PA248 Series
LCD Monitor
User Guide
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Contents
Contents ....................................................................................................... ii
Notices ......................................................................................................... iii
Safety information ...................................................................................... iv
Care & Cleaning ........................................................................................... v
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! .................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Monitor introduction .................................................................... 1-2
1.3.1 Front view ....................................................................... 1-2
1.3.2 Back view ........................................................................ 1-3
1.3.3 QuickFit Function ............................................................ 1-4
Chapter 2: Setup
2.1 Detaching the arm/base (for VESA wall mount) ........................ 2-1
2.2 Adjusting the monitor .................................................................. 2-2
2.3 Connecting the cables ................................................................. 2-3
2.4 Turning on the monitor ................................................................ 2-3
Chapter 3: General instructions
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu ................................................ 3-1
3.1.1 Howtorecongure .......................................................... 3-1
3.1.2 OSD function introduction ............................................... 3-1
3.2 Specicationssummary(PA248Q) ............................................. 3-7
3.4 Supported operating modes ....................................................... 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:
• Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and
• Thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceivedincludinginterferencethat
maycauseundesiredoperation.
Thisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsfora
ClassBdigitaldevice,pursuanttoPart15oftheFCCRules.Theselimits
aredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterference
in a residential installation. This equipmentgenerates, uses and can
radiateradiofrequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledandusedinaccordance
withmanufacturer’sinstructions,maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradio
communications. However, thereis noguarantee that interferencewill
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interferencetoradioortelevisionreception,whichcanbedeterminedby
turningtheequipmentoffandon,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrect
theinterferencebyoneormoreofthefollowingmeasures:
• Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
• Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.
• Connecttheequipmenttoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthe
receiver is connected.
• Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.
Theuseofshieldedcablesforconnectionofthemonitortothegraphicscardis
requiredtoassurecompliancewithFCCregulations.Changesormodications
tothisunitnotexpresslyapprovedbythepartyresponsibleforcompliancecould
voidtheuser’sauthoritytooperatethisequipment.
As an Energy Star
®
Partner, our company has determined that this
productmeetstheEnergyStar
®
guidelinesforenergyefciency.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does notexceed the Class B limits for radio
noiseemissions fromdigitalapparatus setoutin theRadioInterference
RegulationsoftheCanadianDepartmentofCommunications.
ThisclassBdigitalapparatuscomplieswithCanadianICES-003.
ThisClassB digital apparatusmeets allrequirements of theCanadian
Interference-CausingEquipmentRegulations.
CetappareilnumériquedelaclasseBrespectetouteslesexigencesdu
RéglementsurlematérielbrouillerduCanada.
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Safety information
• Beforesettingup themonitor,carefully readallthedocumentation thatcame
withthepackage.
• Topreventreorshockhazard,neverexposethemonitortorainormoisture.
• Nevertrytoopenthemonitorcabinet.Thedangeroushighvoltagesinsidethe
monitormayresultinseriousphysicalinjury.
• Ifthepowersupplyisbroken,donottrytoxitbyyourself.Contactaqualied
servicetechnicianoryourretailer.
• Beforeusingtheproduct,makesureallcablesarecorrectlyconnectedandthe
powercablesarenotdamaged.Ifyoudetectanydamage,contactyourdealer
immediately.
• Slots and openings on the back or top of the cabinet are provided for
ventilation.Donotblocktheseslots.Neverplacethisproductnearorovera
radiator or heat source unless proper ventilation is provided.
• Themonitorshouldbeoperatedonlyfromthetypeofpowersourceindicated
on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home,
consultyourdealerorlocalpowercompany.
• Usetheappropriatepowerplugwhichcomplieswithyourlocalpowerstandard.
• Donotoverloadpowerstripsandextentioncords.Overloadingcanresultinre
or electric shock.
• Avoiddust,humidity,andtemperatureextremes.Donotplacethemonitorin
anyareawhereitmaybecomewet.Placethemonitoronastablesurface.
• Unplugtheunitduringalightningstormorifitwillnotbeusedforalongperiod
oftime.Thiswillprotectthemonitorfromdamageduetopowersurges.
• Never push objects or spill liquid of any kind into the slots on the monitor
cabinet.
• To ensure satisfactory operation, use the monitor only with UL listed
computers which have appropriate configured receptacles marked between
100-240VAC.
• If you encounter technical problems with the monitor,contact a qualified
servicetechnicianoryourretailer.
Thissymbolofthecrossedoutwheeledbinindicatesthattheproduct(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.
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Care & Cleaning
• Beforeyoulift orrepositionyourmonitor, it isbettertodisconnect thecables
and power cord. Follow the correct lifting techniques when positioning the
monitor.When liftingorcarrying themonitor,grasp theedgesofthemonitor.
