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... site at http://www.viewsonic.com in English, or in specific languages using your product in a safe manner, as well as registering your limited coverage from ViewSonic Corporation, which is also found on installing and using the Regional selection box in the upper right corner of our website. XG240R Display User Guide IMPORTANT: Please read this User Guide will describe your product for future service.
... site at http://www.viewsonic.com in English, or in specific languages using your product in a safe manner, as well as registering your limited coverage from ViewSonic Corporation, which is also found on installing and using the Regional selection box in the upper right corner of our website. XG240R Display User Guide IMPORTANT: Please read this User Guide will describe your product for future service.
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Getting Started 4 2-1. Troubleshooting 48 7. Driver Installation (Windows 10 Setup 17 3. Using the Control Panel 20 4. OSD Menu Tree 23 4-2. Monitor Setting Management 44 5. Cleaning and Maintenance 49 Safe Cleaning Practices 49 iii Specifications 46 6. Contents 1. Adjusting the Screen Image 19 3-1. Quick Installation 14 2-5. Setting the Timing Mode 19 3-2. Cautions and Warnings 1 2. The Exterior of the Monitor 6 2-3. Hardware Installation 7 2-4. Power On 16 2-6. OSD Menu Introduction 23 4-1. Package Contents 5 2-2. OSD Menu Explanation 31...
Getting Started 4 2-1. Troubleshooting 48 7. Driver Installation (Windows 10 Setup 17 3. Using the Control Panel 20 4. OSD Menu Tree 23 4-2. Monitor Setting Management 44 5. Cleaning and Maintenance 49 Safe Cleaning Practices 49 iii Specifications 46 6. Contents 1. Adjusting the Screen Image 19 3-1. Quick Installation 14 2-5. Setting the Timing Mode 19 3-2. Cautions and Warnings 1 2. The Exterior of the Monitor 6 2-3. Hardware Installation 7 2-4. Power On 16 2-6. OSD Menu Introduction 23 4-1. Package Contents 5 2-2. OSD Menu Explanation 31...
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... the base mounting kit. Refer to a wall-mounted display, do the following the instructions in section "Specifications". 2. Find VESA compatible wall-mounting kit which meets the quaternions in the wall-mounting kit. 12 Remove the base. (Screws removal might be required.) 5. Attach the mounting bracket from a deskmounted to the instructions that the power button is turned Off, then disconnect the power cord. 3. F. To obtain a wall-mounting kit or height adjustment base, contact ViewSonic® or your display from the wall mounting kit using screws of...
... the base mounting kit. Refer to a wall-mounted display, do the following the instructions in section "Specifications". 2. Find VESA compatible wall-mounting kit which meets the quaternions in the wall-mounting kit. 12 Remove the base. (Screws removal might be required.) 5. Attach the mounting bracket from a deskmounted to the instructions that the power button is turned Off, then disconnect the power cord. 3. F. To obtain a wall-mounting kit or height adjustment base, contact ViewSonic® or your display from the wall mounting kit using screws of...
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Macintosh users: Models older than G3 require a Macintosh adapter. Attach the adapter to the computer. Make sure both the LCD monitor and computer are turned OFF. 2. To order a ViewSonic® Macintosh adapter, contact ViewSonic Customer Support. 2-4. Remove rear panel covers if necessary. 3. Connect the signal cables from the LCD monitor to the computer and plug the video cable into the adapter. Audio out USB Port HDMI DisplayPort SUB Power Connector 14 Quick Installation Connect Signal Cables 1.
Macintosh users: Models older than G3 require a Macintosh adapter. Attach the adapter to the computer. Make sure both the LCD monitor and computer are turned OFF. 2. To order a ViewSonic® Macintosh adapter, contact ViewSonic Customer Support. 2-4. Remove rear panel covers if necessary. 3. Connect the signal cables from the LCD monitor to the computer and plug the video cable into the adapter. Audio out USB Port HDMI DisplayPort SUB Power Connector 14 Quick Installation Connect Signal Cables 1.
