ViewSonic VPW450HD - Manuals

ViewSonic VPW450HD 3 „ Advanced Digital Image Processing Advanced digital processor with adaptive motion de-interlacing converts all 15KHz signals into progressive scan for a brighter, flicker free image. „ 3:2 Pull-Down for Film Scan Conversion Built-in 3:2 pull-down processing can automatically de...

4 ViewSonic VPW450HD UNDERSTANDING YOUR DISPLAY Front View Rear View Power (Standby) Button Turns power on/off from standby mode. There is a 3- second wait between on/off cycles. Status LED „ Not Illuminated - No AC Power detected If the main power switch (rear of panel) is turned off, this LED will...

ViewSonic VPW450HD 5 Remote Control Sound Mute On/Off Volume +/- Turns volume up or down. Standby Power On/Off Push this button to turn on the display from Standby mode. Push it again to turn off to Standby mode. SWAP This key swaps the main and sub picture windows under PIP or POP modes. (See page ...

6 ViewSonic VPW450HD CONNECTING THE DISPLAY Connecting a DVD Player Using Component Video Input 1. Connect the green-colored (labeled as “Y”) jack from the DVD to the green-colored“Y1” jack of the display. 2. Connect the red-colored (labeled as “P R ”or “C R ”) jack from the DVD to the red-colored “...

ViewSonic VPW450HD 7 Connecting a HDTV Decoder Set-Top Box Using Component Video Input 1. Connect the green (labeled as “Y”) jack from the HDTV Set Top Box to the green “Y1” jack of the display. 2. Connect the red (labeled as “P R ” or “C R ”) jack from the HDTV Set Top Box to the red “P R 1/C R 1” ...

8 ViewSonic VPW450HD Connecting a VCR Using S-Video Input 1. Connect the S-Video (4-pin DIN) connector from the VCR to the “S-VIDEO” input on the back of display. 2. Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio jacks from the VCR to the R and L audio-in jacks located next to the S-VIDEO connector. Using ...

ViewSonic VPW450HD 9 Connecting a PC Using RGB or DVI Video Input 1. For most PC’s, connect the 15-pin D-Sub RGB connector from the back of the PC to the RGB-IN Connector located on the back of the display. If you have a PC that is equipped with a DVI (Digital Visual Interface), you may connect the ...

10 ViewSonic VPW450HD Powering ON / OFF Using Front Panel or Remote Control 1. Confirm the display is plugged into the wall outlet and the main AC switch located in the rear of the display is switched to the ON position. If the power is plugged in and the AC switch is on, the STATUS LED will illumin...

ViewSonic VPW450HD 11 Adjusting Sound Volume Using Front Panel or Remote Control 1. To turn up sound volume, press VOLUME + on either the front panel of display or on the remote control. 2. To turn down sound volume, press VOLUME - on either the front panel of display or on the remote control. Using...

12 ViewSonic VPW450HD RUNNING HDTV Understanding HDTV What is Digital Television or DTV? Digital TVs are televisions that can receive and display digital television broadcasts sent using any one of three following categories: HDTV (High Definition TV), EDTV (Enhanced Digital TV), and SDTV (Standard ...

14 ViewSonic VPW450HD ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Picture-In-Picture (PIP) / Split Screen Turn On PIP or POP Mode 1. Press the PIP key once on the remote control to engage in PIP mode. Pressing the PIP again will switch to POP mode. Pressing the PIP key sequen- tially will cycle between: 2. When engaged in P...

18 ViewSonic VPW450HD Sleep Timer Settings Setting Sleep Timer Using OSD To set the sleep timer using the OSD screen: 1. Press the MENU +/- keys on the remote or the front control panel. 2. Use the ADJ +/- keys to navigate to “OTHER” OSD sub-menu as dis- played below. 3. Use the MENU +/- keys to nav...

ViewSonic VPW450HD 19 Variable and Fixed Audio Output Setting Output Using OSD You can set the type of output this display outputs from its audio output jack located in the rear of the display. By using an OSD based switch, you can easily choose between variable or fixed audio outputs. To set the au...

20 ViewSonic VPW450HD Signal Frequency Information Display Displaying Frequency of Signal This display is capable of displaying the frequency level of the signal being displayed. To see signal fre- quency information: 1. Press the MENU +/- keys on the remote or the front control panel. 2. Use the AD...

ViewSonic VPW450HD 21 ADJUSTING PICTURE For AV / S-Video Accessing Picture Adjustment Mode Various picture adjustments can be set using the Picture Adjustment OSD menu. To access the OSD menu: 1. Press the MENU +/- keys on the remote or the front con- trol panel. 2. The first menu displayed is the P...

