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June 2006
VW19 Series
LCD Monitor
User Guide
Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
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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 radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
As an Energy Star® Partner, our company has determined that
this product meets the Energy Star® guidelines for energy
efficiency.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
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Safety information
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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.
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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. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to
your home, consult your dealer or local power company.
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Use the appropriate power plug which complies with your local power
standard.
Do not overload power strips and extention cords. Overloading can result
in fire or electric shock.
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the
monitor in any area where it may become wet. Place the monitor on a
stable surface.
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Unplug the unit during a lightning storm or if it will not be used for a long
period of time. This will protect the monitor from damage due to power
surges.
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Never push objects or spill liquid of any kind into the slots on the monitor
cabinet.
To ensure satisfactory operation, use the monitor only with UL listed
computers which have appropriate configured receptacles marked
between 100-240V AC.
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If you encounter technical problems with the monitor, contact a qualified
service technician or your retailer.
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Care & Cleaning
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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.
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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:
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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.
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You may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the
desktop pattern you use.
When the same image is displayed for hours, an afterimage of the
previous screen may remain after switching the image. The screen will
recover slowly or you can turn off the Power Switch for hours.
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When the screen becomes black or flashes, or cannot work anymore,
contact your dealer or service center to fix it. Do not repair the screen
by yourself!
Conventions used in this guide
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to
complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.
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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
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.
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1.1
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the ASUS® VW19 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. The ASUS® VW19 Series LCD monitor gives you a full view of
documents and web pages, and saving you the trouble of having to scroll
the bar while you read or surf the Internet.
With these features, you can enjoy the convenience and delightful visual
experience that the VW19 Series brings you!
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Package contents
Check your VW19 Series LCD package for the following items:
LCD monitor
User manual
1 x Power cord
1 x VGA cable
1 x DVI cable (Only for the models with DVI put)
1 x Audio cable (Only for the models with speakers)
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer
immediately.
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Monitor introduction
Front of the LCD monitor
Base
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1. SPLENDID Button:
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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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Automatically adjust the image to its optimized position, clock,
and phase by pressing this button for 2-4 seconds.
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Button:
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Press this button to decrease the value of the function selected
or move to the previous fuction.
This is also a hotkey for Volume adjustment.
3. MENU Button:
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Press this button to increase the value of the function selected
or move to the next function.
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This is also a hotkey for Brightness adjustment.
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Button:
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Press this button to increase the value of the function selected
or move to the next fuction.
This is also a hotkey for Volume adjustment.
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
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Press this button to turn the monitor on/off
6. Power indicator
The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table.
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Status
Description
Blue
ON
Amber
OFF
Standby mode
OFF
Rear of the LCD monitor
Rear
connectors
Rear connectors (from left to right)
1. PWR port. This port connects the power connector from the
bundled power cord.
2. VGA1/VGA2 port. This 15-pin port is for PC VGA connection.
3. DVI port. This 24-pin port is for PC (Personal Computer) DVI-D
digital signal connection. (Only for some models)
4. Audio-in port
. This port connects PC audio source by the
bundled audio cable. (Only for some models)
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Adjusting the monitor
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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.
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Hold the stand to prevent the monitor from falling when you change its
angle.
You can adjust the monitor’s angle from -5º to 25º.
-5º~25º
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Detaching the arm/stand
(for VESA wall mount)
The detachable stand of the VW19 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. Use a screwdriver to remove the screw on the stand of the monitor as
the below drawing shows.
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We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to
prevent damage to the monitor.
Hold the stand of the monitor when you remove the screw.
screw
The VESA wall mount kit (100 mm x 100 mm) is purchased separately.
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Chapter 2: Setup
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OSD (On-Screen Display) menu
3.1.1 How to reconfigure
1. Press the MENU button to activate
the OSD menu.
2. Press
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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. Touch
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to change the settings of the selected function.
4. To exit the OSD menu, press the SPLENDID button. Repeat step 2 and
step 3 to adjust any other function.
3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction
1. Spendid
This function contains five
sub-functions you can select
for your preference.
