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PT775 Color Monitor
User’s Guide
with Plug and Play
17" (16.0" Viewable Diagonal)
PT775-3
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® Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 1998. All rights reserved. Macintosh is a registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. ViewSonic, the three birds logo, OnView, ARAG, SonicTron, ViewMatch, and ViewMeter are registered trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation. VESA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA). DPMS is a trademark of VESA. ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental
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Power Cord Safety Guidelines (continued) AC PLUG CORD PRECAUTIIONS FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET THEN THE PLUG SHOULD BE CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO AN APPROPRIATE SOCKET. If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electr
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FCC Information 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. However, there is no guarantee that
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CONTENTS Getting Started Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Quick Installation* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Operation Front Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 ® OnView Main Menu
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Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of a ViewSonic PT775 monitor. Important! Save the original box and all packing material for future shipping needs. NOTE: This product was designed for operation in the magnetic fields of the ® geographical hemisphere where purchased. Also, the word "Windows " in ® this user guide refers to the following Microsoft operating systems: Windows '95, Windows '95 OSR 2.1, and Windows '98. Package Contents ViewSonic PT775 monitor Video cable (15 pin H
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Quick Installation 1 Write the serial number on the back of the monitor in the space provided on page 1 labeled "For your records" and register your monitor's warranty on the Internet at: http//:www.viewsonic.com. 2 Read the Precautions section thoroughly (page 5) before installing the monitor. Make sure the computer and the monitor are both turned off before connecting any cables. 3a PC users: Attach the video cable to the Video Input port on the monitor (see below), then connect the other end
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Operation ® The buttons on the Front Control Panel and the OnView controls allow you to adjust your ViewSonic PT775 monitor (see below). Front Control Panel Displays Main Menu Selects a highlighted option Exits control screens Shows another control screen Shows Input Select control screen (page 10) c Power Power LED switch Scrolls up to highlight option Scrolls down to highlight option Decreases value of selected Increases value of selected option option Displays Contrast co
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® To exit the OnView menu & save changes, press button [1]. OnView Main Menu, Part 1, continued NOTE: Press [2] to toggle between all controls that appear on the Main Menu in pairs (for example, Contrast/Brightness). CONTRAST adjusts foreground white level of screen image. Press [ ] or [ ] to adjust. Shortcut: Before displaying the Main Menu, press [ ] or [ ] to display the Contrast control screen. BRIGHTNESS adjusts background black level of screen image. Press [ ] or [ ] to adjust
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® To exit the OnView menu & save changes, press button [1]. OnView Main Menu, Part 2 [ ] MAIN MENU 2 TILT VIEWMETER CONVERGENCE FOCUS PURITY VIEWMATCH COLOR SELECT: 2 EXIT: 1 TILT rotates entire screen image. [ ] rotates screen image counter-clockwise, [ ] rotates screen image clockwise. ® VIEWMETER displays the frequency signal input (horizontal scan and refresh rate) coming from the graphics card in your computer. See
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® To exit the OnView menu & save changes, press button [1]. OnView Main Menu, Part 2, continued ® VIEWMATCH COLOR provides four color adjustment options: three preset color temperatures and USER COLOR which allows you to adjust the red, green, and blue individually. NOTE: The factory setting for the monitor is 9300K, the color temperature most frequently used in offices with fluorescent lights. Press [ ] or [ ] to select one of these VIEWMATCH COLOR 9300K color controls. If USER COLOR is
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® To exit the OnView menu & save changes, press button [1]. OnView Main Menu, Part 3, continued MOIRE reduces vertical interference patterns that appear as ripples, waves, or unwanted background color textures. Press [ ] and [ ] to minimize interference patterns. NOTE: Interference patterns of this type are most noticeable when viewing images having closely spaced lines or finely detailed patterns. DEGAUSS removes the build-up of magnetic fields that can cause irregular colors to appear arou
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Other Information Specifications CRT Type 17" (16.0" viewable) diagonal 0.25mm aperture-grille pitch, 90° deflection ® Screen ARAG coating (anti-reflective, anti-glare) TM = 38% Input Signal Video RGB analog (0.7Vp-p, 75 ohms) Sync H/V separate (TTL), composite, sync-on-green, f : 30-96 kHz, f : 50-160 Hz h v ® Maximum Refresh VESA 1600 x 1280 NI @ 72Hz Macintosh* 1600 x 1200 @ 77Hz Rates** VESA 1600 x 1200 NI @ 77Hz Macintosh* 1152 x 870 @ 104Hz VESA 1280 x 1024 NI @ 89Hz Macintosh* 102
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Cleaning the Monitor • MAKE SURE THE MONITOR 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 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 If still not clean, apply a small amount of a non-ammonia, non-al
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LIMITED WARRANTY VIEWSONIC PT775 MONITORS 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. How long the warranty is effective: ViewSonic PT7
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NOTES Other Information 16 ViewSonic PT775
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® For ViewSonic Customer Support: U.S. and Canada only 1-800-688-6688 From outside U.S. and Canada 909-869-7976 From Europe + 44 (1293) 643-900 From Asian/Pacific Rim countries 886 (2) 248-4072 Internet E-Mail: vstech@viewsonic.com World Wide Web: http://www.viewsonic.com ® ViewSonic Corporation 381 Brea Canyon Road Walnut, CA 91789 Tel (909) 869-7976 Tel (800) 688-6688 Fax (909) 468-1202 V803157753
