M Series
LCD Monitor
User Guide
Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
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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. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
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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.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is
required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications
to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
As an Energy Star® Partner, our company has determined that this product meets
the Energy Star® guidelines for energy efficiency.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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Safety information
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Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all the documentation that came
with the package.
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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.
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If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified
service technician or your retailer.
Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the
power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer
immediately.
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Slots and openings on the back or top of the cabinet are provided for
ventilation. Do not block these slots. Never place this product near or over a
radiator or heat source unless proper ventilation is provided.
The monitor should be operated only from the type of power source indicated
on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home,
consult your dealer or local power company.
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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 during a lightning storm or if it will not be used for a long period
of time. This will protect the monitor from damage due to power surges.
Never push objects or spill liquid of any kind into the slots on the monitor
cabinet.
To ensure satisfactory operation, use the monitor only with UL listed
computers which have appropriate configured receptacles marked between
100-240V AC.
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If you encounter technical problems with the monitor, contact a qualified
service technician or your retailer.
This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical,
electronic equipment, and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not
be placed in municipal waste. Please check local regulations for disposal of
electronic products.
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Care & Cleaning
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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.
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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.
Avoid using a cleaner containing alcohol or acetone. Use a cleaner intended for
use with the monitor. Never spray cleaner directly on the screen, as it may drip
inside the monitor and cause an electric shock.
The following symptoms are normal with the monitor:
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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.
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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 will recover slowly or
you can turn off the Power Switch for hours.
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When the screen becomes black or flashes, or cannot work anymore, contact
your dealer or service center to fix it. Do not repair the screen by yourself!
Conventions used in this guide
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to
complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when
trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.
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Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and
software updates.
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ASUS websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS
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.
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1.1
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the ASUS® 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 monitor brings to you!
1.2
Package contents
Check your package for the following items:
LCD monitor
Quick start guide
Warranty card
Power cord + power adapter
VGA cable
only for H SKU
HDMI-DVI cable
DVI cable(MS202N/MS208N)
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer
immediately.
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Monitor introduction
1.3.1
Front view
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6
1.
button:
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Selects a desired preset mode.
Exits the OSD menu or goes back to the previous menu when the OSD
menu is active.
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Automatically adjusts the image to its optimized position, clock, and phase
by touching this button for 2-4 seconds (for VGA mode only).
2.
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Decreases values or moves your selection left/down.
Contrast hotkey
3.
MENU button:
Turns on the OSD menu. Enacts the selected OSD menu item.
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
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Increases values or moves your selection right/up.
Brightness hotkey
5.
6.
button:
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Selects an available input source.
Power button/power indicator
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Turns the monitor on/off.
The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table.
Status
Description
White
ON
White (fitful)
OFF
Standby mode
OFF
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Back view
ML Series(ML238/ML239) only for H SKU
MS Series(MS236/MS238/MS246/MS248) only for H SKU
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M Series (20'' only of D SKU)
M Series (20'' only of N SKU)
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Rear connectors
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2.
3.
4.
DC-IN port. This port connects the power cord.
VGA port. This 15-pin port is for PC VGA connection.
HDMI port. This port is for connection with an HDMI compatible device.
Earphone jack. This port is only available when an HDMI cable is
connected.
5.
Kensington lock slot.
6.
DVI port. This port is for PC DVI connection.
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
2.1
Assembling the monitor arm/base
To assemble the monitor arm/base:
1.
Have the front of the monitor face down on a table.
2.
Place the circular arm on the back of the monitor by aligning the pins on the
arm with the slots on the monitor. Use a coin or the like to turn the screw until
the circular arm is securely attached to the monitor. Put the screw cover on the
screw.
3.
4.
Attach the circular base to the arm by using a coin or the like to turn the screw
until the circular base is securely attached to the arm.
The arm/base installation is complete.
We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent
damage to the monitor.
ML Series
Arm
Base
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Adjusting the monitor
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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.
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Hold the stand to prevent the monitor from falling when you change its angle.
You can adjust the
Series monitor’s angle from +20˚ to -5˚ and it allows 20˚ swivel
ML
adjustment from either left or right.
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20
20º
20º
0º
It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle.
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Chapter 2: Setup
2.3
Connecting the cables
1.
Connect the cables as the following instructions:
ML Series(ML238/ML239) only for H SKU
MS Series(MS236/MS238/MS246/MS248) only for H SKU
M Series (20'' only of D SKU)
M Series (20'' only of N SKU)
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To connect the power cord:
a. Connect the power adapter securely to the monitor’s DC input port.
b. Connect one end of the power cord to the power adapter and the other
end to a power outlet.
To connect the VGA/HDMI-DVI cable:
a. Plug one end of the VGA/HDMI-DVI cable to the monitor’s VGA/HDMI
port.
b. Connect the other end of the VGA/HDMI-DVI cable to your computer's
VGA/DVI port.
c. Tighten the two screws to secure the VGA/DVI connector.
