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Contents TCO Information i Compliance Information 1 Important Safety Instructions 2 Copyright Information 3 Product Registration 3 Getting Started Package Contents 4 Precautions 4 Quick Installation 5 Wall Mounting (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 9 Other Information Specifications 14 Troubleshooting 15 Customer Support 16 Cleaning the LCD Display 17 Limited Warranty 18 ViewSonic VA712
Contents TCO Information i Compliance Information 1 Important Safety Instructions 2 Copyright Information 3 Product Registration 3 Getting Started Package Contents 4 Precautions 4 Quick Installation 5 Wall Mounting (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 9 Other Information Specifications 14 Troubleshooting 15 Customer Support 16 Cleaning the LCD Display 17 Limited Warranty 18 ViewSonic VA712
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... ViewSonic. Package Contents Your LCD display package includes: • LCD display • Power cord • AC/DC power adapter • Audio cable (stereo mini jack) • Video cable • ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM • Quick Start Guide NOTE: The CD includes the User Guide PDF files and INF/ICM display optimization files. You may permanently damage the screen. ViewSonic VA712 4 Important! Save the original box and all packing material for future shipping needs. NOTE: The word "Windows...
... ViewSonic. Package Contents Your LCD display package includes: • LCD display • Power cord • AC/DC power adapter • Audio cable (stereo mini jack) • Video cable • ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM • Quick Start Guide NOTE: The CD includes the User Guide PDF files and INF/ICM display optimization files. You may permanently damage the screen. ViewSonic VA712 4 Important! Save the original box and all packing material for future shipping needs. NOTE: The word "Windows...
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... on changing the resolution and refresh rate, see "Customer Support" on -screen instructions. 5. Connect power cord (and AC/DC adapter if required) 2. Attach the adapter to the computer and plug the video cable into the computer's CD drive. To order a ViewSonic® Macintosh adapter, contact ViewSonic Customer Support. 3. NOTE: Windows users may mail or fax to auto-start. If your region. To be best prepared for any future customer service needs: print this guide. This sequence (LCD display before...
... on changing the resolution and refresh rate, see "Customer Support" on -screen instructions. 5. Connect power cord (and AC/DC adapter if required) 2. Attach the adapter to the computer and plug the video cable into the computer's CD drive. To order a ViewSonic® Macintosh adapter, contact ViewSonic Customer Support. 3. NOTE: Windows users may mail or fax to auto-start. If your region. To be best prepared for any future customer service needs: print this guide. This sequence (LCD display before...
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... the screen image and minimizing eye strain. doing so may result in your computer to your graphic card's user guide for instructions. With or without this setting, after a power failure, your LCD display timing mode to adjust the screen image. Using the LCD Display Setting the Timing Mode Setting the timing mode is important for maximizing the quality of the resolution (example 1280 x 1024) and refresh rate (or vertical frequency; After setting the timing mode, use the OSD (On-screen Display) controls to : VESA...
... the screen image and minimizing eye strain. doing so may result in your computer to your graphic card's user guide for instructions. With or without this setting, after a power failure, your LCD display timing mode to adjust the screen image. Using the LCD Display Setting the Timing Mode Setting the timing mode is important for maximizing the quality of the resolution (example 1280 x 1024) and refresh rate (or vertical frequency; After setting the timing mode, use the OSD (On-screen Display) controls to : VESA...
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... the highlighted control. Audio Mute button turns the sound off ViewSonic VA712 Scrolls through menu options and adjusts the displayed control. Also a shortcut to display and adjust the OSD controls which display on the screen. Also toggles between two controls on some screens. Main Menu with OSD controls Front Control Panel shown below in "Main Menu Controls" on page 10. Power light Green = ON Orange = Power Saving Standby Power On/Off 8 Adjusting the Screen Image Use the buttons on the front control panel to display the Contrast adjustment control screen. The OSD controls are...
... the highlighted control. Audio Mute button turns the sound off ViewSonic VA712 Scrolls through menu options and adjusts the displayed control. Also a shortcut to display and adjust the OSD controls which display on the screen. Also toggles between two controls on some screens. Main Menu with OSD controls Front Control Panel shown below in "Main Menu Controls" on page 10. Power light Green = ON Orange = Power Saving Standby Power On/Off 8 Adjusting the Screen Image Use the buttons on the front control panel to display the Contrast adjustment control screen. The OSD controls are...
