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... Registration 2 For Your Records 2 Important Product Safety Instructions 3 Antenna Installation Instructions 4 Cleaning the LCD Display 4 Getting Started Package Contents 5 Front View of the Product 6 Rear View of the Product 7 Remote Control 8 Installation 9 OSD Functions Source Input-TV Mode 12 Source Input-YPbPr, AV S-Video Mode 17 Source Input-PC Mode 19 Other Information Specifications 24 Troubleshooting 25 Customer Sopport 26 Limited Warranty 27 Appendix Safety Guidelines 28 Compliance Information for U.S.A 29 CE Conformity for Europe 29 ViewSonic N1800TV 1
... Registration 2 For Your Records 2 Important Product Safety Instructions 3 Antenna Installation Instructions 4 Cleaning the LCD Display 4 Getting Started Package Contents 5 Front View of the Product 6 Rear View of the Product 7 Remote Control 8 Installation 9 OSD Functions Source Input-TV Mode 12 Source Input-YPbPr, AV S-Video Mode 17 Source Input-PC Mode 19 Other Information Specifications 24 Troubleshooting 25 Customer Sopport 26 Limited Warranty 27 Appendix Safety Guidelines 28 Compliance Information for U.S.A 29 CE Conformity for Europe 29 ViewSonic N1800TV 1
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... to replace your LCD display in a well-ventilated area. Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to cords at least 18" from your LCD display. Ventilation Slots and openings avaund the cabinet are unable to reduce glare. Do not place the product in a built-in installation such as this product follow its operating instructions. Your warranty does not cover repair...
... to replace your LCD display in a well-ventilated area. Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to cords at least 18" from your LCD display. Ventilation Slots and openings avaund the cabinet are unable to reduce glare. Do not place the product in a built-in installation such as this product follow its operating instructions. Your warranty does not cover repair...
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... 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 the LCD display. ViewSonic N1800TV 4 Power Lines An outside antenna system, extreme care should not be located in wire to an antenna discharge unit, connection to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of any...
... 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 the LCD display. ViewSonic N1800TV 4 Power Lines An outside antenna system, extreme care should not be located in wire to an antenna discharge unit, connection to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of any...
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Getting Started Congratulations on -screen colors. Save the original box and all packing material for future shipping needs. Package Contents Your LCDTV display package includes: LCDTV Display Power Cord ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM RF Cable Video Cable Audio Cable VGA Cable 29-Key Remote Control with Windows operating systems, and the ICM file (Image Color Matching) ensures accurate on your purchase of a ViewSonic® LCDTV display. ViewSonic recommends that you install both files. NOTE...
Getting Started Congratulations on -screen colors. Save the original box and all packing material for future shipping needs. Package Contents Your LCDTV display package includes: LCDTV Display Power Cord ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM RF Cable Video Cable Audio Cable VGA Cable 29-Key Remote Control with Windows operating systems, and the ICM file (Image Color Matching) ensures accurate on your purchase of a ViewSonic® LCDTV display. ViewSonic recommends that you install both files. NOTE...
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Front View of the Product 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 1 Volume Down Decrease sound volume or adjust a highlighted control while in OSD Menu. 2 Volume Up Increase sound volume or adjust a highlighted control while in OSD menu. 3 MENU Turn OSD menu ON/OFF. 4 CH Down Channel up when source is at TV or select a control while in OSD menu. 5 CH UP Channel down when source is at TV or select a control while in OSD menu. 6 ENTER To highlight a control in OSD menu. 7 Power LED indicator 8 Power button 9 Remote control receiver ViewSonic N1800TV 6
Front View of the Product 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 1 Volume Down Decrease sound volume or adjust a highlighted control while in OSD Menu. 2 Volume Up Increase sound volume or adjust a highlighted control while in OSD menu. 3 MENU Turn OSD menu ON/OFF. 4 CH Down Channel up when source is at TV or select a control while in OSD menu. 5 CH UP Channel down when source is at TV or select a control while in OSD menu. 6 ENTER To highlight a control in OSD menu. 7 Power LED indicator 8 Power button 9 Remote control receiver ViewSonic N1800TV 6
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...cable service. J TV signal input Connect to your speaker. ViewSonic N1800TV 7 G Video signal Audio input (right) Connect the external audio into this jack. Rear View of PC Using cable provided, connect this port to a power source. F Video signal Audio input (left) Connect the external audio into this jack. I J A YPbPr signal input Connect the external video devices with component output to this port. B VGA signal input Using the 15-Pin VGA cable provided, connect one side to your PC. H AV Video input Connect the external video device such as VCR, DVD and video game...
