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- Page 1 PA249 Series LCD Monitor User Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents......................ii Notices......................iii Safety.information..................iv Care.&.Cleaning.................... v Chapter.1:..Product.introduction 1.1. Welcome!..................1-1 1.2. Package.contents................1-1 1.3. Monitor.introduction..............1-2 1.3.1 Front view ............... 1-2 1.3.2 Back view ................ 1-3 1.3.3 QuickFit Function ............1-4 Chapter.2:..Setup 2.1. Detaching.the.arm/base.(for.VESA.wall.mount)......2-1 2.2. -
Page 3: Notices
Notices Federal.Communications.Commission.Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct... -
Page 4: Safety.information
Safety information • Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all the documentation that came with the package. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, never expose the monitor to rain or moisture. • Never try to open the monitor cabinet. The dangerous high voltages inside the monitor may result in serious physical injury. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. • Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • Slots and openings on the back or top of the cabinet are provided for ventilation. Do not block these slots. Never place this product near or over a radiator or heat source unless proper ventilation is provided. -
Page 5: Care.&.Cleaning
Care & Cleaning • Before you lift or reposition your monitor, it is better to disconnect the cables and power cord. Follow the correct lifting techniques when positioning the monitor. When lifting or carrying the monitor, grasp the edges of the monitor. Do not lift the display by the stand or the cord. • Cleaning. Turn your monitor off and unplug the power cord. Clean the monitor surface with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth dampened with mild cleaner. • Avoid using a cleaner containing alcohol or acetone. Use a cleaner intended for use with the monitor. Never spray cleaner directly on the screen, as it may drip inside the monitor and cause an electric shock. - Page 6 Where.to.find.more.information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS.websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to http://www.asus.com Optional.documentation Your product package may include optional documentation that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard...
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Page 7: Welcome
Welcome! ® Thank you for purchasing the ASUS LCD monitor! The latest widescreen LCD monitor from ASUS provides a broader, brighter and crystal-clear display, plus a host of features that enhance your viewing experience. With these features, you can enjoy the convenience and delightful visual experience that the monitor brings to you! Package contents Check your package for the following items: LCD monitor Quick start guide Warranty card Power cord VGA cable DVI cable DisplayPort cable USB 3.0 cable... -
Page 8: Monitor.introduction
Monitor introduction 1.3.1. Front.view QuickFit button: • Activates the QuickFit function designed for alignment. • The QuickFit function contains 7 pages of common grid patterns and paper and photo sizes. (Please refer to 1.3.3 QuickFit Function). • Enacts the selected OSD menu item. • Increases/Decreases values or moves your selection up/down/left/right. MENU button: • Turns on the OSD menu. • Exits the OSD menu or goes back to the previous menu when the OSD menu is active. • Exits the QuickFit patterns. The OSD menu is not available when the QuickFit function is in use. Shortcut • Default: Brightness hotkey Chapter 1: Product introduction... -
Page 9: Back View
• To change the hotkey function, go to the Shortcut > Shortcut 1 menu. Shortcut • Default: Contrast hotkey • To change the hotkey function, go to the Shortcut > Shortcut 2 menu. button: • Selects a desired preset mode. • Automatically adjusts the image to its optimized position, clock, and phase by pressing this button for 2-4 seconds (for VGA mode only). button: • Selects an available input source. button (Input Select button) to display VGA/DVI/HDMI/ Press DisplayPort signals after you connect VGA/DVI/HDMI/DisplayPort cable with the monitor Power button/power indicator • Turns the monitor on/off. • The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table. Status Description White Amber Standby mode 1.3.2. Back.view 7 8 9 Rear.connectors Power.switch. Press the switch to turn on/off power. ASUS PA249 Series LCD Monitor... -
