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VS18811 P/N: VA2215-H | VA2215-MH Model No. VA2215-h/-mh Display User Guide IMPORTANT: Please read this User Guide will describe your product for future service. Warranty information contained in this User Guide to obtain important information on our web site at http://www.viewsonic.com in English, or in specific languages using your product in a safe manner, as well as registering your limited coverage from ViewSonic® Corporation, which is also found on installing and using the Regional selection box in the upper right corner of our website.
VS18811 P/N: VA2215-H | VA2215-MH Model No. VA2215-h/-mh Display User Guide IMPORTANT: Please read this User Guide will describe your product for future service. Warranty information contained in this User Guide to obtain important information on our web site at http://www.viewsonic.com in English, or in specific languages using your product in a safe manner, as well as registering your limited coverage from ViewSonic® Corporation, which is also found on installing and using the Regional selection box in the upper right corner of our website.
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... the device or connection cables. • Always use cabinets, stands, or installation methods recommended by the manufacturer of the device set. • Always use the device near water. The device may fall over resulting in a well-ventilated area. Safety Precautions Please read the following Safety Precautions before you start using the device. • Keep this manual. • Avoid touching the screen, as oil...
... the device or connection cables. • Always use cabinets, stands, or installation methods recommended by the manufacturer of the device set. • Always use the device near water. The device may fall over resulting in a well-ventilated area. Safety Precautions Please read the following Safety Precautions before you start using the device. • Keep this manual. • Avoid touching the screen, as oil...
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... the power cord from the equipment. Please ensure grounding prongs are never removed. • Always route and manage cords and cables connected to your dealer or ViewSonic®. Ensure that the power outlet is present, immediately turn the device off and call your device so they cannot be tripped over . • Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. A grounding-type plug has...
... the power cord from the equipment. Please ensure grounding prongs are never removed. • Always route and manage cords and cables connected to your dealer or ViewSonic®. Ensure that the power outlet is present, immediately turn the device off and call your device so they cannot be tripped over . • Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. A grounding-type plug has...
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• Fastening the display to a wall or fixed object using cordage or other restraining devices can help support the weight of the display in order to ensure the device cannot tilt under external force. • Make sure the display does not tilt under external force at any slack is ... x 115 x 2.6 mm Pad Hole Screw Specification & Quantity Ø 5 mm M4 x 10 mm 4 pieces or VESA wall mounƟng hole NOTE: • Restraining device/cordage should be able to withstand 100N force. • Make sure the cordage is straightened, and any height and rotation angle of the device shall...
• Fastening the display to a wall or fixed object using cordage or other restraining devices can help support the weight of the display in order to ensure the device cannot tilt under external force. • Make sure the display does not tilt under external force at any slack is ... x 115 x 2.6 mm Pad Hole Screw Specification & Quantity Ø 5 mm M4 x 10 mm 4 pieces or VESA wall mounƟng hole NOTE: • Restraining device/cordage should be able to withstand 100N force. • Make sure the cordage is straightened, and any height and rotation angle of the device shall...
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... View 10 I /O Ports ...9 Product Overview - VA2215-H 9 Front and Rear View 9 I /O Ports ...10 Initial Setup 11 Installing the Stand 11 Wall Mounting...12 Using the Security Slot 13 Making Connections 14 Connecting to Power 14 Connecting External Devices - VA2215-MH 16 Using the Monitor 17 Adjusting the Viewing Angle 17 Tilt Angle Adjustment 17 Turning the Device On/Off 18 Using the Joy Key 18 Quick Menu...19 Hot Keys...20 Configuring the Settings 22 General Operations 22 On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu...
... View 10 I /O Ports ...9 Product Overview - VA2215-H 9 Front and Rear View 9 I /O Ports ...10 Initial Setup 11 Installing the Stand 11 Wall Mounting...12 Using the Security Slot 13 Making Connections 14 Connecting to Power 14 Connecting External Devices - VA2215-MH 16 Using the Monitor 17 Adjusting the Viewing Angle 17 Tilt Angle Adjustment 17 Turning the Device On/Off 18 Using the Joy Key 18 Quick Menu...19 Hot Keys...20 Configuring the Settings 22 General Operations 22 On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu...