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To use the earphone (only when an HDMI cable, not the supplied HDMI-
DVI cable, is connected): connect the end with plug type to the monitor’s
earphone jack.
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
Tap 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.
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Chapter 2: Setup
3.1
OSD (On-Screen Display) menu
3.1.1
How to reconfigure
1.
Tap the MENU button to activate
the OSD menu.
2.
Tap
, a n d
to
navigate through the functions.
Highlight the desired function
and tap the MENU button to
activate it. If the function selected has a sub-menu, tap
and
again to navigate through the sub-menu functions. Highlight the desired sub-
menu function and tap the MENU button to activate it.
3.
4.
Tap
To exit and save the OSD menu, tap the
OSD menu disappears. To adjust other functions, repeat steps 1-3.
, and
to change the settings of the selected function.
button repeatedly until the
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 your setting or return to
the preset mode.
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Standard Mode: best choice for document editing with SPLENDID™
Video Enhancement.
Theater Mode: best choice for movies with SPLENDID™ Video
Enhancement.
Game Mode: best choice for games playing with SPLENDID™ Video
Enhancement.
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Scenery Mode: best choice for scenery photo display with SPLENDID™
Video Enhancement.
Night View Mode: best choice for dark-scene games or movies with
SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement.
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sRGB Mode: best choice for viewing photos and graphics from PCs.
In the Standard Mode, the ASCR, Saturation and Sharpness functions are
not user-configurable.
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Color
You can adjust brightness,
contrast, sharpness, saturation,
position (VGA only), and focus
(VGA only) from this menu.
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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.
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Saturation: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
Color Temp.: contains four color modes including Cool, Normal, Warm,
and User Mode.
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Skin Tone: contains three color modes including Reddish, Natural, and
Yellowish.
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Smart View: provides better display quality under big viewing angle.
the User mode, colors of R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) are user-
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configurable; the adjusting range is from 0-100.
Smart View function do not use ML239 (wide view angle panel)
3.
Image
Select the image color you like
from this function.
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Sharpness: the adjusting
range is from 0 to 100.
Trace Free: adjusts the
response time of the monitor.
Aspect Control: adjusts the
aspect ratio to full, 4:3, or
overscan (only available for the HDMI input).
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ASCR: turns on/off the ASCR (ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio) function.
Position: adjusts the horizontal position (H-Position) and the vertical
position (V-Position) of the image. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
Focus: reduces Horizonal-line noise and Vertical-line noise of the image
by adjusting (Phase) and (Clock) separately. The adjusting range is from 0
to 100.
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Phase adjusts the phase of the pixel clock signal. With a wrong phase
adjustment, the screen shows horizontal disturbances.
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Clock (pixel frequency) controls the number of pixels scanned by one
horizontal sweep. If the frequency is not correct, the screen shows vertical
stripes and the image is not proportional.
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Trace Free: MS202&MS208 have no this function
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4.
5.
Input Select
In this function, you can select
your desired input source.
System Setup
Allows you to adjust the system.
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Splendid Demo Mode:
splits the screen into two for
Splendid modes comparison.
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Volume: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
ECO Mode: reduces power consumption.
OSD Setup:
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Adjusts the horizontal position (H-Position)/the vertical position
(V-Position) of the OSD from 0 to 100.
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Adjusts the OSD timeout from 10 to 120 seconds.
Enables or disables the DDC/CI function.
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Information: shows the monitor information.
Language: there are 11 languages for your selection, including English,
German, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish, Russian, Traditional Chinese,
Japanese,
korean.
and
Simplified Chinese,
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All Reset: “Yes” allows you to restore the default settings.
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Series
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Specifications summary (M
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Panel Type
Panel size
TFT LCD
20",23",23.6"(16:9) wide screen
1600 x 900
Max. Resolution
Pixel pitch
1920 x 1080
0.2715 mm
0.2768 mm
0.2655mm
0.2652mm
Brightness (Max.)
Contrast Ratio (Typ.)
Contrast Ratio (Max.)
Viewing angle(H/V) CR>10
Display colors
250 cd/m2
1000:1
50,000:1
10,000,000:1
50,000,000:1
170°/160°(Typ.,)(MS202/MS208)
170°/170°(Min.,)178°/178°(Typ.,)(ML239)
150°/140°(Min.,)170°/160°(Typ.,)(MS236/MS238/MS246/MS248/ML238)
16.7 M
Response time
2 ms
5 ms
SPLENDID™ Video
Yes
Enhancement
SPLENDID™ selection
Auto adjustment
6 video preset modes (by hotkey)
Yes (by hotkey)
Color temperature selection 4 color temperatures
Skin-Tone selection
Digital input
Analog input
Earphone jack
Colors
3 skin-tones
HDMI v1.3
D-Sub
Yes (Only for HDMI)
Black(front&black side)(MS208/MS238/MS248/ML239)
Black(front side)/White(back side)(MS202/MS236/MS246/ML238)
Power LED
Tilt
White (On)/White (Standby)
+20˚~ -5˚
Swivel
+20˚~ -20˚
Kensington lock
Yes
AC/DC adaptor input
voltage
AC: 100~240V
For use only with power supply via
Asus ADP-40PH AB
Power consumption
Power On: < 30 W, Standby: < 1 W, Power Off: < 1 W
Temperature (Operating)
0˚C~40˚C
Temperature
-20˚C~+60˚C
497mm*362mm*151mm (machine)
(Non-operating)
568mm*414mm*151mm(machine)
640*mm510mm*145mm(package)
555mm*415mm*129mm(package) MS202/MS208
MS246/MS248
Dimension (W x H x D)
566mm*407mm*151mm(machine)
640mm*482mm*126mm(package) MS236/MS238
561mm*429mm*220mm(machine)
640mm*482mm*126mm(package)ML238/ML239
2.95±0.5Kg (Net)(MS202)
4.85±0.5 Kg (Gross)
3.9±0.5Kg(Net)(MS246)
2.64±0.5Kg (Net)(MS208) 3.9±0.5Kg(Net)(MS236) 3.4±0.5Kg(Net)(MS238)
Weight (Esti.)
