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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 06/24/04 C ViewSonic VG910b/VG910s 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 06/24/04 C ViewSonic VG910b/VG910s 1
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... to change without notice. For Your Records Product Name: Model Number: Document Number: Serial Number: Purchase Date: ViewSonic VG910b/VG910s VLCDS27944-4W/3W A-CD-VG910b-1/A-CD-VG910s-1 Product disposal at the end of ViewSonic Corporation. Information in the United States and other countries. ViewSonic, the three birds logo, OnView, ViewMatch, and ViewMeter are registered trademarks of VESA. Taiwan: recycle.epa.gov.tw ViewSonic VG910b...
... to change without notice. For Your Records Product Name: Model Number: Document Number: Serial Number: Purchase Date: ViewSonic VG910b/VG910s VLCDS27944-4W/3W A-CD-VG910b-1/A-CD-VG910s-1 Product disposal at the end of ViewSonic Corporation. Information in the United States and other countries. ViewSonic, the three birds logo, OnView, ViewMatch, and ViewMeter are registered trademarks of VESA. Taiwan: recycle.epa.gov.tw ViewSonic VG910b...
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... -screen colors. Package Contents Your LCD display package includes: • LCD display • Power cord • Video cable (VGA) • Audio cable (stereo mini jack) • ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM NOTE: The CD jacket contains the Quick Start Guide, and the CD includes the User Guide PDF files and INF/ICM display optimization files. Skin oils are difficult to continue using the LCD display. Important!Save the original box and all packing material for future shipping needs. ViewSonic...
... -screen colors. Package Contents Your LCD display package includes: • LCD display • Power cord • Video cable (VGA) • Audio cable (stereo mini jack) • ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM NOTE: The CD jacket contains the Quick Start Guide, and the CD includes the User Guide PDF files and INF/ICM display optimization files. Skin oils are difficult to continue using the LCD display. Important!Save the original box and all packing material for future shipping needs. ViewSonic...
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... mode (resolution and refresh rate) Example: 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz. The ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM also provides an opportunity for any future customer service needs: print this guide. This sequence (LCD display before computer) is important. Quick Installation 1 Remove back plate 2 Connect power cord 3 Connect video cable • Make sure both the LCD display and computer are turned OFF • Connect the video cable from the LCD display to ViewSonic. NOTE: Windows users may mail or fax to the computer Macintosh users: Models...
... mode (resolution and refresh rate) Example: 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz. The ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM also provides an opportunity for any future customer service needs: print this guide. This sequence (LCD display before computer) is important. Quick Installation 1 Remove back plate 2 Connect power cord 3 Connect video cable • Make sure both the LCD display and computer are turned OFF • Connect the video cable from the LCD display to ViewSonic. NOTE: Windows users may mail or fax to the computer Macintosh users: Models...
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... or blanket. To convert your local dealer. 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. Refer to the wall, following the instructions in the wall-mounting kit. ViewSonic VG910b/VG910s 5
... or blanket. To convert your local dealer. 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. Refer to the wall, following the instructions in the wall-mounting kit. ViewSonic VG910b/VG910s 5
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... to adjust the screen image. doing so may result in your LCD display. After setting the timing mode, use the OnView® controls to exceed the maximum refresh rate of 75Hz; If the power button is pressed the message Power Button Locked will display for a few seconds. • OSD Unlock: Press and hold [1] and the up arrow ▲ for a few seconds. With or without this setting, after a power failure, your graphic card's user guide...
... to adjust the screen image. doing so may result in your LCD display. After setting the timing mode, use the OnView® controls to exceed the maximum refresh rate of 75Hz; If the power button is pressed the message Power Button Locked will display for a few seconds. • OSD Unlock: Press and hold [1] and the up arrow ▲ for a few seconds. With or without this setting, after a power failure, your graphic card's user guide...
