Asus ML228H Series User Manual
E5810 V1 May 2010 ML228H Series LED Monitor User Guide
ii T able of contents Notices ..................................................................................................................................... iii Safety information ....................................................................................................................iv Care & Cleaning ........................................................................................................................ v 1.1 Welcome! .................................................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents ..........................................................................................................1-1 1.3 Assembling the monito r base .............................. ..................................... ....................1-2 1.4 Monitor introd uction ............................. ..................................... ...................................1- 3 1.4.1 Front of the LED monitor ........ .............. ............. .............. .............. .............1 -3 1.4.2 Rear of the LED monitor ................................. ......................................... ..1-4 2.1 Adjusting the monitor ................................... ..................................... .......................... 2-1 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu....................................................................................3-1 3.1.1 How to reconî¿gure ...... ..................... ..................... .................... .................3-1 3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction........................................................................ 3-1 3.2 Speciîcations summary ..................................................................................................3-4 3.3 T roubleshooting (F AQ) .................................................................................................... 3- 5 3.4 Supported operating modes ............................................................................................3-6 Copyright © 2010 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. (âASUSâ). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modiî¿ed or altered, unless such repair , modiî¿cation of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL âAS ISâ WITHOUT W ARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED W ARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A P ARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT , SPECIAL, INCIDENT AL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DA T A, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT .SPECIFICA TIONS AND INFORMA TION CONT AINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMA TIONAL USE ONL Y , AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE A T ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THA T MA Y APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTW ARE DESCRIBED IN IT . Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identiî¿cation or explanation and to the ownersâ beneî¿t, without intent to infringe.
iii 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. Th i s eq u i p m e n t h a s b e e n t e s t e d a n d f o u n d t o c o m p l y w i t h t h e l i m i ts f o r a Cl a ss B d ig i ta l d ev i ce , p ur s ua n t t o P ar t 15 o f th e F CC R u le s . Th e se l i mi t s ar e d es ig n ed to pr o vi de re as o na bl e p ro t ec ti on ag a in st ha rm f ul in te rf e re nc e i n a r e s i d e n t i a l i n s t a l l a t i o n . T h i s e q u i p m e n t g e n e r a t e s , u s e s a n d c a n rad iat e ra dio fre que ncy ene rgy and , if not inst all ed and used in a cco rda nce w i t h m a n u f a c t u r e r âs i n s tr u c t io n s , m a y c a u s e h a r m f ul i n t e r f e re n c e t o r a d i o c o m m u n i c a t i o n s . H o w e v e r, t h e r e i s n o g u a r a n t e e t h a t i n t e r f e r e n c e w i l l no t o c c u r i n a p a rt i c u la r i n s t a ll a t i on . I f t h i s e q ui p m e nt do e s c a u s e h ar m f u l i n t e r f e re n c e t o r a d i o o r t e l e v i si o n r e c e p ti o n , w h i c h c a n b e d e t e rm i n ed b y 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 a n E ne rg y St ar ® Par tn er , o ur co mpa ny ha s d ete rm in ed tha t t hi s p rod uc t meets the Energy Star ® guidelines for energy efî¿ciency . Canadian Department of Communications Statement T h i s d i g it a l a p p ar a tu s d o e s n o t e x c ee d t h e C l a ss B l i m it s f o r r a di o n o i s e 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.
iv Safety information ⢠Before setting up the monitor , carefully read all the documentation that came with the package. ⢠T o prevent î¿re 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 î¿x it by yourself. Contact a qualiî¿ed 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 indica ted on the la bel. If you a re not sure o f the type of pow er suppl y 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 extention cords. Overloading can result in î¿re or electric shock. ⢠Avoid dust, humidity , and temperature extremes. Do not place the monitor i n a n y a r ea w h e re i t m a y b e c o m e w e t . P la ce t h e m o ni to r o n a s t a b l e 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. ⢠T o ensure satisfactory operation, use the monitor only with UL listed c o m p u t e r s w h i c h h a v e a p p r o p r i a t e c o n f i g u r e d r e c e p t a c l e s m a r k e d between 100-240V AC. ⢠If you encounter technical problems with the monitor , contact a qualiî¿ed service technician or your retailer .
