ViewSonic Cd4220 Users Guide

							ViewSonic
®
CD4220
LCD Commercial Display
Model No. : VS11895
IMPORTANT:  Please read this User Guide to obtain important 
information on installing and using your product in a safe manner, as 
well as registering your product for future service.  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.  
“Antes de operar su equipo lea cu idadosamente las instrucciones en 
este manual”
 
						

							Content 
Safety Pre cautions........................................................................\
..........................5 
Package Cont ents ........................................................................\
...........................6 
Parts Name a nd Functions ........................................................................\
.............7 
Control Panel...................................................................\
............................................... .......... 7 
Terminal  Panel...................................................................\
.............................................. ......... 8 
Wireless Remo te Control ........................................................................\
................................ .9 
Operating Range for the Remote Co ntrol ........................................................................\
...... 10 
Handling the remo te control ........................................................................\
........................... 1 0 
Setup Procedure ........................................................................\
........................... 11 
How to Mount and Attach Options to the LCD Monitor......................................13 
Connectio ns ........................................................................\
..................................15 
Wiring Diagram........................................................................\
......................................... ...... 15 
Connecting a Perso nal Computer ........................................................................\
.................. 16 
Connecting with Digital Interface Eq uipment........................................................................\
. 17 
Connecting a DVD Player with compon ent out...................................................................... 18 
Connecting to a St ereo Amplifier ........................................................................\
.................... 19 
Basic Oper ation ........................................................................\
............................20 
Power ON and OFF Modes........................................................................\
............................ 20 
Power Indicator.........................................................................\
....................................... ....... 21 
Using Power M anagement ........................................................................\
............................. 21 
Selecting a video s ource ........................................................................\
............................... . 21 
Picture Size ........................................................................\
........................................... ......... 21 
Picture  Mode ........................................................................\
........................................... ....... 22 
Audio Source Switching ........................................................................\
................................. 22 
Information OSD ........................................................................\
........................................ .... 22 
OSD (On-Screen-Display) Controls .....................................................................23 
PICTURE........................................................................\
................................................ ........ 24 
SCREEN ........................................................................\
................................................. ....... 25 
AUDIO ........................................................................\
.................................................. .......... 26 
PICTURE IN  PICTURE ........................................................................\
.................................. 27 
CONFIGURATI ON 1 ........................................................................\
...................................... 28  
CONFIGURATI ON 2 ........................................................................\
...................................... 29  
ADVANCED  OPTION........................................................................\
..................................... 30 
Controlling the LCD monitor via RS-232C Remote  Control ..............................34 
Appendix: Installing a nd removing stands.........................................................35 
Featur es ........................................................................\
.........................................36 
Troubleshoot ing ........................................................................\
............................37 
Specificat ions........................................................................\
................................38 
Customer Support ........................................................................\
........................39 
Limited Warranty........................................................................\
...........................40 
CD4620/CD4220 RS232  Protocol ........................................................................\
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Compliance Information 
For U.S.A.
This equipment has been tested and found to  comply with the limits for a Class A digital 
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable 
protection against harmful inte rference when the equipment is operated in a commercial 
environment. this equipm ent generates, uses, and can radiate radio fre quency energy and, if not 
installed and used in accordance with the inst ruction manual, may cause harmful interference 
to radio communications. operation of this equipm ent in a residential area is likely to cause 
harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his 
own expense.
Wa r n i n g :  You are cautioned that changes or modi fications not expressly approved by the 
party responsible for compliance could void  your authority to operate the equipment.
For Canada
This Class A digital apparatus co mplies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme  à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CE Conformity for  European Countries
The device complies with the require ments of the EEC directive 89/336/EEC, 
2004/108/EEC as amended by 92/31/EEC and  93/68/EEC Art.5 with regard to 
Electromagnetic compatibility, a nd 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC 
Art.13 with regard to Safety.
Wa r n i n g :  This is a class A product. in a domestic  environment this product may cause radio 
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures
Following information is  only for EU-member states:
The mark shown to the right is in comp liance with the Waste Electrical and 
Electronic Equipment Dir ective 2002/96/EC (WEEE).
The mark indicates the requirement NOT  to dispose the equipment as unsorted 
municipal waste, but use the return and collection systems acc ording to local law.
 
