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VP3481a

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User Guide

Model No. VS17736

P/N: VP3481a

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 product for future service.  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 in the upper right 

corner of our website. “Antes de operar su equipo lea cu idadosamente las instrucciones en este manual”

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Summary of Contents for ColorPro VP3481a

Page 1: ...g your product for future service 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 views...

Page 2: ...eding 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 conf...

Page 3: ...to the Maintenance section on page 77 Oil may collect on the screen as you touch it To clean the greasy spots on the screen refer to the Maintenance section on page 77 Do not touch the screen surface...

Page 4: ...d for a long period of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Service will be required when the unit has been damaged in any way such as if the power supply cord or plug is damaged if...

Page 5: ...ng External Devices 15 HDMI Connection 15 DisplayPort Connection 16 USB Connection 17 Ethernet Connection 18 Using the Monitor 19 Adjusting the Viewing Angle 19 Height Adjustment 19 Tilt Angle Adjustm...

Page 6: ...and Repairability 76 Maintenance 77 General Precautions 77 Cleaning the Screen 77 Cleaning the Case 77 Regulatory and Service Information 78 Compliance Information 78 FCC Compliance Statement 78 Indu...

Page 7: ...le DisplayPort cable USB 3 1 Gen 1 Type C cable USB 3 0 up stream cable Type B to Type A Quick start guide NOTE The power cord and video cables included in your package may vary depending on your coun...

Page 8: ...2 2 4 5 6 7 1 AC IN 2 HDMI 3 DisplayPort 4 USB Type C 5 USB Upstream 6 USB Downstream 7 LAN NOTE For more information about the 1 2 3 4 5 key and its functions refer to Hot Keys on page 25 Security Sl...

Page 9: ...alling the Stand 1 Place the monitor on a flat stable surface with the screen facing down 2 Align and slide the upper hooks of the stand into the stand mounting slots as shown in the illustration belo...

Page 10: ...device into its upright position on a flat stable surface NOTE Always place the device on a flat stable surface Failure to do so may cause the device to fall and damage the device and or result in pe...

Page 11: ...m Loading Hole pattern W x H Interface Pad W x H x D Pad Hole Screw Specification Quantity 14 kg 100 x 100 mm 115 x 115 x 2 6 mm 5 mm M4 x 10 mm 4 pieces NOTE Wall mount kits are sold separately 1 Tur...

Page 12: ...ng bracket to the VESA mounting holes at the rear of the monitor Then secure it with four 4 screws M4 x 10 mm 100 mm 100 mm 6 Follow the instructions that come with the wall mounting kit to mount the...

Page 13: ...device to secure the device 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 mo...

Page 14: ...ns This section guides you on how to connect the monitor with other equipment 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...

Page 15: ...Devices HDMI Connection Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI port of your monitor Then connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI port of your computer NOTE The monitor is equipped with t...

Page 16: ...d of the cable to the DisplayPort or mini DP port of your computer NOTE To connect the monitor to the Thunderbolt port v 1 2 on your Mac connect the mini DP end of the mini DP to DisplayPort cable to...

Page 17: ...ports Connection for your Type A peripheral device s e g storage device NOTE To activate the USB Type A port ensure your computer is also connected to the monitor s USB Type B port One 1 USB Type B p...

Page 18: ...RJ45 cable to the LAN RJ45 port of the monitor Then connect the other end to your network Network Next you must connect your computer to the monitor by either Type C connection Type C Type C Or by HDM...

Page 19: ...wing you can adjust the viewing angle using any of the following methods Height Adjustment Lower or raise the monitor to the desired height 0 to 130 mm NOTE When adjusting press down firmly along the...

Page 20: ...Adjustment Tilt the monitor forwards or backwards to the desired viewing angle 6 to 21 NOTE When adjusting support the stand firmly with one hand while tilting the monitor forwards or backwards with t...

Page 21: ...21 Swivel Angle Adjustment Swivel the monitor to the left or right for the desired viewing angle 60...

Page 22: ...o 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 If the monitor is...

Page 23: ...1 2 3 4 key to activate the Quick menu Standard Color Contrast Brightness Input Select Main Menu Exit NOTE Follow the key guide that appears on the bottom of the screen to select the option or make a...

Page 24: ...enu Input Select Select the input source DisplayPort HDMI 1 HDMI 2 TYPE C s Main Menu Enter the On Screen Display OSD Menu 3440 X 1440 60Hz VP3481 Setup Menu Color Adjust ViewMode Manual Image Adjust...

Page 25: ...ode Then select the desired User mode to activate Exit User 1 User 2 User 3 2 3 Press and hold the keys to lock unlock the OSD Menu When the menu appears on the screen continue holding both keys for 1...

