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... liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; ViewSonic, Optiquest, ARAG, and ViewMatch are registered trademarks, and OnView and SonicTron are trademarks of this document may change product specifications without notice. nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from ViewSonic Corporation. No part of VESA. All rights reserved. Product Name: ViewSonic PTT70 Model Number: PT770-1 Serial Number: ViewSonic PT770 DPMS and DDC are...
... liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; ViewSonic, Optiquest, ARAG, and ViewMatch are registered trademarks, and OnView and SonicTron are trademarks of this document may change product specifications without notice. nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from ViewSonic Corporation. No part of VESA. All rights reserved. Product Name: ViewSonic PTT70 Model Number: PT770-1 Serial Number: ViewSonic PT770 DPMS and DDC are...
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... repair or replace the product with the product. Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by ViewSonic. d. f. h. Take or ship the product prepaid in the original container to the product, such as electric power fluctuations or failure. ViewSonic PT770 ii How long the warranty is effective: The ViewSonic P1770 color monitor, including the display tube, is valid only for ViewSonic's Customer Service telephone numbers...
... repair or replace the product with the product. Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by ViewSonic. d. f. h. Take or ship the product prepaid in the original container to the product, such as electric power fluctuations or failure. ViewSonic PT770 ii How long the warranty is effective: The ViewSonic P1770 color monitor, including the display tube, is valid only for ViewSonic's Customer Service telephone numbers...
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..., THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. If the plug contains a removable fuse cover, you lose the fuse cover, the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is replaced. Always use the AC cords listed below . Safety Guidelines Caution: Use a power cable that it is refitted when the fuse is obtained, A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your...
..., THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. If the plug contains a removable fuse cover, you lose the fuse cover, the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is replaced. Always use the AC cords listed below . Safety Guidelines Caution: Use a power cable that it is refitted when the fuse is obtained, A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your...
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... compliance, the user must use a grounded power supply cord and the provided shielded video interface cable with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. L • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is connected. • Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. ViewSonic PT770 Safety Guidelines hi...
... compliance, the user must use a grounded power supply cord and the provided shielded video interface cable with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. L • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is connected. • Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. ViewSonic PT770 Safety Guidelines hi...
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Operation Controls Timing Plug and Play + Power Management System 4. Additional Information Helpful Hints Safety Tips Care of Your Monitor Index ViewSonic P1770 ii iii E N G 3 L 4 6 8 9 10 11 13 23 25 26 27 29 29 30 31 1 Introduction Contents Features Specifications Dimensions 2. Installation Power Up Signal Connections Macintosh Adapter Configurations 3. Troubleshooting Problem Chart 5. TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty Information Safety Guidelines 1.
Operation Controls Timing Plug and Play + Power Management System 4. Additional Information Helpful Hints Safety Tips Care of Your Monitor Index ViewSonic P1770 ii iii E N G 3 L 4 6 8 9 10 11 13 23 25 26 27 29 29 30 31 1 Introduction Contents Features Specifications Dimensions 2. Installation Power Up Signal Connections Macintosh Adapter Configurations 3. Troubleshooting Problem Chart 5. TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty Information Safety Guidelines 1.
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... at your fingertips. • Super contrast screen for superior contrast and richer color. • High brilliancy, high-definition aperture grille display. • High resolution 17" (16.0" viewable) color CRT, 0.25mm aperture grille pitch, non-interlaced technology provides sharp, flicker-free H images. • The ViewMatch® color control system easily allows the white of the image to be adjusted as well as red (R) , blue (B), and green (G) signals resulting in true-to-life...
... at your fingertips. • Super contrast screen for superior contrast and richer color. • High brilliancy, high-definition aperture grille display. • High resolution 17" (16.0" viewable) color CRT, 0.25mm aperture grille pitch, non-interlaced technology provides sharp, flicker-free H images. • The ViewMatch® color control system easily allows the white of the image to be adjusted as well as red (R) , blue (B), and green (G) signals resulting in true-to-life...
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L green) are user definable. ViewSonic PT770 Introduction 5 System Flexibility ... • Equipped with DDC1 and DDC2B for image size and position. • Eight additional timings are automatically selected. Timing ... • Automatic tracking of horizontal frequencies of 24 to 130 Hz. • Twenty timings (16 for PCs, 4 for Macs) are factory preset for Plug & Play 4 compatibility. • Monitor is compatible with VGA, SVGA, VESA, and high resolution video modes up to 1600 (H) x 1280...
