C1221Q/C2221Q/ C2221HE Series LCD Monitor User Guide
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Contents Contents....................................................................................................... iii Notices.......................................................................................................... iv Safety information....................................................................................... vi Care & Cleaning.......................................................................................... vii Takeback Services..................................
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.
NOTE: Energy Star is NOT supported on FreeDOS and Linux-based operating system. 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. This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference - Causing Equipment Regulations.
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.
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.
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.
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1.1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS® LCD monitor! The latest widescreen LCD monitor from ASUS provides a broader, brighter and crystal-clear 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 to you! 1.
1.3 Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front view C2221Q/C2221HE C1221QSB Menu Menu Close Close Input Select Input Select Brightness Brightness Blue Light Filter Blue Light Filter 6 1. 4 3 2 1 Power button/power indicator • Turns the monitor on/off. • The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table. 2. Status Description White Amber Off On Standby mode Off Menu button: • Press this button to display the OSD menu when the OSD is off. • Enters the OSD menu.
5. Shortcut • Press this button to display the OSD menu when the OSD is off. • Default: Brightness hotkey • To change the hotkey function, go to the Shortcut > Shortcut 1 menu. 6. Shortcut • Press this button to display the OSD menu when the OSD is off. • Default: Blue light filter hotkey • To change the hotkey function, go to the Shortcut > Shortcut 2 menu. 1.3.2 Back view C2221Q/C2221HE C2221HE C2221Q 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 C1221QSB 9 10 1. AC-IN port.
8. USB 2.0 downstream ports. These ports are for connection with USB devices, such as USB keyboard/mouse, USB flash drive, etc. 9. Kensington lock slot. 10. Control buttons.
2.1 Assembling the monitor arm/base To assemble the monitor base: 1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 2. Attach the base into the arm, making sure the tab on the arm fits into the groove on the base. 3. C2221Q/ C2221HE: Fix the base to the arm by rotating the base until it fits into place. C1221QSB: Fix the base to the arm by fastening the bundled screw. 4. C1221QSB: Remove the stop screw at the bottom of the base to allow 180˚ swiwel adjustment from either left or right.
2.2 Detaching the arm/base (for VESA wall mount) The detachable arm/base of this monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. To detach the arm/base: C2221Q/ C2221HE 1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 2. Remove the rubbers in the four screw holes. (Figure 1) 3. Remove the base (Figure 2). 4. Remove the hinge cover (Figure 3). 5. Use a screwdriver to remove the screw(s) on the hinge (Figure 4), then remove the hinge.
C1221QSB 1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 2. Remove the rubbers in the four screw holes. (Figure 1) 3. Remove the base (Figure 2). 4. Use a screwdriver to remove the screw(s) on the hinge (Figure 3), then remove the hinge. 1 1 2 2 (Figure 1) (Figure 2) (Figure 3) We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. • The VESA wall mount kit (100 x 100 mm) is purchased separately.
2.3 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. • C2221Q/ C2221HE: The recommended adjusting angle is +23 to -5˚. • C1221QSB: The recommended adjusting angle is +35˚ to -5˚ (for tilt)/+90˚ to -90˚ (for swiveling)/ +130 mm (for height adjustment)/90˚ (for portrait view).
It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle. 2.4 Connecting the cables Connect the cables as the following instructions: C2221Q/C2221HE C1221QSB • 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. • To connect the VGA/HDMI/DP cable: a. Plug one end of the VGA/HDMI/DP cable to the monitor’s VGA/HDMI/ DP jack. b.
• To use the USB 2.0 ports (C1221QSB only): Take an USB 2.0 cable, and plug the smaller end (type B) of the USB upstream cable to the monitor’s USB upstream port, and the larger end (type A) to your computer’s USB 2.0 port. Make sure your computer is installed with the lastest Windows 7/Windows 8.1/ Windows 10 operating system. That will enable the USB ports on the monitor to work. When these cables are connected, you can choose the desired signal from the Input Select item in the OSD menu. 2.
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure Splendid Standard Mode ASUS C1221QSB HDMI 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz Scenery Mode Standard Mode Theater Mode Game Mode N ig h t V ie w M o d e sRGB Mode R e a d in g M o d e Darkroom Mode 1. Press any button (except the Power button) to display the OSD menu. 2. Press the 3. Press the buttons as indicated on the screen to navigate through the functions. Highlight the desired function and press to activate it.
• Scenery Mode: Best choice for scenery photo display with Splendid Video Enhancement. • Standard Mode: Best choice for document editing with Splendid Video Enhancement. Standard Mode meets Energy Star® requirements. • Theater Mode: Best choice for movies with Splendid Video Enhancement. • Game Mode: Best choice for game playing with Splendid Video Enhancement. • Night View Mode: Best choice for dark-scene games or movies with Splendid Video Enhancement.
* 0: No change. * Max: The higher the level, the less blue light is scattered. When blue light filter is activated, the default settings of Standard Mode will be automatically imported. Besides maximum level, the brightness is user-configurable. Maximum is the optimized setting. It is compliance with TUV low blue light certification*. The brightness function is not user configurable. *When color augmentation is in default value (50).
3. Color Set a desired color setting from this menu. Color Standard Mode ASUS C1221QSB HDMI 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz B r ig h t n e s s Contrast S a t u r a t io n C o lo r T e m p . S k in T o n e • 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 4 modes including Cool, Normal, Warm and User Mode.
