Asus Ms208n User Guide

							
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2.1 Assembling the monitor arm/base
To	assemble	the	monitor	arm/base:
1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table.
2.	 Place	the	circular	arm	on	the	back	of	the	monitor	by	aligning	the	pins	on	the	
arm	with	the	slots	on	the	monitor.	Use	a	coin	or	the	like	to	turn	the	screw	until	
the	circular	arm	is	securely	attached	to	the	monitor.	Put	the	screw	cover	on	the	
screw.
3.		Attach	the	circular	base	to	the	arm	by	using	a	coin	or	the	like	to	turn	the	screw	
until	the	circular	base	is	securely	attached	to	the	arm.
4.		The	arm/base	installation	is	complete.
We	recommend	that	you	cover	the	table	surface	with	soft	cloth	to	prevent	damage to the monitor.
Base
Arm
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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	when	you	change	its	angle.
•		You	can	adjust	the	monitor’s	angle	from	+20˚ to -5˚ and it allows 20˚ swivel 
adjustment from either left or right.
-520
20º20º
0º
It	is	normal	that	the	monitor	slightly	shakes	while	you	adjust	the	viewing	angle.	
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2.3 Connecting the cables
1. Connect the cables as the following instructions:
ML Series(ML238/ML239) only for H SKU
	
MS Series(MS236/MS238/MS246/MS248)  only for H SKU
M Series (20 only of D SKU)
M Series (20 only of N SKU)	
  
						

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2.4 Turning on the monitor
Tap 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.
•	To	use	the	earphone	(only	when	an	HDMI	cable,	not	the	supplied	HDMI-
DVI	cable,	is	connected):	connect	the	end	with	plug	type	to	the	monitor’s	
earphone jack.
When	these	cables	are	connected,	you	can	choose	the	desired	signal	from	the	Input Select item in the OSD menu.
•	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. Connect	the	other	end	of	the	VGA/HDMI-DVI	cable	to	your	computer's	
VGA/DVI	port.
c. Tighten	the	two	screws	to	secure	the	VGA/DVI	connector.
  
						

							
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3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 
3.1.1	 How	to	reconfigure
1. Tap	the	MENU	button	to	activate	
the OSD menu. 
2. Ta p  ,	a n d	t o 
navigate  through  the  functions. 
H i g h l i g h t  t h e  d e s i r e d  f u n c t i o n 
a n d	t a p	t h e	M E N U	b u t t o n	t o	
activate	it.	If	the	function	selected	has	a	sub-menu,	tap  and  
again to navigate through the sub-menu functions. Highlight the desired sub-
menu	function	and	tap	the	MENU	button	to	activate	it.	
3. Tap ,	and	to change the settings of the selected function.
4. To	exit	and	save	the	OSD	menu,	tap	the		button	repeatedly	until	the	
OSD menu disappears. To	adjust	other	functions,	repeat steps 1-3.
3.1.2 OSD function introduction
1. Splendid
This	function	contains	six	sub-
functions	you	can	select	for	your	
preference. Each mode has the 
Reset	selection,	allowing	you	to	
maintain	your	setting	or	return	to	
the preset mode.
•	Standard Mode:	best	choice	for	document	editing	with	SPLENDID™	
Video	Enhancement.
•	Theater Mode:	best	choice	for	movies	with	SPLENDID™	Video	
Enhancement.
•	Game Mode:	best	choice	for	games	playing	with	SPLENDID™	Video	
Enhancement.
•	Scenery Mode:	best	choice	for	scenery	photo	display	with	SPLENDID™	
Video	Enhancement.
•	Night View Mode: best choice for dark-scene games or movies with 
SPLENDID™	Video	Enhancement.
•	sRGB Mode: best choice for viewing photos and graphics from PCs.
In	the	Standard	Mode,	the	ASCR,	Saturation	and	Sharpness	functions	are	not user-configurable.
  
