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... 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. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in writing by the purchaser 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...
... 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. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in writing by the purchaser 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...
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...antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of ...instructions, may cause undesired operation. This class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for energy efficiency. iii Canadian Department of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set...
...antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of ...instructions, may cause undesired operation. This class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for energy efficiency. iii Canadian Department of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set...
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... home, consult your retailer. • Before using the product, make sure all the documentation that came with your local power standard. • Do not overload power strips and extention cords. Place the monitor on the label. Safety information • Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you are provided...
... home, consult your retailer. • Before using the product, make sure all the documentation that came with your local power standard. • Do not overload power strips and extention cords. Place the monitor on the label. Safety information • Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you are provided...
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... or reposition your monitor, it is displayed for use due to complete a task. Care & Cleaning • Before you can turn it may drip inside the monitor and cause an electric shock. Turn your monitor off the Power Switch and turn off the Power Switch for hours. • When the screen becomes black or flashes, or cannot work anymore, contact your dealer or service center to fix it. CAUTION: Information...
... or reposition your monitor, it is displayed for use due to complete a task. Care & Cleaning • Before you can turn it may drip inside the monitor and cause an electric shock. Turn your monitor off the Power Switch and turn off the Power Switch for hours. • When the screen becomes black or flashes, or cannot work anymore, contact your dealer or service center to fix it. CAUTION: Information...
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... viewing experience. 1.1 Welcome! ASUS LCD Monitor PB238Q Series 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 PB238Q Series brings you for the following items: LCD monitor Power Cord VGA Cable DVI Cable DisplayPort Cable USB Cable Cable Tie Audio Cable Quick Start Guide Warranty Card If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your PB238Q Series LCD monitor package for purchasing the ASUS® PB238Q Series LCD monitor...
... viewing experience. 1.1 Welcome! ASUS LCD Monitor PB238Q Series 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 PB238Q Series brings you for the following items: LCD monitor Power Cord VGA Cable DVI Cable DisplayPort Cable USB Cable Cable Tie Audio Cable Quick Start Guide Warranty Card If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your PB238Q Series LCD monitor package for purchasing the ASUS® PB238Q Series LCD monitor...
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... button to turn the monitor on/off. • The color definition of the LCD monitor 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1. This is shown below. Power Button/Power Indicator: • Press this button to move your selection left/down. 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 decrease values or to select input source. Status White Amber OFF Description ON Standby mode OFF 2. 1.3 Monitor...
... button to turn the monitor on/off. • The color definition of the LCD monitor 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1. This is shown below. Power Button/Power Indicator: • Press this button to move your selection left/down. 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 decrease values or to select input source. Status White Amber OFF Description ON Standby mode OFF 2. 1.3 Monitor...
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... right/up. Brightness hotkey 6. • • • Button: Press this button for 2 ~ 4 seconds to automatically adjust the image 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 activate the QuickFit function designed for VGA mode only). 7. QuickFit button: • Press this button to 1.3.3 QuickFit Function) ASUS LCD Monitor PB238Q Series 1-3 4.
... right/up. Brightness hotkey 6. • • • Button: Press this button for 2 ~ 4 seconds to automatically adjust the image 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 activate the QuickFit function designed for VGA mode only). 7. QuickFit button: • Press this button to 1.3.3 QuickFit Function) ASUS LCD Monitor PB238Q Series 1-3 4.
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... PC VGA connection. 7. USB upstream port: This port is for connection with a DisplayPort compatible device. 4. USB downstream ports: These ports are for PC (Personal Computer) DVI-D digital signal connection. 6. This port is for connection with an HDMI compatible device. 5. DVI port: This 24-pin port is for connection with USB devices, such as USB keyboard/mouse, USB flash drive, etc. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction HDMI port: This port is for connection with a USB upstream cable. 9. Power switch: Press this switch to turn on/off power. 3. 1.3.2 Rear of the LCD...
