MONOPRICE 24656 24 inch WQHD 144Hz Ultra Slim Aluminum Monitor with FreeSync User Manual

MONOPRICE 24656 24 inch WQHD 144Hz Ultra Slim Aluminum Monitor with

FreeSync

SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES

Please read this entire manual before using this device, paying extra attention to these safety warnings and guidelines. Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

• This monitor is intended for indoor use only.
• Do not expose this monitor to water or moisture of any kind. Do not place drinks or other containers with moisture on or near the device. If moisture does get in or on the device, immediately unplug it from the power outlet and allow it to fully dry before reapplying power.
• Do not touch the monitor, the power cord, or any other connected cables with wet hands.
• Do not subject the monitor to extreme force, shock, or fluctuations in temperature or humidity.
• Do not expose this monitor to excessively high temperatures. Do not place it in, on, or near heat sources, such as a fireplace, stove, radiator, etc. Do not leave it in direct sunlight.
• Prior to operation, check the unit and power cord for physical damage. Do not use if physical damage has occurred.
• Take care to prevent damage to the power cord. Do not allow it to become crimped, pinched, walked on, or become tangled with other cords. Ensure that the power cord does not present a tripping hazard.
• Ensure that power is turned off and disconnected before making any electrical connections.
• Clean using a soft, dry cloth only. Do not use chemical cleaners, solvents, or detergents. For stubborn deposits, moisten the cloth with warm water.
• This monitor has no user serviceable parts. Do not open the case or otherwise attempt to modify this monitor.
• Do not leave a single image on the display for a long period of time. Doing so could cause “burn-in” of the image.

CUSTOMER SERVICE
The Monoprice Customer Service department is dedicated to ensuring that your ordering, purchasing, and delivery experience is second to none. If you have any problem with your order, please give us an opportunity to make it right. You can contact a Monoprice Customer Service representative through the Live Chat link on our website www.monoprice.com during normal business hours (Mon-Fri: 5am-7pm PT, Sat-Sun: 9am-6pm PT) or via email at support@monoprice.com 

PACKAGE CONTENTS

Please take an inventory of the package contents to ensure you have all the items listed below. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Monoprice Customer Service for a replacement.

• 1x 24″ Monitor
• 1x Stand Neck
• 1x Stand Base
• 3x M4x10 Screws
• 3x M4x6 Screws
• 1x High Speed HDMI® Cable
• 1x AC Power Adapter
• 1x AC Power Cord
• 1x User’s Manual

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Rear Panel

Controls

1. Power: Press the joystick in to turn the monitor on or to put it into standby mode.
2. Menu: Push the joystick up to display the OSD menu. If the menu is displayed, push the joystick up to select or edit the highlighted entry. If editing an entry, push the joystick up to save the changes.
3. Left: If the OSD menu is displayed, push the joystick to the left to move the highlight down. If editing an entry, push the joystick to the left to decrease the value or to cycle back through the available options.
4. Exit: If the OSD menu is displayed, push the joystick down to exit to the previous menu. If at the top menu, push the joystick down to exit the OSD menu. If editing an entry, push the joystick down to cancel the editing and restore the previous value.
5. Right: If the OSD menu is displayed, push the joystick to the right to move the highlight up. If editing an entry, push the joystick to the right to increase the value or to cycle forward through the available options.

STAND ASSEMBLY

To conserve space in the packaging, the stand is shipped in two parts. First, place a towel or blanket on a flat surface to serve as a cushion, then place the monitor face down on the cushion. Use the included M4x6 screws to attach the Stand Base to the Stand Neck, then use the included M4x10 screws to attach the Stand Assembly to the monitor.

OSD MENU SYSTEM

Picture Menu

• Brightness: Adjusts the overall screen brightness. The adjustment range is from 0-100 in 1 point increments.
• Contrasts: Adjusts the amount of contrast between the bright and dark areas of the image. The adjustment range is from 0-100 in 1 point increments.
• Sharpness: Adjusts the amount of edge enhancement on the image. The adjustment range is 0-4 in 1 point increments.
• Aspect Ratio: Adjusts the image aspect ratio. The available options are Full, 16:9, 4:3, and 1:1. The Full option uses the aspect ratio output by the connected video source, while the other three options force the individual aspect ratios.
• Ultra Vivid: Adjusts the amount of color saturation in use. The available options are Off, High, Middle, and Low.
• DCR: Enables or disable the Dynamic Contrast Ratio feature, which uses the image backlighting to artificially increase overall image contrast. DCR is not well suited for use with fast moving images found in action movies and video games.

