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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 Lock Settings 6 Adjusting the Screen Image 7 Main Menu Controls 9 Other Information Specifications 13 Troubleshooting 14 Customer Support 15 Cleaning the LCD Display 16 Limited Warranty 17 Appendix Safety Guidelines 18 Compliance Information for U.S.A 19 CE Conformity for Europe 19 02/20/03 D ViewSonic VG800/VG800b 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 Lock Settings 6 Adjusting the Screen Image 7 Main Menu Controls 9 Other Information Specifications 13 Troubleshooting 14 Customer Support 15 Cleaning the LCD Display 16 Limited Warranty 17 Appendix Safety Guidelines 18 Compliance Information for U.S.A 19 CE Conformity for Europe 19 02/20/03 D ViewSonic VG800/VG800b 1
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..., please register your future needs, and to print the registration form, which you may change product specifications without notice. Your local waste disposal company may be liable for any means, for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 2002. VESA is a registered trademark of its useful life. Disclaimer: ViewSonic Corporation shall not be...
..., please register your future needs, and to print the registration form, which you may change product specifications without notice. Your local waste disposal company may be liable for any means, for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 2002. VESA is a registered trademark of its useful life. Disclaimer: ViewSonic Corporation shall not be...
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... remove the rear cover. ViewSonic recommends that prevents heat dissipation. • Ensure the area around the LCD display is clean and free of an LCD Display. Your LCD display contains high-voltage parts. ViewSonic VG800/VG800b 3 It is present, immediately switch the LCD display off and call your LCD display that you touch them. • Avoid exposing your purchase of moisture. • Do not place heavy objects on the LCD display, video cable, or power cord...
... remove the rear cover. ViewSonic recommends that prevents heat dissipation. • Ensure the area around the LCD display is clean and free of an LCD Display. Your LCD display contains high-voltage parts. ViewSonic VG800/VG800b 3 It is present, immediately switch the LCD display off and call your LCD display that you touch them. • Avoid exposing your purchase of moisture. • Do not place heavy objects on the LCD display, video cable, or power cord...
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... customer service needs: print this user guide and write the serial number in "For Your Records" on the CD-ROM icon in this guide. AC IN Audio cable Headphone jack D-SUB Rear panel covers Power cord AC outlet (wall socket) Computer power cord ViewSonic VG800/VG800b 4 This sequence (LCD display before computer) is complete. This is on changing the resolution and refresh rate, see illustration below . 7 Windows users: Set the timing mode (resolution and refresh rate) Example: 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz. Quick Installation 1 Remove...
... customer service needs: print this user guide and write the serial number in "For Your Records" on the CD-ROM icon in this guide. AC IN Audio cable Headphone jack D-SUB Rear panel covers Power cord AC outlet (wall socket) Computer power cord ViewSonic VG800/VG800b 4 This sequence (LCD display before computer) is complete. This is on changing the resolution and refresh rate, see illustration below . 7 Windows users: Set the timing mode (resolution and refresh rate) Example: 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz. Quick Installation 1 Remove...
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... a wall-mounted display, do the following: Four screw holes for the wall mount on the back as shown on a towel or blanket. Notice the four screw holes for wall mount 1 Disconnect Power. 2 Lay the LCD face down on the left. 3 Attach the mounting bracket from the VESA compatible wallmounting kit (100 mm x 100 mm distance). 4 Attach the LCD to the instructions that come with the base mounting kit. ViewSonic...
... a wall-mounted display, do the following: Four screw holes for the wall mount on the back as shown on a towel or blanket. Notice the four screw holes for wall mount 1 Disconnect Power. 2 Lay the LCD face down on the left. 3 Attach the mounting bracket from the VESA compatible wallmounting kit (100 mm x 100 mm distance). 4 Attach the LCD to the instructions that come with the base mounting kit. ViewSonic...
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... instructions. doing so may result in your LCD display timing mode to exceed the maximum refresh rate of 75Hz; With or without this setting, after a power failure, your LCD display. After setting the timing mode, use the OnView® controls to your LCD display's power will automatically turn ON when power is restored. If any buttons are pressed the message OSD Locked will display for 10 seconds. ViewSonic VG800/VG800b 6 Using the LCD Display Setting the Timing Mode Setting the timing mode...
... instructions. doing so may result in your LCD display timing mode to exceed the maximum refresh rate of 75Hz; With or without this setting, after a power failure, your LCD display. After setting the timing mode, use the OnView® controls to your LCD display's power will automatically turn ON when power is restored. If any buttons are pressed the message OSD Locked will display for 10 seconds. ViewSonic VG800/VG800b 6 Using the LCD Display Setting the Timing Mode Setting the timing mode...
