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ViewSonic VTMS2431 User's Manual

1. Changing Channels 1 Using Channel Buttons Press V CHA button to change channels and the TV changes channels in sequence You will see all channels that have been memorized Channels erased or not memorized will not be shown 2 Using Number Buttons 1 ATV The button has no function in ATV mode Directly press the number buttons to select channels 2 DTV Use button to select the sub channel in DTV Ex Your desired number is 80 3 Press 8 press 0 press press 3 Return to the previous channel press RECALL button ENGLISH Adjusting the Volume Press VOL to adjust volume To turn off the volume press MUTE To restore volume press MUTE again or press VOL directly FAV ZOOM MUTE INFO III Viewing the Displayed Information To display the current information of the LCD TV Press INFO and the current state will be displayed on the screen It shows all or some of the information about Input Channel Resolution Audio Type etc depending on what input source it is 1n The picture here shows an example of the INFO screen HA e Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic 25 VTMS2431 J 1 CC OFF ALL MY CHILDREN Using the TV Features storing Channels into Memory 1 Press the MENU button to display the OSD main menu XK A 2 Pr
2. Ua Do not use an unfitting outlet Insert the plug fully into the outlet If it is loose do not use it Doing so may cause arcing and result in a fire Contact your electrician to change the outlet Wiring For your safety be sure to unplug the AC power cord when connecting cables Take care not to trip on the cables It may cause damage to the TV set Electric shock Do not touch the AC power cord or the TV with a wet hand If you plug unplug the AC power cord from the TV with a wet hand it may cause electric shock AL i A QZ Lightning storms During a lightning storm unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna to prevent damage to the TV Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic VTMS2431 ENGLISH a 9 ar O Z TT When not in use If you will not be using the TV set for long periods of time the TV set should be disconnected from the AC power outlet to prevent power line surges The TV set is not disconnected from the AC power source when the TV set is switched off To disconnect the TV set completely unplug from the AC power outlet Overloading This TV set is designed to operate on a 120 240 V AC supply only If there are too many appliances connected to the same AC power outlet it could result in a fire or an electric shock Optional equipment
3. This product has been designed and manufactured in compliance with Directive 2002 95 EC of the European Parliament and the Council on restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment RoHS Directive and is deemed to comply with the maximum concentration values issued by the European Technical Adaptation Committee TAC as shown below Proposed Maximum Substance P Actual Concentration Concentration 0 l Certain components of products as stated above are exempted under the Annex of the RoHS Directives as noted below Examples of exempted components are 1 Mercury in compact fluorescent lamps not exceeding 5 mg per lamp and in other lamps not specifically mentioned in the Annex of RoHS Directive 2 Lead in glass of cathode ray tubes electronic components fluorescent tubes and electronic ceramic parts e g piezoelectronic devices 3 Lead in high temperature type solders i e lead based alloys containing 85 by weight or more lead 4 Lead as an allotting element in steel containing up to 0 35 lead by weight aluminium containing up to 0 4 lead by weight and as a cooper alloy containing up to 4 lead by weight Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic 9 VTMS2431 ENGLISH Getting Started List of Features 1 Brilliant HDTV Vibrant PC monitor One innova
4. Do not throw anything at the TV Doing so may break the screen glass and see cause serious injury If the surface of the TV cracks unplug the AC power cord before touching the TV Otherwise electric shock may result cr Handling of broken glass and liquid crystal leakage If the LCD panel gets damaged crystalline liquid leakage may occur or scattered broken glass may result Do not touch broken glass or crystalline liquid which is toxic with bare hands as cuts poisoning or skin irritation may occur Also do not glass fragments or leaked crystalline liquid get into your eyes or mouth Should either contacted your eyes or mouth rinse the contacted area thoroughly with water and consult your doctor SERVICING Do not attempt to repair the TV s yourself since opening the cabinet j may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Ask qualified service personnel to do the servicing for your TV Replacement parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician certifies in writing that he she has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts Unauthorized substitutions may cause a fire an electric shock or other hazards Safety check Upon completion of repairs to the TV ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks as specified by the manufacturer to determine that the TV is safe for operating and to so cert
5. eT Ce Me LCD TV stas nets nacre er celo Stee eee en ete ee eee 11 MSAN WC o PA AA 11 Disconnecing De oo 11 Mounting ViewSonic LCD TV to the wall ooccooccoccccconcocononcnonanonos 12 Wall Mount Kit Specifications VESA occoconccocccccnoconoconococnnnanocanonanonanoss 13 Front View of the PU OCU CU isccsiionaaassitiacirli dsd 14 Rear View of the Proquetissiissiomanicaepccie ic lcloicn laboreo 15 Connecting the LCD TV 17 Cable System or VHF UHF Antenna System coocccccccoccccocncocncccnonanocanonanos 17 Cable System and VHF UHF Antenna System ccccccccececeeeeeeeeaeeeaeees 17 HD Cable Box HD Satellite BOX cooocococccocccconoconoconoconoccanonanonanonos 17 Personal Computer atacados 19 ESE Egulone M espana Ne E E R 20 Using the TV Features Remote Control and TV ControlS ooccocnconnccccnconncocnnocanonanenanonnnnonarenanenanonas 21 Inserting Remote Control Batteries vnivcrncos lector 21 Remote Control and TV COMMONS c ccsccsscscnecewnsenmcsguosataosdecsidetehetonstannteeeienesas 21 ODOT AION ada 25 Other Information Gleanmo he LOD Pisco EE 41 Programming your Cable or Satellite Box remote ooccconconnconcconcconcnnnnnns 41 TroUDIEeSNOOUN Oussridsaaicacaiaoir sonidos croacia arai 42 Specifications oocooncoccconcconconaroncconrcnnronaronrnnnrnanrnnrrnnrnnn enn rn nrnnnrnanronannnrnnnrmannanas 44 RS232 PFOTOCO licita ennnen 45 LIMICa Warn aniy ori soon il ion 56 M
6. Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic 43 VTMS2431 a 9 ar O Z TT Other Information Specifications Type 23 6 TFT Active Matrix RGB 0 2715 H x 0 2715 V mm pixel Color Filter Glass surface RGB vertical stripe Anti Glare Input signal RGB analog 0 7 1 0 Vp p 75 ohms Separate Sync fh 30 80 kHz fy 50 75 Hz TV system Antenna NTSC ATSC TV cable system CATV Digital cable l composite RCA 1 S Video 1 YPbPr component 1 HDMI 1 USB 1 RS232 mini stereo 2 pair of RCA L R stereo Compatibility PC Up to 1920 x 1080 60 Hz VGA mode I y Resolution Recommended 1920 x 1080 60 Hz and supported 1680 x 1050 60 Hz VGA mode 1440 x 900 60 Hz 1280 x 1024 60 Hz 1024 x 768 60 75 Hz 800 x 600 60 75 Hz 640 x 480 60 75 Hz Speaker Output SW x 2 THD 10 Audio Output 1 Headphone jack Power Voltage 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz auto switch Display area Full Scan 521 28mm H x 293 22mm V 20 5 H x 11 5 V Operating Temperature 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C conditions Humanity 10 to 65 no condensation Altitude To 10 000 feet 3 000m Storage Temperature 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C condition Humanity 0 to 90 no condensation Altitude To 40 000 feet 12 000m Dimensions Physical 566 7mm x 441 9mm x 211 0mm W x H
7. Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic 16 VTMS2431 Getting Started Connecting the LCD TV Cable System or VHF UHF Antenna System Enjoy the high definition and standard definition digital programming along with standard definition analog programming 2 e This TV is capable of receiving unscrambled digital programming for both cable and external VHF UHF antenna e We strongly recommend that you connect the antenna cable input using a 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied to ensure the best picture quality Cable or VHF UHF 75 ohm coaxial cable o D Rear of TV VHF UHF CABLE input Cable System and VHF UHF Antenna System Use an optional A B RF switch not supplied to switch between the cable and antenna programming as shown below A B RF switch 5 s D Rear of TV Ant ntenna fl gt VHF UHF CABLE input e Remember to set the TV CATV setting in the TV menu to Air or Cable for the type you choose HD Cable Box HD Satellite Box You can also enjoy high definition programming by subscribing to a high definition cable service or a high definition satellite service For the optimum picture quality be sure to connect this device to your TV via the HDMI or component video with audio input on the back of your LCD TV HDMI Connection Rear of TV ay S VIDEO HD cable box HD satellite box COMPONENT
8. Hex 0x34 0x30 0x2B 0x0D 0x32 Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic 47 VTMS2431 ENGLISH Other Information Example3 Set Brightness as 76 for TV 02 and this command is NOT valid Send Hex Format Type 0x32 Reply Hex Format Name Length ID Command CR Type Hex 0x34 0x30 0x2D Ox0D 0x32 Example4 Set Tint as 32 for TV 03 and this command is valid Send Hex Format Name Length ID Command Command Valuel Value2 Value3 CR Type Pp A ni kaad dl o e 0x33 Reply Hex Format Name Length Command Type 0x34 0x30 0x2B 0x0D 0x33 Example5 Set Tint as 75 for TV 03 and this command is NOT valid Send Hex Format Name Length ID Command Command Valuel Value2 Value3 CR Type i 3d dl Ld dl dl el 0x33 Reply Hex Format Name Length ID Command CR Type Hex 0x34 0x30 0x2B Ox0D 0x33 Example6 Set Brightness as 76 for all TV and this command is valid Send Hex Format Type L 9 ar O Z TT A i eel al al 0x39 No Reply Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic 48 VTMS2431 Other Information able 4 1 PC Set function command to LCD Monitor ID COh Set Function j Comments Command Command Value Range Code Code Three ASCII
