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Content Compliance Information 1 Important Safety Instructions 2 Product Registration 3 For Your Records 3 Getting Started Package Contents 4 Precautions 4 Quick Installation 5 Landscape/Portrait Modes 6 To Raise and Lower the display 6 Installation of Wall Mount (Optional 7 Using the LCD Display Setting the Timing Mode 8 OSD and Power Lock Settings 8 Adjusting the Screen Image 9 Main Menu Controls 10 Other Information Specifications 15 Troubleshooting 16 Customer Support 17 Cleaning the LCD Display 18 Limited Warranty 19 ViewSonic VP191b/VP191s
Content Compliance Information 1 Important Safety Instructions 2 Product Registration 3 For Your Records 3 Getting Started Package Contents 4 Precautions 4 Quick Installation 5 Landscape/Portrait Modes 6 To Raise and Lower the display 6 Installation of Wall Mount (Optional 7 Using the LCD Display Setting the Timing Mode 8 OSD and Power Lock Settings 8 Adjusting the Screen Image 9 Main Menu Controls 10 Other Information Specifications 15 Troubleshooting 16 Customer Support 17 Cleaning the LCD Display 18 Limited Warranty 19 ViewSonic VP191b/VP191s
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... for a Class B digital device, pursuant to which the receiver is no guarantee that to part 15 of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. These limits are included with the limits for help. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications not expressly... If this device. FCC Warning To assure continued FCC compliance, the user must use grounded power supply cord and the cables which can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in a residential installation. Compliance Information For U.S.A. This equipment has been tested and found to...
... for a Class B digital device, pursuant to which the receiver is no guarantee that to part 15 of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. These limits are included with the limits for help. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications not expressly... If this device. FCC Warning To assure continued FCC compliance, the user must use grounded power supply cord and the cables which can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in a residential installation. Compliance Information For U.S.A. This equipment has been tested and found to...
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... cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer. 12. Protect the power cord from the unit. ViewSonic VP191b/VP191s 2 Do not install near the unit so that produce heat. 9. Use only with the unit. Heed all instructions. 5. If the provided plug does not fit into the unit, the unit has been exposed to qualified service personnel. Clean only with...
... cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer. 12. Protect the power cord from the unit. ViewSonic VP191b/VP191s 2 Do not install near the unit so that produce heat. 9. Use only with the unit. Heed all instructions. 5. If the provided plug does not fit into the unit, the unit has been exposed to qualified service personnel. Clean only with...
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... concerned about the preservation of VESA. For Your Records Product Name: Model Number: Document Number: Serial Number: Purchase Date: ViewSonic VP191b/s VLCDS25973-2W/3W VP191b/s-2_UG_ENG Rev. 1A 12-06-04 Product disposal at end of product life ViewSonic is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in this document may change product specifications without notice. USA: www.viewsonic.com/pdf/recyclePlus.pdf 2. Europe: www.viewsoniceurope.com...
... concerned about the preservation of VESA. For Your Records Product Name: Model Number: Document Number: Serial Number: Purchase Date: ViewSonic VP191b/s VLCDS25973-2W/3W VP191b/s-2_UG_ENG Rev. 1A 12-06-04 Product disposal at end of product life ViewSonic is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in this document may change product specifications without notice. USA: www.viewsonic.com/pdf/recyclePlus.pdf 2. Europe: www.viewsoniceurope.com...
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... injured if you install both files. ViewSonic VP191b/VP191s 4 Package Contents Your LCD display package includes: • LCD display • Power cord • Video cables (VGA and DVI) • ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM • Perfect PortraitTM software CD-ROM (VP191b/VP191s) 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. ViewSonic recommends that...
... injured if you install both files. ViewSonic VP191b/VP191s 4 Package Contents Your LCD display package includes: • LCD display • Power cord • Video cables (VGA and DVI) • ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM • Perfect PortraitTM software CD-ROM (VP191b/VP191s) 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. ViewSonic recommends that...
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... on page 17. • Wait for your new ViewSonic, LCD display. For instructions on -screen instructions. Enjoy your region. This sequence (LCD display before computer) is complete. Follow the on changing the resolution and refresh rate, see "Customer Support" on -screen instructions. 5. DVI-D D-SUB 2 D-SUB 1 AC IN Power Switch Power Code AC Outlet (Wall Socket) Computer Power Cord ViewSonic VP191b/VP191s 5 Attach the adapter to auto-start. See the Customer Support table in "For Your Records" on the CD...
