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ii First Edition January 2015 Copyright © 2015 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any mean...
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iii Contents Contents....................................................................................................... iiiNotices.......................................................................................................... ivSafety.information.........................................
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iv 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, and• This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cau...
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v 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 i...
Page 7 - vii; The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS; Takeback Services; information in different region.
vii 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...
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Page 9 - ASUS PB328 Series LCD Monitor; Thank you for purchasing the ASUS; Package contents; Check your package for the following items:
1-1 ASUS PB328 Series LCD Monitor 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS ® LCD monitor! The latest widescreen LCD monitor from ASUS provides a broader, brighter and crystal-clear display, plus a host of features that enhance your viewing experience. With these features, you can enjoy the con...
Page 10 - Chapter 1: Product introduction; Monitor introduction; Press this button to enter the OSD menu.; Press; Shortcut
1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3 Monitor introduction 1.3.1. Front.view Menu Close Input Select Quick Fit Brighness Blue Light Filter Standard Mode VGA 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz 6 2 7 4 5 3 1 1. Menu (5-way) button: • Press this button to enter the OSD menu. • Enacts the selected OSD menu items. • I...
Page 13 - their documents in real size on the screen.
1-5 ASUS PB328 Series LCD Monitor 2. Paper size QuickFit provides several commonly used standard paper sizes for users to view their documents in real size on the screen. A3 A4 A3 A4 B4 B5 B4 B5 Letter Letter 3. Photo size The various real photo sizes displayed in the QuickFit function provides phot...
Page 15 - Detaching the arm/base; damage to the monitor.
2-1 ASUS PB328 Series LCD Monitor 2.1 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. Press the release button, and then detach the arm/base...
Page 16 - Adjusting the monitor; swivel
2-2 Chapter 2: Setup 2.2 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...
Page 17 - Connecting the cables
2-3 ASUS PB328 Series LCD Monitor 2.3 Connecting the cables 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.VGA/Dual-DVI/HDMI/DisplayPort.cab...
Page 18 - Turning on the monitor
2-4 Chapter 2: Setup 2.4 Turning on the monitor Press the power button . See page 1-2 for the location of the power button. The power indicator lights up in white to show that the monitor is ON.
Page 19 - To exit and save the OSD menu, press the button or move the Menu
3-1 ASUS PB328 Series LCD Monitor 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1. How.to.reconfigure Standard Mode sRGB Mode Scenery Mode Reading Mode Darkroom Mode User Mode 1 User Mode 2 PB328 Standard Mode DisplayPort 2560 x 1440 @ 60Hz Splendid Blue Light Filter Color Image Sound PIP/PBP Setting Input S...
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3-2 Chapter 3: OSD (On-Screen Display) menu •. 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. Color Space White Point Primaries Xw Yw Xr Yr Xg Yg Xb Yb sRGB 0.31...
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3-3 ASUS PB328 Series LCD Monitor Function Standard Mode sRGB Mode Scenery Mode Reading Mode Darkroom Mode User Mode 1/ User Mode 2 Brightness Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Contrast Yes No No No No Yes Saturation No No No No No Yes Hue No No No No No Yes Color Temperature Yes No No No No Yes Gamma Yes No ...
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3-4 Chapter 3: OSD (On-Screen Display) menu * 6-axis Hue adjustment. * 6-axis Saturation adjustment. * Adjusts the gain levels for R, G, B. * Adjusts the black level offset values for R, G, B. •. Color.Reset : * Current Splendid color mode reset: Resets the color settings of current color mode to th...
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3-5 ASUS PB328 Series LCD Monitor •. Focus.(Only.available.for.VGA.input) : reduces Horizonal-line noise and Vertical-line noise of the image by adjusting (Phase) and (Clock) separately. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Phase adjusts the phase of the pixel clock signal. With a wrong phase adj...
Page 24 - SWAP; In this function, you can select your desired input source.; Allows you to adjust the system.
3-6 Chapter 3: OSD (On-Screen Display) menu •. PIP/PBP.Mode : Turns the PIP or PBP function on or off. •. PIP/PBP.Source : Selects the video input source from among VGA, DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort. •. PIP.Size : Adjusts the PIP size to Small, Middle, or Large. (Only available for the PIP mode) •. PIP...
Page 25 - Language
3-7 ASUS PB328 Series LCD Monitor •. Splendid.Demo.Mode : Splits the screen into two for Splendid modes comparison. (Scenery mode only) •. ECO.Mode : reduces power consumption. •. OSD.Setup : * Adjusts the OSD timeout from 10 to 120 seconds. * Enables or disables the DDC/CI function. * Adjusts the O...
Page 26 - Specifications summary; SplendidPlus.selection
3-8 Chapter 3: OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.2 Specifications summary Panel.Type TFT LCD Panel.size 32.0" (16:9, 81.3 cm) wide screen Max..Resolution 2560 x 1440 Pixel.pitch 0.277 mm Brightness.(Typ.) 300 cd/m 2 Contrast.Ratio.(Typ.) 3000:1 Contrast.Ratio.(Max.) 100,000,000:1 (with ASCR on) Vie...
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3-9 ASUS PB328 Series LCD Monitor 3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ) Problem Possible.Solution Power LED is not ON • Press the button to check if the monitor is in the ON mode. • Check if the power cord is properly connected to the monitor and the power outlet. • Check if the power switch is ON. The power LE...
Page 28 - Supported operating modes; Frequency
3-10 Chapter 3: OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.4 Supported operating modes Resolution. Frequency Horizontal. Frequency.(KHz) Vertical.Frequency. (Hz) Pixel.(MHz) 640x480 31.47(N) 59.94(N) 25.18 640x480 35.00(N) 66.66(N) 30.24 640x480 37.87(N) 72.82(N) 31.5 640x480 37.5(N) 75.00(N) 31.5 720x400 31.47...