9. ViewSonic will not be liable for damage resulting from use of any ammonia or alcohol based cleaners Programming your Cable or Satellite Box remote Refer the user manual from your service provider to determine the setting If it requires e 3 digits please try 566 565 556 or 688 It usually works with DISHNetwork e 4 digits please try 0054 It usually works with Cox e 5 digits please try 11454 11054 or 10690 It usually works with DIRECTV Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic 41 VTMS2431 L 9 ar O Z TT Other Information Troubleshooting Please contact ViewSonic service team directly if you have questions service needs or require technical assistance related on the use of your television Contact ViewSonic Service Team at http www ViewSonic com Or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 Problem Possible Solution No power e Make sure the power cord is properly connected to the LCD TV AC power socket e Make sure the AC power cord is properly connected to the wall outlet e Make sure the DC power button is ON Blue LED e Plug another electrical device like a radio to the power outlet to verify that the outlet is supplying the proper voltage No picture e The TV station may be experiencing problems Try
10. fixed e Data bits 8bits fixed e Parity None fixed e Stop Bits 1 fixed 2 3 Command Message Reference PC sends to Monitor command packet followed by CR Every time PC sends control command to the Monitor the Monitor shall response as follows 1 If the message is receives correctly 1t will send 02Bh followed by CR 00Dh 2 If the message is receives incorrectly it will send 02Dh followed by CR 00Dh Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic 45 VTMS2431 Other Information 3 Command Description Length Total Byte of Message excluding CR TV ID Identification for each of TV Identify command type s 0x73h Set Command g 0x67h Get Command r 0x72h Reply Command p 0x70h RCU Pass through 0x2Bh Valid command Reply 0x2Dh Invalid command Reply Command le 9 ar O Z TT Value 1 3 Three bytes ASCII that defines the value Ra Command Type Command Function command code One byte ASCII code Value 1 3 CR 4 Set Function Listing The PC can control the LCD Monitor for specific actions The Set Function command allows you to control the LCD monitor behavior in a remote sit through the RS232 port The Set Function packet format consists of 11 bytes Set Function description Length Tota
11. C x D Quantity 19 24 100 x 100 mm M4 x L10 26 27 200 x 100 mm M4 x L10 6 LCD TV 32 37 400 x 200 mm M6 x L10 6 42 47 600 x 200 mm M6 x L10 e ViewSonic provides the standard dimensions for wall mount kits as shown in the table above e When purchasing our wall mount kit a detailed install manual and all parts necessary for assembly are provided e Do not use the screws that longer than the standard dimension as they may cause damage to the inside of the TV set MN Caution Please use the following ViewSonic TVs only with the following wall mount kit ViewSonic TV Model No VIMS2431 ViewSonic Wall Mount kit model WMK 10 Use with other Wall Mount kit may cause instability and possibly result in injury To find the perfect mount for VIMS2431 please browse www viewsonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic 13 VTMS2431 a 9 ar O Z LI Getting Started Front View of the Product Item Description 1 Power ON OFF button Turn the power on from standby mode or turn the power off to return to the standby mode 2 Power LED Indicator Lights up in blue when the TV is turned on Lights up in orange when the TV is in standby mode 3 Remote Control Receiver Receives IR signals from the remote control 4 Vo
12. Item Function Description lt Preivous Display previous photo Il Play Pause Change to slideshow mode Press again to keep in pause mode Next Display next photo 2 Rotate Rotate the current photo 90 180 270 0 normal E Stop Back Return to photo thumbnail screen A Zoom Zoom in the current photo Rate is x2 x4 gt x8 x16 x1 normal E BOOK mode Select the txt file in the E BOOK youd like to read and press ENTER to display it To display next page of the txt file press V Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic 39 VIMS2431 Els 9 ar O Z TT Using the TV Features FILE mode The file mode is designed for you to examine the content of the storage device performance file manipulation and firmware upgrade Press ENTER on the folder to enter into the subfolder Press ENTER on the file to start playback of the file All files of MOVIE PHOTO and E BOOK can be found in FILE mode In USB mode files with file name in Chinese will not be supported SETUP mode The screen is designed for basic configuration of the system In SETUP menu screen press A or Y to select the items and press lt or to switch the options for selected item Press ENTER to confirm the change In Setup menu you can select Language Slideshow duration Slideshow mode and Movie repea
13. LINE OUT VIDEO OUT 1 7 de DVI HDTV OUT 080 e ss HDMI cable Nx CATV Satellite antenna cable Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic 17 VTMS2431 ENGLISH L 9 ar O Z TT Getting Started DVI Connection Rear of TV HD cable box HD satellite box HDMI Ay S VIDEO AV SV YPbPr EARPHONE TVIN AUDIO AUDIO LL AUK Ll L AUDIO IN R ii COMPONENT LINE OUT VIDEO OUT Audio cable DVI to HDMI cable CATV Satellite antenna cable xt e If the equipment has a DVI jack and not an HDMI jack connect the DVI jack to the HDMI jack 2 and connect the audio jack to the AUDIO In jacks of HDMI 8 YPbPr or Component Connection Rear of TV HD cable box HD satellite box HDMI VGA Ay S VIDEO AV SV YPbPr EARPHONE TVIN AUDIO AUDIO Lo AUDI L L AUDIO IN R DVI COMPONENT LINE OUT VIDEO OUT a ap a A I Audio cable CATV Satellite Component video cable antenna cable Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic 18 VTMS2431 Getting Started Personal Computer Use the LCD TV as the monitor of your computer The picture below shows the connection for PC The LCD TV can also be connected to PC with DVI or HDMI output Rear of
14. OSD menus A V GUIDE LIST FAV ZOOM buttons is for function select and lt gt is for function ENGLISH 22 MUTE adjustment 4 5 6 INEG 15 MENU Press to turn the OSD On Screen Display menu 7 8 9 SLEEP on gt a e e 16 V CH A Press to change the channels up or down A Cc C TTT are toons 17 ZOOM Press this button repeatedly to select the screen size O Of You can select from Full 4 3 Movie Scale and 3 gt Zoom In ViewSonic The digital TV HD signal is available in Full and 4 3 O O Full Suitable for stretching 4 3 programs to C fill the screen O QO 4 3 Suitable for viewing conventional 4 3 O programs in their normal format oe eee 7 Movie Scale This mode is useful for 1 78 1 DVDs When viewing 1 85 1 DVDs movie scale mode will still show very thin black bands at the top and bottom of the OS screen Zoom In Suitable for viewing wide screen 2 35 1 anamorphic DVDs in full screen eee i i el Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic 23 VTMS2431 Using the TV Features Button Description 18 FAV Press this button to show Favorite List and select your favorite channels that have already been stored a 9 ar O Z TT ZOOM MUTE INFO SLEEP x To preset favorite channels use the Favorite item e jag in the TV menu see page 27 A Cc C E 0 o gt g
15. TV VGA Ay S VIDEO AV SV YPbPr EARPHONE TVIN AUDIO AUDIO L AUDIO L L AUDIO IN R R DVI Connect to an HDMI compatible PC with the HDMI cable Audio cable stereo mini plugs VGA 15 Pin cable xt e Connect the PC IN jack to the PC using a 15 pin cable and audio cable e If the PC is connected to TV and no signal has been input from PC for more than 5 seconds the TV will enter standby mode automatically PC Timing Reference Chart Mode Aspect Ratio Handling Compatible Input Standard Resolution FS Full Screen RGB VESA 640 x 480 75Hz 1920 x 1080 Yes VESA 800 x 600 60Hz 1920 x 1080 YE S VESA 800 x 600 75Hz 1920 x 1080 Yes MAC 832 x 624 75Hz 1920 x 1080 Yes VESA 1024 x 768 60Hz 1920 x 1080 Yes Yes VESA 1024 x 768 75Hz 1920 x 1080 Apple Mac II 1152 x 870 75Hz 1920 x 1080 VESA 1280 x 768 60Hz 1920 x 1080 Yes VESA 1280 x 1024 60Hz 1920 x 1080 Yes VESA 1440 x 900 60Hz 1920 x 1080 Yes VESA 1680 x 1050 60Hz 1920 x 1080 VESA 1920 x 1080 60Hz 1920 x 1080 3 e This TV s PC VGA input does not support interlaced signals e For the best picture quality we recommend that you use the signals boldfaced in the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical frequency from a personal computer Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic 19 VTMS2431 ENGLISH L 9 ar O
16. Z TT Getting Started Other Equipment AC power DVD Player socket Personal Computer Personal Computer Blu ray Disc Player PS3 Digital Personal cable box Computer xt HDMI VGA Av f S VIDEO AV SV J YPbPr EARPHONE AUDIO f AUDIO ran IC L AUDIO IN DVD Player VCD Player Game system HW TV IN DVD Player Headphone VHF UHF USB Device VCD Player CABLE Game system DVD Player VCD Player Game system Digital satellite recelver DVD Audio Player system e Please refer to the Quick Start Guide supplied when connecting the other equipment to your LCD TV Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic 20 VTMS2431 Using the TV Features Remote Control and TV Controls Inserting Remote Control Batteries 1 Remove the battery cover by pulling then lifting the knob on the cover 2 Insert the batteries corresponding to the and markings on the battery compartment 3 Reattach the battery cover NM CAUTION e Only use the specified AA batteries e Do not mix new and old batteries This may result in creaking or leakage which may pose a risk of fire or lead to personal injury e Insert batteries according to and markings Inserting the batteries incorrectly may result in leakage which may pose a risk of fire or lead to personal injury e Dispose of
17. Z TT Objects and ventilation holes Never push any objects into the slots on the TV cabinet as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or an electric shock Do not place any objects on the TV MOISTURE Moisture and flammable objects 0 Keep the product away from moisture Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture Do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the TV Do not use power line operated V sets near water such as in places like a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc It may cause fire or electric shock Do not let this TV get wet Never spill liquid of any kind on the TV If water penetrates into the product unplug the power cord and contact ViewSonic Donot operate the TV It may result in electric shock or damage to the TV To prevent fire keep flammable objects or open flame e g candles away from the TV INSTALLATION To do Wall mount installation you need a Wall Mount Bracket When installing or removing the TV using the Wall Mount Bracket be sure to use qualified contractors If not properly secured during installation or removal from the Wall Mount Bracket the TV may fall and cause serious injury Optional wall mount When installing the TV using a Wall Mount Bracket make sure you follow the operating instructions supplied with the Wall Mount Bracket Attach
