ViewSonic TM VT2730 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, as well as registering your product for future service. Warranty information contained in this User Guide will describe your limited coverage from ViewSonic Corporation, which is also found on our web site at http:// www.viewsonic.
Product Registration To meet your future needs, and to receive any additional product information as it becomes available, please register your product on the Internet at: www.viewsonic.com. For Your Records Product Name: Model Number: Document Number: Serial Number: Purchase Date: [ ] VT2730 ViewSonic LCD TV [ ] VS13154-1M VT2730-M_UG_ENG Rev.
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 ENGLISH NÚMERO GRATIS DE ASISTENCIA TÉCNICA PARA TODO MÉXICO: 001.866.823.2004 Hermosillo: Distribuciones y Servicios Computacionales SA de CV. Calle Juarez 284 local 2 Col.
Caution Please use the following ViewSonic TVs only with the following wall-mount kit. ViewSonic TV Model No. ViewSonic Wall-Mount kit model WMK-10 Use with other Wall-Mount kit may cause instability and possibly result in injury. To find the perfect mount for VT2730, please browse www.viewsonic.com or call our service team: United States 1-800-688-6688, Canada 1-866-463-4775. Contact ViewSonic service team at: http://www.ViewSonic.
ENGLISH Contents Copyright Information.................................................................................... 1 Warning and Notification............................................................................... 2 Important Safety Instructions....................................................................... 3 Compliance Information................................................................................ 8 Declaration of RoHS Compliance..........................................
Copyright Information Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 2010. All rights reserved. TM ViewSonic, the three birds logo, OnView, ViewMatch, and ViewMeter are registered trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation. ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). As an ENERGY STAR partner, ViewSonic Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
WARNING ENGLISH 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 USE Keep the following guidelines to protect the AC power cord from being damaged. If the AV power cord is damaged, it may result in a fire or an electric shock. Stop using it and ask your dealer or ViewSonic service center to exchange it. ◊ Do not place the TV where the power cord is subject to wear or abuse. ◊ Do not pinch, bend, or twist the cord excessively. The core lines may be bared and cut, causing a short-circuit, and resulting in a fire or an electric shock.
When not in use Antenna grounding according to the National Electrical Code, ANS/NFPA 70 ENGLISH 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.
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. Slots and openings in TV are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the TV and to protect it from overheating, be sure these openings are not blocked or covered. The TV may accumulate dust and get dirty if proper ventilation is not provided.
Do not install the TV in places subject to extreme temperature, such as in direct sunlight, near a radiator, or heating vent. If the TV is exposed to extreme temperature, the TV may overheat and cause deformation of the enclosure or cause malfunction. Do not install the TV in a place exposed to direct air conditioning. If the TV is installed in such a location, moisture may condense inside and may cause a malfunction. ◊ Do not place the TV in hot, oily, humid or excessively dusty places.
VOLUME ADJUSTMENT Broken pieces LCD SCREEN Handling of broken glass and liquid crystal leakage If the LCD panel gets damaged, crystalline liquid leakage may occur, or scattered broken glass may result. Do not touch broken glass or crystalline liquid which is toxic, with bare hands as cuts, poisoning or skin irritation may occur. Also do not glass fragments or leaked crystalline liquid get into your eyes or mouth.
ENGLISH 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.
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: Proposed Maximum Concentration Actual Concentration Lead (Pb) 0.1% < 0.1% Mercury (Hg) 0.1% < 0.1% 0.01% < 0.01% 0.
Getting Started List of Features ENGLISH 1. Brilliant HDTV. Vibrant PC monitor. One innovative display. 2. Stylish design for kitchen, home office, and dorm room. 3. Super HD 1920x1080 resolution and 1000:1 contrast (typ). 4. PC input for computer applications and web surfing. 5. 6 input including HDMI/DVI for the latest HD devices. Package Contents Please make sure the following items are included with your LCD TV. If any items are missing, please contact your dealer.
Getting Started Installing the LCD TV ENGLISH Installing the Stand 1. Lay the TV flat on a table with the LCD screen face down. To prevent the TV from being scratched, put a piece of soft cloth on the table on which the screen will be set. (see Figure 1) 2. Unpack the stand, one hand hold the TV and one hand pull stand with arm together. (see Figure 2) 3. Stand the TV up. (see Figure 3) Disconnecting the Stand 1. Lay the TV flat on a table with the LCD screen face down.
