ViewSonic A71F+ Computer Monitor User Manual
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1. 10 SDECINCA NOS exei REPE EDI asa prI RARE UN ees 10 TFOUDICSNOOUING siersteen 11 Customer Support ccceeceecteeeteeeeeeceeeteeeeeeeseetees 12 Cleaning the Monitor res 13 Limited Waranty csse recon p ran aute end x acon sedere 14 ViewSonic A71f 1 Copyright ViewSonic Corporation 2004 All rights reserved Macintosh and Power Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Microsoft Windows Windows NT and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries ViewSonic the three birds logo OnView ViewMatch and ViewMeter are registered trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation VESA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association DPMS and DDC are trademarks of VESA Disclaimer ViewSonic Corporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from furnishing this material or the performance or use of this product In the interest 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 document may be copied reproduced or transmitted by any means for any purpose without prior written permission from ViewSonic Corporation Product Registration To2. 0 ViewSonic A71f 14 s ka Ld ViewSonic
3. additional information or the name of the nearest ViewSonic service center contact ViewSonic Limitation of implied warranties THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION CONTAINED HEREIN INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE 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 LOSS OF TIME LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY LOSS OF GOODWILL INTERFERENCE WITH BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS OR OTHER COMMERCIAL LOSS EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES 2 ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHETHER INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE 3 ANY CLAIM AGAINST THE CUSTOMER BY ANY OTHER PART Y Effect of state law This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties and or do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you 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 ViewSonic CRT Monitor Warranty V3
4. Factory Setting 310 mm H x 230 mm V Typical Full Scan 320 mm H x 240 mm V Depends on signal timing Temperature 41 F to 104 F 4 5 C to 40 C Humidity 596 to 95 no condensation Altitude 1 312 feet to 9 482 5 feet 400 m to 3 000 m Temperature 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C Humidity 596 to 9596 no condensation Altitude 1 312 feet to 39 370 feet 400 m to 12 000 m 410 mm W x 405 5 mm H x 420 mm D 16 1 W x 15 9 H x 16 5 D 35 3 Ib 16 kg MPR II GS 1509241 3 7 amp 8 UL cUL FCC B DHHS ICES B NOM TUV S Green On normal 75w Orange Off mode 5 W Macintosh users may need an adapter Contact ViewSonic see Customer Support on page 12 VGA 720 x 400 70 Hz VESA 640 x 480 60 75 85 Hz VESA 800 x 600 75 85 Hz VESA 1024 x 768 75Hz Preset Timing Modes VESA 1280 x 1024 Q 60 Hz Macintosh 640 x 480 67 Hz Macintosh 832 x 624 Q 74 6 Hz Macintosh 1024 x 768 Q 75 Hz VESA 1024 x 768 85 Hz ViewSonic A71f 10 Troubleshooting No power Make sure power button or switch 15 ON Make sure A C power cord is securely connected to the back of the monitor and to a power outlet Plug another electrical device like a radio into the power outlet to verify that the outlet is supplying proper voltage Power is ON but no screen image Make sure the video cable supplied with the monitor is tightly secured to the video output port on the ba
5. SCREEN OR CASE To clean the screen 1 Wipe the screen with a clean soft lint free cloth This removes dust and other particles 2 If still not clean apply a small amount of non ammonia non alcohol based glass cleaner onto a clean soft lint free cloth and wipe the screen To clean the case 1 Use a soft dry cloth 2 If still not clean apply a small amount of a non ammonia non alcohol based mild non abrasive detergent onto a clean soft lint free cloth then wipe the surface DISCLAIMER ViewSonic does not recommend the use of any ammonia or alcohol based cleaners on the monitor screen or case Some chemical cleaners have been reported to damage the screen and or case of the monitor ViewSonic will not be liable for damage resulting from use of any ammonia or alcohol based cleaners ViewSonic A71f 13 Limited Warranty VIEWSONIC CRT MONITORS What the warranty covers ViewSonic warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship 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 Replacement product or parts may include remanufactured or refurbished parts or components How long the warranty is effective ViewSonic color CRT monitors including the display tubes are warranted for one 1 years for all parts and one 1 years for all labor f
6. ViewSonic A71f CRT Monitor User Guide Guide de l utilisateur Guida dell utente Guia do usu rio as a ia T ViewSonic Compliance Information For U S A 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 These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Warning To assure continued FCC compliance the user must use grounded power supply cord and the cables which are included with the equipment or specified Also any unauthorized changes or modificat
