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VH203 Series
LCD Monitor
User Guide
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Contents Notices ......................................................................................................... iii Safety information ...................................................................................... iv Care & Cleaning ........................................................................................... v Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! .................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package co
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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
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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
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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 stain
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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. vi
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1.1 Welcome! ® Thank you for purchasing the ASUS VH203 Series LCD monitor! The latest widescreen LCD monitor from ASUS provides a crisper, broader, and brighter display, plus a host of features that enhance your viewing experience. W it h t hese f eat ur es, y ou c an enjoy t he c onv enienc e and delight f ul v isual experience that the VH203 Series brings you! 1.2 Package contents Check your package for the following items: LCD moni
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1.3 Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front view 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 Base (VH203T/S) (VH203N/D) 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. 2. Button: (For those models with speakers) • Press this button to increase
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5. Button: • Automatically adjust the image to its optimized position, clock, and phase by pressing this button for 2-4 seconds. (for VGA mode only) 6. Power button/power indicator • Press this button to turn the monitor on/off. • The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table. Status Description Blue ON Amber Standby mode OFF OFF 1.3.2 Back view Stereo Stereo speaker speaker Screw holes for VESA Wall Mount AUDIO-IN VGA Rear co
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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
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2.3 Detaching t he arm/base (for VESA wall mount) The detachable arm/base of this 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 two screws on the arm (Figure 1), then slide out the arm/base to detach it from the monitor (Figure 2). 1 Rubbers i
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2.4 Connecting the cables 1. Connect the cables as the following instructions: AUDIO-IN VGA • 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
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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 (or ) 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 (or ) again to navigate through the sub-menu functions. Highlight and activate the desired sub-menu function by pressing the MENU button. 3. Press and (or
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2. Image You can adjust brightness, contrast, ASCR, sharpness, saturation, position (VGA only), and focus (VGA only) from this menu. • 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. is a hotkey to activate this function. (For those models without speakers) • ASCR : turns on/off the ASCR (ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio) function. • Sharpness : the adjusting range i
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4. Input Select In this function, you can select your desired input source. (VH203T/VH203N) 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. (For those models with speakers) • Aspect Control : adjusts the aspect ratio to “Full” or “4:3”. • OSD Setup : * Adjusts the horizontal postition (H-Position)/the vertical position (V-Position) of the OSD from 0 to 100. * Adjusts the O
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3.2 Specifi cat ions summary (VH203T) Panel type TFT LCD Panel size 20" (16:9) wide screen Max. resolution 1600 x 900 Pixel pitch 0.2768 mm 2 Brightness (Typ.) 250 cd/m 2 Brightness (Max.) 300 cd/m Contrast ratio (Typ.) 1000:1 Contrast ratio (Max.) 10000:1 (with ASCR on) Viewing angle(H/V) CR>10 160˚/160˚ Display colors 16.7 M Response time 5 ms SPLENDID™ Video Yes Enhancement SPLENDID™ selection 5 video preset modes (by hotkey) Auto adjustment Yes (by hotkey) Color temperature
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Specifi cat ions summary (VH203S) Panel type TFT LCD Panel size 20" (16:9) wide screen Max. resolution 1600 x 900 Pixel pitch 0.2768 mm 2 Brightness (Typ.) 250 cd/m 2 Brightness (Max.) 300 cd/m Contrast ratio (Typ.) 1000:1 Contrast ratio (Max.) 10000:1 (with ASCR on) Viewing angle(H/V) CR>10 160˚/160˚ Display colors 16.7 M Response time 5 ms SPLENDID™ Video Yes Enhancement SPLENDID™ selection 5 video preset modes (by hotkey) Auto adjustment Yes (by hotkey) Color temperature sele
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Specifi cat ions summary (VH203N) Panel type TFT LCD Panel size 20" (16:9) wide screen Max. resolution 1600 x 900 Pixel pitch 0.2768 mm 2 Brightness (Typ.) 250 cd/m 2 Brightness (Max.) 300 cd/m Contrast ratio (Typ.) 1000:1 Contrast ratio (Max.) 10000:1 (with ASCR on) Viewing angle(H/V) CR>10 160˚/160˚ Display colors 16.7 M Response time 5 ms SPLENDID™ Video Yes Enhancement SPLENDID™ selection 5 video preset modes (by hotkey) Auto adjustment Yes (by hotkey) Color temperature select
