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Page 1: ASUS PB238Q UserGuide English

PB238Q Series LCD Monitor

User Guide

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Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT.Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe.

Table of contentsNotices ......................................................................................................... iiiSafety information ...................................................................................... ivCare & Cleaning ........................................................................................... v1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-11.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-11.3 Monitor introduction .................................................................... 1-2

1.3.1 Front of the LCD monitor ................................................ 1-21.3.2 Rear of the LCD monitor ................................................. 1-41.3.3 QuickFit Function ............................................................ 1-5

2.1 Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount) ................................................................. 2-1

2.2 Adjusting the monitor .................................................................. 2-22.3 Connecting the cables ................................................................. 2-33.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu ................................................. 3-1

3.1.1 Howtoreconfigure .......................................................... 3-13.1.2 OSD Function Introduction .............................................. 3-2

3.2 Specifications ............................................................................... 3-73.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ) ................................................................ 3-83.4 Supported Timing List ........................................................................3-9

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject tothefollowingtwoconditions:• This device may not cause harmful interference, and• Thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceivedincluding

interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a ClassBdigitaldevice,pursuanttoPart15oftheFCCRules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterferenceinaresidentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgenerates,usesandcanradiateradiofrequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledandusedinaccordancewith manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.However,thereisnoguaranteethatinterferencewillnot occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turningtheequipmentoffandon,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterferencebyoneormoreofthefollowingmeasures:• Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

AsanEnergyStar® Partner, our company has determined thatthisproductmeetstheEnergyStar® guidelinesforenergyefficiency.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

ThisdigitalapparatusdoesnotexceedtheClassBlimitsforradionoiseemissionsfromdigitalapparatussetoutintheRadioInterferenceRegulationsoftheCanadianDepartmentofCommunications.

ThisclassBdigitalapparatuscomplieswithCanadianICES-003.

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Safety information• Beforesettingupthemonitor,carefullyreadallthedocumentationthat

camewiththepackage.• To prevent fire or shock hazard, never expose the monitor to rain or

moisture.• Nevertrytoopenthemonitorcabinet.Thedangeroushighvoltages

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.• Beforeusingtheproduct,makesureallcablesarecorrectlyconnected

andthepowercablesarenotdamaged.Ifyoudetectanydamage,contact your dealer immediately.

• Slotsandopeningsonthebackortopofthecabinetareprovidedforventilation. Do not block these slots. Never place this product near or over a radiator or heat source unless proper ventilation is provided.

• The monitor should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.

• Usetheappropriatepowerplugwhichcomplieswithyourlocalpowerstandard.

• Donotoverloadpowerstripsandextentioncords.Overloadingcanresult in fire or electric shock.

• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the monitor in any area where it may become wet. Place the monitor on a stable surface.

• Unplugtheunitduringalightningstormorifitwillnotbeusedforalongperiodoftime.Thiswillprotectthemonitorfromdamageduetopowersurges.

• Never push objects or spill liquid of any kind into the slots on the monitor cabinet.

• To ensure satisfactory operation, in case use at a PC then it should use the monitor only with computers which have appropriate configuredreceptaclesmarkedbetween100-240VAC.

• If you encounter technical problems with the monitor, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

• The wall socket shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

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Care & Cleaning• Before you lift or reposition your monitor, it is better to disconnect the

cablesandpowercord.Followthecorrectliftingtechniqueswhenpositioningthemonitor.Whenliftingorcarryingthemonitor,grasptheedgesofthemonitor.Donotliftthedisplaybythestandorthecord.

• Cleaning.Turnyourmonitoroffandunplugthepowercord.Cleanthemonitor surface with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth dampened with mild cleaner.

• Avoidusingacleanercontainingalcoholoracetone.Useacleanerintended for use with the LED. Never spray cleaner directly on the screen, as it may drip inside the monitor and cause an electric shock.

The following symptoms are normal with the monitor:• Thescreenmayflickerduringtheinitialuseduetothenatureofthe

fluorescentlight.TurnoffthePowerSwitchandturnitonagaintomake sure that the flicker disappears.

• Youmayfindslightlyunevenbrightnessonthescreendependingonthe desktop pattern you use.

• Whenthesameimageisdisplayedforhours,anafterimageofthepreviousscreenmayremainafterswitchingtheimage.Thescreenwillrecover slowly or you can turn off the Power Switch for hours.

• Whenthescreenbecomesblackorflashes,orcannotworkanymore,contact your dealer or service center to fix it. Do not repair the screen by yourself!

Conventions used in this guide

WARNING:Informationtopreventinjurytoyourselfwhentryingtocomplete a task.

