Asus ML229H Series User manual

ML229H Series
LED Monitor
User Guide
January 2011

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Table of contents
Notices......................................................................................................... iii
Safety Information ...................................................................................... iv
Care & Cleaning........................................................................................... v
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Package Contents........................................................................ 1-1
1.3 Assembling The Monitor Base.................................................... 1-2
1.4 Monitor Introduction .................................................................... 1-3
1.4.1 Front of the LED monitor................................................. 1-3
1.4.2 Rear of the LED monitor ................................................. 1-4
2.1 Adjusting The Monitor ................................................................. 2-1
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) Menu.................................................. 3-1
3.1.1 How to reconfigure.......................................................... 3-1
3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction.............................................. 3-1
3.2 SpecicationsSummary(ML229)................................................ 3-5
3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ)................................................................ 3-7
3.4 SupportedTimingList........................................................................3-8
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iii
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 reasonable protection against harmful interference
inaresidentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgenerates,usesandcan
radiateradiofrequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledandusedinaccordance
withmanufacturer’sinstructions,maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradio
communications.However,thereisnoguaranteethatinterferencewill
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interferencetoradioortelevisionreception,whichcanbedeterminedby
turningtheequipmentoffandon,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrect
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
• Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.
• Connecttheequipmenttoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthatto
which the receiver is connected.
• Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.
As an Energy Star® Partner,ourcompanyhas
determined that this product meets the Energy Star®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
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.

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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allcablesarecorrectlyconnected
andthepowercablesarenotdamaged.Ifyoudetectanydamage,
contact your dealer immediately.
• Slotsandopeningsonthebackortopofthecabinetareprovidedfor
ventilation.Donotblocktheseslots.Neverplacethisproductnearor
over a radiator or heat source unless proper ventilation is provided.
• Themonitorshouldbeoperatedonlyfromthetypeofpowersource
indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to
yourhome,consultyourdealerorlocalpowercompany.
• Usetheappropriatepowerplugwhichcomplieswithyourlocalpower
standard.
• Donotoverloadpowerstripsandextensioncords.Overloadingcan
result in fire or electric shock.
• Avoiddust,humidity,andtemperatureextremes.Donotplacethe
monitor in any area where it may become wet. Place the monitor on a
stable surface.
• Unplugtheunitduringalightningstormorifitwillnotbeusedfora
long period of time. This will protect the monitor from damage due to
power surges.
• Neverpushobjectsorspillliquidofanykindintotheslotsonthe
monitor cabinet.
• Toensuresatisfactoryoperation,usethemonitoronlywithULlisted
computers which have appropriate configured receptacles marked
between100-240VAC.
• Ifyouencountertechnicalproblemswiththemonitor,contacta
qualified service technician or your retailer.

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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 cleaner.
• Avoidusingacleanercontainingalcoholoracetone.Useacleanerintended
forusewiththeLED.Neverspraycleanerdirectlyonthescreen,asitmaydrip
inside the monitor and cause an electric shock.
The following symptoms are normal with the monitor:
• Thescreenmayflickerduringtheinitialuseduetothenatureofthefluorescent
light. Turn off the Power Switch and turn it on again to make sure that the
flicker disappears.
• Youmayfindslightlyunevenbrightnessonthescreendependingonthe
desktop pattern you use.
• Whenthesameimageisdisplayedforhours,anafterimageoftheprevious
screen may remain after switching the image. The screen will recover slowly or
you can turn off the Power Switch for hours.
• Whenthescreenbecomesblackorflashes,orcannotworkanymore,contact
yourdealerorservicecentertofixit.Donotrepairthescreenbyyourself!
Conventions used in this guide
WARNING:Informationtopreventinjurytoyourselfwhentryingto
complete a task.
CAUTION:Informationtopreventdamagetothecomponentswhen
trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT:InformationthatyouMUSTfollowtocompleteatask.
NOTE:Tipsandadditionalinformationtoaidincompletingatask.

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Wheretond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.

1-1ASUSLEDMonitorML229HSeries
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 cord
VGAcable
HDMItoDVIcable
Power adapter
Warranty card
Ifanyoftheaboveitemsisdamagedormissing,contactyourretailer
immediately.

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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.

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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:
• Press this button to decrease the value of the function selected or move
tothenextfunction.
• This is also a hotkey for Contrast adjustment.
3 MENUButton:
• Pressthisbuttontoenter/selecttheicon(function)highlightedwhilethe
OSD menu is activated.
4. Button:
• Press this button to increase the value of the function selected or move
to the previous function.
• This is also a hotkey for Brightness adjustment.

