Summary of Contents for ViewSonic ColorPro VS20413
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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 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 Please read the following Safety Precautions before you start using the device. • Keep this user guide in a safe place for later reference. • Read all warnings and follow all instructions. • Sit at least 18" (45 cm) away from the device. •...
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• 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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• Stability Hazard: The display may fall, causing serious personal injury or death. To prevent injury, this display must be securely attached to the floor/wall in accordance with the installation instructions. • Fastening the display to a wall or fixed object using cordage or other restraining devices can help support the weight of the display in order to prevent the display from falling over.
Contents Safety Precautions ............3 Introduction ..............8 Package Contents ....................8 Product Overview ....................9 Initial Setup ............... 10 Installing the Stand ....................10 Removing the Stand .....................12 Mounting the Monitor ..................13 Using the Security Slot ..................14 Making Connections ..........15 Connecting to Power ....................15 Display Connection ....................16 HDMI ........................
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Advanced Features and Settings ........ 47 Auto Pivot ......................47 Colorbration+ .......................48 Color Blindness Mode ...................49 Firmware Update ....................50 Appendix ..............51 Specifications ......................51 Glossary ........................53 Troubleshooting ....................58 Maintenance......................60 General Precautions ....................60 Cleaning the Screen ....................60 Cleaning the Case ....................60 Regulatory and Service Information ......
Introduction Package Contents • Monitor • Power cord • Video cable • Quick start guide NOTE: The cables included in your package may vary depending on your country. Please contact your local reseller for more information.
Product Overview Front View Control Panel Keys Rear View Security Slot I/O Ports AC IN DisplayPort HDMI USB Upstream USB Downstream USB Downstream NOTE: For more information about the Control Panel Keys, please see to “Hot Keys” on page 27.
Initial Setup Installing the Stand 1. Place the monitor on a flat, stable surface with the screen facing down. 2. Align and connect the points on the monitor stand’s base with the monitor stand’s neck. 3. Use the captured screw in the monitor stand’s base and secure it to the monitor stand’s neck.
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5. Lift the device into its upright position on a flat, stable surface. NOTE: Always place the monitor on a flat, stable surface. Failure to do so may cause the monitor to fall and damage the monitor and/or result in personal injury.
Removing the Stand IMPORTANT: Before removing the stand, turn off the monitor, disconnect all cables, and place the monitor on a flat, stable surface with the screen facing down. 1. Use the captured screw in the monitor stand’s base and remove it from the monitor stand’s neck.
After removing the stand, the monitor can be mounted using an optional mounting kit. NOTE: For use only with a UL certified mounting kit. To obtain a mounting kit or height adjustment base, contact ViewSonic® or your local dealer. Refer to the table below for the standard dimensions for mounting kits. Maximum...
Using the Security Slot To help prevent the monitor from being stolen, use a security slot locking device to secure the monitor 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 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.
Display Connection HDMI HDMI HDMI 1. Connect one end of an HDMI cable to an HDMI port of the monitor. 2. Plug the other end of the cable into the HDMI port of your computer.
DisplayPort DisplayPort 1. Connect one end of a DisplayPort cable to the DP port of the monitor. 2. Plug the other end of the cable into the DisplayPort or Mini DisplayPort port of your computer. NOTE: To connect the monitor to the Thunderbolt port (v. 1 & 2) on your Mac, connect the Mini DisplayPort end of a “Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable”...
Type C Type C 1. Connect one end of a USB Type C cable to the USB Type C upstream port of the monitor. 2. Plug the other end of the cable into the USB Type C port of your computer. NOTE: ...
USB Connection The monitor supports two types of USB ports, upstream and downstream. When making connection(s), observe the following guidelines. USB Type Connection Type Description Transfers data between the computer and the USB devices connected to the monitor. Upstream Type C Supports 20V/4.5A, 15V/3A, 12V/3A, 9V/3A, 5V/3A.
Using the Monitor Adjusting the Viewing Angle Height Adjustment Lower or raise the monitor (0 to 130 mm). NOTE: When adjusting, press down firmly along the adjustment track holding the monitor with both hands on the side.
Screen Orientation Adjustment (Monitor Pivot) 1. Adjust the monitor height to the highest position. Then tilt the monitor backwards to the full tilt position. 2. Rotate the monitor 90° clockwise or counterclockwise from landscape to portrait orientation. NOTE: • When adjusting, make sure to hold both sides of your monitor firmly with both hands.
