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... by any language in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Table of contents Notices...iii Safety information iv Care & Cleaning v 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 1-4 1.3.3 QuickFit Function 1-5 2.1 Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount 2-1 2.2 Adjusting the monitor 2-2 2.3 Connecting the cables 2-3 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3-1 3.1.1 How to...
... by any language in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Table of contents Notices...iii Safety information iv Care & Cleaning v 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 1-4 1.3.3 QuickFit Function 1-5 2.1 Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount 2-1 2.2 Adjusting the monitor 2-2 2.3 Connecting the cables 2-3 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3-1 3.1.1 How to...
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... instructions, may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in a residential installation. This class B digital ...try to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to an outlet on , the user is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for energy efficiency. If this product meets the Energy Star® guidelines for help.
... instructions, may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in a residential installation. This class B digital ...try to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to an outlet on , the user is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for energy efficiency. If this product meets the Energy Star® guidelines for help.
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... satisfactory operation, use the monitor only with UL listed computers which complies with your retailer. iv If you encounter technical problems with the monitor, contact a qualified service technician or your local power standard. • Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Safety information • Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged...
... satisfactory operation, use the monitor only with UL listed computers which complies with your retailer. iv If you encounter technical problems with the monitor, contact a qualified service technician or your local power standard. • Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Safety information • Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged...
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... monitor. Care & Cleaning • Before you use. • When the same image is better to complete a task. When lifting or carrying the monitor, grasp the edges of the fluorescent light. Do not lift the display by yourself! Stubborn stains may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the screen, as it . Turn off the Power Switch and turn off and unplug the power cord...
... monitor. Care & Cleaning • Before you use. • When the same image is better to complete a task. When lifting or carrying the monitor, grasp the edges of the fluorescent light. Do not lift the display by yourself! Stubborn stains may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the screen, as it . Turn off the Power Switch and turn off and unplug the power cord...
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...! ASUS PA238Q Series LED Monitor 1-1 The latest widescreen LED monitor from ASUS provides a crisper, broader, and brighter display, plus a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your viewing experience. Thank you ! 1.2 Package contents Check your package for the following items: LED Monitor Power Cord VGA Cable DVI Cable DisplayPort Cable USB Cable Cable Tie Support CD Quick Start Guide Warranty Card Color Calibration Test Report If any of features that the monitor brings you for purchasing the ASUS® LED monitor!
...! ASUS PA238Q Series LED Monitor 1-1 The latest widescreen LED monitor from ASUS provides a crisper, broader, and brighter display, plus a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your viewing experience. Thank you ! 1.2 Package contents Check your package for the following items: LED Monitor Power Cord VGA Cable DVI Cable DisplayPort Cable USB Cable Cable Tie Support CD Quick Start Guide Warranty Card Color Calibration Test Report If any of features that the monitor brings you for purchasing the ASUS® LED monitor!
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.../down. Status White Amber OFF Description ON Standby mode OFF 2. Contrast hotkey 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Press button (Input Select button) to display HDMI/DisplayPort signals after you connect HDMI/DisplayPort cable with the monitor. 3. • • Button: Press this button to turn the monitor on/off. • The color definition of the power indicator is shown below. Power Button/Power Indicator: • Press this button to decrease values or to select input source. 1.3 Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front view 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1.
.../down. Status White Amber OFF Description ON Standby mode OFF 2. Contrast hotkey 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Press button (Input Select button) to display HDMI/DisplayPort signals after you connect HDMI/DisplayPort cable with the monitor. 3. • • Button: Press this button to turn the monitor on/off. • The color definition of the power indicator is shown below. Power Button/Power Indicator: • Press this button to decrease values or to select input source. 1.3 Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front view 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1.
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... hotkey OSD menu. 5. • • Button: Press this button to exit the OSD menu or to go back to its optimized position, clock, and phase (for alignment. • The QuickFit function contains 7 pages of common grid patterns, paper sizes, and photo sizes. (Please refer to 1.3.3 QuickFit Function) ASUS PA238Q Series LED Monitor 1-3 Brightness hotkey 6. • • • Button: Press this button to activate the QuickFit function designed for VGA mode...