... on page 17. • Wait for your new ViewSonic, LCD display. For instructions on -screen instructions. Enjoy your region. This sequence (LCD display before computer) is complete. Follow the on changing the resolution and refresh rate, see "Customer Support" on -screen instructions. 5. DVI-D D-SUB 2 D-SUB 1 AC IN Power Switch Power Code AC Outlet (Wall Socket) Computer Power Cord ViewSonic VP191b/VP191s 5 Attach the adapter to auto-start. See the Customer Support table in "For Your Records" on the CD...
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... Landscape (default) to Portrait mode, do the following: 1. From the front, gently raise the LCD display to the ViewSonic website, http:// www.viewsonic.com To switch from the base. 3. Manually rotate the LCD display clockwise 90 degrees as shown above. Landscape Portrait Note: Before using the portrait display mode, first install the Perfect PortraitTM software included with most PCI and AGP graphics (video) cards. Landscape/Portrait Modes The LCD display can...
... Landscape (default) to Portrait mode, do the following: 1. From the front, gently raise the LCD display to the ViewSonic website, http:// www.viewsonic.com To switch from the base. 3. Manually rotate the LCD display clockwise 90 degrees as shown above. Landscape Portrait Note: Before using the portrait display mode, first install the Perfect PortraitTM software included with most PCI and AGP graphics (video) cards. Landscape/Portrait Modes The LCD display can...
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... obtain a wall-mounting kit, contact ViewSonic or your LCD display from the back plate. 5. Refer to the wall, following : Remove four screws 1. Installation of the LCD display. Pull the back plate away from the VESA compatible wall mounting kit (100 mm x 100 mm distance). 6. Remove the four screws from a desk-mounted to a wall-mounted display, do the following the instructions in the wall-mounting kit. Attach the LCD display to the instructions that come with the base mounting kit...
... obtain a wall-mounting kit, contact ViewSonic or your LCD display from the back plate. 5. Refer to the wall, following : Remove four screws 1. Installation of the LCD display. Pull the back plate away from the VESA compatible wall mounting kit (100 mm x 100 mm distance). 6. Remove the four screws from a desk-mounted to a wall-mounted display, do the following the instructions in the wall-mounting kit. Attach the LCD display to the instructions that come with the base mounting kit...
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... automatically turn ON when power is restored. • Power Button Unlock: Press and hold [1] and the down arrow T for 5 seconds. Using the LCD Display Setting the Timing Mode Setting the timing mode is important for instructions. After setting the timing mode, use the OnView® controls to exceed the maximum refresh rate of the resolution (example 1280 x 1024) and refresh rate (or vertical frequency; If the power button is pressed the message Power Button Locked will display for 5 seconds. • OSD Unlock...
... automatically turn ON when power is restored. • Power Button Unlock: Press and hold [1] and the down arrow T for 5 seconds. Using the LCD Display Setting the Timing Mode Setting the timing mode is important for instructions. After setting the timing mode, use the OnView® controls to exceed the maximum refresh rate of the resolution (example 1280 x 1024) and refresh rate (or vertical frequency; If the power button is pressed the message Power Button Locked will display for 5 seconds. • OSD Unlock...
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... the top of the next page and are defined in detail Displays the Main Menu or exits the control screen and saves adjustments. 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. Also a shortcut to toggle analog and digital connection. Power light Green = ON Orange = Power Saving Standby Power On/Off ViewSonic VP191b/VP191s 9 Scrolls through menu options and adjusts the displayed control.
... the top of the next page and are defined in detail Displays the Main Menu or exits the control screen and saves adjustments. 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. Also a shortcut to toggle analog and digital connection. Power light Green = ON Orange = Power Saving Standby Power On/Off ViewSonic VP191b/VP191s 9 Scrolls through menu options and adjusts the displayed control.
