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Chapter 1: Product Introduction

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Assembling the monitor

To assemble the monitor

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1.  Place the display flat on a cloth on the table, Then attach the base 

to the arm and fix with the screw to join them tightly. You can easily 

tighten the screw by fingers.

2.  Adjust the monitor to the angle that is most comfortable for you.

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Summary of Contents for VP228 Series

Page 1: ...VP228 Series LCD Monitor User Guide ...

Page 2: ...INESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED 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 ERR...

Page 3: ...ference 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 receiver Conn...

Page 4: ...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 extension cords Overloading can result in fire or electric shock Avoid dust humidity and temperature extremes Do not place the monitor in any area where it may become wet Place the monitor on a stable surface Unplug the unit du...

Page 5: ...v WARNING Usage of other than specified head or earphones can result in hearing loss due to excessive sound pressures ...

Page 6: ...The 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 ...

Page 7: ...e updates 1 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 that may have been added by your dealer These documents are not part of the standard package ...

Page 8: ...perience With these features you can enjoy the convenience and delightful visual experience that the monitor brings you 1 2 Package 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 the above items is damaged or miss...

Page 9: ... assemble the monitor 1 Place the display flat on a cloth on the table Then attach the base to the arm and fix with the screw to join them tightly You can easily tighten the screw by fingers 2 Adjust the monitor to the angle that is most comfortable for you 1 2 5 20 ...

Page 10: ...ables 1 4 1 Rear of the LCD monitor 6 HDMI VGA VP228H VP228T VP228TE VP228N VP228NE DVI DVI VGA DVI VGA VP228DE VGA 2 4 3 5 1 HDMI VGA VP228HE 2 4 5 1 4 3 5 1 4 3 1 4 1 1 AC IN Port 2 HDMI Port 3 DVI Port 4 VGA Port 5 Audio in Port 6 Kensington Lock ...

Page 11: ... back of the monitor to adjust the image settings VP228H VP228HE VP228T VP228TE VP228N VP228NE VP228DE Auto 3 4 7 5 6 8 2 1 1 Power Indicator The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table Status Description White ON Amber Standby mode OFF OFF 2 Power Button Press this button to turn the monitor on off ...

Page 12: ... Button Use this hotkey to switch from VGA DVI HDMI Only VP228H VP228HE input signal 6 Shortcut key1 This is a Shortcut key The default setting is Brightness 7 Shortcut key2 This is a Shortcut key The default setting is Blue Light Filter 8 Auto Button Auto Adjust Automatically adjust the image to its optimized position clock and phase ...

Page 13: ...ttom of the base and remove the base from the stand And then remove the hinge cover from monitor body by using your fingers 3 Use a screwdriver to remove the two screw on the arm Figure 1 and then detach the arm stand 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 w...

Page 14: ...ll 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 20 to 5 5 20 It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle ...

Page 15: ...ivate the OSD menu 2 Press the and buttons to toggle between options in the Menu As you move from one icon to another the option name is highlighted 3 To select the highlighted item on the menu press the button 4 Press the and buttons to select the desired parameter 5 Press the button to enter the slide bar and then use the or buttons according to the indicators on the menu to make your changes 6 ...

Page 16: ... best choice for movie watching with SPLENDID Video Intelligence Technology Game Mode This is the best choice for game playing with SPLENDID Video Intelligence Technology Night View Mode This is the best choice for playing dark scene game or watching dark scene movie with SPLENDID Video Intelligence Technology sRGB Mode This is the best choice for viewing photos and graphics from PCs Reading Mode ...

Page 17: ...to the following to alleviate eye strains Users should take some time away from the display if working for long hours It is advised to take short breaks at least 5 mins after around 1 hour of continuous working at the compute Taking short and frequent breaks is more effective than a single longer break To minimize eye strain and dryness in your eyes users should rest the eye periodically by focusi...

Page 18: ...s from 0 to 100 Contrast The adjusting range is from 0 to 100 Saturation The adjusting range is from 0 to 100 Color Temp Contains three preset color modes Cool Normal Warm and User Mode Skin Tone Contains three color modes including Reddish Natural and Yellowish Smart View The versatile vuewing positions with Smart View Technology In the User Mode colors of R Red G Green and B Blue are user config...

Page 19: ...00 Aspect Control Adjusts the aspect ratio to Full 4 3 Overscan only VP228H VP228HE VividPixel ASUS Exclusive Technology that brings lifelike visuals for crystal clear and detail oriented enjoyment The adjusting range is from 0 to 100 ASCR Select ON or OFF to enable or disable dynamic contrast ratio function Position Adjusts the horizontal position H Position and the vertical position V Position o...

