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... PURPOSE. or (2) the serial number of alteration is defaced or missing. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in any...
... PURPOSE. or (2) the serial number of alteration is defaced or missing. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in any...
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... 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Monitor introduction 1-2 1.3.1 Front view 1-2 1.3.2 Back view 1-3 1.3.3 GamePlus function 1-4 Chapter 2: Setup 2.1 Assembling the monitor arm/base 2-1 2.2 Adjusting the monitor 2-1 2.3 Detaching the arm/base (for VESA wall mount 2-2 2.4 Connecting the cables 2-3 2.5 Turning on the monitor 2-3 Chapter 3: General instructions 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3-1 3.1.1 How to reconfigure 3-1 3.1.2 OSD function introduction 3-1 3.2 Specifications summary 3-5 3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ 3-7 3.4 Supported operating modes 3-8 iii
... 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Monitor introduction 1-2 1.3.1 Front view 1-2 1.3.2 Back view 1-3 1.3.3 GamePlus function 1-4 Chapter 2: Setup 2.1 Assembling the monitor arm/base 2-1 2.2 Adjusting the monitor 2-1 2.3 Detaching the arm/base (for VESA wall mount 2-2 2.4 Connecting the cables 2-3 2.5 Turning on the monitor 2-3 Chapter 3: General instructions 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3-1 3.1.1 How to reconfigure 3-1 3.1.2 OSD function introduction 3-1 3.2 Specifications summary 3-5 3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ 3-7 3.4 Supported operating modes 3-8 iii
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This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in a particular installation. The use of the following two conditions: • This device may cause undesired operation. Operation is no guarantee that...ICES-003. iv This class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the monitor to the graphics card is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to correct ...
This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in a particular installation. The use of the following two conditions: • This device may cause undesired operation. Operation is no guarantee that...ICES-003. iv This class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the monitor to the graphics card is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to correct ...
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... service technician or your retailer. • Before using the product, make sure all the documentation that the product (electrical, electronic equipment, and mercury-containing button cell battery) should be operated only from damage due to other settings than the center position may become wet. Do not place the monitor in serious physical injury. • If the power supply is...
... service technician or your retailer. • Before using the product, make sure all the documentation that the product (electrical, electronic equipment, and mercury-containing button cell battery) should be operated only from damage due to other settings than the center position may become wet. Do not place the monitor in serious physical injury. • If the power supply is...
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... not repair the screen by the stand or the cord. • Cleaning. Conventions used in completing a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. Turn off the Power Switch and turn off and unplug the power cord. IMPORTANT: Information that the flicker disappears. • You may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the screen, as it is displayed...
... not repair the screen by the stand or the cord. • Cleaning. Conventions used in completing a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. Turn off the Power Switch and turn off and unplug the power cord. IMPORTANT: Information that the flicker disappears. • You may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the screen, as it is displayed...
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... a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your package for purchasing the ASUS® LCD monitor! With these features, you can enjoy the convenience and delightful visual experience that the monitor brings to you for the following items: LCD monitor Monitor base Power cable VGA cable (optional) DVI cable (optional) HDMI cable (optional) Quick start guide Warranty card If any of features that enhance your viewing experience. ASUS VA249 Series LCD Monitor 1-1
... a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your package for purchasing the ASUS® LCD monitor! With these features, you can enjoy the convenience and delightful visual experience that the monitor brings to you for the following items: LCD monitor Monitor base Power cable VGA cable (optional) DVI cable (optional) HDMI cable (optional) Quick start guide Warranty card If any of features that enhance your viewing experience. ASUS VA249 Series LCD Monitor 1-1
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... off with a long press for 5 seconds. 4. 1.3 Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front view 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. Button: • Decreases values or moves your selection right/up. • Brightness hotkey. 5. Button: • Increases values or moves your selection left/down. • GamePlus hotkey. 3. Button: • Exits the OSD menu or goes back to the previous menu when the OSD menu is active. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Button: • Adjusts the blue light filter level. 2.
... off with a long press for 5 seconds. 4. 1.3 Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front view 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. Button: • Decreases values or moves your selection right/up. • Brightness hotkey. 5. Button: • Increases values or moves your selection left/down. • GamePlus hotkey. 3. Button: • Exits the OSD menu or goes back to the previous menu when the OSD menu is active. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Button: • Adjusts the blue light filter level. 2.
