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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 

screen image 

•  Check if the monitor and the computer are 

   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. 

•  Connect the computer with another  

   available monitor to check if the computer  

   is properly working.

Screen image is too light or dark

•  Adjust the Contrast and Brightness settings 

   via OSD.

Screen image is not centered or sized 

properly

•  Press the   button for two seconds to  

   automatically adjust the image.  

•  Adjust the H-Position or V-Position settings 

   via OSD.

Screen image bounces or a wave pattern is 

present in the image

•  Make sure the signal cable is properly  

   connected to the monitor and the computer. 

•  Move electrical devices that may cause    

   electrical interference.

Screen image has color defects (white does 

not look white)

•  Inspect the signal cable and make sure that  

   none of the pins are bent.  

•  Perform Reset via OSD. 

•  Adjust the R/G/B color settings or select the  

   Color Temperature via OSD.

Screen image is blurry or fuzzy

•  Press the   button for two seconds to   

   automatically adjust the image (for VGA 

   mode only). 

•  Adjust the Phase and Clock settings via  

   OSD.

No sound or sound is low

•  Ensure that the audio cable is properly    

   connected to the monitor and the computer 

•  Adjust the volume settings of both your  

   monitor and computer.  

•  Ensure that the computer sound card driver  

   is properly installed and activated.

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Chapter 3: General Instruction 

Summary of Contents for VH202 Series

Page 1: ...LCD Monitor User Guide November 2008 E4331 V1 VH236 VH232 VH202 Series ...

Page 2: ...ED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT 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 ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MA...

Page 3: ...t interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiv...

Page 4: ...he monitor should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your dealer or local power company Use the appropriate power plug which complies with your local power standard Do not overload power strips and extention cords Overloading can result in fire or electric shock Avoid dust humidity and temperatu...

Page 5: ...he screen may flicker during the initial use due to the nature of the fluorescent light Turn off the Power Switch and turn it on again to make sure that the flicker disappears You may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the desktop pattern you use When the same image is displayed for hours an afterimage of the previous screen may remain after switching the image The screen w...

Page 6: ... 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 ...

Page 7: ...htful visual 1 2 Package contents LCD monitor Support CD Quick Start Guide Power cord VGA cable DVI cable Only for some models Audio cable If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer immediately Monitor base VH236 VH232 VH202 Series LCD monitor experience that the VH236 VH232 VH202 Series brings you ASUS LCD Monitor VH236 VH232 VH202 Series Check your VH236 VH232 VH202 Se...

Page 8: ... base 1 Connect the base with the monitor A click indicates that the base has been connected successfully 2 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 2 1 1 3 1 VH236 VH232 ...

Page 9: ... assemble the monitor 2 3 1 4 Open carton take out base and stand Remove cushion take out monitor set Assembly monitor with stand Assembly monitor with base 1 3 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 3 2 VH202 ...

Page 10: ...port HDMI IN port Earphone out Port Line in Port 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SPDIF Out 1 7 1 4 2 VH236S VH232T VH232S VH232D VH202T VH202N VH202S VH202D 2 3 4 5 2 1 3 4 AC IN port DVI port VGA port Line in Port 1 2 3 4 Only for some models Only for some models 6 1 4 ASUS LCD Monitor VH236 VH232 VH202 Series ...

Page 11: ...the next fuction This is also a hotkey for Volume adjustment 3 MENU Button Press this button to enter select the icon function highlighted while the OSD menu is activated 4 5 7 1 2 3 6 4 Button Press this button to increase the value of the function selected or move to the previous fuction This is also a hotkey for Brightness adjustment for some models 5 Input Select Button Use this hotkey to swit...

Page 12: ... to the previous fuction This is also a hotkey for Brightness adjustment 6 Power button Press this button to turn the monitor on off 7 Power indicator 1 6 ASUS LCD Monitor Series 6 Power button Press this button to turn the monitor on off 7 Power indicator 1 5 1 2 VH202N Automatically adjust the image to its optimized position clock and phase by long pressing this button for VGA mode only button B...

Page 13: ...e next fuction This is also a hotkey for Volume adjustment 3 MENU Button Press this button to enter select the icon function highlighted while the OSD menu is activated 4 Button Press this button to increase the value of the function selected or move to the previous fuction This is also a hotkey for Brightness adjustment 6 Power button Press this button to turn the monitor on off 5 7 Power indicat...

Page 14: ...se 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 MENU Bu...

Page 15: ...phone out Port Line in Port 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SPDIF Out 1 5 2 1 VH236H VH232H Rear connectors AC IN port DVI port VGA port Line in Port 1 2 3 4 Only for some models Only for some models 1 5 2 2 VH236S VH232T VH232S VH232D VH202T VH202S VH202D 1 Rear connectors 2 4 3 1 9 ASUS LCD Monitor Series VH236 VH232 VH202 ...

