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... your product in the upper right corner of our website. VS18229 / VS18228 P/N: VX3268-2KPC-MHD/ VX3268-PC-MHD Warranty information contained in this User Guide to obtain important information on our web site at http://www.viewsonic.com in English, or in specific languages using your product for future service. "Antes de operar su equipo lea cu idadosamente las instrucciones en este manual" Model No.
... your product in the upper right corner of our website. VS18229 / VS18228 P/N: VX3268-2KPC-MHD/ VX3268-PC-MHD Warranty information contained in this User Guide to obtain important information on our web site at http://www.viewsonic.com in English, or in specific languages using your product for future service. "Antes de operar su equipo lea cu idadosamente las instrucciones en este manual" Model No.
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... to force the plug into your outlet, obtain an adapter and do not expose the device to moisture. • Avoid exposing the device to direct sunlight or other sources of sustained heat. • Do not install near water. It is present, immediately turn the device off ...or connection cables. • If smoke, an abnormal noise, or a strange odor is dangerous to continue using the device. • Keep this user guide in a safe place for your dealer or ViewSonic®. Safety Precautions Please read the following Safety Precautions before you touch it may cause damage to the screen. ...
... to force the plug into your outlet, obtain an adapter and do not expose the device to moisture. • Avoid exposing the device to direct sunlight or other sources of sustained heat. • Do not install near water. It is present, immediately turn the device off ...or connection cables. • If smoke, an abnormal noise, or a strange odor is dangerous to continue using the device. • Keep this user guide in a safe place for your dealer or ViewSonic®. Safety Precautions Please read the following Safety Precautions before you touch it may cause damage to the screen. ...
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... using ear-/headphones, adjust the volume to a power outlet, DO NOT remove the grounding prong. After rebooting, change your monitor again. Ensure that the power outlet is located near the equipment so that it emerges from the AC outlet if the device is exposed to the graphics card's user guide. 4 If the device shuts down automatically, please turn on your monitor's resolution and refresh rate. Service will...
... using ear-/headphones, adjust the volume to a power outlet, DO NOT remove the grounding prong. After rebooting, change your monitor again. Ensure that the power outlet is located near the equipment so that it emerges from the AC outlet if the device is exposed to the graphics card's user guide. 4 If the device shuts down automatically, please turn on your monitor's resolution and refresh rate. Service will...
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... View 8 I/O Ports ...8 Initial Setup 9 Installing the Stand 9 Wall Mounting...10 Using the Security Slot 11 Making Connections 12 Connecting to Power 12 Connecting External Devices 13 Using the Monitor 14 Adjusting the Viewing Angle 14 Tilt Angle Adjustment 14 Turning the Device On/Off 15 Quick Menu...16 Hot Keys...17 Configuring the Settings 19 General Operations 19 On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Tree 21 Appendix 25 Specifications...25 Glossary...27 Troubleshooting...31 Maintenance...33 General Precautions 33 Cleaning the Screen...
... View 8 I/O Ports ...8 Initial Setup 9 Installing the Stand 9 Wall Mounting...10 Using the Security Slot 11 Making Connections 12 Connecting to Power 12 Connecting External Devices 13 Using the Monitor 14 Adjusting the Viewing Angle 14 Tilt Angle Adjustment 14 Turning the Device On/Off 15 Quick Menu...16 Hot Keys...17 Configuring the Settings 19 General Operations 19 On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Tree 21 Appendix 25 Specifications...25 Glossary...27 Troubleshooting...31 Maintenance...33 General Precautions 33 Cleaning the Screen...
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...: Wall mount kits are sold separately. Remove the monitor stand. 1 2 4. Turn off the device and disconnect all cables. 2. Follow the instructions that come with the wall mounting kit to the VESA mounting holes at the rear of the device. Place the device on a flat, stable surface with four (4) screws (M4 x 10 mm). 5. Attach the mounting bracket to mount the monitor onto the wall. 10 Wall Mounting NOTE: Only use UL Certified wall mount...
...: Wall mount kits are sold separately. Remove the monitor stand. 1 2 4. Turn off the device and disconnect all cables. 2. Follow the instructions that come with the wall mounting kit to the VESA mounting holes at the rear of the device. Place the device on a flat, stable surface with four (4) screws (M4 x 10 mm). 5. Attach the mounting bracket to mount the monitor onto the wall. 10 Wall Mounting NOTE: Only use UL Certified wall mount...
