VA247 Series LCD Monitor User Guide
Table of contents Notices.......................................................................................................... iii Care & Cleaning.......................................................................................... vii Takeback Services..................................................................................... viii 1.1 Welcome!....................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents...............................
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.
Safety information iv • 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.
WARNING Usage of other than specified head- or earphones can result in hearing loss due to excessive sound pressures. Please confirm the distribution system in building installation shall provide the circuit breaker rated 120/240V, 20A (maximum). If provided with a 3-pin attachment plug on the power cord, plug the cord into a grounded (earthed) 3-pin outlet. Do not disable the power cord grounding pin, for example, by attaching a 2-pin adapter. The grounding pin is an important safety feature.
Stability Hazard. The product may fall, causing serious personal injury or death. To prevent injury, this product must be securely attached to the floor/wall in accordance with the installation instructions. A product may fall, causing serious personal injury or death. Many injuries, particularly to children, can be avoided by taking simple precautions such as: ALWAYS use cabinets or stands or installation methods recommended by the manufacturer of the product set.
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.
1.1 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! 1.
1.3 Assembling the monitor To assemble the monitor: 1. Place the monitor stand base on a stable table top,Slide the monitor stand body in the correct direction down onto the stand base. 2. Place the monitor on a soft cloth or cushion near the edge of desk. Align the stand assembly bracket to the monitor groove.Insert the bracket towards monitor until it locks in place. 3. Adjust the monitor to the angle that is most comfortable for you.
1.4 Connect cables 1.4.1 Rear of the LCD monitor 5 1 1. AC-IN Port 2. HDMI Port 3. DVI Port 4. VGA Port 5.
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1.5 Monitor introduction 1.5.1 Using the Controls button Use the control button on the back of the monitor to adjust the image settings. 1 2 3 4 5 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Menu Button / Close: • Press this Button enter the OSD menu. • Exit the OSD menu. • Return to previous menu. • Key Locked Hot key(*Note1) Close / Return Button: • Exit the OSD menu. • Enter/select the icon (function) highlighted while the OSD is activated.
2.1 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 1-6 1. Disconnect power and signal cables. Carefully put the front of the monitor face down on a clean table. 2. Remove the base/stand from the monitor. • 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.
2.2 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 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 +23˚ to -5˚. -5 ~ 23 It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle.
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure Splendid ASUS VA247 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz Standard Mode sRGB Mode Scenery Mode Theater Mode Game Mode Night View Mode Reading Mode Darkroom Mode 2-2 1. Press the MENU button to activate the OSD menu. 2. Press the and buttons to toggle between options in the Menu. As you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted. 3. To select the highlighted item on the menu press the Center key. 4.
3.1.2 1. 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. Splendid ASUS VA247 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.
2. EyeCare Eye Care ASUS VA247 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz Blue Light Filter Rest Reminder Color Augmentation • • Blue Light Filter: In this function, you can adjust the blue light filter from 0 to max. 0: no changes；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.
3. Color Select the image color you like from this function. Color ASUS VA247 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.
4. Image You can adjust the image Sharpness, Trace Free, Aspect Control, VividPixel, ASCR, FreeSync, Position (VGA only), Focus (VGA only), and Auto Adjust (VGA only), from this main function. Image ASUS VA247 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz Sharpness Trace Free Aspect Control VividPixel ASCR FreeSync Position More Image ASUS VA247 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz Back Focus Auto Adjust 3-4 • Sharpness: Adjusts the picture sharpness. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
5. • More: Return the next page of System Setting. • Back: Return the previous page of System Setting. • 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.
6. System Setup Adjusts the system configuration. System Setup ASUS VA247 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz Splendid Demo Mode GamePlus QuickFit ECO Mode OSD Setup Language Key Lock More System Setup ASUS VA247 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.
GamePlus main menu GamePlus GamePlus - Crosshair GamePlus Crosshair (Practice Mode) Timer FPS FPS Counter Display Alignment GamePlus - Timer GamePlus GamePlus - FPS Counter, GamePlus FPS • QuickFit: contains three patterns: (1) Grid (2) Paper size (3) Photo size. 1. Grid pattern: Facilitates designers and users to organize content and layout on one page and achieve a consistent look and feel.
Alignment Grid 1 2. Alignment Grid 2 Paper size: Provides users to view their documents in real size on the screen. B5 Letter B5 Letter EXIT 3. Photo size: Provides photographers and other users to accurately view and edit their photos in real size on the screen. 8x10 3-8 EXIT 5x7 4x6 3x5 2x2 • 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.
• More: Return the next page of System Setting. • Back: Return the previous page of System Setting. • 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.
7. Shortcut Selecting this option allows you to set two shortcut key. ASUS VA247 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz Shortcut Shortcut 1 Blue Light Filter Shortcut 2 Splendid Brightness Contrast Input Select Color Temp. QuickFit GamePlus 3-10 • Shortcut 1: User can select from “Blue Light Filter” “Splendid”, “Brightness”, “Contrast”, “Input Select”, “Color Temp.”, “QuickFit”, “GamePlus”, and set as shortcut key. The default setting is Input Select.
3.2 Specifications Model VA247HE Panel Size 23.8”W Max. Resolution 1920x1080 Brightness (Typ.) 250cd/m2 Intrinsic Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 3000:1 Viewing Angle (CR>10) 178°(V) /178°(H) Display Colors 16.7 M(6bit+FRC) Response Time 5ms (G To G ) Satellite Speaker No Sound from HDMI No HDMI input Yes D-Sub input Yes DVI input Yes Audio Line-in No Power ON Consumption Note < 13.2W *Based on Energy Star 8.0 standard Chassis Colors Black Power saving mode < 0.
3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ) Problem Power LED is not ON 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 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.
3.4 Supported Timing List PC Supported Primary Timing Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency 640x480 60Hz 31.469kHz 640x480 72Hz 37.861kHz 640x480 75Hz 37.5kHz 800x600 56Hz 35.156kHz 800x600 60Hz 37.879kHz 800x600 72Hz 48.077kHz 800x600 75Hz 46.875kHz 1024x768 60Hz 48.363kHz 1024x768 70Hz 56.476kHz 1024x768 75Hz 60.023kHz 1152x864 75Hz 67.
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 720x480P 720x576P 1280x720P 1280x720P 1920x1080i 1920x1080i 59.94 / 60Hz 59.94 / 60Hz 50Hz 50Hz 59.94 / 60Hz 50Hz 59.94 / 60Hz 31.469 / 31.5kHz 31.469 / 31.5kHz 31.25kHz 37.5kHz 44.955 /45kHz 28.125kHz 33.716 / 33.75kHz HDMI 1.
