ViewSonic N4280p User Manual

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N4280p LCD TV

- User Guide

- Guide de l’utilisateur

- Guía del usuario

Model No. : VS11838-1M

Compliance Information

FCC Statement

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 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.

Warning: You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.

Following information is only for EU-member states:

The mark shown to the right is in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE). The mark indicates the requirement NOT to dispose the equipment as unsorted municipal waste, but use the return and collection systems according to local law.

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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 ﬁ re 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 LCD TV” in this guide for further instructions.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install the equipment 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 ampliﬁ ers) that produce heat.

9. Do not attempt to circumvent the safety provisions 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 and the third prong are provided for your safety. If the plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being tread upon or pinched, particularly at the plug, and the point where if emerges from the equipment. Be sure that the power outlet is located near the equipment so that it is easily accessible.

11. Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁ ed by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁ ed by the manufacturer,

or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this equipment when it will be unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁ ed service personnel. Service is required when the unit has been damaged in any way, such as: if the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, if liquid is spilled onto or objects fall into the unit, if the unit is exposed to rain or moisture, or if the unit does not operate normally or has been dropped.

15. This product is only to perform the useful function of entertainment and visual display tasks are excluded.

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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

Lead (Pb) 0.1% < 0.1% Mercury (Hg) 0.1% < 0.1% Cadmium (Cd) 0.01% < 0.01% Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+) 0.1% < 0.1% Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) 0.1% < 0.1% Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) 0.1% < 0.1%

Certain components of products as stated above are exempted under the Annex of the RoHS Directives as noted below:

Examples of exempted components are:

1. Mercury in compact fluorescent lamps not exceeding 5 mg per lamp and in other lamps not speciﬁ cally mentioned in the Annex of RoHS Directive.

2. Lead in glass of cathode ray tubes, electronic components, fluorescent tubes, and electronic ceramic parts (e.g. piezoelectronic devices).

Proposed Maximum

Actual Concentration

Concentration

3. Lead in high temperature type solders (i.e. lead-based alloys containing 85% by weight or more lead).

4. Lead as an allotting element in steel containing up to 0.35% lead by weight, aluminium containing up to 0.4% lead by weight and as a cooper alloy containing up to 4% lead by weight.

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ViewSonic Corporation. 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.

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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. Your local waste disposal company may provide information about proper disposal.

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The lamp in this product contains mercury. Please dispose of properly in accordance with environmental laws of your location.

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Antenna Installation Instructions

1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges, Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

2. Lightning

For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. Do not disconnect the antenna or the power cord during a heavy storm lighting may strike while you are holding the cable cord, causing serious injury; turn off your LCD TV and wait for the weather to improve.

3. Power Lines

An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits, When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

Antenna

Ground clamp

Electric service equipment

Ground clamps

Power service grounding electrode system

Antenna discharge unit

Grounding conductors

Cleaning the LCD TV

• Make sure the LCD TV 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-alcohol based, mild non-abrasive detergent onto a clean, soft, lint-free cloth, then wipe the surface.

Disclaimer

ViewSonic® does not recommend the use of any ammonia or alcohol-based cleaners on the LCD TV screen or case. Some chemical cleaners have been reported to damage the screen and/or case of the LCD TV. ViewSonic will not be liable for damage resulting from use of any ammonia or alcohol-based cleaners.

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Table of Contents

Setup..............................................................................................................................................2

Identification of Controls.................................................................................................................5

Connections....................................................................................................................................9

Basic Operations ..........................................................................................................................15

Memorizing the Channels.............................................................................................................17

Channel Selection ........................................................................................................................19

Setting Picture ..............................................................................................................................20

Setting Picture/Adjusting Image....................................................................................................21

Setting Sound ...............................................................................................................................22

System Setup................................................................................................................................24

Clock and Timer Setup..................................................................................................................25

Viewing Closed Captions ..............................................................................................................26

Setting Parental Control 27

PIP/PBP/POP Operations.............................................................................................................31

Electronic Program Guide ............................................................................................................33

Image Adjust for PC/Component Mode ........................................................................................34

Image Adjust for HDMI Mode .......................................................................................................35

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................36

Care and Maintenance..................................................................................................................37

Specifications................................................................................................................................38

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Setup

Using the Remote Control

<Use the remote control by pointing it towards the remote sensor window of the set.

