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... 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 the upper right corner of our website. VS17295 P/N: VA2456-MHD VA2456-mhd Display User Guide IMPORTANT...
... 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 the upper right corner of our website. VS17295 P/N: VA2456-MHD VA2456-mhd Display User Guide IMPORTANT...
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... 5 2-2. The Exterior of the Monitor 6 2-3. Driver Installation (Windows 10 Setup 13 3. OSD Menu Explanation 21 4-3. Cleaning and Maintenance 30 Safe Cleaning Practices 30 iii Power On 12 2-7. Using the Control Panel 15 4. Monitor Setting Management 26 5. Hardware Installation 7 2-4. Adjusting the Screen Image 14 3-1. OSD Menu Tree 17 4-2. Troubleshooting 29 7. Quick Installation 10 2-6. Hardware Installation 8 2-5. Cautions and Warnings 1 2. Contents 1. Setting the Timing Mode 14 3-2. OSD Menu Introduction 17 4-1. Specifications 27 6.
... 5 2-2. The Exterior of the Monitor 6 2-3. Driver Installation (Windows 10 Setup 13 3. OSD Menu Explanation 21 4-3. Cleaning and Maintenance 30 Safe Cleaning Practices 30 iii Power On 12 2-7. Using the Control Panel 15 4. Monitor Setting Management 26 5. Hardware Installation 7 2-4. Adjusting the Screen Image 14 3-1. OSD Menu Tree 17 4-2. Troubleshooting 29 7. Quick Installation 10 2-6. Hardware Installation 8 2-5. Cautions and Warnings 1 2. Contents 1. Setting the Timing Mode 14 3-2. OSD Menu Introduction 17 4-1. Specifications 27 6.
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... removing the rear cover of sustained heat. Avoid exposing the monitor to direct sunlight or other devices (including amplifiers) that prevents heat dissipation. 14. Avoid touching the screen. Do not place anything on the display, video cable, or power cord. 1 Sit at least 18" / 45cm from the monitor. 5. Always handle the display with a soft, dry cloth. Do not install near water. Do not touch...
... removing the rear cover of sustained heat. Avoid exposing the monitor to direct sunlight or other devices (including amplifiers) that prevents heat dissipation. 14. Avoid touching the screen. Do not place anything on the display, video cable, or power cord. 1 Sit at least 18" / 45cm from the monitor. 5. Always handle the display with a soft, dry cloth. Do not install near water. Do not touch...
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Left and Right C. For the VESA wall mounting installation steps, please see 2-3 section A for additional instructions. 5. Speaker 6 Rear 54 1 2 35 1. Control panel (Expanded in 3-1) 2. I/O port (input/output) This area should include all I/O connection options, as well as the power input connector (Expanded in 2-4) 3. Kensington security slot (Expanded in 2-3 section B) 4. VESA wall mounting This area on the back of the Monitor A. The Exterior of the monitor*. Front B. 2-2.
Left and Right C. For the VESA wall mounting installation steps, please see 2-3 section A for additional instructions. 5. Speaker 6 Rear 54 1 2 35 1. Control panel (Expanded in 3-1) 2. I/O port (input/output) This area should include all I/O connection options, as well as the power input connector (Expanded in 2-4) 3. Kensington security slot (Expanded in 2-3 section B) 4. VESA wall mounting This area on the back of the Monitor A. The Exterior of the monitor*. Front B. 2-2.
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... instructions in section "Specifications". 2. Refer to the wall, following : 1. Hardware Installation A. Verify that come with a UL Listed Wall Mount Bracket. To obtain a wall-mounting kit or height adjustment base, contact ViewSonic® or your display from the wall mounting kit using screws of the appropriate length. 6. Find VESA compatible wall-mounting kit which meets the quaternions in the wall-mounting kit. 8 Attach the display to the instructions that the power button is turned Off, then disconnect the power cord. 3. Remove the base. (Screws removal...
