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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.
Safety Precautions • Read these instructions completely before using the equipment. • Keep these instructions in a safe place. • Heed all warnings and follow all instructions. • Sit at least 18” / 45 cm from the monitor. • When installing the monitor, please leave 4” / 10 cm of open space around the monitor for ventilation safety purposes.
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• If smoke appears, an abnormal noise, or a strange odor is present, immediately switch the display off and contact your dealer or ViewSonic. It is dangerous to continue using the display. •...
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• Fastening the monitor to a wall or fixed object using cordage or other restraining devices can help support the weight of the monitor in order to prevent the monitor from falling over. VESA wall mounting hole NOTE: • Restraining device/cordage should be able to withstand 100N force. •...
Contents Safety Precautions ............3 Introduction ..............8 Package Contents ....................8 Product Overview ....................9 Front and Rear View ....................9 I/O Ports ......................... 9 Initial Setup ............... 10 Wall Mounting ......................10 Using the Security Slot ..................11 Making Connections ..........12 Connecting to Power ....................12 Connecting External Devices ................13 HDMI Connection ....................
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Appendix ..............48 Specifications ......................48 Glossary ........................50 Troubleshooting ....................55 Maintenance......................57 General Precautions ....................57 Cleaning the Screen ....................57 Cleaning the Case ....................57 Blue Light Filter and Eye Health ................58 Calculating Breaks ....................58 Looking at Distant Objects ..................58 Eye and Neck Exercises ..................
Introduction 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 information.
Product Overview Front and Rear View Display Screen Power Key Type-C DP out I/O Ports HDMI Type-C 1. AC IN 2. HDMI 3. DisplayPort In 4. USB Type C 5. DisplayPort Out 6. Audio Out 7. USB Downstream 8. LAN NOTE: ...
Refer to the table below for the standard dimensions for wall mount kits. NOTE: 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.
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. Additionally, fastening the monitor to a wall or fixed object using a security cable can help support the weight of the monitor in order to prevent the monitor from falling over.
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. Type-C DP out...
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. NOTE: The monitor is equipped with one HDMI 1.4 port. Type-C DP out...
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. NOTE: To connect the monitor to the Thunderbolt port (v. 1&2) on your Mac, connect the mini DP end of the “mini DP to DisplayPort cable”...
DisplayPort/USB Type-C MST Daisy Chain Connection With DisplayPort/USB Type-C Multi-Stream Transport (MST) support, you can daisy chain connect up to four (4) monitors. 1. Connect one end of a DisplayPort/USB Type-C cable to the DisplayPort/USB Type-C Out port of your computer. Then connect the other end of the cable to the DisplayPort In/USB Type-C port of the monitor.
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. NOTE: The monitor supports two (2) types of USB ports. When making the connection(s), observe the following guidelines: •...
Ethernet Connection Connect one end of your LAN (RJ45) cable to the LAN (RJ45) port of the monitor. Then connect the other end to your network. Type-C DP out Internet Next, you must connect your computer to the monitor by: •...
Audio Connection Plug the audio jack of the ear-/headphones into the Audio Out port of the monitor. Additionally, you can connect the monitor to a sound bar using an audio cable. Type-C DP out...
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 monitor. 3. To turn the monitor off, press the Power button again. Type-C DP out NOTE: ...
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. Type-C DP out Quick Menu Touch the 1/2/3/4 key to activate the Quick menu. Standard Color Contrast/Brightness Input Select...
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Contrast/Brightness Adjust the contrast or brightness level. Contrast Brightness Input Select Select the input source. Type C DisplayPort HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Main Menu Enter the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu. VP2468a Manual Image Input Audio Adjust ViewMode Color Adjust Setup Menu Select Adjust Type C...
Hot Keys When the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu is off, you can quickly access special functions by using the control panel keys. Description Press and hold the key for 5 seconds to select User mode. Then select the desired User mode to activate. User 1 User 2 User 3...
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Description 2 + 4 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. Power Lock/Unlock Locking Power Button Press and hold for 10s to lock power Power If the...
Configuring the Settings General Operations 1. Press the 1/2/3/4 key to display the Quick Menu. Then press the 4 key to display the OSD Menu. VP2468a Input Audio Adjust ViewMode Color Adjust Manual Image Setup Menu Adjust Select Type C DisplayPort HDMI Auto Detect...
