ViewSonic VG181, VLCDS21594-1 User Manual

User Guide

Guide de l’utilisateur

Bedienungsanleitung

Manual de Instrucciones

Guida per l'utente

Guia do usuário

Användarhandbok

Polski

Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 2001. 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.

ViewPanel, ViewSonic, the three birds logo, OnView, ViewMatch, OptiSync, and ViewMeter
are registered trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation.

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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 then mail or fax to ViewSonic.

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For Your Records

Write the Serial Number (see back of ViewPanel) and the Purchase Date in the
spaces below. Keep this User Guide as a permanent record of your purchase to
help with identification in the event of theft or loss.

Product Name: ViewSonic VG181
Model Number: VLCDS21594-1

Document Number: VG181_UG_227
Serial Number: __________________
Purchase Date: __________________

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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CONTENTS

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

Getting Started

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Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Before using the ViewPanel®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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

Installation-Wall Mount (optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Using the ViewPanel

Setting the Timing Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Preset Timing Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Maximum Refresh Rates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Landscape/Portrait Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Raising and Lowering the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Adjusting the Screen Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Other Information

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Cleaning the ViewPanel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Appendix

Power Cord Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

CE Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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

please register your monitor's warranty on the Internet at: http://www.viewsonic.com.

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ViewSonic VG181

Getting Started

Congratulations on your purchase of a ViewSonic VG181 color monitor! You
have selected one of the most advanced display devices in the industry.
Features include OptiSync™ technology making the VG181 capable of
accepting virtually any of today's analog and tomorrow's Digital Video
Interface (DVI) input sources.

Also, you can easily raise and lower the display manually. The display can
operate in landscape or portrait mode and tilts or swivels in a desk mount or
wall mount.

NOTE: 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 '98, Windows NT®.

Package Contents

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• ViewSonic

VG181

ViewPanel

• DC Power Supply (AC adapter)

The power cable connects to the
AC Adapter. The other end of the
AC Adapter connects to the back
of the ViewPanel (the DCIn port).

• Detachable video cable (15 pin

D-sub)

Required to receive Analog RGB
video signal from PC

• Power cord/USA type

Connects the wall outlet to DC
Power supply.

*IMPORTANT: The supplied INF file assures compatibility with Windows operating

systems, and the ICM file (Image Color Matching) ensures accurate on-screen
colors. ViewSonic® recommends that you install both files as shown in the Quick
Installation section.

• Power cord/SCHUKO type for

Europe

Connects wall outlet to DC Power
supply

• Quick Start Guide

• ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM

Includes User Guide PDF files
and INF/ICM Display Optimization
files.

• PerfectPortrait

PerfectPortrait software must be
installed for the ViewPanel to be
used in Portrait mode (see page

9).

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CD-ROM

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Before Using the ViewPanel

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• Read Precautions on this page, the Important Safety Instructions on

the next page, and Power Cord Safety Guidelines in the Appendix.

• Read Setting the Timing Mode on page 8 before you adjust the
ViewPanel. This will prevent you from making adjustments unnecessarily.

Precautions

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• For best viewing conditions sit at
least 18" from the ViewPanel.

• AVOID TOUCHING THE SCREEN
WITH YOUR FINGERS. Oils from the
skin are difficult to remove.

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The ViewPanel contains high-voltage
parts. You may suffer serious injury if
you touch these parts.

• Avoid exposing the ViewPanel to
direct sunlight or another heat source.
The ViewPanel should be facing away
from direct sunlight to reduce glare.

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Choose a well ventilated area to position
your ViewPanel. Do not place anything on
the ViewPanel that prevents adequate
dissipation of heat.

• Always handle your ViewPanel with
care when moving it.

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Ensure the area around the ViewPanel

is clean and free of moisture.

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Do not place heavy objects on the
ViewPanel, video cable, or power
cord.

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CAUTION: If smoke, abnormal noise,
or strange odor is present,
immediately switch the ViewPanel off
and call your dealer or ViewSonic. It is
dangerous to continue using the
ViewPanel in this condition.

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Getting Started

ViewSonic VG181

Important Safety Instructions

1 Read these instructions thoroughly.
2 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this product.
3 Unplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning. See the

ViewPanel

4 Do not use the product near water. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
5 Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. Doing so may cause the

product to fall, which can seriously damage it.

