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VE198/VE208 Series
LED Monitor
User Guide
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Contents Notices ......................................................................................................... iii Safety information ...................................................................................... iv Care & Cleaning ........................................................................................... v 1.1 Welcome! .................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents .............................
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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. These limits are designed to provid
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Safety information • Before setting up the monitor , carefully read all the documentation that came with the package. • T o 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 . • Before using the product, m
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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. T urn your monitor of f 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 wit
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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 Y our product package may include optional documentation that may have been added by your dealer . These documents are not part of the standard package. vi
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1.1 Welcome! ® Thank you for purchasing the ASUS LED monitor! T h e l a t e s t w i d e s c r e e n L E D m o n i t o r f r o m A S U S p r o v i d e s a c r i s p e r , b r o a d e r , a n d brighter display , plus a host of features that enhance your viewing experience. W i t h t h e s e f e a t u r e s , y o u c a n e n j o y t h e c o n v e n i e n c e a n d d e l i g h t f u l v i s u a l experience that the monitor brings you! 1.2 Package contents Check your pac
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1.3 Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front view VE198T/ VE198S/ S Volume/Down Menu Brightness/Up A Power Key VE208T/ VE208S VE198N/ VE198D/ S Contrast/Down Menu Brightness/Up Power Key A VE208N/ VE208D 1 2 3 4 1 5 1. , Button: • Use this hotkey to switch from five video preset modes (Standard Mode, T h e a t e r M o d e , G a m e M o d e , N i g h t Vi e w M o d e , S c e n e r y M o d e ) w i t h SPLENDID™ V ideo Enhancement T echnology . ( ) • Exit the OSD menu or
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• Press this button to enter/select the icon (function) highlighted while the OSD is activated. 4. Button: • Press this button to increase the value of the function selected or move right/up to the next function. • This is also a hotkey for Brightness adjustment. 5. Power button/power indicator • Press this button to turn the monitor on/of f • The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table. Status Description Blue ON Amber Standby mode OFF OFF 1.3.2 Back view
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1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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2.1 Assembling the monitor base To assemble the monitor base: 1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 2. Assemble the base and the arm by aligning the arrow marks on the base and the arm. 3. Fix the base to the arm by fastening the bundled screw . W e recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. 2 1 2.2 Adjusting the monitor • For optimal viewing, we recommend that you look at the full face of the monitor , then
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2.3 Detaching t he arm/base (for VESA wall mount) The detachable arm/base of this LED monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. T o detach the arm/base: 1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 2. Remove the rubbers in the four screw holes (Figure 1). 3. Use a screwdriver to remove the two screws on the arm (Figure 2), then slide out the arm/base to detach it from the monitor (Figure 2). Rubbers in the screw holes 1 1 2 Arm/base Figure
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2.4 Connecting the cables 1. Connect the cables as the following instructions: VE198 VE208 VGA VGA Audio-in Audio-in • To connect the audio cable: connect one end of the audio cable to the monitor ’ s Audio-in port, the other end to the computer's audio-out port. • To connect the power cord: connect one end of the power cord securely to the monitor ’ s AC input port, the other end to a power outlet. • To connect the VGA/DVI cable: a. Plug the VGA/DVI connector to the LED monitor ’ s VGA
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2-4 Chapter 2: Setup
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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 (or ), 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 (or ), and again to navigate through the sub-menu functions. Highlight and activate the desired sub-menu function by pressing the MENU button. 3. Press (or ), and to change the settings of the select
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2. Image Y ou can adjust brightness, contrast, sharpness, saturation, position (VGA only), and focus (VGA only) from this menu. • Brightness: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. is a hotkey to activate this function. • Contrast: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • ASCR: turns on/of f the ASCR (ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio) function. • Sharpness: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Saturation: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Position: adjusts the horizontal position
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4. Input Select In this function, you can select your desired input source. 5. System Setup Allow you to adjust the system. • Splendid Demo Mode: turns on/of f ASUS Splendid Demo function. • Volume: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. is a hotkey to activate this function. • Aspect Control: adjusts the aspect ratio to full or 4:3. • OSD Setup: * Adjusts the horizontal postition (H-Position)/the vertical position (V -Position) of the OSD from 0 to 100. * Adjusts the OSD timeout f
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3.2 Specifi cat ions summary (VE208T) Panel Type TFT LCD Panel size 20" (50.8 cm, 16:9) wide screen Max. Resolution 1600 x 900 Pixel pitch 0.2768 mm 2 Brightness (Typ.) 250 cd/m Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1 Contrast Ratio (Max.) 10000000:1 (with ASCR on) Viewing angle(H/V) CR>10 170˚/160˚ Display colors 16.7 M Response time 5 ms SPLENDID™ Video Y es Enhancement SPLENDID™ selection 5 video preset modes (by hotkey) Auto adjustment Y es (by hotkey) Color temperature selection 5 color temperatur
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Specifi cat ions summary (VE208N) Panel Type TFT LCD Panel size 20" (50.8 cm, 16:9) wide screen Max. Resolution 1600 x 900 Pixel pitch 0.2768 mm 2 Brightness (Typ.) 250 cd/m Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1 Contrast Ratio (Max.) 10000000:1 (with ASCR on) Viewing angle(H/V) CR>10 170˚/160˚ Display colors 16.7 M Response time 5 ms SPLENDID™ Video Y es Enhancement SPLENDID™ selection 5 video preset modes (by hotkey) Auto adjustment Y es (by hotkey) Color temperature selection 5 color temperatures Sk
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Specifi cat ions summary (VE208S) Panel Type TFT LCD Panel size 20" (50.8 cm, 16:9) wide screen Max. Resolution 1600 x 900 Pixel pitch 0.2768 mm 2 Brightness (Typ.) 250 cd/m Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1 Contrast Ratio (Max.) 10000000:1 (with ASCR on) Viewing angle(H/V) CR>10 170˚/160˚ Display colors 16.7 M Response time 5 ms SPLENDID™ Video Y es Enhancement SPLENDID™ selection 5 video preset modes (by hotkey) Auto adjustment Y es (by hotkey) Color temperature selection 5 color temperatures Sk
