VT168HR Series LCD Monitor User Guide
Table of contents Notices.......................................................................................................... iii Safety information....................................................................................... iv Care & Cleaning........................................................................................... vi 1.1 Welcome!....................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents..............................
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 • 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.
WARNING Usage of other than specified head- or earphones can result in hearing loss due to excessive sound pressures. Please confirm the distribution system in building installation shall provide the circuit breaker rated 120/240V, 20A (maximum). If provided with a 3-pin attachment plug on the power cord, plug the cord into a grounded (earthed) 3-pin outlet. Do not disable the power cord grounding pin, for example, by attaching a 2-pin adapter. The grounding pin is an important safety feature.
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.
NOTE: This monitor is ENERGY STAR certified. This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the factory default setting which can be restored by “Factory Reset” function in the OSD menu. Changing the factory default settings or enabling other features may increase power consumption that could exceed the ENERGY STAR specified limits.
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.
1.1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS® VT168HR 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. With these features, you can enjoy the convenience and delightful visual experience that the VT168HR Series brings you! 1.
1.3 Assembling the monitor base To assemble the monitor base: 1. Place the display on a cloth on the table. Then attach the base to the arm and fix with the screw to join them tightly. You can easily tighten the screw by fingers. 2. Adjust the monitor to the angle that is most comfortable for you. We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. 2 1 *Base screw size：M6 x 13mm 1.
1.5 Monitor introduction 1.5.1 Front of the LCD monitor 1 1. 3 4 5 6 Shortcut key: • 2. This is a Shortcut key. The default setting is Blue Light Filter. Input Select: • 3. Input Select: Use this hotkey to switch from input signal. Close Button: • 4. Exit the OSD menu. MENU Button: • 5. Press this button to enter the OSD menu. Power Button: • 6. 2 Press this button to turn the monitor on/off. Power Indicator: • The color definition of the power indicator is as the table below.
1.5.2 Rear of the LCD monitor 7 6 1 5 1-4 1. AC-IN port 2. HDMI port 3. VGA port 4. USB 2.0 port 5. Control buttons 6. Kensington Lock 7.
2.1 Detaching the base/stand (for VESA wall mount) The detachable stand of the LCD monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. To detach the arm/stand: 1. Disconnect power and signal cables. Carefully put the front of the monitor face down on a clean table. 2. Use your finger to loosen the screw located at the bottom of the base, and remove the base from the stand. And then remove the hinge cover from monitor body by using your fingers. 3.
2.2 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 while changing its angle. • You can adjust the monitor’s angle from -5˚ to 30˚. • Do not touch the Touch screen when you change the angle. It may cause damage or break the Touch screen and LCD screen.
3.1 Touch Operation • ASUS VT168HR is a touch monitor which uses 10 point touch panel technology. Please use with latest OS like Windows 10. • You can use either single finger touch, or multi-finger touch up to maximum simultaneous 10 touch points. 10-Point Touch • To activate touch functionality, you need to connect the display with the provided USB type B cable to your computer. • You do not need to install any other software.
Left edge swipe (on Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11 only) Swipe from the left edge of the screen to shuffle your running apps. Right edge swipe (on Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11 only) Swipe from the right edge of the screen to launch the Charm bar. Finger slide (on Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11 only) Slide your finger to scroll up and down and slide your finger to pan the screen left or right.
Zoom out Bring together your two fingers on the touch panel. Zoom in Spread apart your two fingers on the touch panel. Single Tap/Double tap Single Tap Touch the target on the screen with one fingertip for one quick tap, then release.
Double Tap Touch the target on the screen with one fingertip for two quick taps, then release. Tap an app to launch it (on Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11 only). Double-tap an item to launch it. Tap and hold To move an app, tap and hold the app tile and drag it to a new location. To close an app (on Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11 only), tap and hold the top side of the running app and drag it down to the bottom of the screen to close it.
NOTE: • You can access to OS website to get more description on touch operation. • Do not touch the screen with sharp objects, it may result in damage, and void warranty. • Do not push hard, or rest anything on the glass surface (if in horizontal position) as it will damage the screen and void warranty. • Please keep your hands clean and dry before touching the screen to ensure fluid touch operation. • The touch function works only on OS and applications which support touch functions.
4.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 4.1.1 How to reconfigure S Splendid ASUS VT168 Standard Mode VGA 1366x768@60Hz Standard Mode sRGB Mode Scenery Mode Theater Mode Game Mode Night View Mode Reading Mode Darkroom Mode 4-1 1. Press the [MENU] button to activate the OSD menu. 2. Press and buttons to toggle between options in the Menu. As you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted. 3. To select the highlighted item on the menu press the 4.