6 Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable

operation, never block these ventilation slots by placing the product on a bed, sofa,
rug, or similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or
heat register; or installed in any enclosure that prevents proper ventilation.

7 Make sure the power source complies with the power recommendation printed on the

back of the product. If you are not sure of the type of power provided by the wall
socket, consult your dealer or local power company.

8 Do not place any object on the power cord. Do not place this product where people

could walk on the power cord.

9 If you use an extension cord with this product, make sure the total ampere rating of the

product(s) plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the ampere rating of the
extension cord.

10 Never push objects of any kind through the ventilation slots at the back of the

product. To do so could risk fire or electric shock.

11 Do not attempt to service this product yourself. Opening or removing covers may

expose you to dangerous voltage that could cause fire or electric shock. Refer all
servicing needs to authorized service personnel.

12 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and contact authorized service personnel

under the following conditions:
a) When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
b) If a liquid has been spilled into or on the product, including rain.
c) If the product does not operate normally when operating instructions are followed.

d) If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
e) If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for

section in this guide.

Only adjust those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since
improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal
operation.

service.

Cleaning the

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Quick Installation

Available options: wall mount (contact ViewSonic or your dealer), turn the display from
Landscape to Portrait mode (see Using the ViewPanel section), raise or lower the display
up or down (see the next page). However, if you just want the quickest and easiest way
to get connected, follow the Quick Installation instructions below.

1 Connect video cable

Make sure that both the ViewPanel® and
the computer are powered OFF.

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Connect the video cable from the back
of your computer to the analog and/or
the Digital Video Interface (DVI) inputs
on the back of the display depending on
the signal of your computer(s). If you
have have both analog and digital
inputs, see Using the ViewPanel in this
guide to toggle between the two ports.

Macintosh® users:

Macintosh adapter (part No. VMAC-1)
to the video cable, then to the ViewPanel.
To order an adapter for older Macintosh
systems send an email to:
[e-mail], or call
ViewSonic® customer service (see the
Customer Support section of this guide).
You will need to provide your
ViewPanel's serial number.

Connect a

2 Connect AC/DC adapter and

power cord

Connect the power cord to a properly
grounded AC (i.e., wall) outlet, then to
the AC/DC adapter and to the
ViewPanel as shown below.

3 Power-ON ViewPanel and

computer

Power-ON the ViewPanel, THEN power­ON the computer.

NOTE:At this point Windows
may receive a message asking them to
install the VG181’s INF file.

4 Install Display Optimization files

(INF and ICM files)

(1) Insert the ViewSonic Wizard CD­ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM
drive.

NOTE: If your computer does not have
a CD-ROM drive, see Customer
Support in this manual.

(2) 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 Windows Explorer, then double-click
on install.exe.

(3) Follow the on-screen instructions.

5 Windows users: Setting the Timing

Mode

See page 8 for procedures to set the
timing mode.

Installation is complete!
Enjoy your new ViewPanel!

To be best prepared for any future customer
service needs:

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Write the serial number (see back of the

ViewPanel) in
of this guide.

•

Register the product on the Internet at:

www.viewsonic.com

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DC Power Supply
(AC Adapter)

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DC IN port
(Small DC power cord)

AC

outlet

Video cable from your computer to the

ViewPanel Video 1 and/or Video 2 Input Ports

Analog Input
Por t

DVI Input Port
(auto-detects)

ViewSonic VG181

Installation-Wall Mount (optional)

To get a wall mounting kit, contact ViewSonic
compatible with the VESA wall mounting standards. To convert the desk-mounted
VG181 to a wall-mount installation, do the following:

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or your local dealer. The VG181 is

1 Disconnect DC power.

Make sure the power is turned off
and then disconnect the DC power
cord from the back of the
ViewPanel.

2 Lie the ViewPanel face

down on a flat surface.

Be sure nothing sharp can scratch
or puncture the LCD surface (the
face of the ViewPanel).

3 Pull the square-like cover

from the back of the
ViewPanel.

The plastic cover should hang
over the back of the neck of the
ViewPanel to expose the four
screws to the wall mount.

