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Contents Product Registration 2 For Your Records 2 Getting Started Package Contents 3 Precautions 3 Quick Installation 4 Landscape/Portrait Modes 5 To Raise and Lower the display 5 Installation of Wall Mount (Optional 6 Using the ViewPanel Setting the Timing Mode 7 OSD Lock Mode 7 Adjusting the Screen Image 8 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 08/01/02 A ViewSonic VP201m/VP201mb 1
Contents Product Registration 2 For Your Records 2 Getting Started Package Contents 3 Precautions 3 Quick Installation 4 Landscape/Portrait Modes 5 To Raise and Lower the display 5 Installation of Wall Mount (Optional 6 Using the ViewPanel Setting the Timing Mode 7 OSD Lock Mode 7 Adjusting the Screen Image 8 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 08/01/02 A ViewSonic VP201m/VP201mb 1
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... for energy efficiency. All rights reserved. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Product Registration To meet your future needs, and to change without notice. For Your Records Product Name: Model Number: Document Number: Serial Number: Purchase Date: ViewSonic VP201m/VP201mb VLCDS22720-1/1b A-CD-VP201m/mb-1 Product disposal at the end of VESA. ViewSonic VP201m/VP201mb 2 Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are trademarks of its useful life.
... for energy efficiency. All rights reserved. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Product Registration To meet your future needs, and to change without notice. For Your Records Product Name: Model Number: Document Number: Serial Number: Purchase Date: ViewSonic VP201m/VP201mb VLCDS22720-1/1b A-CD-VP201m/mb-1 Product disposal at the end of VESA. ViewSonic VP201m/VP201mb 2 Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are trademarks of its useful life.
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..., video cable, or power cord. • If smoke, abnormal noise, or strange odor is clean and free of moisture. • Do not place heavy objects on -screen colors. power cord • Schuko power cord • Quick Start Guide • ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM (including user guide PDF file and INF/ICM display optimization files). (Note: Perfect PortraitTM software on CD-ROM must be facing away from direct sunlight to continue using the ViewPanel. ViewSonic VP201m...
..., video cable, or power cord. • If smoke, abnormal noise, or strange odor is clean and free of moisture. • Do not place heavy objects on -screen colors. power cord • Schuko power cord • Quick Start Guide • ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM (including user guide PDF file and INF/ICM display optimization files). (Note: Perfect PortraitTM software on CD-ROM must be facing away from direct sunlight to continue using the ViewPanel. ViewSonic VP201m...
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...Audio Out port on -screen instructions. 5 Windows users: Set the timing mode (resolution and refresh rate) Example: 1600 X 1200 @ 60 Hz. To be best prepared for the CD-ROM to ViewSonic. Macintosh users: Models older than G3 require a Macintosh adapter. Connect the VGA analog video cable to the computer then to computer ViewSonic VP201m/VP201mb 4 Both analog and digital (DVI-D) ports are powered OFF. NOTE: Windows 95, 98 or 2000 users may mail or fax to auto-start. DVI-D (optional) Audio Power VGA analog video cable VGA video cable Power cord Audio cable AC outlet Power...
...Audio Out port on -screen instructions. 5 Windows users: Set the timing mode (resolution and refresh rate) Example: 1600 X 1200 @ 60 Hz. To be best prepared for the CD-ROM to ViewSonic. Macintosh users: Models older than G3 require a Macintosh adapter. Connect the VGA analog video cable to the computer then to computer ViewSonic VP201m/VP201mb 4 Both analog and digital (DVI-D) ports are powered OFF. NOTE: Windows 95, 98 or 2000 users may mail or fax to auto-start. DVI-D (optional) Audio Power VGA analog video cable VGA video cable Power cord Audio cable AC outlet Power...
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... Portrait Note: Before using the portrait display mode, first install the Perfect PortraitTM software included with most PCI and AGP graphics (video) cards. As you face the front of the display, take hold of each side of the ViewPanel outward and away from the base. 3 Manually rotate the VP201m/VP201mb clockwise 90 degrees as shown above. Follow the instructions that accompany the...