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Turn off the device and disconnect all cables. 2. Attach the mounting bracket to mount the monitor onto the wall. 12 Remove the monitor stand. 1 2 4. To obtain a wall mounting kit, contact ViewSonic® or your local dealer. 1. Follow the instructions that come with the wall mounting kit to the VESA mounting holes at the rear of the device. Place the device on a flat, stable surface with four (4) screws (M4 x 10 mm...
Turn off the device and disconnect all cables. 2. Attach the mounting bracket to mount the monitor onto the wall. 12 Remove the monitor stand. 1 2 4. To obtain a wall mounting kit, contact ViewSonic® or your local dealer. 1. Follow the instructions that come with the wall mounting kit to the VESA mounting holes at the rear of the device. Place the device on a flat, stable surface with four (4) screws (M4 x 10 mm...
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..., please disconnect the power plug from the power outlet. Joy Key 18 If the monitor is connected to the power outlet. Press the Power button to access the Quick Menu, activate Hot Keys, navigate the OnScreen Display (OSD) Menu, and change the settings. To turn on the monitor. 3. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. 2. Turning the Device On/Off 1. Using the Joy Key HDMI Use the Joy Key to turn the monitor off, press the Power button again.
..., please disconnect the power plug from the power outlet. Joy Key 18 If the monitor is connected to the power outlet. Press the Power button to access the Quick Menu, activate Hot Keys, navigate the OnScreen Display (OSD) Menu, and change the settings. To turn on the monitor. 3. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. 2. Turning the Device On/Off 1. Using the Joy Key HDMI Use the Joy Key to turn the monitor off, press the Power button again.
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Volume Adjust the level, or mute the volume. Input Select Select the input source. View Mode Standard Game Movie Web Text Mac Mono NOTE: Follow the key guide that appears on the screen to activate the Quick Menu. Contrast/Brightness Adjust the contrast or brightness level. Exit Exit the Quick Menu. 19 Quick Menu Press the Joy Key to select the option or make adjustments. Menu ViewMode Description Select one of the preset color settings.
Volume Adjust the level, or mute the volume. Input Select Select the input source. View Mode Standard Game Movie Web Text Mac Mono NOTE: Follow the key guide that appears on the screen to activate the Quick Menu. Contrast/Brightness Adjust the contrast or brightness level. Exit Exit the Quick Menu. 19 Quick Menu Press the Joy Key to select the option or make adjustments. Menu ViewMode Description Select one of the preset color settings.
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When the menu appears on . Power Lock/Unlock Locking Power Button 3 Press and hold for 10s to lock power If the Power button is locked, the below message will appear on the screen: Power Lock/Unlock Power Button Locked ▲ Press and hold the key for 10 seconds to lock/unlock the Power button. Key Description ► Press and hold the key for 5 seconds to display/hide the boot up screen when the device is turned on the screen, continue holding the key for 5 seconds to lock/unlock the Power button. Boot Up Screen On/Off Off Press to turn on 21
When the menu appears on . Power Lock/Unlock Locking Power Button 3 Press and hold for 10s to lock power If the Power button is locked, the below message will appear on the screen: Power Lock/Unlock Power Button Locked ▲ Press and hold the key for 10 seconds to lock/unlock the Power button. Key Description ► Press and hold the key for 5 seconds to display/hide the boot up screen when the device is turned on the screen, continue holding the key for 5 seconds to lock/unlock the Power button. Boot Up Screen On/Off Off Press to turn on 21
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Input Select Audio Adjust ViewMode Color Adjust Manual Image Setup Menu Adjust Contrast/Brightness Color Temperature Color Space Color Range Contrast Brightness 75% 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz 22 Move the Joy Key [◄] or [►] to enter the selected menu. Then move the Joy Key [▼] to select the main menu. Input Select Audio Adjust ViewMode Color Adjust Manual Image Setup Menu Adjust D-SUB HDMI 75% 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz 2. Configuring the Settings General Operations 1. Move the Joy Key to display the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu.
