PA32UCX Series LCD Monitor User Guide
First Edition April 2019 Copyright © 2019 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
Contents Contents....................................................................................................... iii Notices.......................................................................................................... iv Safety information........................................................................................ v Care & Cleaning........................................................................................... vi Takeback Services..................................
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, and • 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 • 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.
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1.1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS® LCD monitor! The latest widescreen LCD monitor from ASUS provides a broader, brighter and crystal-clear 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 Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front view 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Menu Close Input Select QuickFit Brightness HDR 1. Menu (5-way) button: • Press this button to enter the OSD menu. • Enacts the selected OSD menu items. • Increases/Decreases values or moves your selection up/down/left/right. 2. Close button: • Exits the OSD menu. • Toggles the Key Lock function between on and off with a long press for 5 seconds. 3. Input select button: • Selects an available input source.
• 6. To change the hotkey function, go to the Shortcut > Shortcut 1 menu. Shortcut • Default: HDR hotkey • To change the hotkey function, go to the Shortcut > Shortcut 2 menu. 7. Power button/power indicator • Turns the monitor on/off. • The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table. 1.3.2 Status Description White Amber Off On Standby mode Off Back view 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1. Kensington lock slot. 2. AC-IN port. This port connects the power cord. 3.
8. Thunderbolt. These ports are for connection with Thunderbolt compatible devices. These ports consolidate data transfer, video output (Max. supported resolution: 3840 x 2160@ 60Hz), and charging into a single compact connector (The port offers Max. 60W (5V/3A, 9V/3A, 15V/3A, 20V/3A) power delivery and the other port offers 15W (5V/3A).). Among them, the first port plugged in will be recognized as an input source.
A4 A4 3. B5 QuickFit provides standard B5 paper size for users to view their documents in real size on the screen. B5 B5 4. Customization You can decide the frame size by moving the Menu (5-way) button up/down/ left/right. You can press the Menu (5-way) button for longer than 3 seconds to switch the measurements between millimeter and inch. Customization H16 V15 5. Ruler This pattern presents physical ruler on top and left side.
Ruler 5 10 15 20 25 30 5 10 15 1.3.4 Other Functions 1. HDR The monitor supports HDR format. When detecting HDR content, an "HDR ON" message will pop up and display in the Information page. HDR content is not supported when PIP/PBP mode is on. 2. Daisy chaining The monitor supports daisy chain on Thunderbolt ports. Daisy Chaining allows multiple monitors to be connected in series with the video signal being passed from the source to a monitor.
2.1 Attaching the arm/base To assemble the monitor base: 1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 2. Remove the input/output port cover (Figure 1). 3. Attach the base into the arm, making sure the tab on the arm fits into the groove on the base (Figure 2). 2 1 (Figure 2) (Figure 1) We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. 2.
2.3 • The VESA wall mount kit (100 x 100 mm) is purchased separately. • Use only the UL Listed Wall Mount Bracket with minimum weight/load 22.7kg (Screw size: M4 x 10 mm). 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.
Pivoting the monitor 1. Lift the monitor to the highest position. 2. Tilt the monitor to its maximum angle. 3. Pivot the monitor to the angle you need. +23° ~ -5° It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle. 4. The OSD menu item will automatically rotate when the monitor rotates.
2.4 1. Connecting the cables Connect the cables as the following instructions: For service only • To connect the power cord: Connect one end of the power cord securely to the monitor’s AC input port, the other end to a power outlet. • To connect the HDMI/DisplayPort cable: a. Plug one end of the HDMI/DisplayPort cable to the monitor’s HDMI/ DisplayPort jack. b. Connect the other end of the HDMI/DisplayPort cable to your device's HDMI/DisplayPort jack.
When these cables are connected, you can choose the desired signal from the Input Select item in the OSD menu. 2. Arranging the cables: We recommend that you follow the order below to route the cable through the cable management slot on the stand. 1 3. 6 3 3 3 2 5 5 4 4 4 Attach the input/output port cover if needed. 2.5 Turning on the monitor Press the power button . See page 1-2 for the location of the power button. The power indicator lights up in white to show that the monitor is ON.