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3. Press the 1 or 2 key to select the desired menu option. Then press the 3 key to enter the sub-menu. VP2468a ViewMode Color Adjust Manual Image Input Audio Adjust Setup Menu Adjust Select Volume Mute 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz 4.
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VP2468a VP2468a Input Audio Adjust ViewMode Color Adjust Manual Image Setup Menu Input Audio Adjust ViewMode Color Adjust Manual Image Setup Menu Adjust Adjust Select Select Volume Volume Mute Mute 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz Key Guide Key Guide 5.
On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Tree Main Menu Sub-menu Menu Option Type C DisplayPort Input Select HDMI Auto Detect Volume (-/+, 0~100) Audio Adjust Mute FPS 1 FPS 2 Game ViewMode MOBA Movie Text Ultra Clear (-/+, 0~10)
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Main Menu Sub-menu Menu Option Contrast (-/+, 0~100) Contrast/ Brightness Brightness (-/+, 0~100) Auto RGB (Full Range) RGB (Limited Color Format Range) YUV (Full Range) YUV (Limited Range) sRGB Color Adjust Standard Color REC 709 DICOM SIM CAL 1 CAL 2 CAL 3 Color Remind Schedule:...
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Main Menu Sub-menu Menu Option Panel Default Bluish Cool Color Temperature Native Warm User Gamma Black Stabilization (-/+, 0~10) Advanced DCR (-/+, 0/25/50/75/100) (-/+, 0~100) Gain Green (-/+, 0~100) Color Adjust Custom Blue (-/+, 0~100) (-/+, 0~100) Offset Green (-/+, 0~100) Blue (-/+, 0~100) (-/+, 0~100)
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Main Menu Sub-menu Menu Option (-/+, Sharpness 0/25/50/75/100) Aspect Ratio Full Screen Overscan Manual Image Adjust Low Input Lag Advanced Ultra Fast Standard Response Time Advanced Ultra Fast Blue Light Filter (-/+, 0~100) Uniformity...
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Main Menu Sub-menu Menu Option English Français Deutsch Español Italiano Suomi Русский Language Select Türkçe 日本語 한국어 繁體中文 简体中文 Česká Svenska Resolution Notice Information Setup Menu OSD Timeout (-/+, 5/15/30/60) Background Auto 0° OSD Pivot +90° -90° 180° Power Indicator Auto Power Off 30 Minutes 45 Minutes...
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Main Menu Sub-menu Menu Option Standard ECO Mode Optimize Conserve DisplayPort 1.2 Setup Menu DDC/CI User 1 User 2 Save As User 3 Recall All Recall...
Menu Options Input Select 1. Press the 1/2/3/4 key to display the Quick Menu. Then press the 4 key to display the OSD Menu. 2. Press the 1 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 1/2/3/4 key to display the Quick Menu. Then press the 4 key to display the OSD Menu. 2. Press the 1 or 2 key to select Audio Adjust. Then press the 3 key to enter the Audio Adjust menu.
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ViewMode 1. Press the 1/2/3/4 key to display the Quick Menu. Then press the 4 key to display the OSD Menu. 2. Press the 1 or 2 key to select ViewMode. Then press the 3 key to enter the ViewMode menu. VP2468a Input Audio Adjust...
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Color Adjust NOTE: Some sub-menus may not be adjustable depending on the user’s custom settings. 1. Press the 1/2/3/4 key to display the Quick Menu. Then press the 4 key to display the OSD Menu. 2. Press the 1 or 2 key to select Color Adjust. Then press the 3 key to enter the Color Adjust menu.
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709 standard. • DICOM SIM: Gamma curves are set to a DICOM simulation. Calibrate the monitor using the ViewSonic® Colorbration application with specific color sensors. • CAL 1: Display with the 1st user calibration mode. • CAL 2: Display with the 2nd user calibration mode.
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Menu Option Description Color Temperature Select the color temperature setting. • Panel Default: Use the panel default mode. • Bluish: Set the color temperature to 9300K. Custom • Cool: Set the color temperature to 7500K. • Native: A default color temperature. Recommended for general graphic design and regular use.