						

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Important Safety Instructions
1.Read these instructions comple tely before using the equipment.
2. Keep these instructions in a safe place.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this equipment  near water. Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or 
electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
6. Clean with a soft, dry clot h. If further cleaning is required, see “Cleaning the 
Display” in this guide for further instructions.
7. Do not block any ventilation  openings. Install the equipment in accordance with 
the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near an y heat sources such as  radiators, heat registers, stoves, or 
other devices (including am plifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not attempt to circumvent  the safety provisions of the polarized or grounding-
type plug. A polarized pl ug has two blades with one wid er than the other. A 
grounding type plug has tw o blades and a third groundi ng prong. The wide blade 
and the third prong are provided  for your safety. If the plug does not fi t into your 
outlet, consult an electrician  for replacement of the outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from  being tread upon or pinched, particularly at the plug, 
and the point where if emerges  from the equipment. Be sure that the power outlet 
is located near the equipment so  that it is easily accessible.
11 . Only use attachments/accessories  specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,  bracket, or table specified by 
the manufacturer, or sold with t he equipment. When a cart is used, 
use caution when moving the cart/ equipment combination to avoid 
injury from tipping over. 
13. Unplug this equipment when  it will be unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service  personnel. Service is 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 ont o 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.
 
						

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Declaration of RoHS Compliance
This product has been design ed and manufactured in compliance with Directive 2002/
95/EC of the European Parliament and the Council on restriction of the use of certain
hazardous substances in electrical and el ectronic equipment (RoHS Directive) and is
deemed to comply with the maximum concentration values issued by the European
Technical Adaptation Commit tee (TAC) as shown below: 
Certain components of products as stat ed above are exempted under the Annex of
the RoHS Directives  as noted below:
Examples of exem pted components are:
1. Mercury in compact fluorescent lamps no t exceeding 5 mg per lamp and in other 
lamps not specifically mentioned in  the Annex of RoHS Directive.
2. Lead in glass of cathode ra y tubes, electronic component s, fluorescent tubes, and 
electronic ceramic parts (e.g . piezoelectronic devices).
3. Lead in high temperature ty pe solders (i.e. lead-based alloys containing 85% by 
weight or more lead).
4. Lead as an allotting element  in steel containing up to 0.35% lead by weight, 
aluminium containing up to 0.4% lead by weight and as a c ooper alloy containing 
up to 4% lead by weight.
Substance Proposed Maximum Concentration Actual Concentration
Lead (Pb) 0.1%< 0.1%
Mercury (Hg) 0.1%< 0.1%
Cadmium (Cd) 0.01%< 0.01%
Hexavalent Chromium (Cr
6+) 0.1% < 0.1%
Polybrominated biphen yls (PBB) 0.1% < 0.1%
Polybrominated diphenyl  ethers (PBDE) 0.1% < 0.1%
 
						

