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China) (Korean) (Arabic) ® VP181 ViewPanel With Landscape & Portrait Display Modes Full 18.1" Diagonal Viewable Screen User's Guide Guide de l'utilisateur Bedienungsanleitung (Latin American Spanish) (Italian) (Brazilian Portuguese) (Swedish) (Russian) (Polish) (Japanese) (Traditional Chinese -Taiwan) (Simplified Chinese -
China) (Korean) (Arabic) ® VP181 ViewPanel With Landscape & Portrait Display Modes Full 18.1" Diagonal Viewable Screen User's Guide Guide de l'utilisateur Bedienungsanleitung (Latin American Spanish) (Italian) (Brazilian Portuguese) (Swedish) (Russian) (Polish) (Japanese) (Traditional Chinese -Taiwan) (Simplified Chinese -
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... as a permanent record of Microsoft Corporation in the space below for incidental or consequential damages resulting from ViewSonic Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are trademarks of the ViewPanel. Product Name: ViewSonic VP181 ViewPanel Model Number: VLCDS21535-1 Serial Number: Purchase Date: Power Cord Safety Guidelines Caution : Use a power cable that...
... as a permanent record of Microsoft Corporation in the space below for incidental or consequential damages resulting from ViewSonic Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are trademarks of the ViewPanel. Product Name: ViewSonic VP181 ViewPanel Model Number: VLCDS21535-1 Serial Number: Purchase Date: Power Cord Safety Guidelines Caution : Use a power cable that...
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... the product. G 6 Slots and openings in performance, indicating a need for ventilation. c) If the product does not operate normally when operating instructions are provided for service. 2 ViewSonic VP181 ViewPanel® Never spill liquid of any kind through the ventilation slots at the back of the product. See the Cleaning the ViewPanel® on...
... the product. G 6 Slots and openings in performance, indicating a need for ventilation. c) If the product does not operate normally when operating instructions are provided for service. 2 ViewSonic VP181 ViewPanel® Never spill liquid of any kind through the ventilation slots at the back of the product. See the Cleaning the ViewPanel® on...
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... your future needs, and to receive any additional product information as it becomes available, please register your ViewPanel's warranty on the Internet at: http://www.viewsonic.com. 4 Getting Started ViewSonic VP181 ViewPanel®
... your future needs, and to receive any additional product information as it becomes available, please register your ViewPanel's warranty on the Internet at: http://www.viewsonic.com. 4 Getting Started ViewSonic VP181 ViewPanel®
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... is very delicate. • DO NOT TOUCHTHE SCREEN DIRECTLY WITHYOUR FINGERS. It includes support for future L shipping needs. ViewSonic VP181 ViewPanel® Getting Started 5 You may suffer electric shock if you touch these parts. • Always handle your ViewPanel...switch the ViewPanel off and call your purchase of a ViewSonic VP181 ViewPanel®. The LCD screen is dangerous to allow adequate dissipation of heat. The display unit contains high-voltage parts. You have selected one of the most versatile display devices in a desk mount or wall mount configuration. ...
... is very delicate. • DO NOT TOUCHTHE SCREEN DIRECTLY WITHYOUR FINGERS. It includes support for future L shipping needs. ViewSonic VP181 ViewPanel® Getting Started 5 You may suffer electric shock if you touch these parts. • Always handle your ViewPanel...switch the ViewPanel off and call your purchase of a ViewSonic VP181 ViewPanel®. The LCD screen is dangerous to allow adequate dissipation of heat. The display unit contains high-voltage parts. You have selected one of the most versatile display devices in a desk mount or wall mount configuration. ...
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The DC Power supply connects to DC Power supply • Power cord/SCHUKO type for 6 Getting Started ViewSonic VP181 ViewPanel® E N • Detachable video cable (15 G pin HD D-sub) L I Required to receive Analog RGB S video signal from PC H • Power cord/USA type Connects wall outlet to DC IN port on base. Package Contents • ViewSonic VP181 ViewPanel • DC Power supply Power cables connect to DC Power supply.
The DC Power supply connects to DC Power supply • Power cord/SCHUKO type for 6 Getting Started ViewSonic VP181 ViewPanel® E N • Detachable video cable (15 G pin HD D-sub) L I Required to receive Analog RGB S video signal from PC H • Power cord/USA type Connects wall outlet to DC IN port on base. Package Contents • ViewSonic VP181 ViewPanel • DC Power supply Power cables connect to DC Power supply.
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... Connect the cord from the base of the back of the ViewPanel base as shown below. The steps for a desk installation of the VP181 are presented on NOTE: for first time installation, the rear left side of the Connect the cord from the base of the base. .... this step will be completed by 5a Connect video cable E N G the factory. Adapter is included with the VP181. small DC Power cord (step 1) DC Input DC Power supply (steps 3,4) ViewSonic VP181 ViewPanel® LCD Digital Head small DFP cable (step 2) Analog Base To computer Video cable (step 5) Getting Started 7 region. PC...
