PG191 LCD Monitor User Guide
E2480 First Edition V1 March 2006 Copyright © 2006 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”).
Table of contents Notices ................................................................................................. v Safety information .............................................................................. vi Care and cleaning ............................................................................... vii Package contents ............................................................................... ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ..................................
Chapter 4: Appendix Appendix I SRS TruSurround XT™ ................................................ 4-2 Appendix II Troubleshooting (FAQ) .............................................. 4-3 Appendix III PG191 specification summary ................................... 4-4 Appendix IV 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 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.
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.
Care and 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. viii 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, such as warranty card, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
Package contents Check your PG191 LCD package for the following items: LCD monitor Quick Start Guide Support CD 1 x Power cord 1 x VGA-Audio-Microphone-USB 4-in-1 cable 1 x DVI cable If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.
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This chapter gives a g general description of the ASUS PG191 LCD monitor. The chapter lists the monitor features including introduction on the front/rear panels as well as the side view.
1.1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS® PG191 LCD monitor! The LCD monitor features high-quality audio technology, including a detachable 15W ASUS Power Bass System and the most advanced SRS TruSurround XT™ sound effect which help provide vivid melody, enhancing your audio enjoyment while you watch movies, play games, or listen to music! The built-in 1.
1.3 Monitor introduction Front view Webcam 1 2 3 4 5 Stereo speakers (5Wx2) Base 6 Touch sensors The touch sensors are sensitive. Slightly touch the item you want to enable. Do not press the front panel too hard to prevent damage to the panel and the sensors. Sensor: 1. • 2. Use this hotkey to switch to any of the five sound preset modes (Standard Mode, Fighting Game Mode, Strategic Game Mode, Theater Mode, Music Mode).
Sensor: 4. • • Touch this sensor to decrease the value of the function selected or move to the previous function. This is also a hotkey for Volume adjustment. 5. Sensor: • Use this hotkey to switch to any of the five video preset modes (Standard Mode, Theater Mode, Game Mode, Night View Mode, Scenery Mode) with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology. • Exit the OSD menu or go back to the previous menu as the OSD menu is active.
Side view 1 2 3 4 1 2. 3. 4. S R S O n / O f f b u t t o n . Press this button to turn on/off the SRS sound effect. U S B 2 . 0 p o r t s . These three Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. M i c r o p h o n e p o r t . This port connects a microphone with a mini-plug (3.5mm). H e a d p h o n e p o r t . This port connects a headphone with a stereo mini-plug (3.5 mm). The headphone and the microphone are purchased separately.
Rear view 15W ASUS Power Bass System (Detachable) Connectors Kensington lock 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. AC-in port 2. DVI port 3. VGA port 4. Audio-input port 5. Woofer port 6. Microphone-output port 7.
This chapter provides setup instruction on how to correctly connect cables and properly adjust the monitor to a comfortable viewing angle via tilt and swivel functions.
2.1 Connecting the cables Connect the cables as shown: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. Power cord 2. DVI cable 3. VGA cable 4. Audio cable (gray) 5. Woofer cable 6. Microphone cable (red) 7. USB cable To connect the USB cable: connect one end of the USB cable to the monitor’s USB port (as the above drawing shows), the other end to the computer’s.
2.2 Turning the monitor on Gently touch the power sensor . See page 1-3 for the location of the power sensor. The power indicator lights up in blue to show that the monitor is ON. 2.3 Adjusting the monitor This monitor can be adjusted within the angles as shown: We recommend that you adjust the viewing angle of the monitor based on the height of your desk and chair to prevent the light from reflecting to your eyes. 1. Grasp the top of the monitor and adjust the tilt within -5º to 25º. -5º~25º 2.
2-4 Chapter 2: Setup
This chapter introduces the general instruction, including how to use the OSD (On-Screen Display) menu and activate the LifeFrame utility.
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure 1. Touch the 2. Touch and to navigate through the functions. Highlight and activate the desired function by touching the sensor. If the function selected has a sub-menu, touch and again to navigate through the sub-menu functions. Highlight and activate the desired sub-menu function by touching the sensor. 3. Touch 4. To exit the OSD menu, touch the to adjust any other function. 3.1.2 sensor to activate the OSD menu.
OSD menu table: Main SPLENDID Image Color Sub-menu 1 Sub-menu 2 Scenery Mode Video preset mode for viewing scenery Standard Mode Video preset mode for generic windows use Theater Mode Video preset mode for watching movies Game Mode Video preset mode for playing games Night View Mode Video preset mode for displaying night views Brightness Adjusts brightness of the image Contrast Adjusts contrast of the image Sharpness Adjusts sharpness of the image Saturation Adjusts saturation of the
3.2 Using the built-in webcam This built-in webcam allows you to take photos and make videos; while talking to friends via Internet-based communication tools, you can use the webcam to show your vivid image. 3.2.1 Hardware • The 1.3 megapixel webcam transmits images to your PC through the USB ports. Therefore, make sure that you have connected the USB plugs of the supplied 4-in-1 cable before you use the webcam. • The webcam is adjustable upward and downward as shown.
3.3 LifeFrame software 3.3.1 Introduction and installation instructions To capture snapshots or video clips, ASUS PG191 provides an easy-to-use LifeFrame that can work with the built-in webcam, allowing users to create their own photos or video clips. • LifeFrame only supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP operating systems. • Before starting to use this software, install LifeFrame into your PC. • The LifeFrame software is bundled in the PG191 support CD. System requirements are as follows: 1.