4 Remove the four screws to

disconnect the base from
the back of the ViewPanel.

Store the base in a safe place.

5 Attach the ViewPanel to the

wall mounting kit.

Follow the instructions that come
with the wall mounting kit.

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Using the ViewPanel

Setting the Timing Mode

The timing mode consists of the resolution and refresh rate (vertical
frequency). After setting the timing mode, use the ViewSonic OnView
controls in this section to make adjustments. The recommended timing mode
for this ViewPanel is: 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz.

To set the Timing Mode:

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

> Settings > Desktop Area > set the resolution (example 1280 x 1024
@ 60Hz).

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

NOTE: To minimize the adjustments required for an optimal screen

image, select a timing mode from the Preset Timing Modes table
below.

Preset Timing Modes

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VGA 640 x 350 @ 70Hz
VGA 640 x 400 @ 70Hz
VESA 640 x 480 @ 75Hz
VESA 800 x 600 @ 75Hz

3 For best image quality, activate AUTO TUNE from the IMAGE ADJUST

menu.

4 If necessary, make small adjustments using H POSITION and

V POSITION (Horizontal Position and Vertical Position) from the
IMAGE ADJUST menu until the screen image is completely visible.
(The black border around the edge of the screen should barely "touch"
the illuminated "active area" of the ViewPanel.)

WARNING: Do NOT set the graphics card in your computer to exceed the
maximum refresh rate for each resolution shown below in the Maximum Refresh
Rates table. Doing so may result in permanent damage to your ViewPanel.

VESA 1024 x 768 @ 75Hz
VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz & 75Hz
Macintosh® 640 x 480 @ 67Hz

Maximum Refresh Rates

1280 x 1024 @ 75Hz
1024 x 768 NI @ 75 Hz

(NI= Non Interlaced)

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800 x 600 NI @ 75Hz
640 x 480 NI @ 75 Hz

ViewSonic VG181

Landscape/Portrait Modes*

The VP181 ViewPanel® can operate in either Landscape or Portrait mode
(see below).

NOTE: Before using the
portrait display mode,
first install the

PerfectPortraitTM* software
included with your

VG181

ViewPanel.
Follow the instructions
that accompany the

Landscape

Portrait

To switch from Landscape (default) to Portrait modes, do the following:
(1) Face the front of ViewPanel. (2) Pull the bottom of the ViewPanel
toward you to tilt the bottom away from the base. (3) After tilting the
ViewPanel, manually rotate the VP181 clockwise 90°.

To switch from Portrait to Landscape mode, follow steps 1 - 3 above, but
manually rotate the VP181 panel counter-clockwise 90°.

*PerfectPortrait software is compatible with most PCI and AGP graphics
(video) cards. For information on compatible graphics cards and approved
hardware configurations, go to the ViewSonic website, http://
www.viewsonic.com, and select the following path: Customer support >
Support options > Document area > PPCHART.XLS. The PPCHART.XLS
spreadsheet will provide information on compatibility with your graphics
card.

PerfectPortrait software.

To Raise and Lower the display

You can easily raise and lower the display panel (the head) manually. As
you face the front of the display, take hold of each side of the head and pull
upward or down to meet your personal preference.

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Raise the

display

Lower the

display

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Adjusting the Screen Image

Adjust the screen image using the buttons on the Front Control Panel to
select from the menus and make adjustments. For descriptions of each control
see the next few pages.

IMPORTANT: The main menu shown below and submenus on following
pages are available only when connected to an analog source. The Digital
source uses only the brightness and contrast control with no menus.

Main Menu

See the steps below for
accessing the menus.
See the next few pages
for descriptions of menu
selections.

All menus and
adjustment screens
disappear automatically.

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Adjusting the Screen Image..continued

The following steps show an example of how to access the OnView Main
Menu from ViewSonic®, the Submenus, and make adjustments to your
screen image. For more information on each control see the next few pages.

1 Press the [1] button on the Front

Control Panel to display the Main Menu
shown on the right.

2 Press the [▼] or [▲] button to scroll down or up the menu to the desired

option.

3 Press the [2] button to select a menu option. A control screen like the sample

shown below appears (see Step 4A). Or, another menu appears with more
options (see Step 4B).

