AOC CU34G2 LCD Monitor
Safety
National Conventions
- The following subsections describe notational conventions used in this document.
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
- Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be accompanied by an icon and printed in bold type or in italic type. These blocks are notes, cautions, and warnings, and they are used as follows:
- NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer system.
- CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
- WARNING: A WARNING indicates the potential for bodily harm and tells you how to avoid the problem. Some warnings may appear in alternate formats and may be unaccompanied by an icon. In such cases, the specific presentation of the warning is mandated by regulatory authority.
Power
- 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 supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.
- The monitor is equipped with a three-pronged grounded plug, a plug with a third (grounding) pin. This plug will fit only into a grounded power outlet as a safety feature. If your outlet does not accommodate the three-wire plug, have an electrician install the correct outlet, or use an adapter to ground the appliance safely. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounded plug.
- Unplug the unit during a lightning storm or when it will not be used for long periods of time. This will protect the monitor from damage due to power surges.
- Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading can result in fire or electric shock.
- To ensure satisfactory operation, use the monitor only with UL listed computers which have appropriate configured receptacles marked between 100-240V AC, Min. 5A.
- The wall socket shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Installation
- Do not place the monitor on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. If the monitor falls, it can injure a person and cause serious damage to this product. Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with this product. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions when installing the product and use mounting accessories recommended by the manufacturer. A product and cart combination should be moved with care.
- Never push any object into the slot on the monitor cabinet. It could damage circuit parts causing a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquids on the monitor.
- Do not place the front of the product on the floor.
- If you mount the monitor on a wall or shelf, use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer and follow the kit instructions.
- Leave some space around the monitor as shown below. Otherwise, air-circulation may be inadequate hence overheating may cause a fire or damage to the monitor.
- See below the recommended ventilation areas around the monitor when the monitor is installed on the wall or on the stand:
- Please purchase a suitable wall mount to avoid the lack of distance between the back signal cable and the wall.
Cleaning
- Clean the cabinet regularly with cloth. You can use soft-detergent to wipe out the stain, instead of strong-detergent which will cauterize the product cabinet.
- When cleaning, make sure no detergent is leaked into the product. The cleaning cloth should not be too rough as it will scratch the screen surface.
- Please disconnect the power cord before cleaning the product.
Other
- If the product is emitting a strange smell, sound or smoke, disconnect the power plug IMMEDIATELY and contact a Service Center.
- Make sure that the ventilating openings are not blocked by a table or curtain.
- Do not engage the LCD monitor in severe vibration or high impact conditions during operation.
- Do not knock or drop the monitor during operation or transportation.
Setup
Contents in Box
- Not all signal cables (HDMI / DP / USB /Audio cables) will be provided for all countries and regions. Please check with the local dealer or AOC branch office for confirmation.
Setup Base
- Please set up or remove the base by following the steps below.
- Please place the monitor on a soft and flat surface to prevent scratches.
Setup:
Remove:
Adjusting Viewing Angle
- For optimal viewing, it is recommended to look at the full face of the monitor, then adjust the monitor’s angle to your own preference.
- Hold the stand so you will not topple the monitor when you change the monitor’s angle.
You are able to adjust the monitor as below:
NOTE:
Do not touch the LCD screen when you change the angle. It may cause damage or break the LCD screen.
Connecting the Monitor
Cable Connections In Back of Monitor and Computer:
- HDMI
- DisplayPort
- Earphone out
- Power
- USB-PC upstream
- USB 3.2 Gen 1
- USB3. 2 Gen1+Quick Charging
- USB 3.2 Gen 1
Connect to PC
- Connect the power cord to the back of the display firmly.
- Turn off your computer and unplug its power cable.
- Connect the display signal cable to the video connector on the back of your computer.
- Plug the power cord of your computer and your display into a nearby outlet.
- Turn on your computer and display.
- If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. If it does not display an image, please refer Troubleshooting. To protect equipment, always turn off the PC and LCD monitor before connecting.