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... (Personal Computer) DVI-D digital signal connection. 4. Power Button/Power Indicator • Turns the monitor ON/OFF. • The color definition of the power indicator is for connection with an HDMI compatible device. 3. AC-IN port. HDMI port. This 15-pin port is as the below table. This 24-pin port is for PC VGA connection. 5. Status Blue Amber Off Description ON Standby mode OFF 1.3.2 Back view VA249NA VA249HE 1. Kensington lock slot. This port is for VGA mode only). 6. DVI port. ASUS VA249 Series LCD Monitor 1-3
... (Personal Computer) DVI-D digital signal connection. 4. Power Button/Power Indicator • Turns the monitor ON/OFF. • The color definition of the power indicator is for connection with an HDMI compatible device. 3. AC-IN port. HDMI port. This 15-pin port is as the below table. This 24-pin port is for PC VGA connection. 5. Status Blue Amber Off Description ON Standby mode OFF 1.3.2 Back view VA249NA VA249HE 1. Kensington lock slot. This port is for VGA mode only). 6. DVI port. ASUS VA249 Series LCD Monitor 1-3
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We recommend that you cover the table surface with the arm of monitor and turn clockwise. 3. 2.1 Assembling the monitor arm/base To assemble the monitor base: 1. Connect the base 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 face down on a table. 2. ASUS VA249 Series LCD Monitor 2-1 Adjust the monitor to the angle that is...
We recommend that you cover the table surface with the arm of monitor and turn clockwise. 3. 2.1 Assembling the monitor arm/base To assemble the monitor base: 1. Connect the base 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 face down on a table. 2. ASUS VA249 Series LCD Monitor 2-1 Adjust the monitor to the angle that is...
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... you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to remove the four screws on a table. 2. Remove the rubbers in the four screw holes. (Figure 1) 3. Remove the base (Figure 2). 4. Use a screwdriver to the monitor. 2-2 Chapter 2: Setup To detach the arm/base: 1. Have the front of this monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. 2.3 Detaching the arm/base (for VESA wall mount) The detachable arm/base of the monitor...
... you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to remove the four screws on a table. 2. Remove the rubbers in the four screw holes. (Figure 1) 3. Remove the base (Figure 2). 4. Use a screwdriver to the monitor. 2-2 Chapter 2: Setup To detach the arm/base: 1. Have the front of this monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. 2.3 Detaching the arm/base (for VESA wall mount) The detachable arm/base of the monitor...
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... two screws to secure the VGA/DVI connector. ASUS VA249 Series LCD Monitor 2-3 Connect the other end to a power outlet. • To connect the VGA/DVI/HDMI cable: a. The power indicator lights up in the OSD menu. 2.5 Turning on the monitor Press the power button . Plug one end of the power cord securely to the monitor's AC input port, the other end of the power button. 2.4 Connecting the cables Connect the cables as the following instructions: VA249NA VA249HE • To connect the power cord: Connect one end of the VGA/DVI/HDMI cable to the monitor's VGA/DVI/ HDMI port. b.
... two screws to secure the VGA/DVI connector. ASUS VA249 Series LCD Monitor 2-3 Connect the other end to a power outlet. • To connect the VGA/DVI/HDMI cable: a. The power indicator lights up in the OSD menu. 2.5 Turning on the monitor Press the power button . Plug one end of the power cord securely to the monitor's AC input port, the other end of the power button. 2.4 Connecting the cables Connect the cables as the following instructions: VA249NA VA249HE • To connect the power cord: Connect one end of the VGA/DVI/HDMI cable to the monitor's VGA/DVI/ HDMI port. b.
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... MENU Button to reconfigure 1. 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to activate VA249NA the OSD menu. 2. If the function selected has a sub-menu, press Move Menu Exit and again to navigate through the sub-menu functions. To exit and save the OSD menu, press the Button repeatedly until the OSD menu disappears. VA249NA Splendid Blue Light Filter Color Image Input Select System Setup Standard Mode sRGB Mode Scenery Mode Theater Mode Game Mode Night View Mode Reading Mode Darkroom Mode Move Menu Exit • Standard Mode: best...
... MENU Button to reconfigure 1. 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to activate VA249NA the OSD menu. 2. If the function selected has a sub-menu, press Move Menu Exit and again to navigate through the sub-menu functions. To exit and save the OSD menu, press the Button repeatedly until the OSD menu disappears. VA249NA Splendid Blue Light Filter Color Image Input Select System Setup Standard Mode sRGB Mode Scenery Mode Theater Mode Game Mode Night View Mode Reading Mode Darkroom Mode Move Menu Exit • Standard Mode: best...