CAUTION:Informationtopreventdamagetothecomponentswhentryingtocompleteatask.

IMPORTANT:InformationthatyouMUSTfollowtocompleteatask.

NOTE:Tipsandadditionalinformationtoaidincompletingatask.

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WheretofindmoreinformationRefertothefollowingsourcesforadditionalinformationandforproductandsoftware updates.

1. ASUS websitesThe ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to http://www.asus.com

2. Optional documentationYourproductpackagemayincludeoptionaldocumentationthatmayhavebeen added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

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1.1 Welcome!ThankyouforpurchasingtheASUS® PB238Q Series LCD monitor!

The latest widescreen LCD monitor from ASUS provides a crisper, broader, and brighterdisplay,plusahostoffeaturesthatenhanceyourviewingexperience.

Withthesefeatures,youcanenjoytheconvenienceanddelightfulvisualexperiencethatthePB238QSeriesbringsyou!

1.2 Package contentsCheckyourPB238QSeriesLCDmonitorpackageforthefollowingitems:

LCD monitor

Power Cord

VGACable

DVI Cable

DisplayPort Cable

USB Cable

Cable Tie

Audio Cable

QuickStartGuide

WarrantyCard

Ifanyoftheaboveitemsisdamagedormissing,contactyourretailerimmediately.

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1.3 Monitor introduction

1.3.1 Front of the LCD monitor

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2

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1. PowerButton/PowerIndicator:• Press this button to turn the monitor on/off.• The color definition of the power indicator is shown below.

Status DescriptionWhite ON

Amber Standby mode

OFF OFF

2. InputSelectButton:• Press this button to select input source.

Press button(InputSelectbutton)todisplayHDMI/DisplayPortsignalsafteryou connect HDMI/DisplayPort cable with the monitor.

3. Button:• Press this button to decrease values or to move your selection

left/down.• This is also a hot key for Volume adjustment.

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4. MENUButton:• Press this button to turn on the OSD menu, or to enact the

selected OSD menu item.• Press this button to exit the hotkey OSD menu.

5. Button:• Press this button to increase values or to move your selection

right/up.• Brightnesshotkey

6. Button:• Press this button to select a desired preset mode.• PressthisbuttontoexittheOSDmenuortogobacktothe

previous menu when the OSD menu is active.• Press this button for 2 ~ 4 seconds to automatically adjust the

imagetoitsoptimizedposition,clock,andphase(forVGAmodeonly).

7. QuickFitbutton:• PressthisbuttontoactivatetheQuickFitfunctiondesignedfor

alignment.• TheQuickFitfunctioncontains7pagesofcommongridpatterns,

paper sizes, and photo sizes. (Please refer to 1.3.3 QuickFit Function)

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1.3.2 Rear of the LCD monitor

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Rear connectors1. AC-INport:Thisportconnectsthepowercord.

2. Powerswitch:Pressthisswitchtoturnon/offpower.

3. DisplayPort. This port is for connection with a DisplayPort compatible device.

4. HDMIport:ThisportisforconnectionwithanHDMIcompatibledevice.

5. DVIport:This24-pinportisforPC(PersonalComputer)DVI-Ddigitalsignalconnection.

6. VGAport:This15-pinportisforPCVGAconnection.

7. AudioLine-inPort:

8. USBupstreamport:ThisportisforconnectionwithaUSBupstreamcable.

9. USBdownstreamports:TheseportsareforconnectionwithUSBdevices,suchasUSBkeyboard/mouse,USBflashdrive,etc.

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10. Kensingtonlockslot.

11. USBdownstreamports:TheseportsareforconnectionwithUSBdevices,suchasUSBkeyboard/mouse,USBflashdrive,etc.

1.3.3 QuickFit FunctionTheQuickFitfunctioncontainsthreepatterns:(1)Grid(2)Papersize(3)Photosize.

1. GridpatternsThegridpatternsfacilitatedesignersanduserstoorganizecontentandlayoutonapageandachieveaconsistentlookandfeel.

AlignmentGridQuiFit - Alignment Grid

Alignment Grid

2. Paper sizeQuickFit provides numerous commonly used standard paper sizes for users to view their documents in real size on the screen.

LetterQuiFit - Letter

Letter

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3. Photo sizeThe various real photo sizes displayed in the QuickFit function provides photographersandotheruserstoaccuratelyviewandedittheirphotosinrealsizeon the screen.

