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... 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 Chapter 2: Setup 2.1 Assembling the monitor base 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 How to reconfigure 3-1 3.1.2 OSD function introduction 3-1 3.2 Specifications summary ( M Series 3-4 3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ 3-5 3.4 Supported operating modes 3-6 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 Chapter 2: Setup 2.1 Assembling the monitor base 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 How to reconfigure 3-1 3.1.2 OSD function introduction 3-1 3.2 Specifications summary ( M Series 3-4 3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ 3-5 3.4 Supported operating modes 3-6 ii
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.... • Connect the equipment to an outlet on , the user is required to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. However, there is connected. • Consult...instructions, may cause undesired operation. Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the monitor to the graphics card is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in a particular installation...
.... • Connect the equipment to an outlet on , the user is required to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. However, there is connected. • Consult...instructions, may cause undesired operation. Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the monitor to the graphics card is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in a particular installation...
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... you encounter technical problems with your retailer. • Before using the product, make sure all the documentation that the product (electrical, electronic equipment, and mercury-containing button cell battery) should be operated only from damage due to open the monitor cabinet. Safety information • Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are provided...
... you encounter technical problems with your retailer. • Before using the product, make sure all the documentation that the product (electrical, electronic equipment, and mercury-containing button cell battery) should be operated only from damage due to open the monitor cabinet. Safety information • Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are provided...
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... same image is displayed for hours. • When the screen becomes black or flashes, or cannot work anymore, contact your monitor, it is better to disconnect the cables and power cord. v When lifting or carrying the monitor, grasp the edges of the fluorescent light. Do not repair the screen by the stand or the cord. • Cleaning. Do not lift the display by yourself! Turn your monitor off the Power Switch for...
... same image is displayed for hours. • When the screen becomes black or flashes, or cannot work anymore, contact your monitor, it is better to disconnect the cables and power cord. v When lifting or carrying the monitor, grasp the edges of the fluorescent light. Do not repair the screen by the stand or the cord. • Cleaning. Do not lift the display by yourself! Turn your monitor off the Power Switch for...
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Where to find more information Refer to http://www.asus.com 2. These documents are not part of the standard package. vi ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation that may have been added by your dealer. Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1.
Where to find more information Refer to http://www.asus.com 2. These documents are not part of the standard package. vi ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation that may have been added by your dealer. Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1.
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... enhance your viewing experience. ASUS M Series LCD Monitor 1-1 Thank you ! 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer immediately. The latest widescreen LCD monitor from ASUS provides a crisper, broader, and brighter display, plus a host of features that the monitor brings to you for H SKU If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your package for the following items: LCD monitor Quick start guide Warranty card Power cord + power adapter VGA cable HDMI-DVI cable DVI cable(MS202N/MS208N...
... enhance your viewing experience. ASUS M Series LCD Monitor 1-1 Thank you ! 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer immediately. The latest widescreen LCD monitor from ASUS provides a crisper, broader, and brighter display, plus a host of features that the monitor brings to you for H SKU If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your package for the following items: LCD monitor Quick start guide Warranty card Power cord + power adapter VGA cable HDMI-DVI cable DVI cable(MS202N/MS208N...
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MENU button: • Turns on the OSD menu. 1.3 Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front view 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. Enacts the selected OSD menu item. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction button: • Selects a desired preset mode. • Exits the OSD menu or goes back to the previous menu when the OSD menu is active. • Automatically adjusts the image to its optimized position, clock, and phase by touching this button for 2-4 seconds (for VGA mode only). 2. • Decreases values or moves your selection left/down. • Contrast hotkey 3.
MENU button: • Turns on the OSD menu. 1.3 Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front view 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. Enacts the selected OSD menu item. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction button: • Selects a desired preset mode. • Exits the OSD menu or goes back to the previous menu when the OSD menu is active. • Automatically adjusts the image to its optimized position, clock, and phase by touching this button for 2-4 seconds (for VGA mode only). 2. • Decreases values or moves your selection left/down. • Contrast hotkey 3.
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Status White White (fitful) OFF Description ON Standby mode OFF 1.3.2 Back view ML Series(ML238/ML239) only for H SKU MS Series(MS236/MS238/MS246/MS248) only for H SKU ASUS M Series LCD Monitor 1-3 button: • Selects an available input source. 6. Power button/power indicator • Turns the monitor on/off. • The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table. 4. • Increases values or moves your selection right/up. • Brightness hotkey 5.
