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Warranty information contained in this User Guide will describe your limited coverage from ViewSonic Corporation, which is also found on our web site at http://www.viewsonic.com in English, or in specific languages using the Regional selection box in the upper right corner of our website.
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Thank you for choosing ViewSonic As a world leading provider of visual solutions, ViewSonic is dedicated to exceeding the world’s expectations for technological evolution, innovation, and simplicity. At ViewSonic, we believe that our products have the potential to make a positive impact in the world, and we are confident that the ViewSonic product you have chosen will serve you well.
Contents 1. Cautions and Warnings ........1 2. Getting Started ........... 4 2-1. Package Contents ............. 5 2-2. The Exterior of the Monitor ..........6 2-3. Hardware Installation ............7 2-4. Quick Installation ............. 10 2-5. Power On ................ 13 2-6.
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8. Compliance Information ........33 8-1. FCC Compliance Statement ........... 33 8-2. Industry Canada Statement ..........34 8-3. CE Conformity for European Countries ......34 8-4. TCO Certified ..............35 8-5. Declaration of RoHS2 Compliance ......... 36 8-6. Indian Restriction of Hazardous Substances ....38 8-7.
1. Cautions and Warnings 1. Read these instructions completely before using the equipment. 2. Keep these instructions in a safe place. 3. Heed all warnings and follow all instructions. 4. Sit at least 18” / 45cm from the monitor. 5. When installing the monitor, please leave 10cm of open space around the monitor for ventilation safety purposes.
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15. If smoke appears, an abnormal noise, or a strange odor is present, immediately switch the display off and call your dealer or ViewSonic. It is dangerous to continue using the display. 16. Do not attempt to circumvent the safety provisions of the polarized or grounding-type plug.
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22. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Service will be required when the unit has been damaged in any way, such as: if the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, if liquid is spilled onto or objects fall into the unit, if the unit is exposed to rain or moisture, or if the unit does not operate normally or has been dropped.
2. Getting Started Should problems arise and the product you have purchased needs to be returned for any reason, please keep the original packaging, registration form, and receipt. Having these items will make it easier for you to verify your product and repair, refund and/or return your product to you.
Your monitor package includes: • Monitor • Power cord • Video cable • Audio cable (VA2205-mh only) • Quick Start Guide NOTE: The video cables included in your package may vary depending on your country. Please contact your local reseller for more...
3. Kensington security slot (Expanded in 2-3 section B) 4. VESA wall mounting This area on the back of the monitor*. For the VESA wall mounting installation steps, please see 2-3 section A for additional instructions. 5. Speaker (for VA2205-mh only)
2-3. Hardware Installation A. Base Attachment B. Base Removal Procedure Procedure ① ② ② ① ① ② ② ①...
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C. Wall Mounting (Optional) NOTE: For use only with a UL Listed Wall Mount Bracket. To obtain a wall-mounting kit or height adjustment base, contact ViewSonic or your local dealer. Refer to the instructions that come ® with the base mounting kit. To convert your display from a desk- mounted to a wall-mounted display, do the following: 1.
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D. Using the Security Lock The security connector is located on the back side of the monitor. For more information on installation. Additionally, fastening the monitor to a wall or fixed object using a security cable can help support the weight of the monitor in order to prevent the monitor from falling over.
2-4. Quick Installation Connect Signal Cables 1. Make sure both the LCD monitor and computer are turned OFF. 2. Remove rear panel covers if necessary. 3. Connect the signal cables from the LCD monitor to the computer.
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VA2205 Power Connector VA2205-h Audio out Power Connector HDMI VA2205-mh Audio out Audio in Power Connector HDMI...
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3.A. Please do not connect the DisplayPort out on the monitor to the DisplayPort or mini DP connector on the computer. DisplayPort out is used for daisy chain connection (Explained in section C) VA2205 VA2205-h VA2205-mh *This picture is for reference only...
3.B. Video and Audio Cable For a MAC with Thunderbolt output, please connect the mini DP end of the “mini DP to DisplayPort cable” to the Thunderbolt output of MAC. And connect the other end of the cable to the DisplayPort connector on the rear of the monitor. 3.C.
VA2205-FHD.icm If your PC has not auto-detected the monitor, but is still functioning, you can download the driver from ViewSonic website and install it then restart.your computer and follow the steps above again. It is not imperative for your computer to detect the monitor for normal use, but it is recommended.
3. Adjusting the Screen Image 3-1. Setting the Timing Mode Set your monitor resolution to its recommended resolution (see section "specification") to get the best experience possible, with brilliant color and crisp text. Here is how: 1. Go to your display resolution settings window (each operating system will have a different process to get there).
3-2. Using the Control Panel After setting the timing mode, use the buttons on the front or rear control panel to display and adjust OSD for screen image adjustment. * The postition refer to section 2.2 Bezel & OSD symbol explanation The bezel symbol explanation is stated below: Standby Power On/Off NOTE: Power light...
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The OSD Menu and OSD Quick-Menu Symbol explanations and their functional uses are stated below. Activation symbol to turn the various modes on when operating the menu system. Activation symbol to exit, go back or deactivate the desired function that is selected. Scrolls through menu options and adjusts the monitor controls.
