NextVisionTM N4 Video Processor User Guide Contents Getting Started Package Contents .................................................................. 2 Safety Precautions ................................................................. 3 The Remote Control Activate the Remote Control ............................................... 4 To change the battery ......................................................... 4 Using the Remote Control ................................................... 5 The Video Processor Front View .............................................................................. 6 Back View ............................................................................... 7 Setup ...................................................................................... 8 Main Menu .......................................................................... 9 Picture Menu ....................................................................... 10 Audio Menu(s) ..................................................................... 10 Channel Menu ..................................................................... 11 Video Menu ......................................................................... 11 Setup Menu ......................................................................... 12 Information Screen .............................................................. 12 Other Information Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 13 Specifications ......................................................................... 14 Customer Support .................................................................. 15 Cleaning and Maintenance ..................................................... 16 Compliance Information ......................................................... 16 Limited Warranty .................................................................... 17 ViewSonic NextVision N4 i ii ViewSonic NextVision N4 Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 2003. 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ViewSonic NextVision N4 1 Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of a ViewSonic NextVision N4 Video Processor. Your N4 allows you to connect to a DVD, game console, VCR, Laser Disk player (LD), stereo system, and a cable or satellite antenna, with only one monitor or other display device. This user guide helps you set up and use your N4. Important! Save the original box and all packing material for future shipping. Package Contents · · · · · · · · NextVision N4 Video Processor Remote control with a 3 V lithium battery Power cable with AC/DC adapter Analog VGA cable (M-F) Mini-Din audio cable for PC RCA audio cable N4 User Guide N4 Quick Start Guide 2 ViewSonic NextVision N4 Safety Precautions Read all safety precautions for the N4 and your antenna before operating the product. Failure to abide by these precautions may void the warranty. Save the Quick Start Guide and the User Guide for future reference. · Use only the power adapter that came with the product. The plug may have a polarized, alternating current for your safety. · Always handle the product with care; dropping the product could void the warranty. If the product will not be used for a long time, unplug the product and remove the battery from the remote control. An outside antenna or cable system connected to the N4 must be grounded in case of power surges and/or spikes. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/ NFPA70, provides information about properly grounding the mast and supporting structure, the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. · · Do not overload power outlets with more extension cords or plugs than they were intended to support. This may create a fire hazard. · · Do not place heavy objects on the video N4 or the power cord. · Do not block or cover vent slots and openings by putting the product on a bed, rug, sofa, etc. Vent slots and openings help to ensure reliable operation so the product does not overheat. Do not put the product in a bookcase, rack, or entertainment center unless there is adequate ventilation. · Avoid exposing the product to direct sunlight or another heat source. · Do not operate the product where there is moisture or high humidity. · Do not attempt to repair the product. The warranty covers repair or attempted repair only by those technicians authorized by ViewSonic. · For added protection during a lightning storm, or when the unit is left unattended for a long period of time, unplug the unit from the wall outlet and disconnect the cable or antenna. · To avoid electric shock, do not put an outside antenna where it could fall on an overhead power line or other electric light or power circuit. ViewSonic NextVision N4 3 The Remote Control Activate the Remote Control The first time you use the remote control, activate the remote control by pulling the plastic tab out of the remote control. CAUTIONS · An explosion may occur if you use the wrong battery! Use only the type of battery recommended by the manufacturer · Only use the specified 3V Lithium batteries · Do not mix new and old batteries. This may result in cracking 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 cracking or 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 battery away from children and