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Summary of Contents for VG32A Series

Page 1: ...TUF Gaming Monitor VG32A series User Guide ...

Page 2: ...TABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS...

Page 3: ...l Function 1 5 Chapter 2 Setup 2 1 Assembling the monitor arm base 2 1 2 2 Adjusting the monitor 2 2 2 3 Detaching the arm for VESA wall mount 2 3 2 4 Cable management 2 4 2 5 Connecting the cables 2 4 2 6 Turning on the monitor 2 5 Chapter 3 General instructions 3 1 OSD On Screen Display menu 3 1 3 1 1 How to reconfigure 3 1 3 1 2 OSD function introduction 3 1 3 2 Specifications summary 3 8 3 3 O...

Page 4: ... 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 ...

Page 5: ...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 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 ...

Page 6: ...eaner 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 pa...

Page 7: ...ation 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 ...

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Page 9: ...e 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 adapter Power cord DisplayPort cable optional HDMI cable optional USB cable optional If any of the above items is damaged or missing ...

Page 10: ...bar when the monitor enters standby mode or displays the NO SIGNAL message Toggles the Key Lock function between on and off with a long press for 5 seconds 3 Shortcut 1 button Default GamePlus To change the shortcut function go to the MyFavorite Shortcut Shortcut 1 menu Displays the input selection bar when the monitor enters standby mode or displays the NO SIGNAL message 4 Shortcut 2 button Defau...

Page 11: ...is port connects the power cord 3 HDMI port This port is for connection with an HDMI compatible device 4 HDMI port This port is for connection with an HDMI compatible device 5 DisplayPort This port is for connection for a DisplayPort compatible device 6 This port is for service only USB Type A 7 USB Type B This port is for connection with a USB upstream cable The connection enables the USB ports o...

Page 12: ...ne up multiple monitors perfectly Sniper function only available when HDR is disabled on your device is customized for first person shooters You can select the magnification ratio and the type of alignment in sequence To active GamePlus 1 Press the GamePlus hotkey 2 Move the button up down to select among different functions 3 Press the button or move the button right to confirm the function you c...

Page 13: ...This is the best choice for Real Time Strategy RTS Role Playing Game RPG playing with GameVisualTM Video intelligence Technology FPS Mode This is the best choice for First Person Shooter game playing with GameVisualTM Video intelligence Technology sRGB Mode This is the best choice for viewing photos and graphics from PCs MOBA Mode This is the best choice for multiplayer online battle arena game pl...

Page 14: ...1 6 Chapter 1 Product introduction ...

Page 15: ...t of the monitor face down on a table 2 Attach the base into the arm making sure the tab on the arm fits into the groove on the base 3 Fix the base to the arm by fastening the bundled screw s We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor 1 1 2 2 Base screw size M6 x 16 2 mm ...

Page 16: ... the angle that is most comfortable for you Hold the stand to prevent the monitor from falling when you change its angle The recommended adjusting angle is 20 to 5 for tilt 10 to 10 for swiveling 90 mm for height adjustment 90mm 5 20 10 10 0 Swivel Height adjustment Tilt It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle ...

Page 17: ...move the rubbers in the four screw holes Figure 1 3 Remove the base Figure 2 4 Use a screwdriver to remove the screw on the hinge Figure 3 then remove the hinge 1 2 2 1 Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 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 m...

Page 18: ...the following instructions For service only To connect the power cord a Connect the power adapter securely to the monitor s DC input b Connect one end of the power cord to the power adapter and the other end to a power outlet To connect the DisplayPort HDMI cable a Plug one end of the DisplayPort HDMI cable to the monitor s DisplayPort HDMI port b Connect the other end of the DisplayPort HDMI cabl...

Page 19: ...tream 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 1 Windows 10 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 6 Turning on the monitor Press the power button See page 1 2 f...

Page 20: ...2 6 Chapter 2 Setup ...

Page 21: ...he function selected has a sub menu move the button up down again to navigate through the sub menu functions Highlight the desired sub menu function and press the button or move the button right to activate it 3 Move the 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 left repeatedly until the OSD menu disappears To adjust...

Page 22: ...daptive Sync DP Variable Refresh Rate can only be activated within 48Hz 144Hz for HDMI and 48Hz 170Hz for DisplayPort For supported GPUs minimum PC system and driver requirements please contact the GPU manufactures ELMB ELMB SYNC ELMB can only be activated when Adaptive Sync DP Variable Refresh Rate is Off and the refresh rate is 120Hz 144Hz 155Hz 160Hz 165Hz or 170Hz ELMB SYNC allows you to turn ...