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... working for a weak ambient light environment. • In the Standard Mode, the ASCR, Saturation ,Sharpness functions and Skin Tone are not user-configurable. • In the sRGB Mode, the Saturation, Color Temp., Skin Tone, Sharpness, Brightness, Contrast and ASCR functions are far away. • Eye exercises can adjust the blue light filter level. • Level 0: No change. Blue Light Filter VA249NA In this menu. VA249NA Splendid Blue Light Filter Color Image Input...
... working for a weak ambient light environment. • In the Standard Mode, the ASCR, Saturation ,Sharpness functions and Skin Tone are not user-configurable. • In the sRGB Mode, the Saturation, Color Temp., Skin Tone, Sharpness, Brightness, Contrast and ASCR functions are far away. • Eye exercises can adjust the blue light filter level. • Level 0: No change. Blue Light Filter VA249NA In this menu. VA249NA Splendid Blue Light Filter Color Image Input...
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... screen shows vertical stripes and the image is from 0-100. 4. ASUS VA249 Series LCD Monitor 3-3 the adjusting range is not proportional. from this function. With a wrong phase adjustment, the screen shows horizontal disturbances. • Clock (pixel frequency) controls the number of R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) are userconfigurable; In the User mode, colors of pixels scanned by adjusting (Phase) and (Clock) separately. Image You can adjust Sharpness, Trace VA249NA Free, Aspect Control, ASCR, Splendid Sharpness 20 Blue Light Filter Trace Free 0 Position (VGA only...
... screen shows vertical stripes and the image is from 0-100. 4. ASUS VA249 Series LCD Monitor 3-3 the adjusting range is not proportional. from this function. With a wrong phase adjustment, the screen shows horizontal disturbances. • Clock (pixel frequency) controls the number of R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) are userconfigurable; In the User mode, colors of pixels scanned by adjusting (Phase) and (Clock) separately. Image You can adjust Sharpness, Trace VA249NA Free, Aspect Control, ASCR, Splendid Sharpness 20 Blue Light Filter Trace Free 0 Position (VGA only...
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...input source. Move Menu Exit • OSD Setup: * Adjusts the horizontal position (H-Position)/the vertical position (V-Position) of the OSD from 0 to 100. * Adjusts the OSD timeout from 10 to 120 seconds. * Enables or disables the DDC/CI function. * Adjusts the OSD background from opaque to transparent. • Language: there are 21 languages for VGA mode only). 5. A long press for Image Language Key Lock English Splendid modes comparison. VA249NA VA249HE Splendid Blue Light Filter Color Image Input Select System Setup VGA DVI Splendid Blue Light Filter Color Image...
...input source. Move Menu Exit • OSD Setup: * Adjusts the horizontal position (H-Position)/the vertical position (V-Position) of the OSD from 0 to 100. * Adjusts the OSD timeout from 10 to 120 seconds. * Enables or disables the DDC/CI function. * Adjusts the OSD background from opaque to transparent. • Language: there are 21 languages for VGA mode only). 5. A long press for Image Language Key Lock English Splendid modes comparison. VA249NA VA249HE Splendid Blue Light Filter Color Image Input Select System Setup VGA DVI Splendid Blue Light Filter Color Image...
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Resolution Pixel pitch Brightness (Typical) Contrast Ratio (Typical) Contrast Ratio (Max.) Viewing angle(H/V) CR>10 Display colors Response time SPLENDIDPlus Video Enhancement SPLENDIDPlus selection Auto adjustment Color temperature selection Digital input Analog input Colors Power LED Tilt Kensington lock Voltage rating Power consumption Temperature (Operating) Temperature (Non-operating) Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight (Esti.) Multi-languages Accessories TFT LCD 23.8"W (16:9, 60.5 cm) wide screen 1920 x 1080 0.2745 x 0.2745 mm 250 cd/m2 3000:1 100,000,000:1 (with ASCR on) 178˚...
Resolution Pixel pitch Brightness (Typical) Contrast Ratio (Typical) Contrast Ratio (Max.) Viewing angle(H/V) CR>10 Display colors Response time SPLENDIDPlus Video Enhancement SPLENDIDPlus selection Auto adjustment Color temperature selection Digital input Analog input Colors Power LED Tilt Kensington lock Voltage rating Power consumption Temperature (Operating) Temperature (Non-operating) Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight (Esti.) Multi-languages Accessories TFT LCD 23.8"W (16:9, 60.5 cm) wide screen 1920 x 1080 0.2745 x 0.2745 mm 250 cd/m2 3000:1 100,000,000:1 (with ASCR on) 178˚...