... PC VGA connection. 7. USB upstream port: This port is for connection with a DisplayPort compatible device. 4. USB downstream ports: These ports are for PC (Personal Computer) DVI-D digital signal connection. 6. This port is for connection with an HDMI compatible device. 5. DVI port: This 24-pin port is for connection with USB devices, such as USB keyboard/mouse, USB flash drive, etc. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction HDMI port: This port is for connection with a USB upstream cable. 9. Power switch: Press this switch to turn on/off power. 3. 1.3.2 Rear of the LCD...
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...: (1) Grid (2) Paper size (3) Photo size. 1. Letter Letter Letter ASUS LCD Monitor PB238Q Series 1-5 Alignment Grid Alignment Grid 2. USB downstream ports: These ports are for users to organize content and layout on the screen. 10. Alignment Grid QuiFit - Grid patterns The grid patterns facilitate designers and users to view their documents in real size on a page and achieve a consistent look and feel. QuiFit - Kensington lock slot. 11.
...: (1) Grid (2) Paper size (3) Photo size. 1. Letter Letter Letter ASUS LCD Monitor PB238Q Series 1-5 Alignment Grid Alignment Grid 2. USB downstream ports: These ports are for users to organize content and layout on the screen. 10. Alignment Grid QuiFit - Grid patterns The grid patterns facilitate designers and users to view their documents in real size on a page and achieve a consistent look and feel. QuiFit - Kensington lock slot. 11.
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... the arm/stand: 1. 2.1 Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount. Use a screwdriver to the monitor. • Hold the stand of the monitor while removing the screws. Disconnect power and signal cables. Carefully put the front of this monitor is purchased separately. • Use only the UL Listed Wall Mount Bracket with soft cloth to prevent damage to remove the four screws on a clean table. 2. ASUS LCD Monitor PB238Q Series 2-1 Figure 1 Figure 2 • The VESA wall mount kit ( 100...
... the arm/stand: 1. 2.1 Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount. Use a screwdriver to the monitor. • Hold the stand of the monitor while removing the screws. Disconnect power and signal cables. Carefully put the front of this monitor is purchased separately. • Use only the UL Listed Wall Mount Bracket with soft cloth to prevent damage to remove the four screws on a clean table. 2. ASUS LCD Monitor PB238Q Series 2-1 Figure 1 Figure 2 • The VESA wall mount kit ( 100...
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2.3 Connecting the cables Connect the cables as the following instructions: • To connect the power cord: Connect one end of the audio cable to the monitor's Audio Line-in the OSD menu. ASUS LCD Monitor PB238Q Series 2-3 c. Tighten the two screws to secure the VGA/DVI connector. • To connect the audio cable: Plug one end of the VGA/HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort cable to the monitor's VGA/ HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort jack. When these cables are connected, you can choose the desired signal from the Input Select item in Port. b. C onnect the other...
2.3 Connecting the cables Connect the cables as the following instructions: • To connect the power cord: Connect one end of the audio cable to the monitor's Audio Line-in the OSD menu. ASUS LCD Monitor PB238Q Series 2-3 c. Tighten the two screws to secure the VGA/DVI connector. • To connect the audio cable: Plug one end of the VGA/HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort cable to the monitor's VGA/ HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort jack. When these cables are connected, you can choose the desired signal from the Input Select item in Port. b. C onnect the other...
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.... button. Press and to navigate through the functions. Highlight and activate the desired sub-menu function by pressing the MENU button. Repeat step 2 and step 3 to change the settings of the selected function. 4. Press the MENU button to reconfigure PB238 Splendid Color Image Sound Input Select System Setup Scenery Mode Standard Mode Theater Mode Game Mode Night View Mode sRGB Move Menu Exit 1. 3.1 3.1.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu How to activate the OSD menu...
.... button. Press and to navigate through the functions. Highlight and activate the desired sub-menu function by pressing the MENU button. Repeat step 2 and step 3 to change the settings of the selected function. 4. Press the MENU button to reconfigure PB238 Splendid Color Image Sound Input Select System Setup Scenery Mode Standard Mode Theater Mode Game Mode Night View Mode sRGB Move Menu Exit 1. 3.1 3.1.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu How to activate the OSD menu...
