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PB298Q
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
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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
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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 c
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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 and Stand Quick Start Guide Warranty Card 1x Power Cord 1x DVI Cable
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1.3 Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front view 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: • Use this hotkey to switch from six video preset modes ({Scenery Mode}, {Standard Mode}, {Theater Mode}, {Game Mode}, {Night View Mode}, and {sRGB}) with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology. • Exit th
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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 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 PB298Q 1-3
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1.3.2 Back view 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. AC-in Port 2. DisplayPort 3. DVI Port 4. HDMI Port 5. Audio-in Port 6. Earphone-out Port 7. Kensington Lock Slot 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 EXIT QuickFit 2. Paper size: Provides users to view their documents in real size on the screen. Letter EXIT QuickFit 3. Photo size: Provides photographers and other users to accurately view and edit their photos in real size on the screen
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2.1 Assembling the base and stand To assemble the base and stand: 1. Carefully put the front of the monitor face down on a clean table. 2. Attach the stand to the monitor, use a screwdriver (not included) and 4 screws taken out of the package to lock the stand to the monitor tightly. 3. Attach the base to the stand. 4. Use your fingers to lock the base to the stand tightly. 2 3 1 4 • We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. 5. Insert the
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2.2 Connecting cables Connect the cables you need based on the introductions on chapter 1.3.2, page 1-4. 2.3 Detaching the base and stand To detach the base and stand: 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 that lock the the base. 3. Detach the base from the stand. 4. Loosen 4 screws that locked the stand. • We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage
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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 base to prevent the monitor from falling when you change its angle. • You can tilt the monitor from -5˚ to +20˚, swivel from -60˚ to +60˚, and lift the monitor’s height for about 150mm. -5° ~ +20° 60° 60° 150mm • It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle. • It
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3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure PB298 Splendid Scenery Mode Color Standard Mode Image Theater Mode Sound Game Mode Input Select Night View Mode System Setup sRGB Move Menu Exit 1. Press the button to activate the OSD menu. 2. Press and to navigate through the functions. Highlight and activate the desired function by pressing the button. If the function selected has a sub-menu, press and again to navigate through the sub-menu functions. Highlight and activa
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• Scenery Mode: This is the best choice for scenery photo displaying with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology. • 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-sce
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• Skin Tone: Contain three color modes including {Reddish}, {Natural}, and {Yellowish}. • Gamma: Set the color mode to {2.2} or {1.8}. • Color Reset: • Current mode color reset: Reset the color settings of current color mode to the factory default value. • All modes color reset: Reset the color settings of all color modes to the factory default value. • In the User Mode, colors of R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) are user- configurable; the adjusting range is from {0} ~ {100}. 3. Ima
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4. Sound Adjust the sound settings to your preference. PB298 Splendid Volume 50 Color Mute OFF Image Source DisplayPort Sound Input Select System Setup Move Menu Exit 5. Input Select Select the input source from DVI, HDMI, or DisplayPort. PB298 Splendid DVI Color HDMI Image DisplayPort Sound Input Select System Setup Move Menu Exit 6. System Setup Adjust the system configuration. PB298 Splendid Splendid Demo Mode OFF Color ECO Mode OFF Image OSD Setup Sound Key Lock Input Select Information Syst
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• Splendid Demo Mode: Activate the demo mode for the Splendid function. • ECO Mode: Activate the ecology mode for power saving. • OSD Setup: Adjust the horizontal postition ({H-Position}), vertical position ({V-Position}), {OSD Timeout}, {DDC/CI}, and {Transparency} of the OSD screen. • Key Lock: Select {On} to lock all the button functions (including the Power Button). • Press and hold the key for 5 seconds to enable or disable this Key Lock function. • Information: Show the monit
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3.2 Specifications Model PB298Q Panel Size 29” W (73.025 cm) Max. Resolution 2560 x 1080 2 Brightness (Typ.) 300 cd/m Intrisinc Contrast Ratio (Typ.) ≧1000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio (Typ.) ≧80,000,000:1 Viewing Angle (CR=10) 178°(H) / 178°(V) Color Saturation (NTSC) ≧72% sRGB Display Colors 16.7 Millions Response Time (Typ.) ≦5 ms (Gray to Gray) DisplayPort input Yes HDMI input Yes DVI input YES (Dual Link) Speaker Yes (3 W x 2) Earphone Yes (3.5 mm Mini-jack) Power On: < 55 W Energy Star: < 31