... hotkey OSD menu. 5. • • Button: Press this button to exit the OSD menu or to go back to its optimized position, clock, and phase (for alignment. • The QuickFit function contains 7 pages of common grid patterns, paper sizes, and photo sizes. (Please refer to 1.3.3 QuickFit Function) ASUS PA238Q Series LED Monitor 1-3 Brightness hotkey 6. • • • Button: Press this button to activate the QuickFit function designed for VGA mode...
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Power switch: Press this switch to turn on/off power. 3. DVI port: This 24-pin port is for PC VGA connection. 7. VGA port: This 15-pin port is for connection with an HDMI compatible device. 5. USB upstream port: This port is for PC (Personal Computer) DVI-D digital signal connection. 6. AC-IN port: This port connects the power cord. 2. HDMI port: This port is for connection with a USB upstream cable. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Earphone jack. 8. DisplayPort. 1.3.2 Back view 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Rear connectors 1. This port is for connection with a ...
Power switch: Press this switch to turn on/off power. 3. DVI port: This 24-pin port is for PC VGA connection. 7. VGA port: This 15-pin port is for connection with an HDMI compatible device. 5. USB upstream port: This port is for PC (Personal Computer) DVI-D digital signal connection. 6. AC-IN port: This port connects the power cord. 2. HDMI port: This port is for connection with a USB upstream cable. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Earphone jack. 8. DisplayPort. 1.3.2 Back view 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Rear connectors 1. This port is for connection with a ...
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Kensington lock slot. 11. USB downstream ports: These ports are for connection with USB devices, such as USB keyboard/mouse, USB flash drive, etc. 1.3.3 QuickFit Function The QuickFit function contains three patterns: (1) Grid (2) Paper size (3) Photo size. 1. Inches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Inches 7 8 9 10 11 Alignment Grid ASUS PA238Q Series LED Monitor 1-5 Grid patterns The grid patterns facilitate designers and users to organize content...
Kensington lock slot. 11. USB downstream ports: These ports are for connection with USB devices, such as USB keyboard/mouse, USB flash drive, etc. 1.3.3 QuickFit Function The QuickFit function contains three patterns: (1) Grid (2) Paper size (3) Photo size. 1. Inches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Inches 7 8 9 10 11 Alignment Grid ASUS PA238Q Series LED Monitor 1-5 Grid patterns The grid patterns facilitate designers and users to organize content...
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... detach the arm/stand: 1. ASUS PA238Q Series LED Monitor 2-1 Use a screwdriver to the monitor. • Hold the stand of the monitor face down on the arm (Figure 1), and then detach the arm/stand from the monitor (Figure 2). • We recommend that you cover the table surface with minimum weight/load 12.8kg (Screw size: M4 x 12 mm). Disconnect power and signal cables. 2.1 Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount. Carefully put...
... detach the arm/stand: 1. ASUS PA238Q Series LED Monitor 2-1 Use a screwdriver to the monitor. • Hold the stand of the monitor face down on the arm (Figure 1), and then detach the arm/stand from the monitor (Figure 2). • We recommend that you cover the table surface with minimum weight/load 12.8kg (Screw size: M4 x 12 mm). Disconnect power and signal cables. 2.1 Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount. Carefully put...
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... end (type A) to your computer's VGA/HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort jack. 2.3 Connecting the cables Connect the cables as the following instructions: • To connect the power cord: Connect one end of the VGA/HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort cable to the monitor's VGA/HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort jack. b. Connect the other end to a power outlet. • To connect the VGA/HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort cable: a. Plug one end of the power cord securely to the monitor's AC input port, the other end of the VGA/HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort cable to your computer's USB port. ASUS PA238Q Series LED Monitor 2-3
... end (type A) to your computer's VGA/HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort jack. 2.3 Connecting the cables Connect the cables as the following instructions: • To connect the power cord: Connect one end of the VGA/HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort cable to the monitor's VGA/HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort jack. b. Connect the other end to a power outlet. • To connect the VGA/HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort cable: a. Plug one end of the power cord securely to the monitor's AC input port, the other end of the VGA/HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort cable to your computer's USB port. ASUS PA238Q Series LED Monitor 2-3
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Press [ ] or [ function. ] to reconfigure PA238 Splendid Color Image PIP/PBP Setting Input Select System Setup Standard Mode sRGB Mode Scenery Mode Theater Mode User Mode Move Menu Exit 1. Repeat step 2 and step ASUS PA238Q Series LED Monitor 3-1 Highlight and activate the desired function by pressing [MENU] button. 3. Highlight and activate the desired sub-menu function by pressing [MENU] button. 3.1 3.1.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu How to change the settings of the selected 4. Press [ ] or [ ] to navigate through the...
