AOC PD32M Porsche Design Agon

Specifications

• Model: PD32M, PD34
• Manufacturer: AOC
• Power Source: 100-240V AC, Min. 5A
• Power Plug: Three-pronged grounded plug
• Manufacturer: FSP Group Inc.
• Model: FSP230-AJAS3

Product Usage Instructions

Safety

1. The monitor should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label. Ensure the power supply is between 100-240V AC, Min. 5A.
2. Unplug the monitor during a lightning storm or when not in use for extended periods to protect it from power surges.

Installation

1. Place the monitor on a stable surface recommended by the manufacturer to prevent injury or product damage.
2. Avoid pushing objects into the monitor’s slots or spilling liquids on it to prevent damage.
3. When wall-mounting, use an approved mounting kit and follow the manufacturer’s instructions to prevent accidents.
4. Ensure proper ventilation around the monitor to prevent overheating and potential fire hazards.

FAQ

Q: Can I use a different power adapter with the monitor?
A: No, use only the attached power adapter to ensure safe operation.

Q: What should I do if the monitor tilts downward more than -5 degrees?
A: Avoid exceeding the -5 degree tilt angle to prevent potential damage not covered under warranty.

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.

For use only with the attached power adapter.
Manufacturers: FSP Group Inc.
Model: FSP230-AJAS3

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.

WARNING: SUPPLY LINES! DANGER TO LIFE BY ELECTRIC SHOCK!
Take appropriate measures to avoid damaging supply lines (electric, gas, water) during wall mounting.
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.
To avoid potential damage, for example the panel peeling from the bezel, ensure that the monitor does not tilt downward by more than -5 degrees. If the -5 degree downward tilt angle maximum is exceeded, the monitor damage will not be covered under warranty.

See below the recommended ventilation areas around the monitor when the monitor is installed on the wall or on the stand:

Installed with stand

Cleaning
Clean the cabinet regularly with a water-dampened, soft cloth.
When cleaning use a soft cotton or microfiber cloth. The cloth should be damp and almost dry, do not allow liquid into the case.

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 OLED monitor in severe vibration or high impact conditions during operation.
• Do not knock or drop the monitor during operation or transportation.
• DANGER TO LIFE AND RISK OF ACCIDENTS FOR INFANTS AND CHILDREN!
  Never leave children unsupervised with the packaging material. The packaging material poses a suffocation hazard. Children frequently underestimate dangers.
  Always keep children away from the product.
• Keep all documents for future use. When passing this product on to third parties, please include the installation instructions and safety notes.
• Do not place the device near a heat source and protect it from direct sunlight.
• Never expose the device to humidity, condensation or moisture.

Setup

Contents in Box

Not all signal cables will be provided for all countries and regions. Please check with the local dealer or AOC branch office for confirmation.

Setup Stand & Base
Please setup or remove the base following the steps as below.

Screen Maintenance

To reduce the risk of image retention on the screen, regularly conduct the following maintenance. Not following these instructions may void your warranty.

Avoid displaying a still image for extended periods.
A still image refers to an image that does not change over time, such as a photograph.
A still image may result in permanent damage to the QD-OLED screen, causing the image to continue to appear when no longer actively being shown.

For best results:

1. No Static Images. Do not display a still image for an extended time (4 hours). This may cause screen image residue (burn-in). If an image needs to be displayed for an extended time, reduce the brightness and contrast as much as possible.
2. Use Full Screen. When watching video that is letterboxed or pillar-boxed, such as 4:3 video, may result in artifacts. Use full screen mode to reduce this issue.
3. No Stickers. Do not put labels or stickers directly on the screen. This may cause screen damage.

Do not use this display for more than four hours continuously.
This product uses many technologies to reduce or eliminate image retention (burn-in). Use the default screen settings to avoid image retention and maintain image quality.

Pixel Orbiting (Image Shift)
Orbit will slightly shift the displayed image at the pixel level, once a second to prevent image retention.
This function is “On (Weak)” by default, “Weak” moves the least, “Strong” moves the most, “Off” disables the movement and increases the chance of image retention. This can be set in the OSD menu.

The following features have the default setting of “Off”, however they can be used to further protect your monitor against QD-OLED burn-in. It is recommended that you turn on these functions to further protect your panel:

• Screen Saver
  The screen saver function will dim the screen to protect the panel from sticking.
• Logos Protection
  The Multi-logo protection feature will dim the screen brightness if static logos are detected.
• Boundary Dimmer
  The Boundary Dimmer feature will dim the brightness levels of detected areas that have a great change in brightness.
• Taskbar Dimmer
  The Taskbar Dimmer feature will dim the brightness of the taskbar area.
• ThermalProtection
  The Thermal Protection feature will keep the monitor’s temperature under 60 degrees by reducing brightness levels.

