Introduction

Package Contents

Monitor
Power cord
Video cable
Quick start guide

Note: The cables included in your package may vary depending on your country. Please contact your local reseller for more information.

Product Overview

Front View

Rear View

I/O Ports

The I/O ports of the monitor.
#	Description
1	AC IN
2	HDMI
3	DisplayPort
4	USB Upstream
5	USB Downstream

Initial Setup

Installing the Stand

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Caution: Place the monitor on a flat, stable surface to ensure safety and optimal performance.

Removing the Stand

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Caution: Before removing the stand, turn off the monitor, disconnect all cables, and place the monitor on a flat, stable surface with the screen facing down.

Mounting the Monitor

After removing the stand, the monitor can be mounted using an optional mounting kit.

Rear of the monitor with the stand removed, showing the 100 × 100 mm VESA mounting hole pattern.

The standard dimensions and loading of mounting kits.
Maximum Loading	Hole Pattern (W × H)	Screw Specification	Screw Quantity
14 kg	100 × 100 mm	M4 × 10 mm	4

Attach the mounting bracket to the VESA mounting holes at the rear of the monitor, securing it with screws.
Follow the mounting kit instructions to mount the monitor.

Note: For use only with a UL certified mounting kit. To obtain a mounting kit or height adjustment base, contact ViewSonic® or your local dealer.

Using the Security Slot

A security cable looped around a desk leg and locked into the security slot on the rear of the monitor.

To prevent theft and minimize damage, use a security slot locking device to secure the monitor 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.

Making Connections

Connecting to Power

Connect the power cord to the AC IN jack at the rear of the monitor.
Plug the power cord plug into a power outlet.

Connecting to Video

HDMI

Connect one end of an HDMI cable to an HDMI port of the monitor.
Plug the other end of the cable into the HDMI port of your computer.

DisplayPort

Connect one end of a DisplayPort cable to the DP port of the monitor.
Plug the other end of the cable into the DisplayPort or Mini DisplayPort port of your computer.

Note: To connect the monitor to the Thunderbolt port (v. 1 & 2) on your Mac, connect the Mini DisplayPort end of a “Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable” to the Thunderbolt output port of your Mac. Then connect the other end of the cable to the DisplayPort port of the monitor.

Type C

Connect one end of a USB Type C cable to the USB Type C upstream port of the monitor.
Plug the other end of the cable into the USB Type C port of your computer.

Note:

The USB Type C port supports video, data transfer, and up to 100W power delivery; actual functionality depends on your device’s USB Type C specifications.
For proper operation, please ensure your device supports DisplayPort Alt Mode and USB Power Delivery (PD), and avoid using USB Type C charging and DC power on the laptop at the same time.

USB Connection

The monitor supports two types of USB ports, upstream and downstream. When making connections, observe the following guidelines.

Rear of the monitor with the USB ports numbered: 1 USB Type C upstream, and 2 USB Type C and USB Type A downstream.

The USB ports of the monitor.
#	USB Type	Connection Type	Description
1	Upstream	Type C	Full-featured port: transfers data, audio, video, and power. Supports up to 65W power delivery.
2	Downstream	Type A	For peripheral device(s) (e.g., storage device, keyboard, mouse, etc.). Supports 5V/3A.
2	Downstream	Type C	For peripheral device(s) (e.g., storage device, keyboard, mouse, etc.). Supports 5V/3A.

Note: To use peripheral devices with the USB downstream ports, please also connect your computer to the monitor’s USB Type C upstream port.

Using the USB Ports

To use the downstream USB ports, connect one end of a USB Type C cable to the USB Type C upstream port of the monitor. Plug the other end of the cable into the USB Type C port of your computer.
Connect your peripheral device(s) to a downstream port (USB Type A or USB Type C) of the monitor.

Using the Monitor

Adjusting the Viewing Angle

Height Adjustment

Lower or raise the monitor to the desired height (0 to 130 mm).

