ViewSonic VA521 User manual

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VA521

LCD Display

ViewSonic VA521

Content

Compliance Information.............................................................................. 1

Important Safety Instructions...................................................................... 2

Product Registration................................................................................... 3

For Your Records ....................................................................................... 3

Getting Started

Package Contents ...................................................................................... 4

Precautions ................................................................................................ 4

Quick Installation ........................................................................................ 5

Installation of Wall Mount (Optional)........................................................... 6

Using the LCD Display

Setting the Timing Mode............................................................................. 7

OSD and Power Button Lock Modes.......................................................... 7

Adjusting the Screen Image ....................................................................... 8

Main Menu Controls ................................................................................. 10

Other Information

Specifications ........................................................................................... 14

Troubleshooting........................................................................................ 15

Customer Support .................................................................................... 16

Cleaning the LCD Display ........................................................................ 17

Limited Warranty ...................................................................................... 18

ViewSonic VA521 1

Compliance Information

For U.S.A.

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 interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning

the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or

more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Warning

To assure continued FCC compliance, the user must use grounded power supply cord and the

cables which are included with the equipment or specified. Also, any unauthorized changes or

modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the

user's authority to operate this device.

For Canada

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing

Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numeique de la Classe B repecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le materiel

brouilleur du Canada.

CE Conformity for European Countries

CE Conformity

The device complies with the requirements of the EEC directive 89/336/EEC as

amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC Art.5 with regard to “Electromagnetic

compatibility,” and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC Art.13 with regard to

“Safety.”

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Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this unit near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s

instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug

has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a

third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If

the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the

obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs.

Convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the unit. Be sure that the

power outlet is located near the unit so that it is easily accessible.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or

sold with the unit. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/unit combination

to avoid injury from tip-over

13. Unplug this unit when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the unit has

been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been

spilled or objects have fallen into the unit, the unit has been exposed to rain or moisture,

does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

ViewSonic VA521 3

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 Association. DPMS and

DDC are trademarks of VESA.

ENERGY STAR®is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

As an ENERGY STAR®partner, ViewSonic Corporation has determined that this product meets

the ENERGY STAR®guidelines for energy efficiency.

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 material, or the performance or use of this product.

In the interest of continuing product improvement, ViewSonic Corporation reserves the right

to change product specifications without notice. Information in this document may change

without notice.

No part of this document may be copied, reproduced, or transmitted by any means, for any

purpose without prior written permission from ViewSonic Corporation.

Product Registration

To meet your future needs, and to receive any additional product information as it becomes

available, please register your product on the Internet at: www.viewsonic.com. The

ViewSonic®Wizard CD-ROM also provides an opportunity for you to print the registration

form, which you may mail or fax to ViewSonic.

Product disposal at end of product life

ViewSonic is concerned about the preservation of our environment. Please dispose of this

product properly at the end of its useful life. For TCO'03 recycling information, please refer to

our website:

1. USA: www.viewsonic.com/pdf/recyclePlus.pdf

2. Europe: www.viewsoniceurope.com

3. Taiwan: recycle.epa.gov.tw

For Your Records

Product Name:

Model Number:

Document Number:

Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

VA521

ViewSonic 15” LCD Display

VLCDS27996-1W

VA521-1_UG_ENG Rev. 1C 12-20-04

______________________________

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” refers to Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT, XP,

2000 and Me (Millennium Edition).

Package Contents

IMPORTANT: Save all packing material.

Your LCD display package includes:

• LCD display

•Power cord

• ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM

NOTE: The CD jacket contains the Quick Start Guide, and the CD includes User

Guide PDF files and INF/ICM display optimization files. The INF files ensures

compatibility with Windows operating systems, and the ICM file (Image Color

Matching) ensures accurate on-screen colors. ViewSonic recommends that you

install both files.

Precautions

• Sit at least 18" from your LCD display.

•Avoid touching the screen. Skin oils are

difficult to remove.

•Never remove the rear cover. Yo u r

LCD display contains high-voltage parts. You

may be seriously injured if you touch them.

• Avoid exposing your LCD display to direct

sunlight or another heat source. Orient your

LCD display away from direct sunlight to

reduce glare.

• Always handle your LCD display with care

when moving it.

• Place your LCD display in a well-ventilated

area. Do not place anything on your

LCD display that prevents heat dissipation.

• Ensure the area around the LCD display is clean

and free of moisture.

