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Contents Product Registration 2 For Your Records 2 Getting Started Package Contents 3 Precautions 3 Quick Installation 4 Using the ViewPanel Setting the Timing Mode 5 OSD and Power Button Lock Modes 5 Adjusting the Screen Image 6 Other Information Specifications 13 Troubleshooting 14 Customer Support 15 Cleaning the ViewPanel 16 Limited Warranty 17 Appendix Safety Guidelines 18 Compliance Information 19 CE Conformity 19 ViewSonic VG151 1
Contents Product Registration 2 For Your Records 2 Getting Started Package Contents 3 Precautions 3 Quick Installation 4 Using the ViewPanel Setting the Timing Mode 5 OSD and Power Button Lock Modes 5 Adjusting the Screen Image 6 Other Information Specifications 13 Troubleshooting 14 Customer Support 15 Cleaning the ViewPanel 16 Limited Warranty 17 Appendix Safety Guidelines 18 Compliance Information 19 CE Conformity 19 ViewSonic VG151 1
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... needs, and to change without prior written permission from furnishing this material, or the performance or use this document may provide information about the preservation of Apple Computer, Inc. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 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 VG151 VLCDS21587-2 VG151...
... needs, and to change without prior written permission from furnishing this material, or the performance or use this document may provide information about the preservation of Apple Computer, Inc. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 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 VG151 VLCDS21587-2 VG151...
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..., video cable, or power cord. • If smoke, abnormal noise, or strange odor is present, immediately switch the ViewPanel off and call your dealer or ViewSonic. The ViewPanel contains high-voltage parts. The ViewPanel should be used with computers with DVI video cards) • AC/DC Adapter • ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM (including user guide PDF file and INF/ICM display optimization files) IMPORTANT: The supplied INF file assures compatibility...
..., video cable, or power cord. • If smoke, abnormal noise, or strange odor is present, immediately switch the ViewPanel off and call your dealer or ViewSonic. The ViewPanel contains high-voltage parts. The ViewPanel should be used with computers with DVI video cards) • AC/DC Adapter • ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM (including user guide PDF file and INF/ICM display optimization files) IMPORTANT: The supplied INF file assures compatibility...
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... auto-start . To be best prepared for any future customer service needs: print this user guide and write the serial number in the Windows Explorer, then double-click on install.exe. (3) Follow the on-screen instructions. 5 Windows users: Set the timing mode (resolution and refresh rate) Example: 1024 X 768 @ 60 Hz. To order a ViewSonic® Macintosh adapter, contact ViewSonic Customer Support. 2 Connect power cord and AC/DC adapter Connect the power cord and AC/DC adapter from the ViewPanel to computer 4 ViewSonic VG151 For instructions...
... auto-start . To be best prepared for any future customer service needs: print this user guide and write the serial number in the Windows Explorer, then double-click on install.exe. (3) Follow the on-screen instructions. 5 Windows users: Set the timing mode (resolution and refresh rate) Example: 1024 X 768 @ 60 Hz. To order a ViewSonic® Macintosh adapter, contact ViewSonic Customer Support. 2 Connect power cord and AC/DC adapter Connect the power cord and AC/DC adapter from the ViewPanel to computer 4 ViewSonic VG151 For instructions...
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... maximum refresh rate of the ViewPanel ON, press and hold both the [1] button and the (up - ViewSonic VG151 5 OSD and Power Button Lock Modes OSD Lock This mode locks all OSD menus, press and hold both the [1] button and the (down arrow) again for 10 seconds. Using the ViewPanel Setting the Timing Mode Setting the timing mode is important for maximizing the quality of the resolution (example 1024 x 768) and refresh rate (or vertical frequency--example...
... maximum refresh rate of the ViewPanel ON, press and hold both the [1] button and the (up - ViewSonic VG151 5 OSD and Power Button Lock Modes OSD Lock This mode locks all OSD menus, press and hold both the [1] button and the (down arrow) again for 10 seconds. Using the ViewPanel Setting the Timing Mode Setting the timing mode is important for maximizing the quality of the resolution (example 1024 x 768) and refresh rate (or vertical frequency--example...