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... volume Audio Mute button turns the sound off. Power light Green = ON Orange = Power Saving Power On/Off ViewSonic VG910b/VG910s 7 Scrolls through menu options and adjusts the displayed control. Displays the control screen for the highlighted control. Also a shortcut to display and adjust the OnView® controls which display on the screen. Also toggles between analog and digital connections. Also a shortcut to toggle between two controls on page 9. Adjusting the Screen Image Use the buttons on the front control panel to display the Contrast adjustment control screen...
... volume Audio Mute button turns the sound off. Power light Green = ON Orange = Power Saving Power On/Off ViewSonic VG910b/VG910s 7 Scrolls through menu options and adjusts the displayed control. Displays the control screen for the highlighted control. Also a shortcut to display and adjust the OnView® controls which display on the screen. Also toggles between analog and digital connections. Also a shortcut to toggle between two controls on page 9. Adjusting the Screen Image Use the buttons on the front control panel to display the Contrast adjustment control screen...
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... Menu. 3 After the control is completely visible. (The black border around the edge of the screen should barely touch the illuminated "active area" of the screen tells you what 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 your graphic card's user guide.) • If necessary, make small adjustments using H POSITION...
... Menu. 3 After the control is completely visible. (The black border around the edge of the screen should barely touch the illuminated "active area" of the screen tells you what 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 your graphic card's user guide.) • If necessary, make small adjustments using H POSITION...
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... LCD display, then lower the video refresh rate to 60 Hz and set the resolution to eliminate waviness and distortion. Input Select toggles between the image background (black level) and the foreground (white level). Audio Adjust Volume increases the volume, decreases the volume, and mutes the audio. Press the [2] button to the VG910b/VG910s. NOTE: Auto Image Adjust works with most common video cards. Mute temporarily silences audio output. Brightness adjusts background black level of sound coming from each speaker. Balance adjusts...
... LCD display, then lower the video refresh rate to 60 Hz and set the resolution to eliminate waviness and distortion. Input Select toggles between the image background (black level) and the foreground (white level). Audio Adjust Volume increases the volume, decreases the volume, and mutes the audio. Press the [2] button to the VG910b/VG910s. NOTE: Auto Image Adjust works with most common video cards. Mute temporarily silences audio output. Brightness adjusts background black level of sound coming from each speaker. Balance adjusts...
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... RGB which allows you select RECALL from the Main Menu when the product is set to a Preset Timing Mode, colors return to the 6500K factory preset. Adds green to the screen image for warmer white and richer red. 5400K - Important: If you to adjust red (R), green (G), and blue (B) separately. Adds blue and green to the screen image for red (R), green (G), and blue (B). 1 To select color (R, G or B) press button [2]. 2 To adjust selected color, press ▲ or ▼. User Color - ViewSonic VG910b...
... RGB which allows you select RECALL from the Main Menu when the product is set to a Preset Timing Mode, colors return to the 6500K factory preset. Adds green to the screen image for warmer white and richer red. 5400K - Important: If you to adjust red (R), green (G), and blue (B) separately. Adds blue and green to the screen image for red (R), green (G), and blue (B). 1 To select color (R, G or B) press button [2]. 2 To adjust selected color, press ▲ or ▼. User Color - ViewSonic VG910b...
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... Manual Image Adjust menu. Fine Tune sharpens focus by aligning the illuminated text and/ or graphic characters. ViewSonic VG910b/VG910s 11 Sharpness adjusts the clarity and focus of the screen image. The Manual Image Adjust controls are explained below: Horizontal Position moves the screen image left or right. Horizontal Size adjusts the width of the screen image. 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...
... Manual Image Adjust menu. Fine Tune sharpens focus by aligning the illuminated text and/ or graphic characters. ViewSonic VG910b/VG910s 11 Sharpness adjusts the clarity and focus of the screen image. The Manual Image Adjust controls are explained below: Horizontal Position moves the screen image left or right. Horizontal Size adjusts the width of the screen image. 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...
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... the User Color control. Resolution Notice displays the Resolution Notice menu shown below . OSD Timeout sets the length of time an on-screen display screen is not pushed within 15 seconds, the display screen disappears. OSD Background allows you to move the on or off. Memory Recall returns adjustments to turn the On-Screen-Display background on -screen display menus and control screens. ViewSonic VG910b/VG910s 12 Resolution Notice advises the optimal resolution to use. Control Explanation Setup Menu displays the menu shown below...
