PA32UCR Series LCD Monitor User Guide
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Contents Contents....................................................................................................... iii Notices.......................................................................................................... iv Safety information....................................................................................... vi Care & Cleaning.......................................................................................... vii 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.
ENERGY STAR complied product ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is enabled by default. The monitor and computer are automatically set to sleep after 10 and 30 minutes of user inactivity.
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.
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 HDR 1. Menu (5-way) button: • Press this button to enter the OSD menu. • Enacts the selected OSD menu items. • 2. Increases/Decreases values or moves your selection up/down/left/right. Close button: • Exits the OSD menu. • Toggles the Key Lock function between on and off with a long press for 5 seconds. • Selects an available input source. 3.
6. Shortcut • Default: HDR 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 1. AC-IN port. This port connects the power cord. 2. Power switch. Press the switch to turn on/off power. 3. HDMI ports.
This monitor is Super-Speed USB 3.0 compatible (5Gbps). 8. USB 3.1 Type A: These ports are for connection with USB devices, such as USB keyboard/mouse, USB flash drive, etc. Port with 9. icon is BC1.2 compliant (5V/1.5A). Earphone jack. 10. Kensington lock slot. 1.3.3 Other Function(s) 1. HDR The monitor supports HDR format. When detecting HDR content, an "HDR ON" message will pop up and display in the Information page. HDR content is not supported when PIP/PBP mode is on.
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/USB Type-C cable: a. Plug one end of the HDMI/DisplayPort cable to the monitor’s HDMI/ DisplayPort/USB Type-C jack. b. Connect the other end of the HDMI/DisplayPort/USB Type-C cable to your device's HDMI/DisplayPort/USB Type-C jack.
2. Arranging the cables We recommend that you follow the order below to route the cable through the cable management slot on the stand. 1 3. 3 3 3 2 5 5 4 4 6 Attach the input/output port cover 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 ProArt Preset ASUS PA32UCR Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840 x 2160@ 60Hz S tandard M o d e sRG B M od e A dobe RGB M o d e Rec 2020 M o d e DCI-P3 M o d e DICO M M o d e Rec. 709 M o d e 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.
3.1.2 1. OSD function introduction ProArt Preset This function contains 13 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.
* PQ Optimized: Delivers the optimized HDR performance of this display with as much accuracy as with ST2084 in terms of display luminance capability. * PQ Clip: Preserves PQ curve till displaying maximum luminance with accuracy. ST2084 code value with higher than display maximum will be mapped to the maximum luminance. We also provide a maximum of 300 nits for your use. * PQ Basic: Presents HDR performance of general HDR supported displays. • HDR_HLG BT2100: Compliant with BT2100.
Function Color Temp. Brightness Contrast Sharpness Saturation Hue ProArt Pallette/Color Black Level Gamma Uniformity Compensation Input Range Function Color Temp.
2. Blue Light Filter In this function, you can adjust the blue light filter level. To activate this function, you need to do the following: turn off Ambient Effect and disable HDR on your device. Blue Light Filter ASUS PA32UCR Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840 x 2160@ 60Hz Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 • Level 0: No change. • Level 1~4: The higher the level, the less blue light is scattered.
3. ProArt Palette 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. ProArt Palette ASUS PA32UCR Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840 x 2160@ 60Hz Brightne s s Contrast Saturatio n Hue Color Te m p . G am m a Color Black Le v e l Color Re s e t • Brightness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Contrast: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Saturation: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
* 4. All modes color reset: Resets the color settings of all color modes to the factory default value. Image Set the image related setting from this menu. Image ASUS PA32UCR Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840 x 2160@ 60Hz S harpn e s s Trace F r e e A spect C o n t r o l Uniform i t y C o m p e n s a t i o n Input R a n g e M otion S y n c • Sharpness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Trace Free: Adjusts the response time of the monitor.
