June 2011 VH168 Series LCD 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.
When the monitor enters energy saving (standby) mode, the screen will display blank and the backlight will be turned off, and the Power LED will light “amber”. For the indication of Energy Saving (standby) mode, please refer to your user guide. 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.
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.
1.3 Assembling the monitor base To assemble the monitor base: 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 successfully. 4. Adjust the monitor to the angle that is most comfortable for you. 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 LCD monitor 1. • • 2. 3. 4. 1-3 Button: 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. • Button: Press this button to decrease the value of the function selected or move to the next function.
5. • • Power Button/Power Indicator: Press this button to turn the monitor on/off. The color definition of the power indicator is as the table below. Status Blue Amber OFF 1.4.
2.1 Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount) The detachable stand of the VH168 Series LCD monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. To detach the arm/stand: 2-1 1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 2. Press the plastic release button on the rear of the monitor shows as below picture. 3. Detach the stand from the monitor. • 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 VH168 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.
• 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 2.
3. Image You can adjust the image Sharpness, Aspect Control, ASCR, Position (VGA only), and Focus (VGA only) from this main function. VH168 Splendid Sharpness Color Aspect Control Full Image ASCR OFF Input Select Position System Setup Focus Move 4. Menu 50 Exit • Sharpness: Adjust the picture sharpness. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Aspect Control: Adjust the aspect ratio to “Full”, “4:3”, or “Over Scan”.
5. System Setup Adjust the system configuration. VH168 Splendid Splendid Demo Mode OFF Color ECO Mode OFF Image OSD Setup Input Select Language System Setup Information English All Reset Move Menu Exit • Splendid Demo Mode: Activate the demo mode for the Splendid function. • ECO Mode: Power-saving mode. • OSD Setup: Adjust the horizontal position (H-Position),and the vertical position (V-Position) of the OSD. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
3.2 Specifications summary Model VH168D Panel Size 15.6”W (39.4 cm) True Resolution 1366x768 Backlight Tech. LED Backlight Technology 220 cd/m2 Brightness (Typ.) Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 650:1 ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio (ASCR) 50,000,000:1 Viewing Angle (CR≥10) 90°(H)/65°(V) Color Saturation (NTSC) 62% Display Colors 262144 Response Time Power Consumption 11ms (Tr+Tf) ON Mode: <10W, Standby Mode: <0.5W, Off Mode: <0.
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 VESAModes,Factory Preset Timings Mode Format InputAspectRatio VGA DMT 4:3 4:3 SVGA DMT XGA DMT 4:3 16:9 WXGA+ DMT Resolution Total H(KHz) V(Hz) Pixel(MHz) 640x480,60Hz 800x600,60Hz 1024x768,60Hz 1360x768,60Hz 800 x 525 1056x628 1344x806 1792x795 31.470, N 37.879, P 48.363, N 47.712, P 59.94, N 60.317, P 60.004, N 60.015, P 25.175 40 65 85.