v Care & Cleaning ⢠Before you lift or reposition your monitor , it is better to disconnect the c a b l e s a n d p o w e r c o r d . F o l l o w t h e c o r r e c t l i f t i n g t e c h n i q u e s w h e n po s i t i o n i n g t h e m o n i t o r . W h e n l i f t i ng o r c a r r y i ng t h e m o n i to r, g r a s p t h e edges of the monitor . Do not lift the display by the stand or the cord. ⢠Cleaning. T urn your monitor off and unplug the power cord. Clean the moni tor s urfa ce wi th a li nt-f ree, non- abra siv e clot h. St ubbo rn st ains 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 îicker during the initial use due to the nature of the îuores cent lig ht. T ur n off the P ower Swi tch and tur n it on again to mak e sure that the îicker disappears. ⢠Y ou may î¿nd slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the desktop pattern you use. ⢠When the same image is dis played for hours, an afterimage of the previous s c r e e n m a y r e m a i n a f t e r s w i t c h i n g t h e i m a g e . T h e s c r e e n w i l l r e c o v e r slowly or you can turn off the Power Switch for hours. ⢠When the screen becomes black or îashes, or cannot work anymore, contact your dealer or service center to î¿x it. Do not repair the screen by yourself! Conventions used in this guide W ARNING: 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. IMPORT ANT : Information that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: T ips and additional information to aid in completing a task.
vi Where to î¿nd more information Refer to t he follow ing sour ces for add itiona l inform ation a nd for prod uct 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 Y our product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty card, that may have been added by your dealer . These documents are not part of the standard package.
A SU S LED Monitor ML228H Series 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS ® ML228 H Series LED monitor! The latest widescreen LED 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 ML228 H Series brings you! 1.2 Package contents Check your ML228 H Series LED package for the following items: LED monitor Monitor base Quick start guide Power cord VGA cable HDMI to DVI cable Power adapter W arranty card If any of the abo ve items is damaged or missing, contact y our retailer immediately .
Chapter 1 : Pro duct intro duction 1-2 1.3 Assembling the monitor base T o assemb le the monitor base: ⢠Attach the base to the monitor with bundled handy-screw correctly and then put on the screw cover . W e recommend that you cov er the table surf ace with soft cloth to pre vent damage to the monitor .
A SU S LED Monitor ML228H Series 1-3 1.4 Monitor introduction 1.4.1 F ront of the LED monitor 1. Button: ⢠A utomatically adjust the image to its optimized position, cloc k, and phase by long pressing this b utton for 2-4 seconds (f or V GA mode only). ⢠Use this hotke y to switch from ï¬v e video preset modes (Game Mode, Night View Mode , Scener y Mode, Standard Mode, Theater Mode) with SPLENDID⢠Video Enhancement T echnology . ⢠Exit the OSD menu or go bac k to the pre vious menu as the OSD menu is activ e. 2. Button: ⢠Press this button to decrease the v alue of the function selected or mov e to the pre vious fuction. ⢠This is also a hotke y for V olume adjustment.(F or Some Models) 3. MENU Button: ⢠Press this button to enter/select the icon (function) highlighted while the OSD menu is activ ated. 4. Button: ⢠Press this button to increase the v alue of the function selected or mov e to the next fuction. ⢠This is also a hotke y for Brightness adjustment.
