Asus VE198TL Series User manual

VE198TL Series
LED Monitor
User Guide

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First Edition
October 2013
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Contents
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
  
1.3.1 Front view ....................................................................... 1-2
1.3.2 Back view ........................................................................ 1-3
  
  
  
  
  
  
3.1.1 How to recongure .......................................................... 3-1
3.1.2 OSD function introduction ............................................... 3-1
  
  
  

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Notices

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 modications
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 efciency.

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re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xitbyyourself.Contactaqualied
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
re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conguredreceptaclesmarkedbetween
100-240VAC.
• Ifyouencountertechnicalproblemswiththemonitor,contactaqualied
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
electronicproducts.
AEEE yönetmeliğine uygundur

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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 screen may icker during the initial use due to the nature of the uorescent
light. Turn off the Power Switch and turn it on again to make sure that the
icker disappears.
• You may nd 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 ashes, or cannot work anymore, contact
your dealer or service center to x it. Do not repair the screen by yourself!

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.

vii

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and
software updates.
 
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS
hardware and software products. Refer to http://www.asus.com
 
Your product package may include optional documentation that may have
been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard
package.
Takeback Services
ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest
standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for
our customers to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries and other
components as well as the packaging materials.
Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detail recycling
information in different region.

viii

1-1ASUS VE198 Series LED Monitor
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the ASUS® LED monitor!
The latest widescreen LED monitor from ASUS provides a broader, brighter and
crystal-clear 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
S Volume/Down Menu Brightness/Up A Power Key
2 543 1
1. , Button:
• Use this hotkey to switch from ve 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. ( )
3. MENU Button:
• Turns on the OSD menu.

1-3ASUS VE198 Series LED Monitor
• 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 denition of the power indicator is as the below table.
 
Blue ON
Amber Standby mode
OFF OFF
 
4

  . This port connects PC audio source by the bundled audio
cable.
2. . This port connects the power connector from the bundled power
cord.
3. . This 24-pin port is for PC (Personal Computer) DVI-D digital signal
connection.
4. . This 15-pin port is for PC VGA connection.
The VESA wall mount kit (100 mm x 100 mm) is purchased separately.



1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction

2-1ASUS VE198 Series LED Monitor
2.1 Assembling the monitor base
To assemble the monitor base:
1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table.
2. Rotate the arm anti-clockwise 90 degrees. (Figure 1)
3. Fix the base to the arm by fastening the bundled screw. (Figure 2) (Figure 3)
4. Align the triangle mark on the base with the two screws to allow 45 degrees
swivel from either left or right. (Figure 4)
We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent
damage to the monitor.
Figure 1 Figure 2
Figure 3 Figure 4

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 when you change its angle.
• The recommended adjusting angle is +15˚ to -5˚ (for tilt)/+45˚ to -45˚ (for
swiveling/ +110 mm (for height adjustment)/90˚ (for portrait view).
110mm
45° 0° 45°
-5° ~ +15°

1. Lift the monitor to the highest position.
2 Tilt the monitor to its maximum angle.
3. Pivot the monitor clockwise to the angle you need.
0°
90°
-5° ~ +15°
It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle.

2-3ASUS VE198 Series LED Monitor
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.
3. Use a screwdriver to remove the four screws on the arm (Figure 1), and then
detach the arm/base from the monitor (Figure 2).
• We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent
damage to the monitor.
• Hold the stand while removing the screws.
• The VESA wall mount kit (100 x 100 mm) is purchased separately.
• Use only the UL Listed Wall Mount Bracket with minimum weight/load
22.7kg (Screw size: M4 x 10 mm)
Figure 1 Figure 2

2-4 Chapter 2: Setup
2.4 Connecting the cables
Connect the cables as the following instructions:
Audio-in
 : connect one end of the audio cable to the
monitor’s Audio-in port, the other end to the computer's audio-out port.
 : connect one end of the power cord securely to
the monitor’s AC input port, the other end to a power outlet.
 :
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.
2.5 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.

3-1ASUS VE198 Series LED Monitor
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu
 
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.
 
 
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.
 : best choice for scenery photo display with SPLENDID™
Video Enhancement.
 : best choice for document editing with SPLENDID™
Video Enhancement.
 : best choice for movie with SPLENDID™ Video
Enhancement.
 : best choice for game playing with SPLENDID™ Video
Enhancement.
 : 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
 
You can adjust brightness, contrast,
sharpness, saturation, position (VGA only),
and focus (VGA only) from this menu.
 : the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. is a hotkey to
activate this function.
 : the adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
 : turns on/off the ASCR (ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio) function.
 : the adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
 : the adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
 : adjusts the horizontal position (H-Position) and the vertical
position (V-Position) of the image. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
 : 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.
 
Select the image color you like from this
function.
 : contains five color modes including Cool, Normal, Warm,
sRGB, and User mode.
 : 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 Series LED Monitor
 
In this function, you can select your
desired input source.
 
Allow you to adjust the system.
 turns on/off ASUS Splendid Demo function.
 : the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. is a hotkey to
activate this function.
 : adjusts the aspect ratio to full or 4:3.
 :
* 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.
 : there are 11 languages for your selection, including English,
German, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish, Russian, Traditional Chinese,
Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Korean.
 : shows the monitor information.
 : “Yes” allows you to restore the default setting.

3-4 Chapter 3: General Instruction
3.2 Specications summary
 TFT LED
 19" (48.3 cm, 16:10) wide screen
 1440 x 900
 0.2835 mm
 250 cd/m2
 1000:1
 10000000:1 (with ASCR on)
 170˚/160˚
 16.7 M
 5 ms


Yes
 5 video preset modes (by hotkey)
 Yes (by hotkey)
 5 color temperatures
 3 skin-tones
 DVI-D with HDCP
 D-Sub
 3.5 mm Mini-jack
 No
 Black
 1 W x 2 Stereo
 Blue (On)/ Amber (Standby)
 100 x 100 mm
 -5˚~+15˚
 +45˚~-45˚
 110 mm
 Yes
 AC: 100~240V
 Power On : < 29 W, Standby: < 1 W, Power Off: < 1 W
 0˚C~40˚C


-20˚C~+60˚C
 453.1 mm x 444.5 mm x 212.94 mm (machine)
647 mm x 364 mm x 210 mm (package)
 4.32 kg (Net) ; 6.0 kg (Gross)
 11 languages (English, German, Italian, French, Dutch,
Spanish, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Simplied
Chinese, Japanese, Korean)
 VGA cable, DVI cable, audio cable, power cord, quick
start guide, warranty card
 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