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... screen. Power Light Power ON/OFF Front Control Panel Scroll Up/Down menu options. Button [2] Selects the highlighted control. also saves changes and exits the Main Menu. Button [2] displays the control screen for a selected control. The status line at the top of the next page and are explained in the five steps at the bottom of the menu shows what to toggle between a pair of controls on some screens. 6 ViewSonic VG151 Also used...
... screen. Power Light Power ON/OFF Front Control Panel Scroll Up/Down menu options. Button [2] Selects the highlighted control. also saves changes and exits the Main Menu. Button [2] displays the control screen for a selected control. The status line at the top of the next page and are explained in the five steps at the bottom of the menu shows what to toggle between a pair of controls on some screens. 6 ViewSonic VG151 Also used...
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... Setup menu and the OSD timeout control described on "changing the refresh rate" in your graphic card's user guide.) • If necessary, make small adjustments using H POSITION and V POSITION until the screen image is completely visible. (The black border around the edge of the screen should barely touch the illuminated "active area" of the ViewPanel®.) • Adjust FINE TUNE so that it outputs a video signal 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz to the VG151. (Look for instructions...
... Setup menu and the OSD timeout control described on "changing the refresh rate" in your graphic card's user guide.) • If necessary, make small adjustments using H POSITION and V POSITION until the screen image is completely visible. (The black border around the edge of the screen should barely touch the illuminated "active area" of the ViewPanel®.) • Adjust FINE TUNE so that it outputs a video signal 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz to the VG151. (Look for instructions...
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.... Brightness adjusts background black level of the screen image. On-screen display will show Input Analog or Input Digital, depending upon the currently selected input source. 8 ViewSonic VG151 NOTE: Auto Image Adjust works with most video cards. If this function does not work on your ViewPanel®, then lower the video refresh rate to 60 Hz and set the resolution to obtain a sharper image. Press button [2] to toggle between two ports: one for a digital input signal and one for an analog signal. Main Menu Controls The menu items...
.... Brightness adjusts background black level of the screen image. On-screen display will show Input Analog or Input Digital, depending upon the currently selected input source. 8 ViewSonic VG151 NOTE: Auto Image Adjust works with most video cards. If this function does not work on your ViewPanel®, then lower the video refresh rate to 60 Hz and set the resolution to obtain a sharper image. Press button [2] to toggle between two ports: one for a digital input signal and one for an analog signal. Main Menu Controls The menu items...
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for instructions on changing the resolution and refresh rate (vertical frequency). ViewSonic VG151 9 When you to adjust red (R), green (G), and blue (B) individually. 9300K - INFORMATION displays the timing mode (video signal input) coming from the graphics card in your graphic card's user guide for a warmer, more blue image. 6500K - NOTE: VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz (recommended) means that the resolution is 1280 x 1024 and the refresh rate is 60 Hertz. Individual adjustments for a cooler, more red image. Control Explanation COLOR ADJUST provides several color options: preset...
for instructions on changing the resolution and refresh rate (vertical frequency). ViewSonic VG151 9 When you to adjust red (R), green (G), and blue (B) individually. 9300K - INFORMATION displays the timing mode (video signal input) coming from the graphics card in your graphic card's user guide for a warmer, more blue image. 6500K - NOTE: VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz (recommended) means that the resolution is 1280 x 1024 and the refresh rate is 60 Hertz. Individual adjustments for a cooler, more red image. Control Explanation COLOR ADJUST provides several color options: preset...
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... between Horizontal and Vertical by pressing button [2]. H SIZE (HORIZONTAL SIZE) adjusts the width of the screen image. H/V POSITION adjusts horizontal and vertical position of the screen image. NOTE: Try the Auto Image Adjust (see page 8) before using the Fine Tune control. Vertical moves the screen image up and down. SHARPNESS adjusts the clarity and focus of -phase, etc. Horizontal moves the screen image to the left or to the right. Control Explanation MANUAL IMAGE ADJUST displays the following menu . FINE TUNE eliminates any remaining video...
