PA32UCG Series LCD Monitor User Guide
First Edition January 2021 Copyright © 2021 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. AC-IN port. This port connects the power cord. 2. Power switch.
7. Thunderbolt. These ports are for connection with Thunderbolt compatible devices. These ports consolidate data transfer, video output (Max. supported resolution: 3840 x 2160@ 144Hz), 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.
2. A4 QuickFit provides standard A4 paper size for users to view their documents in real size on the screen. 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.
5. Ruler This pattern presents physical ruler on top and left side. You can press the Menu (5-way) button for longer than 3 seconds to switch the measurements between metric and imperial. 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 PBP mode is on. 2. Daisy chaining The monitor supports daisy chain on Thunderbolt ports.
2.1 Attaching the arm/base To assemble the monitor base: 1. Open the box and take out the stand (Figure 1). 2. Carefully remove the monitor from the box (Figure 2). 3. Attach the monitor into the arm (Figure 2). 4. Make sure the tab on the arm fits into the groove on the monitor and the arm click into place. (Figure 4). (Figure 1) (Figure 2) 1 2 (Figure 4) 2.
2 1 (Figure 1) (Figure 2) Handle with caution to avoid injury or damage to the monitor. 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.
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° 90° 90° 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 2 3 3 3 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 PA32UCG Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840 x 2160@ 120Hz Standar d Mode s R G B M od e Adobe R G B Mode R ec . 2020 Mode D C I- P 3 M o de D IC O M M o de R ec . 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 14 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 PA32UCG Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840 x 2160@ 120Hz S tandar d Mode s R G B M ode A dobe R G B Mode R ec .
* 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. • HDR_HLG BT2100: Compliant with BT2100.
Function Color Temp. Brightness Contrast Sharpness Saturation Hue ProArt Pallette Black Level Gamma Uniformity Compensation Input Range Function Color Temp.
2. Blue Light Filter In this function, you can adjust the blue light filter level. To activate this function, you need to do the following: turn off Ambient Effect and disable HDR on your device. Blue Light Filter ASUS PA32UCG Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840 x 2160@ 120Hz Lev el 0 Lev el 1 Lev el 2 Lev el 3 Lev el 4 • Level 0: No change. • Level 1~4: The higher the level, the less blue light is scattered.
3. ProArt Palette Set a desired color setting from this menu. To activate this function, you need to do the following: turn off Ambient Effect and disable HDR on your device. ProArt Palette ASUS PA32UCG Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840 x 2160@ 120Hz Br i ghtness C ontr as t Satur ati on H ue C ol or T emp. G amm a C ol or Bl ac k Le vel C ol or R eset • Brightness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Contrast: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
* 4. All modes color reset: Resets the color settings of all color modes to the factory default value. Image Set the image related setting from this menu. Image ASUS PA32UCG Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840 x 2160@ 120Hz Shar pn ess T r ac e Free As pec t Control U ni for mity Compensation Input Range M oti on Sync R endering Mode • Sharpness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Trace Free: Adjusts the response time of the monitor.
• 5. Rendering Mode: When this function is enabled, up to 3840 x 2160 @144Hz and 8-bit color depth can be supported (DisplayPort only). Sound You can adjust Volume, Mute and Source from this menu. Sound ASUS PA32UCG Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840 x 2160@ 120Hz Vol ume M ute Sour c e • Volume: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Mute: toggles the monitor sound between on and off. • Source: decides the monitor sound comes from which source. 6.
• PBP Source: Selects the video input source from among HDMI-2, HDMI3, DisplayPort, and Thunderbolt. The table below shows the input source combinations. Main-window Subwindow HDMI-2 HDMI-3 DisplayPort Thunderbolt HDMI-2 HDMI-3 DisplayPort Thunderbolt Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes HDMI-1 port does not support the PBP function. When DisplayPort 1.4 DSC is selected in the DisplayPort Stream menu, DisplayPort does not support the PBP funciton. • 7.
