® ViewSonic VX1945wm LCD Display Model No.
Contents Compliance Information.............................................................................. 1 Important Safety Instructions...................................................................... 2 Declaration of RoHS Compliance............................................................... 3 Copyright Information ................................................................................. 4 Product Registration ...........................................................................
Compliance Information For U.S.A. 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.
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 equipment near water. Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. 6. Clean with a soft, dry cloth. If further cleaning is required, see “Cleaning the Display” in this guide for further instructions. 7.
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.
Copyright Information Copyright © ViewSonic® Corporation, 2006. All rights reserved. Macintosh and Power Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. 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. VESA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association.
Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of a ViewSonic® LCD display. 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 NT, Windows ‘98, Windows 2000, Windows Me (Millennium), Windows XP, and Windows Vista.
Quick Installation 1. Connect power cord (and AC/DC adapter if required) • Wait for the CD-ROM to auto-start. NOTE: If the CD-ROM does not autostart: double-click on the CD-ROM icon in the Windows Explorer, then double-click on viewsonic.exe. 2. Connect video cable • Make sure both the LCD display and computer are turned OFF • Remove rear panel covers if necessary • Connect the video cable from the LCD display to the computer Macintosh users: Models older than G3 require a Macintosh adapter.
ViewDockTM Connecting to PC Use the supplied cables to connect the ViewDock to your PC. Refer to the following illustration: Step 1. Please check your USB cable (A-B type) Step 2. Connect the USB cable from PC (A type) to the ViewDock (B type) Step 3. Plug in the power adaptor into the DC jack. Step 4. Connect the stereo audio cable from audio-out of ViewDock base to audio-in of monitor panel head. Step 5. Connect the 2-in-1 audio cable from audio-in of ViewDock to audio-out / MIC-in of PC. Step 6.
Wall Mounting (Optional) To obtain a wall-mounting kit, contact ViewSonic® or your local dealer. Refer to the instructions that come with the base mounting kit. To convert your LCD display from a deskmounted to a wall-mounted display, do the following: Four VESA screw holes 1. Verify that the Power button is turned Off, then disconnect the power cord. 2. Lay the LCD display face down on a towel or blanket. 3. Remove the Plastic Covers from the back of the LCD display. 4.
Using the LCD Display 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 1440 x 900) and refresh rate (or vertical frequency; example 60 Hz). After setting the timing mode, use the OSD (On-screen Display) controls to adjust the screen image. For the best picture quality set your LCD display timing mode to: VESA 1440 x 900 @ 60Hz. To set the Timing Mode: 1.
Adjusting the Screen Image Use the buttons on the front control panel to display and adjust the OSD controls which display on the screen. The OSD controls are explained at the top of the next page and are defined in “Main Menu Controls” on page 12. Main Menu with OSD controls Front Control Panel shown below in detail Displays the control screen for the highlighted control. Also toggles between two controls on some screens. Also a shortcut to Auto Image Adjust.
Do the following to adjust the display setting: 1. To display the Main Menu, press button [1]. NOTE: All OSD menus and adjustment screens disappear automatically after about 15 seconds. This is adjustable through the OSD timeout setting in the setup menu. 2. To select a control to adjust, pressSorTto scroll up or down in the Main Menu. 3. After the desired control is selected, press button [2]. A control screen like the one shown below appears.
Main Menu Controls Adjust the menu items shown below by using the up S and down T buttons. Control Explanation Auto Image Adjust sizes and centers the screen image automatically. Contrast adjusts the difference between the image background (black level) and the foreground (white level). Brightness adjusts background black level of the screen image. Input Select toggles between inputs if you have more than one computer connected to the VX1945wm.
Control Explanation sRGB-This is quickly becoming the industry standard for color management, with support being included in many of the latest applications. Enabling this setting allows the LCD display to more accurately display colors the way they were originally intended. Enabling the sRGB setting will cause the Contrast and Brightness adjustments to be disabled. 9300K-Adds blue to the screen image for cooler white (used in most office settings with fluorescent lighting).