Getting Started ENGLISH 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: • Read the Important Safety Instructions, at the start of this manual. • Do not install in a moist or wet environment. This equipment is intended for indoor use. • Do not install near heat source, or strong magnetic fields.
Getting Started Wall Mount Kit Specifications (VESA) When attaching to other building materials, please contact your nearesr dealer. ENGLISH A C B D Product Family LCD TV inch VESA Spec.
Getting Started ENGLISH Front View of the Product Item Description Lights up in blue when the TV is turned on. Lights up in orange when the TV is in standby mode. 1 Power LED Indicator 2 Remote Control Receiver Receives IR signals from the remote control. 3 Volume Up Increase sound volume or adjust a highlighted control while in OSD menu. 4 Volume Down Decrease sound volume or adjust a highlighted control while in OSD menu. 5 MENU Turn OSD menu ON/OFF.
Getting Started ENGLISH Rear View of the Product Item Description 1 Power (AC input) Plug-in the supplied AC Power cord and connect to the AC input power source. 2 USB Connect to your USB devices, such as USB flash drive/ portable hard drive. 3 HDMI 1 Input Terminal Connect this port to the HDMI output of A/V device. 4 HDMI 2 Input Terminal Connect this port to the HDMI output of A/V device.
ENGLISH Getting Started Item Description 12 S-Video input Connect the S-Video cable from the compatible device to this connector on the rear panel of the LCD TV. 13 TV Input Jack Connect this jack to your Cable or VHF/UHF antenna. 14 Headphone Jack Connect to your headphones. By connecting the headphones, you can listen to the sound from the TV on headphones. ＊If you connect the headphones, the TV speakers will be muted. 15 HDMI 3 Input Terminal Connect this port to the HDMI output of A/V device.
Getting Started 1. With HDMI cable: HDMI1 Input Terminal [3] , HDMI2 Input Terminal [4], or HDMI3 Input Terminal [15] 2. With HDMI-DVI cable --- VIDEO: HDMI1 Input Terminal [3] --- AUDIO: PC Audio input [5] ENGLISH --- VIDEO: HDMI2 Input Terminal [4] --- AUDIO: PC Audio input [5] or --- VIDEO: HDMI3 Input Terminal [15] --- AUDIO: PC Audio input [5] Computer connection Connect the VGA cable and Audio cable from the VGA signal input and PC Audio input to the corresponding ports on your A/V device.
Getting Started Connecting the LCD TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System ENGLISH Enjoy the high-definition and standard-definition digital programming along with standarddefinition 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 DVI Connection ENGLISH Rear of TV HD cable box/ HD satellite box or Audio cable or CATV/Satellite antenna cable DVI-to-HDMI cable ☼ • If the equipment has a DVI jack and not an HDMI jack, connect the DVI jack to the HDMI1 jack [3], HDMI2 jack [4] or HDMI3 jack [15], and connect the audio jack to the AUDIO In jacks of PC Audio input [5].
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 with DVI or HDMI output. ENGLISH Connect to an HDMI compatible PC with the HDMI cable. Rear of TV Audio cable (stereo mini plugs) VGA 15 Pin cable ☼ • Connect the PC IN jack to the PC using a 15-pin cable and audio cable.
Getting Started ENGLISH Other Equipment Amplifier/ DVD Home Theater DVD Player/ Personal Computer Personal Computer Amplifier/ DVD Home Theater DVD Player/ VCD Player/ Game system AC power socket USB Device Digital Blu-ray Disc satellite Player/ PS3 receiver DVD Player/ VCD Player/ Game system Digital Personal DVD Audio cable box Computer Player system Blu-ray Disc Player/ PS3 VHF/ UHF CABLE Headphone DVD Player/ VCD Player/ Game system Digital satellite receiver Personal Digital DVD cable b
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. 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.
Button Description 3 INFO Press this button to display the current state of the LCD TV. 4 SLEEP 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, 240 Min. 5 ZOOM Press this button repeatedly to select the screen size. You can select from Normal, Movie Scale, Zoom In, and 4:3.