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Using the Control Panel Keys Use the control panel keys to turn the monitor off, press the Power button again. Joy Key Shortcut Key Power Key ( ) 15 Turning the Device On/Off 1. If the monitor is connected to the power outlet. To turn on the monitor. 3. Press the Power button to access the Quick Menu, activate Hot Keys, navigate the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu, and change the settings. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. 2. HDMI 1 HDMI 2 DP NOTE: The monitor will still consume...
Using the Control Panel Keys Use the control panel keys to turn the monitor off, press the Power button again. Joy Key Shortcut Key Power Key ( ) 15 Turning the Device On/Off 1. If the monitor is connected to the power outlet. To turn on the monitor. 3. Press the Power button to access the Quick Menu, activate Hot Keys, navigate the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu, and change the settings. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. 2. HDMI 1 HDMI 2 DP NOTE: The monitor will still consume...
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Input Select Select the input source. Exit Exit the Quick Menu. 16 Quick Menu Press the Shortcut key to select the option or make adjustments. Volume Adjust the level, or mute the volume. Menu Description ViewMode Select one of the preset color settings. View Mode Standard FPS Game RTS Game MOBA Game Movie Web Text MAC Mono NOTE: Follow the key guide that appears on the screen to activate the Quick Menu. Contrast/Brightness Adjust the contrast or brightness level.
Input Select Select the input source. Exit Exit the Quick Menu. 16 Quick Menu Press the Shortcut key to select the option or make adjustments. Volume Adjust the level, or mute the volume. Menu Description ViewMode Select one of the preset color settings. View Mode Standard FPS Game RTS Game MOBA Game Movie Web Text MAC Mono NOTE: Follow the key guide that appears on the screen to activate the Quick Menu. Contrast/Brightness Adjust the contrast or brightness level.
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Power Lock/Unlock Locking Power Button 3 Press and hold for 10s to lock power If the Power button is locked, the below message will appear on the screen: Power Lock/Unlock Power Button Locked p Press and hold the joy key for 10 seconds to lock/unlock the Power button. Key Description t Press and hold the joy key to display/hide the boot up screen when the device is turned on 18 Boot Up Screen On/Off Off Press to turn on . When the menu appears on the screen, continue holding both keys for five (5) seconds.
Power Lock/Unlock Locking Power Button 3 Press and hold for 10s to lock power If the Power button is locked, the below message will appear on the screen: Power Lock/Unlock Power Button Locked p Press and hold the joy key for 10 seconds to lock/unlock the Power button. Key Description t Press and hold the joy key to display/hide the boot up screen when the device is turned on 18 Boot Up Screen On/Off Off Press to turn on . When the menu appears on the screen, continue holding both keys for five (5) seconds.
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Configuring the Settings General Operations 1. Input Select Audio Adjust ViewMode Color Adjust Manual Image Setup Menu Adjust HDMI 1 HDMI 2 DisplayPort 75% 2560 x 1440 @ 60Hz 2. Press the t or u key to display the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu. Press the l/p/q/t/u key to select the main menu. Then press the q key to enter the selected menu. Input Select Audio Adjust ViewMode Color Adjust Manual Image Setup Menu Adjust Contrast/Brightness Color Temperature Color Space Color Range Contrast Brightness 75% 2560 x 1440 @ 60Hz 19
Configuring the Settings General Operations 1. Input Select Audio Adjust ViewMode Color Adjust Manual Image Setup Menu Adjust HDMI 1 HDMI 2 DisplayPort 75% 2560 x 1440 @ 60Hz 2. Press the t or u key to display the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu. Press the l/p/q/t/u key to select the main menu. Then press the q key to enter the selected menu. Input Select Audio Adjust ViewMode Color Adjust Manual Image Setup Menu Adjust Contrast/Brightness Color Temperature Color Space Color Range Contrast Brightness 75% 2560 x 1440 @ 60Hz 19
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... Select Audio Adjust ViewMode Color Adjust Manual Image Setup Menu Adjust Contrast/Brightness Color Temperature Color Space Color Range sRGB Bluish Cool Native Warm User Color 75% 2560 x 1440 @ 60Hz NOTE: Follow the key guide to adjust/select the setting. NOTE: To exit the OSD Menu, press the l key. 20 Input Select Audio Adjust ViewMode Color Adjust Manual Image Setup Menu Adjust Contrast/Brightness Color Temperature Color Space Color Range sRGB Bluish Cool Native Warm User Color 75% 2560 x 1440 @ 60Hz 4. Press the p or q key to select the option or make adjustments...
