Feb 2011 VB178/VB198 Series LED Monitor User Guide
Table of contents Notices.......................................................................................................... iii Safety information....................................................................................... iv Care & Cleaning............................................................................................ v 1.1 Welcome!....................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents..............................
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.
Safety information iv • 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.
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.
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 Your product package may include optional documentation that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
1.1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS® VB178/VB198 Series 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 VB178/VB198 Series brings you! 1.
1.3 Assembling the monitor To assemble the monitor: 1. Connect the base with the monitor. A click indicates that the base has been connected successfully. 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.
1.4 Monitor introduction 1.4.1 Front of the LED monitor 1 Button: 1. 4 5 6 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.
6. Power Indicator • The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table. Status Blue Amber OFF 1.4.2 Description ON Standby mode OFF Rear of the LED monitor Screw holes for VESA Wall Mount Rear connectors 1 2 3 4 Rear connectors (from left to right) 1-4 1. AC-IN port. This port connects the power connector from the bundled power cord. 2. Audio-in port. This port connects PC audio source by the bundled audio cable. (VB178T/S , VB198T/S) 3. DVI port.
2.1 Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount) The detachable stand of the VB178/VB198 Series LED monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. To detach the arm/stand: 1. Remove the arm cover. 2. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 3. Use a screwdriver to remove the three screws on the stand of the monitor as 4. Detach the stand from the monitor. the below drawing shows. • e recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent W damage to the monitor.
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 the monitor’s angle from -5˚ to 20˚.
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure VB178 Splendid Scenery Mode Color Standard Mode Image Theater Mode Input Select Game Mode System Setup Night View Mode sRGB Move Menu Exit 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.
• Scenery Mode: This is the best choice for scenery photo displaying with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology. • 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.
3. Image You can adjust the image Sharpness, Aspect Control, ASCR, Position (VGA only), and Focus (VGA only) from this main function. VB178 Splendid Sharpness Color ASCR Image Position Input Select Focus 40 OFF System Setup Move 4. Menu Exit • Sharpness: Adjusts the picture sharpness. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • ASCR: Select ON or OFF to enable or disable dynamic contrast ratio function.
5. System Setup Adjusts the system configuration. VB178 Splendid Splendid Demo Mode Color Volume Image ECO Mode OFF 83 Input Select OSD Setup System Setup Language OFF English Information 1/2 Move Menu Exit VB178 Splendid All Reset Color Image Input Select System Setup 2/2 Move 2-5 Menu Exit • Splendid Demo Mode: Activate the demo mode for the Splendid function. • Volume: Adjusts the Volume level of speakers. (VB178T/S 、VB198T/S).
3.2 Specifications Model VB198T/N/S/D VB178T/N/S/D Panel Size 19”W (48.3 cm) 17”W (43.2 cm) Max. Resolution SXGA 1280*1024 SXGA 1280*1024 Brightness (Typ.) 250cd/m2 250cd/m2 Cnrtast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1 1000:1 170°/160° 170°/160° Display Colors 16.7 M 16.
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 • Check if the monitor and the computer are in the there is no screen image 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.
3.4 Supported timing list Resolution V(Hz) H(KHz) 640x350 70 31.469 640x480 60 31.469 640x480 67 35 640x480 72 37.861 640x480 75 37.5 720x400 70 31.469 800x600 56 35.156 800x600 60 37.879 800x600 72 48.077 800x600 75 46.875 832x624 75 49.725 1024x768 60 48.363 1024x768 70 56.476 1024x768 72 57.7 1024x768 75 60.023 1024x768 1152x864 1152x860 1280x960 1280x1024 1280x1024 1280x1024 1280x1024 75 75 75 60 60 70 72 75 60.2 67.5 68.7 60 63.981 74.4 77.9 79.
