Q3031 V3 September 2007 VW 198/VW193/VW171 Series LCD Monitor User Guide
Table of contents Notices.......................................................................................................... iii Safety information....................................................................................... iv Care & Cleaning ........................................................................................... v Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ..................................................................................... 1-1 1.
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 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • iv 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. 2. vi ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to http://www.asus.com 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.
1.1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS® VW198/VW193/VW171 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 VW198/VW193/VW171 Series brings you! 1.
1.3 Assembling the monitor base To assemble the monitor base: 1. 2. Connect the base with the monitor. A click indicates that the base has been connected successfully. 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.
1.4 Monitor introduction 1.4.1 Front of the LCD monitor 1 1. • • • 2. 3. 4. • • 2 3 4 5 6 button: Automatically adjust the image to its optimized position, clock, and phase by long pressing this button for 2-4 seconds (for VGA mode only). 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.
5. 6. • Power button Press this button to turn the monitor on/off. Power indicator • The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table. Status Blue Amber OFF 1.4.2 Description ON Standby mode OFF Rear of the LCD monitor Screw holes for VESA Wall Mount Rear connectors 1 2 3 4 Rear connectors (from left to right) 1. 2. 3. 4. 1- AC-IN port. This port connects the power connector from the bundled power cord. Audio-in port.
2.1 • • • 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.
2.2 Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount) The detachable stand of the VW1/VW171 Series LCD monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. To detach the arm/stand: 1. Remove the arm cover. 3. Use a screwdriver to remove the three screws on the stand of the monitor as the below drawing shows. 2. 4. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. Detach the arm from the monitor. • We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor.
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 4. and to change the settings of the selected function.
2. Image You can adjust brightness, contrast, sharpness, saturation,position (VGA only), and focus (VGA only) from this main function. • • • • • • 3. Brightness: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. activate this function. is a hotkey to 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.
4. Input Select 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. • • • • • • Volume: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. this function. is a hotkey to activate 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 Specifications summary Model Panel Size Max. Resolution Brightness (Typ.) VW198T/S/D VW193T/S/D 19"Wide 19"Wide VW171T/S/D 17"Wide WSXGA+ 1680x1050 WXGA+ 1440x900 WXGA+ 1440x900 300 300 250 Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1 800:1/850:1(VW193D only) 600:1 Viewing Angle (H/V), CR≧10 160/160 160/160; 170/160(VW193D only) 160/150 16.7M/16.2M(VW198D only) 16.7M/16.2M(VW193D only) 16.
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 • Check if the monitor and the computer are screen image 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.
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3.5 VW193/VW171 Supported operating modes Mode VGA SVGA XGA Mac SXGA WXGA+ Resolution Frequency Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency Resolution Frequency Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency Resolution Frequency Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1152 x 864 1280 x 960 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024 1440 x 900 1440 x 900 31.469KHz 37.861KHz 37.50KHz 35.
