VP3456a Connecting Power and Devices

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    VP3456a Connecting Power and Devices
    Introduction
    Initial Setup
    Connecting Power and Devices
    Adjusting the Viewing Angle
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    On-Screen Display Menu Operation
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    Advanced Features and Settings
    Specifications
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    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.
    VP3456a Connect Power.png
    Connecting to Power

    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 Connection

      HDMI Connection

    • DisplayPort Connection

      DisplayPort Connection

    • USB Connection

      USB Connection

    • Ethernet Connection

      Ethernet Connection

    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 two HDMI ports.

    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.

    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 Two (2) Connection for your Type A peripheral device(s) (e.g., storage device, keyboard, mouse).
    NOTE: To use some peripherals, please 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.
    Type C One (1) Make sure your Type C output device and cable support video signal transmission for video output use.

    Ethernet

    Connect one end of your LAN (RJ45) cable to the LAN (RJ45) port of the monitor. Then connect the other end to your network.

    Next, you must connect your computer to the monitor by either:

    • USB Type C
    VP3456a LAN TypeC.png

    Or,

    • HDMI and USB Upstream
    VP3456a LAN HDMI USB.png

    Or,

    • DisplayPort and USB Upstream
    VP3456a LAN DP USB.png
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