8. System Setup Allows you to adjust the system. System Setup ASUS PA32UCG Mod standard DisplayPort 3840 x 2160@ 120Hz H D R P review AM D F r eeSync Premium Pro D y nam i c Dimming F P S c ou nter Pow er Saving O S D S etup Language • HDR Preview: Allows you to preview non-HDR content performance with HDR10 and HLG mapping. While HDR Preview function is on, HDR_PQ DCI, HDR_PQ Rec2020, HDR_HLG BT2100 and HDR_HLG DCI can be chosen.
* • “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. * Enables or disables the DDC/CI function. * Adjusts the OSD background from opaque to transparent. * Adjusts the OSD rotation.
9. Shortcut Defines the functions for Shortcut 1 and 2 buttons. Shortcut ASUS PA32UCG Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840 x 2160@ 120Hz Sh o r t c ut 1 Sh o r t c ut 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, PBP Setting, Color Temp., Volume, Motion Sync, User Mode 1, User Mode 2.
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 Temperature (Operating) TFT LCD 32.0" (16:9, 81.28 cm) wide screen 3840 x 2160 0.1845 mm 400 cd/m2 (Typ.), 1600 cd/m2 (Max.) 1,000:1 100,000,000:1 (with Dynamic Dimming on) 178˚/178˚ 1.07 billion Rec.2020: 85% DCI-P3: 98% 5 ms (Gray to gray) 14 color preset modes 5 color temperatures HDMI v2.1, HDMI v2.0b, DisplayPort v1.
Accessories Compliance and Standards Quick start guide, warranty card, power cord, HDMI cable, USB Type-C to Type-A cable, Thunderbolt cable (40Gbps), DisplayPort cable, color calibration testing report, input/output port cover, color calibrator (for PA32UCG-K only), hood cTUVus, CB, CE, FCC, CCC, BSMI, CU, VCCI, J-MOSS, RoHS, WEEE, PSE, KCC, ICES-3, ErP, CEL, ISO 9241-307, UkrSEPRO, RCM, PC Recycle, KC, e-Standby, TUV Flicker Free, TUV Low Blue Light, PSB, CEC, Windows 7 and 10 WHQL, Mac Compliance*** *
3.3 Outline dimensions ASUS PA32UCG Outline Dimension *Unit:mm(inch) 90 ° Pivot:+/-90 Degree ° 90 23° 5° 170.486 [6.712] 219.749 [8.652] 245.485 [9.665] 60° 425.870 [16.767] 199.260 [7.845] Swivel:+/-60 Degree 726.880 [28.617] 708.480 [27.893] Active-Area 350.000 [13.78] 17.845 [0.703] 198.725 [7.824] 398.520 [15.69] Active-Area 17.520 [0.69] 60° 239.000 [9.41] 606.784 [23.889] 93.470 [3.68] 130.000 [5.118] 395.260 [15.561] 437.960 [17.243] 180.880 [7.121] 100.000 [3.937] 117.000 [4.
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 Horizontal Frequency (KHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel (MHz) 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 720 x 400 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1152 x 864 1280 x 720 1280 x 960 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024 1440 x 900 1600 x 1200 1680 x 1050 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1200 (Reduced Blanking) 1920 x 1200 31.47(N) 37.87(N) 37.5(N) 31.47(N) 35.16(P) 37.88(P) 48.08(P) 46.86(P) 48.36(N) 56.476(N) 60.02(N) 67.5(P/N) 44.77(N) 60.00(P) 63.
Resolution 1920 × 1080p 1920 × 1080i 1280 × 720p 720 × 576p 720 × 480p 640 × 480p(VGA) 720(1440) × 576i 720(1440) × 480i Vertical Frequency (kHz) 24Hz 25Hz 30Hz 50Hz 60Hz 100Hz 120Hz 50Hz 60Hz 50Hz 60Hz 50Hz 60Hz 60Hz 50Hz 60Hz Horizontal Frequency (KHz) 27 28.125 33.75 56.25 67.5 113 137 28.13 33.75 37.5 45 31.25 31.5 31.5 15.63 15.75 * Modes not listed in the table may not be supported. For optimal resolution, we recommend that you choose a mode listed in the table above.