Freesync function
- Freesync function is working with DP1/DP2/HDMI1/HDMI2
- Compatible Graphics Card: Recommend list is as the below, also could be checked by visiting www.AMD.com
- MD Radeon™ RX 480
- AMD Radeon™ RX 470
- AMD Radeon™ RX 460
Radeon Pro Duo
- AMD Radeon R9 300 Series
- AMD Radeon R9 Fury X
- AMD Radeon R9 360
- AMD Radeon R7 360
- AMD Radeon R9 295X2
- AMD Radeon R9 290X
- AMD Radeon R9 290
- AMD Radeon R9 285
- AMD Radeon R7 260X
- AMD Radeon R7 260
Adjusting
Hotkeys
| 1 | Source/Exit |
| 2 | Game Mode/< |
| 3 | Dial Point/> |
| 4 | Menu/Enter |
| 5 | Power |
Source/Exit
- When the OSD is closed, press Source/Exit button will be Source hot key function.
Game Mode/<
- When there is no OSD, press ”<” key to open game mode function, then press ”<” or “>” key to select game mode (FPS, RTS, Racing, Gamer 1, Gamer 2 or Gamer 3) basing on the different game types.
Dial Point/>
- When there is no OSD, press Dial Point button to active Dial Point menu, and then press “<” or “>” to set Dial Point on or off.
Menu/Enter
- Press to display the OSD or confirm the selection.
Power
- Turn on/off the monitor.
OSD Setting
- Basic and simple instruction on the control keys.
- Press the
MENU button to activate the OSD window. - Press Left or Right to navigate through the functions. Once the desired function is highlighted, press the MENU-button to activate it, and press Left or Right to navigate through the sub-menu functions. Once the desired function is highlighted, press the MENU button to activate it.
- Press Left or change the settings of the selected function. Press
to exit. If you want to adjust any other function, repeat steps 2-3. - OSD Lock Function: To lock the OSD, press and hold the MENU button while the monitor is off and then press the power
button to turn the monitor on. To unlock, the OSD – press and hold the MENU button while the monitor is off, and then press the power button to turn the monitor on.
Notes:
- If the product has only one signal input, the item of “Input Select” is disable to adjust.
- If the product screen size is 4:3 or input signal resolution is native resolution, the item of “Image Ratio” is disabled.
- One of DCR, Color Boost and Picture Boost functions is activated, the other two function s are turned off accordingly.
Luminance
Note:
The function MBR and Overdrive Boost are available only when Adaptive-Sync is off and the vertical frequency is up to 75 Hz.
Color Setup
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Color Temp. |
Warm | Recall Warm Color Temperature from EEPROM. | |
| Normal | Recall Normal Color Temperature from EEPROM. | |||
| Cool | Recall Cool Color Temperature from EEPROM. | |||
| sRGB | Recall SRGB Color Temperature from EEPROM. | |||
| User | Restore Color Temperature from EEPROM. | |||
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DCB Mode |
Full Enhance | On or Off | Disable or Enable Full Enhance Mode | |
| Nature Skin | On or Off | Disable or Enable Nature Skin Mode | ||
| Green Field | On or Off | Disable or Enable Green Field Mode | ||
| Sky-blue | On or Off | Disable or Enable Sky-blue Mode | ||
| AutoDetect | On or Off | Disable or Enable AutoDetect Mode | ||
| Off | Disable DCB Mode | |||
| DCB Demo | On or Off | Disable or Enable Demo | ||
| Red | 0-100 | Red gain from Digital-register. | ||
| Green | 0-100 | Green gain from Digital-register. | ||
| Blue | 0-100 | Blue gain from Digital-register. |
Picture Boost
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Bright Frame | On or Off | Disable or Enable Bright Frame |
| Frame Size | 14-100 | Adjust Frame Size | |
| Brightness | 0-100 | Adjust Frame Brightness | |
| Contrast | 0-100 | Adjust Frame Contrast | |
| H. position | 0-100 | Adjust Frame horizontal Position | |
| V. position | 0-100 | Adjust Frame Vertical Position |
Note:
Adjust the brightness, contrast, and position of the Bright Frame for better viewing experience.
