E3621 V1
January 2008
VK221/VK222 Series
LCD Monitor
User Guide
Notices
Federal.Communications.Commission.Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
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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:
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•
•
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 efficiency.
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.
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Safety information
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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.
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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.
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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 extention cords. Overloading can result in fire
or electric shock.
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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.
If you encounter technical problems with the monitor, contact a qualified service
technician or your retailer.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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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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
2.. Optional.documentation
Your 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.
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1.1
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the ASUS® VK221/VK222 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.
With these features, you can enjoy the convenience and delightful visual
experience that the VK221/VK222 Series brings you!
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Package contents
Check your VK221/VK222 Series LCD package for the following items:
LCD monitor
Monitor base
Support CD
Quick Start Guide
1 x Power cord
1 x VGA cable
1 x WebCam USB cable
1 x DVI cable (Only for some models)
1 x Audio cable (Only for some models)
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer
immediately.
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1.3
Assembling the monitor base
To assemble the monitor base:
1.
ꢀ.
Connect the base with the monitor. A click indicates that the base has been
connected successfully.
Adjust the monitor to the angle that is most comfortable for you.
We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent
damage to the monitor.
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.4
Monitor introduction
1.4.1
Front of the LCD monitor
1.4.1.1
VK222H/VK222U
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5
7
6
3
1
2
A
1.
button:
•
Automatically adjust the image to its optimized position, clock, and phase
by long pressing this button for ꢀ-4 seconds (for VGA mode only).
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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 menu or go back to the previous menu as the OSD
menu is active.
ꢀ.
Button:
•
Press this button to decrease the value of the function selected
or move to the next fuction.
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This is also a hotkey for Volume adjustment.
3.
4.
MENU Button:
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Press this button to enter/select the icon (function) highlighted
while the OSD menu is activated.
Button:
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Press this button to increase the value of the function selected
or move to the previous fuction.
This is also a hotkey for Brightness adjustment.
5.
6.
7.
Input Select Button
Use this hotkey to switch from VGA,DVI,HDMI input signal.
Power button
(for some models)
•
Press this button to turn the monitor on/off.
Power indicator
•
The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table.
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1.4.1.2 VK221S/VK222S
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6
5
7
3
1
2
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 menu or go back to the previous menu as the OSD
menu is active.
ꢀ.
Button:
•
•
Press this button to decrease the value of the function selected
or move to the next fuction.
This is also a hotkey for Volume adjustment.
3.
4.
MENU Button:
•
Press this button to enter/select the icon (function) highlighted
while the OSD menu is activated.
Button:
•
•
Press this button to increase the value of the function selected
or move to the previous fuction.
This is also a hotkey for Brightness adjustment.
5.
button:
•
Automatically adjust the image to its optimized position, clock, and phase
by long pressing this button (for VGA mode only).
6.
Power button
•
Press this button to turn the monitor on/off.
7.
Power indicator
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The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table.
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1.4.1.3 VK221D
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4
5
7
3
1
2
button:
1.
•
•
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 menu or go back to the previous menu as the OSD
menu is active.
ꢀ.
3.
Button:
•
•
Press this button to decrease the value of the function selected
or move to the next fuction.
This is also a hotkey for Contrast Ratio adjustment.
MENU Button:
•
Press this button to enter/select the icon (function) highlighted
while the OSD menu is activated.
4.
Button:
•
•
Press this button to increase the value of the function selected
or move to the previous fuction.
This is also a hotkey for Brightness adjustment.
5.
button:
Automatically adjust the image to its optimized position, clock, and phase
by long pressing this button (for VGA mode only).
Power button
•
6.
7
•
Press this button to turn the monitor on/off.
7.
Power indicator
•
The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table.
Status
Blue
Description
ON
Amber
OFF
Standby mode
OFF
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1.4.2
Rear of the LCD monitor
1.4.2.1
VK222H
Screw holes for
VESA Wall Mount
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Rear connectors
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7
4
5
2
3
Rear connectors (from left to right)
1.
AC-IN port. This port connects the power connector from the bundled power
cord.
2. HDMI-IN port.This port connects the HDMI source .
3.
DVI port. This ꢀ4-pin port is for PC (Personal Computer) DVI-D digital signal
connection.
