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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 Installation of Wall Mount (Optional 6 Using the LCD Display Setting the Timing Mode 7 OSD and Power Lock Settings 7 Adjusting the Screen Image 8 Main Menu Controls 10 Other Information Specifications 14 Troubleshooting 15 Customer Support 16 Cleaning the LCD Display 17 Limited Warranty 18 ViewSonic VX715
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 Installation of Wall Mount (Optional 6 Using the LCD Display Setting the Timing Mode 7 OSD and Power Lock Settings 7 Adjusting the Screen Image 8 Main Menu Controls 10 Other Information Specifications 14 Troubleshooting 15 Customer Support 16 Cleaning the LCD Display 17 Limited Warranty 18 ViewSonic VX715
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.... FCC Warning To assure continued FCC compliance, the user must use grounded power supply cord and the cables which are designed to "Electromagnetic compatibility," and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC Art.13 with the equipment or specified. CE Conformity for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the EEC directive 89/336/EEC as...
.... FCC Warning To assure continued FCC compliance, the user must use grounded power supply cord and the cables which are designed to "Electromagnetic compatibility," and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC Art.13 with the equipment or specified. CE Conformity for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the EEC directive 89/336/EEC as...
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... been dropped. Important Safety Instructions 1. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer. 12. ViewSonic VX715 2 Unplug this unit near any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is used, use caution when moving the cart/unit combination to avoid injury from tip-over 13. Install in any ventilation openings. A polarized plug has two blades with the...
... been dropped. Important Safety Instructions 1. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer. 12. ViewSonic VX715 2 Unplug this unit near any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is used, use caution when moving the cart/unit combination to avoid injury from tip-over 13. Install in any ventilation openings. A polarized plug has two blades with the...
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.... For TCO'03 recycling information, please refer to ViewSonic. Taiwan: recycle.epa.gov.tw ViewSonic VX715 3 VESA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. The ViewSonic® Wizard CD-ROM also provides an opportunity for energy efficiency. For Your Records Product Name: Model Number: Document Number: Serial Number: Purchase Date: ViewSonic VX715 VS10057 VX715-2_UG_ENG Rev. 1A 11-26-04 Product disposal...
.... For TCO'03 recycling information, please refer to ViewSonic. Taiwan: recycle.epa.gov.tw ViewSonic VX715 3 VESA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. The ViewSonic® Wizard CD-ROM also provides an opportunity for energy efficiency. For Your Records Product Name: Model Number: Document Number: Serial Number: Purchase Date: ViewSonic VX715 VS10057 VX715-2_UG_ENG Rev. 1A 11-26-04 Product disposal...
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... a well ventilated area. It is present, immediately switch the LCD display off and call your dealer or ViewSonic. Package Contents Your LCD display package includes: • LCD display • Power cord • Video cable • 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. ViewSonic VX715 4 Skin oils are difficult to direct sunlight or...
... a well ventilated area. It is present, immediately switch the LCD display off and call your dealer or ViewSonic. Package Contents Your LCD display package includes: • LCD display • Power cord • Video cable • 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. ViewSonic VX715 4 Skin oils are difficult to direct sunlight or...
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... is on changing the resolution and refresh rate, see "Customer Support" on page 3. (See back of LCD display.) You can register your region. Windows users: Set the timing mode (resolution and refresh rate) Example: 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz. For instructions on the CD. 5. Enjoy your computer does not have a CD-ROM drive, see the graphic card's user guide. AC IN D-SUB Rear panel covers Power Code AC Outlet (Wall Socket) Computer Power Cord ViewSonic VX715 5 Connect power cord 3. NOTE: If...
... is on changing the resolution and refresh rate, see "Customer Support" on page 3. (See back of LCD display.) You can register your region. Windows users: Set the timing mode (resolution and refresh rate) Example: 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz. For instructions on the CD. 5. Enjoy your computer does not have a CD-ROM drive, see the graphic card's user guide. AC IN D-SUB Rear panel covers Power Code AC Outlet (Wall Socket) Computer Power Cord ViewSonic VX715 5 Connect power cord 3. NOTE: If...
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... vesa screw holes Rear panel covers Plastic covers Four base screws ViewSonic VX715 6 Remove the Rubber Plugs from the VESA compatible wall mounting kit (100 mm x 100 mm distance). 7. Installation of the LCD display. 4. Remove the four screws attaching the base. 5. To convert your LCD display from the back of Wall Mount (Optional) To obtain a wall-mounting kit, contact ViewSonic or your local dealer. Attach the LCD display to the instructions that come with the base mounting kit. Remove the Plastic Covers from a desk-mounted to a wall-mounted display...
