VT3250LED/VT4250LED LCD TV User Guide Model No.
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 LCD TV” in this guide for further instructions. 7.
Compliance Information CE Conformity for European Countries The device complies with the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/ EC. Following information is only for EU-member states: The mark is in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002/96/ EC (WEEE).
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: Proposed Maximum Concentration Actual Concentration Lead (Pb) 0.1% < 0.1% Mercury (Hg) 0.
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This manual provides as an operational guide to user. All statements, technical information, and recommendations in this manual and in any guides or related documents are believed reliable, but the accuracy and completeness thereof are not guaranteed or warranted, and they are not intended to be, nor should they be understood to be, representations or warranties concerning the products described.
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Important Information WARNING CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS OUVRIR PRECAUCION RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO NO ABRIR This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of insinuated “dangerous voltage” within the TV’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
CAUTION To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized AC plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure. Use the Wall-Mount bracket or TV stand which was recommended by ViewSonic, and please consult your dealer for detailed information. Use with other Wall-Mount Bracket or TV stand may cause instability and possibly result in injury. These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only.
NOTIFICATION Radio Frequency Interference Statement Warning: 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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
Important Safety Information 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9.
16. Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 32°F (0°C). 17. If the TV is transported directly from a cold to a warm location, or if the room temperature changes suddenly, the picture may be blurred or show poor colour due to moisture condensation. In this case, please wait a few hours to let the moisture evaporate before turning on the TV. 18. The apparatus must be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protected earthed connection. 19.
Usage Instructions Installation Placement It is recommended to watch the TV at a distance of 3 -7 times which of the screen height, and in moderate brightness. Watching the TV for too long or in a dark room may cause eye fatigue. To obtain a clear picture, do not expose the screen to direct illumination or direct sunlight. It is recommended to use spot lighting directed down from the ceiling or to cover the windows that face the screen with opaque drapery.
Outdoor Use Do not install this TV outdoors. If the TV is exposed to rain, it may result in a fire or an electric shock. Do not expose the TV to direct sunlight, it may heat up and become damaged. Wall-Mount Wall-Mount installation requires the use of a Wall-Mount Bracket. When installing or removing the TV, using a Wall-Mount Bracket, be sure to use qualified contractors. If not properly secured during installation or removal from the Wall-Mount Bracket, the TV may fall and cause serious injury.
AC Power Cable • • • • Use the AC power cord specified by ViewSonic and suitable for the voltage where you use it. The plug is designed, for safety purposes, to fit into the wall outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer. If you will not be using the TV for several days, disconnect the power by pulling the plug itself. Never pull on the cord. When disconnecting AC power cord, the power cord should be easily accessible for disconnection.
LCD Screen • • • • • • • • • Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision technology and has effective pixels of 99.99% or more, black dots or bright points of light (red, blue, or green) may appear constantly on the LCD screen. This is a structural property of the LCD panel and is not a malfunction. The LCD screen is made with high-precision technology and to achieve a high level of performance and picture quality, this TV’s backlight setting is set to maximize the brightness of the TV.
Broken Pieces Do not throw anything at the TV. The screen glass may break by the impact and cause serious injury. If the surface of the TV cracks, do not touch it until you have unplugged the AC power cord. Otherwise electric shock may result. 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.
Electric Shock Do not touch the AC power cord or the TV with a wet hand. If you plug/unplug the AC power cord from the TV with a wet hand, it may cause electric shock. Lightning Storms For added protection for this TV during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to the TV due to lightning and power line surges.
Overloading This TV set is designed to operate on a 220~240 VAC supply only. Take care not to connect too many appliances to the same AC power outlet as this could result in a fire or an electric shock. Optional Equipment Do not install optional equipment too close to the TV set. Keep optional equipment at least 11.875 inches (30 cm) away from the TV set. If a VCR is installed in front of the TV set or beside the TV set, the picture may become distorted.
Antennas Outdoor antenna grounding If you want to connect an outdoor antenna, please assure that it is grounded to avoid bolt damages. Please notice the regulation EN 50083-1. Please avoid water drops or spray water, also don’t put liquid filled cases (e.g. vases) next to the unit. A permanent high volume for headphones or earphones may causes ear and eardrum damages. Please avoid turning up the volume too loud. The adjustment of the equalizer to the maximum also increases the volume.