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Compliance and Standards VA249NA: CB, CCC, BSMI, RoHS, WEEE, CEL, TUV Flicker Free, TUV Low Blue Light, Windows 7/8.1/10 WHQL VA249HE: CB, CCC, BSMI, RoHS, WEEE, CEL, TUV Flicker Free, TUV Low Blue Light, CE, ErP, UkrSPERO, CU, Windows 7/8.1/10 WHQL *Specifications are subject to change without notice. **measuring a screen brightness of 200 nits without audio/USB/Card reader connection. 3-6 Chapter 3: General Instructions
Compliance and Standards VA249NA: CB, CCC, BSMI, RoHS, WEEE, CEL, TUV Flicker Free, TUV Low Blue Light, Windows 7/8.1/10 WHQL VA249HE: CB, CCC, BSMI, RoHS, WEEE, CEL, TUV Flicker Free, TUV Low Blue Light, CE, ErP, UkrSPERO, CU, Windows 7/8.1/10 WHQL *Specifications are subject to change without notice. **measuring a screen brightness of 200 nits without audio/USB/Card reader connection. 3-6 Chapter 3: General Instructions
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... mode. • Check if the power cord is properly connected to automatically adjust the image (for 2-4 seconds to the monitor and the power outlet. Screen image is blurry or fuzzy • Press the Button for VGA mode only). • Adjust the Phase and Clock settings via OSD. Screen image is not centered or sized properly • Press the Button for VGA mode only). • Adjust the H-Position or V-Position settings via OSD. Screen image has color defects (white does • Inspect the signal cable...
... mode. • Check if the power cord is properly connected to automatically adjust the image (for 2-4 seconds to the monitor and the power outlet. Screen image is blurry or fuzzy • Press the Button for VGA mode only). • Adjust the Phase and Clock settings via OSD. Screen image is not centered or sized properly • Press the Button for VGA mode only). • Adjust the H-Position or V-Position settings via OSD. Screen image has color defects (white does • Inspect the signal cable...
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3.4 Supported operating modes Resolution Frequency 640x480 640x480 640x480 640x480 720x400 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 832X624 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1152x864 1280x720 1280x768 1280x800 1280x960 1280x1024 1280x1024 1360x768 1366x768 1440x900 1600x1200 1680x1050 1920x1080 Horizontal Frequency (KHz) 31...Pixel (MHz) 25.18 30.24 31.5 31.5 28.32 36.00 40.00 50.00 49.50 57.28 65.00 75.00 78.75 108 75.25 79.5 83.5 108 108 135 85.5 85.5 106.5 162 146.25 148.5 * "P" / "N" stands for "Positive" / "Negative" polarity of incoming H-sync/V-sync (input timing). 3-8 Chapter 3: General Instructions
3.4 Supported operating modes Resolution Frequency 640x480 640x480 640x480 640x480 720x400 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 832X624 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1152x864 1280x720 1280x768 1280x800 1280x960 1280x1024 1280x1024 1360x768 1366x768 1440x900 1600x1200 1680x1050 1920x1080 Horizontal Frequency (KHz) 31...Pixel (MHz) 25.18 30.24 31.5 31.5 28.32 36.00 40.00 50.00 49.50 57.28 65.00 75.00 78.75 108 75.25 79.5 83.5 108 108 135 85.5 85.5 106.5 162 146.25 148.5 * "P" / "N" stands for "Positive" / "Negative" polarity of incoming H-sync/V-sync (input timing). 3-8 Chapter 3: General Instructions
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... x 1080 56.25 Vertical Frequency (Hz) 60 60 50 50 60 50 Pixel Rate (MHz) 27 74.25 27 74.25 148.5 148.5 OSD Display 480p-60Hz 720p-60Hz 576p-50Hz 720p-50Hz 1080p-60Hz 1080p-50Hz ASUS VA249 Series LCD Monitor 3-9 When the monitor is operating in the video mode (ie, not displaying data), the following high definition modes shall be supported in addition to...
... x 1080 56.25 Vertical Frequency (Hz) 60 60 50 50 60 50 Pixel Rate (MHz) 27 74.25 27 74.25 148.5 148.5 OSD Display 480p-60Hz 720p-60Hz 576p-50Hz 720p-50Hz 1080p-60Hz 1080p-50Hz ASUS VA249 Series LCD Monitor 3-9 When the monitor is operating in the video mode (ie, not displaying data), the following high definition modes shall be supported in addition to...