ROG SWIFT OLED PG42UQ
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Contents Notices.......................................................................................................... iv Safety information........................................................................................ v Care & Cleaning......................................................................................... 1-1 1.1 Welcome........................................................................................ 1-3 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.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference -Causing Equipment Regulations.
• Slots and openings on the back or top of the cabinet are provided for ventilation. Do not block these slots. Never place this product near or over a radiator or heat source unless proper ventilation is provided. • The monitor should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. • Use the appropriate power plug which complies with your local power standard.
The product may fall, causing serious personal injury or death. To prevent injury, this product must be securely attached to the floor/wall in accordance with the installation instructions. A product may fall, causing serious personal injury or death. Many injuries, particularly to children, can be avoided by taking simple precautions such as: ALWAYS use cabinets or stands or installation methods recommended by the manufacturer of the product set. ALWAYS use furniture that can safely support the product.
Disposal of waste equipment by user in private household in the European Union This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.
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 Гвинт M4 або M6 Мотузка 2 Мотузка або ланцюг • 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® OLED Gaming monitor! The latest widescreen OLED 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! 1.2 Package contents Check your package for the following items: OLED Monitor Monitor Base Quick Start Guide Warranty Card Power Cord Ultra High Speed HDMI 2.
1.3 Attaching the Stand 1. Remove the input/output port cover from the rear of the monitor. Then remove the Allen wrench from the cover. 2. Replace the input/output port cover. Then align and install the stand onto its slot. 3. Using the Allen wrench, secure the stand with the four (4) M6 x 15mm screws. M6 x L14.8 • 1.3.
1.3.2 Remote Control 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 8 9 1. Power button: Turn the monitor on/off. 2. Input button: Switch the input source. 3. Enter button: Confirm the selection. 4. Navigation buttons: Increase/Decrease values or moves your selection up/down/left/right. 5. Mute button: Turn off the sound temporarily. 6. Shortcut 1 button: By default, it is GamePlus hotkey. To change the hotkey function, go to the MyFavorite > Shortcut > Shortcut1 menu. 7. Shortcut 2 button: By default, it is GameVisual hotkey.
change the hotkey function, go to the MyFavorite > Shortcut > Shortcut2 menu. 8. Volume Down button: Decrease the volume level. 9. Volume Up button: Increase the volume level. For battery replacement: Open the battery cover and install the batteries into the battery compartment. Then replace the battery cover.
1.4 Connect cables 1.4.1 Rear of the LCD monitor 12 1 2 3 11 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1. S/PDIF (Optical Digital Audio Out) 2. HDMI2.0 Port 3. HDMI2.0 Port 4. HDMI2.1 Port 5. HDMI2.1 Port 6. DisplayPort 7. USB3.2 Gen 1 upstream Port 8. USB3.2 Gen 1 Downstream Port 9. Earphone Jack 10. USB3.2 Gen 1 Downstream Port 11. Kensington Lock 12. USB3.
1.5 Monitor introduction 1.5.1 Front/Side view Use the control button on the bottom of the monitor to adjust the monitor settings. DisplayPort 3840x2160 120Hz Racing Mode ROG Swift PG42UQ HDR OFF Gaming Overclocking Image Adaptive-Sync Color GamePlus Input Select GameVisual PIP/PBP Setup Shadow Boost MyFavorite System Setup 5 MOVE/ENTER BACK 0 EXIT 10 ≥5S 1. Power Indicator: The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table. 2.
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 -5˚ to 5˚. -5 ~ 5 It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle.
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2.3 Turning on the monitor You can either press the button on the remote control or the on the monitor to turn on the monitor. button If the Power Indicator function is enabled and an input source is detected， the power LED will light up red to indicate that the monitor is turned on. The power LED will not light up in Power Saving mode.
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure You can either use the remote control or the Control buttons on the navigate through the menu and make adjustments.
3.1.2 1. OSD Function Introduction Gaming Configure your gaming preferences. DisplayPort 3840x2160 120Hz Racing Mode ROG Swift PG42UQ HDR OFF Gaming Overclocking Image Adaptive-Sync Color GamePlus Input Select GameVisual PIP/PBP Setup Shadow Boost MyFavorite System Setup MOVE/ENTER • BACK EXIT Overclocking:Adjust the refresh rate. • ON: This function allows you to adjust the refresh rate.
