ViewSonic Vt2430 Users Guide

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ViewSonic                                                                                                         VT2430
Getting Started
ItemDescription
10Headphone JackConnect to your headphones. By connecting the headphones, you can 
listen to the sound from the TV on headphones.
＊If you connect the headphones, the TV speakers will be muted.
11TV Input JackConnect this jack to your Cable or VHF/UHF antenna.
AV connection
Connect the composite video and audio input jacks to the corresponding o\
utput jacks of your 
A/V device.
--- VIDEO: Composite Video input [5]
--- AUDIO: AV/ S-Video signal Audio input [7]
S-Video connection
Connect the S-Video and audio input jacks to the corresponding output ja\
cks of your VCR or 
other video device that has S-Video. S-Video provides better picture qua\
lity than composite 
video connection. If both are connected, S-Video signal has priority.
--- VIDEO: S-Video input [6]
--- AUDIO: AV/ S-Video signal Audio input [7]
Component (YPbPr) connection
YPbPr provides better picture quality than the S-Video or the AV connect\
ion. 
＊For YPbPr connection, connect the component video (YPbPr) and audio ja\
cks to the 
corresponding output jacks of your A/V device.
--- VIDEO: YPbPr signal input [4]
--- AUDIO: YPbPr/DVI signal audio input [8]
HDMI connection
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a licensable audio/video connector interface 
for transmitting uncompressed, encrypted digital streams between this TV\
 and any HDMI-
equipped audio/video equipment.
＊Be sure to use only an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo.
＊If the equipment has a DVI jack and not an HDMI jack, connect the DVI jack to the HDMI 
Input Terminal (with DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter), and connect the Au\
dio cable to the 
Audio In jacks.
1. With HDMI cable: HDMI Input Terminal [2]
2. With HDMI-DVI cable --- VIDEO: HDMI Input Terminal [2]
--- AUDIO: YPbPr/ DVI signal Audio input [8]
Computer connection
Connect the VGA cable and Audio cable from the VGA signal input and PC A\
udio input to 
the corresponding ports on your A/V device.
--- VIDEO: VGA signal input [3]
--- AUDIO: PC Audio input [9]
DVI-to-HDMI cableHDMI cable
Audio cableAudio cable
DVI-to-HDMI adapter
 
						

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ViewSonic                                                                                                         VT2430
Getting Started
Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System
Enjoy  the  high-definition  and  standard-definition  digital  programming  along  with  standard-
definition analog programming.
☼
 • This TV is capable of receiving unscrambled digital programming for both cable and 
external VHF/UHF antenna.
 • We strongly recommend that you connect the antenna/cable input using a 75-ohm coaxial 
cable (not supplied) to ensure the best picture quality. 
Cable or VHF/UHF
Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System
Use  an  optional  A-B  RF  switch  (not  supplied)  to  switch  between  the  cable  and  antenna 
programming, as shown below.
☼
 • Remember to set the TV/CATV setting in the TV menu to Air or Cable for the type you 
choose.
HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box
You  can  also  enjoy  high-definition  programming  by  subscribing  to  a  high-definition  cable 
service  or  a  high-definition  satellite  service.  For  the  optimum  picture  quality,  be  sure  to 
connect  this  device  to  your  TV  via  the  HDMI  or  component  video  (with  audio)  input  on  the 
back of your LCD TV.
HDMI Connection
Connecting the LCD TV
75-ohm coaxial cableRear of TV
VHF/UHF/CABLE input
Cable
Antenna
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF/CABLE input
A-B RF switch
Rear of TV
HDMI cableCATV/Satelliteantenna cable
HD cable box/HD satellite box
 
						

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ViewSonic                                                                                                         VT2430
Getting Started
DVI Connection
☼
 • If the equipment has a DVI jack and not an HDMI jack, connect the DVI jack to the HDMI
jack [2] and connect the audio jack to the AUDIO In jacks of HDMI [8].
YPbPr or Component Connection
CATV/Satelliteantenna cableDVI-to-HDMI cable
HD cable box/HD satellite box
Rear of TV
Audio cable
HD cable box/HD satellite box
CATV/Satelliteantenna cable
Rear of TV
Component video cable
Audio cable
 
						