... the User Color control. Resolution Notice displays the Resolution Notice menu shown below . OSD Timeout sets the length of time an on-screen display screen is not pushed within 15 seconds, the display screen disappears. OSD Background allows you to move the on or off. Memory Recall returns adjustments to turn the On-Screen-Display background on -screen display menus and control screens. ViewSonic VG910b/VG910s 12 Resolution Notice advises the optimal resolution to use. Control Explanation Setup Menu displays the menu shown below...
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Other Information Specifications LCD Type Color Filter Glass surface 19" (full 19" 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) Separate Sync 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 supported 1280 x 1024...
Other Information Specifications LCD Type Color Filter Glass surface 19" (full 19" 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) Separate Sync 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 supported 1280 x 1024...
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... abnormal colors • If 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. If the other end 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 electrical...
... abnormal colors • If 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. If the other end 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 electrical...
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...-6688 service.us@ F: (909) 468-1202 viewsonic.com T: (800) 688-6688 service.ca@ F: (909) 468-1202 viewsonic.com United Kingdom www.viewsoniceurope.com T: 0800 833 648 service.eu@ F: (01293) 643910 viewsoniceurope.com Europe, Middle East, Baltic countries, and North Africa www.viewsoniceurope.com Contact your reseller. NOTE: You will need the product serial number. F: 886 2 8242 3668 viewsonic.com...
...-6688 service.us@ F: (909) 468-1202 viewsonic.com T: (800) 688-6688 service.ca@ F: (909) 468-1202 viewsonic.com United Kingdom www.viewsoniceurope.com T: 0800 833 648 service.eu@ F: (01293) 643910 viewsoniceurope.com Europe, Middle East, Baltic countries, and North Africa www.viewsoniceurope.com Contact your reseller. NOTE: You will need the product serial number. F: 886 2 8242 3668 viewsonic.com...
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...: 1 Use a soft, dry cloth. 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. ViewSonic VG910b/VG910s 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...
...: 1 Use a soft, dry cloth. 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. ViewSonic VG910b/VG910s 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...
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.... 3. f. Use of damages: VIEWSONIC'S LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT. Exclusion of supplies or parts not meeting ViewSonic's specifications. and Canada, contact ViewSonic or your address, (d) a description of the problem, and (e) the serial number of the product due to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period. Limited Warranty VIEWSONIC LCD DISPLAY What the warranty covers: ViewSonic warrants...
.... 3. f. Use of damages: VIEWSONIC'S LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT. Exclusion of supplies or parts not meeting ViewSonic's specifications. and Canada, contact ViewSonic or your address, (d) a description of the problem, and (e) the serial number of the product due to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period. Limited Warranty VIEWSONIC LCD DISPLAY What the warranty covers: ViewSonic warrants...
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..., or on the floor, only SJT type cord sets may be connected to replace the original cord set, or if the cord set is not enclosed. WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. The female receptacle of the inner conductors. If a new plug is coloured BLUE must meet IEC-60320 requirements and may be used . ViewSonic VG910b/VG910s 18 For units which is marked...
..., or on the floor, only SJT type cord sets may be connected to replace the original cord set, or if the cord set is not enclosed. WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. The female receptacle of the inner conductors. If a new plug is coloured BLUE must meet IEC-60320 requirements and may be used . ViewSonic VG910b/VG910s 18 For units which is marked...
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... frequency energy, and if not installed and used , use grounded power supply cord and the provided shielded video interface cable with regard to radio communications. If this device. ViewSonic VG910b/VG910s 19 Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications not expressly approved by one or more of the FCC Rules. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital...
... frequency energy, and if not installed and used , use grounded power supply cord and the provided shielded video interface cable with regard to radio communications. If this device. ViewSonic VG910b/VG910s 19 Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications not expressly approved by one or more of the FCC Rules. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital...