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ASUS PA246 Series LCD Monitor 

2.3 

Connecting the cables

1.  Connect the cables as the following instructions:

•  To connect the power cord

: connect one end of the power cord securely to 

the monitor’s AC input port, the other end to a power outlet. 

•  To connect the VGA/HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort cable

a. 

Plug one end of the VGA/HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort cable to the monitor’s 

VGA/HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort jack.

b. 

Connect the other end of the VGA/HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort cable to your 

computer's VGA/HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort jack.

c. 

Tighten the two screws to secure the VGA/DVI connector.

•  To use the earphone:

 connect the end with plug type to the monitor’s 

earphone jack when an HDMI or DisplayPort signal is fed.

•  To use the USB ports

: Plug the smaller end (type B) of the USB upstream 

cable to the monitor’s USB upstream port, and the larger end (type A) to your 

computer’s USB port. That will enable the USB ports and card reader on the 

monitor to work.

When these cables are connected, you can choose the desired signal from the 

Input Select item in the OSD menu.

2.4 

Turning on the monitor

Press the power button 

 . See page 1-2 for the location of the power button. The 

power indicator 

 lights up in white to show that the monitor is ON.

Summary of Contents for PA246 Series

Page 1: ...PA246 Series LCD Monitor User Guide ...

Page 2: ... 1 3 3 QuickFit Function 1 4 Chapter 2 Setup 2 1 Detaching the arm base for VESA wall mount 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 PA246 3 7 3 3 Troubleshooting FAQ 3 8 3 4 Supported ope...

Page 3: ... on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The use of shielded cables...

Page 4: ...er supply to your home consult your dealer or local power company Use the appropriate power plug which complies with your local power standard Do not overload power strips and extention cords Overloading can result in fire or electric shock Avoid dust humidity and temperature extremes Do not place the monitor in any area where it may become wet Place the monitor on a stable surface Unplug the unit...

Page 5: ... The screen may flicker during the initial use due to the nature of the fluorescent light Turn off the Power Switch and turn it on again to make sure that the flicker disappears You may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the desktop pattern you use When the same image is displayed for hours an afterimage of the previous screen may remain after switching the image The screen...

Page 6: ...e updates 1 ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products Refer to http www asus com 2 Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation that may have been added by your dealer These documents are not part of the standard package ...

Page 7: ...ing experience With these features you can enjoy the convenience and delightful visual experience that the monitor brings to you 1 2 Package contents Check your package for the following items LCD monitor Quick start guide Warranty card Power cord VGA cable DVI cable DisplayPort cable USB cable Support CD Cable tie Color Calibration Testing Report If any of the above items is damaged or missing co...

Page 8: ...lease refer to 1 3 3 QuickFit Function 2 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 pressing this button for 2 4 seconds for VGA mode only 3 Decreases values or moves your selection left down Contrast hotkey 4 MENU button Turns on the OSD menu Enac...

Page 9: ...ower button power indicator Turns the monitor on off The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table Status Description White ON Orange Standby mode OFF OFF 1 3 2 Back view 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Rear connectors 1 Power switch Press the switch to turn on off power 2 AC IN port This port connects the power cord 3 DisplayPort This port is for connection for a DisplayPort compatibl...

Page 10: ...ve etc Card reader specifications Supported Media Types Memory Stick MS High Speed Memory Stick HSMS Memory Stick PRO MSPRO Memory Stick Duo w Adapter MS Duo Secure Digital Mini SD Secure Digital Card Mini Secure Digital w Adaptor TransFlash SD including SDHC MultiMediaCard MMC Reduced Size MultiMediaCard RS MMC NAND Flash xD Card Slots Lower Slot built in Push Ejection Mechanism SD MS MMC xD dire...

Page 11: ...andard paper sizes for users to view their documents in real size on the screen A4 Letter 3 Photo size The various real photo sizes displayed in the QuickFit function provides photographers and other users to accurately view and edit their photos in real size on the screen Photo 4x6 3x5 2x2 Photo 8x10 5x7 ...

Page 12: ...1 6 Chapter 1 Product introduction ...

Page 13: ...esigned for VESA wall mount To detach the arm base 1 Have the front of the monitor face down on a table 2 Use a screwdriver to remove the four screws on the arm Figure 1 and then detach the arm base from the monitor Figure 2 We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor Figure 1 Figure 2 ...