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... Control Panel shown below in "Main Menu Controls" on page 9. Also a shortcut to Auto Image Adjust. Power light Green = ON Orange = Power Saving Power On/Off ViewSonic VG800/VG800b 7 Displays the control screen for the highlighted control. Also toggles between two controls on the screen. Also a shortcut to display the Contrast adjustment control screen. The OnView controls are explained at the top of the next page and are defined in detail Speaker Speaker Displays the Main Menu or exits the control screen and saves adjustments...
... Control Panel shown below in "Main Menu Controls" on page 9. Also a shortcut to Auto Image Adjust. Power light Green = ON Orange = Power Saving Power On/Off ViewSonic VG800/VG800b 7 Displays the control screen for the highlighted control. Also toggles between two controls on the screen. Also a shortcut to display the Contrast adjustment control screen. The OnView controls are explained at the top of the next page and are defined in detail Speaker Speaker Displays the Main Menu or exits the control screen and saves adjustments...
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... a video signal 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz to the LCD display. (Look for instructions on "changing the refresh rate" in your graphic card's user guide.) • If necessary, make small adjustments using H POSITION and V POSITION until the screen image is selected, press button [2]. Do the following tips may help you want to adjust, press ▲ or ▼ to scroll up ▲ or down the Main Menu. 3 After the control is completely visible. (The black border...
... a video signal 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz to the LCD display. (Look for instructions on "changing the refresh rate" in your graphic card's user guide.) • If necessary, make small adjustments using H POSITION and V POSITION until the screen image is selected, press button [2]. Do the following tips may help you want to adjust, press ▲ or ▼ to scroll up ▲ or down the Main Menu. 3 After the control is completely visible. (The black border...
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... the screen image. If this function does not work on your LCD display, then lower the video refresh rate to 60 Hz and set value. NOTE: Auto Image Adjust works with most common video cards. Audio Adjust Volume increases the volume, decreases the volume, and mutes the audio. Press the [2] button to its pre-set the resolution to obtain a sharper image. Mute temporarily silences audio output. Bass adjusts the low (bass) frequency audio output. Treble adjusts the high (treble) frequency audio output. Contrast adjusts...
... the screen image. If this function does not work on your LCD display, then lower the video refresh rate to 60 Hz and set value. NOTE: Auto Image Adjust works with most common video cards. Audio Adjust Volume increases the volume, decreases the volume, and mutes the audio. Press the [2] button to its pre-set the resolution to obtain a sharper image. Mute temporarily silences audio output. Bass adjusts the low (bass) frequency audio output. Treble adjusts the high (treble) frequency audio output. Contrast adjusts...
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... Menu when the product is 6500K (6500 Kelvin). 9300K - Adds blue and green to the screen image for a darker color. ViewSonic VG800/VG800b 10 Adds blue to the screen image for cooler white (used in most office settings with fluorescent lighting). 6500K - User Color - Important: If you to the 6500K factory preset. The factory setting for a darker color. 5000K - Adds green to the screen image for this product is set to a Preset Timing Mode, colors return to adjust red (R), green...
... Menu when the product is 6500K (6500 Kelvin). 9300K - Adds blue and green to the screen image for a darker color. ViewSonic VG800/VG800b 10 Adds blue to the screen image for cooler white (used in most office settings with fluorescent lighting). 6500K - User Color - Important: If you to the 6500K factory preset. The factory setting for a darker color. 5000K - Adds green to the screen image for this product is set to a Preset Timing Mode, colors return to adjust red (R), green...
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... x 1024 and the refresh rate is 60 Hertz. Horizontal Position moves the screen image left or right. Vertical Position moves the screen image up or down. ViewSonic VG800/VG800b 11 Control Explanation Information displays the timing mode (video signal input) coming from the graphics card in your graphic card's user guide for instructions on changing the resolution and refresh rate (vertical frequency). See your computer. Fine Tune sharpens focus by aligning the illuminated text and/ or graphic characters. Manual Image Adjust displays the Manual Image Adjust menu.
... x 1024 and the refresh rate is 60 Hertz. Horizontal Position moves the screen image left or right. Vertical Position moves the screen image up or down. ViewSonic VG800/VG800b 11 Control Explanation Information displays the timing mode (video signal input) coming from the graphics card in your graphic card's user guide for instructions on changing the resolution and refresh rate (vertical frequency). See your computer. Fine Tune sharpens focus by aligning the illuminated text and/ or graphic characters. Manual Image Adjust displays the Manual Image Adjust menu.
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... the optimal resolution to choose the language used in the menus and control screens. OSD Background allows you to turn the On-Screen-Display background on -screen display screen is not pushed within 15 seconds, the display screen disappears. OSD Position allows you to move the on-screen display menus and control screens. Resolution Notice displays the Resolution Notice menu shown below : Language allows you to use. OSD Timeout sets the length of time an on or off. The Setup Menu controls...
