Page 2 - Content; Getting Started
ViewSonic VA521 Content Compliance Information.............................................................................. 1Important Safety Instructions ...................................................................... 2Product Registration ......................................................
Page 3 - Compliance Information
ViewSonic VA521 1 Compliance Information For U.S.A. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonableprotection against harmful interference in a residential installati...
Page 4 - Important Safety Instructions
ViewSonic VA521 2 Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this unit near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufac...
Page 5 - Product Registration; For Your Records
ViewSonic VA521 3 Copyright© ViewSonic Corporation, 2004. 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 ofMicrosoft Corporation in the United States and other countries...
Page 6 - Congratulations on your purchase of a ViewSonic; Package Contents; Save all packing material.; Precautions
Getting Started 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” refers to Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT, XP, 2000 and Me (Millennium Edition). Package Contents IMPORTANT: Save ...
Page 7 - Quick Installation
Quick Installation Optional: For instructions on wall mounting, see page 5 of this user guide. 1 Connect power cord 2 Connect video cable • Make sure both the LCD display and computer are turned OFF • Connect the video cable from the LCD display to the computer Macintosh use r s: Models older than G...
Page 9 - Using the LCD Display; Setting the Timing Mode; OSD Locked
Using the LCD Display Setting the Timing Mode Setting the timing mode is important for maximizing the quality of the screen image and minimizing eye strain. The timing mode consists of the resolution (example 1024 x 768) and refresh rate (or vertical frequency; example 60 Hz). After setting the timi...
Page 10 - Adjusting the Screen Image; Front Control Panel
Adjusting the Screen Image Use the buttons on the front control panel to display and adjust the OnView ® controls which display on the screen. The OnView controls are explained at the top of the next page and are defined in “Main Menu Controls” on page 9. Scroll through menu options and adjust the d...
Page 11 - Do the following to adjust the screen image:; twice; The following tips may help you optimize your display:
. (The black border around the edge of the screen should barely touch the illuminated “active area” of the LCD display.) The line at the bottom of the screen tells you what you can do next: Exit or Select the control that is highlighted. Main Menu 1:EXIT 2:SELECT Auto Adjust Contrast/Brightness Colo...
Page 12 - Main Menu Controls; Control; sRGB
Main Menu Controls Adjust the menu items shown below by using the up I and down J buttons. Control Explanation Auto Adjust automatically sizes, centers, and fine tunes the video signal to eliminate waviness and distortion.Press the [2] button to obtain a sharper image. NOTE : Auto Adjust works with ...
Page 13 - Image Adjust; User Color
Information displays the timing mode (video signal input) coming from the graphics card in your computer. See your graphic card’s user guide for instructions on changing the resolution and refresh rate (vertical frequency). VESA 1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz (recommended) means that the resolution is 1024 x 76...
Page 14 - Select; OSD
Fine Tune sharpens focus by aligning the illuminated text and/ or graphic characters. NOTE: Try the Auto Adjust (see page 9) before using the Fine Tune control. Sharpness adjusts the clarity and focus of the screen image. Setup Menu displays the menu shown below. Control Explanation Setup Menu 1:EXI...
Page 15 - Memory Recall; returns adjustments to the original factory
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. Control Explanation ViewSonic VA521 1 3
Page 16 - Other Information; Specifications
Other Information Specifications LCD Type Color FilterGlass surface 15" (full 15" viewable diagonal area), TFT (Thin Film Transistor), Active Matrix XGA LCD,0.297mm pixel pitchRGB vertical stripeAnti-Glare 1 Macintosh computers older than G3 require a ViewSonic ® , Macintosh adapter. To orde...
Page 17 - Troubleshooting
ViewSonic VA521 15 Troubleshooting No power • Make sure power button (or switch) is ON. • Make sure A/C power cord is securely connected to the LCD display. • Plug another electrical device (like a radio) into the power outlet to verify that the outlet is supplying proper voltage. Power is ON but no...
Page 18 - Customer Support
ViewSonic VA521 16 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 Website T = TelephoneF = FAX Email United States www.viewsonic.com/support T= (800) 688 6688F= (909) 468 1202 serv...
Page 19 - Cleaning the LCD Display
ViewSonic VA521 17 Cleaning the LCD Display • MAKE SURE THE LCD DISPLAY 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...
Page 20 - Limited Warranty
ViewSonic VA521 18 Limited Warranty VIEWSONIC LCD 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, ViewSonic w...
