ASUS LS201, LS201A, LS201D User Guide

LS201 Series
LCD Monitor

User Guide

E3039

First Edition V1
February 2007

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Contents

Notices ......................................................................................................... iv

Safety information ...................................................................................... vi

Care & Cleaning ........................................................................................ vii

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Welcome! .................................................................................... 1-1

1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1

1.3 Monitor introduction .................................................................... 1-2

1.3.1 Front view ....................................................................... 1-2

1.3.2 Back view ........................................................................ 1-3

Chapter 2: Setup

2.1 Unfolding the monitor .................................................................. 2-1

2.2 Connecting the cables ................................................................. 2-1

2.3 Turning the monitor on ................................................................ 2-1

2.4 Adjusting the monitor .................................................................. 2-2

2.5 Installing the monitor to a VESA wall mount ............................. 2-2

Chapter 3: General instruction

3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu ................................................ 3-1

3.1.1 How to recongure .......................................................... 3-1

3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction .............................................. 3-1

3.2 Specications summary ............................................................. 3-4

3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ) ................................................................ 3-5

3.4 Supported operating modes ....................................................... 3-6

iii

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. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is

required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications

to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

As an Energy Star® Partner, our company has determined that this product meets
the Energy Star® guidelines for energy efciency.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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Safety information

• Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all the documentation that came
with the package.

• To prevent re 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 x it by yourself. Contact a qualied

service technician or your retailer.

• Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the
power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer
immediately.

• Slots and openings on the back or top of the cabinet are provided for
ventilation. Do not block these slots. Never place this product near or over a
radiator or heat source unless proper ventilation is provided.

• The monitor should be operated only from the type of power source indicated
on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home,
consult your dealer or local power company.

• Use the appropriate power plug which complies with your local power
standard.

• Do not overload power strips and extention cords. Overloading can result in

re or electric shock.

• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the monitor in
any area where it may become wet. Place the monitor on a stable surface.

• Unplug the unit during a lightning storm or if it will not be used for a long period
of time. This will protect the monitor from damage due to power surges.

• Never push objects or spill liquid of any kind into the slots on the monitor
cabinet.

• To ensure satisfactory operation, use the monitor only with UL listed

computers which have appropriate congured receptacles marked between

100-240V AC.

• If you encounter technical problems with the monitor, contact a qualied

service technician or your retailer.

This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical
and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste.
Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

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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 stains may be removed
with a cloth dampened with mild cleaner.

• Avoid using a cleaner containing alcohol or acetone. Use a cleaner intended
for use with the LCD. Never spray cleaner directly on the screen, as it may drip
inside the monitor and cause an electric shock.

The following symptoms are normal with the monitor:

• The screen may icker during the initial use due to the nature of the uorescent

light. Turn off the Power Switch and turn it on again to make sure that the

icker disappears.

• You may nd slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the

desktop pattern you use.

• When the same image is displayed for hours, an afterimage of the previous
screen may remain after switching the image. The screen will recover slowly or
you can turn off the Power Switch for hours.

• When the screen becomes black or ashes, or cannot work anymore, contact
your dealer or service center to x it. Do not repair the screen by yourself!

Conventions used in this guide

WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to
complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying
to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.

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Where to nd 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, such as warranty
card, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not
part of the standard package.

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1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the ASUS® LS201 Series LCD monitor!

The latest LCD monitor from ASUS provides a crisper, broader, and brighter
display, plus a host of features that enhance your viewing experience.

With these features, you can enjoy the convenience and delightful visual

experience that the LS201 Series brings you!

1.2 Package contents

Check your LS201 Series LCD package for the following items:

LCD monitor

Quick start guide

1 x Power cord

1 x Power adapter

1 x VGA cable

1 x DVI cable

1 x Support CD

1 x Cleaning cloth

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer
immediately.

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1.3 Monitor introduction

1.3.1 Front view

Light In Motion

Stand

5

1 2 3

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.

• Automatically adjust the image to its optimized position, clock, and phase

by long pressing this button for 2-4 seconds (for VGA mode only).

2. button:

• Press this button to decrease the value of the function selected or move

left/up to the previous function.

• This is also a hotkey for Volume adjustment.

3. MENU sensor:

• 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/down to the next fuction.

• This is also a hotkey for Brightness adjustment.

4

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5. 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

6. Light In Motion function

The function indicates the status of the monitor. The color definition of the

light is as the above table. You can turn on/off this function through the OSD
menu.

1.3.2 Back view

1 2 3

Rear connectors (from left to right)

1.

VGA port

2.

DVI port

connection.

3.

DC-IN port

adapter.

