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VP181 ViewPanel
User’s Guide
Guide de l’utilisateur
Bedienungsanleitung
(Latin American Spanish)
(Italian)
(Brazilian Portuguese)
(Swedish)
(Russian)
(Polish)
(Japanese)
(Traditional Chinese -Taiwan)
(Simplified Chinese - China)
With Landscape& Portrait Display Modes
Full 18.1" Diagonal Viewable Screen
(Korean)
(Arabic)
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Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 1999. All right 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. ® ViewPanel , ViewSonic, the three birds logo, OnView, ViewMatch, and ViewMeter are registered trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation. ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agenc
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Important Safety Instructions 1 Read these instructions thoroughly. 2 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this product. 3 Unplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning. See the Cleaning the ® ViewPanel on page 18. 4 Do not use the product near water. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 5 Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. Doing so may cause E the product to fall, which can seriously damage it. N G 6 Slots and openings in the cabinet ar
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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 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Getting Started* E N Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 G L Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 I Installation (Desk Mo
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Getting Started ® Congratulations on your purchase of a ViewSonic VP181 ViewPanel . You have selected one of the most versatile display devices in the PC industry. The VP181 can interface with virtually any analog or digital source. It includes support for composite video devices (e.g., VCR, DVD, video camera), USB devices, multiple audio sources, and external microphones. It can operate in landscape or portrait orientation, and can E N tilt, swivel and operate in a desk mount or wall mount conf
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Installation (Desk Mount) A desk installation allows for an analog data (CPU) connection, composite video connection (VCR, camera, etc.), audio connection, and a USB connection. The steps for a desk installation of the VP181 are presented on pages 7 and 8. 1 Connect power cord 4 Connect DC power to ViewPanel Connect the small DC power cord from the base of the Connect the cord from the DC ® ViewPanel to the head. Power Supply to the DC input on E NOTE: for first time installation, the rear left
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Installation-Wall Mount A wall installation includes a digital data connection (CPU) and a USB connection (optional). The VP181 is compatible with the VESA wall mounting standard. For information concerning how to ® obtain a wall mounting kit, contact ViewSonic or your local dealer. To convert the desk-mounted VP181 to a wall-mount installation, do the following: Remove the USB cable 1 Disconnect DC power connecting the base to the Disconnect the DC power supply head (see step 1,
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Operation ® To turn the ViewSonic VP181 ViewPanel on, press the power switch on the front of the ViewPanel ON (see page 7), THEN turn on your computer. The power light on the VP181 will then turn green indicating the ViewPanel is ready to use. To turn the ViewPanel off, set the power switch OFF. The power light will extinguish. To start, follow the instructions for Landscape/Portrait Mode, or begin using the control buttons shown below and on page 11. E Landscape/Portrait Modes* N G The VP181 V
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To save changes and exit Main Menu, press the [1] button Image Adjust Menu E N G L I Auto T une automatically sizes, centers, and fine tunes the video signal to S eliminate waviness and distortion. Press the [2] button to obtain a sharper H image. NOTE: Auto tune works with most common video cards. If using this ® function does not work on your ViewPanel , lower the video refresh rate to 60 Hz and try again (See computer or graphic card user guide to adjust refresh rate.) The panel may be manual
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To save changes and exit Main Menu, press the [1] button Bass/Treble adjusts the high (treble) and low (bass) frequency audio output. Press [] or [] to adjust treble. Press [2] button to select bass adjustment. Press [] or [] to adjust bass. Advanced Menu E N G L I S H Scaling adjusts the video input signal to the screen size using the following options. Press [] or [] to select from the following options: 1:1 adjusts the video signal so that the height and width of the picture are the
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To save changes and exit Main Menu, press the [1] button Setup Menu E N G L I S Input Select allows the user to select the current signal from the following H choices: two analog RGB (15 pin) inputs, or a composite video input. Press [] or [] to select from video A, B, or composite input. Language Select allows the user to choose from available languages. OSD Position Press the [] or [] button to select the horizontal or vertical OSD position Horizontal OSD Position horizontally reposition
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Other Information Specifications LCD Type 18.1" (diagonal viewable) SXGA Active Matrix TFT Panel, 0.2805mm pixel pitch Color Filter RGB, vertical stripe Glass surface Anti-glare & hard coating E Input Signal Video RGB Analog (0.7 - 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms) N H/V Separated (TTL), Composite, Sync-on- G Green f : 30-95 kHz, f : 50-75 Hz L h v ® Digital VESA Digital Video (DFP compliant), I DVI by adapter S Video Composite video: NTSC, PAL, SECAM, HDTV H Compatibility Recommended 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz PC Up
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Troubleshooting No power Make sure A/C power cord is securely connected to the DC power supply and the power supply is firmly connected to the ViewPanel. Plug another electrical device (like a radio) into the power outlet to verify that the outlet is supplying proper voltage. Make sure all short cables are installed see Installation section pg 7. Power on but no screen image E Make sure the video cable supplied with the ViewPanel is tightly secured N to the video output port on the back
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® Cleaning the ViewPanel • DO NOT APPLY PRESSURE TO THE SCREEN. NEVER POUR OR SPRAY ANY LIQUID DIRECTLY ONTO THE SCREEN OR CASE OF THE VIEWPANEL. To clean the screen: 1 Gently wipe the screen with a clean camel hair lens brush, or a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. This removes dust and other particles that can scratch the screen. E N 2 If still not clean, blow on the screen and gently wipe with a soft, clean, G lint-free cloth. L I DISCLAIMER ® S ViewSonic does not recommend the use of any liqui
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LIMITED WARRANTY ® VIEWSONIC VP181 VIEWPANEL 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: The ViewS
