Asus 8ASPA329C User manual

PA329C Series
LCD Monitor
User Guide

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First Edition
February 2019
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Contents
 
 
 
 
 
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  
  
  
1.3.1 Front view ....................................................................... 1-2
1.3.2 Back view ........................................................................ 1-3
1.3.3 Other Function(s) ............................................................ 1-4
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  
  
  
  
  
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  
3.1.1 How to recongure .......................................................... 3-1
3.1.2 OSD function introduction ............................................... 3-2
  
  
  
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Notices
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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 the 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 into 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.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is
required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications
to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du
Réglement sur le matériel brouiller du Canada.

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Safety information
• Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all the documentation that came
with the package.
• To prevent re 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 x it by yourself. Contact a qualied
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 extention cords. Overloading can result in re
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.
• If you encounter technical problems with the monitor, contact a qualified
service technician or your retailer.
• Adjustment of the volume control as well as the equalizer to other settings
than the center position may increase the ear-/headphones output voltage and
therefore the sound pressure level.
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.
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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 monitor. Never spray cleaner directly on the screen, as it may
drip inside the monitor and cause an electric shock.

• 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 ashes, or cannot work anymore, contact
your dealer or service center to x it. Do not repair the screen by yourself!

WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to
complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying
to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.

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Where to nd 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.
Takeback Services
ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest
standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for
our customers to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries and other
components as well as the packaging materials.
Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detail recycling
information in different region.
Product information for EU energy label

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1-1ASUS PA329C Series LCD Monitor
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!
1.2 Package contents
Check your package for the following items:
LCD monitor
Monitor base
Quick start guide
Warranty card
Power cord
HDMI cable
USB Type-C to Type-C cable
USB Type-C to Type-A cable
DisplayPort cable
Color Calibration Testing Report
Color Calibrator (for PA329C-K only)
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer
immediately.

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.3 Monitor introduction
 
Menu
Close
Input Select
HDR
Brightness
Blue Light Filter
6
2
7
4
5
3
1
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.
Press button (Input Select button) to display HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3,
DisplayPort, USB Type-C signals after you connect HDMI/DisplayPort/USB
cable with the monitor.
4. HDR button:
• This is a hotkey to activate the HDR function.
5. Shortcut
• Default: Brightness hotkey
• To change the hotkey function, go to the Shortcut > Shortcut 1 menu.

1-3ASUS PA329C Series LCD Monitor
6. Shortcut
• Default: Blue Light Filter 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 denition of the power indicator is as the below table.
 
White On
Amber Standby mode
Off Off
 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
8
 .
 . Press the switch to turn on/off power.
 . This port connects the power cord.
 . These ports are for connection with HDMI compatible devices.
HDMI-1 port specially supports few uncertain HDMI1.4 EDID devices. Press
“Input Select” key for 5 seconds for optimal EDID.
 . This port is for connection with a DisplayPort compatible
device.
The default setting of DisplayPort Stream in the OSD menu is DisplayPort
1.2. You can change it to DisplayPort 1.1 when your device output signal is
DisplayPort 1.1 .

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
 . This port is for service only.
 . This port is for connection with a USB upstream cable. The
connection supports USB power and data delivery.
This monitor is Super-Speed USB 3.0 compatible (5Gbps). The port offers Max.
60W power delivery with output voltage 5V, 9V, 12V, 15V and 20V. Connecting
the USB Type-C cable can input the DisplayPort source, output power and
enable the USB Type-A ports (downstream) on the monitor. Connecting the
USB Type-C to Type-A cable only enables the USB Type-A ports (downstream)
on the monitor.
 . These ports are for connection with USB devices,
such as USB keyboard/mouse, USB ash drive, etc.
This monitor is Super-Speed USB 3.0 compatible. Port with icon is
BC1.2 compliant.
 .
 
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 PIP/PBP mode is on.

2-1ASUS PA329C Series LCD Monitor
2.1 Attaching the arm/base
To assemble the monitor base:
1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. (Figure 1)
2. Attach the base into the arm, making sure the tab on the arm ts into the
groove on the base (Figure 2).
2
1
(Figure 1) (Figure 2)
We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent
damage to the monitor.
2.2 Detaching the arm/base
(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. Press the release button, and then detach the arm/base from the monitor (Figure
2).
2
1
(Figure 1) (Figure 2)
We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent
damage to the monitor.

2-2 Chapter 2: Setup
• 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)
2.3 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 +20˚ to -5˚, and it allows 45˚ swivel
adjustment from either left or right. You can also adjust the monitor’s height
within +/- 130 mm.
(Tilt) (Swivel) (Height adjustment)
130mm
+20° ~ -5°
45° 0°
45°

1. Lift the monitor to the highest position.
2. Tilt the monitor to its maximum angle.
3. Pivot the monitor clockwise to the angle you need.
+20° ~ -5°
It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle.

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4. The OSD menu item will automatically rotate when the monitor rotates.
Menu
Close
Input Select
HDR
Brightness
Blue Light Filter
Menu
Close
Input Select
HDR
Brightness
Blue Light Filter
2.4 Connecting the cables
Connect the cables as the following instructions:
For service only
 : Connect one end of the power cord securely to
the monitor’s AC input port, the other end to a power outlet.
 :
a. Plug one end of the HDMI/DisplayPort/USB Type-C cable to the
monitor’s HDMI/DisplayPort/USB Type-C jack.
b. Connect the other end of the HDMI/DisplayPort/USB Type-C cable to
your computer's HDMI/DisplayPort/USB Type-C jack.
  connect the end with plug type to the monitor’s
earphone jack when an HDMI or DisplayPort signal is fed.

