PB247 Series LCD Monitor User Guide
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Contents Contents....................................................................................................... iii Notices.......................................................................................................... iv Safety information........................................................................................ v Care & Cleaning........................................................................................... vi Takeback Services..................................
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.
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1.1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS® LCD monitor! The latest widescreen LCD monitor from ASUS provides a broader, brighter and crystal-clear 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.
1.3 Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front view 1 2 3 4 5 Menu Close Input Selec t Brigh tness 1. Menu (5-way) button: • Press this button to enter the OSD menu. • Enacts the selected OSD menu items. • 2. Increases/Decreases values or moves your selection up/down/left/right. Close button: • Exits the OSD menu. • Toggles the Key Lock function between on and off with a long press for 5 seconds. • Selects an available input source. 3.
• 1.3.2 The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table. Status Description White Amber Off On Standby mode Off Back view 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1. Kensington lock slot. 2. Power switch. Press the switch to turn on/off power. 3. AC-IN port. This port connects the power cord. 4. HDMI ports. These ports are for connection with an HDMI compatible device. HDMI-1 and HDMI-2 ports support HDMI 1.4. 5. Mini DisplayPort in.
1.3.3 Other Function(s) 1. Daisy chaining The monitor supports daisy chain on DisplayPort. Daisy Chaining allows up to 4 monitors to be connected in series with the video signal being passed from the source to a monitor. In order to enable daisy chaining, please make sure the source transported. 1-4 • This function is only available when DisplayPort Stream in the OSD menu is DisplayPort 1.2. If you set DisplayPort Stream to DisplayPort 1.
2.1 Attaching the arm/base To assemble the monitor base: 1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 2. Attach the base into the arm, making sure the tab on the arm fits into the groove on the base. 3. Fix the base to the arm by fastening the bundled screw. We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. 2.2 Detaching the arm/base (for VESA wall mount) The detachable arm/base of this monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount.
After the arm/base is removed, use the supplied VESA mounting kit to complete wall mount preparation. 2.3 • The VESA wall mount kit (100 x 100 mm) is purchased separately. • Use only the UL Listed Wall Mount Bracket with minimum weight/load 22.7kg (Screw size: M4 x 12 mm). 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.
Pivoting the monitor 1. Lift the monitor to the highest position. 2. Tilt the monitor to its maximum angle. 3. Pivot the monitor to the angle you need. -5°~+35° It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle. 4. The OSD menu item will automatically rotate when the monitor rotates.
2.4 1. Connecting the cables Connect the cables as the following instructions: For service only • To connect the power cord: Connect one end of the power cord securely to the monitor’s AC input port, the other end to a power outlet. • To connect the HDMI/DisplayPort cable: a. Plug one end of the HDMI/DisplayPort cable to the monitor’s HDMI/ DisplayPort jack. b. Connect the other end of the HDMI/DisplayPort cable to your device's HDMI/DisplayPort jack.
2.5 Turning on the monitor Press 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.
2-6 Chapter 2: Setup
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure Splendid ASUS PB247 StandardMode DisplayPort 1920 x 1080@ 60Hz Standard Mode sRGB Mode Rec. 709 mode Scenery Mode Reading Mode Darkroom Mode User Mode 1 User Mode 2 1. Press the 2. Move the Menu (5-way) button up/down/left/right to navigate through the functions. Highlight the desired function and press the Menu (5-way) button to activate it.
• Standard Mode: Best choice for document editing with SplendidPlus Video Enhancement. • sRGB Mode: Compatible with sRGB color space, sRGB mode is the best choice for document editing. • • Rec. 709 Mode: Compatible with Rec. 709 color space. Scenery Mode: Best choice for scenery photo display with SplendidPlus Video Enhancement. • Reading Mode: This is the best choice for book reading. • Darkroom Mode: This is the best choice for a weak ambient light environment.
2. Blue Light Filter In this function, you can adjust the blue light filter level. Blue Light Filter ASUS PB247 StandardMode DisplayPort 1920 x 1080@ 60Hz Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 • Level 0: No change. • Level 1~4: The higher the level, the less blue light is scattered. When Blue Light Filter is activated,the default settings of Standard Mode will be automatically imported. Between Level 1 to Level 3, the Brightness function is user-configurable. Level 4 is optimized setting.