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Scenery Mode: advance for scenery use with SPLENDID™ Video
Enhancement.
Standard Mode: advance for general Window use with
SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement.
Theater Mode: advance for movie use with SPLENDID™ Video
Enhancement.
Game Mode: advance for game use with SPLENDID™ Video
Enhancement.
Night View Mode: advance for dark-display use with SPLENDID™
Video Enhancement.
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You can adjust brightness, contrast,
sharpness, saturation,position (VGA
only), and focus (VGA only) from
this main function.
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Brightness: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
hotkey to activate this function.
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Contrast: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
Sharpness: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
Saturation: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
Position: adjusts the horizontal postition (H-Position) and the
vertical position (V-Position) of the image. The adjusting range is
from 0 to 100.
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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.
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Phase adjusts the phase of the pixel clock signal. With a wrong
phase adjustment, the screen shows horizontal disturbances.
Clock (pixel frequency) controls the number of pixels scanned by
one horizontal sweep. If the frequency is not correct, the screen
shows vertical stripes and the image is not proportional.
3. Color
Select the image color you like
from this function.
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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 user-
configurable; the adjusting range is from 0-100.
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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.
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Volume: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
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 100. In the OSD Timeout selection, you can adjust the
OSD timeout from 10 to 120.
is a hotkey to
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Language: there are ten languages for your selection, including
English, German, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish, Russian, Traditional
Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese.
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Information: shows the monitor information.
Reset: “Yes” allows you to revert to the preset mode.
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Troubleshooting (FAQ)
Problem
Power LED is not ON
Possible Solution
button to check if the monitor is in the ON
• Press the
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 screen image
• Check if the monitor and the computer are 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.
• Connect the computer with another available monitor to
check if the computer is properly working.
Screen image is too
light or dark
• Adjust the Contrast and Brightness settings via OSD.
Screen image is not
centered or sized
properly
• Press the SPLENDID button for two seconds to
automatically adjust the image.
• Adjust the H-Position or V-Position settings via OSD.
Screen image
• Make sure the signal cable is properly connected to the
monitor and the computer.
bounces or a wave
pattern is present in
the image
• Move electrical devices that may cause electrical
interference.
Screen image has
• Inspect the signal cable and make sure that none of the
pins are bent.
color defects (white
does not look white)
• Perform Reset via OSD.
• Adjust the R/G/B color settings or select the Color
Temperature via OSD.
Screen image is
blurry or fuzzy
• Press the SPLENDID button for two seconds to
automatically adjust the image.
• Adjust the Phase and Clock settings via OSD.
No sound or sound is
low
• Ensure that the audio cable is properly connected to 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.
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Chapter 3: General Instruction
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Supported operating modes
Standard
Resolution
Horizontal
Frequency
Vertical
Pixel
Frequency
Frequency
DOS
VGA
720 x 400
640 x 480
640 x 480
640 x 480
800 x 600
800 x 600
800 x 600
800 x 600
1024 x 768
1024 x 768
1024 x 768
1280 x 1024
1280 x 1024
1152 x 864
1440 x 900
31.47KHz
31.47KHz
37.90KHz
37.50KHz
35.16KHz
37.90KHz
48.10KHz
46.90KHz
48.40KHz
56.50KHz
60.02KHz
64.00KHz
80.00KHz
67.50KHz
55.94KHz
70Hz
60Hz
72Hz
75Hz
56Hz
60Hz
72Hz
75Hz
60Hz
70Hz
75Hz
60Hz
75Hz
75Hz
60Hz
28.32MHz
25.18MHz
31.50MHz
31.50MHz
36.00MHz
40.00MHz
50.00MHz
49.50MHz
65.00MHz
75.00MHz
78.75MHz
108.00MHz
135.00MHz
108.00MHz
106.00MHz
SVGA
XGA
SXGA
VESA
VESA
(Primary)
* Modes not listed in the table may not be supported. For optimal
resolution, we recommend that you choose a mode listed in the table
above.
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