Asus Vs228d User Guide

							
1-5ASUS LED Monitor VS228D/N/H, VS238N/H, VS247N/H
1.5.2  Rear of the LED monitor
Screw Holes for 
VESA Wall Mount
21345
1. AC-In
2. HDMI-In 
(Available for model VS228H, VS238H, VS247H only)
3. DVI-In 
(Available for model VS228N/H, VS238N/H, VS247N/H only)
4. VGA-In
5. Earphone-Out 
(Available for model VS228H, VS238H, VS247H only)
  
						

							
2-1Chapter 2: Setup
2.1    Detaching the arm/stand 
(for VESA wall mount)
The detachable stand of the VS228/VS238/VS247 Series LED monitor is 
specially designed for VESA wall mount.
To detach the arm/stand:
1. Disconnect power and signal cables. Carefully put the front of the 
monitor face down on a clean table.
2. Use your fingers gently pull away the plate that covers the stand 
neck. Use a screwdriver to remove the four screws that secure the 
stand to the monitor.
3. Detach the stand 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 	 while 	 removing 	 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 according to the model listed in the specification table (Screw 
size: M4 x 12 mm).
  
						

							
2-2ASUS LED Monitor VS228D/N/H, VS238N/H, VS247N/H
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
  
						

							
3-1Chapter 3: General Instruction
3.1  OSD (On-Screen Display) menu
3.1.1	 How 	 to 	 reconfigure
VS247
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.
VS247
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 Enhancement.
  
						

							
3-2ASUS LED Monitor VS228D/N/H, VS238N/H, VS247N/H
•	Standard Mode: This is the best choice for document editing 
with SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement.
•	Theater Mode: This is the best choice for movie watching with 
SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement.
•	Game Mode: This is the best choice for game playing with 
SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement.
•	Night View Mode: This is the best choice for playing dark-
scene game or watching movie with SPLENDID™ Video 
Enhancement.
•	sRGB: This is the best choice for viewing photos and graphics 
from PCs.
In the Standard Mode, the Saturation,  Skin Tone, Sharpness, and 
ASCR functions are not user-configurable. 
In the sRGB, the Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Color 
Temp., Skin Tone, Sharpness, and ASCR functions are not user-
configurable.
2. Color
Select the image color you like from this function.
VS247
Splendid
Color
Image
Input Select
MoveMenuExit
System Setup Brightness
Contrast
Saturation
Color Temp
90
80
User Mode 50
Natural
Skin Tone
Smart View OFF
•	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. The  button is 
also a hotkey to activate this function.
•	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: Enable a clearer visibility after tilted the screen.
In the User Mode, colors of R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) are 
userconfigurable; the adjusting range is from 0 ~ 100.
  
						

							
3-3Chapter 3: General Instruction
3. Image 
You can adjust the image Sharpness, Aspect Control, Position (VGA 
only), and Focus (VGA only) from this main function.
VS247
Splendid
Color
Image
Input Select
MoveMenuExit
System Setup Sharpness
Aspect Control
ASCR
Position
40
Full
OFF
Focus
•	Sharpness: Asjust the picture sharpness. The adjusting range 
is from 0 to 100. (Only available for selecting “Standard Mode” i\
n 
Splendid menu.)
•	Aspect Control: Adjust the aspect ratio to “Full”, “4:3”, or “Over 
Scan”. (The “Over Scan” ratio is only available for HDMI input\
.)
•	ASCR: Select ON or OFF to enable or disable dynamic contrast 
ratio function. (ASCR: ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio. Disabled at 
“Standard Mode”.)
•	Position: Adjust the horizontal postition (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.)
4.  Input Select
Select the input source from VGA, DVI, or HDMI.
VS247
Splendid
Color
Image
Input Select
MoveMenuExit
System Setup VGA
DVI
HDMI
•	DVI: Available for model VS228N/H, VS238N/H, VS247N/H only.
•	HDMI: Available for model VS228H, VS238H, VS247H only.
  
						

							
3-4ASUS LED Monitor VS228D/N/H, VS238N/H, VS247N/H
5. System Setup
Adjust the system configuration.
page 1/2: 
VS247
Splendid
Color
Image
Input Select
MoveMenuExit
System Setup
Language
Information Splendid Demo Mode OFF
50
OFF
English 1/2
Volume
ECO Mode
OSD Setup
page 2/2: 
VS247
Splendid
Color
Image
Input Select
MoveMenuExit
System Setup All Reset
2/2
•	Splendid Demo Mode: Activate the demo mode for the 
Splendid function.
•	Volume: Adjust the earphone output volume level. The adjusting 
range is from 0 to 100.
•	ECO Mode: Activate the ecology mode for power saving. (Some 
gray levels may not be distinguished if ECO is ON. Its brightness 
is lower than that when setting the Contrast Ratio to 100.)
•	OSD Setup: Adjust the horizontal postition (H-Position), vertical 
position (V-Position), OSD Timeout, DDD/CI, and Transparency 
of the OSD screen. 
•	Language: Select OSD language. The selections are English, 
French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Traditional 
Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese.
•	Information: Display the monitor information of Input Port, 
Resolution, H-freq., V-freq, and Model Name.
•	All Reset: Set to “Yes” to revert all settings to the factory default 
status.
  
