ViewSonic VA2231WMA-LED, VA2231WA-LED, VS13694 User Manual

ViewSonic

VA2231wa-LED/VA2231wma-LED

LCD Display

IMPORTANT: Please read this User Guide to obtain important

information on installing and using your product in a safe manner, as

well as registering your product for future service. Warranty information

contained in this User Guide will describe your limited coverage from ViewSonic Corporation, which is also found on our web site at http://

www.viewsonic.com in English, or in specific languages using the

Regional selection box in the upper right corner of our website.

“Antes de operar su equipo lea cuidadosamente las instrucciones en

este manual”

Model No. : VS13694

TCO Information

Congratulations!

This display is designed for both you and the planet!

The display you have just purchased carries the TCO Certified label. This ensures that your display is designed, manufactured and tested according to some of the strictest quality and environmental requirements in the world. This makes for a high performance product, designed with the user in focus that also minimizes the impact on the climate and our natural environment.

TCO Certified is a third party verified program, where every product model is tested by an accredited impartial test laboratory. TCO Certified represents one of the toughest certifications for displays worldwide.

Some of the Usability features of the TCO Certified for displays:

• Good visual ergonomics and image quality is tested to ensure top performance and reduce sight and strain problems. Important parameters are luminance, contrast, resolution, black level, gamma curve, color and luminance uniformity, color rendition and image stability.

• Product have been tested according to rigorous safety standards at an impartial laboratory.

• Electric and magnetic fields emissions as low as normal household background levels.

• Low acoustic noise emissions.

Some of the Environmental features of the TCO Certified for displays:

• The brand owner demonstrates corporate social responsibility and has a certified environmental management system (EMAS or ISO 14001).

• Very low energy consumption both in on- and standby mode minimize climate impact.

• Restrictions on chlorinated and brominated flame retardants, plasticizers, plastics and heavy metals such as cadmium, mercury and lead (RoHS compliance).

• Both product and product packaging is prepared for recycling.

• The brand owner offers take-back options.

The requirements can be downloaded from our web site. The requirements included in this label have been developed by TCO Development in co-operation with scientists, experts, users as well as manufacturers all over the world. Since the end of the 1980s TCO has been involved in influencing the development of IT equipment in a more user-friendly direction. Our labeling system started with displays in 1992 and is now requested by users and ITmanufacturers all over the world. About 50% of all displays worldwide are TCO certified.

For displays with glossy bezels the user should consider the placement of the display as the bezel may cause disturbing reflections from surrounding light and bright surfaces.

For more information, please visit

www.tcodevelopment.com

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Contents

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

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

Declaration of RoHS Compliance............................................................... 3

Product Registration................................................................................... 4

Getting Started

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

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

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

Wall Mounting (Optional)............................................................................ 7

Using the LCD Display

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

OSD and Power Lock Settings ................................................................... 8

Adjusting the Screen Image ....................................................................... 9

Main Menu Controls ................................................................................. 11

Other Information

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

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

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

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

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

Mexico Limited Warranty .......................................................................... 20

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Compliance Information

For U.S.A.

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.

For Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

CE Conformity for European Countries

The device complies with the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC.

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 fire 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 Display” 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 amplifiers) 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 specified by the manufacturer.

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

manufacturer, or sold with the equipment. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/equipment combination to avoid injury from tipping over.

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

14. Refer all servicing to qualified 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.

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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 Proposed Maximum Concentration Actual Concentration

Lead (Pb) 0.1% < 0.1%

Mercury (Hg) 0.1% < 0.1%

Cadmium (Cd) 0.01% < 0.01%

Hexavalent Chromium (Cr

Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) 0.1% < 0.1%

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) 0.1% < 0.1%

)

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

specifically 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).

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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Copyright © ViewSonic® Corporation, 2010. All rights reserved. Macintosh and Power Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple 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.

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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. For the recycling information, please refer to our website:

1. USA: www.viewsonic.com/company/green/recycle-program/

2. Europe: www.viewsoniceurope.com/uk/support/recycling-information/

3. Taiwan: recycle.epa.gov.tw

VA2231wa/wma-LED

ViewSonic Widescreen LCD Display

VS13694

VA2231wa/wma-LED-1_UG_ENG Rev. 1A 06-14-10

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Getting Started

e e

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” in this user guide refers to the following Microsoft operating

systems: Windows ‘95, Windows NT, Windows ‘98, Windows 2000, Windows Me (Millennium), Windows XP, and Windows Vista.

Package Contents

Your LCD display package includes:

•LCD display

• Power cord

• Audio cable (stereo mini jack, for VA2231wma-LED only)

• D-Sub cable

• ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM (available in some countries only)

• Quick Start Guide

NOTE: The CD includes the User Guide PDF files and INF/ICM display optimization files. The INF file ensures compatibility with Windows operating systems, and the ICM file (Image Color Matching) ensures accurate on-screen colors. ViewSonic recommends that you install both the INF and ICM files.

Precautions

• Sit at least 18” from the LCD display.

• Avoid touching the screen. Skin oils are

difficult to remove.

• Never remove the rear cover. This LCD

display contains high-voltage parts. You may be seriously injured if you touch them.

• Avoid exposing the LCD display to direct sunlight or another heat source. Orient the LCD display away from direct sunlight to reduce glare.

• Always handle the LCD display with care when moving it.

• Place the LCD display in a well ventilate area. Do not place anything on the LC display that prevents heat dissipation.

• Ensure the area around the LCD display i clean and free of moisture.

• Do not place heavy objects on the LC display, video cable, or power cord.

• If smoke, an abnormal noise, or a strang odor is present, immediately switch th LCD display off and call your dealer o ViewSonic. It is dangerous to continu using the LCD display.

• Do not rub or apply pressure to the LC panel, as it may permanently damage th screen.

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