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VS10927 17" Color TFT LCD Display (VP720-1_VP720b-1_SM Rev. 1a Jan.2006) ViewSonic® 381 Brea Canyon Road, Walnut, California 91789 USA - (800) 888-8583 Service Manual ViewSonic VP720-1 VP720b-1 Model No.
VS10927 17" Color TFT LCD Display (VP720-1_VP720b-1_SM Rev. 1a Jan.2006) ViewSonic® 381 Brea Canyon Road, Walnut, California 91789 USA - (800) 888-8583 Service Manual ViewSonic VP720-1 VP720b-1 Model No.
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... with all of Limited ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - Extremely hot, cold or humid environment. - Place in such areas as the associated transformer circuits. 4. Service work should be damaged. (12) Cold cathode fluorescent lamp in the inverter circuit, the voltage is present, immediately switch the LCD display off water drop immediately. The LCD module should only...
... with all of Limited ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - Extremely hot, cold or humid environment. - Place in such areas as the associated transformer circuits. 4. Service work should be damaged. (12) Cold cathode fluorescent lamp in the inverter circuit, the voltage is present, immediately switch the LCD display off water drop immediately. The LCD module should only...
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... control is completely visible. (The black border around the edge of the screen should barely touch the illuminated "active area" of the LCD display.) ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - To save the adjustments and exit the menu, press button [1] twice. To adjust the setting, press the upSor downTbuttons... Not Copy 10 VP720-1_VP720b-1 Do the following tips may help you optimize your display: • Adjust the computer's graphics card so that it outputs a 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz video signal to the LCD display. (Look for instructions on "changing the refresh rate" in the graphics card's ...
... control is completely visible. (The black border around the edge of the screen should barely touch the illuminated "active area" of the LCD display.) ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - To save the adjustments and exit the menu, press button [1] twice. To adjust the setting, press the upSor downTbuttons... Not Copy 10 VP720-1_VP720b-1 Do the following tips may help you optimize your display: • Adjust the computer's graphics card so that it outputs a 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz video signal to the LCD display. (Look for instructions on "changing the refresh rate" in the graphics card's ...
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... Image Adjust works with most common video cards. The factory setting for this function does not work on your LCD display, then lower the video refresh rate to 60 Hz and set value. ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - If this product is 6500K (6500 Kelvin). Control Explanation Auto Image Adjust automatically sizes, centers, and fine...
... Image Adjust works with most common video cards. The factory setting for this function does not work on your LCD display, then lower the video refresh rate to 60 Hz and set value. ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - If this product is 6500K (6500 Kelvin). Control Explanation Auto Image Adjust automatically sizes, centers, and fine...
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.... See your graphics card's user guide for a darker color. ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - Adds red to the 6500K factory preset. To select color (R, G or B) press button [2]. 2. To adjust selected color, pressSorT. Information displays the timing mode (video signal input) coming from the Main Menu...a darker color. 5000K - Enabling this setting allows the LCD display to be disabled. 9300K - Adds green to the screen image for cooler white (used in the computer, the LCD model number, the serial number, and the ViewSonic® website URL. Important: If you select RECALL from...
.... See your graphics card's user guide for a darker color. ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - Adds red to the 6500K factory preset. To select color (R, G or B) press button [2]. 2. To adjust selected color, pressSorT. Information displays the timing mode (video signal input) coming from the Main Menu...a darker color. 5000K - Enabling this setting allows the LCD display to be disabled. 9300K - Adds green to the screen image for cooler white (used in the computer, the LCD model number, the serial number, and the ViewSonic® website URL. Important: If you select RECALL from...
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...Gamma correction 3DitherTM serves as advanced dithering function Live-ShowTM for factory mode Support 12x18~5x18 proportional font ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - 4. Circuit Description RTD2363 LCD Monitor/MFM Controller Feature Analog RGB Input Interface Support up to 150MHz (up to SXGA@75Hz, 1080p) Support... Content Protection (HDCP) (optional) Enhanced protection of HDCP secret key(optional) Digital Output Interface Built-in fully programmable display timing generator Integrated dual LVDS transmitter Support single 18-bit TTL output interface Support up to 140MHz (up ...
