ViewSonic VA503m Manual

							ViewSonic
®
VA503m/VA503b
LCD Display
Model No. : VS11248
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 cuidadosamente las instrucciones en 
este manual”
 
						

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Contents
TCO Information .......................................................................................... i
Compliance Information.............................................................................. 1
Important Safety Instructions ...................................................................... 2
Declaration of RoHS Compliance ............................................................... 3
Copyright Information ................................................................................. 4
Product Registration ................................................................................... 4
Getting Started
Package Contents ...................................................................................... 5
Precautions ................................................................................................ 5
Quick Installation ........................................................................................ 6
Wall Mounting (Optional) ............................................................................ 7
Using the LCD Display
Setting the Timing Mode............................................................................. 8
OSD and Power Lock Settings ................................................................... 8
Adjusting the Screen Image ....................................................................... 9
Main Menu Controls ................................................................................. 11
Other Information
Specifications ........................................................................................... 14
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................ 15
Customer Support .................................................................................... 16
Cleaning the LCD Display ........................................................................ 17
Limited Warranty ...................................................................................... 18
Mexico Limited Warranty .......................................................................... 20
 
						

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TCO Information
Congratulations!
You have just purchased a TCO’99 approved and labelled product!
Your choice has provided you with a product developed for
professional use. Your purchase has also contributed to reducing the
burden on the environment and also to the further development of
environmentally adapted electronics products.
Why do we have environmentally labelled computers? 
In many countries, environmental labelling has become an established method for encouraging
the adaptation of goods and services to the environment. With the growing manufacture and
usage of electronic equipment throughout the world, there is a recognized concern for the
materials and substances used by electronic products with regards to their eventual recycling
and disposal. By proper selection of these materials and substances, the impact on the
environment can be minimized.
There are also other characteristics of a computer, such as energy consumption levels, that are
important from the viewpoints of both the work (internal) and natural (external) environments.
Electronic equipment in offices is often left running continuously, resulting in unnecessary
consumption of large amounts of energy and additional power generation. From the standpoint
of carbon dioxide emissions alone, it is vital to save energy.
What does labelling involve? 
The product meets the requirements for the TCO’99 scheme which provides for international
and environmental labelling of personal computers and/or displays. The labelling scheme was
developed as a joint effort by the TCO (The Swedish Confederation of Professional
Employees), Svenska Naturskyddsforeningen (The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation)
and Statens Energimyndighet (The Swedish National Energy Administration).
Approval requirements cover a wide range of issues: ecology, ergonomics, emission of
electrical and magnetical fields, energy consumption and electrical safety.
Ecological criteria impose restrictions on the presence and use of heavy metals, brominated
and chlorinated flame retardants, and other substances. The product must be prepared for
recycling and the manufacturing site(s) shall be certified according to ISO14001 or EMAS
registered.
Energy requirements include a demand that the system unit and/or display, after a certain
period of inactivity, shall reduce its power consumption to a lower level in one or more stages.
The length of time to reactivate the system unit shall be reasonable for the user.
Labelled products must meet strict environmental demands, for example, in respect of the
reduction of electrical and magnetical fields as well as work load and visual ergonomics.
 
						

							ViewSonicVA503m/VA503b ii Below you will find a brief summary of the ecological requirements met by this product. The
complete ecological criteria document can be found at TCO Development’s website
http://www.tcodevelopment.com or may be ordered from:
TCO Development
SE-114 94 STOCKHOLM, Sweden
Fax:  +46 8 782 92 07
E-mail:  [email protected]
Information regarding TCO’99 approved and labelled products may also be obtained at 
http://www.tcodevelopment.com
Ecological requirements
Flame retardants 
Flame retardants may be present in printed wiring board laminates, cables, and housings. Their
purpose is to prevent or, at least, delay the spread of fire. Up to 30% of the weight of the plastic
in a computer casing can consist of flame retardant substances. Many flame retardants contain
bromine or chlorine, and these flame retardants are chemically related to PCBs
(polychlorinated biphenyls). Flame retardants containing bromine or chlorine and the PCBs
are suspected of giving rise to health effects, including reproductive damage in fisheating birds
and mammals, due to the bio-accumulative* processes when these are not disposed of in
accordance with the strict standards for disposal.
TCO’99 requires that plastic components weighing more than 25 grams shall not contain flame
retardants with organically bound bromine or chlorine. Flame retardants are allowed in the
printed wiring board laminates due to the lack of commercially available alternatives, except
for two types of brominated flame retardants (PBB and PBDE), which are not allowed in the
product at all.
Cadmium**
Cadmium is present in rechargeable batteries and in the colour-generating layers of certain
computer displays.
TCO’99 requires that the product including batteries shall not contain any cadmium.
Mercury**
Mercury is sometimes found in batteries, relays and switches. TCO’99 requires that the
product including batteries shall not contain any mercury. There is, however, one exception.
Mercury is, for the time being, permitted in the back light system of flat panel monitors as
there is currently no commercially available alternative. TCO aims to remove this exception
when a mercury free alternative is available.
Lead**
Lead can be found in picture tubes, display screens, solders and capacitors. TCO’99 requires
that the product including batteries shall not contain any lead.
Hexavalent chromium**
Hexavalent chromium is sometimes used as surface treatment. TCO’99 requires that the
product shall not contain any hexavalent chromium.
* Bio-accumulative is defined as substances which accumulate in living organisms.
**Lead, Cadmium and Mercury are heavy metals which are bio-accumulative.   
 
