PA32U Series LCD Monitor User Guide
First Edition November 2017 Copyright © 2017 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 Takeback Services..................................
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 Menu Close Input Select QuickFit Brightness Blue Light Filter 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. • Selects an available input source.
• To change the hotkey function, go to the Shortcut > Shortcut 1 menu. Shortcut 6. • Default: Blue Light Filter hotkey • To change the hotkey function, go to the Shortcut > Shortcut 2 menu. Power button/power indicator 7. • 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 1. Kensington lock slot. 2. AC-IN port.
7. Thunderbolt. These ports are for connection with Thunderbolt compatible devices. These ports consolidate data transfer, video output (Max. supported resolution: 3840 x 2160@ 60Hz), and charging into a single compact connector (The port offers Max. 60W (5V/3A, 9V/3A, 15V/3A, 20V/3A) power delivery and the other port offers 15W (5V/3A).). Among them, the first port plugged in will be recognized as an input source.
Alignment Grid Alignment Grid 2. A4 QuickFit provides standard A4 paper size for users to view their documents in real size on the screen. A4 A4 3. B5 QuickFit provides standard B5 paper size for users to view their documents in real size on the screen. B5 B5 4.
You can decide the frame size by moving the Menu (5-way) button up/down/ left/right. You can press the Menu (5-way) button for longer than 3 seconds to switch the measurements between millimeter and inch. Customization H16 V15 5. Ruler This pattern presents physical ruler on top and left side. You can press the Menu (5-way) button for longer than 3 seconds to switch the measurements between metric and imperial. Ruler 5 10 15 20 25 30 5 10 15 1.3.4 Other Functions 1.
2.1 Attaching the arm/base To assemble the monitor base: 1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 2. Remove the input/output port cover (Figure 1). 3. Attach the base into the arm, making sure the tab on the arm fits into the groove on the base (Figure 2). 2 1 (Figure 2) (Figure 1) We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. 2.
2.3 • The VESA wall mount kit (100 x 100 mm) is purchased separately. • Use only the UL Listed Wall Mount Bracket with minimum weight/load 22.7kg (Screw size: M4 x 10 mm). 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.
Pivoting the monitor 1. Lift the monitor to the highest position. 2. Tilt the monitor to its maximum angle. 3. Pivot the monitor to the angle you need. +23° ~ -5° It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle. 4. The OSD menu item will automatically rotate when the monitor rotates.
2.4 1. Connecting the cables Connect the cables as the following instructions: For service 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 connect the HDMI/DisplayPort cable: a. Plug one end of the HDMI/DisplayPort cable to the monitor’s HDMI/ DisplayPort jack. b. Connect the other end of the HDMI/DisplayPort cable to your device's HDMI/DisplayPort jack.
2. Attach the input/output port cover and/or cable clip if needed. 2.5 Turning on the monitor Press the power button . See page 1-2 for the location of the power button. The power indicator lights up in white to show that the monitor is ON.
2-6 Chapter 2: Setup
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure Splendid StandardMode DisplayPort 3840 x 2160@ PA32U 60Hz Standard Mode sRGB Mode Adobe RGB Mode Rec. 2020 Mode DCI-P3 Mode HDR Mode User Mode 1 User Mode 2 1. Press the 2. Menu (5-way) button up/down/left/right to navigate through Move the the functions. Highlight the desired function and press the Menu (5-way) button to activate it.
3.1.2 1. OSD function introduction Splendid This function contains 7 sub-functions you can select for your preference. Each mode has the Reset selection, allowing you to maintain your setting or return to the preset mode. To activate this function, you need to do the following: turn off Ambient Effect and disable HDR on your device. Splendid StandardMode DisplayPort 3840 x 2160@ PA32U 60Hz Standard Mode sRGB Mode Adobe RGB Mode Rec.
