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... & Cleaning v 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Assembling the monitor base 1-2 1.4 Connecting cables 1-2 1.5 Monitor introduction 1-3 1.5.1 Front of the LCD monitor 1-3 1.5.2 Rear of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). or (2) the serial number of this manual may or may be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of the LCD monitor 1-5 2.1 Detaching the arm/stand...
... & Cleaning v 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Assembling the monitor base 1-2 1.4 Connecting cables 1-2 1.5 Monitor introduction 1-3 1.5.1 Front of the LCD monitor 1-3 1.5.2 Rear of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). or (2) the serial number of this manual may or may be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of the LCD monitor 1-5 2.1 Detaching the arm/stand...
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... user is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for energy efficiency. Operation is no guarantee that this equipment does cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. If this product meets the Energy Star® guidelines for help. This class B digital apparatus complies with manufacturer's instructions...
... user is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for energy efficiency. Operation is no guarantee that this equipment does cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. If this product meets the Energy Star® guidelines for help. This class B digital apparatus complies with manufacturer's instructions...
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... setting up the monitor, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are provided for a long period of the cabinet are not damaged. Never place this product near or over a radiator or heat source unless proper ventilation is broken, do not try to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. • Use the appropriate power plug...
... setting up the monitor, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are provided for a long period of the cabinet are not damaged. Never place this product near or over a radiator or heat source unless proper ventilation is broken, do not try to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. • Use the appropriate power plug...
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... completing a task. Use a cleaner intended for use due to disconnect the cables and power cord. Do not lift the display by yourself! Never spray cleaner directly on the desktop pattern you lift or reposition your monitor off the Power Switch and turn off the Power Switch for hours. • When the screen becomes black or flashes, or cannot work anymore, contact your dealer or service center to...
... completing a task. Use a cleaner intended for use due to disconnect the cables and power cord. Do not lift the display by yourself! Never spray cleaner directly on the desktop pattern you lift or reposition your monitor off the Power Switch and turn off the Power Switch for hours. • When the screen becomes black or flashes, or cannot work anymore, contact your dealer or service center to...
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Where to find more information Refer to http://www.asus.com 2. These documents are not part of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation that may have been added by your dealer. Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. vi
Where to find more information Refer to http://www.asus.com 2. These documents are not part of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation that may have been added by your dealer. Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. vi
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... is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. With these features, you can enjoy the convenience and delightful visual experience that the VS208 Series brings you for model VS208NR/N-P only) 1 x Warranty card If any of features that enhance your VS208 Series LCD package for the following items: LCD monitor Monitor base Quick start guide 1 x Power cord 1 x VGA cable 1 x DVI cable (Available for purchasing the ASUS® VS208 Series LCD monitor! ASUS LCD Monitor VS208 1-1 1.1 Welcome!
... is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. With these features, you can enjoy the convenience and delightful visual experience that the VS208 Series brings you for model VS208NR/N-P only) 1 x Warranty card If any of features that enhance your VS208 Series LCD package for the following items: LCD monitor Monitor base Quick start guide 1 x Power cord 1 x VGA cable 1 x DVI cable (Available for purchasing the ASUS® VS208 Series LCD monitor! ASUS LCD Monitor VS208 1-1 1.1 Welcome!
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Adjust the monitor to the monitor. 2 1 1.4 Connecting cables To connect cables: Connect the cables you need based on chapter 1.5.2, page1-5. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction A click indicates that is most comfortable for you cover the table surface with the arm of monitor and turn clockwise. We recommend that you . Connect the base with soft cloth to prevent damage to the angle that the base has been connected successfully. 2. 1.3 Assembling the monitor base To assemble the monitor base: 1.
Adjust the monitor to the monitor. 2 1 1.4 Connecting cables To connect cables: Connect the cables you need based on chapter 1.5.2, page1-5. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction A click indicates that is most comfortable for you cover the table surface with the arm of monitor and turn clockwise. We recommend that you . Connect the base with soft cloth to prevent damage to the angle that the base has been connected successfully. 2. 1.3 Assembling the monitor base To assemble the monitor base: 1.
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...; 2. • • Button: Automatically adjust the image to its optimized position, clock, and phase by long pressing this hotkey to the previous menu as the OSD menu is also a hotkey for VGA mode only). Exit the OSD menu or go back to switch among six video preset modes (Scenery, Standard, Theater, Game, Night View, and sRGB Mode) with SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement Technology. ASUS LCD Monitor VS208 1-3 Use this button for 2-4 seconds (for contrast adjustment.
...; 2. • • Button: Automatically adjust the image to its optimized position, clock, and phase by long pressing this hotkey to the previous menu as the OSD menu is also a hotkey for VGA mode only). Exit the OSD menu or go back to switch among six video preset modes (Scenery, Standard, Theater, Game, Night View, and sRGB Mode) with SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement Technology. ASUS LCD Monitor VS208 1-3 Use this button for 2-4 seconds (for contrast adjustment.
