vDisplayManager

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    What is vDisplay Manager?

    vDisplay Manager improves your productivity and puts the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu controls on your monitor’s screen. Here you can quickly and easily adjust the monitor’s display, increase user efficiency, and make your viewing experience more comfortable.

    VP Series

    • Quckly set Standard Color, ViewMode, Color Temperature, and Calibration options.
    • Improve productivity with PBP/PIP.
    • Adjust Brightness, Contrast, Image Sharpness, Blue Light Filter, Audio, and Input Source.
    • Easily set Screen Pivot with Auto/CW/CCW/Reset.

    Monitor Support

    Currently, vDisplay Manager supports the VP Series of monitors. It specifically supports:

    • VP2458
    • VP2771
    • VP2785-4K
    • VP2468
    • VP2768
    • VP2768-4K
    • VP3268-4K
    • VP3481
    • VP3881

    VG Series

    • Adjust Screen Pivot, Audio, Brightness, and Contrast.
    • Quickly access ViewMode options.
    • Access the Blue Light Filter and Smart Backlight for comfortable viewing.
    • Improve productivity with Screen Split and AutoLaunch.

    Monitor Support

    Currently, vDisplay Manager supports the VG Series of monitors. It specifically supports:

    • VG2248
    • VG2448
    • VG2748
    • VG3448
    • VG2455
    • VG2755
    • VG2455-2K
    • VG2755-2K

    Where to get vDisplay Manager?

    vDisplay Manager can be downloaded at: http://www.viewsonic.com/

    After the download completes, launch the setup file and follow the on-screen directions to install the software.

    VDM Install Wizard.png

    Once the installation has finished, click on the vDisplay Manager icon to launch the software.

    Connection Methods

    In addition to downloading the software, ensure that your monitor(s) are properly connected via:

    • USB Type-C
    VDM Connect 1.png
    • HDMI and USB Upstream (USB Type-B), or
    VDM Connect 2.png
    • DisplayPort and USB Upstream (USB Type-B).
    VDM Connect 3.png
    NOTE: If a VP/VG series monitor is not detected, the software will automatically close.

    Menu Layout and Features - VP Series

    VDM Using Menu VP.png

    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
    VDM Side Bar.png
    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

    VDM Color Mode.png
    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)

    VDM PBP PIP.png
    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

    VDM Basic Settings.png
    Menu Option Description
    Color Adjust Adjust Brightness and Contrast.
    VDM Color Adjust.png
    Image Adjust Adjust Sharpness and Blue Light Filter.
    VDM Input Select.png
    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.
    VDM Image Adjust.png

    Advanced Settings

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

    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 VP Minimize.png

    Menu Layout and Features - VG Series

    VDM Using Menu VG.png

    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

    VDM Productivity.png
    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

    VDM Basic Settings VG.png
    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

    VDM Advanced Settings VG.png
    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.

    VDM Product Preview.png

    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

    Screen Split

    Allows the user to divide the screen into several windows. Some default templates are provided, however, customized templates can also be created and saved.

    VDM Screen Split.png

    Additionally the frames of the templates can be customized by adjusting the Frame Color, Frame Size, and Frame Transparency. To create a custom template:

    1. Click the “+”.
    2. Then draw your custom frames on-screen.
    NOTE: Only vertical and horizontal lines can be drawn.
    1. At anytime you can Save, Delete, Undo, or Redo with the icons at the top of the screen:
    VDM Screen Split Redo.png
    NOTE: You can Edit or Delete any custom template by right clicking on it in the template selection area.

    AutoLaunch

    The user can capture and automatically launch several windows in a set pattern with certain applications already open within them.

    NOTE
    • AutoLaunch supports capturing Office 2010/2013/2016 (Word/Excel/PowerPoint), PDF, and Windows Files.
    • If the file is not supported for direct capturing, the user can designate the file via “...”.
    VDM AutoLaunch.png
    1. After using “Screen Split” to divide the screen, drag and drop your preferred applications into each frame.
    2. Choose the preferred “Setting” (Setting 1/2/3/4).
    3. Click “Capture” to save your screen setup. You can click “Initiate at Startup” to have your preferred screen setup load at startup.
    NOTE: You can adjust which program opens in which window by clicking the “1, 2, ..” and “....”.

    Smart Backlight

    This feature allows the user to set preferred brightness and contrast for different times of the day.

    VDM Smart Backlight.png
    1. Drag and drop the preferred settings button: Energy, Concentrate, and/or Relax, to the desired time slot.
    NOTE: You can also right click on the time line to add the settings.
    1. To adjust the settings button, left click on the word. Then you will be able to adjust the brightness and contrast.
    2. Once your preferred settings are finalized, turn on Smart Backlight by left clicking the toggle switch.

    Firmware Update

    For the best display performance and to resolve any known issues, it is best to keep your monitor updated with the latest firmware version. With the USB cable and firmware update tool, you can easily update your monitor firmware any time.

    To update the firmware, do the following:

    1. Click on the Advanced sub-menu, then Information.
      2. VDM FW 1.png
    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 your computer.
      3. VDM FW 2.png
    3. Click Update to upgrade your monitor’s firmware, and wait until the upgrade process completes.

    Software Update

    If a new software version is available, a pop-up message will appear at the launch of vDisplay Manager as shown below:

    VDM Software Update 1.png

    After selecting Yes and successfully updating the software, the below message will appear:

    VDM Software Update 2.png
    NOTE: It is suggested that the user always updates to the latest software version available.
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