... between Horizontal and Vertical by pressing button [2]. H SIZE (HORIZONTAL SIZE) adjusts the width of the screen image. H/V POSITION adjusts horizontal and vertical position of the screen image. NOTE: Try the Auto Image Adjust (see page 8) before using the Fine Tune control. Vertical moves the screen image up and down. SHARPNESS adjusts the clarity and focus of -phase, etc. Horizontal moves the screen image to the left or to the right. Control Explanation MANUAL IMAGE ADJUST displays the following menu . FINE TUNE eliminates any remaining video...
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... time an on -screen display menus and control screens. Control Explanation SETUP MENU displays the following menu which allows you to move the on -screen display screen is not pushed within 15 seconds, the display screen disappears. OSD POSITION allows you to enable or disable the Resolution Notice messages. NOTE: See page 5 Setting the Timing Mode for the menu(s) and control screens: English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. OSD TIME OUT sets the length of resolution. ViewSonic VG151 11
... time an on -screen display menus and control screens. Control Explanation SETUP MENU displays the following menu which allows you to move the on -screen display screen is not pushed within 15 seconds, the display screen disappears. OSD POSITION allows you to enable or disable the Resolution Notice messages. NOTE: See page 5 Setting the Timing Mode for the menu(s) and control screens: English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. OSD TIME OUT sets the length of resolution. ViewSonic VG151 11
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Control Explanation BACKGROUND allows the simultaneous viewing of open software applications, or Windows desktop, while adjustments are made to the original factory settings if the display is operating in a factory Preset Timing Mode listed in this user guide. 12 ViewSonic VG151 MEMORY RECALL returns adjustments to the OnView ViewPanel controls.
Control Explanation BACKGROUND allows the simultaneous viewing of open software applications, or Windows desktop, while adjustments are made to the original factory settings if the display is operating in a factory Preset Timing Mode listed in this user guide. 12 ViewSonic VG151 MEMORY RECALL returns adjustments to the OnView ViewPanel controls.
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Other Information Specifications LCD Type Color Filter Glass surface 15" (full 15" viewable diagonal area), TFT (Thin Film Transistor), Active Matrix XGA LCD, 0.297mm pixel pitch RGB vertical stripe Anti-Glare Maximum Left 60° viewing angles Right Up 60° 45° Down 55° Input signal Video Sync RGB analog (0.7/1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms) DVI-D (TMDS, 100 ohms) Composite Sync, Separate Sync, Sync on Green fh:30-62 kHz, fv...
Other Information Specifications LCD Type Color Filter Glass surface 15" (full 15" viewable diagonal area), TFT (Thin Film Transistor), Active Matrix XGA LCD, 0.297mm pixel pitch RGB vertical stripe Anti-Glare Maximum Left 60° viewing angles Right Up 60° 45° Down 55° Input signal Video Sync RGB analog (0.7/1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms) DVI-D (TMDS, 100 ohms) Composite Sync, Separate Sync, Sync on Green fh:30-62 kHz, fv...
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... colors (red, green, or blue) are missing, check the video cable to make sure it is not attached permanently to the ViewPanel, tightly secure it to the ViewPanel. • 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. Control buttons do not work • Press only one button at a time. 14 ViewSonic VG151 Troubleshooting...
... colors (red, green, or blue) are missing, check the video cable to make sure it is not attached permanently to the ViewPanel, tightly secure it to the ViewPanel. • 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. Control buttons do not work • Press only one button at a time. 14 ViewSonic VG151 Troubleshooting...
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... removes dust and other particles. 2 If still not clean, apply a small amount of the ViewPanel. ViewSonic will not be liable for damage resulting from use of any ammonia or alcohol-based cleaners. 16 ViewSonic VG151 Some chemical cleaners have been reported to damage the screen and/or case of non-ammonia, non-alcohol based glass cleaner onto a clean, soft, lint-free...
... removes dust and other particles. 2 If still not clean, apply a small amount of the ViewPanel. ViewSonic will not be liable for damage resulting from use of any ammonia or alcohol-based cleaners. 16 ViewSonic VG151 Some chemical cleaners have been reported to damage the screen and/or case of non-ammonia, non-alcohol based glass cleaner onto a clean, soft, lint-free...
