ViewSonic VP3881 User Guide

VP3881 Display

User Guide

IMPORTANT: Please read this User Guide to obtain important information on installing and using your product in a safe manner, as well as registering your product for future service. Warranty information contained in this User Guide will describe your limited coverage from ViewSonic Corporation, which is also found on

our web site at http://www.viewsonic.com in English, or in specic languages using

the Regional selection box in the upper right corner of our website. “Antes de operar su equipo lea cu idadosamente las instrucciones en este manual”

Model No. VS16980

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Contents

1. Cautions and Warnings ..................................... 1

2. Getting Started ................................................... 4

2-1. Package Contents ............................................................. 5

2-2. The Exterior of the Monitor ................................................ 6

2-3. Hardware Installation ........................................................ 7

2-4. Quick Installation ............................................................. 14

2-5. Power On ........................................................................ 18

2-6. Driver Installation (Windows 10 Setup) ........................... 20

3. Adjusting the Screen Image ............................ 21

3-1. Using the Control Panel .................................................. 21

3-2. Monitor Optimization ....................................................... 25

3-3. Setting the Timing Mode ................................................. 26

3-4. Additional Software Installation (Optional) ...................... 27

3-5. Monitor Firmware Update (Optional) ............................... 28

3-6. Colorbration (Optional) .................................................... 30

4. OSD Menu Introduction ................................... 31

4-1. OSD Menu Tree .............................................................. 31

4-2. OSD Menu Explanation ................................................... 41

4-3. Advanced Settings Explanation ...................................... 49

4-4. Advanced Settings for Gamers ....................................... 57

4-5. Monitor Setting Management .......................................... 58

4-6. OSD and Power Lock Settings ....................................... 60

5. Specifications ................................................... 61

6. Troubleshooting ............................................... 63

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7. Cleaning and Maintenance .............................. 64

Safe Cleaning Practices ......................................................... 64

8. Compliance Information .................................. 66

8-1. FCC Compliance Statement ........................................... 66

8-2. Industry Canada Statement ............................................ 67

8-3. CE Conformity for European Countries ........................... 67

8-4. Declaration of RoHS2 Compliance ................................. 68

8-5. Indian Restriction of Hazardous Substances .................. 70

8-6. Product Disposal at End of Product Life ......................... 70

9. Copyright Information ...................................... 71

Customer Service ................................................................... 73

Limited Warranty ..................................................................... 76

Mexico Limited Warranty ........................................................ 81

1. Cautions and Warnings

1. Read these instructions completely before using the equipment.

2. Keep these instructions in a safe place.

3. Heed all warnings and follow all instructions.

4. Sit at least 18” / 45cm from the monitor.

5. When installing the monitor, please leave 10cm of open space around the monitor for ventilation safety purposes.

6. Always handle the display with care when moving it.

7. Exercise caution when removing the rear cover of the monitor. This monitor contains high-voltage parts.

8. Do not use this equipment near water. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the monitor to rain or moisture.

9. Avoid exposing the monitor to direct sunlight or other sources of sustained heat. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other devices (including amplifiers) that may increase the temperature of the monitor to dangerous levels.

10. Clean with a soft, dry cloth. If further cleaning is required, see “Cleaning the Display” in this guide for further instructions.

11. Avoid touching the screen. Skin oils are difficult to remove.

12. Do not touch, rub or apply pressure to the monitor screen, as it may permanently damage the screen.

13. Place the monitor in a well-ventilated area. Do not place anything on the display that prevents heat dissipation.

14. Do not place heavy objects on the display, video cable, or power cord.

15. If smoke appears, an abnormal noise, or a strange odor is present, immediately switch the display off and call your dealer or ViewSonic. It is dangerous to continue using the display.

16. Do not attempt to circumvent the safety provisions of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade and the third prong are provided for your safety. If the plug does not fit into your outlet, obtain an adaptor and do not attempt to force the plug into the outlet.

17. When connecting to a power outlet, DO NOT remove the ground prong. Please ensure grounding prongs are NEVER REMOVED.

18. Protect the power cord from being treaded upon or pinched, particularly at the plug, and at the point where it emerges from the equipment. Be sure that the power outlet is located near the equipment so that it is easily accessible.

19. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

20. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the equipment. When a cart is used, use with caution when moving the cart/equipment combination to avoid injury from tipping over.

21. Unplug this equipment when it will be unused for long periods of time.

22. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Service will be required when the unit has been damaged in any way, such as: if the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, if liquid is spilled onto or objects fall into the unit, if the unit is exposed to rain or moisture, or if the unit does not operate normally or has been dropped.

23. Excessive sound pressure from ear-/headphones can cause hearing damage /hearing loss.

24. Adjustment of the volume control as well as the equalizer may increase the ear-/ headphones output voltage and therefore, the sound volume level.

