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Union Europea – Normativa EMC ...35 Statements for Other Countries ...36 Power Cord ...36 MPRII ...36 LIMITED WARRANTY ...38 VIEWSONIC LCD DISPLAY ...38 Appendix ...39 Power Cord Safety Guidelines ...39 Compliance Information for U.S.A..40 Compliance Information for Canada ...40 Compliance Information for European Countries ...40...
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Before setting up This manual contains information on how to set up and operate the ViewSonic VP2290b LCD Display, hereafter called the display. This chapter describes the following: • Prerequisites • Unpacking • Checking parts Prerequisites You will need a personal computer or a workstation (hereafter called the computer) with the following.
Display Power adapter and cord Digital signal cable P/N: 07N2227 Connector tool ViewSonic Wizard CD Power cord Liquid View Scaling Software for Windows Note: The digital signal cable is shipped with one end connected to the display. ViewSonic VP2290b...
Monitor screen Serial number label Base stand Rear view DC-IN connector Video connector Security keyhole Power light (Power on/Standby) VESA wall mount holes Cable hook Cable clamp OSD control Brightness control Power switch Connector cover Stand rear cover ViewSonic VP2290b...
2. Be careful not to pinch your fingers between the display and the surface when tilting the display. To store the connector tool, do the following: 1. Clear a work space, and turn the display face down. 2. Remove the stand rear cover. Stand rear cover ViewSonic VP2290b...
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3. Remove the connector cover. Connector cover 4. Unhook the digital signal cable from the cable hook and lift it up to store the connector tool to the rear compartment of the display. Cable hook Connector tool ViewSonic VP2290b...
Video connector DC-IN connector bottom view Note: The video connectors A and B on the display are Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) circuits. 2. Route the cables through the cable clamp and the cable hook. Cable hook Cable clamp ViewSonic VP2290b...
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4. Reinstall the stand rear cover and turn the display to the upright position. Stand rear cover Note: Do not power on the display or the computer until instructed. Failing to do so may damage these units or the video graphics card. ViewSonic VP2290b...
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Then connect the USB connector to the USB port. If you don’t have this program, you can download it from the following Web site: http://www.viewsonic.com. b. Do not connect the USB connector to the USB port if you don’t have the extended function program installed on your computer.
2. Connect the power plug to a properly grounded power outlet. Note: Make sure that all the cables are connected, otherwise the power-on light will not turn on. 3. Connect the computer to a properly grounded power outlet and turn on the power switch. ViewSonic VP2290b...
Refer to “Knowing the operating status of your display” on page 17 for more information on the power light. This completes the hardware setup. Supplementary Information When powering on the different units, power them on in the following sequence: 1. Display 2. Peripheral units 3. Computer ViewSonic VP2290b Power switch Power light...
Adjusting the viewing angle You can adjust the vertical angle of the display to avoid unnecessary light reflection and to make viewing easier. Tilt the screen angle vertically by grasping both sides of the display and pulling it forward or backward. ViewSonic VP2290b...
Sets the screen to a dimmer view. Left-Arrow Sets the screen to a brighter view. Right-Arrow Switches the display on or off. On/Off ViewSonic VP2290b Direct access functions Functions available from the OSD Menu Enters highlighted menu mode. Moves the cursor to the left for highlighting the icons or for making adjustments.
2. While pressing the Menu/Enter button, press the Power switch to on. The Power light changes cyclically between green and amber for several seconds. Description Used to display the Brightness submenu. Used to display the Video Input submenu. Used to display the Information submenu. Exit from the Main menu. ViewSonic VP2290b...
4. Press the Menu/Enter button to exit from this submenu. Video input submenu 1. Select the Video Input icon on the Main menu using the Left-Arrow or the Right-Arrow button. 2. Press the Menu/Enter button. The Video Input submenu appears. ViewSonic VP2290b...
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You can customize the color management function to your setting when you choose 1. Note: To find out more about the color management function, go to the following Web site: http://www.viewsonic.com. is being displayed, push the Left-Arrow button for Description...
0.25-sec. intervals) Amber (slow — blinking at 1-sec. intervals) ViewSonic VP2290b Power Consumption 150 W (Maximum) The display is operating normally and is receiving the synchronous video signal from the computer. Less than 5 W Either: • the display is in Standby mode to save power, or •...
Do not use a digital signal cable other than the one shipped with the product. Using some other cable may damage the display or the video graphics card. The cable (P/N: 07N2227) is available at ViewSonic Customer Support Line (refer to page 21).
ViewSonic does not recommend the use of any ammonia or alcohol-based cleaners on the LCD display screen or case. Some chemical cleaners have been reported to damage the screen and/or case of the LCD display. ViewSonic will not be liable for damage resulting from use of any ammonia or alcohol-based cleaners.