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Menu Option Description Gamma Manually adjust the brightness level of the monitor’s grayscale levels. Black Stabilization Provide heightened visibility and detail by brightening dark scenes. Advanced DCR Automatically detects the image signal and intelligently controls the backlight brightness and color, to improve on the ability to make the black blacker in a dark scene, and make the white whiter in a bright environment.
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Manual Image Adjust 1. Press the 1/2/3/4 key to display the Quick Menu. Then press the 4 key to display the OSD Menu. 2. Press the 1 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 1/2/3/4 key to display the Quick Menu. Then press the 4 key to display the OSD Menu. 2. Press the 1 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 Set the OSD Menu orientation. • Auto: With the built-in G sensor, the OSD Menu can automatically pivot when the monitor is positioned vertically. OSD Pivot • 0°: Sets the OSD Menu without a pivot. • +90°: Sets the OSD Menu with a +90° pivot. •...
Advanced Features and Settings This section describes advanced features of the monitor. Auto Pivot With the Auto Pivot function, the monitor can detect the image display and adjust the image’s orientation on the screen automatically when pivoting the screen vertically or horizontally. NOTE: ...
To ensure long-term color accuracy, some specific models support the hardware color calibration function. The Colorbration+ application installation file can be found at: http://color.viewsonic.com/support/software/. Standard monitor packing does not include the color sensor, which the Colorbration+ application needs for the calibration process.
To update the firmware: Download and install the vDisplayManager application: https://color.viewsonic. com/support/software/. Connect the USB Type C cable to the USB Type C port of your monitor. Then connect the other end of the cable to the USB port of the computer.
Appendix Specifications Item Category Specifications IPS type, TFT Active Matrix 1920 x 1080 LCD, Type 0.2745 mm x 0.2745 mm pixel pitch Display Size 60.47 cm, 24" (23.8" viewable) Color Filter RGB vertical stripe Glass Surface Anti-Glare (Haze 25%) , Hard Coating (3H) TMDS digital (100 Ω) HDMI: f :15-90 kHz, f...
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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. ECO Mode set to Standard.
This function, on some models, is disabled by default. 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 Adjust Provides several color adjustment modes, to help adjust the color settings to fit the user’s needs. 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.
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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 cards’s user guide for instructions on changing the resolution and refresh rate (vertical frequency).
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Offset Adjusts black levels for red, green, and blue. The gain and offset functions allow users to control the white balance for the upmost control when manipulating contrast and dark scenes. OSD Pivot Sets the monitor’s On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu display direction. Options Description 0°...
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ViewMode ViewSonic’s unique ViewMode feature offers “Game”, “Movie”, “Web”, “Text”, “MAC”, and “Mono” presets. These presets are specifically designed to deliver an optimized viewing experience for different screen applications.
Troubleshooting This section describes some common problems that you may experience when using the monitor. Problem or Issue Possible Solutions • Make sure you have turned on the monitor by pressing the Power button. • Make sure the power cord is properly and securely No power connected to the monitor and power outlet.
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Problem or Issue Possible Solutions The screen appears • Make sure the “Blue Light Filter” is Off. yellow The OSD Menu • Check whether the OSD Menu is locked. does not appear • Turn off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug it on the screen/the 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.
Blue Light Filter and Eye Health The Blue Light Filter blocks high-energy blue light for a more comfortable viewing experience. While using and enjoying your monitor please keep the following in mind: • Viewing computer screens for extended periods of time may cause eye irritation and discomfort.
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 End 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®...
The ViewSonic ColorPro VP68a Series is PANTONE Validated. It’s out of box color accuracy has been verified and factory tuned with a series of ViewSonic color tests. In addition, a sample of this model series has been evaluated by Pantone and meets the requirements of PANTONE Validated as tested in the simulation of the full range of 2,161 colors of the PANTONE Formula Guide Coated.
VESA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. DPMS, DisplayPort, and DDC are trademarks of VESA. Disclaimer: ViewSonic® Corporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from furnishing this material, or the performance or use of this product.
For technical support or product service, see the table below or contact your reseller. NOTE: 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/ 中国 (China) www.viewsonic.com.cn 香港 (繁體中文) www.viewsonic.com/hk/ 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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Exclusion of damages: 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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Exclusion of damages: 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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