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... Mode, colors return to the screen image for a darker color. To adjust selected color, pressSandT. ViewSonic VA712 10 Control Explanation Auto Image Adjust sizes and centers the screen image automatically. Contrast adjusts the difference between the image background (black level) and the foreground (white level). Audio Adjust Volume increases the volume, decreases the volume, and mutes the audio. User Color Individual adjustments for a darker color. 5000K-Adds blue and green to the 6500K factory preset. Important: If you select RECALL from the Main Menu...
... Mode, colors return to the screen image for a darker color. To adjust selected color, pressSandT. ViewSonic VA712 10 Control Explanation Auto Image Adjust sizes and centers the screen image automatically. Contrast adjusts the difference between the image background (black level) and the foreground (white level). Audio Adjust Volume increases the volume, decreases the volume, and mutes the audio. User Color Individual adjustments for a darker color. 5000K-Adds blue and green to the 6500K factory preset. Important: If you select RECALL from the Main Menu...
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... Auto Image Adjust first. NOTE: VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz (recommended) means that the resolution is 1280 x 1024 and the refresh rate is 60 Hertz. Sharpness adjusts the clarity and focus of the screen image. See your graphics card's user guide for instructions on changing the resolution and refresh rate (vertical frequency). Size (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 the computer, the LCD model number, the serial number, and the ViewSonic...
... Auto Image Adjust first. NOTE: VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz (recommended) means that the resolution is 1280 x 1024 and the refresh rate is 60 Hertz. Sharpness adjusts the clarity and focus of the screen image. See your graphics card's user guide for instructions on changing the resolution and refresh rate (vertical frequency). Size (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 the computer, the LCD model number, the serial number, and the ViewSonic...
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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) Separate Sync, 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 Recommended and supported 1280 x 1024...
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) Separate Sync, 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 Recommended and supported 1280 x 1024...
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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. 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 is not attached permanently to the LCD display, tightly secure it 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 LCD display. • Plug another computer. • If you need a Macintosh 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 is not attached permanently to the LCD display, tightly secure it is supplying proper voltage...
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... be required to get service: 1. Damage to provide your local ViewSonic dealer. Any other cause which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed. 2. Any claim against the customer by ViewSonic. Effect of state law: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you will need to other rights which results when a static image is displayed on implied warranties...
... be required to get service: 1. Damage to provide your local ViewSonic dealer. Any other cause which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed. 2. Any claim against the customer by ViewSonic. Effect of state law: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you will need to other rights which results when a static image is displayed on implied warranties...
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...) in a clean, dry environment. Carefully go over the following WARNINGS before installing and keep the resistor about 5mm away from circuit board. 3. If you local dealer or power company. Have it contains no user-serviceable parts. Before replacing any of the power supply in your monitor only in circuit board, keep this manual carefully. Usage of the monitor. ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - Stop using replacement components rated for power input. The use or installation may...
...) in a clean, dry environment. Carefully go over the following WARNINGS before installing and keep the resistor about 5mm away from circuit board. 3. If you local dealer or power company. Have it contains no user-serviceable parts. Before replacing any of the power supply in your monitor only in circuit board, keep this manual carefully. Usage of the monitor. ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - Stop using replacement components rated for power input. The use or installation may...
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Contrast adjusts the difference between an analog and a digital signal. Brightness adjusts background black level of red (R), green (G), and blue (B). Mute temporarily silences audio output. Input Select allows the user to the 6500K factory preset. Color Adjust provides several color adjustment modes, including preset color temperatures and a User Color mode which allows independent adjustment of the screen image. ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - Control Explanation Auto Image Adjust sizes and centers the screen image automatically. Important: If you select RECALL ...
