Asus Pg221 User Guide

							
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3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 
3.1.1  How to reconfigure
1. Touch the  sensor to activate the OSD menu.
2. Touch  and to navigate through the functions. Highlight and activate 
the desired function by touching the  sensor. If the function selected has 
a sub-menu, touch  and  again to navigate through the sub-menu 
functions. Highlight and activate the desired sub-menu function by touch\
ing 
the  sensor.  
3. Change the settings of the selected function by touching  and  or 
moving your finger along the  (Scroll-Bar) sensor.
4. To exit the OSD menu, touch the  sensor. Repeat step 2 and step 3 to 
adjust any other function.   
3.1.2  OSD function introduction
See the table on the next page for details.  
• 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.
• ASCR (ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio) function allows the monitor to enhance dynamic contrast ratio during video playback.
 
						

							
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OSD menu table: 
MainSub-menu 1Sub-menu 2DescriptionSplendidScenery ModeReset (NO/YES)Video preset mode for viewing sceneryStandard ModeReset (NO/YES)Video preset mode for generic windows useTheater ModeReset (NO/YES)Video preset mode for watching moviesGame ModeReset (NO/YES)Video preset mode for playing gamesNight View ModeReset (NO/YES)Video preset mode for displaying night viewsImageBrightness0~100Adjusts brightness of the image Contrast0~100Adjusts contrast of the imageASCR*ON/OFFEnables/disables the ASCR function Sharpness*0~100Adjusts sharpness of the imageSatuation*0~100Adjusts saturation of the imagePosition**  (For VGA only)H-PositionAdjusts horizintal position of the imageV-PositionAdjusts vertical position of the imageFocus**  (For VGA only)PhaseReduces the horizontal-line noise of the image ClockReduces the vertical-line noise of the imageColorColor TempCoolThe image appears bluerNormalNormal image color WarmThe image appears reddersRGB***The image appears sRGB standard color for multimedia designersUser ModeAdjusts Red/Green/Blue levels of the image Skin Tone*ReddishSelects reddish skin stoneNaturalSelects natural skin stoneYellowishSelects yellowish skin stone
SoundPreset ModeStandard ModeSound preset mode for generic windows useFighting Game ModeSound preset mode for playing fighting gamesStrategic Game ModeSound preset mode for playing strategic gamesTheater ModeSound preset mode for watching moviesMusic ModeSound preset mode for listen to musicSRS TSXTON/OFFEnables/disables the SRS TSXT sound effectTruBass****0~10Adjusts the TruBass bass level while SRS TSXT is onBalance-10~+10Adjusts the balance between right and left channel soundsEqualizer100/300/1K/3K/10K HzAdjusts 5 bands (100Hz, 300Hz, 1KHz, 3KHz, 10KHz)MelodyON/OFFEnables/disables the melody functionPower Key***** Selects 1 of 4 power on/off melodiesFunction Key*****  Selects 1 of 6 function key tonesInput SelectVGA/DVI/Video/S-Video/YPbPr/MusicSelects a preferred input sourceSystem SetupAspect Control  (AV only)Full/4:3/Panorama/ZoomAdjusts the aspect ratio while in Video/S-Video/YPbPr mode 
Aspect Control  (PC only)Full/4:3/1:1Adjusts the aspect ratio while in VGA/DVI mode
Light-in-Motion0~4Adjusts the luminance of the Light-in-Motion lighting effect
OSD SetupH-PositionAdjusts horizontal position of the OSD
V-PositionAdjusts vertical position of the OSD
OSD TimeoutAdjusts OSD timeout
LanguageSelects a preferred language among 11 languagesInformationShows the resolution,H/V frequency and input port of current input timin\
gAll ResetNO/YESReturns to default setting
*: the function is disabled only when the "Standard Mode" of Spendid is s\
elected.**: the function is enabled only when the VGA input is selected.***: the function is enabled only when the "Standard Mode" of Spendid is se\
lected.****: the function is enabled only when the SRS TSXT function is activated.*****: the function is enabled only when the Melody function is activated.
 
						

							
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3.2  Using the built-in webcam 
This built-in webcam allows you to take photos and make videos; while t alking to 
friends via Internet-based communication tools, you can use the webcam to show 
your vivid image.   
3.2.1 Hardware 
• The 1.3 megapixel webcam transmits images to your PC through the USB 
ports. Therefore, make sure that the USB connectors of the supplied 4-in-1 
cable are connected to both the LCD monitor and your PC before you use the 
webcam. Refer to page 2-1 for the USB connectors.
• The webcam is adjustable upward and downward as shown.
-30º ~ 30º
Warning: Do not turn the webcam upward or downward over 30º; doing so might damage the webcam. 
•  The default webcam captured video format is VGA (640 x 480)     mode in order to increase the transmission efficiency via all kinds of     Internet commmunication tools.  • Before using the webcam, you need to install the webcam driver into     your PC.  • The webcam driver only supports Microsoft® Windows 2000/XP/Vista     operating system with Microsoft® Direct X. 
The default webcam resolution is 640 x 480. If you want to change the default 
resolution to meet different kinds of application programs, go to C:\WINDOWS\
ASUS USB2.0 Webcam and activate the program named LiveCam to modify the 
settings based on your needs.    
3.2.2  Software  
To install the webcam driver: 
 1. Close all other applications first.    
  2. Insert the support CD into the optical drive and run the ASUS USB2.0   
 Webcam program. 
 