...cable service. J TV signal input Connect to your speaker. ViewSonic N1800TV 7 G Video signal Audio input (right) Connect the external audio into this jack. Rear View of PC Using cable provided, connect this port to a power source. F Video signal Audio input (left) Connect the external audio into this jack. I J A YPbPr signal input Connect the external video devices with component output to this port. B VGA signal input Using the 15-Pin VGA cable provided, connect one side to your PC. H AV Video input Connect the external video device such as VCR, DVD and video game...
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Remote Control Turn sound on/off OSD Menu ON/OFF Source select between AV, S-Video, YPbPr, TV and PC TV Sleep time setting Switch channel number key Turn power on/off Available in OSD menu Use / arrows to choose a control, use ENTER to select a control, use / arrows to adjust the selected control Select between MONO,Stereo and SAP when available Display source and channel information Switch between offair or cable TV Channel UP/DOWN adjustment Volume UP/DOWN adjustment Recall previous channel ViewSonic N1800TV 8
Remote Control Turn sound on/off OSD Menu ON/OFF Source select between AV, S-Video, YPbPr, TV and PC TV Sleep time setting Switch channel number key Turn power on/off Available in OSD menu Use / arrows to choose a control, use ENTER to select a control, use / arrows to adjust the selected control Select between MONO,Stereo and SAP when available Display source and channel information Switch between offair or cable TV Channel UP/DOWN adjustment Volume UP/DOWN adjustment Recall previous channel ViewSonic N1800TV 8
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...N1800TV VGA IN port. Dispose of the N1800TV. Insert Remote Control Batteries 1 Remove the battery cover by pulling then lifting the knob on the N1800TV. Inserting the batteries incorrectly may result in accordance with local laws and regulations. ViewSonic N1800TV 9 Connect audio and video cables to personal injury. PC RGB CONNECTION Connect the supplied analog VGA cable...to PC Connect one or all devices are off before you begin. Installation 1. CAUTION Only use the specified AAA batteries. AUDIO CONNECTION Connect the supplied stereo mini cable from the PC's AUDIO OUT port to ...
...N1800TV VGA IN port. Dispose of the N1800TV. Insert Remote Control Batteries 1 Remove the battery cover by pulling then lifting the knob on the N1800TV. Inserting the batteries incorrectly may result in accordance with local laws and regulations. ViewSonic N1800TV 9 Connect audio and video cables to personal injury. PC RGB CONNECTION Connect the supplied analog VGA cable...to PC Connect one or all devices are off before you begin. Installation 1. CAUTION Only use the specified AAA batteries. AUDIO CONNECTION Connect the supplied stereo mini cable from the PC's AUDIO OUT port to ...
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... input source for your LCD TV display, via either OSD menu or Remote control 1) Insert the ViewSonic Wizard CD into the your computer CD drive, wait for questions on the Remote Control. Connect power cables Connect the power cord to the N1800TV then to graphic card user guide, for the CD to auto-start and then follow the on-screen instruction. 2) For the best picture quality set this timing mode. Or press the Power On (red) button on how to set your LCD display timing mode...
... input source for your LCD TV display, via either OSD menu or Remote control 1) Insert the ViewSonic Wizard CD into the your computer CD drive, wait for questions on the Remote Control. Connect power cables Connect the power cord to the N1800TV then to graphic card user guide, for the CD to auto-start and then follow the on-screen instruction. 2) For the best picture quality set this timing mode. Or press the Power On (red) button on how to set your LCD display timing mode...
