AOC U34G3X - User Manual

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User Manual
U34G3X

Summary

Safety

National Conventions

Describes notational conventions like Notes, Cautions, and Warnings.

Power

Installation

Cleaning

Other

Setup

Contents in Box

Lists the items included in the monitor package.

Setup Stand & Base

Step-by-step instructions for assembling or removing the monitor stand and base.

Adjusting Viewing Angle

Guidance on how to adjust the monitor's tilt angle for optimal viewing.

Connecting the Monitor

Details on cable connections and connecting the monitor to a PC.

Wall Mounting

Instructions for attaching the monitor to a wall mounting arm.

Adaptive-Sync function

Information on the Adaptive-Sync function and compatible graphics cards.

Hotkeys

Explanation of the monitor's hotkeys and their functions for quick access.

OSD Setting

Basic instructions on how to navigate and use the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.

Luminance

Details on adjusting brightness, contrast, and gamma settings within the OSD.

Color Setup

Instructions for configuring color temperature, DCB mode, and RGB gains.

Picture Boost

Information on adjusting Bright Frame, Frame Size, Brightness, Contrast, and Position.

OSD Setup

Settings related to OSD language, timeout, DP capability, position, transparency, and break reminder.

PIP Setting

Configuration options for Picture-in-Picture (PIP) mode, including source, size, position, and audio.

Game Setting

Settings for optimizing the monitor for gaming, such as Game Mode, Shadow Control, and Low Input Lag.

Extra

Advanced settings including Input Select, Off Timer, Image Ratio, DDC/CI, and Reset.

Exit

How to exit the main On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.

LED Indicator

Explains the status and color of the monitor's LED indicator light.

Troubleshoot

Specification

General Specification

Provides detailed technical specifications of the monitor, like model, size, resolution, and power.

Preset Display Modes

Lists supported display resolutions and their corresponding horizontal and vertical frequencies.

Pin Assignments

Details the pin configurations for the 19-pin and 20-pin signal cables.

Plug and Play

Explains the Plug & Play DDC2B feature for monitor identity and capability communication.

Overview

1. Function Description
2. Usage Features
3. Maintenance Features

This document serves as the user manual for an AOC LCD Monitor, model U34G3X, providing comprehensive instructions for its setup, operation, and maintenance. The monitor is designed to offer a high-quality visual experience, catering to various user needs from general computing to gaming and professional applications.

Function Description

The AOC U34G3X is an LCD monitor that displays visual output from a connected computer or other video sources. It supports multiple input types, including HDMI and DisplayPort, allowing for versatile connectivity with different devices. The monitor features Adaptive-Sync technology, which synchron synchronizes the display's refresh rate with the graphics card's frame rate, reducing screen tearing and stuttering for a smoother gaming experience. This function is compatible with specific AMD Radeon™ graphics card series, as detailed in the manual.

The monitor incorporates an On-Screen Display (OSD) menu system, accessible via physical buttons on the monitor, which allows users to customize various display settings. These settings are categorized into several sections: Luminance, Color Setup, Picture Boost, OSD Setup, PIP Setting, Game Setting, and Extra. Each section offers a range of adjustable parameters to fine-tune the monitor's performance and visual output according to user preferences and specific use cases.

The Luminance section controls fundamental display characteristics such as Contrast and Brightness, and offers various Eco modes (Standard, Text, Internet, Game, Movie, Sports, Reading, Uniformity) to optimize the display for different content types. It also includes Gamma settings (Gamma1, Gamma2, Gamma3) for adjusting the tonal response, and Dynamic Contrast Ratio (DCR) to enhance contrast dynamically. Furthermore, the monitor supports HDR (High Dynamic Range) modes (DisplayHDR, HDR Picture, HDR Movie, HDR Game) for a more immersive visual experience with compatible content.

The Color Setup section provides options to adjust the color temperature (Warm, Normal, Cool, sRGB, User-defined RGB gains) and includes DCB (Dynamic Color Boost) modes (Full Enhance, Nature Skin, Green Field, Sky-blue, Auto Detect, OFF) to enhance specific color ranges. A DCB Demo mode is also available to showcase the effect of these enhancements.

