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- Page 1 PA248 Series LCD Monitor User Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Connecting the cables ..............2-3 Turning on the monitor ..............2-3 Chapter 3: General instructions OSD (On-Screen Display) menu ..........3-1 3.1.1 How to reconfigure ............3-1 3.1.2 OSD function introduction ..........3-1 3.2 Specifications summary (PA248Q) ..........3-7 Supported operating modes ............3-9... -
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... -
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 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 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 •... -
Page 9: Back View
• 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 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. Status Description White Orange Standby mode 1.3.2 Back view 7 8 9 Rear connectors Power switch. Press the switch to turn on/off power. ASUS PA248 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. - 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 PA248 Series LCD Monitor...
- Page 12 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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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 PA248 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 allows swivel +20˚ to -5˚ and it 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 Lift the monitor to the highest position. Tilt the monitor to its maximum angle. 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
• 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 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 PA248 Series LCD Monitor... - Page 16 Chapter 2: Setup...
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Page 17: Osd (On-Screen Display) Menu
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 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 PA248 Series LCD Monitor... - Page 18 • 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. User Standard sRGB Scenery Theater Mode Function Mode Mode Mode Mode 1/User Mode 2 Brightness Contrast Saturation Color Temperature Gamma Six-axis Six-axis Advanced Saturation Setting Gain Offset Color Set a desired color setting from this menu.
- Page 19 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. • Trace Free: adjusts the response time of the monitor. ASUS PA248 Series LCD Monitor...
- Page 20 • 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. • Position: adjusts the horizontal position (H-Position) and the vertical position (V-Position) of the image. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • 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) •...
- Page 21 Main-window HDMI DisplayPort Sub-window HDMI DisplayPort 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. ASUS PA248 Series LCD Monitor...
- Page 22 • 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. • 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...
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Page 23: Specifications Summary (Pa248Q)
3.2 Specifications summary (PA248Q) 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.) 300 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 16.7 M Response time 6 ms (Gray to gray) SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement SPLENDID™ selection... -
Page 24: Troubleshooting
3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ) Problem Possible Solution Power LED is not ON • 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. The power LED lights amber and there is • Check if the monitor and the computer are no screen image in the ON mode. • Make sure the signal cable is properly connected the monitor and the computer. -
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 PA248 Series LCD Monitor...