VA322 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 As an Energy Star® Partner, our company has determined that this product meets the Energy Star® guidelines for energy efficiency. This product implements power management functionality. In case of no signal input after 10 seconds, the product automatically goes to sleep/ standby mode.
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. Attach the base to the arm. Beware to align the latch to the notch on the base. 2. The end of the arm will slightly protrude from the base. No need to push it in. 3. Screw the base to the arm tightly. 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 5 4 6 7 1 7 2 1. DC-IN port 2. DVI port 3. VGA port 4. Kensington Lock 5. Screw holes for VESA wall mount 6. Controls button 7.
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. Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080 @ 60Hz Menu QuickFit Auto Auto Adjust Close GamePlus AURA Lighting Auto 1 1 1. 2 3 3 5 4 4 5 6 6 7 7 Shortcut Key2: • This is a Shortcut key. The default setting is AURA Lighting. Shortcut Key1: 2. • 3. This is a Shortcut key. The default setting is GamePlus. Close Button: • Exit the OSD menu.
5. QuickFit Button: • This is a hotkey to activate the QuickFit function designed for alignment. • The QuickFit function contains 6 pages of common grid patterns, paper sizes, and photo sizes. See page 1-6 for details. 6. MENU Button: • 7. Press this button to enter the OSD menu. 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.
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. Use a screwdriver to remove the screws that secure the stand to the monitor, and detach the stand from the monitor. • • We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. Hold the base while removing the screw.
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure Standard Mode 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 VA322 VGA 1920x1080 @ 60Hz 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 In this function, you can adjust the blue light filter level. Standard Mode Splendid Level 0 Blue Light Filter Level 1 Color Level 2 Image Level 3 Input Select Level 4 VA322 VGA 1920x1080 @ 60Hz System Setup Shortcut 3. Color Select the image color you like from this function. Standard Mode Splendid Brightness Blue Light Filter Contrast Color Saturation Image Color Temp.
4. Image You can adjust the image Sharpness, Trace Free, Aspect Control, VividPixel, ASCR, Position (VGA only), Focus (VGA only), and Auto Adjust (VGA only), from this main function. Standard Mode Splendid Sharpness Blue Light Filter Trace Free Color Aspect Control Image VividPixel Input Select ASCR System Setup Position Shortcut Focus VA322 VGA 1920x1080 @ 60Hz Auto Adjust • Sharpness: Adjusts the picture sharpness. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
5. Input Select Select the input source from VGA or DVI input signal.
6. System Setup Adjusts the system configuration. Splendid Splendid Demo Mode Blue Light Filter GamePlus Color ECO Mode Image OSD Setup Input Select Language System Setup Key Lock Shortcut Information VA322 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080 @ 60Hz Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080 @ 60Hz More Splendid VA322 Back Blue Light Filter Power Indicator Color Power Key Lock Image All Reset Input Select System Setup Shortcut • Splendid Demo Mode: Activate the demo mode for the Splendid function.
GamePlus main menu 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. • OSD Setup: Adjusts the OSD Timeout, DDC/CI, and Transparency of the OSD screen. • Language: Select OSD language.
7. Shortcut Selecting this option allows you to set two shortcut keys. Standard Mode Splendid Shortcut 1 Splendid Blue Light Filter Shortcut 2 Brightness VA322 VGA 1920x1080 @ 60Hz Color Auto Adjust Image Contrast Input Select Color Temp. System Setup GamePlus Shortcut Blue Light Filter AURA Lighting • Shortcut 1: User can select from “Splendid”, “Brightness”, “AUTO Adjust.”, “Contrast”, “Color Temp.”, “GamePlus”, "Blue Light Filter", "AURA Lighting" and set as shortcut key.
3.1.2.1 AURA Lighting Function AURA Lighting adds an ambient backlighting effect to your LCD monitor. By default, the setting is set to Off. AURA Lighting Breathing Color Cycle Static (toggle for colors) Off • Breathing: A continuous cycle of 6 colors (red, green, blue, yellow, purple, and cyan), fading smoothly from one into another. • Color Cycle: A continuous cycle of 6 colors (purple, blue, cyan, green, yellow, and red) illuminate one after the other.
3.2 Specifications Model VA322NR-W Panel Size/Type 31.5”W IPS (WLED) Max. Resolution 1920 x 1080 Brightness (Typ.) 250 cd/m2 Intrinsic Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1200:1 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 Power ON Consumption Power on <27* Speaker N/A Power saving mode < 0.5 W Power off mode < 0.5 W VESA Wall Mounting Yes (100 mm x 100 mm) Phys. Dimension (incl.
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.
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