E4240 V1 January VH242xL/VH232xL/VH236HL VH222xL Series LCD Monitor User Guide 2009
Table of contents Notices.......................................................................................................... iii Safety information....................................................................................... iv Care & Cleaning ........................................................................................... v Chapter 1: 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4. 1.5. Welcome! ..................................................................................... 1-1 Package contents....
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.
Safety information • • • • • • • • • • • • • • iv 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.
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 cleaner.
Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. 2. vi ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to http://www.asus.com 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.
1.1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS® VH242xL/VH232xL/VH236HL/VH222xL 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 VH242xL/VH232xL/VH236HL/VH222xL Series brings you! 1.
1.3 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 base to prevent the monitor from falling when you change its angle. • You can tilt the monitor’s from -5º to 15º, swivel from left-to-right for 150º, and lift the monitor’s height for about 100mm.
1.4 Connect cables Connect cables which you need 1.4.1 VH242HL/VH232HL/VH236HL/VH222HL 1 2 3 AC-IN port HDMI-IN port DVI port 4 VGA port 5 Line - in Port 6 Earphone - out Port 7 SPDIF Out 1.4.
1.5 Monitor introduction 1.5.1 1. Front of the LCD monitor A • • • 2. 3. 4. • • 1-4 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 Volume adjustment.
6. 7. • Power button Press this button to turn the monitor on/off.
1.5.2 Rear of the LCD monitor 1.5.2.1 VH242HL/VH232HL/VH236HL/VH222HL Rear connectors 1 2 3 AC-IN port HDMI-IN port DVI port 4 VGA port 5 Line - in Port 6 Earphone - out Port 7 SPDIF Out 1.5.2.
2.1 Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount) The detachable stand of the VH242xL/VH232xL/VH236HL/VH222xL Series LCD monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. To detach the arm/stand: . Lower the monitor to its lowest height, and then inset the monitor height adjustment lock. 2. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 3. Use a screwdriver to remove the two screws on the VESA cover, the slide out the arm/base to detach it from the monitor.
2.2 Assembling the monitor base To assemble the monitor base 1. Have the monitor base place on a flat table. 2. 3. Use the screw, lock the base to the arm according to the below drawing. Remove the monitor height adjustment lock. 1 2 3 The monitor height adjustment lock should NEVER be removed BEFORE you place the monitor VERTICALLY on a flat surface.
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 4. and to change the settings of the selected function.
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. 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-Position) of the image.
• • 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 userconfigurable; 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 adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
3.2 Specifications summary Model VH242HL VH242TL 23.6"W 23.6"W True Resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080 Brightness (Max.) ≧300cd/㎡ ≧300cd/㎡ ≧1000:1 ≧1000:1 Panel Size Intrisinc Contrast Ratio Viewing Angle (CR=10) Color Saturation (NTSC) Display Colors Response Time Satellite Speaker HDMI input ≧160°(V), ≧160°(V), ≧170°(H) ≧170°(H) 72% 16.7 M 72% 16.
Model VH232HL Panel Size 23"W VH232TL 23"W True Resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080 Brightness (Max.) ≧300cd/㎡ ≧300cd/㎡ Intrisinc Contrast Ratio Viewing Angle (CR=10) Color Saturation (NTSC) ≧1000:1 ≧1000:1 VH236HL 23"W 1920x1080 ≧300cd/㎡ ≧1000:1 ≧160°(V), ≧ ≧160°(V), ≧ ≧160°(V), 160°(H) 160°(H) ≧160°( H) 72% 72% 72% Display Colors 16.7 M 5ms (Tr+Tf) 16.7 M 5ms (Tr+Tf) 16.
Model VH222HL Panel Size 21.5"W VH222TL 21.5"W True Resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080 Brightness (Max.) ≧300cd/㎡ ≧300cd/㎡ Intrisinc Contrast Ratio Viewing Angle (CR=10) Color Saturation (NTSC) ≧1000:1 ≧1000:1 ≧160°(V), ≧ ≧160°(V), ≧ 170°(H) 170°(H) 72% 72% Display Colors 16.
3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ) Problem Possible Solution Power LED is not ON • Press the button to check if the monitor is in the ON mode. • Check if the power cord is properly connected to the monitor and the power outlet. The power LED lights amber and there is no • Check if the monitor and the computer are screen image in the ON mode. • Make sure the signal cable is properly connected the monitor and the computer. • Inspect the signal cable and make sure none of the pins are bent.
3.4 VH242xL/VH232xL/VH236HL/VH222xL PC Supported Timing List VESA Modes, Factory Preset Timings Mode Resolution VGA 640x480 31.469 60 25.175 640x480 37.861 72 31.5 SVGA XGA SXGA H(KHz) V(Hz) Pixel(MHz) 640x480 37.5 75 31.5 800x600 35.156 56 36 800x600 37.879 60 40 800x600 48.077 72 50 800x600 46.875 75 49.5 1024x768 48.363 60 65 1024x768 56.476 70 75 1024x768 60.023 75 78.75 1152x864 67.5 75 108 1280x960 60 60 108 1280x1024 63.
VESA Modes ,User Available Timings Mode 720P WXGA WXGA+ Resolution H(KHz) V(Hz) 848x480 31.02 60 Pixel(MHz) 33.75 1280x720 44.444 60 64 1280x720 44.772 60 74.5 1280x720 56.456 75 95.75 1280x768 47.396 60 68.25 1280x768 47.776 60 79.5 1280x768 60.289 75 102.25 1280x800 49.306 60 71 1280x800 49.702 60 83.5 1280x800 62.795 75 106.5 1440x900 55.469 60 88.75 1440x900 70.635 75 136.75 WSXGA+ 1680x1050 64.674 60 119 1080P 1920x1080 66.587 60 138.