L green) are user definable. ViewSonic PT770 Introduction 5 System Flexibility ... • Equipped with DDC1 and DDC2B for image size and position. • Eight additional timings are automatically selected. Timing ... • Automatic tracking of horizontal frequencies of 24 to 130 Hz. • Twenty timings (16 for PCs, 4 for Macs) are factory preset for Plug & Play 4 compatibility. • Monitor is compatible with VGA, SVGA, VESA, and high resolution video modes up to 1600 (H) x 1280...
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... Input Signal Video Sync E N G Compatibility PC Mac* RGB analog (0.7Vp-p, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms) HN separate (TTL), Composite, Sync-on-Green 24-82kHz, f0: 50-130Hz IBM XT, AT, 386, 486, Pentium or PS/2 and compatibles (from VGA up to 90% 40,000feet Cont... 6 Introduction ViewSonic PT770 User Controls/ Functions Selection Controls Power On/Off (Rear), Soft Power Button, OnView Button, Adjustment Wheel, Recall Button, AutoAdjust Button On Screen Contrast, Brightness, H-size, H-Phase, V-Size, V-Position, Pincushion, Trapezoid, Rotation, Purity, H-Convergence, V-Convergence, Color...
... Input Signal Video Sync E N G Compatibility PC Mac* RGB analog (0.7Vp-p, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms) HN separate (TTL), Composite, Sync-on-Green 24-82kHz, f0: 50-130Hz IBM XT, AT, 386, 486, Pentium or PS/2 and compatibles (from VGA up to 90% 40,000feet Cont... 6 Introduction ViewSonic PT770 User Controls/ Functions Selection Controls Power On/Off (Rear), Soft Power Button, OnView Button, Adjustment Wheel, Recall Button, AutoAdjust Button On Screen Contrast, Brightness, H-size, H-Phase, V-Size, V-Position, Pincushion, Trapezoid, Rotation, Purity, H-Convergence, V-Convergence, Color...
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.... Specifications subject to change without notice. *Requires Macintosh cable adapter ViewSonic PT770 Introduction 7 Dimensions Packing Physical 542mm (W) x 530mm (H) x 556mm (D) (21.3" x 20.9" x 21.9") 408mm (W) x 425mm (H) x 435mm (D) (16.1"x 17.1" x 16.7") Weight Gross Net 21.5kg (47.3 Ibs) 18.5kg (40.7 Ibs) Regulations UL, CSA, FCC-B, DOC-B, TUV/GS, MPR-II, ISO9241, CE, 0 PTB Power Savings LED Modes "On" "Stand By" "Suspend" "Off" Green Orange Orange Flashing...
.... Specifications subject to change without notice. *Requires Macintosh cable adapter ViewSonic PT770 Introduction 7 Dimensions Packing Physical 542mm (W) x 530mm (H) x 556mm (D) (21.3" x 20.9" x 21.9") 408mm (W) x 425mm (H) x 435mm (D) (16.1"x 17.1" x 16.7") Weight Gross Net 21.5kg (47.3 Ibs) 18.5kg (40.7 Ibs) Regulations UL, CSA, FCC-B, DOC-B, TUV/GS, MPR-II, ISO9241, CE, 0 PTB Power Savings LED Modes "On" "Stand By" "Suspend" "Off" Green Orange Orange Flashing...
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... Main Power Switch is located in the front of User's Guide. 2 Read manual thoroughly before installing monitor. Is image satisfactory? Attach video cable to 3 monitor's port. Yes Installation Is complete! Yes Attach supplied video cable to computer's 4 video card output terminal. I'll 6 Adjust user controls according to monitor. Connect the supplied ViewSonic Mac adapter to the video cable (see page 11). 4 Attach power cable to personal preference (see Chapter 3). Attach power cable to power source. 5 Turn monitor on . INSTALLATION Power Up Look for serial number on...
... Main Power Switch is located in the front of User's Guide. 2 Read manual thoroughly before installing monitor. Is image satisfactory? Attach video cable to 3 monitor's port. Yes Installation Is complete! Yes Attach supplied video cable to computer's 4 video card output terminal. I'll 6 Adjust user controls according to monitor. Connect the supplied ViewSonic Mac adapter to the video cable (see page 11). 4 Attach power cable to personal preference (see Chapter 3). Attach power cable to power source. 5 Turn monitor on . INSTALLATION Power Up Look for serial number on...
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Signal Connections Connect the ViewSonic PT770 full- Pin No. 2 Signal Connector Ground for red video signal Red video signal Composite synchronizing signal Pin No. 2 3 Signal name Red video signal Green video signal Blue video signal Pin Arrangement of 15 Pin HD Mini D-sub Connector. When connecting to a Macintosh, color monitor to an IBM or you need to use the supplied adapter E compatible PC using the 15 pin mini (see page 11). N D-sub connector included in the following figure. 10 e•• 5 1 wi(ip5,,5q60606066 15 Pin...