... instructions in section "Specifications". 2. Refer to the wall, following : 1. Hardware Installation A. Verify that come with a UL Listed Wall Mount Bracket. To obtain a wall-mounting kit or height adjustment base, contact ViewSonic® or your display from the wall mounting kit using screws of the appropriate length. 6. Find VESA compatible wall-mounting kit which meets the quaternions in the wall-mounting kit. 8 Attach the display to the instructions that the power button is turned Off, then disconnect the power cord. 3. Remove the base. (Screws removal...
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2-5. Connect the signal cables from the LCD monitor to the computer. HDMI Audio Out Power Connector Audio In D-SUB DisplayPort 10 Remove rear panel covers if necessary. 3. Make sure both the LCD monitor and computer are turned OFF. 2. Quick Installation Connect Signal Cables 1.
2-5. Connect the signal cables from the LCD monitor to the computer. HDMI Audio Out Power Connector Audio In D-SUB DisplayPort 10 Remove rear panel covers if necessary. 3. Make sure both the LCD monitor and computer are turned OFF. 2. Quick Installation Connect Signal Cables 1.
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And connect the other end of the cable to the Thunderbolt output of MAC. Video and Audio Cable For a MAC with Thunderbolt output, please connect the mini DP end of the monitor. *This picture is used for reference only 11 3.A. Please do not connect the DisplayPort out on the monitor to the DisplayPort or mini DP connector on the rear of the "mini DP to DisplayPort cable" to the DisplayPort connector on the computer. DisplayPort out is for daisy chain connection (Explained in section C) 3.B.
And connect the other end of the cable to the Thunderbolt output of MAC. Video and Audio Cable For a MAC with Thunderbolt output, please connect the mini DP end of the monitor. *This picture is used for reference only 11 3.A. Please do not connect the DisplayPort out on the monitor to the DisplayPort or mini DP connector on the rear of the "mini DP to DisplayPort cable" to the DisplayPort connector on the computer. DisplayPort out is for daisy chain connection (Explained in section C) 3.B.
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detect the monitor. VA2456-mhd SERIES VA2456-mhd SERIES.icm If your PC has not auto-detected the monitor, but it then restart.your system 'Display Settings' (screen resolution) window. To ensure auto-detection is available. There you can download the driver from ViewSonic website and install it is recommended. If you can verify your ViewSonic monitor has been recognized by your PC in the 'Color Management' section of your internet is successful...
detect the monitor. VA2456-mhd SERIES VA2456-mhd SERIES.icm If your PC has not auto-detected the monitor, but it then restart.your system 'Display Settings' (screen resolution) window. To ensure auto-detection is available. There you can download the driver from ViewSonic website and install it is recommended. If you can verify your ViewSonic monitor has been recognized by your PC in the 'Color Management' section of your internet is successful...
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... your best usage experience. If you have a different process to obtain the latest driver. • If necessary, make small adjustments using H. Next, adjust the display resolution setting to match your computer or video card manufacturer to get the best experience possible, with your display resolution settings window (each operating system will provide you with brilliant color and crisp text. POSITION and V. POSITION until the screen image is how: 1. Adjusting the Screen Image 3-1. Contact your monitor's native resolution.
... your best usage experience. If you have a different process to obtain the latest driver. • If necessary, make small adjustments using H. Next, adjust the display resolution setting to match your computer or video card manufacturer to get the best experience possible, with your display resolution settings window (each operating system will provide you with brilliant color and crisp text. POSITION and V. POSITION until the screen image is how: 1. Adjusting the Screen Image 3-1. Contact your monitor's native resolution.
