Table of Contents
- Contents
- Notices
- Safety information
- Care & Cleaning
- Takeback Services
- Product information for EU energy label
- Chapter 1: Product introduction
- 1.1 Welcome!
- 1.2 Package contents
- 1.3 Monitor introduction
- Chapter 2: Setup
- 2.1 Attaching the arm/base
- 2.2 Detaching the arm/base (for VESA wall mount)
- 2.3 Adjusting the monitor
- 2.4 Connecting the cables
- 2.5 Turning on the monitor
- Chapter 3: General instructions
- 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu
- 3.2 Specifications summary
- 3.3 Outline dimensions
- 3.4 Troubleshooting (FAQ)
- 3.5 Supported operating modes
ASUS PA32UCR-K User Manual
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First Edition
October 2021
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Contents
Contents ...................................................................................................... iii
Notices ......................................................................................................... iv
Safety information ...................................................................................... vi
Care & Cleaning ......................................................................................... vii
Takeback Services .................................................................................... viii
Product information for EU energy label ................................................ viii
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! .................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Monitor introduction .................................................................... 1-2
1.3.1 Front view ....................................................................... 1-2
1.3.2 Back view ........................................................................ 1-3
1.3.3 Other Function(s) ............................................................ 1-4
Chapter 2: Setup
2.1 Attaching the arm/base ............................................................... 2-1
2.2 Detaching the arm/base (for VESA wall mount) ........................ 2-1
2.3 Adjusting the monitor .................................................................. 2-2
2.4 Connecting the cables ................................................................. 2-4
2.5 Turning on the monitor ................................................................ 2-5
Chapter 3: General instructions
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu ................................................ 3-1
3.1.1 How to recongure .......................................................... 3-1
3.1.2 OSD function introduction ............................................... 3-2
3.2 Specicationssummary ............................................................ 3-13
3.3 Outline dimensions .................................................................... 3-15
3.4 Troubleshooting (FAQ) .............................................................. 3-16
3.5 Supported operating modes ..................................................... 3-17
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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, and
• 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 into 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 modications
to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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ENERGY STAR complied product
ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all
save money and protect the environment through energy efcient
products and practices.
All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY
STAR standard, and the power management feature is enabled by default. The
monitor and computer are automatically set to sleep after 10 and 30 minutes of
user inactivity. To wake your computer, click the mouse or press any key on the
keyboard. Please visit http://www.energystar.gov/powermanagement for detail
information on power management and its benets to the environment. In addition,
please visit http://www.energystar.gov for detail information on the ENERGY STAR
joint program.
NOTE: Energy Star is NOT supported on FreeDOS and Linux-based operating
system.
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 re 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 x it by yourself. Contact a qualied
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 extention cords. Overloading can result in re
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.
• If you encounter technical problems with the monitor, contact a qualified
service technician or your retailer.
• Adjustment of the volume control as well as the equalizer to other settings
than the center position may increase the ear-/headphones output voltage and
therefore the sound pressure level.
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.
AEEEyönetmeliğineuygundur
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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 monitor. 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:
• 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 ashes, or cannot work anymore, contact
your dealer or service center to x 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.
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Wheretondmoreinformation
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.
Product information for EU energy label
1-1ASUS PA32UCR 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 convenience and delightful visual
experience that the monitor brings to you!
1.2 Package contents
Check your package for the following items:
LCD monitor
Monitor base
Quick start guide
Warranty card
Power cord
HDMI cable (optional)
USB Type C cable
DisplayPort cable (optional)
Color Calibration Testing Report
Input/Output port cover
ProArt welcome card
Color Calibrator (for PA32UCR-K only)
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer
immediately.
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1.3 Monitor introduction
1.3.1 Front view
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Menu
Close
Input Select
QuickFit
Brightness
HDR
1. Menu (5-way) button:
• Press this button to enter the OSD menu.
• Enacts the selected OSD menu items.
• Increases/Decreases values or moves your selection up/down/left/right.
2. Close button:
• Exits the OSD menu.
