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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
As an Energy Star® Partner, our company has determined
that this product meets the Energy Star® guidelines for energy
efciency.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio
noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Made in China
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Safety information
• Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all the documentation that
came with the package.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, never expose the monitor to rain or
moisture.
• Never try to open the monitor cabinet. The dangerous high voltages
inside the monitor may result in serious physical injury.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.
• Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected
and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage,
contact your dealer immediately.
• Slots and openings on the back or top of the cabinet are provided for
ventilation. Do not block these slots. Never place this product near or
over a radiator or heat source unless proper ventilation is provided.
• The monitor should be operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to
your home, consult your dealer or local power company.
• Use the appropriate power plug which complies with your local power
standard.
• Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading can
result in fire or electric shock.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the
monitor in any area where it may become wet. Place the monitor on a
stable surface.
• Unplug the unit during a lightning storm or if it will not be used for a
long period of time. This will protect the monitor from damage due to
power surges.
• Never push objects or spill liquid of any kind into the slots on the
monitor cabinet.
• To ensure satisfactory operation, use the monitor only with UL listed
computers which have appropriate configured receptacles marked
between 100 ~ 240V AC.
• The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be
easily accessible
• If you encounter technical problems with the monitor, contact a
qualified servic er.
• Provide an earthing connection before the mains plug is connected to
the mains. And, when disconnecting the earthing connection, be sure
to disconnect after pulling out the mains plug from the mains.
• Before you lift or reposition your monitor, it is better to disconnect the
cables and power cord. Follow the correct lifting techniques when
positioning the monitor. When lifting or carrying the monitor, grasp the
edges of the monitor. Do not lift the display by the stand or the cord.
• Cleaning. Turn your monitor off and unplug the power cord. Clean the
monitor surface with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Stubborn stains
may be removed with a cloth dampened with mild cleaner.
• Avoid using a cleaner containing alcohol or acetone. Use a cleaner
intended for use with the LCD. Never spray cleaner directly on the
screen, as it may drip inside the monitor and cause an electric shock.
The following symptoms are normal with the monitor:
• The screen may flicker during the initial use due to the nature of the
fluorescent light. Turn off the Power Switch and turn it on again to
make sure that the flicker disappears.
• You may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on
the desktop pattern you use.
• When the same image is displayed for hours, an afterimage of the
previous screen may remain after switching the image. The screen will
recover slowly or you can turn off the Power Switch for hours.
• When the screen becomes black or flashes, or cannot work anymore,
contact your dealer or service center to fix it. Do not repair the screen
by yourself!
Conventions used in this guide
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to
complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.
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Wheretondmoreinformation
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product
and software updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS
hardware and software products. Refer to http://www.asus.com
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation that may
have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of
the standard package.
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1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the ASUS® LCD monitor!
The latest widescreen LCD monitor from ASUS provides a crisper,
broader, and brighter display, plus a host of features that enhance your
viewing experience.
With these features, you can enjoy the convenience and delightful visual
experience that the monitor brings you!
1.2 Package contents
Check your package for the following items:
LCD Monitor
Monitor Base
Quick Start Guide
Warranty Card
1x Power Cord
1x Audio Cable (option)
1x HDMI Cable (option)
1x VGA Cable
1x DVI-HDMI Cable (option)
1x DVI Cable (option)
•If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer
It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing
angle.
when you change its
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Chapter 2: Setup
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu
Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz
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3.1.1Howtorecongure
Splendid
Scenery Mode
Standard Mode
Theater Mode
Game Mode
Night View Mode
sRGB Mode
Reading Mode
Darkroom Mode
1. Press the MENU button to activate the OSD menu.
2. Press the and buttons to toggle between options in the
Menu. As you move from one icon to another, the option name is
highlighted.
3. To select the highlighted item on the menu press the button.
4. Press the and buttons to select the desired parameter.
5. Press the button to enter the slide bar and then use the or
buttons, according to the indicators on the menu, to make your
changes.
6. Select the to return to previous menu or to accept and return to
previous menu.
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3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction
Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz
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1. Splendid
This function contains eight 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.
Splendid
Scenery Mode
Standard Mode
Theater Mode
Game Mode
Night View Mode
sRGB Mode
Reading Mode
Darkroom Mode
• Scenery Mode: This is the best choice for scenery photo displaying with
SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology.
• 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 Mode: This is the best choice for viewing photos and graphics
from PCs.
• Reading Mode : This is the best choice for book reading.
• Darkroom Mode : This is the best choice for a weak ambient light
environmen.
•In the Standard Mode, the Saturation, SkinTone, Sharpness, and ASCR
•In the sRGB, the Saturation, Color Temp., SkinTone, Sharpness, Brightness,
•In the Reading Mode, the Saturation, SkinTone, Sharpness, ASCR, contrast,
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functions are not user-configurable.
Contrast and ASCR functions are not user-configurable.
and Color Temp functions are not user-configurable.
Chapter 3: General Instruction
2. Blue Light Filter
Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz
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Adjust the energy level of blue light emitted from LED backlight.
