ViewSonic VG510b-1 User's Manual
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1. ViewSonic Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Disclaimer ViewSonic Corporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from furnishing this material or the performance or use of this product In the interest of continuing product improvement ViewSonic Corporation reserves the right to change product specifications without notice Information in this document may change without notice No part of this document may be copied reproduced or transmitted by any means for any purpose without prior written permission from ViewSonic Corporation Product Registration To meet your future needs and to receive any additional product information as it becomes available please register your product on the Internet at www viewsonic com The ViewSonic Wizard CD ROM also provides an opportunity for you to print the registration form which you may mail or fax to ViewSonic For Your Records Product Name VG510b s ViewSonic 15 LCD Display Model Number VLCDS27955 1W 2W Document Number VG510b s 1_ UG ENG Rev 1B 04 08 05 Serial Number Purchase Date Product disposal at end of product life Viewsonic is concerned about the preservation of our environment Please dispose of this product properly at the end of its useful life For TCO 03 recycling information please refer to our2. computer does not have a CD ROM drive see Customer Support on page 16 e Wait for the CD ROM to auto start NOTE If the CD ROM does not auto start double click on the CD ROM icon in AC IN Rear panel cover Power Code and AC DC adapter AC Outlet Wall Socket m the Windows Explorer then double click on viewsonic exe e Follow the on screen instructions Audio Installation optional Speakers Connect the audio cable lime colored to the AUDIO OUT port of your computer s sound card then to the LCD display s AUDIO IN port see illustration below Windows users Set the timing mode resolution and refresh rate Example 1024 x 768 60 Hz For instructions on changing the resolution and refresh rate see the graphics card s user guide Installation is complete Enjoy your new ViewSonic LCD display To be best prepared for any future customer service needs print this user guide and write the serial number in For Your Records on page 3 See back of LCD display You can register your product online at the ViewSonic website for your region See the Customer Support table in this guide The ViewSonic Wizard CD ROM also provides an opportunity for you to print the registration form which you may mail or fax to ViewSonic Video Cable Audio Cable Computer Power Cord ViewSonic VG510b VG510s Wall Mounting Optional To obtain a wall mounting kit contact Vie
3. dry cloth 2 If further cleaning is required apply a small amount of a non ammonia non alcohol based mild non abrasive detergent onto a clean soft lint free cloth then wipe the surface Disclaimer e ViewSonic does not recommend the use of any ammonia or alcohol based cleaners on the LCD display screen or case Some chemical cleaners have been reported to damage the screen and or case of the LCD display e ViewSonic will not be liable for damage resulting from use of any ammonia or alcohol based cleaners ViewSonic VG510b VG510s 16 Limited Warranty VIEWSONIC LCD DISPLAY What the warranty covers ViewSonic warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship during the warranty period If a product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period ViewSonic will at its sole option repair or replace the product with a like product Replacement product or parts may include remanufactured or refurbished parts or components How long the warranty is effective ViewSonic LCD displays are warranted for three 3 years for all parts including the light source and three 3 years for all labor from the date of the first consumer purchase Who the warranty protects This warranty is valid only for the first consumer purchaser What the warranty does not cover 1 Any product on which the serial number has been defaced modified or removed 2 Damage deterioration or malfun
4. 9300K Adds blue to the screen image for cooler white used in most office settings with fluorescent lighting 6500K Adds red to the screen image for warmer white and richer red 5400K Adds green to the screen image for a darker color User Color Individual adjustments for red R green G and blue B 1 To select color R G or B press button 2 2 To adjust selected color pressAor Important If you select RECALL from the Main Menu when the product is set to a Preset Timing Mode colors return to the 6500K factory preset ViewSonic VG510b VG510s 10 Control Explanation Information displays the timing mode video signal input coming from the graphics card in the computer the LCD model number the serial number and the ViewSonic website URL See your graphics card s user guide for instructions on changing the resolution and refresh rate vertical frequency NOTE VESA 1024 x 768 60Hz recommended means that the resolution is 1024 x 768 and the refresh rate is 60 Hertz Manual Image Adjust displays the Manual Image Adjust menu MANUAL IMAGE ADJUST HV POSITION ll FINE TUNE E SHARPNESS iv A 4 EXIT 2 SELECT The Manual Image Adjust controls are explained below H Size Horizontal Size adjusts the width of the screen image H V Position Horizontal Vertical Position moves the screen image left or right and up or down Fine Tune sharpens the focus by aligning the text and or graphi
