PA24A Series LCD Monitor User Guide
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Contents Contents....................................................................................................... iii Notices.......................................................................................................... iv Safety information........................................................................................ v Care & Cleaning........................................................................................... vi Takeback Services..................................
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.
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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 1 2 3 4 5 Menu Close Input Select Brightness 1. Menu (5-way) button: • Press this button to enter the OSD menu. • Enacts the selected OSD menu items. • Increases/Decreases values or moves your selection up/down/left/right. Close button: 2. • Exits the OSD menu. • Toggles the Key Lock function between on and off with a long press for 5 seconds. Input select button: 3. • Selects an available input source.
1.3.2 Status Description White Amber Off On Standby mode Off Back view 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1. Kensington lock slot. 2. Power switch. Press the switch to turn on/off power. 3. AC-IN port. This port connects the power cord. 4. 5. HDMI ports. These ports are for connection with an HDMI compatible device. DisplayPort in. This port is for connection with a DisplayPort compatible device. The default setting of DisplayPort Stream in the OSD menu is DisplayPort 1.2.
1.3.3 Other Function(s) 1. HDR The monitor supports HDR format from inpust source HDMI-1, HDMI-2 or DisplayPort. When detecting HDR content, an "HDR ON" message will pop up and display in the Information page. When displaying HDR content, the following function(s) are not available: Splendid menu, Blue Light Filter menu, Color menu, Trace Free, Uniformity Compensation, VividPixel, PIP/PBP Setting menu, QuickFit menu, Splendid Demo Mode and ECO Mode.
2.1 Attaching the arm/base To assemble the monitor base: 1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 2. Remove the input/output port cover (Figure 1). 3. Attach the base into the arm, making sure the tab on the arm fits into the groove on the base (Figure 2). 2 1 (Figure 2) (Figure 1) We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. 2.
2.3 • The VESA wall mount kit (100 x 100 mm) is purchased separately. • Use only the UL Listed Wall Mount Bracket with minimum weight/load 22.7kg (Screw size: M4 x 10 mm). 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.
Pivoting the monitor 1. Lift the monitor to the highest position. 2. Tilt the monitor to its maximum angle. 3. Pivot the monitor to the angle you need. +23° ~ -5° It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle. 4. The OSD menu item will automatically rotate when the monitor rotates.
2.4 1. Connecting the cables Connect the cables as the following instructions: For service only • 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 HDMI/DisplayPort cable: a. Plug one end of the HDMI/DisplayPort cable to the monitor’s HDMI/ DisplayPort jack. b. Connect the other end of the HDMI/DisplayPort cable to your device's HDMI/DisplayPort jack.
2. Attach the input/output port cover and/or cable clip if needed. 2.5 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.
2-6 Chapter 2: Setup
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure Splendid ASUS PA24AC Standard Mode DisplayPort 1920 x 1200@ 60Hz Standard Mode sRGB Mode Rec.709 Mode Scenery Mode Reading Mode Darkroom Mode User Mode 1 User Mode 2 1. Press the 2. Menu (5-way) button up/down/left/right to navigate through Move the the functions. Highlight the desired function and press the Menu (5-way) button to activate it.
3.1.2 1. OSD function introduction Splendid This function contains 8 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. To activate this function, you need to do the following: disable HDR on your device. Splendid ASUS PA24AC Standard Mode DisplayPort 1920 x 1200@ 60Hz Standard Mode sRGB Mode Rec.
Function Color Temp. Brightness Standard sRGB Mode Mode Fixed 50 Fixed 50 Fixed 6500K Fixed 50 Fixed 80 Fixed 50 Fixed 50 Disable 6500K 50 Scenery Reading Darkroom User Mode 1/ Mode Mode Mode User Mode 2 6500K 100 Fixed 6500K Fixed 6500K 9 0 50 80 80 Middle 50 Middle 50 Fixed 80 Fixed 50 Fixed 50 Middle 50 Middle 50 Middle 50 Middle 50 Disable Enable Disable Enable Disable Enable Disable Enable Enable Enable Enable Gamma 2.2 Fixed 2.2 Fixed 2.2 2.2 2.2 Fixed 2.
When Level 1~4 is selected, Uniformity Compensation will be automatcally set to OFF. Please refer to the following to alleviate eye strains: 3. • Users should take some time away from the display if working for long hours. It is advised to take short breaks (at least 5 mins) after around 1 hour of continuous working at the computer. Taking short and frequent breaks is more effective than a single longer break.
• Saturation: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Hue: Shifts the image color between green and purple. • Color Temp.: Contains 4 modes including 9300K, 6500K, 5500K and 5000K. • Gamma: Allows you to set the color mode to 2.6, 2.4, 2.2, 2.0 or 1.8. • Black Level: To adjust the initialized 1st signal level of darkest gray level. • Advanced Setting: • 4. * Six-axis Hue adjustment. * Six-axis Saturation adjustment. * Adjusts the gain levels for R, G, B.