Front of the monitor held on both sides, with arrows showing it moving up and down.

Note: When adjusting, press down firmly along the adjustment track holding the monitor with both hands on the side.

Screen Orientation Adjustment (Monitor Pivot)

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Raise the monitor height to its maximum height and then tilt it back fully.
Rotate the monitor 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise from landscape to portrait orientation.

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When adjusting, hold the monitor firmly on both sides.
To rotate the screen, change the system’s display orientation settings.

Swivel Angle Adjustment

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

Top view of the monitor held on both sides, with arrows and dashed outlines showing it swiveling left and right.

Tilt Angle Adjustment

Tilt the monitor forwards or backwards to the desired viewing angle (−5° to 21°).

Side view of the monitor tilting backward up to 21 degrees and forward up to 5 degrees.

Note: When adjusting, support the stand firmly with one hand while tilting the monitor forwards or backwards with the other hand.

Turning the Monitor On/Off

Note: The monitor will still consume some power as long as the power cord is connected to the power outlet. If the monitor is not being used for a long period of time, please disconnect the power plug from the power outlet.

Plug the connected power cord into a power outlet.
Press the Power button to turn on the monitor.
To turn the monitor off, press the Power button again.

Using the Control Panel Keys

Use the Control Panel Keys to access the Shortcut Menu, activate Hot Keys, navigate the On-Screen Display Menu, and change settings.

Shortcut Menu

Press the 1/2/3/4 key to activate the Shortcut Menu.

Note: Follow the key guide that appears on the screen to select the option or make adjustments.

The Shortcut Menu options.
Menu	Description
Standard Color	Select one of the preset color settings.
Contrast/Brightness	Adjust the contrast or brightness level.
Input Select	Select the input source.
Main Menu	Open the On-Screen Display Menu.
Exit	Exit the Shortcut Menu.

Configuring the Settings

General Operations

Press the 1/2/3/4 key to display the Shortcut Menu. Then press the 4 key to display the On-Screen Display Menu.

Press the 1 or 2 key to select the main menu. Then press the 3 key to enter the selected menu.

Press the 1 or 2 key to select the menu option. Then press the 3 key to enter the sub-menu.

Press the 1 or 2 key to adjust/select the setting. Then press the 3 key to confirm.

Note: Follow the key guide that appears on the screen to select the option or make adjustments.

Menu Options

Input Select

Audio Adjust

Audio Adjust menu options.
Menu	Description
Volume	Adjust the volume level.
Mute	Enable this option to temporarily turn off the sound.

ViewMode

ViewMode menu options.
Menu	Description
Off	Disable the function.
Game	Select this option for playing games.
Movie	Select this option for watching movies.
Web	Select this option for surfing the web.
Text	Select this option for text-based tasks.
MAC	Select this option when connecting to Mac computers.
Designer	Select this option for viewing graphic design files.
Photographer	Select this option for viewing photo files.

Color Adjust

Color Adjust menu options.
Menu	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.
Contrast/Brightness	Brightness	Adjust the background black levels of the screen image.
Color Format	The monitor can detect the input signal color format automatically. You can manually change the color format options to fit the correct color format range if the colors are not displayed correctly.
	Auto	Automatically recognizes the color format and the black and white levels.
	RGB (Full Range)	The input signal color format is RGB and the black and white levels are full.
	RGB (Limited Range)	The input signal color format is RGB and the black and white levels are limited.
	YUV (Full Range)	The input signal color format is YUV and the black and white levels are full.
	YUV (Limited Range)	The input signal color format is 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.
Standard Color	sRGB	Precise color gamut and gamma of sRGB standard.
Custom	Color Temperature	Select the color temperature setting.
		Panel Default	Use the panel default mode.
		Bluish	Set the color temperature to 9300K.
		Cool	Set the color temperature to 7500K.
		Native	A default color temperature. Recommended for general graphic design and regular use.
		Warm	Set the color temperature to 5000K.
		User	Custom user settings.
	Gamma	Manually adjust the brightness level of the monitor’s grayscale levels.
	Black Stabilization	Provide heightened visibility and detail by brightening dark scenes.
	Advanced DCR	Automatically detects the image signal and intelligently controls the backlight brightness and color, to improve on the ability to make the black blacker in a dark scene, and make 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	Adjust black levels for red, green, and blue. The gain and offset functions allow users to control the white balance for the upmost control when manipulating contrast and dark scenes.
	Hue	Adjust the tint of each color (red, green, blue, cyan, magenta, and yellow).
	Saturation	Adjust the color depth of each color (red, green, blue, cyan, magenta, and yellow).
	Recall	Restore the Custom related settings to default.

