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.
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.
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. 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.
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 1 2 3 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. 3. button: • GamePlus hotkey.
4. button • 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. 1.3.2 Status Description White Amber OFF ON Standby mode/No signal OFF Back view 7 7 1. DC-IN port. This port connects the power cord. 2. HDMI port.
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. There's also an onscreen timer you can position on the left of the display so you can keep track of the elapsed gaming time; while the FPS (frames per second) counter lets you know how smooth the game is running.
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.
1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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: 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) 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: • • 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 cable: a. Plug one end of the VGA/HDMI cable to the monitor’s VGA/HDMI port. b. Connect the other end of the VGA/HDMI cable to your computer's VGA/ HDMI port. c.
2-6 Chapter 2: Setup
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.
4. Image Set the image related setting from this menu. Image ASUS VG245 Racing Mode HDMI-1 1920x1080 @ 60Hz Sharpness Trace Free Aspect Control VividPixel Position Focus Auto Adjust More • Sharpness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Trace Free: Adjusts the response time of the monitor. • Aspect Control: 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.
* FreeSync can only be activated within 40Hz ~ 75Hz. * FreeSync supported AMD GPUs: AMD Radeon R9 300 Series, AMD Radeon R9 Fury X, AMD Radeon R9 360, AMD Radeon R7 360, AMD Radeon R9 295X2, AMD Radeon R9 290X, AMD Radeon R9 290, AMD Radeon R9 285, AMD Radeon R7 260X, AMD Radeon R7 260. * For supported GPUs, minimum PC system and driver requirements, please contact the GPU manufactures. 5. Sound Set the sound related setting from this menu.
System Setup ASUS VG245 Racing Mode HDMI-1 1920x1080 @ 60Hz GameVisual Demo Mode GamePlus ECO Mode USB Charging OSD Setup Lang uage Key Lock More 8. • GameVisual Demo Mode: Activate the demo mode for the GameVisual function. • GamePlus: Please refer to “1.3.3 • ECO Mode: reduces power consumption. • OSD Setup: GamePlus Function”. * Adjusts the OSD timeout from 10 to 120 seconds. * Enables or disables the DDC/CI function. * Adjusts the OSD background from opaque to transparent.
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 Earphone jack Audio input Speaker (Built-in) USB 3.0 port Colors Power LED Tilt Swivel 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.
Multi-languages Accessories Compliance and Standards 21 languages (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Czech, Croatian, Polish, Romanian, Hungarian, Turkish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Indonesia, Persian) VGA cable (optional), Audio cable (optional), HDMI cable (optional), power adapter, power cord, Quick start guide, warranty card Energy Star, UL/cUL, CB, CE, ErP, FCC, CCC, CU, RCM, BSMI, VCCI, RoHS, J-MOSS, WEEE, Windows 7 & 8.
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 3-10 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 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.