... Portrait Note: Before using the portrait display mode, first install the Perfect PortraitTM software included with most PCI and AGP graphics (video) cards. As you face the front of the display, take hold of each side of the ViewPanel outward and away from the base. 3 Manually rotate the VP201m/VP201mb clockwise 90 degrees as shown above. Follow the instructions that accompany the...
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... screws. 4 Remove the four screws from the back plate. 5 Attach the mounting bracket from the VESA compatible wallmounting kit (100 m x 100 m distance). 6 Attach the ViewPanel to the wall, following : Remove four screws 1 Disconnect Power. 2 Lay the ViewPanel face down on the left. ViewSonic VP201m/VP201mb 6 Refer to the instructions that come with the base mounting kit.To convert your local dealer. Installation of Wall Mount (Optional) To obtain a wall-mounting...
... screws. 4 Remove the four screws from the back plate. 5 Attach the mounting bracket from the VESA compatible wallmounting kit (100 m x 100 m distance). 6 Attach the ViewPanel to the wall, following : Remove four screws 1 Disconnect Power. 2 Lay the ViewPanel face down on the left. ViewSonic VP201m/VP201mb 6 Refer to the instructions that come with the base mounting kit.To convert your local dealer. Installation of Wall Mount (Optional) To obtain a wall-mounting...
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...; desktop > Properties > Settings > Desktop Area or Screen Area for Windows 98 and newer > set your computer to exceed the maximum refresh rate of 75 Hz @1280 x 1024 and lower resolutions. OSD Lock Mode This mode locks all OSD menus, press and hold both the [1] button and the L (up- ViewSonic VP201m/VP201mb 7 After setting the timing mode, use the OnView® controls (pages 9 - 13) to your graphic card's user guide for instructions. arrow) button for 10...
...; desktop > Properties > Settings > Desktop Area or Screen Area for Windows 98 and newer > set your computer to exceed the maximum refresh rate of 75 Hz @1280 x 1024 and lower resolutions. OSD Lock Mode This mode locks all OSD menus, press and hold both the [1] button and the L (up- ViewSonic VP201m/VP201mb 7 After setting the timing mode, use the OnView® controls (pages 9 - 13) to your graphic card's user guide for instructions. arrow) button for 10...
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... Main Menu or exits control screen and saves settings. Also, toggles between analog and digital connections. Power Light Green=ON Orange=Power Saving ViewSonic VP201m/VP201mb 8 Power On/Off Mute Light Scrolls through options and also increases or decreases a value. Shortcut to display the Contrast adjustment screen. Shortcut to toggle between two controls, on the front control panel to display and adjust the OnView® controls from ViewSonic®. Adjusting the Screen Image Use the buttons on some screens. Front Control Panel shown below Speaker Speaker Mutes Sound...
... Main Menu or exits control screen and saves settings. Also, toggles between analog and digital connections. Power Light Green=ON Orange=Power Saving ViewSonic VP201m/VP201mb 8 Power On/Off Mute Light Scrolls through options and also increases or decreases a value. Shortcut to display the Contrast adjustment screen. Shortcut to toggle between two controls, on the front control panel to display and adjust the OnView® controls from ViewSonic®. Adjusting the Screen Image Use the buttons on some screens. Front Control Panel shown below Speaker Speaker Mutes Sound...
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... 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 the screen image looks focused, crisp, and sharp. ViewSonic VP201m/VP201mb 9 This time can also navigate to the other menus shown below: Auto Image Adjust Contrast/Brightness Manual Image Adjust Color Adjust...
... 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 the screen image looks focused, crisp, and sharp. ViewSonic VP201m/VP201mb 9 This time can also navigate to the other menus shown below: Auto Image Adjust Contrast/Brightness Manual Image Adjust Color Adjust...
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...the resolution to obtain a sharper image. Manual Image Adjust brings up the Image Adjust controls explained below can toggle between Horizontal and Vertical by using the up and down M buttons. Position adjusts horizontal and vertical position of the screen image. NOTE: Not available for digital mode. Brightness adjusts background black level of the screen image. Press the [2] button to its pre-set value. Zoom expands and contracts the entire screen image. Contrast/Brightness Contrast adjusts the difference between the image background (black level) and the foreground (white...
