April 2010 ASUS VG236 Series LCD Monitor User Guide
Table of contents Notices.......................................................................................................... iii Safety information....................................................................................... iv Care & Cleaning............................................................................................ v 1.1 Welcome!....................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents..............................
Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Safety information iv • Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all the documentation that came with the package. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, never expose the monitor to rain or moisture. • Never try to open the monitor cabinet. The dangerous high voltages inside the monitor may result in serious physical injury. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
Care & Cleaning • Before you lift or reposition your monitor, it is better to disconnect the cables and power cord. Follow the correct lifting techniques when positioning the monitor. When lifting or carrying the monitor, grasp the edges of the monitor. Do not lift the display by the stand or the cord. • Cleaning. Turn your monitor off and unplug the power cord. Clean the monitor surface with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth dampened with mild cleaner.
Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software 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.
1.1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS® VG236 Series LCD monitor! The latest widescreen LCD monitor from ASUS provides a crisper, broader, and brighter display, plus a host of features that enhance your viewing experience. With these features, you can enjoy the convenience and delightful visual experience that the VG236 Series brings you! 1.
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.
1.4 Connect cables Connect cables which you need 1.4.1 Rear of the LCD monitor 11 1 2 3 4 21 31 41 AC-IN port HDMI-IN port DVI port (support NVIDIA® 3D Vision™) YPbPr port 1.4.2 To connect the Dual-link DVI cable Connect one end of the Dual-link DVI cable to the DVI port of the monitor and the other end to the DVI port of a computer. You can use this cable only if your computer has a Dual-link DVI compliance graphics card that is either integrated or installed.
1.5 Monitor introduction 1.5.1 Front of the LCD monitor 1 1. • 2. 4 5 6 7 Use this Splendid™ hotkey to switch from five video preset modes (Game Mode, Night View Mode, Scenery Mode, Standard Mode, Theater Mode) with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology. Exit the OSD menu or go back to the previous menu as the OSD menu is active. Button: • • Press this button to decrease the value of the function selected or move to the next function. This is also a hotkey for Contrast adjustment.
7. 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 up to 1920x1080@120Hz.
2.1 Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount) The detachable stand of the VG236 Series LCD monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. To detach the arm/stand: 1. 2. 3. Lower the monitor to its lowest height, and then inset the monitor height adjustment lock. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. Use a screwdriver to remove the two screws on the VESA cover, the slide out the arm/base to detach it from themonitor.
2.2 Assembling the monitor base To assemble the monitor base: 1. Have the monitor base place on a flat table. 2. Use the screw, lock the base to the arm according to the below drawing. 3. 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 surface.
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure 1. R G B Press the MENU button to activate the OSD menu. Splendid Scenery Mode Standard Mode Theater Mode Game Mode Night View Mode MENU: S:Exit 2. Press and to navigate through the functions. Highlight and activate the desired function by pressing the MENU button. If the function selected has a sub-menu, press and again to navigate through the sub-menu functions.
2. Image You can adjust Brightness, Contrast, ASCR, Trace Free, Sharpness, and Saturation from this main function. R G B Image Brightness Contrast ASCR Trace Free Sharpness Saturation 100 80 60 31 50 S:Exit MENU: • Brightness: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. this function. • Contrast: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. this function. • ASCR: Select YES or NO to enable or disable dynamic contrast ratio function. • Trace Free: to speed up the response time by Trace Free Technology.
4. Input Select In this function, you can select an input source among DVI, HDMI, and YPbPr. R G B Imput Select DVI HDMI YPbPr MENU: 5. S:Exit System Setup Allow you to adjust the system. R G B System Steup Splendid Demo Mode Aspect Control OSD Steup Language Information All Reset MENU: S:Exit • Splendid Demo Mode: “Yes” allows you to activate Splendid Demo mode. • Aspect Control: adjusts aspect ratio among “Full”, “4:3”, and “OverScan” (For HDMI and YPbPr modes only).
3.2 Specifications summary Model VG236H/HE Panel Size 23”W (58.4 cm) True Resolution Brightness (Max.) Intrisinc Contrast Ratio (Max.) ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio (ASCR) 1920x1080 (up to 120Hz) 400cd/m2 1000:1 100,000:1 Viewing Angle (CR=10) 170°(H) ; 160°(V) Color Saturation (NTSC) 72% Display Colors 16.7 M Response Time 2ms (Gray to Gray) Yes (Ready for 3D PC games and videos playback) Yes NVIDIA® 3D VISIONTM Compliance Trace Free II Technology SplendidTM Video Intelligence Tech.
3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ) Problem Power LED is not ON Possible Solution • Press the button to check if the monitor is in the ON mode. • Check if the power cord is properly connected to the monitor and the power outlet. The power LED lights amber and there is no • Check if the monitor and the computer are screen image in the ON mode. • Make sure the signal cable is properly connected the monitor and the computer. • Inspect the signal cable and make sure none of the pins are bent.
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