XG32VC CURVED GAMING MONITOR
Table of contents Notices.......................................................................................................... iii Safety information....................................................................................... iv Care & Cleaning......................................................................................... viii 1.1 Welcome........................................................................................ 1-2 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 confirm the distribution system in building installation shall provide the circuit breaker rated 120/240V, 20A (maximum). • If provided with a 3-pin attachment plug on the power cord, plug the cord into a grounded (earthed) 3-pin outlet. Do not disable the power cord grounding pin, for example, by attaching a 2-pin adapter. The grounding pin is an important safety feature. • Stability Hazard. The product may fall, causing serious personal injury or death.
• NEVER place the product on tall furniture (for example, cupboards or bookcases) without anchoring both the furniture and the product to a suitable support. • NEVER place the product on cloth or other materials that may be located between the product and supporting furniture. • NEVER place items that might tempt children to climb, such as toys and remote controls, on the top of the product or furniture on which the product is placed.
Prevent Tipping When using the display, fasten the LCD to a wall using a cord or chain that can support the weight of the monitor in order to prevent the monitor from falling. 1 M4 or M6 Screw Cord 2 Cord or chain • Display design may differ from those illustrated. • Installing must be done by a qualified technician , and please contact your supplier for more information. • For the Models with net weight >=7kg. Please select the suitable way to Prevent Tipping.
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 Assembling the monitor To assemble the monitor: • While assembling the monitor arm/base, we recommend that you keep the monitor inside its EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) packaging. 1. Align the screw hole on the arm with the bundled screw on the base. Then insert the base into the arm. 2. Fix the base to the arm by fastening the bundled screw. 3. Remove the monitor from its EPS packaging. Adjust the monitor to the angle that is most comfortable for you.
1.4 Connect cables 1.4.1 Rear of the LCD monitor 9 HDMI 1 1-4 DCIN USB-C/ 2 3 4 1. HDMI Port 2. DisplayPort 3. USB C/DP Port (PD 5V/2A) 4. Earphone Jack 5. USB3.0 Upstream Port 6. USB3.0 Downstream Port 7. USB3.0 Downstream Port 8. DC-IN Port 9.
1.5 Monitor introduction 1.5.1 Using the Controls button Use the control button on the back of the monitor to adjust the monitor settings. 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1. Power Indicator: • 2. The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table. Status Description White ON Amber Standby mode OFF OFF Power Button: • Press this button to turn the monitor on/off. Press any key to turn on the monitor when monitor is power off.
• Press GamePlus Button to enter the GamePlus main menu. • Activate Crosshair, Timer, FPS Counter or Display Alignment function. • Move the button up/down to select and press confirm the function needed. Press • to to go off, and exit. Crosshair/Timer/FPS Counter is movable by pressing 5-way key. GamePlus main menu GamePlus-Crosshair (Practice Mode) GamePlus-Timer GamePlus-FPS Counter GamePlus FPS NEXT 5. Close Button: • 6. 1-6 BACK/EXIT 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 -3.5˚ to 18.5˚ and it allows 26˚ swivel adjustment from either left or right. You can also adjust the monitor’s height within +/- 10 cm. -3.5 ~ 18.
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2.3 Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount) • Avoid damaging the monitor surface. While detaching the monitor stand, always keep the monitor inside its EPS packaging. The detachable stand of this monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. To detach the arm/stand 1. Disconnect power and signal cables. Carefully put the monitor facedown on its EPS packaging. 2. Remove the covers on where the monitor and the arm meet. 3.
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure HDMI 1024x768@ 72Hz Scenery Mode Aura Off ROG Strix XG32VC HDR OFF Gaming Overclocking Image Variable OD Color FreeSync Premium Pro Input Select ELMB/ELMB SYNC Lighting Effect GamePlus GameVisual MyFavorite Shadow Boost System Setup 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 Gaming HDMI 1024x768@ 72Hz Scenery Mode Aura Off ROG Strix XG32VC HDR OFF Gaming Overclocking Image Variable OD Color FreeSync Premium Pro Input Select ELMB/ELMB SYNC Lighting Effect GamePlus GameVisual MyFavorite Shadow Boost System Setup MOVE/ENTER 3-2 BACK EXIT • Overclocking: This function allows you to adjust the refresh rate. • Variable OD: Speeds up the response time by Over Drive technology. Including Level 0~Level 5.
2. Image You can adjust Brightness, Contrast, HDR, VividPixel ,ASCR, Aspect Control and Blue Light Filter from this main function. HDMI 1024x768@ 72Hz Scenery Mode Aura Off ROG Strix XG32VC HDR OFF Gaming Brightness Image Contrast Color HDR Input Select Vivldplxel Lighting Effect ASCR 100 80 60 Aspect Control MyFavorite Blue Light Filter System Setup MOVE/ENTER BACK EXIT • Brightness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Contrast: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
• When Blue Light Filter is activated,the default settings of Racing Mode will be automatically imported. • Between Level 1 to Level 3, the Brightness function is userconfigurable. • Level 4 is optimized setting. It is compliance with TUV Low Blue Light Certification. The Brightness function is not userconfigurable. Please refer to the following to alleviate eye strains: 3-4 • Users should take some time away from the display if working for long hours.
3. Color Select the image color you like from this function. HDMI 1024x768@ 72Hz Scenery Mode Aura Off ROG Strix XG32VC HDR OFF Gaming Color Temp. Image Gamma Color Saturation 50 Input Select Lighting Effect MyFavorite System Setup MOVE/ENTER BACK EXIT • Color Temp.: Contains three preset color modes (Cool, Normal, Warm) and User Mode. • Gamma: Contains three gamma modes including 1.8, 2.2, 2.5. • Saturation: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
4. Input Select Select the input source: • HDMI, DisplayPort, and Type-C HDMI 1024x768@ 72Hz Scenery Mode Aura Off ROG Strix XG32VC HDR OFF Gaming HDMI Image DisplayPort Color Type-C Input Select Lighting Effect MyFavorite System Setup BACK MOVE/ENTER 5.
6. MyFavorite You can adjust Shortcut and Customized Setting from this main function. HDMI 1024x768@ 72Hz Scenery Mode Aura Off ROG Strix XG32VC HDR OFF Gaming Shortcut Image Customised Setting Color Input Select Lighting Effect MyFavorite System Setup MOVE/ENTER BACK EXIT • Shortcut: User can select from “GamePlus, GameVisual, Brightness, Contrast, Input Select, HDR, Blue Light Filter, Color Temp., Volume, KVM, MyFavorite-1 (Load), MyFavorite-2 (Load)” and set as shortcut key.
7. System Setup Adjusts the system configuration.
• DisplayPort Version: Select DP 1.1 if your graphics card is not compatible with DP 1.1. • Information:Displays the monitor information. • All Reset: Selects “Yes” to revert all settings to the factory default mode.
3.2 Specifications Model Panel Size Max. Resolution 2560 x 1440 Brightness (Typ.) 440 nits (typical) Intrinsic Contrast Ratio (Typ.) Viewing Angle (CR>10) 1000:1 178°(V) /178°(H) Display Colors 1.07B Response Time 4 ms (G To G ), 1ms (MPRT) Sound from HDMI Yes HDMI input Yes DisplayPort input Yes PBP Yes USB3.
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 bounces or a wave pattern is present in the image Screen image has color defects (white does not look white) No sound or sound is low ASUS LCD Monitor XG Series 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.
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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.
