Page 2 - Table of contents; Detaching the arm/stand
ii Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept...
Page 3 - Notices; Federal Communications Commission Statement
iii 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 ca...
Page 4 - Safety information
iv 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 ...
Page 5 - The following symptoms are normal with the monitor:; Conventions used in this guide
v 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 ...
Page 6 - Where to find more information; The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS; Optional documentation
vi 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 Yo...
Page 7 - Thank you for purchasing the ASUS; Package contents
1-1 ASUS LCD Monitor PB238Q Series 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS ® PB238Q 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 enjo...
Page 8 - Monitor introduction; Front of the LCD monitor; Status
1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3 Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front of the LCD monitor 6 7 5 4 3 2 1 1. Power Button/Power Indicator: • Press this button to turn the monitor on/off. • The color definition of the power indicator is shown below. Status Description White ON Amber Standby mode OF...
Page 10 - Rear of the LCD monitor; Rear connectors; HDMI port: This port is for connection with an HDMI compatible
1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3.2 Rear of the LCD monitor 4 3 2 1 5 6 8 9 10 7 11 Rear connectors 1. AC-IN port: This port connects the power cord.2. Power switch: Press this switch to turn on/off power.3. DisplayPort. This port is for connection with a DisplayPort compatible device. 4. HDMI...
Page 11 - QuickFit Function; page and achieve a consistent look and feel.; Alignment Grid; view their documents in real size on the screen.; Letter
1-5 ASUS LCD Monitor PB238Q Series 10. Kensington lock slot.11. USB downstream ports: These ports are for connection with USB devices, such as USB keyboard/mouse, USB flash drive, etc. 1.3.3 QuickFit Function The QuickFit function contains three patterns: (1) Grid (2) Paper size (3) Photo size. 1. G...
Page 13 - monitor face down on a clean table.; Figure 1
2-1 ASUS LCD Monitor PB238Q Series 2.1 Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount) The detachable stand of this monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount.T o d e t a c h t h e a r m / s t a n d : 1. Disconnect power and signal cables. Carefully put the front of the monitor face down on a c...
Page 14 - Adjusting the monitor; • You can adjust the monitor’s angle from +20 ̊ to -5 ̊ and it allows 60 ̊; Pivoting the monitor
2-2 Chapter 3: General Instruction 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...
Page 15 - Connecting the cables; Connect the cables as the following instructions:; To connect the power cord; : Connect one end of the power cord; To connect the audio cable; : Plug one end of the audio cable to the; To use the USB ports
2-3 ASUS LCD Monitor PB238Q Series 2.3 Connecting the cables Connect the cables as the following instructions: • 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 VGA/HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort cable : a...
Page 16 - How to reconfigure
3-1 Chapter 3: General Instruction 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure PB238 Splendid Color Image Sound Input Select Move Menu Exit System Setup Scenery Mode Standard Mode Theater Mode Game Mode sRGB Night View Mode 1. Press the MENU button to activate the OSD menu.2. Press a...
Page 17 - OSD Function Introduction
3-2 ASUS LCD Monitor PB238Q Series 3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction 1. Splendid This function contains six sub-functions that you can select for your preference. Each mode has the Reset selection, allowing you to maintain your setting or return to the preset mode. PB238 Splendid Color Image Sound Inp...
Page 18 - Select the image color you like from this function.; Brightness; : The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. The; Contrast
3-3 Chapter 3: General Instruction 2. Color Select the image color you like from this function. PB238 Splendid Color Image Sound Input Select Move Menu Exit System Setup Brightness Contrast Saturation Color Temp. 100 80 User Mode Skin Tone 50 Natural • Brightness : The adjusting range is from 0 to 1...
Page 19 - : Adjust the picture sharpness. The adjusting range is
3-4 ASUS LCD Monitor PB238Q Series 3. Image You can adjust the image Sharpness, Trace Free, Aspect Control, Position (VGA only), and Focus (VGA only) from this main function. PB238 Splendid Color Image Sound Input Select Move Menu Exit System Setup Focus Sharpness Trace Free Aspect Control ASCR 50 6...
Page 20 - Adjust the sound settings to your preference.; Adjust audio source to “Line In” or “HDMI” (only available
3-5 Chapter 3: General Instruction 4. Sound Adjust the sound settings to your preference. PB238 Splendid Color Image Sound Input Select Move Menu Exit System Setup Volume Mute Source 50 OFF Line In • Volume : Adjust the output volume level. • Mute : Mute the output volume. • Source: Adjust audio sou...
Page 21 - Adjusts the system configuration.; Splendid Demo Mode; : Activate the demo mode for the Splendid; OSD Setup; : Set to “Yes” to revert all settings to the factory default
3-6 ASUS LCD Monitor PB238Q Series 6. System Setup Adjusts the system configuration. PB238 Splendid Color Image Sound Input Select Move Menu Exit System Setup Information All Reset Splendid Demo Mode OFF English Language OSD Setup • Splendid Demo Mode : Activate the demo mode for the Splendid functi...
Page 22 - Specifications; Model
3-7 Chapter 3: General Instruction 3.2 Specifications Model PB238Q Panel Size 23.0”W (58.42cm) Max. Resolution 1920x1080 Brightness (Typ.) 250cd/m 2 Intrinsic Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1 Viewing Angle (CR=10) 178°(V) /178°(H) Display Colors 16.7 M(6bit Hi FRC) Response Time 6ms (Gray to Gray) Satel...
Page 24 - Supported Timing List; PC Supported Primary Timing; VESA Modes, User Available Timing
3-9 Chapter 3: General Instruction 3.4 Supported Timing List PC Supported Primary Timing Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency 640x480 60Hz 31.469kHz 640x480 72Hz 37.861kHz 640x480 75Hz 37.5kHz 800x600 56Hz 35.156kHz 800x600 60Hz 37.879kHz 800x600 72Hz 48.077kHz 800x600 75Hz 46.875kHz 1024x76...
Page 25 - HDMI Supported Primary Timing; VESA Modes, Factory Preset Timing
3-10 ASUS LCD Monitor PB238Q Series HDMI Supported Primary Timing VESA Modes, Factory Preset Timing Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency 640x480P 59.94 / 60Hz 31.469 / 31.5kHz 720x480P 59.94 / 60Hz 31.469 / 31.5kHz 720x480P 59.94 / 60Hz 31.469 / 31.5kHz 720x576P, 50Hz 50Hz 31.25kHz 720x576P,...