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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 12/29/03 B ViewSonic VG900_VG900b 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 12/29/03 B ViewSonic VG900_VG900b 1
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...the preservation of this document may mail or fax to change without notice. No part of VESA. Product Registration To meet your future needs, and to print the registration form, which you to...Model Number: Document Number: Serial Number: Purchase Date: ViewSonic VG900 / VG900b VLCDS24020-3W/ VLCDS24020-2W A-CD-VG900-1/ A-CD-VG900b-1 Product disposal at : www.viewsonic.com. Macintosh and Power Macintosh are registered trademarks of the Video Electronics Standards Association. VESA is concerned about proper disposal. ENERGY STAR® is a registered trademark of its useful...
...the preservation of this document may mail or fax to change without notice. No part of VESA. Product Registration To meet your future needs, and to print the registration form, which you to...Model Number: Document Number: Serial Number: Purchase Date: ViewSonic VG900 / VG900b VLCDS24020-3W/ VLCDS24020-2W A-CD-VG900-1/ A-CD-VG900b-1 Product disposal at : www.viewsonic.com. Macintosh and Power Macintosh are registered trademarks of the Video Electronics Standards Association. VESA is concerned about proper disposal. ENERGY STAR® is a registered trademark of its useful...
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... continue using the LCD display. You may be seriously injured if you install both files. NOTE: The word "Windows" in a well-ventilated area. Package Contents Your LCD display package includes: • LCD display • Power cord • 15 pin VGA Video cable • Stereo mini cable • AC/DC Power Adapter • ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM NOTE: The CD jacket contains the Quick Start Guide, and the CD includes the User Guide PDF files...
... continue using the LCD display. You may be seriously injured if you install both files. NOTE: The word "Windows" in a well-ventilated area. Package Contents Your LCD display package includes: • LCD display • Power cord • 15 pin VGA Video cable • Stereo mini cable • AC/DC Power Adapter • ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM NOTE: The CD jacket contains the Quick Start Guide, and the CD includes the User Guide PDF files...
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... auto-start: double-click on the CD-ROM icon in "For Your Records" 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 back plate #1 then plate #2. 2 Connect AC/DC power cord to the adapter then to the display and to an AC outlet 3 Connect video cable • Make sure both the LCD display and computer are turned OFF • Connect...
... auto-start: double-click on the CD-ROM icon in "For Your Records" 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 back plate #1 then plate #2. 2 Connect AC/DC power cord to the adapter then to the display and to an AC outlet 3 Connect video cable • Make sure both the LCD display and computer are turned OFF • Connect...
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... instructions that come with the base mounting kit. Notice the four screw holes for wall mount 1 Disconnect Power. 2 Lay the LCD display 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 display to the wall, following the instructions in the wall-mounting kit. Installation of Wall Mount (Optional) To obtain a wall-mounting kit, contact ViewSonic or your LCD display from a desk-mounted to a wall-mounted display...
... instructions that come with the base mounting kit. Notice the four screw holes for wall mount 1 Disconnect Power. 2 Lay the LCD display 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 display to the wall, following the instructions in the wall-mounting kit. Installation of Wall Mount (Optional) To obtain a wall-mounting kit, contact ViewSonic or your LCD display from a desk-mounted to a wall-mounted display...
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... vertical frequency; OSD and Power Lock Settings You can lock the On Screen Displays (OSDs) and/or the power button to prevent unwanted changes to : VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz. To set your graphic card's user guide for instructions. With or without this setting, after a power failure, your computer to exceed the maximum refresh rate of the screen image and minimizing eye strain. Using the LCD Display Setting the Timing Mode Setting the timing mode is important for maximizing the quality of 75Hz; ViewSonic...
... vertical frequency; OSD and Power Lock Settings You can lock the On Screen Displays (OSDs) and/or the power button to prevent unwanted changes to : VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz. To set your graphic card's user guide for instructions. With or without this setting, after a power failure, your computer to exceed the maximum refresh rate of the screen image and minimizing eye strain. Using the LCD Display Setting the Timing Mode Setting the timing mode is important for maximizing the quality of 75Hz; ViewSonic...
