PA328 Series LCD Monitor User Guide
First Edition October 2014 Copyright © 2014 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
Contents Contents....................................................................................................... iii Notices.......................................................................................................... iv Safety information........................................................................................ v Care & Cleaning........................................................................................... vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.
Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Safety information • Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all the documentation that came with the package. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, never expose the monitor to rain or moisture. • Never try to open the monitor cabinet. The dangerous high voltages inside the monitor may result in serious physical injury. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
Care & Cleaning • Before you lift or reposition your monitor, it is better to disconnect the cables and power cord. Follow the correct lifting techniques when positioning the monitor. When lifting or carrying the monitor, grasp the edges of the monitor. Do not lift the display by the stand or the cord. • Cleaning. Turn your monitor off and unplug the power cord. Clean the monitor surface with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth dampened with mild cleaner.
Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to http://www.asus.com 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
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1.1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS® LCD monitor! The latest widescreen LCD monitor from ASUS provides a broader, brighter and crystal-clear display, plus a host of features that enhance your viewing experience. With these features, you can enjoy the convenience and delightful visual experience that the monitor brings to you! 1.
1.3 Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front view 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840x2160@60Hz Menu Close Input Select Quick Fit Brighness Contrast 1. Menu (5-way) button: • Press this button to enter the OSD menu. • Enacts the selected OSD menu items. • Increases/Decreases values or moves your selection up/down/left/right. Close button: 2. • Exits the OSD menu. • Toggles the Key Lock function between on and off with a long press for 5 seconds. Input select button: 3.
6. Shortcut • Default: Contrast hotkey • To change the hotkey function, go to the Shortcut > Shortcut 2 menu. 7. Power button/power indicator • Turns the monitor on/off. • The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table. 1.3.2 Status Description White Amber Off On Standby mode Off Back view 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Rear connectors 1. Kensington lock slot. 2. Power switch. Press the switch to turn on/off power. 3. AC-IN port. This port connects the power cord.
8. Earphone jack. 9. USB 2.0 A-type. This port is for updating firmware only. 10. USB 3.0 upstream port. This port is for connection with a USB upstream cable. The connection enables the USB ports on the monitor. 11. USB 3.0 downstream ports. These ports are for connection with USB devices, such as USB keyboard/mouse, USB flash drive, etc. 1.3.3 • HDMI-1/MHL port supports HDMI 2.0, 3840 x 2160-60Hz and MHL 3.0, 3840 x 2160-30Hz. • This monitor is Super-Speed USB 3.0 compatible.
2. Paper size QuickFit provides several commonly used standard paper sizes for users to view their documents in real size on the screen. A3 A4 A3 A4 B4 B5 B5 B4 Letter Letter 3. Photo size The various real photo sizes displayed in the QuickFit function provides photographers and other users to accurately view and edit their photos in real size on the screen.
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2.1 Detaching the arm/base (for VESA wall mount) The detachable arm/base of this monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. To detach the arm/base: 1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 2. Press the release button, and then detach the arm/base from the monitor (Figure 2). (Figure 2) (Figure 1) 2 1 We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. • The VESA wall mount kit (100 x 100 mm) is purchased separately.
2.2 Adjusting the monitor • For optimal viewing, we recommend that you look at the full face of the monitor, then adjust the monitor to the angle that is most comfortable for you. • Hold the stand to prevent the monitor from falling when you change its angle. • You can adjust the monitor’s angle from +20˚ to -5˚, and it allows 60˚ swivel adjustment from either left or right. You can also adjust the monitor’s height within +/- 130 mm.
4. The OSD menu item will automatically rotate when the monitor rotates. Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840x2160@60Hz Menu Close Input Select Quick Fit Brighness Contrast Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840x2160@60Hz Menu Close Input Select Quick Fit Brighness Contrast 2.3 1. Connecting the cables Connect the cables as the following instructions: Firmware upadate only • To connect the power cord: Connect one end of the power cord securely to the monitor’s AC input port, the other end to a power outlet.
• To use the USB 3.0 ports: Take the supplied USB 3.0 cable, and plug the smaller end (type B) of the USB upstream cable to the monitor’s USB upstream port, and the larger end (type A) to your computer’s USB 3.0 port. Make sure your computer is installed with the lastest Windows 7/Windows 8 operating system. That will enable the USB ports on the monitor to work. When these cables are connected, you can choose the desired signal from the Input Select item in the OSD menu. 2.
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure Standard Mode Splendid Standard Mode Color sRGB Mode Image Scenery Mode Sound Reading Mode PIP/PBP Setting Darkroom Mode Input Select User Mode1 System Setup User Mode2 PA328 DisplayPort 3840 x 2160 @ 30Hz Shortcut 1. Press the 2. Move the Menu (5-way) button up/down/left/right to navigate through the functions. Highlight the desired function and press the Menu (5-way) button to activate it.