Blue Light Filter
Level 0
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
• Level 0: No change.
• Level 1~4: The higher the level,the more blue light will be reduced.
•When Blue Light Filter is activated,the default settings of Standard Mode will
be automatically imported.
•Between Level 1 to Level 3, the Brightness function is user-configurable.
•Level 4 is optimized setting. It is compliance with TUV Low Blue Light
Certification. The Brightness function is not user-configurable.
Please refer to the following to alleviate eye strains:
•Users should take some time away from the display if working for long hours.
It is advised to take short breaks (at least 5 mins) after around 1 hour of
continuous working at the compute. Taking short and frequent breaks is more
effective than a single longer break.
•To minimize eye strain and dryness in your eyes, users should rest the eye
periodically by focusing on objects that are far away.
•Eye exercises can help to reduces eye strain. Repeat these exercises often. If
eye strain continues please consult a physician. Eye exercises: (1) Repeating
look up and down (2) Slowly roll your eyes (3) Move your eyes diagonal.
•High energy blue light may lead to eye strain and AMD (Age-Related Macular
Degeneration). Blue light Filter to reduce 70% (max.) harmful blue light to
avoiding CVS (Computer Vision Syndrome).
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3. Color
Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz
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Select the image color you like from this function.
Color
Brightness
Contrast
Saturation
Color Temp.
Skin Tone
Smart View
• Brightness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
• Contrast: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
• Saturation: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
• Color Temp.: Contains three preset color modes (Cool, Normal, Warm)
and User Mode.
• Skin Tone: Contains three color modes including Reddish, Natural, and
Yellowish.
• Smart View:The versatile vuewing positions with Smart View
Technology.
•In the User Mode, colors of R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) are user-
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configurable; the adjusting range is from 0 ~ 100.
Chapter 3: General Instruction
4. Image
Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz
ASUS VP228
You can adjust the image Sharpness, Trace Free(only VP228H/
VP228HE/VP228T/VP228TE/VP228N/VP228NE), Aspect Control,
VividPixel, ASCR, Position (VGA only), Focus (VGA only), and Auto
Adjust (VGA only), from this main function.
Image
Sharpness
Trace Free
Aspect Control
VividPixel
ASCR
Position
Focus
Auto Adjust
• Sharpness: Adjusts the picture sharpness. The adjusting range is from
0 to 100.
• Trace Free: Speeds up the response time by Over Drive technology. The
adjusting range is from lower 0 to faster 100.
• Aspect Control: Adjusts the aspect ratio to “Full”, “4:3”, “Overscan(only
VP228H/VP228HE)”.
• VividPixel: ASUS Exclusive Technology that brings lifelike visuals for
crystal-clear and detail-oriented enjoyment. The adjusting range is from
0 to 100.
• ASCR: Select ON or OFF to enable or disable dynamic 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 100
(Only available for VGA input).
• 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 (Only available for VGA input).
• Auto Adjust.: Automatically adjust the image to its optimized position,
clock, and phase. (Only available for VGA input.)
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•4:3 is only available when input source is in 4:3 format。OverScan is only
Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz
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Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz
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available for the HDMI input source
•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.
5. Input Select
Select the input source from VGA, DVI(only VP228H/VP228T/
VP228TE/VP228N/VP228NE), HDMI(VP228H/VP228HE) input
signal.
Input Select
VGA
DVI
HDMI
6. System Setup
Adjuststhesystemconguration.
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System Setup
Splendid Demo Mode
Volume
GamePlus
QuickFit
ECO Mode
OSD Setup
Language
More
Chapter 3: General Instruction
System Setup
Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz
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Back
Information
Power Indicator
Power Key Lock
All Reset
• Splendid Demo Mode: Activate the demo mode for the Splendid
function.
• Volume: Adjusts the output volume level.(only VP228H/VP228HE/
VP228T/VP228TE)
• GamePlus: The GamePlus Function provides a toolkit and creates a
better gaming environment for users when playing different types of
games. Particularly, Aimpoint function is specially designed for new
gamers or beginners interested in First Person Shooter (FPS) games.
To active GamePlus:
• Select ON to enter the GamePlus main menu.
• Press and to select between
Crosshair
and Timer function.
• Press to confirm the function you choose. Press to go back.
• Key Lock: Disable all key functions. Pressing the second button on the
right for more than five seconds to disable key lock function.
• More: Return the next page of System Setting.
• Back: Return the previous page of System Setting.
• Information:Displays the monitor information.
• Power Indicator: Turn the power LED indicator on/off.
• Power Key Lock: To disable / enable power key
• All Reset: Selects “Yes” to revert all settings to the factory default mode.
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7. Shortcut
Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz
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Selecting this option allows you to set two shortcut keys.
Shortcut
Shortcut 1
Shortcut 2
Blue Light Filter
Splendid
Brightness
Auto Adjust
Contrast
Color Temp.