• Aspect Control: Adjusts the aspect ratio to Full, 4:3, 1:1, Zoom or OverScan. 4:3 is only available when input source is in 4:3 format. OverScan is only available for the HDMI input source. • Uniformity Compensation: Adjusts different areas of the screen to reduce any screen uniformy errors, providing consistent brightness and color across the entire screen. To activate this function, you need to do the following: turn off Dynamic Dimming.
PIP/PBP Setting ASUS PA24AC Standard Mode DisplayPort 1920 x 1200@ 60Hz PIP/PBP Mode PIP/PBP Source Color Setting PIP Size • PIP/PBP Mode: Selects PIP, PBP function, or turn it off. • PIP/PBP Source: Selects the video input source from among HDMI-1, HDMI-2, DisplayPort, and USB Type-C. The table below shows the input source combinations. Main-window Sub-window (does not support HDR/ AdavptiveSync) 7.
• Customization: You can decide the frame size by moving the Menu (5-way) button up/down/left/right. You can press the Menu (5-way) button for longer than 3 seconds to switch the measurements between millimeter and inch. H16 V15 • Ruler: This pattern presents physical ruler on top and left side. You can press the Menu (5-way) button for longer than 3 seconds to switch the measurements between metric and imperial.
8. Input Select In this function, you can select your desired input source. Input Select ASUS PA24AC Standard Mode DisplayPort 1920 x 1200@ 60Hz HDMI-1 HDMI-2 DisplayPort USB Type-C 9. System Setup Allows you to adjust the system. System Setup ASUS PA24AC Standard Mode DisplayPort 1920 x 1200@ 60Hz S p l e ndid Demo Mode E C O Mode A d a p tive-Sync D y n a mic Dimming HDR P o w e r Saving O S D Setup More • Splendid Demo Mode: Splits the screen into two for Splendid modes comparison.
• Dynamic Dimming: Synchronizes with contents while contrast changing to execute backlight dynamic dimming. To activate this function, you need to do the following: turn off ECO Mode. When this function is activated, the following function(s) will not be available: Uniformity Compensation and PIP/PBP. • • HDR: * “HDR ASUS” . * “HDR_Display HDR” complies with VESA Display HDR.
• Information: Shows the monitor information. • All Reset: “Yes” allows you to restore the default settings. 10. Shortcut Defines the functions for Shortcut button. Shortcut ASUS PA24AC Standard Mode DisplayPort 1920 x 1200@ 60Hz S h o r t cut • Shortcut: selects a function for Shortcut button. When a certain function is selected or activated, your shortcut key may not support. Available function choices for shortcut: Blue Light Filter, Brightness, Contrast, PIP/PBP Setting, Color Temp.
3.2 Specifications summary Panel Type Panel size Max. Resolution Pixel pitch Brightness (Typ.) Contrast Ratio (Typ.) Contrast Ratio (Max.) Viewing angle (H/V) CR>10 Display colors Color gamut (Typ.) Response time SplendidPlus Video Enhancement SplendidPlus selection Color temperature selection Digital input Earphone jack Audio input Speaker (Built-in) USB 3.0 port Colors Power LED Tilt Swivel Pivot Height Adjustment Kensington lock AC input voltage Power consumption Temperature (Operating) TFT LCD 24.
Accessories Compliance and Standards Quick start guide, Warranty card, Power cord, HDMI cable, USB Type-C to Type-C cable, USB Type-C to Type-A cable, DisplayPort cable, Cable clip, Color Calibration Testing Report, Input/Output port cover, Color Calibrator (for PA24AC-K only) Energy Star**, UL/cUL, CB, CE, EuP, FCC, CCC, BSMI, CU, VCCI, TCO 7.
3.3 Outline Dimensions ASUS PA24A Outline Dimension *Unit: mm(inch) 90° Pivot: +/-90 Degree 90° 20° 5° 120.99 [4.76] 132.73 [5.23] 155.27 [6.11] 166.97 [6.57] 6.6 [0.26] 162 [6.38] 259.2 [10.20] 531.6 [20.93] 518.4 (20.41)-Active-Area 274.99 [10.83] 6.6 [0.26] 17.44 [0.69] 156.79 [6.17] 6.6 [0.26] 201.5 [7.93] 45° 324 (12.76)-Active-Area 349.4 [13.76] 488.75 [19.24] 42.64 [1.68] 38.33 [1.51] Swivel: +/-45 Degree 17 [0.67] 55.33 [2.18] 201.5 [7.93] 110 [4.33] 210.15 [8.27] 320.15 [12.
3.4 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.
3.5 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 1920x1200 (Reduced Blanking) 3-16 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.
Timing Name 480p 720p60 576p 720p50 1080p60 1080p50 Pixel Format 720 x 480 1280 x 720 720 x 576 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 ASUS PA24A Series LCD Monitor Horizational Vertical Frequency (kHz) Frequency (Hz) 31.469 45 31.25 37.5 67.5 56.25 60 60 50 50 60 50 Pixel Rate (MHz) 27 74.25 27 74.25 148.5 148.
