Asus VW199TL User manual

VW199(x)L Series
LCD Monitor
User Guide

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Table of contents
Notices......................................................................................................... iii
Safety information ...................................................................................... iv
Care & Cleaning........................................................................................... v
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Package contents......................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Assembling the monitor ............................................................. 1-2
1.4 Monitor introduction .................................................................... 1-2
1.4.1 Front of the LCD monitor ................................................ 1-2
1.4.2 Rear of the LCD monitor ................................................. 1-5
2.1 Detaching the arm/stand
(for VESA wall mount) ................................................................. 2-1
2.2 Adjusting the monitor.................................................................. 2-2
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............................................................................... 3-5
3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ)................................................................ 3-6
3.4 Supported timing list ..........................................................................3-7

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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.
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,incaseuseataPCthenitshould
usethemonitoronlywith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.
• Thewallsocketshallbeinstalledneartheequipmentandshallbe
easilyaccessible.

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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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:
• 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.

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1.1 Welcome!
ThankyouforpurchasingtheASUS®VW199(x)L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VW199(x)LSeriesbringsyou!
1.2 Package contents
CheckyourVW199(x)LSeriesLCDMonitorpackageforthefollowingitems:
LCD monitor
Monitor stand and base
UsermanualCD
Quick start guide
Warrantycard
Power cord
VGAcable
Audiocable(VW199TL/SL)
DVIcable(VW199TL/NL)
• Ifanyoftheaboveitemsisdamagedormissing,contactyourretailer
immediately.

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1.3 Assembling the monitor
To assemble the monitor:
1. Placethedisplayflatonaclothonthetable,assemblethebaseaccordingto
the drawing and use a coin to turn the screw tight.
2. Adjust the monitor to the angle that is most comfortable.
• Werecommendthatyoucoverthetablesurfacewithsoftclothtoprevent
damage to the monitor.
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1.4 Monitor introduction
1.4.1 Front of the LCD monitor
1.4.1.1 VW199TL/SL
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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hotkeytoswitchfromsixvideopresetmodes(SceneryMode,
StandardMode,TheaterMode,GameMode,NightViewMode,and
sRGBMode)withSPLENDID™VideoIntelligenceTechnology.
• ExittheOSDmenuorgobacktothepreviousmenuastheOSDmenu
is active.
2. Button:
• Press this button to decrease the value of the function selected or move
tothenextfuction.
• ThisisalsoahotkeyforVolumeadjustment.
3. MENUButton:
• Press this button to enter the OSD menu.
• 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.

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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
1.4.1.2 VW199NL/DL
21 3 4 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hotkeytoswitchfromsixvideopresetmodes(SceneryMode,
StandardMode,TheaterMode,GameMode,NightViewMode,and
sRGBMode)withSPLENDID™VideoIntelligenceTechnology.
• ExittheOSDmenuorgobacktothepreviousmenuastheOSDmenu
is active.
2.
Button:
• Press this button to decrease the value of the function selected or move
tothenextfuction.
• ThisisalsoahotkeyforContrastadjustment.
3. MENUButton:
• Press this button to enter 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:
• 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
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1 AC-IN port
2 Audio Line-in port (VW199TL/SL)
3 DVI port (VW199TL/NL)
4 VGA port
5 Screw Holes for VESA Wall Mount

2-1 Chapter 2: Setup
2.1 Detaching the arm/stand
(for VESA wall mount)
ThedetachablestandoftheVW199(x)LSeriesLCDmonitorisspeciallydesigned
forVESAwallmount.
To detach the arm/stand:
1. Lowerthemonitortoitslowestheight,andtheninsetthemonitorheight
adjustment lock.
2. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table.
3. UseascrewdrivertoremovethefourscrewsontheVESAcover,thenslide
outthearm/basetodetachitfromthemonitor.
• 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.
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• TheVESAwallmountkit(100x100mm)ispurchasedseparately.Foruse
onlywithULListedWallMountBracketwithminimumweight/load14.8kg
(Screwsize:4mmx12mm).

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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.
• Youcantiltthemonitor’sfrom-5°to15°,swivelfromleft-to-rightfor45°each
side,andliftthemonitor’sheightorabout100mm.
-5º~15º
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3-1 Chapter3:GeneralInstruction
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu
3.1.1 Howtorecongure
VW199
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 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. Press 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. Splendid
Thisfunctioncontainssixsub-functionsthatyoucanselectforyour
preference.EachmodehastheResetselection,allowingyoutomaintain
yoursettingorreturntothepresetmode.
VW199
Splendid
Color
Image
Input Select
Move Menu Exit
System Setup
Scenery Mode
Standard Mode
Theater Mode
Game Mode
Night View Mode
sRGB
• Scenery Mode:Thisisthebestchoiceforsceneryphotodisplayingwith
SPLENDID™VideoIntelligenceTechnology.