4.1.2 1. OSD Function Introduction Splendid This function contains eight sub-functions that you can select for your preference. Each mode has the Reset selection, allowing you to maintain your setting or return to the preset mode. S Splendid ASUS VT168 Standard Mode VGA 1366x768@60Hz Standard Mode sRGB Mode Scenery Mode Theater Mode Game Mode Night View Mode Reading Mode Darkroom Mode • Standard Mode: This is the best choice for document editing with SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement.
2. Blue Light Filter Adjust the energy level of blue light emitted from LED backlight. S Blue Light Filter ASUS VT168 Standard Mode VGA 1366x768@60Hz Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 • Level 0: No change. • Level 1~4: The higher the level,the more blue light will be reduced. • When Blue Light Filter is activated,the default settings of Standard Mode will be automatically imported. • Between Level 1 to Level 3, the Brightness function is userconfigurable. • Level 4 is optimized setting.
3. Color Select the image color you like from this function. S Color ASUS VT168 Standard Mode VGA 1366x768@60Hz Brightness Contrast Saturation Color Temp. Skin Tone Smart View • Brightness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Contrast: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Saturation: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Color Temp.: Contain three preset color modes (Cool, Normal, Warm) and one User Mode.
4. Image You can adjust the image Sharpness, Trace Free, Aspect Control, VividPixel, ASCR, Position, Focus and Auto Adjust from this main function. S Image ASUS VT168 Standard Mode VGA 1366x768@60Hz Sharpness Trace Free Aspect Control VividPixel ASCR Position Focus Auto Adjust • Sharpness: Adjust the picture sharpness. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. (Only disable for selecting “Standard Mode” and “sRGB Mode” in Splendid menu.
5. Input Select Select the input source from VGA, HDMI. S Input Select ASUS VT168 Standard Mode VGA 1366x768@60Hz VGA HDMI 6. System Setup Adjust the system configuration.
• Splendid Demo Mode: Activate the demo mode for the Splendid function. • Touch Screen: To enable/disable the touch function. • GamePlus: The GamePlus Function provides a toolkit and creates a better gaming environment for users when playing different types of games. Particularly, Crosshair function is specially designed for new gamers or beginners interested in First Person Shooter (FPS) games. To active GamePlus: • Select ON to enter the GamePlus main menu. • Press and function.
2. Photo size:The various real photo sizes displayed in the QuickFit function provides photographers and other users to accurately view and edit their photos in real size on the screen. 4x6 3x5 • ECO Mode: Activate the ecology mode for power saving. • OSD Setup: Adjusts the OSD Timeout, DDC/CI, and Transparency of the OSD screen. • Language: Select OSD language.
7. Shortcut Selecting this option allows you to set one shortcut key. S Shortcut ASUS VT168 Standard Mode VGA 1366x768@60Hz Blue Light Filter Splendid Brightness Contrast Color Temp. GamePlus • 4-9 Shortcut: User can select from “Blue Light Filter” “Splendid”, “Brightness”, “Contrast”, “Color Temp.”, “GamePlus” and set as shortcut key.
4.2 Specifications Model VT168HR Panel Size 15.6”W(39.62 cm) Max. Resolution 1366 x 768 Brightness (Typ.) 220cd/m2 Intrisinc Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 500:1 Viewing Angle (CR=10) (Typ.) ≧90°(H) / ≧60°(V) Display Colors 262,144 Response Time(Typ.) 5ms HDMI input Yes D-Sub input Yes USB port Yes Power ON Consumption Note Power Saving Mode Power OFF Mode Tilt VESA Wall Mounting 8W base on EPA8.0 < 0.5 W < 0.5 W -5° ~ +30° Yes (75mm x 75mm) Phys. Dimension (WxHxD) 377.8 x 280.7 x 189.
4.3 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 • Check if the monitor and the computer are in the ON mode. there is no screen image • 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.
4.4 Supported Timing List VESA / IBM Modes Support Timing (D-SUB inputs) Resolution 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1366 x 768 Refresh Rate 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz Horizontal Frequency 31.469KHz 37.879KHz 48.363KHz 47.712KHz HDMI 1.4,CEA-861B Formats, SD/HD Supported Primary Timings of (HDMI input only) Resolution 640 x 480P 720 x 480P 1280 x 720P Refresh Rate 59.94 / 60Hz 59.94 / 60Hz 59.94 / 60Hz Horizontal Frequency 31.469 / 31.5KHz 31.469 / 31.5KHz 44.
