Asus MK221 - Manuals

vi 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...

vii Where to find 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...

1 ASUS MK221 Series LCD Monitor 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS ® MK221 Series 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. Besides, the built-in 1.3 mega-pixel...

2 ASUS MK221 Series LCD Monitor MENU MIC ARRAY MENU 1.3 Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front view Base 1. button: • Use this hotkey to switch from five video preset modes (Game Mode, Night View Mode, Scenery Mode, Standard Mode, Theater Mode) with SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement Technology. • Exit the OSD m...

3 ASUS MK221 Series LCD Monitor Status Description Blue ON Amber Standby mode OFF OFF 5. button • Use this hotkey to switch among the three input sources: VGA, DVI, HDMI. (MK221H only) • Automatically adjust the image to its optimized position, clock, and • Automatically adjust the image to its opti...

4 ASUS MK221 Series LCD Monitor 2.1 Assembling the monitor base To assemble the monitor base: 1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 2. Connect the base with the arm according to the below drawing. A click shows that the base has been connected successfully. We recommend that you cov...

5 ASUS MK221 Series LCD Monitor 2.3 Detaching the arm/base (for VESA wall mount) The detachable arm/base of the MK221 Series LCD monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. To detach the arm/base: 1. Push up the cable cover to remove it from the arm (Figure 1). 2. Have the front of the monito...

6 ASUS MK221 Series LCD Monitor 2.4 Connecting the cables Connect the cables as shown: 2.5 Turning on the monitor Gently press the power button . See page 1-2 for the location of the power button. The power indicator lights up in blue to show that the monitor is ON. 1. Power cord2. HDMI signal cable...

7 ASUS MK221 Series LCD Monitor 2.6 Built-in webcam with Mic Array support The built-in 1.3 megapixel webcam with array microphones (Mic Array support) allows you to take pictures, have a video conference, or record audio-video clips. While chatting with friends via Internet-based communication tool...

8 ASUS MK221 Series LCD Monitor 2.7 LifeFrame 2 software ASUS MK221 provides the easy-to-use LifeFrame 2 software that can work with the webcam, allowing users to create their own photos or video clips. • LifeFrame 2 only supports Microsoft ® Windows ® Vista/XP Service Pack 2 operating systems. • Th...

9 ASUS MK221 Series LCD Monitor 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure 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-men...

10 ASUS MK221 Series LCD Monitor • 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 ve...

12 ASUS MK221 Series LCD Monitor 3.2 Specifications summary (continued on the next page) Panel Type TFT LCD (72% NTSC) Panel size 22" wide screen True Resolution WSXGA+ 1680 x 1050 Pixel pitch 0.282mm Brightness 300cd/m 2 (Typical) Contrast Ratio 1000:1 (ASCR Off) / 5 000:1 (ASCR ON) Viewing ang...

13 ASUS MK221 Series LCD Monitor *Specifications are subject to change without notice. Specifications summary Accessories VGA cable, DVI cable (MK221H only), audio cable, USB cable, power cord, support CD, quick start guide, warranty card Regulation approvals Energy Star ® , CB, CE, Gost-R, CCC, UL/...

14 ASUS MK221 Series LCD Monitor 3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ) Problem Possible 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 scree...

15 ASUS MK221 Series LCD Monitor 3.4 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. * This monitor supports full HD (480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, 1080i/p) video contents from game console...