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... information iv Care & Cleaning v Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Assembling the monitor base 1-2 1.5. or (2) the serial number of the LCD monitor 1-7 Chapter 2: Setup 2.1 Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount 2-1 2.2 Adjusting the monitor 2-2 Chapter 3: General Instruction 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3-1 3.1.1 How to infringe. No part 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...
... information iv Care & Cleaning v Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Assembling the monitor base 1-2 1.5. or (2) the serial number of the LCD monitor 1-7 Chapter 2: Setup 2.1 Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount 2-1 2.2 Adjusting the monitor 2-2 Chapter 3: General Instruction 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3-1 3.1.1 How to infringe. No part 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...
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... radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. This equipment has been tested and found to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in...
... radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. This equipment has been tested and found to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in...
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... with the monitor, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer or local power company. • Use the appropriate power plug which have appropriate configured receptacles marked between 100-240V AC. • If you are not sure of the type of time. Safety information • Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not...
... with the monitor, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer or local power company. • Use the appropriate power plug which have appropriate configured receptacles marked between 100-240V AC. • If you are not sure of the type of time. Safety information • Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not...
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... dealer or service center to fix it. Do not lift the display by yourself! Do not repair the screen by the stand or the cord. • Cleaning. When lifting or carrying the monitor, grasp the edges of the fluorescent light. Turn your monitor off the Power Switch for hours. • When the screen becomes black or flashes, or cannot work anymore, contact your monitor, it is displayed for use due to...
... dealer or service center to fix it. Do not lift the display by yourself! Do not repair the screen by the stand or the cord. • Cleaning. When lifting or carrying the monitor, grasp the edges of the fluorescent light. Turn your monitor off the Power Switch for hours. • When the screen becomes black or flashes, or cannot work anymore, contact your monitor, it is displayed for use due to...
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... latest widescreen LCD monitor from ASUS provides a crisper, broader, and brighter display, plus a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your VH242/VH222 Series LCD package for the following items: LCD monitor Monitor base Support CD Quick Start Guide Power cord VGA cable DVI cable (Only for some models) Audio cable (Only for some models) If any of features that the VH242/VH222 Series brings you for purchasing the ASUS® VH242/VH222 Series LCD monitor!
... latest widescreen LCD monitor from ASUS provides a crisper, broader, and brighter display, plus a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your VH242/VH222 Series LCD package for the following items: LCD monitor Monitor base Support CD Quick Start Guide Power cord VGA cable DVI cable (Only for some models) Audio cable (Only for some models) If any of features that the VH242/VH222 Series brings you for purchasing the ASUS® VH242/VH222 Series LCD monitor!
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We recommend that you . 1.3 Assembling the monitor base To assemble the monitor base: 1. A click indicates that is most comfortable for you cover the table surface with the monitor. Adjust the monitor to the monitor. 1 2 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the base with soft cloth to prevent damage to the angle that the base has been connected successfully. 2.
We recommend that you . 1.3 Assembling the monitor base To assemble the monitor base: 1. A click indicates that is most comfortable for you cover the table surface with the monitor. Adjust the monitor to the monitor. 1 2 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the base with soft cloth to prevent damage to the angle that the base has been connected successfully. 2.
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out Port 7 SPDIF Out 1.4.2 VH242T/VH242S/VH242D/VH222T/VH222S/VH222D 12 3 4 1 AC-IN port 2 Line - 1.4 Connect cables Connect cables which you need 1.4.1 VH242H/VH222H 7 5 6 1 23 4 1 AC-IN port 2 HDMI-IN port 3 DVI port 4 VGA port 5 Line - in Port 6 Earphone - in Port (Only for some models) 3 DVI port (Only for some models) 4 VGA port ASUS LCD Monitor VH242/VH222 Series 1-3
out Port 7 SPDIF Out 1.4.2 VH242T/VH242S/VH242D/VH222T/VH222S/VH222D 12 3 4 1 AC-IN port 2 Line - 1.4 Connect cables Connect cables which you need 1.4.1 VH242H/VH222H 7 5 6 1 23 4 1 AC-IN port 2 HDMI-IN port 3 DVI port 4 VGA port 5 Line - in Port 6 Earphone - 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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... the previous fuction. • This is activated. 4. A button: • Automatically adjust the image to its optimized position, clock, and phase by long pressing this button for 2-4 seconds (for Volume adjustment. 3. Button: • Press this hotkey to switch from VGA,DVI,HDMI input signal. (for some models) Press (Input Select Button) to display HDMI signals after you connect cable with SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement Technology. • Exit the OSD menu or go back to enter/select the...