Chapter 1 : Pro duct intro duction 1-4 Status Description White ON White (Blinking) Standby mode OFF OFF 1.4.2 Rear of the LED monitor 1 DC-IN port 2 VGA cable 3 HDMI to DVI cable 4 HDMI Audio - out por VGA Rear connectors 5. Input Select Button îUse this hotkey to switch between VGA and HDMI input signal . s ⢠6 . Power button / Power indicator Press this button to turn the monitor on/off. â¢
2-1 A SU S LED Monitor ML228H Series 2.1 Adjusting the monitor ⢠Hold both right and left front frames to pre vent the monitor from f alling when you change its angle. ⢠Y ou can adjust the monitorâ s angle from -5° to 20° and allow 20° s wivel adjustment from either left or right. 20 º 20 º 0 º -5º ~ 20º
Chapter 3 : Genera l In str uction 3-1 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconï¬gure 1. Press the MENU button to activate the OSD menu 2. Press and to navigate through the func - tions. 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. T o exit the OSD menu, press the button. Repeat step 2 and step 3 to adjust any other function. 3.1.2 OSD Function Intr oduction 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. ⢠Scenery Mode: This is the best choice for scenery photo displaying with SPLENDID⢠Video Enhancement. ⢠Standard Mode: This is the best choice for document editing with SPLEN DID⢠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 In the Standard Mode, the ASCR function is not user-configurable. ML228 Splendid Color Image Input Select Move Menu Exit System Setup Scenery Mode Standard Mode Theater Mode Game Mode Night View Mode sRGB ï¼ ï¼ ï¼ ï¼ ï¼ ï¼ ML228 Splendid Color Image Input Select Move Menu Exit System Setup Scenery Mode Standard Mode Theater Mode Game Mode Night View Mode sRGB
A SU S LED Monitor ML228H Series 3-2 2. Color Select the image color you like from this function. ⢠Brightness: The adjust ing 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. ⢠Color T emp.: contains î¿ve color modes including Cool, Normal, W arm, sRGB, and User mode. ⢠Smart View: The versatile viewing positions with Smart View T echnology . In the User mode, colors of R (Red), G (Green), and B (Bluee) are user- conî¿gurable; the adjusting range is from 0-100. 3. Image Y ou can adjust the image Sharpness, T race Free, Aspect Control, Position (VGA only), and Focus (VGA only) from this main function. ⢠Sharpness: Asjusts the picture sharpness. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. ⢠T race 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 âFullâ, â4:3â, â1:1â, or âOver Scanâ (Only available for HDMI input). ⢠Position: Adjusts the horizontal postition (H-Position) and the vertical position (V -Position) of the image. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. ⢠Focus: Reduces Horizonal-line noise and V ertical-line noise of the image by ad justing (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. ML228 Splendid Color Image Input Select Move Menu Exit System Setup Brightness Contrast Saturation Color Temp 10 0 10 0 User Mode Skin Tone Smart View OFF 5 0 Natural ML228 Splendid Color Image Input Select Move Menu Exit System Setup Focus Sharpness Trace Free Aspect Control ASCR 6 0 6 0 Full Position OFF
Chapter 3 : Genera l In str uction 3-3 4. Input Select In this function, you could only select VGA and HDMI input source. 5. System Setup Allow y ou to adjust the system. ⢠Splendid Demo Mode: Activate the demo mode for the Splendid function. ⢠ECO Mode: Power-saving mode. ⢠OSD Setup: Adjusts the horizontal postition (H-Position), vertical position (V - Position), OSD T imeout, DDD/CI, and T ransparency of the OSD screen. ⢠Language: Selects OSD language. The selections are English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, T raditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. ⢠Information: shows the monitor information. ⢠All Reset: Set to âY esâ to revert all settings to the factory default mode. M L228 Splendid Color Image Input Select Move Menu Exit System Setup VGA HDMI ML228 Splendid Color Image Input Select Move Menu Exit System Setup Language All Reset Splendid Demo Mode OFF OFF English ECO Mode OSD Setup Information
A SU S LED Monitor ML228H Series 3-4 3.2 Speciî¿cations summary Model ML228H Panel Size 21.5"W(54.6cm) Max.Resolution Full HD1920x1080 Brightness (T yp.) 250cd/m 2 Contrast Ratio (T yp.) 1000:1 ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio 10000000:1 Viewing Angle (H/V),CRâ¥10 170°(H)/160°(V) Color Saturation (NTSC) 72% Display Colors 16.7M Response T ime 2 ms(GTG) HDMI Input Y es DVI Input - VGA(D-Sub) Input Y es HDMI Audio-out Y es Power ON <30W T ilt 20°~-5° Physical Dimension (WxHxD) 517.4x402.5x210 mm Box Dimension (WxHxD) 585x424x140 mm Net Weight (Esti.) 3.5 Kg Gross Weight (Esti.) 5.5 Kg V oltage rating 100~240V * Speciï¬cations are subject to change without notice.
