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... the purchaser for VESA wall mount 2-1 2.2 Assembling the monitor base 2-1 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3-1 3.2 Specifications summary 3-4 3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ 3-5 3.4 Supported timing list 3-6 Copyright © 2010 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. 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. All Rights Reserved. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT...
... the purchaser for VESA wall mount 2-1 2.2 Assembling the monitor base 2-1 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3-1 3.2 Specifications summary 3-4 3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ 3-5 3.4 Supported timing list 3-6 Copyright © 2010 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. 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. All Rights Reserved. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT...
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... can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not ...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 apparatus complies with the limits for energy efficiency. These limits are designed to Part 15 of Communications...
... can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not ...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 apparatus complies with the limits for energy efficiency. These limits are designed to Part 15 of Communications...
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... try to open the monitor cabinet. Safety information • Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Do not block these slots. iv This will not be operated only from damage due to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. • Use the appropriate power plug which have appropriate...
... try to open the monitor cabinet. Safety information • Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Do not block these slots. iv This will not be operated only from damage due to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. • Use the appropriate power plug which have appropriate...
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... cables and power cord. Do not repair the screen by the stand or the cord. • Cleaning. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. Do not lift the display by yourself! Use a cleaner intended for use with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Conventions used in this guide WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to aid in completing a task. Turn off the Power Switch...
... cables and power cord. Do not repair the screen by the stand or the cord. • Cleaning. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. Do not lift the display by yourself! Use a cleaner intended for use with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Conventions used in this guide WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to aid in completing a task. Turn off the Power Switch...
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Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. These documents are not part of the standard package. Where to find more information Refer to http://www.asus.com 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation that may have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. vi
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. These documents are not part of the standard package. Where to find more information Refer to http://www.asus.com 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation that may have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. vi
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... following items: LCD monitor Monitor base Support CD Quick start guide Power cord Dual-link DVI cable NVIDIA® 3D Vision™ kit (For VG236H only) If any of features that enhance your viewing experience. The latest widescreen LCD monitor from ASUS provides a crisper, broader, and brighter display, plus a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your VG236 Series LCD package for purchasing the ASUS® VG236 Series LCD monitor! 1.1 Welcome...
... following items: LCD monitor Monitor base Support CD Quick start guide Power cord Dual-link DVI cable NVIDIA® 3D Vision™ kit (For VG236H only) If any of features that enhance your viewing experience. The latest widescreen LCD monitor from ASUS provides a crisper, broader, and brighter display, plus a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your VG236 Series LCD package for purchasing the ASUS® VG236 Series LCD monitor! 1.1 Welcome...
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1.3 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 tilt the monitor's from -5° to 15°, swivel from left-to-right for 150°, and lift the monitor's height for about 100mm. -5°~15° 100mm 150° 150° 0° • 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.3 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 tilt the monitor's from -5° to 15°, swivel from left-to-right for 150°, and lift the monitor's height for about 100mm. -5°~15° 100mm 150° 150° 0° • 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... card that is not supported with the monitor's DVI port. The 3D feature is either integrated or installed. ASUS VG236 Series LCD Monitor 1-3 Notice: To support 3D Vision, please make sure the bundled Dual-link DVI cable is only supported with HDMI or YPbPr connection. 1.4 Connect cables Connect cables which you need 1.4.1 Rear of the LCD monitor 11 21 31 41 1 AC-IN port 2 HDMI-IN port 3 DVI port (support NVIDIA® 3D Vision™) 4 YPbPr port 1.4.2 To connect the Dual-link DVI cable Connect...
... card that is not supported with the monitor's DVI port. The 3D feature is either integrated or installed. ASUS VG236 Series LCD Monitor 1-3 Notice: To support 3D Vision, please make sure the bundled Dual-link DVI cable is only supported with HDMI or YPbPr connection. 1.4 Connect cables Connect cables which you need 1.4.1 Rear of the LCD monitor 11 21 31 41 1 AC-IN port 2 HDMI-IN port 3 DVI port (support NVIDIA® 3D Vision™) 4 YPbPr port 1.4.2 To connect the Dual-link DVI cable Connect...
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... enter/select the icon (function) highlighted while the OSD menu is also a hotkey for Brightness adjustment. 5. Power button • Press this Splendid™ hotkey to switch from DVI,HDMI and YPbPr input signals. 6. Button: • Use this button to the previous menu as the OSD menu is also a hotkey for Contrast adjustment. 3. Input Select Button • Use this button to decrease the value of the LCD monitor 1 234 5 6 7 1. Button: • Press this hotkey to the next...