...the resolution to obtain a sharper image. Manual Image Adjust brings up the Image Adjust controls explained below can toggle between Horizontal and Vertical by using the up and down M buttons. Position adjusts horizontal and vertical position of the screen image. NOTE: Not available for digital mode. Brightness adjusts background black level of the screen image. Press the [2] button to its pre-set value. Zoom expands and contracts the entire screen image. Contrast/Brightness Contrast adjusts the difference between the image background (black level) and the foreground (white...
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... color. ViewSonic VP201m/VP201mb 11 Individual adjustments for cooler white (used in this user guide. User Color allows you to the screen image for warmer white and richer red. 5400K - Adds blue and green to make individual adjustments for a darker color. 5000K - Exception: This control does not affect changes made with fluorescent lighting). 6500K - Adds red to choose a preset color temperature. Memory Recall returns adjustments to the original factory settings if the display is operating in a factory Preset Timing Mode...
... color. ViewSonic VP201m/VP201mb 11 Individual adjustments for cooler white (used in this user guide. User Color allows you to the screen image for warmer white and richer red. 5400K - Adds blue and green to make individual adjustments for a darker color. 5000K - Exception: This control does not affect changes made with fluorescent lighting). 6500K - Adds red to choose a preset color temperature. Memory Recall returns adjustments to the original factory settings if the display is operating in a factory Preset Timing Mode...
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... card's user guide for instructions on -screen display screen is not pushed within 15 seconds, the display screen disappears. Setup Menu brings up the Setup Menu controls explained below. OSD Time Out sets the length of time the on changing the resolution and refresh rate (vertical frequency). Fill Aspect Ratio will stretch the image to fill one direction, while maintaining the aspect ratio. 1:1 will stretch the image to toggle between two input signals: analog and digital. ViewSonic VP201m/VP201mb 12 OSD Position...
... card's user guide for instructions on -screen display screen is not pushed within 15 seconds, the display screen disappears. Setup Menu brings up the Setup Menu controls explained below. OSD Time Out sets the length of time the on changing the resolution and refresh rate (vertical frequency). Fill Aspect Ratio will stretch the image to fill one direction, while maintaining the aspect ratio. 1:1 will stretch the image to toggle between two input signals: analog and digital. ViewSonic VP201m/VP201mb 12 OSD Position...
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...Specifications LCD Type Color Filter Protective shield 20" full viewable diagonal area, TFT (Thin Film Transistor), Active Matrix UXGA LCD, RGB vertical stripe Anti-Glare and Anti-Reflective Input signal Video Sync RGB analog (0.7/1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms), digital DVI-D (TMDS, 100 0hms) Composite Sync, Separate Sync, Sync on Green fh:30-82 kHz, fv:50-75 Hz Compatibility PC Macintosh1 Up to 1600 x 1200 Non-interlaced Power Macintosh up to 1600 x 1200 Resolutions... @ 70 Hz Power Voltage Power Consumption 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz (auto switch) 80W typical @ PF > 0.95 Display area Full Scan ...
...Specifications LCD Type Color Filter Protective shield 20" full viewable diagonal area, TFT (Thin Film Transistor), Active Matrix UXGA LCD, RGB vertical stripe Anti-Glare and Anti-Reflective Input signal Video Sync RGB analog (0.7/1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms), digital DVI-D (TMDS, 100 0hms) Composite Sync, Separate Sync, Sync on Green fh:30-82 kHz, fv:50-75 Hz Compatibility PC Macintosh1 Up to 1600 x 1200 Non-interlaced Power Macintosh up to 1600 x 1200 Resolutions... @ 70 Hz Power Voltage Power Consumption 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz (auto switch) 80W typical @ PF > 0.95 Display area Full Scan ...