ENGLISH Using the TV Features Button Description 10 EXIT OSD exit 11 ▲▼◄►/ ENTER buttons Press these buttons to navigate the OSD menus. ▲/▼ is for menu and function select, and ◄/► is for function adjustment. ENTER: Enter the function setting. 12 INPUT Press to display the INPUT source list and select the source with ▲/▼ buttons. To confirm the selection, press ENTER. 13 MUTE Press to turn off the sound. To restore the sound, press this button again, or press the VOL+/button.
Using the TV Features Operation Initial Setup (Setup Wizard only appears when first turning the TV on and without channel scanning.) 1. Press the POWER button on the remote control. The Setup Wizard window will be display. 2. Press ◄ or ► to select OSD language, then press ENTER,◄ or ► to confirm the selection, and press ENTER once more to go to next step. To change the selection, press ▲ or ▼. To return to the previous page, press MENU.(See Figure1) 3. Select Time Zone of your location.
ENGLISH Using the TV Features 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. Directly press the number buttons to select channels. (2) DTV Use “-” button to select the sub channel in DTV. Ex: Your desired number is 80-3.
Using the TV Features ENGLISH Storing Channels into Memory 1. Press the MENU button to display the OSD main menu. 2. Press ◄ or ► to select the “CHANNEL” menu, then press ENTER or ▼ to enter the menu. Press ▲ or ▼ to select “TV Source”, and use ◄ or ► to select the antenna connection to “Air” or “Cable”. Air: RF signal programs by “Air”. Cable: RF signal programs by “Cable”. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select “Auto Scan”, then press ► to enter. 4.
ENGLISH Using the TV Features Selecting the Input Source To select the TV or other external input sources connected to the TV. 1. Press the INPUT button on the remote control. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the required input source between TV, AV, S-Video, YPbPr, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, PC or USB. (When in USB input source, the system only supports JPEG, BMP and PNG image files.) 3. To confirm the selection, press ENTER. Favorite Channel Setting To set your favorite channel into memory: 1.
Using the TV Features ENGLISH Adding/Erasing Channel When the channel is erased, it will not appear on the screen when you browse the channels with ▼CH▲ button. To see the channel again, you must add the channel or perform the “Auto Scan” (page 27) function again. 1. Press the MENU button to display the OSD main menu. 2. Press ◄ or ► to select the “CHANNEL” menu, then press ENTER or ▼ to enter the menu. Press ▲ or ▼ to select “Show/Hide”, then press ► button to enter “Show/Hide” setting. 3.
ENGLISH Using the TV Features Adjusting the Settings 1. (1) Press the MENU button to display the OSD main menu. (2) Press ◄ or ► to select your desired top Menu, then press ENTER or ▼ to enter the menu. (3) Press ▲ or ▼ to select the control of “Contrast”, “Brightness”, “Sharpness”, “Tint”, “Color”,“Bass”, “Treble”,“Balance”,then press ◄ or ► to adjust the level. (4) Press MENU to exit. 2. (1) Press the MENU button to display the OSD main menu.
Using the TV Features ENGLISH Setting up Time menu 1. Press the MENU button to display the OSD main menu. 2. Press ◄ or ► to select the “TIME” menu, then press ENTER or ▼ to enter the menu. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select “Sleep Timer”, and press ◄ or ► to set the “Sleep Timer” from 5~240 min, or Off. 4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select “Time Zone”, and select the correct time zone of your area with ◄ or ►. The displayed time of “Clock” will be changed at the same time automatically.
ENGLISH Using the TV Features For detailed Close Caption setting: 1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select “Option”, then press ► to enter “Option” setting. 2. Press ◄ or ► to select the Mode to be “Custom”, and then use ▲ or ▼ to select desired options and use ◄ or ► to adjust detailed settings. ＊When you select the Mode to be “Default”, you can not adjust the detailed settings. Using the Parent Controls 1. Press the MENU button to display the OSD main menu. 2. Press ◄ or ► to select the “LOCK” menu. 3.
Using the TV Features US: Press ► to set TV or MPAA ratings. (1) TV 1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select “TV”, then press ► to enter “TV” rating system setting. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select your desired TV ratings level.