. This 15-pin port is for PC VGA connection.

. This 24-pin port is for PC (Personal Computer) DVI-D digital signal

. This port connects the power connector from the bundled power

Rear connectors

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2.1 Unfolding the monitor

The monitor is folded in the package. To unfold the monitor, hold the back cover
and press the Button with one hand, and carefully tilt the monitor forward with the
other hand until the Button rebounds with a click.

-5º~20º

Button

2.2 Connecting the cables

1. Connect the cables as the following instructions:

• To connect the power adapter: rst, connect the adapter cord securely to the

monitor’s DC-in port. Then, connect the power plug to the adapter port with the
other end to a power outlet.

• To connect the VGA/DVI cable:

a. Plug the VGA/DVI connector to the LCD monitor’s VGA/DVI port.

b. Connect the other end of the VGA/ DVI cable to your computer’s VGA/
DVI port.
c. Tighten the two screws to secure the VGA/DVI connector.

2.3 Turning the monitor on

Gently press the power button . See page 1-2 for the location of the power
buton. The power indicator lights up in blue to show that the monitor is ON.

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2.4 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 when you change its angle.

• You can adjust the monitor’s angle from -5º to 20º.

-5º~20º

It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the the viewing
angle.

2.5 Installing the monitor to a VESA wall

mount

The foldable stand of the LS201 LCD monitor is specially designed for a VESA wall
mount.

To install the monitor to a VESA wall mount:

1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table.

2. Press down the button on the arm and fold the stand toward the back of the

monitor until the button rebounds with a click.

3. Fix the monitor on the VESA wall mount using a screw driver to fasten four

screws into the four screw holes on the monitor stand.

VESA wall mount

Button

We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent
damage to the monitor.

The VESA wall mount (100 mm x 100 mm) is purchased separately.

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Screw holes

3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu

3.1.1 How to recongure

1. Press the MENU button to activate
the OSD menu.

2. Press and to navigate through the functions. Highlight and activate
the desired function by pressing the MENU button. If the selected function
has a sub-menu, press and again to navigate through the sub-menu
functions. Highlight and activate the desired sub-menu function by pressing
the MENU button.

3. Press and to change the settings of the selected function.

4. To exit the OSD menu, press the button. Repeat step 2 and step 3 tobutton. Repeat step 2 and step 3 to
adjust any other function.

3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction

1. Spendid

This function contains five

sub-functions you can select
for your preference. Each mode has the
Reset selection, allowing you to maintain
your setting or return to the preset mode.

•

Scenery Mode

: best choice for scenery photo display with SPLENDID™

Video Enhancement.

•

Standard Mode

: best choice for document editing with SPLENDID™

Video Enhancement.

•

Theater Mode

: best choice for movie with SPLENDID™ Video

Enhancement.

•

Game Mode

: best choice for game playing with SPLENDID™ Video

Enhancement.

•

Night View Mode

: best choice for dark-scene game or movie with

SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement.

• In the Standard Mode, the
user-configurable.

• In the other modes, the

Satuation

sRGB

and

Sharpness

function is not user-configurable.

functions are not

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2. Image

You can adjust brightness, contrast,

sharpness, saturation,position (VGA
only), ASCR, and focus (VGA only) from
this main function.

•

Brightness

: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. is a hotkey to

activate this function.

•

•

•

•

Contrast

Sharpness

Saturation

Position

: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100.

: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100.

: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100.

: adjusts the horizontal postition (H-Position) and the vertical

position (V-Position) of the image. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.

•

•

: turns on/off the ASCR(ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio) function.

ASCR

: reduces Horizonal-line noise and Vertical-line noise of the image

Focus

by adjusting (Phase) and (Clock) separately. The adjusting range is from
0 to 100.

• Phase adjusts the phase of the pixel clock signal. With a wrong phase

adjustment, the screen shows horizontal disturbances.

• Clock (pixel frequency) controls the number of pixels scanned by one

horizontal sweep. If the frequency is not correct, the screen shows vertical

stripes and the image is not proportional.

3. Color

Select the desired

image color from this function.

• Color Temp.: contains five color modes including Cool, Normal,
Warm, sRGB, and User mode.

• Skin Tone: contains three color modes including Reddish, Natural,
and Yellowish.

In the User mode, colors of R (Red), G (Green), and B (Bluee) are user-

configurable; the adjusting range is from 0-100.

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4. Input Select

In this function, you can select

either VGA or DVI input source.
(Only for some models)

5. System Setup

Allow you to adjust the system.

•

•

Light In Motion

Volume

: turns on/off this special function.

: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. is a hotkey to activate

this function.

