XG340C-2K On-Screen Display Menu Options

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    XG340C-2K On-Screen Display Menu Options
    Introduction
    Initial Setup
    Connecting Power and Devices
    Adjusting the Viewing Angle
    Quick Menu
    Hot Keys
    On-Screen Display Menu Operation
    On-Screen Display Menu Tree
    On-Screen Display Menu Options
    Advanced Features and Settings
    Specifications
    Regulatory and Service Information
    Safety Precautions
    Glossary
    Troubleshooting
    Maintenance

    Game Modes

    Menu Option Description
    Standard Select this option for general use.
    Custom 1/2 Two customizable “Custom” settings are available to help match individual preferences and adapt to every type of game on the market.
    FPS Ideal for First-Person Shooter games.
    MOBA Select this option for Multiplayer Online Battle Arena games.
    Battle Royale Tuned for Battle Royale games.
    Realistic True-to-life color representation.
    Vibrant Lush and saturated colors.
    Console Speed Speed focused for console use.
    Console Color Color accuracy focus for console use.

    Display

    Menu Option Description
    FreeSync™ Premium Pro Eliminates stuttering and tearing during gameplay.
    NOTE: When enabled, the OSD information will show “FreeSync™ Premium Pro” and DisplayHDR will turn on automatically.
    HDR Reduce the overall contrast of a given scene so that detail in the highlights and shadows can be seen.

    DisplayHDR
    Passes AMD FreeSync Premium Pro certification and VESA Display HDR400 certification.

    CinematicHDR
    Ideal HDR setting for movies.

    GampelayHDR
    Ideal HDR setting for gaming.

    NOTE:
    • When HDR is enabled, you cannot adjust the brightness. The brightness depends on the HDR content.
    • When you use HDR, please make sure the Windows HDR is turned on and the content also supports HDR.
    Overclocking When “On” go beyond the monitor’s 180Hz refresh rate.
    NOTE:
    • Overclocking ability is dependent on the graphics card (available only if the input source is DisplayPort or Type C).
    • Overclocking is achieved when the refresh rate is at 180Hz. If any display error occurs during overclocking, please adjust the refresh rate to 165Hz.
    ClearView Reduce motion blur.
    NOTE: Only available for refresh rates above 75Hz.
    NightView Brighten dark screens.
    ScopeView Zoom in at the center of the monitor.
    Hertz Limiter Allows users to control how many frames the monitor can output.
    Response Time OD An advanced tuning function for users that want to adjust their monitor’s response time.
    Blue Light Filter Adjustable filter, available in all Game Modes, that blocks high-energy blue light for a more comfortable viewing experience.
    Color Temperature Select the color temperature setting.
    • 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.
    • Full Color Control: Adjust red, green, and blue values as desired.
    Color Adjust Color Space

    Allows users to choose which color space they would like to use for color output.

    • Auto: Automatically recognizes the color format and black and white levels.
    • RGB: The input signal color is RGB.
    • YUV: The input signal color 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
    Allows users to manually adjust the brightness level of the monitor’s grayscale levels.

    Color Saturation
    Adjusts the color depth of each color (red, green, blue, cyan, magenta, and yellow).

    Black Stabilization
    Provides heightened visibility and detail by brightening dark scenes.

    Image Adjust ViewScale

    Users have the ability to adjust the display size of the image on the monitor, allowing for a “best fit” scenario.

    Contrast
    Adjusts the difference between the image background (black level) and the foreground (white level).

    Brightness
    Adjusts background black levels of the screen image.

    Sharpness
    Adjusts the picture quality of the monitor.

    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.

    Overscan
    Refers to a cropped image on your monitor’s screen. A setting on your monitor zooms in on movie content, so that you cannot see the outermost edges of the film.

    Input Select

    Input Select

    ViewMode

    Menu Option Description
    Standard Select this option for general use.
    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.
    Mono Select this option for monochrome.

    Audio Adjust

    Menu Option Description
    Volume Adjust the volume level.
    Mute Enable to disable the sound.

    Setup Menu

    Menu Option Description
    Language Select an available language for the OSD Menu.
    Information Display the monitor information.
    Quick Access Select which options to have present in the Quick Access Menu.
    Crosshair Aim more clearly and quickly during FPS games with the on-screen overlay.
    Elite RGB This setting controls the RGB lighting on the back of the monitor and under the bezel in order to enhance your RGB experience. When switched on, or after being reset, the default ‘Rainbow Wave’ will activate.

    In addition, the RGB lights are also synced with several key partners. Downloading their software will give you the power to manipulate your RGB capabilities even further.

    If you would like to leverage partnered software see the advanced setup below.

    Partner Software RGB Setup

    • Visit https://www.viewsonic.com/elite/rgb/ and choose a partner RGB software to download.
    • Download and install your software of choice.
    • Included with your monitor is a USB 3.0 A-Male to B-Male cable. Plug in the USB 3.0 B-Male connector to your monitor and the USB 3.0 A-Male connector to your PC.
    • Run the partner software and start customizing your RGB lighting!

    You can also check out our RGB software setup tutorials online at https://www.viewsonic.com/elite/rgb/.

    NOTE: Mode variations, customization features and any other features or uses shall be based on and subject to the terms of use, end user license agreement and the software capabilities as specified or provided in partners’ software.
    HDMI CEC Synchronizes power on/off operation via HDMI connection between the monitor and supported devices.
    Resolution Notice Enable this option to allow the system to inform users that the current viewing resolution is not the correct native resolution.
    Boot Up Screen Toggle the start screen On or Off.
    OSD Timeout In addition, the RGB lights are also synced with several key partners. Downloading their software will give you the power to manipulate your RGB capabilities even further.
    OSD Background If you would like to leverage partnered software see the advanced setup below.
    Multi-Picture Off

    Disable this function.

    PBP Left-Right
    Display two windows, a 1x1 split screen, side-by-side on the left and right of the screen. The user can specify the input source for each screen.

    Audio Output
    Select the audio source.

    PIP
    Split the screen into two parts, a main window and an inset window. The user can specify the input source for each screen.

    Audio Output
    Select the audio source.
    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.
    USB 3.2 Select USB Type C with USB 2.0 or USB 3.2.
    NOTE: USB 3.2 supports up to 3440 x 1440 @ 75Hz.
    DDC/CI Enable this option to allow the monitor control via the graphics card.
    HDMI 2.0 Enable/Disable HDMI 2.0 support.
    NOTE:
    • If your monitor shows no signal via the HDMI 2.1 port. Please turn on HDMI 2.0. To enable WQHD with high refresh rate, a higher-grade graphics card is required. For additional information about HDMI 2.1 support, contact your graphics card manufacturer.
    • HDMI 2.0 supports up to 3440 x 1440 @ 100Hz.
    DisplayPort 1.2 Enable/Disable DisplayPort 1.2 support.
    Standby Charger When activated, the USB will continue to supply power even when the monitor is in standby mode.
    Rename Rename the personalized custom profile.
    Memory Recall Resets all settings to their default values.
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