• Toggles the Key Lock function between on and off with a long press for
5 seconds.
3. Input select button:
• Selects an available input source.
Press button (Input Select button) to display HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI-3,
DisplayPort, USB Type-C signals after you connect HDMI/DisplayPort/USB
Type-C cable with the monitor.
4. QuickFit Plus button:
• This is a hotkey to open the QuickFit Plus menu.
5. Shortcut
• Default: Brightness hotkey
• To change the hotkey function, go to the Shortcut > Shortcut 1 menu.
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6. Shortcut
• Default: HDR hotkey
• To change the hotkey function, go to the Shortcut > Shortcut 2 menu.
7. Power button/power indicator
• Turns the monitor on/off.
• The color denition of the power indicator is as the below table.
Status Description
White On
Amber Standby mode
Off Off
1.3.2 Back view
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1. AC-IN port. This port connects the power cord.
2. Power switch. Press the switch to turn on/off power.
3. HDMI ports. These ports are for connection with an HDMI compatible
device.
4. DisplayPort in. This port is for connection with a DisplayPort compatible
device.
The default setting of DisplayPort Stream in the OSD menu is DisplayPort
1.2. You can change it to DisplayPort 1.1 when your device output signal is
DisplayPort 1.1.
5. USB 2.0 Type A. This port is for service only.
6. USB 3.1 Type-C (supports DP Alt mode). This port is for connection
with a DisplayPort/USB Type-C compatible device. This port is also for
connection with a USB upstream cable, which supports USB power and data
delivery.
This monitor is Super-Speed USB 3.1 compatible(5Gbps). The port offer 80W
power delivery with output voltage of 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 12V/3A 15V/3A, 20V/4A.
7. USB 3.1 Type-C. This port is for connection with a USB downstream cable.
The connection supports USB power and data delivery.
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This monitor is Super-Speed USB 3.0 compatible (5Gbps).
8. USB 3.1 Type A: These ports are for connection with USB devices, such as
USB keyboard/mouse, USB ash drive, etc.
Port with icon is BC1.2 compliant (5V/1.5A).
9. Earphone jack.
10. Kensington lock slot.
1.3.3 Other Function(s)
1. HDR
The monitor supports HDR format. When detecting HDR content, an "HDR ON"
message will pop up and display in the Information page.
HDR content is not supported when PIP/PBP mode is on.
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2.1 Attaching the arm/base
To assemble the monitor base:
1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table.
2. Remove the input/output port cover (Figure 1).
3. Attach the base into the arm, making sure the tab on the arm ts into the
groove on the base (Figure 2).
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2
(Figure 1) (Figure 2)
We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent
damage to the monitor.
2.2 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. Remove the input/output port cover (Figure 1).
3. Press the release button, and then detach the arm/base from the monitor
(Figure 2).
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(Figure 1) (Figure 2)
We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent
damage to the monitor.
2-2 Chapter 2: Setup
• The VESA wall mount kit (100 x 100 mm) is purchased separately.
• Use only the UL Listed Wall Mount Bracket with minimum weight/load
22.7kg (Screw size: M4 x 10 mm).
2.3 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 +23˚ to -5˚, and it allows 30˚ swivel
adjustment from either left or right. You can also adjust the monitor’s height
within +/- 130 mm.
30° 0°
30°
130mm
+23° ~ -5°
(Tilt) (Swivel) (Height adjustment)
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Pivoting the monitor
1. Lift the monitor to the highest position.
2. Tilt the monitor to its maximum angle.
3. Pivot the monitor to the angle you need.
+23° ~ -5°
It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle.
4. The OSD menu item will automatically rotate when the monitor rotates.
Menu
Close
Input Select
QuickFit
Brightness
HDR
Menu
Close
Input Select
QuickFit
Brightness
HDR
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2.4 Connecting the cables
1. Connect the cables as the following instructions:
For service only
• 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 HDMI/DisplayPort/USB Type-C cable:
a. Plug one end of the HDMI/DisplayPort cable to the monitor’s HDMI/
DisplayPort/USB Type-C jack.
b. Connect the other end of the HDMI/DisplayPort/USB Type-C cable to
your device's HDMI/DisplayPort/USB Type-C jack.
