VG2440

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Package Contents

  1. Display
  2. Power cord
  3. Video cable
  4. USB cable
  5. Quick start guide

Front View / Rear View / Side View

Letter Item
A Display Screen
B Power Button
C Control Panel Keys
D USB Type A Port (Downstream)
E Security Slot

I/O Ports

I/O Ports
Number Item
1 AC IN
2 Audio In
3 Audio Out
4 DisplayPort
5 HDMI
6 VGA
7 USB Type B (Upstream)
8 USB Type A (Downstream)

Stand Installation

  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 two (2) 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.
  4. Align and slide the upper hooks of the monitor stand into the stand mounting slots. Ensure the stand is secure and the quick release tab positively clicks into place.
  5. Using the stand’s handle, lift the device out of the box and into its upright position on a flat, stable surface.
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.

Wall Mounting

Refer to the table below for the standard dimensions for wall mount kits.

For use only with a UL certified wall mount kit/bracket. To obtain a wall-mounting kit or height adjustment base, contact ViewSonic® or your local dealer.
Maximum 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 Ø 5 mm M4 x 10 mm - 4 pieces
  1. Turn off the device and disconnect all cables.
  2. Place the device on a flat, stable surface with the screen facing down.
  3. Press and hold the quick release tab and carefully lift the stand.
  4. Pull down slightly to disengage the hooks. Then remove the stand.
  5. Attach the mounting bracket to the VESA mounting holes at the rear of the monitor. Then secure it with four (4) screws (M4 x 10 mm).
  6. Follow the instructions that come with the wall mounting kit to mount the monitor onto the wall.

Using the Security Slot

To help prevent the device from being stolen, use a security slot locking 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.

Using the Security Slot

Connecting to Power

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.

Connecting External Devices

Note: To connect the monitor to an external device (PC, laptop…etc.), please use one of the included video cables for your application and connect it to both terminals.

HDMI

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 one HDMI 1.4 port.

DisplayPort

Connect one end of a DisplayPort cable to the DisplayPort port. Then connect the other end 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.

VGA

Connect one end of a VGA cable to the VGA port of your monitor. Then connect the other end of the cable to the VGA port of your computer.

USB

Connect one end of a USB cable to a USB port of the monitor. Then connect the other end of the cable to a USB port of your computer.

USB Number Description
Type A Four (4) 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.
Type B One (1) 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.

Audio

Plug the audio jack of the ear-/headphones into the Audio Out port of the monitor. Additionally, you can connect the monitor to a sound bar using an audio cable.

NOTE: The monitor is equipped with dual speakers.

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 holding the monitor with both hands on the side.

Swivel Adjustment

Swivel the monitor to the left or right for the desired viewing angle (60˚).

Tilt Angle Adjustment

Tilt the monitor forwards or 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.

Screen Orientation Adjustment (Monitor Pivot)

  1. Adjust the monitor height to the highest position. Then tilt the monitor backwards to the full tilt position.
  2. Rotate the monitor 90° clockwise or counter clockwise from landscape to portrait orientation.

NOTE:
  • To rotate the screen image, manually change the system’s display orientation settings.
  • When adjusting, make sure to hold both sides of your monitor firmly with both hands.

Using the Control Panel Keys

Use the control panel keys to adjust the volume, mute the speaker, mute the microphone, and navigate the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu.

Control Keys

Quick Menu

Press the 2/3/4/5 key to activate the Quick menu. Follow the key guide that appears on the screen to select options or make adjustments.

Quick Menu



Icon Name Description
ViewMode ViewMode Select one of the preset color settings.
Contrast/Brightness Contrast / Brightness Adjust the contrast or brightness.
Input Select Input Select Select the input source.
Main Menu Main Menu Enter the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu.
Exit Exit Exit the Quick Menu.

Hot Keys

When the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu is off, you can quickly access special functions by using the control panel keys.

Key Description
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 10 seconds to lock/unlock the OSD Menu.