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ViewSonic                                                                                                         VT2430
Getting Started
Personal Computer
Use the LCD TV as the monitor of your computer.
The  picture  below  shows  the  connection  for  PC.  The  LCD  TV  can  also  be  connected  to  PC 
with DVI or HDMI output.
☼
 • Connect the PC IN jack to the PC using a 15-pin cable and audio cable.
 • If the PC is connected to TV and no signal has been input from PC for more than 5 seconds, 
the TV will enter standby mode automatically.
PC Timing Reference Chart
ModeAspect Ratio Handling Compatible Input
Standard Resolution FS*Full-Screen RGB
        720 x 400 @ 70Hz 1920 x 1080Yes
VESA         640 x 480 @ 60Hz 1920 x 1080Yes
VESA         640 x 480 @ 75Hz 1920 x 1080Yes
VESA         800 x 600 @ 60Hz 1920 x 1080Yes
VESA         800 x 600 @ 75Hz 1920 x 1080Yes
MAC         832 x 624 @ 75Hz 1920 x 1080Yes
VESA         1024 x 768 @ 60Hz 1920 x 1080Yes
VESA         1024 x 768 @ 75Hz 1920 x 1080Yes
VESA         1280 x 768 @ 60Hz 1920 x 1080Yes
VESA         1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz 1920 x 1080Yes
VESA         1440 x 900 @ 60Hz 1920 x 1080Yes
VESA         1680 x 1050 @ 60Hz 1920 x 1080Yes
VESA         1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz 1920 x 1080Yes
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 • This TV’s PC VGA input does not support interlaced signals.
 • For the best picture quality, we recommend that you use the signals (boldfaced) in the 
above chart with a 60 Hz vertical frequency from a personal computer.
Rear of TV
Audio cable (stereo mini plugs)
VGA 15 Pin cable
Connect to an HDMI compatible PC with the HDMI cable.
 
						

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ViewSonic                                                                                                         VT2430
Getting Started
Other Equipment
☼
 • Please refer to the Quick Start Guide (supplied) when connecting the other equipment to 
your LCD TV.
VHF/ UHFCABLE
Digitalcable box
Digital satellitereceiver
DVDPlayerAudio system
Blu-ray Disc Player/ PS3
Personal Computer
Personal Computer
HeadphoneDVD Player/VCD Player/Game system
DVD Player/VCD Player/Game system
DVD Player/Personal Computer
AC power socket
DVD Player/VCD Player/Game system
 
						

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ViewSonic                                                                                                         VT2430
Using the TV Features
Inserting Remote Control Batteries
1. Remove the battery cover by pulling then lifting the knob on the cove\
r.
2. Insert the batteries, corresponding to the (+) and (-) markings o\
n the battery compartment.
3. Reattach the battery cover.
   
           CAUTION
 • Only use the specified AA batteries.
 • Do not mix new and old batteries. This may result in creaking or leakage, which may pose
a risk of fire or lead to personal injury.
 • Insert batteries according to (+) and (-) markings. Inserting the batteries incorrectly may 
result in leakage, which may pose a risk of fire or lead to personal injury.
 • Dispose of the battery in accordance with local laws and regulations.
 • Keep the batteries away from children or pets.
 • When the remote control will not to be used for an extended period, remove the batteries.
Remote Control and TV Controls
Buttons located at the bottom of the LCD TV will operate the same 
as these buttons on the remote control.
ButtonDescription
1 INPUT Press to display the INPUT source list and select 
the source with 
▲/▼ buttons. To confirm the 
selection, press  ENTER.
Remote Control and TV Controls
 
						

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ViewSonic                                                                                                         VT2430
Using the TV Features
 
ButtonDescription
2 ENTER Press to confirm the selection in the OSD menu, or 
to enter the OSD menu you select. 
Press ENTER after you input channel numbers 
will change channels immediately.
3 TV Press to direct to TV source when in any other 
source.
4 - VOL + Press to adjust the volume.
5 GUIDE Press to display the Electronic Program Guide 
(EPG). It contains the program information for the 
channel you’re watching.
＊The picture here shows an example of the GUIDE 
screen in a DTV source.
6 LIST Press this button to show a small window showing 
 
program list, you can scroll through the list to select 
the channel you want directly without using the  ▲ 
/▼  button.
7
0~9, - 
number 
buttons Press 0~9 and “-” to select a channel. After you 
input the channel numbers, press 
ENTER button 
to direct to the channel immediately, or wait for 3 
seconds to change automatically.
8 POWER Press this button to turn the power on from standby 
mode. Press it again to return to the standby mode.
9 ▲▼◄►  
buttons Press these buttons to navigate the OSD menus. ▲/▼ 
is for function select, and ◄/► is for function 
adjustment.
 