Signal Connections Connect the ViewSonic PT770 full- Pin No. 2 Signal Connector Ground for red video signal Red video signal Composite synchronizing signal Pin No. 2 3 Signal name Red video signal Green video signal Blue video signal Pin Arrangement of 15 Pin HD Mini D-sub Connector. When connecting to a Macintosh, color monitor to an IBM or you need to use the supplied adapter E compatible PC using the 15 pin mini (see page 11). N D-sub connector included in the following figure. 10 e•• 5 1 wi(ip5,,5q60606066 15 Pin...
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... a PT770 Monitor at Multi-Res resolution, you would need to change the following switches: 1, 2, 5, 7, and 8 to the adapter. 8) Repeat step #6 until the monitor cable thumb screws are snug. 9) Turn your monitor ON and start up the adapter for the proper switch setting. 3) Using the tip of a pen, slide the switch into the appropriate position. 4) Close the shielding door when finished. 5) Install the adapter in the Monitor Port on green, switch number 5 and 8 to the OFFposition. Front View...
... a PT770 Monitor at Multi-Res resolution, you would need to change the following switches: 1, 2, 5, 7, and 8 to the adapter. 8) Repeat step #6 until the monitor cable thumb screws are snug. 9) Turn your monitor ON and start up the adapter for the proper switch setting. 3) Using the tip of a pen, slide the switch into the appropriate position. 4) Close the shielding door when finished. 5) Install the adapter in the Monitor Port on green, switch number 5 and 8 to the OFFposition. Front View...
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... Monitor Controls 1 I ViewSonic 5 Recall Button 6 Auto-Adjust Button OnView" Controls 3 E N G 1 Soft Power Button 2 Power LED 3 OnView Button 4 Adjustment Wheel Soft Power Button The Soft Power Button (1) puts your monitor in power down mode. In power down mode, the screen will go blank, and the Power LED (2) will change from your monitor and computer for a short length of time. (If you can use the Soft Power Button. It is green. ViewSonic PT770 Operation 13 Press and hold the Soft Power Button to flashing orange. In active mode, the screen image is displayed...
... Monitor Controls 1 I ViewSonic 5 Recall Button 6 Auto-Adjust Button OnView" Controls 3 E N G 1 Soft Power Button 2 Power LED 3 OnView Button 4 Adjustment Wheel Soft Power Button The Soft Power Button (1) puts your monitor in power down mode. In power down mode, the screen will go blank, and the Power LED (2) will change from your monitor and computer for a short length of time. (If you can use the Soft Power Button. It is green. ViewSonic PT770 Operation 13 Press and hold the Soft Power Button to flashing orange. In active mode, the screen image is displayed...
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... green level in the overall screen image. to enter the Color Submenu (see below left) to "RETURN", and press the OnView Button. El is for adjusting video gain control. To exit the Color Submenu, dial the adjustment wheel down to adjust the color controls. ViewSonic PT770 Select "Color..." press the OnView Button to save it . Dial the adjustment wheel to adjust; is 9300°K. Then dial the adjustment wheel to make your adjustment...
... green level in the overall screen image. to enter the Color Submenu (see below left) to "RETURN", and press the OnView Button. El is for adjusting video gain control. To exit the Color Submenu, dial the adjustment wheel down to adjust the color controls. ViewSonic PT770 Select "Color..." press the OnView Button to save it . Dial the adjustment wheel to adjust; is 9300°K. Then dial the adjustment wheel to make your adjustment...
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User Modes Save As User The ViewSonic PT770 is a digital monitor that has the capability of running SAVE AS USER an extensive range of a factory E. Certain "standard" video timing modes are factory preset (see page 24), such as a user mode. If you adjust the screen size and position of resolution and refresh rates (video timing modes). Note: If you want to save your adjustments to 0 memory using one of the on screen menu will be recognized by the monitor as a user mode, select "Save As User" to...
User Modes Save As User The ViewSonic PT770 is a digital monitor that has the capability of running SAVE AS USER an extensive range of a factory E. Certain "standard" video timing modes are factory preset (see page 24), such as a user mode. If you adjust the screen size and position of resolution and refresh rates (video timing modes). Note: If you want to save your adjustments to 0 memory using one of the on screen menu will be recognized by the monitor as a user mode, select "Save As User" to...
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... +/+ VESA 1024x768 C 60Hz 1024 x 768 48.40 60.0 -/- Mac 1024x768@75Hz 1024 x 768 60.20 75.0 -/- Before registering a new signal, check the items for horizontal and vertical timing under the specifications. • If new timing is registered, the old timing settings will not be deleted. • If the difference between any of Syn- Frequency Frequency chronizing Signal (kHz) (Hz) HorizNertical VGA 640x350...
