ViewSonic VA2431wma Manual

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Using the LCD Display
Setting the Timing Mode
Setting the timing mode is im portant for maximizing the quali ty of the screen image and
minimizing eye strain. The  timing mode consists of the  resolution (example 1920 x 1080) and
refresh rate  (or vertical frequency; ex ample 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 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz .
To set...

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Adjusting the Screen Image
Use the buttons on the front control panel to di splay 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.
Scrolls through menu 
options and adjusts 
the displayed control.
Audio Adjust ( T) / 
Contrast  ( S) 
Displays the control screen for
the highlighted control.
Also toggles between two
controls on some screens.
Also a shortcut to Auto...

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Do the following to ad
just 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, press SorT to scroll up or down in the Main Menu.
3. After the desired control is se lected, press button [2]. A cont rol screen like the one shown 
below appears.
4. To adjust the control,...

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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, a nd fine tunes the video signal 
to eliminate waviness and distortion. Pr ess 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...

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Control Explanation
9300K-Adds blue to the screen image for cooler white (used in most office 
settings with fluorescent lighting).
7500K- 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.
5000K- Adds red to the screen image for warmer white and richer red.
User Color  Individual adjustments for red (R), green (G),  and blue (B).
1. To select color (R, G or...

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Control Explanation
Fine Tune sharpens the focus by aligning te xt and/or graphics with pixel 
boundaries. NOTE:  Try Auto Image Adjust first.
Sharpness  adjusts the clarity and focus of the screen image.
Dynamic Contrast  allows the user to turn the  contrast ratio enhancement on or 
off.
Aspect ratio  Selects the image size for 4:3 and full screen.
ECO Mode  provides the lower power consum ption by reducing the brightness. 
Standard:  The default brightness setting.
Optimize:...

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Other Information
Specifications
1 Macintosh computers older than G3 require a ViewSonic® Macintosh adapter. To order an adapter, contact
ViewSonic. LCD
Ty p e
Display Size
Color Filter
Glass Surface TFT (Thin Film Transistor), Active Matrix 1920 x 1080 LCD,
0.2715 mm pixel pitch
Metric: 60cm
Imperial: 24” (23.6” viewable)
RGB vertical stripe
Anti-Glare
Input Signal Video Sync RGB analog (0.7/1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms)
Separate Sync
f
h:24-82 kHz, fv:50-75 Hz
Compatibility PC
Macintosh
1Up...

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Troubleshooting
No power
• Make sure power button (or switch) is ON.
• Make sure A/C power cord is secu rely connected to the LCD display.
• Plug another electrical device (l ike 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...

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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.au AUS= 1800 880 818
NZ= 0800 008 [email protected]
Canada www.viewsonic.com T (Toll-Free)= 1-866-463-4775  
T (Toll)= 1-424-233-2533
F= [email protected]
Europe www.viewsoniceurope.com www.views...

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Cleaning the LCD Display
• MAKE SURE THE LCD DISPLAY IS TURNED OFF.
• NEVER SPRAY OR POUR ANY LIQUID DI RECTLY 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, so ft, lint-free cloth, and wipe the screen.
To clean the case:
1. Use a soft, dry cloth.
2. If the case still...