ViewSonic ® N3290w LCD TV - User Guide - Guide de l’utilisateur - Guía del usuario IMPORTANT: Please read this User Guide to obtain important information on installing and using your product in a safe manner, a s well as registering your product for future service. Warranty information contained in this User Guide will describe your limited c overage f rom ViewSonic Corporation, which is also f ound on our web site at http://www.viewsonic.
Dear ViewSonic customer, Congratulations on your purchase of a ViewSonic TV display. For maximum benefit of your TV, please read these instructions before any operations. For assistance, please contact ViewSonic service team at http://www.viewsonic.com/support/ or call our service team: United States 1-800-688-6688, Canada 1-866-463-4775. To purchase or inquire about any accessories and installation services you’re your TV, please visit www.viewsonic.com or call: US (800)688 6688, Canada (866)463 4775.
Contact Information for Sales & Authorized Service (Centro Autorizado de Servicio) within Mexico: Name, address, of manufacturer and importers: México, Av. de la Palma #8 Piso 2 Despacho 203, Corporativo Interpalmas, Col. San Fernando Huixquilucan, Estado de México Tel: (55) 3605-1099 http://www.viewsonic.com/la/soporte/index.htm NÚMERO GRATIS DE ASISTENCIA TÉCNICA PARA TODO MÉXICO: 001.866.823.2004 Hermosillo: Villahermosa: Distribuciones y Servicios Computacionales SA de CV.
Caution Please use the following ViewSonic TVs only with the following wall-mount kit. ViewSonic Wall-Mount kit model ViewSonic TV Model No. N3290w WMK-13 Use with other Wall-Mount kit may cause instability and possibly result in injury. To find the perfect mount for N3290w, please browse www.viewsonic.com or call our service team: US (800)688 6688, Canada (866)463 4775. Copyright Information Copyright © ViewSonic® Corporation, 2008. All rights reserved.
Compliance Information FCC Statement This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Declaration of RoHS Compliance This product has been designed and manufactured in compliance with Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and the Council on restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS Directive) and is deemed to comply with the maximum concentration values issued by the European Technical Adaptation Committee (TAC) as shown below: Substance Proposed Maximum Concentration Actual Concentration Lead (Pb) 0.1% <0.
Contents Product Registration................................................................................i Customer Support....................................................................................i Caution......................................................................................................iii Copyright Information .............................................................................iii Compliance Information ............................................................
WARNING Do not expose this TV to rain or moisture. It may increase the risk to fire or electronic shock. Dangerous Voltage: The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence dangerous voltage within the inside of the product that may be sufficient level to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions completely before using the equipment. 2) Keep these instructions in a safe place. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean with a soft, dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install the equipment in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
When not in use If you will not be using the TV set for long periods of time, the TV set should be disconnected from the AC power outlet to prevent power line surges. The TV set is not disconnected from the AC power source when the TV set is switched off. To disconnect the TV set completely unplug from the AC power outlet. Overloading This TV set is designed to operate on a 120 - 240 V AC supply only.
MAGNETIC INFLUENCE This TV contains a strong magnet in the speaker unit that generates a magnetic field. Keep any items susceptible to magnetic fields away from the speaker. SOUND If you hear snapping or popping sound comes from the TV continuously or frequently while the TV is operating, unplug the TV and consult your dealer or service technician. It is normal for some TVs to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on or off.
Objects and ventilation holes Never push any objects into the slots on the TV cabinet as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or an electric shock. Do not place any objects on the TV. MOISTURE Moisture and flammable objects ◊ Keep the product away from moisture. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the TV.
VOLUME ADJUSTMENT Broken pieces ◊ Adjust the volume to avoid disturbing your neighbors. Sound carries easily at night. Therefore, we suggest you close the windows or use headphones. ◊ When using headphones, adjust the volume to appropriate levels, or hearing damage may result. Do not throw anything at the TV. Doing so may break the screen glass and cause serious injury. If the surface of the TV cracks, unplug the AC power cord before touching the TV. Otherwise electric shock may result.
Getting Started List of Features 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Enjoy HDTV with 1366x768 native image resolution. ClearPictureTM technology with 3D de-interlacing for precise video. Built-in digital tuners (HDTV, NTSC, Clear QAM-digital cable) Displays multiple TV formats including 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i. Easy setup with multiple video inputs including HDMI(x3). 6. ENERGY STAR® power savings. 7. Convenient swivel base Package Contents Please make sure the following items are included with your LCD TV.
Getting Started Installing the LCD TV Installing the Stand 1. Place the TV face down on a soft cloth or cushion on a table. 2. Connect the stand with the hinge at the back of TV with 4 screws. 3. Attach the base to the stand with 4 screws Disconnecting the Stand 1. Place the TV face down on a soft cloth or cushion on a table. 2. Remove the base. It is attached to the stand with 4 screws. 3. Remove the 4 screws holding the stand to the hinge. 4. Remove the stand.
