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MK221 Series
LCD Monitor
User’s manual
MIC ARRAY
MENU
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E3647 First Edition V1 February 2008 Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extended
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Contents Contents ...................................................................................................... iii Notices ......................................................................................................... iv Safety information ....................................................................................... v Care & Cleaning ......................................................................................... vi 1.1 Welcome! ........................
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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 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 r
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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 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 al
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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. vii
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1.1 Welcome! ® Thank you for purchasing the ASUS MK221 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. Besides, the built-in 1.3 mega-pixel webcam with Mic Array support enhances image quality and voice clarity. No need for installing additional communication devices while having a video conference or chatting with friends online! With these features, you can enj
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1.3 Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front view MIC ARRAY 1.3 mega-pixel Webcam Microphone x2 (Mic Array) MENU Control panel Headphone jack Base MENU 4 5 6 1 2 3 7 Control panel 1. button: • Use 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. • Automatically adjust the image to its optimized
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5. button • Use this hotkey to switch among the three input sources: VGA, DVI, HDMI. (MK221H only) • • Automatically adjust the image to its optimized position, clock, Automatically adjust the image to its optimized position, clock, and and phase. (MK221S VGA input only). 6. button • Press this button to turn the monitor on/off. 7. Power indicator Status Description • The color definition of the power Blue ON indicator is as the table at the right Amber Standby mode side.
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2.1 Assembling the monitor base To assemble the monitor base: 1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 2. Connect the base with the arm according to the below drawing. A click shows that the base has been connected successfully. We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. Arm 2.2 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 i
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2.3 Detaching the arm/base (for VESA wall mount) The detachable arm/base of the MK221 Series LCD monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. To detach the arm/base: 1. Push up the cable cover to remove it from the arm (Figure 1). 2. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 3. Release the VESA cover. 4. Use a screwdriver to remove the four screws on the arm , then slide out the arm/base to detach it from the monitor (Figure 2). Four screws Figure 1 Figure 2 We recommend tha
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2.4 Connecting the cables Connect the cables as shown: 7 6 5 1 2 3 4 1. Power cord 2. HDMI signal cable (MK221H only) 3. DVI signal cable (MK221H only) 4. VGA signal signal cable cable cable 5. Audio-out cable 6. Audio-in cable 7. USB 2.0 cable The HDMI cable and audio-out cable are purchased separately. • To connect the power cord: connect one end of the power cord securely to the monitor’s AC input port, the other end to a power outlet. Before you connect the cables, ensure that your PC
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2.6 Built-in webcam with Mic Array support The built-in 1.3 megapixel webcam with array microphones (Mic Array support) allows you to take pictures, have a video conference, or record audio-video clips. While chatting with friends via Internet-based communication tools, you can directly show your vivid image and clear voice with this device. System requirements ® • A personal computer with Pentium III 800 MHz or higher processor ® ® • Microsoft Windows Vista / XP Service Pack 2 operating
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2.7 LifeFrame 2 software ASUS MK221 provides the easy-to-use LifeFrame 2 software that can work with the webcam, allowing users to create their own photos or video clips. ® ® • LifeFrame 2 only supports Microsoft Windows Vista/XP Service Pack 2 operating systems. • The LifeFrame 2 software is bundled in the support CD. Installation instructions 1. Close all other applications. 2. Insert the support CD into the optical drive and run the LifeFrame 2 program. 3. Follow the on-screen inst
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3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure 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 activate the desired sub-menu function by pressing the MENU button. 3. Press and to change the settings of the selec
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2. Image You can adjust brightness, contrast, ASCR, Trace Free, sharpness, saturation, position (VGA input only), and focus (VGA input only) from this main function. • Brightness: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. is a hotkey to is a hotkey to activate this function. • Contrast: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • ASCR: turns on/off the ASCR (ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio) function. • Trace Free: turns on/off the Trace Free function. • Sharpness: the adjusting range is from 0
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4. Input Select Select from VGA, DVI, and HDMI input sources (MK221H only) 5. System Setup Allow you to adjust the system. • Volume: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. is a hotkey to is a hotkey to activate this function. • Aspect Control: adjusts the aspect ratio to “Full” or “4:3”. • OSD Setup: * Adjusts the horizontal postition (H-Position)/ the vertical position (V-Position) of the OSD from 0 to 100. * Adjusts the OSD timeout from 10 to 120. * Enables o
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3.2 Specifications summary Panel Type TFT LCD (72% NTSC) Panel size 22" wide screen True Resolution WSXGA+ 1680 x 1050 Pixel pitch 0.282mm 2 Brightness 300cd/m (Typical) Contrast Ratio 1000:1 (ASCR Off) / 5000:1 (ASCR ON) Viewing angle(H/V) CR>10 170 ˚/160 ˚ Display colors 16.7M Response time 2ms (Gray to Gray) Built-in webcam 1.3 mega pixels (rotatable) Built-in microphone MIC x2 (Mic Array with echo cancellation) SPLENDID™ Video Yes Intelligence Technology SPLENDID™ selection 5 video preset m