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Video and Audio Cable For a MAC with Thunderbolt output, please connect the mini DP end of the "mini DP to DisplayPort cable" to the Thunderbolt output of the monitor. 3.B. 3.A. And connect the other end of the cable to the AC outlet. *This picture is for reference only 15 Power Cable (and AC/DC adapter if required) Connect the female connector of AC power cord to the power connector of monitor, and the AC plug of AC power cord to the DisplayPort connector on the rear of MAC.
Video and Audio Cable For a MAC with Thunderbolt output, please connect the mini DP end of the "mini DP to DisplayPort cable" to the Thunderbolt output of the monitor. 3.B. 3.A. And connect the other end of the cable to the AC outlet. *This picture is for reference only 15 Power Cable (and AC/DC adapter if required) Connect the female connector of AC power cord to the power connector of monitor, and the AC plug of AC power cord to the DisplayPort connector on the rear of MAC.
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Input Source Auto detect function set to Off 16 For DisplayPort MST daisy chain Setting 1. 2-5. Power On Turn On LCD Monitor and Computer Turn ON the LCD Monitor, then turn ON the computer. This particular order (LCD monitor before computer) is important.
Input Source Auto detect function set to Off 16 For DisplayPort MST daisy chain Setting 1. 2-5. Power On Turn On LCD Monitor and Computer Turn ON the LCD Monitor, then turn ON the computer. This particular order (LCD monitor before computer) is important.
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DisplayPort 1.1 mode set to first turn on the monitor first) and make sure your PC should auto- detect the monitor. 17 Driver Installation (Windows 10 Setup) In order to install the driver, first connect your monitor to your PC, boot up , your internet is available. Enable MST mode from graphic card (if required) 2-6. When the PC has finished booting up your PC (make sure to On *Highlight and select the DISPLAYPORT1.1 function 3. 2.
DisplayPort 1.1 mode set to first turn on the monitor first) and make sure your PC should auto- detect the monitor. 17 Driver Installation (Windows 10 Setup) In order to install the driver, first connect your monitor to your PC, boot up , your internet is available. Enable MST mode from graphic card (if required) 2-6. When the PC has finished booting up your PC (make sure to On *Highlight and select the DISPLAYPORT1.1 function 3. 2.
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... in the 'Color Management' section of your PC has not auto-detected the monitor, but it then restart.your system 'Display Settings' (screen resolution) window. There you can download the driver from ViewSonic website and install it is recommended. XG240R SERIES (default) XG240R SERIES.ICM *This picture is for normal use, but is still functioning, you encounter additional problems or have questions, please contact Customer Support. 18 To ensure auto-detection is...
... in the 'Color Management' section of your PC has not auto-detected the monitor, but it then restart.your system 'Display Settings' (screen resolution) window. There you can download the driver from ViewSonic website and install it is recommended. XG240R SERIES (default) XG240R SERIES.ICM *This picture is for normal use, but is still functioning, you encounter additional problems or have questions, please contact Customer Support. 18 To ensure auto-detection is...
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... your monitor's native resolution. Adjusting the Screen Image 3-1. Go to your display resolution settings window (each operating system will provide you may need a newer video card driver. If you have a different process to match your best usage experience. POSITION and V. POSITION until the screen image is how: 1. Here is completely visible. (*for analog only). (The black border around the edge of the screen should barely touch the illuminated "active area" of the LCD monitor.) 19...
... your monitor's native resolution. Adjusting the Screen Image 3-1. Go to your display resolution settings window (each operating system will provide you may need a newer video card driver. If you have a different process to match your best usage experience. POSITION and V. POSITION until the screen image is how: 1. Here is completely visible. (*for analog only). (The black border around the edge of the screen should barely touch the illuminated "active area" of the LCD monitor.) 19...
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3-2. Using the Control Panel After setting the timing mode, use the buttons on the front or rear control panel to display and adjust OSD for screen image adjustment. * The postition refer to section 2.2 Bezel & OSD symbol explanation The bezel symbol explanation is stated below: Standby Power On/Off NOTE: Power light Blue = ON Orange = Power Saving Game Mode icon that allows users to choose which Game mode setting they would like to activate for monitor use. 20
3-2. Using the Control Panel After setting the timing mode, use the buttons on the front or rear control panel to display and adjust OSD for screen image adjustment. * The postition refer to section 2.2 Bezel & OSD symbol explanation The bezel symbol explanation is stated below: Standby Power On/Off NOTE: Power light Blue = ON Orange = Power Saving Game Mode icon that allows users to choose which Game mode setting they would like to activate for monitor use. 20
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... intelligently controls the backlight brightness and color, to improve on the ability to next input option. Auto Detect If current input source is disabled by default. 31 Auto image adjust Automatically sizes, centers, and fine tunes the video signal to its pre-set the resolution to eliminate waviness and distortion. OSD Menu Explanation NOTE: The OSD menu items listed in this function does not work on some model is no signal, monitor will automatically switch to make the black...
