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... ASUS; No part of alteration is defaced or missing. Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of this manual may or may be registered trademarks or copyrights of the LCD monitor 1-3 1.5 Monitor introduction 1-4 1.5.1 Using the Controls button 1-4 2.1 Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount 2-1 2.2 Adjusting the monitor 2-2 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3-1 3.1.1 How to reconfigure 3-1 3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction 3-2 3.2 Specifications 3-11 3.3 Troubleshooting...
... ASUS; No part of alteration is defaced or missing. Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of this manual may or may be registered trademarks or copyrights of the LCD monitor 1-3 1.5 Monitor introduction 1-4 1.5.1 Using the Controls button 1-4 2.1 Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount 2-1 2.2 Adjusting the monitor 2-2 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3-1 3.1.1 How to reconfigure 3-1 3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction 3-2 3.2 Specifications 3-11 3.3 Troubleshooting...
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... reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. This equipment...
... reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. This equipment...
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... setting up the monitor, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are provided for a long period of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. • Use the appropriate power plug which have appropriate configured receptacles marked between 100 ~ 240V AC. • The socket-outlet shall be installed near or over a radiator or heat source unless...
... setting up the monitor, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are provided for a long period of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. • Use the appropriate power plug which have appropriate configured receptacles marked between 100 ~ 240V AC. • The socket-outlet shall be installed near or over a radiator or heat source unless...
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... containing alcohol or acetone. Turn off the Power Switch and turn off and unplug the power cord. NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in this guide WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to make sure that you use. • When the same image is better to complete a task. Do not repair the screen by the stand or the cord. • Cleaning.
... containing alcohol or acetone. Turn off the Power Switch and turn off and unplug the power cord. NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in this guide WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to make sure that you use. • When the same image is better to complete a task. Do not repair the screen by the stand or the cord. • Cleaning.
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... contents Check your package for the following items: LCD Monitor Monitor Base Quick Start Guide Warranty Card 1x Power Cord 1x Audio Cable (option) 1x HDMI Cable (option) 1x VGA Cable 1x DVI-HDMI Cable (option) 1x DVI Cable (option) • If any of features that the monitor brings you for purchasing the ASUS® LCD monitor! With these features, you can enjoy the convenience and delightful visual experience that enhance your retailer immediately. 1.1 Welcome! ASUS LCD Monitor VP228 Series 1-1
... contents Check your package for the following items: LCD Monitor Monitor Base Quick Start Guide Warranty Card 1x Power Cord 1x Audio Cable (option) 1x HDMI Cable (option) 1x VGA Cable 1x DVI-HDMI Cable (option) 1x DVI Cable (option) • If any of features that the monitor brings you for purchasing the ASUS® LCD monitor! With these features, you can enjoy the convenience and delightful visual experience that enhance your retailer immediately. 1.1 Welcome! ASUS LCD Monitor VP228 Series 1-1
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Kensington Lock 3 4 VGA 4 VP228H VP228T VP228TE VP228N VP228NE VP228DE ASUS LCD Monitor VP228 Series 1-3 1.4 Connect cables 1.4.1 Rear of the LCD monitor 6 HDMI DVI VGA 1 2 3 45 DVI VGA 1 3 45 DVI VGA 1 1 1. HDMI Port 3. in Port 6. VGA Port 5. DVI Port 4. AC-IN Port 2. Audio -
Kensington Lock 3 4 VGA 4 VP228H VP228T VP228TE VP228N VP228NE VP228DE ASUS LCD Monitor VP228 Series 1-3 1.4 Connect cables 1.4.1 Rear of the LCD monitor 6 HDMI DVI VGA 1 2 3 45 DVI VGA 1 3 45 DVI VGA 1 1 1. HDMI Port 3. in Port 6. VGA Port 5. DVI Port 4. AC-IN Port 2. Audio -
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VP228H 7 6 5 432 1 VP228T/VP228TE/VP228N/VP228NE /VP228DE Auto 8 1. Power Button: • Press this button to adjust the image settings. Status Description White ON Amber Standby mode OFF OFF 2. Power Indicator: • The color definition of the monitor to turn the monitor on the back of the power indicator is as the below table. 1.5 Monitor introduction 1.5.1 Using the Controls button Use the control button on /off. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
VP228H 7 6 5 432 1 VP228T/VP228TE/VP228N/VP228NE /VP228DE Auto 8 1. Power Button: • Press this button to adjust the image settings. Status Description White ON Amber Standby mode OFF OFF 2. Power Indicator: • The color definition of the monitor to turn the monitor on the back of the power indicator is as the below table. 1.5 Monitor introduction 1.5.1 Using the Controls button Use the control button on /off. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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MENU Button: • Press this hotkey to enter the OSD menu. 4. Shortcut key2 • This is Blue Light Filter. 8. ASUS LCD Monitor VP228 Series 1-5 The default setting is a Shortcut key. Input Select Button: • Use this button to switch from VGA, DVI, HDMI(Only VP228H) input signal. 6. Shortcut key1 • This is Brightness. 7. Auto Button • Auto Adjust.: Automatically adjust the image to its optimized position, clock, and phase. 3. The default setting is a Shortcut key. Close Button • Exit the OSD menu. 5.
