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- Page 1 VL249 Series LCD Monitor User Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. -
Page 3: Notices
Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that 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 receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. ® As an Energy Star Partner, our company has determined ® that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency. This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the factory default settings which can be restored by “Factory Reset” function in the OSD menu. - Page 4 Safety information • Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all the documentation that came with the package. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, never expose the monitor to rain or moisture. • Never try to open the monitor cabinet. The dangerous high voltages inside the monitor may result in serious physical injury. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. • Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • Slots and openings on the back or top of the cabinet are provided for ventilation. Do not block these slots. Never place this product near or over a radiator or heat source unless proper ventilation is provided. • The 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 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 during a lightning storm or if it will not be used for a long period of time. This will protect the monitor from damage due to power surges. • Never push objects or spill liquid of any kind into the slots on the monitor cabinet.
- Page 5 WARNING Usage of other than specified head- or earphones can result in hearing loss due to excessive sound pressures.
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Page 6: Care & Cleaning
Care & Cleaning • Before you lift or reposition your monitor, it is better to disconnect the cables and power cord. Follow the correct lifting techniques when positioning the monitor. When lifting or carrying the monitor, grasp the edges of the monitor. Do not lift the display by the stand or the cord. • Cleaning. Turn your monitor off and unplug the power cord. Clean the monitor surface with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth dampened with mild cleaner. • Avoid using a cleaner containing alcohol or acetone. Use a cleaner intended for use with the LCD. Never spray cleaner directly on the screen, as it may drip inside the monitor and cause an electric shock. The following symptoms are normal with the monitor: • 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 will recover slowly or you can turn off the Power Switch for hours. • When the screen becomes black or flashes, or cannot work anymore, contact your dealer or service center to fix it. Do not repair the screen by yourself! Conventions used in this guide WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. - Page 7 Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to http://www.asus.com 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.
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Page 8: Welcome
Welcome! ® Thank you for purchasing the ASUS LCD monitor! The latest widescreen LCD monitor from ASUS provides a crisper, broader, and brighter display, plus a host of features that enhance your viewing experience. With these features, you can enjoy the convenience and delightful visual experience that the monitor brings you! 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 DisplayPort Cable (option) • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. ASUS LCD Monitor VL249 Series... -
Page 9: Assembling The Monitor
Assembling the monitor To assemble the monitor: 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. Adjust the monitor to the angle that is most comfortable for you. -10 ~ 20 Chapter 1: Product Introduction... -
Page 10: Connect Cables
Connect cables 1.4.1 Rear of the LCD monitor DCIN HDMI VL249Q DCIN HDMI VL249HE DC-IN Port DP Port HDMI Port VGA Port Audio - in Port Kensington Lock ASUS LCD Monitor VL249 Series... -
Page 11: Six Sides Figure
1.4.1 Six sides figure ASUS VL249 Series UNIT:mm(inch) 541.77(21.33) 40.50(1.59) 7.37(0.29) 15.12(0.6) 11.70(0.46) 11.20(0.44) 194.40(7.65) 208.40(8.2) 34.19(1.35) 83.54(3.29) 100.00(3.94) VESA Screw 4 PCS (M4xL10) 120.35(4.74) Keep Out Area Chapter 1: Product Introduction... -
Page 12: Monitor Introduction
VL249Q: Main Menu Exit Power Off Input Select Brightness Menu Button: • Press this button to turn the monitor on when monitor is power off. • Press this button enter the OSD menu when monitor is power on. • Enter/select the icon (function) highlighted while the OSD is activated. Input Select Item / Increase value: • Add or Increase value • Input source select hot key Brightness Item / Decrease value: • Next Item or Decrease value • Brightness hot key Close / Return Button: • Return to previous menu. • Exit the OSD menu. Power Button: • To activate “Power Off” OSD when monitor is power on. ASUS LCD Monitor VL249 Series... - Page 13 VL249HE: Main Menu Exit Power Off Brightness Blue Light Filter Menu Button: • Press this button to turn the monitor on when monitor is power off. • Press this button enter the OSD menu when monitor is power on. • Enter/select the icon (function) highlighted while the OSD is activated. Brightness Item / Increase value: • Add or Increase value • Brightness hot key Blue Light Filter Item / Decrease value: • Next Item or Decrease value • Blue Light Filter hot key Close / Return Button: • Return to previous menu. • Exit the OSD menu. Power Button: • To activate “Power Off” OSD when monitor is power on. ASUS LCD Monitor VL249 Series...