Batteries • • • • Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. Do not short circuit, disassemble or overheat the batteries. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. The batteries (batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Disposal of used batteries To preserve our environment, dispose of used batteries according to your local laws or regulations.
Cleaning Cleaning the AC power plug Unplug the AC power plug and clean it regularly. If the plug is covered with dust and it picks up moisture, its insulation may deteriorate and result in a fire. Cleaning the screen surface/ cabinet of the TV set • • • • • Unplug the AC power cord to avoid electric shock when cleaning. Clean the cabinet of the TV with a dry soft cloth. To remove dust from the screen, wipe it gently with a soft cloth.
Magnetic Influence 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. Sound If a snapping or popping sound from the TV is continuous or frequent while the TV is operating, unplug the TV and consult your dealer or service technician. It is normal for some TV’s to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on or off.
Carrying the TV Carry the TV in the specified manner To avoid dropping the TV and causing serious injury, be sure to follow these guidelines: Before carrying the TV, disconnect all cables. Carrying the large size TV requires two or more people. When you carry the TV, place your hand as illustrated and hold it securely. Do not put stress on the LCD panel. When lifting or moving the TV, hold it firmly from the bottom. Place your palm directly under the panel.
Ventilation The slots and openings in the TV are provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the TV and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered. Unless proper ventilation is provided, the TV may gather dust and get dirty. For proper ventilation, observe the following: • Do not install the TV face up, down or sideways. • Do not install the TV turned over or upside down.
Installed with stand 11 7/8 inches 30 cm 4 inches 10 cm 4 inches 10 cm Leave at least this space around the set. 4 inches 10 cm Never install the TV set where Air circulation is blocked. Objects and ventilation holes Never push objects of any kind into the TV through the cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or an electric shock. Do not place any objects on the TV.
Moisture Moisture and flammable objects • • • • The TV must not be exposed to dripping or splashing. Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the TV. Do not use power-line operated TV sets near water— for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. It may result in a fire or an electric shock. Do not let this TV get wet. Never spill liquid of any kind on the TV.
Servicing Do not attempt to service the TV by yourself since opening the cabinet may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician certifies in writing that he/she has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in a fire, an electric shock or other hazards.
End of life directive We are paying a lot of attention to produce environmental friendly in green focal areas. Your new receiver contains materials, which can be recycled and reused. At the end of its life, specialized companies can dismantle the discarded receiver to concentrate the reusable materials and to minimize the amount of materials to be disposed of. Please ensure you dispose of your old receiver according to local regulations.
Package contents After unpack the TV box, please check the TV and all accessories are well presented and undamaged.
Controls & Connections Front view Power Switch Power Indicator Speaker No Item a b MENU (INPUT) Speaker IR Receiver Description Press to open or exit the OSD (on-screen display) menu. Press to select the input source. c + Press to increase the sound volume level. d - Press to decrease the sound volume level. e P Press to select the next higher programme number. f P Press to select the next lower programme number. g h Power Power switch Press to turn on / off (standby) the TV set.
Rear view 5 6 7 8 1 No 2 3 9 10 11 4 Item Description Connect PC’s video output connector using HD15HD15 cable (Analogue RGB), and connect PC’s audio out jack using audio cable. 1 PC IN (RGB/AUDIO) For some Apple Macintosh computers, it may be necessary to use an adapter (not supplied). In the case, connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable. If the picture is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust picture settings in OSD.
7 USB 1 / 2 Insert USB storage device to view JPEG photos. 8 Headphone Output Connects to your headphones. If your headphones do not match the jack, use a suitable plug adapter (not supplied). While headphones are connected, the TV speakers are muted. 9 COMPONENT Connect to the Component video (Y/Pb/Pr) output of video devices , and to the left/right audio channel output of video devices.
Activate the remote control Installing batteries 1. Turn the remote control to reveal its back side, and open the lid of the battery compartment. 2. Insert the batteries (supplied) ensuring that the positive and negative marked battery terminals match the (+) and (-) marks in the battery compartment. Note that these batteries are provided for your convenience so that you can operate the display straight away. You should replace them as soon as possible. 3. Refit the lid of the battery compartment.
Attaching the Base IMPORTANT: The base of the ViewSonic LCD TV must be assembled prior to usage. 1. Place the TV set facing down on a soft and flat surface (blanket, foam, cloth, etc.) to prevent any damage to TV set. 2. Carefully align and insert the base to the stand 3. Insert the screws to the bottom of the base and use them to tighten the base to the stand.
