TUF Gaming Monitor VG34V series User Guide
First Edition August 2022 Copyright © 2022 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”).
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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.
This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical, electronic equipment, and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. AEEE yönetmeliğine uygundur 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.
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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.
0RQLWRU LQWURGXFWLRQ )URQW YLHZ 1. button • Exits the OSD menu item. • Displays the input selection bar when the monitor enters standby mode or displays the “NO SIGNAL“ message. • This is a shortcut key. The default setting is Input Select . • Toggles the Key Lock function between on and off with a long press for 5 seconds. 2. 5-way button : • Turn on the OSD menu. Enact the selected OSD menu item. • Increase/Decrease values or moves your selection up/down/ left/right. 3.
• GameVisual Button: This is a shortcut key. The default setting is GameVisual. - Switch from seven video preset modes (Scenery Mode, Racing Mode, Cinema Mode, RTS/RPG Mode, FPS Mode, sRGB Mode and MOBA Mode) with GameVisual ™ Video Intelligence Technology. • • 3. For more information on GameVisual function, refer to page 1-5 Volume Button: This is a shortcut key. The default setting is Volume. Move the button up/down to adjust the volume level. Power button/power indicator • Turns the monitor on/off.
9 %DFN YLHZ 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 86% 7\SH % This port is for connection with a USB upstream cable. The connection enables the USB ports on the monitor. 86% 7\SH $ These ports are for connection with USB devices, such as USB keyboard/mouse, USB flash drive, etc. $& ,1 SRUW This port connects the power cord. +'0, SRUW This port is for connection with an HDMI compatible device. +'0, SRUW 7his port is for connection with an HDMI compatible device. 'LVSOD\3RUW T
1.3.3 GamePlus Function The GamePlus function provides a toolkit and creates a better gaming environment for users when playing different types of games. The crosshair overlay with 6 different crosshair options letting you choose the one that best suits the game you're playing. There's also an onscreen timer you can position on the left of the display so you can keep track of the elapsed gaming time; while the FPS (frames per second) counter lets you know how smooth the game is running.
*DPH9LVXDO )XQFWLRQ The GameVisual function helps you select among different picture modes in a convenient way. To active GameVisual: Press the GameVisual hotkey repeatedly to select. 6FHQHU\ 0RGH: This is the best choice for scenery photo displaying with GameVisualTM Video intelligence Technology. 5DFLQJ 0RGH: This is the best choice for racing game playing with GameVisualTM Video intelligence Technology.
1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
2.1 Assembling the monitor arm/base To assemble the monitor base: 1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 2. Attach the base into the arm, making sure the tab on the arm fits into the groove on the base. 3. Fix the base to the arm by fastening the bundled screw(s). We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. 2 1 1 2 Base screw size: M6 x 16.2 mm.
2.2 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. • The recommended adjusting angle is +20˚ to -5˚ (for tilt)/+10˚ to -10˚ (for swiveling)/ +130 mm (for height adjustment).
2.3 Detaching the arm (for VESA wall mount) The detachable arm/base of this monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. To detach the arm/base: 1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 2. Remove the rubbers in the four screw holes. (Figure 1) 3. Remove the base (Figure 2). 4. Use a screwdriver to remove the screw on the hinge (Figure 3), then remove the hinge.
2.4 Cable management You can organize the cables using the cable managment slot. Remove the cover before putting the cables through the slot and attach the cover back on. 2.5 Connecting the cables Connect the cables as the following instructions: • • 2-4 To connect the power cord: a. Firmly plug one end of the power cord into the DC input interface on the monitor. b. Connect one end of the power cord to the power adapter and the other end to a power outlet.
• To use the earphone: connect the end with plug type to the monitor’s earphone jack when an HDMI or DisplayPort signal is fed. • To use the USB 3.0 ports: Take the supplied USB 3.0 cable, and plug the smaller end (type B) of the USB upstream cable to the monitor’s USB upstream port, and the larger end (type A) to your computer’s USB 3.0 port. Make sure your computer is installed with the lastest Windows 10/Windows 11 operating system. That will enable the USB ports on the monitor to work.