Page 26: ...onds to lock unlock the Power button 3 Power Lock Unlock Locking Power Button Press and hold for 10s to lock power If the Power button is locked the below message will appear on the screen Power Lock...

Page 27: ...the low blue light function Blue Light Filter On NOTE Viewing computer screens for extended periods of time may cause eye irritation and discomfort To reduce these effects it is recommended to take pe...

Page 28: ...tup Menu Color Adjust ViewMode Manual Image Adjust Input Select Audio Adjust DisplayPort HDMI 1 HDMI 2 TYPE C Auto Detect 2 Press the 1 or 2 key to select the main menu Then press the 3 key to enter t...

Page 29: ...n Off 4 Press the 1 or 2 key to adjust select the setting Then press the 3 key to confirm 3440 X 1440 60Hz VP3481 Setup Menu Color Adjust ViewMode Manual Image Adjust Input Select Audio Adjust Volume...

Page 30: ...e Mute Audio Input Sonic Mode Audio Only On Off 3440 X 1440 60Hz VP3481 Setup Menu Color Adjust ViewMode Manual Image Adjust Input Select Audio Adjust Volume Mute Audio Input Sonic Mode Audio Only 50...

Page 31: ...elect DisplayPort HDMI 1 HDMI 2 TYPE C Auto Detect On Off Audio Adjust Volume 0 100 Mute On Off Audio Input Auto DisplayPort HDMI 1 HDMI 2 TYPE C Sonic Mode Standard Music Theater Audio Only On Off Vi...

Page 32: ...ced Gamma 1 8 2 0 2 2 2 4 2 6 Photographer Retro Ultra Clear 0 10 Advanced Sharpness 0 25 50 75 100 Advanced Gamma 1 8 2 0 2 2 2 4 2 6 Photo Ultra Clear 0 10 Advanced Sharpness 0 25 50 75 100 Advanced...

Page 33: ...onochrome Advanced Sharpness 0 25 50 75 100 TruTone 0 100 Color Adjust Contrast Brightness Contrast 0 100 Brightness 0 100 Color Format Auto RGB Full Range RGB Limited Range YUV Full Range YUV Limited...

Page 34: ...Off 1 8 2 0 2 2 2 4 2 6 Black Stabilization 0 10 Advanced DCR 0 25 50 75 100 Gain Red 0 100 Green 0 100 Blue 0 100 Offset Red 0 100 Green 0 100 Blue 0 100 Hue Red 0 100 Green 0 100 Blue 0 100 Cyan 0...

Page 35: ...0 1 10 100 2 00 500 1000 2000 3000 Counter Hour Recall Manual Image Adjust Sharpness 0 25 50 75 100 Aspect Ratio 1 1 4 3 16 9 OAR Full Screen Overscan On Off Low Input Lag Off Advanced Ultra Fast Res...

Page 36: ...elect English Fran ais Deutsch Espa ol Italiano Suomi T rk e esk Svenska Resolution Notice On Off Information OSD Timeout 5 15 30 60 OSD Background On Off Power Indicator On Off Auto Power Off On Off...

Page 37: ...rt HDMI 1 HDMI 2 TYPE C Bottom Left DisplayPort HDMI 1 HDMI 2 TYPE C Bottom Right DisplayPort HDMI 1 HDMI 2 TYPE C PBP Top Bottom Top Source DisplayPort HDMI 1 HDMI 2 TYPE C Bottom Source DisplayPort...

Page 38: ...ort HDMI 1 HDMI 2 TYPE C PIP Position PIP H Position 0 100 PIP V Position 0 100 PIP Size 0 100 Swap Dual Color sRGB EBU SMPTE C REC 709 DICOM SIM Native CAL 1 CAL 2 CAL 3 Native FPS 1 FPS 2 RTS MOBA M...

Page 39: ...Menu Option Setup Menu ECO Mode Standard Optimize Conserve Energy Saving On Off USB Charging On Off DisplayPort DisplayPort 1 1 DisplayPort 1 2 HDMI 2 0 On Off DDC CI On Off Save As User 1 User 2 Use...

Page 40: ...or 2 key to select Input Select Then press the 3 key to enter the Input Select menu 3440 X 1440 60Hz VP3481 Setup Menu Color Adjust ViewMode Manual Image Adjust Input Select Audio Adjust DisplayPort...

Page 41: ...e Mute Audio Input Sonic Mode Audio Only 3 Press the 1 or 2 key to select the desired option Then press the 3 key to enter its sub menu 4 Press the 1 or 2 key to adjust select the setting and press th...

