Asus ProArt PA328Q User manual
PA328 Series
LCD Monitor
User Guide
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First Edition
October 2014
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Contents
1.3.1 Front view ....................................................................... 1-2
1.3.2 Back view ........................................................................ 1-3
1.3.3 QuickFit Function ............................................................ 1-4
3.1.1 How to recongure .......................................................... 3-1
3.1.2 OSD function introduction ............................................... 3-1
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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.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is
required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications
to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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.
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
• Beforesettingup themonitor,carefully readallthedocumentation thatcame
withthepackage.
• Topreventreorshockhazard,neverexposethemonitortorainormoisture.
• Nevertrytoopenthemonitorcabinet.Thedangeroushighvoltagesinsidethe
monitormayresultinseriousphysicalinjury.
• Ifthepowersupplyisbroken,donottrytoxitbyyourself.Contactaqualied
servicetechnicianoryourretailer.
• Beforeusingtheproduct,makesureallcablesarecorrectlyconnectedandthe
powercablesarenotdamaged.Ifyoudetectanydamage,contactyourdealer
immediately.
• Slotsandopeningsonthebackortopofthecabinetareprovidedfor
ventilation.Donotblocktheseslots.Neverplacethisproductnearorovera
radiatororheatsourceunlessproperventilationisprovided.
• Themonitorshouldbeoperatedonlyfromthetypeofpowersourceindicated
on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home,
consultyourdealerorlocalpowercompany.
• Usetheappropriatepowerplugwhichcomplieswithyourlocalpowerstandard.
• Donotoverloadpowerstripsandextentioncords.Overloadingcanresultinre
orelectricshock.
• Avoiddust,humidity,andtemperatureextremes.Donotplacethemonitorin
anyareawhereitmaybecomewet.Placethemonitoronastablesurface.
• Unplugtheunitduringalightningstormorifitwillnotbeusedforalongperiod
oftime.Thiswillprotectthemonitorfromdamageduetopowersurges.
• Never pushobjectsorspillliquidofanykindintotheslotsonthemonitor
cabinet.
• To ensure satisfactory operation, use the monitor only with UL listed
computers which have appropriate configured receptacles marked between
100-240VAC.
• Ifyouencountertechnicalproblemswiththemonitor,contactaqualified
servicetechnicianoryourretailer.
• Adjustment of the volume control as well as the equalizer to other settings
thanthecenterpositionmayincreasetheear-/headphonesoutputvoltageand
thereforethesoundpressurelevel.
Thissymbolofthecrossedoutwheeledbinindicatesthattheproduct(electrical,
electronic equipment, and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not
be placed in municipal waste. Please check local regulations for disposal of
electronicproducts.
AEEE yönetmeliğine uygundur
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Care & Cleaning
• Beforeyoulift orrepositionyourmonitor, it isbettertodisconnect thecables
andpowercord.Followthecorrectliftingtechniqueswhenpositioningthe
monitor.When liftingorcarrying themonitor,grasp theedgesofthemonitor.
Donotliftthedisplaybythestandorthecord.
• Cleaning.Turnyourmonitoroffandunplugthepowercord.Cleanthemonitor
surface with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed
withaclothdampenedwithmildcleaner.
• Avoidusing a cleaner containing alcohol oracetone. Use a cleaner intended
forusewiththemonitor.Neverspraycleanerdirectlyonthescreen,asitmay
dripinsidethemonitorandcauseanelectricshock.
The following symptoms are normal with the monitor:
• Youmayfindslightlyunevenbrightnessonthescreendependingonthe
desktoppatternyouuse.
• When the same image is displayed for hours, an afterimage of the previous
screenmayremainafterswitchingtheimage.Thescreenwillrecoverslowlyor
youcanturnoffthePowerSwitchforhours.
• Whenthescreenbecomesblackorashes,orcannotworkanymore,contact
yourdealerorservicecentertoxit.Donotrepairthescreenbyyourself!
Conventions used in this guide
WARNING:Informationtopreventinjurytoyourselfwhentryingto
completeatask.
CAUTION:Informationtopreventdamagetothecomponentswhentrying
tocompleteatask.
IMPORTANT:InformationthatyouMUSTfollowtocompleteatask.
NOTE:Tipsandadditionalinformationtoaidincompletingatask.