Objects between the remote control and sensor window may prevent proper operation.

Note: This illustration is for reference only. The remote sensor may be in different

locations on different models.

Cautions regarding use of remote control

<Do not expose the remote control to shock. In addition, do not expose the remote control to liquids, and do not

place in an area with high humidity.

<Do not install or place the remote control under direct sunlight. The heat may cause deformation of the unit. <The remote control may not work properly if the remote sensor window of the main unit is under direct sunlight or

strong lighting. In such a case, change the angle of the lighting or TV set, or operate the remote control closer to the remote sensor window.

Batteries for the Remote Control

Open the battery cover.

Insert two size-AA batteries.

<(Place the batteries with their terminals

corresponding to the (+) and (–) indications in the battery compartment.)

Replace the cover.

Precaution on battery use

Improper use of batteries can result in a leakage of chemicals and/or explosion. Be sure to follow the instructions below.

<Place batteries with their terminals corresponding to the (+) and (–) indications. <Different types of batteries have different characteristics. Do not mix batteries of different types. <Do not mix old and new batteries. Mixing old and new batteries can shorten the life of new batteries and/or cause

old batteries to leak chemicals.

<Remove batteries as soon as they are non-operable. Chemicals that leak from batteries can cause a rash. If

chemical leakage is found, wipe with a cloth.

<The batteries supplied with the product may have a shorter life expectancy due to storage conditions. <If the remote control is not used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries from the remote control.

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Setup

Power connection

Household

Plug into AC outlet.

AC cord

Connecting the AC plug to the wall outlet as illustrated.

Note:

<This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. <Always unplug the AC cord from power outlet when not using for a long period of time.

power outlet

Speaker connection

Connect the speaker audio cable to the external speaker

（Red）

（Black）

（Red）

output jacks on the unit matching the "+" and "-" ends of the cable by color.

（Right speaker）（Left speaker）

Note:

1.Unplug the TV set and all connected components before connecting the speakers.

2.The illustration may be different depending on model.

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Setup

! For proper reception of VHF/UHF channels, an external antenna is required. For best reception, an outdoor

antenna is recommended.

! When you enjoy the terrestrial TV programs, connect the antenna to the AIR input on the TV rear.

! When you enjoy the cable TV programs, connect the cable TV's cable to the CABLE input on the TV rear.

! Select the TV Source (AIR or CABLE) in the CHANNEL SETUP menu and then perform auto channel

search.(See <Memorizing the Channels> section)

Connect to Cable TV System

75 Ohm coaxial cable

TV REAR

VHF antenna

UHF antenna

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Mixer

75 Ohm coaxial cable

Notes:

! To obtain optimum quality picture and sound, an antenna, the correct cable (75 Ohm coaxial) and the correct terminating plug

are required.

! If a communal antenna system is used, you may require the correct connection cable and plug between the wall antenna

socket and your television receiver.

! Your local television service centre or dealer may be able to assist you in obtaining the correct antenna system for your

particular area and the accessories required.

! Any matters regarding antenna installation, upgrading of existing systems or accessories required, and the costs incurred, are

your responsibility.

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Main unit (front view)

Power Indicator

Identification of Controls

Channel up/down

Volume up/down

Input Source Select

Power On/standby

VOL

INPUT

Remote Sensor

1. POWER

Press this button to turn the unit ON from STANDBY mode. Press it again to turn the set back to STANDBY.

2.INPUT To select the input signal source

3. MENU

Press this button to access the MENU main page.