Chapter 3 : Genera l In str uction 3- 5 3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ) Prob lem P ossible Solution P ower LED is not ON ⢠Press the button to chec k if the monitor is in the ON mode. ⢠Check if the po wer cord is properly connected to the monitor and the pow er outlet. The pow er 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 cab le is properly connected the monitor and the computer . ⢠Inspect the signal cable and mak e sure none of the pins are bent. ⢠Connect the computer with another av ailable 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 f or two seconds to automatically adjust the image. ⢠Adjust the H-P osition or V -P osition settings via OSD . Screen image bounces or a wa ve pattern is present in the image ⢠Make sure the signal cab le is properly connected to the monitor and the computer . ⢠Mov e electrical devices that ma y cause electr ical interf erence. Screen image has color def ects (white does not look white) ⢠Inspect the signal cabl e and make sure that none of the pins are bent. ⢠P erform Reset via OSD . ⢠Adjust the R/G/B color settings or select the Color T emperature via OSD . Screen image is blurry or fuzzy ⢠Press the button f or two seconds to automatically adjust the image (f or V GA 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 v olume settings of both your monitor and computer . ⢠Ensure that the computer sound card driver is properly installed and activated.
A SU S LED Monitor ML228H Series 3-6 3.4 Supported operating modes Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency 640x480 60Hz 31.489kHz 640x480 67Hz 35kHz 640x480 72Hz 37.881kHz 640x480 75Hz 37.5kHz 640x350 70Hz 31.469kHz 720x400 70Hz 31.469kHz 800x600 56Hz 35.156kHz 800x600 60Hz 37.879kHz 800x600 72Hz 48.077kHz 800x600 75Hz 46.875kHz 832x624 75Hz 49.725kHz 848x480 60Hz 31.02kHz 1024x768 60Hz 48.363kHz 1024x768 70Hz 56.476kHz 1024x768 75Hz 60.023kHz 1024x768 75Hz 67.023kHz 1152x864 75Hz 67.5kHz 1280x720 60Hz 44.444/44.772kHz 1280x720 75Hz 56.456kHz 1280x768 60Hz 47.8kHz 1280x800 60Hz 49.306/49.702kHz 1280x800 75Hz 62.795kHz 1280x960 60Hz 60kHz 1280x1024 60Hz 63.981kHz 1280x1024 75Hz 79.976kHz 1360x768 60Hz 47.7kHz 1366x768 60Hz 47.7kHz 1440x900 60Hz 55.469/55.935kHz 1440x900 75Hz 70.635kHz 1600x900 60Hz 60kHz 1680x1050 60Hz 64.674/65.29kHz 1920x1080 60Hz 66.587/67.5kHz 640X480P (HDMI) 59.94/60Hz 31.469/31.5kHz 720x480P (HDMI) 59.95/60Hz 31.469/31.5kHz 720x576P (HDMI) 50Hz 31.25kHz 1280x720P (HDMI) 50Hz 37.5kHz 1280x720P (HDMI) 59.94/60Hz 44.955/45kHz 1920x1080i (HDMI) 50Hz 28.125kHz 1920x1080i (HDMI) 59.94/60Hz 33.716/33.75 1920x1080P (HDMI) 50Hz 56.25kHz 1920x1080P (HDMI) 59.94/60Hz 67.433/67.5kHz
Chapter 3 : Genera l In str uction 3-7 IBM MODES Mode Resolution H(KHz) V(Hz) Pixel(MHz) DOS 640x350 31.469 70 25.175 720x400 31.469 70 28.322 MAC MODES Mode Resolution H(KHz) V(Hz) Pixel(MHz) V GA 640x480 35 67 30.24 SV GA 832x624 49.725 75 57.2832 * Modes not listed in the above tables may not be supported. For optimal resolution, we recommend that you choose a mode listed in the above tables.
