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VG3456

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User Guide

Model No. VS18575

P/N: VG3456

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”

Summary of Contents for VG3456

Page 1: ...ing 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 ...

Page 2: ...eeding 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 confident that the ViewSonic product you have chosen will serve you well Once again thank you for choosing ViewSonic ...

Page 3: ...ins high voltage parts Do not use this equipment near water To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose the display to rain or moisture Avoid exposing the display to direct sunlight or other sources of sustained heat Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other devices including amplifiers that may increase the temperature of the display to d...

Page 4: ...rticularly at the plug and at the point where it emerges from the equipment Be sure that the power outlet is located near the equipment so that it is easily accessible Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the equipment When a cart is used use with caution when moving the cart e...

Page 5: ...device cordage should be able to withstand 100N force Make sure the cordage is straightened and any slack is removed The back of the device shall face the wall to ensure the device cannot tilt under external force Make sure the display does not tilt under external force at any height and rotation angle of the device If the existing display is going to be retained and relocated the same considerati...

Page 6: ...ting External Devices 17 HDMI Connection 17 DisplayPort Connection 18 USB Connection 19 Ethernet Connection 20 Using the Monitor 21 Adjusting the Viewing Angle 21 Height Adjustment 21 Tilt Angle Adjustment 22 Swivel Angle Adjustment 23 Turning the Device On Off 24 Using the Control Panel Keys 25 Quick Menu 25 Hot Keys 27 Configuring the Settings 29 General Operations 29 On Screen Display OSD Menu ...

Page 7: ...lity 57 Regulatory and Service Information 58 Compliance Information 58 FCC Compliance Statement 58 Industry Canada Statement 58 CE Conformity for European Countries 58 Declaration of RoHS Compliance 59 Indian Restriction of Hazardous Substances 60 Product Disposal at End of Product Life 60 Copyright Information 61 Customer Service 62 Limited Warranty 63 Mexico Limited Warranty 66 ...

Page 8: ...e Contents Monitor Power cord Video cable USB cable Quick start guide NOTE The power cord and video cables included in your package may vary depending on your country Please contact your local reseller for more information ...

Page 9: ...ion about the 1 ViewMode 2 3 4 5 key and its functions refer to Hot Keys on page 25 Rear View 2 1 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 1 AC IN 2 HDMI 3 DisplayPort 4 USB Type C 5 USB Upstream 6 LAN 7 USB Downstream 7 Display screen Power button 2 1 ViewMode 3 4 5 Security Slot ...

Page 10: ...stalling the Stand 1 Place the box on a flat stable surface and open the front flap of the box to reveal the contents Remove the top tray 2 Remove the monitor stand s base and neck Align and connect the three 3 points on the monitor stand s base with the monitor stand s neck 3 Use the captured screw in the monitor stand s base and secure it to the monitor stand s neck 1 2 ...

Page 11: ... Align and slide the upper hooks of the monitor stand into the stand mounting slots as shown in the illustration below NOTE Ensure the stand is secure and the quick release tab positively clicks into place ...

Page 12: ... the device out of the box and 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 personal injury ...

Page 13: ...ty 14 kg 100 x 100 mm 115 x 115 x 2 6 mm Ø 5 mm M4 x 10 mm 4 pieces NOTE Wall mount kits are sold separately To obtain a wall mounting kit contact ViewSonic or your local dealer 1 Turn off the device and disconnect all cables 2 Place the device on a flat stable surface with the screen facing down 3 Push and hold the quick release tab and carefully lift the stand 4 Pull down slightly to disengage t...

Page 14: ...ting bracket to the VESA mounting holes at the rear of the device 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 monitor onto the wall ...

Page 15: ...g 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 monitor from falling over Below is an example of setting up a security slot locking device on a table ...

Page 16: ...ons 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 a power outlet 1 2 ...

Page 17: ...nal 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 two HDMI 1 4 ports ...

Page 18: ...nd 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 the Thunderbolt output of your Mac Then connect the other end of the cable to the DisplayPort port of the monitor ...

Page 19: ...A 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 port Connect the USB Type B male cable square with 2 cut corners to this port and then connect the other end of the cable to the USB downstream port of your computer One 1 USB Type C port Make sure yo...

Page 20: ...AN 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 HDMI and USB Upstream DisplayPort and USB Upstream ...

Page 21: ...ing Angle For optimal viewing 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 adjustment track ...