4.
5.
VGA port. This 15-pin port is for PC VGA connection.
Audio-in port. This port connects PC audio source by the bundled audio
cable.
6.
7.
Earphone-out Port. This port connects earphone or stand alone speakers.
USB-IN port. This port connects the Web-cam .
1.4.2.2
VK222U/VK222S/VK221S/VK221D
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3
2
5
1
1.
AC-IN port. This port connects the power connector from the bundled power
cord.
2.
Audio-in port. This port connects PC audio source by the bundled audio
cable.(Only for some models)
3.
DVI port. This ꢀ4-pin port is for PC (Personal Computer) DVI-D digital signal
connection. (Only for some models)
4.
VGA port. This 15-pin port is for PC VGA connection.
5. USB-IN port.
This port connects the Web-cam .
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2.1
Detaching the arm/stand
(for VESA wall mount)
The detachable stand of the VK221/VK222 Series LCD monitor is specially designed for
VESA wall mount.
To detach the arm/stand:
ꢀ.
2.
3.
Remove the arm cover.
Have the front of the monitor face down on a table.
Use a screwdriver to remove the three screws on the stand of the monitor as
the below drawing shows.
4.
Detach the arm from the monitor.
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•
We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent
damage to the monitor.
Hold the stand of the monitor when you remove the screws.
3 screws
The VESA wall mount kit (ꢀ00 mm x ꢀ00 mm) is purchased separately.
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2.2
Adjusting the monitor
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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.
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•
Hold the stand to prevent the monitor from falling when you change its angle.
You can adjust the monitor’s angle from -5º to 20º.
-5º~20º
2.3
Install Life-Frame 2 software
ASUS VK222/VK221 series provides the easy-to-use LifeFrame 2 software that can
work with the webcam,allowing users to create their own photos or video clips.
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LifeFrame 2 only supports Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP Service Pack 2
operating systems.
The LifeFrame 2 software is bundled in the support CD.
Installation instructions
1. Close all other applications.
2. Insert the support CD into the optical drive and run the LifeFrame 2 program.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
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Chapter 2: Setup
3.1
OSD (On-Screen Display) menu
3.1.1
How to reconfigure
ꢀ.
Press the MENU button to activate
the OSD menu.
2.
Press
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
and
to navigate through the functions. Highlight and activate
functions. Highlight and activate the desired sub-menu function by pressing
the MENU button.
3.
4.
Press
and
to change the settings of the selected function.
To exit the OSD menu, press the
adjust any other function.
button. Repeat step 2 and step 3 to
3.1.2
OSD Function Introduction
1.
Spendid
This function contains five
sub-functions you can select
for your preference. Each mode has the
Reset selection, allowing you to maintain
your setting or return to the preset mode.
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Scenery Mode: best choice for scenery photo display with SPLENDID™
Video Enhancement.
Standard Mode: best choice for document editing with SPLENDID™
Video Enhancement.
Theater Mode: best choice for movie with SPLENDID™ Video
Enhancement.
Game Mode: best choice for game playing with SPLENDID™ Video
Enhancement.
Night View Mode: best choice for dark-scene game or movie with
SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement.
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In the Standard Mode, the Satuation and ASCR functions are not
user-configurable.
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In the other modes, the sRGB function is not user-configurable.
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2.
Image
You can adjust brightness, contrast, sharpness, saturation,position (VGA
only), and focus (VGA only) from this main function.
VK221-P1
VK222 -P1
VK221-P2
VK222 -P2
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Brightness: the adjusting range is from 0 to ꢀ00.
activate this function.
is a hotkey to
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Contrast: the adjusting range is from 0 to ꢀ00.
Sharpness: the adjusting range is from 0 to ꢀ00.
Saturation: the adjusting range is from 0 to ꢀ00.
ASCR:Select YES or NO to enable or disable dynamic contrast
ratio function.
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Over Drive:To speed up the respense time by Over drive technology.
the adjusting range is from 0 to ꢀ00(Not availabe for VK22ꢀS/D)
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Position: adjusts the horizontal postition (H-Position) and the vertical
position (V-Position) of the image. The adjusting range is from 0 to ꢀ00.