18. another channel e The Cable TV signal may be scrambled or encoded Please contact your local cable operator e Make sure that connection to other components are correct referring to the user guide e Make sure that setup has been done correctly after connections e Make sure the correct input is selected and the input signal is compatible Strange color light color Ensure that the video cable is securely connected or color misalignment e The picture may appear dim in a brightly lit room e Adjust brightness contrast saturation color and tint referring to the user guide e Check the input signal setting No sound e Check your audio connections are properly connected referring to the user guide e The MUTE button may have been pressed try pressing this button again e Check your audio settings your TV audio may be set to minimum e Press the Volume Up button on the remote control Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic 42 VTMS2431 Other Information Problem Remote control unit does not operate Unit cannot be operated Power is cut off suddenly No CATV reception or no reception above CH13 Picture is cut off with sidebar screen Possible Solution e Make sure the directions of batteries are inserted correctly referring to the user guide e Batteries could be weak or dead Replace with ne
19. excessive brightness It is easy to cause eye fatigue if you watch TV for too long or in a dark room To obtain clear picture do not expose the screen to direct illumination or sunlight Use spot lighting directed down from the ceiling if you can Use in outdoor This TV is not designed for outdoors installation Do not expose the TV to ae rain as 1t may result in a fire or an electric shock Also do not expose the TV to direct sunlight as 1t may heat up and become damaged Vehicle ships and other vessels Do not install this TV in a vehicle Car accidents may cause the TV to fall down and cause injury Do not install this TV in a ship or vessel If the TV is exposed to seawater it may cause a fire or damage the TV Medical institutions Do not place this TV in a place where medical equipment is in use It may cause the medical equipment to malfunction Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic VTMS2431 VOLUME ADJUSTMENT Adjust the volume to avoid disturbing your neighbors Sound carries easily at night Therefore we suggest you close the windows or use headphones When using headphones adjust the volume to appropriate levels or hearing damage may result LCD SCREEN Although the LCD screen is made with high precision technology and has effective pixels of 99 99 or more black dots or br
20. safely please use the following guidelines e Disconnect the power and any other cables that might hinder moving the LCD TV e Set the LCD TV on a table or work surface placing the screen face down on a towel or woolen blanket to protect the screen surface from damage while installing plate e Before installing the LCD TV on the wall ensure you have recorded the product serial number on page 1 of the User Guide as you will need the serial number to request service should there be a service need e Install the wall mount plate to the LCD TV using screws NO LONGER than 10mm as longer screws found in universal non ViewSonic wall mount kits may damage the power supply causing the unit to fail The wall mount screw type is M4 x L10 e Mount the wall mount bracket to the wall ensuring use of proper screws to support the installation Ensure there is at least 3cm of space surrounding any air vents of your LCD TV to allow adequate cooling during operation e Hang the LCD TV wall mount plate to the wall mount bracket completing installation Enjoy your ViewSonic LCD TV Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic 12 VTMS2431 Getting Started Wall Mount Kit Specifications VESA When attaching to other building materials please contact your nearesr dealer ENGLISH Product Family inch VESA Spec A x B Standard Screw
21. the battery in accordance with local laws and regulations e Keep the batteries away from children or pets e When the remote control will not to be used for an extended period remove the batteries Remote Control and TV Controls Buttons located at the bottom of the LCD TV will operate the same as these buttons on the remote control a ENTER C78 GUIDE LIST FAV ZOOM 3 MUTE 6 INFO 9 SLEEP Button Description alc 1 INPUT Press to display the INPUT source list and select _ c c the source with A V buttons To confirm the SLIDE PLAY SHOW PAUSE ROTATE 16 9 4 3 selection press ENTER PREVIOUS NEXT STOP EXIT RC00224P ViewSonic Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic 21 VTMS2431 ENGLISH Using the TV Features Button Description 2 ENTER Press to confirm the selection in the OSD menu or to enter the OSD menu you select Press ENTER after you input channel numbers will change channels immediately 3 TV Press to direct to TV source when in any other source 4 VOL Press to adjust the volume a 9 ar O Z TT ZooM 5 GUIDE Press to display the Electronic Program Guide MUTE EPG It contains the program information for the nee channel you re watching 7 1 KGO DT BC 7 NEWS AT 11AM SLEEP 0 e MTS C C 10 00 AM ABC 7 NEWS AT 11AM 10 30 AM WHO W TOB E 1
22. the channel is erased it will not appear on the x screen when you browse the channels with VCH A button To see the channel again you must add the channel A or perform the Auto Scan page 26 function again No 1 Press the MENU button to display the OSD main menu mnl 2 Press or gt to select the CHANNEL menu Press A or Y to select Show Hide then press gt button to enter Show Hide setting 3 Press A or Y to select the channel you want to Show Hide and check or uncheck it with ENTER button 4 Press MENU to exit a Lio Channel Name Show Vv Morocco O NS ASES o Z I ER I Cee SS ORS SS KS FO 1 Channel Name Setting To edit a name for the current channel 1 Press the MENU button to display the OSD main menu 2 Press or gt to select the CHANNEL menu 3 Press A or Y to select Channel No then press or gt to select the channel you want to edit the name 4 Press A or Y to select Channel Label then press gt e button to enter Channel Label setting AT 5 Use A or Y to choose letters or signs or to move forward or backward 6 After you input the channel name press MENU or ENTER to complete the setting 7 Press MENU to exit O ezo Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic 28 VTMS2431 U
23. the old password with number keys 3 Enter your new password on Enter New Password sais System Lock 4 Enter your new password again on Confirm Password Unrated Lock After you complete the last step the screen will return to nae the top page of LOCK menu If so the password has been changed successfully Enter Old Password Enter New Password Confirm Password A eat Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic 34 VTMS2431 Using the TV Features To block by Input Source 1 Press A or Y to select Input Block 2 Press A or Y to select the input source then press lt or gt to select from Block or UnBlock 3 Press MENU to exit To Restore Factory Setting 1 Press the MENU button to display the OSD main menu 2 Press A or Y to select the OPTION menu 3 Press ENTER or P to enter OPTION menu 4 Press A or Y to select Restore Default then press gt to restore the factory default setting 5 Select Yes and press ENTER to confirm the setting Setting RS232 Parameter 1 Press the MENU button to display the OSD main menu 2 Press A or Y to select the OPTION menu 3 Press ENTER or gt to enter OPTION menu 4 Press A or Y to select TV ID then press or gt to set the TV ID number from 01 99 For detailed informati
24. the preview screen audio will be muted Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic 37 VTMS2431 L 9 ar O Z TT Using the TV Features Press ENTER to play the movie Press ENTER again and the info bar at the bottom of the screen will be displayed The info bar includes some quick launch buttons Item Function Description lt Preivous Play the previous movie in the playlist Il Play Pause Stop the movie from playing Press again to play Next Play the next movie in the playlist iz Stop Back Stop the movie playing and go back to the Movie Preview screen PHOTO mode Photo thumbnails will be displayed in this folder Use arrow keys to select a photo lt A HA 5 A E ELE x gt S a e TE a T ee A 4 SS 2S A N e oa E O a 3 f wr a ol A NAS gy x N E ES AA AS Se e The photo will not be displayed if it 1s not supported by this TV Instead the photo thumbnail will be replaced by the icon Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic 38 VIMS2431 Using the TV Features Press ENTER to display it pause mode Press ENTER again to display the info bar at the bottom of the screen ENGLISH The info bar includes some quick launch buttons
25. 1 00 AM ALL MY CHILDRE SLIDE PLAY SHOW PAUSE ROTATE 16 9 4 3 04 30 PM ABC WORLD NEWS Tomorrow 05 00 PM ABC 7 NEWS AT 6PI PREVIOUS NEXT STOP EXIT ViewSonic e 39 1 7 28 gt The picture here shows an example of the GUIDE screen in a DTV source 6 LIST Press this button to show a small window showing program list you can scroll through the list to select the channel you want directly without using the A button KGO DT KGO DT WPIX DT WPIX DT 7 0 9 Press 0 9 and to select a channel After you number input the channel numbers press ENTER button buttons to direct to the channel immediately or wait for 3 seconds to change automatically 8 RECALL Press to return to previous channel 9 SLIDE Press to display the photo files in slideshow mode SHOW 10 PLAY Press to pause or play in photo movie mode PAUSE Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic 22 VTMS2431 Using the TV Features Button Description 11 PREVIOUS Press to display previous photo Function as lt key when in USB mode menu 12 NEXT Press to display next photo Function as key when in USB mode menu a ENTER gt A A A A ajj O 13 POWER Press this button to turn the power on from standby a SD e mode Press it again to return to the standby mode D GE 14 AV a gt Press these buttons to navigate the
26. 18ans reserved to adults EXEMPT exempt 4 Press MENU to exit 13ans 16ans 18ans EXEMPT Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic 33 VTMS2431 ENGLISH Using the TV Features To Block Unrated Movie or TV Programs 1 Press A or Y to select Unrated Lock then press lt or gt to select On or Off When On is selected all programs that are not rated will be blocked 2 Press MENU to exit Change Password System Lock Unrated Lock Input Block US Canada ae 9 ar O Z TT To Set Rating Region Table RRT Setting defines the rating standard for a particular amp geographic region and or country 1 Press A or Y to select RRT Setting then press to enter RRT setting epee 2 Select each adjustable setting with A or Y then press punter lt or P to select the sub selection 3 Press MENU to exit x The picture here only shows an example of the content of RRT Setting However the selections and sub selections of RRT Setting may be different in your OSD menu according to the local broadcasting system x To reset RRT setting move to Reset RRT and press gt to reset To Change Password 1 Press A or Y to select Change Password then press gt to enter Change Password setting 2 Move to Enter Old Password then enter