7. ViewSonic A71f 6 Menu Options MAIN MENU 1 MAIN MENU 2 b it CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS A DEGAUSS 9 H SIZE POSITION s VIEWMATCH COLOR f V SIZE POSITION di E OSD POSITION ZOOM E MORIE REDUCTION Tt CI PINCUSHION LANGUAGE D O TRAPEZOID PARALLELOGRAM 4 MEMORY RECALL C ROTATION D VIEWMETER 1 EXIT SELECT 2 T EXIT SELECT 2 Control Explanation jpnnmzmsiHsoplilse Contrast adjusts the difference between the image background black level and the foreground white level Brightness adjusts the background black level of the screen image Horizontal Size adjusts width of the screen image Horizontal Position moves the screen image left or right Vertical Size adjusts the height of the screen image Vertical Position moves the screen image up or down Zoom expands and contracts the entire screen image Pincushion curves the vertical sides of the screen image Pin Balance curves the vertical edges of the screen image to the left or right Trapezoid adjusts the top and bottom of the screen image until they have equal length Parallelogram slants the vertical edges of the screen 1mage until they are parallel ViewSonic A71f 7 Control C N Explanation Rotation rotates the entire screen image Degauss removes the build up of magnetic fields that can cause irregular colors to appear around the edges of screen images There are two ways to degauss the display automatica
8. ck of the computer If the other end of the video cable is not attached permanently to the monitor tightly secure it to the monitor Adjust brightness and contrast NOTE Macintosh users may need an adapter Contact Customer Support for more information Flickering Not enough power supplied Connect the monitor to a different outlet If using a surge protector reduce the number of devices plugged in Check the ViewMeter from the main menu to verify the refresh rate vertical frequency is 75 Hz or higher See Specifications on page 10 Remove any devices from the area around the monitor that emit magnetic fields such as radios surge protectors unshielded speakers fluorescent lights AC power converters desk fans etc Make sure the graphics card in your computer can use non interlaced mode at the desired frequencies To enable your graphics card to support higher refresh rates try selecting fewer colors or running lower resolutions Wrong or abnormal colors If any colors red green or blue are missing check the video cable to make sure it is Securely connected Loose or broken pins in the cable connector could cause an improper connection Connect the monitor to another computer Select Degauss from the Main Menu Do this only once If you have an older graphics card contact ViewSonic Customer Support Entire screen image rolls vertically Make sure video input signals are within the monitor s specified fr
9. d the message OSD Locked will display for 5 seconds e OSD Unlock Press and hold 2 for 10 seconds ViewSonic A71f 5 Adjusting the Screen Image Use the buttons on the monitor control panel to adjust the OnView controls 1 Press 1 to display the Main Menu NOTE OnView controls disappear after 15 seconds Press A or Y to highlight an option Press 2 Press A or Y to adjust the setting Press 1 twice to save and exit ok O N at MAIN MENU 1 CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS Main Menu H SIZE POSITION V SIZE POSITION ZOOM PINCUSHION Control panel TRAPEZOID PARALLELOGRAM ROTATION 4 SELECT JU LO p xt d te C S LJ p T E z ac lE Lm owitches between Normal and UltraBrite modes NORMAL TEXT SPREADSHEET When selected this brightness level setting displays a standard CRT brightness of 120 nits for text and spreadsheet applications Displays the highlighted option or toggles ULTRABRITE GRAPHICS GAME VIDEQ between options When selected this UltraBrite setting displays up to 300 nits of brightness for Memory Recall returns adjustments to optimum display performance of grapics and the original factory settings if the display video applications and games is operating ina Preset Timing Mode Power button L Power light Displays the Main Scrolls through green on Menu or exits and options or adjusts orange power save saves settings
10. equency range Try the monitor 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 A71f 11 Customer Support For technical support or product service see the table below or contact your reseller NOTE You will need the product serial number Country T Telephone Region F FAX United States www viewsonic com T 800 688 6688 service us support F 909 468 1202 viewsonic com Canada www viewsonic com T 800 688 6688 service ca O support F 909 468 1202 viewsonic com United Kingdom www viewsoniceurope com T 0800 833 648 service eu O F 01293 643910 viewsoniceurope com Europe Middle www viewsoniceurope com Contact your service eu O East Baltic reseller viewsoniceurope com countries and North Africa Australia and New www viewsonic com au T 61 2 9906 6277 service au Zealand F 61 2 9906 6377 viewsonic com Singapore WWW viewsonic com sg T 65 273 4018 service O sg Malaysia Thailand F 65 273 1566 viewsonic com South Africa WWW viewsonic com T 886 2 2246 3456 service Q sd Other countries F 886 2 8242 3668 viewsonic com Hong Kong www hk viewsonic com T 886 2 2246 3456 service Q hk F 886 2 8242 3668 viewsonic com ViewSonic A71f 12 Cleaning the Monitor MAKE SURE THE MONITOR IS TURNED OFF e NEVER SPRAY OR POUR ANY LIQUID DIRECTLY ONTO THE
