Introduction of ASUS LCD Monitor VG32V

The ASUS LCD Monitor VG32V is a 32-inch gaming monitor with a WQHD (2560 x 1440) resolution and a rapid 144Hz refresh rate. This monitor is designed to provide a smooth and immersive gaming experience with its ultra-fast response time and Adaptive-Sync technology. With a sleek and stylish design, the VG32V is an ideal choice for serious gamers and professionals who demand high performance and stunning visuals. The estimated price for this monitor is around $400 to $500, and it's now available in the market.

Package contents

Check your package for the following items:

• LCD Monitor
• Quick Start Guide
• Warranty Card
• 1x Power Cord
• 1x Adapter
• 1x DisplayPort Cable (optional)
• 1x HDMI Cable (optional)

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.

Specifications of ASUS LCD Monitor VG32V

Assembling the monitor

To assemble the monitor

While assembling the monitor arm/base, we recommend that you keep the monitor inside its EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) packaging.

1. Align the screw hole on the arm with the bundled screw on the base. Then insert the base into the arm.

2. Fix the base to the arm by fastening the bundled screw.

   

Connect cables

Rear of the LCD monitor

1. DC-IN Port
2. DisplayPort
3. HDMI-1 Port
4. HDMI-2 Port
5. Earphone - out Por
6. Kensington Lock

ASUS LCD Monitor VG32V Monitor introduction

Using the Controls button 

Use the control button on the bottom of the monitor to adjust the image settings.

1. Power Indicator
   The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table.

   Status	Description
   White	ON
   Amber	Standby mode
   OFF	OFF

2. Power Button
   Press this button to turn the monitor on/off.
3. Game Visual
   Press this hotkey to switch from seven video preset modes (Scenery Mode, Racing Mode, Cinema Mode, RTS/RPG Mode, FPS Mode, sRGB Mode and MOBA Mode) with GameVisual™ Video Intelligence Technology.
4. GamePlus Button
   GamePlus: The GamePlus Function provides a toolkit and creates a better gaming environment for users when playing different types of games. Particularly, Crosshair function is specially designed for new gamers or beginners interested in First Person Shooter (FPS) games. 
   To active GamePlus
   • Press GamePlus Button to enter the GamePlus main menu.
   • Activate Crosshair, Timer or FPS Counter or Display Alignment function.
   • Move the button up/down to select and press to confirm the function needed. Press to go off, and exit
   • Crosshair/Timer/FPS Counter is movable by pressing 5-way key.

   • To activate Sniper, you need to disable HDR on your device.

     

5. Close Button
   Exit the OSD menu.
6. (5-way) Button
   Turns on the OSD menu. Enacts the selected OSD menu item.
   Increases/Decreases values or moves your selection up/down/left/right

Description of ASUS LCD Monitor VG32V

The ASUS VG32V features a 32-inch VA panel with a WQHD resolution, providing sharp and vivid images with a 3000:1 contrast ratio. The monitor's 144Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time eliminate motion blur and ensure smooth and fluid gameplay. The Adaptive-Sync technology synchronizes the monitor's refresh rate with the GPU's frame rate, reducing screen tearing and stuttering. The monitor also features ASUS GamePlus technology, which provides in-game enhancements like a crosshair overlay, timer, and FPS counter. The monitor's ergonomic stand allows for tilt, swivel, and height adjustments, providing a comfortable viewing experience.

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 +20˚ to -5˚ and it allows 62˚ swivel adjustment from either left or right. You can also adjust the monitor’s height within +/- 14cm.

  

Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount)

The detachable stand of this monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount.
To detach the arm/stand

1. Disconnect power and signal cables. Carefully put the monitor facedown on its EPS packaging.
2. Remove the screws covers
3. Remove the four (4) screws securing the arm to the rear of the monitor.

4. 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).

Outline dimension

Unit: mm [inch]

OSD (On-Screen Display) menu

How to reconfigure

1. Press Central of 5-way to activate the OSD menu.
2. Press the and buttons to toggle between options in the Menu. As you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted.
3. To select the highlighted item on the menu press the Center key.
4. Press the and buttons to select the desired parameter.
5. Press the Center key to enter the slide bar and then use the or buttons, according to the indicators on the menu, to make your changes.
6. Press the ◄/► to move left / right menu.

OSD Function Introduction

GameVisual

This function contains seven sub-functions that you can select for your preference. Each mode has the Reset selection, allowing you to maintain your setting or return to the preset mode.

• Scenery Mode: This is the best choice for scenery photo displaying with GameVisual Video Intelligence Technology.
• Racing Mode: This is the best choice for racing game playing with GameVisual Video Intelligence Technology.
• Cinema Mode: This is the best choice for movie watching with GameVisual Video Intelligence Technology.
• RTS/RPG Mode: This is the best choice for Real-Time Strategy(RTS)/Role-Playing Game(RPG) playing with GameVisual Video Intelligence Technology.
• FPS Mode: This is the best choice for First Person Shooter game playing with GameVisual Video Intelligence Technology.
• sRGB Mode: This is the best choice for viewing photos and graphics from PCs.
• MOBA Mode : This is the best choice for Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) games playing with GameVisual Video intelligence Technology.

