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E4240 V1
October
2008
VH242/VH222 Series
LCD Monitor
User Guide
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Table of contents Notices.......................................................................................................... iii Safety.information....................................................................................... iv Care.&.Cleaning............................................................................................ v Chapter.1:. Product.introduction. 1.1. Welcome!....................................................................................... 1-1 1.2. P
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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, such as warranty card, 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 VH242/VH222 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 enjoy the convenience and delightful visual experience that the VH242/VH222
Series brings you! 1.2 Package contents Check your VH242/VH222
Series LCD package for the following items: LCD monitor Monitor base
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1.3 Assembling the monitor base To assemble the monitor base: 1. Connect the base with the monitor. A click indicates that the base has been connected successfully. . 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. 1 2 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction
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1.4 Connect cables Connect cables which you need 1.4.1 VH242H/VH222H 7 5 6 2 1 3 4 1 AC-IN port 2 HDMI-IN port 3 DVI port 4 VGA port Line - in Port 5 6 Earphone - out Port 7 SPDIF Out .2 VH242T/VH242S/VH242D/VH222T/VH222S/VH222D 1.4 2 1 3 4 1 AC-IN port 2 Line - in Port (Only for some models) 3 DVI port (Only for some models) 4 VGA port ASUS LCD Monitor VH242/VH222 Series 1-3
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1.5 Monitor introduction 1.5.1 Front of the LCD monitor 1.5.1.1 VH242H/VH242T/VH222H/VH222T 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 A 1. button: • Automatically adjust the image to its optimized position, clock, and phase by long pressing this button for -4 seconds (for VGA mode only). • 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 previ
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. 6 Power button • Press this button to turn the monitor on/off. 7. Power indicator 1.5.1.2 VH242S/VH222S
4 5 6 7 1 2 3 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. . Button: • Press this button to decrease the value of the function selected
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1.5.1.3 VH242D/VH222D
4 6 1 2 3 5 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. . Button: • Press this button to decrease the value of the function selected or move to the next fuction. This is also a hotkey for Contrast Ratio adjustment. • 3. ME
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1.5.2 Rear of the LCD monitor Screw holes for VESA W all Mount 1.5.2.1 VH242H/VH222H
Rear connectors 1 AC-IN port 2 HDMI-IN port 3 DVI port 4 VGA port Line - in Port 5 6 Earphone - out Port 7 SPDIF Out 1.5.2.2 VH242T/VH242S/VH242D/VH222T/VH222S/VH222D Rear connectors 4 1 2 3 1 AC-IN port 2 Line - in Port (Only for some models) 3 DVI port (Only for some models) 4 VGA port ASUS LCD Monitor VH242/VH222 Series 1-7
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2.1 Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount) The detachable stand of the VH242/VH222 Series LCD monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. To detach the arm/stand: . Remove the arm cover. 2. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 3. Use a screwdriver to remove the three screws on the stand of the monitor as the below drawing shows. 4. Detach the arm from the monitor. • We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to
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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 when you change its angle. • You can adjust the monitor’s angle from -5º to 20º. -5º~20º 2-2 Chapter 2: Setup
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3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure . 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
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2. Image You can adjust brightness, contrast, sharpness, saturation,position (VGA only), and focus (VGA only) from this main function. • Brightness: the adjusting range is from 0 to 00. is a hotkey to activate this function. • Contrast: the adjusting range is from 0 to 00. • Sharpness: the adjusting range is from 0 to 00. • Saturation: the adjusting range is from 0 to 00. • Position: adjusts the horizontal postition (H-Position) and the vertical position (V-Positi
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• Color Temp.: contains five color modes including Cool, Normal, Warm, sRGB, and User mode. • Skin Tone: contains three color modes including Reddish, Natural, and Yellowish. In the User mode, colors of R (Red), G (Green), and B (Bluee) are user- configurable; the adjusting range is from 0- 00. 4. Input Select In this function, you can select VGA,DVI,HDMI input source. (Only for some models) A 5. System Setup Allow you to adjust the system. • Volume: the adjus
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3.2 Specifications summary Model VH242H VH242T VH242S VH242D Panel Size 23.6"W 23.6"W 23.6"W 23.6"W True Resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080 1920x1080 1920x1080 Brightness (Max.) ≧300cd/㎡ ≧300cd/㎡ ≧300cd/㎡ ≧300cd/㎡ Intrisinc Contrast Ratio ≧1000:1 ≧1000:1 ≧1000:1 ≧1000:1 ≧160°(V), ≧160°(V), ≧160°(V), ≧160°(V), Viewing Angle (CR=10) ≧170°(H) ≧170°(H) ≧170°(H) ≧170°(H) Color Saturation (NTSC) 72% 72% 72% 72% Display Colors 16.7 M 16.7 M 16.7 M 16.7 M Response Time 5ms (Tr+
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Model VH222H VH222T VH222S VH222D Panel Size 21.5"W 21.5"W 21.5"W 21.5"W True Resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080 1920x1080 1920x1080 Brightness (Max.) ≧300cd/㎡ ≧300cd/㎡ ≧300cd/㎡ ≧300cd/㎡ Intrisinc Contrast Ratio ≧1000:1 ≧1000:1 ≧1000:1 ≧1000:1 ≧160°(V), ≧ ≧160°(V), ≧ ≧160°(V), ≧ ≧160°(V), ≧ Viewing Angle (CR=10) 170°(H) 170°(H) 170°(H) 170°(H) Color Saturation (NTSC) 72% 72% 72% 72% Display Colors 16.7 M 16.7 M 16.7 M 16.7 M Response Time 5ms (Tr+Tf) 5ms (Tr+Tf) 5ms (Tr+Tf) 5ms (Tr+Tf