• Do not place heavy objects on the LCD display,

video cable, or power cord.

• If smoke, abnormal noise, or strange odor is

present, immediately switch the LCD display

off and call your dealer or ViewSonic. It is

dangerous to continue using the LCD display.

ViewSonic VA521 4

Quick Installation

Optional: For instructions on wall mounting,

see page 5 of this user guide.

1 Connect power cord

2 Connect video cable

• Make sure both the LCD display and

computer are turned OFF

• Connect the video cable from the LCD

display to the computer

Macintosh users:Models older than G3

require a Macintosh adapter. Attach the

adapter to the computer and plug the video

cable into the adapter.

To order a ViewSonic®Macintosh adapter,

contact ViewSonic Customer Support.

3 Turn ON LCD Display and computer

• Turn ON the LCD display, then turn ON the

computer. This sequence (LCD display

before computer) is important.

NOTE: Windows 95, 98 or 2000 users may

receive a message asking them to install the

INF file. This is on the CD.

4 Insert the ViewSonic Wizard CD

into the computer’s CD drive

• Follow the on-screen instructions.

If your computer does not have a CD-ROM

drive, see “Customer Support.”

(1) Wait for the CD-ROM to auto-start.

NOTE: If the CD-ROM does not auto-start:

double-click on the CD-ROM icon in the

Windows Explorer, then double-click on

viewsonic.exe.

(2) Follow the on-screen instructions.

5 Windows users: Set the timing

mode (resolution and refresh

rate)

Example: 1024 X 768 @ 60 Hz.

For instructions on changing the resolution

and refresh rate, see the graphic card’s user

guide.

Installation is complete. Enjoy your new

ViewSonic LCD display.

To be best prepared for any future customer

service needs: print this user guide and write

the serial number in “For Your Records” on

page 2. (See back of LCD display.)

You can register your product online at the

website for your region. See the Customer

Support table in this guide.

The ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM also

provides an opportunity for you to print the

registration form which you may mail or fax

to ViewSonic.

Power cord

AC outlet

Signal cable

AC IN

ViewSonic VA521 5

Installation of Wall Mount (Optional)

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:

1Disconnect Power.

2Push the LCD display back and

down flat against the base as

shown.

3Lay the LCD display face down on

a towel or blanket. Notice the

four screw holes on the rear cover.

4Attach the mounting bracket

from the VESA compatible wall-

mounting kit (75 mm x 75 mm

distance).

5Attach the LCD display to the wall,

following the instructions in the

wall-mounting kit.

Four

screw

holes

Mounted

on the wall

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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 1024 x 768) and refresh rate (or vertical frequency;

example 60 Hz). After setting the timing mode, use the OnView®controls

to adjust the screen image.

For the best picture quality set your LCD display timing mode to:

VESA 1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz.

To set the Timing Mode:

1Set the resolution: Right-click on the Windows desktop > Properties >

Settings > set the resolution.

2Set the refresh rate: See your graphic card's user guide for instructions.

WARNING: Do not set the graphics card in your computer to exceed the

maximum refresh rate of 75Hz; doing so may result in permanent damage to

your LCD display.

OSD and Power Button Lock Modes

OSD Lock This mode locks all current control settings and prevents access to

the control menus until this mode is unlocked.

•OSD Lock: Press and hold [1] and the up arrow Ifor 10 seconds. If any

buttons are pressed the message OSD Locked will display for 5 seconds.

•OSD Unlock: Press and hold [1] and the up arrow Iagain for 10 seconds.

Power Button Lock This mode locks the power of the LCD display in the ON

position.

•Power Button Lock: Press and hold [1] and the down arrow Jfor 10

seconds. If the power button is pressed the message Power Button Locked

will display for 5 seconds. With or without this setting, after a power failure,

your LCD display’s power will automatically turn ON when power is restored.

•Power Button Unlock: Press and hold [1] and the down arrow Jagain for

10 seconds.

ViewSonic VA521 7

Adjusting the Screen Image

Use the buttons on the front control panel to display and adjust the OnView®

controls which display on the screen. The OnView controls are explained at the

top of the next page and are defined in “Main Menu Controls” on page 9.

Scroll through menu

options and adjust the

displayed control.

Displays, saves

changes to, and exits

the Main Menu.

Power On/Off

Selects a highlighted control. Also,

displays the control screen for the

selected control and toggles

between control pairs.

Power light

Front Control Panel

Main Menu

with OnView controls

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