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  • Page 1 VT229 Series LCD Monitor User Guide...

  • 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 • 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. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    This product has been tested and found to comply with the harmonized standards for Information Technology Equipment, these harmonized standards published under Directives of Official Journal of the European Union. 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 extention 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.
  • Page 5 • The wall socket shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. Remark: Suitable for entertainment purposes at specially controlled luminous indoor environments, to avoid disturbing reflections from the screen.

  • 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.

  • Page 8: Welcome

    Welcome! ® Thank you for purchasing the ASUS VT229 Series 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 VT229 Series brings you! Package contents Check your VT229 Series LCD package for the following items: LCD monitor Monitor base Quick start guide 1 x Power cord 1 x VGA cable 1 x Audio cable (optional) 1 x HDMI cable (optional) 1 x USB type-B cable (only for touch function) 1 x Warranty card If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. ASUS LCD Monitor VT229...

  • Page 9: Assembling The Monitor Base

    Assembling the monitor base To assemble the monitor base: 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. We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. Connecting cables To connect cables: Connect the cables you need based on chapter 1.5.2, page1-4. Chapter 1: Product Introduction...

  • Page 10: Monitor Introduction

    Monitor introduction 1.5.1 Front of the LCD monitor Shortcut key2: • This is a Shortcut key. The default setting is Blue Light Filter. Shortcut key1: • This is a Shortcut key. The default setting is Brightness. Input Select: • Input Select: Use this hotkey to switch from input signal. Close Button: • Exit the OSD menu. MENU Button: • Press this button to enter the OSD menu. Power Button: • Press this button to turn the monitor on/off. Power Indicator: • The color definition of the power indicator is as the table below. Status Description White Amber Standby mode ASUS LCD Monitor VT229...

  • Page 11: Rear Of The Lcd Monitor

    1.5.2 Rear of the LCD monitor HDMI AC-IN port HDMI port VGA port Earphone Out port USB type-B port (only for touch function) Control buttons Kensington Lock Screw holes for VESA Wall Mount Chapter 1: Product Introduction...

  • Page 12: Detaching The Base/Stand (For Vesa Wall Mount)

    Detaching the base/stand (for VESA wall mount) The detachable stand of the LCD 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 finger 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 four screws on the arm, and then detach the arm/stand from the monitor. • W e recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. • H old 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 4.8kg according to the model listed in the specification table (Screw size: M4 x 10 mm). ASUS LCD Monitor VT229...

  • Page 13: 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 while changing its angle. • You can adjust the monitor’s angle from -5˚ to 20˚. • Do not touch the Touch screen when you change the angle. It may cause damage or break the Touch screen and LCD screen. -5 ~ 20 Chapter 2: Setup...

  • Page 14: Touch Operation

    Touch Operation • ASUS VT229 is a touch monitor which uses 10 point touch panel technology. Please use with latest OS like Windows 10. • You can use either single finger touch, or multi-finger touch up to maximum simultaneous 10 touch points. 10-Point Touch • To activate touch functionality, you need to connect the display with the provided USB type-B cable to your computer. • You do not need to install any other software. • ASUS VT229 offers you groovy touch gestures like tap, grab, pinch, rotate, zoom, swipe, etc. The gestures allow you to launch programs and access the setting of your ASUS VT229 Display. The functions can be activated by using the hand gestures to ASUS VT229. Left edge swipe (on Windows 7/8/8.1/10 only) Swipe from the left edge of the screen to shuffle your running apps. Right edge swipe (on Windows 7/8/8.1/10 only) Swipe from the right edge of the screen to launch the Charm bar. ASUS LCD Monitor VT229...
  • Page 15 Finger slide (on Windows 7/8/8.1/10 only) Slide your finger to scroll up and down and slide your finger to pan the screen left or right. Zoom out Bring together your two fingers on the touch panel. Zoom in Spread apart your two fingers on the touch panel. Chapter 3: Touch operation...
  • Page 16 Single Tap/Double tap Single Tap Touch the target on the screen with one fingertip for one quick tap, then release. Double Tap Touch the target on the screen with one fingertip for two quick taps, then release. Tap an app to launch it (on Windows 7/8/8.1/10 only). Double-tap an item to launch it. ASUS LCD Monitor VT229...
  • Page 17 Tap and hold To move an app, tap and hold the app tile and drag it to a new location. To close an app (on Windows 7/8/8.1/10 only), tap and hold the top side of the running app and drag it down to the bottom of the screen to close it. NOTE:• You can access to OS website to get more description on touch operation. • Do not touch the screen with sharp objects, it may result in damage, and void warranty. • Do not push hard, or rest anything on the glass surface (if in horizontal position) as it will damage the screen and void warranty. • Please keep your hands clean and dry before touching the screen to ensure fluid touch operation. • The touch function works only on OS and applications which support touch functions. Chapter 3: Touch operation...

