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ViewSonic
VA903m/VA903b/VA903mb
LCD Display
IMPORTANT: Please read this User Guide to obtain important
information on installing and using your product in a safe manner, as
well as registering your product for future service. Warranty information
contained in this User Guide will describe your limited coverage from
ViewSonic Corporation, which is also found on our web site at http://
www.viewsonic.com in English, or in specific languages using the
Regional selection box in the upper rig
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Contents TCO Information.......................................................................................... i Compliance Information.............................................................................. 1 Important Safety Instructions...................................................................... 2 Declaration of RoHS Compliance............................................................... 3 Copyright Information ............................................................
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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. Some of the features of the TCO’03 Display requirements: Ergonomics Good visual ergonomics and image quali
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Compliance Information For U.S.A. This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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 protec
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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. Do not block any ventilati
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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: Substance Proposed Maximum Concentration Actual Concentration Lead (Pb) 0.1% < 0.1% M
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Copyright Information ® Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 2007. 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 Asso
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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), Windows XP, and Windows Vista. Package Contents Your LCD display package includes: •LCD display • Power cord • Audio cable (stereo mini jack, for VA903m/VA903mb o
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Quick Installation 1. Connect power cord (and AC/DC • Wait for the CD-ROM to auto-start. adapter if required) NOTE: If the CD-ROM does not auto- start: double-click on the CD-ROM icon in 2. Connect video cable the Windows Explorer, then double-click • Make sure both the LCD display and on viewsonic.exe. computer are turned OFF • Follow the on-screen instructions. • Remove rear panel covers if necessary 5. Windows users: Set the timing mode • Connect the video cable from the LCD (resolution and
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Wall Mounting (Optional) For use only with UL Listed Wall Mount Bracket ® 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 desk- mounted to a wall-mounted display, do the following: Step 1. Verify that the power button is turned Off, then disconnect the power cord. Step 2. Lay the LCD display face down on a towel or blanket. Step 3. Remove the plastic cover from the back of th
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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 1280 x 1024) 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 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz. To set the Timing Mode: 1. Set
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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 VA903m/VA903mb VA903b Front Control Panel shown below in detail Power light Displays the control screen for the highlighted control. Green = ON Also toggles between two Orange = Power Saving controls on some screens. Stan
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Do the following to adjust the display setting: 1. To display the Main Menu, press button [1]. VA903m/VA903mb VA903b 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, press or to 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. The line at the bottom of
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Main Menu Controls Adjust the menu items shown below by using the up and down 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. Contrast adjusts the
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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, press and . 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 webs
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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. OSD Position allows the user to move
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Other Information Specifications LCD Type 19” (full 19" viewable diagonal area), TFT (Thin Film Transistor), Active Matrix SXGA LCD, 0.294 mm pixel pitch Color Filter RGB vertical stripe Glass Surface Anti-Glare Input Signal Video Sync RGB analog (0.7/1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms) Separate Sync, f :24-82 kHz, f :50-75 Hz h v Compatibility PC Up to 1280 x 1024 Non-interlaced 1 Power Macintosh up to 1280 x 1024 Macintosh Resolution Recommended 1280 x 1024 @ 60, 75 Hz and supported 1024 x 768 @ 60, 70, 72, 75
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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. If the other end of the video cable is not attached permanently to the LCD
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Customer Support For technical support or product service, see the table below or contact your reseller. NOTE: You will need the product serial number. T = Telephone Country/Region Website Email F = FAX AUS= 1800 880 818 Australia/New Zealand www.viewsonic.com.au service@au.viewsonic.com NZ= 0800 008 822 T= 1-866-463-4775 Canada www.viewsonic.com service.ca@viewsonic.com F= 1-909-468-5814 Europe/Middle East/ Baltic countries/North www.viewsoniceurope.com Contact your reseller Africa Hong Kong w
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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. If the case still not clean, apply a sm
