PG43UQ US E R M ANUAL
Table of contents Notices.......................................................................................................... iii Safety information....................................................................................... iv Care & Cleaning........................................................................................... vi 1.1 Welcome........................................................................................ 1-1 1.2 Package contents..............................
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. • 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 iv • 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.
• Please use ADP-280BB B of DELTA adapter. WARNING Usage of other than specified head- or earphones can result in hearing loss due to excessive sound pressures. Restriction on Hazardous Substances statement (India) This product complies with the “India E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016” and prohibits use of Lead, Mercury, Hexavalent Chromium, polybrominated biphenyls(PBBs) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers(PBDEs) in concentration exceeding 0.1% by weight in homogenous materials and 0.
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 crisper, broader, and brighter 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 you! 1.
1.3 1 Remote Control 2 1 Press to switch power on and off. 2 Change the signal input source. 3 Adjust the OSD menu/ Turn up the values. 4 Return to previous OSD level. 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 5 9 11 Access the OSD menu. Confirm the OSD adjustment. 12 6 Adjust the OSD menu / Turn down the values. 7 ENTER Exit the OSD menu. 8 1-2 Confirm the OSD adjustment.
Install the remote control batteries 1 2 3 1. Press and then slide the cover to open it. 2. Align the batteries according to the (+) and (–) indications inside the case. 3. Replace the cover. CAUTION: Incorrect usage of batteries can result in leaks or bursting. • If the unit uses batteries, please ensure that they are inserted correctly-observing the polarity (+/-). • Please make sure that used batteries are disposed of correctly. Do not burn or incinerate.
1.4 Assembling the monitor To assemble the monitor: 1-4 1. Take out four box handle from bottom of carton box. 2. Take out upper carton box. 3. Take out accessory carton box from upper EPS.
4. Take out upper EPS. 5. Take out monitor.
6. Use screwdriver to install AuraSync Projecter.
1.5 Connect cables 1.5.1 Rear of the LCD monitor 1 2 3 4 12 5 HDMI-2 6 HDMI-1 7 1. Audio in 2. Earphone Jack 3. USB Downstream Port (2.4A) 4. USB Downstream Port 5. USB Upstream Port 6. HDMI-2 Port 7. HDMI-1 Port 8. DisplayPort-2 Port 9. DisplayPort-1 Port -2 8 -1 9 DCIN 10 11 10. AURA SYNC Port 11. DC-IN Port 12.
1.6 Monitor introduction 1.6.1 Using the Controls button Use the control button on the back of the monitor to adjust the monitor settings. 6 5 4 3 2 1 1. Power Indicator: • 2. Status Description White ON Amber Standby mode OFF OFF Power Button: • 3. Press this button to turn the monitor on/off. GameVisual: • This is a shortcut key. Default setting is GameVisual. • This is a shortcut key. Default setting is Input Select. 4. Input Select: 5. Close Button: • 6. Exit the OSD menu.
2.1 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 -5˚ to 10˚ . -5 ~ 10 It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle.
2.2 Outline dimension Unit: mm [inch] 10 06 01 名稱:ROG LOGO 顏色:深鈦色 材質:塑膠 表面處理:整周C角拋光8000番/ 內部紋理斜紋咬花MT11015 名稱:後殼 & IO cover 顏色:深鈦色 材質:塑膠 表面處理:MT11015 07 02 名稱:Republic of gamers 顏色:深鈦色 材質:塑膠 表面處理: 凹刻 / 底部拋亮8000番 名稱:Rear IO 顏色:深鈦色 材質:塑膠 表面處理:凹刻 / 底部拋亮8000番 (形狀與符號) 名稱:中框 顏色:深鈦色 材質:塑膠 表面處理:MT11015 08 名稱:Rear IO 顏色:深鈦色 材質:塑膠 表面處理:凹刻 / 底部拋亮8000番 (形狀與符號) 名稱:AURA SYNC ICON 09 綠色區塊凹刻0.
2.3 Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount) The detachable stand of this monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. To detach the arm/stand 1. Disconnect power and signal cables. 2. Separate I/O cover from Rear Cover (1)and then take out screwdriver from I/O cover (2). 3. Remove the four (4) screws securing the arm to the rear of the monitor. 4. Detach the stand (arm and base) from the monitor. 2 1 • The VESA wall mount kit ( 100 x 100 mm) is purchased separately.
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure DisplayPort-1 1920x1080@ 60Hz Racing Mode Aura Off PG43UQ HDR OFF + GameVisual Scenery Mode GamePlus Racing Mode Color Cinema Mode Image RTS/RPG Mode PBP Settings FPS Mode Input Select sRGB Mode System Setup MOBA Mode MyFavorite User Mode MOVE/ENTER BACK EXIT 1. Press the Central of 5-way button to display the OSD menu. 2. Press the Up and Down keys to switch the options in the menu.
3.1.2 1. OSD Function Introduction GameVisual DisplayPort-1 1920x1080@ 60Hz Racing Mode Aura Off PG43UQ HDR OFF + GameVisual Scenery Mode GamePlus Racing Mode Color Cinema Mode Image RTS/RPG Mode PBP Settings FPS Mode Input Select sRGB Mode System Setup MOBA Mode MyFavorite User Mode MOVE/ENTER 3-2 BACK EXIT • Scenery Mode: This is the best choice for scenery photo displaying with GameVisual™ Video Intelligence Technology.
