Asus Ls221h User Guide

							
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1.3.2 Back view
6.  Power button / power indicator          
• Press this button to turn the monitor on/off
• The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table.
Rear connectors (from left to right)
1. VGA port. This 15-pin port is for PC VGA connection.     
2. HDMI port (LS221H only). For High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) 
signal connection.
3. DC-IN port. This port connects the power connector from the bundled power 
adapter.
StatusDescription
  BlueON
  AmberStandby mode
  OFFOFF
Rear connectors
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7.  Light-in-motion function
 The function indicates the status of the monitor. The color definition of the 
light is as the above table. You can turn on/off this function through the OSD 
menu.
 
						

							
1-4Chapter 1: Product introduction
 
						

							
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2.2 Connecting the cables
2.3 Turning the monitor on
Gently press the power button  . See page 1-2 for the location of the power 
buton. The power indicator  lights up in blue to show that the monitor is ON.
2.1 Unfolding the monitor
The monitor is folded in the package. To unfold the monitor, hold the back cover 
and press the Button with one hand, and carefully tilt the monitor forwa\
rd with the 
other hand until the Button rebounds with a click.
Connect the cables as the following instructions:
• To connect the power adapter: first, connect the adapter cord securely to the 
monitor’s DC-in port. Then, connect the power plug to the adapter port with the 
other end to a power outlet.
• To connect the VGA / HDMI cable: 
a.  Plug the VGA / HDMI connector to the LCD monitor’s VGA / HDMI port. 
(HDMI: LS221H only)
b. Connect the other end of the VGA / HDMI cable to your computer’s  
VGA / HDMI port. 
c. Tighten the two screws to secure the VGA / HDMI connector.
Button
 
						

							
2-2Chapter 2: Setup
2.4 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 -3º to 20º.
It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the the v\
iewing angle. 
 -3º~20º
2.5  Installing the monitor to a VESA wall  
 mount adapter
The foldable stand of the LS221 LCD monitor is specially designed for a VESA wall 
mount adapter. 
To install the monitor to a VESA wall mount adapter: 
1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table.
2. Press down the button on the arm and fold the stand toward the back of the 
monitor until the button rebounds with a click.
3. Fix the monitor on the VESA wall mount adapter using a screw driver to 
fasten four screws into the four screw holes on the monitor stand.
We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent \
damage to the monitor.
The VESA wall mount kit (100 mm x 100 mm) is purchased separately.
ButtonScrew holes
VESA wall mount adapter (optional)
 
						

							
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3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 
3.1.1  How to reconfigure
1. Press the MENU button to activate the 
OSD menu. 
2. Press  and  to navigate through 
the functions. Highlight and activate the 
desired function by pressing the MENU 
button. If the selected function has a 
sub-menu, press  and  again to 
navigate through the sub-menu functions. 
Highlight and activate the desired sub-
menu function by pressing the MENU button.  
3. Press  and  to change the settings of the selected function.
4. To exit the OSD menu, press the  button. Repeat step 2 and step 3 to 
adjust any other function.   
3.1.2  OSD Function Introduction
1. Spendid
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.
• Scenery Mode: best choice 
for scenery photo display with 
SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement.
•   Standard Mode: best choice for document editing with SPLENDID™ 
Video Enhancement.
• Theater Mode: best choice for movie with SPLENDID™ Video 
Enhancement.
• Game Mode: best choice for game playing with SPLENDID™ Video 
Enhancement.
• Night View Mode: best choice for dark-scene game or movie with 
SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement.
• In the Standard Mode, the Satuation and Sharpness functions are not user\
-configurable.
• In the other modes, the sRGB function is not user-configurable.
 
