causes external to the product such as electrical power fluctuations or failure Use of supplies or parts not meeting ViewSonic s specifications Normal wear and tear Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect 7O Oo A030 3 Removal installation and set up service charges How to get service 1 For information about receiving service under warranty contact ViewSonic Customer Support You will need to provide your product s serial number 2 To obtain service under warranty you will be required to provide a the original dated sales slip b your name c your address d a description of the problem and e the serial number of the product 3 Take or ship the product freight prepaid in the original container to an authorized ViewSonic service center or ViewSonic 4 For additional information or the name of the nearest ViewSonic service center contact ViewSonic Limitation of implied warranties THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION CONTA
20. w by using the up A and down buttons Control A v p W FEN IN K 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 LCD dgd y then lower the video refresh rate to 60 Hz and set the resolution to its pre set value 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 allows you to toggle between an analog and a digital signal Audio Menu Volume increases the volume decreases the volume and mutes the audio Balance adjusts the proportion of sound coming from each speaker Bass adjusts the low bass frequency audio output Treble adjusts the high treble frequency audio output Mute temporarily silences audio output Control Explanation 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 COLOR ADJUST 9300K 6500K 5400K 5000K USER COLOR 1 exit 2 SELECT 9300K
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