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Where to nd more information
Refer tothe followingsources foradditionalinformation andfor productand
softwareupdates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS
hardwareandsoftwareproducts.Refertohttp://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
ASUSrecyclingandtakebackprogramscomefromourcommitmenttothehighest
standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for
ourcustomerstobeabletoresponsiblyrecycleourproducts,batteriesandother
componentsaswellasthepackagingmaterials.
Pleasegotohttp://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htmfordetailrecycling
informationindifferentregion.
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Congratulations!
This product is TCO Certified for Sustainable IT
TCO Certified is an international third party sustainability certification for
IT products. TCO Certified ensures that the manufacture, use and
recycling of IT products reflect environmental, social and economic
responsibility. Every TCO Certified product model is verified by an
accredited independent test laboratory.
This product has been verified to meet all the criteria in TCO Certified, including:
Corporate Social Responsibility
Socially responsible production - working conditions and labor law in manufacturing country
Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency of product and power supply. Energy Star compliant, where applicable
Environmental Management System
Manufacturer must be certified according to either ISO 14001 or EMAS
Minimization of Hazardous Substances
Limits on cadmium, mercury, lead & hexavalent chromium including requirements for mercury-free
products, halogenated substances and hazardous flame retardants
Design for Recycling
Coding of plastics for easy recycling. Limit on the number of different plastics used.
Product Lifetime, Product Take Back
Minimum one-year product warranty. Minimum three-year availability of spare parts. Product takeback
Packaging
Limits on hazardous substances in product packaging. Packaging prepared for recycling
Ergonomic, User-centered design
Visual ergonomics in products with a display. Adjustability for user comfort (displays, headsets)
Acoustic performance protection against sound spikes (headsets) and fan noise (projectors, computers)
Ergonomically designed keyboard (notebooks)
Electrical Safety, minimal electro-magnetic Emissions
Third Party Testing
All certified product models have been tested in an independent, accredited laboratory.
A detailed criteria set is available for download at www.tcodevelopment.com, where you can also
find a searchable database of all TCO Certified IT products.
TCO Development, the organization behind TCO Certified, has been an international driver in the
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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!
1.2 Package contents
Check your package for the following items:
LCD monitor
Quick start guide
Warranty card
Power cord
HDMI cable
MHL cable (optional)
DisplayPort cable (optional)
DisplayPort cable (Mini-DP to DP)
USB 3.0 cable
Support CD
Cable tie
Color Calibration Testing Report
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer
immediately.
1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.3 Monitorintroduction
1.3.1 Frontview
Menu
Close
Input Select
Quick Fit
Brighness
Contrast
Standard Mode
DisplayPort 3840x2160@60Hz
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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/MHL, HDMI-
2, HDMI-3, DisplayPort, mini DisplayPort signals after you connect HDMI/
DisplayPort/Mini DisplayPort cable with the monitor.
4. QuickFit button:
• This is a hotkey to activate the QuickFit function designed for alignment.
• The QuickFit function contains 8 pages of common grid patterns, paper
sizes, and photo sizes. (Please refer to 1.3.3 QuickFit Function).
5. Shortcut
• Default: Brightness hotkey
• To change the hotkey function, go to the Shortcut > Shortcut 1 menu.
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6. Shortcut
• Default: Contrast 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 denition of the power indicator is as the below table.
Status Description
White On
Amber Standby mode
Off Off
1.3.2 Back/Sideview
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1. Kensingtonlockslot.
2. Powerswitch. Press the switch to turn on/off power.
3. AC-INport. This port connects the power cord.
4. HDMI(MHL)port. This port is for connection with an HDMI (MHL) compatible
device.
5. HDMIport. This port is for connection with an HDMI compatible device.
6. DisplayPortin. This port is for connection with a DisplayPort compatible
device.
7. MiniDisplayPortin. This port is for connection with a Mini DisplayPort
compatible device.
1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
8. Earphonejack.
9. USB2.0A-type. This port is for updating firmware only.
10. USB3.0upstreamport. This port is for connection with a USB upstream cable.
The connection enables the USB ports on the monitor.
11. USB3.0downstreamports. These ports are for connection with USB devices,
such as USB keyboard/mouse, USB ash drive, etc.
• HDMI-1/MHL port supports HDMI 2.0, 3840 x 2160-60Hz and MHL 3.0,
3840 x 2160-30Hz.
• This monitor is Super-Speed USB 3.0 compatible.