ii T able of contents Notices ..................................................................................................................................... iii Safety information ....................................................................................................................iv Care & Cleaning ........................................................................................................................ v 1.1 Welcome! .................................................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents ..........................................................................................................1-1 1.3 Assembling the monito r base .............................. ..................................... ....................1-2 1.4 Monitor introd uction ............................. ..................................... ...................................1- 3 1.4.1 Front of the LED monitor ........ .............. ............. .............. .............. .............1 -3 1.4.2 Rear of the LED monitor ................................. ......................................... ..1-4 2.1 Adjusting the monitor ................................... ..................................... .......................... 2-1 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu....................................................................................3-1 3.1.1 How to reconî¿gure ...... ..................... ..................... .................... .................3-1 3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction........................................................................ 3-1 3.2 Speciîcations summary ..................................................................................................3-4 3.3 T roubleshooting (F AQ) .................................................................................................... 3- 5 3.4 Supported operating modes ............................................................................................3-6 Copyright © 2010 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. (âASUSâ). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modiî¿ed or altered, unless such repair , modiî¿cation of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL âAS ISâ WITHOUT W ARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED W ARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A P ARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT , SPECIAL, INCIDENT AL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DA T A, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT .SPECIFICA TIONS AND INFORMA TION CONT AINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMA TIONAL USE ONL Y , AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE A T ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THA T MA Y APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTW ARE DESCRIBED IN IT . Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identiî¿cation or explanation and to the ownersâ beneî¿t, without intent to infringe.
iii 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. Th i s eq u i p m e n t h a s b e e n t e s t e d a n d f o u n d t o c o m p l y w i t h t h e l i m i ts f o r a Cl a ss B d ig i ta l d ev i ce , p ur s ua n t t o P ar t 15 o f th e F CC R u le s . Th e se l i mi t s ar e d es ig n ed to pr o vi de re as o na bl e p ro t ec ti on ag a in st ha rm f ul in te rf e re nc e i n a r e s i d e n t i a l i n s t a l l a t i o n . T h i s e q u i p m e n t g e n e r a t e s , u s e s a n d c a n rad iat e ra dio fre que ncy ene rgy and , if not inst all ed and used in a cco rda nce w i t h m a n u f a c t u r e r âs i n s tr u c t io n s , m a y c a u s e h a r m f ul i n t e r f e re n c e t o r a d i o c o m m u n i c a t i o n s . H o w e v e r, t h e r e i s n o g u a r a n t e e t h a t i n t e r f e r e n c e w i l l no t o c c u r i n a p a rt i c u la r i n s t a ll a t i on . I f t h i s e q ui p m e nt do e s c a u s e h ar m f u l i n t e r f e re n c e t o r a d i o o r t e l e v i si o n r e c e p ti o n , w h i c h c a n b e d e t e rm i n ed b y 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 a n E ne rg y St ar ® Par tn er , o ur co mpa ny ha s d ete rm in ed tha t t hi s p rod uc t meets the Energy Star ® guidelines for energy efî¿ciency . Canadian Department of Communications Statement T h i s d i g it a l a p p ar a tu s d o e s n o t e x c ee d t h e C l a ss B l i m it s f o r r a di o n o i s e 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.
iv Safety information ⢠Before setting up the monitor , carefully read all the documentation that came with the package. ⢠T o prevent î¿re 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 î¿x it by yourself. Contact a qualiî¿ed 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 indica ted on the la bel. If you a re not sure o f the type of pow er suppl y 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 extention cords. Overloading can result in î¿re or electric shock. ⢠Avoid dust, humidity , and temperature extremes. Do not place the monitor i n a n y a r ea w h e re i t m a y b e c o m e w e t . P la ce t h e m o ni to r o n a s t a b l e 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. ⢠T o ensure satisfactory operation, use the monitor only with UL listed c o m p u t e r s w h i c h h a v e a p p r o p r i a t e c o n f i g u r e d r e c e p t a c l e s m a r k e d between 100-240V AC. ⢠If you encounter technical problems with the monitor , contact a qualiî¿ed service technician or your retailer .