• To use the earphone: connect the end with plug type to the monitor’s
earphone jack when an HDMI/DisplayPort/USB Type-C signal is fed.
• To use the USB 3.1 ports:
»Upstream: Take the supplied USB 3.1 Type-C cable, and plug one
end to the monitor’s USB upstream port, and the other end to your
computer’s USB 3.1 port. Make sure your computer is installed with the
latest Windows 7/Windows 10/Windows 11 operating system. That will
enable the USB ports on the monitor to work.
»Downstream: Plug the USB Type A/Type-C cable of your device to the
monitor's USB Type A/Type-C jack.
When these cables are connected, you can choose the desired signal from the
Input Select item in the OSD menu.
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2. Arranging the cables
We recommend that you follow the order below to route the cable through the
cable management slot on the stand.
1 3 3 3 2 55 4 4 6
3. Attach the input/output port cover if needed.
2.5 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.
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3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu
3.1.1 How to reconfigure
ASUS PA32UCR
Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840 x 2160@ 60Hz
Standard Mode
sRGB Mode
Adobe RGB Mode
Rec 2020 Mode
DCI-P3 Mode
DICOM Mode
Rec. 709 Mode
ProArt Preset
1. Press the Menu (5-way) button to activate the OSD menu.
2. Move the Menu (5-way) button up/down/left/right to navigate through
the functions. Highlight the desired function and press the Menu (5-way)
button to activate it. If the function selected has a sub-menu, move the
Menu (5-way) button up/down to navigate through the sub-menu functions.
Highlight the desired sub-menu function and press the Menu (5-way)
button or move the Menu (5-way) button to activate it.
3. Move the Menu (5-way) button up/down to change the settings of the
selected function.
4. To exit and save the OSD menu, press the button or move the Menu
(5-way) left repeatedly until the OSD menu disappears. To adjust other
functions, repeat steps 1-3.
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3.1.2 OSD function introduction
1. ProArt Preset
This function contains 13 sub-functions you can select for your preference.
Each mode has the Reset selection, allowing you to maintain your setting or
return to the preset mode.
To activate this function, you need to do the following: turn off Ambient
Effect and disable HDR on your device.
ASUS PA32UCR
Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840 x 2160@ 60Hz
Standard Mode
sRGB Mode
Adobe RGB Mode
Rec 2020 Mode
DCI-P3 Mode
DICOM Mode
Rec. 709 Mode
ProArt Preset
• Standard Mode: Best choice for document.
• sRGB Mode: Compatible with sRGB color space, sRGB mode is the best
choice for document editing.
• Adobe RGB Mode: Compatible with Adobe RGB color space.
• Rec. 2020 Mode: Compatible with Rec. 2020 color space.
• DCI-P3 Mode: Compatible with DCI-P3 color space.
• DICOM Mode: Compliant with DICOM standard, best choice for medical
image checking.
• Rec. 709 Mode: Compatible with Rec.709 color space.
• HDR_PQ DCI: Presents ST2084 with DCI-P3 color gamut and D65 white
point.
* PQ Optimized: Delivers the optimized HDR performance of this
display with as much accuracy as with ST2084 in terms of display
luminance capability.
* PQ Clip: Preserves PQ curve till displaying maximum luminance
with accuracy. ST2084 code value with higher than display
maximum will be mapped to the maximum luminance. We also
provide a maximum of 300 nits for your use.
* PQ Basic: Presents HDR performance of general HDR supported
displays.
• HDR_PQ Rec2020: Presents ST2084 with Rec.2020 color gamut and
D65 white point.
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* PQ Optimized: Delivers the optimized HDR performance of this
display with as much accuracy as with ST2084 in terms of display
luminance capability.
* PQ Clip: Preserves PQ curve till displaying maximum luminance
with accuracy. ST2084 code value with higher than display
maximum will be mapped to the maximum luminance. We also
provide a maximum of 300 nits for your use.
