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VH238H Series
LCD Monitor
User Guide
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Table of contents Notices ......................................................................................................... iii Safety information ...................................................................................... iv Care & Cleaning ........................................................................................... v 1.1 Welcome! ........................................................................................ vi 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 h armful 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 provid
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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 haza rd, 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, ma ke sure
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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. 1.1 Welcome! ® Thank you for purchasing the ASUS
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1.3 Assembling the monitor base To assemble the monitor base: 1. Connect the base with the monitor. A click indicates that the base has been connected successfully. 2. Adjust the monitor to the angle that is most comfortable for you. We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. 1 2 1.4 Monitor introduction 1.4.1 Front of the LCD monitor 1.4.1.1 VH238H ASUS LCD Monitor VH238H Series 1-1
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1. 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 modes (Scenery Mode, Standard Mode, Theater Mode, Game Mode, Night View Mode, and sRGB Mode) with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology. • Exit the OSD menu or go back to the previous menu as the OSD menu is active. 2. Button: • Press this button to decrease the value of the function
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1.4.2 Rear of the LCD monitor Screw holes for VESA Wall Mount 1.4.2.1 VH238H 1 AC-IN port 2 HDMI-IN port 3 DVI port 4 VGA port 5 Line-in port 6 Earphone-out port 7 HDMI SPDIF OUT ASUS LCD Monitor VH238H Series 1-3
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2.1 Detaching t he arm/stand (for VESA wall mount) The detachable stand of the VH238H Series LCD monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. To detach the arm/stand: 1. Remove the arm cover. 2. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 3. Use a screwdriver to remove the three screws on the stand of the monitor as the below drawing shows. 4. Detach the arm from the monitor. • We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor.
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2.2 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 2-2 Chapter 2: Setup
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3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure VH238 Splendid Scenery Mode Color Standard Mode Image Theater Mode Input Select Game Mode System Setup Night View Mode sRGB 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 and
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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 : This is the best c
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3. Image You can adjust the image Sharpness, Trace Free, Aspect Control, ASCR, Position (VGA only), and Focus (VGA only) from this main function. VH238 Splendid Sharpness 50 Color Trace Free 60 Image Aspect Control Full OFF Input Select ASCR System Setup Position Focus Move Menu Exit • Sharpness : Adjust the picture sharpness. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Trace Free : Speed up the response time by Over Drive technology. The adjusting range is from lower 0 to faster 100. • Aspec
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4. Input Select Select the input source from VGA, DVI , or HDMI. VH238 Splendid VGA Color DVI Image HDMI Input Select System Setup Move Menu Exit 5. System Setup Adjust the system configuration. VH238 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 VH238 Splendid All Reset Color Image Input Select System Setup 2/2 Move Menu Exit • Splendid Demo Mode : Activate the demo mode for the Splendid f
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• ECO Mode : Activate the ecology mode for power saving. (Some gray levels may not be distinguished if ECO is ON. Its brightness is lower than that when setting the Contrast Ratio to 100.) • OSD Setup : Adjust the horizontal position (H-Position),and the vertical position (V-Position) of the OSD. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. In the OSD Timeout selection, you can adjust the OSD timeout from 10 to 120. • Language : There are eleven languages for your selection,including English,
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3.2 Specifi cat ions summary VH238H Model Panel Size 23”W (58.42 cm) True Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2 Brightness (Typ.) 250cd/m Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1 50,000,000:1 ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio (ASCR) Viewing Angle (CR≥10) 170°(H)/160°(V) Color Saturation 72% (NTSC) Display Colors 16.7M Response Time 2 ms (Gray to Gray) Stereo Speaker 2 W x 2 RMS HDMI input Yes DVI input Yes D-Sub input Yes Audio Line-in Yes Earphone Output Yes SPIDIF output Yes AC 100-240V Voltage Rating ON Mode: <50
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3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ) Problem Possible Solution Power LED is not ON • 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 • Check if the monitor and the computer are in the there is no screen image 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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3.4 Supported Timing List Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency 640x480 60Hz 31.469kHz 640x480 72Hz 37.861kHz 640x480 75Hz 37.5kHz 640x480 67Hz 35kHz 640x350 70Hz 31.469kHz 720x400 70Hz 31.469kHz 800x600 56Hz 35.156kHz 800x600 60Hz 37.879kHz 800x600 72Hz 48.077kHz 800x600 75Hz 46.875kHz 832x624 75Hz 49.725kHz 848x480 60Hz 31.02kHz 1024x768 60Hz 48.363kHz 1024x768 70Hz 56.476kHz 1024x768 75Hz 60.023kHz 1152x864 75Hz 67.5kHz 1280x720 60Hz 44.772kHz 1280x800 60Hz 49.702kHz 1280x960 60Hz 60k
