LCD Monitor
User Manual
24B15H2

Safety

National Conventions
The following subsections describe notational conventions used in this document.
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be accompanied by an icon and printed in bold type or in italic type. These blocks are notes, cautions, and warnings, and they are used as follows:
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer system.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates the potential for bodily harm and tells you how to avoid the problem. Some warnings may appear in alternate formats and may be unaccompanied by an icon. In such cases, the specific presentation of the warning is mandated by regulatory authority.

Power

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 supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.
The monitor is equipped with a three-pronged grounded plug, a plug with a third (grounding) pin. This plug will fit only into a grounded power outlet as a safety feature. If your outlet does not accommodate the three-wire plug, have an electrician install the correct outlet, or use an adapter to ground the appliance safely. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounded plug.
Unplug the unit during a lightning storm or when it will not be used for long periods of time. This will protect the monitor from damage due to power surges.
Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading can result in fire or electric shock.
To ensure satisfactory operation, use the monitor only with UL listed computers which have appropriate configured receptacles marked between 100-240V AC, Min. 5A.
The wall socket shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
For use only with included power adapter:
Manufacturer: Shenzhen Suoyuan Technology Co., Ltd.
Model: SOΥ-1200200EU-539

Installation

Do not place the monitor on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. If the monitor falls, it can injure a person and cause serious damage to this product. Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with this product. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions when installing the product and use mounting accessories recommended by the manufacturer. A product and cart combination should be moved with care.
Never push any object into the slot on the monitor cabinet. It could damage circuit parts causing a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquids on the monitor.
  Do not place the front of the product on the floor.
If you mount the monitor on a wall or shelf, use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer and follow the kit instructions.
Leave some space around the monitor as shown below. Otherwise, air-circulation may be inadequate hence overheating may cause a fire or damage to the monitor.
To avoid potential damage, for example the panel peeling from the bezel, ensure that the monitor does not tilt downward by more than -5 degrees. If the -5 degree downward tilt angle maximum is exceeded, the monitor damage will not be covered under warranty.
See below the recommended ventilation areas around the monitor when the monitor is installed on the wall or on the stand:

Cleaning

Clean the cabinet regularly with cloth. You can use soft-detergent to wipe out the stain, instead of strong-detergent which will cauterize the product cabinet.
When cleaning, make sure no detergent is leaked into the product. The cleaning cloth should not be too rough as it will scratch the screen surface.
Please disconnect the power cord before cleaning the product.

Other

If the product is emitting a strange smell, sound or smoke, disconnect the power plug IMMEDIATELY and contact a Service Center.
Make sure that the ventilating openings are not blocked by a table or curtain.
Do not engage the LCD monitor in severe vibration or high impact conditions during operation.
Do not knock or drop the monitor during operation or transportation.

Setup

Contents in Box

*Not all signal cables will be provided for all countries and regions. Please check with the local dealer or AOC branch office for confirmation.

Setup Stand & Base
Please setup or remove the base following the steps as below.

Adjusting Viewing Angle
For optimal viewing it is recommended to look at the full face of the monitor, then adjust the monitor’s angle to your own preference.
Hold the stand so you will not topple the monitor when you change the monitor’s angle.
You are able to adjust the monitor as below:

NOTE:
Do not touch the LCD screen when you change the angle. It may cause damage or break the LCD screen.
Warning

• To avoid potential screen damage, such as panel peeling, ensure that the monitor does no t tilt downward by more than -5 degrees.
• Do not press the screen while adjusting the angle of the monitor. Grasp only the bezel.

Connecting the Monitor

Cable Connections In Back of Monitor and Computer:

1. D-SUB
2. HDMI
3. Power

Connect to PC

1. Connect the power adaptor to the back of the display firmly.
2.  Turn off your computer and unplug its power cable.
3. Connect the display signal cable to the video connector on the back of your computer.
4.  Plug the power cord of your computer and the power adaptor of your display into a nearby outlet.
5. Turn on your computer and display.

If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. If it does not display an image, please refer Troubleshooting.
To protect equipment, always turn off the PC and LCD monitor before connecting.

Clear Vision

1. When the OSD is not displayed, press the “<” button to activate Clear Vision. one
2. Use the “<” or “>” button to select settings such as weak, medium, strong, or off. The default setting is always’ off ‘
   
3. Press and hold the “<” button for 5 seconds to activate the Clear Vision demo, and the message “Clear Vision Demo: on” will appear on the screen. Press the menu or exit button, and the message will disappear. Press and hold the ‘〈’ button again for 5 seconds to close the Clear Vision demonstration.(Clear Vision demo: On) Five seconds.

The Clear Vision function can convert low resolution blurry images into clear and vivid images, providing the best image viewing experience.

