VP249 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 2 1 3 1.
1.5 Connect cables 1.5.1 Rear of the LCD monitor 6 1 1 HDMI VGA 2 3 HDMI VGA 2 3 HDMI 1 1. AC-IN Port 2. HDMI Port 3. VGA Port 4. Audio - in Port 5. DisplayPort Port 6.
Installaion 1-4 1. Turn off your computer and unplug your computer's power cord. 2. Connect the signal cable to the HDMI (optional) and /or VGA (optional) and /or DisplayPort (optional) input socket of the monitor, and the HDMI (optional) and /or VGA (optional) and /or DisplayPort (optional) output socket of the graphics card on the computer. Then tighten the thumbscrews on the signal cable connector. 3.
A AC IN B HDMI DisplayPort or or D-SUB C VP249QGR/VP249HR AUDIO IN • POWER CORD specifications refer to page v. • For the installation of replaceable parts, please refer to the above installation instructions. • Users may go to the local service network to replace /purchase the qualified replaceable parts. • For local service centers and service contacts, please refer to https://www.asus.
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. VP249HR/VP249HE 8 7 6 1. 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: • 3. Press this button to turn the monitor on/off. MENU Button: • Press this button to enter the OSD menu. • Exit the OSD menu. 4. Close Button 5.
7. Shortcut key1 • 8. This is a Shortcut key. The default setting is Brightness. Shortcut key2 • This is a Shortcut key. The default setting is Blue Light Filter. VP249QGR S 8 7 6 1. 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. 3. MENU Button: 4.
• GamePlus: The GamePlus Function provides a toolkit and creates a better gaming environment for users when playing different types of games. Particularly, Crosshair function is specially designed for new gamers or beginners interested in First Person Shooter (FPS) games. 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.
7. Shortcut key1: • 8. This is a Shortcut key. The default setting is Splendid. Shortcut key2 • 1.6.2 This is a Shortcut key. The default setting is Blue Light Filter. QuickFit Function The QuickFit function 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.
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 your fingers to loosen the screw located at the bottom of the base,and remove the base from the stand.And then remove the hinge cover from monitor body by using your fingers. 3.
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 Splendid ASUS VP249 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz Standard Mode sRGB Mode Scenery Mode Theater Mode Game Mode Night View Mode Reading Mode Darkroom 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 Splendid This function contains eight 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. Splendid ASUS VP249 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz Standard Mode sRGB Mode Scenery Mode Theater Mode Game Mode Night View Mode Reading Mode Darkroom Mode 3-2 • Scenery Mode: This is the best choice for scenery photo displaying with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology.
2. Blue Light Filter Adjust the energy level of blue light emitted from LED backlight. Blue Light Filter ASUS VP249 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz 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 VP249 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz 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 VP249HR/VP249HE: You can adjust the image Sharpness, Trace Free, Aspect Control, VividPixel, ASCR, Position (VGA only), Focus (VGA only), and Auto Adjust (VGA only), from this main function. Image ASUS VP249 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz Sharpness Trace Free Aspect Control VividPixel ASCR Position Focus Auto Adjust • Sharpness: Adjusts the picture sharpness. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Trace Free: Speeds up the response time by Over Drive technology.
• 4:3 is only available when input source is in 4:3 format。OverScan is only available for the HDMI input source • 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.
• Aspect Control: Adjusts the aspect ratio to “Full”, “4:3”, “Overscan(Only For HDMI)”. • VividPixel: ASUS Exclusive Technology that brings lifelike visuals for crystal-clear and detail-oriented enjoyment. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • ASCR: Select ON or OFF to enable or disable dynamic contrast ratio function.
5. Sound Adjust the sound settings to your preference. Sound ASUS VP249 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz Volume Mute Source 6. • 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(VP249QGR only ) input signal.
7. System Setup Adjusts the system configuration. VP249HR/VP249HE: System Setup ASUS VP249 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz Splendid Demo Mode Volume GamePlus ECO Mode OSD Setup Language Key Lock More System Setup ASUS VP249 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz Back Information Power Indicator Power Key Lock All Reset • Splendid Demo Mode: Activate the demo mode for the Splendid function. • Volume: Adjusts the output volume level.
• Press and to select between Crosshair, Timer, FPS Counter and Display Alignment function. • Press Press to confirm the function you choose. Press to go off, and exit. GamePlus main menu to go back. GamePlus-Crosshair GamePlus FPS Crosshair Timer FPS Counter Display Alignment (Practice Mode) GamePlus-Timer GamePlus-FPS Counter FPS Position 3-10 • ECO Mode: Activate the ecology mode for power saving. • OSD Setup: Adjusts the OSD Timeout, DDC/CI, and Transparency of the OSD screen.
VP249QGR: System Setup ASUS VP249 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz Splendid Demo Mode QuickFit ECO Mode OSD Setup Language Key Lock Information More System Setup ASUS VP249 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz Back Power Indicator Power Key Lock All Reset • Splendid Demo Mode: Activate the demo mode for the Splendid function. • QuickFit: contains three patterns: (1) Grid (2) Paper size (3) Photo size. 1.
2. Paper size: Provides users to view their documents in real size on the screen. B5 Letter B5 Letter EXIT 3. Photo size: Provides photographers and other users to accurately view and edit their photos in real size on the screen. 8x10 3-12 EXIT 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.
8. Shortcut Selecting this option allows you to set two shortcut keys. ASUS VP249 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz Shortcut Shortcut 1 Blue Light Filter Shortcut 2 Splendid Brightness Auto Adjust Contrast Color Temp. Volume GamePlus • Shortcut 1: User can select from “Blue Light Filter” “Splendid”, “Brightness”, “Auto Adjust”, “Contrast”, “Color Temp.”, “Volume(VP249HR/VP249QGR Only)”, “GamePlus”, and set as shortcut key. The default setting is Brightness(VP249HR/ VP249HE)/Splendid(VP249QGR).
3.2 Specifications Model VP249HR Panel Size VP249HE 23.8’’W(60.45cm) Max. Resolution 1920x1080 Brightness (Typ.) 250cd/m2 Intrinsic Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1 Viewing Angle (CR>10) 178°(H) /178°(V) Display Colors 16.7 M Response Time 5ms (G To G ) Satellite Speaker 2W x 2 stereo No Sound from HDMI Yes No HDMI input Yes D-Sub input Yes DisplayPort Audio Line-in Power ON Consumption Note No <17.25w *Based on Energy Star 7.
Model VP249QGR 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 Response Time 4ms (G To G ) 1ms(MPRT) Satellite Speaker 2W x 2 stereo 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 VP249HR/VP249HE: 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.
1680x1050(RB) 1920x1080 60Hz 60Hz 64.674kHz 66.587kHz SD/HD Timings (HDMI input only) HDMI 1.3,CEA-861B Formats, SD/HD Supported Primary Timings of (HDMI input only) Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency 640x480P 720x480P 720x576P 1280x720P 1280x720P 1920x1080i 1920x1080i 59.94 / 60Hz 59.94 / 60Hz 50Hz 50Hz 59.94 / 60Hz 50Hz 59.94 / 60Hz 31.469 / 31.5kHz 31.469 / 31.5kHz 31.25kHz 37.5kHz 44.955 /45kHz 28.125kHz 33.716 / 33.75kHz HDMI 1.
VP249QGR: 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 1680x1050(RB) 1920x1080 75Hz 60Hz 60Hz 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 59.94/60Hz 59.94/60Hz 59.