Page 2 - Table of contents; Detaching the arm/stand
ii Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept...
Page 3 - Notices; Federal Communications Commission Statement
iii 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 c...
Page 4 - Safety information
iv 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 ...
Page 6 - Where to find more information; and software updates.; Optional documentation; have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of
vi 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 Yo...
Page 7 - Package contents; Check your VS197/VS198 Series LCD package for the following items:
1-1 ASUS LCD Monitor VS197, VS198 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS ® VS197/VS198 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...
Page 8 - Assembling the monitor base; To assemble the monitor base:; indicates that the base has been connected successfully.; Connecting cables
1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3 Assembling the monitor base To assemble the monitor base: 1. Connect the base with the arm of monitor and turn clockwise. A click indicates that the base has been connected successfully. 2. Adjust the monitor to the angle that is most comfortable for you. We r...
Page 9 - Monitor introduction; Front of the LCD Monitor
1-3 ASUS LCD Monitor VS197, VS198 1.5 Monitor introduction 1.5.1 Front of the LCD Monitor 1 2 4 5 6 1 3 4 5 6 VS197N/D/DE VS198N/D VS197T VS197TE 1. 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). ...
Page 11 - Rear of the LCD Monitor; Screw holes for VESA Wall Mount
1-5 ASUS LCD Monitor VS197, VS198 1.5.2 Rear of the LCD Monitor 1 3 4 5 2 1. AC-In 2. Audio-In port (Available for model VS197T, VS197TE) 3. DVI-In (Available for model VS197N, VS198N, VS197T, VS197TE) 4. VGA-In 5. Screw holes for VESA Wall Mount
Page 13 - Adjusting the monitor; • You can adjust the monitor’s angle from -5 ̊ to 20 ̊.
2-2 ASUS LCD Monitor VS197, VS198 2.2 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 while changing its angle. • You c...
Page 14 - How to reconfigure; Scenery Mode
3-1 Chapter 3: General Instruction 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure VS197 Splendid Color Image Input Select Move Menu Exit System Setup Scenery Mode Standard Mode Theater Mode Game Mode Night View Mode sRGB 1. Press the [MENU] button to activate the OSD menu. 2. Press and ...
Page 16 - You can adjust the image Sharpness, Aspect Control, Position (VGA; : Asjust the picture sharpness. The adjusting range
3-3 Chapter 3: General Instruction 3. Image You can adjust the image Sharpness, Aspect Control, Position (VGA only), and Focus (VGA only) from this main function. VS197 Splendid Color Image Input Select Move Menu Exit System Setup Sharpness Aspect Control ASCR Position 40 Full OFF Focus • Sharpness ...
Page 18 - Model
3-5 Chapter 3: General Instruction 3.2 Specifications Model VS197T/N/D VS198N/D VS197TE/DE Panel Size 18.5”W (46.99 cm) 19”W (48.26 cm) 18.5”W (46.99 cm) Max. Resolution 1366 x 768 1440 x 900 1366 x 768 Brightness (Typ.) 250cd/m 2 200cd/m 2 Intrisinc Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1 600:1 Viewing Angle ...
Page 20 - Supported Timing List
3-7 Chapter 3: General Instruction 3.4 Supported Timing List VESA / IBM Modes Support Timing (D-SUB, DVI-D inputs) VS197 Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency 640 x 350 70Hz 31.469KHz 640 x 480 60Hz 31.469KHz 640 x 480 67Hz 35KHz 640 x 480 72Hz 37.861KHz 640 x 480 75Hz 31.469KHz 720 x 400 70H...