v Care & Cleaning ⢠Before you lift or reposition your monitor , it is better to disconnect the c a b l e s a n d p o w e r c o r d . F o l l o w t h e c o r r e c t l i f t i n g t e c h n i q u e s w h e n po s i t i o n i n g t h e m o n i t o r . W h e n l i f t i ng o r c a r r y i ng t h e m o n i to r, g r a s p t h e edges of the monitor . Do not lift the display by the stand or the cord. ⢠Cleaning. T urn your monitor off and unplug the power cord. Clean the moni tor s urfa ce wi th a li nt-f ree, non- abra siv e clot h. St ubbo rn st ains 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 îicker during the initial use due to the nature of the îuores cent lig ht. T ur n off the P ower Swi tch and tur n it on again to mak e sure that the îicker disappears. ⢠Y ou may î¿nd slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the desktop pattern you use. ⢠When the same image is dis played for hours, an afterimage of the previous s c r e e n m a y r e m a i n a f t e r s w i t c h i n g t h e i m a g e . T h e s c r e e n w i l l r e c o v e r slowly or you can turn off the Power Switch for hours. ⢠When the screen becomes black or îashes, or cannot work anymore, contact your dealer or service center to î¿x it. Do not repair the screen by yourself! Conventions used in this guide W ARNING: 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. IMPORT ANT : Information that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: T ips and additional information to aid in completing a task.
vi Where to î¿nd more information Refer to t he follow ing sour ces for add itiona l inform ation a nd for prod uct 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 Y our product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty card, that may have been added by your dealer . These documents are not part of the standard package.
A SU S LED Monitor ML228H Series 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS ® ML228 H Series LED monitor! The latest widescreen LED 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 ML228 H Series brings you! 1.2 Package contents Check your ML228 H Series LED package for the following items: LED monitor Monitor base Quick start guide Power cord VGA cable HDMI to DVI cable Power adapter W arranty card If any of the abo ve items is damaged or missing, contact y our retailer immediately .
Chapter 1 : Pro duct intro duction 1-2 1.3 Assembling the monitor base T o assemb le the monitor base: ⢠Attach the base to the monitor with bundled handy-screw correctly and then put on the screw cover . W e recommend that you cov er the table surf ace with soft cloth to pre vent damage to the monitor .
A SU S LED Monitor ML228H Series 1-3 1.4 Monitor introduction 1.4.1 F ront of the LED monitor 1. Button: ⢠A utomatically adjust the image to its optimized position, cloc k, and phase by long pressing this b utton for 2-4 seconds (f or V GA mode only). ⢠Use this hotke y to switch from ï¬v e video preset modes (Game Mode, Night View Mode , Scener y Mode, Standard Mode, Theater Mode) with SPLENDID⢠Video Enhancement T echnology . ⢠Exit the OSD menu or go bac k to the pre vious menu as the OSD menu is activ e. 2. Button: ⢠Press this button to decrease the v alue of the function selected or mov e to the pre vious fuction. ⢠This is also a hotke y for V olume adjustment.(F or Some Models) 3. MENU Button: ⢠Press this button to enter/select the icon (function) highlighted while the OSD menu is activ ated. 4. Button: ⢠Press this button to increase the v alue of the function selected or mov e to the next fuction. ⢠This is also a hotke y for Brightness adjustment.