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 ꢀ00.
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Phase adjusts the phase of the pixel clock signal. With a wrong phase
adjustment, the screen shows horizontal disturbances.
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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.
3.
Color
Select the image color you like
from this function.
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Color Temp.: contains five color modes including Cool, Normal,
Warm, sRGB, and User mode.
Skin Tone: contains three color modes including Reddish, Natural,
and Yellowish.
In the User mode, colors of R (Red), G (Green), and B (Bluee) are user-
configurable; the adjusting range is from 0-ꢀ00.
4.
Input Select
In this function, you can select VGA,DVI,HDMI input source.
(Only for some models)
5.
System Setup
Allow you to adjust the system.
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Volume: the adjusting range is from 0 to ꢀ00.
this function.
is a hotkey to activate
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OSD Setup: adjusts the horizontal postition (H-Position) and
the vertical position (V-Position) of the OSD. The adjusting range is
from 0 to ꢀ00. In the OSD Timeout selection, you can adjust the
OSD timeout from ꢀ0 to ꢀ20.
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Language: there are ten languages for your selection,
including English, German, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish, Russian,
Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Korean.
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Aspect Controls: adjusts the aspect ratio to “Full” or “4:3”.
Information: shows the monitor information.
Reset: “Yes” allows you to revert to the preset mode.
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3.2
Specifications summary
For VK222 series models
VK222H
22"Wide
VK222U
22"Wide
VK222S
22"Wide
Model
Panel Size
Max. Resolution
Brightness (Typ.)
Contrast Ratio (Typ.)
Viewing Angle (H/V, CR=10)
Display Colors
WSXGA+ 1680 x 1050
300cd/㎡
WSXGA+ 1680 x 1050
300cd/㎡
WSXGA+ 1680 x 1050
300cd/㎡
1000:1
1000:1
1000:1
≧160°(V) ; ≧170°(H)
16.7 M
≧160°(V) ; ≧170°(H)
16.7 M
≧160°(V) ; ≧170°(H)
16.7 M
Response Time
Webcam (built-in)
HDMI input
2ms (Gray to Gray)
1.3M Pixel
2ms (Gray to Gray)
1.3M Pixel
2ms (Gray to Gray)
1.3M Pixel
Yes
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-
DVI input
DVI with HDCP
Yes
DVI with HDCP
Yes
-
Yes
D-Sub input
Satellite Speaker
Sound from HDMI
Tilt
2W x 2 stereo
Yes
1W x 2 stereo
-
1W x 2 stereo
-
+20° ~ -5°
+20° ~ -5°
+20° ~ -5°
VESA Wall Mounting
Phys. Dimension (WxHxD)
Box Dimension (WxHxD)
Net Weight (Esti.)
Gross Weight (Esti.)
Voltage Rating
Yes (100mm x 100mm)
513x412x210
590x454x162
5.1kg
Yes (100mm x 100mm)
513x412x210
590x454x162
4.9kg
Yes (100mm x 100mm)
513x412x210
590x454x162
4.7kg
7.1kg
6.9kg
6.7kg
AC: 100~240V (Built-in)
AC: 100~240V (Built-in)
AC: 100~240V (Built-in)
For VK221 series models
VK221S
VK221D
21.6"Wide
Model
Panel Size
21.6"Wide
Max. Resolution
Brightness (Typ.)
Contrast Ratio (Typ.)
Viewing Angle (H/V, CR=10)
Display Colors
WSXGA+ 1680 x 1050
WSXGA+ 1680 x 1050
300cd/㎡
1000:1
300cd/㎡
1000:1
≧160°(V) ; ≧170°(H)
16.7 M
≧160°(V) ; ≧170°(H)
16.7 M
Response Time
Webcam (built-in)
HDMI input
5ms (On/Off)
1.3M Pixel
-
5ms (On/Off)
1.3M Pixel
-
DVI input
-
Yes
-
Yes
D-Sub input
Satellite Speaker
Sound from HDMI
Tilt
1W x 2 stereo
-
-
-
+20° ~ -5°
+20° ~ -5°
VESA Wall Mounting
Phys. Dimension (WxHxD)
Box Dimension (WxHxD)
Net Weight (Esti.)