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... card's user guide.) • If necessary, make small adjustments using H. To adjust the control, press the upSor downTbuttons. 5. POSITION until the screen image is selected, press button [2]. To save the adjustments and exit the menu, press button [1] twice. After the control is completely visible. (The black border around the edge of the screen should barely touch the illuminated "active area" of the control screen tells what to the LCD display. (Look for instructions on "changing the refresh rate...
... card's user guide.) • If necessary, make small adjustments using H. To adjust the control, press the upSor downTbuttons. 5. POSITION until the screen image is selected, press button [2]. To save the adjustments and exit the menu, press button [1] twice. After the control is completely visible. (The black border around the edge of the screen should barely touch the illuminated "active area" of the control screen tells what to the LCD display. (Look for instructions on "changing the refresh rate...
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ViewSonic VP191b/VP191s 11 Control Explanation Auto Image Adjust sizes and centers the screen image automatically. Brightness adjusts background black level of the screen image. Input Select toggles between the image background (black level) and the foreground (white level). Contrast adjusts the difference between inputs if you to the screen image for this product is 6500K (6500 Kelvin). 9300K - Adds blue to the VP191b/VP191s. The factory setting for warmer white and richer red. Main Menu Controls Adjust the menu items shown below by...
ViewSonic VP191b/VP191s 11 Control Explanation Auto Image Adjust sizes and centers the screen image automatically. Brightness adjusts background black level of the screen image. Input Select toggles between the image background (black level) and the foreground (white level). Contrast adjusts the difference between inputs if you to the screen image for this product is 6500K (6500 Kelvin). 9300K - Adds blue to the VP191b/VP191s. The factory setting for warmer white and richer red. Main Menu Controls Adjust the menu items shown below by...
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... Timing Mode, colors return to the screen image for instructions on changing the resolution and refresh rate (vertical frequency). ViewSonic VP191b/VP191s 12 Control Explanation 5400K - Manual Image Adjust Sub-menu H. User Color - Individual adjustments for a darker color. 5000K - Size (Horizontal Size) adjusts the width of the screen image. Important: If you select RECALL from the graphics card in your graphic cards user guide for a darker color. To select color (R, G or B) press button [2]. 2. See your computer, the LCD model number, the serial number, and...
... Timing Mode, colors return to the screen image for instructions on changing the resolution and refresh rate (vertical frequency). ViewSonic VP191b/VP191s 12 Control Explanation 5400K - Manual Image Adjust Sub-menu H. User Color - Individual adjustments for a darker color. 5000K - Size (Horizontal Size) adjusts the width of the screen image. Important: If you select RECALL from the graphics card in your graphic cards user guide for a darker color. To select color (R, G or B) press button [2]. 2. See your computer, the LCD model number, the serial number, and...
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Sharpness adjusts the clarity and focus of the screen image. ViewSonic VP191b/VP191s 13 Position (Horizontal/Vertical Position) moves the screen image left or right and up or down. Fine Tune sharpens the focus by aligning the text and/or graphic characters. NOTE: Try Auto Image Adjust first. Setup menu displays the menu shown below: Language allows you to choose the language used in the menus and control screens. Resolution Notice allows you to enable or disable this notice. Control Explanation H./V.
Sharpness adjusts the clarity and focus of the screen image. ViewSonic VP191b/VP191s 13 Position (Horizontal/Vertical Position) moves the screen image left or right and up or down. Fine Tune sharpens the focus by aligning the text and/or graphic characters. NOTE: Try Auto Image Adjust first. Setup menu displays the menu shown below: Language allows you to choose the language used in the menus and control screens. Resolution Notice allows you to enable or disable this notice. Control Explanation H./V.
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... need to Portrait mode. For example: If the Input Priority setting is changed from Landscape to control all the port settings manually under this manual. OSD Timeout sets the length of time the on-screen display screen is no video signal on D-SUB1, then the next priority will be used to D-SUB-2, etc.... ViewSonic VP191b/VP191s 14 The Input Priority setting can be given to rotate the OSD menu, when the display is D-SUB=>D-SUB2=>DVI...
... need to Portrait mode. For example: If the Input Priority setting is changed from Landscape to control all the port settings manually under this manual. OSD Timeout sets the length of time the on-screen display screen is no video signal on D-SUB1, then the next priority will be used to D-SUB-2, etc.... ViewSonic VP191b/VP191s 14 The Input Priority setting can be given to rotate the OSD menu, when the display is D-SUB=>D-SUB2=>DVI...
