VG249 Series LCD Monitor User Guide
Table of contents Notices.......................................................................................................... iii Care & Cleaning............................................................................................ v 1.1 Welcome!....................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents.......................................................................... 1-1 1.3 Assembling the monitor................................
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 iv • 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. 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.
Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. vi 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 flat on a cloth on the table, 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. -5 ~ 20 1 2 1.
1.5 Connect cables 1.5.1 Rear of the LCD monitor 6 HDMI 1 1. AC-IN Port 2. HDMI Port 3. VGA Port 4. Audio - in Port 5. DisplayPort Port 6.
1.6 Monitor introduction 1.6.1 Using the Controls button Use the control button on the back of the monitor to adjust the image settings. 8 7 1. 5 4 3 2 1 Power Indicator: • 2. The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table. Status Description White ON Amber Standby mode OFF OFF Power Button: • Press this button to turn the monitor on/off. • Press this button to enter the OSD menu. • Exit the OSD menu.
To active GamePlus: • Press GamePlus Button to enter the GamePlus main menu. • Activate Crosshair, Timer or FPS Counter or Display Alignment function. • Press the and buttons to select and press function needed. Press to go off, and exit.
7. Shortcut key1: • 8. Shortcut key2 • 1-6 This is a Shortcut key. The default setting is GameVisual. This is a Shortcut key. The default setting is Blue Light Filter.
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 screws on the arm (Figure 1), and then detach the arm/stand from the monitor (Figure 2). • 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 +20˚ to -5˚ . -5 ~ 20 It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle.
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure GameVisual ASUS VG249 Racing Mode VGA 1920 x 1080 @ 144Hz Scenery Mode Racing Mode Cinema Mode RTS/RPG Mode FPS Mode sRGB Mode MOBA 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 4.
3.1.2 1. OSD Function Introduction GameVisual This function contains seven 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. GameVisual ASUS VG249 Racing Mode VGA 1920 x 1080 @ 144Hz Scenery Mode Racing Mode Cinema Mode RTS/RPG Mode FPS Mode sRGB Mode MOBA Mode 3-2 • Scenery Mode: This is the best choice for scenery photo displaying with GameVisual™ Video Intelligence Technology.
2. Blue Light Filter Adjust the energy level of blue light emitted from LED backlight. Blue Light Filter ASUS VG249 Racing Mode VGA 1920 x 1080 @ 144Hz Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 • Level 0: No change. • Level 1~4: The higher the level,the more blue light will be reduced. • When Blue Light Filter is activated,the default settings of Standard Mode will be automatically imported. • Between Level 1 to Level 3, the Brightness function is user-configurable. • Level 4 is optimized setting.
3. Color Select the image color you like from this function. Color ASUS VG249 Racing Mode VGA 1920 x 1080 @ 144Hz 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, Adaptive-Sync/FreeSync, ELMB, Shadow Boost, Position (VGA only), Focus (VGA only), and Auto Adjust (VGA only), from this main function.
5. • Adaptive-Sync/FreeSync: It can allow a Adaptive-Sync/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. • ELMB: Check to decrease motion blur and minimize ghosting part when on-screen objects are fast moving. It can only be turned on at 80Hz or above. • Back: Return the previous page of Image Setting.
5. • Volume: Adjusts the output volume level. • Mute: Mute the output volume. • Source: Adjusts audio source to “Line In” or “HDMI” (only available for HDMI input); Adjusts audio source to “Line In” or “DisplayPort” (only available for DisplayPort input). Input Select Select the input source from VGA, HDMI, DisplayPort input signal. Input Select ASUS VG249 Racing Mode VGA 1920 x 1080 @ 144Hz VGA HDMI DisplayPort 6. System Setup Adjusts the system configuration.
ASUS VG249 Racing Mode VGA 1920 x 1080 @ 144Hz System Setup Back Power Indicator Power Key Lock All Reset • GameVisual Demo Mode: Activate the demo mode for the GameVisual function. • QuickFit: contains three patterns: (1) Grid (2) Paper size (3) Photo size. 1. Grid pattern: Facilitates designers and users to organize content and layout on one page and achieve a consistent look and feel. Alignment Grid 1 2.
3. Photo size: Provides photographers and other users to accurately view and edit their photos in real size on the screen. 8x10 5x7 4x6 3x5 2x2 • 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.
7. Shortcut Selecting this option allows you to set two shortcut keys. ASUS VG249 Racing Mode VGA 1920 x 1080 @ 144Hz Shortcut Shortcut 1 Blue Light Filter Shortcut 2 GameVisual Brightness Auto Adjust Contrast Color Temp. Volume QuickFit 3-10 • Shortcut 1: User can select from “Blue Light Filter” “GameVisual”, “Brightness”, “Auto Adjust”, “Contrast”, “Color Temp.”, “Volume”, “QuickFit”, and set as shortcut key. The default setting is .GameVisual.
3.2 Specifications Model VG249Q Panel Size 23.8’’W(60.45cm) Max. Resolution 1920x1080@144Hz Brightness (Typ.) 250cd/m2 Intrinsic Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1 Viewing Angle (CR>10) 178°(H) /178°(V) Display Colors 16.7 M(6bit+FRC) Response Time 4ms (G To G ) 1ms(MPRT) Sound from HDMI Yes HDMI input Yes D-Sub input Yes DisplayPort Yes Audio Line-in Yes <15.
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.
3.4 Supported Timing List PC Supported Primary Timing Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency 640x480 60Hz 31.469kHz 640x480 72Hz 37.861kHz 640x480 75Hz 37.5kHz 800x600 56Hz 35.156kHz 800x600 60Hz 37.879kHz 800x600 72Hz 48.077kHz 800x600 75Hz 46.875kHz 1024x768 60Hz 48.363kHz 1024x768 70Hz 56.476kHz 1024x768 75Hz 60.023kHz 1152x864 75Hz 67.
1440x900(RB) 1440x900 1680x1050(RB) 1920x1080 60Hz 75Hz 60Hz 60Hz 55.469kHz 70.635kHz 64.674kHz 66.587kHz SD/HD Timings HDMI/DP,CEA-861B Formats, SD/HD Supported Primary Timings of Resolution 640 x 480 P 720 x 480 P 720 x 480 P 720 x 576 P 720 x 576 P 1280 x 720 P 1280 x 720 P 1440 x 480 P 1440 x 480 P 1440 x 576 P 1440 x 576 P 1920 x 1080 P 1920 x 1080 P 4:3 4:3 16:9 4:3 16:9 16:9 16:9 4:3 16:9 4:3 16:9 16:9 16:9 Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency 59.94/60Hz 59.94/60Hz 59.94/60Hz 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz 59.