25. The factors influencing the ear-/headphones output other than those specified by the manufacturer (e.g. operating system, equalizer software, firmware, driver) may increase the ear-/ headphone output voltage and therefore, the sound volume level.

26. NOTICE: MONITOR MAY OVERHEAT AND SHUT DOWN! If monitor shut down, please reboot your monitor. After reboot, test the new Max Refresh rate by enabling it in the NVIDIA Control Panel. If you don't see an image, please disconnect the DP cable and use the monitor OSD to try again with a safer Max Refresh.

2. Getting Started

Should problems arise and the product you have purchased needs to be returned for any reason, please keep the original packaging, registration form, and receipt. Having these items will make it easier for you to verify your product and repair, refund and/or return your product to you.

If you have any problems with your product or questions that have not been addressed in the User Guide, please contact customer service for help.

Important! Save the original box and all packing material for your future shipping needs.

NOTE: The word “Windows” in this user guide refers to Microsoft

Windows operating system.

2-1. Package Contents

Your monitor package includes:

• Monitor

• Power cord

• Video cable

• USB cable

• Type-C cable

• Quick Start Guide

• ViewSonic CD

- User Guide

- INF/ICM files

- Registration information

- Additional software (Optional)

NOTE:

The video cables included in your package may vary depending

on your country. Please contact your local reseller for more information.

The INF file ensures compatibility with Windows operating

systems, and the ICM file (Image Color Matching) ensures accurate on-screen colors. ViewSonic recommends that you install both the INF and ICM files.

2-2. The Exterior of the Monitor

A. Front B. Left and Right

C. Rear

1. Control panel (Expanded in 3-1)

2. I/O port (input/output) This area should include all I/O connection options, as well as the power input connector (Expanded in 2-4)

3. Kensington security slot (Expanded in 2-3 section G)

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4. This is the VESA wall mounting area on the back of the moitor*. For the VESA wall mounting installation steps, please see 2-3 section F for additional instructions. *VESA wall mount capability varies depending on model: some models will not have VESA wall mounting capability.

2-3. Hardware Installation

A. Base Attachment

Procedure

B. Base Removal Procedure

1 1

2 2

3 3

C. Adjusting the Monitor’s Height

- Push the top of the monitor downward until it is at the desired viewing height for use.

- You can also pull the monitor back up, to the desired viewing height for use.

*This picture is for reference only

D. Adjusting the Angle

- After adjusting the monitor’s height, stand in front of the monitor so it is centered in front of you.

- The angle of the screen can be adjusted by moving the panel, angling it forward or back. It can be adjusted from -5° to 21° for a flexible, comfortable viewing experience*.

Rear Side Front Side

*Adjustment angles vary depending on each individual model.

*This picture is for reference only

E. Pivot Feature (VP3881 not support)

1. Lift/raise the monitor as high as it can go (max height).

2. Adjust the monitor, angling the top back and pull the bottom forward (see the below picture for reference).

*This picture is for reference only

3. Rotate the monitor clockwise and counterclockwise, (see the below picture for reference).

4. Finish the monitor installation by fully rotating the monitor 90°(see the below picture for reference).

*This picture is for reference only

F. Wall Mounting (Optional)

NOTE: For use only with a UL Listed Wall Mount Bracket.

To obtain a wall-mounting kit or height adjustment base, contact ViewSonic with the base mounting kit. To convert your display from a deskmounted to a wall-mounted display, do the following:

1. Find VESA compatible wall-mounting kit which meets the quaternions below,

2. Verify that the power button is turned Off, then disconnect the power cord.

3. Lay the display face down on a towel or blanket.

4. Remove the base. (Screws removal might be required.)

5. Attach the mounting bracket from the wall mounting kit using screws of the appropriate length.

6. Attach the display to the wall, following the instructions in the wall-mounting kit.

or your local dealer. Refer to the instructions that come

G. Using the Kensington Lock

The Kensington security connector is located on the back side of the monitor. For more information on installation and usage please visit the Kensington website at http://www. kensington.com.

Below is an example of setting up the Kensington lock on a table for your reference.

*This picture is for reference only

2-4. Quick Installation

Connect Video Cable

1. Make sure both the LCD monitor and computer are turned OFF.

2. Remove rear panel covers if necessary.

3. Connect the video cable from the LCD monitor to the computer. Macintosh users: Models older than G3 require a Macintosh adapter. Attach the adapter to the computer and plug the video cable into the adapter. To order a ViewSonic Customer Support.

Macintosh adapter, contact ViewSonic

DC In

USB Up Stream

USB Down Stream

HDMI

USB Type C

Audio In

Audio Out

DisplayPort

A. Power Cable (and AC/DC adapter if required)

Connect the female connector of AC power cord to the power connector of monitor, and the AC plug of AC power cord to the

AC outlet.

