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... WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY 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 of the LCD monitor 1-2 1.3.2 Rear of the LCD monitor 1-4 1.3.3 QuickFit Function 1-5 2.1 Assembling the base 2-1 2.2 Connecting cables 2-1 2.3 Detaching the base 2-2 2.4 Adjusting the monitor 2-3 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3-1 3.1.1 How to infringe. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS...
... WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY 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 of the LCD monitor 1-2 1.3.2 Rear of the LCD monitor 1-4 1.3.3 QuickFit Function 1-5 2.1 Assembling the base 2-1 2.2 Connecting cables 2-1 2.3 Detaching the base 2-2 2.4 Adjusting the monitor 2-3 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3-1 3.1.1 How to infringe. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS...
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... receiver. • Connect the equipment to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the limits for help. iii These limits ...digital apparatus set out in a particular installation. This class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is connected... interference that may cause harmful interference to comply with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. Canadian Department of Communications. Notices...
... receiver. • Connect the equipment to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the limits for help. iii These limits ...digital apparatus set out in a particular installation. This class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is connected... interference that may cause harmful interference to comply with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. Canadian Department of Communications. Notices...
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... any damage, contact your retailer. Safety information Use only the AC/DC adapter model: AD3 • Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are provided for a long period of time. If you encounter technical problems with your dealer or local power company. • Use the appropriate power plug which have appropriate configured receptacles marked between...
... any damage, contact your retailer. Safety information Use only the AC/DC adapter model: AD3 • Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are provided for a long period of time. If you encounter technical problems with your dealer or local power company. • Use the appropriate power plug which have appropriate configured receptacles marked between...
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... the screen becomes black or flashes, or cannot work anymore, contact your monitor, it is displayed for hours, an afterimage of the previous screen may remain after switching the image. Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth dampened with the LCD. Use a cleaner intended for use with mild cleaner. • Avoid using a cleaner containing alcohol or acetone. Turn off the Power Switch and turn off and unplug the power cord...
... the screen becomes black or flashes, or cannot work anymore, contact your monitor, it is displayed for hours, an afterimage of the previous screen may remain after switching the image. Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth dampened with the LCD. Use a cleaner intended for use with mild cleaner. • Avoid using a cleaner containing alcohol or acetone. Turn off the Power Switch and turn off and unplug the power cord...
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... following items: LCD Monitor Monitor Base Quick Start Guide Warranty Card 1x Power Cord 1x Power Adapter 1x VGA Cable 1x HDMI-DVI Cable 1x Audio Cable • If any of features that enhance your retailer immediately. 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 viewing experience. ASUS LCD Monitor MX239H 1-1 Thank you ! 1.2 Package contents Check your package for purchasing the ASUS® LCD monitor!
... following items: LCD Monitor Monitor Base Quick Start Guide Warranty Card 1x Power Cord 1x Power Adapter 1x VGA Cable 1x HDMI-DVI Cable 1x Audio Cable • If any of features that enhance your retailer immediately. 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 viewing experience. ASUS LCD Monitor MX239H 1-1 Thank you ! 1.2 Package contents Check your package for purchasing the ASUS® LCD monitor!
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.../select the icon (function) highlighted while the OSD is active. 3. Button: • Automatically adjust the image to its optimized position, clock, and phase by long pressing this button for 2-4 seconds (for details. 2. See page 1-5 for VGA mode only). • Use this button to the previous menu as the OSD menu is activated. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3 Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front of common grid patterns, paper sizes, and photo...
.../select the icon (function) highlighted while the OSD is active. 3. Button: • Automatically adjust the image to its optimized position, clock, and phase by long pressing this button for 2-4 seconds (for details. 2. See page 1-5 for VGA mode only). • Use this button to the previous menu as the OSD menu is activated. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3 Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front of common grid patterns, paper sizes, and photo...
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Power Button/Power Indicator: • Press this hotkey to switch from VGA, HDMI1, or HDMI2 input signal. 7. 5. Status White Amber OFF Description ON Standby mode OFF ASUS LCD Monitor MX239H 1-3 Input Select Button: • Use this button to turn the monitor on/off. • The color definition of the function selected or move to increase the value of the power indicator is also a hotkey for Brightness adjustment. 6. Button: • Press this button to the previous functions. • This is as the below table.
