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Contents Product Registration 2 For Your Records 2 Getting Started Package Contents 3 Precautions 3 Quick Installation 4 Installation of Wall Mount (Optional 5 Using the LCD Display Setting the Timing Mode 6 OSD and Power Button Lock Modes 6 Adjusting the Screen Image 7 Main Menu Controls 9 Other Information Specifications 12 Troubleshooting 13 Customer Support 14 Cleaning the LCD Display 15 Limited Warranty 16 Appendix Safety Guidelines 17 Compliance Information for U.S.A 18 CE Conformity for Europe 18 01/02/03 C ViewSonic VG700/VG700b 1
Contents Product Registration 2 For Your Records 2 Getting Started Package Contents 3 Precautions 3 Quick Installation 4 Installation of Wall Mount (Optional 5 Using the LCD Display Setting the Timing Mode 6 OSD and Power Button Lock Modes 6 Adjusting the Screen Image 7 Main Menu Controls 9 Other Information Specifications 12 Troubleshooting 13 Customer Support 14 Cleaning the LCD Display 15 Limited Warranty 16 Appendix Safety Guidelines 17 Compliance Information for U.S.A 18 CE Conformity for Europe 18 01/02/03 C ViewSonic VG700/VG700b 1
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... your future needs, and to ViewSonic. For Your Records Product Name: Model Number: Document Number: Serial Number: Purchase Date: ViewSonic VG700/VG700b VLCDS23719-1W/3W A-CD-VG700-1/A-CD-VG700b-1 Product disposal at : www.viewsonic.com. Please dispose of the U.S. VESA is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. In the interest of our environment. Your local waste disposal company may change product specifications without prior...
... your future needs, and to ViewSonic. For Your Records Product Name: Model Number: Document Number: Serial Number: Purchase Date: ViewSonic VG700/VG700b VLCDS23719-1W/3W A-CD-VG700-1/A-CD-VG700b-1 Product disposal at : www.viewsonic.com. Please dispose of the U.S. VESA is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. In the interest of our environment. Your local waste disposal company may change product specifications without prior...
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... remove the rear cover. Skin oils are difficult to Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT, XP, 2000 and Me (Millennium). Your LCD display package includes: • LCD display • Power cords • Audio cable • Video cable (VGA) • AC/DC Adapter • ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM NOTE: The CD jacket contains the Quick Start Guide, and the CD includes User Guide PDF files and INF/ICM display optimization files. Getting Started Congratulations on the LCD display, video cable, or power cord...
... remove the rear cover. Skin oils are difficult to Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT, XP, 2000 and Me (Millennium). Your LCD display package includes: • LCD display • Power cords • Audio cable • Video cable (VGA) • AC/DC Adapter • ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM NOTE: The CD jacket contains the Quick Start Guide, and the CD includes User Guide PDF files and INF/ICM display optimization files. Getting Started Congratulations on the LCD display, video cable, or power cord...
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..., see the graphic card s user guide. Attach the adapter to install the INF file. Installation is important. To order a ViewSonic Macintosh adapter , contact ViewSonic Customer Support. 3 Turn ON LCD display and computer Turn ON the LCD display, then turn ON the computer. Back plate AC/DC adapter with power cord AC outlet (wall socket) Audio cable Video cable Computer power cord ViewSonic VG700/VG700b 4 This sequence (LCD display before computer) is complete. Quick Installation Optional: For instructions on wall mounting, see page 5 of LCD display.) You can register...
..., see the graphic card s user guide. Attach the adapter to install the INF file. Installation is important. To order a ViewSonic Macintosh adapter , contact ViewSonic Customer Support. 3 Turn ON LCD display and computer Turn ON the LCD display, then turn ON the computer. Back plate AC/DC adapter with power cord AC outlet (wall socket) Audio cable Video cable Computer power cord ViewSonic VG700/VG700b 4 This sequence (LCD display before computer) is complete. Quick Installation Optional: For instructions on wall mounting, see page 5 of LCD display.) You can register...
