PT201 Series LCD Monitor User Guide
E9503 June 2014 First Edition Information on the Disposal of this Equipment Do not throw your this product in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
DEAR ASUS CUSTOMER Thank you for your purchase of an ASUS LCD product. To ensure safety and many years of trouble-free operation of your product, please read the Safety Precautions carefully before using this product. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled. This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority on safety.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Continued) 19. Usage of the monitor must not be accompanied by fatal risks or dangers that, could lead directly to death, personal injury, severe physical damage or other loss, including nuclear reaction control in nuclear facility, medical life support system, and missile launch control in a weapon system. 20. Do not touch the parts of the product or the AC adapter that become hot for long periods of time. Doing so may result in low-temperature burns.
TIPS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - The TFT color LCD panel used in this monitor is made with the application of high precision technology. However, there may be minute points on the screen where pixels never light or are permanently lit. Also, if the screen is viewed from an acute angle there may be uneven colors or brightness. Please note that these are not malfunctions but common phenomena of LCDs and will not affect the performance of the monitor.
Contents IMPORTANT INFORMATION.............................................3 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement......................................................................3 DEAR ASUS CUSTOMER.................................................4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS...................................................4 TIPS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................6 Supplied Components......................................................7 System Requirements...........
System Requirements nTouch panel To use the touch panel, the monitor must be connected to a computer using a USB cable. Touch panel operating conditions are as described below. Computer PC/AT compatible computer with a USB 1.1 port and able to output a resolution of 1920 x 1080. Windows 8.1 (32-bit or 64-bit version), Windows 8 (32-bit or 64-bit version), OS Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit version) • Windows 7 or later is recommended for touch action. • The digitizer pen can be used with Windows 7 or later.
Part Names nFront view 1 1. Power LED (See page 16.) nRear view 3 2 1 3 6 7 8 9 4 10 11 5 1. VESA holes (See page 28.) 2. Anti-theft hole ( ) Allows the monitor to be secured using a commercially available anti-theft lock. The anti-theft hole is compatible with Kensington’s MicroSaver security system. 3. Speakers 4. Power/Menu button (See page 16, page 21.) 5. Cable clamp (See page 12.) 6. USB terminal (See page 11.) 7. Digitizer pen connection terminal (See page 11.) 8.
Connecting Devices Caution • Be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the plug from the power outlet before connecting/disconnecting cables. Also, read the manual of the equipment to be connected. • Do not forcibly bend or apply force to cables. Doing so may result in wire breakage or other damage. • When connecting cables, spread a soft cloth on a stable level surface such as a desk, and gently place the monitor on it with the screen facing down.
Connecting Devices displayed. In this state, even if a signal is input from the other terminal, the display is not switched. To switch the display, use [Input Select] on the menu screen. (See page 22.) • If the LCD monitor is turned on when there are input signals from both terminals, the video from the DisplayPort input terminal is displayed (factory default). Connecting the digitizer pen When using the supplied digitizer pen, connect the digitizer pen cable.
Binding Cables Caution • When connecting cables, spread a soft cloth on a stable level surface such as a desk, and gently place the monitor on it with the screen facing down. Video cable and USB cable Secure the video cable (HDMI or DisplayPort) and USB cable using the cable clamp. 1. Remove the cable clamp. 2. Route the cables through the cable 3. Push the cable clamp down into restraint slot. place.
Connecting the Monitor to a Power Source Caution • Use only the AC adapter and power cord supplied with the monitor. 1. Connect the monitor to the power outlet using the supplied AC adapter and power cord. Back of monitor For power outlet AC adapter connection terminal Core restrainer AC adapter (Supplied) Power cord (Supplied) AC adapter core 2. Push the AC adapter core into the core restrainer.
Installation Installing on a stand (Standing position) Placement on the variable stand 3. Place the monitor in the standing position, and adjust the angle of the stand. Hold the top of the display with one hand so that it does not fall over, hold the rear leg of the stand with your other hand, and adjust the angle of the stand. Place the unit on the supplied variable stand. Caution • The variable stand is designed for placement of the unit in the landscape orientation.
Installation Installing on a table (Pen writing position/Horizontal position) Remove the monitor from the stand and place face-down on a table or other level surface. Horizontal position Place the monitor on a table or other level surface. Caution • When using the monitor horizontally, use the horizontal tab in the upright position. 1. Lift up the two tabs on the back of the monitor. Caution • Do not exert a large amount of force on the monitor from above. Doing so may damage the flap.
Turning Power On/Off Turning on the power Turning off the power 1. Press the POWER button. 1. Turn off the PC. 2. Depress the POWER button for around 2 seconds. POWER button POWER button Press Power LED The power LED turns on. Caution Status of the monitor Green lit Signal input Orange lit No signal input Alternately flashing red and Abnormal temperature green Caution • When switching the POWER button off and back on, always wait for an interval of at least 5 seconds.
Touch Actions Touch action modes There are three touch action modes: finger/pen mode, penonly mode, and finger-only mode. These modes can be changed on the menu screen. The monitor is set to finger/pen mode when shipped. Single-tap Touch the screen with your finger/pen. Caution • Use the supplied pen in pen mode. Finger/pen mode You can perform touch actions with your fingers or pens (digitizer pen).
