Asus MX34VQ Series User manual

MX34VQ Series
LCD Monitor
User Guide

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Table of contents
Notices......................................................................................................... iii
Safety information ...................................................................................... iv
Care & Cleaning.......................................................................................... vi
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Package contents......................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Disassembling the IO cover........................................................ 1-2
1.4 Connect cables............................................................................. 1-3
1.4.1 Rear of the LCD monitor ................................................. 1-3
1.5 Monitor introduction .................................................................... 1-4
1.5.1 Using the Controls button .............................................. 1-4
2.1 Wireless Charging........................................................................ 2-1
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu ................................................. 3-1
3.1.1 Howtorecongure.......................................................... 3-1
3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction.............................................. 3-2
3.2 Specications............................................................................. 3-10
3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ).............................................................. 3-11
3.4 Supported Timing List............................................................... 3-12

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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.

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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.
• 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.

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

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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 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
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.

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1.1 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!
1.2 Package contents
Check your package for the following items:
LCD Monitor
Quick Start Guide
Warranty Card
1x Power Cord
1x Adapter
1x DisplayPort Cable
1x HDMI Cable
• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer
immediately.

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.3 Disassembling the IO cover
-5°~15°
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1.4 Connect cables
1.4.1 Rear of the LCD monitor
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2 3 4 5 6
HDMI-3 HDMI-2 HDMI-1 DP
1. DC-IN Port
2. HDMI-3(V2.0) Port
3. HDMI-2(V2.0) Port
4. HDMI-1(V2.0) Port
5. DisplayPort
6. Earphone - out Port
7. Kensington Lock

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1.5 Monitor introduction
1.5.1 Using the Controls button
Use the control button on the bottle of the monitor to adjust the image
settings.
Input Select
Close
Menu
Power
1. Power Button/Power Indicator:
• Press this button to turn the monitor on/off.
• The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table.
Status Description
White ON
Amber Standby mode
OFF OFF
2. (5-way) Button:
• Press this button to turn the monitor on.
• Turns on the OSD menu. Enacts the selected OSD menu item.
• Increases/Decreases values or moves your selection up/down/left/right
3. Input Select Button:
• This is a hotkey. The default setting is Input Select. Use Input Select
hotkey to switch from HDMI-1(V2.0), HDMI-2(V2.0), HDMI-3(V2.0),
DisplayPort, Switch To DP1.1 or Switch To DP1.2 input signal.

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2.1 Wireless Charging
• The base of monitor includes a wireless charging module which
supports Qi inductive technology(5W).This wireless module can
be used to charge a mobile phone or tablet which also support Qi
inductive technology.
• For better charging performance, please remove the case of the smart
phone or tablet firstly.Place the device face up in the center of the base
so the LED in the base is flashing with blue color.
• The LED in the base provide indicators about the charging status:
Device Status LED Indication
Unplug Off
Charging Flashing blue
Error condition Flashing amber
• Don’t remove the devices during the charging process.
• Don’t place the devices with metal back cover on the base for
charging.
• Don’t place any metal products on the base.
• Don’t place any magnetic cards on the base.

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3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu
3.1.1 Howtorecongure
Reading Mode
Darkroom Mode
Splendid
Standard Mode
Theater Mode
Game Mode
Scenery Mode
sRGB Mode
Standard Mode HDMI-1 3440x1440@60Hz
ASUS MX34V
Night View Mode
1. Press the MENU button 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.

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3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction
1. Splendid
This function contains eight sub-functions that you can select for
your preference. Each mode has the Reset selection, allowing you to
maintain your setting or return to the preset mode.
Reading Mode
Darkroom Mode
Splendid
Standard Mode
Theater Mode
Game Mode
Scenery Mode
sRGB Mode
Standard Mode HDMI-1 3440x1440@60Hz
ASUS MX34V
Night View Mode
• Standard Mode: This is the best choice for document editing with
SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology.
• sRGB Mode: This is the best choice for viewing photos and graphics
from PCs.
• Scenery Mode: This is the best choice for scenery photo displaying with
SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology.
• Theater Mode: This is the best choice for movie watching with
SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology.
• Game Mode: This is the best choice for game playing with SPLENDID™
Video Intelligence Technology.
• Night View Mode: This is the best choice for playing dark-scene game
or watching dark-scene movie with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence
Technology.
• Reading Mode : This is the best choice for book reading.
• Darkroom Mode: This is the best choice for a weak ambient light
environmen.
• In the Standard Mode, the Saturation, SkinTone, Sharpness, and ASCR
functions are not user-configurable.
• In the sRGB, the Saturation, Color Temp., SkinTone, Sharpness, Brightness,
Contrast and ASCR functions are not user-configurable.
• In the Reading Mode, the Saturation, SkinTone, Sharpness, ASCR, contrast,
and Color Temp functions are not user-configurable.