OSD Setup
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Language | Select the OSD language | |
| Timeout | 5-120 | Adjust the OSD Timeout | |
| DP Capability | 1.1/1.2 (CU34G2)
1.1/1.2/1.4 (CU34G2X) |
Please be noted that only DP1.2 support Adaptive-
Sync function |
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| H. Position | 0-100 | Adjust the horizontal position of OSD | |
| V. Position | 0-100 | Adjust the vertical position of OSD | |
| Volume | 0-100 | Volume Adjustment. | |
| Transparence | 0-100 | Adjust the transparence of OSD | |
| Break Reminder
(Pause- Erinnerung) |
On (Ein) / Off (Aus) |
Break reminder if the user continuously work for more than 1hrs | |
| Frame Counter (CU34G2) | Off / Right-Up /Right-
Down / Left-Down / Left- Up |
Display V frequency on the corner selected. |
Notes:
If the DP video content supports DP1.2, please select DP1.2 for DP Capability; otherwise, please select DP1.1.
PIP Setting
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PIP Setting | Off / PIP / PBP | Off |
| Main Source | Follow Input Select Content | HDMI1 | |
| Sub Source | Follow Input Select Content | DP (CU34G2)
HDMI1 (CU34G2X) |
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| Size | Small, Middle, Large | Small | |
| Position | Right-Up /Right-Down / Left-Down /
Left-Up |
Right-Up | |
| Audio | On / Off | Off | |
| Swap | Swap the screen source. |
CU34G2:
| Sub Main | HDMI1 | HDMI2 | DP |
| HDMI1 | X | X | V |
| HDMI2 | X | X | V |
| DP | V | V | X |
Game Setting
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Game Mode |
Off | No optimization by Smart image
game |
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FPS |
For playing FPS (first Person Shoot-
ers) games. Improves dark theme black level details. |
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| RTS | For playing RTS (Real Time Strate-
gy). Improves the image quality. |
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Racing |
For playing Racing games, Provides
fastest response time and high color saturation. |
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| Gamer1 | User’s preference settings saved as
Gamer 1. |
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| Gamer2 | User’s preference settings saved as
Gamer 2. |
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| Gamer3 | User’s preference settings saved as
Gamer 3. |
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Shadow Control |
0-100 |
Shadow Control Default is 50, then
end-user can adjust from 50 to 100 or 0 to increase contrast for clear picture. 1. If picture is too dark to be saw the detail clearly, adjusting from 50 to100 for clear picture. 2. If picture is too white to be saw the detail clearly, adjusting from 50 to 0 for clear picture. |
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| Low input Lag | On/Off | Turn off frame buffer to decrease
input lag |
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Game Color |
0-20 |
Game Color will provide 0-20 level
for adjusting saturation to get better picture. |
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| LowBlue Mode | Reading / Office / Internet /
Multimedia / Off |
Decrease blue light wave by
controlling color temperature. |
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Overdrive |
Weak |
Adjust the response time. (Boost can only enable in Freesync off mode) |
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| Medium | |||
| Strong | |||
| Boost (Motion picture response time
1ms) |
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| Off | |||
| Frame Counter
(CU34G2X) |
Off / Right-Up / Right-Down / Left-
Down / Left-Up |
Display vertical scanning frequency | |
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MBR |
0-20 |
MBR (Motion Blur Reduction) will
provide 0 – 20 levels for adjusting visible motion blur. |
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| Adaptive-Sync | On/Off | Adjust the Adaptive-Sync |
Extra
|
Input Select | Select Input Signal Source | |
| Auto Config. | Yes or No | Auto-adjust the picture to default | |
| Off timer | 0-24hrs | Select DC off time | |
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Image Ratio |
Wide / 4:3 / 1:1 / 17”(4:3) / 19”(4:3) /
19”(5:4) / 19”w(16:10) / 21.5”w(16:9) / 22”w(16:10) / 23”w(16:9) / 23.6”W (16:9) / 24”W (16:9) / 27”W (16:9) |
Select image ratio for display. |
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| DDC/CI | Yes or No | Turn ON/OFF DDC/CI Support | |
| Reset | Yes or No | Reset the menu to default | |
| USB
(CU34G2) |
On/Off |
Exit
 |
Exit | Exit the main OSD |
LED Indicator
| Status | LED Color |
| Full Power Mode | White |
| Active-off Mode | Orange |
Troubleshoot
| Problem & Question | Possible Solutions |
| Power LED Is Not ON | Make sure the power button is ON and the Power Cord is properly connected to a grounded power outlet and to the monitor. |
| No images on the screen | Is the power cord connected properly?
