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Q5231 V1
July 2009
VW 196/VW193/VW171 Series
LCD Monitor
User Guide
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Table of contents Notices.......................................................................................................... iii Safety.information....................................................................................... iv Care.&.Cleaning............................................................................................ v Chapter.1:. Product.introduction. 1.1. Welcome!....................................................................................... 1-1 1.2. P
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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 provide r
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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. • Before using the product, make sure al
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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. 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 c
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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 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. vi
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1.1 Welcome! ® Thank you for purchasing the ASUS VW196/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 VW196/VW193/VW171 Series brings you! 1.2 Package contents Check your VW196/VW193/VW171 Series LCD package for the following items: LCD monitor
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1.3 Assembling the monitor base To assemble the monitor base: 1. 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 2 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction
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1.4 Monitor introduction 1.4.1 Front of the LCD monitor 4 5 1 2 3 6 1. button: • Automatically adjust the image to its optimized position, clock, and phase by long pressing this button for -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
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5. Power button • Press this button to turn the monitor on/off. 6. Power indicator • The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table. Status Description Blue ON Amber Standby mode OFF OFF 1.4.2 Rear of the LCD monitor Screw holes for VESA Wall Mount Rear connectors 2 3 4 1 Rear connectors (from left to right) 1. AC-IN port. This port connects the power connector from the bundled power cord. . Audio-in port. This port connects
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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. -5º~20º ASUS LCD Monitor VW9 6/VW193/VW171 Series 2-
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2.2 Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount) The detachable stand of the VW9 6/VW193/VW171 Series LCD monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. To detach the arm/stand: . Remove the arm cover. 2. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 3. Use a screwdriver to remove the three screws on the stand of the monitor as the below drawing shows. 4. Detach the arm from the monitor. • We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent d
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3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure . 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 and to change the settings o
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2. Image You can adjust brightness, contrast, sharpness, saturation,position (VGA only), and focus (VGA only) from this main function. • Brightness: the adjusting range is from 0 to 00. is a hotkey to activate this function. • Contrast: the adjusting range is from 0 to 00. • Sharpness: the adjusting range is from 0 to 00. • Saturation: the adjusting range is from 0 to 00. • Position: adjusts the horizontal postition (H-Position) and the vertical position (V-Po
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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 00. is a hotkey to activate this function. • OSD Setup: adjusts the horizontal postition (H-Position) and the vertical position (V-Position) of the OSD. The adjusting range is from 0 to 00. In the OSD Timeout selection, you can adjust the OSD timeout from 0 to 20.
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3.2 Specifications summary VW196T/S/D/N VW193TR/DR/NR/SR VW171T/S/D Model Panel Size 19"Wide 19"Wide 17"Wide WSXGA+ 1440x900 WXGA+ 1440x900 WXGA+ 1440x900 Max. Resolution Brightness (Typ.) 300 250 250 50000:1 600:1 Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1 Viewing Angle (H/V), CR ≧10 170/160 160(170)/160 160/150 Display Colors 16.7M 16.7M 16.2M Response Time 5ms (Tr+Tf) 5ms (Tr+Tf) 8ms (Tr+Tf) Analog input Yes Yes Yes Digital input DVI(VW196T/N only) DVI(VW193TR/NR only) -- Speaker(Built
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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
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3.4 VW196/VW193/VW171 Supported operating modes Mode Resolution Horizontal V ertical Pixel Frequency Frequency Frequency 640 x 480 3 .469KHz 60Hz 25. 75MHz 640 x 480 37.86 KHz 72Hz 3 .50MHz VGA 640 x 480 37.50KHz 75Hz 3 .50MHz 800 x 600 35. 56KHz 56Hz 36.00MHz 800 x 600 37.879KHz 60Hz 40.00MHz SVGA 800 x 600 48.077KHz 72Hz 50.00MHz 800 x 600 46.875KHz 75Hz 49.50MHz 024 x 768 48.363KHz 60Hz 65.00MHz 024 x 768 56.476KHz 70Hz 75.00MHz XGA 024 x 768 57.70KHz 72Hz 78.40MHz 024 x 76
