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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.
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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.
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. •...
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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.
Contents Safety Precautions ............3 Introduction ..............7 Package Contents ....................7 Product Overview ....................8 Initial Setup ..............9 Wall Mounting ......................9 Using the Security Slot ..................10 Making Connections ..........11 Connecting to Power ....................11 Connecting External Devices ................12 HDMI Connection ....................12 DisplayPort Connection ..................
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Regulatory and Service Information ......47 Compliance Information ..................47 FCC Compliance Statement ................... 47 Industry Canada Statement ................... 47 Declaration of RoHS2 Compliance................. 48 Indian Restriction of Hazardous Substances ............49 Product Disposal at End of Product Life ..............49 Copyright Information ..................50 Customer Service ....................
Introduction Package Contents • IPS display • Power cord • Video cable • USB cable • Quick start guide NTTE The power cord and video cables included in your package may vary depending on your country. Please contact your local reseller for more information.
Product Nverview Front View Display screen Power button (ViewMode) NTTE For more information about the 1 (ViewMode)/2/3/4/5 key and its functions, refer to “Hot Keys” on page 19. Rear View USB Down Stream Security Slot USB Down Stream USB Up Stream HDMI port AC IN jack VGA port...
Wall Mounting NTTE For use only with a UL Listed Wall Mount Bracket. To obtain a wall- mounting kit or height adjustment base, contact ViewSonic® or your local dealer. Refer to the instructions that come with the base mounting kit.
Using the Security Slot To help prevent the device from being stolen, use a security slot locking device to secure the device to a fixed object. Below is an example of setting up a security slot locking device on a table.
Making Connections This section guides you on how to connect the monitor with other equipment. Connecting 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.
Connecting External Devices HDMI Connection Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI port of your monitor. Then connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI port of your computer. NTTE The monitor is equipped with one HDMI 1.4 port.
DisplayPort Connection Connect one end of a DisplayPort cable to the DisplayPort port. Then connect the other end of the cable to the DisplayPort or mini DP port of your computer. NTTE To connect the monitor to the Thunderbolt port (v. 1&2) on you Mac, connect the mini DP end of the “mini DP to DisplayPort cable”...
VGA Connection Connect one end of a VGA cable to the VGA port of your monitor. Then connect the other end of the cable to the VGA port of your computer.
USB Connection Connect one end of a USB cable to a USB port of the monitor. Then connect the other end of the cable to a USB port of your computer. NTTE The monitor supports two (2) types of USB ports. When making the connection(s), observe the following guidelines: •...
Using the Monitor Turning the Device On/Off 1. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. 2. Press the Power button to turn on the device. 3. To turn the device off, press the Power button again. NTTE The device will still consume some power as long as the power cord is connected to the power outlet.
Using the Control Panel Keys Use the control panel keys to access the Quick Menu, activate Hot Keys, navigate the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu, and change the settings. (ViewMode) Quick Menu Press the 2/3/4/5 key to activate the Quick Menu. Viewmode Contrast/Brightness Input Select...
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Main Menu Exit Contrast/Brightness Adjust the contrast or brightness level. Contrast mode Brightness ast/Brightness Select Menu Input Select Select the input source. D-Sub HDMI DisplayPort Main Menu Enter the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu. VG2448 Input Audio Adjust ViewMode Color Adjust Manual Image Setup Menu Select...
Hot Keys Hot Keys When the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu is off, you can quickly access special Hot Keys functions by using the control panel keys. When the OSD menu is off, you can quickly access special func�ons by using the control panel keys. When the OSD menu is off, you can quickly access special func�ons by using the control panel keys.
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OSD Locked OSD Locked Description 2 + 4 Press and hold the keys to lock/unlock the Power button. 1 + 3 Press the keys to unlock/lock the Power bu�on. When the menu appears on the screen, continue holding both keys for When the menu appears on the screen, press and hold both keys for 10 seconds to 10 seconds to lock/unlock the Power button.
Configuring the Settings General Operations 1920 X 1080@60Hz 1920 X 1080@60Hz Key Guide 1. Press the 2/3/4/5 key to activate the Quick Menu. Then press the 4 key to display the OSD Menu. VG2448 Input Audio Adjust ViewMode Color Adjust Manual Image Setup Menu Select...
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3. Press the 1 (ViewMode) or 2 key to select the desired menu option. Then press the 3 key to enter the sub-menu. VG2448 Manual Image Input Audio Adjust ViewMode Color Adjust Setup Menu Select Adjust Volume Mute 1920 X 1080@60Hz 4.
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NTTE Certain menu option adjustments do not require the user to press the 3 key to confirm the selection. Follow the key guide that appears on the bottom of the screen to select the option or make adjustments. VG2448 VG2448 Input Audio Adjust ViewMode...