27. ASCII Hex bytes 000 STBY 001 ON 000 TV 001 AV 002 SV 003 YPBPR 004 HDMI 005 VGA 006 DPF 00 100 0 100 00 100 00 100 50 50 000 STD 001 WARM 002 COLD 000 OFF 001 ON 000 100 ets Bass value HDTV Power 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 D E 2F 000 100 ets Treble value 30 32 34 35 38 D 3E 40 4 42 TE x Input Select a RO UN y A 2G a ZO T J lt Jo O O UN mA 7 Brightness harpness Color Tint Surround Bass Treble Balance N N 000 English 001 Francias 002 Spanish 000 Unlock 001 Lock 000 100 36 000 OFF 001 ON mute 000 Unlock 001 Lock 000 999 000 Unlock 001 Lock 000 009 000 UP 001 DOWN 002 LEFT 003 RIGHT 4 Power Lock Volume 2 2 Button Lock 3 gt Menu Lock Number Key Pad 004 ENTER 005 INPUT 006 MENU EXIT 000 DISABLE Disable RCU has no effect on HDTV 001 ENABLE the HDTV a As 25 O7 E O 30 000 100 Sets Balance position a al o e O YN O 3 2 o O O a O O A m x E z j z po a Q 5 i O O o T T 2 E E a Z O D zS O E O O 5 5 s O UN lt TE Jooo Rests HDTV to factory setting Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic 49 VTMS2431 rs O ZA
28. E Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Mode Zoom Mode Noise Reduction Sound Mode Treble Bass Sound Mode Treble Bass Prefer Language Audio Only Sleep Timer Time Zone OPTION Menu Language Transparenc y OSD Time Out Closed Caption DCR Restore Default TV ID amp ENGLISH Standard STEREO Off Standard English Off Off e English O eo Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 VTMS2431 ViewSonic 29 a 9 ar O Z TT Using the TV Features Setting up Time menu 1 Press the MENU button to display the OSD main menu 2 Press lt or gt to select the TIME menu 3 Press A or Y to select Sleep Timer and press or gt to set the Sleep Timer from 5 240 min or Off 4 Press A or Y to select Time Zone and select the correct time zone of your area with lt or gt The displayed time of Clock will be changed at the same time automatically To adjust Clock select Clock and press gt Use lt or gt to change between year month date hour minute A or Y to adjust When you finish adjustment select OK and press ENTER to complete the setting x The Clock time can only be adjusted manually when Auto Sync is set to Off 5 Press A or Y to select DST Daylight Saving Time and select On
29. ES INPUTS LEEP MENU P DOWN LEFT RIGHT OK ENTER a UN UN J ON ENS en A O lt Vial gt gt lt gt i lt Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic 55 VIMS2431 ENGLISH L 9 ar O Z TT Other Information Limited Warranty VIEWSONIC LCD TV What the warranty covers ViewSonic warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use 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 TV are warranted for one 1 year for all parts excluding the light source and one 1 year for labor from the date of the first customer 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 number has been defaced modified or removed 2 Damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from Accident misuse neglect fire water lightning or other acts of nature unauthorized product modification or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product Repai
30. Examples Get Tint from TV 07 but the Brightness command ID is error and it is NOT in the command table Send Hex Format Name Length ID Command Command Valuel Value2 Value3 CR Type a el A e o hd 0x37 Reply Hex Format Name Length Command Type E 9 ar O Z TT 0x34 0x30 0x2D 0x0D 0x37 Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic 52 VTMS2431 Other Information Table 5 1 outlines the Get function command list that must be supported by the LCD Monitor Table 5 1 PC Get function command to LCD Monitor Get Function Command Command Response Range Code Three ASCII ASCII bytes ee a ob 2 e 8 oa a e 6 6 hae OFF unmuted Gets Mute ON OFF status Get Input select aii Gets Input select status Get Sharpness Get Color Get Tint Get Mute Get Power status Gets the status of the HDTV power HDTV response 000 HDTV is in standby 001 HDTV is ON 000 Disable 001 Enable 000 Unlock 001 Lock 000 Unlock 001 Lock 000 Unlock 001 Lock This command is used to test the communication link Get Button Lock Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic 53 VIMS2431 ENGLISH Other Information 6 Remote Control Pass through mode
31. If optional equipment is to be installed leave some space between optional equipment and the TV set Picture distortion and or noisy sound may occur if the TV set is positioned in close proximity to any equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation Small accessories Keep small accessories in as safe place where children are unable to reach ANTENNAS Outdoor antenna grounding If an outdoor antenna is installed follow the precautions below Do not install the outdoor antenna system in near of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL Be sure the antenna system is grounded so that it can provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code NEC in the U S A and Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada provides information with in regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode Antenna grounding according to the National Electrical Code ANS NFPA 70 Antenna Groun
32. MS2431 Other Information If the Command ts Not valid Command Type Only for HDTV power status on standby Name Length Command CR Type Examplel Get power status on standby and this command is valid Send Hex Format m A e oa Reply Hex Format A A E e Example2 Get Brightness from TV 05 and this command is valid The Brightness value is 67 Send Hex Format Name Length ID Command Command Valuel Value2 Value3 CR Type e hel 2 mae pp o 0x35 Reply Hex Format Name Length ID Command Command Valuel Value2 Value3 CR Type jea me OP 0x35 Example3 Get Brightness from TV 05 but the Brightness command ID is error and it is NOT in the command table Send Hex Format Name Length ID Command Command Valuel Value2 Value3 CR Type fe 0 SAA 0x35 Reply Hex Format Name Length ID Command CR Type Hex 0x34 0x30 0x2D 0x0D 0x35 Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic 91 VTMS2431 ENGLISH Other Information Example4 Get Tint from TV 0007 and this command is valid The Tint value is 32 Send Hex Format pme teet f D Copat Command vale f vale vales OR Type a Md dl dl haa heel ee 0x37 Reply Hex Format Name Length ID Command Command Valuel Value2 Value3 CR Type e MIS SAA A ra 0x37
33. O O J O J rs ENGLISH Getting Started 5 Get Function Listing The PC can interrogate the LCD Monitor for specific information The Get Function packet format consists of 5 bytes which is similar to the Set Function packet structure Note that the Value byte is always 00 Get Function description Total Byte of Message excluding CR Identification for each of TV The TV ID doesn t be supported by HDTV power status on standby Command Type Identify command type o 0x67h Get Command a 9 ar O za TT Command Function command code One byte ASCII code Value 1 3 Three bytes ASCII that defines the value Get Function format Send Command Type g Type Command Type g Only for HDTV power status on standby y S y Type Bytesorder 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Reply Command Type r or If the Command ts valid Command Type r Name Length ID Command Command Valuel Value2 Value3 CR Type 2 3 Bso 1 23 4 os 6 7 8s 9 If the Command is valid Command Type r Only for HDTV power status on standby Type Bso 1 2 3 4 s 6 7 If the Command ts Not valid Command Type Name Length ID Command CR Type 2 3 Byesoda 1 23 4 5 Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic 50 VI
34. Sonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic 36 VIMS2431 Using the TV Features Using USB Function 1 After a USB device is inserted into the USB jack the screen will automatically jump to the USB mode selection screen ENGLISH 2 The default modes are MOVIE PHOTO E BOOK FILE and SETUP Press or gt keys on the remote control to switch between different modes and press ENTER to enter the selected mode 3 Use A or Y to move the cursor up and down lt to return to previous level to enter next level Press EXIT or MENU will return to the top level menu screen 4 When the file you wish to play is selected press ENTER to play X You can also use the buttons on the TV panel to make selection The panel buttons function the same as the following keys on the remote control VOL lt VOL lt MENU MENU EXIT CH V CH A INPUT ENTER x Press the CH and INPUT keys together at the same time will change the input source from USB mode to TV mode MOVIE mode Select the Movie icon to get to the Movie Preview screen All the movie files will be listed in the playlist at the left of the screen The right side of the screen will start playing the selected movie Use arrow keys to navigate between the movie files and you can preview the movie in the window on the right side of the screen x When playing the movie in
35. VTMS2431 ENGLISH a 9 ar O za TT WARNING Do not expose this TV to rain or moisture It may increase the risk to fire or electronic shock CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR PRECAUCION RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO NO ABRIR Dangerous Voltage The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence dangerous voltage within the inside of the product that may be sufficient level to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons Instruction The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance The TV shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing Do not put objects filled with liquids such as vases on the TV CAUTION To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized AC plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure Declaration of Conformity Trade Name ViewSonic Model VTMS2431 Responsible Party ViewSonic Corporation Address 381 Brea Canyon Road Walnut CA 91789 USA Telephone Number 1 800 688 6688 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful i
36. Viewsonic VTMS2431 LCD TV User Guide Guide de l utilisateur Gu a del usuario 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 Before operating the equipment read the instructions in this manual carefully ViewSonic Model No VS12335 2M Dear ViewSonic customer Congratulations on your purchase of a ViewSonic TV display For maximum benefit of your TV please read these instructions before any operations For assistance please contact ViewSonic service team at http www viewsonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 To purchase or inquire about any accessories and installation services for your TV please visit www viewsonic com or call United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 Important Please save the original box and all packing material for future shipping needs We recommend you registering your TV on the internet at www viewsonic com Product Registration To meet your future needs and to receive any additional product i