Page 10: Quickfit Function
AC-IN.port. This port connects the power cord. DisplayPort. This port is for connection for a DisplayPort compatible device. HDMI.port. This port is for connection with an HDMI compatible device. DVI.port. This 24-pin port is for PC (Personal Computer) DVI-D digital signal connection. VGA.port. This 15-pin port is for PC VGA connection. Earphone.jack. USB.3.0.upstream.port. This port is for connection with a USB upstream cable. The connection enables the USB ports on the monitor. Kensington.lock.slot. 10.. USB.3.0.downstream.ports. These ports are for connection with USB devices, such as USB keyboard/mouse, USB flash drive, etc. 1.3.3. QuickFit.Function The QuickFit function contains three kinds of patterns: (1) Grid patterns (2) Paper size (3) Photo size. To activate the patterns, press the QuickFit button. Press the button again until a desired pattern is selected. You can move the button up/down/ left/right to change the pattern’s position if needed. Note that all the patterns can be moved left/right accroding to your need, but may have limited range for moving up/down. Grid patterns The grid patterns facilitate designers and users to organize content and layout on a page and achieve a consistent look and feel. Centimeters Inches Chapter 1: Product introduction... - Page 11 Alignment Grid Paper size QuickFit provides numerous commonly used standard paper sizes for users to view their documents in real size on the screen. Letter Photo size The various real photo sizes displayed in the QuickFit function provides photographers and other users to accurately view and edit their photos in real size on the screen. Photo 4x6, 3x5, 2x2 Photo 8x10, 5x7 ASUS PA249 Series LCD Monitor...
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Page 13: Detaching.the.arm/Base.(For.vesa.wall.mount)
Detaching the arm/base (for VESA wall mount) The detachable arm/base of this monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. To detach the arm/base: Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. Use a screwdriver to remove the four screws on the arm (Figure 1), and then detach the arm/base from the monitor (Figure 2). (Figure 2) (Figure 1) We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. ASUS PA249 Series LCD Monitor... -
Page 14: Adjusting.the.monitor
Adjusting the monitor • F or 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. • Y ou can adjust the monitor’s angle from +20˚ to -5˚, and it allows swivel 60˚ adjustment from either left or right. You can also adjust the monitor’s height within +/- 10 cm. (Tilt) (Swivel) (Height adjustment) +20° ~ -5° 10cm 60° 60° 0° Pivoting.the.monitor 1. Lift the monitor to the highest position. 2. Tilt the monitor to its maximum angle. 3. Pivot the monitor clockwise to the angle you need. +20° ~ -5° It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle. Chapter 2: Setup... -
Page 15: Connecting.the.cables
Connecting the cables Connect the cables as the following instructions: •. To.connect.the.power.cord: connect one end of the power cord securely to the monitor’s AC input port, the other end to a power outlet. •. To.connect.the.VGA/HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort.cable: a. Plug one end of the VGA/HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort cable to the monitor’s VGA/HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort jack. b. Connect the other end of the VGA/HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort cable to your computer's VGA/HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort jack. c. Tighten the two screws to secure the VGA/DVI connector. •. To.use.the.earphone: connect the end with plug type to the monitor’s earphone jack when an HDMI or DisplayPort signal is fed. •. To.use.the.USB.3.0.ports: Take the supplied USB 3.0 cable, and plug the smaller end (type B) of the USB upstream cable to the monitor’s USB upstream port, and the larger end (type A) to your computer’s USB 3.0 port. Make sure your computer is installed with the lastest Windows 7/Windows 8 operating system. That will enable the USB ports on the monitor to work. When these cables are connected, you can choose the desired signal from the Input Select item in the OSD menu. Turning on the monitor Press the power button . See page 1-2 for the location of the power button. The power indicator lights up in white to show that the monitor is ON. ASUS PA249 Series LCD Monitor... - Page 16 Chapter 2: Setup...