In the Racing Mode, the Saturation, Sharpness, and ASCR functions are not user-configurable. In the sRGB, the Saturation, Skin Tone, Color Temp., Sharpness, Brightness, Contrast and ASCR functions are not user-configurable. In the MOBA Mode, the Saturation, Sharpness and ASCR functions are not user-configurable.

Blue Light Filter

Adjust the energy level of blue light emitted from LED backlight.

• Level 0: No change.
• Level 1~4: The higher the level,the more blue light will be reduced.
  
  • When Blue Light Filter is activated,the default settings of Racing Mode will be automatically imported.
  • Between Level 1 to Level 3, the Brightness function is user-configurable.
  • Level 4 is optimized setting. It is compliance 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).

Color

Select the image color you like from this function.

• 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.
• Color Temp.: Contains three preset color modes (Cool, Normal, Warm) and User Mode.
• Skin Tone: Contains three color modes including Reddish, Natural, and Yellowish

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 VG32V Image

You can adjust the image HDR, Sharpness, VividPixel, Adaptive-Sync/FreeSync, ELMB SYNC, Shadow Boost, Aspect Control, ASCR, Trace Free from this main function.

• HDR:High Dynamic Range. Contains two HDR modes (ASUS Cinema HDR and ASUS Gaming HDR).
• Sharpness: Adjusts the picture sharpness. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
• VividPixel: ASUS Exclusive Technology that brings lifelike visuals for crystal-clear and detail-oriented enjoyment. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
• Adaptive-Sync/FreeSync: It can allow a Adaptive-Sync/FreeSync supported graphics source to dynamically adjust display refresh rate based on typical content frame rates for power efficient, virtually stutter free and low-latency display update.
• ELMB SYNC: Check to decrease motion blur and minimize ghosting part when on-screen objects are fast moving.
• Shadow Boost:Dark color enhancement adjust monitor gamma curve to enrich the dark tones in an image making dark scenes and objects much easier be found.
• Aspect Control: Adjusts the aspect ratio to “Full”, “4:3” and “OverScan”.
• ASCR: Select ON or OFF to enable or disable dynamic contrast ratio function,ASCR is Disabled when ELMB is on.
• Trace Free: Speeds up the response time by Over Drive technology. The adjusting range is from lower 0 to faster 100.

4:3 is only available when input source is in 4:3 format。OverScan is only available for the HDMI input source.

Input Select

Select the input source from HDMI-1, HDMI-2 or DisplayPort input signal.

System Setup

Adjusts the system configuration.

• GameVisual Demo Mode: Activate the demo mode for the GameVisual function.
• Volume: Adjusts the output volume level.
• ECO Mode: Activate the ecology mode for power saving.
• OSD Setup: Adjusts the OSD Timeout, DDC/CI, and Transparency of the OSD screen.
• Language: Select OSD language. The selections are: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Poland, Czech, Croatia, Hungary, Romania, Portugal, Turkey, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Thai and Indonesian.
• Key Lock: Disable all key functions. Pressing the down button for more than five seconds to disable key lock function.
• Information: Displays the monitor information.
• More: Return the next page of System Setting.
• Back: Return the previous page of System Setting.
• Power Indicator: Turn the power LED indicator on/off.
• Power Key Lock: To disable / enable power key
• All Reset: Selects “Yes” to revert all settings to the factory default mode.

My Favorite

Load/Save all settings on the monitor.

ASUS LCD Monitor VG32V Setup Guide

Setting up the ASUS LCD Monitor VG32V is straightforward and easy. First, attach the monitor stand to the monitor base using the screws provided in the box. Then, connect the monitor to your computer using the HDMI or DisplayPort cable. Once connected, turn on the monitor and select the input source using the buttons on the bottom right corner of the monitor. Adjust the monitor's settings using the on-screen display (OSD) menu. You can adjust the brightness, contrast, sharpness, color temperature, and other display settings to your liking.

Troubleshooting

Supported Timing List

PC Timings List of HDMI2.0 / DP1.2 input

Pros & Cons

Pros

• 32-inch WQHD display with a 144Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time
• Adaptive-Sync technology for smooth and tear-free gameplay
• ASUS GamePlus technology for in-game enhancements
• Ergonomic stand with tilt, swivel, and height adjustments
• Stylish and sleek design

Cons

• No built-in speakers
• Limited connectivity options (only HDMI and DisplayPort)
• VA panel may have slight color shift when viewed at an angle
• May be too large for some desks

Customer Reviews about ASUS LCD Monitor VG32V

Customers who have purchased the ASUS LCD Monitor VG32V have praised its sharp and vibrant display, fast response time, and smooth gameplay. Many have also appreciated its ergonomic stand and stylish design. However, some have criticized its limited connectivity options and lack of built-in speakers. The most common complaint is about the monitor's size, which may be too large for some desks.