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... x 100 mm distance). 4 Attach the LCD display to a wall-mounted display, do the following the instructions in the wall-mounting kit. To convert your local dealer. Refer to the instructions that come with the base mounting kit. Installation of the base for the wall mount. 3 Attach the mounting bracket from a desk-mounted to the wall, following : Four screw holes 1 Disconnect Power. 2 Lay the LCD display face down on a towel or blanket. ViewSonic VG700/VG700b 5
... x 100 mm distance). 4 Attach the LCD display to a wall-mounted display, do the following the instructions in the wall-mounting kit. To convert your local dealer. Refer to the instructions that come with the base mounting kit. Installation of the base for the wall mount. 3 Attach the mounting bracket from a desk-mounted to the wall, following : Four screw holes 1 Disconnect Power. 2 Lay the LCD display face down on a towel or blanket. ViewSonic VG700/VG700b 5
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... arrow J for 10 seconds. Power Button Lock: This mode locks the power of the LCD display in your graphic card's user guide for maximizing the quality of the resolution (example 1280 x 1024) and refresh rate (or vertical frequency; ViewSonic VG700/VG700b 6 With or without this mode is important for instructions. The timing mode consists of the screen image and minimizing eye strain. After setting the timing mode, use the OnView® controls to : VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz...
... arrow J for 10 seconds. Power Button Lock: This mode locks the power of the LCD display in your graphic card's user guide for maximizing the quality of the resolution (example 1280 x 1024) and refresh rate (or vertical frequency; ViewSonic VG700/VG700b 6 With or without this mode is important for instructions. The timing mode consists of the screen image and minimizing eye strain. After setting the timing mode, use the OnView® controls to : VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz...
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...Speaker Displays the Main Menu or exits the control screen and saves adjustments. Scrolls through menu options and adjusts the displayed control. Displays the control screen for the highlighted control. Temporarily silences audio output. Also toggles between two controls on page 9. Power light Green = ON Orange = Power Saving Power On/Off ViewSonic VG700/VG700b 7 Also a shortcut to display and adjust the OnView® controls which display on the screen. Adjusting the Screen Image Use the buttons on the front control panel to display the Contrast adjustment control screen...
...Speaker Displays the Main Menu or exits the control screen and saves adjustments. Scrolls through menu options and adjusts the displayed control. Displays the control screen for the highlighted control. Temporarily silences audio output. Also toggles between two controls on page 9. Power light Green = ON Orange = Power Saving Power On/Off ViewSonic VG700/VG700b 7 Also a shortcut to display and adjust the OnView® controls which display on the screen. Adjusting the Screen Image Use the buttons on the front control panel to display the Contrast adjustment control screen...
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... a video signal 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz to the LCD display. (Look for instructions on page 10. 2 To highlight a control you want to adjust, press I or J to adjust the screen image: 1 To display the Main Menu, press button [1]. Do the following tips may help you optimize your display: • Adjust your graphic card's user guide.) • If necessary, make small adjustments using H POSITION and V POSITION until the screen image is highlighted. The line at the bottom of the LCD display.) ViewSonic VG700...
... a video signal 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz to the LCD display. (Look for instructions on page 10. 2 To highlight a control you want to adjust, press I or J to adjust the screen image: 1 To display the Main Menu, press button [1]. Do the following tips may help you optimize your display: • Adjust your graphic card's user guide.) • If necessary, make small adjustments using H POSITION and V POSITION until the screen image is highlighted. The line at the bottom of the LCD display.) ViewSonic VG700...
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... work on your LCD display, then lower the video refresh rate to 60 Hz and set value. Custom User Color - Contrast adjusts the difference between the image background (black level) and the foreground (white level). Mute temporarily silences audio output. Adds green to the screen image for red, green, and blue. 1 To select color (R, G or B) press button [2]. 2 To adjust selected color, press I and down Jbuttons. If this product is 6500K (6500° Kelvin). 9300K - Audio Menu controls are finished making...
