ViewSonic ViewPanel VP230mb Manuale utente

Full 23.1" Diagonal Viewable Screen

VP230mb ViewPanel®

User Guide

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Contents

ViewSonic VP230mb 1

Product Registration..............................................................2

For Your Records ..................................................................2

Getting Started

Package Contents .................................................................3

Precautions ...........................................................................3

Quick Installation ................................................................... 4

Mounting Options ..................................................................5

Installation of Wall Mount (Optional) ................................. 5

Installation of Base (Optional) ..........................................5

Using the ViewPanel

Setting the Timing Mode .......................................................6

OSD Lock Settings ................................................................6

Adjusting the Screen Image .................................................. 7

Other Information

Specifications ...................................................................... 12

Troubleshooting................................................................... 13

Customer Support ...............................................................14

Cleaning the ViewPanel ......................................................15

Limited Warranty .................................................................16

Appendix

Safety Guidelines ................................................................17

Compliance Information ...................................................... 18

CE Conformity ..................................................................... 18

08/14/02 B

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. DPMS and DDC

are trademarks of VESA.

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.

Disclaimer: ViewSonic Corporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions

contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from furnishing this mate-

rial, or the performance or use of this product.

In the interest of continuing product improvement, ViewSonic Corporation reserves the right to

change product specifications without notice. Information in this document may change without

notice.

No part of this document may be copied, reproduced, or transmitted by any means, for any purpose

without prior written permission from ViewSonic Corporation.

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. The ViewSonic Wizard CD-

ROM also provides an opportunity for you to print the registration form which you may mail or fax

to ViewSonic.

Product disposal at end of product life

ViewSonic is concerned about the preservation of our environment. Please dispose of this product

properly at the end of its useful life. Your local waste disposal company may provide information

about proper disposal.

For Your Records

Product Name:

Model Number:

Document Number:

Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

ViewSonic VP230mb

VLCDS22494-1b

A-CD-VP230mb-1

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Getting Started

Congratulations on your purchase of a VP230mb 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 NT, Windows ‘98, Windows 2000

and Windows Me (Millennium).

Package Contents

Yo u r VP230mb package includes:

•VP230mb ViewPanel

• Standard analog VGA video cable

• DVI video cable (DVI requires a DVI video card in your computer)

• Audio cable

• U.S. Power cord

• Schuko power cord

• Quick Start Guide

• ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM (including user guide PDF file and INF/ICM

display optimization files)

IMPORTANT: The supplied INF file assures compatibility with Windows

operating systems, and the ICM file (Integrated Color Management) assures

accurate on-screen colors.

Precautions

• For best viewing conditions sit at least 18"

from the ViewPanel.

• AVOID TOUCHING THE SCREEN WITH

YOUR FINGERS. Oils from the skin are

difficult to remove.

• NEVER REMOVE THE REAR COVER. The

ViewPanel contains high-voltage parts. You

may suffer serious injury if you touch these

parts.

• Avoid exposing the ViewPanel to direct

sunlight or another heat source including an

open flame. The ViewPanel should be facing

away from direct sunlight to reduce glare.

• Always handle your ViewPanel with care

when moving it.

• Place your ViewPanel in a well ventilated

area. Do not place anything on the ViewPanel

that prevents adequate dissipation of heat.

• Ensure the area around the ViewPanel is clean

and free of moisture.

• Do not place heavy objects on theViewPanel,

video cable, or power cord.

• If smoke, abnormal noise, or strange odor is

present, immediately switch the ViewPanel

off and call your dealer or ViewSonic. It is

dangerous to continue using the ViewPanel.

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Quick Installation

1 Connect video cable

Make sure both the ViewPanel®and

computer are powered OFF.

Connect the VGA analog video cable to the

computer then to the ViewPanel. Both

analog and digital (DVI) ports are available

on the back of the ViewPanel for your

convenience. The DVI cable requires a DVI

video card in your computer.

Macintosh users: Models older than G3

require a Macintosh adapter. Attach the

adapter to the computer and plug the video

cable into the adapter.

To order a ViewSonic®Macintosh adapter,

contact ViewSonic Customer Support.

2 Connect power cord

Connect the power cord from the ViewPanel

to a properly grounded AC outlet.

3 Power-ON ViewPanel and

computer

Power-ON the ViewPanel, then power-ON

the computer. This sequence (ViewPanel

before computer) is very important.

NOTE: Windows 95, 98 or 2000 users may

receive a message asking them to install the

VP230mb INF file.

4 Install display optimization files

(INF and ICM files)

(1) Insert the ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM

into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.

NOTE: If your computer does not have a

CD-ROM drive, see Customer Support in

this user guide.

(2) Wait for the CD-ROM to auto-start.

NOTE: If the CD-ROM does not auto-start:

double-click on the CD-ROM icon in the

Windows Explorer, then double-click on

install.exe.

(3) Follow the on-screen instructions.

5 Windows users: Set the timing

mode (resolution and refresh

rate)

Example: 1600 X 1200 @ 60 Hz.

For instructions on changing the resolution

and refresh rate, see the user guide for your

computer's graphics card.

Installation is complete. Enjoy your new

VP230mb ViewPanel.

To be best prepared for any future customer

service needs: print this user guide and write

the serial number in "For Your Records" on

page 2. (See back of ViewPanel.)

