VA326 series LCD Monitor User’s Guide
Table of Contents Safety Information....................................................................................... iii Maintenance and cleaning.......................................................................... iv 1.1 Welcome........................................................................................ 1-1 1.2 List of items................................................................................... 1-1 1.3 Assemble the monitor............................................
Safety Information • Before setting up the monitor, please carefully read all the documentation that is included in the product packaging. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not subject this monitor to rain or moisture. • Do not open the monitor casing. The monitor has a dangerous high voltage that may result in serious personal injury. • When a power failure occurs, do not try to repair it yourself. Please contact the technical service personnel or the dealer.
Maintenance and cleaning • Before lifting or repositioning your monitor, it is best to unplug the cables and power cord. Use a correct lifting method to place the monitor. When lifting or carrying the monitor, grasp the edge of the monitor. Do not lift the monitor through the base or cable. • Cleaning. Turn off the power of the monitor and unplug the power cable from it. Use a linen-free and non-abrasive cloth to clean the monitor surface.
Further information If you need more information or product and software updates, please use the following resources. 1. ASUS website ASUS’ global site provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products at http://www.ASUS.com 2. Optional documents Your dealer may add optional documents for your product packaging. These documents are not a part of the standard package.
1.1 Welcome Thank you for purchasing ASUS® LCD monitor! This is ASUS's latest widescreen LCD monitor. It not only provides a more gorgeous, wider, brighter display, but also enriches your viewing experience through a number of useful functions. With these functions, this monitor can provide you with a pleasant visual experience! 1.
1.3 Assemble the monitor Assemble the monitor: 1. Unpack and remove the monitor, and place it flat on the table. 2. Adjust the monitor to the most suitable angle.
1.4 Connect the cables 1.4.1 Rear of the LCD monitor 7 DVI 1 2 DVI 1 1. AC current input port 2. DVI port 3. HDMI port 4. VGA port 5. Audio input 6. Headset output 7.
1.5 Introduction to Monitor 1.5.1 Using the control buttons Adjust the image settings using the control button on the back of the monitor. Menu Close GamePlus GameVisual Brightness 5 2 3 4 VA326N-W 1 Menu 6 Close GamePlus Input Select Brightness VA326H 1. Power LED: • 2. The following table describes the definition of the colors of the power indicator. Status Description White Enable Orange Standby mode Central button: • 1-4 1 Press this button to enter the OSD menu.
• 3. Left key: • 4. 5. 6. Press this button to turn on/off the power to the monitor. Press and release to power on when turned off, and press and hold for 3 seconds in screen display to enter the shutdown option. Exit the OSD menu or return to the previous layer. Right key: • GamePlus shortcut key. • Enter the option of the next layer. Up key: • GameVisual shortcut key (VA326N-W). • Input Select shortcut key (VA326H). • Move the option upwards or increase the option value.
2.1 Adjusting the monitor • For the best viewing results, we recommend that you face the monitor, and adjust it to the angle that you feel the most comfortable. • When adjusting the monitor angle, press and hold the base, to prevent the monitor from dropping. • The angle adjustment range for this monitor is +10° to -3°. -3 ~ 10 When adjusting the angle of view, the monitor may have a slight wobble. This is normal.
3.1 OSD (On-screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure G GameVisual ASUS VA326 Racing Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz Scenery Mode Racing Mode Cinema Mode RTS/RPG Mode FPS Mode sRGB Mode 1. Press the Central button to display the OSD menu. 2. Press the Up and Down keys to switch the options in the menu. When you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted. 3. To select a highlighted item from the menu, press the right key or the central button. 4.
3.1.2 1. Description to the OSD functions GameVisual This function contains 6 sub functions; you can select them as needed. Each mode has a reset option that allows you to retain the settings or return to the default mode. G GameVisual ASUS VA326 Racing Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz Scenery Mode Racing Mode Cinema Mode RTS/RPG Mode FPS Mode sRGB Mode 3-2 • Scenery Mode: This is the best choice when you use the GameVisual™ video intelligence technology to display landscape photos.
2. Blue Light Filter Adjust the energy level of the blue light emitted by the LED backlight. G Blue Light Filter ASUS VA326 Racing Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 • Level 0: No change. • Level 1-4: The higher the level is, the more blue light is filtered out. • 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.
3. Color Use this function to choose your favorite image color. G Color ASUS VA326 Racing Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz Brightness Contrast Saturation Color Temp. Skin Tone • Brightness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Contrast: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Saturation: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Color Temp.: Contains three default color modes (Cool, Normal, Warm) and User mode. • Skin Tone: Contains three color modes including Reddish, Natural and Yellowish.
4. Image With this primary function, you can adjust the image Sharpness, Trace Free, Aspect Control, VividPixel, ASCR, Position (VGA only), Focus (VGA only) and Auto Adjust (VGA only). G Image ASUS VA326 Racing Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz Sharpness Trace Free Aspect Control VividPixel ASCR Position Focus Auto Adjust • Sharpness: To adjust the sharpness of images. The adjustment range is from 0 to 100. • Trace Free: To use drive acceleration technology to speed up the response time.
5. Input Select Select an input source from the input signals, VGA, DVI, HDMI (VA326H). G Input Select ASUS VA326 Racing Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz VGA DVI HDMI 6. System Setup Adjust the system configuration.
• Volume: To adjust the output volume. • GamePlus: To provide a kit that allows users to establish a better gaming environment when playing different types of games. In particular, the Crosshair function is designed for the new players or beginners who like the first-person shooter (FPS) games. Activate GamePlus: • Select ON to access the main menu of GamePlus. • Press the Up and Down keys to select Crosshair, Timer or display alignment.
7. MyFavorite Load/save all settings of the monitor.
3.2 Specifications Model VA326N-W Panel size VA326H 31.5”W (80.1 cm) Maximum resolution 1920x1080 Brightness (typical) 300cd/m2 Intrinsic Contrast Ratio (typical) 3000:1 Viewing angle (CR>10) 178°(V) / 178°(H) Display Colors 16.7 M (8bit) Response time 4ms (G to G) D-sub input Yes DVI input Yes HDMI input No Yes Audio input Yes Audio output Power ON Consumption Chassis Colors Yes < 50 W (Max.) Front (Black), Back (White) Front (Black), Back (Black) Power saving mode < 0.
3.3. Troubleshooting (FAQ) Problems Possible solutions Power LED does not light • Press the button and check if the monitor is in the power-on mode. • Check that the power cord is properly connected to the monitor and power outlet. • Check the power indicator functions on the OSD main menu. Select "Enable" to turn on the power LED. Power LED is orange, and there is no image on the screen • Check that both the monitor and the computer are in the power-on mode.
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