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    MK221 Series LCD Monitor User’s manual MIC ARRAY MENU[...]

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    ii E3647 First Edition V1 February 2008 Copyright © 2008 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 pu[...]

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    iii Contents Contents ...................................................................................................... iii Notices ......................................................................................................... iv Safety information .....................................................................................[...]

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    iv 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 b[...]

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    v Safety information This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical, electronic equipment, and mercury-containing button cell battery) 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 documentatio[...]

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    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 the cord. • Cleaning. T urn your monitor [...]

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    vii 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 docume[...]

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    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 webcam with Mic Array support enhances image [...]

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    2 ASUS MK221 Series LCD Monitor ME NU 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 M ode, Night View Mode, Scenery Mode, Standard Mode, Theater Mode) with SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement T echnology . • Exit the OSD menu or go back to the previous menu as t[...]

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    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 optimized position, clock, and phase. (MK221S V[...]

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    4 ASUS MK221 Series LCD Monitor 2.1 Assembling the monitor base T o 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 cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent [...]

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    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. T o detach the arm/base: 1. Push up the cable cover to remove it from the arm (Figure 1). 2. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 3. Release the VESA cover[...]

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    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 cord 2. HDMI signal cable (MK221H only) 3. DVI signal cable (MK221H only) [...]

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    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 com munication tools, you can directly show your vivid image and cle[...]

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    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. • The LifeFrame 2 software is bundled in the sup[...]

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    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-menu, press and again to navigate through the sub-men[...]

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    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 vertical stripes and the image is not proportion[...]

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    1 1 ASUS MK221 Series LCD Monitor 4. Input Select Select from VGA, DVI, and HDMI input sources (MK221H only) 5. System Setup Allow you to adjust the system. • V olume : the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. is a hotkey to is a hotkey to activate this function. • Aspect Control : adjusts the aspect ratio to “Full” or “4:3”. • OSD Setup[...]

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    12 ASUS MK221 Series LCD Monitor 3.2 Specications summary (continued on the next page) Panel T ype TFT LCD (72% NTSC) Panel size 22" wide screen T rue Resolution WSXGA+ 1680 x 1050 Pixel pitch 0.282mm Brightness 300cd/m 2 (T ypical) Contrast Ratio 1000:1 (ASCR Off) / 5 000:1 (ASCR ON) Viewing angle(H/V) CR>10 170 ˚ /160 ˚ Display color[...]

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    13 ASUS MK221 Series LCD Monitor *Specications are subject to change without notice. Specications 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/cUL, FCC, C-T ick, BSMI, VCCI, RoHS, WEEE, PSB,[...]

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    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 screen image • Check if the monitor and the compu[...]

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    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 consoles, DVD players and other consumer video devices. S[...]

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    16 ASUS MK221 Series LCD Monitor[...]