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Page 17: Osd.(On-Screen.display).Menu
OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1. How.to.reconfigure Press the MENU button to activate the OSD menu. Move the button up/down to navigate through the functions. Highlight the desired function and press the button to activate it. If the function selected has a sub-menu, move the button up/down to navigate through the sub-menu functions. Highlight the desired sub-menu function and press the button to activate it. Move the button left/right to change the settings of the selected function. To exit and save the OSD menu, press the MENU button repeatedly until the OSD menu disappears. To adjust other functions, repeat steps 1-3. 3.1.2. OSD.function.introduction Splendid This function contains 7 sub-functions you can select for your preference. Each mode has the Reset selection, allowing you to maintain your setting or return to the preset mode. •. Standard.Mode: best choice for document editing with SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement. •. sRGB.Mode: compatible with sRGB color space, sRGB mode is the best choice for document editing. ASUS PA249 Series LCD Monitor... - Page 18 Color White Point Primaries Space sRGB 0.3127 0.329 0.64 0.33 0.15 0.06 •. Adobe.RGB.Mode: compatible with Adobe RGB color space. Color White Point Primaries Space Adobe. 0.3127 0.329 0.64 0.33 0.21 0.71 0.15 0.06 •. Scenery.Mode:.best choice for scenery photo display with SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement. •. Theater.Mode: best choice for movies with SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement. •. User.Mode.1/User.Mode.2: More items are adjustable in the Color menu. Chapter 3: OSD (On-Screen Display) menu...
- Page 19 Theater Function RGB Mode Mode Mode Mode User Mode Mode Brightness Contrast Saturation Color Temperature Gamma Six-axis Six-axis Advanced Saturation Setting Gain Offset Color. Set a desired color setting from this menu. •. 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. •. Hue: shifts the image color between green and purple. •. Color.Temp.: contains 4 modes including 9300K, 6500K, 5500K and 5000K. •. Gamma: allows you to set the color mode to 2.2 or 1.8. •. Advanced.Setting: ASUS PA249 Series LCD Monitor...
- Page 20 6-axis Hue adjustment. 6-axis Saturation adjustment. Adjusts the gain levels for R, G, B. Adjusts the black level offset values for R, G, B. •. Color.Reset: Current Splendid color mode reset: Resets the color settings of current color mode to the factory default value. All Splendid color mode reset: Resets the color settings of all color modes to the factory default value. Image Set the image related setting from this menu. •. Sharpness: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. •. Aspect.Control: adjusts the aspect ratio to full, 4:3, 1:1, or OverScan (only available for the HDMI input). •. ASCR: turns on/off the ASCR (ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio) function. Chapter 3: OSD (On-Screen Display) menu...
- Page 21 Focus: reduces Horizonal-line noise and Vertical-line noise of the image by adjusting (Phase) and (Clock) separately. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. •. AUTO.Adjust.: Automatically adjusts the image to its optimized position, clock, and phase. • Phase adjusts the phase of the pixel clock signal. With a wrong phase adjustment, the screen shows horizontal disturbances. • Clock (pixel frequency) controls the number of pixels scanned by one horizontal sweep. If the frequency is not correct, the screen shows vertical stripes and the image is not proportional. PIP/PBP.Setting The PIP/PBP Setting allows you to open up another sub-window connected from another video source besides the main-window from your original video source. By activating this function, you can have two pictures from two different video sources displayed by the monitor. •. PIP/PBP.Mode: turns the PIP or PBP function on or off. •. PIP/PBP.Source: Selects the video input source from among VGA, DVI, HDMI, and DisplayPort. •. Size: Adjusts the PIP size to Small, Middle, or Large. (Only available for the PIP mode) •. Position: Adjusts the position of the sub-window to Right-Top, Left-Top, Right-Bottom, or Left-Bottom. (Only available for the PIP mode) •. Switch: Switches the sources of the main and sub-windows. The DVI and HDMI input sources should not be selected as the main- window or sub-window at the same time. See the table below for details. Main-window HDMI DisplayPort Sub-window HDMI DisplayPort ASUS PA249 Series LCD Monitor...
