Asus Vh228s User Guide

							1-5ASUS	LED	Monitor	VH228	Series
1.4.1.4 VH228D
1. 	Button:
•	Use	this	hotkey	to	switch	from	six	video	preset	modes	(Scenery	Mode,	
Standard	Mode,	Theater	Mode,	Game	Mode,	Night	View	Mode,	and	
sRGB	Mode)	with	SPLENDID™	Video	Intelligence	Technology.
•	Exit	the	OSD	menu	or	go	back	to	the	previous	menu	as	the	OSD	menu	
is active.
2. 	Button:
•	Press this button to decrease the value of the function selected or move\
 
to	the	next	function.
•	This is also a hotkey for Contrast adjustment.
3. MENU	Button:
•	Press	this	button	to	enter/select	the	icon	(function)	highlighted	while	the	
OSD menu is activated.
4. 	Button:
•	Press this button to increase the value of the function selected or move\
 
to the previous function.
•	This	is	also	a	hotkey	for	Brightness	adjustment.
5. 	Button:
•	Automatically	adjust	the	image	to	its	optimized	position,	clock,	and	
phase.
6. 	Power	Button:
•	Press	this	button	to	turn	the	monitor	on/off.
7. Power	Indicator:
StatusDescription
  BlueON
  AmberStandby mode
  OFFOFF
  
						

							1-6Chapter	1:	Product	Introduction
1.4.2 Rear of the LED monitor
 
1.4.2.1  VH228H
1AC-IN port
2HDMI-IN port
3DVI port
4VGA port
5Line-in port
6Earphone-out port
7HDMI SPDIF OUT
1.4.2.2 VH228T/N/S/D
1AC-IN port
2Line-in port(VH228T/S)
3DVI port(VH228T/N)
4VGA port
Screw holes for 
VESA Wall Mount
  
						

							2-1ASUS	LED	Monitor	VH228	Series
2.1   Detaching the arm/stand 
(for VESA wall mount)
The	detachable	stand	of	the	VH228	Series	LED	monitor	is	specially	designed	for	
VESA	wall	mount.
To detach the arm/stand:
1. Remove the arm cover.
2. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 
3. Use a screwdriver to remove the three screws on the stand of the monitor\
 as 
the	below	drawing	shows.
4. Detach the arm from the monitor. 
•	 
We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent\
 
damage	to	the	monitor.
•	 Hold the stand of the monitor when you remove the screws. 
•	The	VESA	wall	mount	kit	(	100	x	100	mm)	is	purchased	separately.
•	 Use	only	the	UL	Listed	Wall	Mount	Bracket	with	minimum	weight/load	20	
Kg	(Screw	size:	M4	x	12	mm).
  
						

							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	while	changing	its	angle.
•		You	can	adjust	the	monitor’s	angle	from	-5˚	to	20˚.
-5 ~ 20
  
						

							2-1ASUS	LED	Monitor	VH228	Series
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu
3.1.1	 How	to	reconfigure
VH228
Splendid
Color
Image
Input Select
MoveMenuExit
System Setup Scenery Mode
Standard Mode
Theater Mode
Game Mode
Night View Mode
sRGB
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	function	selected	
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. Splendid
This	function	contains	six	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.
VH228
Splendid
Color
Image
Input Select
MoveMenuExit
System Setup Scenery Mode
Standard Mode
Theater Mode
Game Mode
Night View Mode
sRGB
•	Scenery Mode:	This	is	the	best	choice	for	scenery	photo	displaying	with	
SPLENDID™	Video	Intelligence	Technology.
  
						

							2-2Chapter	3:	General	Instruction
•	Standard Mode:	This	is	the	best	choice	for	document	editing	with	
SPLENDID™	Video	Intelligence	Technology.
•	Theater Mode:	This	is	the	best	choice	for	movie	watching	with	
SPLENDID™	Video	Intelligence	Technology.
•	Game Mode:	This	is	the	best	choice	for	game	playing	with	SPLENDID™	
Video	Intelligence	Technology.
•	Night View Mode:	This	is	the	best	choice	for	playing	dark-scene	game	
or	watching	dark-scene	movie	with	SPLENDID™	Video	Intelligence	
Technology.
•	sRGB
•	In	the	Standard	Mode,	the	Saturation,	Color	Temp.,	SkinTone,	Sharpness,	
and	ASCR	functions	are	not	user-configurable.
•	 In	the	sRGB,	the	Saturation,	Color	Temp.,	SkinTone,	Sharpness,	
Brightness,	Contrast	and	ASCR	functions	are	not	user-configurable.
2. Color
Select	the	image	color	you	like	from	this	function.
VH228
Splendid
Color
Image
Input Select
MoveMenuExit
System Setup Brightness
Contrast
Saturation
Color Temp.
90
80
50
User Mode
Natural OFF
Skin Tone
Smart View
•	Brightness:	The	adjusting	range	is	from	0	to	100.	The	 button is 
also a hotkey to activate this function.
•	Contrast:	The	adjusting	range	is	from	0	to	100.
•	Saturation:	The	adjusting	range	is	from	0	to	100.
•	Color Temp.:	Contain	three	preset	color	modes	(Cool,	Normal,	Warm)	
and one User Mode.
•	Skin Tone:	Contain	three	color	modes	including	Reddish,	Natural,	and	
Yellowish.
•	Smart view:	The	versatile	viewing	positions	with	Smart	View	Technology.
In	the	User	Mode,	colors	of	R	(Red),	G	(Green),	and	B	(Blue)	are	
userconfigurable;	the	adjusting	range	is	from	0	~	100.
  