•

OSD Setup

: adjusts the horizontal postition (H-Position) and

the vertical position (V-Position) of the OSD. The adjusting range is
from 0 to 100. In the OSD Timeout selection, you can adjust the
OSD timeout from 10 to 120.

•

Language

: there are ten languages for your selection,
including English, German, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish, Russian,
Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese.

•

•

Information

Reset

: shows the monitor information.

: “Yes” allows you to revert to the preset mode.

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3.2 Specications summary

Panel Type
Panel size
Protection Glass

(Anti-reection (<2%),
9H hardness)

Max. Resolution
Pixel pitch
Brightness (Typ.)
Contrast Ratio (Max.)

Viewing angle (CR ≥ 10)

Display colors
Response time
SPLENDID™ Video

Enhancement
SPLENDID™ selection
Color temperature selection
Skin-Tone selection
Digital input
Analog input
Chassis Color
Power LED
VESA wall mount
Tilt
Kensington lock
Voltage rating
Power consumption

Dimension (W x H x D)

Weight (Esti.)
Multi-languages

Accessories

Regulation approvals

*Specications are subject to change without notice.

TFT LCD
20" standard screen
Yes (LS201 only)

SXGA+ 1400 x 1050

0.291mm
300 nits
2000:1 (Dynamic Contrast Rate)
170º (H)/160º (V)

16.7M
5ms
Yes

5 video preset modes (by hotkey)
5 color temperatures
3 skin-tones
DVI-D
D-Sub
Black
Blue (On)/ Amber (Standby)
100mm x 100mm (switch board)
+20º~-5º
Yes
AC: 100~240V
Power On : < 42W, Standby: < 2W

458 mm x 439 mm x 260 mm (machine)
550 mm x 257 mm x 201 mm (package)

7.5 kg (Net) ; 8.5 kg (Gross)

10 languages (English, German, Italian, French, Dutch,

Spanish, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Simplied

Chinese, Japanese)
VGA cable, DVI cable,power cord, power adapter, quick
start guide, warranty card
Energy Star®, CB, CE, CCC, UL/cUL, FCC, C-Tick,
BSMI, VCCI, RoHS, WHQL, PSB

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3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ)

Problem Possible Solution

Power LED is not ON • Press the button to check if the monitor

The power LED lights amber and there is no
screen image

Screen image is too light or dark • Adjust the Contrast and Brightness settings

Screen image is not centered or sized

properly

Screen image bounces or a wave pattern is
present in the image

Screen image has color defects (white does
not look white)

Screen image is blurry or fuzzy • Press the button for two seconds to

No sound or sound is low • Ensure that the audio cable is properly

is in the ON mode.

• Check if the power cord is properly
connected to the monitor and the power
outlet.

• 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.

• Connect the computer with another
available monitor to check if the computer
is properly working.

via OSD.

• Press the button for two seconds to
automatically adjust the image.

• Adjust the H-Position or V-Position settings
via OSD.

• Make sure the signal cable is properly
connected to the monitor and the computer.

• Move electrical devices that may cause
electrical interference.

• Inspect the signal cable and make sure that
none of the pins are bent.

• Perform Reset via OSD.

• Adjust the R/G/B color settings or select the
Color Temperature via OSD.

automatically adjust the image (for VGA
mode only).

• Adjust the Phase and Clock settings via
OSD.

connected to 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 operating modes

Display resolution Horizontal frequency Refersh rate

640 x 350 31.5KHz 70Hz
640 x 400 31.5KHz 70Hz
640 x 480 31.5KHz 60Hz
640 x 480 35.0KHz 67Hz
640 x 480 37.9KHz 72Hz
640 x 480 37.5KHz 75Hz
720 x 400 31.5KHz 70Hz
800 x 600 35.1KHz 56Hz
800 x 600 37.9KHz 60Hz
800 x 600 46.7KHz 75Hz
800 x 600 48.1KHz 72Hz

832 x 624 49.7KHz 75Hz
1024 x 768 48.4KHz 60Hz
1024 x 768 56.5KHz 70Hz
1024 x 768 58.1KHz 72Hz
1024 x 768 60.0KHz 75Hz

1152 x 864 67.5KHz 75Hz

1152 x 870 68.7KHz 75Hz
1280 x 1024 63.4KHz 60Hz
1280 x 1024 79.97KHz 75Hz

1440 x 900 55.9KHz 59.9Hz
1440 x 900 70.6KHz 75Hz

1400 x 1050 64.7KHz 60Hz
1400 x 1050 65.3KHz 60Hz

* Modes not listed in the table may not be supported. For optimal resolution, we recommend that

you choose a mode listed in the table above.

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