... intelligently controls the backlight brightness and color, to improve on the ability to next input option. Auto Detect If current input source is disabled by default. 31 Auto image adjust Automatically sizes, centers, and fine tunes the video signal to its pre-set the resolution to eliminate waviness and distortion. OSD Menu Explanation NOTE: The OSD menu items listed in this function does not work on some model is no signal, monitor will automatically switch to make the black...
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... the screen. *Each FreeSync monitor range varies, depending on your FreeSync monitor are below: 1. Blue light filter Adjusts the filter that the monitor and GPU FreeSync options are activated (*the default setting is off will disable the onscreen message from the AMD website installed on model. Brightness Adjusts background black levels of the screen image. 32 Please refer to enable your computer and download the free FreeSync™ driver for our users.
... the screen. *Each FreeSync monitor range varies, depending on your FreeSync monitor are below: 1. Blue light filter Adjusts the filter that the monitor and GPU FreeSync options are activated (*the default setting is off will disable the onscreen message from the AMD website installed on model. Brightness Adjusts background black levels of the screen image. 32 Please refer to enable your computer and download the free FreeSync™ driver for our users.
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..., digital cameras and the Internet. Console Adjusts the difference between the image background (black level) and the foreground (white level). ColorX Adjusts the color range, allowing users to further customize their viewing experience. Color adjustment functions To deliver precise and accurate color performance, the independent color adjustment functions (red, green, blue, cyan, magenta and yellow) allows users to customize hue and saturation for monitor color output (RGB, YUV). C Color adjust Provides several color adjustment modes, to help adjust the color settings...
..., digital cameras and the Internet. Console Adjusts the difference between the image background (black level) and the foreground (white level). ColorX Adjusts the color range, allowing users to further customize their viewing experience. Color adjustment functions To deliver precise and accurate color performance, the independent color adjustment functions (red, green, blue, cyan, magenta and yellow) allows users to customize hue and saturation for monitor color output (RGB, YUV). C Color adjust Provides several color adjustment modes, to help adjust the color settings...
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... software and start customizing your PC. 4. Fast/Faster/Fastest/Ultra Fast Different levels of response time adjustment for analog signals. Partner Software RGB Setup 1. Visit gaming.viewSonic.com and choose a partner RGB software to the terms of use, end user license agreement and the software capabilities as specified or provided in partners' software. Plug in order to enhance your RGB experience. When switched on, or after being reset, the default...
... software and start customizing your PC. 4. Fast/Faster/Fastest/Ultra Fast Different levels of response time adjustment for analog signals. Partner Software RGB Setup 1. Visit gaming.viewSonic.com and choose a partner RGB software to the terms of use, end user license agreement and the software capabilities as specified or provided in partners' software. Plug in order to enhance your RGB experience. When switched on, or after being reset, the default...
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... power, to fill the screen. F Full An aspect ratio setting which scales the input image to improve long-term performance. Gaming Lite A gaming mode ViewSonic developed to optimize gameplay for the best blend of the monitor's grayscale levels. There are five selections: 1.8, 2.0, 2.2, 2.4, and 2.6. To access the game mode first open the Main Menu setting, then go to manually adjust the brightness level of color and technology. GAMMA Allows users...
... power, to fill the screen. F Full An aspect ratio setting which scales the input image to improve long-term performance. Gaming Lite A gaming mode ViewSonic developed to optimize gameplay for the best blend of the monitor's grayscale levels. There are five selections: 1.8, 2.0, 2.2, 2.4, and 2.6. To access the game mode first open the Main Menu setting, then go to manually adjust the brightness level of color and technology. GAMMA Allows users...
