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203Vw+ User Manual 

 

 

1. Preface 

About This Guide 

 

This guide describes the monitor's features, setup, and operation. lnformation in this document is subject to change without notice. 

The sections are as follows: 

 

Safety Instructions

: lists safety information.  

 

Setup

: describes the initial setup process.  

 

Using the Monitor

: gives an overview of how to use the monitor.  

 

Drivers

: provides driver installation instructions for Windows.  

 

Technical Support 

: provides tips and solutions for common problems.  

 

Product Information

: lists the technical specifications of the monitor.  

 

Warranty Statement

: Warranty Statement used in Europe.  

National Conventions 

 

The following subsections describe notational conventions used in this document.  

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings 

Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be accompanied by an icon and printed in bold type or in italic type. These blocks are notes, cautions, and warnings, and they 
are used as follows: 

 

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer system. 

 

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. 

 

WARNING: A WARNING indicates the potential for bodily harm and tells you how to avoid the problem. 

Summary of Contents for 203VW+

Page 1: ...ical specifications of the monitor Warranty Statement Warranty Statement used in Europe National Conventions The following subsections describe notational conventions used in this document Notes Cautions and Warnings Throughout this guide blocks of text may be accompanied by an icon and printed in bold type or in italic type These blocks are notes cautions and warnings and they are used as follows...

Page 2: ...cur 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 1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 3 Connect the equip...

Page 3: ... in the back and bottom of the cabinet are provided for ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the monitor and to protect it from overheating be sure these openings are not blocked or covered Do not place the monitor on a bed sofa rug or similar surface Do not place the monitor near or over a radiator or heat register Do not place the monitor in a bookcase or cabinet unless proper ventilation...

Page 4: ...sting Viewing Angle For optimal viewing it is recommended to look at the full face of the monitor then adjust the monitor s angle to your own preference Hold the stand so you do not topple the monitor when you change the monitor s angle You are able to adjust the monitor s angle from 5 to 20 ...

Page 5: ...NOTE Do not touch the LCD screen when you change the angle It may cause damage or break the LCD screen Attaching the Cables Cable Connections On Back of Monitor and Computer ...

Page 6: ... 2 Connect one end of the 15 pin D Sub cable to the back of the monitor and connect the other end to the computer s D Sub port 3 Turn on your monitor and computer If your monitor displays an image installation is complete If it does not display an image see Troubleshooting Attaching Wall Mounting Arm Preparing to Install An Optional Wall Mounting Arm ...

Page 7: ...This monitor can be attached to a wall mounting arm you purchase separately Disconnect power before this procedure Follow these steps ...

Page 8: ...ting the Optimal Resolution The recommended resolution for this monitor is 1680 by 1050 To setup the monitor to this resolution follow the steps below 1 Click START 2 Click SETTINGS 3 Click CONTROL PANEL 4 Double click DISPLAY 5 Click SETTINGS 6 Set the resolution SLIDE BAR to 1680 by 1050 External Controls Press the power button to turn the monitor on or off The other control knobs are located at...

Page 9: ...the desired function is highlighted press MENU button to activate it Press or to change the settings of the selected function To exit and save select the exit function If you want to adjust any other function repeat steps 2 3 OSD Lock Function To lock the OSD press and hold the MENUbutton while the monitor is off and then press power button to turn the monitor on To un lock the OSD press and hold ...

Page 10: ...r enhancers Color Boost and Picture Boost DCC Dynamic color control ICM Intelligent color management 1 How to use Color Boost YCM adjustment In addition to the basic R red G green B blue color adjustments Color Boost has added Y yellow C cyanine and M magenta for more color fine tuning options YBM adjustments are in the third icon labeled Color Temperature in the OSD menu When adjusting YBM values...

Page 11: ...ings To accommodate various display needs Color Boost also offers 5 different color enhancement modes Full Enhance Natural Skin Green Field Sky Blue and Auto Detect Please go to the fourth icon labeled Color Boost in the OSD menu and select one of the five settings you desire to be turned on ...

Page 12: ... fully enriched thus all colors become more vibrant Nature Skin When Natural Skin is turned on the red and yellow colors are enriched automatically thus presents human skin with more natural and truer colors Natural Skin setting is ideal for viewing human portrait and detailed skin texture ...

Page 13: ...ape would look more natural and fresh Green Field setting is ideal for watching mountain scenery and outdoor sports Sky Blue When Sky Blue is turned on the color blue is being fine tuned so that the sky or ocean landscape will look more vivid and in depth Sky Blue setting is ideal for viewing sky and ocean images ...

Page 14: ...on purposes 2 How to use Picture Boost Users can change the color settings of a self selected zone on the screen The size and position of the selected zone can also be adjusted Picture Boost is located in the fifth icon labeled Picture Boost in the OSD menu Turn on Bright Frame to select a zone on the screen to be enhanced Please note when adjust or turn on any ...

