Asus VB172 manual

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    VB172 Series LCD Monitor User Guide[...]

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    ii Copyright © 2007 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this ma nual, including the product s and software described in it, may be reproduced, tra nsmitted, 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, witho[...]

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    iii Table of contents Notices ......................................................................................................... iv Safety information ....................................................................................... v Care & Cleaning ..................................................................................[...]

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    iv 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 b[...]

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    v Safety information • Before setting up the monitor , carefully read all the documentation that came with the package. • T o 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 po[...]

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    vi 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. T urn your monitor [...]

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    vii 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 Y our product package may include optional docume[...]

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    1-1 ASUS LCD Monitor VB172 Series 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 Ch[...]

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    1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3 Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front of the LCD monitor 1. 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 T echnology . • Exit the OSD menu or go back to the previous menu as the OSD m [...]

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    1-3 ASUS LCD Monitor VB172 Series 1.3.2 Rear of the LCD monitor Rear connectors Status Description Blue ON Amber Standby mode OFF OFF 1. AC-IN port . This port connects the power connector from the bundled power cord. 2. DVI port . This 24-pin port is for PC (Personal Computer) DVI-D digital signal connection. 3. VGA port . This 15-pin port is for [...]

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    1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction[...]

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    2-1 ASUS LCD Monitor VB172 Series 2.1 Assembling the monitor base T o assemble the monitor base: 1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 2. Connect the base with the arm according to the below drawing. A click shows that the base has been connected successfully . We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to preven[...]

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    2-2 Chapter 2: Setup 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. T o 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 1). 3. Use a screwdriver to remove the four scr[...]

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    2-3 ASUS LCD Monitor VB172 Series 2.4 Connecting the cables 1. Connect the cables as the following instructions: • T o 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. • T o connect the power cord : connect one end of the power cord securely to th[...]

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    2-4 Chapter 2: Setup[...]

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    3-1 ASUS LCD Monitor VB172 Series 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to recongure 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-[...]

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    3-2 Chapter 3: General Instruction 2. Image Y ou 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. is a hotkey to activate this function. • Contrast: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Sharpness: the adjusting[...]

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    3-3 ASUS LCD Monitor VB172 Series 5. System Setup Allow you to adjust the system. • V olume: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. 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 T imeout selecti[...]

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    3-4 Chapter 3: General Instruction 3.2 Specications summary Panel T ype TFT LCD Panel size 17" wide screen Max. Resolution SXGA+ 1280 x 1024 Brightness (T yp.) 300 cd/m 2 ; 250 cd/m 2 (VB172F only) Contrast Ratio (T yp.) 700:1 / 1000:1 (VB172F only) Viewing angle(H/V) CR ≥ 10 160º/160º; 170º/160º (VB172F only) Display colors 16.2M Res[...]

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    3-5 ASUS LCD Monitor VB172 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 comp[...]

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    3-6 Chapter 3: General Instruction 3.4 Supported operating modes * 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. Display resolution Horizontal frequency Refersh rate 640 x 350 31.5KHz 70Hz 640 x 400 31.5KHz 70Hz 640 x 480 31.5KHz 60Hz 640 x 480 35.0KHz 67Hz[...]