® ViewSonic VP2030b LCD Display
Contents TCO Information .......................................................................................... i Compliance Information.............................................................................. 1 Important Safety Instructions...................................................................... 2 Copyright Information ................................................................................. 3 Product Registration ..............................................................
TCO Information Congratulations! You have just purchased a TCO’99 approved and labelled product! Your choice has provided you with a product developed for professional use. Your purchase has also contributed to reducing the burden on the environment and also to the further development of environmentally adapted electronics products.
Below you will find a brief summary of the ecological requirements met by this product. The complete ecological criteria document can be found at TCO Development’s website http://www.tcodevelopment.com or may be ordered from: TCO Development SE-114 94 STOCKHOLM, Sweden Fax: +46 8 782 92 07 E-mail: development@tco.se Information regarding TCO’99 approved and labelled products may also be obtained at http://www.tcodevelopment.
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. 6. Clean with a soft, dry cloth. If further cleaning is required, see “Cleaning the Display” in this guide for further instructions. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install the equipment in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8.
Copyright Information Copyright © ViewSonic® Corporation, 2005. 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.
Landscape/Portrait Modes The LCD display can operate in either Landscape or Portrait mode. Follow the instructions that accompany the Perfect SuiteTM software. Landscape Portrait Note: Before using the portrait display mode, first install the Perfect Suite software included with your LCD display. Perfect Suite software is compatible with most PCI and AGP graphics (video) cards. For information about compatible graphics cards and approved hardware configurations, go to the ViewSonic website, http:// www.
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: 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. Pull the back plate away from the head of the LCD display.
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 1600 x 1200) 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 1600 x 1200 @ 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 11. Main Menu with OSD controls Front Control Panel shown below in detail Scrolls through menu options and adjusts the displayed control. Also a shortcut to display the Contrast adjustment control screen.
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. 4. To adjust the setting, press the upSor downTbuttons. 5.
Main Menu Controls Adjust the menu items shown below by using the upSand downTbuttons. 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 9300K - Adds blue to the screen image for cooler white (used in most office settings with fluorescent lighting). 7500K - Adds blue to the screen image for cooler white (used in most office settings with fluorescent lighting). 6500K - Adds red to the screen image for warmer white and richer red. 5400K - Adds green to the screen image for a darker color. 5000K - Adds blue and green to the screen image for a darker color.
Control Explanation PIP view two programs simultaneously by using the display's picture-inpicture. 1. PIP Position allows the user to move the PIP window and control screen. 2. PIP Swap allows the user to swap the main and sub window. H./V. Position (Horizontal/Vertical Position) moves the screen image left or right and up or down. Horizontal Size adjusts the width of the screen image. Fine Tune sharpens the focus by aligning text and/or graphics with pixel boundaries.
Control Explanation Resolution Notice allows the user to enable or disable this notice. Input Priority If multiple computers will be connected to the display, this function can be used to select which computer has priority depending on the selected Input Priority, the display will do a one time detection for available inputs when first powered on. 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.
Other Information Specifications LCD Type Color Filter Glass Surface Input Signal Video Sync Digital 20.1” (full 20.1" viewable diagonal area), TFT (Thin Film Transistor), Active Matrix UXGA LCD, 0.255 mm pixel pitch RGB vertical stripe Anti-Glare 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= (886) 463 4775 service.ca@viewsonic.com United Kingdom 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.