... Connect the cord from the base of the back of the ViewPanel base as shown below. The steps for a desk installation of the VP181 are presented on NOTE: for first time installation, the rear left side of the Connect the cord from the base of the base. .... this step will be completed by 5a Connect video cable E N G the factory. Adapter is included with the VP181. small DC Power cord (step 1) DC Input DC Power supply (steps 3,4) ViewSonic VP181 ViewPanel® LCD Digital Head small DFP cable (step 2) Analog Base To computer Video cable (step 5) Getting Started 7 region. PC...
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...page 6) and Installation, page 8). NOTE: To order a wall mounting kit, contact ViewSonic. For information concerning how to the head (see step 1 in figure below). To convert the desk-mounted VP181 to a wall-mount installation, do the following: 1 Disconnect DC power • Remove...a wall mounting kit, contactViewSonic® or your local dealer. Head Mounting screws (steps 4 and 5) DC power supply(step 1) Base Neck ViewSonic VP181 ViewPanel® USB cable (step 6) DFP cable (step 8) Getting Started 9 Installation-Wall Mount A wall installation includes a digital data connection ...
...page 6) and Installation, page 8). NOTE: To order a wall mounting kit, contact ViewSonic. For information concerning how to the head (see step 1 in figure below). To convert the desk-mounted VP181 to a wall-mount installation, do the following: 1 Disconnect DC power • Remove...a wall mounting kit, contactViewSonic® or your local dealer. Head Mounting screws (steps 4 and 5) DC power supply(step 1) Base Neck ViewSonic VP181 ViewPanel® USB cable (step 6) DFP cable (step 8) Getting Started 9 Installation-Wall Mount A wall installation includes a digital data connection ...
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...display mode, you to tilt bottom away from Landscape (default) to use ). *PerfectPortrait software is ready to Portrait modes, do the following path: Customer support > Support options > Document area > PPCHART.XLS. To switch from base. (3) After tilting ViewPanel, manually rotate the VP181... below ). For information on your graphics card. 10 Operation ViewSonic VP181 ViewPanel® The power light on the VP181 will extinguish. To start, follow steps 1 - 3 above, but manually rotate the VP181 panel counter-clockwise 90°. INPUT button toggles between two ...
...display mode, you to tilt bottom away from Landscape (default) to use ). *PerfectPortrait software is ready to Portrait modes, do the following path: Customer support > Support options > Document area > PPCHART.XLS. To switch from base. (3) After tilting ViewPanel, manually rotate the VP181... below ). For information on your graphics card. 10 Operation ViewSonic VP181 ViewPanel® The power light on the VP181 will extinguish. To start, follow steps 1 - 3 above, but manually rotate the VP181 panel counter-clockwise 90°. INPUT button toggles between two ...
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...adjusts foreground white level of screen image. [▲] increases brightness, [▼] decreases brightness. Press button [2] to adjust. ViewSonic VP181 ViewPanel® Operation 11 Shortcut: Before displaying the OnView menu, press the [▼] or [▲] button to toggle between brightness and contrast. NOTE: Main menu shown...on the controls follow the steps listed below and menus on ViewPanel head (see page 10 for adjustment 1 Press the [1] button to display the Main Menu shown below. 2 Press the [▼] or [▲] button to scroll to the desired menu option. 3 Press ...
...adjusts foreground white level of screen image. [▲] increases brightness, [▼] decreases brightness. Press button [2] to adjust. ViewSonic VP181 ViewPanel® Operation 11 Shortcut: Before displaying the OnView menu, press the [▼] or [▲] button to toggle between brightness and contrast. NOTE: Main menu shown...on the controls follow the steps listed below and menus on ViewPanel head (see page 10 for adjustment 1 Press the [1] button to display the Main Menu shown below. 2 Press the [▼] or [▲] button to scroll to the desired menu option. 3 Press ...
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... adjusts the width of screen image. [▼] decreases width of screen image, [▲] increases width of magnification. Zoom magnifies the displayed image. Position Horizontal Position moves screen image left or right. [▼] moves screen image to left, [▲] moves screen image to... the [2] button to right. Press [▼] or [▲] to adjust to obtain a sharper image. Viewmatch® Color Menu 12 Operation ViewSonic VP181 ViewPanel® Phase fine tunes the video distortion. Press the [2] button to user preference. Press the [2] button to H eliminate waviness and...
... adjusts the width of screen image. [▼] decreases width of screen image, [▲] increases width of magnification. Zoom magnifies the displayed image. Position Horizontal Position moves screen image left or right. [▼] moves screen image to left, [▲] moves screen image to... the [2] button to right. Press [▼] or [▲] to adjust to obtain a sharper image. Viewmatch® Color Menu 12 Operation ViewSonic VP181 ViewPanel® Phase fine tunes the video distortion. Press the [2] button to user preference. Press the [2] button to H eliminate waviness and...
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... red. Individual adjustments for a darker color. Press [▼] or [▲] to scroll to select the preset color. Tint adjusts the lightness of the video color. ViewSonic VP181 ViewPanel® Operation 13 Press button [2] to hue, tint, or sharpness. N 5000K--Adds blue and green to screen image for red (R), green (G), and blue (B). Press...