Page 42: ...eb Text MAC Designer Photographer 3 Press the 1 or 2 key to select the setting Then press the 3 key to confirm the selection Menu Option Description Off Disable the function Game Select this option fo...

Page 43: ...Calibration 3 Press the 1 or 2 key to select the menu option Then press the 3 key to enter its sub menu 4 Press the 1 or 2 key to select the setting Then press the 3 key to confirm the selection NOTE...

Page 44: ...s YUV and the black and white levels are limited Standard Color The monitor comes with several display industry color standards Each color mode can be selected for various applications of the monitor...

Page 45: ...the white whiter in a bright environment Gain Adjust white temperature to customize your User Color can be saved in User Mode or a specific color temperature and gain value red green blue Offset Adju...

Page 46: ...ation mode CAL 2 Display with the 2nd user calibration mode CAL 3 Display with the 3rd user calibration mode Color Calibration Notice Configure the calibration notice settings Remind Schedule Hour Set...

Page 47: ...y to adjust select the setting Then press the 3 key to confirm if applicable Menu Option Description Sharpness Adjust the picture quality Aspect Ratio Select the aspect ratio of the monitor Overscan A...

Page 48: ...le for videos with a frame rate of 24fps FreeSync Puts an end to choppy gameplay and broken frames with fluid artifact free performance at virtually any framerate HDR10 Reduce the overall contrast of...

Page 49: ...esolution Notice Information OSD Timeout OSD Background Power Indicator Auto Power Off Sleep Multi Picture ECO Mode DisplayPort 3 Press the 1 or 2 key to select the menu option Then press the 3 key to...

Page 50: ...ion OSD Timeout Set the length of time the OSD Menu remains on screen OSD Background Show Hide the OSD background when the OSD Menu appears on the screen Power Indicator Set the Power Indicator On or...

Page 51: ...een For more information refer to the PBP Picture by Picture section on page 59 PIP Split the screen into two parts a main window and an inset window User can specify the input source for each screen...

Page 52: ...ontent Xbox One S PS4 Pro To enable the HDR10 function 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 Adju...

Page 53: ...le to the USB Type C port of the monitor Then connect the other end of the cable to the USB Type C port of the notebook 2 Connect one end of a DisplayPort cable to the DisplayPort of the monitor Then...

Page 54: ...ess the 3 key to enable PBP mode Off Quad Windows PBP Top Bottom PBP Left Right PIP Dual Color 3440 X 1440 60Hz VP3481 Setup Menu Color Adjust ViewMode Manual Image Adjust Input Select Audio Adjust La...

Page 55: ...nu menu Then press the 3 key to enter the menu 3 Press the 1 or 2 key to select Multi Picture Then press the 3 key to enter its sub menu 4 Press the 1 or 2 key to select Dual Color Then press the 3 ke...

Page 56: ...Menu menu Then press the 3 key to enter the menu 3 Press the 1 or 2 key to select Multi Picture Then press the 3 key to enter its sub menu 4 Press the 1 or 2 key to select Quad Windows PBP Top Bottom...

Page 57: ...3 key to enter its sub menu 4 Press the 1 or 2 key to select Quad Windows Then press the 3 key to enter its sub menu 5 Press the 1 or 2 key to select the window of which you want to change the input s...

Page 58: ...age Select Resolution Notice Information OSD Timeout OSD Background Power Indicator Auto Power Off Sleep Multi Picture ECO Mode DisplayPort Off Quad Windows PBP Top Bottom PBP Left Right PIP Dual Colo...

Page 59: ...t the Setup Menu menu Then press the 3 key to enter the menu 3 Press the 1 or 2 key to select Multi Picture Then press the 3 key to enter its sub menu 4 Press the 1 or 2 key to select PBP Top Bottom o...

Page 60: ...m 3440 X 1440 60Hz VP3481 Language Select Resolution Notice Information OSD Timeout OSD Background Power Indicator Auto Power Off Sleep Multi Picture ECO Mode DisplayPort Off Quad Windows PBP Top Bott...

Page 61: ...hen press the 3 key to enter its sub menu VP3481 3440 X 1440 60Hz Language Select Resolution Notice Information OSD Timeout OSD Background Power Indicator Auto Power Off Sleep Multi Picture ECO Mode D...

Page 62: ...select PIP H Position or PIP V Position Press the 1 or 2 key to adjust the setting and press the 3 key to confirm 7 To adjust the Inset Window size select PIP Size and press the 3 key Then press the 1...

Page 63: ...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 Compatible co...

Page 64: ...r Product Preview Produc vity Eyes Care Video Conference Colorblindness Customized Color Filter Simula on Designers can activate the Simulation feature to review their designs and verify they look col...