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... SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence. • Game Mode: This is the best choice for game playing with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence. • Night View Mode: This is the best choice for playing dark-scene game or watching movie with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence. • sRGB: This is the best choice for your setting or return to maintain your preference. ASUS LCD Monitor PB238Q Series 3-2 3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction...
... SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence. • Game Mode: This is the best choice for game playing with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence. • Night View Mode: This is the best choice for playing dark-scene game or watching movie with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence. • sRGB: This is the best choice for your setting or return to maintain your preference. ASUS LCD Monitor PB238Q Series 3-2 3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction...
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... User Mode Natural Move Menu Exit • Brightness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Color Temp.: Contain three preset color modes (Cool, Normal, Warm) and one User Mode. • Skin Tone: Contain three color modes including Reddish, Natural, and Yellowish. The button is also a hot key to activate this function. 2. In the User Mode, colors of R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) are userconfigurable; PB238 Splendid Color Image Sound Input Select System Setup Brightness Contrast Saturation Color Temp. Color...
... User Mode Natural Move Menu Exit • Brightness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Color Temp.: Contain three preset color modes (Cool, Normal, Warm) and one User Mode. • Skin Tone: Contain three color modes including Reddish, Natural, and Yellowish. The button is also a hot key to activate this function. 2. In the User Mode, colors of R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) are userconfigurable; PB238 Splendid Color Image Sound Input Select System Setup Brightness Contrast Saturation Color Temp. Color...
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... Color Trace Free 60 Image Aspect Control Full Sound ASCR OFF Input Select Position System Setup Focus Move Menu Exit • Sharpness: Adjust the picture sharpness. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100 (only available for VGA input). • Focus: Reduce Horizontal-line noise and Vertical-line noise of the image. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Trace Free: Speed up the response time by adjusting (Phase) and (Clock) separately. ASUS LCD Monitor PB238Q Series...
... Color Trace Free 60 Image Aspect Control Full Sound ASCR OFF Input Select Position System Setup Focus Move Menu Exit • Sharpness: Adjust the picture sharpness. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100 (only available for VGA input). • Focus: Reduce Horizontal-line noise and Vertical-line noise of the image. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Trace Free: Speed up the response time by adjusting (Phase) and (Clock) separately. ASUS LCD Monitor PB238Q Series...
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... Image Sound Input Select System Setup VGA DVI HDMI DisplayPort Move Menu Exit 3-5 Chapter 3: General Instruction PB238 Splendid Color Image Sound Input Select System Setup Volume Mute Source 50 OFF Line In Move Menu Exit • Volume: Adjust the output volume level. • Mute: Mute the output volume. • Source: Adjust audio source to "Line In" or "DisplayPort" (only available for HDMI input); Adjust audio source to "Line In" or "HDMI" (only available for DisplayPort input). 5. Input Select Select the input source from VGA, DVI, HDMI, or DisplayPort. Sound Adjust...
... Image Sound Input Select System Setup VGA DVI HDMI DisplayPort Move Menu Exit 3-5 Chapter 3: General Instruction PB238 Splendid Color Image Sound Input Select System Setup Volume Mute Source 50 OFF Line In Move Menu Exit • Volume: Adjust the output volume level. • Mute: Mute the output volume. • Source: Adjust audio source to "Line In" or "DisplayPort" (only available for HDMI input); Adjust audio source to "Line In" or "HDMI" (only available for DisplayPort input). 5. Input Select Select the input source from VGA, DVI, HDMI, or DisplayPort. Sound Adjust...
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PB238 Splendid Color Image Sound Input Select System Setup Splendid Demo Mode OSD Setup Language Information All Reset OFF English Move Menu Exit • Splendid Demo Mode: Activate the demo mode for the Splendid function. • OSD Setup: Adjust the horizontal position (H-Position), vertical position (V-Position), OSD Timeout, DDC/CI, and Transparency of the OSD screen. • Language: Select OSD language. System Setup Adjusts the system configuration. ASUS LCD Monitor PB238Q Series 3-6 The selections are English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, ...