Page 23: ...ssage will pop up When displaying HDR content the following function s are not available ELMB Sync ELMB Sniper GameVisual Shadow Boost Brightness Contrast ASCR Aspect Control Blue Light Filter Color Temp Gamma Saturation Dynamic Dimming Synchronizes with contents while contrast changing to execute backlight dynamic dimming VividPixel Enhances the outline of the displayed picture and generates high...

Page 24: ... 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 ey...

Page 25: ... Gaming VG32AQL1A HDR Off Racing Mode DisplayPort 2560x1440 60Hz MyFavorite Shortcut Customized Setting Shortcut Shortcut 1 Shortcut 2 Sets the shortcut functions for shortcut buttons When a certain function is selected or activated your shortcut button may not support Available function choices for shortcut GamePlus GameVisual Brightness Contrast HDR Blue Light Filter Color Temp Volume Customized...

Page 26: ... this menu Volume The adjusting range is from 0 to 100 Mute Toggles the monitor sound between on and off ECO Mode reduces power consumption This function is not available set as OFF when Dynamic Dimming is enabled When this function is selected the following function s are not available ASCR Brightness Contrast ELMB Power Indicator Turn the power LED indicator on off Power Key Lock Enables or disa...

Page 27: ...3 7 ASUS TUF Gaming Monitor VG32A series Information Shows the monitor information All Reset Yes allows you to restore the default settings ...

Page 28: ...splayPort v1 2 x 1 Earphone jack Yes Audio input No Speaker Built in 2 W x 2 Stereo RMS USB 3 0 port Upstream x 1 downstream x 2 Colors Black Power LED White On Amber Standby Tilt 20 5 Pivot No Swivel 10 10 Height adjustment 90 mm VESA wall mount 100 x 100 mm Kensington lock Yes Voltage rating AC 100 240V DC 19V 4 74A AC adapter Power consumption Power On 27 1 W Standby 0 5 W Power Off 0 3 W Tempe...

Page 29: ...essories Quick start guide warranty card power adapter power cord DisplayPort cable optional HDMI cable optional USB cable optional Compliance and Standards cTUVus CB CE ErP FCC CCC CU RCM BSMI VCCI RoHS J MOSS WEEE Windows 7 10 WHQL CEL MEPS PSE UkrSEPRO KCC E Standby TUV Flicker Free TUV Low Blue Light ICES 3 PC Recycle PSB CEC Specifications are subject to change without notice Measuring a scre...

Page 30: ...5 460 Active Area 426 2 16 780 196 345 7 730 22 405 882 138 516 5 45 617 688 24 32 240 863 9 48 160 92 6 34 53 719 2 12 65 699 2 59 401 79 15 82 357 801 14 09 100 3 937 100 3 937 117 4 606 117 4 606 Asus VG32AQL1A Outline Dimension Unit mm inch Swivel 10 Degree Wall mount keep out area A A Center M4 4 DEPTH 10mm 10 10 5 20 90 00 3 543 ...

Page 31: ...l cable and make sure none of the pins are bent Connect the computer with another available monitor to check if the computer is properly working Screen image is too light or dark Adjust 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 t...

Page 32: ...768 70Hz 70Hz 1024x768 75Hz 75Hz 1152x864 75Hz 75Hz 1280x1024 60Hz 60Hz 1280x1024 75Hz 75Hz 1440x900 60Hz 60Hz 1920x1080 60Hz 60Hz 1920x1080 100Hz 100Hz 1920x1080 120Hz 120Hz 2560x1440 60Hz 60Hz 2560x1440 120Hz 120Hz 2560x1440 144Hz 144Hz 2560x1440 Not supported 155Hz 2560x1440 Not supported 160Hz 2560x1440 Not supported 165Hz 2560x1440 Not supported 170Hz When the monitor is operating in the vide...

Page 33: ...d 720x480P 60Hz Not supported 720x576P 50Hz 50Hz 1280x720P 50Hz 50Hz 1280x720P 59 94Hz 59 94Hz 1280x720P 60Hz 60Hz 1440x480P Not supported 59 94Hz 1440x480P 60Hz 60Hz 1440x576P 50Hz 50Hz 1920x1080P 29 97Hz Not supported 1920x1080P 30Hz Not supported 1920x1080P 50Hz 50Hz 1920x1080P 59 94Hz 59 94Hz 1920x1080P 60Hz 60Hz 1920x1080P 120Hz 120Hz ...

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