Page 22: ...r backwards to the desired viewing angle 5 to 40 NOTE When adjusting support the stand firmly with one hand while tilting the monitor forwards or backwards with the other hand The monitor must be lifted to the highest position then it can support 40 tilt ...

Page 23: ...23 Swivel Angle Adjustment Swivel the monitor to the left or right for the desired viewing angle 60 ...

Page 24: ...n to turn on the device 3 To turn the device off press the Power button again NOTE The device will still consume some power as long as the power cord is connected to the power outlet If the device is not being used for a long period of time please disconnect the power plug from the power outlet ...

Page 25: ...ewMode 3 5 4 2 Quick Menu Press the 2 3 4 5 key to activate the Quick Menu Viewmode 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 adjustments Viewmode Contrast Brightness Input Select Main Menu Exit ViewMode Select one of the preset color settings Office Movie MAC Mono Game ...

Page 26: ...de ast Brightness Select Menu Input Select Select the input source HDMI 1 HDMI 2 DisplayPort Type C s Main Menu Enter the On Screen Display OSD Menu 3440 X 1440 60Hz VG3456 Setup Menu Color Adjust ViewMode Manual Image Adjust Input Select Audio Adjust HDMI 1 HDMI 2 DisplayPort Type C Exit Exit the Quick Menu ...

Page 27: ...o unlock lock the Power bu on Power Lock Unlock Locking Power Button 3 Press and hold for 10s to lock power If the Power bu on is locked the below message will appear on the screen Power Lock Unlock Power Button Locked If the OSD Menu is locked the below message will appear on the screen Hot Keys When the OSD menu is off you can quickly access special func ons by using the control panel keys NOTE S...

Page 28: ... on is locked the below message will appear on the screen Power Lock Unlock Power Button Locked If the Power button is locked the below message will appear on the screen 24 OSD Locked 1 3 Press the keys to unlock lock the Power bu on When the menu appears on the screen press and hold both keys for 10 seconds to unlock lock the Power bu on Power Lock Unlock Locking Power Button 3 Press and hold for...

Page 29: ...ay the OSD Menu 3440 X 1440 60Hz VG3456 Setup Menu Color Adjust ViewMode Manual Image Adjust Input Select Audio Adjust HDMI 1 HDMI 2 DisplayPort Type C 2 Press the 1 ViewMode or 2 key to select the main menu Then press the 3 key to enter the selected menu 3440 X 1440 60Hz VG3456 Setup Menu Color Adjust ViewMode Manual Image Adjust Input Select Audio Adjust Volume Mute 50 ...

Page 30: ... 60Hz VG3456 Setup Menu Color Adjust ViewMode Manual Image Adjust Input Select Audio Adjust Volume Mute On Off 4 Press the 1 ViewMode or 2 key to adjust select the setting Then press the 3 key to confirm 3440 X 1440 60Hz VG3456 Setup Menu Color Adjust ViewMode Manual Image Adjust Input Select Audio Adjust Volume Mute On Off ...

Page 31: ...to select the option or make adjustments 3440 X 1440 60Hz VG3456 Setup Menu Color Adjust ViewMode Manual Image Adjust Input Select Audio Adjust Volume Mute On Off 3440 X 1440 60Hz VG3456 Setup Menu Color Adjust ViewMode Manual Image Adjust Input Select Audio Adjust Volume Mute 50 5 Press the 4 key to return to the previous menu NOTE To exit the OSD Menu press the 5 key ...

Page 32: ...32 On Screen Display OSD Menu Tree Main Menu Sub menu Menu Option Input Select HDMI 1 HDMI 2 DisplayPort Type C Audio Adjust Volume 0 100 Mute On Off ...

Page 33: ...f Black Stabilization 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Advanced DCR 0 25 50 75 100 Response Time Standard Advanced Ultra Fast Hue Red 0 100 Green 0 100 Blue 0 100 Cyan 0 100 Magenta 0 100 Yellow 0 100 Saturation Red 0 100 Green 0 100 Blue 0 100 Cyan 0 100 Magenta 0 100 Yellow 0 100 Rename Recall ...

Page 34: ...S 1 FPS 2 RTS MOBA Color Adjust Contrast Brightness Contrast 0 100 Brightness 0 100 Color Temperature Bluish Cool Native Warm User Color Red 0 100 Green 0 100 Blue 0 100 Color Space Auto RGB YUV Color Range Auto Full Range Limited Range Gamma 1 8 2 0 2 2 2 4 2 6 2 8 ...

