ASUS VB172T Monitor User Guide Manual Operating Instructions
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1. 1 Use a screwdriver to remove the four screws on the arm Figure 1 then slide out the arm base to detach it from the monitor Figure 2 __ Rubbers in the screw holes Arm base Figure 1 Figure 2 We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor Chapter 2 Setup 2 4 Connecting the cables 1 Connect the cables as the following instructions Z lll EE AUDIO IN AC IN DVI D SUB 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 LCD monitor s VGA DVI port b Connect the other end of the VGA DVI cable to your computer s VGA DVI port c Tighten the two screws to secure the VGA DVI connector J When both the VGA and the DVI cables are connected you can choose either VGA mode or DVI mode from the Input Select item of the OSD functions 2 Gatherallthe cables by putting them through the cable hole kus Cable hole KI A lt 2 5 Turning on the monitor Gently press the power button C See page 1 2 for the location of the power button The power indicator lights up in blu2. SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Table of contents N TICOS oivaa vaasnasuaan na aavan ankan ana n Annu ka a kaak aka Kaan Huan un danun ak AAA AA MAA OA iv Safety information nV Care amp Cleaning sisssismamsmmaan naan annan aa mammaa KATTAA t nd aN danda MA Nanan ANTA Naadan AAmAATA vi Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 1 WEIGOMB i iisisinmaimaaaa nananana maa n AKS A ARKA RENKI RN RAN MKSKS NK RA ARN N KENIA K varamu 1 1 1 2 Package COntents coooosninoana aamen nam ma n ananas 1 1 1 3 Monitor introduction evcosuononaa naamaan aamen a ana aaannan 1 2 1 3 1 Front of the LCD monitor oooiiinin ene 1 2 1 3 2 Rear of the LCD monitor eeeenneenen nen 1 3 Chapter 2 Setup 2 1 Assembling the monitor base oossinn saamamme nana 2 2 Adjusting the MONitor cccvooooosnotann aemm aan an na nananana 2 3 Detaching the arm base for VESA wall mount 2 4 Connecting the cables e nrniaineneava
3. does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the eguipment 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 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 correc
4. 3 1 Front of the LCD monitor 1 E Button Use this hotkey to switch from five video preset modes Game Mode Night View Mode Scenery Mode Standard Mode Theater 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 by pressing this button for 2 4 seconds for VGA mode only 2 lt Button Press this button to decrease the value of the function selected or move left up to the previous function This is also a hotkey for Volume adjustment 3 MENU Button Press this button to enter select the icon function highlighted while the OSD is activated 4 p Button Press this button to increase the value of the function selected or move right down to the next fuction This is also a hotkey for Brightness adjustment Chapter 1 Product introduction 5 ly 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 Description ON Standby mode OFF 1 3 2 Rear of the LCD monitor Screw holes for VESA Wall Mount Rear connectors Ma Rear connectors 5 1 AC IN port This port connects the power connector from the bundled power cord 2 DVI port
5. 48 4KHz 56 5KHz 60 0KHz 67 5KHz 68 7KHz 64KHz 80KHz Refersh rate Modes not listed in the table may not be supported For optimal resolution we recommend that you choose a mode listed in the table above Chapter 3 General Instruction
6. This 24 pin port is for PC Personal Computer DVI D digital signal connection 3 VGA port This 15 pin port is for PC VGA connection 4 Audio in port This port connects PC audio source by the bundled audio cable ASUS LCD Monitor VB172 Series 1 3 1 4 Chapter 1 Product introduction 2 1 Assembling the monitor base To assemble the monitor base 1 Have the front of the monitor face down on a table 2 Connectthe base with the arm according to the below drawing A click shows that the base has been connected successfully N We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent SN 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 when you change its angle You can adjust the monitor s angle from 5 to 20 5 20 gt J It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the the viewing angle ASUS LCD Monitor VB172 Series 2 1 2 2 2 3 Detaching the arm base for VESA wall mount The detachable arm base of the VB172 Series LCD 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
7. al ILI VB172 Series LCD Monitor User Guide E3192 V1 April 2007 Copyright O 2007 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC All Rights Reserved No part of this manual including the products and software described in it may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form or by any means except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC ASUS Product warranty or service will not be extended if 1 the product is repaired modified or altered unless such repair modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS or 2 the serial number of the product is defaced or missing ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY AND ARE
8. e to show that the monitor is ON ASUS LCD Monitor VB172 Series 2 3 2 4 Chapter 2 Setup 3 1 OSD On Screen Display menu 3 1 1 How to reconfigure 1 Press the MENU button to activate the OSD menu Theater Mode 2 Press lt 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 lt and b again to navigate through the sub menu functions Highlight and activate the desired sub menu function by pressing the MENU button 3 Press lt and p to change the settings of the selected function To exit the OSD menu press the IB 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 Theater Mode Scenery Mode best choice for scenery photo display with SPLENDID Video Enhancement a 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 N Night View Mode best choice for dark scene game or movie with SPLENDID Video Enhancement J I
9. es and power cord Follow the correct lifting technigues 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 A WARNING Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task 1 CAUTION Information to prevent damage to