... vesa screw holes Rear panel covers Plastic covers Four base screws ViewSonic VX715 6 Remove the Rubber Plugs from the VESA compatible wall mounting kit (100 mm x 100 mm distance). 7. Installation of the LCD display. 4. Remove the four screws attaching the base. 5. To convert your LCD display from the back of Wall Mount (Optional) To obtain a wall-mounting kit, contact ViewSonic or your local dealer. Attach the LCD display to the instructions that come with the base mounting kit. Remove the Plastic Covers from a desk-mounted to a wall-mounted display...
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... card in permanent damage to adjust the screen image. After setting the timing mode, use the OnView® controls to your LCD display's power will automatically turn ON when power is important for 10 seconds. OSD and Power Lock Settings • OSD Lock: Press and hold [1] and the down arrowTagain for maximizing the quality of the resolution (example 1280 x 1024) and refresh rate (or vertical frequency; Using the LCD Display Setting the Timing Mode Setting the timing mode is restored. • Power Button Unlock...
... card in permanent damage to adjust the screen image. After setting the timing mode, use the OnView® controls to your LCD display's power will automatically turn ON when power is important for 10 seconds. OSD and Power Lock Settings • OSD Lock: Press and hold [1] and the down arrowTagain for maximizing the quality of the resolution (example 1280 x 1024) and refresh rate (or vertical frequency; Using the LCD Display Setting the Timing Mode Setting the timing mode is restored. • Power Button Unlock...
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... on the screen. Also a shortcut to display the Contrast adjustment control screen. Main Menu with OnView controls Displays the Main Menu or exits the control screen and saves adjustments. Power light Green = ON Orange = Power Saving Standby Power On/Off ViewSonic VX715 8 Also a shortcut to Auto Image Adjust. Displays the control screen for the highlighted control. Adjusting the Screen Image Use the buttons on the front control panel to display and adjust the OnView® controls which display on some screens. Front Control Panel shown below in "Main Menu Controls" on page...
... on the screen. Also a shortcut to display the Contrast adjustment control screen. Main Menu with OnView controls Displays the Main Menu or exits the control screen and saves adjustments. Power light Green = ON Orange = Power Saving Standby Power On/Off ViewSonic VX715 8 Also a shortcut to Auto Image Adjust. Displays the control screen for the highlighted control. Adjusting the Screen Image Use the buttons on the front control panel to display and adjust the OnView® controls which display on some screens. Front Control Panel shown below in "Main Menu Controls" on page...
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... of the LCD display.) ViewSonic VX715 9 POSITION and V. This 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 can do next: Exit or select the Brightness control. 4. POSITION until the screen image is adjustable through the OSD timeout setting in your graphic card's user guide.) • If necessary, make small adjustments using H. To adjust the control, press the...
... of the LCD display.) ViewSonic VX715 9 POSITION and V. This 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 can do next: Exit or select the Brightness control. 4. POSITION until the screen image is adjustable through the OSD timeout setting in your graphic card's user guide.) • If necessary, make small adjustments using H. To adjust the control, press the...
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... green to adjust red (R), green (G), and blue (B) separately. Main Menu Controls Adjust the menu items shown below by using the upSand downTbuttons. NOTE: Auto Image Adjust works with fluorescent lighting). 6500K-Adds red to the screen image for cooler white (used in many of the screen image. Enabling this function does not work on your LCD display, then lower the video refresh rate to 60 Hz and set value. Control Explanation Auto Image Adjust automatically sizes, centers, and fine tunes the video signal to more accurately display colors...
... green to adjust red (R), green (G), and blue (B) separately. Main Menu Controls Adjust the menu items shown below by using the upSand downTbuttons. NOTE: Auto Image Adjust works with fluorescent lighting). 6500K-Adds red to the screen image for cooler white (used in many of the screen image. Enabling this function does not work on your LCD display, then lower the video refresh rate to 60 Hz and set value. Control Explanation Auto Image Adjust automatically sizes, centers, and fine tunes the video signal to more accurately display colors...
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Control Explanation User Color Individual adjustments for instructions on changing the resolution and refresh rate (vertical frequency). Important: If you select RECALL from the graphics card in your graphic cards user guide for red (R), green (G), and blue (B). 1. Manual Image Adjust displays the Manual Image Adjust menu. ViewSonic VX715 11 To adjust selected color, pressSorT. To select color (R, G or B) press button [2]. 2. Information displays the timing mode (video signal input) coming from the Main Menu when the product is 60 Hertz. NOTE: VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz (...
Control Explanation User Color Individual adjustments for instructions on changing the resolution and refresh rate (vertical frequency). Important: If you select RECALL from the graphics card in your graphic cards user guide for red (R), green (G), and blue (B). 1. Manual Image Adjust displays the Manual Image Adjust menu. ViewSonic VX715 11 To adjust selected color, pressSorT. To select color (R, G or B) press button [2]. 2. Information displays the timing mode (video signal input) coming from the Main Menu when the product is 60 Hertz. NOTE: VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz (...
