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October 2012
MX239H
LCD Monitor
User Guide
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Table of contents Notices . ......................................................................................................... iii Safety.information . ...................................................................................... iv Care.&.Cleaning . ........................................................................................... v 1.1. Welcome! . ...................................................................................... 1-1 1.2. Package.contents . ........
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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. These limits are designed to provide r
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Safety information • 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. • Before using the product, make sure all cable
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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 cle
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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. vi
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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 you! 1.2. Package.contents Check your package for the following items: LCD Monitor Monitor Base Quick Start Guide Warranty Card 1x Power Cord 1x Power Adapter 1x
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1.3. Monitor.introduction 1.3.1. Front.of.the.LCD.monitor 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. QuickFit Button: • This is a hotkey to activate the QuickFit function designed for alignment. • The QuickFit function contains 7 pages of common grid patterns, paper sizes, and photo sizes. See page 1-5 for details. 2. Button: • Automatically adjust the image to its optimized position, clock, and phase by long pressing this button for 2-4 seconds (for VGA mode only). • Use this hotkey to switch from six video preset m
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5. Button: • Press this button to increase the value of the function selected or move to the previous functions. • This is also a hotkey for Brightness adjustment. 6. Input Select Button: • Use this hotkey to switch from VGA, HDMI1, or HDMI2 input signal. 7. Power Button/Power Indicator: • Press this button to turn the monitor on/off. • The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table. Status Description White ON Amber Standby mode OFF OFF ASUS LCD Monitor MX239H 1-3
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1.3.2. Rear.of.the.LCD.monitor 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 1. DC-in Port 2. HDMI Port 3. VGA Port 4. Audio-in Port 5. Earphone-out Port 6. Kensington Lock 7. Control Buttons 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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1.3.3. QuickFit.Function The QuickFit function contains three patterns: (1) Grid (2) Paper size (3) Photo size. 1. Grid pattern: Facilitates designers and users to organize content and layout on one page and achieve a consistent look and feel. Alignment Grid 2. Paper size: Provides users to view their documents in real size on the screen. Letter 3. Photo size: Provides photographers and other users to accurately view and edit their photos in real size on the screen. 2x2 8x10 4x6 3x5 5x7 A
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2.1. Assembling.the.base To assemble the base: 1. Carefully put the front of the monitor face down on a clean table. 2. Attach the base to the stand. Use your fingers to screw the base to the stand tightly. 3. The monitor is now ready for connection. 3 1 2 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 chapter 1.3.2, page 1-4. 2-1 Chapter 2: Setup
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2.3. Detaching.the.base To detach the base: 1. Disconnect power and signal cables. Carefully put the front of the monitor face down on a clean table. 2. Use your fingers to loosen the screw located at the bottom of the base, and remove the base from the stand. 3. 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. • We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. • Hol
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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
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3.1. OSD.(On-Screen.Display).menu 3.1.1. How.to.reconfigure MX239 Splendid Scenery Mode Color Standard Mode Image Theater Mode Input Select Game Mode System Setup Night View Mode sRGB Mode Move Menu Exit 1. Press the MENU button to activate the OSD menu. 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. Highlight an
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•. Standard.Mode: This is the best choice for document editing with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology. •. Theater.Mode: This is the best choice for movie watching with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology. •. Game.Mode: This is the best choice for game playing with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology. •. Night.View.Mode: This is the best choice for playing dark-scene game or watching dark-scene movie with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology. •. sRGB.Mode: This is the best c
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• In the User Mode, colors of R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) are user- configurable; the adjusting range is from 0 ~ 100. .3.. Image You can adjust the image Sharpness, Trace Free, Aspect Control, ASCR, Position (VGA only), and Focus (VGA only) from this main function. MX239 Splendid Sharpness 40 Trace Free 60 Color Image Aspect Control Full Input Select ASCR OFF System Setup Position Focus Move Menu Exit •. Sharpness: Adjusts the picture sharpness. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. •.
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4.. Inp ut.Select Select the input source from VGA, HDMI1, or HDMI2.input signal. MX239 Splendid VGA Color HDMI1 Image HDMI2 Input Select System Setup Move Menu Exit 5.. System.Setup Adjusts the system configuration. MX239 Splendid Splendid Demo Mode OFF Color Volume 50 Image ECO Mode OFF Input Select OSD Setup System Setup Language English Information 1/2 Move Menu Exit MX239 Splendid All Reset Color Image Input Select System Setup 2/2 Move Menu Exit •. Splendid.Demo.Mode: Activate the demo mod
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•. 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: Displa
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3.2. Specifications Model MX239H Panel Size 23”W (58.4 cm) Max. Resolution 1920 x 1080 2 Brightness (Typ.) 250 cd/m Intrisinc Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1 Viewing Angle (CR≤10) 178° (H/V) Display Colors 16.7 M Response Time (Typ.) 5 ms (Gray to Gray) D-Sub input Yes HDMI input Yes Power ON Consumption 50 W Speaker Yes Earphone Yes Power saving mode < 0.5 W Power off mode < 0.5 W Tilt -5° ~ +20° Phys. Dimension (WxHxD) 533 x 393.2 x 207.1 Box Dimension (WxHxD) 629 x 477 x 131 Net Weight (Esti.) 3