2-6 Chapter 2: Setup
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure ProArt Preset ASUS PA32UCX Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840 x 2160@ 60Hz Standard Mode sRGB Mode A d o b e R GB M o d e Rec 2020 Mode DCI-P3 Mode DICOM mode Rec. 709 Mode 1. Press the 2. Move the Menu (5-way) button up/down/left/right to navigate through the functions. Highlight the desired function and press the Menu (5-way) button to activate it.
3.1.2 1. OSD function introduction ProArt Preset This function contains 13 sub-functions you can select for your preference. Each mode has the Reset selection, allowing you to maintain your setting or return to the preset mode. To activate this function, you need to do the following: turn off Ambient Effect and disable HDR on your device. ProArt Preset ASUS PA32UCX Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840 x 2160@ 60Hz Standard Mode sRGB Mode Adobe RGB Mode Rec 2020 Mode DCI-P3 Mode DICOM mode Rec.
* PQ Optimized: Delivers the optimized HDR performance of this display with as much accuracy as with ST2084 in terms of display luminance capability. * PQ Clip: Preserves PQ curve till displaying maximum luminance with accuracy. ST2084 code value with higher than display maximum will be mapped to the maximum luminance. We also provide a maximum of 300 nits for your use. * PQ Basic: Presents HDR performance of general HDR supported displays.
Color Temp.
Please refer to the following to alleviate eye strains: 3. • Users should take some time away from the display if working for long hours. It is advised to take short breaks (at least 5 mins) after around 1 hour of continuous working at the computer. Taking short and frequent breaks is more effective than a single longer break. • To minimize eye strain and dryness in your eyes, users should rest the eye periodically by focusing on objects that are far away.
• • • 4. Color: * Six-axis Hue adjustment. * Six-axis Saturation adjustment. * Adjusts the gain levels for R, G, B. * Adjusts the black level offset values for R, G, B. Black Level: The darkest level of display. * Signal: To adjust the initialized 1st signal level of darkest gray level. * Backlight: To adjust the darkness of backlight. Color Reset: * Current mode color reset: Resets the color settings of current color mode to the factory default value.
• Uniformity Compensation: Adjusts different areas of the screen to reduce any screen uniformy errors, providing consistent brightness and color across the entire screen. To activate this function, you need to do the following: turn off Dynamic Dimming and disable HDR on your device. • Input Range: To map signal range with whole black to white presented range of display. • Motion Sync: Simulates display as high refresh rate performance to generate different backlight frequencies.
6. PIP/PBP Setting The PIP/PBP Setting allows you to open up another sub-window connected from another video source besides the main-window from your original video source. By activating this function, the monitor displays up to 2 pictures from different video sources. To activate this function, you need to do the following: turn off Dynamic Dimming, turn off Adaptive-Sync and disable HDR on your device.
7. Input Select In this function, you can select your desired input source. Input Select ASUS PA32UCX Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840 x 2160@ 60Hz HDMI-1 HDMI-2 HDMI-3 DisplayPort Thunderbolt If one Thunderbolt port is plugged. the other one outputs DisplayPort signal only. 8. System Setup Allows you to adjust the system.
To activate this function, you need to do the following: turn off PIP/PBP. • • Power Saving: * “Normal Level” allows the USB downstream ports/Thunderbolt ports to charge external devices when the monitor enters power saving mode. * “Deep Level” does not allow all ports to charge external devices and keeps Thunderbolt and USB signals from being automatically detected when the monitor enters power saving mode. OSD Setup: * Adjusts the OSD timeout from 10 to 120 seconds.
