Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.
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.
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.
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• Please use ADP-280BB B of DELTA adapter. WARNING Usage of other than specified 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...
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.
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Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to http://www.asus.com Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation that may have been added by your dealer.
® 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...
Remote Control 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. Confirm the OSD adjustment. Adjust the OSD menu / Turn down the values. Confirm the OSD ENTER adjustment.
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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. ASUS LCD Monitor PG Series...
Assembling the monitor To assemble the monitor: Take out four box handle from bottom of carton box. Take out upper carton box. Take out accessory carton box from upper EPS. Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
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Take out upper EPS. Take out monitor. ASUS LCD Monitor PG Series...
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Use screwdriver to install AuraSync Projecter. Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
Rear of the LCD monitor HDMI-1 DCIN Audio in Earphone Jack USB Downstream Port (2.4A) USB Downstream Port USB Upstream Port HDMI-2 Port HDMI-1 Port DisplayPort-2 Port DisplayPort-1 Port 10. AURA SYNC Port 11. DC-IN Port 12. Kensington Lock ASUS LCD Monitor PG Series...
Monitor introduction 1.6.1 Using the Controls button Use the control button on the back of the monitor to adjust the monitor settings. Power Indicator: • The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table. Status Description White Amber Standby mode Power Button:...
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.
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). ASUS LCD Monitor PG Series...
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. Press the Left key to return to the previous menu. ASUS LCD Monitor PG Series...
3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction GameVisual HDMI-1 3840x2160@ 60Hz Racing Mode Aura Color Cycle ROG Strix PG43U HDR OFF GameVisual Scenery Mode GamePlus Racing Mode Color Cinema Mode Image RTS/RPG Mode PIP/PBP Setting FPS Mode Input Select sRGB Mode System Setup MOBA Mode MyFavorite User Mode...
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• Activate Crosshair, Timer, FPS Counter or Display Alignment function. • Move the to select and press to confirm the function needed. Press to go off, and exit. • Crosshair/Timer/FPS Counter is movable by pressing ASUS LCD Monitor PG Series...
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GamePlus main menu GamePlus-Crosshair (Practice Mode) GamePlus-Timer GamePlus-FPS Counter GamePlus NEXT BACK/EXIT Chapter 3: General Instruction...
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Warm) and User Mode. • Gamma: Contains three gamma modes including 1.8, 2.2, 2.5. • In the User Mode, colors of R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) are user-configurable; the adjusting range is from 0 ~ 100. ASUS LCD Monitor PG Series...
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• Blue Light Filter: Adjust the energy level of blue light emitted from LED backlight. • HDR: High Dynamic Range. Contains three HDR modes (ASUS Cinema HDR, ASUS Gaming HDR and FreeSync2 HDR). ASUS Cinema HDR and ASUS Gaming HDR are selectable when input video is not AMD FreeSync2 HDR.
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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). ASUS LCD Monitor PG Series...
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PIP/PBP Setting The PIP/PBP Setting allows you to open up sub-window(s) connected from any video source. HDMI-1 3840x2160@ 60Hz Racing Mode Aura Color Cycle ROG Strix PG43U HDR OFF PIP/PBP Mode GameVisual GamePlus PIP/PBP Source Color Color setting Image PIP Size PIP/PBP Setting Input Select System Setup...
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• HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3 and DisplayPort HDMI-1 3840x2160@ 60Hz Racing Mode Aura Color Cycle ROG Strix PG43U HDR OFF HDMI-1 GameVisual GamePlus HDMI-2 HDMI-3 Color Image DisplayPort PIP/PBP Setting Input Select System Setup MyFavorite MOVE/ENTER BACK EXIT ASUS LCD Monitor PG Series...
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System Setup Adjusts the system configuration. HDMI-1 3840x2160@ 60Hz Racing Mode Aura Color Cycle ROG Strix PG43U HDR OFF Aura Sync GameVisual Aura RGB GamePlus Sound Color USB Hub Image Shortcut PIP/PBP Setting OSD Setup Input Select Language System Setup Information MyFavorite MOVE/ENTER BACK EXIT HDMI-1 3840x2160@ 60Hz...
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Load/Save all settings on the monitor. HDMI-1 3840x2160@ 60Hz Racing Mode Aura Color Cycle ROG Strix PG43U HDR OFF Setting 1 GameVisual Setting 2 GamePlus Color Image PIP/PBP Setting Input Select System Setup MyFavorite MOVE/ENTER BACK EXIT ASUS LCD Monitor PG Series 3-11...
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.
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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. ASUS LCD Monitor PG Series 3-13...
3.3 Specifications Model PG43UQ/XG43UQ Panel Size 43” W (109.22 cm) Max. Resolution 3840 x 2160 Brightness (Typ.) 750 nits (typical) Intrinsic Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 4000:1 178°(V) /178°(H) Viewing Angle (CR>10) Display Colors 1.07B(10bit) Response Time 4 ms (G To G ) Sound from HDMI HDMI input HDMI2.0 x 2...
No sound or sound is low • Adjust the volume settings of both your monitor and computer. • Make sure the computer sound card driver is properly installed and activated. • Check the audio source. ASUS LCD Monitor PG Series 3-15...
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The following function is • To set PIP/PBP mode will disable Adaptive- disabled automatically. Sync/FreeSync and HDR decoded • Adaptive-Sync/ automatically. FreeSync • Adaptive-Sync/FreeSync is selectable after turn • HDR decoded off PIP/PBP mode. • Dynamic Dimming • HDR decoded is enabled automatically in PIP/ PBP off mode.
Video Timing 576P Video Timing 1280 720P Video Timing 1280 720P Video Timing 1440 480P Video Timing 1440 576P Video Timing 1920 1080P Video Timing 1920 1080P Video Timing 3840 2160 Video Timing 3840 2160 ASUS LCD Monitor PG Series 3-17...
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HDMI Timing H Pixels V Pixels Frame Rate PC Timing PC Timing PC Timing PC Timing PC Timing PC Timing PC Timing PC Timing PC Timing PC Timing 1024 PC Timing 1024 PC Timing 1024 PC Timing 1152 PC Timing 1280 PC Timing 1280...
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* 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. ASUS LCD Monitor PG Series 3-19...