11. for the menus and control screens English French German Italian and Spanish ViewSonic A71f 8 Control gt Explanation Memory Recall returns adjustments to the original factory settings 1f the display is operating in a Preset Timing Mode See the table at the bottom of page 10 Exception This control does not affect changes made with the User Color control Viewmeter displays information regarding the current input signal coming from the graphics card of the computer See Setting the Timing Mode on page 5 ViewSonic A71f 9 Other Information Specifications CRT Input signal Compatibility Power Connectors Display area Operating conditions Storage conditions Dimensions monitor Weight monitor Regulatory approvals Power modes Type Full 17 16 0 viewable diagonal area 0 21 mm Horizontal 0 13 mm Vertical and 0 25 mm diagonal dot pitch 100 deflection Phosphor RGB P22 medium short persistence Glass surface Anti reflection anti static and anti glare coating Standard light transmission rate 50 Video RGB Analog 0 7 Vp p 75 Ohms Sync fy 30 72 kHz fy 50 150 Hz H V Separate TTL Composite Sync Windows VGA up to 1280 x 1024 non interlaced Power Macintosh up to 1024 x 768 may require MAC cable adapter Voltage 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz auto switch Consumption 75W typical Input Signal 15 pin mini D sub Power 3 pin plug IEC320
12. ions not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this device For Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil numeique de la Classe B repecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada CE Conformity for European Countries CE Conformity Ce User Information for all Countries Notice Use the cables which are included with the unit or specified 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 Important Safety Instructions Ae OUR eS YS dM 10 11 12 13 14 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this unit near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other devices including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding pr
13. lly by turning the monitor on or manually by selecting the Degauss control from the menu With Degauss selected from the menu press button 2 to degauss the monitor manually Important Do not degauss repeatedly Doing so can be harmful to the display Wait at least 20 minutes before selecting this control again ViewMatch Color provides several color options preset color temperatures and User Color which allows you to adjust red R green G and blue B The factory setting for this product is 9300K 9300 Kelvin 9300K Adds blue to the screen image for cooler white used in most office settings with fluorescent lighting 6500K Adds red to the screen image for warmer white and richer red User Color Individual adjustments for red and blue Green is fixed OSD Position allows you to move the on screen menus and control screens H Moire Horizontal Moire reduces vertical interference patterns that appear as ripples waves or unwanted background color textures Moire interference patterns are most noticeable when viewing images having closely spaced lines or finely detailed patterns V Moire Vertical Moire reduces horizontal interference patterns that appear as ripples waves or unwanted background color textures Moire interference patterns are most noticeable when viewing images having closely spaced lines or finely detailed patterns Language allows you to choose from among several languages
14. meet your future needs and to receive any additional product information as it becomes available please register your product on the Internet at www viewsonic com The ViewSonic Wizard CD ROM also provides an opportunity for you to print the registration form which you may mail or fax to ViewSonic For Your Records Product Name A71f ViewSonic 17 Color CRT Monitor Model Number VS10083 Document Number A71f 1 UG ENG Rev 1B 12 06 04 Serial Number Purchase Date Product disposal at end of product life ViewSonic is concerned about the preservation of our environment Please dispose of this product properly at the end of its useful life For TCO 03 recycling information please refer to our website 1 USA www viewsonic com pdf recyclePlus pdf 2 Europe www viewsoniceurope com 3 Taiwan recycle epa gov tw ViewSonic A71f 2 Getting Started NOTE The word Windows refers to Microsoft Windows 95 NT 98 2000 and Me Millennium Package Contents e Color monitor e Power cord e D sub video cable attached e Quick Start Guide e ViewSonic Wizard CD ROM includes User Guide PDF and INF ICM dis play optimization files Precautions e For best viewing conditions sit at least Place your monitor in a well ventilated 18 from the monitor area Do not place anything on the e Avoid touching the screen with your monitor that prevents adequate fingers Oils from the skin are difficult to dissipation
