Asus VE198 series User manual

VE198/VE208 Series
LED Monitor
User Guide

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Contents
Notices......................................................................................................... iii
Safety information ...................................................................................... iv
Care & Cleaning........................................................................................... v
1.1 Welcome! .................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Package contents......................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Monitor introduction .................................................................... 1-2
1.3.1 Front view ....................................................................... 1-2
1.3.2 Back view........................................................................ 1-3
2.1 Assembling the monitor base..................................................... 2-1
2.2 Adjusting the monitor.................................................................. 2-1
2.3 Detaching the arm/base (for VESA wall mount)........................ 2-2
2.4 Connecting the cables................................................................. 2-3
2.5 Turning on the monitor................................................................ 2-3
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu ................................................ 3-1
3.1.1 How to reconfigure.......................................................... 3-1
3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction.............................................. 3-1
3.2 Specicationssummary............................................................. 3-4
3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ).............................................................. 3-12
3.4 Supported operating modes ..................................................... 3-13

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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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:
• 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.
• Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is
required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications
tothisunitnotexpresslyapprovedbythepartyresponsibleforcompliance
couldvoidtheuser’sauthoritytooperatethisequipment.
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
• 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.Ifyouarenotsureofthetypeofpowersupplytoyourhome,
consultyourdealerorlocalpowercompany.
• 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. 
• 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.
Thissymbolofthecrossedoutwheeledbinindicatesthattheproduct(electrical,
electronicequipment,andmercury-containingbuttoncellbattery)shouldnot
be placed in municipal waste. Please check local regulations for disposal of
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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monitor.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.
• 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.
• 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nd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
Yourproductpackagemayincludeoptionaldocumentationthatmayhave
beenaddedbyyourdealer.Thesedocumentsarenotpartofthestandard
package.

1-1ASUSVE198/VE208SeriesLEDMonitor
1.1 Welcome!
ThankyouforpurchasingtheASUS®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monitorbringsyou!
1.2 Package contents
Checkyourpackageforthefollowingitems:
LEDmonitor
Monitor base and screw
Warrantycard
Quick start guide
1xPowercord
1xVGAcable
1xDVIcable
1xAudiocable
Ifanyoftheaboveitemsisdamagedormissing,contactyourretailer
immediately.

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.3 Monitor introduction
1.3.1 Front view
VE198T/
VE198S/
VE208T/
VE208S
VE198N/
VE198D/
VE208N/
VE208D
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S Volume/Down Menu Brightness/Up A Power Key
SContrast/Down Menu Brightness/Up APower Key
2 543 1
1. , Button:
• Usethishotkeytoswitchfromfivevideopresetmodes(StandardMode,
Theater Mode, Game Mode, Night View Mode, Scenery Mode) with
SPLENDID™VideoEnhancementTechnology.( )
• ExittheOSDmenuorgobacktothepreviousmenuastheOSDmenu
isactive.( )
• Automaticallyadjusttheimagetoitsoptimizedposition,clock,andphase
(forVGAmodeonly.)( )
2. , Button:
• Press this button to decrease the value of the function selected or move
left/downtothepreviousfunction.
• ThisisalsoahotkeyforVolumeadjustment.( )
• ThisisalsoahotkeyforContrastadjustment.( )
3. MENUButton:
• Turns on the OSD menu.

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• Pressthisbuttontoenter/selecttheicon(function)highlightedwhilethe
OSD is activated.
4. Button:
• Press this button to increase the value of the function selected or move
right/uptothenextfunction.
• ThisisalsoahotkeyforBrightnessadjustment.
5. Powerbutton/powerindicator
• Pressthisbuttontoturnthemonitoron/off
• The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table.
Status Description
Blue ON
Amber Standbymode
OFF OFF
1.3.2 Back view
VE198 VE208
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1342 134
Rear connectors (Pleasereferto3.2Specicationssummaryformodels)
1. Audio-in port.ThisportconnectsPCaudiosourcebythebundledaudiocable.
2. AC-IN port. This port connects the power connector from the bundled power
cord.
3. DVI port.This24-pinportisforPC(PersonalComputer)DVI-Ddigitalsignal
connection.
4. VGA port.This15-pinportisforPCVGAconnection.
TheVESAwallmountkit(100mmx100mm)ispurchasedseparately.
Screw hol e s f o r
VESA wall mount
Rear connectors
Kensington lock
slot

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2.1 Assembling the monitor base
To assemble the monitor base:
1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table.
2. Assemblethebaseandthearmbyaligningthearrowmarksonthebaseand
the arm.
3. Fixthebasetothearmbyfasteningthebundledscrew.
Werecommendthatyoucoverthetablesurfacewithsoftclothtoprevent
damage to the monitor.
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Release Lock
2
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whenyouchangeitsangle.
• Therecommendedadjustingangleisfrom-5˚to20˚.
-5˚~20˚
Itisnormalthatthemonitorslightlyshakeswhileyouadjustthetheviewing
angle.