... +/+ VESA 1024x768 C 60Hz 1024 x 768 48.40 60.0 -/- Mac 1024x768@75Hz 1024 x 768 60.20 75.0 -/- Before registering a new signal, check the items for horizontal and vertical timing under the specifications. • If new timing is registered, the old timing settings will not be deleted. • If the difference between any of Syn- Frequency Frequency chronizing Signal (kHz) (Hz) HorizNertical VGA 640x350...
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In order for the monitor's power saving feature to function, the video board or computer must also meet VESA DPMS standards. State LED Power E On N Green Normal 0 Standby Orange Power Management System This monitor meets VESA® DPMS'" (Display Power Management Signalling) standards.
In order for the monitor's power saving feature to function, the video board or computer must also meet VESA DPMS standards. State LED Power E On N Green Normal 0 Standby Orange Power Management System This monitor meets VESA® DPMS'" (Display Power Management Signalling) standards.
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... the monitor. Cont.., ViewSonic PT770 Troubleshooting 27 S H Problem... Rear power switch on power. Adjust to desired size. Adjust brightness and contrast. 4 TROUBLESHOOTING If your ViewSonic PT770 monitor is pressed Reboot computer, check connections to video card. No picture Power cord disconnected? Signal cable properly connected? Connect signal cable properly. Adjust o desired size. Possible Cause... Monitor in power save mode? Turn on ? If H further support is needed, ViewSonic customer service support is too large or small Horizontal control needs adjusting...
... the monitor. Cont.., ViewSonic PT770 Troubleshooting 27 S H Problem... Rear power switch on power. Adjust to desired size. Adjust brightness and contrast. 4 TROUBLESHOOTING If your ViewSonic PT770 monitor is pressed Reboot computer, check connections to video card. No picture Power cord disconnected? Signal cable properly connected? Connect signal cable properly. Adjust o desired size. Possible Cause... Monitor in power save mode? Turn on ? If H further support is needed, ViewSonic customer service support is too large or small Horizontal control needs adjusting...
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... signal cable properly. Use correct signal connector. Problem... Misalignment of the RGB displayed video Remedy... Reorient object or monitor. Signal cable properly connected? Adjust the Horizontal Convergence & Vertical Convergence Controls. Use correct signal connector. Color is abnormal Magnetic object nearby? Troubleshooting Cont. L Signal cable properly connected? Signal connector pin assignments incorrect? Press only one button at a time. Face monitor east for best image quality. 2 8 Troubleshooting ViewSonic PT770 Black text on a white...
... signal cable properly. Use correct signal connector. Problem... Misalignment of the RGB displayed video Remedy... Reorient object or monitor. Signal cable properly connected? Adjust the Horizontal Convergence & Vertical Convergence Controls. Use correct signal connector. Color is abnormal Magnetic object nearby? Troubleshooting Cont. L Signal cable properly connected? Signal connector pin assignments incorrect? Press only one button at a time. Face monitor east for best image quality. 2 8 Troubleshooting ViewSonic PT770 Black text on a white...
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...L Color Control 19 Power Management 26 Contrast Control 15 Purity Control 18 Convergence Controls 18 Recall Button 14 Customer Service 27 Resolution 5 DDC 7 Rotation Control 18 Degauss 22 Size Adjustment 16 Dimensions 8 Soft Power Button 13 Display Scan Frequency 6 Specifications 6 FCC iv Stripe Pitch 4 Features 4 Sync-On-Green (SOG) Switch 20 Hard Save 22 Timing 23 IBM 6 Trapezoid Control 17 Installation 9 Troubleshooting 27 Mac 6 User Modes 21 Mac Adapter 10, I I VESA 26 OnViewTM Button 13 Warranty ii OnViewTM Controls 14 Weight 7 ViewSonic...
...L Color Control 19 Power Management 26 Contrast Control 15 Purity Control 18 Convergence Controls 18 Recall Button 14 Customer Service 27 Resolution 5 DDC 7 Rotation Control 18 Degauss 22 Size Adjustment 16 Dimensions 8 Soft Power Button 13 Display Scan Frequency 6 Specifications 6 FCC iv Stripe Pitch 4 Features 4 Sync-On-Green (SOG) Switch 20 Hard Save 22 Timing 23 IBM 6 Trapezoid Control 17 Installation 9 Troubleshooting 27 Mac 6 User Modes 21 Mac Adapter 10, I I VESA 26 OnViewTM Button 13 Warranty ii OnViewTM Controls 14 Weight 7 ViewSonic...