15. of heat remove e Ensure the area around the monitor is e NEVER REMOVE THE REAR clean and free of moisture COVER The monitor contains high e Keep the monitor away from magnets voltage parts You may suffer serious motors transformers speakers and injury if you touch these parts televisions e Avoid exposing the monitor to direct e Do not place heavy objects on the sunlight or another heat source monitor video cable or power cord including an open flame The monitor e If smoke abnormal noise or strange should be facing away from direct odor is present immediately switch the sunlight to reduce glare monitor off and call your dealer or e Always handle your monitor with care ViewSonic It 1s dangerous to continue when moving 1t using the monitor ViewSonic A71f 3 Quick Installation 1 Connect the monitor and computer power cords to a properly grounded AC outlet Connect the video cable from your monitor to your computer NOTE Macintosh users may need an adapter See Customer Support on page 12 Turn on your monitor then your computer This sequence monitor before computer is important NOTE Windows 95 98 or 2000 users May receive a message asking them to install the INF file This is on the CD Insert the ViewSonic Wizard CD NOTE If you do not have a CD ROM drive contact ViewSonic Customer Support AC wall outlet Power cables 4 NOTE If the CD does not auto start double click
16. ong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs Convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the unit Be sure that the power outlet is located near the unit so that it is easily accessible Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the unit When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart unit combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this unit when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the unit has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the unit the unit has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Contents GOING SIAM MEET o 3 Package COMES eee 155 1 Sete a 3 PrOCAUNONS qM 3 Quick Installation eeeeeeeeee 4 Using your monitor e 5 Setting the Timing Mode eese 5 OSD LOCKS CHGS e 5 Adjusting the Screen Image sssssss 6 Other Information
17. rom the date of the first consumer purchase Who the warranty protects This warranty is valid only for the first consumer purchaser What the warranty does not cover 1 Any product on which the serial number has been defaced modified or removed 2 Damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from a Accident misuse neglect fire water lightning or other acts of nature unauthorized product modification or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by ViewSonic Any damage of the product due to shipment Removal or installation of the product 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 3 Removal installation and set up service charges TO ODA0 To How to get service 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 required to provide a the original dated sales slip b your name c your address d a description of the problem and e the serial number of the product 3 Take or ship the product freight prepaid in the original container to an authorized ViewSonic service center or ViewSonic 4 For
18. the CD icon in Windows Explorer then double click vswzrd exe Macintosh users from the Macintosh desktop double click on the ViewSonic Wizard folder then double click on the ViewSonic icon 5 Follow the on screen instructions Windows users Set the timing mode see Setting up the Timing Mode on page 5 To register your product online go to the ViewSonic website for your region See the Customer Support table in this guide VGA video cable ViewSonic A71f 4 Using your monitor Setting the Timing Mode Setting the timing mode is important for maximizing the quality of the screen image and minimizing eye strain The timing mode consists of the resolution example 1024 x 768 and refresh rate or vertical frequency example 85 Hz For the best picture quality set your monitor to VESA 1024 x 768 85 Hz To set the Resolution 1 Right click on the Windows desktop 2 Click Properties on the drop down menu 3 Click the Settings tab 4 Select the resolution by moving the slider which displays in the Desktop area or Screen area in the window NOTE The refresh rate should already be set if you have completed the ViewSonic Wizard CD installation or refer to your graphics card s documentation OSD Lock Settings You have the option of using the OSD Lock feature to prevent current image adjustments from being changed e OSD Lock Press and hold 2 for 10 seconds If any buttons are presse
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