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... en este manual" Model No. VG2456 LCD Monitor User Guide IMPORTANT: Please read this User Guide to obtain important information on installing and using your product in a safe manner, as well as registering 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 this User Guide will...
... en este manual" Model No. VG2456 LCD Monitor User Guide IMPORTANT: Please read this User Guide to obtain important information on installing and using your product in a safe manner, as well as registering 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 this User Guide will...
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... or has been dropped • NOTICE: LISTENING THROUGH EAR-/HEADPHONES AT A HIGH VOLUME FOR EXTENDED PERIODS CAN CAUSE HEARING DAMAGE/HEARING LOSS. If the device shuts down automatically, please turn on your monitor's resolution and refresh rate. When using ear-/headphones, adjust the volume to qualified service personnel. Please ensure grounding prongs are NEVER REMOVED. • Protect the power cord from the equipment.
... or has been dropped • NOTICE: LISTENING THROUGH EAR-/HEADPHONES AT A HIGH VOLUME FOR EXTENDED PERIODS CAN CAUSE HEARING DAMAGE/HEARING LOSS. If the device shuts down automatically, please turn on your monitor's resolution and refresh rate. When using ear-/headphones, adjust the volume to qualified service personnel. Please ensure grounding prongs are NEVER REMOVED. • Protect the power cord from the equipment.
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... Overview...8 Initial Setup 9 Installing the Stand 9 Wall Mounting...12 Using the Security Slot 14 Making Connections 15 Connecting to Power 15 Connecting External Devices 16 HDMI Connection 16 DisplayPort Connection 17 DisplayPort/USB Type-C MST Daisy Chain Connection 18 USB Connection...19 Ethernet Connection 20 Using the Monitor 21 Adjusting the Viewing Angle 21 Height Adjustment 21 Tilt Angle Adjustment 22 Screen Orientation Adjustment (Monitor Pivot 22 Swivel Angle Adjustment 24 Turning the Device On/Off 25 Using the Control Panel Keys 26 Quick Menu...26 Hot...
... Overview...8 Initial Setup 9 Installing the Stand 9 Wall Mounting...12 Using the Security Slot 14 Making Connections 15 Connecting to Power 15 Connecting External Devices 16 HDMI Connection 16 DisplayPort Connection 17 DisplayPort/USB Type-C MST Daisy Chain Connection 18 USB Connection...19 Ethernet Connection 20 Using the Monitor 21 Adjusting the Viewing Angle 21 Height Adjustment 21 Tilt Angle Adjustment 22 Screen Orientation Adjustment (Monitor Pivot 22 Swivel Angle Adjustment 24 Turning the Device On/Off 25 Using the Control Panel Keys 26 Quick Menu...26 Hot...
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Remove the monitor stand's base and neck. Use the captured screw in a user-friendly box to make installation easy. Place the box on the monitor stand's base with the monitor stand's neck. 3. Remove the top tray. 2. NOTE: The monitor comes packaged in the monitor stand's base and secure it to reveal the contents. Initial Setup This section provides detailed instructions for setting up your monitor. Installing the Stand 1. Align and connect the three (3) points on a flat, stable surface and open the front flap of the box to the monitor stand's neck. 1 2 9
Remove the monitor stand's base and neck. Use the captured screw in a user-friendly box to make installation easy. Place the box on the monitor stand's base with the monitor stand's neck. 3. Remove the top tray. 2. NOTE: The monitor comes packaged in the monitor stand's base and secure it to reveal the contents. Initial Setup This section provides detailed instructions for setting up your monitor. Installing the Stand 1. Align and connect the three (3) points on a flat, stable surface and open the front flap of the box to the monitor stand's neck. 1 2 9
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... max resolution is 1920 x 1080. • DisplayPort 1.2 MST must be turned on in the Setup Menu in the OSD Menu to do daisy chaining. • If the input source changes to HDMI, DisplayPort 1.2 MST will determine the number of the second monitor. 3. Then connect the other end of the cable to the DisplayPort In port of monitors. Repeat Step 2 as needed with up to four (4) monitors. 1. DisplayPort/USB Type...
... max resolution is 1920 x 1080. • DisplayPort 1.2 MST must be turned on in the Setup Menu in the OSD Menu to do daisy chaining. • If the input source changes to HDMI, DisplayPort 1.2 MST will determine the number of the second monitor. 3. Then connect the other end of the cable to the DisplayPort In port of monitors. Repeat Step 2 as needed with up to four (4) monitors. 1. DisplayPort/USB Type...
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If the monitor is connected 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 not being used for a long period of time, please disconnect the power plug from the power outlet. 25 Turning the Device On/Off 1. To turn on the monitor. 3. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. 2. Press the Power button to the power outlet.