Adjusting

Hotkeys

Menu/Enter
Press to display the OSD or confirm the selection.
Power
Press the Power button to turn on the monitor.
Image ratio/>
When the OSD menu is turned off, press the “>” key to enter the image scale switching function, and press the “<” or “>” key to switch between 4:3 or widescreen modes. If the input resolution of the product is widescreen mode, the “Image Scale” item in the OSD cannot be adjusted.
Clear Vision/<
When the OSD menu is turned off, if the input is a D-SUB signal source, holding down this key for about 2 seconds will enter the automatic adjustment function. The automatic adjustment function will automatically set the horizontal position, vertical position, clock, and phase.
When the OSD menu is turned off, press this key to activate the signal source switching function. Continuously press this key to select the signal source displayed in the information bar, and press the menu key to adjust to select the signal source.
When the OSD menu is active, this button serves as the exit key (to exit the OSD menu).
Source/Auto/Exit
When the OSD is closed, press Source/Exit button will be Source hot key function.

OSD Setting
Basic and simple instruction on the control keys.

1. Press the MENU-button to activate the OSD window.
2. Press Left or > Right to navigate through the functions. Once the desired function is highlighted, press the MENU-button to activate it, press < Left or > Right to navigate through the sub-menu functions. Once the desired function is highlighted, press   MENU-button to activate it.
3.  Press <Left or > to change the settings of the selected function. Press to exit. If you want to adjust any other function, repeat steps 2-3.
4. OSD Lock Function: To lock the OSD, press and hold the MENU-button while the monitor is off and then press power button to turn the monitor on. To un-lock the OSD – press and hold the MENU-button while the monitor is off and then press power button to turn the monitor on.

Notes:

1. If the product has only one signal input, the item of “Input Select” is disable to adjust.
2. If the product input signal resolution is the local resolution, the “Image Ratio” item is invalid.
3. ECO modes (except Standard mode), DCR, DCB mode and Picture Boost, for these four states that only one state can exist.

Luminance

	Contrast	0-100		Contrast from Digital-register.
	Brightness	0-100		Backlight Adjustment.
	Eco mode	Standard		Standard Mode.
		Text		Text Mode.
		Internet		Internet Mode.
		Game		Game Mode.
		Movie		Movie Mode.
		Sports		Sports Mode.
		Reading		Reading Mode.
	Gamma	Gammal		Adjust to Gamma 1.
		Gamma2		Adjust to Gamma 2.
		Gamma3		Adjust to Gamma 3.
	DCR	Off		Disable dynamic contrast ratio.
		On		Enable dynamic contrast ratio.
	HDR Mode	Off		Optimized for the color and contrast of the picture, which will simulate showing the HDR effect. Note: When HDR is not detected, the HDR Mode option is displayed for adjustment.
		HDR Picture
		HDR Movie
		HDR Game

Note:

1. When “HDR Mode” is set to “non-off”, the items “Contrast”, “Eco Mode”, “Gamma” cannot be adjusted.

Image Setup

Color Setup

	Color Temp.	Warm	Warm Color Temperature
		Normal	Normal Color Temperature
		Cool	Cool Color Temperature
		User	Color Temperature
	Red	0-100	Red gain from Digital-register.
	Green	0-100	Green gain from Digital-register.
	Blue	0-100	Blue gain from Digital-register.
	DCB Mode	Off	Disable DCB Mode.
		Full Enhance	Enable Full Enhance Mode.
		Nature Skin	Enable Nature Skin Mode.
		Green Field	Enable Green Field Mode.
		Sky-blue	Enable Sky-blue Mode.
		Auto Detect	Enable AutoDetect Mode.
	DCB Demo	On or Off	Disable or Enable Demo.

Note:
When “HDR Mode” or “HDR” under “Brightness” is set to non-off, all items under “Color Settings” cannot be adjusted.
When Color Setup is set to sRGB, all other items under Color Gamut cannot be adjusted.

Picture Boost

	Bright Frame	On or Off	Disable or Enable Bright Frame.
	Frame Size	14-100	Adjust Frame Size.
	Brightness	0-100	Adjust Frame Brightness.
	Contrast	0-100	Adjust Frame Contrast.
	H. position	0-100	Adjust Frame horizontal Position.
	V. position	0-100	Adjust Frame vertical Position.

Note:
Adjust the brightness, contrast, and position of the Bright Frame for better viewing experience.
When “HDR Mode” or “HDR” under “Luminance” is set to “non-off”, all items under “Picture Boost” cannot be adjusted.

OSD Setup

	Language		Select the OSD language.
	Timeout	5-120	Adjust the OSD Timeout.
	H. Position	0-100	Adjust the horizontal position of OSD.
	V. Position	0-100	Adjust the vertical position of OSD.
	Volume	0-100	Volume Adjustment.
	Transparence	0-100	Adjust the transparence of OSD.
	Break Reminder	On or Off	Break reminder if the user continuously work for more than 1hrs.