1.3.3 QuickFitFunction
The QuickFit function contains three kinds of patterns: (1) Grid patterns (2) Paper
size (3) Photo size. To activate the patterns, press the QuickFit button. Use the
Menu (5-way) button to select a desired pattern. You can move the button up/
down/left/right to change the pattern’s position if needed. Note that all the patterns
can be moved left/right accroding to your need, but may have limited range for
moving up/down.
1. Grid patterns
The grid patterns facilitate designers and users to organize content and layout on a
page and achieve a consistent look and feel.
Alignment Grid
Alignment Grid
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2. Paper size
QuickFit provides several commonly used standard paper sizes for users to view
their documents in real size on the screen.
A3 A4
A3
A4
B4 B5
B4 B5
Letter
Letter
3. Photo size
The various real photo sizes displayed in the QuickFit function provides
photographers and other users to accurately view and edit their photos in real size
on the screen.
Photo 4x6, 3x5, 2x2 Photo 8x10, 5x7
3x5 2x2
4x6 5x7
8x10
1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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2.1 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).
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1
We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent
damage to the monitor.
• 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)
(Figure 1) (Figure 2)
2-2 Chapter 2: Setup
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.
• You can adjust the monitor’s angle from +20˚ to -5˚, and it allows 60˚ swivel
adjustment from either left or right. You can also adjust the monitor’s height
within +/- 130 mm.
130mm
+20° ~ -5°
60° 0°
60°
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.
(Tilt) (Swivel) (Height adjustment)
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4. The OSD menu item will automatically rotate when the monitor rotates.
Menu
Close
Input Select
Quick Fit
Brighness
Contrast
Standard Mode
DisplayPort 3840x2160@60Hz
Menu
Close
Input Select
Quick Fit
Brighness
Contrast
Standard Mode
DisplayPort 3840x2160@60Hz
2.3 Connectingthecables
Connect the cables as the following instructions:
• Toconnectthepowercord: Connect one end of the power cord securely to
the monitor’s AC input port, the other end to a power outlet.
• ToconnecttheHDMI/DisplayPort/MiniDisplayPortcable:
a. Plug one end of the HDMI/DisplayPort/Mini DisplayPort cable to the
monitor’s HDMI/DisplayPort/Mini DisplayPort jack.
b. Connect the other end of the HDMI/DisplayPort/Mini DisplayPort cable
to your computer's HDMI/DisplayPort/Mini DisplayPort jack.
• Tousetheearphone: connect the end with plug type to the monitor’s
earphone jack when an HDMI or DisplayPort signal is fed.
Firmware update only
2-4 Chapter 2: Setup
: 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 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.
2.4 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.
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3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu
Standard Mode
sRGB Mode
Scenery Mode
Reading Mode
Darkroom Mode
User Mode1
User Mode2
PA328
Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840 x 2160 @ 30Hz
Splendid
Color
Image
Sound
PIP/PBP Setting
Input Select
System Setup
Shortcut
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.
This function contains 7 sub-functions you can select for your preference.
Each mode has the Reset selection, allowing you to maintain your setting or
return to the preset mode.
Standard Mode
sRGB Mode
Scenery Mode
Reading Mode
Darkroom Mode
User Mode1
User Mode2
PA328
Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840 x 2160 @ 30Hz
Splendid
Color
Image
Sound
PIP/PBP Setting
Input Select
System Setup
Shortcut
3-2 Chapter 3: OSD (On-Screen Display) menu
• StandardMode: Best choice for document editing with SplendidPlus
Video Enhancement.
• sRGBMode: Compatible with sRGB color space, sRGB mode is the best
choice for document editing.
Color
Space
White Point Primaries
Xw Yw Xr Yr Xg Yg Xb Yb
sRGB 0.3127 0.329 0.64 0.33 0.3 0.6 0.15 0.06
• SceneryMode:Best choice for scenery photo display with SplendidPlus
Video Enhancement.
• ReadingMode: This is the best choice for book reading.
• DarkroomMode: This is the best choice for a weak ambient light
environment.
• UserMode1/UserMode2: More items are adjustable in the color menu.
Function Standard
Mode
sRGB
Mode
Scenery
Mode
Reading
Mode
Darkroom
Mode
User
Mode
1/
User
Mode
2
Brightness Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Contrast Yes No No No No Yes
Saturation No No No No No Yes
Hue No No No No No Yes
Color Temperature Yes No No No No Yes
Gamma Yes No No No No Yes
Advanced
Setting
Six-axis
Hue No No No No No Yes
Six-axis
Saturation No No No No No Yes
Gain No No No No No Yes
Offset No No No No No Yes
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