2. GamePlus DisplayPort-1 1920x1080@ 60Hz Racing Mode Aura Off PG43UQ HDR OFF + GameVisual Crosshair GamePlus Timer Color FPS Counter Image Display Alignment PBP Settings Input Select System Setup MyFavorite MOVE/ENTER BACK EXIT • Crosshair: Activate Crosshair function. • Timer: Activate Timer function. • FPS Counter: Activate FPS Counter function. • Display Alignment: Activate Display Alignment function.
3. Color Select the image color you like from this function. DisplayPort-1 1920x1080@ 60Hz Racing Mode Aura Off PG43UQ HDR OFF + GameVisual Brightness 90 GamePlus Contrast 80 Saturation Color Color Temp. Image Gamma PBP Settings Input Select System Setup MyFavorite MOVE/ENTER EXIT • 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. • Color Temp.
4. Image You can adjust Sharpness, OD, Aspect Control, ASCR, ELMB, Blur Clarify, Adaptive-Sync, Blue Light Filter, HDR Max Brightness, HDR, Dynamic Dimming and Shadow Boost from this main function.
• Blue Light Filter: Adjust the energy level of blue light emitted from LED backlight. • HDR Max Brightness: Adjust HDR max. brightness to 400 nits, 600 nits, 1000 nits. • HDR: High Dynamic Range. Contains three HDR modes (ASUS Cinema HDR, ASUS Gaming HDR and Console Mode). The HDR mode is selectable when input video is correct HDR source. • Dynamic Dimming: Dynamic local dimming, turn on this feature to improve the dynamic contrast.
5. PBP Setting The PBP Setting allows you to open up sub-window(s) connected from any video source. DisplayPort-1 1920x1080@ 60Hz Racing Mode Aura Off PG43UQ HDR OFF + GameVisual PBP Mode GamePlus PBP Source Color Color setting Image PBP Settings Input Select System Setup MyFavorite MOVE/ENTER BACK EXIT By activating this function, this monitor displays two pictures for any video source. • PBP Mode: Select PBP or turn it off.
6. Input Select Select the input source: • HDMI-1, HDMI-2, DisplayPort-1 and DisplayPort-2.
7. System Setup Adjusts the system configuration.
8. • Shortcut: Selecting this option allows you to set shortcut key. • OSD Setup: Adjusts the OSD Timeout, DDC/CI, Transparency, Zoom By Remote Control, and Zoom By Hot Key of the OSD screen. • Language: Select OSD language. The selections are: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Poland, Czech, Croacia, Hungary, Romania, Portugal, Turkey, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Thai, and Indonesian. • Information:Displays the monitor information.
3.2 Aura AURA is a software program that controls the colorful LEDs on supported devices,such as monitors, motherboards, graphic cards, desktop PCs, etc. Aura allows you to adjust the color of the RGB LEDs on these devices and select different light effects. You can also correct or adjust the color of the LEDs by calibrating them. To activate Aura: 1. Turn ON the Aura Sync function in the OSD menu. 2. Connect the USB 3.0 upstream port of the monitor to the USB port of your computer. 3.
4 Click to undo the changes. 5 Click to apply the changes. If the USB upstream connection between the monitor and computer is disconnected, to resume the Aura function, you need to re-connect the USB 3.0 upstream port of the monitor to the computer and then restart the computer.
3.3 USB Update FW SOP 1. Decompress ‘RealtekISPTool_For_RTD2718Q_Setup_ V0.0.0.2_20191022.rar’ tool. 2. Key in password ‘vli’ during decompression. 3. Install the RealtekISPTool. 4. Turn on monitor, then use USB3.0 Cable connect monitor USB Port and PC USB3.0 Port. 5. Open RealtekISPTool, then click ‘Open File’ to choose the new FW from your device, at last click ‘FW Update’. 6. After finish FW update, disconnect USB Cable from monitor and PC.
3.4 Specifications Model Panel Size Max. Resolution 3840 x 2160 Brightness (Typ.) 750 nits (typical) Intrinsic Contrast Ratio (Typ.) Viewing Angle (CR>10) 4000:1 178°(V) /178°(H) Display Colors 16.7M Response Time 4 ms (G To G ), 1ms (MPRT ) Sound from HDMI HDMI input DisplayPort1.4 input Audio in PBP USB3.0 Port Yes HDMI2.0 x 2 DP1.4 x 2 Yes Yes Upstream x1, Downstream x2 Earphone Yes Speaker 10 W x 2 Power On Consumption Chassis Colors Power saving mode Power off mode Tilt Phys.
3.5 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 bounces or a wave pattern is present in the image Screen image has color defects (white does not look white) The screen image is a white mist No sound or sound is low ASUS LCD Monitor PG Series Possible Solution • Press the button to check if the monitor is in the ON mode.
The following function is disabled automatically. • Adaptive-Sync • HDR • Dynamic Dimming PBP mode is disabled automatically. Image is not full screen in PBP mode. 3-16 • To set PBP mode will disable Adaptive-Sync and HDR decoded automatically. • Adaptive-Sync is selectable after turn off PBP mode. • HDR is enabled automatically in PBP off mode. • PBP mode is used below 60Hz. Turn off PBP mode if any input V frequency is more than 60Hz automatically.
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* The modes not listed in the above tables may not be supported. For optimal resolution, we recommend that you choose a mode listed in the above tables.
