ViewSonic VA2026w Manual

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Using the LCD Display
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 1680 x 1050) and
refresh rate (or vertical frequency; example 60 Hz). After setting the timing mode, use the
OSD (On-screen Display) controls to adjust the screen image.
For the best picture quality set your LCD display timing mode to:
VESA 1680 x 1050 @ 60Hz.
To set the Timing...

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Adjusting the Screen Image
Use the buttons on the front control panel to display and adjust the OSD controls which display 
on the screen. The OSD controls are explained at the top of the next page and are defined in 
“Main Menu Controls” on page 11.
Main Menu
with OSD controls
Front Control Panel
shown below in detail
Scrolls through 
menu options and 
adjusts the 
displayed control.
Also a shortcut to 
display the 
Contrast 
adjustment control 
screen.
Displays the control screen
for...

ViewSonicVA2026w 10 Do the following to adjust the display setting:
1.To display the Main Menu, press button [1].
NOTE: All OSD menus and adjustment screens disappear automatically after about 15 
seconds. This is adjustable through the OSD timeout setting in the setup menu.
2.To select a control to adjust, pressSorTto scroll up or down in the Main Menu.
3.After the desired control is selected, press button [2]. A control screen like the one shown 
below appears.
4.To adjust the control, press the up S...

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Main Menu Controls
Adjust the menu items shown below by using the up S and down T buttons.
Control Explanation
Auto Image Adjust automatically sizes, centers, and fine tunes the video signal 
to eliminate waviness and distortion. Press the [2] button to obtain a sharper 
image.
NOTE: Auto Image Adjust works with most common video cards. If this 
function does not work on your LCD display, then lower the video refresh rate 
to 60 Hz and set the resolution to its pre-set value.
Contrast...

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Control Explanation
6500K-Adds red to the screen image for warmer white and richer red.
5400K-Adds green to the screen image for a darker color.
User Color Individual adjustments for red (R), green (G), and blue (B).
1.To select color (R, G or B) press button [2].
2.To adjust selected color, pressSandT.
Important: If you select RECALL from the Main Menu when the product is set 
to a Preset Timing Mode, colors return to the 6500K factory preset.
Information displays the timing mode...

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Control Explanation
Sharpness adjusts the clarity and focus of the screen image.
Aspect ratio Selects the image size for 4:3 and full screen.
ECO Mode provides the lower power consumption by reducing the brightness. 
Standard: The default brightness setting 
Optimize: Decreases the brightness by 25 % 
Conserve: Decreases the brightness by 50 %
NOTE: When the ECO Mode is set to Optimize or Conserve, the 
Brightness, Contrast, and Dynamic Contrast cannot be adjusted.
Setup Menu displays...

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Other Information
Specifications
1 Macintosh computers older than G3 require a ViewSonic® Macintosh adapter. To order an adapter, contact
ViewSonic.LCDTy p e
Color Filter
Glass Surface20” (full 20 wide viewable diagonal area),
TFT (Thin Film Transistor), Active Matrix WSXGA+ LCD,
0.258 mm pixel pitch
RGB vertical stripe
Anti-Glare
Input SignalVideo Sync RGB analog (0.7/1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms)/ TMDS Digital (100ohms)
Composite Sync, Separate Sync, Sync on Green
f
h:24-82 kHz, fv:50-75 Hz...

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Troubleshooting
No power
• Make sure power button (or switch) is ON.
• Make sure A/C power cord is securely connected to the LCD display.
• 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 LCD display is tightly secured to the video
output port on the back of the computer. If the other end of the video cable is not attached
permanently...

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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/RegionWebsite T = Telephone
F = FAXEmail
Australia/New Zealand www.viewsonic.com.auAUS= 1800 880 818
NZ= 0800 008 [email protected]
Canada www.viewsonic.comT (Toll-Free)= 1-866-463-4775  
T (Toll)= 1-424-233-2533
F= [email protected]
Europe/Middle East/
Baltic countries/North...

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Cleaning the LCD Display
• MAKE SURE THE LCD 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.
2.If the screen 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 the case still not clean,...