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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:// box in the upper right corner of our website. “Antes de operar su equipo lea cu idadosamente las instrucciones en este manual”...
Installing the Stand (For 42”) ................2 Installing the Stand (For 32”) ................2 Disconnecting the Stand ..................2 Mounting ViewSonic LCD TV to the wall ............3 ..............4 FRONT View & SIDE View of the Product ..............5 Rear View of the Product ..................6 Connecting the LCD TV ...................7...
Compliance Information FCC 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 undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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: Proposed Maximum...
_________________________________ 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. Please visit ViewSonic website to learn more. USA & Canada: http://www.viewsonic.com/company/green/recycle-program/ Europe: http://www.viewsoniceurope.com/uk/support/recycling-information/...
• When disconnecting the power cord, grasp the plug instead of pulling the power cord. 1. Read these instructions completely before using the equipment. • Use only an original ViewSonic AC power cord, not other 2. Keep these instructions in a safe place. brands. 3. Heed all warnings.
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Disclaimer levels, or hearing damage may result. Some chemical cleaners have been reported to damage the screen and/or case of the LCD TV. ViewSonic will not be liable for damage resulting from use of these cleaners. ANTENNAS Outdoor antenna grounding...
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• Never block the slots and openings by into the product, unplug the power cord and placing the TV on a bed, sofa, rug or other contact ViewSonic. similar surface. • Do not operate the TV when wet. It may result in electric •...
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exposed to extreme temperature, the TV may overheat and Broken pieces cause deformation of the enclosure or cause malfunction. Do not throw anything at the TV. • Do not install the TV in a place exposed to direct air Doing so may break the screen glass and conditioning.
Screw x 5 pcs/Bottom stand ViewSonic CD (For 32”) (User Guide) ViewSonic Quick Start Guide Power Cord (for US model) The photos of the accessories are for reference only, the color of the remote control, the type of power cord are variable based on the actual models.
Getting Started Installing the LCD TV Installing the Stand (For 42”) Screw type1 x 5pcs TYPE1 TYPE2 Screw type2 x 5pcs Place the display face down on a protective surface. Afterwards attach the neck piece onto the display and screw in the 5 screws to secure the neck. then insert the neck onto the bottom stand and secure the parts by inserting the screws and tightening them with the screwdriver provied.
• Do not install in a moist or wet environment. This equipment is intended for indoor use. • Do not • Use only ViewSonic approved wall-mounting brackets to support the LCD TV weight. • Before attaching the wall mount plate to the back cover, ensure the product is working.
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LCD TV 200 x 100 mm M6 x L20 • ViewSonic provides the standard dimensions for wall mount kits as shown in the table above. • United States 1-800-688-6688, Canada 1-866-463-4775, Europe +44 (0) 207 382 8250. • When purchasing our wall mount kit, a detailed install manual and all parts necessary for assembly are provided.
Getting Started FRONT View & SIDE View of the Product Item Icon Description Increase the volume. VOL + Move to the right or adjust the setting on the OSD menu. Volume Decrease the volume. VOL - Move to the left or adjust the setting on the OSD menu. CH - Return to the previous channel.
Getting Started Rear View of the Product REMOTE PC/VGA CONTROL PC/VGA IN AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO IN Item Description Power (AC input) Connect to the AC input power source. Connect to an IR emitter. This will enable the remote control of Remote Control output external equipment.
Getting Started Connecting the LCD TV analog programming. • This TV is capable of receiving unscrambled digital programming for both cable and external VHF/ UHF antenna. • We strongly recommend that you connect the antenna/cable input using a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to ensure the best picture quality.
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Getting Started DVI Connection HD cable box / HD satellite box COMPONENT LINE OUT VIDEO OUT Rear side of the TV DVI-HDTV OUT PC/VGA AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO IN HDMI OUT Audio cable CATV / Satellite antenna cable DVI-to-HDMI cable DVI-to-HDMI cable DVI-to-HDMI adapter Audio cable...
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Getting Started YPbPr or Component Connection HD cable box / HD satellite box COMPONENT LINE OUT Rear side of the TV VIDEO OUT DVI-HDTV OUT PC/VGA AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO IN AUDIO VIDEO HDMI OUT Component CATV / Satellite cable antenna cable Audio cable Audio cable Component cable...
Getting Started Programming your Cable or Satellite Box remote Refer to the user manual from your service provider to determine the setting. If it requires: • 3 digits, please try “566”, “565”, “556”, or “688”. It usually works with DISHNetwork. •...
Using the TV Features Remote Control and TV Controls Inserting Remote Control Batteries 1. Remove the battery cover by pulling then lifting the knob on the cover. 2. Insert the batteries, corresponding to the (+) and (-) markings on the battery compartment. 3.
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Using the TV Features Button Description 0~9, - Press the respective button to select a channel. number After you input the channel numbers, press buttons ENTER to direct to the channel immediately, or wait for 3 seconds to change automatically. - VOL + Press to adjust the volume.