Tilt Angle Adjustment Tilt the monitor forwards or backwards (-5˚ to 21˚). NOTE: When adjusting, support the stand firmly with one hand while tilting the monitor forwards or backwards with the other hand.
Turning the Monitor On/Off 1. Plug the connected power adapter 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. NOTE: The monitor will still consume some power as long as the power cord is connected to the power outlet.
Quick Menu Press the 1/2/3/4 key to activate the Quick Menu. Standard Color Contrast/Brightness Input Select Main Menu Exit Standard Color Contrast/Brightness Input Select Main Menu NOTE: Follow the key guide that appears on the screen to select the option or Exit make adjustments.
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Exit Input Select Select the input source. Type C dard Color rast/Brightness DisplayPort Select HDMI Menu Main Menu Enter the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu. VP2456A Input Audio Adjust ViewMode Color Adjust Manual Image Setup Menu Adjust Select Type C DisplayPort HDMI Auto Detect htness...
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 Power Press and hold the keys to lock/unlock the 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 If the Power...
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. VP2456A Manual Image Input Audio Adjust ViewMode Color Adjust 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. VP2456A Manual Image Input Audio Adjust ViewMode Color Adjust Setup Menu Select Adjust Volume Mute 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz 4.
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VP2456A VP2456A Input Audio Adjust ViewMode Color Adjust Manual Image Setup Menu Input Audio Adjust ViewMode Color Adjust Manual Image Setup Menu Select Adjust Select Adjust Volume Volume Mute Mute 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz 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 MOBA Movie Text Ultra Clear (-/+, 0~10) Ultra Clear (-/+, 0~10)/1 ViewMode Advanced Sharpness (-/+, 0~100)/25...
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Main Menu Sub-menu Menu Option Panel Default Bluish Cool Color Temperature Native Warm User Gamma Black Stabilization (-/+, 0~10)/1 Advanced DCR (-/+, 0~100)/25 (-/+, 0~100)/1 Gain Green (-/+, 0~100)/1 Color Adjust Custom Blue (-/+, 0~100)/1 (-/+, 0~100)/1 Offset Green (-/+, 0~100)/1 Blue (-/+, 0~100)/1 (-/+, 0~100)/1...
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Main Menu Sub-menu Menu Option Sharpness (-/+, 0~100)/25 Aspect Ratio Full Screen Overscan Manual Image Adjust Low Input Lag Standard Response Time Advanced Ultra Fast Adaptive Sync...
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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 Optimize Conserve ECO Mode Energy Saving Mode USB Charging Setup Menu DisplayPort 1.2 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.
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. VP2456A ViewMode Color Adjust...
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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Menu Option Description The monitor can detect the input signal color format automatically. You can manually change the color format options to fit the correct color format range if the colors are not displayed correctly. • Auto: Automatically recognizes the color format and the black and white levels.
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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.
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 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: The Auto Pivot function uses DDC/CI to communicate with the monitor. Before applying the Auto Pivot function, please make sure the DDC/CI setting is set to On.
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.
Firmware Update For the best display performance and to resolve any known issues, it is best to keep your monitor updated with the latest firmware version. With the supplied USB cable and the vDisplayManager application, you can easily update your monitor’s firmware.
AC 100-240V, 50/60 Hz (auto switch) 1 - Do not set the graphics card in your computer to exceed these timing modes; doing so may result in permanent damage to the display. 2 - Please use the power adapter from ViewSonic® or an authorized source only.
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Item Category Specifications 527.04 x 296.46 mm Active Size Display Area (H x V) 20.75” x 11.67” 5 km Altitude 16,404.2 ft Operating Relative Humidity 20% to 90% (non-condensing) Conditions 0° C to 40° C Temperature 32° F to 104° F 12.1 km Altitude 40, 000 ft...
This function, on some models, is disabled by default. Black Stabilization ViewSonic’s Black Stabilization provides heightened visibility and detail by brightening dark scenes. Boot Up Screen Turning off the boot screen will disable the on-screen message from displaying when turning on the monitor.
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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 card’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 OSD Menu display direction. Overscan Refers to a cropped image on your monitor’s screen.
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Sharpness Adjusts the picture quality of the monitor. 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 button. Power • 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.
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 VP56 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.
Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. ViewSonic® and the three birds logo are registered trademarks of ViewSonic® Corporation. VESA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association.
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/ 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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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 &...
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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