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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
1
12345Rear connectors
1
DC-IN Port: This port connects the power cord.
2
VGA Cable: This15-pinportisforPCVGAconnection.
3
HDMI Port: This port is for connection with an HDMI
compatible device.
4
EarphoneJack:
This port is only available when a HDMI cable is
connected.
5KensingtonLockSlot:

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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.
20
º
20
º
0º
-5º ~ 20º

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3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) Menu
3.1.1 Howtorecongure
ML229
Splendid
Color
Image
Input Select
Move Menu Exit
System Setup
Scenery Mode
Standard Mode
Theater Mode
Game Mode
Night View Mode
sRGB
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 selected function.
4. ToexittheOSDmenu,pressthe button. Repeat step 2 and step 3 to
adjust any other function.
3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction
1. Splendid
Thisfunctioncontainssix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.
ML229
Splendid
Color
Image
Input Select
Move Menu Exit
System Setup
Scenery Mode
Standard Mode
Theater Mode
Game Mode
Night View Mode
sRGB

3-2 Chapter3:GeneralInstruction
• 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-scene game
orwatchingdark-scenemoviewithSPLENDID™VideoIntelligence
Technology.
• sRGB:This is the best choice for viewing photos and graphics from PCs.
IntheStandardMode,theASCRfunctionisnotuser-configurable.
2. Color
Select the image color you like from this function.
ML229
Splendid
Color
Image
Input Select
Move Menu Exit
System Setup
Brightness
Contrast
Saturation
Color Temp
100
100
User Mode
Skin Tone
50
Natural
• Brightness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. The button is
also a hotkey to activate this function.
• Contrast: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
• Saturation: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
• Color Temp.: contains
fourcolormodesincludingCool,Normal,
Warm,andUsermode.
• Skin Tone: ContainsthreecolormodesincludingReddish,
Natural,andYellowish.

3-3 Chapter3:GeneralInstruction
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
Color
Image
Input Select
Move Menu Exit
System Setup
Focus
Sharpness
Trace Free
Aspect Control
ASCR
50
0
Full
Position
• Sharpness: Adjust the picture sharpness. The adjusting range is from 0
to 100.
• Trace Free: Speed up the response time by Over Drive technology. The
adjusting range is from lower 0 to faster 100.
• Aspect Control:Adjusttheaspectratioto“Full”,“4:3”,or“OverScan”
(OnlyavailableforHDMIinput).
• ASCR:Turnson/offtheASCR(ASUSSmartConrtastRatio)function.
• Position:Adjustthehorizontalposition(H-Position)andthevertical
position(V-Position)oftheimage.Theadjustingrangeisfrom0to100.
• Focus:ReduceHorizonal-linenoiseandVertical-linenoiseoftheimage
byadjusting(Phase)and(Clock)separately.Theadjustingrangeisfrom
0 to 100 .
Phaseadjuststhephaseofthepixelclocksignal.Withawrongphase
adjustment,thescreenshowshorizontaldisturbances.
Clock(pixelfrequency)controlsthenumberofpixelsscannedbyonehorizontal
sweep.Ifthefrequencyisnotcorrect,thescreenshowsverticalstripesandthe
image is not proportional.

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4. Input Select
Select the input source from VGA,orHDMI .
ML229
Splendid
Color
Image
Input Select
Move Menu Exit
System Setup
VGA
HDMI
5. System Setup
Adjusts the system configuration.
ML229
Splendid
Color
Image
Input Select
Move Menu Exit
System Setup
Language
All Reset
Splendid Demo Mode OFF
OFF
English
ECO Mode
OSD Setup
Information
• Splendid Demo Mode: Activate the demo mode for the Splendid
function.
• ECOMode: Power-saving mode.
• OSD Setup: Adjustthehorizontalpostition(H-Position),verticalposition
(V-Position),OSDTimeout,DDD/CI,andTransparencyoftheOSD
screen.
• Language:Thereareelevenlanguagesforyourselection,including
English,German,Italian,French,Dutch,Spanish,Russian,Traditional
Chinese,SimplifiedChinese,Japanese,andKorean.
• Information: Display the monitor information.
• All Reset:Setto“Yes”torevertallsettingstothedefaultsettings.