• VividPixel: Enhances the outline of the displayed picture and generates high-quality images on screen. • ASCR: Turns on/off the ASCR (ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio) function. • AMD FreeSync (DisplayPort and HDMI only): Allows an AMD 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. * AMD FreeSync (DisplayPort and HDMI only) can only be activated within 48Hz ~ 75Hz.
• 6. Source: decides the monitor sound comes from which source. Input Select In this function, you can select your desired input source. Input Select Standard Mode ASUS C1221QSB HDMI 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz Standard Mode ASUS C1221QSB HDMI 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz VGA HDMI DP 7. System Setup Allows you to adjust the system.
GamePlus Main Menu GamePlus — Crosshair GamePlus FPS Crosshair Timer FPS Counter Display Alignment (Practice Mode) GamePlus — Timer GamePlus — Timer — Position Position GamePlus — FPS Counter — Position FPS Position • QuickFit: You can have a preview of the document or photo layout directly on screen without printing test copies. * Alignment: This facilitates designers and users to organize content and layout on one page and achieve a consistent look and feel.
• • USB charging (C1221QSB only): * “On” allows the USB downstream ports to generate a 5V/500mA output when the monitor is turned on or in standby mode. * “Off“ allows the USB downstream ports to generate a 5V/500mA output only when the monitor is turned on. OSD Setup: * Adjusts the OSD timeout from 10 to 120 seconds. * Enables or disables the DDC/CI function. * Adjusts the OSD background from opaque to transparent.
3.2 Specifications summary Panel Type Panel size Max. Resolution Pixel pitch Brightness (Typ.) Contrast Ratio (Typ.) Contrast Ratio (Max.) Viewing angle (H/V) CR>10 Display colors Response time Splendid Video Enhancement Splendid selection Auto adjustment Color temperature selection Analog input Digital input TFT LCD 21.5” (16:9, 54.62 cm) wide screen 1920 x 1080 0.24795 x 0.24795 mm 250 cd/m2 1000:1 100,000,000:1 (with ASCR on) 178˚/178˚ 16.
Temperature (Non-operating) -20˚C~+60˚C Dimension (W x H x D) C1221QSB: 490 x 423 x 211 mm (with stand, highest) 490 x 312 x 211 mm (with stand, lowest) 490 x 298 x 53 mm (without stand) 590 x 372 x 210 mm (package) Weight (Esti.) C2221Q/ C2221HE: 490 x 363 x 199 mm (with stand) 490 x 298 x 53 mm (without stand) 552 x 420 x 132 mm (package) C1221QSB: 2.6 kg (net without stand); 4.6 kg (net with stand); 6.3 kg (gross) C2221Q: 2.6 kg (net without stand); 3.0 kg (net with stand); 4.
3.3 Outline dimensions C2221Q/ C2221HE 5° 66.93 [2.64] 6.82 [0.27] 133.89 [5.27] 23.41 [0.92] 489.70 [19.28] 199.42 [7.85] 267.79[10.54]-Active-Area 199.45 [7.85] 476.06[18.74]-Active-Area 238.03 [9.37] 65.43 [2.58] ASUS VP229Q/HE Outline Dimension *Unit: mm(inch) 20° 62.47 [2.46] 6.79 [0.27] 298.00 [11.73] 363.42 [14.31] 53.47 [2.10] 64.49 [2.54] 43.57 [1.72] 117.00 [4.61] 100.00 [3.
C1221QSB ASUS VA229QSB Outline Dimension *Unit: mm(inch) 9 0° Pivot : ±90 Degree 9 0° 35° 5° 118.41 [4.66] 181.19 [7.13] 6.82 [0.27] 133.89 [5.27] 23.41 [0.92] Swivel : ±180 Degree 489.70 [19.28] 262.71 [10.34] 267.79[10.54]-Active-Area 211.41 [8.32] 476.06[18.74]-Active-Area 238.03 [9.37] 125.21 [4.93] 6.79 [0.27] 298.00 [11.73] 423.20 [16.66] 53.47 [2.10] 124.27 [4.89] 130.00 [5.12] 296.17 [11.66] 312.39 [12.30] 37.10 [1.
3.4 Troubleshooting (FAQ) Problem Power LED is not ON The power LED lights amber and there is no screen image Screen image is too light or dark Screen image is not centered or sized properly Possible Solution • 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 if the power switch is ON. • Check if the monitor and the computer are in the ON mode.
3.5 Supported operating modes Resolution Frequency Vertical Frequency (Hz) 59.94(N) Pixel.(MHz) 640x480 Horizontal Frequency (KHz) 31.47(N) 640x480 35.00(N) 66.66(N) 30.24 640x480 37.86(N) 72.81(N) 31.5 640x480 37.5(N) 75.00(N) 31.5 720x400 31.47(N) 70.08(P) 28.32 800x600 35.16(P) 56.25(P) 36 800x600 37.88(P) 60.32(P) 40 800x600 48.08(P) 72.19(P) 50 25.18 800x600 46.88(P) 75.00(P) 49.5 832X624 49.72(P/N) 74.55(P/N) 57.28 65 1024x768 48.36(N) 60.
When the monitor is operating in the video mode (i.e., not displaying data), the following high definition modes shall be supported in addition to standard definition video. Pixel Format 720 x 480 1280 x 720 720 x 576 1280 x 720 Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency Pixel Rate (MHz) (kHz) (Hz) 31.469 60 27 45 60 74.25 31.25 50 27 37.5 50 74.25 1920 x 1080 67.5 60 148.5 1920 x 1080 56.25 50 148.