  • Page 18: Osd (On-Screen Display) Menu

    OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 4.1.1 How to reconfigure ASUS VT229 Splendid 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  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 button. Press  and  buttons to select the desired parameter. 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.
  • Page 19 • Scenery Mode: This is the best choice for scenery photo displaying with SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement. • Theater Mode: This is the best choice for movie watching with SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement. • Game Mode: This is the best choice for game playing with SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement. • Night View Mode: This is the best choice for playing dark- scene game or watching movie with SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement. • Reading Mode : This is the best choice for book reading. • Darkroom Mode : This is the best choice for a weak ambient light environmen. In the Standard Mode, the Saturation, Skin Tone, Sharpness, and ASCR functions are not user-configurable. In the sRGB, the Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Color Temp., Skin Tone, Sharpness, and ASCR functions are not user- configurable. ASUS LCD Monitor VT229...
  • Page 20 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 VT229...
  • Page 21 Color Select the image color you like from this function. ASUS VT229 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.: Contain three preset color modes (Cool, Normal, Warm) and one User Mode. • Skin Tone: Contain three color modes including Reddish, Natural, and Yellowish. In the User Mode, colors of R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) are userconfigurable; the adjusting range is from 0 ~ 100. Image You can adjust the image Sharpness, Trace Free, Aspect Control, VividPixel, ASCR, Position, Focus and Auto Adjust from this main function.
  • Page 22 • 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. (ASCR: ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio. Disabled at “Standard Mode”, “sRGB Mode” and “Reading Mode.) • Position: Adjust the horizontal postition (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: Reduce 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.) 4:3 is only available when input source is in 4:3 format. Input Select Select the input source from VGA, HDMI. ASUS VT229 Input Select Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz HDMI System Setup Adjust the system configuration. ASUS LCD Monitor VT229...
  • Page 23 ASUS VT229 System Setup Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz Splendid Demo Mode Volume QuickFit ECO Mode OSD Setup Language Key Lock More ASUS VT229 System Setup Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz Back Information Power Indicator Power Key Lock All Reset • Splendid Demo Mode: Activate the demo mode for the Splendid function.
  • Page 24 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, Croatia, Hungary, Romania, Portugal, Turkey, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Thai 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 Setup. • Back: Return the previous page of System Setup. • 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. ASUS LCD Monitor VT229...
  • Page 25 Shortcut Selecting this option allows you to set one shortcut key. ASUS VT229 Shortcut Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz Shortcut 1 Blue Light Filter Shortcut 2 Splendid Brightness Auto Adjust Contrast Color Temp. Volume • Shortcut 1: User can select from “Blue Light Filter” “Splendid”, “Brightness”, “Auto Adjust”, “Contrast”, “Color Temp.”, “Volume”, and set as shortcut key. The default setting is Brightness. • Shortcut 2: User can select from “Blue Light Filter” “Splendid”, “Brightness”, “Auto Adjust”, “Contrast”, “Color Temp.”, “Volume”, and set as shortcut key. The default setting is Blue Light Filter. Chapter 4: General Instruction...

  • Page 26: Specifications

    ≧178°(H) / ≧178°(V) (Typ.) Display Colors 16.7 M (6bit+FRC) Response Time(Typ.) DVI input HDMI input D-Sub input USB type-B port(only for touch function) Power ON Consumption 18.56 W Note base on EPA7.0 Power Saving Mode < 0.5 W Power OFF Mode < 0.5 W Tilt -5° ~ +20° VESA Wall Mounting Yes (100mm x 100mm) Phys. Dimension (WxHxD) 491.5 x 367.7 x 204.4mm Box Dimension (WxHxD) 558 x 425 x 137mm Net Weight (Esti.) 3.7Kg Gross Weight (Esti.) 6.0Kg Voltage Rating AC 100~240V(Built-in) *Specifications subject to change without notice. ASUS LCD Monitor VT229...

  • 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. 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 is not centered or • Press the auto button to automatically adjust the sized properly image. • Adjust the H-Position or V-Position 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.

  • Page 28: Supported Timing List

    60Hz 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 VT229 4-11...
  • 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...

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