... work on your LCD display, then lower the video refresh rate to 60 Hz and set value. Custom User Color - Contrast adjusts the difference between the image background (black level) and the foreground (white level). Mute temporarily silences audio output. Adds green to the screen image for red, green, and blue. 1 To select color (R, G or B) press button [2]. 2 To adjust selected color, press I and down Jbuttons. If this product is 6500K (6500° Kelvin). 9300K - Audio Menu controls are finished making...
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... and refresh rate (vertical frequency). Resolution Notice displays the recommended resolution for instructions on -screen. Control Explanation Information displays the timing mode (video signal input) coming from the graphics card in the menus and control screens. Manual Image Adjust controls are explained below : H. Horizontal moves the screen image to the left or to choose the language used in your LCD display. Sharpness adjusts the clarity and focus of the screen image. Vertical moves the screen image up and down. NOTE: Vertical size is 60 Hertz. ViewSonic VG700...
... and refresh rate (vertical frequency). Resolution Notice displays the recommended resolution for instructions on -screen. Control Explanation Information displays the timing mode (video signal input) coming from the graphics card in the menus and control screens. Manual Image Adjust controls are explained below : H. Horizontal moves the screen image to the left or to choose the language used in your LCD display. Sharpness adjusts the clarity and focus of the screen image. Vertical moves the screen image up and down. NOTE: Vertical size is 60 Hertz. ViewSonic VG700...
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For example, with the Custom User Color control. Memory Recall returns adjustments to turn the On-Screen Display background On or Off. ViewSonic VG700/VG700b 11 OSD Background allows you to the original factory settings if the display is operating in a factory Preset Timing Mode listed in this user guide. Exception: This control does not effect changes made with a "15 second" setting, if a control is displayed. Control Explanation OSD Timeout sets the length of time an on-screen display screen is not pushed within 15 seconds, the display screen disappears.
For example, with the Custom User Color control. Memory Recall returns adjustments to turn the On-Screen Display background On or Off. ViewSonic VG700/VG700b 11 OSD Background allows you to the original factory settings if the display is operating in a factory Preset Timing Mode listed in this user guide. Exception: This control does not effect changes made with a "15 second" setting, if a control is displayed. Control Explanation OSD Timeout sets the length of time an on-screen display screen is not pushed within 15 seconds, the display screen disappears.
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... (BZ02) Power saving modes On Active Off Normal (green LED) < 3W (orange LED) Preset Timing Mode (pre-adjusted to VESA® 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz) Warning: Do not set the graphics card in permanent damage to exceed these refresh rates; doing so may result in your computer to the LCD display. 1 Macintosh computers older than G3 require a ViewSonic®, Macintosh adapter. ViewSonic VG700/VG700b 12 To order an adapter, contact ViewSonic.
... (BZ02) Power saving modes On Active Off Normal (green LED) < 3W (orange LED) Preset Timing Mode (pre-adjusted to VESA® 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz) Warning: Do not set the graphics card in permanent damage to exceed these refresh rates; doing so may result in your computer to the LCD display. 1 Macintosh computers older than G3 require a ViewSonic®, Macintosh adapter. ViewSonic VG700/VG700b 12 To order an adapter, contact ViewSonic.
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... colors (red, green, or blue) are missing, check the video cable to make sure it to the LCD display. • Adjust brightness and contrast. • If you are using an Macintosh older than G3, you have an older graphics card, contact ViewSonic® for a non-DDC adapter. Control buttons do not work • Press only one button at a time. ViewSonic VG700/VG700b 13 Loose or broken pins in the cable connector could cause an improper connection...
... colors (red, green, or blue) are missing, check the video cable to make sure it to the LCD display. • Adjust brightness and contrast. • If you are using an Macintosh older than G3, you have an older graphics card, contact ViewSonic® for a non-DDC adapter. Control buttons do not work • Press only one button at a time. ViewSonic VG700/VG700b 13 Loose or broken pins in the cable connector could cause an improper connection...
