Q5231 V1
July 2009
VW196/VW193/VW171 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.
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.
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To prevent fire or shock hazard, never expose the monitor to rain or moisture.
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Never try to open the monitor cabinet. The dangerous high voltages inside the
monitor may result in serious physical injury.
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If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified
service technician or your retailer.
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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.
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Do not overload power strips and extention cords. Overloading can result in fire
or electric shock.
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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.
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.
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.
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® 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!
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Package contents
Check your VW196/VW193/VW171 Series LCD package for the following items:
LCD monitor
Monitor base
User manual CD
Quick Start Guide
1 x Power cord
1 x VGA cable
1 x DVI cable (Only for some models)
1 x Audio cable (Only for some models)
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer
immediately.
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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.
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.4
Monitor introduction
1.4.1
Front of the LCD monitor
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2
1.
button:
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Automatically adjust the image to its optimized position, clock, and phase
by long pressing this button for ꢀ-4 seconds (for VGA mode only).
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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.
ꢀ.
Button:
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Press this button to decrease the value of the function selected
or move to the previous fuction.
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This is also a hotkey for Volume adjustment.
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4.
MENU Button:
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Press this button to enter/select the icon (function) highlighted
while the OSD menu is activated.
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 Brightness adjustment.
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5.
6.
Power button
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Press this button to turn the monitor on/off.
Power indicator
The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table.
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Status
Blue
Description
ON
Amber
OFF
Standby mode
OFF
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Rear of the LCD monitor
Screw holes for
VESA Wall Mount
Rear connectors
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Rear connectors (from left to right)
1.
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3.
4.
AC-IN port. This port connects the power connector from the bundled power
cord.
Audio-in port. This port connects PC audio source by the bundled audio
cable.(Only for some models)
DVI port. This ꢀ4-pin port is for PC (Personal Computer) DVI-D digital signal
connection. (Only for some models)
VGA port. This 15-pin port is for PC VGA connection.
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
2.1
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 20º.
-5º~20º
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2.2
Detaching the arm/stand
(for VESA wall mount)
The detachable stand of the VWꢀ96/VW193/VW171 Series LCD monitor is specially designed for
VESA wall mount.
To detach the arm/stand:
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2.
3.
Remove the arm cover.
Have the front of the monitor face down on a table.
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.
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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 screws.
screws
The VESA wall mount kit (ꢀ00 mm x ꢀ00 mm) is purchased separately.
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Chapter 2: Setup
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.
4.
Press
and
to change the settings of the selected function.
To exit the OSD menu, press the
adjust any other function.
button. Repeat step 2 and step 3 to
3.1.2
OSD Function Introduction
1.
Splendid
This function contains five
sub-functions you can select
for your preference. Each mode has the
Reset selection, allowing you to maintain
your setting or return to the preset mode.
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Scenery Mode: best choice for scenery photo display with SPLENDID™
Video Enhancement.
Standard Mode: best choice for document editing with SPLENDID™
Video Enhancement.
Theater Mode: best choice for movie with SPLENDID™ Video
Enhancement.
Game Mode: best choice for game playing with SPLENDID™ Video
Enhancement.
Night View Mode: best choice for dark-scene game or movie with
SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement.
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In the Standard Mode, the Satuation and Sharpness functions are not
user-configurable.
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In the other modes, the sRGB function is not user-configurable.
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2.
Image
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 ꢀ00.
activate this function.
is a hotkey to
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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-Position) of the image. The adjusting range is from 0 to ꢀ00.
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 ꢀ00.
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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-ꢀ00.
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Chapter 3: General Instruction
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.
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Volume: the adjusting range is from 0 to ꢀ00.
this function.
is a hotkey to activate
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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Language: there are ten languages for your selection,
including English, German, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish, Russian,
Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Korean.
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Aspect Controls: adjusts the aspect ratio to “Full” or “4:3”.
Information: shows the monitor information.
Reset: “Yes” allows you to revert to the preset mode.
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Specifications summary
Model
VW196T/S/D/N
VW193TR/DR/NR/SR
VW171T/S/D
17"Wide
19"Wide
19"Wide
Panel Size
WSXGA+ 1440x900
WXGA+ 1440x900
300
WXGA+ 1440x900
Max. Resolution
Brightness (Typ.)