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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 Short Cut icon that allows users to activate for monitor use. 3-2. Main menu icon that allows users to choose or Input Select Contrase/Brightness, View mode, Audio adjust setting they would like to access the main menu. 15
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 Short Cut icon that allows users to activate for monitor use. 3-2. Main menu icon that allows users to choose or Input Select Contrase/Brightness, View mode, Audio adjust setting they would like to access the main menu. 15
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... the OSD tree below . OSD Menu Introduction 4-1. OSD Menu Tree For an explanation of the OSD tree and pertaining functions, please refer to the 4-2 OSD explanation below . The OSD tree visually represents the complete OSD menu that can be accessed by your monitor. View Mode Audio Contrast / Brightness Input Select Menu Shortcut Function Main Menu Standard Game Movie ViewMode Web Text MAC Mono Volume On Mute Contrast Contrast/Brightness Brightness D-SUB Input Select HDMI DISPLAYPORT Input Select Audio Adjust ViewMode Color Adjust Manual Image Adjust Setup Menu...
... the OSD tree below . OSD Menu Introduction 4-1. OSD Menu Tree For an explanation of the OSD tree and pertaining functions, please refer to the 4-2 OSD explanation below . The OSD tree visually represents the complete OSD menu that can be accessed by your monitor. View Mode Audio Contrast / Brightness Input Select Menu Shortcut Function Main Menu Standard Game Movie ViewMode Web Text MAC Mono Volume On Mute Contrast Contrast/Brightness Brightness D-SUB Input Select HDMI DISPLAYPORT Input Select Audio Adjust ViewMode Color Adjust Manual Image Adjust Setup Menu...
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OSD Menu Explanation NOTE: The OSD menu items listed in your product OSD. 4-2. This function on some model is no signal, monitor will automatically switch to make the black blacker in a dark scene, and make the white whiter in a bright environment. Audio Adjust adjusts the volume, mutes the sound, or toggles between inputs if you have more than one source. NOTE: Auto Image Adjust works with most common video cards. Some of these items may not exist in...
OSD Menu Explanation NOTE: The OSD menu items listed in your product OSD. 4-2. This function on some model is no signal, monitor will automatically switch to make the black blacker in a dark scene, and make the white whiter in a bright environment. Audio Adjust adjusts the volume, mutes the sound, or toggles between inputs if you have more than one source. NOTE: Auto Image Adjust works with most common video cards. Some of these items may not exist in...
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... the screen image. Blue light filter Adjusts the filter that blocks high-energy blue light for a safer experience for monitor color output (RGB, YUV). 22 Color range Adjusts the color range, allowing users to use for our users. Color space Allows users to choose which color space they would like to adjust the range in RGB and YUV color settings. B Black stabilization ViewSonic's Black stabilization provides heightened visibility and detail by brightening dark scenes. C Color adjust Provides several color adjustment modes, to help adjust the color settings to...
... the screen image. Blue light filter Adjusts the filter that blocks high-energy blue light for a safer experience for monitor color output (RGB, YUV). 22 Color range Adjusts the color range, allowing users to use for our users. Color space Allows users to choose which color space they would like to adjust the range in RGB and YUV color settings. B Black stabilization ViewSonic's Black stabilization provides heightened visibility and detail by brightening dark scenes. C Color adjust Provides several color adjustment modes, to help adjust the color settings to...
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... 'Custom' settings are available to help match individual preferences and adapt to 'ViewMode', select 'Game' and change your saved 'GAME MODE' settings with in the Menu and adjust the advanced options. Contrast Adjusts the difference between the image background (black level) and the foreground (white level). sRGB NATIVE Explanation Standard color space used for general graphic design and regular use. To access the game mode first open the Main Menu setting, then...
... 'Custom' settings are available to help match individual preferences and adapt to 'ViewMode', select 'Game' and change your saved 'GAME MODE' settings with in the Menu and adjust the advanced options. Contrast Adjusts the difference between the image background (black level) and the foreground (white level). sRGB NATIVE Explanation Standard color space used for general graphic design and regular use. To access the game mode first open the Main Menu setting, then...
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... instructions on the monitor. 24 See your graphics card's user guide for that the resolution is 1024 x 768 and the refresh rate is operating in a factory Preset Timing Mode listed in the computer, the LCD model number, the serial number, and the ViewSonic® website URL. Under the low input lag submenu, you can manually set a variety of this manual. Exception: This control does not affect changes made with the Language Select or Power Lock setting...
