ViewSonic VA2418-sh User guide

VA2418-sh

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User Guide

Model No. VS16422

P/N: VA2418-SH

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 cu idadosamente las instrucciones en este manual”

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Thank you for choosing ViewSonic®

As a world-leading provider of visual solutions, ViewSonic® is dedicated to exceeding

the world’s expectations for technological evolution, innovation, and simplicity.

At ViewSonic®, we believe that our products have the potential to make a positive

impact in the world, and we are confident that the ViewSonic® product you have

chosen will serve you well.

Once again, thank you for choosing ViewSonic®!

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Safety Precauons

Please read the following Safety Precauons before you start using the device.

• Keep this user guide in a safe place for later reference.

• Read all warnings and follow all instructions.

• Sit at least 18" (45 cm) away from the device.

• Allow at least 4" (10 cm) clearance around the device to ensure proper

ventilation.

• Place the device in a well-ventilated area. Do not place anything on the device

that prevents heat dissipation.

• Do not use the device near water. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do

not expose the device to moisture.

• Avoid exposing the device to direct sunlight or other sources of sustained heat.

• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or

other devices (including amplifiers) that may increase the temperature of the

device to dangerous levels.

• Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the external housing. For more information, refer

to the "Maintenance" section on page 32.

• Oil may collect on the screen as you touch it. To clean the greasy spots on the

screen, refer to the "Maintenance" section on page 32page 32.

• Do not touch the screen surface with sharp or hard objects, as it may cause

damage to the screen.

• When moving the device, be careful not to drop or bump the device on

anything.

• Do not place the device on an uneven or unstable surface. The device may fall

over resulting in an injury or a malfunction.

• Do not place any heavy objects on the device or connection cables.

• If smoke, an abnormal noise, or a strange odor is present, immediately turn the

device off and call your dealer or ViewSonic®. It is dangerous to continue using

the device.

• 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, obtain an adapter and do not attempt to force the plug into

the outlet.

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• When connecting to a power outlet, DO NOT remove the grounding

prong. Please ensure grounding prongs are NEVER REMOVED.

• Protect the power cord from being treaded upon or pinched,

particularly at the plug, and at the point where it emerges from

the equipment. Ensure that the power outlet is located near the

equipment so that it is easily accessible.

• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

• When a cart is used, use with caution when moving the cart/equipment

combination to avoid injury from tipping over.

• Disconnect the power plug from the AC outlet if the device is not being used for

a long period of time.

• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Service will be

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 in the unit

ͫ if the unit is exposed to moisture

ͫ if the unit does not operate normally or has been dropped

• NOTICE: LISTENING THROUGH EAR-/HEADPHONES AT A HIGH VOLUME FOR

EXTENDED PERIODS CAN CAUSE HEARING DAMAGE/HEARING LOSS. When using

ear-/headphones, adjust the volume to appropriate levels, or hearing damage

may result.

• NOTICE: THE MONITOR MAY OVERHEAT AND SHUTDOWN! If the device shuts

down automatically, please turn on your monitor again. After rebooting, change

your monitor's resolution and refresh rate. For details, please refer to the

graphics card's user guide.

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Contents

Safety Precautions ....................................................... 3

Introduction ................................................................ 7

Package Contents ...................................................................................................7

Product Overview ...................................................................................................8

Front and Rear View ................................................................................................ 8

I/O Ports ................................................................................................................. 8

Initial Setup ................................................................. 9

Installing the Stand .................................................................................................9

Wall Mounting ......................................................................................................10

Using the Security Slot .................................................................... ...................... 11

Making Connections .................................................. 12

Connecting to Power ............................................................................................12

Connecting External Devices ................................................................................13

Using the Monitor ..................................................... 14

Adjusting the Viewing Angle .................................................................... ............. 14

Tilt Angle Adjustment ............................................................................................ 14

Turning the Device On/Off ...................................................................................15

On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu ............................................................................. 16

Hot Keys ................................................................................................................ 17

Configuring the Settings .......................................................................................19

General Operations ............................................................................................... 19

On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Tree .................................................................... 21

Appendix ................................................................... 24

Specifications .................................................................... .................................... 24

Glossary ................................................................................................................26

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................30

Maintenance.........................................................................................................32

General Precautions .............................................................................................. 32

Cleaning the Screen ............................................................................................... 32

Cleaning the Case .................................................................................................. 32

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Regulatory and Service Information .......................... 33

Compliance Information ....................................................................................... 33

FCC Compliance Statement ................................................................................... 33

Industry Canada Statement ................................................................................... 33

Declaration of RoHS2 Compliance......................................................................... 34

Indian Restriction of Hazardous Substances ......................................................... 35

Product Disposal at End of Product Life ................................................................ 35

TCO Certified ........................................................................................................36

Copyright Information ..........................................................................................37

Customer Service .................................................................................................. 38

Limited Warranty .................................................................................................. 39

Mexico Limited Warranty ...................................................................................... 42

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Introducon

Package Contents

• Monitor

• Power cord

• Video cable

• Quick start guide

NOTE: The power cord and video cables included in your package may vary

depending on your country. Please contact your local reseller for more

informaon.

