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VE228 Series
LED Monitor
User Guide
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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 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
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Safety information • Before setting up the monitor , carefully read all the documentation that came with the package. • T o 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
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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. T urn your monitor of f and unplug the power cord. Clean the monitor surface with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed wi
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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 Y our 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 LED monitor! T h e l a t e s t w i d e s c r e e n L E D m o n i t o r f r o m A S U S p r o v i d e s a c r i s p e r , b r o a d e r , a n d brighter display , plus a host of features that enhance your viewing experience. W i t h t h e s e f e a t u r e s , y o u c a n e n j o y t h e c o n v e n i e n c e a n d d e l i g h t f u l v i s u a l experience that the monitor brings you! 1.2 Package
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1.3 Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front view VE228H S/A Volume/Down Menu Brightness/Up Input Select Power Key VE228T/ VE228S S Volume/Down Menu Brightness/Up A Power Key VE228N/ S VE228D Contrast/Down Menu Brightness/Up Power Key A 1 2 3 4 5 1 6 1. , , Button: • Use this hotkey to switch from five video preset modes (Standard Mode, T h e a t e r M o d e , G a m e M o d e , N i g h t Vi e w M o d e , S c e n e r y M o d e ) w i t h SPLENDID™ V ideo Enhancement
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• Press this button to enter/select the icon (function) highlighted while the OSD is activated. 4. Button: • Press this button to increase the value of the function selected or move right/up to the next function. • This is also a hotkey for Brightness adjustment. 5. Button: • Press this button to cycle through the available input sources. Press (Input Select button) to display HDMI signals after you connect HDMI cable with the monitor. 6. Power button/power indic
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(Please refer to 3.2 Specifications summary for models) Rear connectors 1. AC-IN port. This port connects the power connector from the bundled power cord. 2. Earphone jack 3. Audio-in port. This port connects PC audio source by the bundled audio cable. 4. HDMI port. This port is for connection with an HDMI device. 5. DVI port. This 24-pin port is for PC (Personal Computer) DVI-D digital signal connection. 6. VGA port. This 15-pin port is for PC VGA connection.
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2.1 Assembling the monitor base To assemble the monitor base: 1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 2. Assemble the base and the arm by aligning the arrow marks on the base and the arm. 3. Fix the base to the arm by fastening the bundled screw . W e recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. 2 1 2.2 Adjusting the monitor • For optimal viewing, we recommend that you look at the full
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2.3 Detaching the arm/base (for VESA wall mount) The detachable arm/base of this LED monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. T o detach the arm/base: 1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 2. Remove the rubbers in the four screw holes (Figure 1). 3. Use a screwdriver to remove the two screws on the arm (Figure 2), then slide out the arm/base to detach it from the monitor (Figure 2). Rubbers in the screw holes 1 1
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2.4 Connecting the cables 1. Connect the cables as the following instructions: VE228D VE228N VE228T VE228H VE228S Audio-in Audio-in Earphone jack HDMI VGA VGA • To connect the audio cable: connect one end of the audio cable to the monitor ’ s Audio-in port, the other end to the computer's audio-out port. • 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/DVI/HDM
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2.5 Turning on the monitor Gently press the power button . See page 1-3 for the location of the power button. The power indicator lights up in blue to show that the monitor is ON. 2-4 Chapter 2: Setup
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3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure 1. Press the MENU button to activate the OSD menu. 2. Press (or ), 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 (or ), and again to navigate through the sub-menu functions. Highlight and activate the desired sub-menu function by pressing the MENU button. 3. Press (or ), and to change the setti
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2. Image Y ou 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. • ASCR: turns on/of f the ASCR (ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio) function. • Sharpness: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Saturation: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Position: adjusts the horiz
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4. Input Select In this function, you can select your desired input source. 5. System Setup Allow you to adjust the system. • Splendid Demo Mode: turns on/of f ASUS Splendid Demo function. • Volume: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. is a hotkey to activate this function. • Aspect Control: adjusts the aspect ratio to full or 4:3. • OSD Setup: * Adjusts the horizontal postition (H-Position)/the vertical position (V -Position) of the OSD from 0 to 100. * Adjusts
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3.2 Specifi cat ions summary (VE228H) Panel Type TFT LCD Panel size 21.5" (54.6 cm, 16:9) wide screen Max. Resolution 1920 x 1080 Pixel pitch 0.248 mm 2 Brightness (Typ.) 250 cd/m Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1 Contrast Ratio (Max.) 10000000:1 (with ASCR on) Viewing angle(H/V) CR>10 170˚/160˚ Display colors 16.7 M Response time 5 ms SPLENDID™ Video Y es Enhancement SPLENDID™ selection 5 video preset modes (by hotkey) Auto adjustment Y es (by hotkey) Color temperature selection 5 color t
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Specifi cat ions summary (VE228T) Panel Type TFT LCD Panel size 21.5" (54.6 cm, 16:9) wide screen Max. Resolution 1920 x 1080 Pixel pitch 0.248 mm 2 Brightness (Typ.) 250 cd/m Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1 Contrast Ratio (Max.) 10000000:1 (with ASCR on) Viewing angle(H/V) CR>10 170˚/160˚ Display colors 16.7 M Response time 5 ms SPLENDID™ Video Y es Enhancement SPLENDID™ selection 5 video preset modes (by hotkey) Auto adjustment Y es (by hotkey) Color temperature selection 5 c
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Specifi cat ions summary (VE228N) Panel Type TFT LCD Panel size 21.5" (54.6 cm, 16:9) wide screen Max. Resolution 1920 x 1080 Pixel pitch 0.248 mm 2 Brightness (Typ.) 250 cd/m Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1 Contrast Ratio (Max.) 10000000:1 (with ASCR on) Viewing angle(H/V) CR>10 170˚/160˚ Display colors 16.7 M Response time 5 ms SPLENDID™ Video Y es Enhancement SPLENDID™ selection 5 video preset modes (by hotkey) Auto adjustment Y es (by hotkey) Color temperature selection 5 color temper
