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Feb 2011
VE258H/VE258Q Series
LED Monitor
User Guide
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Table of contents Notices ......................................................................................................... iii Safety information ...................................................................................... iv Care & Cleaning ........................................................................................... v 1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents ....................
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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 h armful 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 provid
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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 haza rd, 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, ma ke sure
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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 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 c
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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. vi
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1.1 Welcome! ® Thank you for purchasing the ASUS VE258H/VE258Q Series LED monitor! The latest widescreen LED 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 VE258H/VE258Q Series brings you! 1.2 Package contents Check your VE258H/VE258Q Series LED monitor package for the following items: LED monitor Monitor base
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1.3 Assembling the monitor base To assemble the monitor base: 1. Attach the base to the arm and fix with the screw to join them tightly. You can easily tighten the screw by fingers. 2. Adjust the monitor to the angle that is most comfortable for you. We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. 2 1 Make sure to screw the base to the arm tightly. 1.4 Connect cables To connect cables: Connect the cables you need based on chapte
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1.5 Monitor introduction 1.5.1 Front of the LED monitor 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. Button: • Automatically adjust the image to its optimized position, clock, and phase by long pressing this button for 2-4 seconds (for VGA mode only). • Use this hot key to switch from six video preset modes (Scenery Mode, Standard Mode, Theater Mode, Game Mode, Night View Mode, and sRGB Mode) with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology. • Exit the OSD menu or go back to the previous menu as the OSD menu is active. 2
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5. Input Select Button: • Use this hot key to switch from VGA, DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort input signal (only available for model VE258Q). Press (Input Select button) to display HDMI signals after you connect HDMI cable with the monitor. 6. Power Button/Power Indicator: • Press this button to turn the monitor on/off. • The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table. Status Description Blue ON Amber Standby mode OFF OFF 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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1.5.2 Rear of the LED monitor Screw Holes for VESA Wall Mount 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 AC-IN port 2 DisplayPort (only available for model VE258Q) 3 HDMI-IN port 4 DVI port 5 VGA port 6 Audio Line-in port 7 Earphone-out port ASUS LED Monitor VE258H/VE258Q Series 1-5
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2.1 Detaching t he arm/stand (for VESA wall mount) The detachable stand of the VE258H/VE258Q Series LED monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. To detach the arm/stand: 1. Disconnect power and signal cables. Carefully put the front of the monitor face down on a clean table. 2. Use a screwdriver to remove the two screws that secure the stand to the monitor. 3. Detach the stand from the monitor. • We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage
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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 while changing its angle. • You can adjust the monitor’s angle from -5˚ to 20˚. -5 ~ 20 ASUS LED Monitor VE258H/VE258Q Series 2-2
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3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure VE258 Splendid Scenery Mode Color Standard Mode Image Theater Mode Sound Game Mode Input Select Night View Mode System Setup sRGB Move Menu Exit 1. Press the MENU button to activate the OSD menu. 2. Press and to navigate through the functions. Highlight and activate the desired function by pressing the MENU button. If the function selected has a sub-menu, press and again to navigate through the sub-menu functions. Highlight a
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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. VE258 Splendid Scenery Mode Color Standard Mode Image Theater Mode Sound Game Mode Input Select Night View Mode System Setup sRGB Move Menu Exit • Scenery Mode : This is the best choice for scenery photo displaying with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence. • Standard Mode:
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2. Color Select the image color you like from this function. VE258 Splendid Brightness 100 Color Contrast 80 Image Saturation 90 Sound Color Temp. User Mode Input Select Skin Tone Natural System Setup Move Menu Exit • Brightness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. The button is also a hot key to activate this function. • Contrast: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Saturation: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Color Temp. : Contain three preset color modes (Cool, Normal, Warm
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3. Image You can adjust the image Sharpness, Trace Free, Aspect Control, Position (VGA only), and Focus (VGA only) from this main function. VE258 Splendid Sharpness 60 Color Trace Free 60 Image Aspect Control Full Sound ASCR OFF Position Input Select Focus System Setup Move Menu Exit • Sharpness: Adjust the picture sharpness. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Trace Free: Speed up the response time by Over Drive technology. The adjusting range is from lower 0 to faster 100. • Aspect C
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4. Sound(only available for model VE258Q) Adjust the sound settings to your preference. VE258 Splendid Volume 50 Color Mute OFF Image Source Line In Sound Input Select System Setup Move Menu Exit • Volume: Adjust the output volume level. The button is also a hot key to activate this function. • Mute: Mute the output volume. • Source: Adjust audio source to “Line In” or “HDMI” (only available for HDMI input); Adjust audio source to “Line In” or “DisplayPort” (only available for DisplayP
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6. System Setup Adjusts the system configuration. VE258 Splendid Splendid Demo Mode OFF Color Volume 50 Image OSD Setup Sound Language English Input Select Information System Setup All Reset Move Menu Exit • Splendid Demo Mode: Activate the demo mode for the Splendid function. • Volume : Adjust the Volume level of speakers (only available for model VE258H). • OSD Setup : Adjust the horizontal position (H-Position), vertical position (V-Position), OSD Timeout, DDD/CI, and Transparency of th
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3.2 Specifi cat ions Model VE258H VE258Q Panel Size 25.0”W (63.44m) 25.0”W (63.44cm) Max. Resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080 2 2 Brightness (Typ.) 250cd/m 250cd/m Intrinsic Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1 1000:1 Viewing Angle (CR=10) 160°(V) /170°(H) 160°(V) /170°(H) Display Colors 16.7 M(6bit Hi FRC) 16.7 M(6bit Hi FRC) Response Time 2ms (Gray to Gray) 2ms (Gray to Gray) Satellite Speaker 2W x 2 stereo 2W x 2 stereo Earphone Output Yes Yes Sound from HDMI Yes Yes HDMI input Yes Yes DVI input DVI with