3-2ASUSLCDMonitorVW199(x)LSeries
• Standard Mode: This is the best choice for document editing with
SPLENDID™VideoIntelligenceTechnology.
• Theater Mode: This is the best choice for movie watching with
SPLENDID™VideoIntelligenceTechnology.
• Game Mode:ThisisthebestchoiceforgameplayingwithSPLENDID™
VideoIntelligenceTechnology.
• Night View Mode:Thisisthebestchoiceforplayingdark-scenegame
orwatchingdark-scenemoviewithSPLENDID™VideoIntelligence
Technology.
• sRGB: This is the best choice for viewing photos and graphics from PCs.
• In the Standard Mode,theSaturation,Skin Tone,Sharpness,ASCR are
not user-configurable.
• In the sRGB,theBrightness,Contrast,Saturation,Color Temp,Skin
Tone and ASCR are not user-configurable.
2. Color
Selecttheimagecoloryoulikefromthisfunction.
VW199
Splendid
Color
Image
Input Select
Move Menu Exit
System Setup
Brightness
Contrast
Saturation
Color Temp
100
80
User Mode
Skin Tone
Smart View
50
Natural
OFF
• Brightness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
• Contrast: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
• Saturation: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
• Color Temp.:Containsthreepresetcolormodes(Cool,Normal,Warm)
andoneUserMode.
• Skin Tone:ContainsthreecolormodesincludingReddish,Natural,and
Yellowish.
• Smart View:TurnstheSmartViewFunctiononoroff.
• IntheUserMode,colorsofR(Red),G(Green),andB(Blue)are
userconfigurable; the adjusting range is from 0 ~ 100.

3-3 Chapter3:GeneralInstruction
3. Image
YoucanadjusttheimageSharpness,AspectControl,ASCR,Position(VGA
only),andFocus(VGAonly)fromthismainfunction.
VW199
Splendid
Color
Image
Input Select
Move Menu Exit
System Setup Focus
Sharpness
Aspect Control
ASCR
40
Full
OFF
Position
• Sharpness: Adjusts the picture sharpness. The adjusting range is from 0
to 100.
• Aspect Control: Adjusting the aspect ratio to “Full” or “4:3”.
• ASCR:SelectONorOFFtoenableordisabledynamiccontrastratio
function.
• Position:Adjuststhehorizontalposition(H-Position)andthevertical
position(V-Position)oftheimage.Theadjustingrangeisfrom0to100
(OnlyavailableforVGAinput).
• 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(OnlyavailableforVGAinput).
4. Input Select
SelectstheinputsourcefromVGAorDVI(VW199TL/NL).
VW199
Splendid
Color
Image
Input Select
Move Menu Exit
System Setup
VGA
DVI

3-4ASUSLCDMonitorVW199(x)LSeries
5. System Setup
Adjuststhesystemconfiguration.
VW199
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
VW199
Splendid
Color
Image
Input Select
Move Menu Exit
System Setup
All Reset
2/2
• Splendid Demo Mode: Activate the demo mode for the Splendid
function.
• Volume: AdjuststheVolumelevelofspeakers.(VW199TL/SL).
• ECO Mode: Turns the ECO Mode Function on or off.
• OSD Setup:Adjuststhehorizontalposition(H-Position),verticalposition
(V-Position),OSDTimeout,DDC/CI,andTransparencyoftheOSD
screen.
• Language:SelectsOSDlanguage.TheselectionsareEnglish,French,
German,Spanish,Italian,Dutch,Russian,TraditionalChinese,Simplified
Chinese,JapaneseandKorean.
• Information: Displaysthemonitorinformation.
• All Reset: Selects“Yes”torevertallsettingstothefactorydefaultmode.

3-5 Chapter3:GeneralInstruction
3.2 Specications
Model VW199TL/NL/SL/DL
PanelSize 19”W(48.3cm)
Max.Resolution 1440x900
Backlight Tech. LEDBacklightTechnology
Brightness(Typ.) 250cd/m
2
Intrisinc Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1
ViewingAngle(H/V),(CR≥10) 170°/160°
DisplayColors 16.7 M
Response Time 5ms(Tr+Tf)
Analog Input D-Sub
Digital Input DVI(VW199TL/NLonly)
Speaker(Build-in) 1Wx2(VW199TL/SLonly)
Tilt -5°~+15°
VESAWallMounting Yes(100mmx100mm)
Phys.Dimension(WxHxD) 444x458.5x214mm
BoxDimension(WxHxD) 602x210x368mm
NetWeight(Esti.) 5.1 kg
GrossWeight(Esti.) 6.4 kg
VoltageRating AC100~240V(Built-in)

3-6ASUSLCDMonitorVW199(x)LSeries
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 screen image
• Check if the monitor and the computer are 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(forVGAinputonly).
• AdjusttheH-PositionorV-PositionsettingsviaOSD
(forVGAinputonly).
Screen image bounces or a wave
pattern is present in the image
• Makesurethesignalcableisproperlyconnectedto
the monitor and the computer.
• Moveelectricaldevicesthatmaycauseelectrical
interference.
Screen image has color defects
(whitedoesnotlookwhite)
• Inspect the signal cable and make sure that none of
the pins are bent.
• Perform All 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inputonly).
• Adjust the Phase and Clock settings via OSD.
Nosoundorsoundislow
(VW199TL/SL)
• 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.

3-7 Chapter3:GeneralInstruction
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
1024x768 48.363 60 65
1024x768 56.476 70 75
1024x768 60.023 75 78.75
SXGA
1152x864 67.5 75 108
1280x960 60 60 108
1280x1024 63.981 60 108
1280x1024 79.976 75 135
WXGA+ 1440x900 55.935 60 106.5
1440x900 70.635 75 136.75
IBM Modes, Factory Preset Timing
Mode Resolution H(KHz) V(Hz) Pixel (MHz)
DOS 640x350 31.469 70 25.175
DOS 720x400 31.469 70 28.322
MAC Modes, Factory Preset Timing
Mode Resolution H(KHz) V(Hz) Pixel (MHz)
VGA 640x480 35 67 30.24
SVGA 832x624 49.725 75 57.2832