B. Video and Audio Cable

Connect one end of the DisplayPort cable to the DisplayPort or mini DP connector on the rear of the monitor*. And connect the other end of the DisplayPort cable to the DisplayPort or mini DP connector on the computer.

For a computer or other source device with HDMI output, connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI connector on the rear of the monitor and the HDMI port of the computer or source device.

For a MAC with Thunderbolt output, connect the mini DP end of the “mini DP to DisplayPort cable” to the Thunderbolt output of MAC. And connect the other end of the cable to the DisplayPort connector on the rear of the monitor.

Connect the one end of the audio cable to the audio out connector on the rear of the monitor. And connect the other end to the headphone, speaker bar or sound bar.

*This picture is for reference only

* Please do not connect the DP out on the monitor to the DisplayPort or mini DP connector on the computer. DP out is used for daisy chain connection (Explained in section D)

C. USB Cable

Connect the B type connector of USB cable to the USB 3.0 upstream port on the rear of the monitor. And connect the A type connector of USB cable to the USB downstream port on the computer.

A type

B type

*This picture is for reference only

Type-C connection of specific VP series monitor Some specific models have Type-C port to support power

charging, USB Hub and Displayport video input. Please make sure your Type-C output device and cable support

Video signal transmission. Some Type-C device and cable only support power charging and data transfer function. Or you can contact ViewSonic Customer Support to order an Type-C Video cable.

Type-C

*This picture is for reference only

2-5. Power On

Turn On LCD Monitor and Computer

Turn ON the LCD Monitor, then turn ON the computer. This particular order (LCD monitor before computer) is important.

NOTE: Windows users may receive a message asking them to install the INF file. To access the file, please insert ViewSonic CD into Computer’s CD drive and locate within the following directory “:\ CD\vsfiles”. If your computer does not have a CD-ROM drive, please refer to

Customer Support page.

Windows Users: Set the Timing Mode

For instructions on changing the resolution and refresh rate, see the graphics card’s user guide.

For DisplayPort MST daisy chain Setting

1. Input Source Auto detect function set to Off

VP3881

Input

Select

ECO Mode

DisplayPort 1.2

DDC/CI Save As

All Recall

Audio

Adjust

View

Mode

75%

Color

Adjust

On Off

Manual

Image Adjust

1980 x 1080 @ 60Hz

Setup Menu

*Example

2. DisplayPort 1.2 mode set to On

*Highlight and select the DISPLAYPORT1.2 function

VP3881

Input

Select

Audio Adjust

View

Mode

Color

Adjust

Manual

Image Adjust

Setup Menu

75%

Off

1980 x 1080 @ 60Hz

ECO Mode

DisplayPort 1.2

DDC/CI Save As

All Recall

* Enable MST mode from graphic card (if required) * Link displays through DP and DP out as the examples below * Bandwidth up to 5.4G x4 Lans

2-6. Driver Installation (Windows 10 Setup)

In order to install the driver, first connect your monitor to your PC, boot up your PC (make sure to first turn on the monitor first) and make sure your internet is available. When the PC has finished booting up, your PC should auto- detect the monitor.

To ensure auto-detection is successful, go to ‘Advanced Display Settings’ under your system ‘Display Settings’ (screen resolution) window. There you can verify your ViewSonic monitor has been recognized by your PC in the ‘Color Management’ section of your advanced settings.

*This picture is for reference only If your PC has not auto-detected the monitor, but is still functioning, you can download the driver from ViewSonic website and install it then restart.your computer and follow the steps above again. It is not imperative for your computer to detect the monitor for normal use, but it is recommended.

If you encounter additional problems or have questions, please contact Customer Support.

3. Adjusting the Screen Image

3-1. Using the Control Panel

Use the buttons on the front or rear control panel to display and adjust OSD……

Bezel & OSD symbol explanation

The bezel symbol explanation is stated below:

Standby Power On/Off

NOTE: Power light

Blue = ON Orange = Power Saving

Display the Menu by pressing any Function button.

The OSD Menu and OSD Quick-Menu Symbol explanations and their functional uses are stated below.

Activation symbol to turn the various modes on when operating the menu system.

Activation symbol to exit, go back or deactivate the desired function that is selected.

Scrolls through menu options and adjusts the monitor controls.

Symbol used to go back or revert back to the previously selected menu

Information shortcut select button, which gives users access to the information of the monitor currently in use.

Main menu icon that allows users to access the main menu. Hold down the icon for a few seconds to turn off the main menu

Left and right icons toggle your selected choice horizontally.

OSD quick menu selector, which increases or decreases the currently selected function

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