July 2010

VW199 Series
LED Monitor

User Guide
 1.3 Assembling the monitor
To assemble the monitor:
1. Connect the base with the monitor. A click indicates that the base has been
connected successfully.
2. Adjust the monitor to the angle that is most comfortable.
We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent
damage to the monitor.

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1.4 Monitor introduction

1.4.1 Front of the LED monitor
1.4.1.1 VW199T/VW199S

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1. Button:
• Automatically adjust the image to its optimized position, clock, and
phase by long pressing this button for 2-4 seconds (for VGA mode only).
• Use this hotkey to switch from six video preset modes (Scenery Mode,
Standard Mode, Theater Mode, Game Mode, Night View Mode, and
sRGB Mode) with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology.
• Exit the OSD menu or go back to the previous menu as the OSD menu
is active.
2. Button:
• Press this button to decrease the value of the function selected or move
to the next fuction.
• This is also a hotkey for Volume adjustment.
3. MENU Button:
• Press this button to enter the OSD menu.
• Press this button to enter/select the icon (function) highlighted while the
OSD is activated.
4. Button:
• Press this button to increase the value of the function selected or move
right/up to the next function.
• This is also a hotkey for Brightness adjustment.
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

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 1.4.1.2 VW199N/VW199D

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1. Button:
• Automatically adjust the image to its optimized position, clock, and
phase by long pressing this button for 2-4 seconds (for VGA mode only).
• Use this hotkey to switch from six video preset modes (Scenery Mode,
Standard Mode, Theater Mode, Game Mode, Night View Mode, and
sRGB Mode) with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology.
• Exit the OSD menu or go back to the previous menu as the OSD menu
is active.
2. Button:
• Press this button to decrease the value of the function selected or move
to the next fuction.
• This is also a hotkey for Contrast adjustment.
3. MENU Button:
• Press this button to enter the OSD menu.
• Press this button to enter/select the icon (function) highlighted while the
OSD is activated.
4. Button:
• Press this button to increase the value of the function selected or move
right/up to the next function.
• This is also a hotkey for Brightness adjustment.
5. Power Button:
• Press this button to turn the monitor on/off.

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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 • Check if the monitor and the computer are in the
there is no screen image 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.
• Connect the computer with another available
monitor to check if the computer is properly working.
Screen image is too light or dark • Adjust the Contrast and Brightness settings via
OSD.
Screen image is not centered or • Press the button for two seconds to
sized properly automatically adjust the image (for VGA input only).
• Adjust the H-Position or V-Position settings via OSD
(for VGA input only).
Screen image bounces or a wave • Make sure the signal cable is properly connected to
pattern is present in the image the monitor and the computer.
• Move electrical devices that may cause electrical
interference.
Screen image has color defects • Inspect the signal cable and make sure that none of
(white does not look white) the pins are bent.
• Perform All Reset via OSD.
• Adjust the R/G/B color settings or select the Color
Temperature via OSD.
Screen image is blurry or fuzzy • Press the button for two seconds to
automatically adjust the image (for VGA input only).
• Adjust the Phase and Clock settings via OSD.
No sound or sound is low • Ensure that the audio cable is properly connected to
(VW199T/S) the monitor and the computer.
• Adjust the volume settings of both your monitor and
computer.
• Ensure that the computer sound card driver is
properly installed and activated.

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 3.4 Supported timing list

PC Supported Primary Timing

Mode Resolution H(KHz) V(Hz) Pixel (MHz)
640x480 31.469 60 25.175
VGA 640x480 37.861 72 31.5
640x480 37.5 75 31.5
800x600 35.156 56 36
800x600 37.879 60 40
SVGA
800x600 48.077 72 50
800x600 46.875 75 49.5
1024x768 48.363 60 65
XGA 1024x768 56.476 70 75
1024x768 60.023 75 78.75
1152x864 67.5 75 108
1280x960 60 60 108
SXGA
1280x1024 63.981 60 108
1280x1024 79.976 75 135
1440x900 55.935 60 106.5
WXGA+
1440x900 70.635 75 136.75

IBM Modes, Factory Preset Timing

Mode Resolution H(KHz) V(Hz) Pixel (MHz)
DOS 640x350 31.469 70 25.175
DOS 720x400 31.469 70 28.322

MAC Modes, Factory Preset Timing

Mode Resolution H(KHz) V(Hz) Pixel (MHz)
VGA 640x480 35 67 30.24
SVGA 832x624 49.725 75 57.2832

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