If the monitor is connected 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 not being used for a long period of time, please disconnect the power plug from the power outlet. 25 Turning the Device On/Off 1. To turn on the monitor. 3. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. 2. Press the Power button to the power outlet.
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D-Sub HDMI s DisplayPort Main Menu Enter the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu. VG2456 Input Select Audio Adjust ViewMode Color Adjust Manual Image Setup Menu Adjust D-Sub HDMI DisplayPort Exit Exit the Quick Menu. 1920 X 1080@60HZ 27 mode ast/Brightness Select Menu Contrast 70 Brightness 100 Input Select Select the input source. Main Menu Exit Contrast/Brightness Adjust the contrast or brightness level.
D-Sub HDMI s DisplayPort Main Menu Enter the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu. VG2456 Input Select Audio Adjust ViewMode Color Adjust Manual Image Setup Menu Adjust D-Sub HDMI DisplayPort Exit Exit the Quick Menu. 1920 X 1080@60HZ 27 mode ast/Brightness Select Menu Contrast 70 Brightness 100 Input Select Select the input source. Main Menu Exit Contrast/Brightness Adjust the contrast or brightness level.
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VG2456 Input Select Audio Adjust ViewMode Color Adjust Manual Image Setup Menu Adjust D-Sub HDMI DisplayPort 1920 X 1080@60HZ 2. Press the 1(ViewMode) or 2 key to enter the selected menu. Then press the 3 key to select the main menu. VG2456 Input Select Audio Adjust ViewMode Color Adjust Manual Image Setup Menu Adjust Volume 50 Mute 30 1920 X 1080@60Hz Press the 2/3/4/5 key to display the OSD Menu. Configuring the Settings General Operations 1920 X 1080@60Hz 1920 X 1080@60Hz Key Guide 1. Then press the 4 key to display the Quick Menu.
VG2456 Input Select Audio Adjust ViewMode Color Adjust Manual Image Setup Menu Adjust D-Sub HDMI DisplayPort 1920 X 1080@60HZ 2. Press the 1(ViewMode) or 2 key to enter the selected menu. Then press the 3 key to select the main menu. VG2456 Input Select Audio Adjust ViewMode Color Adjust Manual Image Setup Menu Adjust Volume 50 Mute 30 1920 X 1080@60Hz Press the 2/3/4/5 key to display the OSD Menu. Configuring the Settings General Operations 1920 X 1080@60Hz 1920 X 1080@60Hz Key Guide 1. Then press the 4 key to display the Quick Menu.
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VG2456 Input Select Audio Adjust ViewMode Color Adjust Manual Image Setup Menu Adjust Volume On Mute Off 1920 X 1080@60Hz 31 Then press the 3 key to adjust/select the setting. Press the 1(ViewMode) or 2 key to confirm. 3. VG2456 Input Select Audio Adjust ViewMode Color Adjust Manual Image Setup Menu Adjust Volume On Mute Off 1920 X 1080@60Hz 4. Press the 1(ViewMode) or 2 key to enter the sub-menu. Then press the 3 key to select the desired menu option.
VG2456 Input Select Audio Adjust ViewMode Color Adjust Manual Image Setup Menu Adjust Volume On Mute Off 1920 X 1080@60Hz 31 Then press the 3 key to adjust/select the setting. Press the 1(ViewMode) or 2 key to confirm. 3. VG2456 Input Select Audio Adjust ViewMode Color Adjust Manual Image Setup Menu Adjust Volume On Mute Off 1920 X 1080@60Hz 4. Press the 1(ViewMode) or 2 key to enter the sub-menu. Then press the 3 key to select the desired menu option.
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... to temporarily turn off the sound. 38 Enable this option to enter the Audio Adjust menu. Press the 1(ViewMode) or 2 key to select Audio Adjust. Menu Option Volume Mute Description Adjust the volume level. Press the 1(ViewMode) or 2 key to adjust/select the setting. Then press the 3 key to display the OSD Menu. 2. Then press the 4 key to enter its sub-menu. 4. VG2456 Input Select Audio Adjust ViewMode Color Adjust Manual Image Setup Menu Adjust Volume Mute Audio Input 1920 X 1080...
... to temporarily turn off the sound. 38 Enable this option to enter the Audio Adjust menu. Press the 1(ViewMode) or 2 key to select Audio Adjust. Menu Option Volume Mute Description Adjust the volume level. Press the 1(ViewMode) or 2 key to adjust/select the setting. Then press the 3 key to display the OSD Menu. 2. Then press the 4 key to enter its sub-menu. 4. VG2456 Input Select Audio Adjust ViewMode Color Adjust Manual Image Setup Menu Adjust Volume Mute Audio Input 1920 X 1080...
