PA169CDV LCD Monitor User Guide
First Edition July 2023 Copyright © 2023 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 Notices.......................................................................................................... iv Safety information........................................................................................ v Care & Cleaning........................................................................................... vi Takeback Services...................................................................................... vii Product information for EU energy label....................
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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Chapter 1: 1.1 Product introduction 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 Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front view 1 2 PA169CDV 2160p 30Hz Preset 3 Blue Light Palette Image 2. Brightness 100 Rec.709 Mode DCI-P3 Mode HDR Scenery Mode Reading Mode Back Enter Exit Power Button/Power Indicator: • Turn the monitor on/off. • The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table. Status Description White ON Amber Standby mode OFF OFF Dial key: • 1-2 Signal HDMI sRGB Mode Adobe RGB Mode Sound 4 1.
• 3. 4. Press to enter the submenu or confirm the selection. Toggle switch: • Slide up to allow the Dial key to stepless spin. • Slide down to allow the Dial key to clicky spin. Menu button: • Enter or exit the OSD menu. • Return to the previous OSD menu. 1.3.2 Back view 1 2 3 1. HDMI port: This port is for connection with an HDMI compatible device. 2. USB Type-C port: This port is for connection with a DisplayPort/USB Type-C compatible device.
1.3.3 QuickFit Plus Function The QuickFit Plus function contains 4 types of patterns: (1) Safe Area (2) Center Marker (3) Customization (4) Ruler. To activate the patterns, press the Menu button and select QuickFit Plus. Use the Dial key to select a desired pattern. 1. Safe Area Facilitate designers and users to organize content and layout on one page and achieve a consistent look and feel.
2. Center Marker Select the center marker type. The selections are: Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 3. Customization You can decide the frame size by scrolling the Dial key up/down. To switch between the horizontal (width) and vertical (height) setting, press the Dial key. Then press the Power button to view the frame size and to switch the measurements between metric and imperial.
4. Ruler This pattern presents physical ruler on top and left side. You can press the Power button to switch the measurements between metric and imperial. 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 1.3.4 Other Function(s) 1. HDR The monitor supports HDR format. When detecting HDR content, an “HDR ON” message will pop up and display the Information page. HDR content is not supported when the PIP/PBP mode is on.
Chapter 2: 2.1 • Setup Adjusting the monitor Open the top kick stand to adjust the monitor’s angle up to 17˚. 17° • Open the bottom kick stand to adjust the monitor’s angle from 54˚ ~ 75˚.
2.2 Connecting the cables Connect the cables according to the following instructions: • To connect the power cable: Connect the Type-C plug of the adapter to the monitor’s USB Type-C port, and connect the 3-pin receptacle of the adapter to the power cord. Then connect the power cord to a power outlet. • To connect the HDMI/USB Type-C cable: a. Plug one end of the HDMI/USB Type-C cable to the monitor’s HDMI/USB Type-C port. b.
• To use the Touch screen and Pen functions: a. Enable the Touch Screen function in the Settings menu. See page 3-10. b. Connect your monitor and the notebook using the USB Type-C cable. • • • • ASUS PA169CDV LCD Monitor To use Touch Screen and Pen functions, you need to connect USB Type-C cable to your device for upstream when you using HDMI connection. It is recommended you connect the adapter to achieve the best performance.
2.3 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. 2.4 Touch Operation This device is a touch monitor which uses 10 point touch panel technology. Please use with latest OS like Windows 10/11. • You can use either single finger touch, or multi-finger touch up to maximum simultaneous 10 touch points. Please follow below steps for touch function’s first time setup.
• To activate touch functionality, you need to connect the display with the USB Type-C cable to your computer. • You do not need to install any other touch driver. • This device offers you groovy touch gestures like tap, grab, pinch, rotate, zoom, swipe, etc. The gestures allow you to launch programs and access the setting of your device. • The functions can be activated by using the hand gestures to this device.
Chapter 3: General instructions 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure PA169CDV 2160p 60Hz Preset Blue Light Palette Image Preset Standard Mode Signal HDMI Brightness 100 Standard Mode sRGB Mode Adobe RGB Mode Rec.709 Mode DCI-P3 Mode HDR Scenery Mode Reading Mode Sound Back Enter Exit 1. Press the Menu button to activate the OSD menu. 2. Scroll the Dial key up/down to navigate through the functions. Highlight the desired function and press the Dial key to activate it.
3.1.2 1. OSD function introduction ProArt Preset This function contains 10 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. PA169CDV 2160p 60Hz Preset Blue Light Palette Image Preset Standard Mode Signal HDMI Brightness 100 Standard Mode sRGB Mode Adobe RGB Mode Rec.