5. Displays the control screen for the highlighted control Also toggles between two controls on some screens Also a shortcut to toggle analog and digital connection increases volume Audio Mute Power light button turns Green ON the sound off Orange Power Saving Standby Power On Off ViewSonic VG510b VG510s 8 Do the following to adjust the display setting 1 To display the Main Menu press button 1 MAIN MENU SS AUTO IMAGE ADJUST At CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR ADJUST INFORMATION MANUAL IMAGE ADJUST 7 SETUP MENU MEMORY RECALL 14 EXIT 2 SELECT NOTE All OSD menus and adjustment screens disappear automatically after about 30 seconds This is adjustable through the OSD timeout setting in the setup menu 2 To select a control to adjust press Aor fro scroll up or down in the Main Menu 3 After the desired control is selected press button 2 A control screen like the one shown below appears CONTRAST ___ The line at the bottom of the screen Kos O O shows the current functions of buttons 1 and 2 Exit or select the Brightness e W FiA control 14 EXIT 2 BRIGHTNESS 4 To adjust the setting press the up Aor down F buttons 5 To save the adjustments and exit the menu press button 1 twice The following tips may help you optimize your display e Adjust the computer s graphics card so that it outputs a 1024 x 768 60Hz video signal to the LCD display Look
6. EC Ant 3 with regard to Electromagnetic User Information for all Countries compatibility and 73 23 EEC as amended by 93 68 EEC Art 13 with regard to Safety Notice Use the cables which are included with the unit or specified ViewSonic VG510b VG510s 1 Important Safety Instructions SH E ae a 10 11 12 13 14 Read these instructions completely before using the equipment Keep these instructions in a safe place Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this equipment near water Clean with a soft dry cloth If further cleaning is required see Cleaning the Display in this guide for further instructions Do not block any ventilation openings Install the equipment in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other devices including amplifiers that produce heat Do not attempt to circumvent the safety provisions of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade and the third prong are provided for your safety If the plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the outlet Protect the power cord from being tread upon or pinched particularly at the plug and the point where if emerges from the equipment Be sure that the po
7. ViewSonic VG510b VG510s LCD Display User Guide Guide de l utilisateur Bedienungsanleitung Gu a del usuario Guida dell utente Guia do usu rio Anv ndarhandbok K ytt opas Podr cznik u ytkownika Haszn lati tmutat m Py KOBOACTBO NONb30BaTenA Uzivatelska piruka AFM EREM AS AF FLH A addincal Sula ViewSonic Contents COMPINAN GCE INTORMALON DEE 1 Important Safety INStrUCTIONS ec ceccceecceeeeeeeeaeeeceeeseeessueeseeeseeeseeeseess 2 COPYNIGINnt IMTONMMAUOMN WEE 3 PROGUGCE INCOISH ALON asna E E E dee aieeesaeatine 3 Getting Started PaCkage e nt 4 FO Ee 4 El Wei la EE OI E 5 Wal Mounting Elei t Le IR WE 6 Using the LCD Display Setting he Timing ee EE 7 OsbD and POWEr KOCK SCUING S arreire a Geese 7 Adjusting the Screen Image o nnennannennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrrnnrnnrrnrrrrrsrrnrrsnrnrrnrrnni 8 Mat Ment C ONU ONS EE 10 Other Information SOSCIIC ALON EE 13 TROUDICSMOOUNG EE 14 AS LOS SUDDO racea a r 15 Cleaning Ihe LCD DIS a 16 Biver EE 17 ViewSonic VG510b VG510s Compliance Information For U S A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not in
8. c characters with pixel boundaries Sharpness adjusts the clarity and focus of the screen image Setup menu displays the menu shown below SETUP MENU RESOLUTION NOTICE OSD POSITION OSD TIMEOUT lt gt OSD BACKGROUND 4 EXIT 2 SELECT The Setup Menu controls are explained below ViewSonic VG510b VG510s 11 Control Ee f 4 bh ff d A E Explanation Language Select allows the user to choose the language used in the menus and control screens Resolution Notice advises the optimal resolution to use OSD Position allows the user to move the on screen display menus and control screens OSD Timeout sets the length of time the on screen display screen is displayed For example with a 15 second setting if a control is not pushed within 15 seconds the display screen disappears OSD Background allows the user to turn the On Screen Display background On or Off Memory Recall returns the adjustments back to factory settings 1f the display 1s operating in a factory Preset Timing Mode listed in the Specifications of this manual Exception This control does not affect changes made with the User Color control Language or Power Lock setting ViewSonic VG510b VG510s 12 Other Information Specifications LCD Type Color Filter Input Signal Compatibility Resolution Power Display area Operating conditions Storage conditions Dimensions Weight Regulations Power savin
