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VB172 Series
LCD Monitor
User Guide
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E3192 V1 April 2007 Copyright © 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 p
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Table of contents Notices.......................................................................................................... iv Safety.information........................................................................................ v Care.&.Cleaning........................................................................................... vi Chapter.1:. Product.introduction. 1.1. Welcome!....................................................................................... 1-1 1.2. Pa
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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 r
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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 al
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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 c
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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
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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 1 x VGA cable 1
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1.3 Monitor introduction 1.3.1. Front.of.the.LCD.monitor 4 5 6 1 2 3 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 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. Button:
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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 1.3.2. Rear.of.the.LCD.monitor. Screw.holes.for. VESA.Wall.Mount Rear.connectors 3 4 1 2 Rear.connectors 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
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1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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2.1 Assembling the monitor base To 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 prevent 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 mo
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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 1). 3. 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. Four.screws. Arm/base Figure.2 Figure.1
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2.4 Connecting the cables 1. Connect the cables as the following instructions: • 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 th
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2-4 Chapter 2: Setup
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3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure 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 selec
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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. 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. • Saturation: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • ASCR: turns on/off the ASCR(ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio) function. • Position: adjusts the
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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. • Volume: 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 Timeout selection, you can adjust the OSD timeout from 10 to 120. • Langu
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3.2 Specifications summary Panel.Type TFT LCD Panel.size 17" wide screen Max...Resolution SXGA+ 1280 x 1024 2 2 Brightness.(Typ.) 300 cd/m ; 250 cd/m (VB172F only) Contrast.Ratio.(Typ.) 700:1 / 1000:1 (VB172F only) Viewing angle(H/V) CR ≥ 10 160º/160º; 170º/160º (VB172F only) Display.colors 16.2M Response.time 5ms (Tr+Tf) / 2sms (GtG) (VB172F only) SPLENDID™.Video. Yes Enhancement SPLENDID™.selection 5 video preset modes (by hotkey) Auto.adjustment Yes (by hotkey) Color.temperature.selection 5 c
