Asus PG221 manual

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ii E3121 First Edition V1 March 2007 Copyright © 2007 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 purch[...]

iii Table of contents Notices .......................................................................................................... v Safety information ...................................................................................... vi Care and cleaning ....................................................................................[...]

iv Chapter 4: Appendix 4.1 SRS T urSurround XT™ ................................................................ 4-1 4.2 T roubleshooting (F AQ) ............................................................... 4-2 4.3 PG221 specication summary .................................................... 4-3 4.4 Supported operating modes ...............[...]

v 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 be[...]

vi Safety information This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. • Before setting up the monitor , carefully read all the documentation that came with the package. • T o pr[...]

vii Care & Cleaning • 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. T urn your monitor[...]

viii Where to nd more information 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 Y our product package may include optional docum[...]

ix Package contents Check your PG221 LCD monitor package for the following items: LCD monitor Support CD Quick Start Guide W arranty card 1 x Power cord 1 x VGA-Audio-Microphone-USB 4-in-1 cable 1 x DVI cable 1 x RCA cable 1 x Rear connector cover If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately .[...]

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1-1 ASUS PG221 LCD Monitor 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS ® PG221 LCD monitor! The LCD monitor features high-quality audio technology , including a 15W ASUS Power Bass System and the most advanced SRS T ruSurround XT™ sound effect which help provide vivid melody , enhancing your audio enjoyment while you watch movies, play games,[...]

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3 Monitor introduction Front view The touch sensors are sensitive. Slightly touch the item you want to enable. Do not press the front panel too hard to prevent damage to the panel and the sensors. 1. Sensor: • Use this hotkey to switch to any of the ve video preset modes (Standard Mode, Theater Mode, Game [...]

1-3 ASUS PG221 LCD Monitor Status Description Blue ON Amber Standby mode OFF OFF 4. Sensor: • Use this hotkey to switch to any of the six input sources (VGA, DVI, Video, S-Video, YPbPr , Music). 5. Sensor: • Use this hotkey to switch to any of the ve sound preset modes (Standard Mode, Fighting Game Mode, Strategic Game Mode, Theater Mode, Mu[...]

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Side view 3 4 1 SRS On/Off button. Press this button to turn on/off the SRS sound ef fect. 2. USB 2.0 ports. These three Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 3. Microphone port. This port connects a microphone with a stereo mini-plug (3.5mm). 4. Headphone port. This port [...]

1-5 ASUS PG221 LCD Monitor Rear view Kensington lock Connectors 15W ASUS Power Bass System 1. AC-in port 2. DVI port 3. VGA port 4. L/R Audio ports + YPbPr ports 5. L/R Audio ports + Video port + S-Video port 6. Line-in port 7. USB port (Upstream) 8. Microphone-output port 9. Woofer port 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 6=8 *</ <-' ';*/5 &ap[...]

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2-1 ASUS PG221 LCD Monitor 2.1 Connecting the cables Connect the cables as shown: • T o connect the signal cables : connect one end of the signal cables to the monitor , the other end to your computer or any other video equipment. Refer to section 2.1.1-2.1.5 for details. • T o connect the woofer cable: connect the woofer cable to the monitor?[...]

2-2 Chapter 2: Setup 2.1.1 Connecting to a computer with VGA/DVI ports: 1. Connect one end (VGA/audio(gray)/microphone(red)/USB connectors) of the supplied 4-in-1 cable to the LCD monitor’s corresponding ports (VGA/Line-in(gray)/microphone-out(red)/USB ports). 2. Connect the other end of the supplied 4-in-1 cable to your computer’s correspondin[...]

2-3 ASUS PG221 LCD Monitor 2.3 Adjusting the tilt This monitor can be adjusted within the angles as shown: We recommend that you adjust the viewing angle of the monitor based on the height of your desk and chair to prevent the light from reecting to your eyes. 1. Grasp the top of the monitor and adjust the tilt within -5º to 20º. 2. The swivel[...]

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3-1 ASUS PG221 LCD Monitor 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to recongure 1. T ouch the sensor to activate the OSD menu. 2. T ouch and to navigate through the functions. Highlight and activate the desired function by touching the sensor . If the function selected has a sub-menu, touch and again to navigate through the sub-menu functions[...]

3-2 Chapter 3: General Instruction OSD menu table: Main Sub-menu 1 Sub-menu 2 Description Splendid Scenery Mode Reset (NO/YES) Video preset mode for viewing scenery Standard Mode Reset (NO/YES) Video preset mode for generic windows use Theater Mode Reset (NO/YES) Video preset mode for watching movies Game Mode Reset (NO/YES) Video preset mode for p[...]

3-3 ASUS PG221 LCD Monitor 3.2 Using the built-in webcam This built-in webcam allows you to take photos and make videos; while talking to friends via Internet-based communication tools, you can use the webcam to show your vivid image. 3.2.1 Hardware • The 1.3 megapixel webcam transmits images to your PC through the USB ports. Therefore, make sure[...]

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4-1 ASUS PG221 LCD Monitor 4.1 SRS TurSurround XT™ SRS T ruSurround XT is a novel audio technology which provides an enhanced listening experience. Utilizing proprietary algorithms from SRS Labs, T ruSurround is intended to regenerate a realistic audio environment, where users feel like being surrounded by sound. T ruSurround XT is a combination [...]

4-2 Chapter 4: Appendix Problem Possible Solution Power LED is not ON • T ouch the sensor 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 s[...]

4-3 ASUS PG221 LCD Monitor 4.3 PG221specicationsummary Panel size 22” Widescreen panel Panel type TFT LCD (anti-reection glare type) Max. resolution WSXGA+ 1680 x 1050 Pixel pitch 0.282 mm Brightness 300 cd/m 2 (typ.)/ 350 cd/m 2 (max.) Contrast ratio (typ.) 1000:1 (ASCR OFF) / 2000:1 (ASCR ON) Viewing angle(H/V) 170º/160º Displa[...]

4-4 Chapter 4: Appendix 4.4 Supported operating modes * Modes not listed in the table may not be supported. For optimal resolution, we recommend that you choose a mode listed in the table above. Standard Resolution Frequency V ertical Frequency Horizontal Frequency Pixel DOS 720 x 400 70Hz 31.47KHz 28.32�Hz VGA 640 x 480 60Hz 31.47KHz 25.18�Hz [...]