... red. Individual adjustments for a darker color. Press [▼] or [▲] to scroll to select the preset color. Tint adjusts the lightness of the video color. ViewSonic VP181 ViewPanel® Operation 13 Press button [2] to hue, tint, or sharpness. N 5000K--Adds blue and green to screen image for red (R), green (G), and blue (B). Press...
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Fill Aspect Ratio maintains the correct video signal proportions for more information about changing the resolution and refresh rate. 14 Operation ViewSonic VP181 ViewPanel® Press [▼] or [▲] to adjust the size of the picture are the same. E Advanced Menu N G L I ...following options: 1:1 adjusts the video signal so that the height and width of the picture from the following options. ViewMeter® displays information regarding the current input signal coming from the graphics card in your graphics card user guide for different resolutions. Press [▼]...
Fill Aspect Ratio maintains the correct video signal proportions for more information about changing the resolution and refresh rate. 14 Operation ViewSonic VP181 ViewPanel® Press [▼] or [▲] to adjust the size of the picture are the same. E Advanced Menu N G L I ...following options: 1:1 adjusts the video signal so that the height and width of the picture from the following options. ViewMeter® displays information regarding the current input signal coming from the graphics card in your graphics card user guide for different resolutions. Press [▼]...
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OSDTimeout sets the length of time the OnScreen Display screen is operating in a factory preset mode.) Press the [2] button to select the Memory Recall menu option. ViewSonic VP181 ViewPanel® Operation 15 Language Select allows the user to choose from the following S choices: two ... select the current signal from available languages. Memory Recall Returns the adjustments back to factory settings (only if the ViewPanel® is displayed before exiting. Vertical OSD Position vertically repositions all On-ScreenDisplay (OSD) screens. [▼] moves OSD left, [▲] moves the...
OSDTimeout sets the length of time the OnScreen Display screen is operating in a factory preset mode.) Press the [2] button to select the Memory Recall menu option. ViewSonic VP181 ViewPanel® Operation 15 Language Select allows the user to choose from the following S choices: two ... select the current signal from available languages. Memory Recall Returns the adjustments back to factory settings (only if the ViewPanel® is displayed before exiting. Vertical OSD Position vertically repositions all On-ScreenDisplay (OSD) screens. [▼] moves OSD left, [▲] moves the...
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Other Information Specifications LCD Type 18.1" (diagonal viewable) SXGA Active Matrix TFT Panel, 0.2805mm pixel pitch Color Filter RGB, vertical stripe E Glass surface Anti-glare & hard coating N Input Signal Video RGB Analog (0.7 - 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms) G L I S DVI by H ...
Other Information Specifications LCD Type 18.1" (diagonal viewable) SXGA Active Matrix TFT Panel, 0.2805mm pixel pitch Color Filter RGB, vertical stripe E Glass surface Anti-glare & hard coating N Input Signal Video RGB Analog (0.7 - 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms) G L I S DVI by H ...
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ViewSonic VP181 ViewPanel® Other Information 17 I S Wrong or abnormal colors H • If any colors (red, green, or blue) are within the ViewPanel's specified frequency range. • ...
ViewSonic VP181 ViewPanel® Other Information 17 I S Wrong or abnormal colors H • If any colors (red, green, or blue) are within the ViewPanel's specified frequency range. • ...
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... clean, blow on the ViewPanel screen or H case. Chemical cleaners have been reported to the screen. 18 Other Information ViewSonic VP181 ViewPanel® L I DISCLAIMER S ViewSonic® does not recommend the use of liquid cleaners or resulting from applying pressure to damage the screen and/or case...cleaners on the screen and gently wipe with a clean camel hair lens brush, or a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Further,ViewSonic does not recommend applying pressure when wiping theViewPanel screen clean. Cleaning the ViewPanel® • DO NOT APPLY PRESSURE TO THE SCREEN....
... clean, blow on the ViewPanel screen or H case. Chemical cleaners have been reported to the screen. 18 Other Information ViewSonic VP181 ViewPanel® L I DISCLAIMER S ViewSonic® does not recommend the use of liquid cleaners or resulting from applying pressure to damage the screen and/or case...cleaners on the screen and gently wipe with a clean camel hair lens brush, or a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Further,ViewSonic does not recommend applying pressure when wiping theViewPanel screen clean. Cleaning the ViewPanel® • DO NOT APPLY PRESSURE TO THE SCREEN....
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... follow instructions supplied with a like product. ANY OTHER DAMAGES, WHETHER INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE. 3. ANY CLAIM AGAINSTTHE CUSTOMER BY ANY OTHER PARTY. REV 7/16/98 ViewSonic VP181 ViewPanel® Other Information 19 If a product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period. Who the warranty protects: This warranty...
... follow instructions supplied with a like product. ANY OTHER DAMAGES, WHETHER INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE. 3. ANY CLAIM AGAINSTTHE CUSTOMER BY ANY OTHER PARTY. REV 7/16/98 ViewSonic VP181 ViewPanel® Other Information 19 If a product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period. Who the warranty protects: This warranty...