Status White White (fitful) OFF Description ON Standby mode OFF 1.3.2 Back view ML Series(ML238/ML239) only for H SKU MS Series(MS236/MS238/MS246/MS248) only for H SKU ASUS M Series LCD Monitor 1-3 button: • Selects an available input source. 6. Power button/power indicator • Turns the monitor on/off. • The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table. 4. • Increases values or moves your selection right/up. • Brightness hotkey 5.
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This port is for connection with an HDMI compatible device. 4. VGA port. This port is for PC VGA connection. 3. DVI port. DC-IN port. This port is only available when an HDMI cable is for PC DVI connection. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Kensington lock slot. 6. This 15-pin port is connected. 5. This port connects the power cord. 2. Earphone jack. HDMI port. M Series (20'' only of D SKU) M Series (20'' only of N SKU) 6 Rear connectors 1.
This port is for connection with an HDMI compatible device. 4. VGA port. This port is for PC VGA connection. 3. DVI port. DC-IN port. This port is only available when an HDMI cable is for PC DVI connection. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Kensington lock slot. 6. This 15-pin port is connected. 5. This port connects the power cord. 2. Earphone jack. HDMI port. M Series (20'' only of D SKU) M Series (20'' only of N SKU) 6 Rear connectors 1.
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The arm/base installation is securely attached to the arm. 4. Use a coin or the like to the monitor. 2.1 Assembling the monitor arm/base To assemble the monitor arm/base: 1. Attach the circular base to the arm by aligning the pins on a table. 2. Put the screw cover on the monitor. ML Series Arm Base ASUS M Series LCD Monitor 2-1 Have the front of the monitor by using a coin or the like to turn the screw until the...
The arm/base installation is securely attached to the arm. 4. Use a coin or the like to the monitor. 2.1 Assembling the monitor arm/base To assemble the monitor arm/base: 1. Attach the circular base to the arm by aligning the pins on a table. 2. Put the screw cover on the monitor. ML Series Arm Base ASUS M Series LCD Monitor 2-1 Have the front of the monitor by using a coin or the like to turn the screw until the...
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MS Series 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 ML Series monitor's angle from +20˚ to -5˚ and it allows 20˚ swivel adjustment from either left or right. -5 20 20º 20º 0º It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle. 2 Chapter 2: Setup
MS Series 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 ML Series monitor's angle from +20˚ to -5˚ and it allows 20˚ swivel adjustment from either left or right. -5 20 20º 20º 0º It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle. 2 Chapter 2: Setup
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Connect the cables as the following instructions: ML Series(ML238/ML239) only for H SKU MS Series(MS236/MS238/MS246/MS248) only for H SKU M Series (20'' only of D SKU) M Series (20'' only of N SKU) ASUS M Series LCD Monitor 2-3 2.3 Connecting the cables 1.
Connect the cables as the following instructions: ML Series(ML238/ML239) only for H SKU MS Series(MS236/MS238/MS246/MS248) only for H SKU M Series (20'' only of D SKU) M Series (20'' only of N SKU) ASUS M Series LCD Monitor 2-3 2.3 Connecting the cables 1.
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...'s VGA/DVI port. When these cables are connected, you can choose the desired signal from the Input Select item in white to a power outlet. • To connect the VGA/HDMI-DVI cable: a. b. Connect one end of the power button. The power indicator lights up in the OSD menu. 2.4 Turning on the monitor Tap the power button . Connect the power adapter securely to the monitor's VGA/HDMI port. Plug one end of the power cord to the power adapter and the other end of the VGA/HDMI-DVI cable to the monitor's earphone...
...'s VGA/DVI port. When these cables are connected, you can choose the desired signal from the Input Select item in white to a power outlet. • To connect the VGA/HDMI-DVI cable: a. b. Connect one end of the power button. The power indicator lights up in the OSD menu. 2.4 Turning on the monitor Tap the power button . Connect the power adapter securely to the monitor's VGA/HDMI port. Plug one end of the power cord to the power adapter and the other end of the VGA/HDMI-DVI cable to the monitor's earphone...
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... sub-menu functions. Highlight the desired sub- To adjust other functions, repeat steps 1-3. 3.1.2 OSD function introduction 1. ASUS M Series LCD Monitor 3-1 Each mode has the Reset selection, allowing you can select for your setting or return to the preset mode. • Standard Mode: best choice for document editing with SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement. • Theater Mode: best choice for movies with SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement. • Game Mode: best choice...
... sub-menu functions. Highlight the desired sub- To adjust other functions, repeat steps 1-3. 3.1.2 OSD function introduction 1. ASUS M Series LCD Monitor 3-1 Each mode has the Reset selection, allowing you can select for your setting or return to the preset mode. • Standard Mode: best choice for document editing with SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement. • Theater Mode: best choice for movies with SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement. • Game Mode: best choice...
