ViewSonic ColorPro VP3256-4K User manual

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VP3256-4K
Package Contents
Monitor
Power cord
Video cable
Quick start guide
Front View / Rear View
A
Front View
C
B
D
Rear View
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Letter Item
ADisplay Screen
BControl Panel Keys
CPower Button
DSecurity Slot
I/O Ports
Number Item
1AC IN
2HDMI
3DisplayPort
4USB Type C
5USB Type B (Upstream)
6USB Type A (Downstream)
Stand Installation
1. Place the monitor on a flat, stable surface with the screen facing down.
2. Align and slide the upper hooks of the stand into the stand mounting slots.
3. Lift the device into its upright position on a flat, stable surface.

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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. Pull down slightly to disengage the hooks and remove the stand.
4. 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).
5. Follow the instructions that come with the wall mounting kit to mount the monitor onto the wall.

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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.
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.

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Connecting to Power
HDMI Connection
DisplayPort Connection
USB Connection
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 2.0 ports.
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.
HDMI
DisplayPort
USB

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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
ATwo (2)
Connection for your Type A
peripheral device(s). (e.g., storage
device).
NOTE: To use some peripherals,
please ensure your computer is
also connected to the monitor’s
USB Type B port.
Type
BOne (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
COne (1)
Make sure your Type C output
device and cable support video
signal transmission.
Height Adjustment
Swivel Adjustment
Tilt Angle 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 the monitor to the left or right for the desired viewing angle (60˚).
Tilt the monitor forwards or backwards to the desired viewing angle (-5˚ to 21˚).
Height Adjustment
Swivel Adjustment
Tilt Angle Adjustment

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NOTE: When adjusting, support the stand firmly with one hand while tilting the monitor forwards or
backwards with the other hand.
Screen Orientation Adjustment
Screen Orientation Adjustment
Screen Orientation Adjustment
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:
When adjusting, make sure to hold both sides of your monitor firmly with both hands.
If using the Auto Pivot function, the system can detect the screen orientation
automatically.
Using the Control Panel Keys
Use the control panel keys to access the Quick Access Menu, navigate the On-Screen Display (OSD)
Menu, and change the settings.
Quick Menu
Screen Orientation Adjustment (Monitor Pivot)

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Touch the 1/2/3/4 key to activate the Quick menu. Follow the key guide that appears on the screen to
select options or make adjustments.
Standard Color
Contrast / Brightness
Input Select
Main Menu

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

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Key Description
1
Press and hold the key for 5 seconds to select
User mode. Then select the desired User mode to
activate.
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.

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General Operation
1. Press the 1/2/3/4 key to display the Quick Menu. Then press the 4 key to display the OSD Menu.
2. Press the 1 or 2 key to select the main menu. Then press the 3 key to enter the selected menu.
3. Press the 1 or 2 key to select the desired menu option. Then press the 3 key to enter the sub-
menu.

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4. Press the 1 or 2 key to adjust/select the setting. Then press the 3 key to confirm.
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.
5. Press the 4 key to return to the previous menu.
OSD Tree
Input Select

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Sub-menu Menu Option
Type C
DisplayPort
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
Auto Detect
On
Off
Sub-menu Menu Option
Volume (-/+, 0~100)
Mute
On
Off
Audio Adjust
ViewMode

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Sub-menu Menu Option
Off
Game
FPS 1
FPS 2
RTS
MOBA
Movie
Web
Text
MAC Ultra Clear (-/+, 0~10)
Designer
CAD/CAM
Ultra Clear (-/+, 0~10)
Advanced-
Sharpness
(-/+,
0/25/50/75/100)
Advanced-
Gamma
(-/+,
1/8/2.0/2.2/2.4/2.6)
Animation
Ultra Clear (-/+, 0~10)
Advanced-
Sharpness
(-/+,
0/25/50/75/100)
Black
Stabilization (-/+, 0~10)
Video Edit
Ultra Clear (-/+, 0~10)
Advanced-
Sharpness
(-/+,
0/25/50/75/100)
Advanced-
Gamma
(-/+,
1/8/2.0/2.2/2.4/2.6)
Photographer
Retro
Ultra Clear (-/+, 0~10)
Advanced-
Sharpness
(-/+,
0/25/50/75/100)
Advanced-
Gamma
(-/+,
1/8/2.0/2.2/2.4/2.6)
Photo
Ultra Clear (-/+, 0~10)
Advanced-
Sharpness
(-/+,
0/25/50/75/100)
Advanced-
Gamma
(-/+,
1/8/2.0/2.2/2.4/2.6)
TruTone (-/+, 0~100)
Landscape Ultra Clear (-/+, 0~10)

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Advanced-
Sharpness
(-/+,
0/25/50/75/100)
Advanced-
Gamma
(-/+,
1/8/2.0/2.2/2.4/2.6)
TruTone (-/+, 0~100)
Portrait
Ultra Clear (-/+, 0~10)
Advanced-
Sharpness
(-/+,
0/25/50/75/100)
Advanced-
Gamma
(-/+,
1/8/2.0/2.2/2.4/2.6)
TruTone (-/+, 0~100)
Skin Tone (-/+, 0~10)
Black
Stabilization (-/+, 0~10)
Monochrome
Advanced-
Sharpness
(-/+,
0/25/50/75/100)
TruTone (-/+, 0~100)
Color Adjust

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Sub-menu Menu Option
Contrast/Brightness
Contrast (-/+, 0~100)
Brightness (-/+, 0~100)
Color Format
Auto
RGB (Full
Range)
RGB
(Limited
Range)
YUV (Full
Range)
YUV
(Limited
Range)
Standard Color sRGB
Custom
Color
Temperature
Panel Default
Bluish
Cool
Native

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Warm
User
Gamma
Off
1.8
2.0
2.2
2.4
2.6
Black
Stabilization (-/+, 0~10)
Advanced
DCR
(-/+,
0/25/50/75/100)
Gain
Red (-/+,
0~100)
Green (-/+,
0~100)
Blue (-/+,
0~100)
Offset
Red (-/+,
0~100)
Green (-/+,
0~100)
Blue (-/+,
0~100)
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)

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Blue (-/+,
0~100)
Cyan (-/+,
0~100)
Magenta (-/+,
0~100)
Yellow (-/+,
0~100)
Recall
Sub-menu Menu Option
Sharpness (-/+, 0/25/50/75/100)
Aspect Ratio
1:1
4:3
Full Screen
Overscan
On
Off
Low Input Lag
On
Off
Response Time
Standard
Advanced
Ultra Fast
Blue Light Filter (-/+, 0~100)
HDR10
On
Off
Adaptive Sync
On
Off
Manual Image Adjust
Setup Menu

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Sub-menu Menu Option
Language Select
English
Français
Deutsch
Español

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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
Auto
0°
+90°
-90°
180°
Power Indicator
On
Off
Auto Power Off
On
Off
Sleep
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
120 minutes
Off
ECO Mode
Standard
Optimize
Conserve