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Product Overview

Front and Rear View

I/O Ports

VGA

HDMI

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NOTE: For more informaon about the 1/q/p/2/5( ) key and its funcons,

refer to “Hot Keys” on page 17.

VGA Port Audio Out

Port

AC IN Jack

HDMI 1.4

Port

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Inial Setup

Installing the Stand

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2

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NOTE: Always place the device on a at, stable surface. Failure to do so may

cause the device to fall and damage the device and/or result in personal

injury.

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Wall Mounng

NOTE: Only use UL Cered wall mount kits.

100 mm

Refer to the table below for the standard dimensions for wall mount kits.

Maximum

Loading

Hole paern

(W x H)

Interface Pad

(W x H x D)

Pad Hole

Screw Specicaon

& Quanty

14 kg 100 x 100 mm 115 x 115 x 2.6 mm Ø 5 mm

M4 x 10 mm

4 pieces

NOTE: Wall mount kits are sold separately. To obtain a wall mounng kit,

contact ViewSonic® or your local dealer.

1. Turn o the device and disconnect all cables.

2. Place the device on a at, stable surface with the screen facing down.

3. Remove the monitor stand.

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4. Aach the mounng bracket to the VESA mounng holes at the rear of the

device. Then secure it with four (4) screws (M4 x 10 mm).

5. Follow the instrucons that come with the wall mounng kit to mount the

monitor onto the wall.

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Using the Security Slot

To help prevent the device from being stolen, use a security slot locking device to

secure the device to a xed object.

Below is an example of seng up a security slot locking device on a table.

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Making Connecons

This secon guides you on how to connect the monitor with other equipment.

Connecng to Power

1. Connect the power cord to the AC IN jack at the rear of the device.

2. Connect the power cord plug to a power outlet.

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2

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Connecng External Devices

VGA

HDMI

VGA

HDMI

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Using the Monitor

Adjusng the Viewing Angle

Tilt Angle Adjustment

Tilt the monitor forwards or backwards to the desired viewing angle (-5˚ to 20˚).

NOTE: When adjusng, support the stand rmly with one hand while lng the

monitor forwards or backwards with the other hand.

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Turning the Device On/O

1. Plug the power cord into a power outlet.

2. Press the Power buon to turn on the monitor.

3. To turn the monitor o, press the Power buon again.

NOTE: The monitor will sll consume some power as long as the power cord

is connected to the power outlet. If the monitor is not being used for a

long period of me, please disconnect the power plug from the power

outlet.

Using the Control Panel Keys

Use the control panel keys to access the Quick Menu, acvate Hot Keys, navigate

the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu, and change the sengs.

1

5( )

q

2

p

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On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu

Press the 1 key to acvate the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu.

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NOTE: Follow the key guide that appears on the boom of the screen to select

the opon, then make adjustments with the q and p keys.

Menu Descripon

Auto Image Adjust

Automacally adjust the screen posion.

Contrast/Brightness

Adjust the contrast or brightness level.

Input Select

Select the input source.

Audio Adjust

Adjust the level, or mute the volume.

Color Adjust

Select one of the preset color sengs.

Informaon

Displays the ming mode coming from the

graphics card in the computer, the LCD model

number, the serial number, and the ViewSonic®

website URL.

Manual Image Adjust

Manually set a variety of image quality

adjustments.

Setup Menu

Adjust On-Screen Display (OSD) sengs.

Memory Recall

Returns the adjustments back to factory sengs.

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Hot Keys

When the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu is o, you can quickly access special

funcons by using the control panel keys.

Key Descripon

1+ p Press and hold the keys to lock/unlock the OSD Menu.

When the menu appears on the screen, connue holding both

keys for 10 seconds to lock/unlock the OSD Menu.

If the OSD Menu is locked, the below message will appear on the

screen:

1 + q Press and hold the keys to lock/unlock the Power button.

When the menu appears on the screen, continue holding both

keys for 10 seconds to lock/unlock the Power button.

If the Power button is locked, the below message will appear on

the screen:

2 + p Press the keys to display/hide the boot up screen when the device

is turned on.

2 + q Press the keys to toggle between DDC/CI and DDC/2B

NOTE: DDC/CI is the default setting.

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Key Descripon

q

(Hold for

5 seconds)

Press and hold the key for 5 seconds to change the color space.

Choose from: Auto/RGB(0-255)/RGB(16-235)/YCC(0-255)/YCC(16-

235).

p

Press the key to enter the ViewMode menu.

q

Press the key to adjust the Blue Light Filter function.

2 Press the key to toggle between input sources.

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Conguring the Sengs

General Operaons

1. Press the 1 key to display the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu.

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2. Press the  or  key to select the main menu. Then press the 2 key to enter the

selected menu.

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3. Press the  or  key to select the desired menu opon. Then press the 2 key to

enter the sub-menu.

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4. Press the  or  key to adjust/select the seng. Then press the 2 key to

conrm.

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NOTE: Certain menu opon adjustments do not require the user to press the 2

key to conrm the selecon. Follow the key guide to select the opon or

make adjustments.

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