ViewSonic VX1945wm 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 1440 x 900) 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 1440 x 900 @ 60Hz.
To set the Timing Mode:
1. Set the resolution: Right-click on the Windows desktop > Properties > Settings > set the 
resolution.
2. Set the refresh rate: See your graphic cards user guide for instructions.
WARNING: Do not set the graphics card in your computer to exceed the maximum refresh 
rate of 75Hz; doing so may result in permanent damage to your LCD display
.
OSD and Power Lock Settings
•OSD Lock: Press and hold [1] and the up arrow S for 10 seconds. If any buttons are 
pressed the message OSD Locked will display for 5 seconds.
•OSD Unlock: Press and hold [1] and the up arrow S again for 10 seconds.
•Power Button Lock: Press and hold [1] and the down arrow T for 10 seconds. If the 
power button is pressed the message Power Button Locked will display for 5 seconds. With 
or without this setting, after a power failure, your LCD display’s power will automatically 
turn ON when power is restored.
•Power Button Unlock: Press and hold [1] and the down arrow T again for 10 seconds.
 
						

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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 12.
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
the highlighted control.
Also toggles between two
controls on some screens.
Also a shortcut to Auto Image
Adjust.Standby Power On/Off
Power light
Blue = ON
Orange = Power Saving
Displays the Main
Menu or exits the
control screen and
saves adjustments.
 
						

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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 setting, press the up S or down T buttons.
5.To save the adjustments and exit the menu, press button [1] twice.
The following tips may help you optimize your display:
• Adjust the computers graphics card so that it outputs a 1440 x 900 @ 60Hz video signal to 
the LCD display. (Look for instructions on “changing the refresh rate” in the graphics cards 
user guide.)
• If necessary, make small adjustments using H. POSITION and V. POSITION until the 
screen image is completely visible
. (The black border around the edge of the screen should 
barely touch the illuminated “active area” of the LCD display.)
The command line at the bottom of the
control screen tells what to do next from
this screen. You can toggle between control
screens, adjust the selected option, or exit
the screen.
 
						

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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 sizes and centers the screen image automatically.
Contrast adjusts the difference between the image background (black level) 
and the foreground (white level).
Brightness adjusts background black level of the screen image.
Input Select toggles between inputs if you have more than one computer 
connected to the VX1945wm.
Audio Adjust
Vo l u m e increases the volume, decreases the volume, and mutes the audio.
Mute temporarily silences audio output.
Color Adjust provides several color adjustment modes, including preset color 
temperatures and a User Color mode which allows independent adjustment of 
red (R), green (G), and blue (B). The factory setting for this product is 6500K 
(6500 Kelvin).
 
						

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Control Explanation
sRGB-This is quickly becoming the industry standard for color management, 
with support being included in many of the latest applications. Enabling this 
setting allows the LCD display to more accurately display colors the way they 
were originally intended. Enabling the sRGB setting will cause the Contrast and 
Brightness adjustments to be disabled.
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.
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 (video signal input) coming from the 
graphics card in the computer, the LCD model number, the serial number, and 
the ViewSonic
® website URL. See your graphics card’s user guide for 
instructions on changing the resolution and refresh rate (vertical frequency).
NOTE: VESA 1440 x 900 @ 60Hz (recommended) means that the resolution is 
1440 x 900 and the refresh rate is 60 Hertz.
 
						

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Control Explanation
Manual Image Adjust Sub-menu
H. Size (Horizontal Size) adjusts the width of the screen image.
H./V. Position (Horizontal/Vertical Position) moves the screen image left or 
right and up or down.
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.
Setup Menu displays the menu shown below:
Language Select allows the user to choose the language used in the menus and 
control screens.
 
						

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Control Explanation
Resolution Notice allows the user to enable or disable this notice.
If you enable the Resolution Notice shown above and your computer is set at a 
resolution other than 1440 x 900, the following screen appears.
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 “30 second” setting, if a control is not pushed within 30 seconds, the 
display screen disappears.
OSD Background allows the user to turn the OSD background On or Off.
Memory Recall returns the adjustments back to factory settings if the display is 
operating in a factory Preset Timing Mode listed in the Specifications of this 
manual.
 
						

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ViewDockTM Key Features
Features
The VX ViewDock comes with the following advanced features:
• 4-port USB 2.0 hub (USB 1.1 compatible)
• 8-in-1 card reader (SD, MMC, MS, MS Pro, CF I & II, MD, SMC)
• 3-watt subwoofer support
• iPod docking & charging
• Headphone jack and built-in microphone
System requirements
For optimal use with the ViewDock, the computer should have the following minimum system
requirements:
Hardware requirements
• Pentium 200 CPU or higher
• CD-ROM for driver installation
• USB2.0/1.1 interface
• 32 MB memory
Software Requirements
• Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP
• MAC OS 8.5+ or higher version.
 
						

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Physical Description
Please refer to the following illustrations to identify the components of the ViewDock.
Front View
Rear view
Sub-Woofer iPod connector
Volume ControlUSB Hub
MIC Power
Phone Jack
USB Hub
Power Jack
USB Connector
Audio Out
Audio In
Card Reader
 
						

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Card Reader Installation
Refer to the following information 
After connecting the ViewDock to your PC, Windows File Manager will show 4 extra icons.
Step1. Please check your card socket
Step2. Insert your memory card.  Each slot of the card reader will be recognized as a
Removable Disk and the icon will be shown in My Computer of Windows
You do not need to install any special drivers for the Card Reader if your OS is Windows 2000/
ME/XP.
Card reader Installation guide for Windows 98SE : 
(Please do not connect the ViewDock to your PCs USB port before running the CD):
1.Insert the driver CD into the CD-ROM 
2.Please launch the .exe file and the driver will be installed automatically.
3.After completing installation, connect the ViewDock to your PCs USB port.  The card 
reader is now operational. 
4.Each slot of the card reader will be recognized as a Removable Disk and the icon will be 
shown in My Computer.