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2.3 Detaching the arm/base
(for VESA wall mount)
Thedetachablearm/baseofthisLEDmonitorisspeciallydesignedforVESAwall
mount.
Todetachthearm/base:
1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table.
2. Removetherubbersinthefourscrewholes(Figure1).
3. Useascrewdrivertoremovethetwoscrewsonthearm(Figure2),thenslide
outthearm/basetodetachitfromthemonitor(Figure2).
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Rel ease L ock
Arm/base
Rubbers in the
screw holes
Figure 1 Figure 2
2
1
Release Lock
Werecommendthat youcoverthetablesurfacewithsoftclothtoprevent
damage to the monitor.

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2.4 Connecting the cables
1. Connect the cables as the following instructions:
VGA
Audio-in
VGA
Audio-in
VE198 VE208
• To connect the audio cable: connect one end of the audio cable to the
monitor’sAudio-inport,theotherendtothecomputer'saudio-outport.
• To connect the power cord:connectoneendofthepowercordsecurelyto
themonitor’sACinputport,theotherendtoapoweroutlet.
• To connect the VGA/DVI cable:
a. PlugtheVGA/DVIconnectortotheLEDmonitor’sVGA/DVIport.
b. ConnecttheotherendoftheVGA/DVIcabletoyourcomputer'sVGA/
DVI.
c. TightenthetwoscrewstosecuretheVGA/DVIconnector.
Whenthesecablesareconnected,youcanchoosethedesiredsignalfromthe
Input Select item of the OSD functions.
2. Gatherallthecableswiththecablemanagementslot.
2.5 Turning on the monitor
Gentlypressthepowerbutton . See page 1-3 for the location of the power button.
The power indicator lightsupinbluetoshowthatthemonitorisON.
Cable management
slot

2-4 Chapter 2: Setup

3-1ASUSVE198/VE208SeriesLEDMonitor
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu
3.1.1 How to reconfigure
1. PresstheMENUbuttontoactivatethe
OSD menu.
2. Press (or ),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 (or ),and
again to navigate through the sub-menu functions. Highlight and activate the
desiredsub-menufunctionbypressingtheMENUbutton.
3. Press (or ), and to change the settings of the selected
function.
4. To exit the OSD menu, press the 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.Each
modehastheResetselection,allowing
youtomaintainyoursettingorreturntothe
preset mode.
• 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.
• IntheStandardMode,theSaturationandSharpnessfunctionsarenot
user-configurable.
• Intheothermodes,thesRGBfunctionisnotuser-configurable.

3-2 Chapter3:GeneralInstruction
2. Image
Youcanadjustbrightness,contrast,
sharpness,saturation,position(VGAonly),
andfocus(VGAonly)fromthismenu.
• Brightness: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. isahotkeyto
activate this function.
• Contrast: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
• ASCR:turnson/offtheASCR(ASUSSmartContrastRatio)function.
• Sharpness: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
• Saturation: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
• Position:adjuststhehorizontalposition(H-Position)andthevertical
position(V-Position)oftheimage.Theadjustingrangeisfrom0to100.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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(Blue)areuser-
configurable; the adjusting range is from 0-100.

3-3ASUSVE198/VE208SeriesLEDMonitor
4. Input Select
Inthisfunction,youcanselectyour
desired input source.
5. System Setup
Allowyoutoadjustthesystem.
• Splendid Demo Mode: turnson/offASUSSplendidDemofunction.
• Volume: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. isahotkeyto
activate this function.
• Aspect Control: adjusts the aspect ratio to full or 4:3.
• OSD Setup:
* Adjuststhehorizontalpostition(H-Position)/theverticalposition
(V-Position)oftheOSDfrom0to100.
* Adjusts the OSD timeout from 10 to 120.
* EnablesordisablestheDDC/CIfunction.
• Language:thereare11languagesforyourselection,includingEnglish,
German,Italian,French,Dutch,Spanish,Russian,TraditionalChinese,
SimplifiedChinese,Japanese,andKorean.
• Information: shows the monitor information.
• All Reset:“Yes”allowsyoutorestorethedefaultsetting.