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...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) Composite Sync, Separate Sync, Sync on Green TMDS Digital (100ohms) fh:30-82 kHz, fv:50-85 Hz Compatibility PC Macintosh1 Up to 1280 x 1024 Non-interlaced Power Macintosh up to 1280 x 1024 Resolution..., 70 Hz 1280 x 720 @ 60 Hz (HDTV) Power Voltage 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz (auto switch) Display area Full Scan 376.3 mm (H) x 301.1 mm ...
...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) Composite Sync, Separate Sync, Sync on Green TMDS Digital (100ohms) fh:30-82 kHz, fv:50-85 Hz Compatibility PC Macintosh1 Up to 1280 x 1024 Non-interlaced Power Macintosh up to 1280 x 1024 Resolution..., 70 Hz 1280 x 720 @ 60 Hz (HDTV) Power Voltage 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz (auto switch) Display area Full Scan 376.3 mm (H) x 301.1 mm ...
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... any 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. Power is ON but no screen image • Make sure the video cable supplied with the LCD display is tightly secured to the video output port on the back of the video cable...
... any 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. Power is ON but no screen image • Make sure the video cable supplied with the LCD display is tightly secured to the video output port on the back of the video cable...
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... service@sd.viewsonic.com Hong Kong www.hk.viewsonic.com T=+886 (2) 2246 3456 F=+886 (2) 8242 3668 service@hk.viewsonic.com ViewSonic VP191b/VP191s 17 NOTE: You will need the product serial number. Country/Region Website T = Telephone F = FAX Email United States www.viewsonic.com/support T= (800) 688 6688 F= (909) 468 1202 service.us@viewsonic.com Canada www.viewsonic.com/support T= (886) 463 4775 F= (909) 468 1202 service.ca@viewsonic...
... service@sd.viewsonic.com Hong Kong www.hk.viewsonic.com T=+886 (2) 2246 3456 F=+886 (2) 8242 3668 service@hk.viewsonic.com ViewSonic VP191b/VP191s 17 NOTE: You will need the product serial number. Country/Region Website T = Telephone F = FAX Email United States www.viewsonic.com/support T= (800) 688 6688 F= (909) 468 1202 service.us@viewsonic.com Canada www.viewsonic.com/support T= (886) 463 4775 F= (909) 468 1202 service.ca@viewsonic...
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... or alcohol-based cleaners on the LCD display screen or case. To clean the screen: 1. Disclaimer • ViewSonic does not recommend the use of any ammonia or alcoholbased cleaners. abrasive detergent onto a clean, soft, lint-free cloth, then wipe the surface. This removes dust and other particles. 2. ViewSonic VP191b/VP191s 18 Wipe the screen with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth. Cleaning the LCD Display • MAKE SURE THE LCD DISPLAY IS TURNED OFF...
... or alcohol-based cleaners on the LCD display screen or case. To clean the screen: 1. Disclaimer • ViewSonic does not recommend the use of any ammonia or alcoholbased cleaners. abrasive detergent onto a clean, soft, lint-free cloth, then wipe the surface. This removes dust and other particles. 2. ViewSonic VP191b/VP191s 18 Wipe the screen with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth. Cleaning the LCD Display • MAKE SURE THE LCD DISPLAY IS TURNED OFF...
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... PARTY. ViewSonic LCD Warranty (V3.0) ViewSonic VP191b/VP191s 19 Limited Warranty VIEWSONIC LCD DISPLAY What the warranty covers: ViewSonic® warrants its sole option, repair or replace the product with the product. If a product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period. b. Use of the nearest ViewSonic service center, contact ViewSonic. g. For additional information or the name of supplies or parts not meeting ViewSonic's specifications. Exclusion...
... PARTY. ViewSonic LCD Warranty (V3.0) ViewSonic VP191b/VP191s 19 Limited Warranty VIEWSONIC LCD DISPLAY What the warranty covers: ViewSonic® warrants its sole option, repair or replace the product with the product. If a product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period. b. Use of the nearest ViewSonic service center, contact ViewSonic. g. For additional information or the name of supplies or parts not meeting ViewSonic's specifications. Exclusion...