pets · When the remote control is not used for an extended period, remove the batteries. Note: Replace the batteries if the operation of the remote control becomes irregular or weak To change the battery 1. Push the tip of a ballpoint pen into the small pin hole on the back of the remote control as shown below and pull the cover off. 2. Place the 3 V Lithium battery in the battery compartment. Pin hole Back cover Lithium battery 4 ViewSonic NextVision N4 Using the Remote Control PC/TV Switches between your PC and TV Power Turns the N4 ON/ OFF INPUT Selects input sources like PC, TV, AV, Svideo CH TV Channel up or down MUTE Turns the sound ON/OFF VOL Volume up or down Numeric 10-key pad DISPLAY TV channel (Input source) SEL Select a TV channel Directional arrows scroll through menu options or adjust a selected option. CH Scan Press Channel Scan once. A screen appears asking you to press CH Scan again It then automatically scans TV or CATV channels and saves scanned programs. MENU Displays the main menu (OSD). Res A shortcut that switches between four screen resolutions. ENTER The highlighted OSD (On-Screen Display) or menu. Recall Return to the previous channel in TV Mode. (Toggles between two TV channels.) ViewSonic NextVision N4 5 The Video Processor Front View Power indicator and IR (infrared) receiver. IMPORTANT: Point the remote control to this part of the N4. Headphone jack POWER Turns the unit on or off. Power can also be turned on or off from the remote control. CH+ Selects the next higher channel CHSelects the next lower channel VOL+ Increases the volume VOLDecreases the volume INPUT Press INPUT to switch signals from PC, TV, AV, S-Video 6 ViewSonic NextVision N4 Back View DC IN Connect to a 12V power supply RGB INPUT Using the 15-pin VGA cable provided, connect one side to the VGA output on your PC and the other side to the RGB INPUT of your N4. RGB OUTPUT Connect your 15-pin monitor connector to the RGB OUTPUT. S-VIDEO INPUT Connect the external S-Video to the S-VIDEO INPUT port. RF IN (VHF/UHF) Connect to antenna or cable TV signal. VIDEO IN Connect the external video from a DVD, VCR, CD, IRD, camera, or video game. AUDIO IN R-L Connect the external AUDIO IN to the N4. AUDIO IN Connect the audio cable from your PC sound card to the AUDIO IN port on the N4. AUDIO OUT Connect the AUDIO OUT to your PC speakers. ViewSonic NextVision N4 7 Setup Cable or antenna **S-VIDEO cable *RCA A/V cable Adapter DVD/VCR/ LD/IRD Game console * For an Audio/Video connection, use the RCA audio (L + R) connectors. **For a video connection, use an RCA video connector or an S-Video connector. 8 ViewSonic NextVision N4 Main Menu Press the MENU button on the remote control for the MAIN MENU shown below. Press the up or down arrow to highlight a menu option. Press ENTER. The selected sub-menu option appears. The command line at the bottom of each menu tells you what to do next. Example, to exit the MAIN MENU, press the MENU button on the remote control. MENU button ViewSonic NextVision N4 9 Picture Menu Press the up or down arrow to scroll up or down the menu. With an option highlighted, press the ENTER button. To adjust the selected option, press the left or right button . To return to the MAIN MENU and save your adjustments, press MENU. Audio Menu(s) Press the up or down arrow to scroll up or down the menu. With an option highlighted, press the ENTER button. To adjust the selected option, press the left or right button . To return to the MAIN MENU and save your adjustments, press MENU. Depending on the region you are in, the NICAM menu may appear. 10 ViewSonic NextVision N4 Channel Menu Video Menu To select a resolution and refresh rate, do the following: 1 To scroll up or down the menu, press the up or down arrow remote control. on the 2 With an option highlighted, press the ENTER button. Select a RESOLUTION. 3 Then, select a REFRESH RATE and press ENTER. To return to the MAIN MENU and save your adjustments, press MENU. ViewSonic NextVision N4 11 Setup Menu This means to "turn OFF" the N4. To clear the 30 minute setting, press the POWER button on the front of the N4 unit or on the remote control. Or, from the SETUP menu select the OFF setting. Levels of transparency for the OSD menus. The N4 has several language options. Information Screen To reset the video/audio performance back to factory defaults, press ENTER on the remote control. 12 ViewSonic NextVision N4 Other Information Troubleshooting No picture · Make sure the power cord is connected and the power LED turns red (standby). Turn the video processor on. The LED turns green (on). · Make sure the monitor's power is on. · Check the connection between the video processor and other devices. Make sure the other devices are turned on. · Check the input signal sources by pressing the Disp (Display) button on the remote control. Then press the Input button repeatedly to find the input device you want to see displayed on-screen. Pressing Input repeatedly toggles through the input devices: TV > AV > S-Video > PC > TV. · To reset the audio/video settings back to factory defaults, press the Menu button (the Main Menu appears > select INFO > press ENTER (the Information screen appears) > press ENTER again (reset back to factory defaults). · Press VOL-, VOL+, and CH-, CH+ on the front panel of the N4 unit a ...