2+4 Press and hold the keys to lock/unlock the Power button.

When the menu appears on the screen, continue holding the key for 10 seconds to lock/unlock the Power button.

3+5 Press the keys to display/hide the boot up screen when the device is turned on.

General Operation

  1. Press the 5 key to display the OSD Menu.
Display the OSD Menu
  1. Press the 1 or 2 key to select the main menu. Then press the 3 key to enter the selected menu.
Display the OSD Menu
  1. Press the 1 or 2 key to select the desired menu option. Then press the 3 key to enter the sub-menu.
Display the OSD Menu
  1. Press the 1 or 2 key to adjust/select the setting. Then press the 3 key to confirm.
Display the OSD Menu

NOTE: Certain menu option adjustments do not require the user to press the 3 key to confirm the selection. Follow the key guide that appears on the bottom of the screen to select the option or make adjustments.

  1. Press the 4 key to return to the previous menu.

OSD Tree

Input Select

Sub-menu Menu Option
D-Sub (VGA)
HDMI
DisplayPort

Audio Adjust

Sub-menu Menu Option
Volume (-/+, 0~100)
Mute On
Off

ViewMode

Sub-menu Menu Option
Off
Office Web
Text
CUSTOM 1/2/3 Low Input Lag On/Off
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
Movie
MAC
Mono
Game FPS 1
FPS 2
RTS
MOBA

Color Adjust

Sub-menu Menu Option
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[1] Auto
RGB
YUV
Color Range[1] Auto
Full Range
Limited Range
Gamma 1.8
2.0
2.2
2.4
2.6
2.8
  1. 1.0 1.1 If a D-Sub connection is detected, it will be grayed out.

Manual Image Adjust

Sub-menu Menu Option
Auto Image Adjust[1]
Horizontal Size[1] (-/+, 0~100)
H./V. Position[1] Horizontal Position (-/+, 0~100)
Vertical Position (-/+, 0~100)
Fine Tune[1] (-/+, 0~100)
Sharpness (-/+, 0~100)
Aspect Ratio 4:3
Full Screen
Overscan On
Off
Blue Light Filter (-/+, 0~100)
  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 If no D-Sub connection is detected, it will be grayed out.

Setup Menu

Sub-menu Menu Option
Language English
Français
Deutsch
Español
Italiano
Suomi
Русский
Türkçe
日本語
한국어
繁體中文
简体中文
Česká
Svenska
Resolution Notice On
Off
Information
OSD Timeout (-/+, 5/15/30/60)
OSD Background On
Off
OSD Pivot
+90˚
-90˚
Power Indicator On
Off
Auto Power Off On
Off
Sleep 30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
120 minutes
ECO Mode Standard
Optimize
Conserve
DisplayPort 1.2[1] On
Off
DDC/CI On
Off
Auto Detect On
Off
All Recall

Input Select

Audio Adjust

Menu Option Description
Volume Adjust the volume level.
Mute Enable this option to temporarily turn off the speaker.

ViewMode

Menu Option Description
Off Disable the function.
Office Select this option for office applications.
Movie Select this option for watching movies.
MAC Select this option when connecting to Mac computers.
Mono Select this option for monochrome.
Game Select this option for playing games.

Color Adjust

Menu Option Description
Contrast/Brightness Contrast

Adjust the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture and change the amount of black and white in the image.

Brightness

Adjust the background black levels of the screen image.

Color Temperature Select the color temperature setting.
  • sRGB: Precise color gamut and gamma of the sRGB standard.
  • Bluish: Set the color temperature to 9300K.
  • Cool: Set the color temperature to 7500K.
  • Native: Default color temperature. Recommended for regular use.
  • Warm: Set the color temperature to 5000K.
  • User Color: Adjust red, green, and blue values as desired.
Color Space Allows users to choose which color space they would like to use for monitor 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 the color format and black and white levels.
  • Full Range: Black and white levels are full.
  • Limited Range: Black and white levels are limited.
Gamma Manually adjust the brightness level of the monitor’s grayscale levels.

