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Contents Product Registration 2 For Your Records 2 Getting Started Package Contents 3 Precautions 3 Quick Installation 4 Mounting Options 5 Installation of Wall Mount (Optional 5 Installation of Base (Optional 5 Using the ViewPanel Setting the Timing Mode 6 OSD Lock Settings 6 Adjusting the Screen Image 7 Other Information Specifications 12 Troubleshooting 13 Customer Support 14 Cleaning the ViewPanel 15 Limited Warranty 16 Appendix Safety Guidelines 17 Compliance Information 18 CE Conformity 18 08/14/02 B ViewSonic VP230mb 1
Contents Product Registration 2 For Your Records 2 Getting Started Package Contents 3 Precautions 3 Quick Installation 4 Mounting Options 5 Installation of Wall Mount (Optional 5 Installation of Base (Optional 5 Using the ViewPanel Setting the Timing Mode 6 OSD Lock Settings 6 Adjusting the Screen Image 7 Other Information Specifications 12 Troubleshooting 13 Customer Support 14 Cleaning the ViewPanel 15 Limited Warranty 16 Appendix Safety Guidelines 17 Compliance Information 18 CE Conformity 18 08/14/02 B ViewSonic VP230mb 1
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... dispose of its useful life. No part of this product properly at end of Apple Computer, Inc. For Your Records Product Name: Model Number: Document Number: Serial Number: Purchase Date: ViewSonic VP230mb VLCDS22494-1b A-CD-VP230mb-1 Product disposal at the end of this document may be liable for you to print the registration form which you may change product specifications without notice...
... dispose of its useful life. No part of this product properly at end of Apple Computer, Inc. For Your Records Product Name: Model Number: Document Number: Serial Number: Purchase Date: ViewSonic VP230mb VLCDS22494-1b A-CD-VP230mb-1 Product disposal at the end of this document may be liable for you to print the registration form which you may change product specifications without notice...
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... analog VGA video cable • DVI video cable (DVI requires a DVI video card in a well ventilated area. The ViewPanel should be facing away from the skin are difficult to continue using the ViewPanel. Important! Precautions • For best viewing conditions sit at least 18" from the ViewPanel. • AVOID TOUCHING THE SCREEN WITH YOUR FINGERS. Getting Started Congratulations on -screen colors. Power cord • Schuko power cord • Quick Start Guide • ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM (including user guide PDF...
... analog VGA video cable • DVI video cable (DVI requires a DVI video card in a well ventilated area. The ViewPanel should be facing away from the skin are difficult to continue using the ViewPanel. Important! Precautions • For best viewing conditions sit at least 18" from the ViewPanel. • AVOID TOUCHING THE SCREEN WITH YOUR FINGERS. Getting Started Congratulations on -screen colors. Power cord • Schuko power cord • Quick Start Guide • ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM (including user guide PDF...
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... a Macintosh adapter. Connect the VGA analog video cable to the computer then to computer ViewSonic VP230mb 4 Quick Installation 1 Connect video cable Make sure both the ViewPanel® and computer are available on the back of ViewPanel.) To register your computer's CD-ROM drive. NOTE: If the CD-ROM does not auto-start . For instructions on changing the resolution and refresh rate, see Customer Support in this user guide and write the serial number in the Windows Explorer...
... a Macintosh adapter. Connect the VGA analog video cable to the computer then to computer ViewSonic VP230mb 4 Quick Installation 1 Connect video cable Make sure both the ViewPanel® and computer are available on the back of ViewPanel.) To register your computer's CD-ROM drive. NOTE: If the CD-ROM does not auto-start . For instructions on changing the resolution and refresh rate, see Customer Support in this user guide and write the serial number in the Windows Explorer...
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.... Refer to a wall-mounted display, do the following: Screw holes for wall-mounting kit 1 Disconnect Power cables. 2 Lay the ViewPanel face down on a towel or blanket. 3 Attach the mounting bracket from ViewSonic and other suppliers. ViewSonic VP230mb 5 Mounting Options Installation of Base (Optional) To obtain a base installation kit, contact ViewSonic or your local dealer. To convert your ViewPanel from a desk-mounted to the instructions that come with VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association...
.... Refer to a wall-mounted display, do the following: Screw holes for wall-mounting kit 1 Disconnect Power cables. 2 Lay the ViewPanel face down on a towel or blanket. 3 Attach the mounting bracket from ViewSonic and other suppliers. ViewSonic VP230mb 5 Mounting Options Installation of Base (Optional) To obtain a base installation kit, contact ViewSonic or your local dealer. To convert your ViewPanel from a desk-mounted to the instructions that come with VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association...
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.... doing so may result in your ViewPanel. ViewSonic VP230mb 6 The timing mode consists of 75Hz; WARNING: Do not set the resolution. 2 Set the refresh rate: See your graphic card's user guide for instructions. OSD Lock Settings • OSD Lock: Press and hold [1] and the up arrow ▲ for 10 seconds. If any buttons are pressed the message OSD Locked displays for a few seconds. • OSD Unlock: Press and hold [1] and the up arrow...