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Copyright Information
Copyright © ViewSonic® Corporation, 2007. All rights reserved.
Macintosh and Power Macint osh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows  NT, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of 
Microsoft Corporation in the Un ited States and other countries.
ViewSonic, the three birds logo, OnView,  ViewMatch, and ViewMeter are registered 
trademarks of ViewSo nic Corporation.
VESA is a registered  trademark of the Video Electronics Standar ds Association. 
DPMS and DDC are tr ademarks of VESA.
E
NERGY STA R® is a registered trademar k of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 
(EPA).
As an E
NERGY STA R® partner, ViewSonic Corporation has determined that this product 
meets the E
NERGY STA R® guidelines for energy efficiency.
Disclaimer: ViewSonic Corporati on shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or 
omissions contained herein; nor for incide ntal or consequential damages resulting 
from furnishing this material, or t he performance or use of this product.
In the interest of continui ng product improvement, View Sonic Corporation reserves 
the right to change product spec ifications 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
To meet your future needs,  and to receive any additional  product information as it 
becomes available, pleas e register your product on the Internet at: 
www.viewsonic.com. The ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM  also provides an opportunity 
for you to print the regist ration form, which you may mail or fax to ViewSonic.
Product disposal at  end of product life
The lamp in this product contains mercury.   Please dispose of in accordance with 
local, state or federal laws.
ViewSonic is concerned about  the preservation of our environment. Please dispose of 
this product properly  at the end of its useful life. Fo r the 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
For Your Records
Product Name:
Model Number:
Document Number:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:CD4220
ViewSonic 42” LCD Co mmercial Display
VS11895
CD4220-1_UG_ENG Rev. 1A 11-19-07
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							Safety Precautions 
FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE,   
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING WHEN SETTING UP AND USING THE LCD COLOR MONITOR:  
y 
DO NOT REMOVE MONITOR BACK COVER.  There are no user serviceable parts inside and opening or 
removing covers may expose you to dangerous shock hazards or  other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service 
personnel. 
y  Do not spill any liquids into the c abinet or use your monitor near water. 
y  Do not insert objects of any kind into the cabinet sl ots, as they may touch dangerous voltage points, which can be 
harmful or fatal or may cause electric shock, fire or equipment failure. 
y  Do not place any heavy objects on the power cord. 
Damage to the cord may cause shock or fire. 
y  Do not place this product on a sloping or unstable cart, stand  or table, as the monitor may fall, causing serious damage 
to the monitor. 
y  When operating the LCD monitor with an AC 100-120V power  supply in North America, use a power supply cord 
provided with this monitor. 
y  When operating the LCD monitor with an AC 220-240V power s upply in Europe, use a power supply cord provided with 
this monitor. 
y  In UK, use a BS-approved power cord with molded plug having  a black (10A) fuse installed for use with this monitor. 
If a power cord is not supplied with this  monitor, please contact your supplier.   
y  When operating the LCD monitor with a 220-240V AC power suppl y in Australia, use the power cord provided with this 
monitor. 
If a power cord is not supplied with this  monitor, please contact your supplier. 
y  For all othercase, use a power cord that matches the  AC voltage of the power outlet and has been approved by and 
complies with the safety standard of your particular country.   
y  Do not place any objects onto the moni tor and do not use the monitor outdoors.   
y  The inside of the fluorescent tube located within the LCD moni tor contains mercury. Please follow the laws or rules of 
your municipality to dispose of the tube properly.   
y  Do not bend power cord. 
y  Do not use monitor in high temperature, humid, dusty, or oily areas. 
y  If monitor or glass is broken, do not come in  contact with the liquid crystal and handle with care. 
y  Allow adequate ventilation around  the monitor, so that heat can properly dissi pate. Do not block ventilated openings or 
place the monitor near a radiator or other heat sources.   
Do not put anything on top of the monitor.
 y  The power cable connector is the primary means of detaching the system from the power supply. The monitor should  be installed close to a power outlet, which is easily accessible. 
y  Handle with care when transporting.  Save packaging for transporting. 
y  Please clean the holes of back cabi net to reject dirt and dust at least once a year because of set reliability. 
y  If using the cooling fan continuously, it’s re commended to wipe holes a minimum of once a month. 
y  When installing the remote control batteries; 
-   Align the batteries according to t he (+) and (-) indications inside the case. 
- Align the (-) indication of the battery first inside the case.  
CAUTION: 
Immediately unplug your monitor from t he wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following 
conditions: 
y  When the power supply cord or plug is damaged. 
y  If liquid has been spilled, or obj ects have fallen into the monitor. 
y  If the monitor has been exposed to rain or water. 
y  If the monitor has been dropped or the cabinet damaged. 
y  If the monitor does not operate normally  by following operating instructions. 
Recommended Use 
CAUTION: 
y  For optimum performance, allow 20 minutes for warm-up. 
y  Rest your eyes periodically by focusing on an  object at least 5 feet away. Blink often. 
y  Position the monitor at a 90° angle to windows and other light sources to minimize glare and reflections. 
y  Clean the LCD monitor surface with a lint-free, nonabrasive  cloth. Avoid using any cleaning solution or glass cleaner! 
y  Adjust the monitor’s brightness, contra st and sharpness controls to enhance readability. 
y  Avoid displaying fixed patterns on the monitor for long periods  of time to avoid image persistence (after image effects). 
y  Get regular eye checkups. 
Ergonomics 
To realize the maximum ergonomic benefits, we recommend the following: 
y  Use the preset Size and Position controls with standard signals. 
y  Use the preset Color Setting. 
y  Use non-interlaced signals. 
y  Do not use primary color blue on a dark background, as it  is difficult to see and may produce eye fatigue due to 
insufficient contrast. 
 