Input Select Audio Adjust ViewMode Color Adjust Manual Image Setup Menu Adjust Contrast/Brightness Color Temperature Color Space Color Range Contrast Brightness 75% 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz 22 Move the Joy Key [◄] or [►] to enter the selected menu. Then move the Joy Key [▼] to select the main menu. Input Select Audio Adjust ViewMode Color Adjust Manual Image Setup Menu Adjust D-SUB HDMI 75% 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz 2. Configuring the Settings General Operations 1. Move the Joy Key to display the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu.
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... or [▼] to select the option or make adjustments. 23 Input Select Audio Adjust ViewMode Color Adjust Manual Image Setup Menu Adjust Contrast/Brightness Color Temperature Color Space Color Range sRGB Bluish Cool Native Warm User Color 75% 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz 4. Input Select Audio Adjust ViewMode Color Adjust Manual Image Setup Menu Adjust Contrast/Brightness Color Temperature Color Space Color Range sRGB Bluish Cool Native Warm User Color 75% 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz NOTE: Follow the key guide to adjust/select the setting. 3. Move the Joy Key [▲] or [▼...
... or [▼] to select the option or make adjustments. 23 Input Select Audio Adjust ViewMode Color Adjust Manual Image Setup Menu Adjust Contrast/Brightness Color Temperature Color Space Color Range sRGB Bluish Cool Native Warm User Color 75% 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz 4. Input Select Audio Adjust ViewMode Color Adjust Manual Image Setup Menu Adjust Contrast/Brightness Color Temperature Color Space Color Range sRGB Bluish Cool Native Warm User Color 75% 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz NOTE: Follow the key guide to adjust/select the setting. 3. Move the Joy Key [▲] or [▼...
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Appendix Specifications Item Category Type LCD Display Size Color Filter Glass Surface Input Signal Video Sync Compatibility PC Macintosh Recommended Resolution1 Supported Power Adapter2 Display Area Input Voltage Full Scan (H x V) Specifications VA, Color a-Si TFT Active Matrix 1920 x 1080 LCD; 0.2493 (H)mm x 0.241 (V)mm pixel pitch 54.48 cm (21.45" viewable) RGB vertical stripe Anti-Glare (Haze 25%), Hard Coating (3H) Analog D-SUB: fh24-86 kHz, fv:48-75 Hz TMDS digital (100...
Appendix Specifications Item Category Type LCD Display Size Color Filter Glass Surface Input Signal Video Sync Compatibility PC Macintosh Recommended Resolution1 Supported Power Adapter2 Display Area Input Voltage Full Scan (H x V) Specifications VA, Color a-Si TFT Active Matrix 1920 x 1080 LCD; 0.2493 (H)mm x 0.241 (V)mm pixel pitch 54.48 cm (21.45" viewable) RGB vertical stripe Anti-Glare (Haze 25%), Hard Coating (3H) Analog D-SUB: fh24-86 kHz, fv:48-75 Hz TMDS digital (100...
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.... B Blue Light Filter Adjusts the filter that blocks high-energy blue light for a more than one source. Auto Detect If the current input source has no signal, the monitor will automatically switch to make the black blacker in a dark scene, and make the white whiter in a bright environment. A Advanced DCR Advanced DCR technology automatically detects the image signal and intelligently controls the backlight brightness and color to improve on some models, is disabled by default. Brightness Adjusts background black...
.... B Blue Light Filter Adjusts the filter that blocks high-energy blue light for a more than one source. Auto Detect If the current input source has no signal, the monitor will automatically switch to make the black blacker in a dark scene, and make the white whiter in a bright environment. A Advanced DCR Advanced DCR technology automatically detects the image signal and intelligently controls the backlight brightness and color to improve on some models, is disabled by default. Brightness Adjusts background black...
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... used for instructions on changing the resolution and refresh rate (vertical frequency). Recommended for general use for the monitor. 31 Input Select Toggles between the image background (black level) and the foreground (white level). C Color Adjust Provides several color adjustment modes, to help adjust the color settings to 9300K. I 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. Bluish Set the color temperature to fit the user...
... used for instructions on changing the resolution and refresh rate (vertical frequency). Recommended for general use for the monitor. 31 Input Select Toggles between the image background (black level) and the foreground (white level). C Color Adjust Provides several color adjustment modes, to help adjust the color settings to 9300K. I 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. Bluish Set the color temperature to fit the user...