						

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2. Color 
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.  
is	a	hotkey	to	activate	this	
function.
•	Contrast: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. 	is	a	hotkey	to	
activate this function.
•	Saturation: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. 
•	Color Temp.:	contains	four	color	modes	including	Cool,	Normal,	Warm,	
and	User	Mode.
•	Skin Tone:	contains	three	color	modes	including	Reddish,	Natural,	and	
Yellowish.	
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
Select	the	image	color	you	like	
from this function. 
•	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,	or	
overscan	(only	available	for	the	HDMI	input).	
•	ASCR:	turns	on/off	the	ASCR	(ASUS	Smart	Contrast	Ratio)	function.
•	Position:	adjusts	the	horizontal	position	(H-Position)	and	the	vertical	
position	(V-Position)	of	the	image.	The	adjusting	range	is	from	0	to	100.
•	Focus:	reduces	Horizonal-line	noise	and	Vertical-line	noise	of	the	image	
by	adjusting	(Phase)	and	(Clock)	separately.	The	adjusting	range	is	from	0	
to 100.
•	Phase	adjusts	the	phase	of	the	pixel	clock	signal.	With	a	wrong	phase	adjustment,	the	screen	shows	horizontal	disturbances.
•	Clock	(pixel	frequency)	controls	the	number	of	pixels	scanned	by	one	horizontal	sweep.	If	the	frequency	is	not	correct,	the	screen	shows	vertical	
stripes and the image is not proportional.
•	Smart View:	provides	better	display	quality	under	big	viewing	angle.
Smart View function do not use ML239 (wide view angle panel)
•	     Trace Free: MS202&MS208 have no this function
  
						

							
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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: 
splits the screen into two for 
Splendid modes comparison.
•	Volume: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
•	ECO Mode: reduces power consumption.
•	OSD Setup: 
* Adjusts	the	horizontal	position	(H-Position)/the	vertical	position	
(V-Position)	of	the	OSD	from	0	to	100.	
* Adjusts the OSD timeout from 10 to 120 seconds. 
* Enables	or	disables	the	DDC/CI	function.			
•	Information: shows the monitor information. 
•	Language:	there	are	11	languages	for	your	selection,	including	English,	
German,	Italian,	French,	Dutch,	Spanish,	Russian,	Traditional	Chinese,	
Simplified	Chinese,	and	Japanese,	
•	All Reset:	“Yes”	allows	you	to	restore	the	default	settings.
 
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3.2	Specifications	summary	(M
Panel TypeTFT	LCD
Panel size20",23",23.6"	(16:9)	wide	screen
Max. Resolution1920	x	1080
Pixel pitch0.2715	mm
Brightness (Max.)250	cd/m2
Contrast Ratio (Typ.)1000:1
Contrast Ratio (Max.)			
Viewing	angle(H/V)	CR>10
Display colors16.7 M
Response time2 ms
SPLENDID™	Video	EnhancementYes
SPLENDID™	selection6	video	preset	modes	(by	hotkey)
Auto adjustmentYes	(by	hotkey)
Color temperature selection4 color temperatures
Skin-Tone selection3 skin-tones
Digital inputHDMI v1.3
Analog inputD-Sub
Earphone jackYes	(Only	for	HDMI)
Colors
Power	LEDWhite	(On)/White	(Standby)
Tilt+20˚~ -5˚
Swivel+20˚~ -20˚
Kensington lockYes
AC/DC adaptor input voltageAC:	100~240V
For	use	only	with	power	supply	via	Asus ADP-40PH AB
Power consumptionPower	On:	<	30	W,	Standby:	<	1	W,	Power	Off:	<	1	W
Temperature (Operating)0˚C~40˚C
Temperature  (Non-operating)-20˚C~+60˚C
Dimension	(W	x	H	x	D)
Weight (Esti.)
Multi-languages11	languages	(English,	German,	Italian,	French,	Dutch,
	
Spanish,	Russian,	Traditional	
Chinese,	Simplified	Chinese,Japanese,korean)
Accessories 
Regulation approvalsEnergy	Star®,	CB,	CE,	Gost-R,	CCC,	UL/cUL,	FCC,	C-Tick,	BSMI,	VCCI,	RoHS,	WEEE,	J-MOSS,	PSB,	PSE,	Windows
	