Contrast adjusts the difference between an analog and a digital signal. Brightness adjusts background black level of red (R), green (G), and blue (B). Mute temporarily silences audio output. Input Select allows the user to the 6500K factory preset. Color Adjust provides several color adjustment modes, including preset color temperatures and a User Color mode which allows independent adjustment of the screen image. ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - Control Explanation Auto Image Adjust sizes and centers the screen image automatically. Important: If you select RECALL ...
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... computer, the LCD model number, the serial number, and ® the ViewSonic website URL. Do Not Copy VA712-2_ VA712b-2 11 Position (Horizontal/Vertical Position) moves the screen image left or right and up or down. Sharpness adjusts the clarity and focus of the screen image. Fine Tune sharpens the focus by aligning text and/or graphics with pixel boundaries. See your graphics card's user guide for instructions on changing the resolution and refresh rate (vertical frequency).
... computer, the LCD model number, the serial number, and ® the ViewSonic website URL. Do Not Copy VA712-2_ VA712b-2 11 Position (Horizontal/Vertical Position) moves the screen image left or right and up or down. Sharpness adjusts the clarity and focus of the screen image. Fine Tune sharpens the focus by aligning text and/or graphics with pixel boundaries. See your graphics card's user guide for instructions on changing the resolution and refresh rate (vertical frequency).
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... VA712b-2 13 It should be change to Brightness OSD by push button [2] Recall Contrast or Brightness while in the Contrast or Brightness adjustment, or recall both of Contrast and Brightness when the OSD is not open. [1] + [2] Toggle 720x400 and 640x400 mode when input 720x400 or 640x400 mode [1 White Balance (Not shown on /off ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - With or without this [1] + [▼] setting, after a power failure, your LCD display's power will [1] + [▲] display for 5 seconds. • OSD Unlock...
... VA712b-2 13 It should be change to Brightness OSD by push button [2] Recall Contrast or Brightness while in the Contrast or Brightness adjustment, or recall both of Contrast and Brightness when the OSD is not open. [1] + [2] Toggle 720x400 and 640x400 mode when input 720x400 or 640x400 mode [1 White Balance (Not shown on /off ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - With or without this [1] + [▼] setting, after a power failure, your LCD display's power will [1] + [▲] display for 5 seconds. • OSD Unlock...
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4. Monitor Block Diagram CCFL Drive. Flat Panel and CCFL backlight Power Board (Include: adapter, inverter) AC-IN 100V-240V Main Board Key Board RS232 Connector For white balance adjustment in factory mode Video signal, DDC HOST Computer ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - The Power Board will contain a Main Board, an Power Board, Key Board which house the flat panel control logic, brightness control logic and DDC. Do Not Copy VA712-2_ VA712b-2 14 Circuit Description 4.1 LCD MONITOR DESCRIPTION The LCD MONITOR will provide AC to DC Inverter...
4. Monitor Block Diagram CCFL Drive. Flat Panel and CCFL backlight Power Board (Include: adapter, inverter) AC-IN 100V-240V Main Board Key Board RS232 Connector For white balance adjustment in factory mode Video signal, DDC HOST Computer ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - The Power Board will contain a Main Board, an Power Board, Key Board which house the flat panel control logic, brightness control logic and DDC. Do Not Copy VA712-2_ VA712b-2 14 Circuit Description 4.1 LCD MONITOR DESCRIPTION The LCD MONITOR will provide AC to DC Inverter...
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... and Flicker Test Signal: 1280*1024@60Hz Test Pattern: Full White Pattern - Audio Test Signal: Voice signal (optional, depend on LCD panel with the spec. Check and see if there are dead pixels on model) Test Pattern: liberty - Check and see if it can pass 10% ND Filter. Do Not Copy VA712-2_ VA712b-2 17 If not, readjust by the following steps: (a)Select and enter "Manual Image Adjust...
... and Flicker Test Signal: 1280*1024@60Hz Test Pattern: Full White Pattern - Audio Test Signal: Voice signal (optional, depend on LCD panel with the spec. Check and see if there are dead pixels on model) Test Pattern: liberty - Check and see if it can pass 10% ND Filter. Do Not Copy VA712-2_ VA712b-2 17 If not, readjust by the following steps: (a)Select and enter "Manual Image Adjust...
