PA248 Series LCD Monitor User Guide
Contents Contents........................................................................................................ ii Notices.......................................................................................................... iii Safety information....................................................................................... iv Care & Cleaning............................................................................................ v Chapter 1: 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 Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front view 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. 2. 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.
• 4. 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. 5. 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). 6. button: • Selects an available input source.
2. AC-IN port. This port connects the power cord. 3. DisplayPort. This port is for connection for a DisplayPort compatible device. 4. HDMI port. This port is for connection with an HDMI compatible device. 5. DVI port. This 24-pin port is for PC (Personal Computer) DVI-D digital signal connection. 6. VGA port. This 15-pin port is for PC VGA connection. 7. Earphone jack. 8. USB 3.0 upstream port. This port is for connection with a USB upstream cable.
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. 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.
1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
2.1 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: 1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 2. 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) (Figure 2) We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor.
2.2 Adjusting the monitor • For 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. • You can adjust the monitor’s angle from +20˚ to -5˚ and it allows 60˚ swivel adjustment from either left or right. You can also adjust the monitor’s height within +/- 10 cm.
2.3 1. 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.
2-4 Chapter 2: Setup
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure 1. Press the MENU button to activate the OSD menu. 2. 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. 3. Move the 4.
• • • 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. Function Brightness Contrast Saturation Hue Color Temperature Gamma Six-axis Hue Advanced Six-axis Saturation Setting Gain Offset 2.
• 3. * 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. • 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. • • 4. AUTO Adjust.
VGA Sub-window VGA DVI HDMI DisplayPort Yes Yes Yes Main-window DVI Yes No Yes 5. Input Select In this function, you can select your desired input source. 6. System Setup Allows you to adjust the system. HDMI Yes No DisplayPort Yes Yes Yes Yes • 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.
• QuickFit Color: adjusts the QuickFit color among 7 preset colors. • All Reset: “Yes” allows you to restore the default settings. 7. 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.
3.2 Specifications summary (PA248Q) Panel Type Panel size Max. Resolution Pixel pitch Brightness (Typ.) Contrast Ratio (Typ.) Contrast Ratio (Max.) Viewing angle(H/V) CR>10 Display colors Response time SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement SPLENDID™ selection Auto adjustment Color temperature selection Digital input Analog input Earphone jack USB 3.
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 power switch is ON. • 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 Supported operating modes Resolution Frequency Horizontal Frequency (KHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel (MHz) 640x480 640x480 640x480 640x480 720x400 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 832X624 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1152x864 1280x960 1280x1024 1280x1024 1366x768 1440x900 1600x1200 1680x1050 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) 59.94(N) 66.
