E3949 V1 August 2008 VK266/VW266 Series LCD Monitor User Guide VK266 VW266
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® VK266/VW266 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 VK266/VW266 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 1.4 2 Connect cables To connect cables: 1- 1. Remove back cover by hand carefully. 2. Connect cables which you need base on chapter 1.5.2, Page1-4.
1.5 Monitor introduction 1.5.1 Front of the LCD monitor 1 1. A • • • 2. 3. 4. • • 3 4 5 6 7 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.
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. 6. 7. Status Blue Amber OFF Description ON Standby mode OFF 1.5.
2.1 Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount) The detachable stand of the VK266/VW266 Series LCD monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. To detach the arm/stand: . 2. 3. 4. Remove the back cover by hand carefully . Remove the arm cover by hand carefully . Have the front of the monitor face down on a table carefully . Use a screwdriver to remove the three screws on the stand of the monitor as the below drawing shows. Detach the arm from 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 when you change its angle. You can adjust the monitor’s angle from -5º to 20º. -5º~20º 2.3 Install Life-Frame 2 software ASUS VK266 series provides the easy-to-use LifeFrame 2 software that can work with the webcam,allowing users to create their own photos or video clips.
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. P1 P2 • • • • • • • • 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 00. Sharpness: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. Saturation: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. ASCR:Select YES or NO to enable or disable dynamic contrast ratio function.
• • Color Temp.: contains five color modes including Cool, Normal, Warm, sRGB, and User mode. Skin Tone: contains three color modes including Reddish, Natural, and Yellowish. In the User mode, colors of R (Red), G (Green), and B (Bluee) are userconfigurable; the adjusting range is from 0- 00. 4. Input Select In this function, you can select VGA,DVI,HDMI, YPbPr input source. (Only for some models) A 5. System Setup Allow you to adjust the system.
3.2 Specifications summary For VK266/VW266 series models Model Panel Size Max. Resolution Brightness (Max.) Intrisinc Contrast Ratio (Max.) VK266H 25.5"W 1920x1200 ≧300cd/ ㎡ VW266H 25.5"W 1920x1200 ≧300cd/㎡ ≧1000:1 ≧1000:1 ≧160°(V) ; ≧170°(H) ≧160°(V) ; ≧170°(H) Display Colors 16.7 M(6bit Hi FRC) 16.7 M(6bit Hi FRC) Response Time 2ms (Gray to Gray) 2ms (Gray to Gray) Webcam (built-in) 2.
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.
3.4 VK266/VW266 PC Supported Timing List VESA Modes, Factory Preset Timings Mode VGA Input Resolution Aspect Ratio 4:3 640x480,60Hz 640x480,72Hz SVGA 4:3 XGA 4:3 SXGA 4:3 5:4 WXGA+ 16:10 WSXGA 1080P WUXGA 16:10 16:9 16:10 H(KHz) V(Hz) Pixel(MHz) 640x480,75Hz 31.469 37.861 37.5 59.94 72.809 75 25.175 31.5 31.
VK266H / VW266H HDMI Supported Primary Timings Mode Input Aspect 4:3 480i 16:9 4:3 480P 4:3 16:9 576i 576P 720P 4:3 16:9 4:3 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9 1080i 16:9 Resolution H(KHz) V(Hz) 720(1440)x480i 15.734/ 59.94 / 60 15.75 59.94/60 Hz 720(1440)x480i 15.734/ 59.94 / 60 15.75 59.94/ 60 Hz 31.469/31.5 640x480P 59.94/60 59.94 / 60 Hz 720x480P 31.469 / 59.94 / 60 31.5 59.94 / 60 Hz 720x480P 59.94 / 60 Hz 1440x576i, 50 1440x576i, 50 720x576P, 50Hz 720x576P, 50Hz 1280x720P, 1280x720P 59.
