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•  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.

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 

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.

Summary of Contents for CG32UQ Series

Page 1: ...CG32UQ Series LCD Monitor User Guide ...

Page 2: ... ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT M...

Page 3: ... 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 co...

Page 4: ...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 du...

Page 5: ...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 Made in China ...

Page 6: ... wheeled bin implies that used batteries should not be put to the general household waste There is a separate collection system for used batteries to allow proper treatment and recycling in accordance with legislation Please contact your local authority for details on the collection and recycling schemes For Switzerland The used battery is to be returned to the selling point For other non EU count...

Page 7: ...TANT Information that you MUST follow to complete a task NOTE Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task 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 http www asus com 2 Optional doc...

Page 8: ...n 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 option 1x DP Cable option 1x Power Adapter 1x USB Cable Headphone s rack High voltage charging cable VESA wall mount copper cylinder Remote control Mylar If any of th...

Page 9: ...ange the signal input source 3 Adjust the OSD menu Turn up the values 4 Return to previous OSD level 5 Access the OSD menu Confirm the OSD adjustment 6 Adjust the OSD menu Turn down the values 7 ENTER Confirm the OSD adjustment 8 Exit the OSD menu 9 1 Shortcut1 10 2 Shortcut2 11 Turn down the volume 12 Turn up the volume ...

Page 10: ...3 Replace the cover CAUTION Incorrect usage of batteries can result in leaks or bursting If the unit uses batteries please ensure that they are inserted correctly observing the polarity Please make sure that used batteries are disposed of correctly Do not burn or incinerate Do not expose the batteries battery pack or batteries installed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like ...

Page 11: ...ou keep the monitor inside its EPS Expanded Polystyrene packaging 1 Please take out the monitor from the carton first then take out the upper styrofoam and then assemble the base 2 Align the screw hole on the arm with the bundled screw on the base Then insert the base into the arm 3 Fix the base to the arm by fastening the bundled screw 1 2 3 ...

Page 12: ...e Jack 7 USB Charging Port 8 High Voltage Charging Port For the base only 9 USB type B Upstream Port 10 USB3 0 Port 11 USB3 0 Port 12 Kensington Lock High Voltage Charging Port After removing the base connect this port to the base power through the Micro USB cable High Voltage Charging Port is 19V output do not connect to general USB device to avoid damage ...

Page 13: ... color definition of the power indicator is as the below table Status Description White ON Amber Standby mode OFF OFF 3 5 way Button Turns on the OSD menu Enacts the selected OSD menu item Increases Decreases values or moves your selection up down left right 4 Shortcut 1 This is a shortcut key Default setting is Input Select 5 Shortcut 2 This is a shortcut key Default setting is GameVisual 6 Close...

Page 14: ...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 You can also adjust the monitor s height within 10cm 5 20 10cm It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle ...

Page 15: ...d 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 Detach the stand arm and base from the monitor 4 Place the MYLAR over the VESA and lock the screws 2 1 The VESA wall mount kit 100 x 100 mm is purchased separately Use only the UL Listed Wall Mount Bra...

Page 16: ...unt To detach the arm stand 1 Connect the micro USB cable to the base disassemble the headphone s rack and put the cable in it 2 Close the headphone s rack and install it to the base 3 Select the micro usb charging in OSD as ON 2 1 1 2 3 4 3 SYSTEM SETUP Micro USB Charging ON ...

Page 17: ...2 4 Chapter 2 Setup 2 4 Outline dimension Unit mm ...

Page 18: ...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 t...

Page 19: ...h GameVisual Video Intelligence Technology RTS RPG Mode This is the best choice for Real Time Strategy RTS Role Playing Game RPG playing with GameVisual Video Intelligence Technology FPS Mode This is the best choice for First Person Shooter game playing with GameVisual Video Intelligence Technology sRGB Mode This is the best choice for viewing photos and graphics from PCs MOBA Mode This is the bes...

Page 20: ... 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 sh...

Page 21: ... HDMI 2 Input Select 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 Gamma Contains three gamma modes including 1 8 2 2 2 5 Skin Tone Contains three color modes including Reddish Natural and Yellowish In the User Mode colors of R ...

Page 22: ...sts the aspect ratio to Full 4 3 and 1 1 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 FreeSync It can allow a FreeSync supported graphics source to dynamically adjust display refresh rate based on typical content frame ...

Page 23: ...SETTING Movie Sound ON Halo Sync HDMI 2 Input Select PBP Mode Select PBP left right PBP up down or turn it off PBP Source Selects the video input source among HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 or DisplayPort Color Setting Set GameVisual mode for PBP window To turn on PBP function will disable FreeSync PBP function is supported below 60Hz PBP function is disabled when main or sub source is HDR video Turn off PB...