... the previous fuction. • This is activated. 4. A button: • Automatically adjust the image to its optimized position, clock, and phase by long pressing this button for 2-4 seconds (for Volume adjustment. 3. Button: • Press this hotkey to switch from VGA,DVI,HDMI input signal. (for some models) Press (Input Select Button) to display HDMI signals after you connect cable with SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement Technology. • Exit the OSD menu or go back to enter/select the...
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... move to turn the monitor on /off . 7. button: • Automatically adjust the image to the previous menu as the OSD menu is also a hotkey for Brightness adjustment. 5. Power indicator ASUS LCD Monitor VH242/VH222 Series 1-5 Button: • Press this button (for Volume adjustment. 3. Power button • Press this button to enter/select the icon (function) highlighted while the OSD menu is also a hotkey for VGA mode only). 6. Power indicator 1.5.1.2 VH242S/VH222S 1 2 3 4 56 7 1. Power button • Press this button to the...
... move to turn the monitor on /off . 7. button: • Automatically adjust the image to the previous menu as the OSD menu is also a hotkey for Brightness adjustment. 5. Power indicator ASUS LCD Monitor VH242/VH222 Series 1-5 Button: • Press this button (for Volume adjustment. 3. Power button • Press this button to enter/select the icon (function) highlighted while the OSD menu is also a hotkey for VGA mode only). 6. Power indicator 1.5.1.2 VH242S/VH222S 1 2 3 4 56 7 1. Power button • Press this button to the...
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... Contrast Ratio adjustment. 3. 1.5.1.3 VH242D/VH222D 1 2 3 4 56 7 1. button: • Automatically adjust the image to its optimized position, clock, and phase by long pressing this button to decrease the value of the function selected or move to enter/select the icon (function) highlighted while the OSD menu is also a hotkey for Brightness adjustment. 5. Power button • Press this hotkey to switch from five video preset modes (Game Mode, Night View Mode, Scenery Mode, Standard Mode...
... Contrast Ratio adjustment. 3. 1.5.1.3 VH242D/VH222D 1 2 3 4 56 7 1. button: • Automatically adjust the image to its optimized position, clock, and phase by long pressing this button to decrease the value of the function selected or move to enter/select the icon (function) highlighted while the OSD menu is also a hotkey for Brightness adjustment. 5. Power button • Press this hotkey to switch from five video preset modes (Game Mode, Night View Mode, Scenery Mode, Standard Mode...
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in Port (Only for some models) 3 DVI port (Only for VESA Wall Mount 1.5.2.1 VH242H/VH222H Rear connectors 1 AC-IN port 2 HDMI-IN port 3 DVI port 4 VGA port 5 Line - 1.5.2 Rear of the LCD monitor Screw holes for some models) 4 VGA port ASUS LCD Monitor VH242/VH222 Series 1-7 out Port 7 SPDIF Out 1.5.2.2 VH242T/VH242S/VH242D/VH222T/VH222S/VH222D 12 34 Rear connectors 1 AC-IN port 2 Line - in Port 6 Earphone -
in Port (Only for some models) 3 DVI port (Only for VESA Wall Mount 1.5.2.1 VH242H/VH222H Rear connectors 1 AC-IN port 2 HDMI-IN port 3 DVI port 4 VGA port 5 Line - 1.5.2 Rear of the LCD monitor Screw holes for some models) 4 VGA port ASUS LCD Monitor VH242/VH222 Series 1-7 out Port 7 SPDIF Out 1.5.2.2 VH242T/VH242S/VH242D/VH222T/VH222S/VH222D 12 34 Rear connectors 1 AC-IN port 2 Line - in Port 6 Earphone -
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... (Screw size: 4mm x 12 mm) ASUS LCD Monitor VH242/VH222 Series 2- For use only with UL Listed Wall Mount Bracket with soft cloth to prevent damage to remove the three screws on a table. 3. Have the front of the monitor face down on the stand of the VH242/VH222 Series LCD monitor is purchased separately. Detach the arm from the monitor. • We recommend that you remove the screws. 3 screws The VESA wall mount...
