® ViewSonic VA503b LCD Display Model No.
Contents TCO Information .......................................................................................... i Compliance Information.............................................................................. 1 Important Safety Instructions...................................................................... 2 Copyright Information ................................................................................. 3 Product Registration ..............................................................
TCO Information Congratulations! The display you have just purchased carries the TCO’03 Displays label. This means that your display is designed, manufactured and tested according to some of the strictest quality and environmental requirements in the world. This makes for a high performance product, designed with the user in focus that also minimizes the impact on our natural environment.
Compliance Information For U.S.A. 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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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.
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), and Windows XP.
Quick Installation 1. Connect power cord (and AC/DC adapter if required) 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. Attach the adapter to the computer and plug the video cable into the adapter. To order a ViewSonic® Macintosh adapter, contact ViewSonic Customer Support. 3.
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 1024 x 768) 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 1024 x 768 @ 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 10. 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 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 LCD display, then lower the video refresh rate to 60 Hz and set the resolution to its pre-set value.
Control Explanation User Color Individual adjustments for red (R), green (G), and blue (B). 1. To select color (R, G or B) press button [2]. 2. To adjust selected color, pressSandT. Important: If you select RECALL from the Main Menu when the product is set to a Preset Timing Mode, colors return to the 6500K factory preset. Information displays the timing mode (video signal input) coming from the graphics card in the computer, the LCD model number, the serial number, and the ViewSonic® website URL.
Control Explanation 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. Setup Menu displays the menu shown below: Language Select allows the user to choose the language used in the menus and control screens. Resolution Notice displays the Resolution Notice menu shown below. Resolution Notice advises the optimal resolution to use.
Other Information Specifications LCD Type 15” (full 15" viewable diagonal area), TFT (Thin Film Transistor), Active Matrix XGA LCD, 0.297 mm pixel pitch Input Signal Color Filter RGB vertical stripe Glass Surface Anti-Glare 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 service.ca@viewsonic.com United Kingdom www.viewsoniceurope.com/uk T= 0207 949 0307 Europe, Middle East, Baltic www.viewsoniceurope.
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 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.