Adjusting the monitor

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 OLED screen when you change the angle. Touching the OLED screen may cause damage.

Warning

1. To avoid potential screen damage, such as panel peeling, ensure that the monitor does not tilt downward by more than -5 degrees.
2. Do not press the screen while adjusting the angle of the monitor. Grasp only the bezel.

Connecting the Monitor
Cable Connections In Back of Monitor and Computer:

1. Power
2. Power Switch
3. USB3.2 Gen1+fast chargingx1
4. USB3.2 Gen1x2
5. USB UP
6. HDMI1
7. HDMI2
8. DisplayPort
9. USB C
10. Earphone

Connect to PC

1. Connect the power cord to the back of the display firmly.
2. Turn off your computer and unplug its power cable.
3. Connect the display signal cable to the video connector on the back of your computer.
4. Plug the power cord of your computer and your display into a nearby outlet.
5. 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 OLED monitor before connecting.

Wall Mounting

Preparing to Install An Optional Wall Mounting Arm.

This monitor can be attached to a wall mounting arm you purchase separately. Disconnect power before this procedure. Follow these steps:

1. Remove the base.
2. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to assemble the wall mounting arm.
3. Place the wall mounting arm onto the back of the monitor. Line up the holes of the arm with the holes in the back of the monitor.
4. Reconnect the cables. Refer to the user’s manual that came with the optional wall mounting arm for instructions on attaching it to the wall.

Specification of wall hanger screws：M4*(10+X)mm, ( X=Thickness of Wall mount bracket )

Note: VESA mounting screw holes are not available for all models, please check with the dealer or official department of AOC. Always contact manufacturer for wall-mount installation.

* Display design may differ from those illustrated.

WARNING

1. To avoid potential screen damage, such as panel peeling, ensure that the monitor does not tilt downward by more than -5 degrees.
2. Do not press the screen while adjusting the angle of the monitor. Grasp only the bezel.

Adaptive-Sync function

1. Adaptive-Sync function is working with DisplayPort/HDMI/USB C
2. Compatible Graphics Card: Recommend list is as the below, also could be checked by visiting www.AMD.com

Graphics Cards

• Radeon™ RX Vega series
• Radeon™ RX 500 series
• Radeon™ RX 400 series
• Radeon™ R9/R7 300 series （R9 370/X, R7 370/X, R7 265 except）
• Radeon™ Pro Duo (2016)
• Radeon™ R9 Nano series
• Radeon™ R9 Fury series
• Radeon™ R9/R7 200 series (R9 270/X, R9 280/X except) Processors
• AMD Ryzen™ 7 2700U
• AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U
• AMD Ryzen™ 5 2400G
• AMD Ryzen™ 3 2300U
• AMD Ryzen™ 3 2200G
• AMD PRO A12-9800
• AMD PRO A12-9800E
• AMD PRO A10-9700
• AMD PRO A10-9700E
• AMD PRO A8-9600
• AMD PRO A6-9500
• AMD PRO A6-9500E
• AMD PRO A12-8870
• AMD PRO A12-8870E
• AMD PRO A10-8770
• AMD PRO A10-8770E
• AMD PRO A10-8750B
• AMD PRO A8-8650B
• AMD PRO A6-8570
• AMD PRO A6-8570E
• AMD PRO A4-8350B
• AMD A10-7890K
• AMD A10-7870K
• AMD A10-7850K
• AMD A10-7800
• AMD A10-7700K
• AMD A8-7670K
• AMD A8-7650K
• AMD A8-7600
• AMD A6-7400K

HDR
It is compatible with input signals in HDR10 format.
The display may automatically activate the HDR function if the player and content are compatible. Please contact the device manufacturer and the content provider for information on the compatibility of your device and content. Please select “OFF” for the HDR function when you have no need for automatical activation function.

Note:

1. No special setting is needed for the DisplayPort/HDMI interface in WIN10 versions lower (older) than V1703.
2. Only the HDMI interface is available and the DisplayPort interface cannot function in WIN10 version V1703.
3. 3440 x1440@60Hz only suggest for Blu-ray Player, Xbox and PlayStation.
   • The display resolution is set to 3440 x1440, and HDR is preset to ON.
   • After entering an application, the best HDR effect can be achieved when the resolution is changed to 3440 x1440(if available).

KVM function

What is KVM?
With KVM function, you can show two PCs, or two notebooks, or one PC and one notebook on one AOC monitor and control the two devices with one set of keyboard and mouse. Switch your control over your PC or notebook devices by choosing input signal source on “Input Select” of OSD menu.

How to use KVM?
Step 1: Please connect one device (PC or notebook) to monitor via USB C.