Chapter 1 : Pro duct intro duction 1-4 Status Description White ON White (Blinking) Standby mode OFF OFF 1.4.2 Rear of the LED monitor 1 DC-IN port 2 VGA cable 3 HDMI to DVI cable 4 HDMI Audio - out por VGA Rear connectors 5. Input Select Button îUse this hotkey to switch between VGA and HDMI input signal . s ⢠6 . Power button / Power indicator Press this button to turn the monitor on/off. â¢
2-1 A SU S LED Monitor ML228H Series 2.1 Adjusting the monitor ⢠Hold both right and left front frames to pre vent the monitor from f alling when you change its angle. ⢠Y ou can adjust the monitorâ s angle from -5° to 20° and allow 20° s wivel adjustment from either left or right. 20 º 20 º 0 º -5º ~ 20º
Chapter 3 : Genera l In str uction 3-1 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconï¬gure 1. Press the MENU button to activate the OSD menu 2. Press and to navigate through the func - tions. 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. T o exit the OSD menu, press the button. Repeat step 2 and step 3 to adjust any other function. 3.1.2 OSD Function Intr oduction 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. ⢠Scenery Mode: This is the best choice for scenery photo displaying with SPLENDID⢠Video Enhancement. ⢠Standard Mode: This is the best choice for document editing with SPLEN DID⢠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 In the Standard Mode, the ASCR function is not user-configurable. ML228 Splendid Color Image Input Select Move Menu Exit System Setup Scenery Mode Standard Mode Theater Mode Game Mode Night View Mode sRGB ï¼ ï¼ ï¼ ï¼ ï¼ ï¼ ML228 Splendid Color Image Input Select Move Menu Exit System Setup Scenery Mode Standard Mode Theater Mode Game Mode Night View Mode sRGB
A SU S LED Monitor ML228H Series 3-2 2. Color Select the image color you like from this function. ⢠Brightness: The adjust ing 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. ⢠Color T emp.: contains î¿ve color modes including Cool, Normal, W arm, sRGB, and User mode. ⢠Smart View: The versatile viewing positions with Smart View T echnology . In the User mode, colors of R (Red), G (Green), and B (Bluee) are user- conî¿gurable; the adjusting range is from 0-100. 3. Image Y ou can adjust the image Sharpness, T race Free, Aspect Control, Position (VGA only), and Focus (VGA only) from this main function. ⢠Sharpness: Asjusts the picture sharpness. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. ⢠T race 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 âFullâ, â4:3â, â1:1â, or âOver Scanâ (Only available for HDMI input). ⢠Position: Adjusts the horizontal postition (H-Position) and the vertical position (V -Position) of the image. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. ⢠Focus: Reduces Horizonal-line noise and V ertical-line noise of the image by ad justing (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. ML228 Splendid Color Image Input Select Move Menu Exit System Setup Brightness Contrast Saturation Color Temp 10 0 10 0 User Mode Skin Tone Smart View OFF 5 0 Natural ML228 Splendid Color Image Input Select Move Menu Exit System Setup Focus Sharpness Trace Free Aspect Control ASCR 6 0 6 0 Full Position OFF
Chapter 3 : Genera l In str uction 3-3 4. Input Select In this function, you could only select VGA and HDMI input source. 5. System Setup Allow y ou to adjust the system. ⢠Splendid Demo Mode: Activate the demo mode for the Splendid function. ⢠ECO Mode: Power-saving mode. ⢠OSD Setup: Adjusts the horizontal postition (H-Position), vertical position (V - Position), OSD T imeout, DDD/CI, and T ransparency of the OSD screen. ⢠Language: Selects OSD language. The selections are English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, T raditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. ⢠Information: shows the monitor information. ⢠All Reset: Set to âY esâ to revert all settings to the factory default mode. M L228 Splendid Color Image Input Select Move Menu Exit System Setup VGA HDMI ML228 Splendid Color Image Input Select Move Menu Exit System Setup Language All Reset Splendid Demo Mode OFF OFF English ECO Mode OSD Setup Information
A SU S LED Monitor ML228H Series 3-4 3.2 Speciî¿cations summary Model ML228H Panel Size 21.5"W(54.6cm) Max.Resolution Full HD1920x1080 Brightness (T yp.) 250cd/m 2 Contrast Ratio (T yp.) 1000:1 ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio 10000000:1 Viewing Angle (H/V),CRâ¥10 170°(H)/160°(V) Color Saturation (NTSC) 72% Display Colors 16.7M Response T ime 2 ms(GTG) HDMI Input Y es DVI Input - VGA(D-Sub) Input Y es HDMI Audio-out Y es Power ON <30W T ilt 20°~-5° Physical Dimension (WxHxD) 517.4x402.5x210 mm Box Dimension (WxHxD) 585x424x140 mm Net Weight (Esti.) 3.5 Kg Gross Weight (Esti.) 5.5 Kg V oltage rating 100~240V * Speciï¬cations are subject to change without notice.