9. ction resulting from a Accident misuse neglect fire water lightning or other acts of nature unauthorized product modification or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by ViewSonic Any damage of the product due to shipment Removal or installation of the product Causes external to the product such as electrical power fluctuations or failure Use of supplies or parts not meeting ViewSonic s specifications Normal wear and tear Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect 3 ree 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 How to get service 1 For information about receiving service under warranty contact ViewSonic Customer Support You will need to provide your product s serial number 2 To obtain service under warranty you will be required to provide a the original dated sales slip b your name c your address d a description of the problem and e the serial number of the product 3 Take or ship the product freight prepaid in the original container to an authorized ViewSonic service center or ViewSonic 4 For additional information or the name of the nearest ViewSonic service center contact ViewSonic Limitation of implied warranties There ar
10. e 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 B09 6 0 Er ES 1 Damage to other property caused by any defects in the product damages based upon inconvenience loss of use of the product loss of time loss of profits loss of business opportunity loss of goodwill interference with business relationships or other commercial loss even if advised of the possibility of such damages 2 Any other damages whether incidental consequential or otherwise 3 Any claim against the customer by any other party Effect of state law This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties and or do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you Sales outside the U S A and Canada For warranty information and service on ViewSonic products sold outside of the U S A and Canada contact ViewSonic or your local ViewSonic dealer ViewSonic LCD Limited Warranty V3 5 ViewSonic VG510b VG510s 17 ViewSonic
11. for instructions on changing the refresh rate in the graphics card s user guide e If necessary make small adjustments using H POSITION and V POSITION until the screen image is completely visible The black border around the edge of the screen should barely touch the illuminated active area of the LCD display ViewSonic VG510b VG510s 9 Main Menu Controls Adjust the menu items shown below by using the up Aand down F buttons Control Explanation AUTO Auto Image Adjust automatically sizes centers and fine tunes the video signal SET to eliminate waviness and distortion Press the 2 button to obtain a sharper image NOTE Auto Image Adjust works with most common video cards If this function does not work on your LCD display then lower the video refresh rate to 60 Hz and set the resolution to its pre set value Ee Contrast adjusts the difference between the image background black level and the foreground white level Brightness adjusts background black level of the screen image Input Select toggles between inputs if you have more than one computer connected to the VG510b VG5 10s Color Adjust provides several color adjustment modes including preset color temperatures and a User Color mode which allows independent adjustment of red R green G and blue B The factory setting for this product is 6500K 6500 Kelvin COLOR ADJUST 9300K 6500K 5400K USER COLOR v A 14 EXIT 2 SELECT
12. g modes Glass Surface Analog Digital PC Macintosh Recommended and supported Voltage Full Scan Temperature Humidity Altitude Temperature Humidity Altitude Physical LCD display only Net LCD display only On Off 15 full 15 viewable diagonal area TFT Thin Film Transistor Active Matrix XGA LCD 0 297 mm pixel pitch RGB vertical stripe Anti Glare RGB analog 0 7 1 0 Vp p 75 ohms Separate Sync TMDS 100 Ohm f 30 62 kHz f 50 75 Hz Up to 1024 x 768 Non interlaced Power Macintosh up to 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 60 Hz 1024 x 768 60 70 72 75 Hz 800 x 600 56 60 72 75 Hz 640 x 480 60 75 Hz 720 x 400 70 Hz 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz auto switch 12VDC 3A 304 1 mm H x 118 1 mm V 12 0 H x 9 0 V 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C 10 to 90 non condensing To 10 000 feet 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C 10 to 90 non condensing To 40 000 feet 346 mm 13 6 W 346 mm 13 6 W W x 355 mm H x 156 mm D x 14 0 H x 6 1 D W x 305 mm H x 43 mm D x 12 0 H x 1 7 D Oe m 13 6 Ib 3 4 kg 6 0 Ib 2 7 kg BSMI VCCI CCC PSB C Tick PCBC Green Mark CE GS Ergo Gost R Hygienic SASO TCO 99 Energy UL cUL FCC B ICES B NOM TUV S ENERGY STAR Normal green LED lt 1W orange LED Preset Timing Mode pre adjusted to VESA 1024 x 768 60 Hz Warning Do not set the graphics card in you
