MX259H Series LCD Monitor User Guide
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Table of contents Notices.......................................................................................................... iv Safety information........................................................................................ v Care & Cleaning........................................................................................... vi Takeback Services...................................................................................... vii 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.
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.
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.
1.1 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! 1.
1.3 Assembling the monitor base 1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 2. Attach the base to the arm and fix with the screw to join them tightly. You can easily tighten the screw by fingers. 3. Adjust the monitor to the angle that is most comfortable for you. •• 1-2 We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor.
1.4 Connect cables 1.4.1 Rear of the LCD monitor HDMI-1 HDMI-2 VGA R31018 8 1 1 2 HDMI-1 HDMI-2 3 1. Speaker 2. Controls button 3. HDMI ports 4. VGA port 5. Audio-IN port 6. Earphone jack 7. DC-IN port 8.
1.5 Monitor introduction 1.5.1 Using the Controls button Use the controls button on the back of the monitor to adjust the image settings. 1 1. 3 4 5 6 7 Button: • 2. 1-4 2 Activates the QuickFit function. (Please refer to 1.5.2 QuickFit Function). Button: • Press this hotkey to switch from eight video preset modes (Scenery Mode, Standard Mode, Theater Mode, Game Mode, Night View Mode, sRGB Mode, Reading Mode, and Darkroom Mode) with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology.
3. 4. Button: • Decreases values or moves your selection left/down. • Volume hotkey MENU Button: • Turns on the OSD menu. • Enacts the selected OSD menu item. • Increases values or moves your selection right/up. • Brightness hotkey 5. Button: 6. Input Select Button: • Selects an available input source. •• 7. Press (Input Select button) to display VGA/HDMI signals after you connect a VGA or HDMI cable with the monitor.
1.5.2 QuickFit Function The QuickFit function contains three patterns: (1) Grid (2) Paper size (3)Photo size. QuickFit has three patterns: 1. Grid pattern: Facilitates designers and users to organize content and layout on one page and achieve a consistent look and feel. Alignment Grid 2. Paper size: Provides users to view their documents in real size on the screen. A4 Letter A4 Letter EXIT 3.
2.1 Detaching the base To detach the base, perform the following: 1. Disconnect power and signal cables. Carefully put the front of the monitor face down on a clean table. 2. Use your fingers to loosen the screw located at the bottom of the base, and remove the base from the stand. 3. Or, you may directly use a screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the base to the stand, and detach the base from the stand.
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure MX259 Splendid Scenery Mode Blue Light Filter Standard Mode Color Theater Mode Image Game Mode Input Select Night View Mode System Setup sRGB 1/2 Move 3-1 Menu Exit 1. Press the MENU button to activate the OSD menu. 2. Press or to navigate through the functions. Highlight and activate the desired function by pressing the MENU button.
3.1.2 1. OSD Function Introduction Splendid This function contains eight sub-functions that you can select for your preference. Each mode has the Reset selection, allowing you to maintain your setting or return to the preset mode.
• sRGB Mode: This is the best choice for viewing photos and graphics from PCs. • Reading Mode: This is the best choice for book reading with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology. • Darkroom Mode: This is the best choice for a weak ambient light environmen with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology. • • • 2. In the Standard Mode, the Saturation, Skin Tone, Sharpness, and ASCR functions are not user-configurable. In the sRGB, the Saturation, Color Temp.
3. Color Select the image color you like from this function. MX259 Splendid Brightness Blue Light Filter Contrast 80 Color Saturation 50 Image Color Temp. Input Select Skin Tone 100 User Mode Natural System Setup Move Menu Exit • Brightness: Adjust the brightness level. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. The button is a hotkey to activate this function. • Contrast: Adjust the contrast level. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Saturation: Adjust the saturation level.
4. Image You can adjust Sharpness, Trace Free, Aspect Control, ASCR, Position (VGA only), and Focus (VGA only) from this menu. MX259 Splendid Sharpness 60 Blue Light Filter Trace Free 60 Color Aspect Control Full Image ASCR OFF Input Select Position System Setup Focus Move 3-5 Menu Exit • Sharpness: Adjust the picture sharpness. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Trace Free: Use this function to speed up the response time by Over Drive technology.
5. Input Select Select the input source. MX259 Splendid VGA Blue Light Filter HDMI1 Color HDMI2 Image Input Select System Setup Move 6. Menu Exit System Setup Adjust the system configuration.
MX259 Splendid All Reset Blue Light Filter Color Image Input Select System Setup 2/2 Move Menu Exit (Page 2/2) 3-7 • Splendid Demo Mode: Activate the demo mode for the Splendid function. • Volume: Adjust the earphone output volume level. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • ECO Mode: Activate the ecology mode for power saving. (Some gray levels may not be distinguished if ECO is ON. Its brightness is lower than that when setting the Contrast Ratio to 100.
3.2 Specifications Model MX259H/MX259HS Panel Size/Type 25" TFT LCD Max. Resolution 1920 x 1080 Brightness (Typ.) 250 cd/m2 Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1 Viewing Angle (CR≤10) 178°(V); 178°(H) Display Colors 16.78M(Real 8 bits) Response Time (Typ.) 5 ms (Gray to Gray) Terminals Inputs: 2 HDMI, 1 D-sub Audio outputs: Earphone out Audio Speaker Speaker output 3W x 2 Power consumption(Max) < 35W Standby power consumption < 0.5W at AC110V~ AC220V Power off power consumption < 0.
3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ) Problem Power LED is not ON Possible Solution • Press the ON mode. button to check if the monitor is in the • Check if the adapter and power cable are properly connected to the monitor and the power outlet. The power LED lights amber and • Check if the monitor and the computer are in the there is no screen image ON mode. • Make sure the signal cable is properly connected the monitor and the computer. • Inspect the signal cable and make sure none of the pins are bent.
3.4 Supported Timing List VESA / IBM Modes Support Timing Mode DOS VGA SVGA Resolution (active dot) Resolution (total dot) Horizontal Frequency (KHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Nominal Pixel Color (MHz) 720x400@70Hz 900 x 449 31.469 70.087 28.322 640x480@60Hz 800 x 525 31.469 59.940 25.175 640x480@72Hz 832 x 520 37.861 72.809 31.500 640x480@75Hz 840 x 500 37.500 75.000 31.500 800x600@56Hz 1024 x 625 35.156 56.250 36.000 800x600@60Hz 1056 x 628 37.879 60.317 40.