... (Screw size: 4mm x 12 mm) ASUS LCD Monitor VH242/VH222 Series 2- For use only with UL Listed Wall Mount Bracket with soft cloth to prevent damage to remove the three screws on a table. 3. Have the front of the monitor face down on the stand of the VH242/VH222 Series LCD monitor is purchased separately. Detach the arm from the monitor. • We recommend that you remove the screws. 3 screws The VESA wall mount...
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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
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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...; Standard Mode: best choice for document editing with SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement. • Theater Mode: best choice for movie with SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement. • Game Mode: best choice for game playing with SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement. • Night View Mode: best choice for your setting or return to activate the OSD menu. 2. Highlight and activate the desired sub-menu function by pressing the MENU button. ASUS LCD Monitor VH242/VH222 Series 3-
...; Standard Mode: best choice for document editing with SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement. • Theater Mode: best choice for movie with SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement. • Game Mode: best choice for game playing with SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement. • Night View Mode: best choice for your setting or return to activate the OSD menu. 2. Highlight and activate the desired sub-menu function by pressing the MENU button. ASUS LCD Monitor VH242/VH222 Series 3-
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.... 3- Chapter 3: General Instruction The adjusting range is from 0 to 00. • Saturation: the adjusting range is from 0 to 00. • Phase adjusts the phase of the image. With a wrong phase adjustment, the screen shows horizontal disturbances. • Clock (pixel frequency) controls the number of the image by one horizontal sweep. 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...
.... 3- Chapter 3: General Instruction The adjusting range is from 0 to 00. • Saturation: the adjusting range is from 0 to 00. • Phase adjusts the phase of the image. With a wrong phase adjustment, the screen shows horizontal disturbances. • Clock (pixel frequency) controls the number of the image by one horizontal sweep. 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...
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..., Warm, sRGB, and User mode. • Skin Tone: contains three color modes including Reddish, Natural, and Yellowish. ASUS LCD Monitor VH242/VH222 Series 3- The adjusting range is a hotkey to 100. In the OSD Timeout selection, you can select VGA,DVI,HDMI input source. (Only for some models) A 5. System Setup Allow you can adjust the OSD timeout from 0-00. 4. Input Select In this function. • OSD Setup: adjusts the horizontal postition (H-Position) and the vertical position (V-Position) of R (Red), G (Green), and B (Bluee...
..., Warm, sRGB, and User mode. • Skin Tone: contains three color modes including Reddish, Natural, and Yellowish. ASUS LCD Monitor VH242/VH222 Series 3- The adjusting range is a hotkey to 100. In the OSD Timeout selection, you can select VGA,DVI,HDMI input source. (Only for some models) A 5. System Setup Allow you can adjust the OSD timeout from 0-00. 4. Input Select In this function. • OSD Setup: adjusts the horizontal postition (H-Position) and the vertical position (V-Position) of R (Red), G (Green), and B (Bluee...
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...(Built-in) (Built-in Earphone Output SPIDIF output Power ON Tilt VESA Wall Mounting 72% 72% 72% 72% 16.7 M 16.7...100mmx100mm) (100mmx100mm) (100mmx100mm) Phys. HDMI - - - 3.2 Specifications summary Model Panel Size True Resolution Brightness (Max.) Intrisinc Contrast Ratio Viewing Angle (CR=10) VH242H 23.6"W ...VH242D 23.6"W 1920x1080 ≧300cd/㎡ ≧1000:1 ≧160°(V), ≧170°(H) Color Saturation (NTSC) Display Colors Response Time Satellite Speaker HDMI input DVI input D‐Sub input Audio Line‐in ) 3- Chapter 3: General Instruction...