Check the power cord connection and power supply. Is the cable connected correctly? (Connected using the HDMI cable) Check the HDMI cable connection. (Connected using the DP cable) Check the DP cable connection. * HDMI/DP input is not available on every model. If the power is on, reboot the computer to see the initial screen (the login screen), which can be seen. If the initial screen (the login screen) appears, boot the computer in the applicable mode (the safe mode for Windows 7/8/10) and then change the frequency of the video card. (Refer to the Setting the Optimal Resolution) If the initial screen (the login screen) does not appear, contact the Service Center or your dealer. Can you see “Input Not Supported” on the screen? You can see this message when the signal from the video card exceeds the maximum resolution and frequency that the monitor can handle properly. Adjust the maximum resolution and frequency that the monitor can handle properly. Make sure the AOC Monitor Drivers are installed. |
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Picture Is Fuzzy & Has Ghosting Shadowing Problem |
Adjust the Contrast and Brightness Controls. Press to auto adjust.
Make sure you are not using an extension cable or switch box. We recommend plugging the monitor directly to the video card output connector on the back. |
| Picture Bounces, Flickers Or Wave Pattern Appears In The Picture | Move electrical devices that may cause electrical interference as far away
from the monitor as possible. Use the maximum refresh rate your monitor is capable of at the resolution you are using. |
| Monitor Is Stuck In Active Off-
Mode” |
The Computer Power Switch should be in the ON position.
The Computer Video Card should be snugly fitted in its slot. Make sure the monitor’s video cable is properly connected to the computer. Inspect the monitor’s video cable and make sure no pin is bent. Make sure your computer is operational by hitting the CAPS LOCK key on the keyboard while observing the CAPS LOCK LED. The LED should either turn ON or OFF after hitting the CAPS LOCK key. |
| Missing one of the primary colors (RED, GREEN, or BLUE) | Inspect the monitor’s video cable and make sure that no pin is damaged. Make sure the monitor’s video cable is properly connected to the computer. |
| Picture has color defects (white does not look white) | Adjust RGB color or select desired color temperature. |
| Horizontal or vertical disturbances on the screen |
Use Windows 7/8/10 shut-down mode to adjust CLOCK and FOCUS. Press to auto-adjust. |
Specification
General Specification
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Panel |
Model name | CU34G2 | CU34G2X | ||
| Driving system | TFT Color LCD | ||||
| Viewable Image Size | 86.36 cm diagonal | ||||
| Pixel pitch | 0.23175mm(H) x 0.23175mm(V) | ||||
| Video | HDMI interface & DP Interface | ||||
| Display Color | 16.7M Colors | ||||
| Others | Horizontal scan range | 30-160KHZ(HDMI/DP) | 30-170KHZ(HDMI)
30-220KHZ(DP) |
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| Horizontal scan Size(Maximum) | 797.22mm | ||||
| Vertical scan range | 48-100HZ(HDMI/DP) | 48-100HZ(HDMI)
48-144HZ(DP) |
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| Vertical Scan Size(Maximum) | 333.72mm | ||||
| Optimal preset resolution | 3440×1440@60Hz | ||||
| Max resolution | 3440×1440@100Hz (HDMI/DP) | 3440×1440@144Hz (DP) | |||
| Plug & Play | VESA DDC2B/CI | ||||
| Input Connector | HDMI/DP | ||||
| Power Source | 100-240V~, 50/60Hz,1.5A | ||||
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Power Consumption |