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... the function settings for your LCDTV display are controlled either via the remote control or using the proper buttons underneath the front panel. Source Input: TV Picture Menu Contrast: To adjust the contrast ratio of the image. (right: low contrast, left: high contrast) Brightness: To adjust the luminance of the image. (right: low, left: Max) Color: To adjust color saturation. (right: pale color, left: brilliant color) Tint: To adjust the video hue...
... the function settings for your LCDTV display are controlled either via the remote control or using the proper buttons underneath the front panel. Source Input: TV Picture Menu Contrast: To adjust the contrast ratio of the image. (right: low contrast, left: high contrast) Brightness: To adjust the luminance of the image. (right: low, left: Max) Color: To adjust color saturation. (right: pale color, left: brilliant color) Tint: To adjust the video hue...
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V-CHIP Control: To turn Closed Caption feature on /off -air and cable service. V-Chip feature is designed to add or skip TV channel after Autoscan. Memory Recall: Recall factory pre-sets. Setup Menu TV/CATV SELECT: To select TV signal input between PC, YPbPr, S-Video, AV and TV/CATV. Source Select: To choose a desired input source between off , set desired rating(s) and change password. ViewSonic N1800TV 13 Channel (Add, Delete): Use to help parents monitor what their children watch an television. Option Menu C-Caption: To turn V-Chip function...
V-CHIP Control: To turn Closed Caption feature on /off -air and cable service. V-Chip feature is designed to add or skip TV channel after Autoscan. Memory Recall: Recall factory pre-sets. Setup Menu TV/CATV SELECT: To select TV signal input between PC, YPbPr, S-Video, AV and TV/CATV. Source Select: To choose a desired input source between off , set desired rating(s) and change password. ViewSonic N1800TV 13 Channel (Add, Delete): Use to help parents monitor what their children watch an television. Option Menu C-Caption: To turn V-Chip function...
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...-based. ViewSonic N1800TV 15 Age TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G Defined as Violence Fantasy Violence To change the password, select NEW PIN-Code. Use remote control numbering keys to Older Children General Audience Age TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA Defined as Parental Guidance Suggested Parents Strongly Cautioned Mature Audience Only Content D L S Defined as Suggective dialogue Stronge Language Sexual situation Content V FV Defined as All Children Directed to enter a 4 digit number...
...-based. ViewSonic N1800TV 15 Age TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G Defined as Violence Fantasy Violence To change the password, select NEW PIN-Code. Use remote control numbering keys to Older Children General Audience Age TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA Defined as Parental Guidance Suggested Parents Strongly Cautioned Mature Audience Only Content D L S Defined as Suggective dialogue Stronge Language Sexual situation Content V FV Defined as All Children Directed to enter a 4 digit number...
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ViewSonic N1800TV 18 Option Menu Source Select: To choose a desired input source between PC, YPbPr, S-Video, AV and TV/CATV. Memory Recall: Recall factory pre-sets.
ViewSonic N1800TV 18 Option Menu Source Select: To choose a desired input source between PC, YPbPr, S-Video, AV and TV/CATV. Memory Recall: Recall factory pre-sets.
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OSD Timeout: To set OSD display time. OSD Position: To adjust horizontal and vertical positions of OSD. Setup Menu: Includes OSD Position and OSD Timeout. Source Select: To select an input source between PC, YPbPr, S-Video, AV, and TV/CATV. ViewSonic N1800TV 22
OSD Timeout: To set OSD display time. OSD Position: To adjust horizontal and vertical positions of OSD. Setup Menu: Includes OSD Position and OSD Timeout. Source Select: To select an input source between PC, YPbPr, S-Video, AV, and TV/CATV. ViewSonic N1800TV 22
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PIP Source Select: To select a PIP input source between PC, YPbPr, S-Video, AV, or TV/CATV. ViewSonic N1800TV 23 Memory Recall: Restore default settings of PIP window. PIP Position: To change the horizontal and vertical position of contrast (Max), brightness (Middle), color temperature (preset color), OSD Position (Center), Sharpness (Min) and Volume (Middle). Position and PIP On/Off the control turning. PIP Menu: Includes PIP Source Select, PIP H. /V.
