ASUS VG34V Series TUF Gaming Monitor User Guide

ASUS VG34V Series TUF Gaming Monitor  User Guide

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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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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.

The device may fall, causing serious personal injury or death. To prevent injury, this device must be securely attached to the floor/wall in accordance with the installation instructions.
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.
• Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
• 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.
• Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading can result in fire or electric shock.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the monitor in any area where it may become wet. Place the monitor on a stable surface.
•  Unplug the unit during a lightning storm or if it will not be used for a long period of time. This will protect the monitor from damage due to power surges.
• Never push objects or spill liquid of any kind into the slots on the monitor cabinet.
• To ensure satisfactory operation, use the monitor only with UL listed computers which have appropriate configured receptacles marked between 100 ~ 240V AC.
• The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible
• If you encounter technical problems with the monitor, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
• Provide an earthing connection before the mains plug is connected to the mains. And, when disconnecting the earthing connection, be sure to disconnect after pulling out the mains plug from the mains.
• Please confirm the distribution system in building installation shall provide the circuit breaker rated 120/240V, 20A (maximum).
• If provided with a 3-pin attachment plug on the power cord, plug the cord into a grounded (earthed) 3-pin outlet. Do not disable the power cord grounding pin, for example, by attaching a 2-pin adapter. The grounding pin is an important safety feature.

Stability Hazard

• 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.
• ALWAYS ensure the product is not overhanging the edge of the supporting furniture.
• ALWAYS educate children about the dangers of climbing on furniture to reach the product or its controls.
• ALWAYS route cords and cables connected to your product so they cannot be tripped over, pulled or grabbed.
• NEVER place a product in an unstable location.
• NEVER place the product on tall furniture (for example, cupboards or bookcases) without anchoring both the furniture and the product to a suitable support.
• NEVER place the product on cloth or other materials that may be located between the product and supporting furniture.
• NEVER place items that might tempt children to climb, such as toys and remote controls, on the top of the product or furniture on which the product is placed.
• If the existing product is going to be retained and relocated, the same considerations as above should be applied.

WARNING Usage of other than specified head- or earphones can result in hearing loss due to excessive sound pressures.

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.

• 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.
• For the models with VESA Mount, please use method , install the screws with ring to the VESA Mount hole, then tie the cord or chain to the wall. Otherwise, please use method to tie the cord or chain to the stand and then fix it to the wall.

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.
• Avoid using a cleaner containing alcohol or acetone. Use a cleaner intended for use with the LCD. Never spray cleaner directly on the screen, as it may drip inside the monitor and cause an electric shock.

The following symptoms are normal with the monitor:

• The screen may flicker during the initial use due to the nature of the fluorescent light. Turn off the Power Switch and turn it on again to make sure that the flicker disappears.
• You may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the desktop pattern you use.
• When the same image is displayed for hours, an afterimage of the previous screen may remain after switching the image. The screen will recover slowly or you can turn off the Power Switch for hours.
• When the screen becomes black or flashes, or cannot work anymore, contact your dealer or service center to fix it. Do not repair the screen by yourself!

Conventions used in this guide

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 https://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.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 you!

2 Package contents

Check your package for the following items:

✓ LCD Monitor
✓ Base
✓ Quick Start Guide
✓ Warranty Card
✓ 1x USB cable (optional)
✓ 1x Power Cord
✓ 1x HDMI Cable (optional)
✓ 1x DP Cable (optional)
✓ 1x Screwdriver

• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.

3 Assembling the monitor

To assemble the monitor:

1. Align the screw hole on the arm with the bundled screw on the base. Then insert the base into the arm.
2. Fix the base to the arm by fastening the bundled screw.
   
   *Base screw size: M6 x 17mm

4 Connect cables

4.1 Rear of the LCD monitor

1. HDMI2 Port
2. HDMI1 Port
3. DP2 Port
4. DP1 Port
5. Earphone
6. USB
7. USB
8. TYPE B Port
9. DC-IN Port

5 Monitor introduction

5.1 Using the Controls button

Use the control button on the back of the monitor to adjust the image settings.

6 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 +23° to -5° and it allows 15° swivel adjustment from either left or right.

7 Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount)

The detachable stand of this monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount.

To detach the arm/stand

1. Disconnect power and signal cables. Carefully put the monitor facedown on its EPS packaging.
2. Remove the four (4) screws securing the arm to the rear of the monitor.
3. Detach the stand (arm and base) from the monitor.

8 Outline dimension

Unit: mm

9 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu

9.1 How to reconfigure

1. Press Central of 5-way to activate the OSD menu.
2. Press the ▼ and ▲ buttons to toggle between options in the Menu. As you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted.
3. To select the highlighted item on the menu press the Center key.
4. Press the ▼ and ▲ buttons to select the desired parameter.
5. Press the Center key to enter the slide bar and then use the ▼ or ▲ buttons, according to the indicators on the menu, to make your changes.
6. Press the ◀/▶ to move left / right menu.