2-6 Chapter 2: Setup
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure Gaming ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQEL1A HDR Off Racing Mode DisplayPort 3440x1440@ 60Hz Variable OD FreeSync ELMB GamePlus GameVisual Shadow Boost 1. Press the button to activate the OSD menu. 2. Move the button up/down to navigate through the functions. Highlight the desired function and press the button to activate it. If button up/down the function selected has a sub-menu, move the again to navigate through the sub-menu functions.
• Variable OD: Improves the gray level response time of the LCD panel. The adjusting range is from Level 0 to Level 5. This function is not available when ELMB is enabled. • FreeSync : Allows an FreeSync supported* graphics source to dynamically adjust display refresh rate based on typical content frame rates for power efficient, virtually stutter free and low-latency display update. • • FreeSync :can only be activated within 48Hz~100Hz .
2. Image Image ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQEL1A HDR Off Racing Mode DisplayPort 3440x1440@ 60Hz B r i g htness C o n trast HDR VividPixel ASCR A sp ect C ontrol B l u e Light Filter • Brightness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. This function is not available when ELMB is enabled. • Contrast: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • HDR: Contains two HDR modes. * ASUS Gaming HDR: Is the HDR mode that ASUS has specially adjusted for HDR performance.
• Blue Light Filter * OFF: 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 Racing Mode will be automatically imported. Between Level 1 to Level 3, the Brightness function is user-configurable. Level 4 is optimized setting. It is compliance with TUV Low Blue Light Certification. The Brightness function is not user-configurable. Please refer to the following to alleviate eye strains: 3.
4. Input Select In this function, you can select your desired input source. Input Select ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQEL1A HDR Off Racing Mode DisplayPort 3440x1440@ 60Hz Auto Input Detection H D MI-1 H D MI-2 D i splayP ort 5. PIP/PBP Setup This function brings up a Window displaying image from another input source. PIP/PBP Setup ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQEL1A HDR Off Racing Mode DisplayPort 3440x1440@ 60Hz PIP/PBP Mode PIP/PBP Source Color Setting PIP Size • PIP/PBP Mode.
6. MyFavorite MyFavorite ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQEL1A HDR Off Racing Mode DisplayPort 3440x1440@ 60Hz Shortcut C u s t o m i z e d Se t t i n g • Shortcut: * Shortcut 1/Shortcut 2: Sets the shortcut functions for shortcut buttons. When a certain function is selected or activated, your shortcut button may not support.
• Language: There are 22 languages for your selection, including English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Czech, Croatian, Polish, Romanian, Hungarian, Turkish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Indonesian, Persian,Ukrainian. • Sound: Sets the sound related settings from this menu. 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.
3.2 Specifications summary Panel Type Panel size Max. Resolution Pixel pitch Brightness (Typ.) Contrast Ratio (Typ.) Contrast Ratio (Max.) Viewing angle(H/V) CR>10 Display colors Response time Color temperature selection Analog input Digital input Earphone jack Audio input Speaker (Built-in) USB 3.0 port Colors Power LED TFT LCD 34''W(86.36cm) 3440x1440 0.232mm x 0.232mm 300 cd/m2 3000:1 100,000,000:1 (with ASCR on) 178˚/178˚ 16.7M 1ms MPRT 4 color temperatures No HDMI v2.0 x 2, DisplayPort v1.
Multi-languages Accessories Compliance and Standards 22 languages (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Czech, Croatian, Polish, Romanian, Hungarian, Turkish, Simpli ied Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Indonesian, Persian,Мова) Quick start guide, warranty card, power cord, DisplayPort cable (optional), HDMI cable (optional), USB cable (optional) cTUVus, CB, CE, ErP, FCC, CCC, CU, RCM, BSMI, VCCI, RoHS, J-MOSS, WEEE, Windows 7 & 10 &11 WHQL, CEL, MEPS
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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 monitor and the computer are The power LED lights amber and there is in the ON mode. no screen image • 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.
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