						

							3-1ASUS	LED	Monitor	VH228	Series
3. Image
You	can	adjust	the	image	Sharpness,	Aspect	Control,	ASCR,	Position	(VGA	
only),	and	Focus	(VGA	only)	from	this	main	function.
VH228
Splendid
Color
Image
Input Select
MoveMenuExit
System Setup
Focus Sharpness
Aspect Control
ASCR 50
Full
Position
OFF
•	Sharpness:	Adjust	the	picture	sharpness.	The	adjusting	range	is	from	0	
to 100.
•	Aspect Control:	Adjust	the	aspect	ratio	to	“Full”,	“4:3”,	or	“Over	Scan”	
(Only	available	for	HDMI	input).
•	ASCR:	Select	ON	or	OFF	to	enable	or	disable	dynamic	contrast	ratio	
function.
•	Position:	Adjust	the	horizontal	position	(H-Position)	and	the	vertical	
position	(V-Position)	of	the	image.	The	adjusting	range	is	from	0	to	100	
(Only	available	for	VGA	input).
•	Focus:	Reduce	Horizonal-line	noise	and	Vertical-line	noise	of	the	image	
by	adjusting	(Phase)	and	(Clock)	separately.	The	adjusting	range	is	from	
0	to	100	(Only	available	for	VGA	input).
•	 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.
4. Input Select
Select the input source from VGA,	DVI,	or	HDMI (“DVI” for VH228H/T/N 
only,“HDMI” for VH228H	only).
VH228
Splendid
Color
Image
Input Select
MoveMenuExit
System Setup VGA
DVI
HDMI
  
						

							3-2Chapter	3:	General	Instruction
5. System Setup
Adjust	the	system	configuration.
VH228
Splendid
Color
Image
Input Select
MoveMenuExit
System Setup
Language
Information Splendid Demo Mode OFF
OFF50
English
Volume
ECO Mode
OSD Setup
1/2
All Reset
VH228
Splendid
Color
Image
Input Select
MoveMenuExit
System Setup
2/2
•	Splendid Demo Mode:	Activate	the	demo	mode	for	the	Splendid	
function.
•	Volume: The	adjusting	range	is	from	0	to	100.	is a hotkey to activate 
this function.
•	ECO Mode:	Power-saving	mode.
•	OSD Setup:	Adjust	the	horizontal	position	(H-Position),and	the	vertical	
position	(V-Position)	of	the	OSD.	The	adjusting	range	is	from	0	to	100.	In	
the	OSD	Timeout	selection,	you	can	adjust	the	OSD	timeout	from	10	to	
120.
•	Language:	There	are	eleven	languages	for	your	selection,including	
English,	German,	Italian,	French,	Dutch,	Spanish,	Russian,Traditional	
Chinese,	Simplified	Chinese,	Japanese,	and	Korean.
•	Information:	Display	the	monitor	information.
•	All Reset:	Select	“Yes”	to	revert	all	settings	to	the	factory	default	mode.
  
						

							3-3ASUS	LED	Monitor	VH228	Series
3.2	 Specifications	summary
ModelVH228HVH228TVH228NVH228SVH228D
Panel Size21.5”W	(54.7	cm)
True Resolution1920x1080	(Full	HD)
Brightness	(Typ.)250	cd/m2
Contrast	Ratio	(Typ.)1000:1
ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio	(ASCR)50,000,000:1
Viewing	Angle	(CR≥10)170°(H)/160°(V)
Color Saturation (NTSC)72%
Display Colors16.7 M
Response Time5ms	(On/Off)
Power ConsumptionON	Mode:	
						

							3-4Chapter	2:	Setup
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	2~4	seconds	to	automatically	adjust	the	image	(for	VGA	input	only).•	Adjust	the	H-Position	or	V-Position	settings	via	OSD	(for	VGA	input	only).
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•	Press the 	button	for	2~4	seconds	to	automatically	adjust	the	image	(for	VGA	input	only).•	Adjust	the	Phase	and	Clock	settings	via	OSD.
No	sound	or	sound	is	low
(VH228H/T/S)
•	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.