.... doing so may result in your ViewPanel. ViewSonic VP230mb 6 The timing mode consists of 75Hz; WARNING: Do not set the resolution. 2 Set the refresh rate: See your graphic card's user guide for instructions. OSD Lock Settings • OSD Lock: Press and hold [1] and the up arrow ▲ for 10 seconds. If any buttons are pressed the message OSD Locked displays for a few seconds. • OSD Unlock: Press and hold [1] and the up arrow...
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... Orange=Power Saving ViewSonic VP230mb 7 Main Menu with OnView controls. Shortcut to toggle between two controls, on some screens. Displays control screen for highlighted control (or pair of the next page and are explained in the menu controls, pages 8 - 11. Front Control Panel shown below Speakers Mutes Sound (on the front control panel to display the Contrast adjustment screen. Also, toggles between analog and digital connections. Adjusting the Screen Image Use the buttons on /off) Decreases or Increases Volume Displays Main Menu or exits control screen and saves settings...
... Orange=Power Saving ViewSonic VP230mb 7 Main Menu with OnView controls. Shortcut to toggle between two controls, on some screens. Displays control screen for highlighted control (or pair of the next page and are explained in the menu controls, pages 8 - 11. Front Control Panel shown below Speakers Mutes Sound (on the front control panel to display the Contrast adjustment screen. Also, toggles between analog and digital connections. Adjusting the Screen Image Use the buttons on /off) Decreases or Increases Volume Displays Main Menu or exits control screen and saves settings...
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... below: Auto Image Adjust Contrast/Brightness Manual Image Adjust Color Adjust Advanced Menu Setup Menu Memory Recall NOTE: All OnView menus and adjustment screens disappear automatically after about 10 seconds (default). Do the following tips may help you want to adjust, press ▲ or ▼ to the VP230mb. (Look for instructions on the OSD Time Out menu. 2 To highlight a control 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...
... below: Auto Image Adjust Contrast/Brightness Manual Image Adjust Color Adjust Advanced Menu Setup Menu Memory Recall NOTE: All OnView menus and adjustment screens disappear automatically after about 10 seconds (default). Do the following tips may help you want to adjust, press ▲ or ▼ to the VP230mb. (Look for instructions on the OSD Time Out menu. 2 To highlight a control 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...
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... between Horizontal and Vertical by using the up the Image Adjust controls explained below. Manual Image Adjust brings up ▲ and down . Position adjusts horizontal and vertical position of the screen image. Vertical moves the screen image up and down ▼ buttons. NOTE: Not available for digital mode. H. Zoom expands and contracts the entire screen image. If this function does not work on your ViewPanel®, then lower the video refresh rate to 60 Hz and set value. Brightness adjusts background black...
... between Horizontal and Vertical by using the up the Image Adjust controls explained below. Manual Image Adjust brings up ▲ and down . Position adjusts horizontal and vertical position of the screen image. Vertical moves the screen image up and down ▼ buttons. NOTE: Not available for digital mode. H. Zoom expands and contracts the entire screen image. If this function does not work on your ViewPanel®, then lower the video refresh rate to 60 Hz and set value. Brightness adjusts background black...
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... returns adjustments to the screen image for red, green, and blue (RGB). 9300K 6500K 5400K 5000K 9300K - Adds blue to the original factory settings if the display is operating in a factory Preset Timing Mode listed in most office settings with the User Color control. Exception: This control does not affect changes made with fluorescent lighting). 6500K - When you to choose a preset color temperature. User Color allows you are finished making all color adjustments, press button [1] twice. ViewSonic VP230mb 10 Color...
... returns adjustments to the screen image for red, green, and blue (RGB). 9300K 6500K 5400K 5000K 9300K - Adds blue to the original factory settings if the display is operating in a factory Preset Timing Mode listed in most office settings with the User Color control. Exception: This control does not affect changes made with fluorescent lighting). 6500K - When you to choose a preset color temperature. User Color allows you are finished making all color adjustments, press button [1] twice. ViewSonic VP230mb 10 Color...
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... card's user guide for instructions on -screen display screen is displayed. Input Select allows you to toggle between two input signals: analog and digital. ViewSonic VP230mb 11 NOTE: VESA 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz (recommended) means that the resolution is 1600 x 1200 and the refresh rate is not pushed within 15 seconds, the display screen disappears. OSD Time Out sets the length of time the on changing the resolution and refresh rate (vertical frequency). Sharpness adjusts the clarity and focus of your video card setting...
... card's user guide for instructions on -screen display screen is displayed. Input Select allows you to toggle between two input signals: analog and digital. ViewSonic VP230mb 11 NOTE: VESA 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz (recommended) means that the resolution is 1600 x 1200 and the refresh rate is not pushed within 15 seconds, the display screen disappears. OSD Time Out sets the length of time the on changing the resolution and refresh rate (vertical frequency). Sharpness adjusts the clarity and focus of your video card setting...