* PQ Basic: Presents HDR performance of general HDR supported
displays.
• HDR_HLG BT2100: Compliant with BT2100.
• HDR_HLG DCI: Compliant with DCI-P3.
• User Mode 1/User Mode 2: Allows you to make color adjustments in the
Adanced Setting. You can also save one or two ProArt Calibration profiles
as User Mode 1/User Mode 2 after executing ProArt Calibration and then
have quick access here.
Please apply the following settings while performing ProArt color calibration:
• Set output dynamic to full range.
• Set output color format to RGB.
• Set output color depth to 8 bit.
Below tables show the default congurations for each ProArt Preset mode:
Function Standard Mode sRGB Mode Adobe RGB Mode Rec. 709 Mode
Color Temp. 6500K Fixed
6500K
Fixed
6500K 6500K
Brightness 50 Fixed
80 nits 160 nits 100 nits
Contrast 80 80 80 80
Sharpness Enable (0) Enable (0) Enable (0) Enable (0)
Saturation Middle (50) Disable Middle (50) Middle (50)
Hue Middle (50) Disable Middle (50) Middle (50)
ProArt
Pallette/Color Enable (default) Disable Enable (default) Enable (default)
Black Level Enable (default) Enable (default) Enable (default) Enable (default)
Gamma Enable (2.2) Fixed
2.2
Fixed
2.2
Enable
2.4
Uniformity
Compensation Enable (Off) Enable (Off) Enable (Off) Enable (Off)
Input Range Enable (Auto) Enable (Auto) Enable (Auto) Enable (Auto)
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Function DCI-P3 Mode Rec. 2020 Mode DICOM Mode HDR_PQ DCI Mode
Color Temp. P3-Theater 6500K 6500K Fixed (6500K)
Brightness 48 nits 100nits 50 300nits/600nits/
1000nits/Max
Contrast 80 80 80 Disable
Sharpness Enable (0) Enable (0) Enable (0) Enable (0)
Saturation Middle (50) Middle (50) Middle (50) Disable
Hue Middle (50) Middle (50) Middle (50) Disable
ProArt
Pallette/Color Enable (default) Enable (default) Enable (default) Enable (RGB Gain)
Black Level Enable (default) Enable (default) Enable (default) Enable (default)
Gamma Enable (2.2/2.6 only) Enable (2.4) Fixed
2.2 Disable
Uniformity
Compensation Enable (Off) Enable (Off) Enable (Off) Disable
Input Range Enable (Auto) Enable (Auto) Enable (Auto) Enable (Auto)
Function HDR_PQ Rec2020
Mode
HDR_HLG BT2100
Mode HDR_HLG DCI Mode User Mode 1/User
Mode 2
Color Temp. Fixed (6500K) Fixed
6500K
Fixed
6500K 6500K
Brightness 300nits/600nits/
1000nits/Max 100 100 50
Contrast Disable Disable Disable 80
Sharpness Enable (0) Enable (0) Enable (0) Enable (0)
Saturation Disable Disable Disable Middle (50)
Hue Disable Disable Disable Middle (50)
ProArt Pallette/
Color Enable (RGB Gain) Enable (RGB Gain) Enable (RGB Gain) Disable
Black Level Enable (default) Enable (default) Enable (default) Enable (default)
Gamma Disable Disable Disable Fixed
2.2
Uniformity
Compensation Disable Disable Disable Fixed
Off
Input Range Enable (Auto) Enable (Auto) Enable (Auto) Enable (Auto)
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2. Blue Light Filter
In this function, you can adjust the blue light filter level.
To activate this function, you need to do the following: turn off Ambient Effect
and disable HDR on your device.
Level 0
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Blue Light Filter ASUS PA32UCR
Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840 x 2160@ 60Hz
• Level 0: No change.
• Level 1~4: The higher the level, the less blue light is scattered.
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 compliant
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. ProArt Palette
Set a desired color setting from this menu.
To activate this function, you need to do the following: turn off Ambient Effect
and disable HDR on your device.