• 9. All Reset: “Yes” allows you to restore the default settings. Shortcut Defines the functions for Shortcut 1 and 2 buttons. Shortcut ASUS PA32UCX Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840 x 2160@ 60Hz Shortcut 1 Shortcut 2 • Shortcut 1/Shortcut 2: selects a function for Shortcut 1 and 2 buttons. When a certain function is selected or activated, your shortcut key may not support. Available function choices for shortcut: Blue Light Filter, Brightness, HDR, Contrast, PIP/PBP Setting, Color Temp.
3.2 Specifications summary Panel Type Panel size Max. Resolution Pixel pitch Brightness Contrast Ratio (Typ.) Contrast Ratio (Max.) Viewing angle (H/V) CR>10 Display colors Color gamut Response time ProArt Preset selection Color temperature selection Digital input Earphone jack USB 3.0 port Color Power LED Tilt Swivel Pivot Height Adjustment Kensington lock AC input voltage Power consumption Temperature (Operating) TFT LCD 32.0" (16:9, 81.28 cm) wide screen 3840 x 2160 0.1845 mm 600 cd/m2 (Typ.
Compliance and Standards UL/cUL, CB, CE, FCC, CCC, BSMI, CU, VCCI, J-MOSS, RoHS, WEEE, PSE, KCC, ICES-3, ErP, CEL, ISO 9241-307, UkrSEPRO, RCM, MEPS, PC Recycle, KC, e-Standby, TUV Flicker Free, TUV Low Blue Light, Windows 7, 8.1 and 10 WHQL, Mac Compliance*** *Specifications are subject to change without notice. **measuring a screen brightness of 200 nits without audio/USB/Card reader connection. ***Requires Mac OS 10.10.x, 10.11.x, 10.12.x.
3.3 Outline dimensions ASUS PA32UCX Outline Dimension *Unit:mm(inch) 90 ° Pivot:+/-90 Degree ° 90 23° 5° 163.23 [6.43] 152.49 [6.00] 212.07 [8.35] 201.32 [7.93] 9,20 [0.36] 199,26 [7.84] 354,24 [13.95] 726,88 [28.62] 708,48 [27.89] 350,00 [13.78] 17,85 [0.70] 8,61 [0.34] 9,20 [0.36] 239,40 [9.43] 60 ° 398,52 [15.69] 425,87 [16.77] 599,49 [23.60] Swivel:+/-60 Degree 17,92 [0.71] 49,75 [1.96] 93,36 [3.68] 239,40 [9.43] 258.00 [10.16] 130.00 [5.12] 388,00 [15.28] 430,70 [16.
3.4 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 if the power switch is ON. The power LED lights amber and there is • Check if the monitor and the computer are no screen image in the ON mode. • Make sure the signal cable is properly connected the monitor and the computer.
3.5 Supported operating modes Resolution Frequency Vertical Frequency . Horizontal (Hz) Frequency (KHz) Pixel . (MHz) 640x350 640x480 640x480 640x480 720x400 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 848x480 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1152x864 1280x720 1280x768 1280x768 1280x800 1280x960 1280x1024 1280x1024 70(N) 59.94(N) 72.82(N) 75.00(N) 70.08(P) 56.25(P) 60.32(P) 72.12(P) 75.00(P) 60(P) 60.00(N) 70.069(N) 75.00(N) 75.00(P/N) 60 60(N) 75(P) 60(P) 60.00(N) 60.02(P) 75.02(P) 31.47(P) 31.47(N) 37.87(N) 37.
Resolution 1920 × 1080p 1920 × 1080i 1440x480P 1440x576P 1280 × 720p 720 × 576p 720 × 480p 640 × 480p(VGA) 720(1440) × 576i 720(1440) × 480i Vertical Frequency (Hz) 24 50 59.94 60 50 59.94 60 59.94 60 50 50 59.94 60 50 59.94 60 59.94 60 50 59.94 60 Horizontal Frequency (KHz) 27 56.25 67.43 67.5 28.13 33.72 33.75 31.47 31.5 31.25 37.5 44.95 45 31.25 31.47 31.5 31.47 31.5 15.63 15.73 15.75 * Modes not listed in the table may not be supported.
