November 2011 VW197 Series LCD Monitor User Guide
Table of contents Notices.......................................................................................................... iii Safety information....................................................................................... iv Care & Cleaning............................................................................................ v 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, 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. 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® VW197 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 VW197 Series brings you! 1.
1.3 Assembling the monitor To assemble the monitor: 1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 2. Insert the stand to the monitor which shows as below picture. 3. Connect the base with the monitor. A click indicates that the base has been connected successfully. 4. Adjust the monitor to the angle that is most comfortable. • e recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent W damage to the monitor.
1.4 Monitor introduction 1.4.1 Front of the LCD monitor 1.4.1.1 VW197T/VW197TR/VW197S/VW197SR 5 1. 2. 3. • 5. 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 hot key to switch from six video preset modes (Scenery Mode, Standard Mode, Theater Mode, Game Mode, Night View Mode, and sRGB Mode) with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology.
6. Power Indicator • The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table. Status Blue Amber OFF 1.4.1.2 Description ON Standby mode OFF VW197N/VW197NR/VW197D/VW197DR 5 1. 2. 3. • 1-4 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).
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.
1.4.3 iring to comply with TCO Certified (VW197TR/ W VW197NR/VW197SR/VW197DR) 1. Connect the power cord and signal cable. 2. Tie the power cord and signal cable with cable holder. • he location of holder should be about 10cm away from one end of the T power cord and cable.
2.1. etaching the arm/stand D (for VESA wall mount) The detachable stand of the VW197 Series LCD monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. To detach the arm/stand: 1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 2. Press the plastic release button on the rear of the monitor shows as below picture. 3. Detach the stand from the monitor. • e recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent W damage to the monitor.
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 20˚.
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure VW197 Splendid Scenery Mode Color Standard Mode Image Theater Mode Input Select Game Mode System Setup Night View Mode sRGB Move Menu Exit 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.
• Standard Mode: This is the best choice for document editing with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology. • Theater Mode: This is the best choice for movie watching with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology. • Game Mode: This is the best choice for game playing with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology. • Night View Mode: This is the best choice for playing dark-scene game or watching dark-scene movie with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology.
3. Image You can adjust the image Sharpness, Aspect Control, ASCR, Position (VGA only), and Focus (VGA only) from this main function. VW197 Splendid Sharpness Color Aspect Control Image ASCR Input Select Position System Setup Focus Move 4. 40 1366x768 OFF Menu Exit • Sharpness: Adjust the picture sharpness. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Aspect Control: Adjust the aspect ratio to “1366x768”, “1360x768” or “4:3”.
5. System Setup Adjust the system configuration. VW197 Splendid Splendid Demo Mode Color Volume Image ECO Mode OFF 83 Input Select OSD Setup System Setup Language OFF English Information 1/2 Move Menu Exit VW197 Splendid All Reset Color Image Input Select System Setup 2/2 Move 3-4 Menu Exit • Splendid Demo Mode: Activate the demo mode for the Splendid function. • Volume: Adjust the Volume level of speakers (VW197T/TR/S/SR). • ECO Mode: Turn the ECO Mode Function on or off.
3.2 Specifications Model VW197T/TR/N/NR/S/SR/D/DR Panel Size 18.5”W (47.0cm) Max. Resolution 1366x768 Backlight Tech. LED Backlight Technology Brightness (Typ.) 250cd/㎡ Intrinsic Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1 Viewing Angle (H/V), (CR≥10) 170°/160° Display Colors 16.7 M Response Time 5ms (Tr+Tf) Analog Input D-Sub Digital Input DVI(VW197T/TR/N/NR only) Speaker (Build-in) Tilt VESA Wall Mounting 1W x 2 (VW197T/TR/S/SR only) -5° ~ +20° Yes (100mm x 100mm) Phys.
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 • Check if the monitor and the computer are in the there is no screen image 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 timing list PC Supported Primary Timing Mode Resolution VGA SVGA H(KHz) V(Hz) Pixel (MHz) 640x480 31.469 60 25.175 640x480 37.861 72 31.5 640x480 37.5 75 31.5 800x600 35.156 56 36 800x600 37.879 60 40 800x600 48.077 72 50 800x600 46.875 75 49.5 65 1024x768 48.363 60 XGA 1024x768 56.476 70 75 WXGA+ 1024x768 1366x768 60.023 47.712 75 60 78.75 85.5 IBM Modes, Factory Preset Timing Mode Resolution H(KHz) V(Hz) Pixel (MHz) DOS 640x350 31.
