VK191 Series LCD Monitor User Guide
E3572 First Edition V1 December 2007 Copyright © 2007 ASUSTeK 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 purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
Contents Contents....................................................................................................... iii Notices.......................................................................................................... iv Safety information........................................................................................ v Care & Cleaning .......................................................................................... vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...
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.
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.
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.
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 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® VK191 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 enhances image quality.
1.3 Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front view Webcam Base 1 1. 2 3 4 5 Button: • • • 2. 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 (for VGA mode only).
5. 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 Blue Amber OFF 1.3.2 Description ON Standby mode OFF Back view Stereo speaker (For some models) Stereo speaker (For some models) Screw holes for VESA Wall Mount Rear connectors 1 2 3 4 5 Rear connectors 1. AC-IN port. This port connects the power connector from the bundled power cord. 2. USB 2.0 port.
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2.1 Assembling the monitor base To 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 damage to the monitor. 2.
2.3 Detaching the arm/base (for VESA wall mount) The detachable arm/base of the VK191 Series LCD monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. To detach the arm/base: 1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 2. Remove the rubbers in the four screw holes (Figure 1). 3. Follow the direction to remove the back lid (Figure 1). Use a screwdriver to remove the four screws on the arm, then slide out the arm/base to detach it from the monitor (Figure 2).
2.4 1. Connecting the cables Connect the cables as the following instructions: USB VGA • To connect the power cord: connect one end of the power cord securely to the monitor’s AC input port, and the other end to a power outlet. • To connect the USB cable: connect one end of the USB cable (upstream) to the monitor's USB port, and the other end to the computer's USB 2.0 port. • To connect the VGA/DVI cable: a. b. • Plug the VGA/DVI connector to the LCD monitor’s VGA/DVI port.
2.6 LifeFrame 2 software ASUS VK191 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 support CD. Installation instructions 2-4 1. Close all other applications. 2. Insert the support CD into the optical drive and run the LifeFrame 2 program. 3.
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 submenu, 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 4. To exit the OSD menu, press the adjust any other function. 3.1.2 1.
2. Image You can adjust brightness, contrast, sharpness, saturation, position (VGA only), ASCR, and focus (VGA only) from this main function. 3. • Brightness: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. is a hotkey to activate this function. • is a hotkey to activate Contrast: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. this function (For those models without speakers). • ASCR: turns on/off the ASCR(ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio) function. • Sharpness: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
4. Input Select In this function, you can select either VGA or DVI input source. 5. System Setup Allow you to adjust the system. • Volume: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. is a hotkey to activate this function (For those models with speakers.). • OSD Setup: *Adjusts the horizontal postition (H-Position)/ the vertical position (V-Position) of the OSD from 0 to 100. *Adjusts the OSD timeout from 10 to 120. *Enables or disables the DDC/CI function.
3.2 Specifications summary Panel Type Panel size Max. Resolution Brightness Contrast Ratio (Typ.) / (Max.
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 computer are 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.
3.4 Supported operating modes Resolution 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1152 x 864 1280 x 720 1280 x 768 1280 x 768 1280 x 768 1280 x 800 1280 x 960 1280 x 1024 1360 x 768 1440 x 900 1440 x 900 Refresh Rate 60 Hz 72 Hz 75 Hz 56 Hz 60 Hz 75 Hz 60 Hz 70 Hz 75 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz 75 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz Horizontal Frequency 31.5 kHz 37.9 kHz 37.5 kHz 35.1 kHz 37.9 kHz 46.9 kHz 48.4 kHz 56.5 kHz 60.0 kHz 44.7 kHz 47.4 kHz 47.8 kHz 60.