Nn-Screen Display (NSD) Menu Tree Main Menu Sub-menu Menu Option Input Select D-Sub (VGA) HDMI DisplayPort Audio Adjust Volume (-/+, 0~100) Mute ViewMode Office Text CUSTOM 1/2/3 Low Input Lag On/Off Black (-/+, Stabilization 0/10/20/30/40/50/ 60/70/80/90/100) Advanced DCR (-/+, 0/25/50/75/100) Response Time Standard Advanced Ultra Fast...
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Main Menu Sub-menu Menu Option ViewMode Movie Mono Game FPS1 FPS2 MOBA Color Adjust Contrast/ Contrast (-/+, 0~100) Brightness Brightness (-/+, 0~100) Color Bluish Temperature Cool Native Warm User Color (-/+, 0~100) Green (-/+, 0~100) Blue (-/+, 0~100) Color Space Auto Color Range Auto...
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Main Menu Sub-menu Menu Option Manual Image Auto Image Adjust Adjust Horizontal Size (-/+, 0~100) H./V. Position Horizontal (-/+, 0~100) Position Vertical Position (-/+, 0~100) Fine Tune (-/+, 0~100) Sharpness (-/+, 0~100) Aspect Ratio Full Screen...
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Main Menu Sub-menu Menu Option Manual Image Overscan Adjust Blue Light Filter (-/+, 0~100) Setup Menu Language English Français Deutsch Español Italiano Suomi Русский Türkçe 日本語 한국어 繁體中文 简体中文 Česká Svenska Resolution Notice Information OSD Timeout (-/+, 5/15/30/60) Background OSD Pivot 0˚...
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Main Menu Sub-menu Menu Option Setup Menu Sleep 30 Minutes 45 Minutes 60 Minutes 120 Minutes ECO Mode Standard Optimize Conserve DisplayPort 1.2 On DDC/CI Auto Detect All Recall...
Menu Options Input Select 1. Press the 2/3/4/5 key to activate the Quick Menu. Then press the 4 key to display the OSD Menu. 2. Press the 1 (ViewMode) or 2 key to select Input Select. Then press the 3 key to enter the Input Select menu.
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Audio Adjust 1. Press the 2/3/4/5 key to activate the Quick Menu. Then press the 4 key to display the OSD Menu. 2. Press the 1 (ViewMode) or 2 key to select Audio Adjust. Then press the 3 key to enter the Audio Adjust menu.
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ViewMode Menu NTTE The ViewMode can also be adjusted with the 1 (ViewMode) key on the control panel. 1. Press the 2/3/4/5 key to activate the Quick Menu. Then press the 4 key to display the OSD Menu. 2. Press the 1 (ViewMode) or 2 key to select ViewMode. Then press the 3 key to enter the ViewMode menu.
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Color Adjust Menu NTTE Some sub-menus may not be adjustable depending on the user’s custom settings. 1. Press the 2/3/4/5 key to activate the Quick Menu. Then press the 4 key to display the OSD Menu. 2. Press the 1 (ViewMode) or 2 key to select Color Adjust. Then press the 3 key to enter the Color Adjust menu.
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Menu Option Description Color Temperature Select the color temperature setting. • Bluish: Set the color temperature to 9300K. • Cool: Set the color temperature to 7500K • Native: Native is a default color temperature. Recommended for regular use. • Warm: Set the color temperature to 5000K. •...
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Manual Image Adjust Menu 1. Press the 2/3/4/5 key to activate the Quick Menu. Then press the 4 key to display the OSD Menu. 2. Press the 1 (ViewMode) or 2 key to select Manual Image Adjust. Then press the 3 key to enter the Manual Image Adjust menu.
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Setup Menu 1. Press the 2/3/4/5 key to activate the Quick Menu. Then press the 4 key to display the OSD Menu. 2. Press the 1 (ViewMode) or 2 key to select Setup Menu. Then press the 3 key to enter the Setup Menu menu.
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Menu Option Description Language Select an available language for the OSD Menu. Resolution Notice Enable this option to allow the system to inform users that the current viewing resolution is not the correct native resolution. Resolution Notice For best picture quality, change resolution to 3840x2160 Clear Disable...
Appendix Specifications Item Category Specifications Type a-Si TFT active matrix 1902 X 1080 LCD; 0.24795 (H)mm x 0.24795(V)mm pixel pitch Display Size 54.61 cm (21.5” viewable) Color Filter RGB vertical stripe Glass Surface AG type, 3H hard coating, Haze 25 Input Signal Video Sync TMDS digital (100 Ω)
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Do not set the graphics card in your computer to exceed these timing modes; doing so may result in permanent damage to the display. Please use the power adapter from ViewSonic® or an authorized source only. Maximum power consumption with max luminance, and USB/Speaker active.