Donotliftthedisplaybythestandorthecord.
• Cleaning.Turnyourmonitoroffandunplugthepowercord.Cleanthemonitor
surface with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Stubborn stains may beremoved
with a cloth dampened with mild cleaner.
• Avoidusing a cleaner containing alcohol oracetone.Usea cleaner intended
forusewiththemonitor.Neverspraycleanerdirectlyonthescreen,asitmay
drip inside the monitor and cause an electric shock.
The following symptoms are normal with the monitor:
• Thescreenmayickerduringtheinitialuseduetothenatureoftheuorescent
light. Turn off the Power Switch and turn it on again to make sure that the
ickerdisappears.
• You may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the
desktoppatternyouuse.
• When the same image is displayed for hours, an afterimage of the previous
screenmayremainafterswitchingtheimage.Thescreenwillrecoverslowlyor
youcanturnoffthePowerSwitchforhours.
• Whenthescreenbecomesblackorashes,orcannotworkanymore,contact
yourdealerorservicecentertoxit.Donotrepairthescreenbyyourself!
Conventions used in this guide
WARNING: Information to preventinjury to yourself when trying to
complete a task.
CAUTION:Informationtopreventdamagetothecomponentswhentrying
to complete a task.
IMPORTANT:InformationthatyouMUSTfollowtocompleteatask.
NOTE:Tipsandadditionalinformationtoaidincompletingatask.
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Wheretondmoreinformation
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for productand
software updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS
hardwareandsoftwareproducts.Refertohttp://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 partof the standard
package.
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1.1 Welcome!
ThankyouforpurchasingtheASUS
®
LCDmonitor!
The latest widescreen LCD monitor from ASUS provides a crisper, broader, and
brighterdisplay,plusahostoffeaturesthatenhanceyourviewingexperience.
With these features, you canenjoy the convenience and delightful visual
experiencethatthemonitorbringstoyou!
1.2 Package contents
Checkyourpackageforthefollowingitems:
LCDmonitor
Quickstartguide
Warrantycard
Power cord
VGAcable
DVIcable
DisplayPortcable
USB3.0cable
Support CD
Cable tie
ColorCalibrationTestingReport
Ifanyoftheaboveitemsisdamagedormissing,contactyourretailer
immediately.
1-2 Chapter1:Productintroduction
1.3 Monitor introduction
1.3.1 Front view
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1. QuickFitbutton:
• ActivatestheQuickFitfunctiondesignedforalignment.
• TheQuickFitfunctioncontains7pagesofcommongridpatternsandpaper
andphotosizes.(Pleasereferto1.3.3QuickFitFunction).
• Enacts the selected OSD menu item.
• Increases/Decreasesvaluesormovesyourselectionup/down/left/right.
2. MENUbutton:
• Turns on the OSD menu.
• ExitstheOSDmenuorgoesbacktothepreviousmenuwhentheOSD
menu is active.
• ExitstheQuickFitpatterns.
The OSD menu is not available when the QuickFit function is in use.
3. Shortcut
• Default:Brightnesshotkey
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• Tochangethehotkeyfunction,gototheShortcut>Shortcut1menu.
4. Shortcut
• Default:Contrasthotkey
• Tochangethehotkeyfunction,gototheShortcut>Shortcut2menu.
5. button:
• Selects a desired preset mode.
• Automaticallyadjuststheimagetoitsoptimizedposition,clock,andphase
bypressingthisbuttonfor2-4seconds(forVGAmodeonly).
6. button:
• Selects an available input source.
Press button(InputSelectbutton)todisplayHDMI/DisplayPort
signalsafteryouconnectHDMI/DisplayPortcablewiththemonitor.
7. Powerbutton/powerindicator
• Turnsthemonitoron/off.
• Thecolordenitionofthepowerindicatorisasthebelowtable.
Status Description
White On
Orange Standbymode
Off Off
1.3.2 Back view
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Rear connectors
1. Power switch.Presstheswitchtoturnon/offpower.
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2. AC-IN port. This port connects the power cord.
3. DisplayPort.ThisportisforconnectionforaDisplayPortcompatibledevice.
4. HDMI port. This port is for connection with an HDMI compatible device.
5. DVI port.This24-pinportisforPC(PersonalComputer)DVI-Ddigitalsignal
connection.
6. VGA port.This15-pinportisforPCVGAconnection.
7. Earphone jack.
8. USB 3.0 upstream port.ThisportisforconnectionwithaUSBupstreamcable.
TheconnectionenablestheUSBportsonthemonitor.