Command lines show
what to do next: i.e.,
[▼] or [▲] or [1] or [2]

Control screen

(sample)

In this example, pressing
button [2] goes to the
Brightness control screen.

4 Do one of the following:

A With a control screen displayed

like the one shown above in Step
3, press the [▼] or [▲] button to
make adjustments.

B With another menu displayed like

the sample shown on the right,
press [▼] or [▲] to select an
option. Then, press the [2] button
to go to the control screen. Press
[▼] or [▲] to make adjustments.

Submenu (sample)

5 After making adjustments, press the [1] button to save changes and exit the

screen.

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Main Menu

The Main Menu is shown below.

CONTRAST adjusts the difference between the image background
(black level) and the foreground (white level).

[▼] decreases contrast, [▲] increases contrast.
BRIGHTNESS adjusts background black level of the screen

image.
[▼] decreases brightness, [▲] increases brightness.

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Image Adjust Menu

The Image Adjust menu is shown below.

AUTO TUNE automatically sizes, centers, and fine tunes the
video signal to eliminate "noise" and distortion.

Press [2] to activate.
Shortcut: Before displaying the Main Menu, press [2] to activate AUTO

TUNE.
H POSITION (Horizontal Position) moves the screen image to

the left or to the right.
[▼] moves screen image left, [▲] moves screen image right.

V POSITION (Vertical Position) moves the screen image up or
down.

[▼] moves screen image down, [▲] moves screen image up.
H SIZE (Horizontal Size) adjusts the width of screen image.

[▼] decreases the width of screen image, [▲] increases the width
of screen image.

Phase minimizes the video distortion.
Press[▼] or [▲] to adjust to your preference.

Zoom expands and contracts the entire screen image.
[▼] Expands the screen image.
[▲] Contracts the screen image.

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ViewMatch® Color Menu

The ViewMatch Color menu is shown below:

Color Temp Select provides several color options: several preset
color temperatures and User Color which allows you to adjust red
(R), green (G), and blue (B). The factory setting for this product is
9300K (9300 Kelvin).

Press [▼] or [▲] to scroll to your selection.
9300K — Adds blue to the screen image for cooler white (used in

most office settings with fluorescent lighting).

6500K — Adds red to the screen image for warmer white and richer

red.

5400K — Adds green to the screen image for a darker color.
5000K — Adds blue and green to the screen image for a darker

color.

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User Color — Individual adjustments for red, green, and blue.

Press [▲] to increase blue.

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Advanced Menu

Selecting the Advanced Menu from the main menu takes you to the
submenu shown below.

Scaling adjusts the video input signal to the screen size using the
following options.
Press [▼] or [▲] to select from the following options:
1:1 adjusts the video signal so that the height and width of the
picture are the same.

Sharpness adjusts the clarity and focus of the screen image.
Press [▼] or [▲] to adjust the image sharpness.

ViewMeter

from the graphics card in your computer. See page 8 for instructions
on changing the resolution. Also, see your graphic card's user guide
for instructions on changing the refresh rate (vertical frequency).

NOTE: See the Preset Timing Modes chart on page 8. Example:

VESA

resolution is 1280 x 1024 and the refresh rate is 60 Hertz.

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displays the timing mode (video signal input) coming

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1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz (recommended) means that the

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Setup Menu

The Setup Menu takes you to the submenu shown below.

Input Select allows you to toggle between two input ports –
between an analog and digital signal.
Press [▼] or [▲] to select an input signal.

Language Select allows you to choose the language used in the
menus and control screens.

Press [▼] or [▲] to select a language (English, French, German,
Spanish, or Italian).

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OSD Position allows you to move the on-screen display menus

and control screens.
Press [▼] or [▲] to move the OSD.

OSD Timeout sets the length of time the on-screen display
screen is displayed. For example, with a “30 second” setting, if a
control is not pushed within 30 seconds, the display screen
disappears.

Memory Recall returns adjustments to the original factory
settings if the display is operating in a factory Preset Timing
Mode listed in this user guide.
Exception: This control does not affect changes made with the
User Color control.

Note: Using this control resets color to 9300K.