3-5 Chapter3:GeneralInstruction
3.2 SpecicationsSummary(ML229)
Panel Type TFT LED
Panel Size 21.5"W(54.6cm)
True Resolution Full HD1920x1080
Pixel Pitch 0.2475mmx0.2475mm
Brightness (Typ.) 250cd/m2
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
Tech. Yes
SPLENDID™ Video Preset Mode 6 modes (By Hotkey)
Auto. Adjustment Yes
Color Temperature Selection 4 modes (9300K/7500K/6500K /User
Mode)
Skin-tone Selection 3 modes
PC Input D-Sub,HDMI
Analog Input D-Sub
Earphone Jack 3.5mm Mini-jack(Line-out for HDMI)
Colors Black;Black(front side)/White(back
side)(only for the ML229H-W)
Power LED White(on)/White (Blinking)(Standby)
Tilt +20°~-5°
Swivel +20° ~ -20°
Kensington Lock Yes
Power Consumption
Power On:≤40W
Power Saving Mode:≤1W
Power Off Mode:≤1W
AC/DC Adapter Input Coltage 100V~240 V (+/-10%) (DELTA APD-
40PH ABA ) with DC 19V Output

3-6ASUSLEDMonitorML229H Series
Temperrature(Operrating) 0°C - +35°C
Temperrature(Non-operrating) -20°C - +60°C
Phys.Dimension With Stand
(WxHxD) 517.4x402.5x210 mm
Box Dimension(WxHxD) 585x424x140 mm
Weight Net Weight :3.1Kg
Gross Weight :4.9Kg
Multi-languages
31 Languages (English, German,
Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish,
Russian, Portuguese, Polish, Czech,
Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Danish,
Hungarian, Serbian, Greek, Romanian,
Traditional Chinese, Simplied
Chinese, Japanese, Turkish, Arabic,
Korean, Thai, Bulgarian, Estonian,
Indonesian, Latvian, Lithuanian,
Slovak)
Accessories
Power adapter, HDMI to DVI Cable,
VGA cable, Warranty card, QSG,Power
code
Regulation Approvals
Energy Star®, UL/cUL, CB, CE,
FCC, CCC, BSMI, Gost-R, C-Tick,
VCCI, J-MOSS, China Energy Level
2, PSB (only for adapter) , PSE(only
for adapter) , ErP, RoHS, WEEE, Win7
WHQL
*Specicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.

3-7ASUSLEDMonitorML229H Series
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
blinking and there is no screen
image
• Check if the monitor and the computer are in the
ONmode.
• 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 bent.
• Connect the computer with another available
monitor to check if the computer is properly working.
Screen image is too light or dark • Adjust the Contrast and Brightness settings via
OSD.
Screen image is not centered or
sizedproperly • Press the button for two seconds to
automatically adjust the image.
• AdjusttheH-PositionorV-Positionsettingsvia
OSD.
Screen image bounces or a wave
pattern is present in the image
• Make sure the signal cable is properly connected to
the monitor and the computer.
• Move electrical devices that may cause electrical
interference.
Screen image has color defects
(whitedoesnotlookwhite)
• Inspect the signal cable and make sure that none of
the pins are bent.
• Perform All Reset via OSD.
• AdjusttheR/G/BcolorsettingsorselecttheColor
Temperature via OSD.
Screenimageisblurryorfuzzy • Press the button for 2~4 seconds to
automaticallyadjusttheimage(forVGAinputonly).
• Adjust the Phase and Clock settings via OSD.
Nosoundorsoundislow • Ensure that the audio cable is properly connected to
the monitor and the computer.
• Adjust the volume settings of both your monitor and
computer.
• Ensure that the computer sound card driver is
properly installed and activated.

3-8 Chapter3:GeneralInstruction
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 75Hz 56.456kHz
1280x768 60Hz 47.8kHz
1280x800 60Hz 49.306/49.702kHz
1280x800 75Hz 62.795kHz
1280x960 60Hz 60kHz
1280x1024 60Hz 63.981kHz
1280x1024 75Hz 79.976kHz
1360x768 60Hz 47.7kHz
1366x768 60Hz 47.7kHz
1440x900 60Hz 55.469/55.935kHz
1440x900 75Hz 70.635kHz
1600x900 60Hz 60kHz
1680x1050 60Hz 64.674/65.29kHz
1920x1080 60Hz 66.587/67.5kHz
640X480P (HDMI) 59.94/60Hz 31.469/31.5kHz
720x480P (HDMI) 59.95/60Hz 31.469/31.5kHz
720x576P (HDMI) 50Hz 31.25kHz
1280x720P (HDMI) 50Hz 37.5kHz
1280x720P (HDMI) 59.94/60Hz 44.955/45kHz
1920x1080i (HDMI) 50Hz 28.125kHz
1920x1080i (HDMI) 59.94/60Hz 33.716/33.75
1920x1080P (HDMI) 50Hz 56.25kHz
1920x1080P (HDMI) 59.94/60Hz 67.433/67.5kHz

3-9 Chapter 2: Setup
IBM MODES
Mode Resolution H(KHz) V(Hz) Pixel(MHz)
DOS 640x350 31.469 70 25.175
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.