Asus PA32UCX Series Manual

Conventions used in this guide

Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.

Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

Information that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE:
Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.

Product introduction

Package contents

Check your package for the following items:

• LCD monitor
• Monitor base
• Quick start guide
• Warranty card
• Power cord
• HDMI cable
• USB Type-C to Type-A cable
• USB Type-C to Type-C cable
• Thunderbolt cable (40Gbps)
• DisplayPort cable
• Color Calibration Testing Report
• Input/Output port cover
• Color Calibrator (for PA32UCX-K only)
• Hood

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.

Monitor introduction

Front view

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.
     NOTE:
     Press button (Input Select button) to display HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI3, Thunderbolt, DisplayPort signals after you connect HDMI/DisplayPort/ Thunderbolt cable with the monitor.
4. QuickFit button:
   • This is a hotkey to activate the QuickFit function designed for alignment.
   • The QuickFit function contains 5 types of alignment patterns. (Please refer to "QuickFit Function").
5. Shortcut
   • Default: Brightness hotkey
   • To change the hotkey function, go to the Shortcut > Shortcut 1 menu.
6. Shortcut
   • Default: HDR 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 definition of the power indicator is as the below table.

     Status	Description
     White	On
     Amber	Standby mode
     Off	Off

Back view

1. Kensington lock slot.
2. AC-IN port. This port connects the power cord.
3. Power switch. Press the switch to turn on/off power.
4. Earphone jack.
5. HDMI ports. These ports are for connection with an HDMI compatible device.
   NOTE:
   HDMI-1 port specially supports few uncertain HDMI1.4 EDID devices. Press "Input Select" key for 5 seconds for optimal EDID.
6. DisplayPort in. This port is for connection with a DisplayPort compatible device.
   NOTE:
   The default setting of DisplayPort Stream in the OSD menu is DisplayPort 1.2. You can change it to DisplayPort 1.1 when your device output signal is DisplayPort 1.1.
7. USB 2.0 Type A. This port is for service only.
8. Thunderbolt. These ports are for connection with Thunderbolt compatible devices. These ports consolidate data transfer, video output (Max. supported resolution: 3840 x 2160@ 60Hz), and charging into a single compact connector (The port offers Max. 60W (5V/3A, 9V/3A, 15V/3A, 20V/3A) power delivery and the other port offers 15W (5V/3A).). Among them, the first port plugged in will be recognized as an input source. The other serves as a DisplayPort signal output only which can be enabled to support Thunderbolt daisy chaining.
9. USB 3.1 Type A (SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps): These ports are for connection with USB devices, such as USB keyboard/mouse, USB flash drive, etc.

QuickFit Function

The QuickFit function contains 5 types of patterns:

1. Alignment Grid
2. A4
3. B5
4. Customization
5. Ruler.

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. Alignment Grid
   The grid patterns facilitate designers and users to organize content and layout on a page and achieve a consistent look and feel.
   
2. A4
   QuickFit provides standard A4 paper size for users to view their documents in real size on the screen.
   
3. B5
   QuickFit provides standard B5 paper size for users to view their documents in real size on the screen.
   
4. Customization
   You can decide the frame size by moving the Menu (5-way) button up/down/ left/right. You can press the Menu (5-way) button for longer than 3 seconds to switch the measurements between millimeter and inch.
   
5. Ruler
   This pattern presents physical ruler on top and left side. You can press the Menu (5-way) button for longer than 3 seconds to switch the measurements between metric and imperial.
   

Other Functions

1. HDR
   The monitor supports HDR format. When detecting HDR content, an "HDR ON" message will pop up and display in the Information page.
   NOTE:
   HDR content is not supported when PIP/PBP mode is on.
2. Daisy chaining
   The monitor supports daisy chain on Thunderbolt ports. Daisy Chaining allows multiple monitors to be connected in series with the video signal being passed from the source to a monitor. In order to enable daisy chaining, please make sure the source transported.

Setup

Attaching the arm/base

To assemble the monitor base:

1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table.
2. Remove the input/output port cover.
   
3. Attach the base into the arm, making sure the tab on the arm fits into the groove on the base.
   

We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor.

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. Remove the input/output port cover.
   
