Asus ROG SWIFT PQ328Q User manual

USER MANUAL
PG329Q

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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 Assembling the monitor.............................................................. 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 Adjusting the monitor.................................................................. 1-6
2.2 Outline dimension........................................................................ 2-1
2.3 Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount) ............ 2-2
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu ................................................. 2-3
3.1.1 Howtorecongure.......................................................... 2-3
3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction.............................................. 3-1
5. PIP/PBP Setting......................................................................... 3-5
3.2 Specications............................................................................... 3-9
3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ).............................................................. 3-10
3.4 Supported Timing List............................................................... 3-11

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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.
• 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 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modications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
• 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 servicer.
• 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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• Please use ADP-150CH B of DELTA adapter.
• 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.
WARNING
Usageofotherthanspeciedhead-orearphonescanresultinhearing
loss due to excessive sound pressures.
Restriction on Hazardous Substances statement (India)
This product complies with the “India E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016”
and prohibits use of Lead, Mercury, Hexavalent Chromium, polybrominated
biphenyls(PBBs) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers(PBDEs) in
concentration exceeding 0.1% by weight in homogenous materials
and 0.01% by weight in homogenous materials for cadmium, except of
exemptions listed in Schedule 2 of the Rule.

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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.
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.
AEEEyönetmeliğineuygundur
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
Monitor Base
Quick Start Guide
Warranty Card
1x Power Cord
1x HDMI Cable
1x DP Cable
1x Power Adapter
1x USB 3.0 Cable
ROG Sticker
Thanks Card
VESA kits
• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your
retailer immediately.

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1.3 Assembling the monitor
To assemble the monitor:
• While assembling the monitor arm/base, we recommend
that you keep the monitor inside its EPS (Expanded
Polystyrene) packaging.
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.
3. Remove the monitor from its EPS packaging. Adjust the monitor to
the angle that is most comfortable for you.
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1.4 Connect cables
1.4.1 Rear of the LCD monitor
HDMI-2 HDMI-1
DCIN
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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1. DC-IN Port
2. USB3.0 Upstream Port
3. USB3.0 Downstream Port
4. USB3.0 Downstream Port
5. HDMI2.0 Port
6. HDMI2.0 Port
7. DisplayPort
8. Earphone Jack
9. Kensington Lock

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1.5 Monitor introduction
1.5.1 Using the Controls button
Use the control button on the back of the monitor to adjust the monitor
settings.
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1. Power Indicator:
• The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table.
Status Description
White ON
Amber Standby mode
OFF OFF
2. Power Button:
• Press this button to turn the monitor on/off. Press this key to turn
on the monitor when monitor is power off.
3. GameVisual:
• Press this hotkey to switch from eight video preset modes
(Scenery Mode, Racing Mode, Cinema Mode, RTS/RPG Mode,
FPS Mode, sRGB Mode, MOBA Mode and User Mode) with
GameVisual ™ Video Intelligence Technology.
4. GamePlus:
• 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:

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• Press GamePlus Button to enter the GamePlus main menu.
• Activate Crosshair, Timer, FPS Counter or Display Alignment
function.
• Move the button up/down to select and press to
confirm the function needed. Press to go off, and exit.
• Crosshair/Timer/FPS Counter is movable by pressing
5-way key.
• To activate Sniper, you need to disable HDR on your device.
GamePlus main menu GamePlus-Crosshair GamePlus-Timer
GamePlus-Sniper
5. Close Button:
• Exit the OSD menu.
6. ( 5-way) Button:
• Turn on the OSD menu. Enacts the selected OSD menu item.
• Increases/Decreases values or moves your selection up/down/
left/right.

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2.1 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-5˚to20˚anditallows25˚
swivel adjustment from either left or right. You can also adjust the
monitor’s height within +/- 10 cm.
-5 ~ 20
10cm
25° 25°
It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the
viewing angle.

2-1 Chapter 2: Setup
2.2 Outline dimension
Unit: mm [inch]
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2.3 Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall
mount)
• Avoid damaging the monitor surface. While detaching the
monitor stand, always keep the monitor inside its EPS
packaging.
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 covers on where the monitor and the arm meet.
3. Remove the four (4) screws securing the arm to the rear of the
monitor.
4. Detach the stand (arm and base) from the monitor.
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M4*0.7
• Use only the UL Listed Wall Mount Bracket with minimum
weight/load 28.8 kg (Screw size: M4 x 10 mm).