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... below. Power Button/Power Indicator: • Press this button to the next function. Status Blue Amber OFF Description ON Standby mode OFF 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 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 turn the monitor on/off. • The color definition...
... below. Power Button/Power Indicator: • Press this button to the next function. Status Blue Amber OFF Description ON Standby mode OFF 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 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 turn the monitor on/off. • The color definition...
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DVI-In (Available for VESA Wall Mount 1 2 3 1. VGA-In ASUS LCD Monitor VS208 1-5 AC-In 2. 1.5.2 Rear of the LCD monitor Screw holes for model VS208NR/N-P) 3.
DVI-In (Available for VESA Wall Mount 1 2 3 1. VGA-In ASUS LCD Monitor VS208 1-5 AC-In 2. 1.5.2 Rear of the LCD monitor Screw holes for model VS208NR/N-P) 3.
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... model listed in the specification table (Screw size: M4 x 10 mm). 2-1 Chapter 2: Setup Use your fingers gently pull away the plate that secure the stand to the monitor. 4. Pull the stop lever and turn anticlockwise to unlock. 2. To detach the arm/stand: 1. Detach the stand from the monitor. 3. Use a screwdriver to remove the four screws that covers the stand neck. 2.1 Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount) The detachable stand of the monitor...
... model listed in the specification table (Screw size: M4 x 10 mm). 2-1 Chapter 2: Setup Use your fingers gently pull away the plate that secure the stand to the monitor. 4. Pull the stop lever and turn anticlockwise to unlock. 2. To detach the arm/stand: 1. Detach the stand from the monitor. 3. Use a screwdriver to remove the four screws that covers the stand neck. 2.1 Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount) The detachable stand of the monitor...
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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 most comfortable for you. • Hold the stand to prevent the monitor from falling while changing its angle. • You can adjust the monitor's angle from -5˚ to 20˚. -5 ~ 20 ASUS LCD Monitor VS208 2-2
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 most comfortable for you. • Hold the stand to prevent the monitor from falling while changing its angle. • You can adjust the monitor's angle from -5˚ to 20˚. -5 ~ 20 ASUS LCD Monitor VS208 2-2
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... Splendid Color Image Input Select System Setup Scenery Mode Standard Mode Theater Mode Game Mode Night View Mode sRGB Move Menu Exit • Scenery Mode: This is the best choice for your setting or return to reconfigure VS208 Splendid Scenery Mode Color Standard Mode Image Theater Mode Input Select Game Mode System Setup Night View Mode sRGB Move Menu Exit 1. Press and to change the settings of the selected function. 4. To exit the OSD menu, press the button...
... Splendid Color Image Input Select System Setup Scenery Mode Standard Mode Theater Mode Game Mode Night View Mode sRGB Move Menu Exit • Scenery Mode: This is the best choice for your setting or return to reconfigure VS208 Splendid Scenery Mode Color Standard Mode Image Theater Mode Input Select Game Mode System Setup Night View Mode sRGB Move Menu Exit 1. Press and to change the settings of the selected function. 4. To exit the OSD menu, press the button...
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...; Video Enhancement. • Game Mode: This is the best choice for game playing with Smart View Technology. In the sRGB, the Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Color Temp., Skin Tone, Sharpness, and ASCR functions are not user-configurable. VS208 Splendid Color Image Input Select System Setup Brightness Contrast Saturation Color Temp. ASUS LCD Monitor VS208 3-2 In the Standard Mode, the Saturation, Skin Tone, Sharpness, and ASCR functions are not userconfigurable. 2. The button...
...; Video Enhancement. • Game Mode: This is the best choice for game playing with Smart View Technology. In the sRGB, the Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Color Temp., Skin Tone, Sharpness, and ASCR functions are not user-configurable. VS208 Splendid Color Image Input Select System Setup Brightness Contrast Saturation Color Temp. ASUS LCD Monitor VS208 3-2 In the Standard Mode, the Saturation, Skin Tone, Sharpness, and ASCR functions are not userconfigurable. 2. The button...
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... to enable or disable dynamic contrast ratio function. (ASCR: ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio. Input Select Select the input source from this main function. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. (Only available for model VS208NR/N-P only. 3-3 Chapter 3: General Instruction Image You can adjust the image Sharpness, Aspect Control, Position (VGA only), and Focus (VGA only) from VGA, DVI. VS208 Splendid Color Image Input Select System Setup VGA DVI Move Menu Exit • DVI: Available for VGA input.) • Focus: Reduce...
... to enable or disable dynamic contrast ratio function. (ASCR: ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio. Input Select Select the input source from this main function. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. (Only available for model VS208NR/N-P only. 3-3 Chapter 3: General Instruction Image You can adjust the image Sharpness, Aspect Control, Position (VGA only), and Focus (VGA only) from VGA, DVI. VS208 Splendid Color Image Input Select System Setup VGA DVI Move Menu Exit • DVI: Available for VGA input.) • Focus: Reduce...