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... replace the product with the product. ANY CLAIM AGAINST THE CUSTOMER BY ANY OTHER PARTY. ViewSonic LCD Warranty (V2.0) Release Date: 10-15-1999 ViewSonic VG151 17 c. Removal or installation of the product. 3. If a product proves to provide (a) the original dated sales slip, (b) your name, (c) your address, (d) a description of the problem, and (e) the serial number of the product. f. Removal, installation, and set-up service...
... replace the product with the product. ANY CLAIM AGAINST THE CUSTOMER BY ANY OTHER PARTY. ViewSonic LCD Warranty (V2.0) Release Date: 10-15-1999 ViewSonic VG151 17 c. Removal or installation of the product. 3. If a product proves to provide (a) the original dated sales slip, (b) your name, (c) your address, (d) a description of the problem, and (e) the serial number of the product. f. Removal, installation, and set-up service...
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... electrician. The cord set for power cords used . AC PLUG CORD PRECAUTIONS FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY. IMPORTANT: The wires in this unit has been enclosed and has been selected according to use a cord set must be used . CAUTION: Use a power cable that will look like (Figure A1 below . Use the following code: Green-and-Yellow: Earth Blue: Neutral Brown...
... electrician. The cord set for power cords used . AC PLUG CORD PRECAUTIONS FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY. IMPORTANT: The wires in this unit has been enclosed and has been selected according to use a cord set must be used . CAUTION: Use a power cable that will look like (Figure A1 below . Use the following code: Green-and-Yellow: Earth Blue: Neutral Brown...
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... between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from that interference will not occur in a domestic environment, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Install and use grounded power supply cord and the provided shielded video interface cable with bonded ferrite cores. Compliance Information...
... between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from that interference will not occur in a domestic environment, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Install and use grounded power supply cord and the provided shielded video interface cable with bonded ferrite cores. Compliance Information...
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...-mode input technology supports both digital (DVI) and analog (VGA) signals. The VG151 LCD display represents state-of the space used by a comparable-size CRT, the VG151 offers users a full 15" viewable screen. It's portable enough to monitor settings, maintaining an optimized image. • OnView® controls All screen adjustments are made via an on the eyes. What's more, its 2.3" profile, 10.6 pounds and wall mount capability. Automatically scales lower resolutions to fill the screen. • OSD / Power Lock When activated, user-controlled OSD/power lock...
...-mode input technology supports both digital (DVI) and analog (VGA) signals. The VG151 LCD display represents state-of the space used by a comparable-size CRT, the VG151 offers users a full 15" viewable screen. It's portable enough to monitor settings, maintaining an optimized image. • OnView® controls All screen adjustments are made via an on the eyes. What's more, its 2.3" profile, 10.6 pounds and wall mount capability. Automatically scales lower resolutions to fill the screen. • OSD / Power Lock When activated, user-controlled OSD/power lock...
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... colors) Display Area 15.0" viewable Contrast Ratio 350:1 (typ) Viewing Angle 120° horizontal, 100° vertical (typ) Light Source Long life, 50,000 hrs. (typ) Response Time 40ms (max) Brightness 210 cd/m2 (typ) Glass Surface Anti-static, anti-glare coat VIDEO INPUT ANALOG Video Frequency Sync RGB analog or DVI-D digital Fh:30-62kHz, Fv:50-75Hz H/V Separated (TTL) composite, sync on parts, labor and back light. Analog adapter available from ViewSonic. ViewSonic Corporation...
... colors) Display Area 15.0" viewable Contrast Ratio 350:1 (typ) Viewing Angle 120° horizontal, 100° vertical (typ) Light Source Long life, 50,000 hrs. (typ) Response Time 40ms (max) Brightness 210 cd/m2 (typ) Glass Surface Anti-static, anti-glare coat VIDEO INPUT ANALOG Video Frequency Sync RGB analog or DVI-D digital Fh:30-62kHz, Fv:50-75Hz H/V Separated (TTL) composite, sync on parts, labor and back light. Analog adapter available from ViewSonic. ViewSonic Corporation...