						

							
3-5Chapter 3: General Instruction
3.2	 Specifications
ModelVS228D/N/HVS238N/HVS247N/H
Panel Size21.5”W(54.6 cm)23”W (58.4 cm)23.6”W(59.9 cm)
Max. Resolution1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Brightness (Typ.)250cd/m2300cd/m2
Intrisinc Contrast Ratio (Typ.)1000:1
Viewing Angle (CR=10)≧170°(H) / ≧160°(V)
Display Colors16.7 M
Response Time5ms (Gray to Gray)
Earphone OutputVS228D/N: No
VS228H: Yes
VS238N: No
VS238H: Yes
VS247N: No
VS247H: Yes
Sound from HDMIVS228D/N: No
VS228H: Yes
VS238N: No
VS238H: Yes
VS247N: No
VS247H: Yes
HDMI input (HDMI 1.3)VS228D/N: No
VS228H:  Yes
VS238N: No
VS238H: Yes
VS247N: No
VS247H: Yes
DVI inputVS228D: No
VS228N/H:  YesYes
D-Sub inputYes
Power ON ConsumptionCompliant with Energy Star 5.0
Power Saving Mode< 0.5W
Power OFF Mode< 0.3W
Tilt-5° ~ +20°
VESA Wall MountingYes (100mm x 100mm)
Phys. Dimension (WxHxD)514 x 386 x 200 mm552 x 400 x 200 mm562 x 411 x 200 mm
Box Dimension (WxHxD)566 x 443 x 130 mm608 x 460 x 130 mm618 x 469 x 130 mm
Net Weight (Esti.)3.8 kg3.4 kg4.4 kg
Gross Weight (Esti.)5.9 kg5.8 kg6.8 kg
Voltage RatingAC 100~240V(Built-in)
*Specifications	 subject 	 to 	 change 	 without 	 notice.
  
						

							
3-6ASUS LED Monitor VS228D/N/H, VS238N/H, VS247N/H
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 (For model VS228H, VS238H, VS247H)
•	Make sure the audio cable is properly connected to the monitor.•	Adjust the volume settings of both your monitor and computer.•	Make sure the computer sound card driver is properly installed and activated.
  
						

							
3-7Chapter 3: General Instruction
3.4  Supported Timing List
VESA / IBM Modes Support Timing (D-SUB, DVI-D, HDMI inputs)
ResolutionRefresh RateHorizontal Frequency640 x 35070Hz31.469KHz640 x 48060Hz31.469KHz640 x 48067Hz35KHz640 x 48075Hz37.5KHz720 x 40070Hz31.469KHz800 x 60056Hz35.156KHz800 x 60060Hz37.879KHz800 x 60072Hz48.077KHz800 x 60075Hz46.875KHz848 x 48060Hz31.02KHz1024 x 76860Hz48.363KHz1024 x 76870Hz56.476KHz1024 x 76875Hz60.023KHz1152 x 86475Hz67.5KHz1280 x 72060Hz44.772KHz1280 x 80060Hz49.702KHz1280 x 96060Hz60KHz1280 x 102460Hz63.981KHz1280 x 102475Hz79.976KHz1366 x 76860Hz47.712KHz1440 x 90060Hz55.935KHz1680 x 105060Hz65.29KHz1680 x 105060Hz64.674KHz1920 x 108060Hz67.5KHz1920 x 108060Hz66.587KHz
HDMI 1.3 CEA-861 Formats Supported Timing (for HDMI input)
ResolutionRefresh RateHorizontal Frequency640 x 480P59.94 / 60Hz31.469 / 31.5KHz720 x 480P59.94 / 60Hz31.469 / 31.5KHz720 x 576P50Hz31.25KHz1280 x 720P50Hz37.5KHz1280 x 720P59.94 / 60Hz44.955 / 45KHz1440 x 480P59.94 / 60Hz31.469 / 31.5KHz1440 x 576P50Hz31.25KHz1920 x 1080i50Hz28.125KHz1920 x 1080i59.94 / 60Hz33.716 / 33.75KHz1920 x 1080P50Hz56.25KHz1920 x 1080P59.94 / 60Hz67.433 / 67.5KHz
*  The modes not listed in the above tables may not be supported. For optim\
al resolution, we recommend that you choose a mode listed in the above tables.