3. Press the release button, and then detach the arm/base from the monitor.
   

We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor.
NOTE:

• 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).

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 +23˚ to -5˚, and it allows 60˚ swivel adjustment from either left or right. You can also adjust the monitor's height within +/- 130 mm.
  

Pivoting the monitor

1. Lift the monitor to the highest position.
2. Tilt the monitor to its maximum angle.
3. Pivot the monitor to the angle you need.
   NOTE:
   It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle.
4. The OSD menu item will automatically rotate when the monitor rotates.
   

Connecting the cables

1. Connect the cables as the following instructions:
   
   • To.connect the power cord: Connect one end of the power cord securely to the monitor's AC input port, the other end to a power outlet.
   • To connect the HDMI/DisplayPort.cable:
     1. Plug one end of the HDMI/DisplayPort cable to the monitor's HDMI/ DisplayPort jack.
     2. Connect the other end of the HDMI/DisplayPort cable to your device's HDMI/DisplayPort jack.
   • To use the earphone: connect the end with plug type to the monitor's earphone jack when an HDMI/DisplayPort/Thunderbolt signal is fed.
   • To use the ports:
     • Upstream: Use the supplied USB Type-C to Type-A cable or Thunderbolt cable and plug the Type-C or Thunderbolt connector to the monitor's Thunderbolt port as upstream, and the other side (Type-A or Thunderbolt) to your computer port. Make sure your computer is installed with the latest Windows 7/Windows 8.1/Windows 10 operating system. That will enable the USB ports on the monitor to work.
     • Downstream: Plug the USB Type A cable of your device to the monitor's USB Type A jack.
     • USB Type-A jack can be used for Color Calibrator.
   • To connect the Thunderbolt cable:
     1. Plug one end of the Thunderbolt cable to the monitor's Thunderbolt jack.
     2. Connect the other end of the Thunderbolt cable to your Thunderbolt device's jack.
     3. While one Thunderbolt port is plugged, the other Thunderbolt port outputs DisplayPort signal only.
     4. The port offers Max. 60W (5V/3A, 9V/3A, 15V/3A, 20V/3A) power delivery and the other port offers 15W (5V/3A).

NOTE:
When these cables are connected, you can choose the desired signal from the Input Select item in the OSD menu.

2. Arranging the cables:
   We recommend that you follow the order below to route the cable through the cable management slot on the stand.
   
3. Attach the input/output port cover if needed.
   

Turning on the monitor

Press the power button . See "Front view" for the location of the power button. The power indicator lights up in white to show that the monitor is ON.

General instructions

OSD (On-Screen Display) menu

How to reconfigure

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.

OSD function introduction

1. ProArt Preset
   This function contains 13 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.
   NOTE:
   To activate this function, you need to do the following: turn off Ambient Effect and disable HDR on your device.
   
   • Standard Mode: Best choice for document editing with SplendidPlus Video Enhancement.
   • sRGB Mode: Compatible with sRGB color space, sRGB mode is the best choice for document editing.
   • Adobe RGB Mode: Compatible with Adobe RGB color space.
   • Rec. 2020 Mode: Compatible with Rec. 2020 color space.
   • DCI-P3 Mode: Compatible with DCI-P3 color space.
   • DICOM Mode: Compliant with DICOM standard, best choice for medical image checking.
   • Rec. 709 Mode: Compatible with Rec.709 color space.
   • HDR_PQ DCI: Presents ST2084 with DCI-P3 color gamut and D65 white point.
     • PQ Optimized: Delivers the optimized HDR performance of this display with as much accuracy as with ST2084 in terms of display luminance capability.
     • PQ 1000: Preserves PQ curve till displaying maximum luminance with accuracy. ST2084 code value with higher than display maximum will be mapped to the maximum luminance.
     • PQ Basic: Presents HDR performance of general HDR supported displays.
   • HDR_PQ Rec2020: Presents ST2084 with Rec.2020 color gamut and D65 white point.
     • PQ Optimized: Delivers the optimized HDR performance of this display with as much accuracy as with ST2084 in terms of display luminance capability.
     • PQ 1000: Preserves PQ curve till displaying maximum luminance with accuracy. ST2084 code value with higher than display maximum will be mapped to the maximum luminance.
     • PQ Basic: Presents HDR performance of general HDR supported displays.
   • HDR HLG:
     • HLG BT2100: Compliant with BT2100.
   • HDR_DolbyVision:
     • Bright: Compliant with DolbyVision Bright mode settings.
     • Dark: Compliant with DolbyVision Dark mode settings.
   • User Mode 1/User Mode 2: Allows you to make color adjustments in the Adanced Setting. You can also save one or two ProArt Calibration profiles as User Mode 1/User Mode 2 after executing ProArt Calibration and then have quick access here.
     NOTE:
     Please apply the following settings while performing ProArt color calibration:
     • Set output dynamic to full range.
     • Set output color format to RGB.
     • Set output color depth to 8 bit.