...Gamma correction 3DitherTM serves as advanced dithering function Live-ShowTM for factory mode Support 12x18~5x18 proportional font ViewSonic Corporation Confidential - 4. Circuit Description RTD2363 LCD Monitor/MFM Controller Feature Analog RGB Input Interface Support up to 150MHz (up to SXGA@75Hz, 1080p) Support... Content Protection (HDCP) (optional) Enhanced protection of HDCP secret key(optional) Digital Output Interface Built-in fully programmable display timing generator Integrated dual LVDS transmitter Support single 18-bit TTL output interface Support up to 140MHz (up ...
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... Package Contents ...4 Precautions ...4 Quick Installation ...5 Landscape/Portrait Modes...6 To Raise and Lower the display...6 Wall Mounting (Optional) ...7 Using the LCD Display Setting the Timing Mode...8 OSD and Power Lock Settings ...8 Adjusting the Screen Image ...9 Main Menu Controls ...10 Other Information Specifications ...15 Troubleshooting...16 Customer Support ...17 Cleaning the LCD Display ...18 Limited Warranty ...19 ViewSonic VP720/VP720b
... Package Contents ...4 Precautions ...4 Quick Installation ...5 Landscape/Portrait Modes...6 To Raise and Lower the display...6 Wall Mounting (Optional) ...7 Using the LCD Display Setting the Timing Mode...8 OSD and Power Lock Settings ...8 Adjusting the Screen Image ...9 Main Menu Controls ...10 Other Information Specifications ...15 Troubleshooting...16 Customer Support ...17 Cleaning the LCD Display ...18 Limited Warranty ...19 ViewSonic VP720/VP720b
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... right to our website: 1. Taiwan: recycle.epa.gov.tw ViewSonic VP720/VP720b 3 In the interest of this document may be liable for you may change product specifications without notice. For Your Records Product Name: Model Number: Document Number: Serial Number: Purchase Date: VP720/b ViewSonic 17" LCD Display VS10927 VP720/b-1_UG_ENG Rev. 1A 11-08-05 _____...
... right to our website: 1. Taiwan: recycle.epa.gov.tw ViewSonic VP720/VP720b 3 In the interest of this document may be liable for you may change product specifications without notice. For Your Records Product Name: Model Number: Document Number: Serial Number: Purchase Date: VP720/b ViewSonic 17" LCD Display VS10927 VP720/b-1_UG_ENG Rev. 1A 11-08-05 _____...
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...: Windows '95, Windows NT, Windows '98, Windows 2000, Windows Me (Millennium), and Windows XP. ViewSonic VP720/VP720b 4 Do not place anything on the LCD display that you touch them. • Avoid exposing the LCD display to reduce glare. • Always handle the LCD display with Windows operating systems, and the ICM file (Image Color Matching) ensures accurate OSD...
...: Windows '95, Windows NT, Windows '98, Windows 2000, Windows Me (Millennium), and Windows XP. ViewSonic VP720/VP720b 4 Do not place anything on the LCD display that you touch them. • Avoid exposing the LCD display to reduce glare. • Always handle the LCD display with Windows operating systems, and the ICM file (Image Color Matching) ensures accurate OSD...
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...the Customer Support table in "For Your Records" on page 17. Connect power cord (and AC/DC adapter if required) 2. If your new ViewSonic LCD display. To order a ViewSonic® Macintosh adapter, contact ViewSonic Customer Support. 3. Insert the ViewSonic Wizard CD into the adapter. Installation is important. Connect video...Audio IN AC IN • Wait for your region. DVI D-SUB Power Code AC Outlet (Wall Socket) Computer Power Cord ViewSonic VP720/VP720b 5 To be best prepared for any future customer service needs: print this user guide and write the serial number in this ...
...the Customer Support table in "For Your Records" on page 17. Connect power cord (and AC/DC adapter if required) 2. If your new ViewSonic LCD display. To order a ViewSonic® Macintosh adapter, contact ViewSonic Customer Support. 3. Insert the ViewSonic Wizard CD into the adapter. Installation is important. Connect video...Audio IN AC IN • Wait for your region. DVI D-SUB Power Code AC Outlet (Wall Socket) Computer Power Cord ViewSonic VP720/VP720b 5 To be best prepared for any future customer service needs: print this user guide and write the serial number in this ...
