PW191 LCD Monitor User Guide
E2322 First Edition V1 December 2005 Copyright © 2005 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”).
Table of contents Notices ................................................................................................ iv Safety information ............................................................................... v Care & Cleaning ................................................................................... vi Package contents ............................................................................. viii 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, such as warranty card, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
Package contents Check your PW191 LCD package for the following items: LCD monitor Quick Start Guide Support CD 1 x Power cord 1 x Power adapter 1 x VGA cable 1 x DVI cable 1 x Audio cable 1 x Rear connector cover If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.
This chapter gives a g general description of the ASUS LCD monitor PW191. The chapter lists the monitor features including introduction on the front and rear panels.
1.1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS® PW191 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. You can turn the ASUS® PW191 LCD monitor counterclockwise for portrait orientation, giving 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.
1.3 Monitor introduction Front of the LCD monitor Stereo Speaker Stand 3 1 2 3 44 55 The touch sensors are sensitive. Slight touch the function you want to enable. Do not press the front panel too hard to prevent damage to the panel and the sensors. • Sensor: Touch this sensor to enter/select the icon (function) highlighted while the OSD menu is activated. • Sensor: Touch this sensor to decrease the value of the function selected or move to the previous fuction.
4. Sensor: • 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 touching the sensor for 2-4 seconds. 5.
Rear of the LCD monitor 1 2 3 4 5 1. D C - i n p o r t . This port connects the power connector from the bundled power adapter. 2. D V I p o r t . This 24-pin port is for PC (Personal Computer) DVI-D digital signal connection. V G A p o r t . This 15-pin port is for PC VGA connection. 3. 4. Audio-in port . This port connects PC audio source by the bundled audio cable . 5. Headphone port mini-plug (3.5mm). . This port connects a headphone with a stereo The headphone is purchased separately.
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Chapter 2 Setup This chapter provides instructions on how to correctly connect cables and properly adjust the tilt of the LCD monitor.
2.1 Unfolding the monitor The monitor is folded in the package. To unfold the monitor, hold the stand with one hand and carefully tilt the monitor forward with the other hand. Stand 2.2 Connecting the cables To connect the cables: 1. Adjust the monitor to your desired height and tilt. 2. Turn the monitor 90º counterclockwise so you can clearly see the ports at the bottom of the rear panel.
3. Connect the cables as shown: Power adapter VGA cable Audio cable • 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 adapter: first, connect the adapter cord securely to the monitor’s DC-in port. Then, connect the power plug to the adapter port with the other end to a power outlet. • To connect the VGA cable: a.
2.4 Adjusting the monitor You can adjust the monitor to several directions as shown below. • 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 25º. -5º~25º • You can also turn the monitor 90º counterclockwise.
• The stand allows you to turn the monitor left/right up to 120º. 120º 2.5 Detaching the stand (for VESA wall mount) The detachable stand of the PW191 monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. To detach the stand: 1. Turn the VESA cover counterclockwise to open it. 2. Remove the VESA cover from the stand. Have the front of the monitor face down to make the detachment safer and easier. We recommend that you cover the surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor.
3. Use a screwdriver to remove the four screws on the stand of the monitor. The VESA wall mount (100 mm x 100 mm) is purchased separately.
This chapter introduces the operating instruction, including how to use the OSD (On-Screen Display) menu and the Pivot®Pro software.
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure 1. Touch the sensor to activate the OSD menu. 2. and to navigate through the functions. Highlight and Touch activate the desired function by touching the sensor. If the function selected has a sub-menu, touch and again to navigate through the sub-menu functions. Highlight and activate the sensor. desired sub-menu function by touching the 3. Touch 4. To exit the OSD menu, touch the to adjust any other function. 3.1.
Image You can adjust brightness, contrast, sharpness, saturation,position (VGA only), and focus (VGA only) from this main function. 2. • • • • • • Brightness: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. hotkey to activate this function. Contrast: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. is a 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.
nput Select In In this function, you can select 4. either VGA or DVI input source. System Setup Allow you to adjust the system. 5. • • • • • 3-4 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.
3.2 Pivot®Pro Software • Pivot®Pro is a software that is designed for rotatable monitors. With this software, you can rotate the image by 90º, 180º, and 270º to meet the orientation of the monitor. • Before starting to use this software, install Pivot®Pro into your PC. • The Pivot®Pro software is bundled in the support CD. • Installation instructions: 1. Close all other applications first. 2.
3.3 Trouble Shooting (FAQ) Problem 3-6 Possible Solution Power LED is not ON • Touch the sensor 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 PW191 specification summary Panel Type TFT LCD (Anti-Reflection Glare Panel) Panel size 19” Wide Screen Max. Resolution WXGA + 1440 x 900 Piixel pitch 0.285mm Brightness (Typ.) 300cd/m2 Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 500:1 Viewing angle(H/V) 150º/130º Display colors 16.
3.4 PW191 specification summary Pivot 0º / 90º (Counterclockwise) Height adjustment Yes VESA wall mount 100 x 100mm Kensington lock Yes Power source AC: 100~240V 50Hz/60Hz Power consumption Power On: < 48W, Standby: < 2W, Power Off: < 1W Net weight 8.5 Kg (approx.
3.5 Supported operating modes Standard Resolution Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency Pixel 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 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 1024 x 768 48.40KHz 60Hz 65.00MHz 1024 x 768 56.50KHz 70Hz 75.00MHz 1024 x 768 60.
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