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Using the TV Features Button Description 10 SOUND Press this button repeatedly to select the preset sound mode. Available options: Standard, Soft, User or Dynamic. 11 MTS Press this button to choose the available sound output that is preset by TV broadcasting station. Available options: Mono, Stereo, or SAP.
Using the TV Features Operation Turning the TV On and Off Press on the remote control. You can also use the key on the front side of the panel. j If there is no input signal within 10 minutes, TV will be turned off automatically.
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Using the TV Features Changing Channels 1. Using Channel Buttons available channels in sequence. 2. Using Number Buttons (1) ATV The “-” has no function in ATV mode. Directly press the number buttons to select channels. (2) DTV Use “-” to select the sub channel in DTV. For example: Your sub channel number is 80-3.
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Using the TV Features Selecting the Input Source To select the TV or other external input sources connected to the Source Select Source Select 1. Press INPUT on the remote control. YPbPr YPbPr ENTER. HDMI 1 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 3...
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Using the TV Features Skipping Channel When the channel is skipped, it will not appear on the screen when you browse the channels with To skip a channel: CHANNEL CHANNEL 1. Press MENU to display the OSD main menu. Channel List Favorite List CHANNEL menu, then press ENTER to Channel Settings...
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Using the TV Features Using the Parent Controls With PARENT CONTROL, you can block television and movie programming based on Movie and TV ratings. Password is required to access the PARENTAL CONTROL menu. The default is “0000”. To manage programs using the US Ratings system: PARENTAL CONTROL PARENTAL CONTROL 1.
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Using the TV Features TV Rating TV Rating submenu. Movie Rating TV Rating :Return :Move :Go to Next Menu MENU MENU ENTER ENTER TV RATING TV RATING TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV ratings level TV ratings content TV-14 TV-MA • TV-Y (all children) •...
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Using the TV Features English Rating English Rating CANADA CANADA submenu. English Rating French Rating :Return :Move :Go to Next Menu MENU MENU ENTER ENTER ENGLISH RATING ENGLISH RATING level. • C (children) • C8+ (children eight years and older) •...
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Using the TV Features Blocking Unrated Movie or TV Programs To block the unrated movies or TV programs: 1. Press MENU to display the OSD main menu. V-CHIP V-CHIP PARENTAL menu, then press ENTER to US V-Chip Canada V-Chip enter the menu. Block UnRated Show 3.
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Using the TV Features Blocking Selected Input Source To block the selected input source: 1. Press MENU to display the OSD main menu. PARENTAL CONTROL PARENTAL CONTROL Lock Parental Control PARENTAL menu, then press ENTER to V-CHIP enter the menu. Change Password Keypad Lock 3.
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Using the TV Features Customizing PC Display Connect the PC and your TV using the VGA cable. See “Personal Computer” on page 10. 1. Press INPUT to display the Source Select menu. PICTURE PICTURE PC, then press ENTER Picture Settings setting.
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Using the TV Features Using USB Function Your TV is equipped with a USB connector that enables you to view photos or listen to music stored on a USB storage device. Multimedia support format Multimedia File Decoder Notes Categories Extension Sampling Frequency [KHz] : 32 / 44.1 / 48 MPEG1 Audio LAYERIII Bit Rate [kbit/s]: 32 / 40 / 48 / 56 / 64 / 80 /...
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Using the TV Features 3. During the playback, do the following: • icon, then press ENTER icon, then press ENTER to resume. Name : Music001.MP3 Date : 2012/1/1 12:00:00 Size : 5013KB Title : Music001 • Artist : Unknow Album : Music Track Year...
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Using the TV Features Adjusting On-Screen Display (OSD) Settings 1. Press MENU to display the OSD main menu. PICTURE SOUND CHANNEL PARENTAL SETUP OTHERS ENTER to enter the selected menu. When selecting a menu item with a submenu ( ENTER to enter its submenu. (“...
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Using the TV Features Menu item Description ADVANCED PICTURE SETTINGS ADVANCED PICTURE SETTINGS Dynamic Contrast Backlight Adjust the backlight that affects the overall Film Mode brilliance of the picture (High / Medium / Low). Noise Reduction Medium MPEG Noise Reduction Medium Advanced Set additional picture settings:...
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Using the TV Features Channel Menu (Only available on TV source) Menu item Description CHANNEL CHANNEL Channel List Channel List View the list of the available channels. Favorite List Favorite List View your favorite channel list. Channel Settings Signal Type Channel Set the channel settings.
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Using the TV Features Setup Menu Menu item Description SETUP SETUP Closed Caption Closed Set Closed Caption (CC) settings. Menu Language English Caption • Caption Display: Enable/Disable the caption Clock display. OSD Transparency OSD Timer 20 S • Analog Caption Type: Set the analog CC display type.
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Using the TV Features Others Menu Menu item Description OTHERS OTHERS Blue Back Blue Back Select to enable the blue background in case No Signal Power Off of no signal. No Operation Power Off Usage Monitor No Signal Select to set the TV to automatically turn off in Audio Only Power Off case of no signal for 10 minutes.
Other Information Troubleshooting Please contact ViewSonic service team directly if you have questions, service needs, or require technical assistance related on the use of your television. Contact ViewSonic Service Team at: http://www.ViewSonic.com Or call our service team: United States 1-800-688-6688...