Manual Image Adjust

Manual Image Adjust menu options.
Menu	Description
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.
Low Input Lag	Select the appropriate speed to decrease input to output latency.
Response Time	Adjust the response time, creating smooth images without streaking, blurring, or ghosting.
Blue Light Filter	Adjust the filter that blocks high-energy blue light for a more comfortable viewing experience.
HDR10	Reduce the overall contrast of a given scene so that detail in the highlights and shadows can be seen.
Adaptive Sync	Put an end to choppy gameplay and broken frames.

Setup Menu

Setup Menu options.
Menu	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.
	Auto	With the built-in G sensor, the OSD Menu can automatically pivot when the monitor is positioned vertically.
	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.
	180°	Sets the OSD Menu with a 180° 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 DisplayPort 1.2 support.
DDC/CI	Enable this option to allow the monitor control via the graphics card.
Save As	Set the personalized OSD configurations for User 1/User 2/User 3.
All Recall	Reset all settings to their default values.

Note: All Recall is the default display configuration and settings, and it’s the setting required for ENERGY STAR® qualification. Modifying these default settings can increase energy consumption beyond the ENERGY STAR® limits. ENERGY STAR® is a program jointly administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy, which promotes energy-efficient products and practices to help save money and protect the environment.

Advanced Features and Settings

Auto Pivot

The Auto Pivot function can detect the displayed image and adjust the image’s orientation on the screen automatically when pivoting the screen.

Note: To use Auto Pivot, enable DDC/CI in the On-Screen Display Menu and download and install the ColorPro Display Manager application from our ColorPro Software Download site. ColorPro Display Manager is necessary for Auto Pivot functionality.

Open the On-Screen Display Menu and select the Setup Menu menu.
Set DDC/CI to On.
Download and install the Display Portal application from our ColorPro Software Download site. After installation, launch Display Portal and open the ColorPro Display Manager application.
In the ColorPro Display Manager application, set Screen Pivot to Auto.

Colorbration+

Note: The Colorbration+ application requires a color calibrator, which must be purchased separately.

To ensure accurate color reproduction, download and install the Display Portal application from our ColorPro Software Download site. After installation, launch Display Portal and open the Colorbration+ application to calibrate the monitor.

Tip: For a detailed list of supported measurement devices, please refer to our ColorPro Software Download site.

Color Blindness Mode

The ColorPro Display Manager application provides one Color Blindness mode: Color Filter.
Users who are color blind can activate the Color Filter feature to better see on-screen details.

The Colorblindness page of the display manager application, with Color Filter options for inverted, grayscale, red-green, and blue-yellow.

Note: The ColorPro Display Manager application can be downloaded from our website.

Firmware Upgrade

To maintain optimal display performance and address potential issues, regularly upgrade your monitor's firmware. Use the Firmware Update Tool and the supplied USB cable to install the updates.

Caution: Do not interrupt the firmware upgrade process, as this may damage your monitor. Keep the USB cable connected and make sure both the computer and monitor remain turned on until the upgrade is complete.

Download and install the Display Portal application from our ColorPro Software Download site.
Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB upstream port of the monitor. Then connect the other end of the cable to the USB port of the computer.
Launch Display Portal and open the Firmware Update Tool application.
Select Check for Update.