MENU Button: • Press this hotkey to enter the OSD menu. 4. Shortcut key2 • This is Blue Light Filter. 8. ASUS LCD Monitor VP228 Series 1-5 The default setting is a Shortcut key. Input Select Button: • Use this button to switch from VGA, DVI, HDMI(Only VP228H) input signal. 6. Shortcut key1 • This is Brightness. 7. Auto Button • Auto Adjust.: Automatically adjust the image to its optimized position, clock, and phase. 3. The default setting is a Shortcut key. Close Button • Exit the OSD menu. 5.
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... kg (Screw size: M4 x 10 mm). ASUS LCD Monitor VP228 Series 2-1 2.1 Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount) The detachable stand of the base,and remove the base from the stand.And then remove the hinge cover from the monitor. • We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. • Hold the stand of the monitor while removing the screws. 2 1 • The VESA wall mount kit ( 100...
... kg (Screw size: M4 x 10 mm). ASUS LCD Monitor VP228 Series 2-1 2.1 Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount) The detachable stand of the base,and remove the base from the stand.And then remove the hinge cover from the monitor. • We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. • Hold the stand of the monitor while removing the screws. 2 1 • The VESA wall mount kit ( 100...
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..., Sharpness, Brightness, Contrast and ASCR functions are not user-configurable. • In the Reading Mode, the Saturation, SkinTone, Sharpness, ASCR, contrast, and Color Temp functions are not user-configurable. 3-2 Chapter 3: General Instruction Splendid Scenery Mode Standard Mode Theater Mode Game Mode Night View Mode sRGB Mode Reading Mode Darkroom Mode ASUS VP228 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz • Scenery Mode: This is the best choice for scenery photo displaying with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence...
..., Sharpness, Brightness, Contrast and ASCR functions are not user-configurable. • In the Reading Mode, the Saturation, SkinTone, Sharpness, ASCR, contrast, and Color Temp functions are not user-configurable. 3-2 Chapter 3: General Instruction Splendid Scenery Mode Standard Mode Theater Mode Game Mode Night View Mode sRGB Mode Reading Mode Darkroom Mode ASUS VP228 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz • Scenery Mode: This is the best choice for scenery photo displaying with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence...
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... level,the more blue light will be automatically imported. • Between Level 1 to Level 3, the Brightness function is user-configurable. • Level 4 is not user-configurable. The Brightness function is optimized setting. It is compliance with TUV Low Blue Light Certification. 2. ASUS LCD Monitor VP228 Series 3-3 Blue Light Filter Adjust the energy level of Standard Mode will be reduced. • When Blue Light Filter is activated,the default settings of blue light emitted from LED backlight.
... level,the more blue light will be automatically imported. • Between Level 1 to Level 3, the Brightness function is user-configurable. • Level 4 is not user-configurable. The Brightness function is optimized setting. It is compliance with TUV Low Blue Light Certification. 2. ASUS LCD Monitor VP228 Series 3-3 Blue Light Filter Adjust the energy level of Standard Mode will be reduced. • When Blue Light Filter is activated,the default settings of blue light emitted from LED backlight.
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...; Smart View:The versatile vuewing positions with Smart View Technology. • In the User Mode, colors of R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) are userconfigurable; Color Select the image color you like from 0 ~ 100. 3-4 Chapter 3: General Instruction 3. Skin Tone Smart View ASUS VP228 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz • Brightness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Contrast: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Saturation: The adjusting range is from this function. Color Brightness Contrast Saturation Color Temp.
