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, and ViewMeter are registered trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation. is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). NERGY VESA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association.
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 service. Important Safety Instructions ® ViewSonic VP181 ViewPanel...
Department of Communications. DOC avis de conformation Cet appareil est bien conforme à la directive communautaire No 82/499/CEE. This device complies with the requirements of the EEC directive 89/336/ EEC with regard to "Electromagnetic compatibility." ViewSonic VP181ViewPanel ® FCC Information CE Certification...
Customer Support ........back cover *To meet your future needs, and to receive any additional product information as it becomes available, please register your ViewPanel's warranty on the Internet at: http://www.viewsonic.com. Getting Started ®...
Congratulations on your purchase of a ViewSonic VP181 ViewPanel You have selected one of the most versatile display devices in the PC industry. The VP181 can interface with virtually any analog or digital source. It includes support for composite video devices (e.g., VCR, DVD, video camera), USB devices, multiple audio sources, and external microphones.
Package Contents • ViewSonic VP181 ViewPanel • DC Power supply Power cables connect to DC Power supply. The DC Power supply connects to DC IN port on base. • Detachable video cable (15 pin HD D-sub) Required to receive Analog RGB video signal from PC •...
A desk installation allows for an analog data (CPU) connection, composite video connection (VCR, camera, etc.), audio connection, and a USB connection. The steps for a desk installation of the VP181 are presented on pages 7 and 8. 1 Connect power cord...
Installation-Wall Mount A wall installation includes a digital data connection (CPU) and a USB connection (optional). The VP181 is compatible with the VESA wall mounting standard. For information concerning how to obtain a wall mounting kit, contact ViewSonic To convert the desk-mounted VP181 to a wall-mount installation, do the following:...
Operation To turn the ViewSonic VP181 ViewPanel ViewPanel ON (see page 7), THEN turn on your computer. The power light on the VP181 will then turn green indicating the ViewPanel is ready to use. To turn the ViewPanel off, set the power switch OFF.
Shortcut: Before displaying the OnView menu, press the [M] or [L] button to adjust. Press button [2] to toggle between brightness and contrast. Brightness adjusts background black level of screen image. [L] increases brightness, [M] decreases brightness. ViewSonic VP181 ViewPanel ® Button [2] activates Button [1]...
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Zoom magnifies the displayed image. Press the [2] button to change the center of magnification. Press [M]and[L] at the same time to restore magnification to original (unmagnified) condition. Viewmatch Operation toggle between H. or V. Position. ® Color Menu ® , lower the video refresh rate to ViewSonic VP181 ViewPanel ®...
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BALANCE adjusts the proportion of sound coming from each speaker. [M] directs more of the sound to the first speaker, [L] directs more of the sound to the second speaker. ViewSonic VP181 ViewPanel Audio Individual adjustments for red (R), green (G), and blue (B).
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[M] moves second signal down, [L] moves second signal up. ViewMeter from the graphics card in your computer. NOTE: See your graphics card user guide for more information about changing the resolution and refresh rate. Operation ® displays information regarding the current input signal coming ViewSonic VP181 ViewPanel ®...
Returns the adjustments back to factory settings (only if the ViewPanel operating in a factory preset mode.) Press the [2] button to select the Memory Recall menu option. ViewSonic VP181 ViewPanel ® [M] or [L] button to select the horizontal or...
• 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. ® ViewSonic VP181 ViewPanel Other Information...
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.
How long the warranty is effective: The ViewSonic VP181 ViewPanel is warranted for three (3) years for all parts, and three (3) years for all labor. Who the warranty protects: This warranty is valid only for the first consumer purchaser.
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Other Information NOTES ViewSonic VP181 ViewPanel ®...
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