Control Explanation Manual Image Adjust Sub-menu H. Size (Horizontal Size) adjusts the width of the screen image. H./V. Position (Horizontal/Vertical Position) moves the screen image left or right and up or down. Fine Tune sharpens the focus by aligning text and/or graphics with pixel boundaries. NOTE: Try Auto Image Adjust first. Sharpness adjusts the clarity and focus of the screen image.
Control Explanation Resolution Notice allows the user to enable or disable this notice. If you enable the Resolution Notice shown above and your computer is set at a resolution other than 1440 x 900, the following screen appears. OSD Position allows the user to move the OSD menus and control screens. OSD Timeout sets the length of time the OSD screen is displayed. For example, with a “30 second” setting, if a control is not pushed within 30 seconds, the display screen disappears.
ViewDockTM Key Features Features The VX ViewDock comes with the following advanced features: • 4-port USB 2.0 hub (USB 1.1 compatible) • 8-in-1 card reader (SD, MMC, MS, MS Pro, CF I & II, MD, SMC) • 3-watt subwoofer support • iPod docking & charging • Headphone jack and built-in microphone System requirements For optimal use with the ViewDock, the computer should have the following minimum system requirements: Hardware requirements • Pentium 200 CPU or higher • CD-ROM for driver installation • USB2.0/1.
Physical Description Please refer to the following illustrations to identify the components of the ViewDock.
Card Reader Installation Refer to the following information After connecting the ViewDock to your PC, Windows File Manager will show 4 extra icons. Step1. Please check your card socket Step2. Insert your memory card. Each slot of the card reader will be recognized as a Removable Disk and the icon will be shown in "My Computer" of Windows You do not need to install any special drivers for the Card Reader if your OS is Windows 2000/ ME/XP.
USB Hub Installation Refer to the following information Downstream port Connect to device Type A female Connect any USB devices via the USB ports on the ViewDock. Windows will auto detect and install the generic Windows USB driver for USB 1.1/2.0 device operation. You do not need to install any special drivers for the USB Hub if your OS is Windows 2000/ ME/XP. USB hub installation guide for Windows 98SE : Insert the included CD into the CD-ROM drive.
ViewDockTM Connecting with iPod Refer to the following information 1. Make sure the ViewDock power is ON. 2. Dock your iPod into the universal iPod docking station with the appropriate adapter insert. 3. The iPod LED indicator will turn on amber 4. Wait for a few seconds for the iTunes software to launch. 5. Play your favorite song with iTunes software (for all iPod models) or play music from iPod directly (excluding iPod shuffle.
Other Information Specifications LCD Type Color Filter Glass Surface 19” (full 19" viewable diagonal area), TFT (Thin Film Transistor), Active Matrix WXGA LCD, 0.285 mm pixel pitch RGB vertical stripe Anti-Glare Input Signal Video Sync RGB analog (0.7/1.
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 electrical device (like a radio) into the power outlet to verify that the outlet is supplying proper voltage. Power is ON but no screen image • Make sure the video cable supplied with the LCD display is tightly secured to the video output port on the back of the computer.
Customer Support For technical support or product service, see the table below or contact your reseller. NOTE: You will need the product serial number. Country/Region Website T = Telephone F = FAX Email United States www.viewsonic.com/support T= 800 688 6688 F= 909 468 1202 service.us@viewsonic.com Canada www.viewsonic.com/support T= 866-463-4775 F= 909-468-5814 service.ca@viewsonic.com Latin America (Mexico/Chile) www.viewsonic.com/support/ T= 866-323-8056 F= 909-444-5655 soporte@viewsonic.
Cleaning the LCD Display • MAKE SURE THE LCD DISPLAY 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 the screen 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.
Limited Warranty VIEWSONIC® LCD DISPLAY 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.