...; Smart View:The versatile vuewing positions with Smart View Technology. • In the User Mode, colors of R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) are userconfigurable; Color Select the image color you like from 0 ~ 100. 3-4 Chapter 3: General Instruction 3. Skin Tone Smart View ASUS VP228 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz • Brightness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Contrast: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Saturation: The adjusting range is from this function. Color Brightness Contrast Saturation Color Temp.
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...; Position: Adjusts the horizontal position (H-Position) and the vertical position (V-Position) of the image by Over Drive technology. The adjusting range is from lower 0 to faster 100. • Aspect Control: Adjusts the aspect ratio to its optimized position, clock, and phase. (Only available for VGA input). • Focus: Reduces Horizonal-line noise and Vertical-line noise of the image. 4. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100 (Only available for VGA input.) ASUS LCD Monitor VP228 Series 3-5 The adjusting range...
...; Position: Adjusts the horizontal position (H-Position) and the vertical position (V-Position) of the image by Over Drive technology. The adjusting range is from lower 0 to faster 100. • Aspect Control: Adjusts the aspect ratio to its optimized position, clock, and phase. (Only available for VGA input). • Focus: Reduces Horizonal-line noise and Vertical-line noise of the image. 4. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100 (Only available for VGA input.) ASUS LCD Monitor VP228 Series 3-5 The adjusting range...
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... screen shows horizontal disturbances. • Clock (pixel frequency) controls the number of the pixel clock signal. If the frequency is not correct, the screen shows vertical stripes and the image is only available for the HDMI input source • Phase adjusts the phase of pixels scanned by one horizontal sweep. Input Select VGA DVI HDMI ASUS VP228 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz 6. System Setup Splendid Demo Mode Volume GamePlus QuickFit ECO Mode OSD Setup Language More ASUS VP228 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz 3-6 Chapter 3: General Instruction...
... screen shows horizontal disturbances. • Clock (pixel frequency) controls the number of the pixel clock signal. If the frequency is not correct, the screen shows vertical stripes and the image is only available for the HDMI input source • Phase adjusts the phase of pixels scanned by one horizontal sweep. Input Select VGA DVI HDMI ASUS VP228 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz 6. System Setup Splendid Demo Mode Volume GamePlus QuickFit ECO Mode OSD Setup Language More ASUS VP228 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz 3-6 Chapter 3: General Instruction...
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System Setup Back Information Power Indicator Power Key Lock All Reset ASUS VP228 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz • Splendid Demo Mode: Activate the demo mode for the Splendid function. • Volume: Adjusts the output volume level.(only VP228H/VP228T/ VP228TE) • GamePlus: The GamePlus Function provides a toolkit... games. Particularly, Aimpoint function is specially designed for users when playing different types of games. ASUS LCD Monitor VP228 Series 3-7 To active GamePlus: • Select ON to enter the GamePlus main menu. • Press and to select between Crosshair and...
System Setup Back Information Power Indicator Power Key Lock All Reset ASUS VP228 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz • Splendid Demo Mode: Activate the demo mode for the Splendid function. • Volume: Adjusts the output volume level.(only VP228H/VP228T/ VP228TE) • GamePlus: The GamePlus Function provides a toolkit... games. Particularly, Aimpoint function is specially designed for users when playing different types of games. ASUS LCD Monitor VP228 Series 3-7 To active GamePlus: • Select ON to enter the GamePlus main menu. • Press and to select between Crosshair and...
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...; Language: Select OSD language. ASUS LCD Monitor VP228 Series 3-9 Pressing the second button on the right for more than five seconds to disable key lock function. • More: Return the next page of System Setting. • Back: Return the previous page of System Setting. • Information:Displays the monitor information. • Power Indicator: Turn the power LED indicator on/off. • Power Key Lock: To disable / enable power key • All Reset: Selects...
...; Language: Select OSD language. ASUS LCD Monitor VP228 Series 3-9 Pressing the second button on the right for more than five seconds to disable key lock function. • More: Return the next page of System Setting. • Back: Return the previous page of System Setting. • Information:Displays the monitor information. • Power Indicator: Turn the power LED indicator on/off. • Power Key Lock: To disable / enable power key • All Reset: Selects...
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...", and set two shortcut keys. The default setting is Brightness. • Shortcut 2: User can select from "Blue Light Filter" "Splendid", "Brightness", "Auto Adjust(only VP228H)", "Contrast", "Color Temp.", "Volume(only VP228H/VP228T/VP228TE)", "GamePlus", and set as shortcut key. Shortcut Selecting this option allows you to set as shortcut key. The default setting is Blue Light Filter. 3-10 Chapter 3: General Instruction Shortcut Shortcut 1 Shortcut 2 ASUS VP228 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz Blue Light Filter Splendid Brightness Auto Adjust Contrast Color Temp. 7.
