Page 2 - Table of contents; WiringtocomplywithTCOCertified
ii Copyright © 2011 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 ...
Page 4 - Safety information; • To prevent fire or shock hazard, never expose the monitor to rain or
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 5 - The following symptoms are normal with the monitor:; Conventions used in this guide
v 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 ...
Page 6 - Wheretofindmoreinformation; The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS; Optional documentation
vi Wheretofindmoreinformation 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 p...
Page 7 - VW197 Series LCD monitor!; Package contents
1-1 ASUS LCD Monitor VW197 Series 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS ® VW197 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...
Page 8 - Assembling the monitor; To assemble the monitor:; Have the front of the monitor face down on a table.
1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3 Assembling the monitor To assemble the monitor: 1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 2. Insert the stand to the monitor which shows as below picture. 3. Connect the base with the monitor. A click indicates that the base has been connected suc...
Page 9 - Monitor introduction; Front of the LCD monitor
1-3 ASUS LCD Monitor VW197 Series 1.4 Monitor introduction 1.4.1 Front of the LCD monitor 1.4.1.1 VW197T/VW197TR/VW197S/VW197SR 5 6 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). • Use this hot...
Page 11 - Status; Rear of the LCD monitor; VGA port
1-5 ASUS LCD Monitor VW197 Series 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 1 AC-IN port 2 Audio Line-in ...
Page 12 - Connect the power cord and signal cable.
1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.4.3 WiringtocomplywithTCOCertified(VW197TR/ VW197NR/VW197SR/VW197DR) 1. Connect the power cord and signal cable. 2. Tie the power cord and signal cable with cable holder. • The location of holder should be about 10cm away from one end of the power cord and cable...
Page 14 - • You can adjust the monitor’s angle from -5 ̊ to 20 ̊.
2-2 Chapter 2: Setup 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 can adjust th...
Page 15 - Howtoreconfigure; Scenery Mode
3-1 ASUS LCD Monitor VW197 Series 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 Howtoreconfigure VW197 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 to ...
Page 17 - Sharpness; : Adjust the picture sharpness. The adjusting range is from 0; Aspect Control; : Select ON or OFF to enable or disable dynamic contrast ratio; Position; : Reduce Horizonal-line noise and Vertical-line noise of the image
3-3 ASUS LCD Monitor VW197 Series 3. Image You can adjust the image Sharpness, Aspect Control, ASCR, Position (VGA only), and Focus (VGA only) from this main function. VW197 Splendid Color Image Input Select Move Menu Exit System Setup Focus Sharpness Aspect Control ASCR 40 1366x768 OFF Position • S...
Page 18 - Adjust the system configuration.
3-4 Chapter 3: General Instruction 5. System Setup Adjust the system configuration. VW197 Splendid Color Image Input Select Move Menu Exit System Setup Language Information Splendid Demo Mode OFF 83 OFF English Volume ECO Mode OSD Setup 1/2 VW197 Splendid Color Image Input Select Move Menu Exit Syst...
Page 19 - Specifications; Model
3-5 ASUS LCD Monitor VW197 Series 3.2 Specifications Model VW197T/TR/N/NR/S/SR/D/DR Panel Size 18.5”W (47.0cm) Max. Resolution 1366x768 Backlight Tech. LED Backlight Technology Brightness (Typ.) 250cd/ ㎡ Intrinsic Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1 Viewing Angle (H/V), (CR ≥ 10) 170° / 160° Display Colors...
Page 21 - Supported timing list; PC Supported Primary Timing
3-7 ASUS LCD Monitor VW197 Series 3.4 Supported timing list PC Supported Primary Timing Mode Resolution H(KHz) V(Hz) Pixel (MHz) VGA 640x480 31.469 60 25.175 640x480 37.861 72 31.5 640x480 37.5 75 31.5 SVGA 800x600 35.156 56 36 800x600 37.879 60 40 800x600 48.077 72 50 800x600 46.875 75 49.5 XGA 102...