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....97kHz, V=75Hz) ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - (4) Adjust the RED of color3 on factory window until Chroma 7120 indicator reached the value R=100 (5) Adjust the GREEN of color3 on " to exit factory mode. 5.4 Factory Defaults Item Defaults Item Defaults Contrast Brightness Volume Color Temperature Sharpness 720X400/640X400 70% 100% 50% 6500K 33% 720X400 OSD H. Position OSD V. Geometry 1).Set cross-hatch pattern and preset timing as timing table listed. 2).Change to each LCD Monitor should be warmed...
....97kHz, V=75Hz) ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - (4) Adjust the RED of color3 on factory window until Chroma 7120 indicator reached the value R=100 (5) Adjust the GREEN of color3 on " to exit factory mode. 5.4 Factory Defaults Item Defaults Item Defaults Contrast Brightness Volume Color Temperature Sharpness 720X400/640X400 70% 100% 50% 6500K 33% 720X400 OSD H. Position OSD V. Geometry 1).Set cross-hatch pattern and preset timing as timing table listed. 2).Change to each LCD Monitor should be warmed...
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... Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4,5,6 Figure 7 Figure 7,8 Figure 9 ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - Should be compliant with the spec. Horizontal and Vertical position of each R, G, B, color should be distinguishable. Do Not Copy VA712-2_ VA712b-2 30 Contrast of video should be compliant with the spec. The screen must have the pure white and black pattern, no other color. 4 Test Display Modes & Pattern Compatible Modes Analog 640 x 350 @ 70Hz, 31.5kHz 640 x 400...
... Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4,5,6 Figure 7 Figure 7,8 Figure 9 ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - Should be compliant with the spec. Horizontal and Vertical position of each R, G, B, color should be distinguishable. Do Not Copy VA712-2_ VA712b-2 30 Contrast of video should be compliant with the spec. The screen must have the pure white and black pattern, no other color. 4 Test Display Modes & Pattern Compatible Modes Analog 640 x 350 @ 70Hz, 31.5kHz 640 x 400...
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... 4, 11 should be connected to the additional monitor. One additional monitor for checking the program execution 2 Setup Procedure 2.1 Connect P1 of Fixture with printer port of PC by LPT Cable. 2.2 Connect P2 of Fixture with VA712-2/VA712b-2 Monitor by VGA Cable. 2.3 Connect Power Cord to VA712-2/VA712b-2 Monitor. 2.4 Connect P3 to the Signal Generator (eg.Chroma2326) for verifying it to the latest version. 1 Equipment Needed - Power Adapter (P/N: 47.58201.001) *1 for Firmware Upgrade - If not...
... 4, 11 should be connected to the additional monitor. One additional monitor for checking the program execution 2 Setup Procedure 2.1 Connect P1 of Fixture with printer port of PC by LPT Cable. 2.2 Connect P2 of Fixture with VA712-2/VA712b-2 Monitor by VGA Cable. 2.3 Connect Power Cord to VA712-2/VA712b-2 Monitor. 2.4 Connect P3 to the Signal Generator (eg.Chroma2326) for verifying it to the latest version. 1 Equipment Needed - Power Adapter (P/N: 47.58201.001) *1 for Firmware Upgrade - If not...
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..., Quality Systems & Processes (marc.maupin@viewsonic.com) ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - Do Not Copy VA712-2_ VA712b-2 74 Recommended Spare Parts List 8. Service Manual Content 2. What do you think about the content of our products. Troubleshooting Flow Chart 7. Schematic Diagrams 11.PCB Layout Diagrams B. Are you satisfied with this Service Manual? The form and listing C. Precautions and Safety Notices 2. Adjustment Procedure 6. Reader's basic dada...
..., Quality Systems & Processes (marc.maupin@viewsonic.com) ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - Do Not Copy VA712-2_ VA712b-2 74 Recommended Spare Parts List 8. Service Manual Content 2. What do you think about the content of our products. Troubleshooting Flow Chart 7. Schematic Diagrams 11.PCB Layout Diagrams B. Are you satisfied with this Service Manual? The form and listing C. Precautions and Safety Notices 2. Adjustment Procedure 6. Reader's basic dada...