						

							
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4.1 SRS TurSurround XT™
SRS TruSurround XT is a novel audio technology which provides an enhanced 
listening experience. Utilizing proprietary algorithms from SRS Labs,  TruSurround 
is intended to regenerate a realistic audio environment, where users fee\
l like being 
surrounded by sound. 
TruSurround XT is a combination of four distinct and patented processing 
techniques from SRS Labs: 
 •  Dialog Clarity™: the special SRS algorithms solves the signal    
 disturbance derived from multichannel and improves the dialog clarity of  
 movies, PC games, on-line chats, etc. 
 •  TruSurround™: this core technology is compatible with all multichannel  
 formats, allowing you to enjoy virtual surrounding sound experience. 
 •  TruBass™: Developed with the proprietary psychoacoustic techniques,  
 the TruBass technology restores low-frequency tones by augmenting    
 harmonics.   
 •  WOW™: WOW is a stereo enhancement technology that extends the   
 sound space in both the horizontal and vertical planes, trully provid ing a  
 3D stereo experience.    
SRS TruSurround XT™ stereo surround sound effect 
 is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc.  
Trusurround technology is incorporated under lincense from SRS Labs, Inc.\
 
						

							
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ProblemPossible Solution
Power  LED is not ON•  Touch the  sensor 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  sensor for 2~3 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•  Touch the  sensor 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.Webcam is not working•  Ensure that you install the webcam driver which is     in the support CD. •  Make sure that you connect the USB plugs of the       supplied 4-in-1 cable to both the LCD monitor and       your computer.USB devices work abnormally •  Make sure that you connect the USB plugs of the       supplied 4-in-1 cable to both the LCD monitor and     your computer. •  Check with your PC manufacturer whether your     PC supports USB2.0 or USB1.1.
•  If your PC only supports USB1.1, the image    transmission is much slower.ASUS Power Bass System is not working•  Make sure that the woofer cable is securely     connected to the monitor.
4.2 Troubleshooting (FAQ) 
 
						

							
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4.3	 PG221	specification	summary
Panel size22” Widescreen panel
Panel typeTFT LCD (anti-reflection glare type)
Max. resolutionWSXGA+ 1680 x 1050
Pixel pitch0.282 mm
Brightness300 cd/m2 (typ.)/ 350 cd/m2 (max.) 
Contrast ratio (typ.)1000:1 (ASCR OFF) / 2000:1 (ASCR ON)
Viewing angle(H/V)170º/160º
Display colors16.7 M
Response time2 ms (GTG)
SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence TechnologyYes
SPLENDID™ selection5 video preset modes (by hotkey)
Auto image adjustmentYes (by hotkey)
Color temperature selection5 color temperatures
Skin-tone selection3 skin-tones
PC digital inputDVI-D with HDCP
PC analog inputVGA (D-Sub) 
Video inputsComposite (video) x1, S-Video x1,  YPbPr (Component, up to1080i/p) x1 
AV Audio inputsRCA (R/L) x2
USB 2.0 portsUpstream x1, Downstream x3
Line-in port3.5 mm Mini-jack
Headphone port3.5 mm Mini-jack
ColorsBlack + Silver
Speaker (Built-in)5W x 2 Stereo + 15W Power Bass System
Power LEDBlue (On)/ Amber (Standby)
Swivel+60º~-60º
Tilt+20º~-5º
Kensington lockYes
Voltage ratingAC: 100~240V, 50~60Hz
Power consumptionPower On : < 100W, Standby: < 2W
Dimension (W x H x D)527 mm x 445 mm x 244 mm
Net weight 10.7 kg (approx.)
Accessories VGA-Audio-Microphone-USB 4-in-1 cable, DVI cable, RCA cable, power cord, rear connector cover, quick start guide, support CD (LifeFrame bundled), warranty cardRegulation approvals Energy Star®, CB, CE, Gost-R, CCC, UL/cUL, FCC, PSB, C-Tick, BSMI, VCCI, RoHS, MIC, Microsoft® Windows® Vista compliance
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.
 
						

							
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4.4 Supported operating modes
* Modes not listed in the table may not be supported. For optimal resolu\
tion, we recommend that you choose a mode listed in the table above.
StandardResolution FrequencyVertical FrequencyHorizontal FrequencyPixel
DOS720 x 40070Hz31.47KHz28.32�Hz
VGA640 x 48060Hz31.47KHz25.18�Hz640 x 48072Hz37.90KHz31.50�Hz640 x 48075Hz37.50KHz31.50�Hz
SVGA800 x 60056Hz35.16KHz36.00�Hz800 x 60060Hz37.90KHz40.00�Hz800 x 60072Hz48.10KHz50.00�Hz800 x 60075Hz46.90KHz49.50�Hz
WVGA848 x 48060Hz31.02KHz33.75�Hz
XGA1024 x 76860Hz48.40KHz65.00�Hz1024 x 76870Hz56.50KHz75.00�Hz1024 x 76875Hz60.02KHz78.75�Hz
XGA+1152 x 86475Hz67.50KHz108.00�Hz
WXGA 1280 x 76860Hz47.78KHz79.50�Hz1280 x 76875Hz60.29KHz102.25�Hz
QVGA1280 x 96060Hz60.00KHz108.00�Hz
SXGA1280 x 102460Hz64.00KHz108.00�Hz1280 x 102475Hz80.00KHz135.00�Hz
WXGA1360 x 76860Hz47.71KHz85.50�Hz
WXGA+1440 x 90060Hz55.94KHz106.00�Hz1440 x 90075Hz70.64KHz136.75�Hz
WSXGA+ (Primary)
1680 x 105060Hz65.29KHz146.25�Hz