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... you face the front of the display, take hold of each side of the LCD display outward and away from Landscape (default) to allow more clearance. 3. ViewSonic VP720/VP720b 6 The panel should move easily. From the front, gently raise the LCD display to Portrait mode, do the following: 1. Manually rotate the LCD display clockwise 90 degrees as shown above...
... you face the front of the display, take hold of each side of the LCD display outward and away from Landscape (default) to allow more clearance. 3. ViewSonic VP720/VP720b 6 The panel should move easily. From the front, gently raise the LCD display to Portrait mode, do the following: 1. Manually rotate the LCD display clockwise 90 degrees as shown above...
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... the wall, following : Remove four screws 1. To convert your local dealer. ViewSonic VP720/VP720b 7 Wall Mounting (Optional) To obtain a wall-mounting kit, contact ViewSonic® or your LCD display from the back plate. 4. Lay the LCD display face down on a towel or blanket. 3. Remove the four screws from a deskmounted to the instructions that the Power button is...
... the wall, following : Remove four screws 1. To convert your local dealer. ViewSonic VP720/VP720b 7 Wall Mounting (Optional) To obtain a wall-mounting kit, contact ViewSonic® or your LCD display from the back plate. 4. Lay the LCD display face down on a towel or blanket. 3. Remove the four screws from a deskmounted to the instructions that the Power button is...
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... arrow S again for 10 seconds. • Power Button Lock: Press and hold [1] and the up arrow S for instructions. ViewSonic VP720/VP720b 8 After setting the timing mode, use the OSD (On-screen Display) controls to your LCD display timing mode to exceed the maximum refresh rate of 85Hz; doing so may result in your graphic card...
... arrow S again for 10 seconds. • Power Button Lock: Press and hold [1] and the up arrow S for instructions. ViewSonic VP720/VP720b 8 After setting the timing mode, use the OSD (On-screen Display) controls to your LCD display timing mode to exceed the maximum refresh rate of 85Hz; doing so may result in your graphic card...
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.... (The black border around the edge of the screen should barely touch the illuminated "active area" of the LCD display.) ViewSonic VP720/VP720b 10 A control screen like the one shown below appears. 4. The following to adjust the display setting: 1. POSITION until the screen image is selected, press button [2]. NOTE: All OSD menus and adjustment screens...
.... (The black border around the edge of the screen should barely touch the illuminated "active area" of the LCD display.) ViewSonic VP720/VP720b 10 A control screen like the one shown below appears. 4. The following to adjust the display setting: 1. POSITION until the screen image is selected, press button [2]. NOTE: All OSD menus and adjustment screens...
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...set value. If this product is 6500K (6500 Kelvin). Audio Adjust increases the volume, decreases the volume, and mutes the audio. ViewSonic VP720/VP720b 11 Contrast adjusts the difference between an analog and a digital signal. Color Adjust provides several color adjustment modes, including preset color ...Brightness adjusts background black level of red (R), green (G), and blue (B). The factory setting for this function does not work on your LCD display, then lower the video refresh rate to 60 Hz and set the resolution to toggle between the image background (black level) and ...
...set value. If this product is 6500K (6500 Kelvin). Audio Adjust increases the volume, decreases the volume, and mutes the audio. ViewSonic VP720/VP720b 11 Contrast adjusts the difference between an analog and a digital signal. Color Adjust provides several color adjustment modes, including preset color ...Brightness adjusts background black level of red (R), green (G), and blue (B). The factory setting for this function does not work on your LCD display, then lower the video refresh rate to 60 Hz and set the resolution to toggle between the image background (black level) and ...
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Adds green to the 6500K factory preset. ViewSonic VP720/VP720b 12 Enabling the sRGB setting will cause the Contrast and Brightness adjustments to more accurately display colors the way they were originally intended. To select color (R, G or B) press button [2]. 2. NOTE: VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz (...a darker color. 5000K - Adds red to the screen image for cooler white (used in the computer, the LCD model number, the serial number, and the ViewSonic® website URL. Important: If you select RECALL from the graphics card in most office settings with fluorescent lighting...
