Using vDisplay Manager

    From ViewSonic User Guide Database

    Menu Layout and Features - VP Series

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    Tags

    At the top of each menu screen a Tag will be displayed, one for every monitor connected.

    VDM Using Tags.png
    NOTE: Up to four (4) monitors can be connected and tagged, however, this is dependent on your computer’s graphics card capability.

    Sidebar Menu

    On the left side are the sub-menus:

    Sub-menu Options
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    Color Mode
    • Standard Color
    • ViewMode
    • Color Temperature
    • Color Calibration
    PBP/PIP
    • PBP
    • PIP
    Basic Settings
    • Color Adjust
    • Image Adjust
    • Audio Adjust
    • Input Select
    Advanced Settings
    • Information
    • Auto Pivot
    • All Recall

    More settings can be adjusted via the sub-menus: Color Mode, PBP/PIP, Basic Settings, and Advanced Settings.

    Color Mode

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    Menu Option Description
    Standard Color

    sRGB
    Precise color gamut and gamma of the sRGB standard.

    Adobe RGB
    Precise color gamut and gamma of the Adobe RGB standard.

    EBU
    Precise color gamut and gamma of the European Broadcasting Union standard.

    SMPTE-C
    Precise color gamut and gamma of the SMPTE-C standard.

    REC 709
    Precise color gamut and gamma of the ITU-R Rec. 709 standard.

    DICOM SIM
    Gamma curves are set to a DICOM simulation.

    DCI-P3
    Precise color gamut and gamma of the DCI-P3 standard.

    ViewMode

    Standard
    Select this option for general use.

    Movie
    Select this option for watching movies.

    Game: FPS 1/Game: FPS 2
    Ideal for First-Person Shooter games.

    Game: RTS
    Calibrated for Real-Time Strategy games.

    Game: MOBA
    Select this option for Multiplayer Online Battle Arena games.

    Web
    Select this option for browsing websites.

    Text
    Ideal for text files and reading.

    MAC
    Select this option when connecting the monitor with Mac computers.

    Designer: CAD/CAM
    Select this option for viewing design files.

    Designer: Animation
    Select this option for viewing graphic design files.

    Designer: Video Edit
    Optimized for video editing.

    Photographer: Retro
    Select for a classic film color scheme.

    Photographer: Photo
    Ideal for general photo work.

    Photographer: Landscape
    Ideal for landscape orientation.

    Photographer: Portrait
    Optimized for portrait orientation.

    Photographer: Monochrome
    Sets the screen in a monochromatic setting.

    Color Temperature

    Panel Default
    Use the panel default mode.

    Bluish
    Set the color temperature to 9300K.

    Cool
    Set the color temperature to 7500K.

    Native
    Native is a default color temperature. Recommended for general graphic design and regular use.

    Warm
    Set the color temperature to 5000K.

    User
    Customized by the user.

    Color Calibration

    Color Calibration: CAL 1
    Display with the 1st user calibration mode.

    Color Calibration: CAL 2
    Display with the 2nd user calibration mode.

    Color Calibration: CAL 3
    Display with the 3rd user calibration mode.

    PBP/PIP (Picture-by-Picture/Picture-in-Picture)

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    Menu Option Description
    PBP (Picture-by-Picture)

    Adjust layout preference, select input sources, set color modes, and

    VDM PBP Menu.png

    turn on Smart Resolution to set your PBP screen with its ideal resolution at full screen.

    NOTE: Please note how many screens can be supported:
    Screen Division Model Support
    4 screens
    • VP2785-4K
    • VP3268-4K
    • VP3481
    • VP3881
    2 screens
    • VP2771
    Menu Option Description
    PIP (Picture-in-Picture)

    Adjust layout and size preference, select input sources, set color modes, and adjust the PIP screen size with the sliding bar.

    VDM PIP Menu.png

    Basic Settings

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    Menu Option Description
    Color Adjust Adjust Brightness and Contrast.
    VDM Color Adjust.png
    Image Adjust Adjust Sharpness and Blue Light Filter.
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    Audio Adjust Increase, decrease, or mute the volume.
    VDM Audio Adjust.png
    Input Select Toggles between the various input options that are available for the monitor. “Auto Detect” can also be toggled On/Off.
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    Advanced Settings

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    Menu Option Description
    Information Displays the Resolution, Timing mode, Model Name, Serial Number, Firmware Version, and an option to check for Firmware updates.
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    Auto Pivot Toggle On/Off and rotate the screen.
    VDM Auto Pivot.png
    All Recall Resets all the settings to default.
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    ViewSonic® Homepage Link

    In the top-right corner, a link to the ViewSonic® home page is placed for convenience.

    VDM Using VS Homepage.png

    In addition to the standard view of the Main Menu, the Sidebar Menu can also be minimized by selecting the tab as shown below:

    VDM Using Minimize.png


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    Menu Layout and Features - VG Series

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    Tags

    At the top of each menu screen a Tag will be displayed, one for every monitor connected.

    VDM Using Tags VG.png
    NOTE: Up to four (4) monitors can be connected and tagged, however, this is dependent on your computer’s graphics card capability.

    Sidebar Menu

    On the left side are the sub-menus:

    Sub-menu Options
    VDM Side Bar VG.png
    Productivity
    • Screen Pivot
    • Screen Split
    • AutoLaunch
    Eye Care
    • Blue Light Filter
    • Smart Backlight
    Basic Settings
    • Color/Image Adjust
    • ViewMode
    • Audio Adjust
    • Input Select
    Advanced Settings
    • Information
    • Power Indicator
    • Profile Saving
    • All Recall

    More settings can be adjusted via the sub-menus: Productivity, Eye Care, Basic Settings, and Advanced Settings.

    Productivity Menu

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    Menu Option Description
    Screen Pivot Pivot the screen -90°, +90°, or 0°.
    Screen Split Divide the screen into several windows for better productivity.
    AutoLaunch Automatically launch several windows in a set pattern with certain applications already open.

    Eye Care Menu

    VDM Eye Care Menu.png
    Menu Option Description
    Blue Light Filter Adjusts the filter that blocks high-energy blue light for a more comfortable viewing experience.
    Smart Backlight Set your preferred brightness and contrast for different parts of the day.

    Basic Settings

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    Menu Option Description
    Color/Image Adjust Adjust Contrast, Brightness, and/or Sharpness.
    ViewMode Select one of the many preset viewing settings.
    Audio Adjust Increase, decrease, or mute the volume.
    Input Select Toggles between the various input options that are available for the monitor. “Auto Detect” can also be toggled On/Off.

    Advanced Settings

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    Menu Option Description
    Information Displays the Resolution, Timing mode, Model Name, Serial Number, Firmware Version, and an option to check for Firmware updates.
    Power Indicator Toggle the Power Indicator Light On/Off.
    Profile Saving Save preferred settings.
    All Recall Resets all the settings to default.

    Product Preview A 360° degree view of the selected monitor will be shown here. This sub-menu can be minimized as well.

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    Adjustable Settings

    The Main Menu has several common settings that can be quickly adjusted.

    VDM Adjustable Settings.png
    Menu Option Description
    Screen Pivot Pivot the screen -90°, +90°, or 0°.
    Audio Adjust Increase, decrease, or mute the volume.
    Color/Image Adjust Adjust the brightness and/or contrast.

    ViewSonic® Homepage Link

    In the top-right corner, a link to the ViewSonic® home page is placed for convenience.

    VDM Using VS Homepage.png

    In addition to the standard view of the Main Menu, the Sidebar Menu can also be minimized by selecting the tab as shown below:

    VDM Using Minimize.png


    VDM Using Menu VG Minimize.png
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