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LCD Monitor
User Manual
PQ321 Series
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IMPORTANT! To aid reporting in case of loss or theft, Model No.: please record the product’s model and serial numbers in the space provided. The numbers are located in the rear of the product. Serial No.: E8225 April 2013 First Edition
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within a triangle, is intended to alert the user to the CAUTION presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient RISK OF ELECTRIC magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to SHOCK persons. DO NOT OPEN The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to alert th
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DEAR ASUS CUSTOMER Thank you for your purchase of the ASUS LCD product. To ensure safety and many years of trouble-free operation of your product, ® please read the Safety Precautions carefully before using this product. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled. This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority on safety. However, improper use can result i
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Continued) To maintain compliance with EMC regulations, use shielded cables to connect to the following terminals: HDMI input terminal and DisplayPort input terminal. If a monitor is not positioned in a sufficiently stable location, it can be potentially hazardous due to falling. Many injuries, particularly to children, can be avoided by taking simple precautions such as: • Using fixing devices like wall mount brackets recommended by the manufacturer. • Only using furniture
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TIPS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - The TFT color LCD panel used in this monitor is made with the The Power Cord and AC adapter application of high precision technology. However, there may - U se only the power cord and AC adapter supplied with the be minute points on the screen where pixels never light or are monitor. permanently lit. Also, if the screen is viewed from an acute angle - W hen handling the AC adapter, observe the following: Incorrect there may be uneven colors or brightness. Pl
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MOUNTING PRECAUTIONS • This product is for use indoors. • When installing the monitor in landscape orientation, you can • A mounting bracket compliant with VESA specifications is attach the supplied horizontal required. sticker (Operation buttons) to the • To install on a stand (commercially available) or on a wall, or to right side. remove or move the monitor, consult your dealer. • Mounting the monitor on the wall requires special expertise and the work must be performed by an author
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Contents IMPORTANT INFORMATION .................................................. 3 Basic Operation ................................................................... 16 DEAR ASUS CUSTOMER ......................................................... 4 Menu Items .......................................................................... 18 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 4 Displaying the menu screen ......................................................
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Part Names nFront view 1. LCD panel 2. Power LED (See page 15.) 1 2 nRear view 1 2 4 13 5 14 15 6 16 17 7 18 8 19 9 10 11 12 3 2 1. Speakers 13. Power button ( ) (See page 16.) 2. Vents 14. Brightness adjustment button ( ) (See page 16.) 3. Attachment plate (for stand) 15. Brightness adjustment button ( ) (See page 16.) 4. RS-232C input terminal (See page 12.) 16. [VOL+/ ] button (See page 16.) 5. PC/AV HDMI 1 input terminal (See page 12.) 17. [VOL-/ ] button (See page 16.) 6. PC/AV H
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Installing the stand (supplied) 5. Fasten the stand to the monitor with the supplied screws CAUTION! (M4 x 10 with washers) (x4). • Disconnect all cables from the monitor. Use the supplied hex wrench. • Firmly tighten the installation screws (supplied) with the hex wrench (supplied). • Landscape • Ensure that you have sufficient space to work. Screw (M4 x 10 with washers) Attaching the stand n Remove all packaging materials before starting work. To prevent the table (etc.) from being damage
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Installing the stand (supplied) nHeight/angle adjustment • Adjusting the height Adjust to a height that is easy to view. Approx. 5-29/32inch (15cm) NOTE: • The height cannot be adjusted in a vertical installation. • Adjusting the angle Adjust to an angle that is easy to view. Approx.25° Approx.5° Approx.45° Approx.45° CAUTION! • When moving the monitor, be sure to grasp only the frame. Grasping and applying pressure to the LCD panel may damage it. • Take care not to pinch your fingers. • If