Typical (default brightness and contrast) | 55W | 67W | ||
| Max. (brightness = 100, contrast =100) | 108W | 110W | |||
| Power saving | ≤0.5W | ≤0.5W | |||
| Physical Characteristics | Connector Type | HDMI/DP/USB/Earphone out | |||
| Signal Cable Type | Detachable | ||||
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Environmental |
Temperature | Operating | 0°~ 40° | ||
| Non-Operating | -25°~ 55° | ||||
| Humidity | Operating | 10% ~ 85% (non-condensing) | |||
| Non-Operating | 5% ~ 93% (non-condensing) | ||||
| Altitude | Operating | 0~ 5000m (0~ 16404ft ) | |||
| Non-Operating | 0~ 12192m (0~ 40000ft ) | ||||
Preset Display Modes
| STANDARD | RESOLUTION | HORIZONTAL
FREQUENCY(kHz) |
VERTICAL
FREQUENCY(Hz) |
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VGA |
640×480@60Hz | 31.469 | 59.94 |
| 640×480@72Hz | 37.861 | 72.809 | |
| 640×480@75Hz | 37.5 | 75 | |
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SVGA |
800×600@60Hz | 37.879 | 60.317 |
| 800×600@72Hz | 48.077 | 72.188 | |
| 800×600@75Hz | 46.875 | 75 | |
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XGA |
1024×768@60Hz | 48.363 | 60.004 |
| 1024×768@70Hz | 56.476 | 70.069 | |
| 1024×768@75Hz | 60.023 | 75.029 | |
| SXGA | 1280×1024@60Hz | 63.981 | 60.020 |
| 1280×1024@75Hz | 79.976 | 75.025 | |
| WXGA+ | 1440×900@60Hz | 55.935 | 59.887 |
| 1440×900@60Hz | 55.469 | 59.901 | |
| WSXGA | 1680×1050@60Hz | 65.290 | 59.954 |
| 1680×1050@60Hz | 64.674 | 59.883 | |
| HD | 1920×1080@60Hz | 67.5 | 60 |
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QHD |
2560×1080@60HZ | 66 | 60 |
| 2560×1080@50HZ | 56.25 | 50 | |
| 2560×1080@120HZ | 150 | 120 | |
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WQHD |
3440×1440@30HZ | 44.408 | 29.985 |
| 3440×1440@60HZ | 89.819 | 59.973 | |
| 3440×1440@100HZ | 150.972 | 99.982 | |
| 3440X1440@120(CU34G2X DP Only) | 181.2 | 120 | |
| 3440X1440@144(CU34G2X DP Only) | 214.56 | 144 | |
| IBM MODES | |||
| DOS | 640×350@70Hz | 31.469 | 70.087 |
| 720×400@70Hz | 31.469 | 70.087 | |
| MAC MODES | |||
| VGA | 640×480@67Hz | 35.000 | 66.667 |
| SVGA | 832×624@75Hz | 49.725 | 74.551 |
| XGA | 1024×768@75Hz | 60.241 | 74.927 |
Pin Assignments
| Pin No. | Signal Name | Pin No. | Signal Name | Pin No. | Signal Name |
| 1. | TMDS Data 2+ | 9. | TMDS Data 0- | 17. | DDC/CEC Ground |
| 2. | TMDS Data 2 Shield | 10. | TMDS Clock + | 18. | +5V Power |
| 3. | TMDS Data 2- | 11. | TMDS Clock Shield | 19. | Hot Plug Detect |
| 4. | TMDS Data 1+ | 12. | TMDS Clock- | ||
| 5. | TMDS Data 1Shield | 13. | CEC | ||
| 6. | TMDS Data 1- | 14. | Reserved (N.C. on device) | ||
| 7. | TMDS Data 0+ | 15. | SCL | ||
| 8. | TMDS Data 0 Shield | 16. | SDA |
20-Pin Color Display Signal Cable
| Pin No. | Signal Name | Pin No. | Signal Name |
| 1 | ML_Lane 3 (n) | 11 | GND |
| 2 | GND | 12 | ML_Lane 0 (p) |
| 3 | ML_Lane 3 (p) | 13 | CONFIG1 |
| 4 | ML_Lane 2 (n) | 14 | CONFIG2 |
| 5 | GND | 15 | AUX_CH(p) |
| 6 | ML_Lane 2 (p) | 16 | GND |
| 7 | ML_Lane 1 (n) | 17 | AUX_CH(n) |
| 8 | GND | 18 | Hot Plug Detect |
| 9 | ML_Lane 1 (p) | 19 | Return DP_PWR |
| 10 | ML_Lane 0 (n) | 20 | DP_PWR |
Plug and Play
Plug & Play DDC2B Feature
- This monitor is equipped with VESA DDC2B capabilities according to the VESA DDC STANDARD. It allows the monitor to inform the host system of its identity and, depending on the level of DDC used, communicate additional information about its display capabilities.
- The DDC2B is a bi-directional data channel based on the I2C protocol. The host can request EDID information over the DDC2B channel.
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