VP299CL Series LCD Monitor User Guide
Table of contents Notices.......................................................................................................... iii Safety information........................................................................................ v Care & Cleaning.......................................................................................... vii 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. • 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.
Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (2014/30/EU), Low-voltage Directive (2014/35/EU), ErP Directive (2009/125/EC) and RoHS directive (2011/65/EU).
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.
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.
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 display on a cloth on the table, Use a screwdriver to tighten the assembly screws,and secure the arm to the display tightly.Then attach the base to the arm and fix with the screw to join them tightly. You can easily tighten the screw by fingers. 2. Adjust the monitor to the angle that is most comfortable for you.
1.4 Connect cables 1.4.1 Rear of the LCD monitor 6 15W HDMI 1 1. AC-IN Port 2. HDMI Port 3. DisplayPort 4. Type-C Port 5. Audio - out Port 6.
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. Power Close Menu Input Select 1. Power Button/Power Indicator: • Press this button to turn the monitor on/off. • The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table. 2. Status Description White ON Amber Standby mode OFF OFF (5-way) Button: • Press this button to turn on the OSD menu. • Turns on the start menu.
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. Disconnect power and signal cables. Carefully put the front of the monitor face down on a clean table. 2. Use a screwdriver to remove the four screw on the arm and then detach the arm/stand from the monitor. • We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor.
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˚. and it allows 180˚ swivel adjustment from either left or right. You can also adjust the monitor’s height within +/- 130mm.
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3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure Splendid VP299CL HDR OFF Standard Mode DisplayPort 2560x1080@60Hz Standard Mode sRGB Mode Scenery Mode Theater Mode Game Mode Night View Mode Reading Mode Darkroom Mode 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.
2. EyeCare EyeCare VP299CL HDR OFF Standard Mode DisplayPort 2560x1080@60Hz Blue Light Filter Rest Reminder Color Augmentation EyeCheck • • 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.
• EyeCheck: The EyeCheck function contains three patterns: (1) Snellen Chart (2) Amsler Grid (3)Astigmatism. 1. Snellen Chart P1 L11 P2 P3 L6 L2 L10 L5 L9 L4 L1 L8 L7 L3 2. Amsler Grid While focusing at the center point, check that all the lines are straight. 3. Astigmatism Check that each line is of the same width.
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.
3. Color Select the image color you like from this function. Color VP299CL HDR OFF Standard Mode DisplayPort 2560x1080@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, Motion Sync, FreeSync, HDR, Shadow Boost from this main function. Image VP299CL HDR OFF Standard Mode DisplayPort 2560x1080@60Hz Sharpness Trace Free Aspect Control VividPixel ASCR Motion Sync FreeSync More Image VP299CL HDR OFF Standard Mode DisplayPort 2560x1080@60Hz Back HDR Shadow Boost • Sharpness: Adjusts the picture sharpness. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
• Motion Sync: Check to decrease motion blur and minimize ghosting part when on-screen objects are fast moving. When this function is turned on, the screen may flash slightly and the brightness will decrease. • FreeSync: It can allow a 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. • More: Return the next page of Image Setting.
5. PIP/PBP Setting The PIP/PBP Setting allows you to open up another sub-window connected from another video source besides the main-window from your original video source. PIP/PBP Setting VP299CL HDR OFF Standard Mode DisplayPort 2560x1080@60Hz PIP/PBP Mode PIP/PBP Source Color Setting Size Position By activating this function, this monitor displays two pictures from two different video sources. 6. • PIP/PBP Mode: Selects PIP or PBP function, or turn it off.
7. System Setup Adjusts the system configuration. System Setup VP299CL HDR OFF Standard Mode DisplayPort 2560x1080@60Hz Splendid Demo Mode GamePlus Sound QuickFit ECO Mode OSD Setup Language More System Setup VP299CL HDR OFF Standard Mode DisplayPort 2560x1080@60Hz Back Key Lock Information Power Indicator Power Key Lock All Reset • Splendid Demo Mode: Activate the demo mode for the Splendid function.
GamePlus main menu GamePlus-Crosshair GamePlus-Timer GamePlus GamePlus GamePlus Crosshair (Practice Mode) Timer FPS FPS Counter Display Alignment NEXT BACK/EXIT BACK/EXIT NEXT NEXT BACK/EXIT • Sound: Adjust the sound settings to your preference. • QuickFit: The QuickFit function contains three patterns: (1) Grid (2) Paper size (3) Photo size. • Grid pattern: Facilitates designers and users to organize content and layout on one page and achieve a consistent look and feel.
4x6 3-12 3x5 2x2 8x10 5x7 • 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. The selections are: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Poland, Czech, Croacia, Hungary, Romania, Portugal, Turkey, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Thai, and Indonesian. • More: Return the next page of System Setting.
8. Shortcut Selecting this option allows you to set one shortcut key. Shortcut VP299CL HDR OFF Standard Mode DisplayPort 2560x1080@60Hz Blue Light Filter Splendid Brightness PIP/PBP Setting input Select Color Temp. Volume More Shortcut VP299CL HDR OFF Standard Mode DisplayPort 2560x1080@60Hz Back QuickFit Rest Reminder Color Augmentation GamePlus • Shortcut : User can select from “Blue Light Filter” “Splendid”, “Brightness”, “PIP/PBP Setting”, “Input Select”, “Color Temp.
3.2 Specifications Model VP299CL Panel Size 29” (73 cm) Max. Resolution 2560 x 1080 (WFHD) Brightness (MAX) 350cd/m2 Intrinsic Contrast Ratio (Typ.) Viewing Angle (CR>10) 178°(V) /178°(H) Display Colors 16.7 M Response Time 4MS(Gray to Gray), 1ms (MPRT) Satellite Speaker Yes Sound from HDMI Yes Type-C input Yes DisplayPort input Yes HDMI input Yes Earphone jack 3.5mm Mini-jack Power ON Consumption <19W Power saving mode <0.5W Power off 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.
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