E5195 V1
October 2009
MS226H/MS227N 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.
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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.
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To prevent fire or shock hazard, never expose the monitor to rain or moisture.
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Never try to open the monitor cabinet. The dangerous high voltages inside the
monitor may result in serious physical injury.
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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.
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Use the appropriate power plug which complies with your local power standard.
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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
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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® MS226H/MS227N 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 MS226H/MS227N Series brings you!
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Package contents
Check your MS226H/MS227N Series LCD package for the following items:
LCD monitor
Monitor base
Quick start guide
Power cord
VGA cable
DVI cable (Only for MS227N)
HDMI to DVI cable (Only for MS226H)
Power adapter
Warranty card
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:
Attach the base to the monitor with bundled handy-screw correctly and then put on the
screw cover.
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 Connect cables
Connect cables which you need
MS226H/MS227N
Power adapter
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2
3
4
VGA cable
HDMI to DVI cable (For MS226H) or DVI cable (For MS227N)
Audio cable (For connecting a speaker to play MS226H HDMI audio)
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1.5
Monitor introduction
Front of the LCD monitor
MS226H/MS227N
1.5.1
A
1.
button:
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Automatically adjust the image to its optimized position, clock, and phase
by long pressing this button for ꢀ-4 seconds (for VGA mode only).
Use this hotkey to switch from five video preset modes (Game
Mode, Night View Mode, Scenery Mode, Standard Mode, Theater Mode)
with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology.
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Exit the OSD menu or go back to the previous menu as the OSD
menu is active.
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Button:
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Press this button to decrease the value of the function selected
or move to the next function.
This is also a hotkey for Contrast Ratio adjustment.
3.
MENU Button:
Activate OSD menu
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Press this button to enter/select the icon (function) highlighted
while the OSD menu is activated.
4.
Button:
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Press this button to increase the value of the function selected
or move to the previous function.
This is also a hotkey for Brightness adjustment.
5.
Input Select Button
Use this hotkey to switch between VGA and DVI/HDMI input signasl.
(DVI for MS227N; HDMI for MS226H )
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Power button / Power indicator
Press this button to turn the monitor on/off.
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Status
Description
ON
White
White (Blinking)
OFF
Standby mode
OFF
1.5.2 Rear of the LCD monitor
1.5.2.1 MS226H
Rear connectors
DC-IN
VGA
HDMI
DC-IN port
1
2
VGA port
3
4
HDMI-IN port
HDMI Audio - out port
1.5.2.2 MS227N
Rear connectors
DC-IN
VGA
DVI
DC-IN port
1
2
VGA port
DVI port
3
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Adjusting the monitor
Hold both right and left front frames to prevent the monitor
from falling when you change its angle.
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You can adjust the monitor’s angle from 10º to 20º.
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Chapter 2: Setup
3.1
OSD (On-Screen Display) menu
3.1.1
How to reconfigure
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Press the MENU button to activate
the OSD menu.
Night View Mode
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.
Splendid
This function contains five
sub-functions you can select
Night View Mode
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 Intelligence Technology.
Standard Mode: best choice for document editing with SPLENDID™
Video Intelligence Technology.
Theater Mode: best choice for movie with SPLENDID™ Video
Intelligence Technology.
Game Mode: best choice for game playing with SPLENDID™ Video
Intelligence Technology.
Night View Mode: best choice for dark-scene game or movie with
SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology.
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In the Standard Mode, the Saturation 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, ASCR, Trace Free, sharpness, saturation,
position (VGA only), and focus (VGA only) from this main function.
P1
P2
Position
Focus
ASCR
Trace Free
Sharpness
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54
Saturation
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Brightness: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
activate this function.
is a hotkey to
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Contrast: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
ASCR: Select YES or NO to enable or disable dynamic contrast
ratio function.
Trace Free:
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Sharpness: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
Saturation: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
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Position: adjusts the horizontal position (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 Vertical-line noise of the image
by adjusting (Phase) and (Clock) separately. The adjusting range is from
0 to 100.
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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.
3.
Color
Select the image color you like
from this function.
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Chapter 3: General Instruction
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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 could only select VGA and DVI or HDMI input source.
HDMI
MS227N
MS226H
5.
System Setup
Allow you to adjust the system.
Aspect Control
Information
All Reset
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Aspect Control: adjusts the aspect ratio among "Full", "4:3", and
"OverScan"(For MS226H HDMI mode only).
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OSD Setup: adjust the horizontal position (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 seconds.
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Language: there are eleven languages for your selection,
including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian,
Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese and Korean.
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Information: shows the monitor information.
All Reset: “Yes” allows you to revert to the preset mode.
