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VG175.book Page 1 Tuesday, October 17, 2000 11:49 AM Contents For Your Records ..................................................................2 E N G L I S H Getting Started Package Contents .................................................................3 Precautions ...........................................................................3 Quick Installation ...................................................................4 Installation of Wall Mount (Optional) .................................
VG175.book Page 2 Tuesday, October 17, 2000 11:49 AM Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 2000. All right reserved. Macintosh and Power Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. E N G L I S H Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. ViewSonic, the three birds logo, OnView, ViewMatch, and ViewMeter are registered trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation.
VG175.book Page 3 Tuesday, October 17, 2000 11:49 AM Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of a VA800 color ViewPanel®. Important! Save the original box and all packing material for future shipping needs. NOTE: The word “Windows” in this user guide refers to the following Microsoft® operating systems: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows NT®.
VG175.book Page 4 Tuesday, October 17, 2000 11:49 AM Quick Installation E N G L I S H 1 Connect video cable Make sure both the ViewPanel® and computer are powered OFF. • Rotate the ViewPanel 90° clockwise (to allow easier connection of cables). • Connect the video cable to the computer, then to the ViewPanel. Macintosh® users: Models older than G3 require a Macintosh adapter. Attach the adapter to the computer and plug the video cable into the adapter.
VG175.book Page 5 Tuesday, October 17, 2000 11:49 AM Installation of Wall Mount (Optional) To obtain a wall-mounting kit, contact ViewSonic or your local dealer. To convert your ViewPanel from a desk-mounted to a wall-mounted display, do the following: 1 2 Remove the plate on the back of the ViewPanel 3 4 5 Disconnect Power. Lay the ViewPanel face down on a towel or blanket. Remove the square plastic cover from the back panel to reveal the screw heads. Remove the (4) screws.
VG175.book Page 6 Tuesday, October 17, 2000 11:49 AM Landscape/Portrait Modes E N G L I S H The VA800 ViewPanel can operate in either Landscape or Portrait mode (see below). NOTE: Before using the portrait display mode, install the PerfectPortrait® software included with your VA800 ViewPanel. Follow the instructions that accompany the software. To switch from landscape (default) to Portrait mode, do the following: 1 2 3 Face the front of the ViewPanel.
VG175.book Page 7 Tuesday, October 17, 2000 11:49 AM Using the ViewPanel E N G L I S H Setting the Timing Mode Setting the timing mode is important for maximizing the quality of the screen image and minimizing eye strain. The timing mode consists of the resolution (example 1280 x 1024) and refresh rate (or vertical frequency--example 60 Hz). After setting the timing mode, use the OnView® controls (beginning on page 10) to adjust the screen image.
VG175.book Page 8 Tuesday, October 17, 2000 11:49 AM Adjusting the Screen Image E N G L I S H Use the buttons on the front control panel to display and adjust the OnView® controls from ViewSonic®. The controls are explained in the steps at the top of the next page and are further explained in “Main Menu Controls” on page 10. Main Menu With OnView controls Button 2 selects to the highlighted control screen. Displays, saves changes to, and exits the Main Menu.
VG175.book Page 9 Tuesday, October 17, 2000 11:49 AM To adjust the screen image: 1 To display the Main Menu as shown below, press button [1]. E N G L I S H 2 To highlight a control you want to adjust, press the up ▲ or down ▼ button on the display’s front control panel to scroll up or down the Main Menu: for example, Contrast. 3 To select the highlighted control, for example, Contrast, press button [2]. A control screen for the selected control appears as shown below.
VG175.book Page 10 Tuesday, October 17, 2000 11:49 AM Main Menu Controls E N G L I S H The menu items shown below can be adjusted by using the up ▲ and down ▼ buttons. Control Explanation Video Source selects between two analog video inputs. Note: Onscreen display will show Video Source 1 or Video Source 2, depending upon the currently selected input source. Auto Contrast compensates for any differences in video card output levels. Press button [2] to activate Auto Contrast.
VG175.book Page 11 Tuesday, October 17, 2000 11:49 AM Control Explanation LCD Adjust positions and fine tunes the onscreen image. E N G L I S H PC/MAC selects the type of computer that will be used with the ViewPanel. H Size (Horizontal Size) adjusts the width of the screen image. H Position (Horizontal Position) moves the screen image to the left or to the right. V Position (Vertical Position) moves the screen image up or down.
VG175.book Page 12 Tuesday, October 17, 2000 11:49 AM Control Explanation Misc provides access to the miscellaneous control features shown below. E N G L I S H H OSD Position allows you to move the menu and control screen horizontally. V OSD Position allows you to move the menu and control screen vertically Smoothing eliminates jagged edges around text characters for easier reading. NOTE: Only for resolutions lower than 1024 x 768. Background turns the blue OSD background on or off.
VG175.book Page 13 Tuesday, October 17, 2000 11:49 AM Other Information Specifications LCD Type Color Filter Glass surface 17.4" (full 17.4" viewable diagonal area), TFT (Thin Film Transistor), Active Matrix LCD, 0.27 mm pixel pitch RGB vertical stripe Anti-Glare Maximum viewing angles Horizontal Vertical 160° 160° Input signal Video Sync RGB analog (0.7/1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms) H.
VG175.book Page 14 Tuesday, October 17, 2000 11:49 AM Troubleshooting E N G L I S H 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 electrical device (like a radio) into the power outlet to verify that the outlet is supplying proper voltage.
VG175.book Page 15 Tuesday, October 17, 2000 11:49 AM Customer Support For the most expedient answer to your question, do the following: 1 2 3 E N G L I S H Check Troubleshooting (on the previous page). For assistance contact your reseller. For further assistance see the contact information listed below. If contact information for your country or region is not listed below, ask your reseller to refer you to a service center. NOTE: You will need to provide the serial number (on the back of the product).
VG175.book Page 16 Tuesday, October 17, 2000 11:49 AM Cleaning the ViewPanel E N G L I S H • MAKE SURE THE ViewPanel® IS TURNED OFF. • NEVER SPRAY OR POUR ANY LIQUID DIRECTLY ONTO THE SCREEN OR CASE. To clean the screen: Wipe the screen with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth. This removes dust and other particles. 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. 1 2 To clean the case: Use a soft, dry cloth.
VG175.book Page 17 Tuesday, October 17, 2000 11:49 AM Limited Warranty VIEWSONIC LCD VIEWPANEL® What the warranty covers: ® ViewSonic warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship 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.
VG175.book Page 18 Tuesday, October 17, 2000 11:49 AM Appendix E N G L I S H Power Cord Safety Guidelines CAUTION: Use a power cable that is properly grounded. Always use the AC cords listed for each country. In other areas, use an AC cord which meets local safety standards. Switzerland ..... SEV Britain ............. BASE/BS Japan ............... Electric Appliance Control Act USA................. UL Canada............. CSA Germany..........
VG175.book Page 19 Tuesday, October 17, 2000 11:49 AM FCC Information 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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