Wall-Mounting Please install on a wall by using a Wall-Mount Bracket (sold separately). Before mounting the TV on a wall, the stand must be removed from the TV. Follow the simple steps below to remove the stand: 1. Disconnect all the cables from the TV. 2. Gently lay the TV face-down on a level and stable surface covered with a thick and soft cloth. Make sure the stand is hanging over the edge. 3. Remove the four screws that secure the cover, then remove the cover and the stand. 4.
PC Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set the output signal from the PC according to the chart below. Presetting PC Mode Standard Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1360 x 768 1920 x 1080 60 60 60 60 60 Video Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the video input to the TV, set the output signal from the video input according to the chart below.
Remote Control Unit Buttons located at the right side of the TV will operate the same as these buttons on the remote control. 1. (POWER) Press to turn the LCD TV on or enter standby mode. 2. (Input source) Select an input source. 3. 0-9 DIGIT BUTTONS To select a TV channel directly. 4. EPG Press this button to display electronic programme guide when watching digital channels. 5. PRE PR To display the previous selected TV channel. 6. USB Press this button to switch USB input source. 7.
19. OK Press to activate a setting. 20. MENU Press to activate the LCD TV OSD. 21. EXIT Press to exit the LCD TV OSD or return to the previous layer. 22. Colour button Press buttons to select the pictures with various colours of text. Different channels display different functions. 23. TELETEXT Press this button to activate Teletext. Press again to activate Teletext with TV. Press again to turn off Teletext. 24. SUBTITLE For DTV, press this button to toggle off / between available subtitle languages.
Switching Input Source You can press 2. Press to choose the input source on the display menu. to display the INPUT LIST menu. 1. Press / to select an input source. 3. Press OK to enter.
OSD (On-Screen Display) menu Operations in the OSD menu Initial Setup When you first start up this ViewSonic LCD TV set, please follow the Initial Wizard to your TV. 1. Selecting Language Press / to select your preferred language, and press OK. Initial Setup Language English Deutsch Français Italiano Español Português Nederlands Please select your language: Back Select Next EXIT Exit 2. Selecting your country Press / to select your country, and press OK.
3. Selecting your mode Press / to select "HOME" or "SHOP" mode, then press OK. Initial Setup Mode select HOME SHOP Please select your mode Back Select Next EXIT Exit 4. Selecting your scan mode Press / to select "Analogue" or "Analogue and Digital", then press OK. Initial Setup Scan Mode Please select your scan mode Analogue Analogue and Digital Back Select Next EXIT Exit 5. Initial Setup Channel Scan Press / to select "Scan" or "Skip Scan", then press OK.
6. Initial Setup Completed Press OK to exit the Initial Setup. Initial Setup Completed Congratulations !! Completed Initial Setup. Please press [OK] to exit the wizard. Back OK adjust Picture Setting Picture Smart Picture Personal Brightness 50 Contrast 52 Colour 53 Tint 0 Sharpness 5 Colour Temperature Normal Advanced Control OK Enter Select EXIT Exit 1. Press MENU to call out MENU. 2. Press / to select "Picture" , and press OK to enter. 3. Press / to select picture settings.
Preset for all inputs can also be accessed by pressing picture on the remote control to directly toggle the modes. Smart Picture Personal The user can set their favourite setting. Standard For standard picture settings. Recommended for home entertainment. Vivid For enhances picture contrast and sharpness. Movie For viewing film-based content. Most suitable for viewing in a theaterlike environment. Eco Decrease backlight level to save the power consumption.
Adjust Sound Setting Sound OK Sound Mode Personal Equalizer 120Hz 6 Equalizer 500Hz 6 Equalizer 1.5KHz 6 Equalizer 5KHz 0 Equalizer 10KHz 0 Balance 0 Digital Audio Out PCM Select Enter EXIT Exit 1. Press MENU to call out MENU. 2. Press / to select "Sound" , and press OK to enter. 3. Press / to select audio settings. 4. Press / to adjust. 5. Press MENU / EXIT to exit. Item Description Sound mode can also be accessed by pressing audio on the remote control.