Power Button/Power Indicator: • Press this hotkey to switch from VGA, HDMI1, or HDMI2 input signal. 7. 5. Status White Amber OFF Description ON Standby mode OFF ASUS LCD Monitor MX239H 1-3 Input Select Button: • Use this button to turn the monitor on/off. • The color definition of the function selected or move to increase the value of the power indicator is also a hotkey for Brightness adjustment. 6. Button: • Press this button to the previous functions. • This is as the below table.
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DC-in Port 5. VGA Port 4. Audio-in Port 2. Kensington Lock 7. Control Buttons 6 3 45 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction HDMI Port 3. Earphone-out Port 6. 1.3.2 Rear of the LCD monitor 7 12 1.
DC-in Port 5. VGA Port 4. Audio-in Port 2. Kensington Lock 7. Control Buttons 6 3 45 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction HDMI Port 3. Earphone-out Port 6. 1.3.2 Rear of the LCD monitor 7 12 1.
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1.3.3 QuickFit Function The QuickFit function contains three patterns: (1) Grid (2) Paper size (3) Photo size. 1. Alignment Grid 2. Letter 3. Paper size: Provides users to view their photos in real size on the screen. 4x6 3x5 2x2 8x10 5x7 ASUS LCD Monitor MX239H 1-5 Photo size: Provides photographers and other users to organize content and layout on one page and achieve a consistent look and feel. Grid pattern: Facilitates designers and users to accurately view and edit their documents in real size on the screen.
1.3.3 QuickFit Function The QuickFit function contains three patterns: (1) Grid (2) Paper size (3) Photo size. 1. Alignment Grid 2. Letter 3. Paper size: Provides users to view their photos in real size on the screen. 4x6 3x5 2x2 8x10 5x7 ASUS LCD Monitor MX239H 1-5 Photo size: Provides photographers and other users to organize content and layout on one page and achieve a consistent look and feel. Grid pattern: Facilitates designers and users to accurately view and edit their documents in real size on the screen.
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The monitor is now ready for connection. 3 1 2 • We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. 2.2 Connecting cables Connect the cables you need based on the introductions on a clean table. 2. Attach the base to the stand tightly. 3. Use your fingers to screw the base to the stand. Carefully put the front of the monitor face down on chapter 1.3.2, page 1-4. 2-1 Chapter 2: Setup 2.1 Assembling the base To assemble the base: 1.
The monitor is now ready for connection. 3 1 2 • We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. 2.2 Connecting cables Connect the cables you need based on the introductions on a clean table. 2. Attach the base to the stand tightly. 3. Use your fingers to screw the base to the stand. Carefully put the front of the monitor face down on chapter 1.3.2, page 1-4. 2-1 Chapter 2: Setup 2.1 Assembling the base To assemble the base: 1.
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Or you may directly use a screwdriver to remove the screw that secure the base to the stand, and detach the base from the stand. 3. Carefully put the front of the base, and remove the base from the stand. • We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to loosen the screw located at the bottom of the monitor face down on a clean table. 2. Disconnect power and signal cables. Use your fingers to the monitor. • Hold the base while removing the screw. 2 21 3 ASUS LCD Monitor MX239H 2-2 2.3 Detaching the base To detach the base: 1.
Or you may directly use a screwdriver to remove the screw that secure the base to the stand, and detach the base from the stand. 3. Carefully put the front of the base, and remove the base from the stand. • We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to loosen the screw located at the bottom of the monitor face down on a clean table. 2. Disconnect power and signal cables. Use your fingers to the monitor. • Hold the base while removing the screw. 2 21 3 ASUS LCD Monitor MX239H 2-2 2.3 Detaching the base To detach the base: 1.
