Asus Vg236h User Guide

							
  
ASUS VG236 Series  
LCD Monitor
User Guide
April  2010
 
						

							
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Table of contents
Notices ........................................................................\
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Safety information  ........................................................................\
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Care & Cleaning ........................................................................\
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1.1   Welcome! ........................................................................\
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1.2   Package contents ........................................................................\
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1.3   Adjusting the monitor ..................................................................1-2
1.4   Connect cables ........................................................................\
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1.5   Monitor introduction ....................................................................1-4
2.1     Detaching the arm/stand 
(for VESA wall mount) ..............................................................2-1
2.2   Assembling the monitor base .....................................................2-1
3.1   OSD (On-Screen Display) menu  ................................................3-1
3.2	 Specifications 	 summary ..............................................................3-4
3.3   Troubleshooting (FAQ) ................................................................3-5
3.4  Supported timing list ..........................................................................3-6
  
						

							
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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 reasonable protection against harmful interferen\
ce 
in	 a 	 residential 	 installation. 	 This 	 equipment 	 generates, 	 uses 	 and 	 can 	
radiate	 radio 	 frequency 	 energy 	 and, 	 if 	 not 	 installed 	 and 	 used 	 in 	 accordance 	
with	 manufacturer’s 	 instructions, 	 may 	 cause 	 harmful 	 interference 	 to 	 radio 	
communications.	 However, 	 there 	 is 	 no 	 guarantee 	 that 	 interference 	 will 	
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause har\
mful 
interference	 to 	 radio 	 or 	 television 	 reception, 	 which 	 can 	 be 	 determined 	 by 	
turning	 the 	 equipment 	 off 	 and 	 on, 	 the 	 user 	 is 	 encouraged 	 to 	 try 	 to 	 correct 	
the	 interference 	 by 	 one 	 or 	 more 	 of 	 the 	 following 	 measures:
•	 Reorient	 or 	 relocate 	 the 	 receiving 	 antenna.
•	 Increase	 the 	 separation 	 between 	 the 	 equipment 	 and 	 receiver.
•	 Connect	 the 	 equipment 	 to 	 an 	 outlet 	 on 	 a 	 circuit 	 different 	 from 	 that 	 to 	
which the receiver is connected.
•	 Consult	 the 	 dealer 	 or 	 an 	 experienced 	 radio/TV 	 technician 	 for 	 help.
As	 an 	 Energy 	 Star® Partner,	 our 	 company 	 has 	 determined 	
that	 this 	 product 	 meets 	 the 	 Energy 	 Star® guidelines for 
energy	 efficiency.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This	 digital 	 apparatus 	 does 	 not 	 exceed 	 the 	 Class 	 B 	 limits 	 for 	 radio 	
noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference\
 