2. Blue Light Filter
   In this function, you can adjust the blue light filter level.
   NOTE:
   To activate this function, you need to do the following: turn off Ambient Effect and disable HDR on your device.
   
   • Level 0: No change.
   • Level 1~4: The higher the level, the less blue light is scattered.
     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.
     NOTE:
     • 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).
3. Color
   Set a desired color setting from this menu.
   NOTE:
   To activate this function, you need to do the following: turn off Ambient Effect and disable HDR on your device.
   
   • 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.
   • Hue: Shifts the image color between green and purple.
   • Color Temp.: Contains 5 modes including 9300K, 6500K, 5500K, 5000K and P3-Theater.
     NOTE:
     P3-Theater is only available when DCI-P3 mode is selected.
   • Gamma: Allows you to set the color mode to 2.6, 2.4, 2.2, 2.0 or 1.8.
   • Black Level: To adjust the initialized 1^st signal level of darkest gray level.
   • Advanced Setting:
     • Six-axis Hue adjustment.
     • Six-axis Saturation adjustment.
     • Adjusts the gain levels for R, G, B.
     • Adjusts the black level offset values for R, G, B.
   • Color Reset:
     • Current mode color reset:
       Resets the color settings of current color mode to the factory default value.
     • All modes color reset:
       Resets the color settings of all color modes to the factory default value.
4. Image
   Set the image related setting from this menu.
   
   • Sharpness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
   • Trace Free: Adjusts the response time of the monitor.
     NOTE:
     To activate this function, you need to do the following: turn off PIP/PBP and disable HDR on your device.
   • Aspect Control: Adjusts the aspect ratio to full, 4:3, 1:1 or OverScan.
     NOTE:
     • To activate this function, you need to do the following: turn off PBP.
     • 4:3 is only available when input source is in 4:3 format. OverScan is only available for the HDMI input source.
   • Uniformity Compensation: Adjusts different areas of the screen to reduce any screen uniformy errors, providing consistent brightness and color across the entire screen.
     NOTE:
     To activate this function, you need to do the following: turn off Dynamic Dimming and disable HDR on your device.
   • VividPixel: Enhances the outline of the displayed picture and generates high-quality images on screen.
     NOTE:
     To activate this function, you need to do the following: enable Sharpness and disable HDR on your device.
   • Motion Sync: Simulates display as high refresh rate performance to generate different backlight frequencies.
     NOTE:
     To activate this function, you need to do the following: turn off Adaptive-Sync and Ambient Effect.
5. Sound
   You can adjust Volume, Mute and Source from this menu.
   
   • Volume: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
   • Mute: toggles the monitor sound between on and off.
   • Source: decides the monitor sound comes from which source.
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. By activating this function, the monitor displays up to 2 pictures from different video sources.
   NOTE:
   To activate this function, you need to do the following: turn off Dynamic Dimming, turn off Adaptive-Sync and disable HDR on your device.
   
   • PIP/PBP Mode: Selects PIP, PBP, PBP x 3 or PBP x 4 function, or turn it off.
   • PIP/PBP Source: Selects the video input source from among HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, DisplayPort, and Thunderbolt. The table below shows the input source combinations.