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... connected. ViewSonic VP201m/VP201mb 14 Control buttons do not work • Press only one button at a time. Power on but no screen image • Make sure the video cable supplied with the ViewPanel 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 DC power supply and the power supply is firmly connected to the ViewPanel®. • Plug another computer. • If you need a Macintosh adapter...
... connected. ViewSonic VP201m/VP201mb 14 Control buttons do not work • Press only one button at a time. Power on but no screen image • Make sure the video cable supplied with the ViewPanel 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 DC power supply and the power supply is firmly connected to the ViewPanel®. • Plug another computer. • If you need a Macintosh adapter...
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... service.us@ F: (909) 468-1202 viewsonic.com Canada viewsonic.com/ support T: (800) 688-6688 F: (909) 468-1202 service.ca@ viewsonic.com United Kingdom viewsoniceurope.com T: 0800 833 648 service.eu@ F: (01293) 643910 viewsoniceurope.com Europe, Middle East, Baltic countries, and North Africa viewsoniceurope.com Contact your reseller to refer you to provide the serial number (on the previous page). 2. Check Troubleshooting...
... service.us@ F: (909) 468-1202 viewsonic.com Canada viewsonic.com/ support T: (800) 688-6688 F: (909) 468-1202 service.ca@ viewsonic.com United Kingdom viewsoniceurope.com T: 0800 833 648 service.eu@ F: (01293) 643910 viewsoniceurope.com Europe, Middle East, Baltic countries, and North Africa viewsoniceurope.com Contact your reseller to refer you to provide the serial number (on the previous page). 2. Check Troubleshooting...
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... TURNED OFF. • NEVER SPRAY OR POUR ANY LIQUID DIRECTLY ONTO THE SCREEN OR CASE. To clean the case: 1 Use a soft, dry cloth. 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. To clean the screen: 1 Wipe the screen with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth. ViewSonic VP201m/VP201mb 16 This removes...
... TURNED OFF. • NEVER SPRAY OR POUR ANY LIQUID DIRECTLY ONTO THE SCREEN OR CASE. To clean the case: 1 Use a soft, dry cloth. 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. To clean the screen: 1 Wipe the screen with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth. ViewSonic VP201m/VP201mb 16 This removes...
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... product on ViewSonic products sold outside the U.S.A. c. Removal or installation of supplies or parts not meeting ViewSonic's specifications. Use of the product. Any other acts of the first consumer purchase. Removal, installation, and set-up service charges. Exclusion of the nearest ViewSonic service center, contact ViewSonic. VIEWSONIC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR: 1. and Canada, contact ViewSonic or your address, (d) a description of the problem, and (e) the serial number of state law...
... product on ViewSonic products sold outside the U.S.A. c. Removal or installation of supplies or parts not meeting ViewSonic's specifications. Use of the product. Any other acts of the first consumer purchase. Removal, installation, and set-up service charges. Exclusion of the nearest ViewSonic service center, contact ViewSonic. VIEWSONIC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR: 1. and Canada, contact ViewSonic or your address, (d) a description of the problem, and (e) the serial number of state law...
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... BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be connected to replace the original cord set, or if the cord set must meet IEC-60320 requirements and will appear on the outer sheath, or on the insulation of one of destination and must be used in any questions concerning which proper power cord to use a cord set...
... BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be connected to replace the original cord set, or if the cord set must meet IEC-60320 requirements and will appear on the outer sheath, or on the insulation of one of destination and must be used in any questions concerning which proper power cord to use a cord set...
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... based on a circuit different from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). Install and use grounded power supply cord and the provided shielded video interface cable with the instructions, may cause radio interference. ViewSonic VP201m/VP201mb 19 This equipment generates, uses, and can be used, use only a shielded BNC(5) cable. If this is no guarantee that to the instruction manual. FCC Warning To assure continued FCC compliance, the user must use the...
... based on a circuit different from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). Install and use grounded power supply cord and the provided shielded video interface cable with the instructions, may cause radio interference. ViewSonic VP201m/VP201mb 19 This equipment generates, uses, and can be used, use only a shielded BNC(5) cable. If this is no guarantee that to the instruction manual. FCC Warning To assure continued FCC compliance, the user must use the...
