Asus VE247 Series User manual

VE247/VE248/VE249
Series
LCD Monitor
User Guide

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Contents
 
 
 
  
  
  
1.3.1 Frontview....................................................................... 1-2
1.3.2 Backview........................................................................ 1-3
  
  
 
  
  
  
  
3.1.1 Howtorecongure.......................................................... 3-1
3.1.2 OSDFunctionIntroduction.............................................. 3-1
  
  
  

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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 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 the 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 into 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.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is
required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications
to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du
Réglement sur le matériel brouiller du Canada.

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Safety information
• Beforesettingupthemonitor,carefullyreadallthedocumentationthatcame
withthepackage.
• Topreventre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xitbyyourself.Contactaqualied
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extentioncords.Overloadingcanresultin
re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conguredreceptaclesmarkedbetween
100-240VAC.
• Ifyouencountertechnicalproblemswiththemonitor,contactaqualied
servicetechnicianoryourretailer.
• Adjustmentofthevolumecontrolaswellastheequalizertoothersettings
thanthecenterpositionmayincreasetheear-/headphonesoutputvoltageand
thereforethesoundpressurelevel.
Thissymbolofthecrossedoutwheeledbinindicatesthattheproduct(electrical,
electronicequipment,andmercury-containingbuttoncellbattery)shouldnot
beplacedinmunicipalwaste.Pleasechecklocalregulationsfordisposalof
electronicproducts.
AEEE yönetmeliğine uygundur

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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monitor.Neverspraycleanerdirectlyonthescreen,asitmay
dripinsidethemonitorandcauseanelectricshock.

• Thescreenmayickerduringtheinitialuseduetothenatureoftheuorescent
light.TurnoffthePowerSwitchandturnitonagaintomakesurethatthe
ickerdisappears.
• Youmaynd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ashes,orcannotworkanymore,contact
yourdealerorservicecentertoxit.Donotrepairthescreenbyyourself!

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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
Refertothefollowingsourcesforadditionalinformationandforproductand
softwareupdates.
 
TheASUSwebsitesworldwideprovideupdatedinformationonASUS
hardwareandsoftwareproducts.Refertohttp://www.asus.com
 
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VE247/VE248/VE249SeriesLCDMonitor
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!
1.2 Package contents
Checkyourpackageforthefollowingitems:
LCDmonitor
Monitorbaseandscrew
Warrantycard
Quickstartguide
1xPowercord
1xVGAcable
1xDVIcable
1xAudiocable
Ifanyoftheaboveitemsisdamagedormissing,contactyourretailer
immediately.

1-2 Chapter1:Productintroduction
1.3 Monitor introduction
 
VE247N/
VE247D/
VE248N/
VE248D
1
S/A Volume/Down Menu Brightness/Up Input Select Power Key
S Volume/Down Menu Brightness/Up A Power Key
SContrast/Down Menu Brightness/Up APower Key
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VE247H/
VE248H/
VE249H
VE247T/
VE247S/
VE248T/
VE248S
1. , , Button:
• Usethishotkeytoswitchfromvevideopresetmodes(StandardMode,
Theater Mode, Game Mode, Night View Mode, Scenery 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position,clock,andphaseby
pressingthisbuttonfor2-4seconds(forVGAmodeonly.)( , )
2. , Button:
• Pressthisbuttontodecreasethevalueofthefunctionselectedormove
left/downtothepreviousfunction.
• ThisisalsoahotkeyforVolumeadjustment.( )
• ThisisalsoahotkeyforContrastadjustment.( )
3. MENUButton:
• TurnsontheOSDmenu.

1-3ASUSVE247/VE248/VE249SeriesLCDMonitor
• Pressthisbuttontoenter/selecttheicon(function)highlightedwhilethe
OSDisactivated.
4. Button:
• Pressthisbuttontoincreasethevalueofthefunctionselectedormove
right/uptothenextfunction.
• ThisisalsoahotkeyforBrightnessadjustment.
5. Button:
• Pressthisbuttontocyclethroughtheavailableinputsources.
Press (InputSelectbutton)todisplayHDMIsignalsafteryouconnect
HDMIcablewiththemonitor.
6. Powerbutton/powerindicator
• Pressthisbuttontoturnthemonitoron/off
• Thecolordenitionofthepowerindicatorisasthebelowtable.
 
