ViewSonic VP950b Manual

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Landscape/Portrait Modes
The LCD display can operate in either Landscape or Portrait mode.
Follow the instructions that accompany the Perfect Suite
TM software.
Note: Before using the portrait display
mode, first install the Perfect Suite software
included with your LCD display.
Perfect Suite software is compatible with
most PCI and AGP graphics (video) cards.
For information about compatible graphics
cards and approved hardware configurations,
go to the ViewSonic website,
http://...

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Wall Mounting (Optional) For use only with UL Listed Wall Mount Bracket
To obtain a wall-mounting kit, contact ViewSonic
® or your local dealer. Refer to the
instructions that come with the base mounting kit. To convert your LCD display from a desk-
mounted to a wall-mounted display, do the following:
Step 1.Verify that the power button is turned Off, then disconnect the power cord.
Step 2.Lay the LCD display face down on a towel or blanket.
Step 3.Remove the four screws attaching the...

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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 1280 x 1024) 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 1280 x 1024 @ 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 13.
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...

ViewSonicVP950b 12 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 or...

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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
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 B) press button [2].
2.To adjust selected color, pressSandT.
Important: If you select RECALL from the Main Menu when the...

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Control Explanation
Fine Tune sharpens the focus by aligning text 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.
Response Time adjusts the response time of liquid-crystal display for image 
quality enhancement.
Standard sets response time to normal speed.
Advanced sets response time to higher speed.
Ultra Fast sets...

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Control Explanation
Setup Menu displays the menu shown below:
Language Select allows the user to choose the language used in the menus and 
control screens.
Resolution Notice advises the optimal resolution to use.
OSD Position allows the user to move the OSD menus and control screens.
OSD Timeout sets the length of time the OSD screen is displayed. For 
example, with a “15 second” setting, if a control is not pushed within 15 
seconds, the display screen disappears.
OSD Background...

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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 Surface19” (full 19 viewable diagonal area),
TFT (Thin Film Transistor), Active Matrix SXGA LCD,
0.294 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...