... enter/select the icon (function) highlighted while the OSD menu is also a hotkey for Brightness adjustment. 5. Power button • Press this Splendid™ hotkey to switch from DVI,HDMI and YPbPr input signals. 6. Button: • Use this button to the previous menu as the OSD menu is also a hotkey for Contrast adjustment. 3. Input Select Button • Use this button to decrease the value of the LCD monitor 1 234 5 6 7 1. Button: • Press this hotkey to the next...
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... emitter), a compatible NVIDIA-GPU graphics card and a computer with VG236; Please visit NVIDIA website (http://www.nvidia.com/) for more information. Power indicator Status Blue Amber OFF Description ON Standby mode OFF Splendid, Contrast and Brightness adjustment functions will be temporarily disabled while 3D function is activated. 1.5.2 Experiencing 3D Virtual Effects ASUS VG236 is a 3D Vision ready LCD monitor which supports PC timing...
... emitter), a compatible NVIDIA-GPU graphics card and a computer with VG236; Please visit NVIDIA website (http://www.nvidia.com/) for more information. Power indicator Status Blue Amber OFF Description ON Standby mode OFF Splendid, Contrast and Brightness adjustment functions will be temporarily disabled while 3D function is activated. 1.5.2 Experiencing 3D Virtual Effects ASUS VG236 is a 3D Vision ready LCD monitor which supports PC timing...
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... cover the table surface with minimum weight/load 7.4 Kg (Screw size: 4mm x 12 mm) 2-1 Chapter 2: Setup For use only with UL Listed Wall Mount Bracket with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. • Hold the stand of the VG236 Series LCD monitor is purchased separately. 2.1 Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount. Use a screwdriver to its lowest height, and then inset the monitor height adjustment lock. 2. Lower the monitor to remove...
... cover the table surface with minimum weight/load 7.4 Kg (Screw size: 4mm x 12 mm) 2-1 Chapter 2: Setup For use only with UL Listed Wall Mount Bracket with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. • Hold the stand of the VG236 Series LCD monitor is purchased separately. 2.1 Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount. Use a screwdriver to its lowest height, and then inset the monitor height adjustment lock. 2. Lower the monitor to remove...
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Remove the monitor height adjustment lock. 1 2 3 The monitor height adjustment lock should NEVER be removed BEFORE you place the monitor VERTICALLY on a flat table. 2. ASUS VG236 Series LCD Monitor 2-2 Use the screw, lock the base to the arm according to the below drawing. 3. Have the monitor base place on a flat surface. 2.2 Assembling the monitor base To assemble the monitor base: 1.
Remove the monitor height adjustment lock. 1 2 3 The monitor height adjustment lock should NEVER be removed BEFORE you place the monitor VERTICALLY on a flat table. 2. ASUS VG236 Series LCD Monitor 2-2 Use the screw, lock the base to the arm according to the below drawing. 3. Have the monitor base place on a flat surface. 2.2 Assembling the monitor base To assemble the monitor base: 1.
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... adjust any other modes, the sRGB function is not user-configurable. 3-1 Chapter 3: General Instruction To exit the OSD menu, press the button. Spendid Splendid This function contains five sub-functions you to maintain your preference. Press the MENU button to reconfigure 1. Highlight and activate the desired sub-menu function by pressing the MENU button. 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to activate the OSD menu. MENU: S:Exit • Scenery Mode: best...
... adjust any other modes, the sRGB function is not user-configurable. 3-1 Chapter 3: General Instruction To exit the OSD menu, press the button. Spendid Splendid This function contains five sub-functions you to maintain your preference. Press the MENU button to reconfigure 1. Highlight and activate the desired sub-menu function by pressing the MENU button. 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to activate the OSD menu. MENU: S:Exit • Scenery Mode: best...
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... function. is a hotkey to activate this function. RGB Color Color Temp Skin Tone MENU: S:Exit • Color Temp.: contains five color modes including Cool, Normal, Warm, sRGB, and User Mode. • Skin Tone: contains three color modes including Reddish, Natural, and Yellowish. In the User mode, colors of R (Red), G (Green), and B (Bluee) are user configurable; ASUS VG236 Series LCD Monitor 3-2 Image RGB You can adjust Brightness, Contrast, ASCR, Trace Free, Sharpness, and Saturation from this function. •...
... function. is a hotkey to activate this function. RGB Color Color Temp Skin Tone MENU: S:Exit • Color Temp.: contains five color modes including Cool, Normal, Warm, sRGB, and User Mode. • Skin Tone: contains three color modes including Reddish, Natural, and Yellowish. In the User mode, colors of R (Red), G (Green), and B (Bluee) are user configurable; ASUS VG236 Series LCD Monitor 3-2 Image RGB You can adjust Brightness, Contrast, ASCR, Trace Free, Sharpness, and Saturation from this function. •...
