LS248 Series LED Monitor User Guide
Contents Notices.......................................................................................................... iii Safety information....................................................................................... iv Care & Cleaning............................................................................................ v Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 • 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® LS248 Series LED monitor! The latest widescreen LED 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 LS248 Series brings to you! 1.
1.3 Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front view 1. button: • Selects a desired preset mode. • Exits the OSD menu or goes back to the previous menu when the OSD menu is active. • Automatically adjusts the image to its optimized position, clock, and phase by touching this button for 2-4 seconds (for VGA mode only). • Decreases values or moves your selection left/up. • Contrast hotkey 2. 3. MENU button: • 1-2 Turns on the OSD menu. Enacts the selected OSD menu item.
4. Power button/power indicator • Turns the monitor on/off. • The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table. 5. Status Description White Amber OFF ON Standby mode OFF button: • Selects an available input source. • Increases values or moves your selection right/down. • Brightness hotkey 6. 1.3.2 Back view DC-IN HDMI VGA HDMI VGA FOR HDMI FOR HDMI 5 Rear connectors 1. DC-IN port. This port connects the power cord. 2. HDMI port.
1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
2.1 Assembling the monitor base To assemble the monitor base: 1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 2. Place the ring-shaped base on the back of the monitor by aligning the slots on the base with the pins on the monitor. 3. Use a coin or the like to turn the screw until the ring-shaped base is securely attached to the monitor. We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. 2.
2.3 1. Connecting the cables Connect the cables as the following instructions: DC-IN HDMI • • • VGA HDMI VGA FOR HDMI FOR HDMI 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.
2.5 Turning on Light-In-Motion 1. Tap MENU and turn the control wheel to select System Setup. 2. Tap MENU again and turn the control wheel to select Light-In-Motion. 3. Tap MENU again and turn the control wheel to select On. 4. Tap OSD.
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. Turn the control wheel 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, turn the control wheel again to navigate through the sub-menu functions. Highlight the desired sub-menu function and tap the MENU button to activate it. 3.
2. Image You can adjust brightness, contrast, sharpness, saturation, position (VGA only), and focus (VGA only) from this menu. • Brightness: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. To have a quick access to the adjustment menu, turn the control wheel clockwise. • Contrast: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. To have a quick access to the adjustment menu, turn the control wheel counterclockwise. • ASCR: turns on/off the ASCR (ASUS Smart Control Ratio) function.
4. Input Select In this function, you can select your desired input source. 5. System Setup Allows you to adjust the system. • Splendid Demo Mode: turns on/off ASUS Splendid Demo function. • Light-In-Motion: Selecting “On” enables the lighting effect emitting around the control wheel. • Volume: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Aspect Control: adjusts the aspect ratio to full or 4:3.
3.2 Specifications summary (LS248H) Panel Type Panel size Max. Resolution Pixel pitch Brightness (Max.) Contrast Ratio (Typ.) Contrast Ratio (Max.) Viewing angle(H/V) CR>10 Display colors Response time SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement SPLENDID™ selection Auto adjustment Color temperature selection Skin-Tone selection Digital input Analog input Earphone jack Colors Power LED Tilt Kensington lock AC/DC adaptor input voltage TFT LCD 23.6" (59.9 cm, 16:9) wide screen 1920 x 1080 0.
3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ) Problem Power LED is not ON The power LED lights amber and there is no screen image Screen image is too light or dark Possible Solution • 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. • Check if the monitor and the computer are in the ON mode. • Make sure the signal cable is properly connected the monitor and the computer.
3.4 Resolution Frequency Supported operating modes 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 59.94 66.66 72.82 75.00 56.
