VX248 series LCD Monitor User Guide
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Contents Notices.......................................................................................................... iv Safety information........................................................................................ v Care & Cleaning........................................................................................... vi Takeback Services...................................................................................... vii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! .......
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.
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.
This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical, electronic equipment, and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. AEEE yönetmeliğine uygundur 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.
Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to http://www.asus.com 2. 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.
Congratulations! This product is TCO Certified for Sustainable IT TCO Certified is an international third party sustainability certification for IT products. TCO Certified ensures that the manufacture, use and recycling of IT products reflect environmental, social and economic responsibility. Every TCO Certified product model is verified by an accredited independent test laboratory.
1.1 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! 1.
1.3 Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front view VX248N 1 2 3 4 5 2 7 VX248H 1 1. 3 4 5 6 7 QuickFit Button: • Activates the QuickFit function designed for alignment. • The QuickFit function contains 7 pages of common grid patterns, paper sizes, and photo sizes. , 2. , Button: • Use this hotkey to switch from six video preset modes (Scenery, Standard, Theater, Game, Night View, and sRGB Mode) with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology.
4. • Volume hotkey. ( ) • Contrast hotkey. ( ) MENU Button: • Turns on the OSD menu. • Enacts the selected OSD menu item. • Toggles the Key Lock function between on and off with a long press for 5 seconds. • Increases values or moves your selection right/up. • Brightness hotkey. Button: 5. Input Select Button: 6. • Selects an available input source.
1.3.2 Back view VX248N VX248H 6 7 1. DC-IN port. This port connects the power cord. 2. HDMI port. This port is for connection with an HDMI compatible device. 3. DVI port. This 24-pin port is for PC (Personal Computer) DVI-D digital signal connection. 4. VGA port. This 15-pin port is for PC VGA connection. 5. Audio-in port. This port connects PC audio source by the bundled audio cable. 6. Earphone jack. This port is only available when an HDMI/DisplayPort cable is connected. 7.
2. Paper size QuickFit provides numerous commonly used standard paper sizes for users to view their documents in real size on the screen. A4 Letter 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 Photo 8x10, 5x7 When QuickFit is activated, press the control Buttons to make adjustments.
1.3.4 GamePlus Function The GamePlus Function provides a toolkit and creates a better gaming environment for users when playing different types of games. In addition, Aimpoint function is specially designed for new gamers or beginners interested in First Person Shooter (FPS) games. Press function. , and to select between Aimpoint and Timer Press MENU to confirm the function you choose, and and exit.
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2.1 Assembling the monitor arm/base To assemble the monitor base: 1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 2. Attach the base into the arm, making sure the tab on the arm fits into the groove on the base. 3. Fix the base to the arm by fastening the bundled screw. We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. 2.
2.3 1. Connecting the cables Connect the cables as the following instructions: VX248N VX248H DVI • • Earphone jack VGA HDMI Audio-in To connect the power cord: a. Connect the power adapter securely to the monitor’s DC input port. b. Connect one end of the power cord to the power adapter and the other end to a power outlet. To connect the VGA/DVI/HDMI cable: a. Plug one end of the VGA/DVI/HDMI cable to the monitor’s VGA/DVI/ HDMI port. b.
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2-4 Chapter 2: Setup
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure VX248 Splendid 1. Press the MENU Button to activate the OSD menu. Color Image Input Select , and Press to navigate through the functions. Highlight the desired function and press the MENU Button to activate it. If the 2. Scenery Mode Standard Mode Theater Mode Game Mode Night View Mode sRGB Mode System Setup Move Menu Exit , and again function selected has a sub-menu, press to navigate through the sub-menu functions.
• 2. In the sRGB Mode, the Saturation, Color Temp., Skin Tone, Sharpness, Brightness, Contrast and ASCR functions are not userconfigurable. Color VX248 You can adjust Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Color Temp., Skin Tone and Smart View from this menu. • Brightness: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. is a hotkey to activate this function. Splendid Brightness 100 Contrast Color 80 Saturation Image 50 Color Temp.
• 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. VX248 4. Input Select In this function, you can select your desired input source.
3-4 • Language: there are 21 languages for your selection, including English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Czech, Croatian, Polish, Romanian, Hungarian, Turkish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Indonesia, Persian. • Keylock: enables the key lock function. A long press for 5 seconds on the MENU Button disables the key lock function. • Information: shows the monitor information.
3.2 Specifications summary (VX248H) Panel Type Panel size Max. Resolution Pixel pitch Brightness (Typical) Contrast Ratio (Typical) Contrast Ratio (Max.) Viewing angle(H/V) CR>10 Display colors Response time SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement SPLENDID™ selection Auto adjustment Color temperature selection Analog input Digital input Earphone jack Colors Speaker (Built-in) Power LED Tilt Kensington lock Voltage rating Temperature (Operating) TFT LCD 24”W (16:9, 61.0 cm) wide screen 1920 x 1080 0.
Regulation approvals China Energy Level 1, UL/cUL, CB, CE, ErP, FCC(Class B), CCC, BSMI, CU, C-Tick, VCCI, UkrSEPRO, TCO 7.0, PSE, J-MOSS, RoHS, WEEE, WHQL for Windows 7 and Windows 8 *Specifications are subject to change without notice. 3.2 Specifications summary (VX248N) Panel Type Panel size Max. Resolution Pixel pitch Brightness (Typical) Contrast Ratio (Typical) Contrast Ratio (Max.
Multi-languages Accessories Regulation approvals 21 languages (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Czech, Croatia, Polish, Romanian, Hungarian, Turkey, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Indonesia, Persian) VGA cable, DVI cable, Power cord, Power adapter, Quick start guide, Warranty card China Energy Level 1, UL/cUL, CB, CE, ErP, FCC(Class B), CCC, BSMI, CU, C-Tick, VCCI, UkrSEPRO, TCO 7.
3.3 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 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 monitor and the computer are in the ON mode. • Make sure the signal cable is properly connected the monitor and the computer.
3.4 Resolution Frequency Supported operating modes 640x480 640x480 640x480 640x480 720x400 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 832X624 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1152x864 1280x960 1280x1024 1280x1024 1366x768 1440x900 1600x1200 1680x1050 1920x1080 Horizontal Frequency (KHz) 31.47(N) 35.00(N) 37.87(N) 37.5(N) 31.47(N) 35.16(P) 37.88(P) 48.08(P) 46.86(P) 49.72(P/N) 48.36(N) 56.476(N) 60.02(N) 67.5(P/N) 60.00(P) 63.98(P) 79.98(P) 47.712(P) 55.94(N) 75.00(P) 65.29(N) 67.5(P) Vertical Frequency (Hz) 59.
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