37. When PC sets the LCD monitor to Remote Control Pass through mode the LCD shall send a three bytes packet followed by CR in response to RCU button activation Note that in this mode the RCU shall have no effect on the monitor function For example Volume will not change the volume in the LCD but only sends Volume code to PC over the RS232 port RCU Pass through Command description Length Total Byte of Message excluding CR TV ID Identification for each of TV p 0x70h RCU Pass through RCU Pass through Command Format Reply Command Type p Type Bso 1 23 4 s 6 7 Examplel User press Menu Key form RCU to TV 03 and RCU data pass through to Server then server will receive 1A Reply Hex Format Name Length ID Command Valuel Value2 CR Type Hex 0x36 0x30 0x70 0x31 0x41 Ox0D 0x33 Example2 User press 5 Key form RCU to TV 07 and RCU data pass through to Server then server will receive 05 Reply Hex Format Type L 9 ar O Z TT Hex 0x36 0x30 0x70 0x30 0x35 0x0D 0x36 Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic 54 VTMS2431 Other Information Table 6 1 Baseline RCU Pass through codes Code HEX Code HEX RECALL ZOOM VOLUME UP VOLUME DOWN MUTE CHANNEL PAGE UP CHANNEL PAGE DOWN YV OURC
38. d clam j Antenna discharge Electric service unit equipment Grounding conductors Power service grounding electrode system NEC National Electrical Code BATTERIES Do not cast away batteries in a fire Do not disassembled overheat or short circuit the batteries 0 If battery replaced in the wrong way it may cause danger of explosion Replace only with the same or equivalent type Dispose used batteries To preserve our environment dispose of used batteries according to your local laws or regulations CLEANING Cleaning the AC power plug Unplug the AC power plug and clean it regularly If the plug is covered with dust and gathers moisture its insulation may deteriorate and result in a fire Cleaning the screen surface cabinet of the TV set When cleaning this TV unplug the AC power cord If not 1t may result in electric shock Use a dry soft cloth to clean the cabinet of the TV To remove al form the screen wipe 1t gently with a soft cloth Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth slightly dampened with a solution of mild soap and warm water Never use strong solvents such as thinner or benzine for cleaning If using a chemically pretreated cloth please follow the instruction provided on the package The ventilation holes can accumulate dust over time To ensure proper ventilation we recommend you to remove the dust periodically once a month using a vacuum cleaner while the LCD TV 1s powered
39. d specified by ViewSonic and suitable for the voltage where you use it 0 The plug is designed for safety purposes to fit into the wall outlet only one way If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet contact your dealer If any liquid or solid object should fall inside the cabinet stop operating unplug the TV immediately and have it check by qualified service technician If you will not be using the TV for a long time disconnect the power by pulling the plug itself Do not pull on the cord For details concerning safety precautions refer to Important Safety instructions on page 3 Installation 0 The TV should be installed near an easily accessible power outlet 0 To prevent internal heat buildup do not block the ventilation openings Do not install the TV in a hot or humid place or in a place subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 41 F 5 C When the TV is transported directly form a cold to a warm location or if the room temperature changes suddenly the picture may be blurred or show poor color due to moisture condensation In this case please wait a few hours before turning on the TV in order to let the moisture evaporate first To ensure best picture quality do not expose the screen to direct illumination or sunlight We recommend you use spot lighting directed down from the ceiling or to cover the windo
40. da 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic 26 VTMS2431 Using the TV Features Selecting the Input Source To select the TV or other external input sources connected to the TV l Ze 3 INPUT SOURCE E 0 0 Press the INPUT button on the remote control Press A or Y to select the required input source between TV AV S Video YPbPr HDMI PC or USB To confirm the selection press ENTER Favorite Channel Setting To set your favorite channel into memory L Ze 4 oF x To view your favorite channels press FAV button to se show Favorite List and select your favorite channels that have already been stored Press the MENU button to display the OSD main menu Press lt or gt to select the CHANNEL menu Press A or Y to select Favorite then press button to enter Favorite setting Press A or Y to select the channel you d like to be your Favorite Show Hide favorite channel Channel No Press ENTER to confirm your selection PEE To cancel the selection Press ENTER again on the selected channel A Press MENU to exit f O Cad Channel Name ____ Favorite m A UW Hf W O Z eo ee A 8 1 mo O rr OFOCOCCCCOCORR GO O eo Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic 2 VTMS2431 ENGLISH a 9 ar O Z TT Using the TV Features Adding Erasing Channel When
41. deo from this jack to the left right corresponding connectors on your A V device 8 YPbPr DVI Audio input Connect the Audio in cable for YPbPr HDMI DVI from this jack to left right the corresponding connectors on your A V device 9 PC Audio input Connect the RGB Audio Out on your computer to the RGB Audio on the rear of the LCD TV Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic 15 VTMS2431 E 9 ar O Z TT Getting Started 10 Headphone Jack Connect to your headphones By connecting the headphones you can listen to the sound from the TV on headphones X If you connect the headphones the TV speakers will be muted 11 TV Input Jack Connect this jack to your Cable or VHF UHF antenna 12 RS232 signal input This port is for the service technician s use For the function description of RS232 see RS232 Protocol on page 45 55 The RS232 application software is not supplied with TV Connect to your USB devices such as USB flash drive portable hard drive AV connection Connect the composite video and audio input jacks to the corresponding output jacks of your A V device VIDEO Composite Video input 5 AUDIO AV S Video signal Audio input 7 S Video connection Connect the S Video and audio input jacks to the corresponding output jacks of your VCR or other video device that has S Video S Video pro
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43. ess lt or P to select the CHANNEL menu Press A or Y to select TV Source and use dor to select the antenna connection to Air or Cable Air RF signal programs by Air Autol Cable RF signal programs by Cable a 3 Press A or Y to select Auto Scan then press gt to Serer ea enter 4 Press A or Y to select Scan all channels Digital channel only or Analog channel only and press to perform Auto Scan function To stop scanning press MENU at any time 5 The Auto Scan screen will be shown and after it is done the screen will return to the first found channel a 9 ar O Z TT Digital channel only Analog channel only Viewing the Menus 1 Press the MENU button to display the OSD main menu There are six top menus on the screen PICTURE AUDIO TIME OPTION LOCK and CHANNEL PA eo PICTURE RA 2 Press or gt to select your desired top menu 3 Press ENTER or Y to enter the menu you select Picture Mode Standard 4 Use A Y to select the control you want to adjust A 5 When selecting the control with press to enter gt next level menu or enable the function will only ee appear when the control is highlighted a 6 Press lt gt to adjust or select the settings 7 Press MENU to exit from the OSD menu Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Cana
44. exico Limited Warranty cooccoccconnioconoccconccnanennnoncnnnnonanonnnannnnanonnrnannnnnennnnns 57 Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic Iv VTMS2431 Copyright Information Copyright ViewSonic Corporation 2009 All rights reserved ViewSonic the three birds logo OnView ViewMatch and ViewMeter are registered trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation 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 Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic 1
45. ge Color Default FG Color Default BG Color Default FG Opacity Default BG Opacity Default Using the Parent Controls 1 Press the MENU button to display the OSD main menu 2 Press or gt to select the LOCK menu 3 Press ENTER or Y to enter Password 4 Enter the password The default password is 0000 5 Move to System Lock and select On to enable the STS detailed settings 6 Move to US or Canada rating system 9 a Kk Unrated Lock Input Block US Canada O eo Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic 31 VTMS2431 I L al O Z TT Using the TV Features US Press gt to set TV or MPAA ratings 1 TV 1 Press A or Y to select TV then press to enter TV rating system setting The following screen will allow you to customize the following TV ratings Y all children Y7 older children G general audience PG guidance suggested 14 strongly cautioned MA mature audience Els 9 ar O ya TT You can also customize the TV ratings for the following content ALL All types content FV fantasy violence V violence S sexual situations L adult language D sexsual dialog 2 Press ENTER to set or reset each area 3 Press MENU to exit 2 MPAA 1 Press A or Y to select MPAA 2 Press A or Y to select yo
46. he TV may accumulate dust and get dirty 1f proper ventilation is not provided For proper ventilation follow the following guidelines O Never install the TV face up down or 24 ia g 2 sideways oe Never install the TV turned over or upside down Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials be Never block the slots and openings by placing the TV on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface Never place the TV in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided Leave some space around the TV set as shown below Otherwise air circulation may be inadequate and cause overheating which may cause a fire or damage to the TV set Installed on the wall 11 875 inches 30 16 cm pS SS SS SS ee SS SS SS ae 4 inches 4 inches 10 cm x 4 10 cm Leave at least this space around the set 4 inches 10 cm Installed with stand 11 875 inches 80 16 em 4 inches 4 inches 2 375 inches 10cm X 4 10 cm 6 03 cm Leave at least this space around the set Do not install the TV set as follows Air circulation is blocked Air circulation is blocked Uj MX st WY ONIX Us Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic 5 VTMS2431 ENGLISH a 9 ar O
47. he serial number of the product 2 Take or ship the product in the original container packaging to an authorized ViewSonic service center 3 Round trip transportation costs for in warranty products will be paid by ViewSonic Limitation of implied warranties There are no warranties express or implied which extend beyond the description contained 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 Any claim against the customer by any other party 4 Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by ViewSonic ad Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic 57 VIMS2431 Viewsonic