Chapter 3 : Genera l In str uction 3- 5 3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ) Prob lem P ossible Solution P ower LED is not ON ⢠Press the button to chec k if the monitor is in the ON mode. ⢠Check if the po wer cord is properly connected to the monitor and the pow er outlet. The pow er 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 cab le is properly connected the monitor and the computer . ⢠Inspect the signal cable and mak e sure none of the pins are bent. ⢠Connect the computer with another av ailable 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 f or two seconds to automatically adjust the image. ⢠Adjust the H-P osition or V -P osition settings via OSD . Screen image bounces or a wa ve pattern is present in the image ⢠Make sure the signal cab le is properly connected to the monitor and the computer . ⢠Mov e electrical devices that ma y cause electr ical interf erence. Screen image has color def ects (white does not look white) ⢠Inspect the signal cabl e and make sure that none of the pins are bent. ⢠P erform Reset via OSD . ⢠Adjust the R/G/B color settings or select the Color T emperature via OSD . Screen image is blurry or fuzzy ⢠Press the button f or two seconds to automatically adjust the image (f or V GA 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 v olume settings of both your monitor and computer . ⢠Ensure that the computer sound card driver is properly installed and activated.
A SU S LED Monitor ML228H Series 3-6 3.4 Supported operating modes Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency 640x480 60Hz 31.489kHz 640x480 67Hz 35kHz 640x480 72Hz 37.881kHz 640x480 75Hz 37.5kHz 640x350 70Hz 31.469kHz 720x400 70Hz 31.469kHz 800x600 56Hz 35.156kHz 800x600 60Hz 37.879kHz 800x600 72Hz 48.077kHz 800x600 75Hz 46.875kHz 832x624 75Hz 49.725kHz 848x480 60Hz 31.02kHz 1024x768 60Hz 48.363kHz 1024x768 70Hz 56.476kHz 1024x768 75Hz 60.023kHz 1024x768 75Hz 67.023kHz 1152x864 75Hz 67.5kHz 1280x720 60Hz 44.444/44.772kHz 1280x720 75Hz 56.456kHz 1280x768 60Hz 47.8kHz 1280x800 60Hz 49.306/49.702kHz 1280x800 75Hz 62.795kHz 1280x960 60Hz 60kHz 1280x1024 60Hz 63.981kHz 1280x1024 75Hz 79.976kHz 1360x768 60Hz 47.7kHz 1366x768 60Hz 47.7kHz 1440x900 60Hz 55.469/55.935kHz 1440x900 75Hz 70.635kHz 1600x900 60Hz 60kHz 1680x1050 60Hz 64.674/65.29kHz 1920x1080 60Hz 66.587/67.5kHz 640X480P (HDMI) 59.94/60Hz 31.469/31.5kHz 720x480P (HDMI) 59.95/60Hz 31.469/31.5kHz 720x576P (HDMI) 50Hz 31.25kHz 1280x720P (HDMI) 50Hz 37.5kHz 1280x720P (HDMI) 59.94/60Hz 44.955/45kHz 1920x1080i (HDMI) 50Hz 28.125kHz 1920x1080i (HDMI) 59.94/60Hz 33.716/33.75 1920x1080P (HDMI) 50Hz 56.25kHz 1920x1080P (HDMI) 59.94/60Hz 67.433/67.5kHz
Chapter 3 : Genera l In str uction 3-7 IBM MODES Mode Resolution H(KHz) V(Hz) Pixel(MHz) DOS 640x350 31.469 70 25.175 720x400 31.469 70 28.322 MAC MODES Mode Resolution H(KHz) V(Hz) Pixel(MHz) V GA 640x480 35 67 30.24 SV GA 832x624 49.725 75 57.2832 * Modes not listed in the above tables may not be supported. For optimal resolution, we recommend that you choose a mode listed in the above tables.