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PF77 Color Monitor
User’s Guide
Guide de l’utilisateur
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PerfectFlat
Full 17" (16.0" Diagonal Viewable)
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Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 1999. All right 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, PerfectFlat, and ViewMeter are registered trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation. OptiSync is a trademark of ViewSonic. ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark of th
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CONTENTS For Your Records. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Getting Started Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 E N Before using the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 G L Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 I S Quick Installation* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of a ViewSonic PF77 color monitor! You have selected one of the most advanced display devices in the industry. Features include: OptiSync™ technology— makes the PF77 capable of accepting virtually any of today's analog and E tomorrow's digital (DVI) input sources. N ® G PerfectFlat technology— offers an edge-to-edge flat screen for L distortion-free images and minimal light I reflection to prevent eye fatigue. S H NOTE: Save the original box a
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Before Using the Monitor Read Precautions (on this page) and Power Cord Safety Guidelines (on page 17). Read Setting the Timing Mode on page 6 before you adjust the ViewPanel. This will prevent you from making adjustments unnecessarily. E N Precautions G L I For best viewing conditions sit at Choose a well ventilated area to position S least 18" from the monitor. your monitor. Do not place anything on H the monitor that prevents adequate AVOID TOUCHING THE SCREEN dissipation of heat. W
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Quick Installation 1 Connect video cable 4 Install INF and ICM files Make sure both the monitor and the For CD-ROM: Insert the CD-ROM into computer are powered OFF. Connect your system, wait for it to auto-start, select “Monitor Drivers,” and follow the the video cable from to the back of the on-screen instructions. monitor to the computer. ® For diskette: Insert the diskette into Macintosh users: Connect a your system, run install.exe, and Macintosh adapter (part No. VMAC-1) to follow the
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Using the Monitor Setting the Timing Mode The timing mode consists of the resolution and refresh rate (vertical frequency). ® After setting the timing mode, use the OnView controls (pages 7-12) to make adjustments. The recommended timing mode for this monitor is either: VESA 1024 x 768 @ 75Hz or VESA 1600 x 1200 @ 75Hz. To set the Timing Mode: ® 1 Set the resolution: Right-click on the Windows desktop > Properties > Settings > Desktop Area > set the resolution (example 1024 x 768). 2 Set the re
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® To exit the OnView menu or screen & save changes, press button [1]. For options that appear as pairs on the menu, highlight an option and press [] to toggle to the second in the pair. H. SIZE (Horizontal Size) adjusts the width of the screen image. [] Decreases the width of the screen. [] Increases width of the screen. HORIZONTAL POSITION moves the screen image to the left or to the right. [] Moves the screen to the left [] Moves the screen to the right. VERTICAL SIZE adjusts the height o
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® To exit the OnView menu or screen & save changes, press button [1]. For options that appear as pairs on the menu, highlight an option and press [] to toggle to the second in the pair. TILT rotates the entire screen image [] Rotates the screen image counter-clockwise [] Rotates the screen image clockwise. VIEWMETER ® displays information regarding the current input signal coming from the graphics card of the computer. H. CONVERGENCE (Horizontal Convergence) adjusts vertical color alignment.
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® To exit the OnView menu or screen & save changes, press button [1]. For options that appear as pairs on the menu, highlight an option and press [] to toggle to the second in the pair. ® ViewMatch provides several color options: preset color tempera- tures and User Color which allows you to adjust red, green and 0 blue. The factory setting for this product is 9300K (9300 Kelvin), the color temperature most frequently used in offices with fluores- cent lights. Press the [] or [] button to s
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® To exit the OnView menu or screen & save changes, press button [1]. For options that appear as pairs on the menu, highlight an option and press [] to toggle to the second in the pair. PURITY adjusts the uneven color of the overall image. For example, if one area of a color appears darker than another area, first use the DEGAUSS feature. If color is still uneven, use the PURITY control. Press [] or [] to adjust. Press [] or [] to select/deselect this mode. OSD POSITION allows you to move t
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Other Information Specifications ® CRT Type 17" (16.0" viewable diagonal area), PerfectFlat 0.25mm aperture grille pitch, 90° deflection Phosphor RGB, medium short persistence Glass surface Anti-reflective and anti-static coating Standard light transmission rate = 41.5% E Analog Input Video RGB analog (0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms), N Signal Sync f : 30-97 kHz, f : 50-180 Hz, H/V Separate (TTL), h v G Composite, and Sync on Green L I Digital Input Format Conforms to DVI (Digital Visual Interface) S Signal
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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 back of the monitor and to a power outlet. Plug another electrical device (like a radio) into the power outlet to verify that the outlet is supplying proper voltage. Power on but no screen image E N Make sure the video cable supplied with the monitor is tightly secured to G the video output port on the back of the computer. If the other end of the L video cable is not
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Cleaning the Monitor MAKE SURE THE MONITOR 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. E 2 If still not clean, apply a small amount of non-ammonia, non-alcohol N based glass cleaner onto a clean, soft, lint-free cloth, and wipe the G screen. L I To clean the case: S 1 Use a soft, dry cloth. H 2 If still not clean, apply a small amount of a no
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LIMITED WARRANTY VIEWSONIC MONITORS What the warranty covers: ® ViewSonic warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship during the warranty period. If a product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period, ViewSonic will, at its sole option, repair or replace the product with a like product. Replacement product or parts may include remanufactured or refurbished parts or components. How long the warranty is effective: ViewSonic color m
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Customer Service To receive the most prompt assistance, dial the appropriate number below and listen to all menu options before making your selection: Customer Support, Technical Support, Parts, etc. U.S. and Canada only 1-800-688-6688 From outside U.S. and Canada 909-869-7976 From Europe 44 (1293) 643-900 From Asian/Pacific Rim countries 886 (22) 248-4072 Other Options Technical Support Questions vstech@viewsonic.com Product or Dealer Questions prodinfo@viewsonic.com World Wide Web: http://www.