Game Setting

	Game Mode	Off	No optimization by Smart image game
		FPS	For playing FPS (first Person Shooters) games. Improves dark theme black level details.
		RTS	For playing RTS (Real Time Strategy). Improves the image quality.
		Racing	For playing Racing games, Provides fastest response time and high color saturation.
		Gamer 1	User’s preference settings saved as Gamer 1.
		Gamer 2	User’s preference settings saved as Gamer 2.
		Gamer 3	User’s preference settings saved as Gamer 3.
	Shadow Control	0-100	Shadow Control Default is 50, then end-user can adjust from 50 to 100 or 0 to increase contrast for clear picture. 1.  If picture is too dark to be saw the detail clearly, adjusting from 50 to100 for clear picture. 2. If picture is too white to be saw the detail clearly, adjusting from 50 to0 for clear picture
	Game Color	0-20	Game Color will provide 0-20 level for adjusting saturation to get better picture.
	LowBlue Mode	Close/multimedia/ network/office/reading	Reduce blue light waves by controlling color temperature.
	DialPoint	On/Off	Turn on or off the game crosshair

Note:
When “HDR Mode” under “Luminance” is set to “non-off”, the items “Game Mode”, “Shadow Control”, “Game Color”, “Low Blue Mode” cannot be adjusted.

Extra

	Input Select	Auto/HDMI/DP	Select Input Signal Source.
	Off time	0-24hrs	Select DC off time.
	Image Ratio	Wide / 4:3	Select image ratio for display.
	DDC/CI	Yes or No	Turn ON/OFF DDC/CI Support.
	Over Clock*	Yes or No	Disable or enable the overclocking function. Select the “Overclocking” function, and after the monitor restarts, Change the maximum refresh rate setting in the operating system Control panel. If the screen displays abnormally, close the display menu Set overclocking.
	Reset	Yes or No	Reset the menu to default.

Exit

Exit

Exit the main OSD

LED Indicator

Troubleshoot

Specification

Panel	Model Name	24B15H2
	Driving System	TFT Color LCD
	Viewable Image Size	60.5cm diagonal
	Pixel Pitch	0.2745mm(H) x 0.2745mm(V)
	Video	HDMI Interface & R,G,B
	Separate Sync.	FUV TTL
	Display Color	16.7M
Others	Horizontal Scan Range	30k-85kHz (D-SUB) 30k-115kHz (HDMI)
	Horizontal scan Size(Maximum)	527.04mm
	Vertical Scan Range	48-75Hz (D-SUB) 48-100Hz (HDMI)
	Vertical Scan Size(Maximum)	296.46mm
	Optimal Preset Resolution	1920×1080@60Hz
	Max Resolution	1920×1080@75Hz(D-SUB)* 1920×1080@100Hz(HDMI)
	Plug & Play	VESA DDC2B/CI
	Power Source	D-Sub 15 pin/HDMI
	Power Consumption	12V 2.0A
	Connector	Typical(defautt brightness and contrast)		22W
		Max. (brightness = 100, contrast =100)		≤24W
		Standby mode		≤0.3W
Physical Characteristics	Connector Type	D-Sub/HDMI
	Signal Cable Type	Detachable
Environmental	Temperature	Operating	0°C∼ 40°C
		Non-Operating	-25°C∼ 55°C
	Humidity	Operating	10% ∼ 85% (non-condensing)
		Non-Operating	5% ∼ 93% (non-condensing)
	Altitude	Operating	Om∼ 5000 m (Oft— 16404ft )
		Non-Operating	Om∼ 12192m (Oft— 40000ft )

*: Due to compatibility issues with some graphics cards, when D-SUB signal is input, if the resolution 1920×1080@75Hz If any errors occur, please adjust the refresh rate to 60Hz.

Preset Display Modes

According to VESA standard, different operating systems and graphics cards may have a certain error (+/-1HZ) when calculating refresh rate (field frequency), the specific refresh rate (field frequency) please refer to.The object shall prevail.

Pin Assignments

20-Pin Color Display Signal Cable

Plug and Play
Plug & Play DDC2B Feature
This monitor is equipped with VESA DDC2B capabilities according to the VESA DDC STANDARD. It allows the monitor to inform the host system of its identity and, depending on the level of DDC used, communicate additional information about its display capabilities.
The DDC2B is a bi-directional data channel based on the I2C protocol. The host can request EDID information over the DDC2B channel.
Copyright description

HDMI、HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface and other terms、HDMI trade appearance and HDMI labels are all HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.is a trademark or registered trademark.
Other trademarks, product names, service names and company names appearing in this specification and the products described in this specification are the property of their respective owners.

Documents / Resources

AOC 24B15H2 LCD Monitor [pdf] User Manual 24B15H2, Q27G10SE, 24B15H2 LCD Monitor, 24B15H2, LCD Monitor, Monitor

References

• User Manual