PB328 Series LCD Monitor User Guide
First Edition January 2015 Copyright © 2015 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 Standard Mode VGA 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz Menu Close Input Select Quick Fit Brighness 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. 2. Close button: • Exits the OSD menu. • Toggles the Key Lock function between on and off with a long press for 5 seconds. 3.
6. Shortcut • Default: Blue light filter 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.
8. Earphone jack. This port is only available when an HDMI/DisplayPort cable is connected. 9. Audio-in port. This port connects PC audio source by the bundled audio cable. 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. This monitor is Super-Speed USB 3.0 compatible. 1.3.
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.
1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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 +25˚ to -5˚, and it allows 60˚ swivel adjustment from either left or right. You can also adjust the monitor’s height within +/- 150 mm.
2.3 Connecting the cables Connect the cables as the following instructions: • 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 VGA/Dual-DVI/HDMI/DisplayPort cable: a. Plug one end of the VGA/Dual-DVI/HDMI/DisplayPort cable to the monitor’s VGA/Dual-DVI/HDMI/DisplayPort jack. b. Connect the other end of the VGA/Dual-DVI/HDMI/DisplayPort cable to your computer's VGA/Dual-DVI/HDMI/DisplayPort jack.
2.4 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.
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure Standard Mode Splendid Standard Mode Blue Light Filter sRGB Mode Color Scenery Mode Image Reading Mode Sound Darkroom Mode PIP/PBP Setting User Mode 1 Input Select User Mode 2 PB328 DisplayPort 2560 x 1440 @ 60Hz More 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 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.
• User Mode 1/User Mode 2: More items are adjustable in the color menu. Function User Mode Standard sRGB Scenery Reading Darkroom 1/ User Mode Mode Mode Mode Mode Mode 2 Brightness Contrast Saturation Hue Color Temperature Gamma Six-axis Hue Advanced Six-axis Saturation Setting Gain Offset 2.
3. • Users should take some time away from the display if working for long hours. It is advised to take short breaks (at least 5 mins) after around 1 hour of continuous working at the computer. Taking short and frequent breaks is more effective than a single longer break. • To minimize eye strain and dryness in your eyes, users should rest the eye periodically by focusing on objects that are far away. • Eye exercises can help to reduces eye strain. Repeat these exercises often.
4. * 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.
5. Sound You can adjust Volume, Mute and Source from this menu. Standard Mode Splendid Volume Blue Light Filter Mute Color Source PB328 DisplayPort 2560 x 1440 @ 60Hz Image Sound PIP/PBP Setting Input Select More • 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.
VGA Subwindow 7. VGA DVI HDMI DisplayPort Yes Yes Yes Main-window DVI Yes Yes Yes HDMI Yes Yes DisplayPort Yes Yes Yes Yes Input Select In this function, you can select your desired input source. Standard Mode Splendid VGA Blue Light Filter DVI Color HDMI Image DisplayPort PB328 DisplayPort 2560 x 1440 @ 60Hz Sound PIP/PBP Setting Input Select More 8. System Setup Allows you to adjust the system.
* 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, Indonesian, Persian. • DisplayPort: Selects DP 1.1 or DP 1.2. • Keylock: To disable all function keys. Press the second button from the top over five seconds to cancel the key lock function.
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 Analog input 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 640x480 640x480 640x480 640x480 720x400 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 832X624 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1152x864 1280x960 1280x1024 1280x1024 1366x768 1440x900 1600x1200 1680x1050 1920x1080 1920x1200 (Reduced Blanking) 1920x1200 2560x1080 2560x1440 2560x1440* Horizontal Frequency (KHz) 31.47(N) 35.00(N) 37.87(N) 37.5(N) 31.47(N) 35.16(P) 37.88(P) 48.08(P) 46.86(P) 49.72(P/N) 48.36(N) 56.476(N) 60.02(N) 67.5(P/N) 60.00(P) 63.98(P) 79.98(P) 47.
Timing Name 480p 720p60 576p 720p50 1080p60 1080p50 3-12 Pixel Format 720 x 480 1280 x 720 720 x 576 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 Horizational Vertical Frequency (kHz) Frequency (Hz) 31.469 45 31.25 37.5 67.5 56.25 60 60 50 50 60 50 Pixel Rate (MHz) 27 74.25 27 74.25 148.5 148.