4. Volume up/down

Press the Volume up/down button to directly increase or decrease the sound volume level. In OSD Menu, press these buttons to adjust the value or setting of each item

5. Channel up/down

Channel up or down. In OSD Menu, press these buttons to choose the OSD items.

Note:

POWER ,VOL+/-, CH+/-, MENU and INPUT on the main unit have the same functions as the corresponding

buttons on the remote control. This operation manual provides a description based on operating functions with the remote control.

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Main unit (rear view)

Identification of Controls (continued)

HDM I 1

DVI 1 IN

4 5 6

S-VI DEO

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HDM I 2

DVI 2 IN

1. Speaker output jacks

2. HDMI/DVI inputs 1/2

To connect with those equipments with HDMI or DVI interface, for example, Set-top box or DVD

player.(A HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable is required when you are connecting a DVI-equipped device to this

TV.)

3. VGA interface/Audio in Connect with those equipments with VGA interface, for example, PC. Connect the audio jack as well with audio cable.

4. Component inputs 1/2 Connect to the audio and component output jacks of a DVD player or Set-top box.

5. AV inputs 1/2 Receive video/audio signals from external sources such as VCR or DVD player.

6. AV output Connect to the VCR input jacks to record programs.

7. Headphone jack

8. S/PDIF digital audio out terminal (optical)

9. USB port

For software update only. The user can not operate the unit through the USB port.

10.RS-232 control interface

For service only. The user should not use this interface.

11.AIR antenna input

Connect to outdoor antenna.

12.CABLE input Connect to a cable TV system.

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Remote Control

Identification of Controls

1. POWER

Turn the unit on or off

2. To select additional products to be controlled with remote

control

Note: This remote control is an universal remote control. If your remote control does not work correctly when you operate the unit, please try to press TV button.

3. Direct channel selector/number buttons

Use these number buttons to select channel or input password.

4. Dash(-)

Used to enter a program number for multiple program

channels such as 2-1,2-2, etc.

5. INPUT

To quickly select input source

6. RETURN

To quickly return to the previous channel

7. CH+/-

To select channels upward or downward

8. VOL+/ Used to adjust volume.

9. MUTE Sound mute

10.MENU

To access the Menu main page

MTS/SAP

ZOOM CCD SLEEP

LIST

FAVORITE

PIP

P.POSITION SWAP FREEZE

AUDIO

PICTURE

11.INFO

To display channel status or signal information

12.Menu navigation buttons: 5634

56: To move upward or downward in menu operation;

34: To move left or right in menu operation;

To adjust selected menu item in menu operation;

OK button: To confirm or toggle between the settings of the

selected menu item.

13.EXIT

Used to exit the menu

14.GUIDE To display the on-screen Electronic Program Guide(EPG)

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Remote Control

15 17

19 21

23 25

MTS/SAP

LIST

PIP

P.POSITION SWAP FREEZE

ZOOM CCD SLEEP

AUDIO

FAVORITE

Identification of Controls

15. ZOOM

To select screen aspect ratio

16. CCD

To select closed caption mode

17.MTS/SAP

To select STEREO, SAP or MONO (Analog TV mode)

To select audio track (DTV mode)

18.SLEEP

To set Sleep timer

19.LIST

To display program list

20.PICTURE

To select the picture mode

21. FAVORITE

To display favorite program list

22. AUDIO

To select the sound mode

23. PIP

To select PIP/PBP/POP/full screen mode

24. FREEZE

To freeze current picture

25. P.POSITION

To select PIP sub picture position

PICTURE

26.SWAP

To swap the main and sub pictures

(only in PIP or PBP mode)

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Note: the buttons without description are not active.

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Connections

Cautions before connecting

Carefully check the terminals for position and type before making any connections.

The illustration of the external equipment may be different depending on your model.

Loose connectors can result in image or color problems. Make sure that all connectors are securely inserted into their terminals.

Refer to the user manual of the external device as well.

When connecting an external device, turn the power off on the panel to avoid any issues.