Balance Emphasizes left or right speaker balance. Digital Audio Out Selects the digital audio out from menu options: Off, Dolby Digital, or PCM. AVL Enable or disable automatic volume level. Type This function enables you to choose the type of additional narration during the TV watching from menu options: Normal, Hard of Hearing, or Audio Description. Hard of Hearing: This function provides narration to deaf and hard of hearing viewers.
Enter the channels submenu, and choose from Channel Scan, Update Scan, Single RF Scan, Analogue Manual Scan, Favourite Network Select, Channel Skip, Channel Sort, Channel Edit, Decoder, Analogue Ch Fine Tune, and Clean Channel List. Channel Scan Channel Scan will re-tune the television automatically. It is recommended to run the channel scan periodically to ensure that all new services are added. Update Scan Search the new channels automatically that are not in the channel list.
adjust Features Setting Features Menu Language English 4:3 Mode 4:3 Picture Format Auto Time Subtitle Teletext Language Common Inerface OAD OK Select Enter EXIT Exit 1. Press MENU to call out MENU. 2. Press / to select "Features" , and press OK to enter. 3. Press / to select features settings. 4. Press / to adjust. 5. Press MENU / EXIT to exit. Item Description Menu Language To select the on-screen display menu language. 4:3 Mode Selects aspect ratio behavior for Auto mode.
Analogue Subtitle Subtitle Teletext Language Common Interface HDMI Scan Info OAD 1st Subtitle To display the transmitted subtitle on the screen. Either this text can be permanently displayed (assuming that the service is available in the broadcast) or only when mute is active. 2nd Subtitle Use the digital subtitle function when two or more subtitle languages are broadcast. If subtitle data in a selected language is not broadcast, the default language subtitle will be displayed.
adjust Eco Setting Eco Eco OK Off Select Enter EXIT Exit 1. Press MENU to call out MENU. 2. Press / to select “Eco” , and press OK to enter. 3. Press / to select Eco. 4. Press / to adjust. 5. Press MENU/ EXIT to exit. Item Eco Description Off Disables automatic backlight control. On Enables automatic backlight control. This will help to reduce the power consumption and expand the backlight life.
Troubleshooting Condition Explanation / Solution No picture No picture Cannot receive any channels TV is locked to one channel Check the Power Saving settings. Make sure the power cord is connected securely. Turn on the power of the TV. Check antenna/cable connections. Make sure the Cable setting is correct for your TV signal source. Perform Channel Scan to add receivable channels that are not present in the TV’s memory.
Make sure that the antenna is connected using a 75ohm coaxial cable. Noisy picture Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords. To avoid TV interference, make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable. No sound/Noisy sound Check the volume control. Press MUTE or that disappears from the screen. Good picture, no sound + so Disconnect your headphones. For HDMI equipment, confirm that the audio output setting of the connected equipment is set to PCM. This TV's HDMI inputs support PCM 32, 44.
Black bands appear at the edges of the screen Some wide screen programs are filmed in aspect ratios that are greater than 16:9 (this is especially common with theatrical releases). Your TV will show these programs with black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. For more details, check the documentation that came with your DVD (or contact your programme provider). Programs in 4:3 aspect ratio will have bands on left and right sides of the screen.
Dimensions & Specifications Model VT3250LED VT4250LED Screen Size 32” diagonal 42” diagonal Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 OSD Languages Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, Gaeilge, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Rumanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovakian, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Latvian, Estonian, Lithuanian, Ukrainian, Byelorussian Video System PAL/SECAM/DVB-T/DVB-C Audio System B/G, D/K, I, LL’ B/G, D/K, I, LL
Operation Temperature 0ºC~35ºC USB Supported Formats JPEG JPEG Caution: ViewSonic is not responsible if the USB storage device is not supported, nor is it responsible for damage or loss of data from the device. Tips: 1. If can’t detect the connected device, it would be caused by the connected device driver not by TV failure. 2. The reading speed will be variable due to the different connected devices and different storage capacities. 3.
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 Web Site Email Austria www.viewsoniceurope.com/aus/ service_at@viewsoniceurope.com Belgium www.viewsoniceurope.com/befr/ service_be@viewsoniceurope.com Bulgaria www.viewsoniceurope.com service_bg@viewsoniceurope.com Czech Republic www.viewsoniceurope.com/cz/ service_cz@viewsoniceurope.com Denmark www.viewsoniceurope.
Limited Warranty VIEWSONIC LCD TV 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.