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... the 3 key to display the OSD Menu. 2. Then press the 4 key to enter the ViewMode menu. VG2456 Input Select Audio Adjust ViewMode Color Adjust Manual Image Setup Menu Adjust Off Office Movie MAC Mono Game 1920 X 1080@60Hz 3. Select this option for office applications. Select this option for watching movies. Press the 1(ViewMode) or 2 key to display the Quick Menu. Follow the key guide that appears on the control panel. 1. Select this...
... the 3 key to display the OSD Menu. 2. Then press the 4 key to enter the ViewMode menu. VG2456 Input Select Audio Adjust ViewMode Color Adjust Manual Image Setup Menu Adjust Off Office Movie MAC Mono Game 1920 X 1080@60Hz 3. Select this option for office applications. Select this option for watching movies. Press the 1(ViewMode) or 2 key to display the Quick Menu. Follow the key guide that appears on the control panel. 1. Select this...
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VG2456 Input Select Audio Adjust ViewMode Color Adjust Manual Image Setup Menu Adjust Contrast/Brightness Color Temperature Color Space Color Range Gamma 1920 X 1080@60Hz 3. To enter the respective sub-menu, press the 3 key. Press the 1(ViewMode) or 2 key to confirm the selection. Then press the 3 key to select the menu option. Follow the key guide that appears on the user's custom settings. 1. Then press the 3 key to select the option or make adjustments. Brightness Adjust the...
VG2456 Input Select Audio Adjust ViewMode Color Adjust Manual Image Setup Menu Adjust Contrast/Brightness Color Temperature Color Space Color Range Gamma 1920 X 1080@60Hz 3. To enter the respective sub-menu, press the 3 key. Press the 1(ViewMode) or 2 key to confirm the selection. Then press the 3 key to select the menu option. Follow the key guide that appears on the user's custom settings. 1. Then press the 3 key to select the option or make adjustments. Brightness Adjust the...
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.... VG2456 Input Select Audio Adjust ViewMode Color Adjust Manual Image Setup Menu Adjust Auto Image Adjust Horizontal Size H./V. Position Adjust the screen horizontally and/or vertically. Then press the 4 key to adjust/select the setting. Overscan Enable this option to automatically enlarge the original picture horizontally and vertically to an equal aspect ratio that blocks high-energy blue light for analog input signals. 42 Aspect Ratio Select the aspect ratio of the monitor. Blue Light Filter Adjust the filter that fills the screen. Manual Image Adjust Menu...
.... VG2456 Input Select Audio Adjust ViewMode Color Adjust Manual Image Setup Menu Adjust Auto Image Adjust Horizontal Size H./V. Position Adjust the screen horizontally and/or vertically. Then press the 4 key to adjust/select the setting. Overscan Enable this option to automatically enlarge the original picture horizontally and vertically to an equal aspect ratio that blocks high-energy blue light for analog input signals. 42 Aspect Ratio Select the aspect ratio of the monitor. Blue Light Filter Adjust the filter that fills the screen. Manual Image Adjust Menu...
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VG2456 Input Select Audio Adjust ViewMode Color Adjust Manual Image Setup Menu Adjust Language Select Resolution Notice Information OSD Timeout OSD Background OSD Pivot Power Indicator Auto Power Off Sleep ECO Mode DisplayPort 1.2 720P60 3. Press the 1(ViewMode) or 2 key to display the OSD Menu. 2. To enter the respective sub-menu, press the 3 key. Then press the 4 key to select the setting. Press the 1(ViewMode) or 2 key to select the option or make adjustments. 43 NOTE: Some sub-menu options may...
VG2456 Input Select Audio Adjust ViewMode Color Adjust Manual Image Setup Menu Adjust Language Select Resolution Notice Information OSD Timeout OSD Background OSD Pivot Power Indicator Auto Power Off Sleep ECO Mode DisplayPort 1.2 720P60 3. Press the 1(ViewMode) or 2 key to display the OSD Menu. 2. To enter the respective sub-menu, press the 3 key. Then press the 4 key to select the setting. Press the 1(ViewMode) or 2 key to select the option or make adjustments. 43 NOTE: Some sub-menu options may...
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... automatically detects the image signal and intelligently controls the backlight brightness and color, to factory settings if the display is disabled by brightening dark scenes. Brightness Adjusts background black levels of this manual. Blue Light Filter Adjusts the filter that blocks high-energy blue light for an ideal viewing experience. NOTE: (Exception) This control does not affect changes made with the "Language Select" or "Power Lock setting". Audio Adjust Adjusts the volume, mutes the sound, or toggles between inputs if you have...