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...• Information: Display the monitor information of Input Port, Resolution, H-freq., V-freq, and Model Name. • All Reset: Set to "Yes" to revert all settings to 100.) • OSD Setup: Adjust the horizontal postition (H-Position), vertical position (V-Position), OSD Timeout, DDD/CI, and Transparency of the OSD screen. • Language: Select OSD language. ASUS LCD Monitor VS208 3-4 Its brightness is ON. System Setup Adjust the system configuration. 5. VS208 Splendid Color Image Input Select System Setup Splendid Demo Mode ECO Mode OSD Setup Language Information All...
...• Information: Display the monitor information of Input Port, Resolution, H-freq., V-freq, and Model Name. • All Reset: Set to "Yes" to revert all settings to 100.) • OSD Setup: Adjust the horizontal postition (H-Position), vertical position (V-Position), OSD Timeout, DDD/CI, and Transparency of the OSD screen. • Language: Select OSD language. ASUS LCD Monitor VS208 3-4 Its brightness is ON. System Setup Adjust the system configuration. 5. VS208 Splendid Color Image Input Select System Setup Splendid Demo Mode ECO Mode OSD Setup Language Information All...
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3.2 Specifications Model Panel Size Max. Resolution Brightness (Typ.) Intrisinc Contrast Ratio (Typ.) Viewing Angle (CR=10) Display Colors Response Time DVI input D-Sub input Power ON Consumption Power Saving Mode Power OFF Mode Tilt VESA Wall Mounting Phys. Dimension (WxHxD) Box Dimension (WxHxD) Net Weight (Esti.) Gross Weight (Esti.) Voltage Rating VS208NR VS208N-P VS208DR 20"W(50.8 cm) 1600 x 900 250cd/m2 1000:1....7 X 363.8 X 184.9 mm 550 x 420 x 115 mm 2.85 kg 4.3 kg AC 100~240V(Built-in) *Specifications subject to change without notice. 3-5 Chapter 3: General Instruction
3.2 Specifications Model Panel Size Max. Resolution Brightness (Typ.) Intrisinc Contrast Ratio (Typ.) Viewing Angle (CR=10) Display Colors Response Time DVI input D-Sub input Power ON Consumption Power Saving Mode Power OFF Mode Tilt VESA Wall Mounting Phys. Dimension (WxHxD) Box Dimension (WxHxD) Net Weight (Esti.) Gross Weight (Esti.) Voltage Rating VS208NR VS208N-P VS208DR 20"W(50.8 cm) 1600 x 900 250cd/m2 1000:1....7 X 363.8 X 184.9 mm 550 x 420 x 115 mm 2.85 kg 4.3 kg AC 100~240V(Built-in) *Specifications subject to change without notice. 3-5 Chapter 3: General Instruction
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... working. Screen image is not centered or sized properly • Press the button for two seconds to the monitor and the power outlet. 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 automatically adjust the image. • Adjust the H-Position or V-Position settings via OSD. Screen image bounces or a wave • Make sure the signal cable...
... working. Screen image is not centered or sized properly • Press the button for two seconds to the monitor and the power outlet. 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 automatically adjust the image. • Adjust the H-Position or V-Position settings via OSD. Screen image bounces or a wave • Make sure the signal cable...
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For optimal resolution, we recommend that you choose a mode listed in the above tables. 3-7 Chapter 3: General Instruction 3.4 Supported Timing List VESA / IBM Modes Support Timing (D-SUB, DVI-D inputs) VS208 Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency 640 x 350 70Hz 31.469KHz 640 x 480 60Hz 31.469KHz 640 x 480 67Hz 35KHz 640 x 480 72Hz 37.861KHz 640 x 480 75Hz 37.5KHz 720 x...1024 x 768 75Hz 60.023KHz 1152 x 864 75Hz 67.5KHz 1280 x 1024 60Hz 63.981KHz 1280 x 1024 75Hz 79.976KHz 1600 x 900 60Hz 60KHz * The modes not listed in the above tables may not be...
For optimal resolution, we recommend that you choose a mode listed in the above tables. 3-7 Chapter 3: General Instruction 3.4 Supported Timing List VESA / IBM Modes Support Timing (D-SUB, DVI-D inputs) VS208 Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency 640 x 350 70Hz 31.469KHz 640 x 480 60Hz 31.469KHz 640 x 480 67Hz 35KHz 640 x 480 72Hz 37.861KHz 640 x 480 75Hz 37.5KHz 720 x...1024 x 768 75Hz 60.023KHz 1152 x 864 75Hz 67.5KHz 1280 x 1024 60Hz 63.981KHz 1280 x 1024 75Hz 79.976KHz 1600 x 900 60Hz 60KHz * The modes not listed in the above tables may not be...