2. Image Configure the image settings. DisplayPort 3840x2160 120Hz Racing Mode ROG Swift PG42UQ HDR OFF Gaming Brightness Image Uniform Brightness Color Contrast Input Select VividPixel PIP/PBP Setup HDR Setting MyFavorite Aspect Control System Setup Blue Light Filter MOVE/ENTER 3-2 30 80 EXIT BACK • Brightness: Adjust the brightness level.
Please refer to the following to alleviate eye strains: • 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. • Eye exercises can help to reduces eye strain.
3. Color Select the image color you like from this function. DisplayPort 3840x2160 120Hz Racing Mode ROG Swift PG42UQ HDR OFF Gaming Display Color Space Image Color Temp. Color Saturation Input Select Six-axis Saturation PIP/PBP Setup Gamma MyFavorite System Setup MOVE/ENTER 3-4 EXIT • Display Color Space: Select color space to sRGB and DCI-P3. • Color Temp.: Contains seven preset color modes (4000K, 5000K, 6500K, 7500K, 8200K, 9300K, 10000K) and User Mode.
DisplayPort 3840x2160 120Hz Racing Mode ROG Swift PG42UQ HDR OFF Auto input Detection Gaming Image DisplayPort Color HDMI-1(v 2.1) Input Select HDMI-2(v 2.1) PIP/PBP Setup HDMI-3(v 2.0) MyFavorite HDMI-4(v 2.0) System Setup EXIT BACK MOVE/ENTER 5. PIP/PBP Setup The PIP/PBP Setting allows you to open up sub-window(s) connected from any video source.
DisplayPort 3840x2160 120Hz Racing Mode ROG Swift PG42UQ HDR OFF Gaming Shortcut Image Customised Setting Color Input Select PIP/PBP Setup MyFavorite System Setup MOVE/ENTER 3-6 BACK EXIT • Shortcut: Assign a function for the designated shortcut button. • Customized Setting: Load/Save all settings on the monitor.
8. System Setup Adjust the system configurations.
• Key Lock: Enable this function to disable all function keys. Press the Navigation button down for more than five seconds to cancel the key lock function. • Power Setting：Select the power setting mode. If the setting is set to Standard Mode, it may result in higher power consumption. On the other hand, if the setting is set to Power Saving Mode, it may cause limited luminance performance. Power Setting Standard mode setting may result in higher power consumption.
• DisplayPort Stream: Select DisplayPort 1.2 or DisplayPort 1.4 according to the graphic card DP version. • DSC: Enable/Disable the DSC (Display Stream Compression) function. • HDMI CEC: Enable/Disable the HDMI CEC function. If the function is enabled, you can use the remote control to control the devices connected to the monitor through the HDMI ports. • Information: Display the monitor information. • All Reset: Select YES to revert all settings to the factory default mode.
3.3 Specifications Panel type Panel Size Max. Resolution 3840x2160 Pixel Pitch 0.2395 mm x 0.2395 mm Brightness 135 nits(Type.)(APL 100%) Contrast Ratio 1500000:1(APL 25%)Type Viewing Angle (H/V) 178°(V) /178°(H) Display Colors 1.07B Response Time 0.1 ms (G TO G ) Color temperature selection 8 color temperatures Analog input No Digital input DisplayPort v1.4 x 1, HDMI v2.0 x 2, HDMI v2.1 x 2 Earphone jack Yes Audio output Yes Speaker (Built-in) USB3.
13.58 kg (without stand) Weight (Esti.) Multi-languages Accessories 14.77 kg (Net) 20.
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 The BIOS screen cannot be displayed Power on for longer time 3-12 Possible Solution • Press the button to check if the monitor is in the ON mode.
3.4 Supported Timing List HDMI2.0 DP1.4 HDMI2.1 HDMI2.1(21:9) DP1.
3840 x 2160 P 60Hz 16:9 3840 x 2160 P 50Hz 16:9 3840 x 2160 P 50Hz 16:9 3840 x 2160 P 50Hz 16:9 3840 x 2160 P 50Hz 16:9 720 x 480 P 59.94/60Hz 16:9 3840 x 2160 P 60Hz 16:9 3840 x 2160 P 60Hz 16:9 3840 x 2160 P 60Hz 16:9 3840 x 2160 P 60Hz 16:9 720 x 480 P 59.