13. manent damage to your LCD display OSD and Power Lock Settings e OSD Lock Press and hold 1 and the up arrow A for 10 seconds If any buttons are pressed the message OSD Locked will display for a few seconds e OSD Unlock Press and hold 1 and the up arrow Aagain for 10 seconds e Power Button Lock Press and hold 1 and the down arrow W for 10 seconds If the power button is pressed the message Power Button Locked will display for few seconds With or without this setting after a power failure your LCD display s power will automatically turn ON when power is restored e Power Button Unlock Press and hold 1 and the down arrow V again for 10 seconds ViewSonic VG510b VG510s 7 Adjusting the Screen Image Use the buttons on the front control panel to display and adjust the OSD controls which display on the screen The OSD controls are explained at the top of the next page and are defined in Main Menu Controls on page 9 MAIN MENU er AUTO IMAGE ADJUST Jt CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR ADJUST CU INFORMATION H MANUAL IMAGE ADJUST 7 SETUP MENU MEMORY RECALL 4 EXIT 2 SELECT Main Menu with OSD controls Front Control Panel shown below in detail Speaker Speaker Displays the Main Menu or Scrolls through menu options and exits the control screen and adjusts the displayed control saves adjustments Also a shortcut to display the Contrast adjustment control screen Decreases or
14. r computer to exceed these refresh rates doing so may result in permanent damage to the LCD display 1 Macintosh computers older than G3 require a ViewSonic Macintosh adapter To order an adapter contact ViewSonic ViewSonic VG510b VG510s 13 Troubleshooting No power e Make sure power button or switch is ON e Make sure A C power cord is securely connected to the LCD display e Plug another electrical device like a radio into the power outlet to verify that the outlet 1s supplying proper voltage Power is ON but no screen image e Make sure the video cable supplied with the LCD display is tightly secured to the video output port on the back of the computer If the other end of the video cable is not attached permanently to the LCD display tightly secure it to the LCD display e Adjust brightness and contrast e If you are using an Macintosh older than G3 you need a Macintosh adapter Wrong or abnormal colors e If any colors red green or blue are missing check the video cable to make sure it is securely connected Loose or broken pins m the cable connector could cause an improper connection e Connect the LCD display to another computer e If you have an older graphics card contact ViewSonic for a non DDC adapter Control buttons do not work e Press only one button at a time ViewSonic VG510b VG510s 14 Customer Support For technical support or product service see the table below or contact your
15. rd them e If smoke an abnormal noise or a strange e Avoid exposing your LCD display to direct odor is present immediately switch the sunlight or another heat source Orient your LCD display away from direct sunlight to reduce glare e Always handle your LCD display with care when moving it e Place your LCD display in a well ventilated area Do not place anything on ViewSonic VG510b VG510s LCD display off and call your dealer or ViewSonic It is dangerous to continue using the LCD display Do not rub or apply pressure to the LCD panel as it may permanently damage the screen Quick Installation 1 2 3 Remove rear panel cover Connect power cord and AC DC adapter if required Connect video cable e Make sure both the LCD display and computer are turned OFF e Connect the video cable from the LCD display to the computer Macintosh users Models older than G3 require a Macintosh adapter Attach the adapter to the computer and plug the video cable into the adapter To order a ViewSonic Macintosh adapter contact ViewSonic Customer Support Turn ON LCD display and computer Turn ON the LCD display then turn ON the computer This sequence LCD display before computer is important NOTE Windows users may receive a message asking them to install the INF file This is on the CD Insert the ViewSonic Wizard CD into the computer s CD drive Follow the on screen instructions If your
16. reseller NOTE You will need the product serial number Country T Telephone Region F FAX l l T 800 688 6688 i United States www viewsonic com support F 909 468 1202 Canada www viewsonic com support ee iad ea eile service ca viewsonic com HIT F 909 468 1202 ee www viewsoniceurope com ege service eu viewsoniceurope com Kingdom ES F 44 0 1293 643 910 SS Europe Middle East Baltic www viewsoniceurope com Contact your reseller service eu viewsoniceurope com countries and North Africa Siaa AN www viewsonic com au EE service au viewsonic com New Zealand l l l NZ 0800 008 822 l SC www viewsonic com s eg SOMS F 65 273 1566 Asia and India South Africa and other www viewsonic com countries service sg viewsonic com T 886 2 2246 3456 F 886 2 8242 3668 service sd viewsonic com T 852 2268 6878 Hong Kong www hk viewsonic com F 852 2268 6778 service hk viewsonic com Toll Free 852 310 22 900 ViewSonic VG510b VG510s 15 Cleaning the LCD Display e MAKE SURE THE LCD DISPLAY 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 further cleaning is required 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