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Connecting Peripheral Equipment 1 2 3 4 5 6 4. DisplayPort input terminal CAUTION! • Use the supplied DisplayPort cable. • Be sure to turn off the main power switch and disconnect the • Select the audio input terminal to be used in DisplayPort of plug from the power outlet before connecting/disconnecting AUDIO SELECT on the SETUP menu. cables. Also, read the manual of the equipment to be When DisplayPort is selected, connection to the audio input connected. terminal is unnecessary. • Be
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Connecting the Power Cord CAUTION! • Use only the power cord and AC adapter supplied with the monitor. 1. Turn off the main power switch. 2. Connect the AC adapter (supplied) to the power cord (supplied). 3. Connect the AC adapter (supplied) to the AC input terminal. 4. Plug of the power cord (supplied) into the AC power outlet. 3 4 For power AC input terminal outlet 2 Main power switch 1 AC Adapter (Supplied) Power cord (Supplied) NOTE: • Be sure to clamp the AC adapter cable (supplied) onto t
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Binding Cables nFastening the cables The cables connected to the terminals on the rear of the monitor can be fastened with the cable clamp. Attach the cable clamps to the attachment parts on the back of the monitor and the stand, and bind the cables. Cable Cable clamp attachment Cable clamp Cable clamp (small) Cable clamp (large) Cable Cable Cable clamp Cable clamp attachment attachment Storing the cables n The cables connected to the rear of the monitor can be bound using the cable clamp on t
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Turning Power On/Off CAUTION! Turning power on/off • Turn on the monitor first before turning on the PC or playback Press the power button ( ) to turn the power ON/OFF. device. Power button ( ) Turning on the main power Power LED Power lamp status Status of the monitor Main power switch Green lit Power on Off Power off (Standby mode) Orange lit Input signal waiting mode CAUTION! • When switching the main power switch or the power button CAUTION! ( ) off and back on, always wait for at least
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Basic Operation 6. [MENU/ENTER] button Displays and turns off the menu screen. (See page 18.) Settings can be entered when the menu screen is displayed. 1 7. [INPUT/RETURN] button The input selection menu is displayed. 2 Press the [VOL+/ ]/[VOL-/ ] buttons to select the input mode, and press [INPUT/RETURN] button to enter. 3 Input mode Video Audio DisplayPort DisplayPort input terminal 4 HDMI1 [PC] *1 PC/AV HDMI input terminal *3 HDMI1 [AV] HDMI2 [PC] 5 *2 PC/AV HDMI input terminal HDMI2 [AV]
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Basic Operation nSwitching the screen size Even when the screen size is changed, the display may remain the same depending on the input signal. WIDE PC input Displays image so it fills the entire screen. AV input An image with a 4:3 aspect ratio is stretched to fill the entire screen. NORMAL PC input Displays image so it fills the screen without changing the aspect ratio of the input signals. AV input Displays the entire image of the aspect ratio of 4:3 without changing the aspect ratio. Dot b
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Menu Items Displaying the menu screen NOTE: • The menu will differ depending on the input mode. Video adjustment and settings of various functions are enabled. • The menu screen will close automatically if no operation is This section describes how to use the menu items. See pages 19 to performed for about 15 seconds. 21 for details of each menu items. Menu screen display n CAUTION! • Do not turn the main power switch off while the menu items are being displayed. Doing so may initialize the
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Menu Items Menu item details The menu will differ depending on the input mode. nPICTURE BRIGHT Adjusts the backlight brightness. CONTRAST Adjusts the difference between the bright and dark portions of the image. BLACK LEVEL Adjusts the entire brightness of the video signals. TINT Adjusts the hue. Selecting + changes the color towards green, and selecting - changes it towards magenta. COLORS Adjusts the color intensity. SHARPNESS Adjusts the sharpness of the image. Some settings and images may ca
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Menu Items nSETUP LANGUAGE Sets the display language for the menu screen. INPUT SELECT HDMI1/HDMI2 Select the input modes to be used for the PC/AV HDMI1 and HDMI2 input terminals. HDMI DUAL To use HDMI DUAL, select ON. AUDIO SELECT Selects the terminal used to input audio signals in each input mode. When HDMI DUAL is used, the HDMI1 settings are applied. AUDIO INPUT LEVEL Selects the maximum audio input level of the audio input terminal. BAUD RATE Selects the communication speed used for RS-232C