Page 15: ...so users can see the darker areas of the displayed content in more depths By increasing the darkness of the dark areas and the brightness of the bright areas contrast ratio is uplifted to exceed 2000 1 DCR value varies subject to the original CR values of the LCD module The higher the original CR the higher DCR can be achieved DCR is great for watching movie or video contents How to Use DCR Go to ...

Page 16: ... Disclaimer DCR aftereffects are subject to the resolution and quality of the display content hence may look different than the above illustrations Function Control Illustration Luminance Adjust Range Description Brightness 0 100 Backlight Adjustment Contrast 0 100 Contrast from Digital register Eco mode Standard Standard Mode ...

Page 17: ...r Temperature from EEPROM sRGB Recall SRGB Color Temperature from EEPROM User B Blue Gain from Digital register User G Green Gain Digital register User R Red Gain from Digital register User Y Yellow Gain from Digital register User C Cyan Gain from Digital register User User M Magenta Gain from Digital register Color Boost Full Enhance on or off Disable or Enable Full Enhance Mode Nature Skin on or...

Page 18: ...l Power Mode Green Active off Mode Red 5 Drivers Windows 2000 1 Start Windows 2000 2 Click on the Start button point to Settings and then click on Control Panel 3 Double click on the Display Icon 4 Select the Settings tab then click on Advanced 5 Select Monitor If the Properties button is inactive it means your monitor is properly configured Please stop installation If the Properties button is act...

Page 19: ...red Please stop installation If the Properties button is active click on Properties button Please follow the steps below 7 Click on the Driver tab and then click on Update Driver button 8 Select the Install from a list or specific location advanced radio button and then click on the Next button 9 Select the Don t Search I will choose the driver to install radio button Then click on the Next button...

Page 20: ...ical devices that may cause electrical interference as far away from the monitor as possible Use the maximum refresh rate your monitor is capable of at the resolution your are using Monitor Is Stuck In Active Off Mode The Computer Power Switch should be in the ON position The Computer Video Card should be snugly seated in its slot Make sure the monitor s video cable is properly connected to the co...

Page 21: ...1050 60 Hz Highest preset resolution 1680 x 1050 60 Hz Plug Play VESA DDC2B Input Connector D Sub 15pin DVI D Input Video Signal Analog 0 7Vp p standard 75 OHM Positive DVI D Digital Interface TMDS Power Source 100 240VAC 47 63Hz Active 49W Resolution Power Consumption Standby 1W Connector Type 15 pin Mini D Sub DVI D Signal Cable Type Detachable Dimensions Weight Height with base 399mm Width 472 ...

Page 22: ...ND RESOLUTION HORIZONTAL FREQUENCY kHZ VERTICAL FREQUENCY Hz Dos mode 720 x 400 31 47 70 0 VGA 640 x 480 31 47 60 0 VGA 640 x 480 37 50 75 0 SVGA 800 x 600 37 879 60 0 SVGA 800 x 600 46 875 75 0 XGA 1024 x 768 48 363 60 0 XGA 1024 x 768 56 476 70 0 XGA 1024 x 768 60 02 75 0 XGA 1024 x 768 48 780 60 0 XGA 1024 x 768 60 241 75 0 SXGA 1280 x 1024 64 00 60 0 SXGA 1280 x 1024 80 00 75 0 WSXGA 1680 x 10...

Page 23: ... Data 5 5 TMDS Data 4 13 TMDS Data 3 21 TMDS Data 5 6 DDC Clock 14 5V Power 22 TMDS Clock Shield 7 DDC Data 15 Ground for 5V 23 TMDS Clock 8 N C 16 Hot Plug Detect 24 TMDS Clock Plug and Play Plug Play DDC2B Feature This monitor is equipped with VESA DDC2B capabilities according to the VESA DDC STANDARD It allows the monitor to inform the host system of its identity and depending on the level of D...

Page 24: ...eight pre paid along with the dated proof of purchase to the AOC Authorized Service Center If you cannot deliver the product in person Pack it in its original shipping container or equivalent Put the RMA number on the address label Put the RMA number on the shipping carton Insure it or assume the risk of loss damage during shipment Pay all shipping charges AOC International Europe GmbH is responsi...

Page 25: ...E 3 YEARS FOR PARTS AND LABOR FROM THE ORIGINAL DATE OF CONSUMER PURCHASE NO WARRANTIES EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED APPLY AFTER THIS PERIOD AOC INTERNATIONAL EUROPE GMBH OBLIGATIONS AND YOUR REMEDIES HEREUNDER ARE SOLELY AND EXCLUSIVELY AS STATED HERE AOC INTERNATIONAL EUROPE GMBH LIABILITY WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT TORT WARRANTY STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER THEORY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PRICE OF THE I...

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