Picture Boost allows users to define a specific "Bright Frame" area on the screen and adjust its brightness, contrast, and position independently from the rest of the display. This feature can be useful for highlighting specific content or for tasks requiring focused attention on a particular screen area.

The OSD Setup section manages the OSD menu itself, including language selection, timeout duration, and the horizontal and vertical position of the OSD. It also provides options for Volume adjustment, OSD Transparency, and a Break Reminder feature to prompt users to take breaks after continuous work. The DP Capability setting allows users to select the DisplayPort version, noting that only DP1.2 supports Adaptive-Sync.

The PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Setting enables the display of content from two different sources simultaneously. Users can select the main and sub-screen sources, adjust the size of the sub-screen (Small, Middle, Large), and position it (Right-up, Right-down, Left-up, Left-down). Audio output can be routed from either the PIP or main audio source, and a Swap function allows users to switch the main and sub-screen sources.

The Game Setting section is tailored for gamers, offering specialized modes such as FPS (First Person Shooters), RTS (Real Time Strategy), and Racing, along with three customizable Gamer modes (Gamer 1, Gamer 2, Gamer 3). These modes optimize display settings for specific game genres. Other gaming-focused features include Shadow Control to enhance visibility in dark areas, Low Input Lag to reduce display latency, Game Color for saturation adjustment, Low Blue Mode to reduce eye strain, Overdrive to improve response time, Adaptive-Sync control, Frame Counter to display the refresh rate, and MBR (Motion Blur Reduction) to minimize motion blur.

The Extra section includes Input Select to choose the active signal source, Off Timer to set a power-off schedule, Image Ratio settings (Wide, 4:3, 1:1, and various specific aspect ratios for different screen sizes) to adjust how content is scaled, DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) support for communication with the host system, and a Reset option to revert all settings to default.

Usage Features

The monitor is designed for ease of use and flexibility. Its physical stand allows for adjustment of the viewing angle, including tilt and height, to ensure optimal ergonomic positioning. The manual provides clear instructions on how to set up and remove the stand, as well as how to adjust the monitor's angle safely, emphasizing the importance of not touching the LCD screen during adjustment to prevent damage.

For connectivity, the monitor offers multiple ports, including USB 3.2 Gen1 with charging capabilities, standard USB 3.2 Gen1 ports, a USB-PC (upstream) port, HDMI, DisplayPort, and an earphone jack. This range of ports allows for connection to various peripherals and video sources. The manual details the steps for connecting the monitor to a PC, ensuring proper signal and power connections.

The monitor also supports wall mounting with an optional VESA-compatible mounting arm. Instructions are provided for removing the base and attaching the monitor to a wall mount, with a caution against exceeding a -5 degree downward tilt angle to prevent panel damage.

The OSD menu is navigated using a set of hotkeys, including Source/Exit, Game Mode/<, Dial Point/>, and Menu/Enter. These hotkeys provide quick access to frequently used functions and allow for intuitive navigation through the OSD settings. A Power button is also present to turn the monitor on and off.

An LED indicator on the monitor provides visual feedback on its status: white for full power mode and orange for active-off mode.

Maintenance Features

Maintenance instructions focus on cleaning and troubleshooting. The manual advises regular cleaning of the cabinet with a soft cloth and mild detergent, cautioning against strong detergents that could damage the product. It also stresses the importance of ensuring no detergent leaks into the product and using a non-abrasive cleaning cloth to avoid scratching the screen surface. Crucially, users are instructed to disconnect the power cord before cleaning the monitor.

The troubleshooting section provides solutions to common issues such as the power LED not turning on, no images on the screen, fuzzy or ghosting pictures, flickering or wave patterns, the monitor being stuck in "Active Off-Mode," missing primary colors, improperly centered or sized images, color defects, and horizontal or vertical disturbances. These solutions range from checking cable connections and power supply to adjusting display settings and ensuring proper driver installation. For more complex issues or regulatory information, users are directed to the AOC website or a service center.

Safety guidelines are prominently featured throughout the manual, covering power, installation, cleaning, and general handling. These include warnings about using the correct power source, avoiding overloaded power strips, proper ventilation, and handling the monitor with care to prevent physical damage or electrical hazards. The manual also highlights the importance of using safety-approved power cords and warns against excessive sound pressure from earphones to prevent hearing loss.

AOC U34G3X Specifications