10. lock Voltage rating Specifications summary TFT LCD 17 wide screen SXGA 1280 x 1024 300 cd m 250 cd m VB172F only 700 1 1000 1 VB172F only 160 160 170 160 VB172F only 16 2M 5ms Tr Tf 2sms GtG VB172F only Yes 5 video preset modes by hotkey Yes by hotkey 5 color temperatures 3 skin tones DVI D VB172T only D Sub 3 5 mm Mini jack VB172T VB172S VB172F only Black 1W x 2 Stereo VB172T VB172S VB172F only Blue On Amber Standby 100 mmx 100 mm purchased separately 20 5 Yes AC 100 240V Specifications are subject to change without notice Chapter 3 General Instruction 3 3 Problem Power LED is not ON The power LED lights amber and there is no screen image Screen image is too light or dark Screen image is not centered or sized properly Screen image bounces or a wave pattern is present in the image Screen image has color defects white does not look white Screen image is blurry or fuzzy No sound or sound is low ASUS LCD Monitor VB172 Series Troubleshooting FAQ Possible Solution 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 Check if the monitor and the computer are inthe ON mode Make sure the signal cable is properly connected the moni
11. nthe Standard Mode the Satuation and Sharpness functions are not user configurable Inthe other modes the sRGB function is not user configurable ASUS LCD Monitor VB172 Series 3 1 2 Image You can adjust brightness contrast sharpness saturation position VGA only ASCR and focus VGA only from this main function Brightness the adjusting range is from 0 to 100 p is a hotkey to activate this function Contrast the adjusting range is from 0 to 100 Sharpness the adjusting range is from 0 to 100 N Saturation the adjusting range is from 0 to 100 ASCR turns on off the ASCR ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio function N Position adjusts the horizontal postition 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 J 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 E EI EI from this function Shin Tone Color Temp contains five color modes including Cool Normal Warm sRGB and U
12. ser mode Skin Tone contains three color modes including Reddish Natural and Yellowish J In the User mode colors of R Red G Green and B Bluee are user configurable the adjusting range is from 0 100 Chapter 3 General Instruction 4 Input Select In this function you can select either VGA or DVI input source Only for some models 5 System Setup Allow you to adjust the system s Volume the adjusting range is from 0 to 100 lt is a hotkey to activate this function OSD Setup adjusts the horizontal postition H Position and the vertical position V Position of the OSD The adjusting range is from 0 to 100 In the OSD Timeout selection you can adjust the OSD timeout from 10 to 120 Language there are ten languages for your selection including English German Italian French Dutch Spanish Russian Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese Japanese and Korean a Information shows the monitor information Reset Yes allows you to restore the default setting ASUS LCD Monitor VB172 Series 3 3 3 4 3 2 Panel Type Panel size Max Resolution Brightness Typ Contrast Ratio Typ Viewing angle H V CR 10 Display colors Response time SPLENDID Video Enhancement SPLENDID selection Auto adjustment Color temperature selection Skin Tone selection Digital input Analog input Audio in port Colors Speaker Built in Power LED VESA wall mount Tilt Kensington
13. the components when trying to complete a task N IMPORTANT Information that you MUST follow to complete a task J NOTE Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task 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 vii viii 1 1 Welcome Thank you for purchasing the ASUS VB172 Series LCD monitor The latest LCD monitor from ASUS provides a host of features that enhance your viewing experience With these features you can enjoy the convenience and delightful visual experience that the VB172 Series brings you 1 2 Package contents Check your VB172 Series LCD monitor package for the following items LCD monitor Monitor base User manual CD Quick Start Guide 1 x Power cord 1x VGA cable 1 x DVI cable Only for VB172T 1 x Audio cable Only for VB172T VB172S and VB172F TAT STS 9 If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer immediately ASUS LCD Monitor VB172 Series 1 1 1 2 1 3 Monitor introduction 1
14. tly 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 vi Care amp Cleaning Before you lift or reposition your monitor it is better to disconnect the cabl
15. tor 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 Adjust the Contrast and Brightness settings via OSD Press the II button for two seconds to automatically adjust the image Adjust the H Position or V Position settings via OSD Make sure the signal cable is properly connected to the monitor and the computer Move electrical devices that may cause electrical interference Inspect the signal cable and make sure that none of the pins are bent Perform Reset via OSD Adjust the R G B color settings or select the Color Temperature via OSD Press the II button for two seconds to automatically adjust the image for VGA mode only Adjust the Phase and Clock settings via OSD 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 6 3 4 Supported operating modes Display resolution 640 x 350 640 x 400 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 720 x 400 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 832 x 624 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1152 x 864 1152 x 870 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024 Horizontal freguency 31 5KHz 31 5KHz 31 5KHz 35 0KHz 37 9KHz 37 5KHz 31 5KHz 35 1KHz 37 9KHz 46 7KHz 48 1KHz 49 7KHz
16. unennanaenenannnenenanane nen 2 5 Turning on the monitor uurseesesnrnnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Chapter 3 General Instruction 3 1 OSD On Screen Display menu rnrsisennnenennnnnnnnnnns 3 1 1 How to reconfigure nnrmnnneneninremnene 3 1 2 OSD Function Introduction 3 2 Specifications summary n nraininenenenunenannaenenanenenenananenenas 3 3 Troubleshooting FAQ unesesesnansnnnnnnnonnnnnnnannnnnnnannnnnnnnununnnannnnn 3 4 Supported operating modes 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 eguipment 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 eguipment generates uses and can radiate radio freguency 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
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