Brightness
Contrast
Saturation
Hue
Color Temp.
Gamma
Color
Black Level
Color Reset
ProArt Palette ASUS PA32UCR
Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840 x 2160@ 60Hz
• 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.
• Hue: Shifts the image color between green and purple.
• Color Temp.: Contains 5 modes including 9300K, 6500K, 5500K, 5000K
and P3-Theater.
P3-Theater is only available when DCI-P3 mode is selected.
• Gamma: Allows you to set the color mode to 2.6, 2.4, 2.2, 2.0 or 1.8.
• Color:
* Six-axis Hue adjustment.
* Six-axis Saturation adjustment.
* Adjusts the gain levels for R, G, B.
* Adjusts the black level offset values for R, G, B.
• Black Level: The darkest level of display.
* Signal: To adjust the initialized 1st signal level of darkest gray
level.
* Backlight: To adjust the darkness of backlight.
• Color Reset:
* Current mode color reset:
Resets the color settings of current color mode to the factory
default value.
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* All modes color reset:
Resets the color settings of all color modes to the factory default
value.
4. Image
Set the image related setting from this menu.
Sharpness
Trace Free
Aspect Control
Uniformity Compensation
Input Range
Motion Sync
Image ASUS PA32UCR
Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840 x 2160@ 60Hz
• Sharpness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
• Trace Free: Adjusts the response time of the monitor.
To activate this function, you need to do the following: turn off PBP and disable
HDR on your device.
• Aspect Control: Adjusts the aspect ratio to full, 4:3, 1:1 or OverScan.
• To activate this function, you need to do the following: turn off PBP.
• 4:3 is only available when input source is in 4:3 format. OverScan is only
available for the HDMI input source.
• Uniformity Compensation: Adjusts different areas of the screen to
reduce any screen uniformy errors, providing consistent brightness and
color across the entire screen.
To activate this function, you need to do the following: turn off Dynamic Dimming
and disable HDR on your device.
• Input Range: To map signal range with whole black to white presented
range of display.
• Motion Sync: Simulates display as high refresh rate performance to
generate different backlight frequencies.
To activate this function, you need to do the following: turn off Ambient Effect.
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5. Sound
You can adjust Volume, Mute and Source from this menu.
Volume
Mute
Source
Sound ASUS PA32UCR
Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840 x 2160@ 60Hz
• Volume: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
• Mute: toggles the monitor sound between on and off.
• Source: decides the monitor sound comes from which 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, the monitor displays up to 4 pictures
from different video sources (when input source is below 4K@60Hz).
To activate this function, you need to do the following: turn off Dynamic
Dimming, turn off Adaptive-Sync and disable HDR on your device.
PIP/PBP Mode
PIP/PBP Source
Color Setting
PIP Size
PIP/PBP Setting ASUS PA32UCR
Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840 x 2160@ 60Hz
• PIP/PBP Mode: Selects PIP, PBP, PBP x 3 or PBP x 4 function, or turn it
off.
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• PIP/PBP Source: Selects the video input source from among HDMI-1,
HDMI-2, HDMI-3, DisplayPort, and USB Type-C. The table below shows
the input source combinations.
Main-window
Sub-window
HDMI-1 HDMI-2 HDMI-3 DisplayPort USB Type-C
HDMI-1 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
HDMI-2 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
HDMI-3 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
DisplayPort Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
USB Type-C Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
• Color Setting: Selects an individual Splendid Mode for the selected PBP
source. (Up to 2 Splendid Modes can be chosen.)
7. QuickFit Plus
In this function, you can use different kinds of alignment patterns.
Safe Area
Center Marker
Customization
Ruler
QuickFit Plus ASUS PA32UCR
Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840 x 2160@ 60Hz
• Safe Area: Facilitates designers and users to organize content and layout
on one page and achieve a consistent look and eel. The selections are:
1:1, Action Safe, Title Safe, 3 x 3.
• Center Marker: Adjusts the Type 1, Type 2, Type 3.