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Other Information Problem Possible Solution Remote control unit does • Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly. not operate • Batteries could be weak or dead. Replace with new batteries. • control sensor. • The path of the remote control beam may be blocked. Make sure the path is clear and that the remote control is aimed at the remote control sensor on the TV.
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Other Information Model VT3200-L VT4200-L Screen Size 32-inch Full HD 60Hz 42-inch Full HD 60Hz (LED Backlight) Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 Television System ATSC / 64 & 256 QAM / ATSC / 64 & 256 QAM / NTSC-M NTSC-M Program Coverage...
Other Information RS232 Protocol 1. Introduction This document describes the hardware interface spec and software protocols of RS232 interface communication between Viewsonic Commercial Display and PC or other control unit with RS232 protocol. The protocol divide into three sections: • Set-Function •...
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Other Information 3. Protocol 3.1 Set-Function Listing control the TV behavior in a remote sit through the RS232 port. The Set-Function packet format consists of 9 bytes. Set-Function description: Length: Total Byte of Message excluding “CR” TV ID: If we want to set all TV settings, TV ID can use “99” to achieve, and it will not have Reply command on this function.
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Other Information Reply (Hex Format) Name Length Command Type 0x34 0x30 0x2B 0x0D 0x32 Example2: Set Brightness as 176 for TV-02 and this command is NOT valid. Send (Hex Format) Name Length Command Command Value1 Value2 Value3 Type 0x38 0x30 0x73 0x24 0x31...
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Other Information 000: English Extend the value for language 001: French more supported 002: Spanish languages Power lock 000 : Unlock 001 : Lock Volume Mute 000: OFF 001: ON (mute) Button lock 000: Unlock 001: Lock TV channel < For -0: It’s channel OSD (DTV)
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Other Information [NOTE] 1. Behavior at lock modes Lock Mode Behavior Button Lock 1. Lock all buttons of front panel and RCU, except for “Power” 2. All the SET functions should be workable via RS32, even the ones with according hot key in RCU like Mute,…etc. MENU Lock 1.
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Other Information Get-Function format: Send: (Command Type= “g”) Name Length Command Command Value1 Value2 Value3 Type Byte Count 1 Byte 2 Byte 1 Byte 1 Byte 1 Byte 1 Byte 1 Byte 1 Byte Bytes order Reply: (Command Type= “r” or “-”) If the Command is valid, Command Type = “r”...
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Other Information Reply (Hex Format) Name Length Command Type 0x34 0x30 0x2D 0x0D 0x35 Get-function table Length ID Command Command Response Range Comments Function Type (Three ASCII Code (ASCII) Code (Hex) bytes) Get-Contrast Get-Brightness Get-Sharpness Get-Color Get-Tint Get-Volume Get-Mute 000: Off 001: On (muted) Get-Input select See Set-function...
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Other Information IR Pass Through-Function format Reply: (Command Type= “p”) Name Length Command RCU Code1 RCU Code2 Type (MSB) (LSB) Byte Count 1 Byte 2 Byte 1 Byte 1 Byte 1 Byte 1 Byte Bytes order Example1: Remote Control pass-through when “VOL+” key is pressed for TV-05 Reply (Hex Format) Name Length...
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Other Information DOWN LEFT RIGHT OK (ENTER) EXIT [NOTE] 1. This IR-pass-through code is different with RCU key code 2. Special control sequence for POWER key under IR-pass through mode. 2-1. When TV is OFF and receives the POWER code: TV will turn on itself, then forward the POWER code to the host via RS232.
Latin America www.viewsonic.com/la/ C= http://www.viewsonic.com/la/ soporte@viewsonic.com (Mexico) soporte/servicio-tecnico Nexus Hightech Solutions, Cincinnati #40 Desp. 1 Col. De los Deportes Mexico D.F. Tel: 55) 6547-6454 55)6547-6484 Other places please refer to http://www.viewsonic.com/la/soporte/servicio-tecnico#mexico Latin America www.viewsonic.com/la/ C= http://www.viewsonic.com/la/ soporte@viewsonic.com (Peru) soporte/servicio-tecnico...
How long the warranty is effective: ViewSonic LCD TVs are warranted for 1 year for all parts excluding the light source and 1 year for labor from the date of the Who the warranty protects: What the warranty does not cover: 2.
How long the warranty is effective: ViewSonic LCD TVs are warranted for 1 year for all parts excluding the light source and 1 year for labor from the date of the Who the warranty protects: What the warranty does not cover: 2.
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Fax: 01(52)95-15-13-67-00 E-Mail. gpotai2001@hotmail.com Tijuana: ViewSonic Corporation Av Ferrocarril Sonora #3780 L-C 14035 Pipeline Ave. Chino, CA 91710, USA Col 20 de Noviembre Tel: 800-688-6688 (English); 866-323-8056 (Spanish); Tijuana, Mexico E-Mail: http://www.viewsonic.com 4.3: ViewSonic Mexico Limited Warranty LTV_LW02 Rev. 1A 06-25-07...
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