9. Kensington lock slot.
10. USB 3.0 downstream ports.TheseportsareforconnectionwithUSBdevices,
suchasUSBkeyboard/mouse,USBashdrive,etc.
1.3.3 QuickFitFunction
TheQuickFitfunctioncontainsthreekindsofpatterns:(1)Gridpatterns(2)Paper
size(3)Photosize.Toactivatethepatterns,presstheQuickFitbutton.Pressthe
buttonagainuntiladesiredpatternisselected.Youcanmovethebuttonup/down/
left/righttochangethepattern’spositionifneeded.Notethatallthe patternscan
bemovedleft/rightaccrodingtoyourneed,butmayhavelimitedrangeformoving
up/down.
1. Gridpatterns
Thegridpatternsfacilitatedesignersanduserstoorganizecontentandlayoutona
pageandachieveaconsistentlookandfeel.
Centimeters Inches
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AlignmentGrid
2. Papersize
QuickFitprovidesnumerouscommonlyusedstandardpapersizesforuserstoview
theirdocumentsinrealsizeonthescreen.
A4 Letter
3. Photosize
ThevariousrealphotosizesdisplayedintheQuickFitfunctionprovides
photographersandotheruserstoaccuratelyviewandedittheirphotosinrealsize
on the screen.
Photo4x6,3x5,2x2 Photo8x10,5x7
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2.1 Detaching the arm/base
(for VESA wall mount)
The detachable arm/base of this monitor is specially designed for VESA wall
mount.
Todetachthearm/base:
1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table.
2. Useascrewdrivertoremovethefourscrewsonthearm(Figure1),andthen
detachthearm/basefromthemonitor(Figure2).
Werecommendthatyoucoverthetablesurfacewithsoftclothtoprevent
damagetothemonitor.
(Figure1)
(Figure2)
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2.2 Adjusting the monitor
• Foroptimalviewing,werecommendthatyoulookatthefullfaceofthe
monitor,thenadjustthemonitortotheanglethatismostcomfortableforyou.
• Holdthestandtopreventthemonitorfromfallingwhenyouchangeitsangle.
• Youcanadjustthemonitor’sanglefrom+20˚to-5˚anditallows60˚swivel
adjustmentfromeitherleftorright.Youcanalsoadjustthemonitor’sheight
within+/-10cm.
10cm
60°
0°
60°
+20° ~ -5°
Pivoting the monitor
1. Liftthemonitortothehighestposition.
2. Tiltthemonitortoitsmaximumangle.
3. Pivotthemonitorclockwisetotheangleyouneed.
+20° ~ -5°
Itisnormalthatthemonitorslightlyshakeswhileyouadjusttheviewingangle.
(Tilt) (Swivel) (Heightadjustment)
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2.3 Connecting the cables
1. Connectthecablesasthefollowinginstructions:
• To connect the power cord:connectoneendofthepowercordsecurelyto
themonitor’sACinputport,theotherendtoapoweroutlet.
• To connect the VGA/HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort cable:
a. PlugoneendoftheVGA/HDMI/DVI/DisplayPortcabletothemonitor’s
VGA/HDMI/DVI/DisplayPortjack.
b. ConnecttheotherendoftheVGA/HDMI/DVI/DisplayPortcabletoyour
computer'sVGA/HDMI/DVI/DisplayPortjack.
c. TightenthetwoscrewstosecuretheVGA/DVIconnector.
• To use the earphone:connecttheendwithplugtypetothemonitor’s
earphonejackwhenanHDMIorDisplayPortsignalisfed.
• To use the USB 3.0 ports:TakethesuppliedUSB3.0cable,andplug
thesmallerend(typeB)oftheUSBupstreamcabletothemonitor’sUSB
upstreamport,andthelargerend(typeA)toyourcomputer’sUSB3.0port.
MakesureyourcomputerisinstalledwiththelastestWindows7operating
system.ThatwillenabletheUSBportsonthemonitortowork.
Whenthesecablesareconnected,youcanchoosethedesiredsignal
from the Input Select item in the OSD menu.
2.4 Turning on the monitor
Press the power button .Seepage1-2forthelocationofthepowerbutton.The
power indicator lightsupinwhitetoshowthatthemonitorisON.
2-4 Chapter2:Setup
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3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu
3.1.1 How to reconfigure
1. PresstheMENUbuttontoactivatetheOSDmenu.
2. Move the buttonup/downtonavigatethroughthefunctions.Highlight
the desired function and press the button to activate it. If the function
selectedhasasub-menu,move the buttonup/downtonavigatethrough
thesub-menufunctions.Highlightthedesiredsub-menufunctionandpress
the button to activate it.