• Customization: You can decide the frame size by moving the Menu
(5-way) button up/down/left/right. You can press the Menu (5-way)
button for longer than 3 seconds to switch the measurements between
millimeter and inch.
• Ruler: This pattern presents physical ruler on top and left side. You can
press the Menu (5-way) button for longer than 3 seconds to switch the
measurements between metric and imperial.
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8. Input Select
In this function, you can select your desired input source.
Input Select
HDMI-1
HDMI-2
HDMI-3
DisplayPort
USB Type-C
ASUS PA32UCR
Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840 x 2160@ 60Hz
9. System Setup
Allows you to adjust the system.
HDR Preview
Dynamic Dimming
Power Saving
OSD Setup
Language
Calibration Reminder
DisplayPort Stream
System Setup ASUS PA32UCR
Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840 x 2160@ 60Hz
• HDR Preview: Allows you to preview non-HDR content performance with
HDR10 and HLG mapping. While HDR Preview function is on, HDR_PQ
DCI, HDR_PQ Rec2020, HDR_HLG BT2100 and HDR_HLG DCI can be
chosen.
• Dynamic Dimming: Synchronizes with contents while contrast
changing to execute backlight dynamic dimming. You can adjust the
synchronization speed as “Fast”, “Medium” or “Gradual”.
To activate this function, you need to do the following: turn off PBP.
• Power Saving:
* “Normal Level” allows the USB downstream ports/USB Type-C
ports to charge external devices when the monitor enters power
saving mode.
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* “Deep Level” does not allow all ports to charge external devices
and keeps USB Type-C and USB signals from being automatically
detected when the monitor enters power saving mode.
• OSD Setup:
* Adjusts the OSD timeout from 10 to 120 seconds.
* Enables or disables the DDC/CI function.
* Adjusts the OSD background from opaque to transparent.
* Adjusts the OSD rotation.
• Language: There are 21 languages for your selection, including English,
French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Czech,
Croatian, Polish, Romanian, Hungarian, Turkish, Simplied Chinese,
Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Indonesian, Persian.
• Calibration Reminder: To remind user of calibrating this monitor
to ensure color accuracy every working period. There are 3 alarms
(300/600/1000 hours) and OFF for user’s preference.
This function is enabled when User Mode 1 or User Mode 2 is selected.
• DisplayPort Stream: Compatibility with graphic card. Select DisplayPort
1.1 or DisplayPort 1.2 by graphic card DP version.
DisplayPort 1.1 is only available when Adaptive-Sync is off.
• Key Lock: To disable all function keys. Press the second button from the
top over five seconds to cancel the key lock function.
• Power Indicator: Turns the power LED indicator on/off.
• Ambient Effect: Synchronizes display brightness with ambient light
changes.
To activate this function, you need to do the following: disable HDR on your
device, turn off Motion Sync and set Blue Light lter to Level 0.
• Information: Shows the monitor information.
• All Reset: “Yes” allows you to restore the default settings.
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10. Shortcut
Defines the functions for Shortcut 1 and 2 buttons.
ASUS PA32UCR
Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840 x 2160@ 60Hz
Shortcut 1
Shortcut 2
Shortcut
• Shortcut 1/Shortcut 2: selects a function for Shortcut 1 and 2 buttons.
When a certain function is selected or activated, your shortcut key may
not support. Available function choices for shortcut: Blue Light Filter,
Brightness, HDR, Contrast, PIP/PBP Setting, Color Temp., Volume, Motion
Sync, User Mode 1, User Mode 2.
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3.2 Specicationssummary
Panel Type TFT LCD
Panel size 32.0" (16:9, 81.28 cm) wide screen
Max. Resolution 3840 x 2160
Pixel pitch 0.1845 mm
Brightness 400 cd/m2 (Typ.), 1000 cd/m2 (Max.)
Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1,000:1
Contrast Ratio (Max.) 100,000,000:1 (with Dynamic Dimming on)
Viewing angle (H/V) CR>10 178˚/178˚
Display colors 1.07 billion
Color gamut DCI-P3: 98% / Rec2020: 87%
Response time 5 ms (Gray to gray)
ProArt Preset selection 14 color preset modes
Color temperature selection 5 color temperatures
Digital input
HDMI v2.0b, DisplayPort v1.2, USB Type-C
Earphone jack Yes
USB 3.0 port Downstream x 2
Color Black
Power LED White (On)/Amber (Standby)
Tilt +23˚~ -5˚
Swivel +30˚~ -30˚
Pivot +90˚; -90˚
Height Adjustment 130 mm
Kensington lock Yes
AC input voltage AC: 100~240V
Power consumption Power On: < 46 W** (Typ.), Standby: < 0.5 W (Typ.),
Power Off: 0 W (Switch off)
Temperature (Operating) 0˚C~40˚C
Temperature (Non-operating) -20˚C~+60˚C
Dimension (W x H x D) 726.88 x 604.15 x 245.0 mm (with stand, highest)
726.88 x 474.15 x 245.0 mm (with stand, lowest)
726.88 x 425.87 x 68.68 mm (without stand)
913 x 365 x 521 mm (package)
Weight (Esti.) 7.7 kg (without stand); 12.3 kg (Net); 17.7 kg (Gross)
Multi-languages 21 languages (English, French, German, Italian,
Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Czech,
Croatian, Polish, Romanian, Hungarian, Turkish,
Simplied Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese,
Korean, Thai, Indonesian, Persian)
Accessories Quick start guide, warranty card, power cord, HDMI
cable, USB Type-C cable, DisplayPort cable, color
calibration testing report, input/output port cover,
ProArt welcome card, color calibrator (for PA32UCR-K
only)
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Compliance and Standards
cTUVus, CB, CE, FCC, CCC, BSMI, CU, VCCI,
J-MOSS, RoHS, WEEE, PSE, KCC, ICES-3, ErP,
CEL, ISO 9241-307, UkrSEPRO, RCM, PC Recycle,
KC, e-Standby, TUV Flicker Free, TUV Low Blue Light,
PSB, CEC, MEPS, Energy Star, USB IF, Windows 7,
10 and 11 WHQL, Mac Compliance***
*Specications are subject to change without notice.
**measuring a screen brightness of 200 nits without audio/USB/Card reader connection.
***Requires Mac OS 10.13.6, 10.14.1.
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3.3 Outlinedimensions
23°
5°
Wall mount Keep out area
M4*4-Depth 10 mm
Swivel: +/-30 Degree
Pivot: +/-90 Degree
30°
30°
8.5 [0.33] 8.5 [0.33]
709.88[27.95]-Active-Area
726.88 [28.62]
379.82[15.66]-Active-Area
425.87 [16.77]
604.15 [23.79]
336.5 [13.25]
245 [9.65]
17.87 [0.70]
170.07 [6.70]
216.69 [8.53]
157.93 [6.22]
204.54 [8.05]
90°
90°
9.2 [0.36]
178.28 [7.02]
50 [1.97]
117 [4.61]
117 [4.61]
100 [3.94]
100 [3.94]
ASUS PA32UCR Outline Dimension
*Unit: mm(inch)
31.1 [1.22]
245 [9.65]
49.07 [1.93]
61.27 [2.41]
392.66 [15.46]
439.07 [17.29]
263.24 [10.36] 130[5.12]
354.94 [13.97]
198.91 [7.83]
68.68 [2.70]
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3.4 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 LED lights amber and there is
no screen image
• 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.
Screen image is too light or dark • Adjust the Contrast and Brightness
settings via OSD.
Screen image bounces or a wave pattern is
present in the image
• Make sure the signal cable is properly
connected to the monitor and the
computer.
• Move electrical devices that may cause
electrical interference.
Screen image has color defects (white does
not look white)
• Inspect the signal cable and make sure
that none of the pins are bent.
• Perform All Reset via OSD.
• Adjust the R/G/B color settings or select
the Color Temperature via OSD.
No sound or sound is low • Ensure that the HDMI/DisplayPort/
Thunderbolt cable is properly connected
to the monitor and the computer.