Page 20: ...els scanned by one horizontal sweep If the frequency is not correct the screen shows vertical stripes and the image is not proportional 5 Input Select Select the input source from VGA DVI only VP228H VP228T VP228TE VP228N VP228NE HDMI VP228H VP228HE input signal Input Select VGA HDMI DVI Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080 60Hz ASUS VP228 6 System Setup Adjusts the system configuration System Setup Splend...

Page 21: ...P228T VP228TE GamePlus The GamePlus Function provides a toolkit and creates a better gaming environment for users when playing different types of games Particularly Aimpoint function is specially designed for new gamers or beginners interested in First Person Shooter FPS games To active GamePlus Select ON to enter the GamePlus main menu Press and to select between Crosshair and Timer function Pres...

Page 22: ...size 1 Grid pattern Facilitates designers and users to organize content and layout on one page and achieve a consistent look and feel Alignment Grid 2 Alignment Grid 1 2 Photo size Provides photographers and other users to accurately view and edit their photos in real size on the screen 3x5 2x2 4x6 ECO Mode Activate the ecology mode for power saving OSD Setup Adjusts the OSD Timeout DDC CI and Tra...

Page 23: ...ai and Indonesian Key Lock Disable all key functions 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 Y...

Page 24: ...hortcut 1 User can select from Blue Light Filter Splendid Brightness Auto Adjust only VP228H VP228HE Contrast Color Temp Volume only VP228H VP228HE VP228T VP228TE GamePlus and set as shortcut key The default setting is Brightness Shortcut 2 User can select from Blue Light Filter Splendid Brightness Auto Adjust only VP228H VP228HE Contrast Color Temp Volume only VP228H VP228HE VP228T VP228TE GamePl...

Page 25: ...d from HDMI Yes NO HDMI input Yes NO DVI input Yes D Sub input Yes Audio Line in Yes NO Power ON Consumption 16 W Note Based on Energy Star 7 0 standard Chassis Colors Black Power saving mode 0 5W Power off mode 0 5W Tilt 5 20 VESA Wall Mounting Yes 100mm x 100mm Phys Dimension with stand WxHxD 513mm x 373mm x 199 4mm Phys Dimension without stand WxHxD For VESA Wall Mount 513mm x 309mm x 52 1mm Bo...

Page 26: ...m HDMI NO HDMI input NO DVI input Yes NO D Sub input Yes Audio Line in Yes NO Power ON Consumption 16 W Note Based on Energy Star 7 0 standard Chassis Colors Black Power saving mode 0 5W Power off mode 0 5W Tilt 5 20 VESA Wall Mounting Yes 100mm x 100mm Phys Dimension with stand WxHxD 513mm x 373mm x 199 4mm Phys Dimension without stand WxHxD For VESA Wall Mount 513mm x 309mm x 52 1mm Box Dimensio...

Page 27: ...s HDMI input Yes DVI input NO D Sub input Yes Audio Line in Yes Power ON Consumption 16 W Note Based on Energy Star 7 0 standard Chassis Colors Black Power saving mode 0 5W Power off mode 0 5W Tilt 5 20 VESA Wall Mounting Yes 100mm x 100mm Phys Dimension with stand WxHxD 513mm x 373mm x 199 4mm Phys Dimension without stand WxHxD For VESA Wall Mount 513mm x 309mm x 52 1mm Box Dimension WxHxD 565x44...

Page 28: ...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 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 whi...

Page 29: ...635kHz 1680x1050 60Hz 65 29kHz 1920x1080 60Hz 67 5kHz IBM Modes Factory Preset Timing Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency 640x350 70Hz 31 469kHz 720x400 70Hz 31 469kHz MAC Modes Factory Preset Timing Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency 640x480 67Hz 35kHz 832x624 75Hz 49 725kHz VESA Modes User Available Timing Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency 848x480 60Hz 31 02kHz 1280...

Page 30: ...7 5kHz 1280x720P 59 94 60Hz 44 955 45kHz 1920x1080i 50Hz 28 125kHz 1920x1080i 59 94 60Hz 33 716 33 75kHz HDMI 1 3 CEA 861B Formats SD HD Supported Optional Timings of HDMI input only Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency 1440x480P 59 94 60Hz 31 469 31 5kHz 1440x576P 50Hz 31 25kHz 1920x1080P 50Hz 56 25kHz 1920x1080P 59 94 60Hz 67 433 67 5kHz The modes not listed in the above tables may not b...

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