Color Menu

• Color Effects: Selects one of the image color presets designed for use with different applications. The available options are Standard, FPS, RAC, RTS, and Movie. The FPS, RAC, and RTS options are designed for gaming with First Person Shooters, Racing games, and Real Time Strategy games.
• Saturation: Adjust the amount of color saturation. The adjustment range is 0-100 in 1 point increments.
• Gamma: Selects one of the available gamma options. The available options are Off, 1.8, 2.0, 2.2, and 2.4.
• Temperature: Selects one of the color temperature values. The available options are 9300, 7500, 6500, 5400, sRGB, and User.
• R: Adjusts the amount of red color in the image. The adjustment range is 0-255 in 1 point increments.
• G: Adjusts the amount of green color in the image. The adjustment range is 0-255 in 1 point increments.
• B: Adjusts the amount of blue color in the image. The adjustment range is 0-255 in 1 point increments.

Advance Menu

• Volume: Adjusts the volume level. The adjustment range is 0-100 in 1 point increments.
• Mute: Enables or disables audio muting. The available options are On and Off.
• Over Drive: Adjusts how quickly the monitor is able to switch colors for anti-ghosting purposes. The available options are On and Off.
• Free Sync: Enables or disables the FreeSync™ feature, which uses a dynamic refresh rate aimed at reducing screen tearing. The available options are On and Off.
• Low Blue Ray: Adjusts the amount of blue light contained in the image. The available options are Off, Low, Middle, and High.
• Los: The available options are Off, Los 1, Los 2, and Los 3.

OSD Menu

• Language: Selects one of the available languages for the OSD menu system. The available languages are English, Chinese, Korean, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Dutch, and Italian.
• Menu Time: Adjusts the amount of time the OSD menu will remain on screen with no button activation. The adjustment range is 10-60 seconds in 1 second intervals.
• OSD H Position: Sets the horizontal position of the OSD menu on the screen. The adjustment range is 0-100 in 1 point increments.
• OSD V Position: Sets the vertical position of the OSD menu on the screen. The adjustment range is 0-100 in 1 point increments.
• Transparency: Adjusts the amount of transparency in the OSD menu. The adjustment range is 0-255 in 1 point increments.
• Reset: Resets all monitor settings to the factory default values.

Information Menu
This screen displays the firmware version, active input, screen resolution, horizontal frequency, and pixel clock.

SPECIFICATIONS

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Monoprice is pleased to provide free, live, online technical support to assist you with any questions you may have about installation, setup, troubleshooting, or product recommendations. If you ever need assistance with your new product, please come online to talk to one of our friendly and knowledgeable Tech Support Associates. Technical support is available through the online chat button on our website www.monoprice.com during regular business hours, 7 days a week. You can also get assistance through email by sending a message to tech@monoprice.com

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Modifying the equipment without Monoprice’s authorization may result in the equipment no longer complying with FCC requirements for Class B digital devices. In that event, your right to use the equipment may be limited by FCC regulations, and you may be required to correct any interference to radio or television communications at your own expense.

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 interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the 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 harmful 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 into 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.

Notice for Industry Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

EU Declaraton of Conformity
Monoprice, Inc. declares the product described within this user guide or manual is in compliance with below applicable directives. The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at the following internet address: https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=24656

or the CE DoC can be found within this user manual

• EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
• Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
• RoHS2 Directive 2011/65/EU
• WEEE Directive 2012/19/EC
• Packaging & Packaging Waste Directive 94/62/EC
• REACH Directive 1907/2006/EC

WEEE Information
User information for consumer products covered by EU Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
This document contains important information for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Monoprice products. Consumers are required to comply with this notice for all electronic products bearing the following symbol:

For Consumers in the European Union: This EU Directive requires that the product bearing this symbol and or its packaging must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste. The symbol indicates that this product should be disposed of separately from regular household waste streams. It is your responsibility to dispose of this and other electrical and electronics products via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or local authorities. Correct disposal and recycling will help prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and human health. For more detailed information about the disposal of your unwanted product, please contacts your local authorities, waste disposal service, or the shop where you purchased the product.

Safety Notice

WARNING: Do not use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near swimming pool or in an area where accidental contact with water or liquid might occurs.
WARNING: Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from the surge caused by lightning.
WARNING: The external power adapter or AC power cord is the equipment’s disconnection device. The power outlet must be located nearby the equipment and its access must be easy.

Monoprice™ and all Monoprice logos are trademarks of Monoprice Inc.
HDMI®, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
AMD® and FreeSync™ are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. in the United States and/or other jurisdictions.

References

• HDMI Cable, Home Theater Accessories, HDMI Products, Cables, Adapters, Video/Audio Switch, Networking, USB, Firewire, Printer Toner, and more! - Monoprice.com

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