 
						

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ViewSonic                                                                                                         VT2430
Using the TV Features
70~9, - 
number 
buttons
Press 0~9 and “-” to select a channel. After you 
input the channel numbers, press ENTER button 
to direct to the channel immediately, or wait for 3 
seconds to change automatically.
8POWERPress this button to turn the power on from standby 
mode. Press it again to return to the standby mode.
9▲▼◄► 
buttons
Press these buttons to navigate the OSD menus. ▲/▼ 
is for function select, and ◄/► is for function 
adjustment.
 
ButtonDescription
10 MENU Press  to  turn  the  OSD  (On-Screen  Display)  menu 
on.
11 ▼ CH ▲ Press to change the channels up or down.
12 ZOOM Press this button repeatedly to select the screen size. 
You  can  select  from  Full,  4:3 ,
Movie  Scale,  and 
Zoom In.
＊ The  digital  TV  HD  signal  is  available  in  Full 
and 4:3.
13 FAV Press this button to show Favorite List and select your 
favorite channels that have already been stored. 
＊To preset favorite channels, use the Favorite item 
in the TV menu.(see page 26)
14 MUTE Press  to  turn  off  the  sound.  To  restore  the  sound, 
press this button again, or press the 
VOL+ button.
15 INFO Press this button to display the current state of the 
LCD TV.
16
SLEEP Press  repeatedly  to  set  the  off  timer.  The  function 
is used to automatically shut off the LCD TV after 
a  preset  period  of  time  passed.  There  are  several 
times for choice – Off, 5 Min, 10 Min, 15 Min, 30 
Min, 45 Min, 60 Min, 90 Min, 120 Min, 180 Min, 
240 Min.
17
MTS Press this button to choose the available sound 
output that is preset by TV broadcasting station. 
(EX: Mono, Stereo, SAP)
18 C.C Press to select the Closed Caption menu in the TV 
mode.
19 RECALL Press to return to previous channel.
 
						

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ViewSonic                                                                                                         VT2430
Using the TV Features
Turning the TV On and Off
Press the POWER button on the remote control.
You  can  also  use  the  Power  button  on  the  front  of  the 
panel.
Changing Channels
1. Using Channel Buttons
Press ▼CH▲ button to change channels, and the TV 
changes channels in sequence. You will see all channels 
that have been memorized. Channels erased or not 
memorized will not be shown.
2. Using Number Buttons
(1) ATV 
The “-” button has no function in ATV mode. Directly 
press the number buttons to select channels. 
(2) DTV 
Use “-” button to select the sub channel in DTV.
Ex: Your desired number is 80-3. 
Press 8 → press 0 → press “-” → press 3.
＊Return to the previous channel, press RECALL 
button.
Adjusting the Volume
Press VOL +/- to adjust volume. 
To turn off the volume, press MUTE.
To  restore  volume,  press MUTE  again,  or  press VOL  +/- 
directly.
Viewing the Displayed Information
To display the current information of the LCD TV: 
Press INFO,  and  the  current  state  will  be  displayed  on 
the  screen.  (It  shows  all  or  some  of  the  information  about 
Input,  Channel,  Resolution,  Audio  Type,  etc.,  depending 
on what input source it is in)
＊The  picture  here  shows  an  example  of  the  INFO  screen 
in a DTV source.
Operation
 
						

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ViewSonic                                                                                                         VT2430
Using the TV Features
Storing Channels into Memory
1. Press the MENU button to display the OSD main menu.
2. Press ◄ or ► to select the “CHANNEL” menu.
Press ▲ or ▼ to select “TV Source”, and use ◄ or ► 
to select the antenna connection to “Air” or “Cable”. 
Air: RF signal programs by “Air”.
Cable: RF signal programs by “Cable”.
3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select “Auto Scan”, then press ► to 
enter.
4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select “Scan all channels”, “Digital 
channel only”, or “Analog channel only” and press ► to 
perform Auto Scan function.
To stop scanning, press MENU at any time.
5. The Auto Scan screen will be shown, and after it is 
done, the screen will return to the first found channel.
Viewing the Menus
1. Press the MENU button to display the OSD main menu.
There are six top menus on the screen: PICTURE, 
AUDIO, TIME, OPTION, LOCK, and CHANNEL.
2. Press ◄ or ► to select your desired top menu.
3. Press ENTER or ▼ to enter the menu you select.
4. Use ▲▼ to select the control you want to adjust.
5. When selecting the control with ►, press ► to enter 
next level menu or enable the function. (► will only 
appear when the control is highlighted)
6. Press ◄► to adjust or select the settings.
7. Press MENU to exit from the OSD menu.