Vista,
	
Windows
	
7
	
WHQL
)Series
1600	x	900
5 ms
0.2768	mm0.2655mm0.2652mm
	50,000:110,000,000:1	50,000,000:1170°/160°(Typ.,)(MS202/MS208)150°/140°(Min.,)170°/160°(Typ.,)(MS236/MS238/MS246/MS248/ML238)170°/170°(Min.,)178°/178°(Typ.,)(ML239)
Black(front&black side)(MS208/MS238/MS248/ML239)Black(front side)/White(back side)(MS202/MS236/MS246/ML238)
497mm*362mm*151mm (machine)555mm*415mm*129mm(package) MS202/MS208566mm*407mm*151mm(machine)640mm*482mm*126mm(package) MS236/MS238
568mm*414mm*151mm(machine)640*mm510mm*145mm(package) MS246/MS248561mm*429mm*220mm(machine)640mm*482mm*126mm(package) ML238/ML2392.64±0.5Kg (Net)(MS208)4.54±0.5 Kg(Gross)3.9±0.5Kg(Net)(MS236)6.0±0.5 Kg(Gross)3.4±0.5Kg(Net)(MS238)5.2±0.5 Kg(Gross)3.9±0.5Kg(Net)(MS246)6.3±0.5 Kg(Gross)3.8±0.5Kg(Net)(ML238)6.0±0.5 Kg(Gross)3.5±0.5Kg(Net)(ML239)5.7±0.5 Kg(Gross)
2.95±0.5Kg  (Net)(MS202)4.85±0.5 Kg (Gross)3.9±0.5Kg(Net)(MS248)6.3±0.5 Kg(Gross)
VGA cabel, HDMI-DVI cable ,Power cord,Power adapter, Quick start guide,Warranty card (MS236/MS238/MS246/MS248/ML238/ML239)VGA cabel,DVI cabel ,Power cord,Power adapter, Quick start guide,Warranty card(MS202N/MS208N) 
Back light system 2CCFL (MS202/MS236/MS246) LED (MS208/MS238/MS248/ML238/ML239)
  
						

							
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3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ)
ProblemPossible Solution
Power		LED	is	not	ON•	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. 
The	power	LED	lights	amber	and	there	is	no screen image •	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.•	Inspect the signal cable and make sure none of the pins are bent.•	Connect the computer with another available monitor to check if the computer is	properly	working.
Screen image is too light or dark•	Adjust the Contrast and Brightness settings via OSD.
Screen	image	is	not	centered	or	sized	properly•	Touch the  button for 2-4 seconds to	automatically	adjust	the	image	(for	VGA	mode	only).•	Adjust	the	H-Position	or	V-Position	settings via OSD.
Screen image bounces or a wave pattern is present in the image•	Make	sure	the	signal	cable	is	properly	connected to the monitor and the computer.•	Move	electrical	devices	that	may	cause	electrical interference.
Screen	image	has	color	defects	(white	does	not	look	white)•	Inspect the signal cable and make sure that none of the pins are bent. •	Perform All Reset via OSD.•	Adjust	the	R/G/B	color	settings	or	select	the Color Temperature via OSD.
Screen	image	is	blurry	or	fuzzy•	Touch the  button for 2-4 seconds to	automatically	adjust	the	image	(for	VGA	mode	only).•	Adjust the Phase and Clock settings via OSD.
No	sound	or	sound	is	low•	Ensure	that	the	HDMI	cable	is	properly	connected to the monitor and the computer.•	Adjust	the	volume	settings	of	both	your	monitor and HDMI device. •	Ensure that the computer sound card driver	is	properly	installed	and	activated.
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3.4 Supported operating modes
Resolution FrequencyHorizontal	Frequency	(KHz)Vertical Frequency  (Hz)Pixel  (MHz)
720	x	40031.4770.0828.32640	x	48031.4759.9425.18640	x	48035.0066.6630.24640	x	48037.8772.8231.50640	x	48037.5075.0031.50800	x	60035.1656.2536.00800	x	60037.8860.3240.00800	x	60048.0872.1250.00800	x	60046.8675.0049.50832	x	62449.7274.5557.281024	x	76848.3660.0065.001024	x	76856.47670.06975.001024	x	76860.0275.0078.751152	x	86467.5075.00108.001280	x	96060.0060.00108.001280	x	102463.9860.02108.001280	x	102479.9875.02135.001366	x	76847.71259.7985.501440	x	90055.9459.89106.501600	x	120075.0060.00162.001680	x	105065.2960.00146.25
1920	x	108067.5060.00148.50
*		Modes	not	listed	in	the	table	may	not	be	supported.	For	optimal	resolution,	we	recommend	that	you choose a mode listed in the table above.
*		This	monitor	supports	full	HD	(480p,	576p,	720p,	1080i/p)	video	content	from	game	consoles,	DVD	players	and	other	consumer	video	devices	via	HDMI.
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