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
This	 class 	 B 	 digital 	 apparatus 	 complies 	 with 	 Canadian 	 ICES-003.
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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 	 cables 	 are 	 correctly 	 connected 	
and	 the 	 power 	 cables 	 are 	 not 	 damaged. 	 If 	 you 	 detect 	 any 	 damage, 	
contact	 your 	 dealer 	 immediately. 	
•	 Slots	 and 	 openings 	 on 	 the 	 back 	 or 	 top 	 of 	 the 	 cabinet 	 are 	 provided 	 for 	
ventilation.	 Do 	 not 	 block 	 these 	 slots. 	 Never 	 place 	 this 	 product 	 near 	 or 	
over a radiator or heat source unless proper ventilation is provided.  
•	 The	 monitor 	 should 	 be 	 operated 	 only 	 from 	 the 	 type 	 of 	 power 	 source 	
indicated	 on 	 the 	 label. 	 If 	 you 	 are 	 not 	 sure 	 of 	 the 	 type 	 of 	 power 	 supply 	 to 	
your	 home, 	 consult 	 your 	 dealer 	 or 	 local 	 power 	 company. 	
•	 Use	 the 	 appropriate 	 power 	 plug 	 which 	 complies 	 with 	 your 	 local 	 power 	
standard. 
•	 Do	 not 	 overload 	 power 	 strips 	 and 	 extention 	 cords. 	 Overloading 	 can 	
result	 in 	 fire 	 or 	 electric 	 shock.
•	 Avoid	 dust, 	 humidity, 	 and 	 temperature 	 extremes. 	 Do 	 not 	 place 	 the 	
monitor	 in 	 any 	 area 	 where 	 it 	 may 	 become 	 wet. 	 Place 	 the 	 monitor 	 on 	 a 	
stable surface.
•	 Unplug	 the 	 unit 	 during 	 a 	 lightning 	 storm 	 or 	 if 	 it 	 will 	 not 	 be 	 used 	 for 	 a 	
long period of time. This will protect the monitor from damage due to 
power surges. 
•	 Never	 push 	 objects 	 or 	 spill 	 liquid 	 of 	 any 	 kind 	 into 	 the 	 slots 	 on 	 the 	
monitor cabinet.
•	 To	 ensure 	 satisfactory 	 operation, 	 use 	 the 	 monitor 	 only 	 with 	 UL 	 listed 		
computers	 which 	 have 	 appropriate 	 configured 	 receptacles 	 marked 	
between	 100-240V 	 AC.
•	 If	 you 	 encounter 	 technical 	 problems 	 with 	 the 	 monitor, 	 contact 	 a 	
qualified	 service 	 technician 	 or 	 your 	 retailer.
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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 t\
he 
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.
•	 Avoid	 using 	 a 	 cleaner 	 containing 	 alcohol 	 or 	 acetone. 	 Use 	 a 	 cleaner 	 intended 	
for	 use 	 with 	 the 	 LCD. 	 Never 	 spray 	 cleaner 	 directly 	 on 	 the 	 screen, 	 as 	 it 	 may 	 drip 	
inside the monitor and cause an electric shock.
The following symptoms are normal with the monitor:
•	 The	 screen 	 may 	 flicker 	 during 	 the 	 initial 	 use 	 due 	 to 	 the 	 nature 	 of 	 the 	 fluorescent 	
light.	 Turn 	 off 	 the 	 Power 	 Switch 	 and 	 turn 	 it 	 on 	 again 	 to 	 make 	 sure 	 that 	 the 	
flicker	 disappears.
•	 You 	 may 	 find 	 slightly 	 uneven 	 brightness 	 on 	 the 	 screen 	 depending 	 on 	 the 	
desktop	 pattern 	 you 	 use.
•	 When	 the 	 same 	 image 	 is 	 displayed 	 for 	 hours, 	 an 	 afterimage 	 of 	 the 	 previous 	
screen	 may 	 remain 	 after 	 switching 	 the 	 image. 	 The 	 screen 	 will 	 recover 	 slowly 	 or 	
you	 can 	 turn 	 off 	 the 	 Power 	 Switch 	 for 	 hours.
•	 When	 the 	 screen 	 becomes 	 black 	 or 	 flashes, 	 or 	 cannot 	 work 	 anymore, 	 contact 	
your	 dealer 	 or 	 service 	 center 	 to 	 fix 	 it. 	 Do 	 not 	 repair 	 the 	 screen 	 by 	 yourself!
Conventions used in this guide
WARNING:	 Information 	 to 	 prevent 	 injury 	 to 	 yourself 	 when 	 trying 	 to 	
complete a task.