48. hina Hong Kong Macao and Taiwan Excluded is subject to the terms and conditions of the Maintenance Guarantee Card For users in Europe and Russia full details of warranty providedcan be found in www viewsoniceurope com under Support Warranty Information 4 3 ViewSonic LCD TV Warranty LTV_LWO1 Rev 1C 06 25 07 Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic 56 VIMS2431 Other Information Mexico Limited Warranty VIEWSONIC LCD TV What the warranty covers ViewSonic warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use 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 amp accessories How long the warranty is effective ViewSonic LCD TVs are warranted for 1 year for all parts excluding the light source and 1 year for labor from the date of the first customer purchase Who the warranty protects This warranty is valid only for the first consumer purchaser ENGLISH What the warranty does not cover 1 Any product on which the serial number has been defaced modified or removed 2 Damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from Accide
49. ify Ask a qualified service technician to dispose of the TV For Customers in the United States There is mercury in the lamp of this product Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance http www elae org Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic VTMS2431 ENGLISH L 9 ar O Z TT Compliance Information FCC Statement This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 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 1f 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 in
50. ight points or light red blue or green may appear constantly on the LCD screen This is a structural property of the LCD panel and is not a malfunction The LCD screen is made with high precision technology To achieve a high level of performance and picture quality this TV s backlight setting 1s set to maximize the brightness of the TV However uneven brightness may be observed when the LCD TV is viewed in a dark environment without an input source or a blank screen This is a normal condition not a malfunction of the TV To improve this condition change the Picture mode Backlight setting enable the Light Sensor or turn on the Power management Avoid exposing the LCD screen surface to direct sunlight It is likely to damage the LCD panel Do not push or scratch the LCD screen or place objects on top of the TV The image may be uneven or the LCD panel may be damaged If the TV is used in a cold place a smear may occur in the picture or the picture may become dark This does not indicate a failure These phenomena improve as the temperature rises When still pictures are displayed continuously ghosting may occur It should disappear after a short period of time The screen and cabinet get warm when the TV is in use This is a normal condition 0 Spraying insect repellent with volatile material on the screen will cause damage Do not make prolonged contact with rubber or plastic material Broken pieces
51. l Byte of Message excluding CR TV ID Identification for each of TV The TV ID doesn t be supported by HDTV power on command If we want to set all TV settings TV ID can use 99 to achieve and it will not have Reply command on this function Command Type Identify command type s 0x73h Set Command Command Function command code One byte ASCII code Command Value 1 3 Three bytes ASCII that defines the value Set Function format Send Command Type s byesoda 1 23 4 os s 7 3s 9 Command Type s Only for HDTV power on Type besos 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic 46 VTMS2431 Name Length ID Command Command Valuel Value2 Value3 CR Type 2 3 Other Information Reply Command Type or Length ID Command CR Type Length Command CR Type Examplel Set HDTV power on and this command is valid Send Hex Format Name Length Command Command Valuel Value2 Value3 CR Type m Reply Hex Format Name Length Command CR Type Example2 Set Brightness as 76 for TV 02 and this command is valid Send Hex Format Name Length ID Command Command Valuel Value2 Value3 CR Type AA mae 0 poso 5 o o 0x32 Reply Hex Format Name Length ID Command CR Type
52. l 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 contained 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 The warranty period for this product in mainland C
53. lume Down Decrease sound volume or adjust a highlighted control while in OSD menu 5 Volume Up Increase sound volume or adjust a highlighted control while in OSD menu 6 MENU Turn OSD menu ON OFF 7 CH Down Channel down when source is TV or select a control while in OSD menu 8 CHUp Channel up when source is TV or select a control while in OSD menu 9 INPUT Select input source Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic 14 VTMS2431 Getting Started Rear View of the Product ENGLISH AC HDMI VGA AV S VIDEO AV SV YPbPr EARPHONE TV IN POWER AUDIO AUDIO IN AS IN IN PC L L AUDIO IN R R DVI Item Description 1 Power AC input Plug in the supplied AC Power cord and connect to the AC input power source 2 HDMI Input Terminal Connect this port to the HDMI HDMI DVI jack of the compatible equipment 3 VGA signal input Connect a 15 pin D sub RGB cable to the RGB output of your computer and the other end to the RGB input on the rear of the LCD TV 4 YPbPr signal input Connect this jack to the YPbPr output of A V device 5 Composite Video input Connect this jack to the composite video output connectors on your A V equipment 6 S Video input Connect the S Video cable from the compatible device to this connector on the rear panel of the LCD TV 7 AVI S Video Audio input Connect the Audio in cable for AV S Vi
54. n which the screen will be set see Figure 1 2 Press on four corners of the hinge cover and pull as arrow direction to disengage the hinge cover see Figure 2 3 Remove the 4 screws on the hinge then pull up the stand slowly see Figure 3 4 Then you shall successfully uninstall the stand see Figure 4 Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic 11 VTMS2431 ENGLISH Getting Started Mounting ViewSonic LCD TV to the wall The LCD TV can be used in a free standing position or wall mounted Before installing the product to the wall please consider the following guidelines e Due to safety concerns if the VESA mounting kit is purchased separately please make sure the mounting kit is UL Listed and replaceable only by service personnel e Read the Important Safety Instructions at the start of this manual e Do not install in a moist or wet environment This equipment is intended for indoor use e Do not install near heat source or strong magnetic fields e Use only ViewSonic approved wall mounting brackets to support the LCD TV weight e Before attaching the wall mount plate to the back cover ensure the product is working e If your LCD TV is already set up for free standing operation you need to first remove the stand before mounting the device to the wall a 9 ar O za TT To attach the wall mount bracket to LCD TV
55. nformation as it becomes available please register your product on the Internet at www viewsonic com For Your Records Product Name VIMS2431 ViewSonic LCD TV Model Number VS12335 2M Document Number VTMS2431 1M_ UG ENG Rev 1A 03 24 09 Serial Number Purchase Date Product disposal at end of product life ViewSonic 1s 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 The lamp in this product contains mercury Please dispose of properly in accordance with environmental laws of your location Customer Support For technical support or product service see the table below or contact your reseller Note You will need the product serial number l T Telephone T Toll Free 1 800 688 6688 United States www viewsonic com T Toll 1 424 233 2530 service us viewsonic com F 1 909 468 1202 T Toll Free 1 866 463 4775 Canada www viewsonic com T Toll 1 424 233 2533 service ca viewsonic com F 1 909 468 1202 Renta y Datos 29 SUR 721 COL LA PAZ 72160 PUEBLA PUE Tel 01 222 891 55 77 CON 10 LINEAS Electroser Av Reforma No 403Gx39 y 41 97000 M rida Yucatan Tel 01 999 925 19 16 Other places please refer to http www viewsonic com la soporte index htm Mexico Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team Uni
56. nic Mexico Limited Warranty LTV_LWO2 Rev 1A 06 25 07 Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic i VTMS2431 Caution Please use the following ViewSonic TVs only with the following wall mount kit ViewSonic TV Model No VIMS2431 ViewSonic Wall Mount kit model WMK 10 Use with other Wall Mount kit may cause instability and possibly result in injury To find the perfect mount for VIMS2431 please browse www viewsonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ENGLISH Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic lil VTMS2431 a 9 ar O za TT Contents Copyright Informati O sionista aaa Ean iaiia 1 Warning and Notification icoistociiiza ii i 2 Important Safety Instructions ss ccs ces deesscesesecvewscerccecessiessiessavesdecxsuadeeesveuseessuse 3 Compliance Information oncocncoccconccnnnonoconcconcnnncnnnconcnncnnncnnrennnnnrrnnnnnnrnnnennrs 8 Declaration of ROHS Compliance cccceecceeeceeeeeeeeeeseeeeeneeneeeneseneneneees 9 Getting Started List Of FeatureS oocooncocncoccconcocnnonononcconccnnnnnrcnnrcnnrnnnrnnrrnnrnnnrnnnrnnrrnnrnnnrnanennrnnnnas 10 Package Contents cccccceecceeeeseeeeneeceeeeeeeeeneeenseaaeseeeceeseeseanseenesenesonessees 10
57. nt misuse neglect fire water lightning or other acts of nature unauthorized product modification unauthorized attempted repair or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product Any damage of the product due to shipment 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 moan y 3 Any product exhibiting a condition commonly known as image burn in which results when a static image is displayed on the product for an extended period of time 4 Removal installation insurance and set up service charges How to get service For information about receiving service under warranty contact ViewSonic Customer Support Please refer to the attached Customer Support page You will need to provide your product s serial number so please record the product information in the space provided below on your purchase for your future use Please retain your receipt of proof of purchase to support your warranty claim For Your Records Product Name Model Number Document Number Serial Number Purchase Date Extended Warranty Purchase Y N If so what date does warranty expire 1 To obtain warranty service 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 t