3. Move the buttonleft/right tochangethesettingsoftheselectedfunction.
4. ToexitandsavetheOSDmenu,presstheMENUbuttonrepeatedlyuntilthe
OSD menu disappears. Toadjustotherfunctions,repeat steps 1-3.
3.1.2 OSD function introduction
1. Splendid
Thisfunctioncontainssixsub-functionsyoucanselectforyourpreference.
EachmodehastheResetselection,allowingyoutomaintainyoursettingor
return to the preset mode.
• Standard Mode:bestchoicefordocumenteditingwithSPLENDID™
VideoEnhancement.
• sRGB Mode:compatiblewithsRGBcolorspace,sRGBmodeisthebest
choicefordocumentediting.
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• Scenery Mode:bestchoiceforsceneryphotodisplaywithSPLENDID™
VideoEnhancement.
• Theater Mode:bestchoiceformovieswithSPLENDID™Video
Enhancement.
• User Mode 1/User Mode 2:MoreitemsareadjustableintheColormenu.
Function
Standard
Mode
sRGB
Mode
Scenery
Mode
Theater
Mode
User
Mode
1/User
Mode 2
Brightness
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Contrast
Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Saturation
No No Yes Yes Yes
Hue
No No
No
No Yes
Color Temperature
Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Gamma
Yes No No No Yes
Advanced
Setting
Six-axis
Hue
No No No No Yes
Six-axis
Saturation
No No No No Yes
Gain
No No No No Yes
Offset
No No No No Yes
2. Color
Setadesiredcolorsettingfromthismenu.
• Brightness:theadjustingrangeisfrom0to100.
• Contrast:theadjustingrangeisfrom0to100.
• Saturation:theadjustingrangeisfrom0to100.
• Hue:shiftstheimagecolorbetweengreenandpurple.
• Color Temp.:contains4modesincluding9300K,6500K,5500Kand
5000K.
• Gamma:allowsyoutosetthecolormodeto2.2or1.8.
• Advanced Setting:
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* 6-axisHueadjustment.
* 6-axisSaturationadjustment.
* AdjuststhegainlevelsforR,G,B.
* AdjuststheblackleveloffsetvaluesforR,G,B.
• Color Reset:
* CurrentSplendidcolormodereset:
Resetsthecolorsettingsofcurrentcolormodetothefactory
default value.
* AllSplendidcolormodereset:
Resetsthecolorsettingsofallcolormodestothefactorydefault
value.
3. Image
Settheimagerelatedsettingfromthismenu.
• Sharpness:theadjustingrangeisfrom0to100.
• Trace Free:adjuststheresponsetimeofthemonitor.
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• Aspect Control:adjuststheaspectratiotofull,4:3,1:1,orOverScan
(onlyavailablefortheHDMIinput).
• ASCR:turnson/offtheASCR(ASUSSmartContrastRatio)function.
• Position:adjuststhehorizontalposition(H-Position)andthevertical
position(V-Position)oftheimage.Theadjustingrangeisfrom0to100.
• Focus:reducesHorizonal-linenoiseandVertical-linenoiseoftheimage
byadjusting(Phase)and(Clock)separately.Theadjustingrangeisfrom
0to100.
• AUTO Adjust.:Automaticallyadjusts theimagetoitsoptimizedposition,
clock,andphase.
• Phaseadjuststhephaseofthepixelclocksignal.Withawrongphase
adjustment,thescreenshowshorizontaldisturbances.
• Clock(pixelfrequency)controlsthenumberofpixelsscannedbyone
horizontalsweep.Ifthefrequencyisnotcorrect,thescreenshowsvertical
stripesandtheimageisnotproportional.
4. PIP/PBP Setting
ThePIP/PBPSettingallowsyoutoopenupanothersub-windowconnected
fromanothervideosourcebesidesthemain-windowfromyouroriginalvideo
source.Byactivatingthisfunction,youcanhavetwopicturesfromtwo
differentvideosourcesdisplayedbythemonitor.
• PIP/PBP Mode:turnsthePIPorPBPfunctiononoroff.
• PIP/PBP Source:SelectsthevideoinputsourcefromamongVGA,DVI,
HDMI,andDisplayPort.
• Size:AdjuststhePIPsizetoSmall,Middle,orLarge.(Onlyavailablefor
thePIPmode)
• Position:Adjuststhepositionofthesub-windowtoRight-Top,Left-Top,
Right-Bottom,orLeft-Bottom.(OnlyavailableforthePIPmode)
• Switch:Switchesthesourcesofthemainandsub-windows.
TheDVIandHDMIinputsourcesshouldnotbeselectedasthemain-
window or sub-window at the same time. See the table below for details.
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