2-4 Chapter 2: Setup
 : Take the supplied USB 3.0 cable, and plug
the smaller end (type C) 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 7/Windows 8
operating system. That will enable the USB ports on the monitor to work.
When these cables are connected, you can choose the desired signal
from the Input Select item in the OSD menu.
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.

3-1ASUS PA329C Series LCD Monitor
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu
 
Standard Mode
sRGB Mode
Adobe RGB Mode
DCI-P3 Mode
DICOM Mode
Rec. 709 Mode
HDR_PQ Rec2020
User Mode 1
User Mode 2
ProArtPreset ASUS PA329C
Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840 x 2160@ 60Hz
1. Press the Menu (5-way) button to activate the OSD menu.
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. If the function selected has a sub-menu, move the
Menu (5-way) button up/down to navigate through the sub-menu functions.
Highlight the desired sub-menu function and press the Menu (5-way)
button or move the Menu (5-way) button to activate it.
3. Move the Menu (5-way) button up/down to change the settings of the
selected function.
4. To exit and save the OSD menu, press the button or move the Menu
(5-way) left repeatedly until the OSD menu disappears. To adjust other
functions, repeat steps 1-3.

3-2 Chapter 3: OSD (On-Screen Display) menu
 
 
This function contains 9 sub-functions you can select for your preference.
To activate this function, you need to do the following: disable HDR on your
device.
Standard Mode
sRGB Mode
Adobe RGB Mode
DCI-P3 Mode
DICOM Mode
Rec. 709 Mode
HDR_PQ Rec2020
User Mode 1
User Mode 2
ProArtPreset ASUS PA329C
Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840 x 2160@ 60Hz
 : Best choice for document editing.
 : Compatible with sRGB color space.
 : Compatible with Adobe RGB color space.
 Compatible with DCI-P3 color space.
 : Compliant with DICOM standard, best choice for medical
image checking.
 Compatible with Rec.709 color space.
 
* PQ Basic: Presents HDR performance of general HDR supported
displays.
* PQ Optimized: Delivers the optimized HDR performance of this
display.
* PQ 600: Preserves PQ curve till displaying maximum luminance
with accuracy. Any luminance higher than display maximum will
be mapped to display maximum.
 : Allows you to make color adjustments in the
Adanced Setting. You can also save one or two ProArt Calibration profiles
as User Mode 1/User Mode 2 after executing ProArt Calibration and then
have quick access here.
Please apply the following settings while performing ProArt color calibration:
• Set output dynamic to full range.
• Set output color format to RGB.
• Set output color depth to 8 bit.

3-3ASUS PA329C Series LCD Monitor
Function Standard
Mode
sRGB
Mode
Rec.709
Mode
Adobe
sRGB
Mode
DCI-P3
Mode
DICOM
Mode
User Mode 1/
User Mode 2
Color Temp. 6500K Fixed
6500K 6500K Fixed 6500K 6500K Disable Fixed 6500K
Brightness 50 Fixed
50 50 50 50 50 50
Contrast 80 Fixed
80 80 80 80 80 80
Sharpness Enable (0) Enable (0) Enable (0) Enable (0) Enable (0) Enable (0) Enable (0)
Saturation Middle (50) Fixed
50 Middle (50) Middle (50) Middle (50) Disable Middle (50)
Hue Middle (50) Fixed
50 Middle (50) Middle (50) Middle (50) Disable Middle (50)
Advanced
Setting Enable Disable Enable Enable Enable Disable Disable
Black Level Enable Disable Enable Enable Enable Disable Disable
Gamma Enable
(2.2)
Fixed
2.2
Enable
(2.2)
Disable
(2.2)
Disable
(2.6) Disable Fixed 2.2
Uniformity
Compensation
Enable
(OFF)
Enable
(OFF)
Enable
(OFF)
Enable
(OFF)
Enable
(OFF)
Enable
(OFF)
Fixed
OFF
 
In this function, you can adjust the blue light filter level.
To activate this function, you need to do the following: disable HDR on your
device.
Level 0
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Blue Light Filter ASUS PA329C
Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840 x 2160@ 60Hz
 No change.
  The higher the level, the less blue light is scattered.
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.

3-4 Chapter 3: OSD (On-Screen Display) menu
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).
 
Set a desired color setting from this menu.
To activate this function, you need to do the following: disable HDR on your
device.
Brightness
Contrast
Saturation
Hue
Color Temp.
Gamma
Black Level
Advanced Setting
Color Reset
ASUS PA329C
Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840 x 2160@ 60Hz
Color
 : The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
 : The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
 : The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
 : Shifts the image color between green and purple.
 : Contains 5 modes including 9300K, 6500K, 5500K, 5000K
and P3-Theater.
P3-Theater is only available when DCI-P3 mode is selected.
 : Allows you to set the color mode to 2.6, 2.4, 2.2, 2.0 or 1.8.
 : To adjust the initialized 1st signal level of darkest gray level.