PIP Source Select: To select a PIP input source between PC, YPbPr, S-Video, AV, or TV/CATV. ViewSonic N1800TV 23 Memory Recall: Restore default settings of PIP window. PIP Position: To change the horizontal and vertical position of contrast (Max), brightness (Middle), color temperature (preset color), OSD Position (Center), Sharpness (Min) and Volume (Middle). Position and PIP On/Off the control turning. PIP Menu: Includes PIP Source Select, PIP H. /V.
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Other Information Specifications LCD Type Color Filter Glass surface 18.1" TFT (Thin FilmTransistor) Active Matrix XGA LCD 0.3585mm pixel pitch RGB vertical stripe Anti-Glare Panel tilt UP: +20° , Down: -5° Input signal RGB RF Video Audio RGB analog (0.7/1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms) Separate Sync, fh:30-60 kHz, fv:50-75 Hz TV system Antenna/NTSC US 1 compsite RCA, 1 S-Video, 1YPbPr component 1 mini-stereo, 1 pair of...
Other Information Specifications LCD Type Color Filter Glass surface 18.1" TFT (Thin FilmTransistor) Active Matrix XGA LCD 0.3585mm pixel pitch RGB vertical stripe Anti-Glare Panel tilt UP: +20° , Down: -5° Input signal RGB RF Video Audio RGB analog (0.7/1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms) Separate Sync, fh:30-60 kHz, fv:50-75 Hz TV system Antenna/NTSC US 1 compsite RCA, 1 S-Video, 1YPbPr component 1 mini-stereo, 1 pair of...
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... MTS settings, your antenna connection. Wrong or abnormal colors If any colors (red, green, or blue) are missing, check the video cable to the LCD display. Check you are inserted correctly. Remote control doesn't it to make sure it is ON. Connect the LCD display to another electrical device (like a radio) into the power outlet to the LCD display, tightly secure it work Press only one button at a time. Check TV/CATV selection. Power...
... MTS settings, your antenna connection. Wrong or abnormal colors If any colors (red, green, or blue) are missing, check the video cable to the LCD display. Check you are inserted correctly. Remote control doesn't it to make sure it is ON. Connect the LCD display to another electrical device (like a radio) into the power outlet to the LCD display, tightly secure it work Press only one button at a time. Check TV/CATV selection. Power...
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... or refurbished parts or components. ViewSonic LCD Warranty (V3.0) Release Date: 01- 29- 2002 ViewSonic N1800TV 27 Accident, misuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning, or other acts of the first consumer purchase. c. e. f. Removal, installation, and set-up service charges. You will , at its products to be required to state. How long the warranty is effective: ViewSonic N1800TV is valid only for all parts including the light source and...
... or refurbished parts or components. ViewSonic LCD Warranty (V3.0) Release Date: 01- 29- 2002 ViewSonic N1800TV 27 Accident, misuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning, or other acts of the first consumer purchase. c. e. f. Removal, installation, and set-up service charges. You will , at its products to be required to state. How long the warranty is effective: ViewSonic N1800TV is valid only for all parts including the light source and...
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... CONCERNING POWER CORD SELECTION The power cord set is HAR-Certified, and a special mark that is certified for power cords used to use the appropriate AC cord that will appear on the outer sheath, or on a desk or table, type SVT or SJT cord sets may be easily accessible. AC PLUG CORD PRECAUTIONS FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY. ViewSonic N1800TV 28...
... CONCERNING POWER CORD SELECTION The power cord set is HAR-Certified, and a special mark that is certified for power cords used to use the appropriate AC cord that will appear on the outer sheath, or on a desk or table, type SVT or SJT cord sets may be easily accessible. AC PLUG CORD PRECAUTIONS FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY. ViewSonic N1800TV 28...
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... or relocate the receiving antenna. CE Conformity for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this device. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for Interference from that interference will not occur in a resi-dential installation. FCC Warning To assure continued FCC compliance, the user must use grounded power supply cord and the provided shielded video interface cable with regard...
... or relocate the receiving antenna. CE Conformity for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this device. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for Interference from that interference will not occur in a resi-dential installation. FCC Warning To assure continued FCC compliance, the user must use grounded power supply cord and the provided shielded video interface cable with regard...