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... screen and saves adjustments Decreases or increases volume Temporarily silences audio output Scrolls through menu options and adjusts the displayed control. Main Menu with OnView controls Front Control Panel shown below in "Main Menu Controls" on page 9. Adjusting the Screen Image Use the buttons on the front control panel to display and adjust the OnView® controls which display on some screens: i.e., Contrast/ Brightness. Displays the control screen for the highlighted control. Also toggles between two controls on the screen. Power light Green = ON Orange = Power Saving Power...
... screen and saves adjustments Decreases or increases volume Temporarily silences audio output Scrolls through menu options and adjusts the displayed control. Main Menu with OnView controls Front Control Panel shown below in "Main Menu Controls" on page 9. Adjusting the Screen Image Use the buttons on the front control panel to display and adjust the OnView® controls which display on some screens: i.e., Contrast/ Brightness. Displays the control screen for the highlighted control. Also toggles between two controls on the screen. Power light Green = ON Orange = Power Saving Power...
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... graphic card's user guide.) • If necessary, make small adjustments using H POSITION and V POSITION until the screen image is adjustable through the Setup menu and the OSD timeout control described on page 11. 2 To highlight a control you can do next - Do the following tips may help you optimize your display: • Adjust your computer's graphic card so that it outputs a video signal 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz to the LCD display. (Look for instructions on "changing the refresh rate" in...
... graphic card's user guide.) • If necessary, make small adjustments using H POSITION and V POSITION until the screen image is adjustable through the Setup menu and the OSD timeout control described on page 11. 2 To highlight a control you can do next - Do the following tips may help you optimize your display: • Adjust your computer's graphic card so that it outputs a video signal 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz to the LCD display. (Look for instructions on "changing the refresh rate" in...
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... button [1] twice. User Color - If this product is 6500K (6500 Kelvin). 9300K - Brightness adjusts background black level of the screen image. Individual adjustments for this function does not work on your LCD display, then lower the video refresh rate to 60 Hz and set the resolution to the screen image for a darker color. 5000K - Press the [2] button to eliminate waviness and distortion. NOTE: Auto Image Adjust works with most office settings with fluorescent lighting). 6500K - Adds green to adjust red (R), green...
... button [1] twice. User Color - If this product is 6500K (6500 Kelvin). 9300K - Brightness adjusts background black level of the screen image. Individual adjustments for this function does not work on your LCD display, then lower the video refresh rate to 60 Hz and set the resolution to the screen image for a darker color. 5000K - Press the [2] button to eliminate waviness and distortion. NOTE: Auto Image Adjust works with most office settings with fluorescent lighting). 6500K - Adds green to adjust red (R), green...
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...: H. Audio Adjust AUDIO ADJUST VOLUME MUTE ON 1 : Exit 2 : Select Volume increases the volume, decreases the volume, and mutes the audio. Size (Horizontal Size) adjusts the width of the screen image. ViewSonic VG900_VG900b 10 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). VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz (recommended) means that the resolution is 1280 x 1024 and the refresh rate is automatic with your LCD...
...: H. Audio Adjust AUDIO ADJUST VOLUME MUTE ON 1 : Exit 2 : Select Volume increases the volume, decreases the volume, and mutes the audio. Size (Horizontal Size) adjusts the width of the screen image. ViewSonic VG900_VG900b 10 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). VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz (recommended) means that the resolution is 1280 x 1024 and the refresh rate is automatic with your LCD...
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... making adjustments from the OSD control screens you want the Resolution Notice to choose the language used in the menus and control screens. OSD Timeout sets the length of time an on -screen, select Enable. ViewSonic VG900_VG900b 11 Sharpness adjusts the clarity and focus of the screen image. Vertical moves the screen image up and down. Resolution Notice advises the optimal resolution to the right. Control Explanation H./V. You can also view open software applications, or the Windows desktop. Setup Menu displays...
... making adjustments from the OSD control screens you want the Resolution Notice to choose the language used in the menus and control screens. OSD Timeout sets the length of time an on -screen, select Enable. ViewSonic VG900_VG900b 11 Sharpness adjusts the clarity and focus of the screen image. Vertical moves the screen image up and down. Resolution Notice advises the optimal resolution to the right. Control Explanation H./V. You can also view open software applications, or the Windows desktop. Setup Menu displays...
