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July 2010
VW197 Series
LED Monitor

User Guide

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    July 2010 VW197 Series LED Monitor User Guide...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.
  • Page 3: Notices

    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 reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can...
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    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 all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • Slots and openings on the back or top of the cabinet are provided for ventilation. Do not block these slots. Never place this product near or over a radiator or heat source unless proper ventilation is provided. • The monitor should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label.
  • Page 5: Care & Cleaning

    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. • Avoid using a cleaner containing alcohol or acetone. Use a cleaner intended for use with the LCD. Never spray cleaner directly on the screen, as it may drip inside the monitor and cause an electric shock. The following symptoms are normal with the monitor: • The screen may flicker during the initial use due to the nature of the fluorescent light. Turn off the Power Switch and turn it on again to make sure that the flicker disappears.
  • Page 6 Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 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 that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
  • Page 7: Welcome

    Welcome! ® Thank you for purchasing the ASUS VW197 Series LED monitor! The latest widescreen LED 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! Package contents Check your VW197 Series LED Monitor package for the following items: LED monitor Monitor stand and base User manual CD Quick start guide Warranty card Power cord VGA cable Audio cable (VW197T/S) If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. ASUS LED Monitor VW197 Series...
  • Page 8: Assembling The Monitor

    Assembling the monitor To assemble the monitor: Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. Insert the stand to the monitor which shows as below picture. Connect the base with the monitor. A click indicates that the base has been connected successfully.
  • Page 9: Monitor Introduction

    Press this button to decrease the value of the function selected or move to the next function. • This is also a hot key for Volume adjustment. MENU Button: • Press this button to enter the OSD menu. • Press this button to enter/select the icon (function) highlighted while the OSD is activated. Button: • Press this button to increase the value of the function selected or move right/up to the next function. • This is also a hot key for Brightness adjustment. ASUS LED Monitor VW197 Series...
  • Page 10 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 Description Blue Amber Standby mode 1.4.1.2 VW197N/VW197D 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. • Exit the OSD menu or go back to the previous menu as the OSD menu is active. Button: • Press this button to decrease the value of the function selected or move to the next function.
  • Page 11: Rear Of The Led Monitor

    The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table. Status Description Blue Amber Standby mode 1.4.2 Rear of the LED monitor Screw Holes for VESA Wall Mount Rear connectors AC-IN port Audio Line-in port (VW197T/S) DVI port (VW197T/N) VGA port ASUS LED Monitor VW197 Series...
  • Page 12: Detaching The Arm/Stand (For Vesa Wall Mount)

    Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount) The detachable stand of the VW197 Series LED monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. To detach the arm/stand: Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. Press the plastic release button on the rear of the monitor shows as below picture. Detach the stand from the monitor. •...
  • Page 13: Adjusting The Monitor

    Adjusting the monitor • F or 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. • H old the stand to prevent the monitor from falling while changing its angle. • Y ou can adjust the monitor’s angle from -5˚ to 20˚. -5 ~ 20 ASUS LED Monitor VW197 Series...
  • Page 14: Osd (On-Screen Display) Menu

    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 Press the MENU button to activate the OSD menu. 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. Press ...
  • Page 15 Color Contrast Image Saturation Input Select Color Temp User Mode System Setup Skin Tone Natural Smart View Move Menu Exit • Brightness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Contrast: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Saturation: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Color Temp.: Contains three preset color modes (Cool, Normal, Warm) and one User Mode. • Skin Tone: Contains three color modes including Reddish, Natural, and Yellowish. • Smart View: Turns the Smart View Function on or off. In the User Mode, colors of R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) are userconfigurable; the adjusting range is from 0 ~ 100. ASUS LED Monitor VW197 Series...
  • Page 16 Image You can adjust the image Sharpness, Aspect Control, ASCR, Position (VGA only), and Focus (VGA only) from this main function. VW197 Splendid Sharpness Aspect Control 1366x768 Color Image ASCR Input Select Position System Setup Focus Move Menu Exit • Sharpness: Adjusts the picture sharpness. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Aspect Control: Adjusting the aspect ratio to “1366x768”, “1360x768” or “4:3”. • ASCR: Select YES or NO to enable or disable dynamic contrast ratio function. • Position: Adjusts the horizontal position (H-Position) and the vertical position (V-Position) of the image. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100 (Only available for VGA input). • Focus: Reduces Horizonal-line noise and Vertical-line noise of the image by adjusting (Phase) and (Clock) separately. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100 (Only available for VGA input). Input Select Selects the input source from VGA or DVI (VW197T/N).
  • Page 17 Splendid Demo Mode: Activate the demo mode for the Splendid function. • Volume: Adjusts the Volume level of speakers. (VW197T/S). • ECO Mode: Turns the ECO Mode Function on or off. • OSD Setup: Adjusts the horizontal position (H-Position), vertical position (V-Position), OSD Timeout, DDD/CI, and Transparency of the OSD screen. • Language: Selects OSD language. The selections are English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese and Korean. • Information: Displays the monitor information. • All Reset: Selects “Yes” to revert all settings to the factory default mode. ASUS LED Monitor VW197 Series...
  • Page 18: Specifications

    3.2 Specifications Model VW197T/N/S/D Panel Size 18.5”W (47.0cm) Max. Resolution 1366x768 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/N only) Speaker (Build-in) 1W x 2 (VW197T/S only) Tilt -5° ~ +20° VESA Wall Mounting Yes (100mm x 100mm) Phys. Dimension (WxHxD) 445x370x185mm Box Dimension (WxHxD) 507x322x150mm Net Weight (Esti.) 3.1 kg Gross Weight (Esti.) 4.9 kg Voltage Rating AC 100~240V(Built-in) Chapter 3: General Instruction...
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting (Faq)

    • Adjust the Phase and Clock settings via OSD. No sound or sound is low • Ensure that the audio cable is properly connected to (VW197T/S) the monitor and the computer. • Adjust the volume settings of both your monitor and computer. • Ensure that the computer sound card driver is properly installed and activated. ASUS LED Monitor VW197 Series...
  • Page 20: Supported Timing List

    Supported timing list PC Supported Primary Timing Mode Resolution H(KHz) V(Hz) Pixel (MHz) 640x480 31.469 25.175 640x480 37.861 31.5 640x480 37.5 31.5 800x600 35.156 800x600 37.879 SVGA 800x600 48.077 800x600 46.875 49.5 1024x768 48.363 1024x768 56.476 1024x768 60.023 78.75 WXGA+ 1366x768 47.712 85.5...

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