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2. Blue Light Filter
Adjust the energy level of blue light emitted from LED backlight.
Blue Light Filter
Level 0
Level 3
Level 4
Level 2
Level 1
Standard Mode HDMI-1 3440x1440@60Hz
ASUS MX34V
• Level 0: No change.
• Level 1~4: The higher the level,the more blue light will be reduced.
• 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.
• To alleviate eye strain, rest your eyes for fifteen minutes for every two hours
spent in front of the screen. Frequent blinking and eye exercise helps keep
your eye moist to prevent them from drying out. In addition, your computer
screen should be placed 20 to 28 inches (50-70cm) away from you

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3. Color
Select the image color you like from this function.
Color
Brightness
Color Temp.
Skin Tone
Saturation
Contrast
Standard Mode HDMI-1 3440x1440@60Hz
ASUS MX34V
• 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 preset color modes (Cool, Normal, Warm)
and User Mode.
• 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.

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4. Image
You can adjust the image Sharpness, Trace Free, Aspect Control,
VividPixel, ASCR from this main function.
Image
Sharpness
VividPixel
ASCR
Aspect Control
Trace Free
Standard Mode HDMI-1 3440x1440@60Hz
ASUS MX34V
• Sharpness: Adjusts the picture sharpness. The adjusting range is from
0 to 100.
• Trace Free: Speeds up the response time by Over Drive technology. The
adjusting range is from lower 0 to faster 100.
• Aspect Control: Adjusts the aspect ratio to “Full”, “4:3”.
• VividPixel: 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.
• 4:3 is only available when input source is in 4:3 format。

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5. Sound
Adjust the sound settings to your preference.
Sound
Volume
AudioWizard
Mute
Standard Mode HDMI-1 3440x1440@60Hz
ASUS MX34V
• Volume: Adjusts the output volume level.
• Mute: Adjust audio mute ON, OFF or Auto. Select “Auto” to turn on/off
audio by source data automatically.
• AudioWizard: Select the preset sound mode. Available options:
Music Mode, Movies Mode, Game Mode and User Mode.
• In the User Mode, you can adjust the equalizer settings.
6. PIP/PBP Setting
The PIP/PBP Setting allows you to open up another sub-window
connected from another video source besides the main-window from
your original video source.
PIP/PBP Setting
PIP/PBP Mode
Size
Position
Aspect Control
Swap
PIP/PBP Source
Standard Mode HDMI-1 3440x1440@60Hz
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By activating this function, this monitor displays two pictures from two
different video sources.
• PIP/PBP Mode: Selects PIP or PBP function, or turn it off.
• PIP/PBP Source: Selects the video input source among,“HDMI-1(V2.0)”,
“HDMI-2(V2.0)”, “HDMI-3(V2.0)” or “DisplayPort”.
• Size: Adjust the PIP size to “Small”, “Middle”, or “Large”.
• Position: Adjusts the position of PIP sub-window to “Right-Top”, “Left-
Top”, “Right-Bottom” or “Left-Bottom”.
• Aspect Control: Adjusts the PIP aspect ratio and automatically adjust
the PIP window size.
• Swap: Swaps the sources of the main- and sub-windows.
Main-window
Sub-window
HDMI-1
(V2.0)
HDMI-2
(V2.0)
HDMI-3
(V2.0) DisplayPort
HDMI-1(V2.0) Yes Yes Yes
HDMI-2(V2.0) Yes Yes Yes
HDMI-3(V2.0) Yes Yes Yes
DisplayPort Yes Yes Yes
• PIP/PBP will be disabled if main source is FreeSync or sub source is
FreeSync. Change those sources to non-FreeSync to enable PIP/PBP
function。
7. Input Select
Select the input source from HDMI-1(V2.0), HDMI-2(V2.0), HDMI-
3(V2.0) or DisplayPort input signal.
Input Select
HDMI-1(V 2.0)
HDMI-3(V 2.0)
DisplayPort
HDMI-2(V 2.0)
Standard Mode HDMI-1 3440x1440@60Hz
ASUS MX34V

3-8 Chapter 3: General Instruction
8. System Setup
Adjuststhesystemconguration.
Shortcut
OSD Setup
System Setup
Splendid Demo Mode
DisplayPort Stream
ECO Mode
GamePlus
Charging Mode
Charging Indicator
On During Standby
Off During Standby
Wireless Charging
Standard Mode HDMI-1 3440x1440@60Hz
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More
Power Key Lock
All Reset
System Setup
Key Lock
Information
Language
Back
Power Indicator
Standard Mode HDMI-1 3440x1440@60Hz
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• Splendid Demo Mode: Activate the demo mode for the Splendid
function.
• GamePlus: The GamePlus Function provides a toolkit and creates a
better gaming environment for users when playing different types of
games. Particularly, Crosshair function is specially designed for new
gamers or beginners interested in First Person Shooter (FPS) games.
To active GamePlus:
• Select ON to enter the GamePlus main menu.
• Press ▲and ▼to select between Crosshair, Timer and FPS Counter
function.
• Press Center key to confirm the function you choose. Press to go
back. Press to go off and exit.