Manual Image Adjust

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 picture quality.
Aspect Ratio Select the aspect ratio of the monitor.
Overscan Automatically enlarge the original picture horizontally and vertically to an equal aspect ratio that fills the screen.
Blue Light Filter Adjusts the filter that blocks high-energy blue light for a more comfortable viewing experience.
NOTE: Some options are only available for analog input signals.

Setup Menu

Menu Option Description
Language Select Select an available language for the OSD Menu.
Resolution Notice Enable this option to allow the system to inform users that the current viewing resolution is not the correct native resolution.
Information Display the monitor information.
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.
OSD Pivot Set the OSD Menu orientation.
  • 0°: Sets the OSD Menu without a 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 on.
Auto Power Off Enable this option to allow the monitor to automatically turn off after a certain amount of time.
Sleep Set the amount of idle time before the monitor enters Sleep mode.
ECO Mode Choose between various modes, based on power consumption.
DisplayPort 1.2 Enable/Disable DisplayPort 1.2 support.
DDC/CI Enable this option to allow the monitor control via the graphics card.
Auto Detect Automatically detect the input signal.
All Recall Resets all settings to their default values.

Technical Specifications

Model No. P/N
VS18464 VG2440
Item Category Specifications
LCD Type IPS, a-si TFT Active Matrix,

1920 x 1080 LCD 0.2715 mm x 0.2715 mm pixel pitch

Display Size 59.8 cm (23.6" viewable)
Color Filter RGB vertical stripe
Glass Surface Anti-Glare type, 3H hard coating, Haze 25
Input Signal Video Sync Separate Sync
VGA: fh:16-83 Khz, fv:50-75 Hz

TMDS digital (100 Ω)

HDMI(v1.4): fh:15-90 Khz, fv:49-75 Hz

PCI-E

DisplayPort(v1.2): fh:15-90 Khz, fv:49-75 Hz
Audio Speaker 2W x 2
Compatibility PC up to 1920 x 1080
Macintosh up to 1920 x 1080
Recommended 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz
Resolution[2] Supported
  • 1920 x 1080 @ 50, 60Hz
  • 1680 x 1050 @ 60Hz
  • 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz
  • 1600 x 900 @ 60Hz
  • 1440 x 900 @ 60, 75Hz
  • 1440 x 576 @ 50Hz
  • 1400 x 1050 @ 60, 75Hz
  • 1366 x 768 @ 60Hz
  • 1360 x 768 @ 60Hz
  • 1280 x 1024 @ 50, 60, 75Hz
  • 1280 x 960 @ 50, 60, 75Hz
  • 1280 x 800 @ 60, 75Hz
  • 1280 x 768 @ 50, 60, 75Hz
  • 1280 x 720 @ 50, 60Hz
  • 1152 x 900 @ 66Hz
  • 1152 x 870 @ 75Hz
  • 1152 x 864 @ 60, 75Hz
  • 1024 x 768 @ 50, 60, 70, 72, 75Hz
  • 1024 x 600 @ 60Hz
  • 848 x 480 @ 60Hz
  • 832 x 624 @ 75Hz
  • 800 x 600 @ 56, 60, 72, 75Hz
  • 720 x 576 @ 50Hz
  • 720 x 480 @ 60Hz
  • 720 x 400 @ 70Hz
  • 640 x 480 @ 50, 60, 66, 72, 75Hz
  • 640 x 400 @ 60, 70Hz
  • 640 x 350 @ 70Hz
Power Adapter[3] Input Voltage AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz (auto switch)
Display Area Full Scan

(H x V)

521.28 x 293.22 mm

(20.5” x 11.5”)