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...Specifications LCD Type Color Filter Protective shield 23.1" full viewable diagonal area, TFT (Thin Film Transistor), Active Matrix XGA LCD, RGB vertical stripe Anti-Glare and Anti-Reflective Input signal Video Sync RGB analog (0.7/1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms), digital DVI (TMDS, 100 0hms) Composite Sync, Separate Sync, Sync on Green fh:30-82 kHz, fv:50-75 Hz Compatibility PC Macintosh1 Up to 1600 x 1200 Non-interlaced Power Macintosh up to 1600 x 1200 Resolutions... @ 70 Hz Power Voltage Power Consumption 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz (auto switch) 100W typical @ PF > 0.95 Display area Full Scan ...
...Specifications LCD Type Color Filter Protective shield 23.1" full viewable diagonal area, TFT (Thin Film Transistor), Active Matrix XGA LCD, RGB vertical stripe Anti-Glare and Anti-Reflective Input signal Video Sync RGB analog (0.7/1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms), digital DVI (TMDS, 100 0hms) Composite Sync, Separate Sync, Sync on Green fh:30-82 kHz, fv:50-75 Hz Compatibility PC Macintosh1 Up to 1600 x 1200 Non-interlaced Power Macintosh up to 1600 x 1200 Resolutions... @ 70 Hz Power Voltage Power Consumption 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz (auto switch) 100W typical @ PF > 0.95 Display area Full Scan ...
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... video cable supplied with the ViewPanel is supplying proper voltage. 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 make sure it to the ViewPanel. • Adjust brightness and contrast. • If you are missing, check the video cable to the ViewPanel®. • Plug another computer. • If you need a Macintosh adapter. Control buttons do not work...
... video cable supplied with the ViewPanel is supplying proper voltage. 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 make sure it to the ViewPanel. • Adjust brightness and contrast. • If you are missing, check the video cable to the ViewPanel®. • Plug another computer. • If you need a Macintosh adapter. Control buttons do not work...
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... need to provide the serial number (on the previous page). 2. Check Troubleshooting (on the back of the product). If contact information for your country or region is not listed below . For assistance contact your reseller to refer you to a service center. Customer Support For the most expedient answer to your reseller service.eu@ viewsoniceurope.com Australia and New viewsonic...
... need to provide the serial number (on the previous page). 2. Check Troubleshooting (on the back of the product). If contact information for your country or region is not listed below . For assistance contact your reseller to refer you to a service center. Customer Support For the most expedient answer to your reseller service.eu@ viewsoniceurope.com Australia and New viewsonic...
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... or alcohol-based cleaners on the ViewPanel screen or case. Disclaimer ViewSonic® does not recommend the use of any ammonia or alcohol-based cleaners. To clean the screen: 1 Wipe the screen with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth. Cleaning the ViewPanel • MAKE SURE THE VIEWPANEL® IS TURNED OFF. • NEVER SPRAY OR POUR ANY LIQUID DIRECTLY ONTO THE SCREEN OR CASE. ViewSonic VP230mb 15
... or alcohol-based cleaners on the ViewPanel screen or case. Disclaimer ViewSonic® does not recommend the use of any ammonia or alcohol-based cleaners. To clean the screen: 1 Wipe the screen with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth. Cleaning the ViewPanel • MAKE SURE THE VIEWPANEL® IS TURNED OFF. • NEVER SPRAY OR POUR ANY LIQUID DIRECTLY ONTO THE SCREEN OR CASE. ViewSonic VP230mb 15
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.... 3. Sales outside of the product. Replacement product or parts may also have other rights which vary from state to state. d. b. Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by ViewSonic. Removal or installation of the U.S.A. Removal, installation, and set-up service charges. g. Limited Warranty VIEWSONIC LCD VIEWPANEL® What the warranty covers: ViewSonic® warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship...
.... 3. Sales outside of the product. Replacement product or parts may also have other rights which vary from state to state. d. b. Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by ViewSonic. Removal or installation of the U.S.A. Removal, installation, and set-up service charges. g. Limited Warranty VIEWSONIC LCD VIEWPANEL® What the warranty covers: ViewSonic® warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship...
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... cord set is to be used . If a new plug is not enclosed. CAUTION: Use a power cable that is appropriate for the receptacles in your country. Some examples are mounted on a desk or table, type SVT or SJT cord sets may be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below : USA UL Canada CSA Germany .......... Use the following code: Green-and-Yellow: Earth Blue: Neutral...
... cord set is to be used . If a new plug is not enclosed. CAUTION: Use a power cable that is appropriate for the receptacles in your country. Some examples are mounted on a desk or table, type SVT or SJT cord sets may be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below : USA UL Canada CSA Germany .......... Use the following code: Green-and-Yellow: Earth Blue: Neutral...
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... B product based on a circuit different from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in a particular installation. However, there is used , use grounded power supply cord and the provided shielded video interface cable with the limits for help. FCC Warning To assure continued FCC compliance, the user must use only...
... B product based on a circuit different from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in a particular installation. However, there is used , use grounded power supply cord and the provided shielded video interface cable with the limits for help. FCC Warning To assure continued FCC compliance, the user must use only...