PB238 Splendid Color Image Sound Input Select System Setup Splendid Demo Mode OSD Setup Language Information All Reset OFF English Move Menu Exit • Splendid Demo Mode: Activate the demo mode for the Splendid function. • OSD Setup: Adjust the horizontal position (H-Position), vertical position (V-Position), OSD Timeout, DDC/CI, and Transparency of the OSD screen. • Language: Select OSD language. System Setup Adjusts the system configuration. ASUS LCD Monitor PB238Q Series 3-6 The selections are English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, ...
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Resolution Brightness (Typ.) Intrinsic Contrast Ratio (Typ.) Viewing Angle (CR=10) Display Colors Response Time Satellite Speaker Earphone Output Sound from HDMI HDMI input DVI input D-Sub input DisplayPort input Audio Line-in Power ON Consumption Tilt VESA Wall Mounting Phys. Dimension (WxHxD) Box Dimension (WxHxD) Net Weight (Esti.) Gross Weight (Esti.) Voltage Rating PB238Q 23.0"W (58.42cm) 1920x1080 250cd/m2 1000:1 178°(V) /178°(H) 16.7 M(6bit Hi FRC) 6ms (Gray to Gray) 2W x 2 stereo No Yes Yes DVI with HDCP Yes Yes Yes 3.2 Specifications Model Panel Size Max.
Resolution Brightness (Typ.) Intrinsic Contrast Ratio (Typ.) Viewing Angle (CR=10) Display Colors Response Time Satellite Speaker Earphone Output Sound from HDMI HDMI input DVI input D-Sub input DisplayPort input Audio Line-in Power ON Consumption Tilt VESA Wall Mounting Phys. Dimension (WxHxD) Box Dimension (WxHxD) Net Weight (Esti.) Gross Weight (Esti.) Voltage Rating PB238Q 23.0"W (58.42cm) 1920x1080 250cd/m2 1000:1 178°(V) /178°(H) 16.7 M(6bit Hi FRC) 6ms (Gray to Gray) 2W x 2 stereo No Yes Yes DVI with HDCP Yes Yes Yes 3.2 Specifications Model Panel Size Max.
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... computer sound card driver is too light or dark • Adjust the Contrast and Brightness settings via OSD. Screen image is properly installed and activated. The power LED lights amber and • Check if the monitor and the computer are bent. • Perform Reset via OSD. • Adjust the R/G/B color settings or select the Color Temperature via OSD. Screen image bounces or a wave • Make sure the signal cable is properly connected to check if the computer is not centered or sized...
... computer sound card driver is too light or dark • Adjust the Contrast and Brightness settings via OSD. Screen image is properly installed and activated. The power LED lights amber and • Check if the monitor and the computer are bent. • Perform Reset via OSD. • Adjust the R/G/B color settings or select the Color Temperature via OSD. Screen image bounces or a wave • Make sure the signal cable is properly connected to check if the computer is not centered or sized...
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... 1440x576P 50Hz 1440x576P 50Hz 1920x1080P 50Hz 1920x1080P 59.94 /60Hz Horizontal Frequency 31.469 / 31.5kHz 31.469 / 31.5kHz 31.25kHz 31.25kHz 56.25kHz 67.433 / 67.5kHz * The modes not listed in the above tables may not be supported. For optimal resolution, we recommend that you choose a mode listed in the above tables. ASUS LCD Monitor PB238Q Series 3-10
... 1440x576P 50Hz 1440x576P 50Hz 1920x1080P 50Hz 1920x1080P 59.94 /60Hz Horizontal Frequency 31.469 / 31.5kHz 31.469 / 31.5kHz 31.25kHz 31.25kHz 56.25kHz 67.433 / 67.5kHz * The modes not listed in the above tables may not be supported. For optimal resolution, we recommend that you choose a mode listed in the above tables. ASUS LCD Monitor PB238Q Series 3-10