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2.4 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 while changing its angle. • You can adjust the monitor's angle from -5˚ to 20˚. -5 ~ 20 2-3 Chapter 2: Setup
2.4 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 while changing its angle. • You can adjust the monitor's angle from -5˚ to 20˚. -5 ~ 20 2-3 Chapter 2: Setup
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... Color Image Input Select System Setup Scenery Mode Standard Mode Theater Mode Game Mode Night View Mode sRGB Mode Move Menu Exit 1. Highlight and activate the desired sub-menu function by pressing the MENU button. 3.1 3.1.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu How to activate the OSD menu. 2. Highlight and activate the desired function by pressing the MENU button. 3. Each mode has the Reset selection, allowing you can select for scenery photo displaying with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology. ASUS LCD Monitor MX239H...
... Color Image Input Select System Setup Scenery Mode Standard Mode Theater Mode Game Mode Night View Mode sRGB Mode Move Menu Exit 1. Highlight and activate the desired sub-menu function by pressing the MENU button. 3.1 3.1.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu How to activate the OSD menu. 2. Highlight and activate the desired function by pressing the MENU button. 3. Each mode has the Reset selection, allowing you can select for scenery photo displaying with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology. ASUS LCD Monitor MX239H...
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... View 100 80 50 User Mode Natural OFF Move Menu Exit • Brightness: The adjusting range is from 0 to activate this function. MX239 Splendid Color Image Input Select System Setup Brightness Contrast Saturation Color Temp. Color Select the image color you like from PCs. • In the Standard Mode, the Saturation, SkinTone, Sharpness, and ASCR functions are not user-configurable. • In the sRGB, the Saturation, Color Temp., SkinTone, Sharpness, Brightness, Contrast...
... View 100 80 50 User Mode Natural OFF Move Menu Exit • Brightness: The adjusting range is from 0 to activate this function. MX239 Splendid Color Image Input Select System Setup Brightness Contrast Saturation Color Temp. Color Select the image color you like from PCs. • In the Standard Mode, the Saturation, SkinTone, Sharpness, and ASCR functions are not user-configurable. • In the sRGB, the Saturation, Color Temp., SkinTone, Sharpness, Brightness, Contrast...
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... Setup Position Focus Move Menu Exit • Sharpness: Adjusts the picture sharpness. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100 (Only available for VGA input). • Focus: Reduces Horizonal-line noise and Vertical-line noise of the image by Over Drive technology. • In the User Mode, colors of the image. the adjusting range is from 0 to enable or disable dynamic contrast ratio function. • Position: Adjusts the horizontal position (H-Position) and the vertical position (V-Position) of R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue...
... Setup Position Focus Move Menu Exit • Sharpness: Adjusts the picture sharpness. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100 (Only available for VGA input). • Focus: Reduces Horizonal-line noise and Vertical-line noise of the image by Over Drive technology. • In the User Mode, colors of the image. the adjusting range is from 0 to enable or disable dynamic contrast ratio function. • Position: Adjusts the horizontal position (H-Position) and the vertical position (V-Position) of R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue...
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... VGA, HDMI1, or HDMI2 input signal. MX239 Splendid Color Image Input Select System Setup Splendid Demo Mode Volume ECO Mode OSD Setup Language Information MX239 Splendid Color Image Input Select System Setup Move Menu Exit All Reset OFF 50 OFF English 1/2 2/2 Move Menu Exit • Splendid Demo Mode: Activate the demo mode for the Splendid function. • Volume: Adjust the earphone or speaker output volume level. 4. MX239 Splendid Color Image Input Select System Setup VGA HDMI1 HDMI2 Move Menu Exit 5. Input Select Select the input source...
... VGA, HDMI1, or HDMI2 input signal. MX239 Splendid Color Image Input Select System Setup Splendid Demo Mode Volume ECO Mode OSD Setup Language Information MX239 Splendid Color Image Input Select System Setup Move Menu Exit All Reset OFF 50 OFF English 1/2 2/2 Move Menu Exit • Splendid Demo Mode: Activate the demo mode for the Splendid function. • Volume: Adjust the earphone or speaker output volume level. 4. MX239 Splendid Color Image Input Select System Setup VGA HDMI1 HDMI2 Move Menu Exit 5. Input Select Select the input source...