5. Sound You can adjust Volume, Mute and Source from this menu. Sound ASUS PA32UCR Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840 x 2160@ 60Hz V olum e M ute S ource • 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. 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.
• PIP/PBP Source: Selects the video input source from among HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, DisplayPort, and USB Type-C. The table below shows the input source combinations. Main-window Sub-window • 7. HDMI-1 HDMI-2 HDMI-3 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes HDMI-1 HDMI-2 HDMI-3 DisplayPort USB Type-C DisplayPort USB Type-C Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Color Setting: Selects an individual Splendid Mode for the selected PBP source.
8. Input Select In this function, you can select your desired input source. Input Select ASUS PA32UCR Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840 x 2160@ 60Hz HDM I-1 HDM I-2 HDM I-3 DisplayP o r t US B Typ e - C 9. System Setup Allows you to adjust the system.
* • “Deep Level” does not allow all ports to charge external devices and keeps USB Type-C and USB signals from being automatically detected when the monitor enters power saving mode. OSD Setup: * Adjusts the OSD timeout from 10 to 120 seconds. * Enables or disables the DDC/CI function. * Adjusts the OSD background from opaque to transparent. * Adjusts the OSD rotation.
10. Shortcut Defines the functions for Shortcut 1 and 2 buttons. Shortcut ASUS PA32UCR Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840 x 2160@ 60Hz Shortcut 1 Shortcut 2 • Shortcut 1/Shortcut 2: selects a function for Shortcut 1 and 2 buttons. When a certain function is selected or activated, your shortcut key may not support. Available function choices for shortcut: Blue Light Filter, Brightness, HDR, Contrast, PIP/PBP Setting, Color Temp., Volume, Motion Sync, User Mode 1, User Mode 2.
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 ProArt Preset selection Color temperature selection Digital input Earphone jack USB 3.0 port Color 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 0.1845 mm 400 cd/m2 (Typ.
Compliance and Standards cTUVus, CB, CE, FCC, CCC, BSMI, CU, VCCI, J-MOSS, RoHS, WEEE, PSE, KCC, ICES-3, ErP, CEL, ISO 9241-307, UkrSEPRO, RCM, PC Recycle, KC, e-Standby, TUV Flicker Free, TUV Low Blue Light, PSB, CEC, MEPS, Energy Star, USB IF, Windows 7, 10 and 11 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 10.13.6, 10.14.1.
Outline dimensions 3.3 Pivot: +/-90 Degree 0° 9 23° 5° 204.54 [8.05] 8.5 [0.33] 354.94 [13.97] 726.88 [28.62] 709.88[27.95]-Active-Area 336.5 [13.25] 9.2 [0.36] 17.87 [0.70] 8.5 [0.33] 245 [9.65] 245 [9.65] Swivel: +/-30 Degree 68.68 [2.70] 31.1 [1.22] 61.27 [2.41] 49.07 [1.93] 50 [1.97] 100 [3.94] 117 [4.61] M4*4-Depth 10 mm Wall mount Keep out area 100 [3.94] 117 [4.61] 3-15 ASUS PA32UCR Series LCD Monitor 198.91 [7.83] 216.69 [8.
3.4 Troubleshooting (FAQ) Problem Possible Solution Power LED is not ON • 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. The power LED lights amber and there is • Check if the monitor and the computer are no screen image in the ON mode. • Make sure the signal cable is properly connected the monitor and the computer.
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Resolution 1920 × 1080p 1920 × 1080i 1440 x 480P 1440 x 576P 1280 × 720p 720 × 576p 720 × 480p 640 × 480p(VGA) 720(1440) × 576i 720(1440) × 480i Vertical Frequency (kHz) 24Hz 50Hz 59.94Hz 60Hz 50Hz 59.94Hz 60Hz 59.94Hz 60Hz 50Hz 50Hz 59.94Hz 60Hz 50Hz 59.94Hz 60Hz 59.94Hz 60Hz 50Hz 59.94Hz 60Hz 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.
