PB277 Series LCD Monitor User Guide
Table of contents Notices.......................................................................................................... iii Safety information....................................................................................... iv Care & Cleaning........................................................................................... vi 1.1 Welcome!....................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents..............................
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.
Safety information iv • 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. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
WARNING Usage of other than specified head- or earphones can result in hearing loss due to excessive sound pressures.
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.
Where to find 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 that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
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 monitor brings you! 1.
1.3 Assembling the monitor To assemble the monitor: 1. Place the display flat 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 for you.
1.4 Connect cables 1.4.1 Rear of the LCD monitor 8 1 1. AC-IN Port 2. DVI Port 3. HDMI Port 4. DisplayPort 5. VGA Port 6. Audio - in Port 7. Earphone - out Port 8.
1.5 Monitor introduction 1.5.1 Using the Controls button Use the control button on the back of the monitor to adjust the image settings. Menu 6 5 4 3 2 1 Close Input Select QuickFit Blue Light Filter 1. 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. 2. Description White ON Amber Standby mode OFF OFF Blue Light Filter: • 3. This is a hotkey. The default setting is Blue Light Filter.
6. ( 5-way) Button: • Tums on the OSD menu. Enacts the selected OSD menu item. • Increases/Decreases values or moves your selection up/down/ left/right.
1.5.2 QuickFit Function The QuickFit function contains three patterns: (1) Grid (2) Paper size (3) Photo size. 1. Grid pattern: Facilitates designers and users to organize content and layout on one page and achieve a consistent look and feel. Alignment Grid 1 2. Paper size: Provides users to view their documents in real size on the screen. A4 B5 Letter A4 B5 Letter EXIT 3.
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 put the front of the monitor face down on a clean table. 2. Use a screwdriver to remove the four screws on the arm (Figure 1), and then detach the arm/stand from the monitor (Figure 2). • We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor.
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 when you change its angle. • You can adjust the monitor’s angle from +20˚ to -5˚ and it allows 60˚ swivel adjustment from either left or right. You can also adjust the monitor’s height within +/- 12cm. -5°~20° 60° 60° 12cm Pivoting the monitor 1.
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure Splendid ASUS PB277 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz Scenery Mode Standard Mode Theater Mode Game Mode Night View Mode sRGB Mode Reading Mode Darkroom Mode 1. Press the MENU button to activate the OSD menu. 2. Press the and buttons to toggle between options in the Menu. As you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted. 3. To select the highlighted item on the menu press the Center button. 4.
3.1.2 1. OSD Function Introduction Splendid This function contains eight 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. Splendid ASUS PB277 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz Scenery Mode Standard Mode Theater Mode Game Mode Night View Mode sRGB Mode Reading Mode Darkroom Mode 3-2 • Scenery Mode: This is the best choice for scenery photo displaying with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology.
2. Blue Light Filter Adjust the energy level of blue light emitted from LED backlight. Blue Light Filter ASUS PB277 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 • Level 0: No change. • Level 1~4: The higher the level,the more blue light will be reduced. • When Blue Light Filter is activated,the default settings of standard Mode will be automatically imported. • Between Level 1 to Level 3, the Brightness function is user-configurable. • Level 4 is optimized setting.
3. Color Select the image color you like from this function. Color ASUS PB277 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz Brightness Contrast Saturation Color Temp. Skin Tone Smart View • Brightness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Contrast: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Saturation: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Color Temp.: Contains three preset color modes (Cool, Normal, Warm) and User Mode. • Skin Tone: Contains three color modes including Reddish, Natural, and Yellowish.
4. Image You can adjust the image Sharpness, Trace Free, Aspect Control, VividPixel, ASCR, Position (VGA only), Focus (VGA only), and Auto Adjust (VGA only), from this main function. Image ASUS PB277 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz Sharpness Trace Free Aspect Control VividPixel ASCR Position Focus AUTO Adjust • Sharpness: Adjusts the picture sharpness. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Trace Free: Speeds up the response time by Over Drive technology.
5. Sound Adjust the sound settings to your preference. Sound ASUS PB277 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz Volume Mute Source 6. • Volume: Adjusts the output volume level. • Mute: Mute the output volume. • Source: Adjusts audio source to “Line In” or “HDMI” (only available for HDMI input); Adjusts audio source to “Line In” or “DisplayPort” (only available for DisplayPort input).
• Position: Adjusts the position of PIP sub-window to “Right-Top”, “LeftTop”, “Right-Bottom” or “Left-Bottom”. • Aspect Control: Adjusts the PIP aspect ratio and automatically adjust the PIP window size. • Swap: Swaps the sources of the main- and sub-windows. VGA Sub-window 7. VGA DVI HDMI DisplayPort Yes Yes Yes Main-window DVI HDMI Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes DisplayPort Yes Yes Yes Input Select Select the input source from VGA, DVI, HDMI or DisplayPort input signal.
ASUS PB277 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz System Setup Back Information Power Indicator Power Key Lock All Reset • Splendid Demo Mode: Activate the demo mode for the Splendid function. • GamePlus: The GamePlus Function provides a toolkit and creates a better gaming environment for users when playing different types of games. Particularly, Crosshair function is specially designed for new gamers or beginners interested in First Person Shooter (FPS) games.
• Language: Select OSD language. The selections are: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Persian, Thai, Indonesian, Poland, Turkey, Portugal, Czech, Croatia, Hungary, Romania, and Korean. • Key Lock: Disable all key functions. Pressing the down key for more than five seconds to disable key lock function. • More: Return the next page of System Setting. • Back: Return the previous page of System Setting.
3.2 Specifications Model PB277Q Panel Size 27.0”W (68.5 cm) Max. Resolution 1920x1080 (VGA); 2560 x 1440 (DVI, HDMI, DP) Brightness (Typ.) 350cd/m2 Intrinsic Contrast Ratio (Typ.) Viewing Angle (CR=10) 170°(V) /160°(H) Display Colors 16.
3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ) Problem Power LED is not ON Possible Solution • 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. • Check Power Indicator function in main menu OSD. Select “ON” to turn on power LED. The power LED lights amber and • Check if the monitor and the computer are in the there is no screen image ON mode. • Make sure the signal cable is properly connected the monitor and the computer.
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 800x600 56Hz 35.156kHz 800x600 60Hz 37.879kHz 800x600 72Hz 48.077kHz 800x600 75Hz 46.875kHz 1024x768 60Hz 48.363kHz 1024x768 70Hz 56.476kHz 1024x768 75Hz 60.023kHz 1152x864 75Hz 67.5kHz 1280x960 60Hz 60kHz 1280x1024 1280x1024 1440x900 1440x900 1680x1050 1920x1080 60Hz 75Hz 60Hz 75Hz 60Hz 60Hz 63.
WQHD Mode (DVI (dual link), HDMI and DP only) Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency 2560x1440 2560x1440 60Hz 75Hz 88.787kHz 111.788kHz * While the PB277Q supports up to 2560 x 1440 WQHD resolutions including DVI-dual link, HDMI and DisplayPort, some graphics cards only support up to 1920 x 1200 resolution content transmission via HDMI. Please check with your local distributor or retailer on the hardware limitations of your laptop or desktop. SD/HD Timings (HDMI input only) HDMI 1.
EU Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS TECHNOLOGY HOLLAND B.V. Address, City: HARKORT STR.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Asus Computer International Responsible Party Name: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Address: Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : LCD Monitor Model Number : PB277, PB277**** Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