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..., position (VGA only), and focus (VGA only) from this menu. • Brightness: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Phase adjusts the phase of the image by one horizontal sweep. With a wrong phase adjustment, the screen shows horizontal disturbances. • Clock (pixel frequency) controls the number of R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) are userconfigurable; Image Select the image color you like from this function. • Contrast: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Trace Free: adjusts the...
..., position (VGA only), and focus (VGA only) from this menu. • Brightness: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Phase adjusts the phase of the image by one horizontal sweep. With a wrong phase adjustment, the screen shows horizontal disturbances. • Clock (pixel frequency) controls the number of R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) are userconfigurable; Image Select the image color you like from this function. • Contrast: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Trace Free: adjusts the...
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...; Information: shows the monitor information. • Language: there are 1 languages for Splendid modes comparison. • Volume: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • ECO Mode: reduces power consumption. • OSD Setup: * Adjusts the horizontal position (H-Position)/the vertical position (V-Position) of the OSD from 0 to 100. * Adjusts the OSD timeout from 10 to restore the default settings. ASUS M Series LCD Monitor 3-3 System Setup Allows you to adjust the system. • Splendid Demo Mode: splits the screen into two for your...
...; Information: shows the monitor information. • Language: there are 1 languages for Splendid modes comparison. • Volume: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • ECO Mode: reduces power consumption. • OSD Setup: * Adjusts the horizontal position (H-Position)/the vertical position (V-Position) of the OSD from 0 to 100. * Adjusts the OSD timeout from 10 to restore the default settings. ASUS M Series LCD Monitor 3-3 System Setup Allows you to adjust the system. • Splendid Demo Mode: splits the screen into two for your...
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3.2 Specifications summary (M Series) Panel Type Panel size Max. Resolution Pixel pitch Brightness (Max.) 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 Skin-Tone selection Digital input Analog input Earphone jack Colors Power LED Tilt Swivel Kensington lock AC/DC adaptor input voltage TFT LCD 20" (16:9) wide screen 1920 x 1080 1600 x 900 0.27 mm 0.2768 mm 0.2655mm 250 cd/m2 1000:1 50,000:1 10...
3.2 Specifications summary (M Series) Panel Type Panel size Max. Resolution Pixel pitch Brightness (Max.) 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 Skin-Tone selection Digital input Analog input Earphone jack Colors Power LED Tilt Swivel Kensington lock AC/DC adaptor input voltage TFT LCD 20" (16:9) wide screen 1920 x 1080 1600 x 900 0.27 mm 0.2768 mm 0.2655mm 250 cd/m2 1000:1 50,000:1 10...
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... working. ASUS M Series LCD Monitor 3-5 Screen image is not centered or sized properly • Touch the button for 2-4 seconds to check if the computer is blurry or fuzzy • Touch the button for VGA mode only). • Adjust the H-Position or V-Position settings via OSD. Screen image is properly connected the monitor and the computer. • Inspect the signal cable and make sure not look white) that none of both your monitor and HDMI device. • Ensure that the computer sound card driver...
... working. ASUS M Series LCD Monitor 3-5 Screen image is not centered or sized properly • Touch the button for 2-4 seconds to check if the computer is blurry or fuzzy • Touch the button for VGA mode only). • Adjust the H-Position or V-Position settings via OSD. Screen image is properly connected the monitor and the computer. • Inspect the signal cable and make sure not look white) that none of both your monitor and HDMI device. • Ensure that the computer sound card driver...
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For optimal resolution, we recommend that you choose a mode listed in the table may not be supported. 3.4 Supported operating modes Resolution Frequency 720 x 400 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600...Horizontal Frequency (KHz) 31.47 31.47 35.00 37.87 37.50 35.16 37.88 48.08 46.86 49.72 48.36 56.476 60.02 67.50 60.00 63.98 79.98 47.712 55.94 75.00 65.29 67.50 55.90 Vertical Frequency... 144.00 * M odes not listed in the table above. * T his monitor supports full HD (480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i/p) video content from game consoles, DVD players and other consumer...
For optimal resolution, we recommend that you choose a mode listed in the table may not be supported. 3.4 Supported operating modes Resolution Frequency 720 x 400 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600...Horizontal Frequency (KHz) 31.47 31.47 35.00 37.87 37.50 35.16 37.88 48.08 46.86 49.72 48.36 56.476 60.02 67.50 60.00 63.98 79.98 47.712 55.94 75.00 65.29 67.50 55.90 Vertical Frequency... 144.00 * M odes not listed in the table above. * T his monitor supports full HD (480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i/p) video content from game consoles, DVD players and other consumer...