Volume
GamePlus
• Shortcut 1: User can select from “Blue Light Filter” “Splendid”,
“Brightness”, “Auto Adjust(only VP228H/VP228HE)”, “Contrast”,
“Color Temp.”, “Volume(only VP228H/VP228HE/VP228T/
VP228TE)”, “GamePlus”, and set as shortcut key. The default
setting is Brightness.
• Shortcut 2: User can select from “Blue Light Filter” “Splendid”,
“Brightness”, “Auto Adjust(only VP228H/VP228HE)”, “Contrast”,
“Color Temp.”, “Volume(only VP228H/VP228HE/VP228T/
VP228TE)”, “GamePlus”, and set as shortcut key. The default
setting is Blue Light Filter.
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3.2Specications
Model
Panel Size21.5”W (54.6 cm)
Max. Resolution 1920x1080
Brightness (Typ.)250cd/m
Intrinsic Contrast Ratio (Typ.)1000:1
Viewing Angle (CR>10)170°(H) /160°(V)
Display Colors16.7 M(6bit+FRC)
Response Time1ms
Satellite Speaker1.5W x 2 stereoNO
Sound from HDMIYesNO
HDMI inputYes NO
DVI inputYes
D-Sub inputYes
Audio Line-inYesNO
Power ON Consumption< 16 W*
Note*Based on Energy Star 7.0 standard
Chassis ColorsBlack
Power saving mode< 0.5W
Power off mode< 0.5W
Tilt-5° ~ +20°
VESA Wall MountingYes (100mm x 100mm)
Phys. Dimension with stand
(WxHxD)
Phys. Dimension without stand
(WxHxD)
(For VESA Wall Mount)
Box Dimension (WxHxD)565x440x123 mm
Net Weight (Esti.)3.5 kg
Gross Weight (Esti.)5.3 kg
Voltage RatingAC 100~240V(Built-in)
VP228HVP228TVP228N
2
513mm x 373mm x 199.4mm
513mm x 309mm x 52.1mm
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Model
VP228TEVP228NEVP228DE
Panel Size21.5”W (54.6 cm)
Max. Resolution 1920x1080
Brightness (Typ.)200cd/m
2
Intrinsic Contrast Ratio (Typ.)600:1
Viewing Angle (CR>10)90°(H) /65°(V)
Display Colors16.7 M(6bit+FRC)
Response Time1ms 5ms
Satellite Speaker
1.5W x 2
stereo
NO
Sound from HDMINO
HDMI inputNO
DVI inputYesNO
D-Sub inputYes
Audio Line-inYesNO
Power ON Consumption< 16 W*
Note*Based on Energy Star 7.0 standard
Chassis ColorsBlack
Power saving mode< 0.5W
Power off mode< 0.5W
Tilt-5° ~ +20°
VESA Wall MountingYes (100mm x 100mm)
Phys. Dimension with stand
(WxHxD)
513mm x 373mm x 199.4mm
Phys. Dimension without stand
(WxHxD)
513mm x 309mm x 52.1mm
(For VESA Wall Mount)
Box Dimension (WxHxD)565x440x123 mm
Net Weight (Esti.)3.5 kg
Gross Weight (Esti.)5.3 kg
Voltage RatingAC 100~240V(Built-in)
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Model
VP228HE
Panel Size21.5”W (54.6 cm)
Max. Resolution 1920x1080
Brightness (Typ.)200cd/m
2
Intrinsic Contrast Ratio (Typ.)600:1
Viewing Angle (CR>10)90°(H) /65°(V)
Display Colors16.7 M(6bit+FRC)
Response Time1ms
Satellite Speaker1.5W x 2 stereo
Sound from HDMIYes
HDMI inputYes
DVI inputNO
D-Sub inputYes
Audio Line-inYes
Power ON Consumption< 16 W*
Note*Based on Energy Star 7.0 standard
Chassis ColorsBlack
Power saving mode< 0.5W
Power off mode< 0.5W
Tilt-5° ~ +20°
VESA Wall MountingYes (100mm x 100mm)
Phys. Dimension with stand
(WxHxD)
513mm x 373mm x 199.4mm
Phys. Dimension without stand
(WxHxD)
513mm x 309mm x 52.1mm
(For VESA Wall Mount)
Box Dimension (WxHxD)565x440x123 mm
Net Weight (Esti.)3.5 kg
Gross Weight (Esti.)5.3 kg
Voltage RatingAC 100~240V(Built-in)
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3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ)
ProblemPossible Solution
Power LED is not ON
The power LED lights amber and
there is no screen image
Screen image is too light or dark • Adjust the Contrast and Brightness settings via
Screen image bounces or a wave
pattern is present in the image
Screen image has color defects
(white does not look white)
No sound or sound is low (only
VP228H/VP228HE/VP228T/
VP228TE)
• 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.
• Check Power Indicator function in main menu OSD.
Select “ON” to turn on power LED.
• 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.
OSD.
• Make sure the signal cable is properly connected to
the monitor and the computer.
• Move electrical devices that may cause electrical
interference.
• 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.
• Make sure the audio cable is properly connected to
the monitor.
• Adjust the volume settings of both your monitor and