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Specifications

LCD Type 18.1" (full viewable diagonal area),

Color Filter RGB vertical stripe
Glass surface Anti-Glare

Maximum Horizontal 1600 CR<10
Viewing Vertical 1600 CR<10

Angles

Input Signal RGB analog (0.7 /1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms),

Video Sync Separate Sync, Composite Sync, Sync On Green,
Compatibility PC Up to 1280 x 1024 NI

Macintosh®* Power Macintosh® up to 1280 x 1024

Power Voltage 90-264 VAC, 50/60 Hz (auto switch)
Display Area Full scan 359.0 mm (H) x 287.2mm (V)
Operating Temperature 32°H) x 287.2mm  4140 JET42.452 4140 9 m362.855 350.69 lS2[(V)5 0 8 183917.01 -1.8 ViewPanel Tc0 Tw(Macintosh)Tj/F1 9

TFT (Thin Film Transistor), Active Matrix XGA
LCD, 0.2805mm pixel pitch

DVI Digital,
fh: 30-82 kHz, fv: 50-75 Hz

DC Power Supply (AC Adapter)

11.2" (H) x 8.4" (V)

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Preset Timing Modes (pre-adjusted to VESA® 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz) see page 8 for Preset

Timing Modes table.

* Macintosh computers may require a ViewSonic® Macintosh adapter. To order an adapter, send an email to

[e-mail], or contact ViewSonic.

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Troubleshooting

No power

• Press Power button ON.

• Make sure AC power cord is securely connected to the DC power supply and

the power supply is firmly connected to the ViewPanel.

• Plug another electrical device (like a radio) into the power outlet to verify that
the outlet is supplying proper voltage.

• Make sure all short cables are installed see Installation section.

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Power on but no screen image

• Make sure the video cable supplied with the ViewPanel

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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 ViewPanel, tightly secure it
to the ViewPanel.

• Adjust brightness.

Wrong or abnormal colors

• If any colors (red, green, or blue) are missing, check the video cable to
make sure it is securely connected. Loose or broken pins in the cable
connector could cause an improper connection.

• Connect the ViewPanel to another computer.

• Check ViewMatch

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color menu for proper settings

Entire screen image scrolls (rolls) vertically

• Make sure video input signals are within the ViewPanel's specified
frequency range.

• Try the ViewPanel with another power source, graphics card, or computer
system.

• Connect the video cable securely.

Control buttons do not work

• Press only one button at a time.

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ViewSonic VG181Other Information

Customer Support

For the most expedient answer to your question, do the following:
1 Check the Troubleshooting section of this manual (on the previous

page).

2 For assistance contact your reseller.
3 For further assistance see the contact infomation listed below.

NOTE: If contact information is not listed below for your country or

region, your reseller will refer you to a service center.

Country/Region T = Telephone; F = Fax Email

United States T: [phone] [e-mail]

F: [phone]

Canada T: [phone] [e-mail]

F: [phone]

United Kingdom T: 0800 833 648 --------------------------

F: 0044 (0)1293 643910

Europe, Middle East, T: 0044 (0)1293 643900 --------------------------

Baltic countries, and F: 0044 (0)1293 643910

North Africa

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Australia T: 800 880 818 [e-mail]
New Zealand T: 64-3-366-1135 [e-mail]

F: 64-3-366-7006

Singapore/Southeast T: 65-273-4018 [e-mail]
Asia F: 65-273-1566

Other Asia/Pacific T: 886-2-2248-4072 [e-mail]
countries and Indian F: 886-2-2249-1751

Peninsula
South Africa T: 27-11-314-0002 [e-mail]

F: 27-11-314-0002

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Cleaning the ViewPanel

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• DO NOT APPLY PRESSURE TO THE SCREEN.

• NEVER POUR OR SPRAY ANY LIQUID DIRECTLY ONTO THE SCREEN

OR CASE OF THE VIEWPANEL.

To clean the screen:

1 Gently wipe the screen with a clean camel hair lens brush, or a soft,

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scratch the screen.

2 If still not clean, blow on the screen and gently wipe with a soft,

clean, lint-free cloth.