Page 14: ... its angle You can adjust the monitor s angle from 20 to 5 and it allows 60 swivel adjustment from either left or right You can also adjust the monitor s height within 10 cm 10cm 20 5 60 0 60 Pivoting the monitor 1 Lift the monitor to the highest position 2 Tilt the monitor to its maximum angle 3 Pivot the monitor clockwise to the angle you need 20 5 It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes w...

Page 15: ...ack c Tighten the two screws to secure the VGA DVI connector To use the earphone connect the end with plug type to the monitor s earphone jack when an HDMI or DisplayPort signal is fed To use the USB ports Plug the smaller end type B of the USB upstream cable to the monitor s USB upstream port and the larger end type A to your computer s USB port That will enable the USB ports and card reader on t...

Page 16: ...2 4 Chapter 2 Setup ...

Page 17: ...MENU button to activate it 3 Press and to change the settings of the selected function 4 To exit and save the OSD menu press the button repeatedly until the OSD menu disappears To adjust other functions repeat steps 1 3 3 1 2 OSD function introduction 1 Splendid This function contains six sub functions you can select for your preference Each mode has the Reset selection allowing you to maintain yo...

Page 18: ...ode compatible with Adobe RGB color space Color Space White Point Primaries Xw Yw Xr Yr Xg Yg Xb Yb Adobe RGB 0 3127 0 329 0 64 0 33 0 21 0 71 0 15 0 06 Scenery Mode best choice for scenery photo display with SPLENDID Video Enhancement Theater Mode best choice for movies with SPLENDID Video Enhancement User Mode More items are adjustable in the Color menu ...

Page 19: ...xis Saturation No No No No No Yes Gain No No No No No Yes Offset No No No No No Yes 2 Color Set a desired color setting from this menu Brightness the adjusting range is from 0 to 100 is a hotkey to activate this function Contrast the adjusting range is from 0 to 100 is a hotkey to activate this function Saturation the adjusting range is from 0 to 100 Hue shifts the image color between green and pu...

Page 20: ...ngs of current color mode to the factory default value All Splendid color mode reset Resets the color settings of all color modes to the factory default value 3 Image Set the image related setting from this menu Sharpness the adjusting range is from 0 to 100 Aspect Control adjusts the aspect ratio to full 4 3 1 1 or OverScan only available for the HDMI input ASCR turns on off the ASCR ASUS Smart C...

Page 21: ...e image is not proportional 4 PIP Setting The PIP Setting allows you to open up another sub window connected from another video source besides the main window from your original video source By activating this function you can have two pictures from two different video sources displayed by the monitor PIP Mode turns the PIP function on or off PIP Source Selects the video input source from among VG...

Page 22: ...ion the vertical position V Position of the OSD from 0 to 100 Adjusts the OSD timeout from 10 to 120 seconds Enables or disables the DDC CI function Adjusts the OSD background from opaque to transparent Information shows the monitor information Language there are 10 languages for your selection including English French German Spanish Italian Dutch Russian Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese and...

Page 23: ...nge Standby Tilt 20 5 Swivel 60 60 Height Adjustment 100 mm Kensington lock Yes AC input voltage AC 100 240V Power consumption Power On 130 W Max Standby 1 W Typ Power Off 0 W Switch off Temperature Operating 0 C 40 C Temperature Non operating 20 C 60 C Dimension W x H x D 559 mm x 381 mm x 235 mm machine 683 mm x 457 mm x 298 mm package Weight Esti 7 3 kg Net 10 7 kg Gross Multi languages 10 lang...

Page 24: ...s the button for 2 4 seconds to automatically adjust the image for VGA mode only Adjust the H Position or V Position settings via OSD Screen image bounces or a wave pattern is present in the image Make sure the signal cable is properly connected to the monitor and the computer Move electrical devices that may cause electrical interference Screen image has color defects white does not look white In...

Page 25: ... N 75 1024x768 60 02 N 75 00 N 78 75 1152x864 67 5 P N 75 00 P N 108 1280x960 60 00 P 60 00 N 108 1280x1024 63 98 P 60 02 P 108 1280x1024 79 98 P 75 02 P 135 1366x768 47 712 P 59 79 P 85 5 1440x900 55 94 N 59 89 P 106 5 1600x1200 75 00 P 60 00 P 162 1680x1050 65 29 N 60 00 P 146 25 1920x1080 67 5 P 60 00 P 148 5 1920x1200 Reduced Blanking 74 038 P 59 95 N 154 1920x1200 74 556 N 59 885 P 193 25 Mod...

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