						

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Compliance Information 
For U.S.A.
This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two 
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept 
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and 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.
Wa r n i n g : You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the 
party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.
For Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CE Conformity for European Countries
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.
Following information is only for EU-member states:
The mark shown to the right is in compliance with the Waste Electrical and 
Electronic Equipment Directive 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 according to local law.
 
						

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Important Safety Instructions
1.Read these instructions completely 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 cloth. 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 any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other 
devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9.Do not attempt to circumvent the safety provisions 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 prong. The wide blade and the 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, 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 the 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 onto 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 designed 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 electronic equipment (RoHS Directive) and is deemed to comply
with the maximum concentration values issued by the European Technical Adaptation
Committee (TAC) as shown below: 
Certain components of products as stated above are exempted under the Annex of the RoHS
Directives as noted below:
Examples of exempted components are:
1.Mercury in compact fluorescent lamps not exceeding 5 mg per lamp and in other lamps not 
specifically mentioned in the Annex of RoHS Directive.
2.Lead in glass of cathode ray tubes, electronic components, fluorescent tubes, and electronic 
ceramic parts (e.g. piezoelectronic devices).
3.Lead in high temperature type 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 cooper 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 biphenyls (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 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.
E
NERGY STA R® is a registered trademark 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 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
To 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.
Product disposal at end of product life
The lamp in this produc 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. For 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:VA503m/b
ViewSonic 15” LCD Display
VS11248
VA503m/b-1_UG_ENG Rev. 1D 07-30-07 
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Getting Started
Congratulations on your purchase of a ViewSonic® LCD display.
Important! Save the original box and all packing material for future shipping needs.
NOTE: The word “Windows” in this user guide refers to the following Microsoft operating
systems: Windows ‘95, Windows NT, Windows ‘98, Windows 2000, Windows Me
(Millennium), Windows XP, and Windows Vista.
Package Contents
Your LCD display package includes:
•LCD display
• Power cord
• Audio cable (stereo mini jack, for VA503m only)
• D-Sub cable
• ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM
• Quick Start Guide
NOTE: The CD includes the User Guide PDF files and INF/ICM display optimization files.
The INF file ensures compatibility with Windows operating systems, and the ICM file (Image
Color Matching) ensures accurate on-screen colors. ViewSonic recommends that you install
both the INF and ICM files.
Precautions
• Sit at least 18” from the LCD display.
•Avoid touching the screen. Skin oils are
difficult to remove.
•Never remove the rear cover. This LCD
display contains high-voltage parts. You
may be seriously injured if you touch
them.
• Avoid exposing the LCD display to direct
sunlight or another heat source. Orient the
LCD display away from direct sunlight to
reduce glare.
• Always handle the LCD display with care
when moving it.• Place the LCD display in a well ventilated
area. Do not place anything on the LCD
display that prevents heat dissipation.
• Ensure the area around the LCD display is
clean and free of moisture.
• Do not place heavy objects on the LCD
display, video cable, or power cord.
• If smoke, an abnormal noise, or a strange
odor is present, immediately switch the
LCD display off and call your dealer or
ViewSonic. It is dangerous to continue
using the LCD display.
• Do not rub or apply pressure to the LCD
panel, as it may permanently damage the
screen.
 
						

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Quick Installation
1. Connect power cord (and AC/DC 
adapter if required)
2. Connect video cable
• Make sure both the LCD display and
computer are turned OFF
• Remove rear panel covers if necessary
• 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.
3. 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.
4. 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,
please refer to Customer Support page.• 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.
5. Windows users: Set the timing mode 
(resolution and refresh rate)
Example: 1024 x 768 @ 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 4. (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.
Power Code
AC Outlet
(Wall Socket)
Computer Power Cord
AC INAudio Cable (For VA503m only)
Video Cable