DISCLAIMER
ViewSonic® does not recommend the use of any liquid cleaners on the ViewPanel
screen or case. Chemical cleaners have been reported to damage the screen and/or
case of the ViewPanel. Further, ViewSonic does not recommend applying pressure
when wiping the ViewPanel screen clean. ViewSonic will not be liable for damage
resulting from use of liquid cleaners or resulting from applying pressure to the
screen.

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LIMITED WARRANTY

VIEWSONIC LCD VIEWPANEL

What the warranty covers:
ViewSonic

warranty period. If a product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty
period, ViewSonic will, at its sole option, repair or replace the product with a like product.
Replacement product or parts may include remanufactured or refurbished parts or components.

How long the warranty is effective:

ViewSonic LCD ViewPanels are warranted for three (3) years for all parts including the light

source and three (3) years for all labor from the date of the first consumer purchase.

Who the warranty protects:

This warranty is valid only for the first consumer purchaser.

What the warranty does not cover:

1. Any product on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed.

2. Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from:

3. Removal, installation, and set-up service charges.

How to get service:

1. FOR INFORMATION ABOUT RECEIVING SERVICE UNDER WARRANTY, CONTACT

2. To obtain service under warranty, you will be required to provide (a) the original dated sales slip,

3. Take or ship the product freight prepaid in the original container to an authorized ViewSonic

4. For additional information or the name of the nearest ViewSonic service center, contact

Limitation of implied warranties:

THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE
DESCRIPTION CONTAINED HEREIN INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Exclusion of damages:

VIEWSONIC'S LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE
PRODUCT. VIEWSONIC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

1. DAMAGE TO OTHER PROPERTY CAUSED BY ANY DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT, DAMAGES

2. ANY OTHER DAMAGES, WHETHER INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE.

3. ANY CLAIM AGAINST THE CUSTOMER BY ANY OTHER PARTY.

Effect of state law:

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state. Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties and/or do not allow the
exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may
not apply to you.

Sales outside the U.S.A. and Canada:

For warranty information and service on ViewSonic products sold outside of the U.S.A. and
Canada, contact ViewSonic or your local ViewSonic dealer.

®

warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship during the

a. Accident, misuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning, or other acts of nature, unauthorized product

modification, or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product.
b. Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by ViewSonic.
c. Any damage of the product due to shipment.
d. Removal or installation of the product.
e. Causes external to the product, such as electrical power fluctuations or failure.
f. Use of supplies or parts not meeting ViewSonic’s specifications.
g. Normal wear and tear.
h. Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect.

VIEWSONIC CUSTOMER SUPPORT. YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE YOUR PRODUCT'S
SERIAL NUMBER.

(b) your name, (c) your address, (d) a description of the problem, and (e) the serial number of
the product.

service center or ViewSonic.
ViewSonic.

BASED UPON INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, LOSS OF TIME, LOSS OF
PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, LOSS OF GOODWILL, INTERFERENCE WITH
BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS, OR OTHER COMMERCIAL LOSS, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

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Rev. 9/20/99

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Appendix

Power Cord Safety Guidelines

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

country below:

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

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

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

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

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.
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:

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

If the colo ured 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.

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

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

Japan .........................Electric Appliance

Control Act

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 ViewPanel.

Figure 1

Figure 2

Table A

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

IMPORTANT NOTICE CONCERNING POWER CORD SELECTION

SJT 18AWG 10Amps

SVT 18AWG 10Amps

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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 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 provided shielded video interface cable with bonded ferrite cores. If a BNC cable is
going to be used, use only a shielded BNC(5) cable. 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.

Power Supply Cord USA

For units with 100 - 120V input voltage in the USA, use the following :
UL Listed and CSA Certified Type SVT or SJT No. 18/3 AWG rated 125Vac 7 A min.
One end terminated in a molded on parallel blade, grounding attachment cap or hooded attachment cap
(15A, 125V configuration), other end terminated in a mold-on appliance coupler.

Notice for Germany

The x-rays generated in this unit are shielded sufficiently. High voltage: Max. 30 kV. Also, for ergonomic reasons, we
recommend that you do not display blue characters on a dark background. Doing so may produce insufficient contrast that
could lead to eye strain.

Notice for Japan

This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntar y Control Council for Interference from Information Technology
Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio
interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.

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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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