Blue ON
Amber Standbymode
OFF OFF
 
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VE247T/
VE248T
VE247N/
VE248N
VE247D/
VE248D
VE247S/
VE248S
VE247H/
VE248H/
VE249H
523






1-4 Chapter1:Productintroduction

1. .Thisportconnectsthepowerconnectorfromthebundledpower
cord.
2. 
3 .ThisportconnectsPCaudiosourcebythebundledaudio
cable.
4. .ThisportisforconnectionwithanHDMIdevice.
5. .This24-pinportisforPC(PersonalComputer)DVI-Ddigitalsignal
connection.
6. .This15-pinportisforPCVGAconnection.
TheVESAwallmountkit(100mmx100mm)ispurchasedseparately.

2-1ASUS VE247/VE248/VE249 Series LCD Monitor
2.1 Assemblingthemonitorbase
To assemble the monitor base:
1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table.
2. Assemble the base and the arm by aligning the arrow marks on the base and
the arm.
3. Fix the base to the arm by fastening the bundled screw.
We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent
damage to the monitor.
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Release Lock
2
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.
• The recommended adjusting angle from -5˚ to 20˚.
-5˚~20˚
It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the the viewing
angle.

2-2 Chapter 2: Setup
2.3 Detachingthearm/base
 (forVESAwallmount)
The detachable arm/base of this LCD monitor is specially designed for VESA wall
mount.
To detach the arm/base:
1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table.
2. Remove the rubbers in the four screw holes (Figure 1).
3. Use a screwdriver to remove the two screws on the arm (Figure 2), then slide
out the arm/base to detach it from the monitor (Figure 2).
1
Release Lock
Arm/base
Rubbers in the
screw holes
Figure 1 Figure 2
2
1
Release Lock
We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent
damage to the monitor.

2-3ASUS VE247/VE248/VE249 Series LCD Monitor
2.4 Connectingthecables
1. Connect the cables as the following instructions:
VGAHDMI Audio-in
Audio-in
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VE248T
VE247N/
VE248N
VE247D/
VE248D
VE247S/
VE248S
VE247H/
VE248H/
VE249H
VGA
Earphone jack
• To connect the audio cable: connect one end of the audio cable to the
monitor’s Audio-in port, the other end to the computer's audio-out port.
• 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/DVI/HDMI cable:
a. Plug the VGA/DVI/HDMI connector to the LCD monitor’s VGA/DVI/HDMI
port.
b. Connect the other end of the VGA/DVI/HDMI cable to your computer's
VGA/DVI/HDMI port.
c. Tighten the two screws to secure the VGA/DVI connector.
• To use earphones: connect the end with plug type to the monitor’s earphone
jack.
When these cables are connected, you can choose the desired signal from the
Input Select item of the OSD functions.
2. Gather all the cables with the cable management slot.
Cable management
slot

2-4 Chapter 2: Setup
2.5 Turningonthemonitor
Gently press the power button . See page 1-3 for the location of the power button.
The power indicator lights up in blue to show that the monitor is ON.

3-1ASUSVE247/VE248/VE249SeriesLCDMonitor
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu
 
1. PresstheMENUbuttontoactivatethe
OSDmenu.
2. Press (or ),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 (or ),and 
againtonavigatethroughthesub-menufunctions.Highlightandactivatethe
desiredsub-menufunctionbypressingtheMENUbutton.
3. Press  (or ), and  to change the settings of the selected
function.
4. ToexittheOSDmenu,pressthe or button.Repeatstep2andstep
3toadjustanyotherfunction.
 
 
Thisfunctioncontainsfivesub-functions
youcanselectforyourpreference.Each
modehastheResetselection,allowing
youtomaintainyoursettingorreturntothe
presetmode.
 :bestchoiceforsceneryphotodisplaywithSPLENDID™
VideoEnhancement.
 :bestchoicefordocumenteditingwithSPLENDID™
VideoEnhancement.
 :bestchoiceformoviewithSPLENDID™Video
Enhancement.
 :bestchoiceforgameplayingwithSPLENDID™Video
Enhancement.
 :bestchoicefordark-scenegameormoviewith
SPLENDID™VideoEnhancement.
• IntheStandardMode,theSaturationandSharpnessfunctionsarenot
user-configurable.
• Intheothermodes,thesRGBfunctionisnotuser-configurable.