58. nterference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTIFICATION This device 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 device 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 0 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 0 Increase the separation between the device and receiver Connect the device 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 Pursuant to FCC regulations be cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Safety Operate the TV only on 120 240 V AC Use the AC power cor
59. off Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic VTMS2431 MAGNETIC INFLUENCE This TV contains a strong magnet in the speaker unit that generates a magnetic field Keep any items susceptible to magnetic fields away from the speaker SOUND sua son If you hear snapping or popping sound a comes from the TV continuously or frequently while the TV is operating unplug the TV and consult your dealer or service technician It is normal for some TVs to make occasional snapping or popping sounds particularly when being turned on or off CARRYING THE TV Carry the TV as instructed To prevent dropping the TV and causing serious injury you must follow these guidelines Disconnect all cables before carrying the TV 0 Carrying the large size TV requires at least two or three people 0 When you carry the TV place your hands as illustrated and hold it securely Do not put stress on the LCD panel and the frame around the screen When carrying the TV do not subject it to shocks vibration or excessive force gt When lifting or moving the TV hold it securely from the bottom Place your palm directly under the panel VENTILATION Slots and openings in TV are provided for ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the TV and to protect it from overheating be sure these openings are not blocked or covered T
60. on refer to the RS232 Protocol on page 45 55 Change Password System Lock Unrated Lock Input Block ENGLISH UnBlock UnBlock UnBlock UnBlock UnBlock UnBlock Menu Language Transparency OSD Time Out Closed Caption Menu Language Transparency OSD Time Out Closed Caption DCR Restore Default Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic VTMS2431 Using the TV Features Using PC Function 1 When in PC source press the MENU button to display the OSD main menu 2 Press or gt to select the PICTURE menu 3 Press A or Y to select your desired controls and press lt or P to adjust Speen 4 For advanced PC functions select Advanced only seed in PC source and press to enter alg 5 Press A or Y to select Auto Auto adjustment H Pos H Position V Pos V Position Clock or Phase and adjust the level with lt or P PICTURE Els 9 ar O ya TT When in PC source the other menus are the same as or similar to when in other source x When there is no signal in the PC mode No Signal will be displayed on the screen and the TV will automatically turn into power saving mode after a few seconds idleness Press INPUT or POWER button on the remote control Contrast Brightness and the TV will return to VGA mode mite Contact View
61. or Off with or gt according to the time zone of your area The Clock time will change automatically 6 Press A or Y to select Time Format and lt or P to select 12 hour or 24 hour 7 Press MENU to exit Closed Caption Setting 1 Press the MENU button to display the OSD main menu 2 Press or gt to select the OPTION menu Press A or Y to select Closed Caption then press gt E button to enter Closed Caption setting 3 Press A or Y to select CC Mode Basic Selection or Advanced Selection and use or gt to make your choice Basic Selection To set basic analog closed caption options CC1 CC4 TEXT1 TEXT4 Off Advanced Selection To select closed caption signal formats and set up caption modes for digital TV channels Servicel 6 Off Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic 30 VIMS2431 Using the TV Features For detailed Close Caption setting 1 Press A or Y to select Option then press gt to enter A Option setting ie 2 Press lt 4 or P to select the Mode to be Custom and then use A or Y to select desired options and use or gt to adjust detailed settings fee pe x When you select the Mode to be Default you can T not adjust the detailed settings Font Style Default Font Size Default Font Edge Style Default Font Ed
62. r 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 electric 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 remo aos 3 Any product exhibiting a condition commonly known as image burn in which results when a static image is displayed on the product for an extended period of time 4 Removal installation and set up service charges 5 When you mount it on the wall the following must be noticed a The accessories attached with this product are applicable for this product only b When the product is mounted on the wall holes and fixed screws will remain in the wall body c Wall face may discolor when this product has been mounted on the wall for a long time 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 warranted service 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 additiona
63. ratus 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 apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture or the unit does not operate normally or has been dropped USE AC power Cord Keep the following guidelines to protect the AC power cord from being damaged If the AV power cord is damaged it may result in a fire or an electric shock Stop using it and ask your dealer or ViewSonic service center to exchange it Do not place the TV where the power cord is subject to wear or abuse Do not pinch bend or twist the cord excessively The core lines may be bared and cut causing a short circuit and resulting in a fire or an electric shock Do not convert or damage the power cord Avoid power cord being rolled over or rested upon When the power cord plugged in do not move the TV Keep the power cord away from heat sources When you disconnect the AC power cord disconnect it from the wall outlet first When disconnecting the power cord grasp the plug instead of pulling the power cord 0 Use only an original ViewSonic AC power cord not other brands Do not use the supplied AC power cord on any other quipment Wall outlet The TV set with a three wire grounding type AC power cord plug must be connected to an AC power socket outlet with a protective grounding connection
64. sing the TV Features Adjusting the Settings l 1 Press the MENU button to display the OSD main menu 2 Press or gt to select your desired top Menu 3 Press A or Y to select the control of Contrast Brightness Sharpness Tint Color then press lt or gt to adjust the level 4 Press MENU to exit 2 1 Press the MENU button to display the OSD main menu 2 Press or gt to select your desired top Menu 3 Press A or Y to select the control of Picture Mode Color Mode Zoom Mode Noise Reduction Sound Mode MTS Prefer Language in DTV mode 99 66 Surround Sound Audio Only Sleep Timer Time Zone DST Time Format Auto Sync Clock Menu Language Transparency OSD Time Out DCR Dynamic Contrast Ratio and TV ID then press lt or gt to select your desired option 4 Press MENU to exit x When in YPbPr source the option selected in Picture Mode of PICTURE Menu Standard Dynamic Soft or Personal will be applied in USB source En 1 Press the MENU button to display the OSD main menu 2 Press or gt to select your desired top Menu 3 Press A or Y to select the control with gt including Treble Bass Closed Caption Restore Default then press to perform the function or enter detailed settings PICTUR
65. t SLIDE PLAY 19 MUTE Press to turn off the sound To restore the sound SHOW PAUSE ROTATE 16 9 4 3 press this button again or press the VOL button PREVIOUS NEXT STOP EXIT A 20 INFO Press this button to display the current state of the ViewSonic RC00224P j LCD TV 21 SLEEP Press repeatedly to set the off timer The function is used to automatically shut off the LCD TV after a preset period of time passed There are several times for choice Off 5 Min 10 Min 15 Min 30 Min 45 Min 60 Min 90 Min 120 Min 180 Min 240 Min 22 MTS Press this button to choose the available sound output that is preset by TV broadcasting station EX Mono Stereo SAP 23 C C Press to select the Closed Caption menu in the TV mode 24 16 9 4 3 Press to switch between 16 9 and 4 3 aspect ratio screen 25 ROTATE Press to rotate the photos in 90 180 270 and 0 26 EXIT Press to exit the current screen 27 STOP Press to return to photo thumbnail screen or stop the movie playing and go back to the Movie Preview screen X Button 9 12 24 27 only works under Movie mode of the USB input source Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic 24 VTMS2431 Using the TV Features Operation Turning the TV On and Off Press the POWER button on the remote control You can also use the Power button on the front of the panel
66. t mode If you select Autorun to On and turn off and on the power again then the TV will display the photo in slideshow mode automatically To stop and return to USB mode selection screen press MENU key at anytime To return to factory default settings select Default and press ENTER To adjust the setting of Contrast Brightness Sharpness Tint or Color in USB source switch to YPbPr source and adjust in PICTURE Menu Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic 40 V1MS2431 Other Information Cleaning the LCD TV e Make sure the LCD TV is turned off e 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 ENGLISH Disclaimer ViewSonic does not recommend the use of any ammonia or alcohol based cleaners on the LCD TV screen or case Some chemical cleaners have been reported to damage the screen and or case of the LCD TV
67. ted States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic i VTMS2431 ENGLISH a 9 ar O za TT Contact Information for Sales amp Authorized Service Centro Autorizado de Servicio within Mexico Name address of manufacturer and importers M xico Av de la Palma 8 Piso 2 Despacho 203 Corporativo Interpalmas Col San Fernando Huixquilucan Estado de M xico Tel 55 3605 1099 http www viewsonic com la soporte index htm N MERO GRATIS DE ASISTENCIA T CNICA PARA TODO M XICO 001 866 823 2004 Hermosillo Distribuciones y Servicios Computacionales SA de CV Calle Juarez 284 local 2 Col Bugambilias C P 83140 Tel 01 66 22 14 9005 E Mail disc2 hmo megared net mx Puebla Pue Matriz RENTA Y DATOS S A DE C V Domicilio 29 SUR 721 COL LA PAZ 72160 PUEBLA PUE Tel 01 52 222 891 55 77 CON 10 LINEAS E Mail datos puebla megared net mx Chihuahua Soluciones Globales en Computaci n C Magisterio 3321 Col Magisterial Chihuahua Chih Tel 4136954 E Mail Cefeo soluglobales com Distrito Federal QPLUS S A de C V Av Coyoac n 931 Col Del Valle 03100 M xico D F Tel 01 52 55 50 00 27 35 E Mail gacosta qplus com mx Guerrero Acapulco GS Computaci n Grupo Sesicomp Progreso 6 A Colo Centro 39300 Acapulco Guerrero Tel 744 48 32627 MERIDA ELECTROSER Av Reforma No 403Gx39 y 41 M rida Yucat n M xico CP97000 Tel 52 999 925 1916 E Mail rrrb surest