Step 2: Please connect the other device to monitor via HDMI or DisplayPort. Then please also connect this device to monitor with USB upstream.

Step 3: Please connect your peripherals (keyboard and mouse) to monitor via USB port.

Step 4: Enter to OSD menu. Go to OSD Setup page and select “Auto”, “USB C”, or “USB UP” of USB Selection tab.

Adjusting

Hotkeys

• Power/Menu/Enter
  Press the Power button to turn on the monitor.
  When there is no OSD, Press to display the OSD or confirm the selection. Press about 2 seconds to turn off the monitor.
• Dial Point/Down
  When there is no OSD, press Dial Point button to show / hide Dial Point.
• Game Mode/Left
  When there is no OSD, press ”Left” key to open game mode function, then press ”Left” or “Right” key to select game mode (FPS, RTS, Racing, Gamer 1, Gamer 2 or Gamer 3) basing on the different game types.
• Light FX/Right
  When there is no OSD, press “Right” key to active Light FX function.
• Source/Up
  When the OSD is closed, press Source/Up button will be Source hot key function.

OSD Setting

Basic and simple instruction on the control keys.

1. Press the MENU-button to activate the OSD window.
2. OSD Lock/Unlock Function: To lock or unlock the OSD, press and hold the Down–button for 10s while OSD function is not active.

Notes:

1. If the product has only one signal input, the item of “Input Select” is disable to adjust.
2. ECO modes (except Standard mode), DCB mode , for these three states that only one state can exist.

Game Setting

Note:
When HDR is set to “non-off” under “Image Setup” and the input source has HDR content, “Game Mode”, “Shadow Control”,“Game Color”items cannot be adjusted .

Luminance

Note:

• When the HDR Mode under “Image Setup” is set to “non-off”, “Contrast”、“Brightness” and “Gamma” is not adjustable.
• When the HDR under “Image Setup” is set to “non-off” , all items under “Luminance ”is not adjustable.
• When the “Color Space” under “Color Settings” is set to non “Standard”, the “Contrast”, “Brightness Profile”, and “Gamma” items cannot be adjusted.

Image Setup 

NOTE

1. When HDR is detected, the HDR option is displayed for adjustment; when HDR is not detected, the HDR Mode option is displayed for adjustment.
2. When the HDR is set to “non-off”, In addition to “HDR”, “Luminous Max” under “image setup” , other items are not adjustable.
3. When PIP/PBP is On, the Main source / Sub-source input source compatibility is as follow:

Color Setup

Note:
When the HDR/HDR Mode setting under “Image Setup” is set to “non-off” and the input source has HDR content, “Color Setup”is not adjustable.

Audio

Light FX

OLED Care/Extra

Note:

1. The device needs to support USB C (DP Alt) function.
   When used for the first time or after resetting the OSD menu, the USB C (DP Alt) function is turned off by default and can be turned on again in any of the following ways:
   1. The display has been turned on and off twice in total.
   2. Set the “USB” option under “OSD Settings” in the OSD menu to a non closed state.

OSD Setup

LED Indicator

Troubleshoot

Specification

General Specification

The power specification is the power consumption of display (including power adapter) tested at the input end of the power adapter.

Note:

1. The maximum number of colors supported by this product is 1.07 billion, the setting conditions are as follows (due to different graphics card policies, some options will be hidden, graphics card support, please refer to the actual situation) :Note: Due to Windows system restrictions, HDR may not be enabled when the display color depth is 8 bpc+YCbCr422 or lower.
2. When USB C (DP Alt, HBR3) signal input and “USB” is set to “High Resolution”, the maximum resolution is 3440 x1440@240Hz, and the USB interface is transmitted at the USB 2.0 rate, and when “USB” is set to “High Data Speed”, the maximum resolution is 3440 x1440@165Hz, and the USB interface is transmitted at the USB 3.2 Gen1 rate. Differences may occur due to output limitations of some graphics cards.
3. The USB C port supports a maximum output power of 65W, as detailed in the following table:

Note: Under the “OSD Settings” menu, set “High Data Speed” or “High Resolution” in the “USB” field.

Preset Display Modes

Note: According to the VESA standard, there may be a certain error (+/-1Hz) when calculating the refresh rate (field frequency) of different operating systems and graphics cards. In order to improve compatibility, the nominal refresh rate of this product has been rounded off. Please refer to the actual product.

Pin Assignments

19-Pin Color Display Signal Cable

20-Pin Color Display Signal Cable

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.

For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks, and DTS Sound is a trademark of DTS, Inc. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Documents / Resources

AOC PD32M Porsche Design Agon [pdf] User Manual PD32M, PD34, PD32M Porsche Design Agon, PD32M, Porsche Design Agon, Design Agon, Agon

References

• User Manual