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ASUS LCD Monitor MX239H 3-5 • ECO Mode: Activate the ecology mode for power saving. • OSD Setup: Adjusts the horizontal postition (H-Position), vertical position (V-Position), OSD Timeout, DDC/CI, and Transparency of the OSD screen. • Language: Select OSD language. The selections are: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Persian, Thai, Indonesian, Poland, Turkey, Portugal, Czech, Croatia, Hungary, Romania, and Korean. • Information: Displays the monitor information. • All Reset: Selects...
ASUS LCD Monitor MX239H 3-5 • ECO Mode: Activate the ecology mode for power saving. • OSD Setup: Adjusts the horizontal postition (H-Position), vertical position (V-Position), OSD Timeout, DDC/CI, and Transparency of the OSD screen. • Language: Select OSD language. The selections are: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Persian, Thai, Indonesian, Poland, Turkey, Portugal, Czech, Croatia, Hungary, Romania, and Korean. • Information: Displays the monitor information. • All Reset: Selects...
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Resolution Brightness (Typ.) Intrisinc Contrast Ratio (Typ.) Viewing Angle (CR≤10) Display Colors Response Time (Typ.) D-Sub input HDMI input Power ON Consumption Speaker Earphone Power saving mode Power off mode Tilt Phys. Dimension (WxHxD) Box Dimension (WxHxD) Net Weight (Esti.) Gross Weight (Esti.) Voltage Rating MX239H 23"W (58.4 cm) 1920 x 1080 250 cd/m2 1000:1 178° (H/V) 16.7 M 5 ms (Gray to Gray) Yes Yes 50 W Yes Yes < 0.5 W < 0.5 W -5°...
Resolution Brightness (Typ.) Intrisinc Contrast Ratio (Typ.) Viewing Angle (CR≤10) Display Colors Response Time (Typ.) D-Sub input HDMI input Power ON Consumption Speaker Earphone Power saving mode Power off mode Tilt Phys. Dimension (WxHxD) Box Dimension (WxHxD) Net Weight (Esti.) Gross Weight (Esti.) Voltage Rating MX239H 23"W (58.4 cm) 1920 x 1080 250 cd/m2 1000:1 178° (H/V) 16.7 M 5 ms (Gray to Gray) Yes Yes 50 W Yes Yes < 0.5 W < 0.5 W -5°...
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...; Make sure the signal cable is properly connected to automatically adjust the image. • Adjust the H-Position or V-Position settings 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 to the monitor. • Adjust the volume settings of both your monitor and computer. • Make sure the computer sound card driver is properly installed and activated. Screen image is...
...; Make sure the signal cable is properly connected to automatically adjust the image. • Adjust the H-Position or V-Position settings 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 to the monitor. • Adjust the volume settings of both your monitor and computer. • Make sure the computer sound card driver is properly installed and activated. Screen image is...
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For optimal resolution, we recommend that you choose a mode listed in the above tables. 3-8 Chapter 3: General Instruction 3.4 Supported Timing List VESA / IBM Modes Support Timing (D-SUB, HDMI inputs) Resolution 640 x 350 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 720 x 400 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 832 x 624 848 ...Supported Timing (HDMI input) Resolution 640 x 480P 720 x 480P 720 x 576P 1280 x 720P 1280 x 720P 1440 x 480P 1440 x 576P 1920 x 1080P 1920 x 1080P Refresh Rate 59.94 / 60 Hz 59.94 / 60 Hz 50 Hz 50 Hz 59.94 / 60 Hz 59.94 / 60 Hz 50 Hz 50 Hz 59.94 / 60 Hz Horizontal Frequency...
For optimal resolution, we recommend that you choose a mode listed in the above tables. 3-8 Chapter 3: General Instruction 3.4 Supported Timing List VESA / IBM Modes Support Timing (D-SUB, HDMI inputs) Resolution 640 x 350 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 720 x 400 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 832 x 624 848 ...Supported Timing (HDMI input) Resolution 640 x 480P 720 x 480P 720 x 576P 1280 x 720P 1280 x 720P 1440 x 480P 1440 x 576P 1920 x 1080P 1920 x 1080P Refresh Rate 59.94 / 60 Hz 59.94 / 60 Hz 50 Hz 50 Hz 59.94 / 60 Hz 59.94 / 60 Hz 50 Hz 50 Hz 59.94 / 60 Hz Horizontal Frequency...