Connect an Audio Processor or Hi-Fi (Digital Audio)

For a full Home Theater sound experience, you must connect your Hi-Fi or Audio processor to the S/PDIF OUT(Optical) terminal on the TV rear.

Note:

The S/PDIF OUT terminal only can output digital TV program’s audio.

Optical cable

S-VID EO

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Audio Processor

Connect a VCR

S/PDIF IN (Optical)

HIFi System

How to connect:

Connect the Audio/Video cables between the Audio (L/R)/Video jacks on the unit and VCR.

S-VID EO

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S-video cable

Video cable

Audio cable

Note: For better video, you can use the S-VIDEO terminal if your source supports it. S-VIDEO input uses the same circuit as Video1. S-VIDEO has priority if both connectors are inserted. Use one or the other.

To play VCR

1. Turn on your TV, press INPUT button on the remote control to display INPUT SELECT menu, use5/6to select AV1/SVideo and then press OK to confirm.

2. Turn on your VCR , insert a videotape and press the Play button.

Yellow (VIDEO)

White (AUDIO L)

Red (AUDIO R )

ANT OUT

VID EO

AV OUT

AV IN

AUDIO

S VI DE O

ANT IN

Rear of the VCR

VCR

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Connect a Camcorder

Connections (continued)

S-VID EO

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Video cable

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Audio cable

AUDIO

Yellow (VIDEO)

White (AUDIO L)

Red (AUDIO R )

OUT

RLVID EO

Camcorder

How to connect:

Connect the Audio/Video cables between the Audio (L/R)/Video jacks on the unit and camcorder.

To playback Camcorder

1. Turn on your TV, press INPUT button on the remote control to display INPUT SELECT menu, use 5/6to select AV2 and then press OK to confirm .

2. Turn on your camcorder and set it to output mode. (For details, refer to your camcorder user manual.)

3. Insert the tape into the camcorder and press Play button.

Note:

The operations of the camcorder may be different and is dependant on your model. Please read the user manual of your camcorder to confirm operation.

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HDMI Connection

Connections (continued)

HDM I 2

DVI 2 IN

HDM I 1

DVI 1 IN

HDMI cable

DVD player or STB with

HDMI interface

How to connect a DVD Player (or STB) using HDMI Connection:

Connect the HDMI cable between the HDMI interface on the unit and HDMI output on the DVD player (or STB).

To playback DVD (or STB)

1. Turn on your TV, press INPUT button on the remote control to display INPUT SELECT menu, use 5/6to select HDMI1(or select HDMI2 if HDMI2 interface is used) and then press OK to confirm.

2. Turn on your DVD player or STB and do relative operations.

Note:

If the external device has DVI output only, use a DVI to HDMI adapter cable to connect to the HDMI terminal. Connect the audio cable to the AUDIO terminal of VGA IN on the TV rear.

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Connections (continued)

Connect a DVD player or Set-Top Box

white (audio L)

red (audio R, Pr)

Green (Y)

Blue (Pb)

HDM I 2

DVI 2 IN

HDM I 1

DVI 1 IN

RRGG BB

Video cable

RRGG BB

AUD IOCOM PONEN T

S VIDE O

AUD IO

L R

AUDIO

R L VIDE O

AV OUT

Rear of the DVD, STB

Audio cable

DVI

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DVD player, STB, etc.

How to connect:

Connect the Video cable between the Y, Pb, Pr input jacks on the unit and Y, Pb, Pr output jacks on the DVD (or STB). Component color inputs provide luminance and separate color signal.

Connect the Audio cable between the AUDIO input jack on the unit and AUDIO output jacks on the DVD (or STB) .

To playback DVD or STB

1. Turn on your TV, press INPUT button on the remote control to display INPUT SELECT menu, use 5/6to select Component1 (or select Component2 if COMPONENT2 input terminals are used) and then press OK to

confirm .

2. Turn on your DVD or STB and do relative operations.

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