Getting Started Mounting ViewSonic LCD TV to the wall The LCD TV can be used in a free standing position or wall-mounted. Before installing the product to the wall, please consider the following guidelines: z Read the Important Safety Instructions, at the start of this manual. z Do not install in a moist or wet environment. This equipment is intended for indoor use.
Getting Started Wall Mount Kit Specifications (VESA) When attaching to other building materials, please contact your nearest dealer. C D Product Family LCD TV z z z inch VESA Spec.
Getting Started Front View of the Product 1 2 Item Remote Control Receiver Power LED Indicator 3 Power ON/OFF button 4 5 6 SOURCE MENU CH ▼ 7 CH ▲ 8 VOL - 9 VOL + Description Receives IR signals from the remote control Lights up in blue when the TV is turned on. Lights up in red when the TV is in standby mode. Turn the power on from standby mode or turn the power off return to the standby mode. Select input source. Turn OSD menu ON/OFF.
Getting Started Rear View of the Product Item 1 Power (AC input) 2 3 7 TV Input Jack YPbPr Audio input (left/ right) YPbPr signal input Composite/ S-Video Audio input (left/ right) Composite Video input S-Video input 8 VGA signal input 9 PC Audio input 4 5 6 10 HDMI Input 11 Audio Output (left/ right) 12 SPDIF Description Plug-in the supplied AC Power cord and connect to the AC input power source.
Getting Started Side View of the Product Item A Composite/ S-Video Audio input (left/ right) B Composite Video input C S-Video input D HDMI Input E Headphone Jack Description Connect the Audio in cable for AV/ S-Video from this jack to the corresponding connectors on your A/V device Connect this jack to the composite video output connectors on your A/V equipment.
Component (YPbPr) connection YPbPr provides better picture quality than the S-Video or the AV connection. ＊For YPbPr connection, connect the component video (YPbPr) and audio jacks to the corresponding output jacks of your A/V device.
Getting Started Connecting the LCD TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System Enjoy the high-definition and standard-definition digital programming along with standard- definition analog programming. ☼ • This TV is capable of receiving unscrambled digital programming for both cable and external VHF/UHF antenna. • We strongly recommend that you connect the antenna/cable input using a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to ensure the best picture quality.
Getting Started ☼ If the equipment has a DVI jack and not an HDMI jack, connect the DVI jack to the HDMI jack [10] and connect the audio jack to the AUDIO In jacks of HDMI [9], Contact ViewSonic service team at: http://www.ViewSonic.
Getting Started Personal Computer Use the LCD TV as the monitor of your computer. The picture below shows the connection for PC. The LCD TV can also be connected to PC. ☼ z z Connect the PC IN jack to the PC using a 15-pin cable and audio cable. If the PC is connected to TV and no signal has been input from PC for more than 30 seconds, the TV will enter standby mode automatically.
Getting Started Other Equipment ☼ • Please refer to the Quick Start Guide (supplied) when connecting the other equipment to your LCD TV. Contact ViewSonic service team at: http://www.ViewSonic.
Using the TV Features Remote Control and TV Controls Inserting Remote Control Batteries ENGLISH 1. Remove the battery cover by pulling then lifting the knob on the cover. 2. Insert the batteries, corresponding to the (+) and (-) markings on the battery compartment. 3. Reattach the battery cover. z z z z z z CAUTION Only use the specified AAA batteries. Do not mix new and old batteries. This may result in creaking or leakage, which may pose a risk of fire or lead to personal injury.
Using the TV Features Remote Control and TV Controls 1 Button Power 2 FAVORITE CH 3 0~9, - number buttons 4 5 LAST INFO 6 7 VOL▲▼ EXIT 8 ENTER ▲▼◀ ▶ menus. ▲▼◀ buttons 9 HDMI YPbPr PICTURE 13 MTS ▶ is for function select, and is for function adjustment. Press to turn the OSD (On-Screen Display) menu on or turn off the OSD menu. Press to select HDMI input Press to select component (YPbPr) input Press to select Brightness & Contrast setting.
Using the TV Features 14 Button SLEEP Description Press repeatedly to set the off timer. The function is used to automatically shut off the LCD TV after a preset period of time passed. There are several times for choice –Off, 5 min, 10 min, 15 min, 30 min, 45 min, 60 min, 90 min, 120 min, 180 min, or 240min. 15 CH ▲▼ 16 MUTE 17 SOURCE 18 GUIDE 19 AV 20 21 TV WIDE 22 CC . Press to change the channels up or down. Press to turn off the sound.
Using the TV Features Operation Turning the TV On and Off Press the POWER button on the remote control. You can also use the Power button on the front of the panel. Changing Channels 1. Using Channel Buttons Press CH▼▲ button to change channels, and the TV changes channels in sequence. You will see all channels that have been memorized. Channels erased or not memorized will not be shown. 2. Using Number Buttons (1)ATV The “-” button has no function in ATV mode.