OSD tree below. View Mode Audio Contrast / Brightness Input Select Menu Standard Game Movie ViewMode Text Mono Shortcut Volume 0~100 Function (for VA2205-h/ Mute VA2205-mh only) Contrast 0~100 Contrast/Brightness Brightness 0~100 D-SUB Input Select (for VA2205 only) HDMI...
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Manual Setup Select Adjust Mode Adjust Image Adjust Menu D-SUB HDMI 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz Menu D-Sub Input Select (for VA2205 only) HDMI Volume 0~100 Audio HDMI Audio Input Adjust *1 VA2205-mh only Audio In Standard Game Movie ViewMode...
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Menu Contrast 0~100 Contrast/Brightness Brightness 0~100 SRGB Bluish Cool Native Color Temperature Warm 0~100 Color Adjust User Color Green 0~100 Blue 0~100 Auto Color Space (HDMI & DVI only) Auto Color Range Full Range (HDMI & DVI only) Limited Range Auto Image Adjust Horizontal Size 0~100...
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Menu English Français Deutsch Español Italiano Suomi Svenska Language Русский Türkçe Češka 日本語 한국의 繁體中文 简体中文 Resolution Notice Information OSD Timeout 5, 15, 30, 60 Setup Menu OSD Background Power Indicator Auto Power Off 30 Minutes 45 Minutes Sleep 60 Minutes 120 Minutes Standard ECO Mode...
4-2. OSD Menu Explanation NOTE: The OSD menu items listed in this section indicate the entire OSD items of all models. Some of these items may not exist in your product OSD. Please disregard OSD menu item explanations if they do not exist in your OSD Menu.
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Black stabilization ViewSonic’s Black stabilization provides heightened visibility and detail by brightening dark scenes. Blue light filter Adjusts the filter that blocks high-energy blue light for a safer experience for our users. Brightness Adjusts background black levels of the screen image.
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Color temperature Allows users to select specific color temperature settings to further customize their viewing experience. Explanation sRGB Standard color space used for the windows system, digital cameras and the Internet. NATIVE Native is a default color temperature. Recommended for general graphic design and regular use. Contrast Adjusts the difference between the image background (black level) and the foreground (white level).
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Displays the timing mode (video signal input) coming from the graphics card in the computer, the LCD model number, the serial number, and the ViewSonic® website URL. See your graphics card’s user guide for instructions on changing the resolution and refresh rate (vertical frequency).
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Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness and picture quality of the monitor. ViewMode ViewSonic’s unique ViewMode feature offers “Game,” “Movie,” “Web,” “Text,” and “Mono” presets. These presets are specifically designed to deliver an optimized viewing experience for different screen applications.
4-3. Monitor Setting Management OSD Timeout The OSD Timeout function, allows users to choose how long the OSD will reside on the screen after in-activity (number of seconds). OSD Background The OSD Background function allows users to turn off the OSD background while selecting and adjusting OSD settings.
5. Specifications Type TFT (Thin Film Transistor), Active Matrix 1920X1080 LCD, 0.248 mm x 0.248 mm pixel pitch Display Size Metric: 55 cm Imperial: 22” (21.5” viewable) Color Filter RGB vertical stripe Glass Surface Anti-Glare Input Signal Video Sync RGB Analog (75 ohms, 0.7 / 1.0 Vp-p) Separate Sync DVI (TMDS digital, 100 ohms) HDMI (TMDS digital, 100 ohms)
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Operating Temperature +32 °F to +104 °F (0 °C to +40 °C) conditions Humidity 10% to 90% (non-condensing) Altitude To 16,000 feet Storage Temperature -4 °F to +140 °F (-20 °C to +60 °C) conditions Humidity 5% to 90% (non-condensing) Altitude To 40,000 feet Dimensions...
Loose or broken pins in the cable connector could cause an improper connection. • Connect the display to another computer. • If you have an older graphics card, contact ViewSonic® for a non-DDC adapter. Control buttons do not work...
7. Cleaning and Maintenance Safe Cleaning Practices • Make sure the 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.
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Some chemical cleaners have been reported to damage the screen and/or case of the display. • ViewSonic will not be liable for damage resulting from use of any ammonia or alcoholbased cleaners. Caution: Handle the monitor on the edges only.
8. Compliance Information NOTE: This section addresses all connected requirements and statements regarding regulations. Confirmed corresponding applications shall refer to nameplate labels and relevant markings on unit. 8-1. FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause...
8-2. Industry Canada Statement CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) 8-3. CE Conformity for European Countries The device complies with the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU and Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU. Following information is only for EU-member states: The mark shown to the right is in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2012/19/ EU (WEEE).The mark indicates the requirement NOT to dispose the equipment as unsorted municipal waste, but...
8-4. TCO Certified A third-party certification according to ISO 14024 Toward sustainable IT products Say hello to a more sustainable product IT products are associated with a wide range of sustainability risks throughout their life cycle. Human rights violations are common in the factories.
