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ViewSonic

VA915

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Quick Installation

1. Remove rear panel cover
2. Connect power cord (and AC/DC 

adapter if required)

3. Connect video cable

• Make sure both the LCD display and 

computer are turned OFF.

• Connect the video cable from the LCD 

display to the computer.

Macintosh users: 

Models older than G3 

require a Macintosh adapter. Attach the 
adapter to the computer and plug the video
cable into the adapter.
To order a ViewSonic

®

 Macintosh adapter, 

contact ViewSonic Customer Support.

4. Turn ON LCD display and computer

Turn ON the LCD display, then turn ON 
the computer. This sequence (LCD display 
before computer) is important.

NOTE: 

Windows users may receive a 

message asking them to install the INF 
file. This is on the CD.

5. Insert the ViewSonic Wizard CD into 

the computer’s CD drive.

Follow the on-screen instructions. If your 
computer does not have a CD-ROM drive, 
see “Customer Support” on page 16.

• Wait for the CD-ROM to auto-start.

NOTE:

 If the CD-ROM does not auto-

start: double-click on the CD-ROM icon in 

the Windows Explorer, then double-click 
on

 viewsonic.exe

.

• Follow the on-screen instructions.

6. Audio Installation (optional)

Speakers Connect the audio cable (lime-
colored) to the AUDIO OUT port of your 
computer’s sound card, then to the LCD 
display’s AUDIO IN port (see illustration 
below).

7. Windows users: Set the timing mode 

(resolution and refresh rate)

Example:

 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz.

For instructions on changing the resolution 
and refresh rate, see the graphics card’s 
user guide.

Installation is complete. Enjoy your new 
ViewSonic LCD display.

To be best prepared for any future 
customer service needs: print this user 
guide and write the serial number in “For 
Your Records” on page 3. (See back of 
LCD display.)
You can register your product online at the 
ViewSonic website for your region. See 
the Customer Support table in this guide.
The ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM also 
provides an opportunity for you to print 
the registration form which you may mail 
or fax to ViewSonic.

DVI

Audio cable

D-SUB
AC IN

Power Code

AC Outlet

(Wall Socket)

Computer Power Cord

Rear panel cover

Summary of Contents for VA915

Page 1: ...ViewSonic VA915 LCD Display...

Page 2: ...tarted Package Contents 4 Precautions 4 Quick Installation 5 Wall Mounting Optional 6 Using the LCD Display Setting the Timing Mode 7 OSD and Power Lock Settings 7 Adjusting the Screen Image 8 Main Me...

Page 3: ...d receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Warning To ass...

Page 4: ...he third prong are provided for your safety If the plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being tread upon or pinched pa...

Page 5: ...t of continuing product improvement ViewSonic Corporation reserves the right to change product specifications without notice Information in this document may change without notice No part of this docu...

Page 6: ...h the INF and ICM files Precautions Sit at least 18 from your LCD display Avoid touching the screen Skin oils are difficult to remove Never remove the rear cover Your LCD display contains high voltage...

Page 7: ...E If the CD ROM does not auto start double click on the CD ROM icon in the Windows Explorer then double click on viewsonic exe Follow the on screen instructions 6 Audio Installation optional Speakers...

Page 8: ...splay do the following 1 Verify that the Power button is turned Off then disconnect the power cord 2 Lay the LCD display face down on a towel or blanket Notice the four screw holes for the wall mount...

Page 9: ...ate See your graphic card s user guide for instructions WARNING Do not set the graphics card in your computer to exceed the maximum refresh rate of 75Hz doing so may result in permanent damage to your...

Page 10: ...in detail Speaker Speaker Scrolls through menu options and adjusts the displayed control Also a shortcut to display the Contrast adjustment control screen Displays the control screen for the highligh...

Page 11: ...he upSor downTbuttons 5 To save the adjustments and exit the menu press button 1 twice The following tips may help you optimize your display Adjust the computer s graphics card so that it outputs a 12...

Page 12: ...refresh rate to 60 Hz and set the resolution to its pre set value Contrast adjusts the difference between the image background black level and the foreground white level Brightness adjusts background...

Page 13: ...ey were originally intended Enabling the sRGB setting will cause the Contrast and Brightness adjustments to be disabled 9300K Adds blue to the screen image for cooler white used in most office setting...

Page 14: ...VESA 1280 x 1024 60Hz recommended means that the resolution is 1280 x 1024 and the refresh rate is 60 Hertz Manual Image Adjust displays the Manual Image Adjust menu The Manual Image Adjust controls a...

Page 15: ...en display menus and control screens OSD Timeout sets the length of time the on screen display screen is displayed For example with a 15 second setting if a control is not pushed within 15 seconds the...

Page 16: ...wer Voltage 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz auto switch 1 5A max Display area Full Scan 376 32 mm H x 301 056 mm V 14 82 H x 11 85 V Operating conditions Temperature Humidity Altitude 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C 1...

Page 17: ...computer If the other end of the video cable is not attached permanently to the LCD display tightly secure it to the LCD display Adjust brightness and contrast If you are using an Macintosh older than...

Page 18: ...T 0800 833 648 F 44 0 1293 643 910 service eu viewsoniceurope com Europe Middle East Baltic countries and North Africa www viewsoniceurope com Contact your reseller service eu viewsoniceurope com Aus...

Page 19: ...soft lint free cloth and wipe the screen To clean the case 1 Use a soft dry cloth 2 If further cleaning is required apply a small amount of a non ammonia non alcohol based mild non abrasive detergent...

Page 20: ...1 For information about receiving service under warranty contact ViewSonic Customer Support You will need to provide your product s serial number 2 To obtain service under warranty you will be requir...

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