4.54±0.5 Kg(Gross)
3.9±0.5Kg(Net)(MS248)
6.3±0.5 Kg(Gross)
6.0±0.5 Kg(Gross)
5.2±0.5 Kg(Gross)
3.8±0.5Kg(Net)(ML238) 3.5±0.5Kg(Net)(ML239)
6.0±0.5 Kg(Gross)
6.3±0.5 Kg(Gross)
5.7±0.5 Kg(Gross)
11 languages (English, German, Italian, French, Dutch,
Spanish, Russian, Traditional
Multi-languages
Accessories
Chinese,
Simplified
Chinese, Japanese,korean)
VGA cabel, HDMI-DVI cable ,Power cord,Power adapter, Quick start guide,Warranty card
(MS236/MS238/MS246/MS248/ML238/ML239)
VGA cabel,DVI cabel ,Power cord,Power adapter, Quick start guide,Warranty card
(MS202N/MS208N)
Energy Star®, CB, CE, Gost-R, CCC, UL/cUL, FCC, C-Tick, BSMI, VCCI,
PSB, PSE, Windows Vista, Windows 7 WHQL
RoHS, WEEE,
Regulation approvals
Back light system
J-MOSS,
2CCFL (MS202/MS236/MS246)
LED (MS208/MS238/MS248/ML238/ML239)
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3.3
Troubleshooting (FAQ)
Problem
Possible Solution
Power LED is not ON
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Tap 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
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Check if the monitor and the computer are
in the ON mode.
no screen image
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.
Connect the computer with another
available monitor to check if the computer
is properly working.
Screen image is too light or dark
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Adjust the Contrast and Brightness
settings via OSD.
Screen image is not centered or sized
properly
Touch the
button for 2-4 seconds
to automatically adjust the image (for VGA
mode only).
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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.
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Move electrical devices that may cause
electrical interference.
Screen image has color defects (white does
not look white)
Inspect the signal cable and make sure
that none of the pins are bent.
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Perform All Reset via OSD.
Adjust the R/G/B color settings or select
the Color Temperature via OSD.
Screen image is blurry or fuzzy
No sound or sound is low
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Touch the
button for 2-4 seconds
to automatically adjust the image (for VGA
mode only).
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Adjust the Phase and Clock settings via
OSD.
Ensure that the HDMI cable is properly
connected to the monitor and the
computer.
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Adjust the volume settings of both your
monitor and HDMI device.
Ensure that the computer sound card
driver is properly installed and activated.
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Supported operating modes
Resolution
Frequency
Horizontal
Frequency (KHz)
Vertical Frequency Pixel
(Hz)
(MHz)
720 x 400
640 x 480
640 x 480
640 x 480
640 x 480
800 x 600
800 x 600
800 x 600
800 x 600
832 x 624
1024 x 768
1024 x 768
1024 x 768
1152 x 864
1280 x 960
1280 x 1024
1280 x 1024
1366 x 768
1440 x 900
1600 x 1200
1680 x 1050
31.47
31.47
35.00
37.87
37.50
35.16
37.88
48.08
46.86
49.72
48.36
56.476
60.02
67.50
60.00
63.98
79.98
47.712
55.94
75.00
65.29
70.08
28.32
25.18
30.24
31.50
31.50
36.00
40.00
50.00
49.50
57.28
65.00
75.00
78.75
108.00
108.00
108.00
135.00
85.50
106.50
162.00
146.25
59.94
66.66
72.82
75.00
56.25
60.32
72.12
75.00
74.55
60.00
70.069
75.00
75.00
60.00
60.02
75.02
59.79
59.89
60.00
60.00
1920 x 1080
1600 x 900
67.50
60.00
60.00
148.50
55.90
144.00
* Modes not listed in the table may not be supported. For optimal resolution, we recommend that
you choose a mode listed in the table above.
* This monitor supports full HD (480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i/p) video content from game consoles, DVD
players and other consumer video devices via HDMI.
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