17. stalled 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 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 FCC Warning To assure continued FCC compliance the user must use grounded power supply cord and the cables which are included with the equipment or specified Also any unauthorized changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this device For Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil numerique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada For European Countries CE Conformity The device complies with the requirements of the EEC directive 89 336 EEC as 3 amended by 92 31 EEC and 93 68 E
18. wSonic or your local dealer Refer to the instructions that come with the base mounting kit To convert your LCD display from a desk mounted to a wall mounted display do the following Fow VE A E E 1 Verify that the Power button is turned Off then disconnect the power cord 2 Lay the LCD display face down on a towel or blanket Notice the four screw holes for the wall mount on the back as shown on the left 3 Attach the mounting bracket from the VESA compatible wall mounting kit 75 mm x 75 mm distance 4 Attach the LCD display to the wall following the instructions in the wall mounting kit ViewSonic VG510b VG510s 6 Using the LCD Display Setting the Timing Mode Setting the timing mode is important for maximizing the quality of the screen image and minimizing eye strain The timing mode consists of the resolution example 1024 x 768 and refresh rate or vertical frequency example 60 Hz After setting the timing mode use the OSD On Screen Display controls to adjust the screen image For the best picture quality set your LCD display timing mode to VESA 1024 x 768 60Hz To set the Timing Mode 1 Set the resolution Right click on the Windows desktop gt Properties gt Settings gt set the resolution 2 Set the refresh rate See your graphic card s user guide for instructions WARNING Do not set the graphics card in your computer to exceed the maximum refresh rate of 75Hz doing so may result in per
19. website 1 USA www viewsonic com pdf recyclePlus pdf 2 Europe www viewsoniceurope com 3 Taiwan recycle epa gov tw ViewSonic VG510b VG510s 3 Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of a ViewSonic LCD display Important Save the original box and all packing material for future shipping needs NOTE The word Windows in this user guide refers to the following Microsoft operating systems Windows 95 Windows NT Windows 98 Windows 2000 Windows Me Millennium and Windows XP Package Contents Your LCD display package includes e LCD display e Power cord e AC DC power adapter e Video cable VGA e Aduio cable stereo mini jack e ViewSonic Wizard CD ROM e Quick Start Guide NOTE The CD includes the User Guide PDF files and INF ICM display optimization files The INF file ensures compatibility with Windows operating systems and the ICM file Image Color Matching ensures accurate on screen colors ViewSonic recommends that you install both the INF and ICM files Precautions e Sit at least 18 from your LCD display your LCD display that prevents heat e Avoid touching the screen Skin oils are dissipation difficult to remove Ensure the area around the LCD display is clean and free of moisture e Never remove the rear cover Your LCD display contains high voltage parts You e Do not place heavy objects on the LCD may be seriously injured if you touch display video cable or power co
20. wer outlet is located near the equipment so that it is easily accessible Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the equipment When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart equipment combination to avoid injury from tipping over Unplug this equipment when it will be unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Service 1s required when the unit has been damaged in any way such as if the power supply cord or plug is damaged if liquid is spilled onto or objects fall into the unit if the unit 1s exposed to rain or moisture or if the unit does not operate normally or has been dropped ViewSonic VG510b VG510s 2 Copyright Information Copyright ViewSonic Corporation 2005 All rights reserved Macintosh and Power Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Microsoft Windows Windows NT and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries ViewSonic the three birds logo OnView ViewMatch and ViewMeter are registered trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation VESA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association DPMS and DDC are trademarks of VESA ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark of the U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA As an ENERGY STAR partner
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