Asus Ml249h User Guide

							1-4Chapter 1: Product introduction
  
						

							2-1ASUS ML249 Series LED Monitor 
2.1 Assembling the monitor arm/base
To assemble the monitor arm/base:
1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table.
2. Place  the  circular  arm  on  the  back  of  the  monitor  by  aligning  the  pins  on  the 
arm with the slots on the monitor. Use a coin or the like to turn the screw until 
the circular arm is securely attached to the monitor. Put the screw cover on the 
screw.
3.  Attach the circular base to the arm by using a coin or the like to turn the screw 
until the circular base is securely attached to the arm.
4.  The arm/base installation is complete.
We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent\
 damage to the monitor.
Base
Arm
  
						

							2-2Chapter 2: Setup
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 a\
ngle.
•  
You can adjust the monitor’s angle from +20˚ to -5˚ and it allows 20˚ swivel 
adjustment from either left or right.
-520
         
20º20º
0º
It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewi\
ng angle. 
  
						

							2-3ASUS ML249 Series LED Monitor 
2.3 Connecting the cables
1. Connect the cables as the following instructions:
•	To connect the power cord:
a. Connect the power adapter securely to the monitor’s DC input port.
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-DVI	cable: 
a. Plug one end of the VGA/HDMI-DVI cable to the monitor’s VGA/HDMI 
port.
b. Connect the other end of the VGA/HDMI-DVI cable to your computer's 
VGA/DVI port.
c. Tighten the two screws to secure the VGA/DVI connector.
•	To	use	the	earphone	(only	when	an	HDMI	cable,	not	the	supplied	HDMI-
DVI	cable,	is	connected): connect the end with plug type to the monitor’s 
earphone jack.
When these cables are connected, you can choose the desired signal from \
the 
Input Select item in the OSD menu.
2.4  Turning on the monitor
Tap  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.
  
						

							2-4Chapter 2: Setup
  
						

							3-1ASUS ML249 Series LED Monitor 
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 
3.1.1	 How	to	reconfigure
1. Tap the MENU button to activate 
the OSD menu. 
2. T a p  ,   a n d  t o 
navigate  through  the  functions. 
H i g h l i g h t  t h e  d e s i r e d  f u n c t i o n 
a n d  t a p  t h e  M E N U  b u t t o n  t o 
activate  it.  If  the  function  selected  has  a  sub-menu, tap   and  
again to navigate through the sub-menu functions. Highlight the desired sub-
menu function and tap the MENU button to activate it. 
3. Tap , and to change the settings of the selected function.
4. To  exit  and  save  the  OSD  menu,  tap  the   button  repeatedly  until  the 
OSD menu disappears. To adjust other functions, repeat steps 1-3.
3.1.2  OSD function introduction
1. Splendid
This function contains six 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 movies with SPLENDID™ Video 
Enhancement.
•	Game Mode: best choice for games playing with SPLENDID™ Video 
Enhancement.
•	Night View Mode: best choice for dark-scene games or movies with 
SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement.
•	sRGB Mode: best choice for viewing photos and graphics from PCs.
In the Standard Mode, the ASCR, Saturation and Sharpness functions are not user-configurable.
  
						

							3-2
2. Color 
You can adjust Brightness, 
Contrast, Saturation, Color 
Temp., and Skin Tone from this 
menu. 
•	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.  is a hotkey to 
activate this function.
•	Saturation: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. 
•	Color Temp.: contains four modes including Cool, Normal, Warm, 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 (Blue) are u\
ser-configurable; the adjusting range is from 0-100.
3. Image
You can adjust Sharpness, Trace 
Free, Aspect Control, ASCR, 
Position (VGA only), and Focus 
(VGA only) from this menu. 
•	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”, or “OverScan\
” 
(only available for the HDMI input). 
•	ASCR: turns on/off the ASCR (ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio) function.
•	Position: adjusts the horizontal position (H-Position) and the vertical 
position (V-Position) of the image. The adjusting range is from 0 to 1\
00.
•	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.
• 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.
  
						

							3-3ASUS ML249 Series LED Monitor 
4. Input Select 
In this function, you can select 
your desired input source.
5. System Setup 
Allows you to adjust the system.
•	Splendid Demo Mode: 
splits the screen into two for 
Splendid modes comparison.
•	Volume: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100 (only available for the HDMI 
input).
•	ECO Mode: reduces power consumption.
•	OSD Setup: 
* Adjusts the horizontal position (H-Position)/the vertical position 
(V-Position) of the OSD from 0 to 100. 
* Adjusts the OSD timeout from 10 to 120 seconds. 
* Enables or disables the DDC/CI function.
* Adjusts the OSD background from opaque to transparent.
•	Information: shows the monitor information. 
•	Language: there are 10 languages for your selection, including English, 
German, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish, Russian, Traditional Chinese, 
Simplified Chinese, and Japanese. 
•	All Reset: “Yes” allows you to restore the default settings.
  
						

							3-4
3.2	 Specifications	summary	(ML249H)
Panel TypeTFT LCD
Panel size24" (16:9, 61 cm) wide screen
Max. Resolution1920 x 1080
Pixel pitch0.2768 mm
Brightness (Max.)250 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio (Typ.)3000:1
Contrast Ratio (Max.)50,000,000:1 (with ASCR on)
Viewing	angle(H/V)	CR>10178˚/178˚
Display colors16.7 M
Response time8 ms (GTG)
SPLENDID™	Video	EnhancementYes
SPLENDID™	selection6 video preset modes (by hotkey)
Auto adjustmentYes (by hotkey)
Color temperature selection4 color temperatures
Skin-Tone selection3 skin-tones
Digital inputHDMI v1.3
Analog inputD-Sub
Earphone jackYes (Only for HDMI)
ColorsBlack; Black (front side)/White (back side) (only for the ML249H-W)
Power	LEDWhite (On)/Fitful white (Standby)
Tilt+20˚~ -5˚
Swivel+20˚~ -20˚
Kensington lockYes
AC/DC adaptor input voltageAC: 100~240V
For use only with power supply via Asus ADP-40PH AB
Power consumptionPower On: < 39 W, Standby: < 0.5 W, Power Off: < 0.5 W
Temperature (Operating)0˚C~40˚C
Temperature  (Non-operating)-20˚C~+60˚C
Dimension	(W	x	H	x	D)572 mm x 431 mm x 221 mm (machine) 650 mm x 483 mm x 171 mm (package) 
Weight (Esti.)4.2 kg (Net); 6.6 kg (Gross)
Multi-languages10 languages (English, German, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese)
Accessories VGA cable, HDMI-DVI cable, Power cord, Power adapter, Quick start guide, Warranty card
Regulation approvalsEnergy Star®, CB, CE, Gost-R, CCC, UL/cUL, FCC, C-Tick, BSMI, VCCI, RoHS, WEEE, J-MOSS, PSB, PSE, Windows 7 WHQL
*Specifications	are	subject	to	change	without	notice.
  
						

							3-5ASUS ML249 Series LED Monitor 
3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ)
ProblemPossible Solution
Power  LED is not ON• Tap 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• Touch the  button for 2-4 seconds to automatically adjust the image (for VGA mode only).• 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 All Reset via OSD.• Adjust the R/G/B color settings or select the Color Temperature via OSD.
Screen image is blurry or fuzzy• Touch the  button for 2-4 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 HDMI cable is properly connected to the monitor and the computer.• Adjust the volume settings of both your monitor and HDMI device. • Ensure that the computer sound card driver is properly installed and activated.