Asus VP348 Series Manual

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IT products are associated with a wide range of sustainability risks throughout their life cycle. Human rights violations are common in the factories. Harmful substances are used both in products and their manufacture. Products can often have a short lifespan because of poor ergonomics, low quality and when they are not able to be repaired or upgraded.
This product is a better choice. It meets all the criteria in TCO Certified, the world's most comprehensive sustainability certification for IT products. Thank you for making a responsible product choice, that help drive progress towards a more sustainable future!
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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.

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

	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.

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.

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.
Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detail recycling information in different region.

Welcome

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!

Package contents

Check your package for the following items:
LCD Monitor
Quick Start Guide
Warranty Card
1x Power Cord
1x DP Cable
1x HDMI Cable (option)

• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.
• * Also the Replaceable parts required by the TCO Certified.

Assembling the Base

To assemble the base (VP348QGL):

1. Place the display flat on a cloth on the table.
2. Adjust the monitor to the angle that is most comfortable for you.

Connect cables

Rear of the LCD monitor

1. AC-IN Port
2. HDMI-1 Port
3. HDMI-2 Port
4. Display Port
5. Earphone Jack
6. Kensington Lock

Monitor introduction

Using the Controls button

Use the control button on the bottom of the monitor to adjust the monitor settings.

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 any key to turn on the monitor when monitor is power off.
3. Volume Button:
   • This is a shortcut key. Default setting is Volume.
4. Splendid:
   • This is a shortcut key. Default setting is Splendid.
5. GamePlus Button:
   • This is a shortcut key. Default setting is 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:
   • PressGamePlus 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.
     
6. Close Button
   • Exit the OSD menu.
7. Menu Button
   • This is menu hotkey. Select it to open main menu OSD.
8. Input Select Button:
   • This is a shortcut key. The default setting is Input Select. Use Input Select hotkey to switch from "HDMI-1", "HDMI-2" or "DisplayPort".

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˚ / -5˚ to 10˚ and it allows 62˚ swivel adjustment from either left or right. You can also adjust the monitor's height within +/- 14 cm.

VP348QGL

VP348QG
-5 ~ 10

It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle.

Outline dimension

Unit: mm [inch]

VP348QGL:

VP348QG:

Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount)

The detachable stand of this monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount.

To detach the arm/stand (VP348QGL)

1. Remove the covers on where the monitor and the arm meet.
2. Remove the four (4) screws securing the arm to the rear of the monitor.
3. Detach the stand (arm and base) from the monitor.
   

To detach the arm/stand (VP348QG)

1. Remove the covers on where the monitor and the arm meet.
2. Remove the four (4) screws securing the arm to the rear of the monitor.
3. Detach the stand (arm and base) from 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 28.8 kg (Screw size: M4 x 10 mm).

OSD (On-Screen Display) menu

How to reconfigure

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.

OSD Function Introduction

1. Splendid
   This function contains eight sub-functions that 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: This is the best choice for document editing with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology.
• sRGB Mode: This is the best choice for viewing photos and graphics from PCs.
• Scenery Mode: This is the best choice for scenery photo displaying with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology.
• Theater Mode: This is the best choice for movie watching with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology.
• Game Mode: This is the best choice for game playing with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology.
• Night View Mode: This is the best choice for playing dark-scene game or watching dark-scene movie with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology.
• Reading Mode : This is the best choice for book reading.
• Darkroom Mode : This is the best choice for a weak ambient light environmen.

• In the Standard Mode, the Saturation, SkinTone, Sharpness, and ASCR functions are not user-configurable.
• In the sRGB, the Saturation, Color Temp., SkinTone, Sharpness, Brightness, Contrast and ASCR functions are not user-configurable.
• In the Reading Mode, the Saturation, SkinTone, Sharpness, ASCR, contrast, and Color Temp functions are not user-configurable.

2. Blue Light Filter
   Adjust the energy level of blue light emitted from LED backlight.
   

• Level 0: No change.
• Level 1~4: The higher the level, the more blue light will be reduced.

• 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.

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).

3. Color
   Select the image color you like from this function.
   

• 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.
• Skin Tone: Contains three color modes including Reddish, Natural, and Yellowish.

• In the User Mode, colors of R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) are userconfigurable; the adjusting range is from 0 ~ 100.

4. Image
   You can adjust the image Sharpness, Trace Free, Aspect Control, VividPixel, ASCR, Adaptive-Sync/FreeSync, HDR and Shadow Boost from this main function.
   

• Sharpness: Adjusts the picture sharpness. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
• Trace Free: Speeds up the response time by Over Drive technology. The adjusting range is from lower 0 to faster 100.
• Aspect Control: Adjusts the aspect ratio to "Full", "4:3".
• 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.
• Adaptive-Sync/FreeSync: It can allow a Adaptive-Sync/FreeSync 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.
• HDR: High Dynamic Range. Contains two HDR modes (ASUS Cinema HDR, ASUS Gaming HDR ).
• 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.

• 4:3 is only available when input resolution is not 3440x1440.

5. Sound
   Adjust the sound settings to your preference.
   

• Volume: Adjusts the output volume level.
• Mute: Mute the output volume.
• Source: Adjusts audio source to "main source" or "sub 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, this monitor displays two pictures from one or two video sources.

• PIP/PBP Mode: Selects PIP or PBP function, or turn it off.
• PIP/PBP Source: Selects the video input source among, "HDMI-1", "HDMI-2" or "DisplayPort".
• Color Setting: Set Splendid mode for each PBP window.
• PIP Size: Adjust the PIP size to "Small", "Middle", or "Large".
• Position: Adjusts the position of PIP sub-window to "Right-Top", "Left-Top", "Right-Bottom" or "Left-Bottom".
  

• PIP/PBP function is disabled when main or sub source is HDR video.
• Turn off PIP/PBP mode automatically when main or sub source is HDR video.
• PIP/PBP will be disable when monitor is resume to operating from power saving.

7. Input Select
   Select the input source from HDMI-1, HDMI-2, DisplayPort input signal.
   
8. System Setup
   Adjusts the system configuration.
   

• Splendid Demo Mode: Activate the demo mode for the Splendid function.
• GamePlus: Turn on/off GamePlus function. GamePlus menu.
• QuickFit: The QuickFit function contains three patterns: (1) Grid (2) Paper size (3) Photo size.
• Grid pattern: Facilitates designers and users to organize content and layout on one page and achieve a consistent look and feel.
• Paper size: Provides users to view their documents in real size on the screen.
• Photo size: Provides photographers and other users to accurately view and edit their photos in real size on the screen.
• ECO Mode: Activate the ecology mode for power saving.
• Shortcut: Selecting this option allows you to set shortcut key.
• OSD Setup: Adjusts the OSD Timeout, DDC/CI, and Transparency of the OSD screen.
• Language: Select OSD language. The selections are: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Poland, Czech, Croacia, Hungary, Romania, Portugal, Turkey, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Thai, andIndonesian.
• Key Lock: Disable all key functions. Pressing the down button for more than five seconds to disable key lock function.
• M ore: Return the next page of System Setting.
• B ack: Return the previous page of System Setting.
• Information:Displays the monitor information.
• Power Indicator: Turn the power LED indicator on/off.
• Power Key Lock: To disable / enable power key.
• All Reset: Selects "Yes" to revert all settings to the factory default mode.

Specifications

Troubleshooting (FAQ)

Supported Timing List

PC Supported Primary Timing

* 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.

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 servic er.
• 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.

Usage of other than specified head- or earphones can result in hearing loss due to excessive sound pressures.