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- Page 1 PA246 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 Welcome! ... 1-1 Package contents ... 1-1 Monitor introduction ... 1-2 1.3.1 1.3.2 1.3.3 Chapter 2: Setup Detaching the arm/base (for VESA wall mount) ... -
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 the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. -
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. • 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 supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. • Use the appropriate power plug which complies with your local power standard. • Do not overload power strips and extention cords. Overloading can result in fire or electric shock. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the monitor in any area where it may become wet. Place the monitor on a stable surface. -
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. The following symptoms are normal with the monitor: • The screen may flicker during the initial use due to the nature of the fluorescent light. Turn off the Power Switch and turn it on again to make sure that the flicker disappears. - 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 package.
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Page 7: Welcome
Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS The latest widescreen LCD monitor from ASUS provides a crisper, broader, and brighter 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 cable Support CD... -
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). button: • Selects a desired preset mode. • Exits the OSD menu or goes back to the previous menu when the OSD menu is active. • Automatically adjusts the image to its optimized position, clock, and phase by pressing this button for 2-4 seconds (for VGA mode only). • Decreases values or moves your selection left/down. • Contrast hotkey MENU button: • Turns on the OSD menu. Enacts the selected OSD menu item. • Exits the hotkey OSD menu. Chapter 1: Product introduction... -
Page 9: Back View
Brightness hotkey button: • Selects an available input source. button (Input Select button) to display HDMI/DisplayPort Press signals after you connect 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. 1.3.2 Back view Rear connectors Power switch. Press the switch to turn on/off power. 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. ASUS PA246 Series LCD Monitor Status Description White Orange Standby mode... -
Page 10: Quickfit Function
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 upstream port. This port is for connection with a USB upstream cable. The cable enables the USB ports and card reader on the monitor. Kensington lock slot. 10. Card reader. See below for more information about the card reader specifications. 11. USB downstream ports. These ports are for connection with USB devices, such as USB keyboard/mouse, USB flash drive, etc. Card reader specifications Supported Media Types : Card Slots : 1.3.3 QuickFit Function The QuickFit function contains three kinds of patterns: (1) Grid patterns (2) Paper... - Page 11 Alignment Grid 2. Paper size QuickFit provides numerous commonly used standard paper sizes for users to view their documents in real size on the screen. 3. 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 ASUS PA246 Series LCD Monitor Letter Photo 8x10, 5x7...
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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 1) We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. ASUS PA246 Series LCD Monitor (Figure 2) -
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 adjustment from either left or right. You can also adjust the monitor’s height within +/- 10 cm. (Tilt) +20° ~ -5° Pivoting the monitor Lift the monitor to the highest position. Tilt the monitor to its maximum angle. Pivot the monitor clockwise to the angle you need. It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle. +20˚ to -5˚ and it (Swivel) 60° 60° 0° +20° ~ -5° allows swivel 60˚ (Height adjustment) Chapter 2: Setup 10cm... -
Page 15: Connecting The Cables
• To connect the VGA/HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort cable: Plug one end of the VGA/HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort cable to the monitor’s VGA/HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort jack. Connect the other end of the VGA/HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort cable to your computer's VGA/HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort jack. 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 ports: 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 port. That will enable the USB ports and card reader 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 power indicator lights up in white to show that the monitor is ON. ASUS PA246 Series LCD Monitor . See page 1-2 for the location of the power button. The... - Page 16 Chapter 2: Setup...
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Page 17: Osd (On-Screen Display) Menu
Press , and desired function and press the MENU button to activate it. If the function selected has a sub-menu, press through the sub-menu functions. Highlight the desired sub-menu function and press the MENU button to activate it. Press , and To exit and save the OSD menu, press the OSD menu disappears. To adjust other functions, repeat steps 1-3. 3.1.2 OSD function introduction Splendid This function contains six 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 PA246 Series LCD Monitor to navigate through the functions. Highlight the to change the settings of the selected function. button repeatedly until the again to navigate... - Page 18 Color White Point Space sRGB 0.3127 • Adobe RGB Mode: compatible with Adobe RGB color space. Color White Point Space Adobe 0.3127 0.329 0.64 • Scenery Mode: best choice for scenery photo display with SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement. • Theater Mode: best choice for movies with SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement. • User Mode: More items are adjustable in the Color menu. Primaries 0.329 0.64 0.33 Primaries 0.33 0.21 Chapter 3: OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 0.15 0.06 0.71 0.15 0.06...
- Page 19 Set a desired color setting from this menu. • Brightness: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. activate this function. • Contrast: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. activate this function. • Saturation: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Hue: shifts the image color between green and purple. • Color Temp.: contains 3 modes including 9300K, 6500K and 5000K. • Gamma: allows you to set the color mode to 2.2 or 1.8 (D50). • Advanced Setting: 6-axis Hue adjustment. ASUS PA246 Series LCD Monitor Adobe Standard sRGB Scenery RGB Mode Mode Mode Mode Theater User Mode Mode is a hotkey to is a hotkey to...
- Page 20 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 PIP Setting The PIP 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 Mode: turns the PIP function on or off. • PIP Source: Selects the video input source from among VGA, DVI, HDMI, and DisplayPort. • Size: Adjusts the PIP size to Small, Middle, or Large. • Position: Adjusts the position of the sub-window to Right-Top, Left-Top, Right-Bottom, or Left-Bottom. • 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. Sub-window ASUS PA246 Series LCD Monitor Main-window HDMI DisplayPort HDMI DisplayPort...
- 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. • 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. • All Reset: “Yes” allows you to restore the default settings. Chapter 3: OSD (On-Screen Display) menu...
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Page 23: Specifications Summary (Pa246)
Height Adjustment Kensington lock AC input voltage Power consumption Temperature (Operating) Temperature (Non-operating) Dimension (W x H x D) Weight (Esti.) Multi-languages Accessories Regulation approvals *Specifications are subject to change without notice. ASUS PA246 Series LCD Monitor TFT LCD 24.1" (16:10, 61.13 cm) wide screen 1920 x 1200 0.270 mm 400 cd/m 1000:1 50,000:1 (with ASCR on) 178˚/178˚ 1.07 Billion 6 ms (Gray to gray) 6 video preset modes (by hotkey) 3 color temperatures HDMI v1.3, DisplayPort V1.1a, DVI-D with HDCP... -
Page 24: Troubleshooting (Faq)
Troubleshooting (FAQ) Problem Power LED is not ON The power LED lights amber and there is no screen image Screen image is too light or dark Screen image is not centered or sized properly Screen image bounces or a wave pattern is present in the image Screen image has color defects (white does not look white) Screen image is blurry or fuzzy No sound or sound is low Possible Solution • Press the button to check if the monitor is in the ON mode. • Check if the power cord is properly connected to the monitor and the power outlet. • Check if the power switch is ON. • Check if the monitor and the computer are in the ON mode. -
Page 25: Supported Operating Modes
* Modes not listed in the table may not be supported. For optimal resolution, we recommend that you choose a mode listed in the table above. * T his monitor supports full HD (480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i/p) video content from game consoles, DVD players and other consumer video devices via HDMI or DisplayPort. ASUS PA246 Series LCD Monitor Vertical Frequency Pixel (Hz) (MHz) 59.94(N)