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... graphics card's user guide for that allows users to reduce monitor loading and power consumption 37 The monitor will put a cap on changing the resolution and refresh rate (vertical frequency). I Image Adjust Displays the Image Adjust menu. Input select Toggles between the various input options that are available for instructions on the maximum amount of frames that the resolution is 1024 x 768 and the refresh rate is meant to control how many frames the monitor can output...
... graphics card's user guide for that allows users to reduce monitor loading and power consumption 37 The monitor will put a cap on changing the resolution and refresh rate (vertical frequency). I Image Adjust Displays the Image Adjust menu. Input select Toggles between the various input options that are available for instructions on the maximum amount of frames that the resolution is 1024 x 768 and the refresh rate is meant to control how many frames the monitor can output...
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... Reset Resets the Custom gaming mode settings to control the white balance for red, green and blue. They can auto pivot when positioned vertically. OFFSET Adjusts black levels for the upmost control when manipulating contrast and dark scenes. OSD Pivot Set monitor OSD screen display direction. Set the OSD screen without pivot Set the OSD screen +90° pivot Set the OSD screen -90° pivot Set the OSD screen 180° pivot R Response time OD An advanced tuning function for users that the current viewing resolution...
... Reset Resets the Custom gaming mode settings to control the white balance for red, green and blue. They can auto pivot when positioned vertically. OFFSET Adjusts black levels for the upmost control when manipulating contrast and dark scenes. OSD Pivot Set monitor OSD screen display direction. Set the OSD screen without pivot Set the OSD screen +90° pivot Set the OSD screen -90° pivot Set the OSD screen 180° pivot R Response time OD An advanced tuning function for users that the current viewing resolution...
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... the setting by using the arrow buttons and selecting a number value from 1-22. It will activate the function via your monitor ONLY (To make sure Freesync is on, check your OSD Step 2: Select the "Gaming Settings" menu Step 3: Select the "Custom 1/2" menu Step 4: Select "Black Stabilization" *(you can adjust the black level by going to "Display" "Color Adjust" "Black Stabilization") Black Stabilization allows users to adjust the level of black displayed...
... the setting by using the arrow buttons and selecting a number value from 1-22. It will activate the function via your monitor ONLY (To make sure Freesync is on, check your OSD Step 2: Select the "Gaming Settings" menu Step 3: Select the "Custom 1/2" menu Step 4: Select "Black Stabilization" *(you can adjust the black level by going to "Display" "Color Adjust" "Black Stabilization") Black Stabilization allows users to adjust the level of black displayed...
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DDC/CI (Display Data Channel Command Interface) Activating this time. Sleep This setting allows users to choose between various modes, based on power consumption. The screen will disable the onscreen message from displaying when turning on the monitor. 45 Boot Screen On/Off Turning the boot screen off will be on a reduced power mode. Eco Mode Allows users to adjust the time of inactivity before the monitor goes on 'sleep mode' during this setting allows monitor control via the graphics card.
DDC/CI (Display Data Channel Command Interface) Activating this time. Sleep This setting allows users to choose between various modes, based on power consumption. The screen will disable the onscreen message from displaying when turning on the monitor. 45 Boot Screen On/Off Turning the boot screen off will be on a reduced power mode. Eco Mode Allows users to adjust the time of inactivity before the monitor goes on 'sleep mode' during this setting allows monitor control via the graphics card.
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... an older graphics card, contact ViewSonic® for a non-DDC adapter. Control buttons do not work • Press only one button at a time. 48 Troubleshooting No power • Make sure the power button (or switch) is ON. • Make sure the A/C power cord is securely connected to the display. • Plug another computer. • If you need a Macintosh adapt Wrong or abnormal colors • If any colors (red, green, or blue) are missing, check the video cable to verify...
... an older graphics card, contact ViewSonic® for a non-DDC adapter. Control buttons do not work • Press only one button at a time. 48 Troubleshooting No power • Make sure the power button (or switch) is ON. • Make sure the A/C power cord is securely connected to the display. • Plug another computer. • If you need a Macintosh adapt Wrong or abnormal colors • If any colors (red, green, or blue) are missing, check the video cable to verify...
