VG245 series LCD Monitor User Guide
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Contents Notices.......................................................................................................... iv Safety information........................................................................................ v Care & Cleaning........................................................................................... vi Takeback Services...................................................................................... vii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! .......
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.
CE Conformity for European Countries The device complies with the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, Commission Regulation (EC) No 1275/2008, following the provisions of ErP Directive 2009/125/EC, and EMC Directive 2014/30/EC, EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU and carries the CE-marking. 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.
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 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.
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 VG245HE 1 2 3 VG245H/VG245Q 4 5 1. ( 5-way) button: • Turns on the OSD menu. Enacts the selected OSD menu item. • Increases/Decreases values or moves your selection up/down/left/right. • Displays the input selection bar when the monitor enters standby mode or displays the “NO SIGNAL“ message. 2. button • Exits the OSD menu item. • Displays the input selection bar when the monitor enters standby mode or displays the “NO SIGNAL“ message.
• Displays the input selection bar when the monitor enters standby mode or displays the “NO SIGNAL“ message. button 4. • GameVisual hotkey. This function contains 6 sub-functions you can select for your preference. • Displays the input selection bar when the monitor enters standby mode or displays the “NO SIGNAL“ message. Power button/power indicator 5. • Turns the monitor on/off. • The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table. 1.3.
6. Earphone jack. This port is only available when an HDMI/DisplayPort cable is connected. 7. Kensington lock slot. 8. Control buttons. 1.3.3 GamePlus Function The GamePlus function provides a toolkit and creates a better gaming environment for users when playing different types of games. The crosshair overlay with four different crosshair options lets you choose the one that best suits the game you're playing.
1.3.4 GameVisual Function The GameVisual function helps you select among different picture modes in a convenient way. To active GameVisual: Press the GameVisual hotkey repeatedly to select. • Scenery Mode: This is the best choice for scenery photo displaying with GameVisualTM Video intelligence Technology. • Racing Mode: This is the best choice for racing game playing with GameVisualTM Video intelligence Technology.
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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. 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.
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. • VG245HE: The recommended adjusting angle is +33˚ to -5˚. • VG245H/VG245Q: The recommended adjusting angle is +33˚ to -5˚ (for tilt)/+90˚ to -90˚ (for swiveling/ +130 mm (for height adjustment)/90˚ (for portrait view).
Pivoting the monitor (VG245H/VG245Q) 1. Lift the monitor to the highest position. 2. Tilt the monitor to its maximum angle. 3. Pivot the monitor to the angle you need. -5° ~ +33° 130mm 0° 0° 90° 90° It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle.
2.3 Detaching the arm (for VESA wall mount) The detachable arm/base of this 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. Remove the base (Figure 2). 4. Use a screwdriver to remove the screw on the hinge (Figure 3), then remove the hinge.
2.4 Connecting the cables Connect the cables as the following instructions: VG245HE VG245H VG245H VG245Q • • To connect the power cord: a. Connect the power adapter securely to the monitor’s DC input. b. Connect one end of the power cord to the power adapter and the other end to a power outlet. To connect the VGA/HDMI/DisplayPort cable: a. Plug one end of the VGA/HDMI/DisplayPort cable to the monitor’s VGA/ HDMI/DisplayPort port. b.
2.5 Turning on the monitor Press the power button . See page 1-2 for the location of the power button. The power indicator lights up in white to show that the monitor is ON.
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure ASUS VG245 Racing Mode HDMI-1 1920x1080 @ 60Hz GameVisual S c e n ery Mode R a c i ng Mode C i n e ma Mode R TS / RPG Mode F P S Mode s R G B Mode 1. Press the ( ) button to activate the OSD menu. 2. Move the ( ) button up/down to navigate through the functions. Highlight the desired function and press the ( ) button to activate it.
2. Blue Light Filter In this function, you can adjust the blue light filter level. Blue Light Filter ASUS VG245 Racing Mode HDMI-1 1920x1080 @ 60Hz Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 • Level 0: No change. • Level 1~4: The higher the level, the less blue light is scattered. When Blue Light Filter is activated,the default settings of Racing Mode will be automatically imported. Between Level 1 to Level 3, the Brightness function is user-configurable. Level 4 is optimized setting.
3. Color Set a desired color setting from this menu. Color ASUS VG245 Racing Mode HDMI-1 1920x1080 @ 60Hz Brightness Cont rast Saturation Color Temp. Skin Tone Smart View • 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. • Skin Tone: contains three color modes including Reddish, Natural, and Yellowish.
• • Position (Only available for VGA input): adjusts the horizontal position (H-Position) and the vertical position (V-Position) of the image. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. Focus (Only available for VGA input): 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.
6. Input Select In this function, you can select your desired input source. Input Select ASUS VG245 Racing Mode HDMI-1 1920x1080 @ 60Hz V GA H DMI-1 H DMI-2 (VG245H/VG245HE) Input Select ASUS VG245 Racing Mode HDMI-1 1920x1080 @ 60Hz V GA H DMI-1 H DMI-2 D i splayPort (VG245Q) 7. System Setup Allows you to adjust the system.
* 8. Adjusts the OSD background from opaque to transparent. • Language: There are 21 languages for your selection, including English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Czech, Croatian, Polish, Romanian, Hungarian, Turkish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Indonesia, Persian. • Keylock: To disable all function keys. Press the key lock function. • Information: Shows the monitor information.
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 Color temperature selection Analog input Digital input Temperature (Operating) TFT LCD 24”W (16:9, 61 cm) wide screen 1920 x 1080 0.276 mm x 0.276 mm 250 cd/m2 1000:1 100,000,000:1 (with ASCR on) 170˚/160˚ 16.7 M 1 ms (Gray to gray) 4 color temperatures D-sub VG245H/VG245HE: HDMI (v1.4) x 2 VG245Q: HDMI (v1.
Weight (Esti.) Multi-languages Accessories Compliance and Standards VG245HE: 4.7 kg (Net); 6.6 kg (Gross) VG245H/VG245Q: 5.1 kg (Net); 7.
3.3 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 monitor and the computer are in the ON mode. • Make sure the signal cable is properly connected the monitor and the computer.
3.4 Supported operating mode Resolution Vertical Frequency (Hz) Horizontal Frequency (KHz) 640x480 59.94(N) 31.47(N) 640x480 66.66(N) 35.00(N) 640x480 72.82(N) 37.87(N) 640x480 75.00(N) 37.5(N) 720x400 70.08(P) 31.47(N) 800x600 56.25(P) 35.16(P) 800x600 60.32(P) 37.88(P) 800x600 72.12(P) 48.08(P) 800x600 75.00(P) 46.86(P) 832x624 74.55(P/N) 49.72(P/N) 1024x768 60.00(N) 48.36(N) 1024x768 70.069(N) 56.476(N) 1024x768 75.00(N) 60.02(N) 1152x864 75.00(P/N) 67.
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. Preset Timing Name 1 2 3 4 5 6 480p 720p60 576p 720p50 1080p60 1080p50 Pixel Format Horizontal Frequency (kHz) 720 x 480 1280 x 720 720 x 576 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 ASUS VG245 Series LCD Monitor 31.469 45 31.25 37.5 67.5 56.25 Vertical Frequency (Hz) 60 60 50 50 60 50 Pixel Rate (MHz) 27 74.25 27 74.25 148.5 148.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Asus Computer International Responsible Party Name: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Address: Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : LCD Monitor Model Number : VG245******* Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
EU Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR.