8-5. Declaration of RoHS2 Compliance This product has been designed and manufactured in compliance with Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and the Council on restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS2 Directive) and is deemed to comply with the maximum concentration values issued by the European Technical Adaptation Committee (TAC) as shown below:...
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Certain components of products as stated above are exempted under the Annex III of the RoHS2 Directives as noted below: Examples of exempted components are: 1. Mercury in cold cathode fluorescent lamps and external electrode fluorescent lamps (CCFL and EEFL) for special purposes not exceeding (per lamp): (1) Short length (≦500 mm): maximum 3.5 mg per lamp.
0.1 weight % and 0.01 weight % for cadmium, except for the exemptions set in Schedule 2 of the Rule. 8-7. Product Disposal at End of Product Life ViewSonic respects the environment and is committed to working and living green. Thank you for being part of Smarter, Greener Computing.
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NOTE: You will need the product serial number. Asia pacific Country/ Website T= Telephone Email Region C = CHAT ONLINE T= 886 2 2246 3456 ViewSonic service@tw.viewsonic. http://www.viewsonic.com.tw/ F= 886 2 2249 1751 Corporation Toll Free= 0800-899880 service.cn@ China www.viewsonic.com.cn T= 4008 988 588 cn.viewsonic.com...
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Europe Europe www.viewsoniceurope.com http://www.viewsoniceurope.com/eu/support/call-desk/ Arabia ap.viewsonic.com/me/ اتصل بالبائع المحلي http://www.viewsoniceurope. service_bg@ България www.viewsoinceurope.com com/eu/support/call-desk/ viewsoniceurope.com http://www.viewsoniceurope. service_hr@ Hrvatska www.viewsoinceurope.com com/eu/support/call-desk/ viewsoniceurope.com Česká www.viewsoniceurope. service_cz@ www.viewsoniceurope.com viewsoniceurope.com Republika com/eu/support/call-desk/ http://www.viewsoniceurope. service_nl@ Nederland www.viewsoniceurope.com com/eu/support/call-desk/ viewsoniceurope.com http://www.viewsoniceurope. service_fi@ Suomi www.viewsoniceurope.com com/eu/support/call-desk/ viewsoniceurope.com...
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America AUS= 1800 880 818 Australia service@ www.viewsonic.com.au New Zealand au.viewsonic.com NZ= 0800 008 822 service.ca@viewsonic. Canada www.viewsonic.com T= 1-866-463-4775 C= http://www.viewsonic.com/ soporte@viewsonic. Latin America www.viewsonic.com/la/ la/soporte/servicio-tecnico service@ Middle East ap.viewsonic.com/me/ Contact your reseller ap.viewsonic.com service.us@viewsonic. T= 1-800-688-6688 (English) Puerto Rico &...
If a product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period, ViewSonic will, at its sole option, and as your sole remedy, repair or replace the product with a similar product. Replacement Product or parts may include remanufactured or refurbished parts or components.
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6. Removal or installation of the product. 7. Causes external to the product, such as electric power fluctuations or failure. 8. Use of supplies or parts not meeting ViewSonic's specifications. 9. Normal wear and tear. 10. Failure of owner to perform periodic product maintenance as stated in User Guide, such as cleaning of user-cleanable projector filters.
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3. Take or ship the product freight prepaid in the original container to an authorized ViewSonic service center or ViewSonic. 4. For additional information or the name of the nearest ViewSonic service center, contact ViewSonic. Limitation of implied warranties:...
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Exclusion of damages: ViewSonic's liability is limited to the cost of repair or replacement of the product. ViewSonic shall not be liable for: 1. Damage to other property caused by any defects in the product, damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of the product,...
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Sales outside the U.S.A. and Canada: For warranty information and service on ViewSonic products sold outside of the U.S.A. and Canada, contact ViewSonic or your local ViewSonic dealer. The warranty period for this product in mainland China (Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Excluded) is subject to the terms and conditions of the Maintenance Guarantee Card.
Display ® What the warranty covers: ViewSonic warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use, during the warranty period. If a product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period, ViewSonic will, at its sole option, repair or replace the product with a like product.
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Causes external to the product, such as electrical power fluctuations or failure. Use of supplies or parts not meeting ViewSonic's specifications. Normal wear and tear. Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect.
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How to get service: For information about receiving service under warranty, contact ViewSonic Customer Support (Please refer to the attached Customer Support page). You will need to provide your product's serial number, so please record the product information in the space provided below on your purchase for your future use.
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Exclusion of damages: ViewSonic's liability is limited to the cost of repair or replacement of the product. ViewSonic shall not be liable for: 1. Damage to other property caused by any defects in the product,...
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Tel: 01(52)95-15-15-22-22 E-Mail: rrrb@sureste.com Fax: 01(52)95-15-13-67-00 E-Mail. gpotai2001@hotmail.com Tijuana: FOR USA SUPPORT: ViewSonic Corporation Av Ferrocarril Sonora #3780 L-C 381 Brea Canyon Road, Walnut, CA. 91789 USA Col 20 de Noviembre Tel: 800-688-6688 (English); 866-323-8056 (Spanish); Tijuana, Mexico E-Mail: http://www.viewsonic.com...