Press [ ] or [ function. ] to reconfigure PA238 Splendid Color Image PIP/PBP Setting Input Select System Setup Standard Mode sRGB Mode Scenery Mode Theater Mode User Mode Move Menu Exit 1. Repeat step 2 and step ASUS PA238Q Series LED Monitor 3-1 Highlight and activate the desired function by pressing [MENU] button. 3. Highlight and activate the desired sub-menu function by pressing [MENU] button. 3.1 3.1.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu How to change the settings of the selected 4. Press [ ] or [ ] to navigate through the...
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... activate this menu. The DDC/CI tool installed at your PC will display "User 1" instead of the "5500K" color temperature you selected for this function. • Saturation: The adjusting range is a hotkey to 100. ASUS PA238Q Series LED Monitor 3-3 The button is from 0 to activate this monitor. Function Brightness Contrast Saturation Hue Color Temperature Gamma Six-axis Hue Advanced Six-axis Setting Saturation Gain Offset Standard Mode Yes Yes...
... activate this menu. The DDC/CI tool installed at your PC will display "User 1" instead of the "5500K" color temperature you selected for this function. • Saturation: The adjusting range is a hotkey to 100. ASUS PA238Q Series LED Monitor 3-3 The button is from 0 to activate this monitor. Function Brightness Contrast Saturation Hue Color Temperature Gamma Six-axis Hue Advanced Six-axis Setting Saturation Gain Offset Standard Mode Yes Yes...
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... "4:3" ratio is from 0 to its optimized position, clock, and phase. (Only available for 4:3 or 5:4 image source. Move Menu Exit • Sharpness: Adjust the picture sharpness. The adjusting range is only for VGA input.) • Phase adjusts the phase of pixels scanned by adjusting (Phase) and (Clock) separately. With a wrong phase adjustment, the screen shows horizontal disturbances. • Clock (pixel frequency) controls the number of the pixel clock signal. ASUS PA238Q Series LED Monitor 3-5 3. The "Over Scan" ratio is...
... "4:3" ratio is from 0 to its optimized position, clock, and phase. (Only available for 4:3 or 5:4 image source. Move Menu Exit • Sharpness: Adjust the picture sharpness. The adjusting range is only for VGA input.) • Phase adjusts the phase of pixels scanned by adjusting (Phase) and (Clock) separately. With a wrong phase adjustment, the screen shows horizontal disturbances. • Clock (pixel frequency) controls the number of the pixel clock signal. ASUS PA238Q Series LED Monitor 3-5 3. The "Over Scan" ratio is...
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... time. PA238 Splendid PIP/PBP Mode OFF Color Image PIP/PBP Source Size PIP/PBP Setting Position Input Select Switch System Setup Move Menu Exit By activating this function, this monitor displays two pictures from your original video source. Sub-window VGA DVI HDMI DisplayPort Main-window VGA DVI HDMI DisplayPort Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes 3-6 Chapter 3: OSD (On-Screen Display) Menu PIP/PBP Setting The PIP/PBP Setting allows you to "Right...
... time. PA238 Splendid PIP/PBP Mode OFF Color Image PIP/PBP Source Size PIP/PBP Setting Position Input Select Switch System Setup Move Menu Exit By activating this function, this monitor displays two pictures from your original video source. Sub-window VGA DVI HDMI DisplayPort Main-window VGA DVI HDMI DisplayPort Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes 3-6 Chapter 3: OSD (On-Screen Display) Menu PIP/PBP Setting The PIP/PBP Setting allows you to "Right...
