Asus VG278HR manual

VG278HR Series LCD Monitor User Guide[...]

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 [...]

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 equipmen[...]

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 monitor may result in serious physical injury. • [...]

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 by the stand or the cord. • Cleaning. Turn your monitor [...]

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 package may include optional d[...]

1-1 ASUS VG278HR Series LCD Monitor 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS ® 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 the convenience and delightful visual experience that the m[...]

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3 Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front view 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. Button: • GamePlus hotkey. Press to select and MENU to confirm the function needed. 2. Button: • Automatically adjust the image to its optimized position, clock, and phase by long pressing this button for 2-4 seconds (for VGA mode only). • [...]

1-3 ASUS VG278HR Series LCD Monitor • Volume hotkey 4. Button: • Press this button to enter/select the icon (function) highlighted while the OSD menu is activated. • Exits the hotkey OSD menu. 5. Button: • Press this button to increase the value of the function selected or move to the previous function. • Brightness hotkey [...]

1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3.2 Back view 1 2 5 4 3 6 7 Rear connectors 1. Kensington lock slot. 2. AC-IN port: This port connects the power cord. 3. VGA port: This 15-pin port is for PC VGA connection. 4. DVI port: This 24-pin port is for PC (Personal Computer) DVI-D digital signal connection (support NVIDIA ® 3D Vision™). The 3D feat[...]

1-5 ASUS VG278HR Series LCD Monitor 1.3.3 GamePlus Function The GamePlus Function provides a toolkit and creates a better gaming environment for users when playing different types of games. Particularly, Aimpoint function is specially designed for new gamers or beginners interested in First Person Shooter (FPS) games. To active GamePlus: 1. Press t[...]

1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3.4 Experiencing 3D Virtual Effects This monitor is a 3D Vision ready LCD monitor supports PC timing up to 1920x1080@120Hz. To experience fully immersive stereoscopic 3D virtual effects, you will require an NVIDIA ® 3D Vision™ kit, a compatible NVIDIA-GPU graphics card, and a computer with Microsoft ® Windo[...]

1-7 ASUS VG278HR Series LCD Monitor 1.3.5 How to use your wireless 3D glasses Charge your wireless glasses before using: Connect one end of the USB cable to your PC or notebook that equipped with USB port, and the other end to the micro USB port of the glasses. USB Connection Used to recharge the glasses. Press the On/Off button: Press the On/Off b[...]

2-1 ASUS VG278HR Series LCD Monitor 2.1 Assembling the monitor base To assemble the monitor base: 1. Attach the base to the arm. 2. Fix with the screws to joint the base with the arm. You can easily tightenthescrewsbyngers. 3. Remove the height adjustment lock from the arm. 1 2 3 The height adjustment lock should NEVER be removed BEF[...]

2-2 Chapter 2: Setup 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 base to prevent the monitor from falling when you change its angle. • Youcantiltthemonitor’sfrom-5˚[...]

2-3 ASUS VG278HR Series LCD Monitor 2.3 Detaching the arm (for VESA wall mount) The detachable arm of this monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. To detach the arm: 1. Disconnect power and signal cables. 2. Lower the monitor to its lowest height, and then insert the height adjustment lock. 3. Carefully p utthefrontofthemo[...]

3-1 Chapter 3: OSD (On-Screen Display) Menu 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 Howtocongure VG278 Splendid Color Image Input Select Move Menu Exit System Setup Scenery Mode Standard Mode Theater Mode Game Mode Night View Mode sRGB 1. Press [ ] button to activate the OSD menu. 2. Press [ ] or [ ] button to navigate through the functi[...]

3-2 ASUS VG278HR Series LCD Monitor 3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction 1. Splendid This function contains six 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. VG278 Splendid Color Image Input Select Move Menu Exit System Setup Scenery Mode Standard [...]

3-3 Chapter 3: OSD (On-Screen Display) Menu 2. Color Set a desired color setting from this menu. VG278 Splendid Color Image Input Select Move Menu Exit System Setup Brightness Contrast Saturation Color Temp. 90 80 User Mode 50 Natural Skin Tone Smart View OFF NVIDIA Lightboost TM • Brightness : The adjusting range is from 0 to 100 . The button[...]

3-4 ASUS VG278HR Series LCD Monitor 3. Image Set the image related setting from this menu. VG278 Splendid Color Image Input Select Move Menu Exit System Setup Sharpness Trace Free Aspect Control ASCR 50 60 Full OFF Position Focus 3D Mode Selection • Sharpness : Adjust the picture sharpness. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100 . • Trace F[...]

3-5 Chapter 3: OSD (On-Screen Display) Menu • 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 [...]

3-6 ASUS VG278HR Series LCD Monitor VG278 Splendid Color Image Input Select Move Menu Exit System Setup Information All Reset 2/2 • Splendid Demo Mode : Splits the screen into two for Splendid modes comparison. (Only available at Scenery Mode, Theater Mode, Game Mode, and Night View Mode.) • Volume : Adjusts the speaker and earphone outpu[...]

3-7 Chapter 3: OSD (On-Screen Display) Menu 3.2 Specications Panel Type TFT LCD Panel Size 27” W (68.6 cm) Color Saturation(NTSC) 72% (sRGB) True Resolution 1920 x 1080 (up to 144Hz) Full HD 1080P Yes Pixel Pitch 0.311 mm Brightness (Typ.) 300 cd/m 2 Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1 ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio (ASCR) 50,000,000:1 (with ASCR on) V[...]

3-8 ASUS VG278HR Series LCD Monitor VESA Wall Mounting 100 x 100 mm Kensington Lock Yes AC Input Voltage AC:100~240V Power Consumption Power On: < 50 W (Max.) Energy Star: < 37.25 W Standby: < 1 W (Typ.) Power Off: < 1 W Temperature (Operating) 0˚C~+35˚C Temperature (Non-operating) -20˚C~+60˚C Dimension[...]

3-9 Chapter 3: OSD (On-Screen Display) Menu 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 • Check if the m[...]

3-10 ASUS VG278HR Series LCD Monitor 3.4 Supported Timing List Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal 640x480 60Hz 31.469KHz 640x480 67Hz 35KHz 640x480 75Hz 37.5KHz 720x400 70Hz 31.469KHz 720x400 85Hz 37.927KHz 800x600 56Hz 35.156KHz 800x600 60Hz 37.879KHz 800x600 72Hz 48.077KHz 800x600 75Hz 46.875KHz 832x624 75Hz 49.725KHz 848x480 60Hz 31.02KHz 1024x7[...]

3-11 Chapter 3: OSD (On-Screen Display) Menu Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal 1920x1080* (DVI) 100Hz 113.3 KHz(2D) / 113.8KHz(3D) 1920x1080* (DVI) 110Hz 125.1KHz(2D) / 125.7KHz(3D) 1920x1080* (DVI) 120Hz 137.2KHz(2D/3D) 1920x1080* (DVI) 144Hz 158.11KHz (2D) 640x480P (HDMI) 59.94/60Hz 31.469KHz / 31.5KHz 720x480P (HDMI) 59.94/60Hz 31.469KHz / 31.5[...]