CAUTION:	 Information 	 to 	 prevent 	 damage 	 to 	 the 	 components 	 when 	 trying 	
to complete a task.
IMPORTANT:	 Information 	 that 	 you 	 MUST 	 follow 	 to 	 complete 	 a 	 task.
NOTE:	 Tips 	 and 	 additional 	 information 	 to 	 aid 	 in 	 completing 	 a 	 task.
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Where	 to 	 find 	 more 	 information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for produc\
t 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 	
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1.1  Welcome!
Thank	 you 	 for 	 purchasing 	 the 	 ASUS®	VG236 	 Series 	 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 	 VG236 	 Series 	 brings 	 you!
1.2  Package contents
Check	 your 	 VG236 	 Series 	 LCD 	 package 	 for 	 the 	 following 	 items:
			LCD 	 monitor
   Monitor base
			Support 	 CD
   Quick start guide
   Power cord
			Dual-link 	 DVI 	 cable
			NVIDIA® 	 3D 	 Vision™ 	 kit 	 (For 	 VG236H 	 only)
If	 any 	 of 	 the 	 above 	 items 	 is 	 damaged 	 or 	 missing, 	 contact 	 your 	 retailer 	
immediately.
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1.3  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 	 tilt 	 the 	 monitor’s 	 from 	 -5° to 15°,	 swivel 	 from 	 left-to-right 	 for 	 150°,	 and 	
lift the monitor’s height for about 100mm.
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 -5°~15°
100mm
150° 150°
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1.4  Connect cables
Connect 	 cables 	 which 	 you 	 need
1.4.1  Rear of the LCD monitor
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1AC-IN	 port
2HDMI-IN 	 port
3DVI	 port 	 (support 	 NVIDIA® 	 3D 	 Vision™)4YPbPr	 port
1.4.2 To connect the Dual-link DVI cable  
	 Connect 	 one 	 end 	 of 	 the 	 Dual-link 	 DVI 	 cable 	 to 	 the 	 DVI 	 port 	 of 	 the 	 monitor 	
and	 the 	 other 	 end 	 to 	 the 	 DVI 	 port 	 of 	 a 	 computer. 	 You 	 can 	 use 	 this 	 cable 	 only 	
if	 your 	 computer 	 has 	 a 	 Dual-link 	 DVI 	 compliance 	 graphics 	 card 	 that 	 is 	 either 	
integrated or installed.
The	 3D 	 feature 	 is 	 only 	 supported 	 with 	 the 	 monitor’s 	 DVI 	 port.
Notice:	 To 	 support 	 3D 	 Vision, 	 please 	 make 	 sure 	 the 	 bundled 	 Dual-link 	 DVI 	 cable 	 is 	properly	 connected 	 the 	 monitor 	 and 	 a 	 3D 	 Vision 	 compatible 	 graphics 	 card. 	 The 	 3D 	feature	 is 	 not 	 supported 	 with 	 HDMI 	 or 	 YPbPr 	 connection. 	
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1.5  Monitor introduction
1.5.1  Front of the LCD monitor
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1.  Button:
•	Use 	 this 	 Splendid™ 	 hotkey 	 to 	 switch 	 from 	 five 	 video 	 preset 	 modes 	
(Game	 Mode, 	 Night 	 View 	 Mode, 	 Scenery 	 Mode, 	 Standard 	 Mode, 	
Theater	 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 selected or move\
 
to	 the 	 next 	 function. 		
•	This	 is 	 also 	 a 	 hotkey 	 for 	 Contrast 	 adjustment.
3.	 MENU	 Button: 	
•	Press	 this 	 button 	 to 	 enter/select 	 the 	 icon 	 (function) 	 highlighted 	 while 	 the 	
OSD	 menu 	 is 	 activated. 	
4. Button:
•	Press this button to increase the value of the function selected or move\
 
to the previous function.
•	This 	 is 	 also 	 a 	 hotkey 	 for 	 Brightness 	 adjustment.
5. Input 	 Select 	 Button
•	Use	 this 	 hotkey 	 to 	 switch 	 from 	 DVI,HDMI 	 and 	 YPbPr 	 input 	 signals. 	
6.	 Power button
•	Press	 this 	 button 	 to 	 turn 	 the 	 monitor 	 on/off.
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