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...Setup VGA DVI HDMI DisplayPort Move Menu Exit Only the VGA and DVI input supports the "Auto scan" function. 6. ASUS PA238Q Series LED Monitor 3-7 The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. (Disabled in VGA or DVI input source.) • OSD Setup: • H-Position / V-Position: Adjust the horizontal position (H-Position) or the vertical position (V-Position) of the OSD from 0 to 120 seconds. System Setup Adjust the system configuration. 5. PA238 Splendid Color Image PIP/PBP Setting Input Select System Setup Splendid Demo Mode Volume OSD Setup Information Language Power Indicator All Reset...
...Setup VGA DVI HDMI DisplayPort Move Menu Exit Only the VGA and DVI input supports the "Auto scan" function. 6. ASUS PA238Q Series LED Monitor 3-7 The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. (Disabled in VGA or DVI input source.) • OSD Setup: • H-Position / V-Position: Adjust the horizontal position (H-Position) or the vertical position (V-Position) of the OSD from 0 to 120 seconds. System Setup Adjust the system configuration. 5. PA238 Splendid Color Image PIP/PBP Setting Input Select System Setup Splendid Demo Mode Volume OSD Setup Information Language Power Indicator All Reset...
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• DDC/CI: Enable or disable the DDC/CI function. • Transparency: Adjust the OSD background from opaque to transparent. • Information: Show the monitor information. • Language: There are 10 languages for your selection, including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese. • Power Indicator: Turn the power LED indicator on/off. • All Reset: Select "Yes" to restore the default settings. 3-8 Chapter 3: OSD (On-Screen Display) Menu
• DDC/CI: Enable or disable the DDC/CI function. • Transparency: Adjust the OSD background from opaque to transparent. • Information: Show the monitor information. • Language: There are 10 languages for your selection, including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese. • Power Indicator: Turn the power LED indicator on/off. • All Reset: Select "Yes" to restore the default settings. 3-8 Chapter 3: OSD (On-Screen Display) Menu
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3.2 Specifications 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 Digital Input Analog Input Earphone Jack Colors Power LED Tilt Swivel Height Adjustment Kensington Lock AC Input Voltage Power Consumption Temperature (Operating) Temperature . (Non-operating) Dimension (W x H x D) Weight (Esti.) Regulation Approvals TFT LCD 23" W (58.4 cm) 1920 x 1080 0.2652 mm 250...
3.2 Specifications 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 Digital Input Analog Input Earphone Jack Colors Power LED Tilt Swivel Height Adjustment Kensington Lock AC Input Voltage Power Consumption Temperature (Operating) Temperature . (Non-operating) Dimension (W x H x D) Weight (Esti.) Regulation Approvals TFT LCD 23" W (58.4 cm) 1920 x 1080 0.2652 mm 250...
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... your input source. Screen image is ON. The power LED lights amber and • Check if the monitor and the computer are bent. • Perform All Reset via OSD. • Adjust the R/G/B color settings or select the Color Temperature via OSD. Screen image is present in VGA or DVI input source. 3-10 Chapter 3: OSD (On-Screen Display) Menu Screen image bounces or a wave • Make sure the signal cable is properly connected to pattern is too light or dark • Adjust the Contrast and Brightness settings via OSD.
... your input source. Screen image is ON. The power LED lights amber and • Check if the monitor and the computer are bent. • Perform All Reset via OSD. • Adjust the R/G/B color settings or select the Color Temperature via OSD. Screen image is present in VGA or DVI input source. 3-10 Chapter 3: OSD (On-Screen Display) Menu Screen image bounces or a wave • Make sure the signal cable is properly connected to pattern is too light or dark • Adjust the Contrast and Brightness settings via OSD.
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...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) 65.29(N) 67.5(P) Vertical Frequency ...* The modes not listed in the above tables may not be supported. ASUS PA238Q Series LED Monitor 3-11 For optimal resolution, we recommend that you choose a mode listed in the above tables. * This monitor supports full HD (480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i/p) video content from game consoles, DVD players and other consumer video devices via HDMI or DisplayPort...
...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) 65.29(N) 67.5(P) Vertical Frequency ...* The modes not listed in the above tables may not be supported. ASUS PA238Q Series LED Monitor 3-11 For optimal resolution, we recommend that you choose a mode listed in the above tables. * This monitor supports full HD (480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i/p) video content from game consoles, DVD players and other consumer video devices via HDMI or DisplayPort...