Page 24: ...U Q GameVisual OFF HDR BLUE LIGHT FILTER COLOR IMAGE PBP SETTING INPUT SELECT Movie Sound ON Halo Sync HDMI 2 Input Select 7 System Setup Adjusts the system configuration Halo Sync Aura Sync Aura RGB GamePlus Sound ECO Mode Racing 800 600 X C G 3 2 U Q GameVisual OFF HDR COLOR IMAGE PBP SETTING INPUT SELECT Movie Sound ON Halo Sync HDMI 2 Input Select SYSTEM SETUP ...

Page 25: ...c Expand video by LED bars Select ON or OFF to enable or disable Halo Sync function Aura Sync Allows you to turn on or off the Aura Sync function that synchronizes the Aura RGB light effect among all supported devices Aura RGB In this function you can select an Aura RGB light effect for the monitor and change settings for the light effect Select OFF if you want to turn the Aura RGB light effect of...

Page 26: ...y mode Micro USB Charging Turn on off the power of USB type A charging port Instant Wake Up Set on to fast wake up Set off to get more power saving CEC Consumer Electronics Control control all connected devices through HDMI by remote control The control functions include standby active source inactive source etc OSD Setup Adjusts the OSD Timeout and DDC CI Language Select OSD language The selectio...

Page 27: ...MI 2 Input Select SYSTEM SETUP SHORTCUT User can select from Blue Light Filter GameVisual Brightness Contrast Input Select Color Temp Volume GamePlus MyFavorite Load and set as shortcut keys 9 My Favorite Load Save all settings on the monitor Setting 1 Setting 2 Setting 3 Setting 4 Racing 800 600 X C G 3 2 U Q GameVisual OFF HDR PBP SETTING INPUT SELECT Movie Sound ON Halo Sync HDMI 2 Input Select...

Page 28: ...e color of the LEDs by calibrating them To activate Aura 1 Turn ON the Aura Sync function in the OSD menu 2 Connect the USB 3 0 upstream port of the monitor to the USB port of your computer 3 Install AURA and then restart the computer 4 Double click the AURA program icon on your desktop Refer to the figure below for information about the AURA program functions 1 2 3 4 5 1 Select the desired AURA l...

Page 29: ... changes 5 Click to apply the changes If the USB upstream connection between the monitor and computer is disconnected to resume the Aura function you need to re connect the USB 3 0 upstream port of the monitor to the computer and then restart the computer ...

Page 30: ...eaker 12W x 2 stereo Sound from HDMI Yes HDMI input HDMI2 0x3 DisplayPort input Yes USB3 0 Port Upstreamx1 Downstreamx2 USB charging port 2 Earphone Yes Power ON Consumption 50 W Chassis Colors Black Power saving mode 0 5W Power off mode 0 5W Tilt 5 20 Phys Dimension with stand WxHxD 730 4 x 606 1 x 268 5 mm Phys Dimension without stand WxHxD 730 4 x 430 2 x 78 2 mm Box Dimension WxHxD 825 x 550 x...

Page 31: ...t the Contrast and Brightness settings via OSD Screen image bounces or a wave pattern is present in the image Make sure the signal cable is properly connected to the monitor and the computer Move electrical devices that may cause electrical interference Screen image has color defects white does not look white Inspect the signal cable and make sure that none of the pins are bent Perform Reset via O...

Page 32: ...V 800 x 600 56Hz V V V V 800 x 600 60Hz V V V V 1024 x 768 60Hz V V V V 1280 x 720 60Hz V V V V 1280 x 960 60Hz V V V V 1280 x 1024 60Hz V V V V 1440 x 900 60Hz V V V V 1680 x 1050 60Hz V V V V 1920 x 1080 60Hz V V V V 1920 x 2160 60Hz V V V V 2560 x 1440 60Hz V V V V 3840 x 2160 30Hz V V V V 3840 x 2160 60Hz V Default V Default V Default V Default ...

Page 33: ... 1280x720P 59 94 60Hz V V V V 1440x480P 59 94 60Hz V V V V 1440x576P 50Hz V V V V 1920x1080P 50Hz V V V V 1920x1080P 59 94 60Hz V V V V 3840x2160 24Hz V V V 3840x2160 25Hz V V V 3840x2160 30Hz V V V 3840x2160 50Hz V V V V 3840x2160 60Hz V V V V The modes not listed in the above tables may not be supported For optimal resolution we recommend that you choose a mode listed in the above tables ...

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