						

							Package Contents 
 
Your new CD4220 monitor box* should contain the following:   
y LCD monitor  
y   Power Cord    
y   Video Signal Cable    
y   User’s Manual in CD Wizard 
y   Wireless Remote Control and AAA Batteries   
y   Quick Start Guide (A4) 
 
 LCD monitor 
  Quick Start Guide  Video Signal Cable 
  
 
 CD Wizard Power cored 
For North America  Remote control & 
AAA batteries 
 
 
						

							Parts Name and Functions 
Control Panel  
 
Button Location
 
POWER button ( ) - Switches the power on/off.   
MUTE button - Switches the audio mute ON/OFF.   
INPUT button - Acts as SET button with OSD menu.(Toggle sw itches between [RGB1], [RGB2], [RGB3], [RGB4], 
[DVD/HD], [VIDEO]  and [VIDEO] .)   
PLUS (+) button - Acts as (+) button to increase the adjustment  with OSD menu. Increase the audio output level 
when the OSD menu is turned off.   
MINUS (-) butto n - Acts as (-) button to decrease the adjustment  with OSD menu. Decreases the audio output level 
when the OSD menu is turned off. 
UP ( S) butto n - Activates the OSD menu when the OSD menu is turned-off. Acts as  S  button to move the 
highlighted area up to select the adjustment with OSD menu.   
DOWN ( T) button - Activates the OSD menu when the OSD menu is turned-off. Acts as  T  button to move the 
highlighted area down to select the adjustment with OSD menu.   
EXIT butto n - Activates the OSD menu when the OSD menu is turned- off. Acts as EXIT button to move to previous 
menu with OSD menu. 
Remote control sensor and Power indicato r - Receives the signal from the remote control (when using the 
wireless remote control). Glows green when the LCD monitor is  in active and glows red when the LCD is in POWER OFF 
mode. When the LCD is in power save mode, it will glow  both green and red. When SCHEDULE is enabled, it will blink 
green and glow red. In the case of where a  failure is detected, it will blink red. 
Main Power Switch - On/Off Switch to turn main power on/off.   
 
NOTE: Control Key Lock Mode   
This control completely locks out access to all Control Key functions. To activate the control key lock function, press both 
of “S” and “ T” and hold down simultaneously for more than 3 seconds. To resume back to user mode, press both of “ S” 
and “ T” and hold simultaneously for three (3) seconds.
 
 
						

							Terminal Panel   
 
 
AUDIO IN 1, 2, 3   
To input audio signal from external equipment such as a computer, VCR or DVD player.   
AUDIO OUT  
To output the audio signal from  the AUDIO IN 1,2 and 3 jack.   
EXTERNAL CONTROL (mini D-Sub 9 pin)   
Connect the IN connector with the RS-232C OUT connector  of the computer or a multi-connected CD4220 monitor. 
Connect the OUT connector with the RS-232C IN connector of CD4220 monitor.   
VIDEO IN/OUT VIDEO IN connector (BNC and RCA):  To input a composite video signal. BNC and RCA are not 
available at the same time. (Use only one input).  VIDEO OUT connector (BNC): To output the composite video signal 
from VIDEO IN connector.  S-VIDEO IN connector (MINI DIN 4 pin):  To input the S-video (Y/C separate signal).   
EXTERNAL SPEAKER TERMINAL  
To output the audio signal for external speakers from AUDIO 1, 2, 3 jack or HDMI.   
AC IN connector  
Connects with the supplied power cord.   
RGB 1 IN (HDMI 1)   
To input digital RGB signals from a computer.   
* This connector does not support analog input. AUDIO is supported via HDMI.   
RGB 2 IN (mini D-Sub 15 pin)  
To input a analog RGB signals from a computer or other RGB equipment. 
  RGB OUT (mini D-Sub 15 pin)   
To output the signal from RGB 2 IN. 
 DVD/HD IN [Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr] (BNC)   
Connecting equipment such as a DVD player, HDTV device, or Laser disc player.