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3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu
3.1.1 Howtorecongure
Overclocking
Variable OD
Adaptive-Sync
ELMB/ELMB SYNC
GamePlus
GameVisual
Shadow Boost
MOVE/ENTER BACK EXIT
Image
Input Select
Lighting Effect
System Setup
MyFavorite
DisplayPort 2560x1440@165Hz
Scenery Mode Aura Off
ROG Swift PG329Q HDR OFF
Color
Gaming
PIP/PBP Setup
1. Press the Central of 5-way 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. Press the Up and Down keys to select the desired parameters.
5. Press the Right key or the Central button to enter the slide bar, and
then use the Up or Down keys (depending on the indicators in the
menu) to make changes.
6. Press the Left key to return to the previous menu.

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3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction
1. Gaming
Overclocking
Variable OD
Adaptive-Sync
ELMB/ELMB SYNC
GamePlus
GameVisual
Shadow Boost
MOVE/ENTER BACK EXIT
Image
Input Select
Lighting Effect
System Setup
MyFavorite
DisplayPort 2560x1440@165Hz
Scenery Mode Aura Off
ROG Swift PG329Q HDR OFF
Color
Gaming
PIP/PBP Setup
• Overclocking: This function allows you to adjust the refresh rate
only in dp.
• Variable OD: Speeds up the response time by Over Drive
technology. Including Level 0~Level 5.
• Adaptive-Sync: It can allow a Adaptive-Sync 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/ELMB SYNC: Check to decrease motion blur and
minimize ghosting part when on-screen objects are fast moving.
ELMB is disabled if input V frequency less than 85Hz. ELMB
SYNC on support when adaptive sync work.
• 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.
• GameVisual: This function contains eight 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, Color Temp., Brightness, Contrast
and ASCR functions are not user-configurable.
• In the MOBA Mode, the Saturation and ASCR functions are not user-
configurable.

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2. Image
You can adjust Brightness, Contrast, HDR, VividPixel ,Dynamic
Dimming, ASCR, Aspect Control and Blue Light Filter from this main
function.
Brightness 90
Contrast 80
HDR
Vivldplxel
Dynamic Dimming
ASCR
Aspect Control
Blue Light Filter
MOVE/ENTER BACK EXIT
Image
Input Select
Lighting Effect
System Setup
MyFavorite
Color
Gaming
PIP/PBP Setup
DisplayPort 2560x1440@165Hz
Scenery Mode Aura Off
ROG Swift PG329Q HDR OFF
• Brightness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
• Contrast: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
• HDR: High Dynamic Range. Contains three HDR modes (ASUS
Cinema HDR, ASUS Gaming HDR and Console Mode).
• Vivldplxel: ASUS Exclusive Technology that brings lifelike visuals
for crystal-clear and detail-oriented enjoyment. The adjusting
range is from 0 to 100.
• Dynamic Dimming: Dynamic local dimming, turn on this feature
to improve the dynamic contrast.
• ASCR: Select ON or OFF to enable or disable dynamic contrast
ratio function.
• Aspect Control: Adjusts the aspect ratio to “Full”, 4:3, 16:9
(24”W), 16:9 (27”W) and 21:9 (27”W).
• Blue Light Filter: Adjust the energy level of blue light emitted
from LED backlight.
• Choose 4:3 to display the picture according to the original
aspect ratio of the input source.

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• 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.
• Level 4 is optimized setting. It is compliance with TUV Low
Blue Light Certification. The Brightness function is not user-
configurable.
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).

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3. Color
Select the image color you like from this function.
Color Temp.
Gamma
Saturation
MOVE/ENTER BACK EXIT
Image
Input Select
Lighting Effect
System Setup
MyFavorite
Color
Gaming
PIP/PBP Setup
DisplayPort 2560x1440@165Hz
Scenery Mode Aura Off
ROG Swift PG329Q HDR OFF
• Color Temp.: Contains three preset color modes (Cool, Normal,
Warm) and User Mode.
• Gamma: Contains three gamma modes including 1.8, 2.2, 2.5.
• Saturation: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
• 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:
• HDMI-1, HDMI-2 and DisplayPort
HDMI-1
HDMI-2
DisplayPort
MOVE/ENTER BACK EXIT
Image
Input Select
Lighting Effect
System Setup
MyFavorite
Color
Gaming
PIP/PBP Setup
DisplayPort 2560x1440@165Hz
Scenery Mode Aura Off
ROG Swift PG329Q HDR OFF