Asus Vk248h User Guide

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3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 
3.1.1  How to reconfigure
Press the MENU button to activate 1. 
the OSD menu. 
Press 2. ,  and   t o 
navigate  through  the  functions. 
Highlight the desired function and 
press the MENU button to activate 
it.  If  the  function  selected  has  a  sub-menu, press   and   again 
to  navigate  through  the  sub-menu  functions.  Highlight  the  desired  sub-menu 
function and press the MENU button to activate it. 
Press 3. , and  to change the settings of the selected function.
To  exit  and  save  the  OSD  menu,  press  the 4.   button  repeatedly  until  the 
OSD menu disappears. To adjust other functions, repeat steps 1-3.
3.1.2 OSD function introduction
Splendid1. 
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•	: best choice for viewing photos and graphics from PCs.
In the Standard Mode, the ASCR, Saturation and Sharpness functions are 
not user-configurable.
 
						

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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.
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. 
Smart View• : provides better display quality under big viewing angle.
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.
 
						

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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.
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.
 
						

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3.2	 Specifications	summary	(VK248)
Panel TypeTFT LCD
Panel size24" (16:9, 61 cm) wide screen
Max. Resolution1920 x 1080
Pixel pitch0.2765 mm
Brightness (Typ.)250 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio (Typ.)1000:1
Contrast Ratio (Max.)50,000,000:1 (with ASCR on)
Viewing angle(H/V) CR>10170˚/160˚
Display colors16.7 M
Response time2 ms (Gray to Gray)
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 inputDVI-D with HDCP, HDMI v1.3
Analog inputD-Sub
Audio-in port3.5 mm Mini-jack
Earphone jackYes (only for HDMI)
ColorsBlack
Speaker (Built-in)2 W x 2 Stereo, RMS
Power LEDBlue (On)/Amber (Standby)
Tilt+20˚~ -5˚
VESA wall mount100 x 100 mm
Kensington	lockYes
Voltage ratingAC: 100~240V
Power consumptionPower On: < 42 W, Standby: < 0.5 W,  Power Off: < 0.5 W
Temperature (Operating)0˚C~40˚C
Temperature  (Non-operating)-20˚C~+60˚C
Dimensions (W x H x D)569.4 mm x 408.2 mm x 201 mm (machine) 641 mm x 473 mm x 161 mm (package)
Weight (Esti.)5.0 kg (Net); 7.4 kg (Gross)
Multi-languages10 languages (English, German, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese)
Accessories VGA cable, DVI cable, USB cable, audio cable, power cord, Quick start guide, warranty card, LifeFrame 2 CD
Regulation approvalsEnergy Star®, CB, CE, Gost-R, CCC, UL/cUL, FCC, C-Tick, BSMI, VCCI, RoHS, WEEE, J-MOSS, PSB, ErP, Windows 7 WHQL
*Specifications	are	subject	to	change	without	notice.
 
						

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3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ)
ProblemPossible Solution
Power  LED is not ONPress 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 darkAdjust the Contrast and Brightness • settings via OSD.
Screen image is not centered or sized properlyPress 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 imageMake 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 fuzzyPress 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 lowEnsure 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.
 
						

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3.4 Supported operating modes
Resolution FrequencyHorizontal Frequency	(KHz)Vertical Frequency (Hz)Pixel (MHz)
640x48031.56025.18
640x48035.06730.24
640x48037.97231.50
640x48037.57531.50
720x40031.57028.32
800x60035.165636.00
800x60037.96040.00
800x60048.17266.75
800x60046.97549.50
832x62449.77557.28
1024x76848.46065.00
1024x76856.57075.00
1024x76860.07578.50
1152x86467.575108.00
1280x720456075.25
1280x76847.786079.50
1280x80049.76083.50
1280x96060.060108.00
1280x102463.460108.00
1280x102479.9775135.00
1360x76847.716085.50
1366x76847.716085.50
1440x90055.9460106.50
1600x120075.060162.00
1680x105065.360146.25
1920x1080 (Primary)67.560148.50
*  Modes not listed in the table may not be supported. For optimal resoluti\
on, we recommend that you choose a mode listed in the table above.
*		This	monitor	supports	full	HD	(480p,	576p,	720p,	1080i/p)	video	content	from	game	consoles,	DVD	players and other consumer video devices via HDMI.
 
						

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