Touch Action Drag-and-drop Touch the screen with your finger/pen and move without lifting. When you have finished the movement, lift your finger/pen. nFinger actions Zoom While touching the screen with two fingers, move them closer together and farther apart. Slide to pan With your finger/pen touching the screen, move it up and down to scroll the screen. Flicks Move your finger/pen in a flicking motion.
Touch Action Digitizer pen The PT201 monitor supports a digitizer pen. To use the digitizer pen, the utility software must be installed and configured. (See page 19.) nDigitizer pen actions You can wrap the digitizer pen cable around the digitizer pen stand. Top cover Button operations Function button 2 Pen tip Pen tip storage cap Bottom cover Function button 1 Function button 1: Pressing and holding this button and touching the screen performs the same action as a right-click on a mouse.
Touch Action nSpare pen tip storage 1. Unscrew the pen tip cover and remove it. The pen stand features a pen tip storage area where you can store spare pen tips. TIPS • Spare pen tips are not stored in the stand at the time of purchase. Store the spare pen tips in the pen stand to make sure you do not lose them. 1. Remove the spare pen tip storage cap. 2. Pull out the pen tip. Cap Pen tip storage 2. Insert the spare pen tips into the holes in the pen tip storage. 3.
Monitor Settings Menu operations The monitor settings are configured by displaying the menu screen. The operations on this page are the basic operations. 4. Touch [Exit] or press the MENU button. The menu screen disappears. Caution • Do not turn off the power while the menu screen is displayed. Doing so may initialize the settings. • While the menu screen is displayed, touch actions are not possible other than those for the menu screen.
Monitor Settings Menu functions Exit Setup Input Select Volume Finger-only Pen-only mode mode Finger/pen mode Touch mode selection Touch mode selection These icons switch the touch action mode. A ( ) mark is displayed at the top of the icon for the selected mode. The mode can be checked using the touch mark located on the right-side of the screen. (See pages 23, 25) On the PT201 the icon pen design varies when the digitizer pen is connected.
Monitor Settings SETUP Menu Details Position Position When the monitor is used in portrait orientation (power/menu button on the top), this icon moves the display position of the menu screen to the bottom of the screen. Mode Touch Mode This setting configures the touch action mode (See page 22) used when the monitor is turned on. Reset: The monitor starts in finger/pen mode. Save: The monitor starts in the mode that was last used. Position This setting is used to set the position of the menu at startup.
Monitor Settings Prohibiting operations (operation lock) This function makes it possible to prohibit operations to turn the power off and to prohibit touch action on the screen. If an operation is attempted when the monitor is locked, a key mark is displayed for around 5 seconds. Operation lock is enabled. A key mark is displayed on the screen and it disappears after around 5 seconds. The key mark can be set to always be displayed. (See page 23.
Monitor Settings Monitor status indicators Disabling key lock 1. Press the MENU button. The menu screen is displayed. The status is displayed on the right-side of the screen. Touch Mark MENU button Press 2. While touching [Input Select], touch [Finger-only mode] for at least 1 second. Key Mark Touch Mark The touch mark displays the current touch action mode. Finger/pen mode This mark is displayed during finger/pen mode. When the digitizer pen is not connected, appears.
Troubleshooting If you are experiencing any problem with your display, before calling for service, please review the following troubleshooting tips. There is no picture or sound. • Are the AC adapter and power cord connected correctly? (See page 13.) • Is the power on? (See page 16.) • The power may turn off automatically if an abnormal temperature condition occurs (see page 16). If this occurs, move the unit to a cool location before turning the power on again. There is a picture but no sound.
Specifications nProduct Specifications PT201 Model 19.5” (49.3 cm diagonal)TFT LCD LCD component Max. resolution (pixels) 1920 x 1080 Approx. 16.77 million colors Max. colors 0.225mm (H) x 0.225 mm (V) Pixel pitch Viewing angle 178° right/left/up/down (contrast ratio ≥ 10) Screen display size (mm) 432 x 243 x1 Input terminals HDMI DisplayPort x1 USB Type A Ver.2.
Specifications nDimensional Drawings Note that the values shown are approximate values. VESA holes * 1-15/16 1-15/16 [50] [50] 1 [25.2] (excluding protrusions) Unit: inch [mm] 18-1/4 [463.8] 1-15/16 1-15/16 [50] [50] 10-13/16 [274.8] Screen display size (9-9/16 [243]) Screen display size (17 [432]) * Use a VESA-compliant mounting bracket capable of supporting 4 times the weight of the monitor.
Specifications nSupported frequency Resolution Frame rate 640×480 60Hz VGA 800×600 60Hz SVGA 1024×768 60Hz XGA 720×480p 59.94/60Hz 1280×720p 50/59.94/60Hz 1920×1080p 50/59.94/60Hz 720×576p 50Hz Remarks * All are compliant only with non-interlaced. * Each is scaled to 16:9 and displayed using the full screen. * Depending on the connected PC, images may not be displayed properly even if the compatible signal described above is input.