3.3.2 Main screen The main screen shows the following function areas: 1 3 5 4 2 3 Click the top minimize/maximize button to switch modes between 320x240 and 480x360. 1. 2. 3. Preview window w. Previews a snapshot or video clips. See section 3.4.3 for details. S t a t u s b a rr. Shows the status and information of capture/preview mode. See section 3.4.4 for details. O p e r a t i o n a r e a . Provides the operation functions: • • 4. 5.
Switch mode e- click to switch between playback/capture modes. E m a i ll- open a new mail, add the image or video file you would like to send as an attachment. S a v e a ss- save thumbnails to a folder. Trash h- click the thumbnail you wish to delete, then click “Trash” You can select multiple files to delete. 3.3.3 Preview mode For snapshot Click the thumbnail you wish to preview. Viewing video clips 1. Click the movie recorder icon on the lower right corner. 2. Click the thumbnail to preview. 3.
3.3.5 Operating area Side section - Enhance - Effects - Setup Bottom section While stopped 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 While playing 3. M u t e . Disables voice recording V i d e o m o d e . Switches the mode to recording R e c o r d . Starts recording/capturing 4. S t o p . Stops recording/capturing S n a p s h o t m o d e . Switches from Video Mode to Snapshot Mode 1. 2. 5. 6. 7. C o n t i n u e c a p t u r e .
3.3.6 Enhance There are several options to enhance the quality of your captures. Check one option (not both) Check to enable adjustment A u t o . Auto Enhance, Low Light, Auto Tone, Clear text (white board) M a n u a l . Allows you to adjust the Brightness and Contrast manually. D i g i t a l Z o o m . 1x to 3x, in 0.5 increments Click OK to save settings.
3.3.7 Effects Enrich your images with special effects. PhotoFrame. Spotlight. BlackWhite. Sepia. Negative. Emboss. Fisheye. Snow. N o E f f e c t . Click “No Effect” to cancel the chosen effects. Click OK to save settings.
3.3.8 Setup - basic setup There are three pages: Basic Setup, Capture Format, and Capture Mode. D e s t i n a t i o n F o l d e r . Click “Browse” to choose the folder for saving files. C a m e r a S e l e c t i o n . The priority camera is set as ASUS USB2.0 webcam. A d v a n c e d . Click “Advanced” for further information of webcam setting. P i c t u r e c h a n g e m o d e . This function provides mirror mode and four kinds of picture rotating angles. Click OK to save settings.
3.3.9 Setup - capture format Many options for output size, image format/quality, and video format/quality. O u t p u t S i z e . Allows you to choose the resolution you need: 160x120, 176x144, 320x240, 352x288, 640x480, 1280x1024 I m a g e F o r m a t . Allows you to choose the image format: BMP, JPG I m a g e Q u a l i t y . Use the scroll bar to adjust the image quality. V i d e o F o r m a t . Allows you to choose the video format: AVI, ASF, WMV V i d e o Q u a l i t y .
3.3.10 Setup - capture mode You can adjust the capture mode with the following three items: recording time limited, auto capture sensitivity, and capture interval setting. R e c o r d i n g T i m e L i m i t e d . Check the box for setting the recording time, the maximum will be 120 minutes; default maximum time limit is 30 seconds. One single file size should not be bigger than 2 GB. A u t o C a p t u r e . Use the scroll bar to adjust the sensitivity of motion detect.
3-14 Chapter 3: General Instruction
Chapter 4 Appendix This appendix provides the introduction of SRS TruSurround XT™, troubleshooting (FAQ), specification summary, and supported operating modes.
Appendix I. SRS TurSurround XT™ SRS TruSurround XT is a novel audio technology which provides an enhanced listening experience. Utilizing proprietary algorithms from SRS Labs, TruSurround is intended to regenerate a realistic audio environment, where users feel like being surrounded by sound.
Appendix II. Troubleshooting (FAQ) Problem Possible Solution Power LED is not ON • Touch the sensor 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 computer are in the 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.
Appendix III. PG191 specification summary Panel type TFT LCD Panel size 19.0” True resolution SXGA + 1280 x 1024 Pixel pitch 0.294 mm Brightness (typ.) 300cd/m2 Contrast ratio (typ.) 800:1 Viewing angle(H/V) 160º/160º Display colors 16.
VESA wall mount 100 x 100 mm Kensington lock Yes Power source AC: 100-240V~, 50Hz-60Hz Power consumption Power On: < 90W, Standby: < 2W, Net weight 10.5 Kg (approx.) Dimension 444.9 mm (W) x 463.4 mm (H) x 240.0 mm (D) Accessories VGA-Audio-Microphone-USB 4-in-1 cable, DVI cable, Power cord, Support CD (LifeFrame bundled), Quick Start Guide Regulation approvals Energy Star®, UL/cUL, CB, CE, FCC, CCC, BSMI, Gost-R, C-Tick, VCCI, RoHS, MIC * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Appendix IV. Standard Resolution Supported operating modes Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency Pixel Frequency DOS 720 x 400 31.47KHz 70Hz 28.32MHz VGA 640 x 480 31.47KHz 60Hz 25.18MHz 640 x 480 37.90KHz 72Hz 31.50MHz 640 x 480 37.50KHz 75Hz 31.50MHz 800 x 600 35.16KHz 56Hz 36.00MHz 800 x 600 37.90KHz 60Hz 40.00MHz 800 x 600 48.10KHz 72Hz 50.00MHz 800 x 600 46.90KHz 75Hz 49.50MHz 1024 x 768 48.40KHz 60Hz 65.00MHz 1024 x 768 56.50KHz 70Hz 75.
