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    PB278Q Series LCD Monitor User Guide[...]

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    ii Copyright © 2012 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without [...]

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    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[...]

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    iv Safety information • Beforesettingupthemonitor,carefullyreadallthedocumentationthat camewiththepackage. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, never expose the monitor to rain or moisture. • Nevertrytoopenthemonitorcabinet.Thedangeroushighvoltages inside the mo[...]

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    v 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?[...]

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    vi 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p[...]

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    1-1 ASUS LCD Monitor PB278Q Series 1.1 Welcome! ThankyouforpurchasingtheASUS ® PB278Q Series LCD monitor! The latest widescreen 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th[...]

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    1-2 Chapter1:ProductIntroduction 1.3 Assembling the monitor To assemble the monitor : 1. Place the display fl at on a cloth on the table, assemble the base according to the drawing and use a coin to turn the screw tight. 2. Put the cable clip inset the hole of stand, and adjust the monitor to theanglethatismostcomfortable?[...]

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    1-3 ASUS LCD Monitor PB278Q Series 1.4 Monitor introduction 1.4.1 Front of the LCD monitor 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1. PowerButton/PowerIndicator: • Press this button to turn the monitor on/off. • The color definition of the power indicator is shown below. Status Description Blue ON Amber Standby mode OFF OFF 2. InputSelectButton: [...]

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    1-4 Chapter1:ProductIntroduction • Press this button to exit the hotkey OSD menu. 5. Button: • Press this button to decrease values or to move your selection left/down. • Volume hotkey 6. QuickFitbutton: • PressthisbuttontoactivatetheQuickFitfunctiondesignedfor alignment. •[...]

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    1-5 ASUS LCD Monitor PB278Q Series 1.4.2 Rear of the LCD monitor 4 2 5 6 8 1 7 3 Rear connectors 1. Kensingtonlockslot. 2. AC-INport:Thisportconnectsthepowercord. 3. DisplayPort. This port is for connection with a DisplayPort compatible device. 4. VGAport:This15-pinportisforPCVGAconnection. 5. D[...]

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    1-6 Chapter1:ProductIntroduction 1.4.3 QuickFit Function TheQuickFitfunctioncontainsthreepatterns:(1)Grid(2)Papersize(3)Photo size. 1. Gridpatterns Thegridpatternsfacilitatedesignersanduserstoorganizecontentandlayoutona pageandachieveaconsistent[...]

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    1-7 ASUS LCD Monitor PB278Q Series 3. Photo size The various real photo sizes displayed in the QuickFit function provides photographersandotheruserstoaccuratelyviewandedittheirphotosinrealsize on the screen. Photo 4x6, 3x5, 2x2 Photo8x10,5x7[...]

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    2-1 Chapter2:Setup 2.1 Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount) ThedetachablestandofthismonitorisspeciallydesignedforVESAwallmount. Todetachthearm/stand: 1. Disconnectpowerandsignalcables.Carefullyp ut the front of the monitor face down on a clean table. 2. Useascrewdri[...]

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    2-2 ASUS LCD Monitor PB278Q Series 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[...]

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    2-3 Chapter2:Setup 2.3 Connecting the cables Connectthecablesasthefollowinginstructions: • 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. • To connect the VGA/HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort cable : a. Plugo[...]

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    3-1 ASUS LCD Monitor PB278Q Series 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 Howtorecongure PB278 Splendid Color Image Sound Input Select Move Menu Exit System Setup Scenery Mode Standard Mode Theater Mode sRGB Mode User Mode 1. Press the MENU button to activate the OSD menu. 2. Press and tonavigatethroughthefunctions.Hig[...]

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    3-2 Chapter3:GeneralInstruction 3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction 1. Splendid This function contains five sub-functions that you can select for your preference.EachmodehastheResetselection,allowingyoutomaintain yoursettingorreturntothepresetmode. PB278 Splendid Color Image Sound Input Sel[...]

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    3-3 ASUS LCD Monitor PB278Q Series • User Mode :MoreitemsareadjustableintheColormenu. Function Standard Mode sRGB Mode Scenery Mode Theater Mode User Mode Brightness Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Contrast Yes No Yes Yes Yes Saturation No No Yes Yes Yes Hue No No No No Yes Color Temperature Yes No Yes Yes Yes Gamma Yes No No No[...]

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    3-4 Chapter3:GeneralInstruction 2. Color Selecttheimagecoloryoulikefromthisfunction. PB278 Splendid Color Image Sound Input Select Move Menu Exit System Setup Brightness Contrast Saturation Color Temp. 100 80 6500k Gamma Color Reset 50 50 22 Advanced Setting Hue • Brightness :Theadjustingrangeisf[...]

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    3-5 ASUS LCD Monitor PB278Q Series 3. Image YoucanadjusttheimageSharpness,TraceFree,AspectControl,ASCR, Position(VGAonly),andFocus(VGAonly)fromthismainfunction. PB278 Splendid Color Image Sound Input Select Move Menu Exit System Setup Focus Sharpness Trace Free Aspect Control ASCR 50 60[...]

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    3-6 Chapter3:GeneralInstruction 4. Sound Adjustthesoundsettingstoyourpreference. PB278 Splendid Color Image Sound Input Select Move Menu Exit System Setup Volume Mute Source 50 OFF Line In • Volume :Adjusttheoutputvolumelevel. • Mute :Mutetheoutputvolume. • Source: Adjust audio so[...]

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    3-7 ASUS LCD Monitor PB278Q Series 6. System Setup Adjuststhesystemconfiguration. PB278 Splendid Color Image Sound Input Select Move Menu Exit System Setup Information All Reset Splendid Demo Mode OFF English ON Language Power Indicator OSD Setup • Splendid Demo Mode :SplitthescreenintotwoforSplendid modes comp[...]

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    3-8 Chapter3:GeneralInstruction 3.2 Specications Model PB278Q Panel Size 27.0”W(68.6cm) Max. Resolution 1920x1080(VGA);2560x1440(DVI,HDMI, DP) Brightness(Typ.) 300cd/m 2 Intrinsic Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1 ViewingAngle(CR=10) 178°(V) /178°(H) Display Colors 16.7 M(True 8bit) Response T[...]

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    3-9 ASUS LCD Monitor PB278Q Series 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thereisnoscreenimage • Ch[...]

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    3-10 Chapter3:GeneralInstruction 3.4 Supported Timing List PC Supported Primary Timing Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency 640x480 60Hz 31.469kHz 640x480 72Hz 37.861kHz 640x480 75Hz 37.5kHz 640x480 85Hz 43.269kHz 800x600 56Hz 35.156kHz 800x600 60Hz 37.879kHz 800x600 72Hz 48.077kHz 800x600 75Hz 46.875kHz 800x600 85Hz 53.674kHz 1024[...]

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    3-11 ASUS LCD Monitor PB278Q Series 1280x800 60Hz 49.702kHz 1280x800 75Hz 62.795kHz 1366x768 60Hz 47.712kHz 1440x900(RB) 60Hz 55.469kHz 1440x900 75Hz 70.635 kHz 1680x1050(RB) 60Hz 64.674kHz 1920x1080 60Hz 66.587kHz WQHD Mode (DVI (dual link), HDMI and DP only) 2560x1440 60Hz 88.787kHz * While the PB278Q supports up to 2560 x 1440 WQHD resolutions i[...]