• Adjust the volume settings of both
your monitor and HDMI/DisplayPort/
Thunderbolt device.
• Ensure that the computer sound card
driver is properly installed and activated.
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3.5 Supportedoperatingmodes
Resolution
Frequency
Horizontal
Frequency (KHz)
Vertical Frequency
(Hz)
Pixel
(MHz)
640 x 350 31.47 (P) 70 (N) 25.18
640 x 480 31.47 (N) 59.94 (N) 25.18
640 x 480 37.87 (N) 72.82 (N) 31.5
640 x 480 37.5 (N) 75.00 (N) 31.5
720 x 400 31.47 (N) 70.08 (P) 28.32
800 x 600 35.16 (P) 56.25 (P) 36
800 x 600 37.88 (P) 60.32 (P) 40
800 x 600 48.08 (P) 72.12 (P) 50
800 x 600 46.86 (P) 75.00 (P) 49.5
848 x 480 31.0 (P) 60 (P) 33.75
1024 x 768 48.36 (N) 60.00 (N) 65
1024 x 768 56.476 (N) 70.069 (N) 75
1024 x 768 60.02 (N) 75.00 (N) 78.75
1152 x 864 67.5 (P/N) 75.00 (P/N) 108
1280 x 720 44.77 (N) 60 74.5
1280 x 768 47.8 (N) 60 (N) 79.5
1280 x 768 60.3 (P) 75 (P) 102.25
1280 x 800 49.7 (N) 60 (P) 84.5
1280 x 960 60.00 (P) 60.00 (N) 108
1280 x 1024 63.98 (P) 60.02 (P) 108
1280 x 1024 79.98 (P) 75.02 (P) 135
1366 x 768 47.712 (P) 59.79 (P) 85.5
1400 x 1050 65.3 (N) 60 (P) 121.75
1440 x 900 55.94 (N) 59.89 (P) 106.5
1600 x 1200 75.00 (P) 60.00 (P) 162
1680 x 1050 65.29 (N) 60.00 (P) 146.25
1920 x 1080 67.5 (P) 60.00 (P) 148.5
1920 x 1200
(Reduced Blanking) 74.038 (P) 59.95 (N) 154
1920 x 1200 74.556 (N) 59.885 (P) 193.25
1920 x 2160 133.293 59.988 277.25
2560 x 1080 66.636 (P) 59.978 (N) 181.25
2560 x 1440 88.787 (P) 59.951 (N) 241.5
3840 x 2160 52.593 (N) 24 (P) 266.75
3840 x 2160 54.786 (N) 25 278.75
3840 x 2160 67.5 (P) 30 (P) 297
3840 x 2160 111.174 (N) 50 (P) 587
3840 x 2160
(Reduced Blanking) 133.313 (P) 60 (N) 533.25
3840 x 2160 135.0 (P) 60.0 (N) 594
“P” / “N” stands for “Positive” / “Negative” polarity of incoming H-sync/V-sync (input timing). When
the monitor is operating in the video mode (ie, not displaying data) using the HDMI connector, the
following high denition modes shall be supported in addition to standard denition video.
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Resolution Vertical Frequency (kHz) Horizontal Frequency (KHz)
1920 × 1080p
24Hz 27
50Hz 56.25
59.94Hz 67.43
60Hz 67.5
1920 × 1080i
50Hz 28.13
59.94Hz 33.72
60Hz 33.75
1440 x 480P 59.94Hz 31.47
60Hz 31.5
1440 x 576P 50Hz 31.25
1280 × 720p
50Hz 37.5
59.94Hz 44.95
60Hz 45
720 × 576p 50Hz 31.25
720 × 480p 59.94Hz 31.47
60Hz 31.5
640 × 480p(VGA) 59.94Hz 31.47
60Hz 31.5
720(1440) × 576i 50Hz 15.63
720(1440) × 480i 59.94Hz 15.73
60Hz 15.75
* Modes not listed in the table may not be supported. For optimal resolution, we recommend that
you choose a mode listed in the table above.