Photo 4x6, 3x5, 2x2 Photo8x10,5x7QuiFit - 4x6, 3x5, 2x2

4x6 3x5 2x2

QuiFit - 8x10, 5x7

8x10 5x7

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2.1 Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount)

ThedetachablestandofthismonitorisspeciallydesignedforVESAwallmount.

Todetachthearm/stand:

1. Disconnectpowerandsignalcables.Carefullyput the front of the monitor face down on a clean table.

2. Useascrewdrivertoremovethefourscrewsonthearm(Figure1),andthendetachthearm/standfromthemonitor(Figure2).

• Werecommendthatyoucoverthetablesurfacewithsoftclothtopreventdamagetothemonitor.

• Holdthestandofthemonitorwhileremovingthescrews.

Figure1 Figure2

• TheVESAwallmountkit(100x100mm)ispurchasedseparately.

• UseonlytheULListedWallMountBracketwithminimumweight/load22.7kg(Screwsize:4x10mm).

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2.2 Adjusting the monitor• Foroptimalviewing,werecommendthatyoulookatthefullfaceofthe

monitor,thenadjustthemonitortotheanglethatismostcomfortablefor you.

• Holdthestandtopreventthemonitorfromfallingwhenyouchangeitsangle.

• Youcanadjustthemonitor’sanglefrom+20˚to-5˚anditallows60˚swiveladjustmentfromeitherleftorright.Youcanalsoadjustthemonitor’sheightwithin+/-10cm.

10cm

-5° ~ +20°

60°

60°

Pivoting the monitor1. Liftthemonitortothehighestposition.

2. Tiltthemonitortoitsmaximumangle.

3. Pivotthemonitorclockwisetotheangleyouneed.

-5° ~ +20°

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Itisnormalthatthemonitorslightlyshakeswhileyouadjusttheviewingangle.

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2.3 Connecting the cablesConnectthecablesasthefollowinginstructions:

• To connect the power cord:Connectoneendofthepowercordsecurely to the monitor’s AC input port, the other end to a power outlet.

• To connect the VGA/HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort cable:a.PlugoneendoftheVGA/HDMI/DVI/DisplayPortcabletothemonitor’sVGA/

HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort jack.b.ConnecttheotherendoftheVGA/HDMI/DVI/DisplayPortcabletoyourcomputer’sVGA/HDMI/DVI/DisplayPortjack.

c.TightenthetwoscrewstosecuretheVGA/DVIconnector.• To connect the audio cable:Plugoneendoftheaudiocabletothe

monitor’s Audio Line-in Port. Connect the other end of the audio cable to your computer’s audio Port.

• To use the USB ports:Plugthesmallerend(typeB)oftheUSBupstreamcabletothemonitor’sUSBupstreamport,andthelargerend(type A) to your computer’s USB port.

Whenthesecablesareconnected,youcanchoosethedesiredsignalfromtheInput Select item in the OSD menu.

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3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu

3.1.1 HowtoreconfigurePB238

Splendid

Color

Image

Sound

Input Select

Move Menu Exit

System Setup

Scenery Mode

Standard Mode

Theater Mode

Game Mode

sRGB

Night View Mode

1. Press the MENU button to activate the OSD menu.

2. Press and tonavigatethroughthefunctions.HighlightandactivatethedesiredfunctionbypressingtheMENUbutton.Ifthefunctionselectedhas a sub-menu, press and againtonavigatethroughthesub-menufunctions.Highlightandactivatethedesiredsub-menufunctionbypressingthe MENU button.

3. Press and tochangethesettingsoftheselectedfunction.

4. To exit the OSD menu, press the button. Repeat step 2 and step 3 to adjust any other function.

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3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction1. Splendid

This function contains six sub-functions that you can select for your preference.EachmodehastheResetselection,allowingyoutomaintainyoursettingorreturntothepresetmode.

PB238

Splendid

Color

Image

Sound

Input Select

Move Menu Exit

System Setup

Scenery Mode

Standard Mode

Theater Mode

Game Mode

sRGB

Night View Mode

• Scenery Mode:ThisisthebestchoiceforsceneryphotodisplayingwithSPLENDID™VideoIntelligence.

• Standard Mode:ThisisthebestchoicefordocumenteditingwithSPLENDID™VideoIntelligence.

• Theater Mode:ThisisthebestchoiceformoviewatchingwithSPLENDID™VideoIntelligence.

• Game Mode:ThisisthebestchoiceforgameplayingwithSPLENDID™VideoIntelligence.

• Night View Mode:Thisisthebestchoiceforplayingdark-scenegameorwatchingmoviewithSPLENDID™VideoIntelligence.

• sRGB:Thisisthebestchoiceforviewingphotosandgraphicsfrom PCs.