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RGB Imput Select DVI HDMI YPbPr 5. MENU: S:Exit RGB System Steup Splendid Demo Mode Aspect Control OSD Steup Language Information All Reset MENU: S:Exit • Splendid Demo Mode: "Yes" allows you can adjust the OSD timeout from 0 to 100. In the "OSD Timeout" selection, you can select an input source among "Full", "4:3", and "OverScan" (For HDMI and YPbPr modes only). • OSD Setup: adjusts "H-Position" (horizontal position) and "V-Position" (vertical position), and "Transparency" of the OSD. 4. All Splendid, Image and Color adjustment functions...
RGB Imput Select DVI HDMI YPbPr 5. MENU: S:Exit RGB System Steup Splendid Demo Mode Aspect Control OSD Steup Language Information All Reset MENU: S:Exit • Splendid Demo Mode: "Yes" allows you can adjust the OSD timeout from 0 to 100. In the "OSD Timeout" selection, you can select an input source among "Full", "4:3", and "OverScan" (For HDMI and YPbPr modes only). • OSD Setup: adjusts "H-Position" (horizontal position) and "V-Position" (vertical position), and "Transparency" of the OSD. 4. All Splendid, Image and Color adjustment functions...
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...-in) Dual-Link DVI cable, Power cord, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Support CD, NVIDIA 3D Vision Kit (for VG236H only) ASUS VG236 Series LCD Monitor 3-4 3.2 Specifications summary Model Panel Size True Resolution Brightness (Max.) Intrisinc Contrast Ratio (Max.) ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio (ASCR) Viewing Angle (CR=10) Color Saturation (NTSC) Display Colors Response Time NVIDIA® 3D VISIONTM Compliance Trace Free II Technology SplendidTM Video Intelligence Tech. Aspect Control Technology PC input Video input Power ON Power Saving Mode Power Off Mode Tilt VESA Wall Mounting Phys.
...-in) Dual-Link DVI cable, Power cord, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Support CD, NVIDIA 3D Vision Kit (for VG236H only) ASUS VG236 Series LCD Monitor 3-4 3.2 Specifications summary Model Panel Size True Resolution Brightness (Max.) Intrisinc Contrast Ratio (Max.) ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio (ASCR) Viewing Angle (CR=10) Color Saturation (NTSC) Display Colors Response Time NVIDIA® 3D VISIONTM Compliance Trace Free II Technology SplendidTM Video Intelligence Tech. Aspect Control Technology PC input Video input Power ON Power Saving Mode Power Off Mode Tilt VESA Wall Mounting Phys.
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..., setup instructions, and PC games supported. 3-5 Chapter 3: General Instruction Screen image has color defects (white does • Inspect the signal cable and make sure none of the pins are bent. • Perform Reset via OSD. • Adjust the R/G/B color settings or select the Color Temperature via OSD. 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...
..., setup instructions, and PC games supported. 3-5 Chapter 3: General Instruction Screen image has color defects (white does • Inspect the signal cable and make sure none of the pins are bent. • Perform Reset via OSD. • Adjust the R/G/B color settings or select the Color Temperature via OSD. 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...
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ASUS VG236 Series LCD Monitor 3-6 3.4 Supported timing list Resolution Refresh 640x480 640x480 640x480 640x480 640x350 720x400 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 832x624 848x480 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1152x864 1280x720 1280x720 1280x768 1280x800 1280x800 1280x960 1280x1024 1280x1024 1366x768 1440x900 1440x900 1680x1050 1920x1080 1920x1080* (DVI) 1920x1080* (DVI) 1920x1080* (DVI) 640X480P (HDMI/YPbPr) 720x480P (HDMI/YPbPr) 720x576P (HDMI/YPbPr) 1280x720P (HDMI/YPbPr) 1280x720P (HDMI/YPbPr) 1920x1080i (HDMI/YPbPr) 1920x1080i (HDMI/YPbPr) 1920x1080P (HDMI/YPbPr...
ASUS VG236 Series LCD Monitor 3-6 3.4 Supported timing list Resolution Refresh 640x480 640x480 640x480 640x480 640x350 720x400 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 832x624 848x480 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1152x864 1280x720 1280x720 1280x768 1280x800 1280x800 1280x960 1280x1024 1280x1024 1366x768 1440x900 1440x900 1680x1050 1920x1080 1920x1080* (DVI) 1920x1080* (DVI) 1920x1080* (DVI) 640X480P (HDMI/YPbPr) 720x480P (HDMI/YPbPr) 720x576P (HDMI/YPbPr) 1280x720P (HDMI/YPbPr) 1280x720P (HDMI/YPbPr) 1920x1080i (HDMI/YPbPr) 1920x1080i (HDMI/YPbPr) 1920x1080P (HDMI/YPbPr...