3-2 Chapter3:GeneralInstruction
 
Youcanadjustbrightness,contrast,
sharpness,saturation,position(VGAonly),
andfocus(VGAonly)fromthismenu.
 :theadjustingrangeisfrom0to100. isahotkeyto
activatethisfunction.
 :theadjustingrangeisfrom0to100.
 :turnson/offtheASCR(ASUSSmartContrastRatio)function.
 :theadjustingrangeisfrom0to100.
 :theadjustingrangeisfrom0to100.
 :adjuststhehorizontalposition(H-Position)andthevertical
position(V-Position)oftheimage.Theadjustingrangeisfrom0to100.
 :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.
• 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.
 
Selecttheimagecoloryoulikefromthis
function.
 :containsfivecolormodesincludingCool,Normal,Warm,
sRGB,andUsermode.
 :containsthreecolormodesincludingReddish,Natural,and
Yellowish.
IntheUsermode,colorsofR(Red),G(Green),andB(Blue)areuser-
configurable;theadjustingrangeisfrom0-100.

3-3ASUSVE247/VE248/VE249SeriesLCDMonitor
 
Inthisfunction,youcanselectyour
desiredinputsource.
 
Allowyoutoadjustthesystem.
 :turnson/offASUSSplendidDemofunction.
 :theadjustingrangeisfrom0to100. isahotkeyto
activatethisfunction.
 :adjuststheaspectratiotofull,4:3,1:1orOverScan.
4:3isonlyavailablewheninputsourceisin4:3format.OverScanisonly
availablefortheHDMIinputsource.
 :
* 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ordisablestheDDC/CIfunction.
 :thereare11languagesforyourselection,includingEnglish,
German,Italian,French,Dutch,Spanish,Russian,TraditionalChinese,
SimplifiedChinese,Japanese,andKorean.
 :showsthemonitorinformation.
 :“Yes”allowsyoutorestorethedefaultsetting.

3-4 Chapter 3: General Instruction
3.2 Specicationssummary(VE249H)
Panel Type TFT LCD
Panel size 24" (61 cm, 16:9) wide screen
Max. Resolution 1920 x 1080
Pixel pitch 0.27675 mm
Brightness (Typ.) 250 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1
Contrast Ratio (Max.) 10,000,000:1 (with ASCR on)
Viewing angle(H/V) CR>10 170˚/160˚
Display colors 16.7 M
Response time 5 ms
SPLENDID™ Video
Enhancement
Yes
SPLENDID™ selection 5 video preset modes (by hotkey)
Auto adjustment Yes (by hotkey)
Color temperature selection 5 color temperatures
Skin-Tone selection 3 skin-tones
Digital input DVI-D with HDCP; HDMI v1.3
Analog input D-Sub
Audio-in port 3.5 mm Mini-jack
Earphone jack Yes
Colors Black
Speaker (Built-in) 1 W x 2 Stereo, RMS
Power LED Blue (On)/ Amber (Standby)
VESA wall mount 100 x 100 mm
Tilt -5˚~+20˚
Kensington lock Yes
Voltage rating AC: 100~240V
Power consumption Power On : < 35 W, Standby: < 1 W, Power Off: <1 W
Temperature (Operating) 0˚C~40˚C
Temperature
(Non-operating)
-20˚C~+60˚C
Dimension (W x H x D) 569.4 mm x 408.2 mm x 201 mm (machine)
640 mm x 484 mm x 157 mm (package)
Weight (Esti.) 4.4 kg (Net) ; 7.1 kg (Gross)
Multi-languages 11 languages (English, German, Italian, French, Dutch,
Spanish, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Simplied
Chinese, Japanese, Korean)
Accessories VGA cable, DVI cable, audio cable, power cord, quick
start guide, warranty card
Regulation approvals CB, CE, Gost-R, CCC, UL/cUL, FCC, C-Tick, BSMI,
VCCI, RoHS, WEEE, PSB, J-MOSS, EuP, Windows
Vista, Windows 7 WHQL
*Specications are subject to change without notice.