• In the Standard Mode, the Saturation, Skin Tone, Sharpness, and ASCRfunctionsarenotuser-configurable.

• In the sRGB, the Saturation, Color Temp., Skin Tone, Sharpness, and ASCRfunctionsarenotuser-configurable.

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2. ColorSelecttheimagecoloryoulikefromthisfunction.

PB238

Splendid

Color

Image

Sound

Input Select

Move Menu Exit

System Setup

Brightness

Contrast

Saturation

Color Temp.

100

80

User Mode

Skin Tone

50

Natural

• Brightness:Theadjustingrangeisfrom0to100.The button is also a hot key to activate this function.

• Contrast:Theadjustingrangeisfrom0to100.• Saturation:Theadjustingrangeisfrom0to100.• Color Temp.:Containthreepresetcolormodes(Cool,Normal,

Warm)andoneUserMode.

• Skin Tone:ContainthreecolormodesincludingReddish,Natural,and Yellowish.

IntheUserMode,colorsofR(Red),G(Green),andB(Blue)areuserconfigurable;theadjustingrangeisfrom0~100.

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3. ImageYoucanadjusttheimageSharpness,TraceFree,AspectControl,Position(VGAonly),andFocus(VGAonly)fromthismainfunction.

PB238

Splendid

Color

Image

Sound

Input Select

Move Menu Exit

System Setup Focus

Sharpness

Trace Free

Aspect Control

ASCR

50

60

Full

Position

OFF

• Sharpness:Adjustthepicturesharpness.Theadjustingrangeisfrom0to100.

• Trace Free:Speed up the response time by Over Drive technology.Theadjustingrangeisfromlower0tofaster100.

• Aspect Control:Adjusttheaspectratioto“Full”,“4:3”,or“OverScan”(onlyavailableforHDMIinput).

• ASCR:SelectONorOFFtoenableordisabledynamiccontrastratio function.

• Position:Adjustthehorizontalposition(H-Position)andtheverticalposition(V-Position)oftheimage.Theadjustingrangeisfrom0to100(onlyavailableforVGAinput).

• Focus:ReduceHorizontal-linenoiseandVertical-linenoiseoftheimagebyadjusting(Phase)and(Clock)separately.Theadjustingrangeisfrom0to100(onlyavailableforVGAinput).

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4. SoundAdjustthesoundsettingstoyourpreference.

PB238

Splendid

Color

Image

Sound

Input Select

Move Menu Exit

System Setup

Volume

Mute

Source

50

OFF

Line In

• Volume:Adjusttheoutputvolumelevel.• Mute:Mutetheoutputvolume.• Source:Adjustaudiosourceto“LineIn”or“HDMI”(onlyavailable

forHDMIinput); Adjustaudiosourceto“LineIn”or“DisplayPort”(onlyavailableforDisplayPort input).

5. Input SelectSelect the input source from VGA, DVI, HDMI, or DisplayPort.

PB238

Splendid

Color

Image

Sound

Input Select

Move Menu Exit

System Setup

VGA

DVI

HDMI

DisplayPort

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6. System SetupAdjuststhesystemconfiguration.

PB238

Splendid

Color

Image

Sound

Input Select

Move Menu Exit

System Setup

Information

All Reset

Splendid Demo Mode OFF

EnglishLanguage

OSD Setup

• Splendid Demo Mode:ActivatethedemomodefortheSplendidfunction.

• OSD Setup:Adjustthehorizontalposition(H-Position),verticalposition (V-Position), OSD Timeout, DDC/CI, and Transparency of the OSD screen.

• Language:SelectOSDlanguage.TheselectionsareEnglish,French,German,Spanish,Italian,Dutch,Russian,TraditionalChinese, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese.

• Information:Displaythemonitorinformation.• All Reset:Setto“Yes”torevertallsettingstothefactorydefault

mode.

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3.2 Specifications

Model PB238QPanel Size 23.0”W(58.42cm)

Max. Resolution 1920x1080

Brightness(Typ.) 250cd/m2

Intrinsic Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1

ViewingAngle(CR=10) 178°(V) /178°(H)

Display Colors 16.7 M(6bit Hi FRC)

Response Time 6ms(GraytoGray)

Satellite Speaker 2Wx2stereo

Earphone Output No

Sound from HDMI Yes

HDMI input Yes

DVI input DVI with HDCP

D-Sub input Yes

DisplayPort input Yes

Audio Line-in Yes

Power ON Consumption <50WTilt -5°~+20°

VESAWallMounting Yes(100mmx100mm)

Phys.Dimension(WxHxD) 549x396x201mm

BoxDimension(WxHxD) 671x253x386mm

NetWeight(Esti.) 6.2kg

GrossWeight(Esti.) 9.1kg

VoltageRating AC100~240V(Built-in)

*Specificationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.