Gross Weight (Esti.)
Voltage Rating
Yes (100mm x 100mm)
513x412x210
590x454x162
5.0kg
Yes (100mm x 100mm)
513x412x210
590x454x162
4.9kg
7.0kg
6.9kg
AC: 100~240V (Built-in)
AC: 100~240V (Built-in)
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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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 • Check if the monitor and the computer are
screen image
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.
A
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 • Make sure the signal cable is properly
present in the image
connected to the monitor and the computer.
• Move electrical devices that may cause
electrical interference.
Screen image has color defects (white does • Inspect the signal cable and make sure that
not look white)
none of the pins are bent.
• Perform Reset via OSD.
• Adjust the R/G/B color settings or select the
Color Temperature via OSD.
A
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
• Ensure that the audio cable is properly
connected to the monitor and the computer
• Adjust the volume settings of both your
monitor and computer.
• Ensure that the computer sound card driver
is properly installed and activated.
Webcam is not working
• Make sure that you have connected the
USB 2.0 cable securely to both the LCD
monitor and your computer.
• Make sure that you use the Microsoft ®
Windows ®Vista/XP Service Pack 2
operation systems.
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3.4
VK221-VK222 Supported Timing List
Mode
VGA
Resolution
640x480
H(KHz)
31.469
37.861
37.5
V(Hz)
60Hz
72Hz
75Hz
56Hz
60Hz
72Hz
75Hz
60Hz
70Hz
75Hz
75Hz
60Hz
60Hz
75Hz
60Hz
75Hz
60Hz
Pixel(MHz)
25.175
31.5
640x480
640x480
31.5
800x600
35.156
37.879
48.077
46.875
48.363
56.476
60.023
67.5
36
SVGA
800x600
40
800x600
50
800x600
49.5
1024x768
1024x768
1024x768
1152x864
1280x960
1280x1024
1280x1024
1440x900
1440x900
1680x1050
65
XGA
75
78.75
108
SXGA
60
108
63.981
79.976
55.935
70.635
65.29
108
135
106.5
136.75
146.25
WXGA+
WSXGA+
IBM Modes
Mode
DOS
Resolution
640x350
H(KHz)
31.469
V(Hz)
70Hz
Pixel(MHz)
25.175
720x400
31.469
70Hz
28.322
DOS
MAC Modes
Mode
VGA
Resolution
H(KHz)
35
V(Hz)
67Hz
Pixel(MHz)
30.24
640x480
832x624
49.725
75Hz
57.2832
SVGA
VESA Modes
Mode
720P
H(KHz)
44.772
V(Hz)
60Hz
Pixel(MHz)
74.5
Resolution
1280x720
1280x720
56.456
75Hz
95.75
WXGA+
1280x768
47.776
60Hz
79.5
1280x768
1280x800
1280x800
60.289
49.702
62.795
75Hz
60Hz
75Hz
102.25
83.5
106.5
1080P
1920x1080
1920x1200
66.587
74.038
60Hz
60Hz
138.5
154
WUXGA
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VK222H HDMI Supported Primary Timings
Mode
480P
H(KHz)
31.469
31.5
V(Hz)
59.94Hz
60Hz
Pixel(MHz)
25.175
25.2
Resolution
640x480P
640x480P
720x480P
31.469
31.5
59.94Hz
60Hz
27
720x480P
27.027
27
720x576P,
1280x720P
1280x720P
1280x720P
1920x1080i
1920x1080i
1920x1080i
31.25
37.5
50Hz
576P
720P
50Hz
74.25
44.955
45
59.94Hz
60Hz
74.176
74.25
28.125
33.716
33.75
50Hz
74.25
1080i
59.94Hz
60Hz
74.176
74.25
VK222H HDMI Supported Optional Timings
Mode
H(KHz)
31.469
31.5
V(Hz)
59.94Hz
60Hz
Pixel(MHz)
54
Resolution
1440x480P
1440x480P
1440x576P
1920x1080P
1920x1080P
1920x1080P
480P
54.054
54
31.25
50Hz
576P
1080P
56.25
50Hz
148.5
67.433
67.5
59.94Hz
60Hz
148.352
148.5
* 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
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