... Select Audio Adjust ViewMode Color Adjust Manual Image Setup Menu Adjust Contrast/Brightness Color Temperature Color Space Color Range sRGB Bluish Cool Native Warm User Color 75% 2560 x 1440 @ 60Hz NOTE: Follow the key guide to adjust/select the setting. NOTE: To exit the OSD Menu, press the l key. 20 Input Select Audio Adjust ViewMode Color Adjust Manual Image Setup Menu Adjust Contrast/Brightness Color Temperature Color Space Color Range sRGB Bluish Cool Native Warm User Color 75% 2560 x 1440 @ 60Hz 4. Press the p or q key to select the option or make adjustments...
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Appendix Specifications Item LCD Category Type Input Signal Display Size Color Filter Glass Surface Video Sync Compatibility PC Macintosh Recommended Specifications VX3268-PC-mhd VX3268-2KPC-mhd a-SI, TFT Active Matrix a-SI, TFT Active Matrix 1920 x 1080 LCD; 2560 x 1440 LCD; 0.3637; (H)mm x 0.3637 0.2724 (H)mm x 0.2724 (V)mm pixel pitch (V)mm pixel pitch 81.3 cm, 32" (31.5" viewable) RGB vertical stripe Anti-Glare type, 3H hard coating Vertical Vertical HDMI: 48-144 Hz HDMI: 48-144 Hz DP: 48-165 Hz...
Appendix Specifications Item LCD Category Type Input Signal Display Size Color Filter Glass Surface Video Sync Compatibility PC Macintosh Recommended Specifications VX3268-PC-mhd VX3268-2KPC-mhd a-SI, TFT Active Matrix a-SI, TFT Active Matrix 1920 x 1080 LCD; 2560 x 1440 LCD; 0.3637; (H)mm x 0.3637 0.2724 (H)mm x 0.2724 (V)mm pixel pitch (V)mm pixel pitch 81.3 cm, 32" (31.5" viewable) RGB vertical stripe Anti-Glare type, 3H hard coating Vertical Vertical HDMI: 48-144 Hz HDMI: 48-144 Hz DP: 48-165 Hz...
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...display. 2 Please use the power adapter from ViewSonic® or an authorized source only. 26 Item Resolution1 Power Adapter2 Display Area Operating conditions Storage conditions Dimensions Wall Mount Weight Power saving modes Category Supported Input Voltage Full Scan (H x V) Temperature Humidity Altitude Temperature Humidity Altitude Physical (W x H x D) Dimensions Physical On Off Specifications • 2560 x 1400 @ 60, 120, 144Hz (VX3268-2KPC-mhd...7.06 kg (15.56 lbs) 41W (Typical) 42W (Typical) < 0.3W 1 Do not set the graphics card in permanent damage to exceed these timing modes;
...display. 2 Please use the power adapter from ViewSonic® or an authorized source only. 26 Item Resolution1 Power Adapter2 Display Area Operating conditions Storage conditions Dimensions Wall Mount Weight Power saving modes Category Supported Input Voltage Full Scan (H x V) Temperature Humidity Altitude Temperature Humidity Altitude Physical (W x H x D) Dimensions Physical On Off Specifications • 2560 x 1400 @ 60, 120, 144Hz (VX3268-2KPC-mhd...7.06 kg (15.56 lbs) 41W (Typical) 42W (Typical) < 0.3W 1 Do not set the graphics card in permanent damage to exceed these timing modes;
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All terms are listed in a bright environment. Brightness Adjusts background black levels of terms used in all LCD display models. Audio Adjust Adjusts the volume, mutes the sound, or toggles between inputs if you have more comfortable viewing experience. Auto Detect If the current input source has no signal, the monitor will automatically switch to your monitor. B Blue Light Filter Adjusts the filter that blocks high-energy blue light for a more than one source. NOTE: Some terms may not...
All terms are listed in a bright environment. Brightness Adjusts background black levels of terms used in all LCD display models. Audio Adjust Adjusts the volume, mutes the sound, or toggles between inputs if you have more comfortable viewing experience. Auto Detect If the current input source has no signal, the monitor will automatically switch to your monitor. B Blue Light Filter Adjusts the filter that blocks high-energy blue light for a more than one source. NOTE: Some terms may not...
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... Cool Native Warm Set the color temperature to fit the user's needs. Input Select Toggles between the image background (black level) and the foreground (white level). C Color Adjust Provides several color adjustment modes, to help adjust the color settings to 9300K. See your graphics cards's user guide for the Windows system. Recommended for general use for the monitor. 28 I 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®...
... Cool Native Warm Set the color temperature to fit the user's needs. Input Select Toggles between the image background (black level) and the foreground (white level). C Color Adjust Provides several color adjustment modes, to help adjust the color settings to 9300K. See your graphics cards's user guide for the Windows system. Recommended for general use for the monitor. 28 I 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®...
