AOC ‎CU34G2X 34" Curved Frameless Immersive Gaming Monitor User Manual

LCD Monitor User Manual

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 setup or remove the base following the steps as below.

Please place the monitor on a soft and flat surface to prevent the scratch.

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.

Adjusting

Hotkeys

Source/Exit
Game Mode/<
Dial Point/>
Menu/Enter
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 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 “” 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, press Left or Right to navigate through the sub-menu functions. Once the desired function is highlighted, press MENU-button to activate it.
Press Left or to 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 power button to turn the monitor on. To un-lock the OSD - press and hold the MENU-button while the monitor is off and then press 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

Picture Boost

Note: Adjust the brightness, contrast, and position of the Bright Frame for better viewing experience.

OSD Setup

Notes: If the DP video content supports DP1.2, please select DP1.2 for DP Capability; otherwise, please select DP1.1.

PIP Setting

Game Setting

Extra

Exit

LED Indicator

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.
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 OffMode”	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

Preset Display Modes

Pin Assignments

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.