3. Color Set a desired color setting from this menu. Color ASUS PB247 StandardMode DisplayPort 1920 x 1080@ 60Hz B r i g h t n es s Contrast Saturation Hue Color Temp. Gamma Advanced Setting Color Reset • Brightness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Contrast: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Saturation: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Hue: Shifts the image color between green and purple. • Color Temp.: Contains 4 modes including 9300K, 6500K, 5500K and 5000K.
4. Image Set the image related setting from this menu. Image ASUS PB247 StandardMode DisplayPort 1920 x 1080@ 60Hz Sharpness Trace Free Aspect Control Uniformity Compensation VividPi xel ASCR • 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, 1:1 or OverScan. 4:3 is only available when input source is in 4:3 format. OverScan is only available for the HDMI input source.
6. Input Select In this function, you can select your desired input source. Input Select ASUS PB247 StandardMode DisplayPort 1920 x 1080@ 60Hz HDMI-1 HDMI-2 DisplayPort Mini Display Port 7. System Setup Allows you to adjust the system. System Setup ASUS PB247 StandardMode DisplayPort 1920 x 1080@ 60Hz S p l e ndid Demo Mode E C O Mode Q u i c k Fit U S B Charging L a n g uage More • Splendid Demo Mode: Splits the screen into two for Splendid modes comparison.
* Grid pattern: Facilitates designers and users to organize content and layout on one page and achieve a consistent look and feel. Alignment Grid * Paper size: Provides users to view their documents in real size on the screen. B5 * Customization: You can decide the frame size by moving the Menu (5-way) button up/down/left/right. You can press the Menu (5-way) button for longer than 3 seconds to switch the measurements between millimeter and inch.
• • USB Charging: * “On During Standby” allows the USB downstream ports to charge external devices when the monitor is turned on or in standby mode. * “Off During Standby“ allows the USB downstream ports to charge external devices only when the monitor is turned on. OSD Setup: * Adjusts the OSD timeout from 10 to 120 seconds. * Enables or disables the DDC/CI function. * Adjusts the OSD background from opaque to transparent. * Adjusts the OSD rotation.
3.2 Specifications summary Panel Type Panel size Max. Resolution Pixel pitch Brightness (Typ.) Contrast Ratio (Typ.) Contrast Ratio (Max.) Viewing angle (H/V) CR>10 Display colors Color gamut Response time SplendidPlus Video Enhancement SplendidPlus selection Color temperature selection Digital input Digital output Earphone jack Speaker (Built-in) USB 3.0 port Colors Power LED Tilt Swivel Pivot Height Adjustment Kensington lock AC input voltage Power consumption Temperature (Operating) TFT LCD 23.
Accessories Compliance and Standards HDMI cable (optional), DisplayPort cable (Mini-DP to DP), DisplayPort cable (optional), Power cord, USB cable, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Color Calibration Testing Report, Input/Output port cover, VESA mounting kit, cable tie UL/cUL, FCC, ICES-3, CB, CE, ErP, WEEE, ISO 9241307, UkrSEPRO, CU, CCC, CEL, BSMI, RCM, MEPS, VCCI, PSE, J-MOSS, KC, KCC, e-Standby, TCO, RoHs, Windows 7, 8.
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3.4 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. • Check if the power switch is ON. The power LED lights amber and there is • Check if the monitor and the computer are no screen image in the ON mode. • Make sure the signal cable is properly connected the monitor and the computer.
3.5 Resolution Frequency Supported operating modes 640x480 640x480 640x480 640x480 720x400 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 832X624 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1152x864 1280x720 1280x768 1280x800 1280x960 1280x1024 1280x1024 1360x768 1366x768 1440x900 1680x1050 1920x1080 Horizontal Frequency (KHz) 31.47(N) 35.00(N) 37.87(N) 37.5(N) 31.47(N) 35.16(P) 37.88(P) 48.08(P) 46.86(P) 49.72(P/N) 48.36(N) 56.476(N) 60.02(N) 67.5(P/N) 45.00(P) 47.78(P) 49.7(P) 60.00(P) 63.98(P) 79.98(P) 47.712(P) 47.712(P) 55.
When the monitor is operating in the video mode (ie, not displaying data) using the HDMI connector, the following high definition modes shall be supported in addition to standard definition video. Timing Name 480p 720p60 576p 720p50 1080p60 1080p50 3-14 Pixel Format 720 x 480 1280 x 720 720 x 576 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 Horizational Vertical Pixel Rate Frequency (kHz) Frequency (Hz) (MHz) 31.469 45 31.25 37.5 67.5 56.25 60 60 50 50 60 50 27 74.25 27 74.25 148.5 148.