Auto Image Adjust Automatically adjusts the screen image for an ideal viewing experience. Black Stabilization ViewSonic’s Black stabilization provides heightened visibility and detail by brightening dark scenes. Blue Light Filter Adjusts the filter that blocks high-energy blue light for a more comfortable viewing experience.
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Color Range The monitor can detect the input signal color range automatically. You can manually change the color range options to fit the correct color range if the colors are not displayed correctly. Options Description Auto The monitor automatically recognizes the color format and black and white levels.
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Information Displays the timing mode (video signal input) coming from the graphics card in the computer, the LCD model number, the serial number, and the ViewSonic® website URL. See your graphics card’s user guide for instructions on changing the resolution and refresh rate (vertical frequency).
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NSD Pivot Sets the monitor’s On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu display direction. Options Description 0° Sets the OSD Menu without pivot. +90° Sets the OSD Menu +90° pivot. -90° Sets the OSD Menu -90° pivot. Nverscan Refers to a cropped image on your monitor’s screen. A setting on your monitor zooms in on movie content, so that you cannot see the outermost edges of the film.
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ViewMode ViewSonic®’s unique ViewMode feature offers “Game,” “Movie,” “Web,” “Text,” and “Mono” presets. These presets are specifically designed to deliver an optimized viewing experience for different screen applications. YUV Color Space YUV color space is used for color image and video processing; taking into account properties of the human eye that allow for reduced bandwidth of chroma components without perceptual distortion.
Loose or broken pins in the cable connector could cause an improper connection. • Connect the monitor to another computer. • If you have an older graphics card, contact ViewSonic® for a non-DDC adapter. Screen image is too light •...
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Problem Possible Solutions The OSD Menu does not • Check whether the OSD Menu is locked. If yes, press appear on the screen and hold key 2 and 3 for 10 seconds. • Turn off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug it back in, and then turn on the monitor.
• ViewSonic® does not recommend the use of any ammonia or alcohol-based cleaners on the display screen or case. Some chemical cleaners have been reported to damage the screen and/or case of the monitor. • ViewSonic® will not be liable for damage resulting from use of any ammonia or alcohol-based cleaners.
Regulatory and Service Information Compliance Information This section addresses all connected requirements and statements regarding regulations. Confirmed corresponding applications shall refer to nameplate labels and relevant markings on the unit. FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. 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, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The following information is only for EU-member states: The mark shown to the right is in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE). The mark indicates the requirement NOT to dispose of the equipment as unsorted municipal waste, but use the return and collection systems according to local law.
Schedule 2 of the Rule. Product Disposal at Tnd of Product Life ViewSonic® respects the environment and is committed to working and living green. Thank you for being part of Smarter, Greener Computing. Please visit the ViewSonic®...
ENERGY STAR® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). As an ENERGY STAR® partner, ViewSonic® Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. DisclaimerE ViewSonic® Corporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein;...
For technical support or product service, see the table below or contact your reseller. NTTE You will need the product’s serial number. Country/ Region Website Country/ Region Website Asia Pacific & Africa Australia www.viewsonic.com/au/ Bangladesh www.viewsonic.com/bd/ www.viewsonic.com.cn www.viewsonic.com/hk/ 中国 (China) 香港 (繁體中文) Hong Kong (English) www.viewsonic.com/hk-en/ India www.viewsonic.com/in/...
How long the warranty is effective: ViewSonic® displays are warranted for between 1 and 3 years, depending on your country of purchase, for all parts including the light source and for all labor from the date of the first consumer purchase.
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(e) the serial number of the product. • Take or ship the product, freight prepaid, in the original container to an authorized ViewSonic® service center or ViewSonic®. • For additional information or the name of the nearest ViewSonic® service center, contact ViewSonic®. Limitation of implied warranties:...
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Txclusion of damagesE ViewSonic’s liability is limited to the cost of repair or replacement of the product. ViewSonic® shall not be liable for: • Damage to other property caused by any defects in the product, damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of the product, loss of time, loss of...
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 &...
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Txclusion of damagesE ViewSonic®’s liability is limited to the cost of repair or replacement of the product. ViewSonic® shall not be liable for: • Damage to other property caused by any defects in the product, damages...
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Name, address, of manufacturer and importers: México, Av. de la Palma #8 Piso 2 Despacho 203, Corporativo Interpalmas, Col. San Fernando Huixquilucan, Estado de México Tel: (55) 3605-1099 http://www.viewsonic.com/la/soporte/index.htm NÚMERO GRATIS DE ASISTENCIA TÉCNICA PARA TODO MÉXICO: 001.866.823.2004 Hermosillo: Villahermosa: Distribuciones y Servicios Computacionales SA de CV.
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C0 M91 Y72 K24 Process Color Process Color C0 M0 Y0 K100 C0 M91 Y72 K24 Process Color Spot Color Pantone Black C Pantone 187 C Spot Color...