LCD Monitor User Manual PQ321QE
IMPORTANT! To aid reporting in case of loss or theft, Model No.: please record the product’s model and serial numbers in the space provided. The numbers are located in the rear of the product. E8479 July 2013 First Edition Serial No.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
DEAR ASUS CUSTOMER • Thank you for your purchase of the ASUS® LCD product. To ensure safety and many years of trouble-free operation of your product, please read the Safety Precautions carefully before using this product. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled. This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority on safety.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Continued) To maintain compliance with EMC regulations, use shielded cables to connect to the DisplayPort input terminal. If a monitor is not positioned in a sufficiently stable location, it can be potentially hazardous due to falling. Many injuries, particularly to children, can be avoided by taking simple precautions such as: • Using fixing devices like wall mount brackets recommended by the manufacturer. • Only using furniture that can safely support the monitor.
TIPS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - The TFT color LCD panel used in this monitor is made with the application of high precision technology. However, there may be minute points on the screen where pixels never light or are permanently lit. Also, if the screen is viewed from an acute angle there may be uneven colors or brightness. Please note that these are not malfunctions but common phenomena of LCDs and will not affect the performance of the monitor.
MOUNTING PRECAUTIONS • This product is for use indoors. • A mounting bracket compliant with VESA specifications is required. • To install on a stand (commercially available) or on a wall, or to remove or move the monitor, consult your dealer. • Mounting the monitor on the wall requires special expertise and the work must be performed by an authorized ASUS® dealer. You should never attempt to perform any of this work yourself.
Contents IMPORTANT INFORMATION.............................................3 DEAR ASUS® CUSTOMER................................................4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS...................................................4 TIPS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................6 MOUNTING PRECAUTIONS.............................................7 Supplied Components......................................................8 Part Names........................................................................
Part Names nFront view 1. LCD panel 2. Power LED (See page 15.) 1 2 nRear view 1. Speakers 2. Vents 3. Attachment plate (for stand) 4. RS-232C input terminal (See page 12.) 5. DisplayPort input terminal (See page 12.) 6. Audio input terminal (See page 12.) 7. Headphone terminal (See page 12.) 8. AC input terminal (See page 13.) 9. Main power switch (See page 15.) 10. Antitheft hole ( ) 1. Power button ( ) (See page 16.) 1 12.
Installing the stand (supplied) Caution • Disconnect all cables from the monitor. • Firmly tighten the installation screws (supplied) with the hex wrench (supplied). • Ensure that you have sufficient space to work. 5. Fasten the stand to the monitor with the supplied screws (M4 x 10 with washers) (x4). Use the supplied hex wrench. • Landscape Screw (M4 x 10 with washers) nAttaching the stand Remove all packaging materials before starting work. To prevent the table (etc.
Installing the stand (supplied) nHeight/angle adjustment • Adjusting the height Adjust to a height that is easy to view. Approx. 5-29/32inch (15cm) TIPS • The height cannot be adjusted in a vertical installation. • Adjusting the angle Adjust to an angle that is easy to view. Approx.25° Approx.5° Approx.45° Approx.45° Caution • When moving the monitor, be sure to grasp only the frame. Grasping and applying pressure to the LCD panel may damage it. • Take care not to pinch your fingers.
Connecting Peripheral Equipment Caution • Be sure to turn off the main power switch and disconnect the plug from the power outlet before connecting/ disconnecting cables. Also, read the manual of the equipment to be connected. • Be careful not to confuse the input terminal with the output terminal when connecting cables. Accidentally reversing cables connected to the input and output terminals may cause malfunctions and the other problems. • Do not use any cable that has a damaged or deformed terminal.
Connecting the Power Cord Caution • Use only the power cord and AC adapter supplied with the monitor. 1. Turn off the main power switch. 2. Connect the AC adapter (supplied) to the power cord (supplied). 3. Connect the AC adapter (supplied) to the AC input terminal. 4. Plug of the power cord (supplied) into the AC power outlet.
Binding Cables nFastening the cables The cables connected to the terminals on the rear of the monitor can be fastened with the cable clamp. Attach the cable clamps to the attachment parts on the back of the monitor and the stand, and bind the cables.
Turning Power On/Off Caution • Turn on the monitor first before turning on the PC or playback device. Turning power on/off Press the power button ( ) to turn the power ON/OFF. Power button ( ) Turning on the main power Power LED Power lamp status Main power switch Status of the monitor Green lit Power on Off Power off (Standby mode) Orange lit Input signal waiting mode Caution Caution • The main power must be turned on/off with the main power switch.
Basic Operation 6. [MENU/ENTER] button Displays and turns off the menu screen. (See page 18.) Settings can be entered when the menu screen is displayed. 1 7. [RETURN] button In a menu screen, returns the cursor to the previous screen. 2 3 TIPS • If you are using the vertical sticker (Operation buttons), substitute the following for the button displays.
Basic Operation nSwitching the screen size Even when the screen size is changed, the display may remain the same depending on the input signal. WIDE Displays image so it fills the entire screen. NORMAL Displays image so it fills the screen without changing the aspect ratio of the input signals. Dot by Dot Displays the dots of the signals input from the connected PC as the corresponding dots on the screen.
Menu Items Displaying the menu screen TIPS Video adjustment and settings of various functions are enabled. This section describes how to use the menu items. See pages 19 to 21 for details of each menu items. • The menu screen will close automatically if no operation is performed for about 15 seconds. nMenu screen display Caution 1 • Do not turn the main power switch off while the menu items are being displayed. Doing so may initialize the settings.