To register your product go online to

www.viewsonic.com.

The ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM also

provides an opportunity for you to print the

registration form which you may mail or fax

to ViewSonic.

VGA video cable

Power cord

AC outlet

VGA analog DVI Power

Audio

cable

(optional)

video cable

Audio

Power cable to computer

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Mounting Options

Installation of Wall Mount (Optional)

To obtain a wall-mounting kit, contact ViewSonic or your local dealer. Refer to

the instructions that come with the wall mounting kit. To convert your

ViewPanel from a desk-mounted to a wall-mounted display, do the following:

Installation of Base (Optional)

To obtain a base installation kit, contact ViewSonic or your local dealer. Refer to

the instructions that come with the base mounting kit. ViewSonic complies with

VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) 100 mm mounting standards.

There are many options available fromViewSonic and other suppliers.

1Disconnect Power cables.

2Lay the ViewPanel face down on

a towel or blanket.

3Attach the mounting bracket

from the wall-mounting kit.

4Attach the ViewPanel to the wall,

following the instructions in the

wall-mounting kit.

Screw holes for

wall-mounting kit

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Using the ViewPanel

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 1600 x 1200) and refresh rate (or vertical frequency--example 60

Hz). After setting the timing mode, use the OnView®controls (pages 8 - 10) to

adjust the screen image.

The recommended timing mode for this ViewPanel is: VESA®1600 x 1200 @ 60

To set the Timing Mode:

1Set the resolution: Right-click on the Windows®desktop > Properties >

Settings > Desktop Area or Screen Area for Windows 98 and newer > set

the resolution.

2Set the refresh rate: See your graphic card's user guide for instructions.

WARNING: Do not set the graphics card in your computer to exceed the

maximum refresh rate of 75Hz; doing so may result in permanent damage to

your ViewPanel.

OSD Lock Settings

•OSD Lock: Press and hold [1] and the up arrow ▲for 10 seconds. A message

appears onscreen saying that the OSD is locked. If any buttons are pressed

the message OSD Locked displays for a few seconds.

•OSD Unlock: Press and hold [1] and the up arrow ▲again for 10 seconds. A

message appears onscreen saying that the OSD is locked.

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Adjusting the Screen Image

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 the menu controls, pages8-11.

Front Control Panel

shown below

Power On/Off

Scrolls through options and also

increases or decreases a value.

Displays control screen for

highlighted control (or pair

of controls). Also, toggles

between two controls, on

some screens.

Power Light

Green=ON

Orange=Power

Saving

Decreases

Increases

Volume

Main Menu with

OnView controls.

Mutes

Sound

(on/off)

Displays Main Menu

or exits control screen

and saves settings.

Shortcut to toggle between

Mute Light

analog and digital

connections.

Shortcut to display the Contrast

adjustment screen.

Speakers

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Do the following to adjust the screen image:

1To display the Main Menu, press button [1]. From the Main Menu you can

also navigate to the other menus shown below:

NOTE: All OnView menus and adjustment screens disappear automatically

after about 10 seconds (default). This time can be changed on the OSD Time

Out menu.

2To highlight a control you want to adjust, press ▲or ▼to scroll up or down

the Main Menu.

3To select the highlighted control, press button [2].

4To adjust the selected control, press the up ▲or down ▼buttons.

5To save the adjustments and exit the menu, press button [1] twice.

The following tips may help you optimize your display:

• Adjust your computer's graphic card so that it outputs a video signal 1600 x

1200 @ 60Hz to the VP230mb. (Look for instructions on "changing the

refresh rate" in your graphic card's user guide.)

• If necessary, make small adjustments using H POSITION and V POSITION

until the screen image is completely visible. (The black border around the

edge of the screen should barely touch the illuminated "active area" of the

ViewPanel®.)

• Adjust Fine Tune so that the screen image looks focused, crisp, and sharp.

Contrast/Brightness

Manual Image Adjust

Color Adjust

Setup Menu

Memory Recall

Advanced Menu

Auto Image Adjust

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Main Menu Controls

The menu items shown below can be adjusted by using the up ▲ and down ▼

buttons.

Control Explanation

Auto Image Adjust automatically sizes, centers, and fine tunes

the video signal to eliminate waviness and distortion.

Press the [2] button to obtain a sharper image.

NOTE: Auto Image Adjust works with most common video

cards. If this function does not work on your ViewPanel®,then

lower the video refresh rate to 60 Hz and set the resolution to its

pre-set value.

NOTE: Not available for digital mode.

Contrast/Brightness Contrast adjusts the difference between

the image background (black level) and the foreground (white

level). Brightness adjusts background black level of the screen

image. Press button [2] to toggle between Contrast and

Brightness.

Manual Image Adjust brings up the Image Adjust controls

explained below.

H./V. Position adjusts horizontal and vertical position of the

screen image. You can toggle between Horizontal and Vertical

by pressing button [2]. Horizontal moves the screen image to the

left or to the right. Vertical moves the screen image up and down.

NOTE: Not available for digital mode.

H. Size adjusts the width of the screen image.

NOTE: Not available for digital mode.

Fine Tune Eliminates any remaining video artifacts (noise,

banding, out-of-phase, etc.)

NOTE: Try Auto Image Adjust first.

NOTE: Not available for digital mode.

Zoom expands and contracts the entire screen image.

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