Page 16: ...e VH236 VH232 VH202 Series LCD monitor is specially designed for ASUS LCD Monitor Series 3 screws The VESA wall mount kit 00 mm x 00 mm is purchased separately For use only with UL Listed Wall Mount Bracket with minimum weight load 5 8Kg Screw size 4mm x 12 mm 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 th...

Page 17: ... release button Detach the arm from the monitor We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor The VESA wall mount kit 100 mm x 100 mm is purchased separately For use only with UL Listed Wall Mount Bracket with minimum weight load 4 4 Kg Screw size 4mm x 12 mm release button ...

Page 18: ... 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 ...

Page 19: ...on Introduction 1 Spendid This function contains five sub functions you can select for your preference Each mode has the Reset selection allowing you to maintain your setting or return to the preset mode Scenery Mode best choice for scenery photo display with SPLENDID Video Enhancement Standard Mode best choice for document editing with SPLENDID Video Enhancement Theater Mode best choice for movie...

Page 20: ...just 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 ...

Page 21: ...Spanish Russian Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese Japanese and Korean Aspect Controls adjusts the aspect ratio to Full or 4 3 Information shows the monitor information Reset Yes allows you to revert to the preset mode 4 Input Select In this function you can select VGA DVI HDMI input source Only for some models Color Temp contains five color modes including Cool Normal Warm sRGB and User mode ...

Page 22: ... 5ms Tr Tf 5ms Tr Tf Satellite Speaker 2W x 2 stereo 2W x 2 stereo 2W x 2 stereo HDMI input HDMI DVI input DVI DVI D Sub input Yes Yes Yes Yes Audio Line in Yes Yes Yes Earphone Output Yes SPIDIF output Yes Power ON 50W 50W 50W 50W Tilt 20 5 20 5 20 5 20 5 VESA Wall Mounting Yes 100mmx100mm Yes 100mmx100mm Yes 100mmx100mm Yes 100mmx100mm Phys Dimension 548 8x349 9x220 Box Dimension WxHxD 623x478x1...

Page 23: ...olor Saturation NTSC 72 Display Colors 16 7 M Response Time 2ms Satellite Speaker 2W x 2 stereo HDMI input HDMI DVI input Yes D Sub input Yes Audio Line in Yes Earphone Output Yes SPIDIF output Yes Power ON 50W Tilt 20 5 VESA Wall Mounting Yes 100mmx100mm Phys Dimension 548 80x349 9x220 Box Dimension WxHxD 623x478x171 Net Weight Esti 5 5 Gross Weight Esti 7 3 Voltage Rating AC 100 240V Built in 16...

Page 24: ...ut DVI input DVI DVI D Sub input Yes Yes Yes Yes Audio Line in Yes Yes Earphone Output Yes SPIDIF output Yes Power ON Tilt 20 5 20 5 20 5 20 5 VESA Wall Mounting Yes 100mmx100mm Yes 100mmx100mm Yes 100mmx100mm Yes 100mmx100mm Phys Dimensio 481 3x387 5x205 Box Dimension WxHxD 552x391x140 Net Weight Esti 4 4 4 4 4 2 4 0 Gross Weight Esti 5 8 5 8 5 5 5 3 Voltage Rating AC 100 240V Built in AC 100 240...

Page 25: ...ly adjust the image Adjust the H Position or V Position settings via OSD Screen image bounces or a wave pattern is present in the image Make sure the signal cable is properly connected to the monitor and the computer Move electrical devices that may cause electrical interference Screen image has color defects white does not look white Inspect the signal cable and make sure that none of the pins ar...

Page 26: ...0 800x600 46 875 75 49 5 XGA 1024x768 48 363 60 65 1024x768 56 476 70 75 1024x768 60 023 75 78 75 IBM Modes Mode Resolution H KHz V Hz Pixel MHz DOS 640x350 31 469 70 25 175 720x400 31 469 70 28 322 MAC Modes Mode Resolution H KHz V Hz Pixel MHz VGA 640x480 35 67 30 24 SVGA 832x624 49 725 75 57 2832 SXGA 1152x864 67 5 75 108 1280x1024 63 981 60 108 1280x1024 79 976 75 135 WXGA 1440x900 55 935 59 1...

Page 27: ...P 31 25 50 27 720x576P 31 25 50 27 720P 1280x720P 37 5 50 74 25 1280x720P 44 955 45 59 94 60 74 176 74 25 1080i 1920x1080i 28 125 50 74 25 1920x1080i 33 716 33 75 59 94 60 74 176 74 25 VH236 VH232 HDMI Supported Primary Timings 1080P 1920x1080P 56 25 50 148 5 1920x1080P 67 433 67 5 59 94 60 148 352 148 5 848x480 31 02 60 33 75 720P 1280x720 44 444 60 64 1280x720 44 772 60 74 5 1280x720 56 456 75 9...

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