						

							
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2. Image 
You can adjust brightness, contrast, 
sharpness, saturation, position (VGA 
only), ASCR, and focus (VGA only) from 
this main function. 
• Brightness: the adjusting range is 
from 0 to 100.   is a hotkey to 
activate this function.
• Contrast: the adjusting range is from 
0 to 100.
• Sharpness: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
• Saturation: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. 
• Position: adjusts the horizontal postition (H-Position) and the vertical 
position (V-Position) of the image. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
• ASCR: turns on/off the ASCR(ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio) function.
• Focus: 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.
3. Color  
Select the desired image color from this 
function. 
• Color Temp.: contains five color 
modes including Cool, Normal, Warm, 
sRGB, and User mode.
• Skin Tone: contains three color 
modes including Reddish, Natural, 
and Yellowish. 
In the User mode, colors of R (Red), G (Green), and B (Bluee) are \
user-configurable; the adjusting range is from 0-100.
• 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.
 
						

							
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4. Input Select 
In this function, you can select either VGA 
or HDMI input source. (Only for some 
models)
HDMI
5. System Setup 
Allow you to adjust the system.
• Light-in-motion: turns on/off this 
special function. 
• Aspect Control: adjusts the aspect 
ratio to “Full” or “4:3”.
• OSD Setup: 
 * 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.   
• Language: there are several languages for your selection, including 
English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Traditional 
Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese.
• Information: shows the monitor information. 
• All Reset: “Yes” allows you to restore the default setting. 
Light-in-motion
 
						

							
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3.2 Specifications summary 
Product SeriesLS221H
DisplayPanel Size22.0" Wide Screen
Color Saturation(NTSC)72%
True ResolutionWSXGA+  1680x1050
Pixel Pitch0.282mm
Brightness (Max.)300cd/m2
Contrast Ratio (Max.)1000:1
ASUS Smart C. R.(ASCR)4000:1
Viewing Angle (CR>10)170°(H) / 160°(V)
Display Colors16.7M
Response Time2ms (Gray to Gray)
LCD ZBD WarrantyYes
Protection GlassYes (Anti-reflection (
						

							
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*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Mechanical DesignChassis ColorsBlack
Tilt+20° ~ -3°
VESA Wall Mounting100 x 100mm
SecurityKensington lockYes
DimensionPhys. Dimension (WxHxD)531 x 436 x 248mm
Box Dimension (WxHxD)589 x 535 x 210mm
WeightNet Weight (Esti.)   7 kg
Gross Weight (Esti.)   10.1kg
AccessoriesHDMI-DVI cable, VGA cable, Power cord, CD user guide, Warranty card, Quick start guide, Cleaning cloth
Regulation ApprovalsEnergy Star®, UL/cUL, CB, CE, FCC, CCC, BSMI, MIC, PSE, PSB, Gost-R, C-Tick, VCCI, RoHS, WEEE, Windows Vista WHQL
 
						

							
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3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ)
ProblemPossible Solution
Power  LED is not ON•  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. 
The power LED lights amber and there is no screen image •  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. •  Inspect the signal cable and make sure      none of the pins are bent. •  Connect the computer with another     available monitor to check if the computer     is properly working.
Screen image is too light or dark•  Adjust the Contrast and Brightness settings    via OSD.
Screen image is not centered or sized properly•  Press the  button for two seconds to     automatically adjust the image.  •  Adjust the H-Position or V-Position settings    via OSD.
Screen image bounces or a wave pattern is present in the image•  Make sure the signal cable is properly     connected to the monitor and the computer. •  Move electrical devices that may cause       electrical interference.
Screen image has color defects (white does not look white)•  Inspect the signal cable and make sure that     none of the pins are bent.  •  Perform Reset via OSD. •  Adjust the R/G/B color settings or select the     Color Temperature via OSD.
Screen image is blurry or fuzzy•  Press the  button for two seconds to      automatically adjust the image (for VGA    mode only). •  Adjust the Phase and Clock settings via     OSD.
No sound or sound is low•  Ensure that the audio cable is properly       connected to the monitor and the computer •  Adjust the volume settings of both your     monitor and computer.  •  Ensure that the computer sound card driver     is properly installed and activated.