Using the TV Features ENGLISH Canada: Press ► to set Canadian English and French ratings. (1) Canadian English 1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select “Canada Eng”. 2. Press ► to enter. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select your desired Canadian English rating level. The Canadian English rating levels are defined as following: C (children) C8+ (children eight years and older) G (general programming, suitable for all audiences) PG (parental guidance) 14+ (viewers and older) 18+ (adult programming) EXEMPT (exempt) 4.
Using the TV Features ENGLISH To Block Unrated Movie or TV Programs 1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select “Unrated Lock”, then press ◄ or ► to select “On” or “Off”. When “On” is selected, all programs that are not rated will be blocked. 2. Press MENU to exit. To Set Rating Region Table RRT Setting defines the rating standard for a particular geographic region and/ or country. 1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select “RRT Setting”, then press ► to enter RRT setting. 2.
Using the TV Features ENGLISH To block by Input Source 1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select “Input Block”. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the input source, then ◄ or ► to select from “Block” or “UnBlock”. 3. Press MENU to exit. To Restore Factory Setting 1. Press the MENU button to display the OSD main menu. 2. Press ◄ or ► to select the “OPTION” menu. 3. Press ENTER or ▼ to enter “OPTION” menu. 4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select “Restore Default”, then press ► to restore the factory default setting. 5.
Using the TV Features ENGLISH Using PC Function 1. When in PC source, press the MENU button to display the OSD main menu. 2. Press ◄ or ► to select the “PICTURE” menu, then press ENTER or ▼ to enter the menu. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select your desired controls, and press ◄ or ► to adjust. 4. For advanced PC functions, select “Advanced” (only in PC source) and press ► to enter. 5.
ENGLISH Using the TV Features Using USB Function 1. When input source is selected to USB, insert the USB device into the USB jack. USB only supports JPEG, BMP and PNG image files (With symbol). 2. Use ▲ or ▼ to select the folder you want, and press ENTER (See Figure1). 3. Return to main menu, press ▲ or ▼ to ”--“ and press ENTER (See Figure 2). Use ▲ or ▼ to select the image files you want, and press ENTER (See Figure 3).
Using the TV Features Annotations for OSD Menu Items See below for meanings of the control items in each menu. ENGLISH Picture menu • Picture Mode: To select picture mode. • Contrast: To adjust contrast of video. • Brightness: To adjust luminance of video. • Sharpness: To adjust picture sharpness. • Tint: To adjust tint level.(Except PC source) • Color: To adjust color.(Except PC source) • Color Mode: To select and adjust color mode.
ENGLISH Using the TV Features Time menu • Sleep Timer: To set the off timer. • Time Zone: To select the time zone appropriate to your location. • DST: To turn on/off daylight saving. • Time Format: To select 12-hour or 24-hour. • Auto Sync: To turn on/off Auto Sync. • Clock: To set the clock. Option menu • Menu Language: To select OSD language. • Transparent: To select OSD (On Screen Display) transparent level. • OSD Time Out: To select OSD show time. • Close Caption: To set close caption options.
Using the TV Features ENGLISH Lock menu • Change Password: To Change the current Password. • System Lock: To select On or Off to Lock parent control. • Unrated Lock: To block unrated movie or TV programs. • Input Block: To block by input source. • US: Select TV and MPAA to set the parent control. • Canada: Select Canadian English and Canadian French to set the parent control. • RRT Setting: To set Rating Region Table. • Reset RRT: To reset Rating Region Table.
Other Information Cleaning the LCD TV ENGLISH • 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 Troubleshooting Please contact ViewSonic service team directly if you have questions, service needs, or require technical assistance related on the use of your television. ENGLISH Contact ViewSonic Service Team at: http://www.ViewSonic.com Or call our service team: United States 1-800-688-6688 Canada 1-866-463-4775 Problem Possible Solution No power • Make sure the power cord is properly connected to the LCD TV AC power socket.
Other Information Possible Solution Remote control unit does not operate • Make sure the directions of batteries are inserted correctly referring to the user guide. • Batteries could be weak or dead. Replace with new batteries. • Is a fluorescent light illuminated near the remote control sensor? • 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 LCD Input signal VT2730 Type 27” TFT Active Matrix RGB 0.3114 (H) x 0.3114 (V) mm pixel Color Filter Glass surface RGB vertical stripe Anti-Glare RGB RGB analog (0.7/1.
Other Information Limited Warranty VIEWSONICTM LCD TV ENGLISH 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.
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