Page 35: ...nu Sub menu Menu Option Manual Image Adjust Auto Image Adjust Horizontal Size 0 100 H V Position Horizontal Position 0 100 Vertical Position 0 100 Fine Tune 0 100 Sharpness 0 100 Aspect Ratio 4 3 16 9 Full Screen ...

Page 36: ...ght Filter 0 100 Setup Menu Language English Français Deutsch Español Italiano Suomi Русский Türkçe 日本語 한국어 繁體中文 简体中文 Česká Svenska AMD FreeSync On Off 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: ...Option Setup Menu Sleep 30 Minutes 45 Minutes 60 Minutes 120 Minutes Off ECO Mode Standard Optimize Conserve DisplayPort 1 2 On Off DDC CI On Off Auto Detect On Off USB Hub On while power saving Off while power saving All Recall ...

Page 38: ...ViewMode or 2 key to select Input Select Then press the 3 key to enter the Input Select menu 3440 X 1440 60Hz VG3456 Setup Menu Color Adjust ViewMode Manual Image Adjust Input Select Audio Adjust HDMI 1 HDMI 2 DisplayPort Type C 3 Press the 1 ViewMode or 2 key to select the desired input source Then press the 3 key to confirm the selection ...

Page 39: ...1440 60Hz VG3456 Setup Menu Color Adjust ViewMode Manual Image Adjust Input Select Audio Adjust Volume Mute 3 Press the 1 ViewMode or 2 key to select the menu option Then press the 3 key to enter its sub menu 4 Press the 1 ViewMode or 2 key to adjust select the setting Then press the 3 key to confirm if applicable Menu Option Description Volume Adjust the volume level Mute Enable this option to te...

Page 40: ...MAC Mono Game 3 Press the 1 ViewMode or 2 key to select the setting Then press the 3 key to confirm the selection NOTE Some sub menu options may have another sub menu To enter the respective sub menu press the 3 key Follow the key guide that appears on the bottom of the screen to select the option or make adjustments Menu Option Description Off Disable the function Office Select this option for of...

Page 41: ...amma 3 Press the 1 ViewMode or 2 key to select the menu option Then press the 3 key to enter its sub menu 4 Press the 1 ViewMode or 2 key to select the setting Then press the 3 key to confirm the selection NOTE Some sub menu options may have another sub menu To enter the respective sub menu press the 3 key Follow the key guide that appears on the bottom of the screen to select the option or make a...

Page 42: ...color output Auto Automatically recognizes the color format and black and white levels RGB The input signal color format is RGB YUV The input signal color format is YUV Color Range The monitor can detect the input signal color range automatically You can manually change the color range options to fit the correct color range if the colors are not displayed correctly Auto Automatically recognizes th...

Page 43: ...t select the setting Then press the 3 key to confirm if applicable Menu Option Description Auto Image Adjust Automatically adjust the screen image position Horizontal Size Stretch or shorten the screen on its horizontal axis H V Position Adjust the screen horizontally and or vertically Fine Tune Improve distorted image quality from an analog signal Sharpness Adjust the sharpness and picture qualit...

Page 44: ... Resolution Notice Information OSD Timeout OSD Background Power Indicator Auto Power Off Sleep ECO Mode DisplayPort 1 2 DDC CI 3 Press the 1 ViewMode or 2 key to select the menu option Then press the 3 key to enter its sub menu 4 Press the 1 ViewMode or 2 key to select the setting Then press the 3 key to confirm the selection NOTE Some sub menu options may have another sub menu To enter the respec...

Page 45: ...e OSD Menu remains on the screen OSD Background Show Hide the OSD background when the OSD Menu appears on the screen OSD Pivot Set the OSD Menu orientation 0 Sets the OSD Menu without pivot 90 Sets the OSD Menu with a 90 pivot 90 Sets the OSD Menu with a 90 pivot Power Indicator Set the power indicator on or off If the setting is set to On the power indicator lights blue when the device is turned ...

Page 46: ...n DDC CI Enable this option to allow the monitor control via the graphics card Auto Detect Automatically detect the input signal USB Hub Toggle On or Off while power saving All Recall Resets all settings to their default values ...