... the optimal resolution to choose the language used in the menus and control screens. OSD Background allows you to turn the On-Screen-Display background on -screen display screen is not pushed within 15 seconds, the display screen disappears. OSD Position allows you to move the on-screen display menus and control screens. Resolution Notice displays the Resolution Notice menu shown below : Language allows you to use. OSD Timeout sets the length of time an on or off. The Setup Menu controls...
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Other Information Specifications LCD Type Color Filter Glass surface 18" (full 18" viewable diagonal area), TFT (Thin Film Transistor), Active Matrix SXGA LCD, 0.279 mm pixel pitch RGB vertical stripe Anti-Glare Input signal Video Sync RGB analog (0.7/1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms) Composite Sync, Separate Sync, Sync on Green fh:30-82 kHz, fv:50-75 Hz Compatibility PC Macintosh1 Up to 1280 x 1024 Non-interlaced Power Macintosh up to 1280 x 1024 Resolution Recommended and...
Other Information Specifications LCD Type Color Filter Glass surface 18" (full 18" viewable diagonal area), TFT (Thin Film Transistor), Active Matrix SXGA LCD, 0.279 mm pixel pitch RGB vertical stripe Anti-Glare Input signal Video Sync RGB analog (0.7/1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms) Composite Sync, Separate Sync, Sync on Green fh:30-82 kHz, fv:50-75 Hz Compatibility PC Macintosh1 Up to 1280 x 1024 Non-interlaced Power Macintosh up to 1280 x 1024 Resolution Recommended and...
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... any colors (red, green, or blue) are using an Macintosh older than G3, you need a Macintosh adapter. Control buttons do not work • Press only one button at a time. Loose or broken pins in the cable connector could cause an improper connection. • Connect the LCD display to another electrical device (like a radio) into the power outlet to verify that the outlet is securely connected. Troubleshooting No power • Make sure power button (or switch...
... any colors (red, green, or blue) are using an Macintosh older than G3, you need a Macintosh adapter. Control buttons do not work • Press only one button at a time. Loose or broken pins in the cable connector could cause an improper connection. • Connect the LCD display to another electrical device (like a radio) into the power outlet to verify that the outlet is securely connected. Troubleshooting No power • Make sure power button (or switch...
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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 Kingdom viewsoniceurope.com T: 0800 833 648 service.eu@ F: (01293) 643910 viewsoniceurope.com Europe, Middle East, Baltic countries, and...
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 Kingdom viewsoniceurope.com T: 0800 833 648 service.eu@ F: (01293) 643910 viewsoniceurope.com Europe, Middle East, Baltic countries, and...
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ViewSonic VG800/VG800b 16 Cleaning the LCD Display • MAKE SURE THE LCD DISPLAY IS TURNED OFF. • 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. Disclaimer ViewSonic does not recommend the use of any ammonia or alcohol-based cleaners on the LCD display screen or case. ViewSonic will not be liable for damage resulting from...
ViewSonic VG800/VG800b 16 Cleaning the LCD Display • MAKE SURE THE LCD DISPLAY IS TURNED OFF. • 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. Disclaimer ViewSonic does not recommend the use of any ammonia or alcohol-based cleaners on the LCD display screen or case. ViewSonic will not be liable for damage resulting from...
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... warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other acts of nature, unauthorized product modification, or failure to follow instructions supplied with a like product. and Canada, contact ViewSonic or your address, (d) a description of the problem, and (e) the serial number of the first consumer purchase. What the warranty does not cover: 1. h. Removal, installation, and set-up service charges. Any product...
... warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other acts of nature, unauthorized product modification, or failure to follow instructions supplied with a like product. and Canada, contact ViewSonic or your address, (d) a description of the problem, and (e) the serial number of the first consumer purchase. What the warranty does not cover: 1. h. Removal, installation, and set-up service charges. Any product...
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... BASE/BS Japan Electric Appliance Control Act IMPORTANT NOTICE CONCERNING POWER CORD SELECTION The power cord set is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be connected to prevent electric shock. Appendix Safety Guidelines CAUTION: The socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and should be connected to the terminal in any questions concerning which is not enclosed. VDE Switzerland ..... The cord set for power cords used...
... BASE/BS Japan Electric Appliance Control Act IMPORTANT NOTICE CONCERNING POWER CORD SELECTION The power cord set is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be connected to prevent electric shock. Appendix Safety Guidelines CAUTION: The socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and should be connected to the terminal in any questions concerning which is not enclosed. VDE Switzerland ..... The cord set for power cords used...
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... equipment does cause harmful interference to radio communications. ViewSonic VG800/VG800b 19 FCC Warning To assure continued FCC compliance, the user must use only a shielded BNC(5) cable. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used , use grounded power supply cord and the provided shielded video interface cable with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television...
... equipment does cause harmful interference to radio communications. ViewSonic VG800/VG800b 19 FCC Warning To assure continued FCC compliance, the user must use only a shielded BNC(5) cable. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used , use grounded power supply cord and the provided shielded video interface cable with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television...