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...timing mode listed in on your monitor's screen. This notice will appear in the "Language Select" or "Power Lock" setting. S Setup Menu Adjusts On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu settings. A low response time is not the correct native resolution. V ViewMode ViewSonic's unique ViewMode feature offers "Game", "Movie", "Web", "Text", "MAC", and "Mono" presets. M Manual Image Adjust Displays the "Manual Image Adjust" menu. NOTE: (Exception) This control does not affect changes made in the display settings window when setting up the display resolution. Many of these settings can manually set...
...timing mode listed in on your monitor's screen. This notice will appear in the "Language Select" or "Power Lock" setting. S Setup Menu Adjusts On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu settings. A low response time is not the correct native resolution. V ViewMode ViewSonic's unique ViewMode feature offers "Game", "Movie", "Web", "Text", "MAC", and "Mono" presets. M Manual Image Adjust Displays the "Manual Image Adjust" menu. NOTE: (Exception) This control does not affect changes made in the display settings window when setting up the display resolution. Many of these settings can manually set...
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... turn on FreeSync, MPRT will be dark. 30 sRGB and 1ms Mode will be grayed out and disabled: Brightness, Advanced DCR, Eco Mode, sRGB, Response Time, DDC/CI Brightness adjustment. 4. NOTE: 1. When 1ms Mode is set to "On", when turning on 1ms Mode from default. 2. Make sure Input Timing detection is Off. The IC controls Moving Picture Response Time, so the overall Brightness will disable each other. 5. default setting is >100Hz to activate Moving Picture...
... turn on FreeSync, MPRT will be dark. 30 sRGB and 1ms Mode will be grayed out and disabled: Brightness, Advanced DCR, Eco Mode, sRGB, Response Time, DDC/CI Brightness adjustment. 4. NOTE: 1. When 1ms Mode is set to "On", when turning on 1ms Mode from default. 2. Make sure Input Timing detection is Off. The IC controls Moving Picture Response Time, so the overall Brightness will disable each other. 5. default setting is >100Hz to activate Moving Picture...
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...; Adjust the horizontal and vertical controls via the OSD Menu. • Check the Aspect Ratio. • Reset the monitor 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. • Adjust the brightness and contrast settings. • Make sure the correct input source is selected. • If any colors (red, green, or blue...
...; Adjust the horizontal and vertical controls via the OSD Menu. • Check the Aspect Ratio. • Reset the monitor 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. • Adjust the brightness and contrast settings. • Make sure the correct input source is selected. • If any colors (red, green, or blue...
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... then turn on the screen • Make sure the Power is On • Adjust brightness and contrast via the OSD Menu. • Check the connecting cable and make sure it is not muted, nor set to the monitor do • Press only one key at a time. Some menus aren't • Adjust the ViewMode or the input source. Problem or Issue Possible Solutions The screen appears yellow • Make sure the "Blue Light Filter...
... then turn on the screen • Make sure the Power is On • Adjust brightness and contrast via the OSD Menu. • Check the connecting cable and make sure it is not muted, nor set to the monitor do • Press only one key at a time. Some menus aren't • Adjust the ViewMode or the input source. Problem or Issue Possible Solutions The screen appears yellow • Make sure the "Blue Light Filter...
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... components (e.g. Any third-party software included with the product or installed by static (non-moving) images displayed for a particular purpose. 40 • Causes external to the product, such as electric power fluctuations or failure. • Use of supplies or parts not meeting ViewSonic's specifications. • Failure of owner to perform periodic product maintenance as stated in the User Guide. • Any other cause...
... components (e.g. Any third-party software included with the product or installed by static (non-moving) images displayed for a particular purpose. 40 • Causes external to the product, such as electric power fluctuations or failure. • Use of supplies or parts not meeting ViewSonic's specifications. • Failure of owner to perform periodic product maintenance as stated in the User Guide. • Any other cause...
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...; Removal, installation, insurance, and set-up service charges. 42 If a product proves to be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use, during the warranty period, ViewSonic® will, at its sole option, repair or replace the product with the product. ͫ Causes external to the product, such as electrical power fluctuations or failure. ͫ Use of supplies or parts not...
...; Removal, installation, insurance, and set-up service charges. 42 If a product proves to be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use, during the warranty period, ViewSonic® will, at its sole option, repair or replace the product with the product. ͫ Causes external to the product, such as electrical power fluctuations or failure. ͫ Use of supplies or parts not...