VA321 series LCD Monitor User Guide
Table of contents Notices.......................................................................................................... iii Safety information....................................................................................... iv Care & Cleaning............................................................................................ v 1.1 Welcome!....................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents..............................
Notices This product implements power management functionality. In case of no signal input after 10 seconds, the product automatically goes to sleep/ standby mode. As an Energy Star® Partner, our company has determined that this product meets the Energy Star® guidelines for energy efficiency.
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 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 to you! 1.
1.3 Assembling the monitor base 1. Carefully put the front of the monitor face down on a clean table. 2. Attach the base to the arm. Beware to align the latch to the notch on the base. (1) 3. The end of the arm will slightly protrude from the base. No need to push it in. (2) 4. Screw the base to the arm tightly. (3) 1 2 3 •• 1-2 We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor.
1.4 Connect cables 1.4.1 Rear of the LCD monitor 8 7 9 DC IN CAUTION ATTENTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN RISQUE D ÉLECTROCUTION NE PAS OUVRIR HDMI DVI VGA 10 HDMI 1 2 DVI VGA 3 4 1. DC-IN port 2. HDMI port 3. DVI port 4. VGA port 5. Audio in 6. Earphone jack 7. Control button 8. Screw holes for VESA wall mount 9. Kensington Lock 5 6 10.
1.5 Monitor introduction 1.5.1 Using the Controls button Use the controls button on the back of the monitor to adjust the image settings. 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 3 5 5 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz Menu QuickFit Input Select 6 Close 7 Brightness Blue Light Filter 1 1. Power Button/Power Indicator: • Press this button to turn the monitor on/off. • The color definition of the power indicator is as the table below. 2. Description ON Amber Standby mode OFF OFF MENU Button: • 3.
4. Input select: • 5. Input Select key or select from the Input Select item in the OSD menu. Close Button: • 6. Exit the OSD menu. Shortcut Key1: • This is a Shortcut key. The default setting is Brightness. Shortcut Key2: 7. • This is a Shortcut key. The default setting is Blue Light Filter.
1.5.2 QuickFit Function The QuickFit function contains three patterns: (1) Grid (2) Paper size (3)Photo size. QuickFit has three patterns: 1. Grid pattern: Facilitates designers and users to organize content and layout on one page and achieve a consistent look and feel. Alignment Grid 2. Paper size: Provides users to view their documents in real size on the screen. A4 B5 Letter A4 B5 Letter EXIT EXIT 3.
2.1 Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount) The detachable stand of this monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. 1. Disconnect power and signal cables. Carefully put the front of the monitor face down on a clean table. 2. Loosen the screw located at the bottom of the base. Then remove the base from the stand. 3. Or you may directly use a screwdriver to remove the screws that secure the stand to the monitor, and detach the stand from the monitor.
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure VA321 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080 @ 60Hz Splendid Scenery mode Blue Light Filter Standard Mode Color Theater Mode Image Game Mode Input Select Night View Mode System Setup sRGB Mode Shortcut Reading Mode Darkroom Mode 3-1 1. Press the MENU button to activate the OSD menu. 2. and buttons to toggle between options in the Press the Menu. As you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted. 3.
3.1.2 1. OSD Function Introduction Splendid This function contains eight sub-functions that you can select for your preference. Each mode has the Reset selection, allowing you to maintain your setting or return to the preset mode.
2. Blue Light Filter Reduce the energy level of blue light emitted from LED backlight. VA321 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080 @ 60Hz Splendid Level 0 Blue Light Filter Level 1 Color Level 2 Image Level 3 Input Select Level 4 System Setup Shortcut • Level 0: When the Level 1 or Level 4 is switched to Level 0, the blue value is automatically returned to its default value (the factory preset color temperature). • Level 1~4: The higher the level, the more blue light will be reduced. • • • 3.
• Contrast: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Saturation: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Color Temp.: Contains four preset color modes (Cool, Normal, Warm, and User Mode). • • 4. In the User Mode, colors of R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) are userconfigurable; the adjusting range is from 0 ~ 100. Skin Tone: Contains three color modes including Reddish, Natural, and Yellowish.
• Focus: Reduces Horizontal-line noise and Vertical-line noise of the image by adjusting (Phase) and (Clock) separately. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100 (Only available for VGA input). • Auto Adjust: Automatically adjust the image to its optimized position, clock, and phase. (Only available for VGA input.) • • 5. Phase adjusts the phase of the pixel clock signal. With a wrong phase adjustment, the screen shows horizontal disturbances.
6. System Setup Adjust the system configuration.
To active GamePlus: • Select ON to enter the GamePlus main menu. • Press and function. • Press to confirm the function you choose. Press to go off, and exit. back. Press to select between Crosshair and Timer GamePlus main menu to go GamePlus-Crosshair GamePlus Crosshair Timer (Practice Mode) GamePlus main-Timer GamePlus main-Timer-Position Position 3-7 • ECO Mode: Activate the ecology mode for power saving.
7. Shortcut Assign the specific function to the two shortcut keys. VA321 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080 @ 60Hz Splendid Shortcut 1 Splendid Blue Light Filter Shortcut 2 Brightness Color Auto Adjust Image Contrast Input Select Color Temp. System Setup Volume Shortcut GamePlus Blue Light Filter • Shortcut 1: Assign a function to the Shortcut Key1. Available options: Splendid, Brightness, Auto Adjust, Contrast, Color Temp., Volume, GamePlus, and Blue Light Filter.
3.2 Specifications Model VA321H Panel Size/Type 31.5”W In-Plane-Switching Technology (WLED) Max. Resolution 1920 x 1080 Brightness (Typ.) 250 cd/m2 Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1 Viewing Angle (CR≤10) 178°(V); 178°(H) Display Colors 16.7M(Real 8 bits) Response Time (Typ.) 5 ms (Gray to Gray) D-Sub input Yes DVI input Yes HDMI input Yes Power ON Consumption 45W* (Max.) Speaker 5W x2 Power saving mode < 0.5W Power off mode < 0.5W VESA Wall Mounting Yes (100 mm x 100 mm) Phys.
3.3 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 Power Indicator function in main menu OSD. Select “ON“ to turn on power LED. The power LED lights amber and • Check if the monitor and the computer are in the there is no screen image ON mode. • Make sure the signal cable is properly connected the monitor and the computer.
3.4 Supported Timing List VESA / IBM Modes Support Timing Mode VGA XGA SXGA WXGA Resolution (active dot) Resolution (total dot) Horizontal Frequency (KHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Nominal Pixel Color (MHz) 640x480@60Hz 800 x 525 31.469 59.940 25.175 800x600@60Hz 1056 x 628 37.879 60.317 40.000 1024x768@60Hz 1344x806 48.363 60.004 65.000 1280x1024@60Hz 1688x1066 63.981 60.020 108.000 1280x960@60Hz 1800x1000 60.000 60.000 108.00 1280x800@60Hz 1680x831 49.702 59.810 83.
