7”TFT-LCD MONITOR V172 Series USER’ S MANUAL www.viewera.com Rev 1.
CONTENTS 1. Introduction Page 3 Product Description ....................................................... Page 3 Package Contents .......................................................... Page 3 Product Features …....................................................... Page 3 Screen Cleaning Techniques ......................................... Page 4 Additional ..................................................................... Page 4 2. Control Functions Page 6 Function Selection .........
1. Introduction Product Description Congratulations on your purchase of the ViewEra V172 series LCD monitor. It incorporates high quality display into a small light-weighted module. It has power-saving capabilities and emits no radiation. You will certainly benefit from this monitor in lots of ways; to name some of them: comfort, safety, space-saving and environmental protection.
Screen Cleaning Techniques 1. Gently clean the screen with a clean camel hair lens brush, or a soft, clean, lint-free cloth, to remove dust and other particles that can scratch the screen. 2. Do not apply pressure to the screen surface when wiping it clean. 3. Do not pour or spray any liquid directly onto the screen or casing. Chemical cleaners have been reported to damage the screen or case of the LCD monitor. Additional Read all of these instructions and save them for later use.
If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, service may be required. 4. Power and extension cords Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord.
2. Control Functions The monitor digital control functions are located on the front panel. They are shown in the figure below and described in the following paragraphs. 1. Power switch with indicator LED 2. Function keys Function Selection 1. Press the “ 1” knob to show the OSD menu. Then use the “ △”and “ ▽” knobs to select a function. Press the “ 2”knob to close the OSD menu. 2. With the “ △”and “ ▽”knobs, you can adjust the speaker volume on the monitor.
Note: Either VGA or DVI cable can be used at a time. You can’ t switch the image signal by connecting both VGA and DVI cables. If you want to switch VGA to DVI image signal, you need to turn off your PC and disconnect the VGA cable. Then connect the DVI cable and turn on your PC. 2. Video Brightness - Adjust the luminance level of the image. Contrast - Adjust the contrast level of the image. Black Level - Adjust the black Level of the image. Exit - Close the Video OSD menu. 3.
5.Image Auto Tune - Adjust geometry of the image automatically. H. Width - Adjust the horizontal sync size of signal. H. Phase - Adjust the horizontal sync phase of signal. H. Position - Adjust the horizontal position of the image. V. Position - Adjust the vertical position of the image. Exit - Close the Image OSD menu. Note: Image function is only available for VGA image signal. 6.Language - Set the language of the OSD windows. 7.
3. Installation Unpacking Open the shipping carton and check the package contents. If any items are missing or damaged, contact us immediately. The package should include the following items: -17”TFT-LCD monitor -DVI cable (for V172D) -Power cord -User's manual -AC/DC power adapter -VGA cable -Audio cable Installing the Base Follow these steps to install the base: 1. Turn the monitor down. 2. Assembly the base to the arm with screw. 3. Tighten the screw with a coin.
3.Connect the AC/DC power cord to the DC jack. 4.Connect the power cable. 4. Display Modes Micro-controller Features The micro-controller automatically detects the video board installed in your system. When you turn on the monitor, the micro-controller checks the display mode memory stored in the user setting area of the video board, and then the factory presetting area. It then adjusts to the proper display mode.
MODE Resolution Horizontal Vertical (Dots*lines) Freq.(KHz) Freq.(Hz) Remark 1. VGA 640×350 31.5 70 Non-interlaced 2. VGA 720×400 31.5 70 Non-interlaced 3. VGA 640×480 31.5 60 Non-interlaced 4. VESA/75 640×480 37.5 75 Non-interlaced 5. VESA/60 800×600 37.9 60 Non-interlaced 6. VESA/75 800×600 46.9 75 Non-interlaced 7. VESA/60 1024×768 48.4 60 Non-interlaced 8. VESA/70 1024×768 56.5 70 Non-interlaced 9. VESA/75 1024×768 60.0 75 Non-interlaced 10.
6. Power Saving Features When the power saving is active, the power indicator LED will be from Green Light to Amber. The power saving feature complies with these VESA power saving modes: Mode H. Sync. V. Sync. LED Power Consumption Normal On On Green < 40W Stand-by Off On Amber < 3W Suspend On Off Amber < 3W Off Off Off Amber < 3W The monitor uses the H. Sync and V. Sync signals to determine the operation mode to enter. The monitor power-saving feature automatically turns off H.
7. Product Specifications Model Features Panel Type: Size: Pixel Pitch: Brightness: Contrast Ratio: Response Time: Viewing Angle(H / V) Max. Resolution: Display Color Maximum Viewable Size Video Input Display Area V172 Series Active TFT-LCD 17”diagonal 0.264 (W) x 0.264 (H) mm 300 cd/㎡ 500:1 12 ms (max.) 140° / 130° 1280 (W) x 1024 (H) 16.7 M 17 inch (43.2cm) Analog:15-pin, D-sub connector (V172 series) Digital: DVI connector (V172D) 13.3 (W) x 10.
8. Dead Pixel Policy Dead pixels on the TFT LCD panel are sometimes inevitable. ViewEra guarantees that the monitor will be replaced if the number of dead pixels on our monitor exceeds 5 pixels. 9. Warranty & Customer Service Warranty ViewEra warrants the V172 series TFT-LCD monitor for three years for parts and labor, one year for LCD panel from the date of purchase. For detail warranty information, please refer to our website. (http://www.viewera.com/warranty.
10. Windows setup For the best view, please set the monitor type in Windows.
For 1024 ×768, please set to “XGA 1024 × 768 @ 75Hz 16
11. Trouble Shooting 1) Power on but no picture → Make sure the VGA cable is tightly connected from the video output connector on the video card to the video input connector on the monitor. → Make sure you are using the standard power adapter coming with the monitor. → Check your video card if the driver is correctly installed. If there is no video signal from the video card, “ NO INPUT SIGNAL”will show on the screen.
6) Residue image → If an image remains on the screen for an extended period of time, it may be imprinted in the screen and leave a residue image. It is characteristic of liquid crystal and is not malfunction or deterioration of the liquid crystal. The residue image will disappear after a period of time. It is recommended to set up the screen saver for your LCD monitor.
