MW221/MW201 Series

LCD Monitor

User Guide
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Second edition V2
December 2006

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Table of contents
Notices ................................................................................................ iv
Safety information ............................................................................... v
Care & Cleaning ................................................................................... vi

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-1
1.2 Package contents ................................................................. 1-1
1.3 Monitor introduction ............................................................. 1-2
1.3.1 Front of the LCD monitor ....................................... 1-2
1.3.2 Rear of the LCD monitor ......................................... 1-3

Chapter 2: Setup
2.1 Connecting the cables .......................................................... 2-1
2.2 Turning the monitor on ........................................................ 2-1
2.3 Adjusting the monitor .......................................................... 2-2
2.4 Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount) ................ 2-3

Chapter 3: General Instruction

3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu ............................................ 3-1
3.1.1 How to reconfigure ................................................. 3-1
3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction ..................................... 3-1
3.2 Troubleshooting (FAQ) ......................................................... 3-4
3.3 Supported operating modes ................................................. 3-5

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 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 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:
• 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.

A s a n E n e r g y S t a r® P a r t n e r , o u r c o m p a n y h a s d e t e r m i n e d t h a t
t h i s p r o d u c t m e e t s t h e E n e r g y S t a r® g u i d e l i n e s f o r e n e r g y
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
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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:
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

W A R N I N G : Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to
complete a task.
C A U T I O N : Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.
I M P O R T A N T : Information that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
N O T E : 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
hardware and software products. Refer to http://www.asus.com
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® MW221/MW201 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. The ASUS® MW221/MW201 Series LCD monitor gives you a full
view of documents and web pages, and saving you the trouble of having to
scroll the bar while you read or surf the Internet.
With these features, you can enjoy the convenience and delightful visual
experience that the MW221/MW201 Series brings you!

1.2 Package contents

Check your MW221/MW201 Series LCD package for the following items:
LCD monitor
User manual CD
Quick start guide
1 x Power cord
1 x VGA cable
1 x DVI cable (For some models)
1 x Audio cable
1 x Rear cover
1 x VESA cover

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer

immediately.

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 1.3 Monitor introduction
1.3.1 Front of the LCD monitor

Stereo
speaker

Base

1 2 3 4 5 6

1. Headphone port . This port connects a headphone with a stereo

mini-plug (3.5mm).

• The headphone port is under the icon .

• The headphone is purchased separately.

2. SPLENDID 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.
• Automatically adjust the image to its optimized position, clock,
and phase by pressing this button for 2-4 seconds.

3. Button:
• Press this button to decrease the value of the function selected
or move left/up to the previous function.
• This is also a hotkey for Volume adjustment.

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4. MENU Button:
• Press this button to enter/select the icon (function) highlighted
while the OSD is activated.
5. Button:
• Press this button to increase the value of the function selected
or move right/down to the next fuction.
• This is also a hotkey for Brightness adjustment.
6. Power button/power indicator
• Press this button to turn the monitor on/off
• The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table.

Status Description

Blue ON
Amber Standby mode
OFF OFF

1.3.2 Rear of the LCD monitor

Rear connectors

Rear connectors (from left to right)

1. P W R p o r t . 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.
3. D V I p o r t (only for some models). This 24-pin port is for PC
(Personal Computer) DVI-D digital signal connection.
4. V G A p o r t . This 15-pin port is for PC VGA connection.

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2.1 Connecting the cables
1. Remove the rear cover.
2. Connect the cables as the following instructions:

• To connect the audio cable: connect one end of the audio cable to
the monitor’s Audio-in port, and then connect the other end to the
computer multi-media (or audio) card’s audio output.
• To connect the power cord: connect one end of the power cord
securely to the monitor’s AC input port, the other end to a power outlet.
• To connect the VGA/DVI cable:
a. Plug the VGA/DVI connector to the LCD monitor’s VGA/DVI port.
b. Connect the other end of the VGA/DVI cable to your computer’s
VGA/DVI port.
c. Tighten the two screws to secure the VGA/DVI connector.

3. Gather all the cables, then hold them with the cable holder.
4. Close the rear connector. Align the cover to the four slots near the
ports and the two slots at the bottom of the monitor, then close the
cover carefully. A click indicates that the cover has been closed
successfully.
1.

3.

Cable holder

2.2 Turning the monitor on

Gently touch the power sensor . See page 1-3 for the location of the
power sensor. The power indicator lights up in blue to show that the
monitor is ON.

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 2.3 Adjusting the monitor
• 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.
• 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

It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the the
viewing angle.