Appendix

Specifications

The monitor's technical specifications.
Category	Specification	Value
Display	Type	IPS type, a-si TFT Active Matrix 3840 × 2160 LCD, 0.18159 mm × 0.18159 mm pixel pitch
	Display Size	80.01 cm / 31.5 in. (viewable)
	Color Filter	RGB Vertical Stripe
	Glass Surface	Anti-Glare (Haze 25%), Hard Coating (3H)
Input Signal	Frequency	HDMI	f_h: 15–136 kHz; f_v: 24–75 Hz
		DisplayPort	f_h: 15–136 kHz; f_v: 24–75 Hz
		Type C	f_h: 15–136 kHz; f_v: 24–75 Hz
	Version	HDMI	2.1
		DisplayPort	1.4
		Type C	DisplayPort 1.4
Compatibility	PC	up to 3840 × 2160
Compatibility	Macintosh	up to 3840 × 2160
Resolution and Timings^[1]	Preset	3840 × 2160 @ 60 Hz
Resolution and Timings^[1]	Supported	3840 × 2160 @ 30, 60 Hz 2560 × 1440 @ 60 Hz 2048 × 1152 @ 60 Hz 1920 × 1440 @ 60 Hz 1920 × 1200 @ 60 Hz 1920 × 1080 @ 50, 60 Hz 1680 × 1050 @ 60 Hz 1600 × 1200 @ 60 Hz 1600 × 900 @ 60 Hz 1440 × 900 @ 60, 75 Hz 1400 × 1050 @ 60, 75 Hz 1366 × 768 @ 60 Hz 1360 × 768 @ 60 Hz 1280 × 1024 @ 50, 60, 75 Hz 1280 × 960 @ 50, 60, 75 Hz 1280 × 800 @ 60 Hz 1280 × 768 @ 50, 60 Hz 1280 × 720 @ 50, 60 Hz 1152 × 900 @ 67 Hz 1152 × 864 @ 75 Hz 1024 × 768 @ 50, 60, 70, 72, 75 Hz 848 × 480 @ 60 Hz 800 × 600 @ 56, 60, 72 Hz 720 × 576 @ 50 Hz 720 × 480 @ 60 Hz 720 × 400 @ 70 Hz 640 × 480 @ 50, 60, 67, 72 Hz 640 × 400 @ 60, 70 Hz 640 × 350 @ 70 Hz
Power^[2]	Input Voltage	AC 100–240V, 50/60 Hz (auto switch)
Audio	Internal Speaker	3W × 2
Display Area	Active Size (H × V)	697.3 × 392.2 mm 27.45 × 15.44 in.
Operating Conditions	Altitude	3.048 km (10,000 ft)
	Relative Humidity	20% to 90% (non-condensing)
	Temperature	0° C to 40° C 32° F to 104° F
Storage Conditions	Altitude	12.1 km (40,000 ft)
	Relative Humidity	5% to 90% (non-condensing)
	Temperature	-20° C to 60° C -4° F to 140° F
Dimensions (with stand)	Physical (W × H × D)	715.2 × 513.8–643.8 × 265.0 mm 28.16 × 20.23–25.35 × 10.43 in.
Weight (with stand)	Physical	10.9 kg (23.96 lb)
Dimensions (without stand)	Physical (W × H × D)	715.2 × 423.1 × 66.3 mm 28.16 × 16.66 × 2.61 in.
Weight (without stand)	Physical	7.2 kg (15.8 lb)
Wall Mount	Dimensions	100 × 100 mm
Power Consumption	On^[3]	58W (Typical)
Power Consumption	Off	≤ 0.3 W (Maximum)

↑ Do not set the graphics card in your computer to exceed these timing modes; doing so may result in permanent damage to the display.
↑ Please use the power adapter/power cord from ViewSonic® or an authorized source only.
↑ The test condition follows EEI standards.

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