Asus CG32UQ User Guide

CG32UQ Series

LCD Monitor

User Guide

Table of contents

Notices ......................................................................................................... iii

Safety information ...................................................................................... iv

Care & Cleaning .......................................................................................... vi

1.1 Welcome ....................................................................................... 1-1

1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1

1.3 Remote Control ............................................................................ 1-2

1.4 Assembling the monitor .............................................................. 1-4

1.5 Connect cables ............................................................................. 1-5

1.6 Monitor introduction .................................................................... 1-6

1.6.1 Using the Controls button .............................................. 1-6

2.1 Adjusting the monitor .................................................................. 2-1

2.2 Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount) ...................... 2-2

2.3 Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount) ...................... 2-3

2.4 Outline dimension ........................................................................ 2-4

3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu ................................................. 3-1

3.1.1 Howtorecongure .......................................................... 3-1

3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction .............................................. 3-2

3.2 Aura ............................................................................................. 3-11

3.3 Specications ............................................................................. 3-13

3.4 Supported Timing List ............................................................... 3-15

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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 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.

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• Please use ADP-230EB T of DELTA adapter.

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.

Made in China

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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.

Batteries

For EU: The crossed-out 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 countries: Please contact your local authority
for correct method of disposal of the used battery.

According to EU directive 2006/66/EC, the battery can’t be
disposed improperly. The battery shall be separated to collect by
local service.

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.

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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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 (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 the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer

immediately.

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1.3 Remote Control

ENTER

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Press to switch power
on and off.

Change the signal input
source.

Adjust the OSD menu/
Turn up the values.

Return to previous OSD
level.

Access the OSD menu.

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10

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ConrmtheOSD

adjustment.

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Adjust the OSD menu /
Turn down the values.

ConrmtheOSD

adjustment.

Exit the OSD menu.

Shortcut1

Shortcut2

Turn down the volume

Turn up the volume

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Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Install the remote control batteries

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1. Press and then slide the cover to open it.

2. Align the batteries according to the (+) and (–) indications inside the
case.

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.

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1.4 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. Pleasetakeoutthemonitorfromthecartonrst,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.

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1.5 Connect cables

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1. DC-IN Port

2. HDMI-3 Port

3. HDMI-2 Port

4. HDMI-1 Port

5. DisplayPort

6. Earphone 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.

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1.6 Monitor introduction

1.6.1 Using the Controls button

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

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1. IR Rx: Remote Control Receiver

• Press the remote control towards this position.

2. Power Indicator:

• The 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 Button/Power Button:

• Exit the OSD menu.

• Press this button to turn the monitor on/off.

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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

angle.

• Youcanadjustthemonitor’sanglefrom+20˚to-5˚.

You can also adjust the monitor’s height within +/- 10cm.

-5 ~ 20

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

when you change its

10cm

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2.2 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. Detach the stand (arm and base) from the monitor.

4. Place the MYLAR over the VESA and lock the screws.

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• 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).

Chapter 3: General Instruction

2.3 Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount)

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.

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SYSTEM SETUP Micro USB Charging ON

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2.4 Outline dimension

Unit: mm

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Chapter 2: Setup

3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu

3.1.1 Howtorecongure

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GameVisual

Racing

800

X

600

HDR

OFF

Sound

Movie

Halo Sync

ON

GAMEVISUAL

BLUE LIGHT FILTER

COLOR

IMAGE

PBP SETTING

Input Select

HDMI-2

Scenery Mode

Racing Mode

Cinema Mode

RTS/RPG Mode

FPS Mode

sRGB Mode

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. GameVisual

This function contains eight sub-functions that you can select for your
preference.

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GameVisual

Racing

800

X

600

HDR

OFF

Sound

Movie

Halo Sync

ON

GAMEVISUAL

BLUE LIGHT FILTER

COLOR

IMAGE

PBP SETTING

Input Select

HDMI-2

Scenery Mode

Racing Mode

Cinema Mode

RTS/RPG Mode

FPS Mode

sRGB Mode

• Scenery Mode: This is the best choice for scenery photo

displaying with GameVisual™ Video Intelligence Technology.

• Racing Mode: This is the best choice for racing game playing

with GameVisual™ Video Intelligence Technology.

• Cinema Mode: This is the best choice for movie watching with

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 best choice for Multiplayer Online

Battle Arena (MOBA) games playing with GameVisual

TM

Video

intelligence Technology.

• User Mode: More items are adjustable in the Color menu.

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• In the Racing Mode, the Saturation, Sharpness, and ASCR functions

are not user-configurable.