22 ViewSonic VPW450HD For Component Video Accessing Picture Adjustment Mode Various picture adjustments can be set using the Picture Adjustment OSD menu. To access the OSD menu: 1. Press the MENU +/- keys on the remote or the front con- trol panel. 2. The first menu displayed is the PICTURE menu. Ma...

ViewSonic VPW450HD 23 For Component Video - Con’t Accessing Geometric Adjust Mode Various geometric adjustment can be set using the GEO- MERIC ADJUST submenu. To access the GEOMERIC ADJUST submenu: 1. Press the Menu +/- keys on the remote or the front control panel. 2. The first menu displayed is th...

ViewSonic VPW450HD 25 SPECIFICATIONS Display Panel Screen size Diagonal 42 inch Number of pixels 1024 (Horizontal, RGB Trio) x 1024(Vertical)pixels Pixel Pitch 0.92mm x 0.52mm Chromatically x = 0.27±0.03, y = 0.27±0.03 (color temperature mode 1) at center block white pattern 100% (mosaic). Power Sou...

ViewSonic VPW450HD 29 WALL MOUNT (OPTION) Rear View Note: „ Follow mount bracket instruction included in mounting kit. „ This type of equipment is to be installed by qualified installers, please contact with authorized dealer for installation.

30 ViewSonic VPW450HD APPENDIX TV TUNER SETTING NTSC TV Tuner Setting TV / Cable TV Connections Connecting to TV or Cable TV 1. Confirm your display is equipped with a TV tuner. You can tell by looking at the connection jacks located on the back of the display. If there is a threaded-screw type of c...

32 ViewSonic VPW450HD Selecting Signal Source Input Select (Toggle) Direct Input Selection Keys Using Front Panel or Remote Control 1. Press the INPUT key on the front panel or the INPUT SELECT key on the remote control. 2. Pressing the INPUT key will cycle the display thru all available input signa...

ViewSonic VPW450HD 33 TV Tuner Settings Accessing the TV Settings Menu If your display is equipped with the optional tuner module, available TV tuner settings can be displayed by: 1. Press the MENU +/- keys on the remote or the front control panel. 2. Use the ADJ +/- keys to navigate to “TV” OSD sub...

34 ViewSonic VPW450HD Favorite Channel / Channel Lock Favorite Channel and Channel Lock Settings Favorite Channel and Channel Lock settings can be set from both the OSD or the remote control. When using the OSD: 1. Press the MENU +/- keys on the remote or the front control panel. 2. Use the ADJ +/- ...

ViewSonic VPW450HD 35 Parental Guide Accessing V-Chip V-Chip (Parental Guide) function prevents children from watching unsuitable programs. 1. To set V-Chip, press the V-Chip key on remote control to enter Paren- tal Guide setting. 2. You will now be prompted to enter a passcode using your remote co...

36 ViewSonic VPW450HD PASSCODE Setting Overview The security passcode setting is used to limit access to Parental Guide (V-Chip) and Channel Lock functions. The same security passcode is used for both functionality. By default, this display is shipped with the security passcode set at 0000. Changing...

38 ViewSonic VPW450HD TROUBLE SHOOTING Troubleshoot Common Conditions The following list represents possible anomalies that you may encounter and methods for remedy. Please refer to this checklist prior to contacting a service representative. Symptom Possible Cause Remedy No picture is displayed 1. ...

ViewSonic VPW450HD 39 Customer Support For technical support or product service, see the table below or contact your reseller. NOTE: You will need the product serial number. Country/Region Web site T = TelephoneF = FAX Email United States Canada viewsonic.com/support viewsonic.com/support T: (800) 6...

40 ViewSonic VPW450HD LIMITED WARRANTY VIEWSONIC Plasma Display What the warranty covers:ViewSonic ® warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship during the warranty period. If a product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period, ViewSo...

ViewSonic VPW450HD 41 Power Cord Safety Guidelines Caution: Use a power cable that is properly grounded. Always use an AC power cord that meets your country’s safety standard. AC PLUG CORD PRECAUTIONS FOR THE UNITED KINGDOMFOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.IF THE FITTED MOULDE...

42 ViewSonic VPW450HD IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNINGS & PRECAUTIONS „ To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. „ To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts are inside. Refer servicing to qual...

ViewSonic VPW450HD 43 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Cautions When Using the Plasma Display „ Do not bring your hands, face or objects close to the ventilation holes of the plasma dis- play. Top of plasma display is usually very hot due to the high temperature of exhaust air being released through the ven...

44 ViewSonic VPW450HD 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 equ...