3-5ASUS VE247/VE248/VE249 Series LCD Monitor
Specicationssummary(VE248H)
Panel Type TFT LCD
Panel size 24" (61 cm, 16:9) wide screen
Max. Resolution 1920 x 1080
Pixel pitch 0.27675 mm
Brightness (Typ.) 250 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1
Contrast Ratio (Max.) 10,000,000:1 (with ASCR on)
Viewing angle(H/V) CR>10 170˚/160˚
Display colors 16.7 M
Response time VE248H: 2 ms
VE248HR: 1 ms
SPLENDID™ Video
Enhancement
Yes
SPLENDID™ selection 5 video preset modes (by hotkey)
Auto adjustment Yes (by hotkey)
Color temperature selection 5 color temperatures
Skin-Tone selection 3 skin-tones
Digital input DVI-D with HDCP; HDMI v1.3
Analog input D-Sub
Audio-in port 3.5 mm Mini-jack
Earphone jack Yes
Colors Black
Speaker (Built-in) 1 W x 2 Stereo, RMS
Power LED Blue (On)/ Amber (Standby)
VESA wall mount 100 x 100 mm
Tilt -5˚~+20˚
Kensington lock Yes
Voltage rating AC: 100~240V
Power consumption Power On : < 35 W, Standby: < 1 W, Power Off: <1 W
Temperature (Operating) 0˚C~40˚C
Temperature (Non-
operating)
-20˚C~+60˚C
Dimension (W x H x D) 569.4 mm x 408.2 mm x 201 mm (machine)
640 mm x 484 mm x 157 mm (package)
Weight (Esti.) 4.4 kg (Net) ; 7.1 kg (Gross)
Multi-languages 11 languages (English, German, Italian, French, Dutch,
Spanish, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Simplied
Chinese, Japanese, Korean)
Accessories VGA cable, DVI cable, audio cable, power cord, quick
start guide, warranty card
Regulation approvals CB, CE, Gost-R, CCC, UL/cUL, FCC, C-Tick, BSMI,
VCCI, RoHS, WEEE, PSB, J-MOSS, EuP, Windows
Vista, Windows 7 WHQL
*Specications are subject to change without notice.

3-6 Chapter 3: General Instruction
Specicationssummary(VE248T)
Panel Type TFT LCD
Panel size 24" (61 cm, 16:9) wide screen
Max. Resolution 1920 x 1080
Pixel pitch 0.27675 mm
Brightness (Typ.) 250 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1
Contrast Ratio (Max.) 10,000,000:1 (with ASCR on)
Viewing angle(H/V) CR>10 170˚/160˚
Display colors 16.7 M
Response time 2 ms
SPLENDID™ Video
Enhancement
Yes
SPLENDID™ selection 5 video preset modes (by hotkey)
Auto adjustment Yes (by hotkey)
Color temperature selection 5 color temperatures
Skin-Tone selection 3 skin-tones
Digital input DVI-D with HDCP
Analog input D-Sub
Audio-in port 3.5 mm Mini-jack
Earphone jack No
Colors Black
Speaker (Built-in) 1 W x 2 Stereo, RMS
Power LED Blue (On)/ Amber (Standby)
VESA wall mount 100 x 100 mm
Tilt -5˚~+20˚
Kensington lock Yes
Voltage rating AC: 100~240V
Power consumption Power On : < 35 W, Standby: < 1 W, Power Off: <1 W
Temperature (Operating) 0˚C~40˚C
Temperature
(Non-operating)
-20˚C~+60˚C
Dimension (W x H x D) 569.4 mm x 408.2 mm x 201 mm (machine)
640 mm x 484 mm x 157 mm (package)
Weight (Esti.) 4.4 kg (Net) ; 7.1 kg (Gross)
Multi-languages 11 languages (English, German, Italian, French, Dutch,
Spanish, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Simplied
Chinese, Japanese, Korean)
Accessories VGA cable, DVI cable, audio cable, power cord, quick
start guide, warranty card
Regulation approvals CB, CE, Gost-R, CCC, UL/cUL, FCC, C-Tick, BSMI,
VCCI, RoHS, WEEE, PSB, J-MOSS, EuP, Windows
Vista, Windows 7 WHQL
*Specications are subject to change without notice.