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ViewSonic VG900_VG900b 12 Exception: This control does not affect changes made with the User Color control. Control Explanation Memory Recall returns adjustments to the original factory settings if the display is operating in a factory Preset Timing Mode listed in this user guide.
ViewSonic VG900_VG900b 12 Exception: This control does not affect changes made with the User Color control. Control Explanation Memory Recall returns adjustments to the original factory settings if the display is operating in a factory Preset Timing Mode listed in this user guide.
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... Specifications LCD Type Color Filter Glass surface 19.0" (full 19.0" viewable diagonal area), TFT (Thin Film Transistor), Active Matrix SXGA LCD, 0.294 mm pixel pitch RGB vertical stripe Anti-Glare Input signal Video Sync RGB analog (0.7/1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms) H/V Separated (TTL), fh:30-82 kHz, fv:50-75 Hz Audio input Speaker Connector 2 x 3 watts Stereo mini audio line IN Compatibility PC Macintosh* Up to VGA 1280 x 1024 Non-interlaced (NI) Power Macintosh up to VGA...
... Specifications LCD Type Color Filter Glass surface 19.0" (full 19.0" viewable diagonal area), TFT (Thin Film Transistor), Active Matrix SXGA LCD, 0.294 mm pixel pitch RGB vertical stripe Anti-Glare Input signal Video Sync RGB analog (0.7/1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms) H/V Separated (TTL), fh:30-82 kHz, fv:50-75 Hz Audio input Speaker Connector 2 x 3 watts Stereo mini audio line IN Compatibility PC Macintosh* Up to VGA 1280 x 1024 Non-interlaced (NI) Power Macintosh up to VGA...
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... of the video cable is tightly secured to the video output port on the back of the computer. Troubleshooting No power • Make sure power button (or switch) is ON. • Make sure A/C power cord is securely connected to the DC power supply and the power supply is firmly connected to the LCD display. • Plug another computer. • If you need a Macintosh adapter. Wrong or abnormal colors • If any colors (red, green, or blue) are using an Macintosh...
... of the video cable is tightly secured to the video output port on the back of the computer. Troubleshooting No power • Make sure power button (or switch) is ON. • Make sure A/C power cord is securely connected to the DC power supply and the power supply is firmly connected to the LCD display. • Plug another computer. • If you need a Macintosh adapter. Wrong or abnormal colors • If any colors (red, green, or blue) are using an Macintosh...
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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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... non-ammonia, non-alcohol based glass cleaner onto a clean, soft, lint-free cloth, and wipe the screen. 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 use of the LCD display. This removes dust and other particles. 2 If still not clean, apply a small amount of...
... non-ammonia, non-alcohol based glass cleaner onto a clean, soft, lint-free cloth, and wipe the screen. 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 use of the LCD display. This removes dust and other particles. 2 If still not clean, apply a small amount of...
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... to get service: 1. Removal, installation, and set-up service charges. How to the product, such as electrical power fluctuations or failure. You will , at its products to 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 nature, unauthorized product modification, or failure to follow instructions supplied with a like...
... to get service: 1. Removal, installation, and set-up service charges. How to the product, such as electrical power fluctuations or failure. You will , at its products to 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 nature, unauthorized product modification, or failure to follow instructions supplied with a like...
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... the original power supply. The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the Earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW. Some examples are mounted on a desk or table, type SVT or SJT cord sets may be used . SEV Britain BASE/BS Japan Electric Appliance Control Act...
... the original power supply. The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the Earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW. Some examples are mounted on a desk or table, type SVT or SJT cord sets may be used . SEV Britain BASE/BS Japan Electric Appliance Control Act...
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...device. CE Conformity for compliance could void the user's authority to "Safety." Compliance Information for help. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party ...user must use only a shielded BNC(5) cable. These limits are designed to be determined by 93/68/EEC Art.13 with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to which 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 limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part...
...device. CE Conformity for compliance could void the user's authority to "Safety." Compliance Information for help. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party ...user must use only a shielded BNC(5) cable. These limits are designed to be determined by 93/68/EEC Art.13 with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to which 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 limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part...