3-2 • Standard Mode: Best choice for document editing with SplendidPlus Video Enhancement. • sRGB Mode: Compatible with sRGB color space, sRGB mode is the best choice for document editing. Color White Point Primaries Space Xw Yw Xr Yr Xg Yg Xb Yb sRGB 0.3127 0.329 0.64 0.33 0.3 0.6 0.15 0.06 • Scenery Mode: Best choice for scenery photo display with SplendidPlus Video Enhancement. • Reading Mode: This is the best choice for book reading.
User Mode Standard sRGB Scenery Reading Darkroom 1/ User Mode Mode Mode Mode Mode Mode 2 Function Brightness Contrast Saturation Hue Color Temperature Gamma Six-axis Hue Advanced Six-axis Saturation Setting Gain Offset 2.
• 3. * 6-axis Hue adjustment. * 6-axis Saturation adjustment. * Adjusts the gain levels for R, G, B. * Adjusts the black level offset values for R, G, B. Color Reset: * Current Splendid color mode reset: Resets the color settings of current color mode to the factory default value. * All Splendid color mode reset: Resets the color settings of all color modes to the factory default value. Image Set the image related setting from this menu.
4. PIP/PBP Setting The PIP/PBP Setting allows you to open up another sub-window connected from another video source besides the main-window from your original video source. By activating this function, you can have two pictures from two different video sources displayed by the monitor.
5. Input Select In this function, you can select your desired input source. Standard Mode Splendid HDMI-1/MHL Color HDMI-2 Image HDMI-3 Sound DisplayPort PIP/PBP Setting Mini DisplayPort PA328 DisplayPort 3840 x 2160 @ 30Hz Input Select System Setup Shortcut 6. System Setup Allows you to adjust the system.
• DisplayPort: Compatibility with graphic card. Select DP 1.1 or DP 1.2 by graphic card DP version. (3840x2160-60Hz is available at DP 1.2 only. The best resolution is 3840x2160-30Hz at DP 1.1). Follow the instructions below to change 4K2K, 30Hz to 4K2K, 60Hz on your PC: In Windows, right click the desktop and enter the Screen Resolution. Go to Advanced Settings, and set the refresh rate to 60Hz from 30Hz. • Keylock: To disable all function keys.
3.2 Specifications summary Panel Type Panel size Max. Resolution Pixel pitch Brightness (Typ.) Contrast Ratio (Typ.) Contrast Ratio (Max.) Viewing angle (H/V) CR>10 Display colors Response time SplendidPlus Video Enhancement SplendidPlus selection Auto adjustment Color temperature selection Digital input Earphone jack USB 3.0 port Colors Power LED Tilt Swivel Height Adjustment Kensington lock AC input voltage Power consumption Temperature (Operating) TFT LCD 32.0" (16:9, 81.
3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ) Problem Power LED is not ON The power LED lights amber and there is no screen image Screen image is too light or dark Screen image is not centered or sized properly Possible Solution • Press the button to check if the monitor is in the ON mode. • Check if the power cord is properly connected to the monitor and the power outlet. • Check if the power switch is ON. • Check if the monitor and the computer are in the ON mode.
3.4 Supported operating modes Resolution Frequency Horizontal Frequency (KHz) Vertical Frequency . Pixel . (Hz) (MHz) 640x350 640x480 640x480 640x480 720x400 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 848x480 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1152x864 1280x720 1280x768 1280x768 1280x800 1280x960 1280x1024 1280x1024 70(N) 59.94(N) 72.82(N) 75.00(N) 70.08(P) 56.25(P) 60.32(P) 72.12(P) 75.00(P) 60(P) 60.00(N) 70.069(N) 75.00(N) 75.00(P/N) 60 60(N) 75(P) 60(P) 60.00(N) 60.02(P) 75.02(P) 31.47(P) 31.47(N) 37.87(N) 37.
Resolution 1920 × 1080p 1920 × 1080i 1440x480P 1440x576P 1280 × 720p 720 × 576p 720 × 480p 640 × 480p(VGA) 720(1440) × 576i 720(1440) × 480i Vertical Frequency (Hz) 24 50 59.94 60 50 59.94 60 59.94 60 50 50 59.94 60 50 59.94 60 59.94 60 50 59.94 60 Horizontal Frequency (KHz) 27 56.25 67.43 67.5 28.13 33.72 33.75 31.47 31.5 31.25 37.5 44.95 45 31.25 31.47 31.5 31.47 31.5 15.63 15.73 15.75 * Modes not listed in the table may not be supported.