Using the TV Features Setting the sleep timer The sleep timer lets you select the amount of time before your TV turns off automatically. Press SLEEP button repeatedly to select a sleep timer function on the remote control. You can select: Off, 5 min, 10 min, 15 min, 30 min, 45 min, 60 min, 90 min, 120 min, 180 min, or 240min. To turn off the timer, please select Off. Viewing closed captions To view closed captions: Press CC button repeatedly to select a closed caption option on the remote control.
Using the TV Features Storing Channels into Memory 1. Press the MENU button to display the OSD main menu. 2. Press ▲ or▼ to select the “Setup” menu. Press ▲ or ▼ to select “Tuning Band, and use ► to select the antenna connection to “Air” or “Cable”. Air: “Air” antenna signal programs Cable: “Cable” antenna signal programs 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select “Auto Ch Search”, then press ► to perform Auto Ch Search function. To stop scanning, press EXIT at any time. 4.
Using the TV Features Setting the clock 1. Press MENU. The OSD menu opens with “Setup” highlighted. 2. Press or repeatedly to highlight “Feature”. The Feature menu opens. 3. Press ► to enter the sub-menu, then press ▲or▼ to highlight “Time Set”. The Time Set menu opens. 4. Press ▲or▼ move to the different fields, then press ◄or► to change the settings. 5. Press EXIT to close the menu. Setting parental controls Your TV has a V-chip that lets you control the type of programs your children can watch.
Using the TV Features Setting the Parental Control level 1. Press MENU. The OSD menu opens with Setup highlighted. 2. Press ▲or▼ repeatedly to highlight “Feature”. The Feature menu opens. 3. Press ► to enter the sub-menu, then press ▲or▼ to highlight “Parental Control”. The Password screen opens. 4. Press the number buttons to enter the password. Press ENTER to continue. The “Parental Control” Menu opens. 5. Press ▲or▼ to select USA Parental Locks or Canadian Parental Locks, then press ENTER.
Using the TV Features Canadian MPAA ratings Rating C C8+ G PG 14+ 18+ X Description Children. Children 8 years and above. General audience. Parental guidance suggested. 14 years old and above. Adult programming. Adults only. TV Parental Guidelines ratings Rating NONE TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA Description Not rated. All children. Children over seven years. General audiences. Parental guidance suggested. Parents strongly cautioned. Mature audiences only.
Other Information Cleaning the LCD TV • Make sure the LCD TV is turned off. • Never spray or pour any liquid directly onto the screen or case. To clean the screen: 1. Wipe the screen with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth. This removes dust and other particles. 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 case: 1. Use a soft, dry cloth. 2.
Other information Troubles Shooting Please contact ViewSonic service team directly if you have questions, service needs, or require technical assistance related on the use of your television. Contact ViewSonic Service Team at: http://www.ViewSonic.com/support/ Or call our service team: United States 1-800-688-6688 Canada 1-866-463-4775 Problem No power Possible Solution z Make sure the power cord is properly connected LCD TV AC power socket.
Other information Problem Remote control unit does not operate Possible Solution z Make sure the directions of batteries are inserted correctly referring to the user guide. z Batteries could be weak or dead. Replace by new batteries. z Is a fluorescent light illuminated near the remote control sensor? z The path of the remote control beam may be blocked. Make sure the path is clear and that the remote control is aimed at the remote control sensor on the TV.
Other information Specifications Model LCD Input signal Compatibility Resolution Speaker Output Audio Output N3290w 31.5” TFT Active Matrix RGB 0.17025(H) x 0.51075 (V) mm pixel Color Filter RGB vertical stripe Glass surface Anti-Glare RGB analog (0.7/1.
Other information Limited Warranty VIEWSONIC® LCD TV What the warranty covers: ViewSonic warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use, during the warranty period. If a product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period, ViewSonic will at its sole option repair or replace the product with a like product. Replacement product or parts may include remanufactured or refurbished parts or components.
Other information Mexico Limited Warranty VIEWSONIC® LCD TV What the warranty covers: ViewSonic warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use, during the warranty period. If a product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period, ViewSonic will, at its sole option, repair or replace the product with a like product. Replacement product or parts may include remanufactured or refurbished parts or components & accessories.
Other information Index ▲▼◄► buttons 20 0~9, - number buttons 20 N O A AC input 12 AV Audio input 12 AV/ S-Video signal Audio input 12 B C CC button 21, 23 CH Down button 11, 21, 22 CH Up button 11, 21, 22 Composite Video input 12 P PC Audio input 12 Power LED Indicator 11 Power ON/OFF button 11, 20 Q R Remote Control Receiver 11 Remote Control and TV Control 19-23 S ENTER button 20 S-Video Audio input 12,13 S-Video input 12,13 SLEEP button 20, 23, Storing Channels into Memory 24 SOURCE button 11,
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