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Page 14: Detaching The Arm/Stand (For Vesa Wall Mount)
Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount) The detachable stand of this monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. To detach the arm/stand Disconnect power and signal cables. Carefully put the front of the monitor face down on a clean table. Use your fingers to loosen the screw located at the bottom of the base,and remove the base from the stand.And then remove the hinge cover from monitor body by using your fingers. 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. • The VESA wall mount kit ( 100 x 100 mm) is purchased separately. • Use only the UL Listed Wall Mount Bracket with minimum weight/load 12 kg (Screw size: M4 x 10 mm). Chapter 2: Setup... -
Page 15: Adjusting The Monitor
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 +20˚ to -10˚ -10 ~ 20 It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle. ASUS LCD Monitor VL249 Series... -
Page 16: Osd (On-Screen Display) Menu
Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz Standard Mode sRGB Mode Scenery Mode Theater Mode Game Mode Night View Mode Reading Mode Darkroom Mode Press the MENU button to activate the OSD menu. Press the and buttons to toggle between options in the Menu. As you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted. To select the highlighted item on the menu press the Center key. Press the and buttons to select the desired parameter. Press the Center key to enter the slide bar and then use the or buttons, according to the indicators on the menu, to make your changes. Press the ◄/► to move left / right menu. ASUS LCD Monitor VL249 Series... -
Page 17: Osd Function Introduction
3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction Splendid This function contains eight sub-functions that you can select for your preference. Each mode has the Reset selection, allowing you to maintain your setting or return to the preset mode. ASUS VL249 Splendid Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz Standard Mode sRGB Mode Scenery Mode Theater Mode Game Mode Night View Mode Reading Mode Darkroom Mode • Standard Mode: This is the best choice for document editing with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology. • sRGB Mode: This is the best choice for viewing photos and graphics from PCs. - Page 18 Level 3 Level 4 • Level 0: No change. • Level 1~4: The higher the level,the more blue light will be reduced. • When Blue Light Filter is activated,the default settings of Standard Mode will be automatically imported. • Between Level 1 to Level 3, the Brightness function is user-configurable. • Level 4 is optimized setting. It is compliance with TUV Low Blue Light Certification. The Brightness function is not user-configurable. Please refer 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 computer. 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 focusing on objects that are far away. • Eye exercises can help to reduces eye strain. Repeat these exercises often. If eye strain continues please consult a physician. Eye exercises: (1) Repeating look up and down (2) Slowly roll your eyes (3) Move your eyes diagonal. • High energy blue light may lead to eye strain and AMD (Age-Related Macular Degeneration). Blue light filter to reduce 70% (max.) harmful blue light to avoiding CVS (Computer Vision Syndrome). ASUS LCD Monitor VL249 Series...
- Page 19 Color Select the image color you like from this function. ASUS VL249 Color Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz Brightness Contrast Saturation Color Temp. Skin Tone • Brightness: The adjusting range is 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. • In the User Mode, colors of R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) are user- configurable; the adjusting range is from 0 ~ 100. Chapter 3: General Instruction...
- Page 20 • Trace Free: Speeds up the response time by Over Drive technology. The adjusting range is from lower 0 to faster 100. • Aspect Control: Adjusts the aspect ratio to “Full”, “4:3”, “Overscan(Only For HDMI)”. • 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. • FreeSync: It can allow a FreeSync supported graphics source to dynamically adjust display refresh rate based on typical content frame rates for power efficient, virtually stutter free and low-latency display update. • Position: Adjusts the horizontal position (H-Position) and the vertical position (V-Position) of the image. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100 (Only available for VGA input). • Focus: Reduces Horizonal-line noise and Vertical-line noise of the image by adjusting (Phase) and (Clock) separately. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100 (Only available for VGA input). • Auto Adjust.: Automatically adjust the image to its optimized position, clock, and phase. (Only available for VGA input.) ASUS LCD Monitor VL249 Series...