- Page 22 Input.Select. In this function, you can select your desired input source. System.Setup Allows you to adjust the system. •. Splendid.Demo.Mode: splits the screen into two for Splendid modes comparison. (Scenery mode/theater mode only) •. OSD.Setup: Adjusts the horizontal position (H-Position)/the vertical position (V-Position) of the OSD from 0 to 100. Adjusts the OSD timeout from 10 to 120 seconds. Enables or disables the DDC/CI function. Adjusts the OSD background from opaque to transparent. Adjusts the OSD rotation. •. Information: shows the monitor information. •. Language: there are 10 languages for your selection, including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese. •. Power.Indicator: turns the power LED indicator on/off. •. QuickFit.Color: adjusts the QuickFit color among 7 preset colors. •. All.Reset: “Yes” allows you to restore the default settings. Shortcut Defines the functions for Shortcut 1 and 2 buttons. Chapter 3: OSD (On-Screen Display) menu...
- Page 23 •. Shortcut.1/Shortcut.2: selects a function for Shortcut 1 and 2 buttons. When a certain function is selected or activated, your shortcut key may not support. See the table below for details. The.defined.shortcut.key.not. Function.selected.or.activated support ASCR Brightness Contrast/Color Temp./Advanced sRGB Setting OSD Rotation OSD Rotation PIP/PBP Setting Standard/Scenery/Theater Advanced Setting VGA/DVI Volume QuickFit All, except for QuickFit Color ASUS PA249 Series LCD Monitor...
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Page 24: Specifications.summary
Specifications summary Panel.Type TFT LCD Panel.size 24.1" (16:10, 61.13 cm) wide screen Max..Resolution 1920 x 1200 Pixel.pitch 0.270 mm Brightness.(Typ.) 350 cd/m Contrast.Ratio.(Typ.) 1000:1 Contrast.Ratio.(Max.) 80,000,000:1 (with ASCR on) Viewing.angle.(H/V).CR>10 178˚/178˚ Display.colors 1.07 B Response.time 6 ms (Gray to gray) SPLENDID™.Video.Enhancement SPLENDID™.selection 7 video preset modes (by hotkey) Auto.adjustment Color.temperature.selection 4 color temperatures Digital.input HDMI v1.4, DisplayPort V1.2, DVI-D with HDCP Analog.input D-Sub Earphone.jack USB.3.0.port Upstream x 1, Downstream x 4 Colors Black Power.LED White (On)/Amber (Standby) Tilt +20˚~ -5˚... -
Page 25: Troubleshooting.(Faq)
Screen image bounces or a wave pattern is • Make sure the signal cable is properly present in the image connected to the monitor and the computer. • Move electrical devices that may cause electrical interference. Screen image has color defects (white does • Inspect the signal cable and make sure not look white) that none of the pins are bent. • Perform All Reset via OSD. • Adjust the R/G/B color settings or select the Color Temperature via OSD. Screen image is blurry or fuzzy • Press the button for 2-4 seconds to automatically adjust the image (for VGA mode only). • Adjust the Phase and Clock settings via OSD. No sound or sound is low • Ensure that the HDMI/DisplayPort cable is properly connected to the monitor and the computer. • Adjust the volume settings of both your monitor and HDMI/DisplayPort device. • Ensure that the computer sound card driver is properly installed and activated. ASUS PA249 Series LCD Monitor... -
Page 26: Supported.operating.modes
Supported operating modes Resolution. Horizontal. Vertical.Frequency.. Pixel.. Frequency Frequency.(KHz) (Hz) (MHz) 640x480 31.47(N) 59.94(N) 25.18 640x480 35.00(N) 66.66(N) 30.24 640x480 37.87(N) 72.82(N) 31.5 640x480 37.5(N) 75.00(N) 31.5 720x400 31.47(N) 70.08(P) 28.32 800x600 35.16(P) 56.25(P) 800x600 37.88(P) 60.32(P) 800x600 48.08(P) 72.12(P) 800x600 46.86(P) 75.00(P)