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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.

ThepowerLEDlightsamberandthereisnoscreenimage

• Check if the monitor and the computer are in the ON mode.

• Makesurethesignalcableisproperlyconnectedthe monitor and the computer.

• Inspectthesignalcableandmakesurenoneofthepins are bent.

• Connect the computer with another available monitortocheckifthecomputerisproperlyworking.

Screenimageistoolightordark • AdjusttheContrastandBrightnesssettingsviaOSD.

Screenimageisnotcenteredorsized properly

• Press the button for two seconds to automaticallyadjusttheimage.

• AdjusttheH-PositionorV-PositionsettingsviaOSD.

Screenimagebouncesorawavepatternispresentintheimage

• Makesurethesignalcableisproperlyconnectedtothe monitor and the computer.

• Move electrical devices that may cause electrical interference.

Screenimagehascolordefects(white does not look white)

• Inspectthesignalcableandmakesurethatnoneofthe pins are bent.

• Perform Reset via OSD.• AdjusttheR/G/BcolorsettingsorselecttheColor

Temperature via OSD.Screenimageisblurryorfuzzy • Press the button for two seconds to

automaticallyadjusttheimage(forVGAmodeonly).• AdjustthePhaseandClocksettingsviaOSD.

No sound or sound is low • Ensure that the audio cable is properly connected to the monitor and the computer.

• Adjustthevolumesettingsofbothyourmonitorandcomputer.

• Ensure that the computer sound card driver is properly installed and activated.

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3.4 Supported Timing ListPC Supported Primary Timing

Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency640x480 60Hz 31.469kHz

640x480 72Hz 37.861kHz

640x480 75Hz 37.5kHz

800x600 56Hz 35.156kHz

800x600 60Hz 37.879kHz

800x600 72Hz 48.077kHz

800x600 75Hz 46.875kHz

1024x768 60Hz 48.363kHz

1024x768 70Hz 56.476kHz

1024x768 75Hz 60.023kHz

1152x864 75Hz 67.5kHz

1280x960 60Hz 60kHz

1280x1024 60Hz 63.981kHz

1280x1024 75Hz 79.976kHz1440x900 60Hz 55.935kHz1440x900 75Hz 70.635kHz1680x1050 60Hz 65.29kHz1920x1080 60Hz 67.5kHz

IBM Modes, Factory Preset Timing(D-SUB, DVI-D, HDMI inputs)Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency640x350 70Hz 31.469kHz

720x400 70Hz 31.469kHz

MAC Modes, Factory Preset Timing(D-SUB, DVI-D, HDMI inputs)Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency640x480 67Hz 35kHz832x624 75Hz 49.725kHz

VESA Modes, User Available TimingResolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency1280x720(RB) 60Hz 44.444kHz1280x720 60Hz 44.772kHz1280x720 75Hz 56.456kHz

1280x768(RB) 60Hz 47.396kHz1280x800(RB) 60Hz 49.306kHz1280x800 60Hz 49.702kHz1280x800 75Hz 62.795kHz

1440x900(RB) 60Hz 55.469kHz1440x900 75Hz 70.635kHz

1680x1050(RB) 60Hz 64.674kHz1920x1080 60Hz 66.587kHz

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HDMI Supported Primary TimingVESA Modes, Factory Preset Timing

Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency640x480P 59.94/60Hz 31.469 / 31.5kHz720x480P 59.94/60Hz 31.469 / 31.5kHz720x480P 59.94/60Hz 31.469 / 31.5kHz

720x576P,50Hz 50Hz 31.25kHz720x576P,50Hz 50Hz 31.25kHz1280x720P,50Hz 50Hz 37.5kHz

1280x720P 59.94/60Hz 44.955 /45kHz1920x1080i 50Hz 28.125kHz1920x1080i 59.94/60Hz 33.716 / 33.75kHz

HDMI Supported Optional TimingResolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency1440x480P 59.94/60Hz 31.469 / 31.5kHz1440x480P 59.94/60Hz 31.469 / 31.5kHz1440x576P 50Hz 31.25kHz1440x576P 50Hz 31.25kHz1920x1080P 50Hz 56.25kHz1920x1080P 59.94/60Hz 67.433 / 67.5kHz

* The modes not listed in the above tables may not be supported. For optimal resolution, we recommend that you choose a mode listed in the above tables.