- Page 21 • 4:3 is only available when input source is in 4:3 format。OverScan is only available for the HDMI input source • Phase adjusts the phase of the pixel clock signal. With a wrong phase adjustment, the screen shows horizontal disturbances. • Clock (pixel frequency) controls the number of pixels scanned by one horizontal sweep. If the frequency is not correct, the screen shows vertical stripes and the image is not proportional. Sound (VL249Q only) Adjust the sound settings to your preference. ASUS VL249 Sound Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz Volume Mute Source • Volume: Adjusts the output volume level. • Mute: Mute the output volume. • Source: Adjusts audio source to “Line In” or “HDMI” (only available for HDMI input); Adjusts audio source to “Line In” or “DisplayPort” (only available for DisplayPort input). Input Select Select the input source from VGA, HDMI, DisplayPort(VL249Q only) input signal.
- Page 22 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz Back Key Lock Information Power Indicator Power Key Lock All Reset • Splendid Demo Mode: Activate the demo mode for the Splendid function. • 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 to select between Crosshair, Timer, FPS Counter, and Display Alignment function. • Press Center key to confirm the function you choose. Press to go back. Press to go off, and exit. ASUS LCD Monitor VL249 Series...
- Page 23 GamePlus main menu GamePlus-Crosshair Crosshair (Practice Mode) Timer FPS Counter Display Alignment GamePlus main-Timer GamePlus -FPS • QuickFit: contains three patterns: (1) Grid (2) Paper size (3) Photo size. Grid pattern: Facilitates designers and users to organize content and layout on one page and achieve a consistent look and feel. Alignment Grid 1 Alignment Grid 2 Chapter 3: General Instruction...
- Page 24 • ECO Mode: Activate the ecology mode for power saving. • OSD Setup: Adjusts the OSD Timeout, DDC/CI, and Transparency of the OSD screen. • Language: Select OSD language. The selections are: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, , Russian, Poland, Czech, Croacia, Hungary, Romania, Portugal, Turkey, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Thai, Indonesian. ASUS LCD Monitor VL249 Series...
- Page 25 • More: Return the next page of System Setting. • Back: Return the previous page of System Setting. • Key Lock: Disable all key functions. Pressing the second button on the right for more than five seconds to disable key lock function. • 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 “Yes” to revert all settings to the factory default mode. Shortcut Selecting this option allows you to set two shortcut keys. ASUS VL249 Shortcut Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz Shortcut 1 Blue Light Filter Shortcut 2 Splendid Brightness Auto Adjust Contrast Input Select Color Temp.
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Page 26: Specifications
DisplayPort Audio Line-in < 13W Power ON Consumption *Based on Energy Star 7.0 *Based on Energy Star 8.0 Note standard standard Chassis Colors Black < 0.5W Power saving mode < 0.5W Power off mode Tilt -10° ~ +20° VESA Wall Mounting Yes (100mm x 100mm) Phys. Dimension with 541.7mm x 394.9mm x 208.4mm stand (WxHxD) Phys. Dimension without stand (WxHxD) 541.7mm x 322.9mm x 40.5mm (For VESA Wall Mount) Box Dimension (WxHxD) 602mm x 466mm x 145mm Net Weight (Esti.) Gross Weight (Esti.) 6.8kg 6.8kg Voltage Rating AC 100~240V(Built-in) ASUS LCD Monitor VL249 Series 3-11... -
Page 27: Troubleshooting (Faq)
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. • Check Power Indicator function in main menu OSD. Select “ON” to turn on power LED. The power LED lights amber and • Check if the monitor and the computer are in the there is no screen image 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 bounces or a wave • Make sure the signal cable is properly connected to pattern is present in the image the monitor and the computer. • Move electrical devices that may cause electrical interference. - Page 28 44.444kHz 1280x720 60Hz 44.772kHz 1280x720 75Hz 56.456kHz 1280x768(RB) 60Hz 47.396kHz 1280x800(RB) 60Hz 49.306kHz 1280x800 60Hz 49.702kHz 1280x800 75Hz 62.795kHz 1366x768 60Hz 47.712kHz 1440x900(RB) 60Hz 55.469kHz 1440x900 75Hz 70.635kHz 1680x1050(RB) 60Hz 64.674kHz 1920x1080 60Hz 66.587kHz ASUS LCD Monitor VL249 Series 3-13...
- Page 29 SD/HD Timings (HDMI input only) HDMI 1.3,CEA-861B Formats, SD/HD Supported Primary Timings of (HDMI input only) Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency 640x480P 59.94 / 60Hz 31.469 / 31.5kHz 720x480P 59.94 / 60Hz 31.469 / 31.5kHz 720x576P 50Hz 31.25kHz 1280x720P 50Hz 37.5kHz 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)