6. If you still have a problem, go to the symptom list below and find the symptom that most resembles yours. Symptom list Before calling your retailer or ViewSonic, find the symptom that most resembles yours, and try the suggested action. You may be able to solve the problem yourself. Symptom...
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TFT LCD technology and is not an LCD lighted defect. ViewSonic VP2290b • Reconfigure the computer to use a supported display mode. • The video graphics card is defective. Replace • The computer is defective. Replace it.
• To isolate the display from the electrical supply, you must remove the plug from the power outlet. The power outlet should be easily accessible. Handling: • Your color display is heavy, so handle it with care. ViewSonic recommends that this display is moved or lifted by two people. ViewSonic VP2290b...
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Attach the power cord to an outlet. Turn the device ON. In the U.K., by law, the telephone line cable must be connected after the power cord. ViewSonic VP2290b Turn everything OFF. First remove the power cord from the out- let. Remove signal cables from receptacles.
• Use a chair with a high-reclining and sit deep into it. • Operating on the screen for long hours can cause fatigue and eyestrain. Divert your eyes from the screen for short intervals during operation, and take short rests. ViewSonic VP2290b...
ViewSonic product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or services that does not infringe on any of the intellectual property rights of ViewSonic may be used instead of the ViewSonic product, program, or services. The evaluation and verification of operation in conjunction with other products, except those expressly designated by ViewSonic, are the responsibility of the user.
(1920 × 2400) × 2 (1920 × 2400) × 2 3840 × 2400 3840 × 2400 Notes: 1. The type of resolutions supported depends on the video graphics card being used. ViewSonic VP2290b Horizontal Vertical DVI Input Frequency Frequency (KHz) (Hz) 31.5...
Do not use conductive material to press this switch. It may damage the electric circuit inside of the display. In this case, power indicator will show blinking amber, and image from PC does not appear. Some color pattern may appear on screen. ViewSonic VP2290b...
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Then go to step 2a to try again. 3. Checking the current settings a. Press the left or right switch to enter page 2 of the special OSD menu. b. In about five seconds, the current settings will be displayed, as in this example: ViewSonic VP2290b...
The settings cannot be reset to the factory default values by the procedure given in the user’s manual. To reset them to those values, check your model name and choose appropriate number, then update the settings. ViewSonic VP2290b: Setting number 29 ViewSonic VP2290b...
Customer Support For technical support or product service, please contact ViewSonic. NOTE: You will need the product serial number. Country/Region Web site United States viewsonic.com/support Canada viewsonic.com/support Europe, Middle East, viewsoniceurope.com Baltic countries, and North Africa Australia and New viewsonic.com.au...
This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of the EU Council Directive 89/366/ECC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. ViewSonic cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product, including the fitting of non-ViewSonic option cards.
Europea 89/336/CEE ull’armonizzazione legislativa degli stati membri in materia di compatibilità elettromagnetica. ViewSonic non accetta responsabilità alcuna per la mancata conformità alle normative di protezione dovuta a modifiche non consigliate al prodotto, compresa l’installazione di schede e componenti di marca diversa da ViewSonic.
Statements for Other Countries Power Cord For your safety, ViewSonic provides a power cord with a grounded attachment plug to use with this ViewSonic product. To avoid electrical shock, always use the power cord and plug with a properly grounded power outlet.
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Grundeinstellung verändern. Zur Korrektur empfiehlt es sich deshalb, die Regler an der Frontseite für H STAT und V STAT so einzustellen, daß die getrennt sichtbaren Farblinien für Rot. Grün und Blau bei z.B. der Darstellung eines Buchstabens zur Deckung (Konvergenz) gelangen. Siehe hierzu auch die Erklärungen zu H STAT und V STAT. ViewSonic VP2290b...
How long the warranty is effective: ViewSonic LCD display are warranted for three (3) years for all parts excluding the lamp and three (3) years for all labor from the date of the first consumer purchase. Projector lamps are warranted separately.
HAR-Certified, and a special mark that will appear on the outer sheath, or on the insulation of one of the inner conductors. If you have any questions concerning which proper power cord to use, please consult with the dealer from whom you have purchased the product. ViewSonic VP2290b Switzerland ...SEV Britain...BASE/BS Japan ...Electric Appliance Control Act...
The device complies with the requirements of the EEC directive 89/336/EEC as amended by 92/ 31/EEC and 93/68/EEC Art.5 with regard to “Electromagnetic compatibility,” and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC Art.13 with regard to “Safety.” User Information for all Countries NOTICE: Use the cables which are included with the projector or specified. ViewSonic VP2290b...