...", and set two shortcut keys. The default setting is Brightness. • Shortcut 2: User can select from "Blue Light Filter" "Splendid", "Brightness", "Auto Adjust(only VP228H)", "Contrast", "Color Temp.", "Volume(only VP228H/VP228T/VP228TE)", "GamePlus", and set as shortcut key. Shortcut Selecting this option allows you to set as shortcut key. The default setting is Blue Light Filter. 3-10 Chapter 3: General Instruction Shortcut Shortcut 1 Shortcut 2 ASUS VP228 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz Blue Light Filter Splendid Brightness Auto Adjust Contrast Color Temp. 7.
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... Black < 0.5W < 0.5W -5° ~ +20° Yes (100mm x 100mm) 513mm x 373mm x 199.4mm 513mm x 309mm x 52.1mm 565x440x123 mm 3.5 kg 5.3 kg AC 100~240V(Built-in Power ON Consumption Note Chassis Colors Power saving mode Power off mode Tilt VESA Wall Mounting Phys. Dimension with stand (WxHxD) Phys. 3.2 Specifications Model Panel Size Max. Resolution Brightness (Typ.) Intrinsic Contrast Ratio (Typ.) Viewing Angle (CR>10) Display Colors Response Time Satellite Speaker Sound from HDMI HDMI input DVI input D-Sub input Audio Line-in ) ASUS LCD Monitor...
... Black < 0.5W < 0.5W -5° ~ +20° Yes (100mm x 100mm) 513mm x 373mm x 199.4mm 513mm x 309mm x 52.1mm 565x440x123 mm 3.5 kg 5.3 kg AC 100~240V(Built-in Power ON Consumption Note Chassis Colors Power saving mode Power off mode Tilt VESA Wall Mounting Phys. Dimension with stand (WxHxD) Phys. 3.2 Specifications Model Panel Size Max. Resolution Brightness (Typ.) Intrinsic Contrast Ratio (Typ.) Viewing Angle (CR>10) Display Colors Response Time Satellite Speaker Sound from HDMI HDMI input DVI input D-Sub input Audio Line-in ) ASUS LCD Monitor...
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Resolution Brightness (Typ.) Intrinsic Contrast Ratio (Typ.) Viewing Angle (CR>10) Display Colors Response Time Satellite Speaker Sound from HDMI HDMI input DVI input D-Sub input Audio Line-in ) 3-12 Chapter 3: General Instruction Dimension with stand (WxHxD) Phys. Dimension without stand (WxHxD) (For VESA Wall Mount) Box Dimension (WxHxD) Net Weight (Esti.) Gross Weight (Esti.) Voltage Rating VP228TE VP228NE VP228DE 21.5"W (54.6 cm) 1920x1080 200cd/m2 600:1 90°(H) /65°(V) 16.7 M(6bit...
Resolution Brightness (Typ.) Intrinsic Contrast Ratio (Typ.) Viewing Angle (CR>10) Display Colors Response Time Satellite Speaker Sound from HDMI HDMI input DVI input D-Sub input Audio Line-in ) 3-12 Chapter 3: General Instruction Dimension with stand (WxHxD) Phys. Dimension without stand (WxHxD) (For VESA Wall Mount) Box Dimension (WxHxD) Net Weight (Esti.) Gross Weight (Esti.) Voltage Rating VP228TE VP228NE VP228DE 21.5"W (54.6 cm) 1920x1080 200cd/m2 600:1 90°(H) /65°(V) 16.7 M(6bit...
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... computer is too light or dark • Adjust the Contrast and Brightness settings via OSD. Screen image has color defects (white does not look white) • Inspect the signal cable and make sure none of the pins are in main menu OSD. The power LED lights amber and • Check if the monitor and the computer are bent. • Connect the computer with another available monitor to turn on the OSD. Screen image is properly working. ASUS LCD Monitor VP228 Series 3-13
... computer is too light or dark • Adjust the Contrast and Brightness settings via OSD. Screen image has color defects (white does not look white) • Inspect the signal cable and make sure none of the pins are in main menu OSD. The power LED lights amber and • Check if the monitor and the computer are bent. • Connect the computer with another available monitor to turn on the OSD. Screen image is properly working. ASUS LCD Monitor VP228 Series 3-13