• In the sRGB, the Saturation, Color Temp., Sharpness, Brightness,

Contrast and ASCR functions are not user-configurable.

• In the MOBA Mode, the Saturation, Sharpness and ASCR functions

are not user-configurable.

Chapter 3: General Instruction

2. Blue Light Filter

Adjust the energy level of blue light emitted from LED backlight.

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GameVisual

Racing

800

X

600

HDR

OFF

Sound

Movie

Halo Sync

ON

GAMEVISUAL

BLUE LIGHT FILTER

COLOR

IMAGE

PBP SETTING

Input Select

HDMI-2

Level 0

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

• 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 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.

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GameVisual

Racing

800

X

600

HDR

OFF

Sound

Movie

Halo Sync

ON

GAMEVISUAL

BLUE LIGHT FILTER

COLOR

IMAGE

PBP SETTING

Input Select

HDMI-2

Brightness

Contrast

Saturation

Color Temp.

Gamma

Skin Tone

• 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 (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) are

user-configurable; the adjusting range is from 0 ~ 100.

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Chapter 3: General Instruction

4. Image

You can adjust Sharpness, OD, Aspect Control, VividPixel, ASCR,
FreeSync, from this main function.

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GameVisual

Racing

800

X

600

HDR

OFF

Sound

Movie

Halo Sync

ON

GAMEVISUAL

BLUE LIGHT FILTER

COLOR

IMAGE

PBP SETTING

Input Select

HDMI-2

Sharpness

OD

Aspect Control

VividPixel

ASCR

FreeSync

• Sharpness: Adjusts the picture sharpness. The adjusting range is

from 0 to 100.

• OD: Speeds up the response time by Over Drive technology.

Including Level 0~Level 5.

• Aspect Control: Adjusts 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 rates for power efficient, virtually stutter free and low­latency display update.

• HDR: High Dynamic Range. Contains two HDR modes, ASUS

Cinema HDR and ASUS Gaming HDR.

• Choose 4:3 to display the picture according to the original

aspect ratio of the input source.

• To turn on FreeSync function will disable PBP function.

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5. PBP Setting

The PBP Setting allows you to open up sub-window connected from
any video source.

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GameVisual

Racing

800

X

600

HDR

OFF

Sound

Movie

Halo Sync

ON

GAMEVISUAL

BLUE LIGHT FILTER

COLOR

IMAGE

PBP SETTING

Input Select

HDMI-2

PBP Mode

PBP Source

Color Setting

• 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 PBP mode automatically when main or sub source is

HDR video.

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6. Input Select

Select the input source:

• HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3, and DisplayPort.

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GameVisual

Racing

800

X

600

HDR

OFF

Sound

Movie

Halo Sync

ON

BLUE LIGHT FILTER

PBP SETTING

INPUT SELECT

HDMI-2

7. System Setup

Adjuststhesystemconguration.

GameVisual

Racing

800

X

600

HDR

OFF

Sound

Movie

Halo Sync

ON

PBP SETTING

INPUT SELECT

SYSTEM SETUP

Input Select

Input Select

HDMI-2

COLOR

IMAGE

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COLOR

IMAGE

HDMI-1

HDMI-2

HDMI-3

DisplayPort

Halo Sync

Aura Sync

Aura RGB

GamePlus

Sound

ECO Mode

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GameVisual

Racing

800

X

600

HDR

OFF

Sound

Movie

Halo Sync

ON

GameVisual

Racing

800

X

600

HDR

OFF

Sound

Movie

Halo Sync

ON

COLOR

IMAGE

PBP SETTING

INPUT SELECT

SYSTEM SETUP

Input Select

HDMI-2

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COLOR

IMAGE

PBP SETTING

INPUT SELECT

SYSTEM SETUP

Input Select

HDMI-2

USB Hub

Micro USB Charging

Instant Wake Up

CEC

OSD Setup

Language

OSD Setup

Language

Key Lock

Power Indicator

Power Key Lock

All Reset

• Halo Sync: 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 off.

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• If Halo Sync function is turned ON, Aura Sync and Aura RGB function

will become unavailable.

• If the Aura Sync function is turned ON, the Aura RGB function will

become unavailable.

• See page 3-11 for information on how to customize Aura light effects

from your computer.

Chapter 3: General Instruction

• 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.

• Sound: Adjust audio settings:

Selects “Volume” to adjust the output volume level.
Selects “Mute” to mute the output volume.
Selects “Sound Source” to select audio source.
Selects “AudioWizard” to select the preset sound modes Racing
Mode, Combat Mode, FPS Mode and Movie Mode.

• ECO Mode: Activate the ecology mode for power saving.