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2.4 Detaching the arm/stand
(for VESA wall mount)
The detachable stand of the MW221/MW201 Series LCD monitor is
specially designed for VESA wall mount.
To detach the arm/stand:

1. Remove the rear cover.

2. Push Button 1 on the arm/stand with one hand, then lift the monitor
with the other hand at the same time.
3. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table and use a
screwdriver to remove the three screws on the arm/stand as the
below drawing shows.
4. Push Button 2 to remove the VESA cover.
• We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to
prevent damage to the monitor.

VESA
cover
Rear
cover

Button 1
Screws

Button 2

The VESA wall mount kit (100 mm x 100 mm) is purchased separately.

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2-4 Chapter 2: Setup
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-menu functions. Highlight and activate the desired
sub-menu function by pressing the MENU button.
3. Press and to change the settings of the selected function.
4. To exit the OSD menu, press the SPLENDID button. Repeat step 2 and
step 3 to adjust any other function.

3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction

1. Spendid
This function contains five
sub-functions you can select
for your preference.

• Scenery Mode: advance for scenery use with SPLENDID™ Video

Enhancement.
• Standard Mode: advance for general Window use with
SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement.
• Theater Mode: advance for movie use with SPLENDID™ Video
Enhancement.
• Game Mode: advance for game use with SPLENDID™ Video
Enhancement.
• Mode: advance for dark-display use with SPLENDID™
Night View Mode
Video Enhancement.

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 2. Image
You can adjust brightness, contrast,
sharpness, saturation,position (VGA
only), and focus (VGA only) from
this main function.

• Brightness: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. is a

hotkey to activate this function.
• Contrast: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
• Sharpness: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
• Saturation: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
• Position: adjusts the horizontal postition (H-Position) and the
vertical position (V-Position) of the image. The adjusting range is
from 0 to 100.
• F o c u s : 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.

• 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.

• 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 0-100.

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4. nput Select
In
In this function, you can select
either VGA or DVI input source.
(Only for some models)

5. System Setup
Allow you to adjust the system.

• V o l u m e : the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. is a hotkey to

activate this function.
• OSD Setup: adjusts the horizontal postition (H-Position) and
the vertical position (V-Position) of the OSD. The adjusting range is
from 0 to 100. In the OSD Timeout selection, you can adjust the
OSD timeout from 10 to 120.
• Language: there are eleven languages for your selection,
including English, German, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish, Russian,
Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Korean.
• Information: shows the monitor information.
• R e s e t : “Yes” allows you to revert to the preset mode.

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 3.2 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 • Check if the monitor and the computer are in the ON mode.
amber and there is • Make sure the signal cable is properly connected the
no screen image 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 • Adjust the Contrast and Brightness settings via OSD.
light or dark
Screen image is not • Press the SPLENDID button for two seconds to
centered or sized automatically adjust the image.
properly • Adjust the H-Position or V-Position settings via OSD.
Screen image • Make sure the signal cable is properly connected to the
bounces or a wave monitor and the computer.
pattern is present in • Move electrical devices that may cause electrical
the image interference.
Screen image has • Inspect the signal cable and make sure that none of the
color defects (white pins are bent.
does not look white) • Perform Reset via OSD.
• Adjust the R/G/B color settings or select the Color
Temperature via OSD.
Screen image is • Press the SPLENDID button for two seconds to
blurry or fuzzy automatically adjust the image.
• Adjust the Phase and Clock settings via OSD.
No sound or sound is • Ensure that the audio cable is properly connected to the
low 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.

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3.3 Supported operating modes

Standard Resolution Horizontal Vertical Pixel

Frequency Frequency Frequency
DOS 720 x 400 31.47KHz 70Hz 28.32MHz
VGA 640 x 480 31.47KHz 60Hz 25.18MHz
640 x 480 37.90KHz 72Hz 31.50MHz
640 x 480 37.50KHz 75Hz 31.50MHz
SVGA 800 x 600 35.16KHz 56Hz 36.00MHz
800 x 600 37.90KHz 60Hz 40.00MHz
800 x 600 48.10KHz 72Hz 50.00MHz
800 x 600 46.90KHz 75Hz 49.50MHz
XGA 1024 x 768 48.40KHz 60Hz 65.00MHz
1024 x 768 56.50KHz 70Hz 75.00MHz
1024 x 768 60.02KHz 75Hz 78.75MHz
SXGA 1280 x 1024 64.00KHz 60Hz 108.00MHz
1280 x 1024 80.00KHz 75Hz 135.00MHz
VESA 1152 x 864 67.50KHz 75Hz 108.00MHz
VESA 1440 x 900 55.94KHz 60Hz 106.00MHz
VESA 1680 x 1050 65.29KHz 60Hz 146.25MHz
(Primary)

* 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.

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