Asus Pg191 User Guide

							Chapter 1
Product introduction
This chapter gives a general description of
the ASUS PG191 LCD monitor. The chapter
lists the monitor features including
introduction on the front/rear panels as well
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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 1.3 megapixel webcam on top of the LCD panel has both
video recording and snapshot functions, allowing you to capture images,
create videos, or hold a video conference! Besides, a host of user-friendly
funcitons such as the rotating swivel, adjustable tilt, and smart touch
sensor buttons facilitate the usage of the monitor, upgrading your work
efficiency.
With these features, you enjoy the convenience and delightful audio-visual
experience that the PG191 brings you!
1.2 Features
• 19 TFT LCD Monitor  
• True resolution: 1280 X 1024 (SXGA)  
• 2ms (gray-to-gray) quick response time
• 5W x2 stereo speakers
• 15W Power Bass System (detachable)
• SRS TruSurround XT™ sound effect (See Appendix I)
• 3 USB 2.0 ports
• Built-in 1.3 megapixel webcam
• SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology  
• 5 SPLENDID™ video preset modes switched by hotkey
• 3 skin-tone selections
• 5 sound preset modes switched by hotkey 
• Touch sensor controls
• Both VGA and DVI-D Inputs
• Headphone output & microphone input
• Microsoft
® Windows® 2000/XP compliance
• VESA Display Data Channel DDC2B compliance
• VESA wall mount compliance (100 x 100 mm)
• EPA ENERGY STAR
® and ergonomic design
• RoHS compliance
 
						

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1.  Sensor: Sensor:Sensor: Sensor:
Sensor:
• 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).
2.  
   Sensor:    Sensor:   Sensor:    Sensor:
   Sensor:
• Touch this sensor to activate the OSD (On-Screen Display) main
menu.
• Touch this sensor to enter/select the item (function) highlighted
      while the OSD menu is activated.
3. 
Sensor: Sensor:Sensor: Sensor:
Sensor:
• Touch this sensor to increase the value of the function selected
      or move to the next function.
• This is also a hotkey for Brightness adjustment.
1.3 Monitor introduction
Front view Front viewFront view Front view
Front view
Stereo speakers Stereo speakersStereo speakers Stereo speakers
Stereo speakers
(5Wx2) (5Wx2)(5Wx2) (5Wx2)
(5Wx2)
Base BaseBase Base
Base
Webcam WebcamWebcam Webcam
Webcam
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.
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4.
   Sensor:    Sensor:   Sensor:    Sensor:
   Sensor:
• •• •
• 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:     Sensor:    Sensor:     Sensor:
    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.
• Automatically adjust the image to its optimized position, clock,
      and phase by touching the sensor for 2-3 seconds.
6.
 Power sensor/LED indicator  Power sensor/LED indicator Power sensor/LED indicator  Power sensor/LED indicator
 Power sensor/LED indicator
• Touch this sensor to turn the monitor on/off
LED Status      Description LED Status      DescriptionLED Status      Description LED Status      Description
LED Status      Description
  Blue Power ON
  Amber Standby mode
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Side view Side viewSide view Side view
Side view
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SRS On/Off button.  SRS On/Off button. SRS On/Off button.  SRS On/Off button. 
SRS On/Off button. Press this button to turn on/off the SRS
sound effect.
2.
USB 2.0 ports.  USB 2.0 ports. USB 2.0 ports.  USB 2.0 ports. 
USB 2.0 ports. These three Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are
available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
3.
Microphone port.  Microphone port. Microphone port.  Microphone port. 
Microphone port. This port connects a microphone with a mini-plug
(3.5mm).
4.
Headphone port.  Headphone port. Headphone port.  Headphone port. 
Headphone port. This port connects a headphone with a stereo
mini-plug (3.5 mm).
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Rear view Rear viewRear view Rear view
Rear view
Kensington lock Kensington lockKensington lock Kensington lock
Kensington lock
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Connectors ConnectorsConnectors Connectors
Connectors 15W ASUS Power 15W ASUS Power15W ASUS Power 15W ASUS Power
15W ASUS Power
Bass System Bass SystemBass System Bass System
Bass System
(Detachable) (Detachable)(Detachable) (Detachable)
(Detachable)
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1. AC-in port
2. DVI port
3. VGA port
4. Audio-input port
5. Woofer port
6. Microphone-output port
7. USB port (Upstream)
 
						

							Chapter 2
Setup instruction
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.
 
						

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2.1 Connecting the cables
Connect the cables as shown:
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To connect the USB cable:  To connect the USB cable: To connect the USB cable:  To connect the 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.
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To connect the microphone/audio cables:  To connect the microphone/audio cables: To connect the microphone/audio cables:  To connect the microphone/audio cables: 
To connect the microphone/audio cables: connect one
end (red/gray) of the microphone/audio cables to the monitor’s
microphone-out/audio-in ports, the other end (red/green) to the
computer’s microphone-in/audio-out ports.
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To connect the VGA/DVI cables: To connect the VGA/DVI cables:To connect the VGA/DVI cables: To connect the VGA/DVI cables:
To connect the VGA/DVI cables:
a. Plug the VGA/DVI connectors to the monitor’s VGA/DVI
    ports.
b. Connect the other end of the VGA/DVI cables to your
    computer’s VGA/DVI ports.
c. Tighten the two screws to secure the VGA/DVI connectors.
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To connect the power cord:  To connect the power cord: To connect the power cord:  To connect the power cord: 
To connect the power cord: connect one end of the
power cord securely to the monitor’s AC input port, the other end
to a power outlet.
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To connect the woofer cable:  To connect the woofer cable: To connect the woofer cable:  To connect the woofer cable: 
To connect the woofer cable: connect the woofer cable to
the monitor’s woofer port.
The supplied VGA-audio-microphone-USB 4-in-1 cable combines the
VGA cable, audio cable, microphone cable, and USB cable.
1. Power cord
2. DVI cable
3. VGA cable
4. Audio cable (gray)
5. Woofer cable
6. Microphone cable (red)
7. USB cable
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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.
2. The swivel base allows you to turn the monitor left/right up to 120º.
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.
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