Saturation Middle (50) Disable Middle (50) Middle (50) Middle (50) Disable Middle (50) Hue Advanced Setting Gamma Uniformity Compensation Middle (50) Disable Middle (50) Middle (50) Middle (50) Disable Middle (50) 2. Enable Disable Enable Enable Enable Disable Disable Enable Disable Disable Enable Disable Disable Disable Enable Enable Enable Enable Enable Enable Disable Blue Light Filter In this function, you can adjust the blue light filter level.
• 3. High energy blue light may lead to eye strain and AMD (Age-Related Macular Degeneration). Blue light Filter to reduce 70% (max.) harmful blue light to avoiding CVS (Computer Vision Syndrome). Color Set a desired color setting from this menu. To activate this function, you need to do the following: turn off Ambient Effect and disable HDR on your device. Color StandardMode DisplayPort 3840 x 2160@ PA32U 60Hz B r i g h t n es s Contrast Saturation Hue Color Temp.
4. Image Set the image related setting from this menu. Image StandardMode DisplayPort 3840 x 2160@ PA32U 60Hz Sharpness Trace Free Aspect Control Uniformity Compensation VividPi xel Motion Sync • Sharpness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. To activate this function, you need to do the following: disable HDR on your device. • Trace Free: Adjusts the response time of the monitor. To activate this function, you need to do the following: turn off PIP/PBP and disable HDR on your device.
To activate this function, you need to do the following: turn off Adaptive-Sync and Ambient Effect. 5. Sound You can adjust Volume, Mute and Source from this menu. Sound StandardMode DisplayPort 3840 x 2160@ PA32U 60Hz Volume Mute Source • Volume: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Mute: toggles the monitor sound between on and off. • Source: decides the monitor sound comes from which source. 6.
• Color Setting: Selects an individual Splendid Mode for the selected PIP/ PBP source. (Up to 2 Splendid Modes can be chosen.) • PIP Size: Adjusts the PIP size to Small, Middle, or Large. (Only available for the PIP mode) Main-window HDMI-1 Subwindow 7.
• Splendid Demo Mode: Splits the screen into two for Splendid modes comparison. (DCI-P3 Mode and sRGB Mode only) To activate this function, you need to do the following: turn off PIP/PBP, turn off Ambient Effect and disable HDR on your device. • • ECO Mode: Reduces power consumption. • To activate this function, you need to do the following: disable HDR on your device. • When ECO Mode is on, the following function(s) are not user-configurable: Brightness, Contrast.
* Adjusts the OSD background from opaque to transparent. * Adjusts the OSD rotation. • Language: There are 21 languages for your selection, including English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Czech, Croatian, Polish, Romanian, Hungarian, Turkish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Indonesia, Persian. • DisplayPort Stream: Compatibility with graphic card. Select DisplayPort 1.1 or DisplayPort 1.2 by graphic card DP version. DisplayPort 1.
3.2 Specifications summary Panel Type Panel size Max. Resolution Pixel pitch Brightness Contrast Ratio (Typ.) Contrast Ratio (Max.) Viewing angle (H/V) CR>10 Display colors Color gamut Response time SplendidPlus Video Enhancement SplendidPlus selection Color temperature selection Digital input Earphone jack USB 3.0 port Colors Power LED Tilt Swivel Pivot Height Adjustment Kensington lock AC input voltage Power consumption Temperature (Operating) TFT LCD 32.0" (16:9, 81.28 cm) wide screen 3840 x 2160 0.
Compliance and Standards Energy Star, UL/cUL, CB, CE, ErP, FCC, ICES-3, CCC, CEL, BSMI, CU, RCM, VCCI, UkrSEPRO, J-MOSS, RoHS, WEEE, PSE, KCC, eStandby, KC, ISO 9241-307, TUV Flicker Free, TUV Low Blue Light, Windows 7, 8.1 and 10 WHQL, Mac Compliance*** *Specifications are subject to change without notice. **measuring a screen brightness of 200 nits without audio/USB/Card reader connection. ***Requires Mac OS 10.10.x, 10.11.x, 10.12.x. 3.
3.4 Supported operating modes Resolution Frequency Vertical Frequency . Horizontal (Hz) Frequency (KHz) Pixel . (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.