• USB Hub: Turn On/Off USB Hub function during the standby

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 selections are: English,

French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Poland,
Czech, Croacia, Hungary, Romania, Portugal, Turkey,
Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean,
and Indonesian.

• Key Lock: Disable all key functions. Pressing the down button for

more than five seconds to disable key lock function.

• 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.

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8. Shortcut

Selecting this option allows you to set two shortcut keys.

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GameVisual

Racing

800

X

600

HDR

OFF

Sound

Movie

Halo Sync

ON

IMAGE

PBP SETTING

INPUT SELECT

SYSTEM SETUP

SHORTCUT

Input Select

HDMI-2

Shortcut 1

Shortcut 2

• 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.

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GameVisual

Racing

800

X

600

HDR

OFF

Sound

Movie

Halo Sync

ON

PBP SETTING

INPUT SELECT

SYSTEM SETUP

SHORTCUT

MY FAVORITE

Input Select

HDMI-2

Setting 1

Setting 2

Setting 3

Setting 4

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3.2 Aura

AURA is a software program that controls the colorful LEDs on supported
devices,such as monitors, motherboards, graphic cards, desktop PCs, etc.
Aura allows you to adjust the color of the RGB LEDs on these devices and
select different light effects. You can also correct or adjust the 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

RefertothegurebelowforinformationabouttheAURAprogram

functions.

on your desktop.

1 2 3 4 5

1

Select the desired AURA lighting effect when the system has been
turned on.

2

Adjust AURA lighting options.

3

Click to enable the default settings.

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4

Click to undo the 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.

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3.3 Specications

Model

Panel Size

Max. Resolution

Brightness (Typ.)

Intrinsic Contrast Ratio (Typ.)

Viewing Angle (CR>10)

Display Colors

Response Time

Satellite Speaker

Sound from HDMI

HDMI input

DisplayPort input

USB3.0 Port

Earphone

Power ON Consumption

Chassis Colors

Power saving mode

Power off mode

Tilt

Phys. Dimension with stand
(WxHxD)

Phys. Dimension without stand
(WxHxD)

Box Dimension (WxHxD)

Net Weight (Esti.)

Gross Weight (Esti.)

Voltage Rating

CG32UQ

31.5”W (80.1 cm)

3840x2160@60Hz

400 cd/m2 (Typ.) / 600 cd/m2 (Peak)

3000:1

178°(H) /178°(V)

1.07 B

5ms (G To G )

12W x 2 stereo

Yes

HDMI2.0x3

Yes

Upstreamx1,Downstreamx2,USB charging

port*2

Yes

< 50 W*

Black

< 0.5W

< 0.5W

-5° ~ +20°

730.4 x 606.1 x 268.5 mm

730.4 x 430.2 x 78.2 mm

825 x 550 x 322 mm

9.1 kg

13.4 kg

AC 100~240V(Built-in)

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3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ)

Problem Possible Solution

Power LED is not ON

The power LED lights amber and
there is no screen image

Screen image is too light or dark • Adjust the Contrast and Brightness settings via

Screen image bounces or a wave
pattern is present in the image

Screen image has color defects
(white does not look white)

No sound or sound is low • Adjust the volume settings of both your monitor and

• Press the

ON mode.

• Check if the power cord is properly connected to

the monitor and the power outlet.

• Check Power Indicator function in main menu OSD.

Select “ON” to turn on power LED.

• Check if the monitor and the computer are in the

ON mode.

• Make sure the signal cable is properly connected

the monitor and the computer.

• Inspect the signal 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.

OSD.

• Make sure the signal cable is properly connected to

the monitor and the computer.

• Move electrical devices that may cause electrical

interference.

• Inspect the signal cable and make sure that none of

the pins are bent.

• Perform Reset via OSD.

• Adjust the R/G/B color settings or select the Color

Temperature via OSD.

computer.

• Make sure the computer sound card driver is

properly installed and activated.

• Check the audio source.

button to check if the monitor is in the

The following function is disabled
automatically.

• FreeSync

• PBP Setting

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• Those functions can’t be enabled at the same

time. Enable one will disable others automatically.
Choose one function which you wanted.

• Those functions will be disabled when input video

is HDR.

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3.4 Supported Timing List

PC Supported Primary Timing

Timing List DisplayPort HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3

640 x 480 @ 60Hz V V V 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)

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Video timing

Timing List DisplayPort HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3

640x480P @ 59.94/60Hz V V V V

720x480P @ 59.94/60Hz V V V V

720x576P @ 50Hz V V V V

1280x720P @ 50Hz V V

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.

V V

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