68. terference 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Warning You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment Following information is only for EU member states The mark shown to the right is in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002 96 EC WEEE Y The mark indicates the requirement NOT to dispose the equipment as unsorted municipal waste but use the return and collection systems according to local law ENERGY STAR Information e Keeping the TV at its factory default settings that meet ENERGY STAR criteria e Enabling certain features and functionality of LCD TV will increase its energy consumption possibly beyond the limits required for ENERGY STAR qualification Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic 8 VTMS2431 Declaration of ROHS Compliance
69. the brackets supplied with the Wall Mount Bracket The TV is not designed for hanging from the ceiling It may fall and cause serious injury Placement The TV should be installed near an easily accessible AC power outlet Observe the following to prevent the TV from falling from the stand or wall mount Place the TV on a stable level surface Do not hang anything on the TV Do not allow children to climb on the TV Do not install the TV in places subject to extreme temperature such as in direct sunlight near a radiator or heating vent If the TV is exposed to extreme temperature the TV may overheat and cause deformation of the enclosure or cause malfunction Do not install the TV in a place exposed to direct air conditioning If the TV is installed in such a location moisture may condense inside and may cause a malfunction Do not place the TV in hot oily humid or excessively dusty places 0 Do not install the TV where insects may enter Do not install the TV where it may be exposed to mechanical vibration Do not install the TV in a location where it may spear up such as on or behind a pillar or where you might bump your head on it It may cause injury Preventing the TV from toppling over To prevent the TV from toppling over secure the TV to a wall or stand Placement for watching We suggest you to watch the TV at a distance of 3 7 times that of the screen height and not in
70. tions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean with a soft dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install the equipment 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 attempt to circumvent the safety provisions of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider that 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 provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the outlet 10 Prevent the power cord from being tread upon or pinched particularly at the plug convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the device Be sure that the power outlet is located near the equipment 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 apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus when it will be unused for a long period of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the appa
71. tive display 2 Stylish design for kitchen home office and dorm room 3 Super HD 1920x1080 resolution and 1000 1 contrast typ 4 PC input for computer applications and web surfing 5 6 input including HDMI DVI for the latest HD devices L 9 ar O Z TT Package Contents Please make sure the following items are included with your LCD TV If any items are missing please contact your dealer E J LCD TV Remote Control Power Cord with batteries ViewSonic User Guide ViewSonic Quick Start Guide Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic 10 VTMS2431 Getting Started Installing the LCD TV Installing the Stand Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 1 Lay the TV flat on a table with the LCD screen face down To prevent the TV from being scratched put a piece of soft cloth on the table on which the screen will be set see Figure 1 2 Unpack the stand one hand hold the TV and one hand pull stand with arm together see Figure 2 3 Stand the TV up see Figure 3 Disconnecting the Stand Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 1 Lay the TV flat on a table with the LCD screen face down To prevent the TV from being scratched put a piece of soft cloth on the table o
72. ur desired MPAA ratings level The MPAA ratings level are defined as following G general audience PG parental guidance suggested PG 13 recommended for children 14 years of age or older R mature audience NC 17 no one under 17 years of age X adult audience only N A not applicable 3 Press MENU to exit Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic 32 VTMS2431 Using the TV Features Canada Press gt to set Canadian English and French ratings a 1 Canadian English 1 Press A or Y to select Canada Eng Era 2 Press gt to enter 3 Press A or Y to select your desired Canadian English rating level The Canadian English rating levels are defined as cini following C children C8 children eight years and older G general programming suitable for all audiences PG parental guidance 14 viewers and older 18 adult programming EXEMPT exempt 4 Press MENU to exit Canada Eng 2 Canadian French 1 Press A or Y to select Canada Fre 2 Press to enter 3 Press A or Y to select your desired Canadian French rating level The Canadian French rating levels are defined as following G genenral Sans children eight years and older 13ans not appropriate for children of less than 13 years 16ans not appropriate for children of less than 16 years
73. vides better picture quality than composite video connection If both are connected S Video signal has priority VIDEO S Video input 6 AUDIO AV S Video signal Audio input 7 Component YPbPr connection YPbPr provides better picture quality than the S Video or the AV connection x For YPbPr connection connect the component video YPbPr and audio jacks to the corresponding output jacks of your A V device VIDEO YPbPr signal input 4 AUDIO YPbPr DVI signal audio input 8 HDMI connection HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is a licensable audio video connector interface for transmitting uncompressed encrypted digital streams between this TV and any HDMI equipped audio video equipment x Be sure to use only an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo x If the equipment has a DVI jack and not an HDMI jack connect the DVI jack to the HDMI Input Terminal with DVI to HDMI cable or adapter and connect the Audio cable to the Audio In jacks AE pr ft HDMI cable DVI to HDMI cable DVI to HDMI adapter Audio cable a Audio cable 1 With HDMI cable HDMI Input Terminal 2 2 With HDMI DVI cable VIDEO HDMI Input Terminal 2 AUDIO YPbPr DVI signal Audio input 8 Computer connection Connect the VGA cable and Audio cable from the VGA signal input and PC Audio input to the corresponding ports on your A V device VIDEO VGA signal input 3 AUDIO PC Audio input 9
74. w batteries e Is a fluorescent light illuminated near the remote control sensor e The path of the remote control beam may be blocked Make sure the path is clear and that the remote control is aimed at the remote control sensor on the TV e Press the POWER button on the remote control to see if you can turn on the TV e Press MENU button on the remote control to see if there is a MENU shown on the screen e Press only one button at a time and it is the correct one for the operation you want to perform ENGLISH e External influences such as lightning or static electricity may cause improper operation In this case operate the unit after first turning on the power of the LCD TV and the AVC System or unplug the AC cord for 1 to 2 minutes then replug again e Is the sleep timer set in advance e Is there no signal in PC mode or HDMI mode e The internal temperature of the unit has increased Remove any objects blocking the vent or clean as necessary e Is the AIR CABLE option set correctly Please set the AIR CABLE option to CABLE referring to the user guide e CATV is connected improperly or not connected please check all the CATV connections e The cable TV service is interrupted please contact your cable operator e Is the image positioned correctly e Are screen mode adjustments such as picture size set correctly e Press ZOOM button repeatedly on the remote control to see if you can get the picture you prefer
75. ws that face the screen with opaque curtains It is better that TV is installed where the floor and walls are not of a reflective material To Customers To install the specified TV sufficient expertise is required Make sure you subcontract the installation to ViewSonic dealer or licensed contractors and pay adequate attention to safety during the installation Note This television includes a QAM demodulator which should allow you to receive unscrambled digital cable television programming via subscription service to a cable service provider The type of programming and signal provided by your cable service provider will affect the availability of digital cable television programming in your area Trademark Information Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Blu ray Disc is a trademark Adobe is a registered trademark or a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in United States and or other countries Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic 2 VTMS2431 Important Safety Instructions 1 Read these instructions completely before using the equipment 2 Keep these instructions in a safe place 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instruc
76. x D 22 3 x 17 4 x 8 3 Weight Net 7 0 kg 15 4 Ib Regulations UL cUL FCC B Doc B NOM BETS 7 ENERGY STAR Power On lt 75 W Max blue LED consumption Stand by lt 1W 115 Vac only orange LED 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 TV Note Product Specifications are subject to change without notice Contact ViewSonic service team at http www ViewSonic com or call our service team United States 1 800 688 6688 Canada 1 866 463 4775 ViewSonic 44 VTMS2431 Other Information RS232 Protocol 1 Introduction This document describes the hardware interface spec and software protocols of RS232 interface communication between Viewsonic Commercial Display and PC or other control unit with RS232 protocol The protocol divide into three sections e Set Function e Get Function e Remote control pass through mode X In below document PC will represents all the control units that can sent or receive the RS232 protocol command ENGLISH 2 Description 2 1 Hardware specification Viewsonic LCD communication port in the rear side 1 Connector type DSUB 9 Pin Male 2 Pin Assignment Male DSUB 9Pin ihe outside view Input to LCD Monitor Output from LCD Monitor 42345 6 7 89 Use of crossover null modem cable required for use with PC 2 2 Communication Setting e Baud Rate Select 9600bps

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