Page 65: ...r viewsonic com support software 2 Connect the USB Type B male cable square with 2 cut corners to the USB Type B port of your monitor Then connect the other end of the cable to the USB port of the com...

Page 66: ...Display Size 86 4 cm 34 Color Filter RGB vertical stripe Glass Surface Anti Glare type 3H hard coating Input Signal Video Sync TMDS digital 100 HDMI v 2 0 fh 15 135 Khz fv 24 100 Hz DisplayPort v 1 2a...

Page 67: ...Hz 1280 x 1024 50 60 75Hz 1280 x 960 50 60 75Hz 1280 x 800 60Hz 1280 x 768 50 60Hz 1280 x 720 24 25 30 50 60Hz 1152 x 900 67Hz 1152 x 864 75Hz 1024 x 768 50 60 70 72Hz 848 x 480 60Hz 800 x 600 56 60 7...

Page 68: ...1 23 x 9 58 Wall Mount Dimensions 100 x 100 mm Weight Physical 11 16 kg 24 6 lbs Power saving modes On 33 6W Typical without USB cable 49 5W Typical with USB cable Off 0 3W Do not set the graphics car...

Page 69: ...tory Preset Timing Mode listed in the Specifications of this manual NOTE Exception This control does not affect changes made with the Language Select or Power Lock setting Audio Adjust Adjusts the vol...

Page 70: ...el s default mode Bluish Set the color temperature to 9300K Cool Set the color temperature to 7500K Native Default color temperature Recommended for general use Warm Set the color temperature to 5000K...

Page 71: ...serial number and the ViewSonic website URL See your graphics cards s user guide for instructions on changing the resolution and refresh rate vertical frequency NOTE VESA 1024 x 768 60Hz for example m...

Page 72: ...energy consumption and may increase energy consumption beyond the limits required for ENERGY STAR qualification as applicable ENERGY STAR is a set of power saving guidelines issued by the U S Environ...

Page 73: ...lor depth of each color red green blue cyan magenta and yellow Setup Menu Adjusts On Screen Display OSD Menu settings Many of these settings can activate on screen display notifications so users do no...

Page 74: ...missing check the video cable to make sure it is properly and securely connected Loose or broken pins in the cable connector could cause an improper connection Connect the monitor to another computer...

Page 75: ...sure the mini stereo jack is connected Make sure the volume is not muted nor set to 0 Check the Audio Input setting The monitor will not adjust Make sure there are no obstructions near or on the monit...

Page 76: ...laceable Main Processor s or SOC No No Yes Memory N A N A N A HDD N A N A N A Wireless Networking Capability N A N A N A Graphics Card N A N A N A Rechargeable Battery N A N A N A Fan Assembly N A N A...

Page 77: ...ot clean apply a small amount of non ammonia non alcohol based glass cleaner onto a clean soft lint free cloth then wipe the screen Cleaning the Case Use a soft dry cloth If the case is still not clea...

Page 78: ...not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular install...

Page 79: ...Actual Concentration Lead Pb 0 1 0 1 Mercury Hg 0 1 0 1 Cadmium Cd 0 01 0 01 Hexavalent Chromium Cr6 0 1 0 1 Polybrominated biphenyls PBB 0 1 0 1 Polybrominated diphenyl ethers PBDE 0 1 0 1 Bis 2 eth...

Page 80: ...waste Rule 2011 and prohibits use of lead mercury hexavalent chromium polybrominated biphenyls or polybrominated diphenyl ethers in concentrations exceeding 0 1 weight and 0 01 weight for cadmium exc...

Page 81: ...E Formula Guide Coated The ViewSonic ColorPro VP81a Series lets you design with confidence NOTE PANTONE Colors generated may not match PANTONE identified standards Consult current PANTONE Publications...

Page 82: ...Protection Agency EPA As an ENERGY STAR partner ViewSonic Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Disclaimer ViewSonic Corporation shall no...

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Page 84: ...s e g Projector Lamps Please refer to What the warranty excludes and does not cover section How long the warranty is effective ViewSonic displays are warranted for between 1 and 3 years depending on y...

Page 85: ...in the product User Guide Removal installation and set up service charges including wall mounting of the product How to get service For information about receiving service under warranty contact View...

Page 86: ...by anyone not authorized by ViewSonic Effect of state law This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Some states do not allow limit...

Page 87: ...r purchase Who the warranty protects This warranty is valid only for the first consumer purchaser What the warranty excludes and does not cover Any product on which the serial number has been defaced...

Page 88: ...ainer packaging to an authorized ViewSonic service center Round trip transportation costs for in warranty products will be paid by ViewSonic Limitation of implied warranties There are no warranties ex...

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