ViewSonic VA2238wm LED Manual

							
ViewSonic
®
VA2238w-LED/VA2238wm-LED LCD Display
Model No. : VS13402
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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Contents
Compliance Information........... ................................................................... 1
Important Safety Instructions ... ................................................................... 2
Declaration of RoHS Complianc e .................................................. ............. 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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Compliance Information 
For U.S.A.
This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rule s. 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, in cluding 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 interfe rence 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 interferen ce 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 televisi on 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 out let on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is 
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experien ced radio/TV technician for help.
Wa r n i n g :  You are cautioned that changes or modi fications not expressly approved by the 
party responsible for compliance could void  your authority to operate the equipment.
For Canada
This Class B digital apparatus co mplies 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 EMC Di rective 2004/108/EC and Low Voltage 
Directive 2006/95/EC.
Following information is  only for EU-member states:
The mark shown to the right is in comp liance with the Waste Electrical and 
Electronic Equipment Dir ective 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 complete ly 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 cleani ng is required, see “Cleaning the Display” in 
this guide for further instructions.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Inst all 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 pr ong. The wide blade and the third prong are 
provided for your safety. If th e plug does not fit into your outle t, 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 combin ation 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 qualifi ed service personnel. Service is required when the unit has
been damaged in any way, such as: if the pow er-supply cord or plug is damaged, if liquid
is spilled onto or objects fall in to 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 re striction of the use of certain hazardous
substances in electrical and  electronic equipment (RoHS Direc tive) and is deemed to comply
with the maximum concentration values is sued 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 exempt ed components are:
1. Mercury in compact fluorescent lamps not exceed ing 5 mg per lamp and in other lamps not 
specifically mentioned in th e Annex of RoHS Directive.
2. Lead in glass of cathode ray tu bes, electronic components, fluor escent tubes, and electronic 
ceramic parts (e.g. piezoelectronic devices).
3. Lead in high temperature type solders (i.e. l ead-based alloys containing 85% by weight or 
more lead).
4. Lead as an allotting element in steel cont aining up to 0.35% lead by weight, aluminium 
containing up to 0.4% lead by we ight 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 biphen yls (PBB) 0.1% < 0.1%
Polybrominated diphenyl  ethers (PBDE) 0.1% < 0.1%
 
						

							
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Copyright Information
Copyright © ViewSonic® Corporation, 2010. All rights reserved.
Macintosh and Power Macintosh are re gistered trademarks of Apple Inc.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and the Wi ndows logo are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the Un ited States and other countries.
ViewSonic, the three birds logo, OnView,  ViewMatch, and ViewMeter are registered
trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation.
VESA is a registered trademar k of the Video Electronics Standards Association. DPMS and
DDC are trademarks of VESA.
E
NERGY STA R® is a registered trademar k of the U.S. Environmenta l Protection Agency (EPA).
As an E
NERGY STA R® partner, ViewSonic Cor poration has determined  that this product meets
the E
NERGY STA R® guidelines for energy efficiency.
Disclaimer: ViewSonic Corporati on shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or
omissions contained he rein; nor for incidental or c onsequential damages resulting from
furnishing this material, or the pe rformance or use of this product.
In the interest of continuing product improveme nt, ViewSonic Corporation reserves the right
to change product specifications without notic e. 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 wr itten permission from ViewSonic Corporation.
Product Registration
To meet your future needs,  and to receive any additional pr oduct information as it becomes
available, please register yo ur product on the Internet at:  www.viewsonic.com. The ViewSonic
Wizard CD-ROM also provides an opportunity fo r you to print the registration form, which
you may mail or fax to ViewSonic.
Product disposal at  end of product life
ViewSonic is concerned about th e 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/comp any/green/recycle-program/
2. Europe: www.viewsoniceurope.com/ uk/support/recycling-information/
3. Taiwan: recycle.epa.gov.tw
For Your Records
Product Name:
Model Number:
Document Number:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:VA2238w/wm-LED
ViewSonic Widescreen LCD Display
VS13402
VA2238w/wm-LED-1_UG_EN G Rev. 1A 02-02-10
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Getting Started
Congratulations on your pur chase 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 re fers to the following Microsoft operating
systems: Windows ‘95, Windows NT , Windows ‘98, Windows 2000, Windows Me
(Millennium), Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7.
Package Contents
Your LCD display package includes:
•LCD display
• Power cord
• Audio cable (stereo mini  jack, for VA2238wm-LED only)
• D-Sub cable
• ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM
• Quick Start Guide
NOTE:  The CD includes the User Guide PDF fi les and INF/ICM display optimization files.
The INF file ensures compatibility with Win dows operating systems, and the ICM file (Image
Color Matching) ensures accura te 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 he at 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 i
s
clean and free of moisture.
• Do not place heavy objects on the LC
D
display, video cable, or power cord.
• If smoke, an abnorma l noise, or a strang
e
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 LC
D
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:  1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz.
For instructions on changing the 
resolution and refresh rate, see the 
graphics card’s user guide.
Installation is comp lete. Enjoy your new 
ViewSonic LCD display.
To be best prepared for any future 
customer service needs: print this user 
guide and write the seri al 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.
AC IN
Power Cord AC Outlet
(Wall Socket)
Computer Power CordDVI
D-Sub
Audio In (For VA2238wm only)
 
						

							
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Wall Mounting (Optional) For use only with UL Li sted Wall Mount Bracket
To obtain a wall-mounting ki t or height adjustment base, 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 screw attaching the base.
Step 4. Attach the mounting bracket  from the VESA compatible wall mounting kit (100 mm 
x 100 mm distance), using  screws of correct length.
Step 5. Attach the LCD display to th e wall, following the instructions in the wall-mounting 
kit.
Step 4. Four VESA 
screw holes
Step 3. 1 screw 
attaching the base
 
						

							
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Using the LCD Display
Setting the Timing Mode
Setting the timing mode is im portant for maximizing the quali ty of the screen image and
minimizing eye strain. The  timing mode consists of the  resolution (example 1920 x 1080) and
refresh rate  (or vertical frequency; ex ample 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 1920 x 1080 @ 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 co mputer to exceed the maximum refresh
rate of 75Hz; doing so ma y 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 3 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 pr essed the message  Power Button Locked  will display for 3 seconds. With
or without this setting, after  a power failure, your LCD disp lay’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.