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... 3668 viewsonic.com South Africa viewsonic.com/asia T: 886 2 2246 3456 service.ap@ F: 886 2 8242 3668 viewsonic.com ViewSonic VG700/VG700b 14 NOTE: You will need the product serial number. Country/ Region Web site T = Telephone Email F = FAX United States viewsonic.com/ support T: (800) 688-6688 service.us@ F: (909) 468-1202 viewsonic.com Canada viewsonic.com/ support T: (800) 688-6688 F: (909) 468-1202 service.ca@ viewsonic.com United...
... 3668 viewsonic.com South Africa viewsonic.com/asia T: 886 2 2246 3456 service.ap@ F: 886 2 8242 3668 viewsonic.com ViewSonic VG700/VG700b 14 NOTE: You will need the product serial number. Country/ Region Web site T = Telephone Email F = FAX United States viewsonic.com/ support T: (800) 688-6688 service.us@ F: (909) 468-1202 viewsonic.com Canada viewsonic.com/ support T: (800) 688-6688 F: (909) 468-1202 service.ca@ viewsonic.com United...
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Cleaning the LCD Display • MAKE SURE THE LCD DISPLAY IS TURNED OFF. • NEVER SPRAY OR POUR ANY LIQUID DIRECTLY ONTO THE SCREEN OR CASE. ViewSonic will not be liable for damage resulting from use of any ammonia or alcohol-based cleaners on the LCD display screen or case. Disclaimer ViewSonic® does not recommend the use of any ammonia or alcohol-based cleaners. This removes dust and...
Cleaning the LCD Display • MAKE SURE THE LCD DISPLAY IS TURNED OFF. • NEVER SPRAY OR POUR ANY LIQUID DIRECTLY ONTO THE SCREEN OR CASE. ViewSonic will not be liable for damage resulting from use of any ammonia or alcohol-based cleaners on the LCD display screen or case. Disclaimer ViewSonic® does not recommend the use of any ammonia or alcohol-based cleaners. This removes dust and...
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... REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT. Removal, installation, and set-up service charges. For information about receiving service under warranty, you . Exclusion of the product due to provide your product's serial number. 2. You will , at its products to be required to the product, such as electrical power fluctuations or failure. Limited Warranty VIEWSONIC LCD DISPLAY What the warranty covers: ViewSonic® warrants its sole option, repair or replace...
... REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT. Removal, installation, and set-up service charges. For information about receiving service under warranty, you . Exclusion of the product due to provide your product's serial number. 2. You will , at its products to be required to the product, such as electrical power fluctuations or failure. Limited Warranty VIEWSONIC LCD DISPLAY What the warranty covers: ViewSonic® warrants its sole option, repair or replace...
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... BLUE must be selected according to the current rating for the receptacles in your country. Please consult the table below . WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. The cord set is marked with the dealer from whom you must use the appropriate AC cord that is marked with the original power supply, part number: 12V DC, LSE0107A1240, 12V DC, SA125V-3. ViewSonic VG700/VG700b 17...
... BLUE must be selected according to the current rating for the receptacles in your country. Please consult the table below . WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. The cord set is marked with the dealer from whom you must use the appropriate AC cord that is marked with the original power supply, part number: 12V DC, LSE0107A1240, 12V DC, SA125V-3. ViewSonic VG700/VG700b 17...
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... bonded ferrite cores. ViewSonic VG700/VG700b 18 This equipment has been tested and found to the instruction manual. These limits are designed to which can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in a domestic environment, it may cause harmful interference to be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is used , use only a shielded BNC...
... bonded ferrite cores. ViewSonic VG700/VG700b 18 This equipment has been tested and found to the instruction manual. These limits are designed to which can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in a domestic environment, it may cause harmful interference to be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is used , use only a shielded BNC...