Menu Items Menu item details nPICTURE BRIGHT Adjusts the backlight brightness. CONTRAST Adjusts the difference between the bright and dark portions of the image. BLACK LEVEL Adjusts the entire brightness of the video signals. TINT Adjusts the hue. Selecting + changes the color towards green, and selecting - changes it towards magenta. COLORS Adjusts the color intensity. SHARPNESS Adjusts the sharpness of the image. Some settings and images may cause vertical lines to appear in the center of the screen.
Menu Items nSETUP LANGUAGE Sets the display language for the menu screen. AUDIO SELECT Selects the terminal used to input audio signals. AUDIO INPUT LEVEL Selects the maximum audio input level of the audio input terminal. BAUD RATE Selects the communication speed used for RS-232C communication. DisplayPort STREAM When using a screen resolution of 3840 x 2160 (50Hz/60Hz), select MST (Multi-stream). Images may not be displayed properly with some video card combinations.
Menu Items nOTHERS SCREEN MOTION PATTERN Residual images are reduced by moving the screen. OFF.................. SCREEN MOTION function is disabled. PATTERN1....... A black screen spreads from the bottom of the screen and then shrinks to the bottom of the screen. If the monitor is installed in the portrait orientation, a black screen spreads from the left end of the screen and then shrinks to the left end of the screen. PATTERN2....... A black bar moves from the left end to the right end of the screen.
Initialization (Reset)/Functional Restriction Setting (FUNCTION) You can return the settings to their factory-preset values and restrict operations. 1. Hold down the [MENU/ENTER] button and [RETURN] button at the same time until “F” appears in the screen, and then press the [MENU/ENTER] button and [VOL-/ ] button at the same time while “F” appears.
Controlling the Monitor with a PC (RS-232C) You can control this monitor from a PC via RS-232C (COM port) on the PC. Communication procedure PC connection When a command is sent from the PC to the monitor, the monitor operates according to the received command and sends a response message to the PC.
Controlling the Monitor with a PC (RS-232C) nResponse code format When a command has been executed correctly O K Return code (0DH, 0AH) A response is returned after a command is executed. When a command has not been executed E R R Interval of 100 ms or more • “ERR” is returned when there is no relevant command or when the command cannot be used in the current state of the monitor.
Controlling the Monitor with a PC (RS-232C) RS-232C command table How to read the command table Command: Command field (See page 23.) Direction: W When the “Parameter” is set in the parameter field (See page 23.), the command functions as described under “Control/Response Contents”. R The returned value indicated under “Reply” can be obtained by setting “????” or “ ?” in the parameter field. (See page 23.) Parameter: Parameter field (See page 23.
Controlling the Monitor with a PC (RS-232C) MONITOR menu Function Parameter Reply Control/Response contents Command Direction MONITOR STDR WR 0-1 0-1 0: LANDSCAPE, 1: PORTRAIT OFF IF NO OPERATION ATOF WR 0-1 0-1 0: OFF, 1: ON * - OTHERS menu Command Direction PATTERN Function SCSV WR MOTION TIME 1 MTIM MOTION TIME 2 MINT SIZE MUTE AUDIO SCREEN MOTION INFORMATION MODEL SERIAL NO Parameter Reply Control/Response contents 0,2,3 0,2,3 0: OFF, 2: PATTERN1, 3: PATTERN2 WR 0-20
Troubleshooting If you are experiencing any problem with your display, before calling for service, please review the following troubleshooting tips. There is no picture or sound. • Are the AC adapter and power cord properly connected? (See page 13.) • Is the main power switch off? (See page 15.) • Is the monitor in standby mode (power lamp is off)? (See page 15.) • If any external equipment is connected, make sure the equipment is operating (playing back).
Specifications nProduct Series PQ321QE Display Panel Size(diagonal) 31.5” (80.1 cm) 16:9 Display Viewing Area(HxV) 697.92 x 392.58 Panel Backlight/ Type W-LED / IGZO Display Surface(non-glare/ glare) Non-glare Color Saturation 80% (CIE 1976), 72% (CIE 1931) True Resolution 3840 x 2160 Pixel Pitch 0.182 mm Brightness (Max.) 350 cd/m2 Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 800:1 Viewing Angle (CR≧10) 176 / 176 Display Colors 1073.
Specifications nDimensional Drawings Note that the values shown are approximate values.
Specifications nCompatible signal timing (PC) Screen resolution VESA 640×480 800×600 848×480 1024×768 1152×864 1280×768 1280×800 1280×960 1280×1024 1360×768 1400×1050 1600×1200 1680×1050 1920×1200 3840×2160 Wide US TEXT 1280×720 1920×1080 720×400 Vsync 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 56Hz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 60Hz 60Hz 70Hz 75Hz 75Hz 60Hz 75Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 75Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 24Hz 25Hz 30Hz 50Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 70Hz DisplayPort Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Specifications nDisplayPort input terminal pins (DisplayPort 20 pin) No. Function No. Function 1 MainLane 3- 11 Gnd 2 Gnd 12 MainLane 0+ 3 MainLane 3+ 13 Gnd 4 MainLane 2- 14 Gnd 5 Gnd 15 Aux+ 6 MainLane 2+ 16 Gnd 7 MainLane 1- 17 Aux- 8 Gnd 18 Hot-plug detection 9 MainLane 1+ 19 Gnd 10 MainLane 0- 20 3.
Mounting Precautions (For ASUS dealers and service engineers) • When installing, removing or moving the monitor, ensure that this is carried out by at least 2 people. • Be sure to use a wall-mount bracket designed or designated for mounting the monitor. • This monitor is designed to be installed on a concrete wall or pillar. Reinforced work might be necessary for some materials such as plaster / thin plastic board / wood before starting installation.
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