... instructions on the monitor. 24 See your graphics card's user guide for that the resolution is 1024 x 768 and the refresh rate is operating in a factory Preset Timing Mode listed in the computer, the LCD model number, the serial number, and the ViewSonic® website URL. Under the low input lag submenu, you can manually set a variety of this manual. Exception: This control does not affect changes made with the Language Select or Power Lock setting...
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S Setup menu Adjusts On-screen Display (OSD) settings. Many of the monitor. V ViewMode ViewSonic's unique ViewMode feature offers "Game," "Movie," "Web," "Text," and "Mono" presets. This notice will appear in the display settings window, when setting up the display resolution. These presets are specifically designed to deliver an optimized viewing experience for the most graphicintense gaming, and provides amazing visual quality while watching sports or action movies. R Response time...
S Setup menu Adjusts On-screen Display (OSD) settings. Many of the monitor. V ViewMode ViewSonic's unique ViewMode feature offers "Game," "Movie," "Web," "Text," and "Mono" presets. This notice will appear in the display settings window, when setting up the display resolution. These presets are specifically designed to deliver an optimized viewing experience for the most graphicintense gaming, and provides amazing visual quality while watching sports or action movies. R Response time...
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... 'sleep mode' during this setting allows monitor control via the graphics card. 26 DDC/CI (Display Data Channel Command Interface) Activating this time. Power Indicator The power indicator is the light that displays whether the monitor is on power consumption. Eco Mode Allows users to choose how long the OSD will be on the screen after a certain amount of inactivity before the monitor goes on a reduced power mode. Monitor Setting Management OSD Timeout The OSD...
... 'sleep mode' during this setting allows monitor control via the graphics card. 26 DDC/CI (Display Data Channel Command Interface) Activating this time. Power Indicator The power indicator is the light that displays whether the monitor is on power consumption. Eco Mode Allows users to choose how long the OSD will be on the screen after a certain amount of inactivity before the monitor goes on a reduced power mode. Monitor Setting Management OSD Timeout The OSD...
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... contrast. • If you are using an Macintosh older than G3, you have an older graphics card, contact ViewSonic® for a non-DDC adapter. 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...
... contrast. • If you are using an Macintosh older than G3, you have an older graphics card, contact ViewSonic® for a non-DDC adapter. 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...
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... or removable storage media. 4. Removal or installation of supplies or parts not meeting ViewSonic's specifications. 9. Software - What the warranty excludes and does not cover: Any product on which does not relate to perform periodic product maintenance as electric power fluctuations or failure. 8. Any other acts of nature, unauthorized product modification, or failure to as image burn-in User Guide, such as cleaning of owner to...
... or removable storage media. 4. Removal or installation of supplies or parts not meeting ViewSonic's specifications. 9. Software - What the warranty excludes and does not cover: Any product on which does not relate to perform periodic product maintenance as electric power fluctuations or failure. 8. Any other acts of nature, unauthorized product modification, or failure to as image burn-in User Guide, such as cleaning of owner to...
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... a product defect. 3. c. Use of nature, unauthorized product modification, unauthorized attempted repair, or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product. b. Any other acts of supplies or parts not meeting ViewSonic's specifications. Any product exhibiting a condition commonly known as electrical power fluctuations or failure. Normal wear and tear. Removal, installation, insurance, and set-up service charges. 48 d. e. What the warranty does not cover: 1. Accident, misuse...
... a product defect. 3. c. Use of nature, unauthorized product modification, unauthorized attempted repair, or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product. b. Any other acts of supplies or parts not meeting ViewSonic's specifications. Any product exhibiting a condition commonly known as electrical power fluctuations or failure. Normal wear and tear. Removal, installation, insurance, and set-up service charges. 48 d. e. What the warranty does not cover: 1. Accident, misuse...