Below tables show the default configurations for each ProArt Preset mode: Function Standard Color Temp. 6500K Brightness 50 AdobeRGB Fixed (6500K) Rec 709 DCI-P3 6500K P3-Theater 160nits 100 nits 48nits Enable (Signal 50) 80 Enable (0) Middle (50) Middle (50) Enable (default) Enable (Signal 50) 80 Enable (0) Middle (50) Middle (50) Enable (default) Enable (Signal 50) Enable (2.2) Fixed (2.2) Fixed (2.
2. Blue Light Filter Adjust the blue light filter level. PA169CDV 2160p 60Hz Preset Blue Light Palette Preset Standard Mode Signal HDMI Brightness 100 Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Image Sound Back Enter Exit • Level 0: No change. • Level 1~4: The higher the level, the less blue light is scattered. When Blue Light Filter is activated, the default settings of Standard Mode will be automatically imported. Between Level 1 to Level 3, the Brightness function is user-configurable.
3. ProArt Palette Set a desired color setting from this menu. PA169CDV 2160p 60Hz Brightness Preset Blue Light Palette Image Preset Standard Mode Signal HDMI Brightness 100 100 Contrast 80 Saturation 50 Hue 50 Color Temp. Gamma Black Level RGB Tuning Sound Back • Enter Exit Brightness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. When the HDR function is enabled, the maximum brightness level is automatically set to 400nits as default. • Contrast: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
• 4. Color Reset: Reset the color related settings. »» Current mode color reset: Reset the color settings of the current color mode to the factory default value. »» All modes color reset: Reset the color settings of all color modes to the factory default value. Image Set the image related setting from this menu.
5. Sound Configure the sound settings. PA169CDV 2160p 60Hz Preset Blue Light Volume Preset Standard Mode Signal HDMI Brightness 100 50 Mute Source Palette Image Sound Back Enter • Volume: Adjust the output volume level. • Mute: Enable or disable the mute function. • Source: Specify the monitor sound comes from which source. Exit To activate this function, you need to enable the PIP/PBP mode.
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 disable the HDR function.
7. QuickFit Plus Allow users to have a preview of the document or photo layout directly on the screen without printing the test copies. To activate this function, you need to disable the PIP/PBP mode. PA169CDV 2160p 60Hz PIP/PBP QuickFit Plus Preset Standard Mode Signal HDMI Brightness 100 Safe Area Center Marker Customization Ruler Signal Settings Back Enter Exit • Safe Area: Facilitate designers and users to organize content and layout on one page and achieve a consistent look and feel.
8. Signal In this function, you can select your desired input source. PA169CDV 2160p 60Hz Preset Standard Mode Signal HDMI Brightness 100 HDMI PIP/PBP USB Type-C QuickFit Plus Signal Settings Back 9. Enter Exit Settings Allow you to adjust the system.
• Information: Show the monitor information. • All Reset: Select “Yes” to revert all settings to the factory default mode.
3.2 3-12 Specifications Summary Panel Type IPS LCD Panel Panel Size 15.6” Max. Resolution 3840 x 2160 Pixel Pitch 0.09 (H) x 0.09 (V) mm Brightness 450 cd/m2 (typ.) / VESA DisplayHDR 400 Contrast Ratio 1200 (typ.) Viewing Angle (H/V) CR>10 178° (H) / 178° (V) Display Colors 1.
Compliance and Standards ES8.0, ErP, UL/cUL, CB, CE, FCC, BSMI, VCCI, J-MOSS, RoHS, WEEE, Windows 10&11 WHQL, CCC, e-Standby, UL/CUL, type C (DP alt), TÜV Flicker free, TÜV low blue light, VESA DisplayHDR 400 *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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3.4 Troubleshooting (FAQ) Problem Power LED is not ON Possible Solution • Press the Power button to check if the monitor is in the ON mode. • Check if the power cable and adapter are properly connected to the monitor and the power outlet. The power LED lights amber and • Check if the monitor and the computer are in the ON there is no screen image mode. • Make sure the signal cable is properly connected the monitor and the computer. • Inspect the signal cable and make sure none of the pins are bent.
3.5 Supported operating modes Resolution Vertical Frequency (Hz) 640x480 59.94(N) 720x480 59.94 720x576 50 800x600 56(P) 800x600 60(P) 1024x768 60(N) 1280x720 60 1280x960 60(N) 1280x1024 60(P) 1440x900 60(P) 1600x1200 60(P) 1680x1050 60(P) 1920x1080 60(P) 1920x1200 59.885(P) 2560x1440 59.9(N) 3840x2160 23.98(P) 3840x2160 25 3840x2160 29.
