ViewSonic VP171S - Manual

AC outlet(wall socket) AC IN Power cord Computer power cord D-SUB 1 D-SUB 2 DVI-D Power Switch Quick Installation 1 Connect power cord and AC/DC adapter 2 Connect video cable • Make sure both the LCD display and computer are turned OFF • Remove rear panel covers if necessary• Connect the video cable...

Landscape/Portrait Modes The LCD display can operate in either Landscape or Portrait mode. Follow the instructions that accompany the Perfect Portrait software. To switch from Landscape (default) to Portrait mode, do the following: 1 From the front, gently raise the LCD display to allow more clearan...

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 1280 x 1024) and refresh rate (or vertical frequency; example 75 Hz). After setting the tim...

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. Front Control Panel shown below in detail Ma...

Do the following to adjust the screen image: 1 To display the Main Menu, press button [1]. NOTE: All OnView menus and adjustment screens disappear automatically after about 15 seconds. This is adjustable through the OSD timeout setting in the setup menu. 2 To select a control you want to adjust, pre...

Main Menu Controls Adjust the menu items shown below by using the up ▲ and down ▼ buttons. Control Explanation Auto Image Adjust sizes and centers the screen image automatically. Contrast adjusts the difference between the image background (black level) and the foreground (white level). Brightness a...

User Color — Individual adjustments for red (R), green (G), and blue (B) . 1 To select color (R, G or B) press button [2]. 2 To adjust selected color, press ▲ or ▼ . Important : If you select RECALL from the Main Menu when the product is set to a Preset Timing Mode, colors return to the 6500K factor...

Fine Tune sharpens the focus by aligning the text and/or graphic characters. NOTE: Try Auto Image Adjust first. Sharpness adjusts the clarity and focus of the screen image. Setup menu displays the menu shown below: Language allows you to choose the language used in the menus and control screens. Con...

OSD Position allows you to move the on-screen display menus and control screens. 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 ...

Other Information 1 Macintosh computers older than G3 require a ViewSonic ® , Macintosh adapter. To order an adapter, contact ViewSonic. Specifications LCD Type Color FilterGlass surface 1 7 " (full 1 7 " viewable diagonal area), TFT (Thin Film Transistor), Active Matrix SXGA LCD, 0.2 6 4 mm...

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 screen image • Ma...

Customer Support For technical support or product service, see the table below or contact your reseller. NOTE: You will need the product serial number. ViewSonic VP171/VP171b/VP171s 16 Country/Region Web site T = TelephoneF = FAX Email United States Canada suppor t suppor t T: (800) 688-6688 F: (909...

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 small amount of non-...

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 will, at its sole op...

Appendix Safety Guidelines CAUTION: The socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and should be easily accessible. CAUTION: Use a power cable that is properly grounded. Always use the appropriate AC cord that is cer tified for the individual country. Some examples are listed below: IMPORT...

Compliance Information for U.S.A. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to par t 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a resi-dential installation. This equip...