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VW246/VK246
LCD Monitor
User’s manual
MEGA
1.3 PIXELS
MENU MENU
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E4076 First Edition V1 August 2008 Copyright © 2008 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 by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extended i
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Contents Contents ...................................................................................................... iii Notices ......................................................................................................... iv Safety information ....................................................................................... v Care & Cleaning ......................................................................................... vi 1. Product introduction ...............
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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 r
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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 al
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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. vii
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1. Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ® Thank you for purchasing the ASUS VW246/VK246 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. Besides, VK246 provides the built-in 1.3 mega-pixel webcam, which enhances image quality. No need for installing additional driver while having a video conference or chatting with friends online! With these features, you can enjoy the conv
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1.3 Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front view 1.3 mega-pixel VW246 VK246 Webcam 1.3 M PIEXG EA LS MENU MENU Base MENU Control panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. button: • Use this hotkey to switch from five video preset modes (Game Mode, Night View Mode, Scenery Mode, Standard Mode, Theater Mode) with SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement Technology. • Exit the OSD menu or go back to the previous menu as the OSD menu is active. • Automatically adjust the image to its optimized position, clock, and phase by pressing
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6. button • Press this button to turn the monitor on/off 7. Power indicator • The color definition of the power Status Description indicator is as the table at the right Blue ON side. Amber Standby mode OFF OFF 1.3.2 Back view VW246 VK246 Stereo speakers 1.3 mega-pixel (2Wx2) Webcam VESA wall mount screw holes Cable hook 1 2 4 5 6 7 3 Rear connectors 1. AC-IN port. Connects the power cord. 2. Audio out port. Connects to external speakers. 3. Audio in port. Connects to PC audio s
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2. Setup 2.1 Assembling the monitor base To assemble the monitor base: 1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 2. Connect the base with the arm according to the below drawing. A click sond shows that the base has been connected successfully. We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. 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 ang
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2.3 Detaching the arm/base (for VESA wall mount) The detachable arm/base of the VW246/VK246 LCD monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. To 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 arm screws, and then slide out the arm/base to detach it from the monitor (Figure 2). Rubbers in the screw holes Arm screws Arm/base Figure 1 Figure 2 We recommend that yo
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2.4 Connecting the cables Connect the cables as shown: VK246 1. Power cord 2. Audio-out cable 3. Audio-in cable 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4. USB 2.0 cable VW246 5. HDMI signal cable 6. DVI signal cable 7. VGA signal cable 6 1 2 3 5 7 The HDMI cable and audio-out cable are purchased separately. • 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. Before you connect the cables, ensure that your PC is switched off or the
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2.6 Built-in webcam support With the built-in webcam, VK246 allows you to take pictures, have a video conference, or record video clips. While chatting with friends via Internet-based communication tools, you can directly show your vivid image. System requirements ® • A personal computer with Pentium III 800 MHz or higher processor ® ® • Microsoft Windows Vista / XP Service Pack 2 (3) operating systems • Minimum 200 MB free hard disk space to run the program • 128 MB of RAM or above • A displa
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3. General Instruction 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 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 and activate the desired sub- menu function by pressing the MENU button. 3. Press and to change the settings of the sel
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2. Image You can adjust brightness, contrast, sharpness, saturation, position (VGA input only), ASCR, and focus (VGA input only) from this main function. • 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/off 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 h
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4. Input Select Select from VGA, DVI, and HDMI input sources. 5. System Setup Allow you to adjust the system. • Volume: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. is a hotkey to activate this function. • OSD Setup: * Adjusts the horizontal postition (H-Position)/ the vertical position (V-Position) of the OSD from 0 to 100. * Adjusts the OSD timeout from 10 to 120. * Enables or disables the DDC/CI function. • Language: there are ten languages for your selection, including English
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3.2 Specifications summary (VK246) Panel Type TFT LCD Panel size 24" (16:) wide screen Max. Resolution Full HD 120 x 1080 Pixel pitch 0.277mm 2 Brightness (Typ.) 240cd/m 2 Brightness (Max.) 300cd/m Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1 Contrast Ratio (Max.) 20000:1 (with ASCR ON) Viewing angle(H/V) CR>10 170˚/160˚ Display colors 16.7M Response time 2ms (Gray to Gray) Built-in webcam 1.3 mega-pixels SPLENDID™ Video Yes Enhancement SPLENDID™ selection 5 video preset modes (by hotkey) Auto adjustment Ye
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Specifications summary (VW264) Panel Type TFT LCD Panel size 24" (16:) wide screen Max. Resolution Full HD 120 x 1080 Pixel pitch 0.277mm 2 Brightness (Typ.) 240cd/m 2 Brightness (Max.) 300cd/m Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1 Contrast Ratio (Max.) 20000:1 (with ASCR ON) Viewing angle(H/V) CR>10 170˚/160˚ Display colors 16.7M Response time 2ms (Gray to Gray) SPLENDID™ Video Yes Enhancement SPLENDID™ selection 5 video preset modes (by hotkey) Auto adjustment Yes (by hotkey) Color temperature sele