...(Built-in) (Built-in Earphone Output SPIDIF output Power ON Tilt VESA Wall Mounting 72% 72% 72% 72% 16.7 M 16.7...100mmx100mm) (100mmx100mm) (100mmx100mm) Phys. HDMI - - - 3.2 Specifications summary Model Panel Size True Resolution Brightness (Max.) Intrisinc Contrast Ratio Viewing Angle (CR=10) VH242H 23.6"W ...VH242D 23.6"W 1920x1080 ≧300cd/㎡ ≧1000:1 ≧160°(V), ≧170°(H) Color Saturation (NTSC) Display Colors Response Time Satellite Speaker HDMI input DVI input D‐Sub input Audio Line‐in ) 3- Chapter 3: General Instruction...
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...DVI DVI - ASUS LCD Monitor VH242/VH222 Series 3-5 Model Panel Size True Resolution Brightness (Max.) Intrisinc Contrast Ratio Viewing...Color Saturation (NTSC) Display Colors 72% 16.7 M 72% 16.7 M 72% 16.7 M Response Time Satellite Speaker HDMI input DVI input D-Sub input Audio Line-in ) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. Dimension 515x220x330.5 Box Dimension (WxHxD) 588x452x162 Net Weight (Esti.) 4.9 Gross Weight (Esti.) 7.4 Voltage Rating...Power ON Tilt VESA Wall Mounting 5ms (Tr+Tf) 5ms (Tr+Tf) 5ms (Tr+Tf) 2W x 2 stereo 2W x 2 stereo 2W x 2 stereo HDMI...
...DVI DVI - ASUS LCD Monitor VH242/VH222 Series 3-5 Model Panel Size True Resolution Brightness (Max.) Intrisinc Contrast Ratio Viewing...Color Saturation (NTSC) Display Colors 72% 16.7 M 72% 16.7 M 72% 16.7 M Response Time Satellite Speaker HDMI input DVI input D-Sub input Audio Line-in ) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. Dimension 515x220x330.5 Box Dimension (WxHxD) 588x452x162 Net Weight (Esti.) 4.9 Gross Weight (Esti.) 7.4 Voltage Rating...Power ON Tilt VESA Wall Mounting 5ms (Tr+Tf) 5ms (Tr+Tf) 5ms (Tr+Tf) 2W x 2 stereo 2W x 2 stereo 2W x 2 stereo HDMI...
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... 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 that the audio cable is properly connected to check if the computer is properly working. 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 automatically adjust...
... 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 that the audio cable is properly connected to check if the computer is properly working. 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 automatically adjust...
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For optimal resolution, we recommend that you choose a mode listed in the above tables 3-8 Chapter 3: General Instruction VESA Modes ,User Available Timings Mode 720P WXGA WXGA+ WSXGA+ 1080P Resolution 848x480 1280x720 1280x720 1280x720 1280x768 1280x768 1280x768 1280x800 1280x800 1280x800 1440x900 1440x900 1680x1050 1920x1080 H(KHz) 31.02...75 64 74.5 95.75 68.25 79.5 102.25 71 83.5 106.5 88.75 136.75 119 138.5 VH242H/VH222H HDMI Supported Primary Timings Mode Resolution H(KHz) 480P 640x480P 31.469/31.5 720x480P 31.469 / 31.5 720x480P 31.469 / 31.5 576P 720x576P 31.25 720x576P ...
For optimal resolution, we recommend that you choose a mode listed in the above tables 3-8 Chapter 3: General Instruction VESA Modes ,User Available Timings Mode 720P WXGA WXGA+ WSXGA+ 1080P Resolution 848x480 1280x720 1280x720 1280x720 1280x768 1280x768 1280x768 1280x800 1280x800 1280x800 1440x900 1440x900 1680x1050 1920x1080 H(KHz) 31.02...75 64 74.5 95.75 68.25 79.5 102.25 71 83.5 106.5 88.75 136.75 119 138.5 VH242H/VH222H HDMI Supported Primary Timings Mode Resolution H(KHz) 480P 640x480P 31.469/31.5 720x480P 31.469 / 31.5 720x480P 31.469 / 31.5 576P 720x576P 31.25 720x576P ...