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... focus of the screen image. Resolution Notice displays the Resolution Notice menu shown below : H./V. Setup menu displays the menu shown below: The Setup Menu controls are explained below . Fine Tune sharpens the focus by aligning the text and/or graphic characters. Control Explanation The Manual Image Adjust controls are explained below: Language allows you to move the on-screen display menus and control screens. ViewSonic VX715 12 OSD Position allows you to use. Position (Horizontal/Vertical Position) moves the screen image left or right...
... focus of the screen image. Resolution Notice displays the Resolution Notice menu shown below : H./V. Setup menu displays the menu shown below: The Setup Menu controls are explained below . Fine Tune sharpens the focus by aligning the text and/or graphic characters. Control Explanation The Manual Image Adjust controls are explained below: Language allows you to move the on-screen display menus and control screens. ViewSonic VX715 12 OSD Position allows you to use. Position (Horizontal/Vertical Position) moves the screen image left or right...
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... Timing Mode listed in the Specifications of time the on-screen display screen is not pushed within 15 seconds, the display screen disappears. For example, with the User Color control, Language and Power Lock setting. Exception: This control does not affect changes made with a "15 second" setting, if a control is displayed. Control Explanation OSD Timeout sets the length of this manual. Memory Recall returns the adjustments back to turn the On-Screen Display background On or Off. ViewSonic VX715...
... Timing Mode listed in the Specifications of time the on-screen display screen is not pushed within 15 seconds, the display screen disappears. For example, with the User Color control, Language and Power Lock setting. Exception: This control does not affect changes made with a "15 second" setting, if a control is displayed. Control Explanation OSD Timeout sets the length of this manual. Memory Recall returns the adjustments back to turn the On-Screen Display background On or Off. ViewSonic VX715...
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Other Information Specifications LCD Type Color Filter Glass Surface 17" (full 17" viewable diagonal area), TFT (Thin Film Transistor), Active Matrix SXGA LCD, 0.264 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:24-82 kHz, fv:50-85 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 17" (full 17" viewable diagonal area), TFT (Thin Film Transistor), Active Matrix SXGA LCD, 0.264 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:24-82 kHz, fv:50-85 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 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. ViewSonic VX715 15 Troubleshooting No power • Make sure power button (or switch) is ON. • Make sure A/C power cord is securely connected to the LCD display. • Plug another computer. • If you need a Macintosh adapter.
... 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. ViewSonic VX715 15 Troubleshooting No power • Make sure power button (or switch) is ON. • Make sure A/C power cord is securely connected to the LCD display. • Plug another computer. • If you need a Macintosh adapter.
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... Singapore, Southeast Asia, and India www.viewsonic.com.sg T=+ 65 273 4018 F=+ 65 273 1566 service@sg.viewsonic.com South Africa and other countries www.viewsonic.com T=+886 (2) 2246 3456 F=+886 (2) 8242 3668 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 VX715 16 NOTE: You will need the product serial number.
... Singapore, Southeast Asia, and India www.viewsonic.com.sg T=+ 65 273 4018 F=+ 65 273 1566 service@sg.viewsonic.com South Africa and other countries www.viewsonic.com T=+886 (2) 2246 3456 F=+886 (2) 8242 3668 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 VX715 16 NOTE: You will need the product serial number.
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..., non-alcohol based, mild non- To clean the case: 1. To clean the screen: 1. 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. ViewSonic VX715 17 abrasive detergent onto a clean, soft, lint-free cloth, then wipe the surface. Cleaning the LCD Display • MAKE SURE THE LCD DISPLAY IS TURNED OFF...
..., non-alcohol based, mild non- To clean the case: 1. To clean the screen: 1. 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. ViewSonic VX715 17 abrasive detergent onto a clean, soft, lint-free cloth, then wipe the surface. Cleaning the LCD Display • MAKE SURE THE LCD DISPLAY IS TURNED OFF...
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... THE COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT. Removal, installation, and set-up service charges. Exclusion of the product. What the warranty does not cover: 1. b. d. f. and Canada, contact ViewSonic or your address, (d) a description of the problem, and (e) the serial number of the first consumer purchase. Effect of the U.S.A. Sales outside of state law: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and...
... THE COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT. Removal, installation, and set-up service charges. Exclusion of the product. What the warranty does not cover: 1. b. d. f. and Canada, contact ViewSonic or your address, (d) a description of the problem, and (e) the serial number of the first consumer purchase. Effect of the U.S.A. Sales outside of state law: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and...