Operating Conditons Temperature 0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104° F)
Humidity 20% to 90% (non-condensing)
Altitude 16,404 feet (4.9 km)
Storage Conditions Temperature -20° C to 60° C (-4° F to 140° F)
Humidity 5% to 90% (non-condensing)
Altitude 40, 000 feet (12.1 km)
Dimensions Physical

(W x H x D)

549.2 x 513.56 x 205.5 mm

(21.6” x 20.2” x 8.1”)

Wall Mount Dimensions 100 x 100 mm
Weight Physical 6.4 kg (14.08 lbs)
Power Saving Modes On 15W (Typical) (Blue LED)

16.48W (Max[4]) (Blue LED)

Off < 0.3W (Max)
  1. If no DisplayPort connection is detected, it will be grayed out.
  2. Do not set the graphics card in your computer to exceed these timing modes; doing so may result in permanent damage to the display.
  3. Please use the power adapter from ViewSonic® or an authorized source only.
  4. Maximum power consumption with max luminance, and USB/Speaker active. Without USB C power delivery.

Product Upgradeability and Repairability

The following is a list of hardware features available for at least 5 years after the sale of the product. Upgradable Repairable Replaceable
Main Processor(s) or SOC No No Yes
Memory N/A N/A N/A
HDD N/A N/A N/A
Wireless Network 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.

Compliance Information

This section addresses all connected requirements and statements regarding regulations. Confirmed corresponding applications shall refer to nameplate labels and relevant markings on the unit.

FCC Compliance Statement

This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if 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 interference by one or more of the following measures:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Industry Canada Statement

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

CE Conformity for European Countries

The device complies with the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU and Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU.

The following information is only for EU-member states:

The mark shown to the right is in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE). The mark indicates the requirement NOT to dispose of the equipment as unsorted municipal waste, but use the return and collection systems according to local law.

Declaration of RoHS2 Compliance

This product has been designed and manufactured in compliance with Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and the Council on restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS2 Directive) and is deemed to comply with the maximum concentration values issued by the European Technical Adaptation Committee (TAC) as shown below:

Substance 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 stated above are exempted under the Annex III of the RoHS2 Directives as noted below. Examples of exempted components are:

  • Lead as an alloying element in aluminum containing up to 0.4% lead by weight.
  • Copper alloy containing up to 4% lead by weight.
  • Lead in high melting temperature type solders (i.e. lead-based alloys containing 85% by weight or more lead).
  • Electrical and electronic components containing lead in a glass or ceramic other than dielectric ceramic in capacitors, e.g. piezoelectronic devices, or in a glass or ceramic matrix compound.

Indian Restriction of Hazardous Substances

Restriction on Hazardous Substances statement (India). This product complies with the “India E-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, except for the exemptions set in Schedule 2 of the Rule.

Indian Restriction of Hazardous Substances

Restriction on Hazardous Substances statement (India). This product complies with the “India E-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, 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:
https://www.viewsonic.com/us/go-green-with-viewsonic

Europe:
https://www.viewsonic.com/eu/environmental-social-governance/recycle

Taiwan:
https://recycle.moenv.gov.tw/

For EU users, please contact us for any safety/accident issue experienced with this product:

ViewSonic Europe Limited
Haaksbergweg 75
1101 BR Amsterdam
Netherlands
+31 (0) 650608655
EPREL@viewsoniceurope.com
https://www.viewsonic.com/eu/

TCO Information

Copyright Information

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Macintosh and Power Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.

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ViewSonic®, the three birds logo, OnView, ViewMatch, and ViewMeter are registered trademarks of ViewSonic® Corporation.

VESA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. DPMS, DisplayPort, and DDC are trademarks of VESA.

ENERGY STAR® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental 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 product.

In the interest of continuing product improvement, ViewSonic® Corporation reserves the right to change product specifications without notice. Information in this document may change without notice.

No part of this document may be copied, reproduced, or transmitted by any means, for any purpose without prior written permission from ViewSonic® Corporation.

VG2440_UG_ENG Rev. 1A 2020-11-12


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