3-4 Chapter3:GeneralInstruction
3.2 Specicationssummary(VE208T)
Panel Type TFTLCD
Panel size 20"(50.8cm,16:9)widescreen
Max. Resolution 1600x900
Pixel pitch 0.2768mm
Brightness (Typ.) 250cd/m2
Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1
Contrast Ratio (Max.) 10000000:1(withASCRon)
Viewing angle(H/V) CR>10 170˚/160˚
Display colors 16.7M
Response time 5 ms
SPLENDID™ Video
Enhancement
Yes
SPLENDID™ selection 5videopresetmodes(byhotkey)
Auto adjustment Yes(byhotkey)
Color temperature selection 5 color temperatures
Skin-Tone selection 3 skin-tones
Digital input DVI-DwithHDCP
Analog input D-Sub
Audio-in port 3.5 mm Mini-jack
Earphone jack No
Colors Black
Speaker (Built-in) 1Wx2Stereo
Power LED Blue(On)/Amber(Standby)
VESA wall mount 100x100mm
Tilt -5˚~+20˚
Kensington lock Yes
Voltage rating AC:100~240V
Power consumption PowerOn:<30W,Standby:<1W,PowerOff:<1W
Temperature (Operating) 0˚C~40˚C
Temperature
(Non-operating)
-20˚C~+60˚C
Dimension (W x H x D) 479.3mmx368.35mmx200.84mm(machine)
552mmx442mmx150mm(package)
Weight (Esti.) 3.2kg(Net);5.2kg(Gross)
Multi-languages 11languages(English,German,Italian,French,Dutch,
Spanish,Russian,TraditionalChinese,Simplified
Chinese,Japanese,Korean)
Accessories VGAcable,DVIcable,audiocable,powercord,quick
startguide,warrantycard
Regulation approvals EnergyStar®,CB,CE,Gost-R,CCC,UL/cUL,FCC,
C-Tick,BSMI,VCCI,RoHS,WEEE,PSB,J-MOSS,EuP,
WindowsVista,Windows7WHQL
*Specicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.

3-5ASUSVE198/VE208SeriesLEDMonitor
Specicationssummary(VE208N)
Panel Type TFTLCD
Panel size 20"(50.8cm,16:9)widescreen
Max. Resolution 1600x900
Pixel pitch 0.2768mm
Brightness (Typ.) 250cd/m2
Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1
Contrast Ratio (Max.) 10000000:1(withASCRon)
Viewing angle(H/V) CR>10 170˚/160˚
Display colors 16.7M
Response time 5 ms
SPLENDID™ Video
Enhancement
Yes
SPLENDID™ selection 5videopresetmodes(byhotkey)
Auto adjustment Yes(byhotkey)
Color temperature selection 5 color temperatures
Skin-Tone selection 3 skin-tones
Digital input DVI-DwithHDCP
Analog input D-Sub
Audio-in port No
Earphone jack No
Colors Black
Speaker (Built-in) No
Power LED Blue(On)/Amber(Standby)
VESA wall mount 100x100mm
Tilt -5˚~+20˚
Kensington lock Yes
Voltage rating AC:100~240V
Power consumption PowerOn:<30W,Standby:<1W,PowerOff:<1W
Temperature (Operating) 0˚C~40˚C
Temperature
(Non-operating)
-20˚C~+60˚C
Dimension (W x H x D) 479.3mmx368.35mmx200.84mm(machine)
552mmx442mmx150mm(package)
Weight (Esti.) 3.2kg(Net);5.2kg(Gross)
Multi-languages 11languages(English,German,Italian,French,Dutch,
Spanish,Russian,TraditionalChinese,Simplified
Chinese,Japanese,Korean)
Accessories VGAcable,DVIcable,powercord,quickstartguide,
warrantycard
Regulation approvals EnergyStar®,CB,CE,Gost-R,CCC,UL/cUL,FCC,
C-Tick,BSMI,VCCI,RoHS,WEEE,PSB,J-MOSS,EuP,
WindowsVista,Windows7WHQL
*Specicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.

3-6 Chapter3:GeneralInstruction
Specicationssummary(VE208S)
Panel Type TFTLCD
Panel size 20"(50.8cm,16:9)widescreen
Max. Resolution 1600x900
Pixel pitch 0.2768mm
Brightness (Typ.) 250cd/m2
Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1
Contrast Ratio (Max.) 10000000:1(withASCRon)
Viewing angle(H/V) CR>10 170˚/160˚
Display colors 16.7M
Response time 5 ms
SPLENDID™ Video
Enhancement
Yes
SPLENDID™ selection 5videopresetmodes(byhotkey)
Auto adjustment Yes(byhotkey)
Color temperature selection 5 color temperatures
Skin-Tone selection 3 skin-tones
Digital input No
Analog input D-Sub
Audio-in port 3.5 mm Mini-jack
Earphone jack No
Colors Black
Speaker (Built-in) 1Wx2Stereo
Power LED Blue(On)/Amber(Standby)
VESA wall mount 100x100mm
Tilt -5˚~+20˚
Kensington lock Yes
Voltage rating AC:100~240V
Power consumption PowerOn:<30W,Standby:<1W,PowerOff:<1W
Temperature (Operating) 0˚C~40˚C
Temperature
(Non-operating)
-20˚C~+60˚C
Dimension (W x H x D) 479.3mmx368.35mmx200.84mm(machine)
552mmx442mmx150mm(package)
Weight (Esti.) 3.2kg(Net);5.2kg(Gross)
Multi-languages 11languages(English,German,Italian,French,Dutch,
Spanish,Russian,TraditionalChinese,Simplified
Chinese,Japanese,Korean)
Accessories VGAcable,audiocable,powercord,quickstartguide,
warrantycard
Regulation approvals EnergyStar®,CB,CE,Gost-R,CCC,UL/cUL,FCC,
C-Tick,BSMI,VCCI,RoHS,WEEE,PSB,J-MOSS,EuP,
WindowsVista,Windows7WHQL
*Specicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.