ViewSonic PS775 User Manual

PS775 Color Monitor

With Plug and Play

Full 17" (16.0" Diagonal Viewable)

User’s Guide

Guide de l’utilisateur

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For Your Records

The serial number of this product is on the back of the monitor. You should
note the serial number of this unit in the space provided and retain this
booklet as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the
event of theft or loss.

Product Name: ViewSonic PS775
Model Number: VCDTS21471-2M/P/E/A
Serial Number: __________________
Purchase Date: ___________________

Power Cord Safety Guidelines

Caution : Use a power cable that is properly grounded. Always use the AC cords

listed below for each area :

In other areas, use AC cord which meets local safety standards.

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USA ...........................UL

Canada ......................CSA

Germany ....................VDE

Switzerland ................SEV

Britain .........................BASEC/BS

Japan .........................Electric Appliance Control Act

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AC PLUG CORD PRECAUTIONS FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM

FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET THEN

THE PLUG SHOULD BE CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS

INSERTED INTO AN APPROPRIATE SOCKET.
If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below.

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If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following

code:

If the coloured wires of the mains lead of this appliance do not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in
the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the Earth symbol or coloured GREEN or
GREEN-AND-YELLOW.

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

The power cord set for this unit has been enclosed and has been selected according to
the country of destination and must be used to prevent electric shock. Use the following
guidelines if it is necessary to replace the original cord set, or if the cord set is not
enclosed.

The female receptacle of the cord set must meet CEE-22 requirements and will look like
Figure 1 below:

For the United States and Canada

In the United States and Canada the male plug is a NEMA5-15 style (Figure 2), UL
Listed, and CSA Labelled. For units which are mounted on a desk or table, type SVT or
SJT cord sets may be used. For units which sit on the floor, only SJT type cord sets
may be used. The cord set must be selected according to the current rating for your unit.
Please consult Table A below for the selection criteria for power cords used in the United
States and Canada.

For European Countries

In Europe you must use a cord set which is appropriate for the receptacles in your
country. The cord set is HAR-Certified, and a special mark that will appear on the outer
sheath, or on the insulation of one of the inner conductors.

If you have any questions concerning which proper power cord to use, please consult
with the dealer from whom you have purchased your monitor.

Cord Type Size of Conductors In Cord Maximum Current Rating of Unit

SJT 18AWG 10Amps

SVT 18AWG 10Amps

Power Cord Safety Guidelines (continued)

Green-and-Yellow: Earth
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live

IMPORTANT NOTICE CONCERNING POWER CORD SELECTION

Figure 1

Figure 2

Table A

16AWG 12Amps
14AWG 12Amps

17AWG 12Amps

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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 interference will not

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CONTENTS

For Your Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Power Cord Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

CE Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Getting Started

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Quick Installation* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Operation

Front Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

OnView® Main Menu, Part 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

OnView Main Menu, Part 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Other Information

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Cleaning the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . back cover

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