9.2 OSD Function Introduction

1. Gaming
   This function contains six sub-functions that you can select for your preference.

• Variable OD: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
• FreeSync Premium: It can allow a 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.
• ELMB: Check to decrease motion blur and minimize ghosting part when on-screen objects are fast moving.
• Game Plus: Activate Crosshair, Timer or FPS Counter or Display Alignment function.
• GameVisual: This function contains seven sub-functions that you can select for your preference.
• Shadow Boost: Dark color enhancement adjust monitor gamma curve to enrich the dark tones in an image making dark scenes and objects much easier be found.
• In the Racing Mode, the Saturation, and ASCR functions are not user configurable.
• In the sRGB Mode, the Saturation, Skin Tone, Color Temp., Brightness, Contrast and ASCR functions are not user-configurable.
• In the MOBA Mode, the Saturation and ASCR functions are not user configurable.
  2. Image

You can adjust Brightness, Contrast, VividPixel , ASCR, Aspect Control and Blue Light Filter from this main function.

• Brightness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
• Contrast: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
• HDR: High Dynamic Range. Contains two HDR modes (ASUS Cinema HDR and ASUS Gaming HDR ).
• Vivid Pixel: ASUS Exclusive Technology that brings lifelike visuals for crystal-clear and detail-oriented enjoyment. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
• ASCR: Select ON or OFF to enable or disable dynamic contrast ratio function, ASCR is Disabled when ECO mode or ELMB is on.
• Aspect Control: Adjusts the aspect ratio to “Full” 4:316:9 (24″W) 16:9 (27″W).
• Blue Light Filter: Adjust the energy level of blue light emitted from LED backlight.
• 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. · Level 4 is optimized setting. It is compliance with TUV Low Blue Light Certification. The Brightness function is not user-configurable.
• 4:3 is only available when input source is in 4:3 format

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. Repeat these exercises often. If eye strain continues please consult a physician. Eye exercises: (1) Repeating look up and down (2) Slowly roll your eyes (3) Move your eyes diagonal.
• High energy blue light may lead to eye strain and AMD (Age-Related Macular Degeneration). Blue light Filter to reduce 70% (max.) harmful blue light to avoiding CVS (Computer Vision Syndrome).

3. Color
Select the image color you like from this function.

• Color Temp.: Contains three preset color modes (Cool, Normal, Warm) and User Mode.
• Saturation: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
• Skin Tone: Contains three color modes including Reddish, Natural, and Yellowish.
• In the User Mode, colors of R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) are user configurable; the adjusting range is from 0 ~ 100.

4. Input Select
Select the input source from HDMI-1, HDMI-2, DisplayPort-1 or DisplayPort-2 input signal.

5. PIP/PBP Setting
The PIP/PBP Setting allows you to open up sub-window(s) connected from any video source.

By activating this function, this monitor displays two pictures, three pictures or four pictures for any video source.

• PIP/PBP Mode: Select PIP, PBP or turn it off.
• PIP/PBP Source: Selects the video input source among, “HDMI-1”, “HDMI-2”, “DisplayPort-1” or “DisplayPort-2”.
• Color setting: Set GameVisual mode for each PIP/PBP window.
• PIP Size: Adjust the PIP size to “Small”, “Middle”, or “Large”.

5. My Favorite
You can adjust Shortcut and Customized Setting from this main function.

• Shortcut : User can select from “Game Plus”, “GameVisual”, “Brightness”, “Contrast”, PIP/PBP Setup, “Blue Light Filter”, “Color Temp.”, “Volume” and set as shortcut key.
• Customized Setting : You can do your setting according to your Favorite.

6. System Setup
Adjusts the system configuration.

• Language: Select OSD language. The selections are: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Poland, Czech, Croatia, Hungary, Romania, Portugal, Turkey, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Thai and Indonesian.
• Sound Adjusts the output volume level or mute the audio.
• ECO Mode: Activate the ecology mode for power saving.
• USB Hub: Turn On/Off USB Hub function during the standby mode.
• Power Indicator: Turn the power LED indicator on/off.
• Power Key Lock: To disable / enable power key.
• Key Lock: Disable all key functions. Pressing the down button for more than five seconds to disable key lock function.
• OSD Setup: Adjusts the OSD Timeout, DDC/CI, and Transparency of the OSD screen.
• Information: Displays the monitor information.
• All Reset: Selects “Yes” to revert all settings to the factory default mode.

10 Specifications

11 Troubleshooting (FAQ)

12 Supported Timing List

PC Timings List of HDMI / DP input

References

• ASUS USA