Adds green to the 6500K factory preset. ViewSonic VP720/VP720b 12 Enabling the sRGB setting will cause the Contrast and Brightness adjustments to more accurately display colors the way they were originally intended. To select color (R, G or B) press button [2]. 2. NOTE: VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz (...a darker color. 5000K - Adds red to the screen image for cooler white (used in the computer, the LCD model number, the serial number, and the ViewSonic® website URL. Important: If you select RECALL from the graphics card in most office settings with fluorescent lighting...
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Other Information Specifications LCD Type 17" (full 17" viewable diagonal area), TFT (Thin Film Transistor), Active Matrix SXGA LCD, 0.264 mm pixel pitch RGB vertical stripe Anti-Glare RGB analog (0.7/1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms) Composite Sync, Separate Sync, Sync on Green fh:30-82 kHz, ...
Other Information Specifications LCD Type 17" (full 17" viewable diagonal area), TFT (Thin Film Transistor), Active Matrix SXGA LCD, 0.264 mm pixel pitch RGB vertical stripe Anti-Glare RGB analog (0.7/1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms) Composite Sync, Separate Sync, Sync on Green fh:30-82 kHz, ...
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... on the back of the computer. If the other end of the video cable is not attached permanently to the LCD display, tightly secure it is securely connected. ViewSonic VP720/VP720b 16 Control buttons do not work • Press only one button at a time. Wrong or abnormal colors •... older than G3, you have an older graphics card, contact ViewSonic® for a non-DDC adapter. 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 ...
... on the back of the computer. If the other end of the video cable is not attached permanently to the LCD display, tightly secure it is securely connected. ViewSonic VP720/VP720b 16 Control buttons do not work • Press only one button at a time. Wrong or abnormal colors •... older than G3, you have an older graphics card, contact ViewSonic® for a non-DDC adapter. 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 ...
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To clean the screen: 1. Use a soft, dry cloth. 2. ViewSonic VP720/VP720b 18 Disclaimer • ViewSonic® does not recommend the use of any ammonia or alcoholbased cleaners. Wipe the screen with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth. If the case still ... particles. 2. Some chemical cleaners have been reported to damage the screen and/or case of the LCD display. • ViewSonic will not be liable for damage resulting from use of any ammonia or alcohol-based cleaners on the LCD display screen or case. If the screen still not clean, apply a small amount of a non-ammonia...
To clean the screen: 1. Use a soft, dry cloth. 2. ViewSonic VP720/VP720b 18 Disclaimer • ViewSonic® does not recommend the use of any ammonia or alcoholbased cleaners. Wipe the screen with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth. If the case still ... particles. 2. Some chemical cleaners have been reported to damage the screen and/or case of the LCD display. • ViewSonic will not be liable for damage resulting from use of any ammonia or alcohol-based cleaners on the LCD display screen or case. If the screen still not clean, apply a small amount of a non-ammonia...
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...possibility of the product. 3. To obtain service under warranty, contact ViewSonic Customer Support. For additional information or the name of 1 Release Date: 03-31-05 ViewSonic VP720/VP720b 19 ViewSonic shall not be required to follow instructions supplied with the product. ... warranty does not cover: 1. c. Removal or installation of supplies or parts not meeting ViewSonic's specifications. Use of the product. Limited Warranty VIEWSONIC® LCD DISPLAY What the warranty covers: ViewSonic warrants its sole option, repair or replace the product with a like product. If ...
...possibility of the product. 3. To obtain service under warranty, contact ViewSonic Customer Support. For additional information or the name of 1 Release Date: 03-31-05 ViewSonic VP720/VP720b 19 ViewSonic shall not be required to follow instructions supplied with the product. ... warranty does not cover: 1. c. Removal or installation of supplies or parts not meeting ViewSonic's specifications. Use of the product. Limited Warranty VIEWSONIC® LCD DISPLAY What the warranty covers: ViewSonic warrants its sole option, repair or replace the product with a like product. If ...