250
250
50000:1
1000:1
600:1
Contrast Ratio (Typ.)
Viewing Angle (H/V), CR≧10
170/160
160(170)/160
160/150
16.2M
Display Colors
16.7M
16.7M
5ms (Tr+Tf)
Yes
5ms (Tr+Tf)
Yes
8ms (Tr+Tf)
Yes
Response Time
Analog input
Digital input
DVI(VW196T/N only)
DVI(VW193TR/NR only)
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Speaker(Built-in)
1W x 2 (VW196T and VW196S only)
1W x 2 (VW171S only)
1W x 2 (VW193TR/VW193SR only)
Tilt
+20° ~ -5°
100 x 100mm
444x364x210mm
+20° ~ -5°
100 x 100mm
444x364x210mm
+20° ~ -5°
100 x 100mm
408x341x210mm
VESA wall mount
Physical Dimension (WxHxD)
513x425x155mm
4.3kg
513x425x155mm
4.3kg
469x412x150mm
3.3kg
Box Dimension (WxHxD)
Net Weight (Esti.)
Gross Weight (Esti.)
5.6kg
5.8kg
5.3kg
AC: 100~240V
(Built-in)
AC: 100~240V
(Built-in)
AC: 100~240V
(Built-in)
Voltage rating
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Chapter 3: General Instruction
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.
• 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
button for two seconds to
automatically adjust the image.
• Adjust the H-Position or V-Position settings
via OSD.
Screen image bounces or a wave pattern is • Make sure the signal cable is properly
present in the image
connected to the monitor and the computer.
• Move electrical devices that may cause
electrical interference.
Screen image has color defects (white does • Inspect the signal cable and make sure that
not look white)
none of the pins are bent.
• 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
button for two seconds to
automatically adjust the image (for VGA
mode only).
• 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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3.4 VW196/VW193/VW171 Supported
operating modes
Mode
Resolution
Frequency
640 x 480
Horizontal
Frequency
3ꢀ.469KHz
37.86ꢀKHz
37.50KHz
35.ꢀ56KHz
37.879KHz
48.077KHz
46.875KHz
48.363KHz
56.476KHz
57.70KHz
60.023KHz
67.5KHz
Vertical
Frequency
60Hz
Pixel
25.ꢀ75MHz
3ꢀ.50MHz
3ꢀ.50MHz
36.00MHz
40.00MHz
50.00MHz
49.50MHz
65.00MHz
75.00MHz
78.40MHz
78.75MHz
ꢀ08.00MHz
ꢀ08.00MHz
ꢀ08.00MHz
ꢀ24.9MHz
ꢀ34.6MHz
ꢀ35.00MHz
ꢀ06.5MHz
ꢀ36.75MHz
640 x 480
72Hz
VGA
640 x 480
75Hz
800 x 600
56Hz
800 x 600
60Hz
SVGA
800 x 600
72Hz
800 x 600
75Hz
ꢀ024 x 768
ꢀ024 x 768
ꢀ024 x 768
ꢀ024 x 768
ꢀꢀ52 x 864
ꢀ280 x 960
ꢀ280 x ꢀ024
ꢀ280 x ꢀ024
ꢀ280 x ꢀ024
ꢀ280 x ꢀ024
ꢀ440 x 900
ꢀ440 x 900
60Hz
70Hz
XGA
Mac
72Hz
75Hz
75Hz
60KHz
60Hz
63.98ꢀKHz
74.4KHz
60Hz
70Hz
SXGA
WXGA+
77.9KHz
72Hz
79.976KHz
55.935KHz
70.635KHz
75Hz
60Hz
75Hz
IBM modes
Resolution
Frequency
640 x 350
Horizontal
Frequency
3ꢀ.469KHz
3ꢀ.469KHz
Vertical
Frequency
70Hz
Mode
Pixel
25.ꢀ75MHz
28.322MHz
DOS
720 x 400
70Hz
MAC modes
Resolution
Frequency
640 x 480
Horizontal
Frequency
35KHz
Vertical
Frequency
67Hz
Mode
Pixel
30.24MHz
VGA
832 x 624
49.725KHz
75Hz
57.2832MHz
SVGA
* Modes not listed in the above tables may not be supported. For optimal resolution, we recommend
that you choose a mode listed in the above tables
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