     	Main-window
     Subwindow		HDMI-1	HDMI-2	HDMI-3	DisplayPort	Thunderbolt
     	HDMI-1		Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
     	HDMI-2	Yes		Yes	Yes	Yes
     	HDMI-3	Yes	Yes		Yes	Yes
     	DisplayPort	Yes	Yes	Yes		Yes
     	Thunderbolt	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

   • Color Setting: Selects an individual Splendid Mode for the selected PIP/ PBP source. (Up to 2 Splendid Modes can be chosen.)
   • PIP Size: Adjusts the PIP size to Small, Middle, or Large. (Only available for the PIP mode)
7. Input Select.
   In this function, you can select your desired input source.
   
   NOTE:
   If one Thunderbolt port is plugged. the other one outputs DisplayPort signal only.
8. System Setup
   Allows you to adjust the system.
   
   • HDR.Preview: Allow you to preview non-HDR content performance with HDR10 color and brightness mapping format.
   • Adaptive-Sync.(DisplayPort/Thunderbolt only): Allows an 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.
     NOTE:
     * Adaptive-Sync can only be activated within 40Hz ~ 60Hz.
     * For supported GPUs, minimum PC system and driver requirements, please contact the GPU manufactures.
     To activate this function, you need to do the following: turn off Motion Sync, turn off PIP/PBP mode and set DisplayPort Stream to DisplayPort 1.2.
   • Dynamic Dimming: Synchronizes with contents while contrast changing to execute backlight dynamic dimming. You can adjust the synchronization speed as "Fast", "Medium" or "Gradual".
     NOTE:
     To activate this function, you need to do the following: turn off PIP/PBP.
   • Power Saving:
     • "Normal Level" allows the USB downstream ports/Thunderbolt ports to charge external devices when the monitor enters power saving mode.
     • "Deep Level" does not allow all ports to charge external devices and keeps Thunderbolt and USB signals from being automatically detected when the monitor enters power saving mode.
   • OSD Setup:
     • Adjusts the OSD timeout from 10 to 120 seconds.
     • Enables or disables the DDC/CI function.
     • Adjusts the OSD background from opaque to transparent.
     • Adjusts the OSD rotation.
   • Language: There are 21 languages for your selection, including English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Czech, Croatian, Polish, Romanian, Hungarian, Turkish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Indonesian, Persian.
   • Calibration. Reminder: To remind user of calibrating this monitor to ensure color accuracy every working period. There are 3 alarms (300/600/1000 hours) and OFF for user's preference.
     NOTE:
     This function is enabled when User Mode 1 or User Mode 2 is selected.
   • DisplayPort Stream: Compatibility with graphic card. Select DisplayPort 1.1 or DisplayPort 1.2 by graphic card DP version.
     NOTE:
     DisplayPort 1.1 is only available when Adaptive-Sync is off.
   • Key Lock: To disable all function keys. Press the second button from the top over five seconds to cancel the key lock function.
   • Power Indicator: Turns the power LED indicator on/off.
   • Ambient Effect: Synchronizes display brightness with ambient light changes.
     NOTE:
     To activate this function, you need to do the following: disable HDR on your device, turn off Motion Sync and set Blue Light filter to Level 0.
   • Information: Shows the monitor information.
   • All Reset: "Yes" allows you to restore the default settings.
9. Shortcut
   Defines the functions for Shortcut 1 and 2 buttons.
   
   • Shortcut 1/Shortcut 2: selects a function for Shortcut 1 and 2 buttons.
     NOTE:
     When a certain function is selected or activated, your shortcut key may not support. Available function choices for shortcut: Blue Light Filter, Brightness, HDR, Contrast, PIP/PBP Setting, Color Temp., Volume, Motion Sync, User Mode 1, User Mode 2.

Specifications summary

* Specifications are subject to change without notice.
** measuring a screen brightness of 200 nits without audio/USB/Card reader connection.
*** Requires Mac OS 10.10.x, 10.11.x, 10.12.x.

Outline dimensions

Troubleshooting (FAQ)

Supported operating modes

When the monitor is operating in the video mode (ie, not displaying data) using the HDMI connector, the following high definition modes shall be supported in addition to standard definition video.

* Modes not listed in the table may not be supported. For optimal resolution, we recommend that you choose a mode listed in th table above.

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 monitor. 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:

• 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!

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 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 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.
• If you encounter technical problems with the monitor, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
• Adjustment of the volume control as well as the equalizer to other settings than the center position may increase the ear-/headphones output voltage and therefore the sound pressure level.

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.