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Specifications summary
MS226H
21.5"
MS227N
22.0"
Model
Panel Size
True Resolution
1920x1080
1680x1050
2
2
Brightness (Max.)
Intrisinc Contrast Ratio
250cd/m
250cd/m
1000:1
1000:1
ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio
50000:1
50000:1
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Viewing Angle (CR 10)
170°(H)
170°(H)
/160°(V)
/160°(V)
Color Saturation (NTSC)
Display Colors
Response Time
HDMI Input
72%
72%
16.7 M
16.7 M
2ms(GTG)
2ms(GTG)
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Yes
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DVI Input
DVI
Yes
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VGA (D-Sub) Input
HDMI Audio-out
Power ON
Yes
Yes
<30W
<31W
Tilt
+10° ~ +20°
+10° ~ +20°
517.1x405.0x155.8 mm
Phys. Dimension (WxHxD) 519.5x377.6x155.9 mm
Box Dimension (WxHxD)
Net Weight (Esti.)
Gross Weight (Esti.)
Voltage Rating
587x140x430 mm
3.25 Kg
579x140x466 mm
3.55 Kg
5.25 Kg
5.55 Kg
100~240V
100~240V
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Chapter 3: General Instruction
3.3
Troubleshooting (FAQ)
Problem
Power LED is not ON
Possible Solution
• 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 if the monitor and the computer are
in the ON mode.
The power LED is blinking and there is no
screen image
• 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 2-4 seconds to
automatically adjust the image(For VGA
mode only).
• Adjust the H-Position or V-Position settings
via OSD(For VGA mode only).
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 "All Reset" via OSD.
• Adjust the R/G/B color settings or select the
Color Temperature via OSD.
A
• Press the
button for 2-4 seconds to
Screen image is blurry or fuzzy
automatically adjust the image(For VGA
mode only).
• Adjust the H-Position or V-Position settings
via OSD(For VGA mode only).
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MS226H/MS227N Supported Timing List
VESA Modes, Factory Preset Timings
Refresh Rate
Horizontal Frequency
31.489kHz
35kHz
Resolution
640x480
60Hz
67Hz
72Hz
75Hz
70Hz
70Hz
56Hz
60Hz
72Hz
75Hz
75Hz
60Hz
60Hz
70Hz
75Hz
75Hz
75Hz
60Hz
75Hz
60Hz
60Hz
75Hz
60Hz
60Hz
75Hz
60Hz
60Hz
60Hz
75Hz
60Hz
60Hz
60Hz
59.94/60Hz
59.95/60Hz
50Hz
640x480
640x480
37.881kHz
37.5kHz
640x480
640x350
31.469kHz
31.469kHz
35.156kHz
37.879kHz
48.077kHz
46.875kHz
49.725kHz
31.02kHz
720x400
800x600
800x600
800x600
800x600
832x624
848x480
1024x768
48.363kHz
56.476kHz
60.023kHz
67.023kHz
67.5kHz
1024x768
1024x768
1024x768
1152x864
1280x720
44.444/44.772kHz
56.456kHz
47.8kHz
1280x720
1280x768
1280x800
49.306/49.702kHz
62.795kHz
60kHz
1280x800
1280x960
1280x1024
1280x1024
1360x768
63.981kHz
79.976kHz
47.7kHz
1366x768
47.7kHz
1440x900
55.469/55.935kHz
70.635kHz
60kHz
1440x900
1600x900
1680x1050
1920x1080 (MS226H)
640X480P (MS226H/HDMI)
720x480P (MS226H/HDMI)
720x576P (MS226H/HDMI)
64.674/65.29kHz
66.587/67.5kHz
31.469/31.5kHz
31.469/31.5kHz
31.25kHz
1280x720P (MS226H/HDMI) 50Hz
1280x720P (MS226H/HDMI) 59.94/60Hz
1920x1080i (MS226H/HDMI) 50Hz
1920x1080i (MS226H/HDMI) 59.94/60Hz
1920x1080P (MS226H/HDMI) 50Hz
1920x1080P (MS226H/HDMI) 59.94/60Hz
37.5kHz
44.955/45kHz
28.125kHz
33.716/33.75
56.25kHz
67.433/67.5kHz
* 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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Chapter 3: General Instruction
IBM Modes
Mode
Resoluꢀon
640x350
720x400
H(KHz)
31.469
31.469
V(Hz)
70
70
Pixel(MHz)
25.175
DOS
28.322
MAC Modes
Mode
VGA
Resoluꢀon
640x480
832x624
H(KHz)
35
V(Hz)
Pixel(MHz)
30.24
67
75
SVGA
49.725
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
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