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January 2011
ML229H Series
LED Monitor
User Guide
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Table of contents Notices ......................................................................................................... iii Safety Information ...................................................................................... iv Care & Cleaning ........................................................................................... v 1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package Contents ....................
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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 h armful 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 provid
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Safety Information • Before setting up the monitor , carefully read all the documentation that came with the package. • To prevent fire or shock haza rd, 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, ma ke sure
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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 c
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Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software 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. vi Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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1.1 Welcome! ® Thank you for purchasing the ASUS ML229H Series LED monitor! The latest widescreen LED 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 ML229H Series brings you! 1.2 Package Contents Check your ML229H Series LED package for the following items: LED monitor Monitor base Quick start guide Power
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1.3 Assembling The Monitor Base To assemble the monitor base: • Attach the base to the monitor with bundled handy-screw correctly and then put on the screw cover. We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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1.4 Monitor Introduction 1.4.1 Front of the LED monitor 1. Button: • Automatically adjust the image to its optimized position, clock, and phase by long pressing this button for 2-4 seconds (for VGA mode only). • Use this hotkey to switch from six video preset modes (Scenery Mode, Standard Mode, Theater Mode, Game Mode, Night View Mode, and sRGB Mode) with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology. • Exit the OSD menu or go back to the previous menu as the OSD menu is active. 2. Button: •
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5 . Input Select Button: • Use this hotkey to switch from VGA, HDMI input signals. Press (Input Select button) to display HDMI signal after you connect cable with the monitor. 6. Power Button/Power Indicator: • Press this button to turn the monitor on/off. Status Description White ON White (Blinking) Standby mode OFF OFF 1.4.2 Rear of the LED monitor VGA Rear connectors 1 5 2 3 4 1 1 DC-IN Port: This port connects the power cord. 2 VGA Cable: This 15-pin port is for PC VGA connectio
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2.1 Adjusting The Monitor • Hold both right and left front frames to prevent the monitor from falling when you change its angle. • You can adjust the monitor’s angle from -5° to 20° and allow 20° swivel adjustment from either left or right. -5º ~ 20º º º 20 20 º 0 ASUS LED Monitor ML229H Series 2-1
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3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) Menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure ML229 Splendid Scenery Mode Color Standard Mode Image Theater Mode Input Select Game Mode System Setup Night View Mode sRGB Move Menu Exit 1. Press the MENU button to activate the OSD menu. 2. Press and to navigate through the functions. Highlight and activate the desired function by pressing the MENU button. If the function selected has a sub-menu, press and again to navigate through the sub-menu functions. Highlight and activa
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• Scenery Mode: This is the best choice for scenery photo displaying with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology. • Standard Mode: This is the best choice for document editing with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology. • Theater Mode: This is the 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-sc
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In the User Mode, colors of R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) are userconfigurable; the adjusting range is from 0 ~ 100. 3. Image You can adjust the image Sharpness, Trace Free,Aspect Control,ASCR, Position (VGA only), and Focus (VGA only) from this main function. ML229 Splendid Sharpness 50 Color Trace Free 0 Image Aspect Control Full Input Select ASCR System Setup Position Focus Move Menu Exit • Sharpness: Adjust the picture sharpness. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Trace Free: S
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4. Input Select Select the input source from VGA , or HDMI . ML229 Splendid VGA Color HDMI Image Input Select System Setup Move Menu Exit 5. System Setup Adjusts the system configuration. ML229 Splendid Splendid Demo Mode OFF Color ECO Mode OFF Image OSD Setup Input Select Language English System Setup Information All Reset Move Menu Exit • Splendid Demo Mode: Activate the demo mode for the Splendid function. • ECO Mode: Power-saving mode. • OSD Setup: Adjust the horizontal postition (H-Posi
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3.2 Specifi cat ions Summary(ML229) Panel Type TFT LED Panel Size 21.5"W(54.6cm) True Resolution Full HD1920x1080 Pixel Pitch 0.2475mmx0.2475mm 2 Brightness (Typ.) 250cd/m Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1 ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio 50,000,000:1 Viewing Angle (H/V),CR≥10 178°(H)/178°(V) Display Colors 16.7M Response Time 6 ms(GTG) SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Yes Tech. SPLENDID™ Video Preset Mode 6 modes (By Hotkey) Auto. Adjustment Yes 4 modes (9300K/7500K/6500K /User Color Temperature Selection
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Temperrature(Operrating) 0°C - +35°C Temperrature(Non-operrating) -20°C - +60°C Phys.Dimension With Stand 517.4x402.5x210 mm (WxHxD) Box Dimension(WxHxD) 585x424x140 mm Net Weight :3.1Kg Weight Gross Weight :4.9Kg 31 Languages (English, German, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese, Polish, Czech, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Danish, Hungarian, Serbian, Greek, Romanian, Multi-languages Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Turkish, Arabic, Korean, Thai, Bulgar
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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 white • Check if the monitor and the computer are in the blinking and there is no screen ON mode. image • 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 b
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3.4 Supported Timing List Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency 640x480 60Hz 31.489kHz 640x480 67Hz 35kHz 640x480 72Hz 37.881kHz 640x480 75Hz 37.5kHz 640x350 70Hz 31.469kHz 720x400 70Hz 31.469kHz 800x600 56Hz 35.156kHz 800x600 60Hz 37.879kHz 800x600 72Hz 48.077kHz 800x600 75Hz 46.875kHz 832x624 75Hz 49.725kHz 848x480 60Hz 31.02kHz 1024x768 60Hz 48.363kHz 1024x768 70Hz 56.476kHz 1024x768 75Hz 60.023kHz 1024x768 75Hz 67.023kHz 1152x864 75Hz 67.5kHz 1280x720 60Hz 44.444/44.772kHz 1280x720 7
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IBM MODES Mode Resolution H(KHz) V(Hz) Pixel(MHz) 640x350 31.469 70 25.175 DOS 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 * Modes not listed in the above tables may not be supported. For optimal resolution, we recommend that you choose a mode listed in the above tables. 3-9 Chapter 2: Setup