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... in a factory preset timing mode listed in on your monitor zooms in the "Specifications" of the U.S. You can manually set of image quality adjustments. A setting on your monitor's screen. Memory Recall Returns the adjustments back to factory settings if the display is a joint program of this manual. O Overscan Refers to default as -shipped display configuration and settings. ENERGY STAR® is the default as -shipped display configuration and settings would change the energy...
... in a factory preset timing mode listed in on your monitor zooms in the "Specifications" of the U.S. You can manually set of image quality adjustments. A setting on your monitor's screen. Memory Recall Returns the adjustments back to factory settings if the display is a joint program of this manual. O Overscan Refers to default as -shipped display configuration and settings. ENERGY STAR® is the default as -shipped display configuration and settings would change the energy...
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... Resets the ViewMode monitor settings. This notice will appear in the display settings window when setting up the display resolution. S Setup Menu Adjusts On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu settings. Many of the monitor. Response Time Adjusts the response time, creating smooth images without streaking, blurring, or ghosting. These presets are specifically designed to reopen the menu. V ViewMode ViewSonic's unique ViewMode feature offers "Game", "Movie", "Web", "Text", "MAC", and "Mono" presets. Resolution Notice The notice tells users...
... Resets the ViewMode monitor settings. This notice will appear in the display settings window when setting up the display resolution. S Setup Menu Adjusts On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu settings. Many of the monitor. Response Time Adjusts the response time, creating smooth images without streaking, blurring, or ghosting. These presets are specifically designed to reopen the menu. V ViewMode ViewSonic's unique ViewMode feature offers "Game", "Movie", "Web", "Text", "MAC", and "Mono" presets. Resolution Notice The notice tells users...
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... brightness and contrast settings. • Make sure the correct input source is selected. • If any colors (red, green, or blue) are missing, check the video cable to factory settings. Problem or Issue No power Power is On, but no image appears on the monitor by pressing the Power button. • Make sure the power cord is properly and securely connected to the monitor and power outlet. • Plug another computer. • Adjust brightness and contrast settings via the OSD Menu. • Reset the monitor to factory settings. • Make...
... brightness and contrast settings. • Make sure the correct input source is selected. • If any colors (red, green, or blue) are missing, check the video cable to factory settings. Problem or Issue No power Power is On, but no image appears on the monitor by pressing the Power button. • Make sure the power cord is properly and securely connected to the monitor and power outlet. • Plug another computer. • Adjust brightness and contrast settings via the OSD Menu. • Reset the monitor to factory settings. • Make...
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... or the input source. • Reset the monitor to factory settings. • If using ear-/headphones, ensure the mini stereo jack is connected. • Make sure the volume is not muted, nor set to the monitor do not work The external device is connected, but no image appears on the screen Possible Solutions • Check whether the OSD Menu is locked. • Turn off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug it is connected properly. •...
... or the input source. • Reset the monitor to factory settings. • If using ear-/headphones, ensure the mini stereo jack is connected. • Make sure the volume is not muted, nor set to the monitor do not work The external device is connected, but no image appears on the screen Possible Solutions • Check whether the OSD Menu is locked. • Turn off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug it is connected properly. •...
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... "Customer Service" page). How to get service: • For information about receiving service under warranty, contact ViewSonic® Customer Support (Please refer to , or abuse of, the coating on the surface of the display through inappropriate cleaning as described in the product User Guide. • Removal, installation, and set-up service charges, including wall-mounting of the product. You will need to provide your product's serial number. •...
... "Customer Service" page). How to get service: • For information about receiving service under warranty, contact ViewSonic® Customer Support (Please refer to , or abuse of, the coating on the surface of the display through inappropriate cleaning as described in the product User Guide. • Removal, installation, and set-up service charges, including wall-mounting of the product. You will need to provide your product's serial number. •...
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... product modification, unauthorized attempted repair, or failure to follow instructions supplied with a like product. Mexico Limited Warranty ViewSonic® Display What the warranty covers: ViewSonic® warrants its sole option, repair or replace the product with 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...
... product modification, unauthorized attempted repair, or failure to follow instructions supplied with a like product. Mexico Limited Warranty ViewSonic® Display What the warranty covers: ViewSonic® warrants its sole option, repair or replace the product with 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...