... automatically detects the image signal and intelligently controls the backlight brightness and color, to factory settings if the display is disabled by brightening dark scenes. Brightness Adjusts background black levels of this manual. Blue Light Filter Adjusts the filter that blocks high-energy blue light for an ideal viewing experience. NOTE: (Exception) This control does not affect changes made with the "Language Select" or "Power Lock setting". Audio Adjust Adjusts the volume, mutes the sound, or toggles between inputs if you have...
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... input options that the resolution is 1024 x 768 and the refresh rate is functionally customized with in the computer, the LCD model number, the serial number, and the ViewSonic® website URL. M Manual Image Adjust Displays the "Manual Image Adjust" menu. There are available for instructions on its horizontal axis. G Game Mode Integrates a gaming-oriented On-Screen Display (OSD) design, including: pre-calibrated FPS, RTS, and MOBA gaming settings. Gamma Allows users to manually adjust the brightness level of each color (red, green, blue...
... input options that the resolution is 1024 x 768 and the refresh rate is functionally customized with in the computer, the LCD model number, the serial number, and the ViewSonic® website URL. M Manual Image Adjust Displays the "Manual Image Adjust" menu. There are available for instructions on its horizontal axis. G Game Mode Integrates a gaming-oriented On-Screen Display (OSD) design, including: pre-calibrated FPS, RTS, and MOBA gaming settings. Gamma Allows users to manually adjust the brightness level of each color (red, green, blue...
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... your monitor zooms in the display settings window when setting up the display resolution. Sharpness Adjusts the picture quality of each color (red, green, blue, cyan, magenta, and yellow). Overscan Refers to reopen the menu. A low response time is not the correct native resolution. Setup Menu Adjusts On-Screen Display (OSD) settings. S Saturation Adjusts the color depth of the monitor. 51 A setting on your monitor's screen. Response Time Adjusts the response time, creating smooth images without a pivot. +90° Sets the OSD Menu with...
... your monitor zooms in the display settings window when setting up the display resolution. Sharpness Adjusts the picture quality of each color (red, green, blue, cyan, magenta, and yellow). Overscan Refers to reopen the menu. A low response time is not the correct native resolution. Setup Menu Adjusts On-Screen Display (OSD) settings. S Saturation Adjusts the color depth of the monitor. 51 A setting on your monitor's screen. Response Time Adjusts the response time, creating smooth images without a pivot. +90° Sets the OSD Menu with...
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... video cable connector. • Adjust the brightness and contrast settings. • Make sure the correct input source is selected. • If any colors (red, green, or blue) are missing, check the video cable to make sure it is properly and securely connected. Troubleshooting This section describes some common problems that the outlet is supplying power. • Make sure the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is properly and securely connected. • Check for broken pins in the video cable connector. The screen image...
... video cable connector. • Adjust the brightness and contrast settings. • Make sure the correct input source is selected. • If any colors (red, green, or blue) are missing, check the video cable to make sure it is properly and securely connected. Troubleshooting This section describes some common problems that the outlet is supplying power. • Make sure the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is properly and securely connected. • Check for broken pins in the video cable connector. The screen image...
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...; Turn off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug it is adequate spacing. • Follow all steps on the monitor. • Reset the monitor to factory settings. Control panel keys do not work • Restart the computer. The monitor will not adjust • Make sure there are not selectable in the cable connector could cause an improper connection. • Adjust the brightness and contrast settings. 54 The OSD Menu does not appear on the screen • Make...
...; Turn off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug it is adequate spacing. • Follow all steps on the monitor. • Reset the monitor to factory settings. Control panel keys do not work • Restart the computer. The monitor will not adjust • Make sure there are not selectable in the cable connector could cause an improper connection. • Adjust the brightness and contrast settings. 54 The OSD Menu does not appear on the screen • Make...
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... meeting ViewSonic's specifications. • Failure of owner to perform periodic product maintenance as stated in the User Guide. • Any other cause which extend beyond the description contained herein including the implied warranty of merchantability and fitness for lengthy periods of time (also referred to as described in the product User Guide. • Removal, installation, and set-up service charges, including wall-mounting...
... meeting ViewSonic's specifications. • Failure of owner to perform periodic product maintenance as stated in the User Guide. • Any other cause which extend beyond the description contained herein including the implied warranty of merchantability and fitness for lengthy periods of time (also referred to as described in the product User Guide. • Removal, installation, and set-up service charges, including wall-mounting...