ViewSonic NextVision N4 User manual
User Guide
NextVision™N4
Video Processor
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Contents
Getting Started
Package Contents .................................................................. 2
Safety Precautions ................................................................. 3
The Remote Control
Activate the Remote Control ............................................... 4
To change the battery ......................................................... 4
Using the Remote Control ................................................... 5
The Video Processor
Front View .............................................................................. 6
Back View ............................................................................... 7
Setup ...................................................................................... 8
Main Menu .......................................................................... 9
Picture Menu ....................................................................... 10
Audio Menu(s) ..................................................................... 10
Channel Menu ..................................................................... 11
Video Menu ......................................................................... 11
Setup Menu ......................................................................... 12
Information Screen .............................................................. 12
Other Information
Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 13
Specifications ......................................................................... 14
Customer Support .................................................................. 15
Cleaning and Maintenance ..................................................... 16
Compliance Information ......................................................... 16
Limited Warranty .................................................................... 17
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Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 2003. All rights reserved.
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is a trademark of ViewSonic Corporation.
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Disclaimer: ViewSonic Corporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions
contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from furnishing this
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change product specifications without notice. Information in this document may change without
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without prior written permission from ViewSonic Corporation.
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region. You can also print the registration form and mail or fax it to ViewSonic.
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properly at the end of its useful life. Your local waste disposal company may provide information
about proper disposal.
For Your Records
Model Name:
Model Number:
Document Name:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
NextVision N4 Video Processor
VSVBX25470-1
An_N4_UG 2-19-03
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Getting Started
Congratulations on your purchase of a ViewSonic NextVision N4 Video
Processor. Your N4 allows you to connect to a DVD, game console, VCR, Laser
Disk player (LD), stereo system, and a cable or satellite antenna, with only one
monitor or other display device. This user guide helps you set up and use
your N4.
Important! Save the original box and all packing material for future shipping.
Package Contents
• NextVision N4 Video Processor
• Remote control with a 3 V lithium battery
• Power cable with AC/DC adapter
• Analog VGA cable (M-F)
• Mini-Din audio cable for PC
• RCA audio cable
•N4UserGuide
• N4 Quick Start Guide
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Safety Precautions
Read all safety precautions for the N4 and your antenna before operating the
product. Failure to abide by these precautions may void the warranty. Save
the Quick Start Guide and the User Guide for future reference.
•Use only the power adapter that
came with the product. The plug
may have a polarized, alternating
current for your safety.
•Do not overload power outlets
with more extension cords or plugs
than they were intended to support.
This may create a fire hazard.
•Do not place heavy objects on the
video N4 or the power cord.
•Do not block or cover vent slots
and openings by putting the
product on a bed, rug, sofa, etc.
Vent slots and openings help to
ensure reliable operation so the
product does not overheat. Do not
put the product in a bookcase,
rack, or entertainment center
unless there is adequate
ventilation.
•Avoid exposing the product to
direct sunlight or another heat
source.
•Do not operate the product where
there is moisture or high humidity.
•Do not attempt to repair the
product. The warranty covers
repair or attempted repair only by
those technicians authorized by
ViewSonic.
•Always handle the product with
care; dropping the product could
void the warranty.
•If the product will not be used for a
long time, unplug the product and
remove the battery from the remote
control.
•An outside antenna or cable system
connected to the N4 must be
grounded in case of power surges
and/or spikes. Article 810 of the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/
NFPA70, provides information
about properly grounding the mast
and supporting structure, the lead-in
wire to an antenna discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes,
and requirements for the grounding
electrode.
•For added protection during a
lightning storm, or when the unit is
left unattended for a long period of
time, unplug the unit from the wall
outlet and disconnect the cable or
antenna.
•To avoid electric shock, do not put
an outside antenna where it could
fall on an overhead power line or
other electric light or power circuit.
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The Remote Control
Activate the Remote Control
The first time you use the remote control, activate the remote
control by pulling the plastic tab out of the remote control.
CAUTIONS
•An explosion may occur if you use the wrong battery! Use
only the type of battery recommended by the manufacturer
•Only use the specified 3V Lithium batteries
•Do not mix new and old batteries. This may result in
cracking or leakage, which may pose a risk of fire or lead to
personal injury
•Insert batteries according to (+) and (-) markings. Inserting
the batteries incorrectly may result in cracking or leakage,
which may pose a risk of fire or lead to personal injury
•Dispose of the battery in accordance with local laws and regulations
•Keep the battery away from children and pets
•When the remote control is not used for an extended period, remove the
batteries.
Note: Replace the batteries if the operation of the remote control becomes
irregular or weak
To change the battery
1. Push the tip of a ballpoint pen into the small pin hole on the back of the
remote control as shown below and pull the cover off.
2. Place the 3 V Lithium battery in the battery compartment.
Lithium battery
Back cover
Pin hole
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Using the Remote Control
Numeric 10-key
pad
DISPLAY
TV channel
(Input source)
CH
TV Channel up or
down
VOL
Volume up or
down
CH Scan
Press Channel
Scan once. A
screen appears
asking you to press
CH Scan again It
then automatically
scans TV or CATV
channels and saves
scanned programs.
MENU
Displays the main
menu (OSD).
Directional arrows
scroll through menu
options or adjust a
selected option.
Power
Turns the N4 ON/
OFF
PC/TV
Switches between
your PC and TV
INPUT
Selects input
sources like
PC, TV, AV, S-
video
MUTE
Turns the sound
ON/OFF
SEL
Select a TV
channel
ENTER
The highlighted OSD
(On-Screen Display)
or menu.
Recall
Return to the previous
channel in TV Mode.
(Toggles between two
TV channels.)
Res
A shortcut that
switches between
four screen
resolutions.
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The Video Processor
Front View
Power indicator and IR (infrared) receiver.
IMPORTANT: Point the remote control to this part of the N4.
Headphone
jack
INPUT
Press INPUT to switch signals from PC, TV,
AV, S-Video
VOL+
Increases the volume
VOL-
Decreases the volume
CH-
Selects the next lower
channel
CH+
Selects the next
higher channel
POWER
Turns the unit
on or off. Power
can also be
turned on or off
from the
remote control.
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Back View
AUDIO OUT
Connect the AUDIO OUT to your PC speakers.
RGB INPUT
Using the 15-pin
VGA cable
provided, connect
one side to the
VGA output on
your PC and the
other side to the
RGB INPUT of
your N4.
RGB OUTPUT
Connect your 15-pin
monitor connector to
the RGB OUTPUT.
S-VIDEO INPUT
Connect the external S-Video to
the S-VIDEO INPUT port.
RF IN (VHF/UHF)
Connect to antenna or cable TV
signal.
DC IN
Connect to a
12V power
supply
AUDIO IN
Connect the audio cable from your PC sound card to the AUDIO IN
port on the N4.
AUDIO IN R-L
Connect the external AUDIO IN to the N4.
VIDEO IN
Connect the external video from a DVD, VCR, CD,
IRD, camera, or video game.
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