Page 47: ...1440 Recommended 3440 x 1440 60Hz non interlaced Resolution1 Supported 3440 x 1440 60Hz 1920 x 1080 60Hz 1680 x 1050 60Hz 1440 x 900 60 Hz 1280 x 1440 60Hz 1280 x 1024 60 75Hz 1024 x 768 60 70 75Hz 800 x 600 56 60 72 75Hz 720 x 400 70Hz 640 x 480 60 72 75Hz Power Adapter2 Input Voltage AC 100 240 V 50 60Hz auto switch Display area Full Scan H x V 799 8 mm H x 334 8 mm V 31 4 x 13 2 Operating condi...

Page 48: ...ical 8 8 kg 19 4 lbs Power Consumption On 41W Typ Blue LED 160W Max3 Blue LED Off 0 3W 1 Do not set the graphics card in your computer to exceed these timing modes doing so may result in permanent damage to the display 2 Please use the power adapter from ViewSonic or an authorized source only 3 Maximum power consumption with max luminance and USB Speaker active ...

Page 49: ...ications of this manual 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 more than one source Auto Detect If the current input source has no signal the monitor will automatically switch to the next input option This function on some models is disabled by defa...

Page 50: ...pace Allows users to choose which color space they would like to use for monitor color output RGB YUV Color Temperature Allows users to select specific color temperature settings to further customize their viewing experience Panel Default Panel original status Bluish Set the color temperature to 9300K Cool Set the color temperature to 7500K Native Native is a default color temperature Recommend fo...

Page 51: ... the tint of each color red green blue cyan magenta and yellow 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 website URL See your graphics card s user guide for instructions on changing the resolution and refresh rate vertical frequency NOTE VESA 1024 x 768 60Hz example means that the...

Page 52: ... change the 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 Environmental Protection Agency EPA ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U S Environmental Protection Agency and the U S Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment...

Page 53: ...ight are added together to reproduce a broad array of colors S Saturation Adjusts the color depth of each color red green blue cyan magenta and yellow Setup Menu Adjusts On Screen Display OSD settings Many of these settings can activate on screen display notifications so users do not have to reopen the menu Sharpness Adjusts the picture quality of the monitor V ViewMode ViewSonic s unique ViewMode...

Page 54: ...ue are 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 Screen image is too light or dark Adjust brightness and contrast settings via the OSD Menu Reset the monitor to factory settings Screen image cuts in and out Make sure the correct input source ...

Page 55: ...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 monitor and that there is adequate spacing For more information see Adjusting the Viewing Angle USB devices connected to the monitor do not work Make sure the USB cable is connected properly Try changing to another USB port if applicable Some USB devices req...

Page 56: ...not 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 clean apply a small amount of non ammonia non alcohol based mild non abrasive detergent onto a clean soft lint free cloth then wipe the surface Disclaimer ViewSonic does not recommend the use of any ammo...

Page 57: ...placeable 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 N A Camera N A N A N A Fingerprint Reader N A N A N A Display Assembly No No Yes Keyboard N A N A N A Internal Power Supply No No Yes NOTE N A Not applicable for the product ...

Page 58: ... 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 installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter...

Page 59: ...tance Proposed Maximum Concentration 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 ethylhexyl phthalate DEHP 0 1 0 1 Butyl benzyl phthalate BBP 0 1 0 1 Dibutyl phthalate DBP 0 1 0 1 Diisobutyl phthalate DIBP 0 1 0 1 Certain components of products as ...

Page 60: ...ns exceeding 0 1 weight and 0 01 weight for cadmium except for the exemptions set in Schedule 2 of the Rule Product Disposal at End of Product Life ViewSonic respects the environment and is committed to working and living green Thank you for being part of Smarter Greener Computing Please visit the ViewSonic website to learn more USA Canada http www viewsonic com company green recycle program Europ...

Page 61: ...al 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 not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from furnishing this material or the performance or use of this prod...

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Page 63: ... 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 your country of purchase for all parts including the light source and for all labor from the date of the first consumer purchase Authorized service providers will offer replacement or repair for up to five 5 years from the date of the fir...

Page 64: ... display through inappropriate cleaning as described 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 ViewSonic Customer Support Please refer to the Customer Service page You will need to provide your product s serial number To obtain warranty service yo...

Page 65: ... 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 limitations on implied warranties and or do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you Sales outside the U S A and Canada F...

Page 66: ...er 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 modified or removed Damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from Accident misuse neglect fire water lightning or other acts of nature unauthorized product modification unauthorized attempted re...

Page 67: ...tainer 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 express or implied which extend beyond the description contained herein including the implied warranty of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Exclusion of damages ViewSonic s liability...

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