PB278Q Series LCD Monitor User Guide
Table of contents Notices.......................................................................................................... iii Safety information....................................................................................... iv Care & Cleaning............................................................................................ v 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.
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® 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 the convenience and delightful visual experience that the PB278Q Series 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 Monitor introduction 1.4.1 Front of the LCD monitor 7 1. 5 4 3 2 1 Power Button/Power Indicator: • Press this button to turn the monitor on/off. • The color definition of the power indicator is shown below. 2. Status Description Blue ON Amber Standby mode OFF OFF Input Select Button: • Press this button to select input source. • Press this button to increase values or to move your selection right/up. • Brightness hotkey 3. 4.
• 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. • The QuickFit function contains 9 pages of common grid patterns, paper sizes, and photo sizes. (Please refer to 1.3.3 QuickFit Function) • Press this button to select a desired preset mode.
1.4.2 1 Rear of the LCD monitor 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 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. DVI port: This 24-pin port is for PC (Personal Computer) DVI-D digital signal connection. 6. HDMI port: This port is for connection with an HDMI compatible device.
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 look and feel. Alignment Grid 2. Paper size QuickFit provides numerous commonly used standard paper sizes for users to view their documents in real size on the screen.
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.
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). • e recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to W 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 0° Pivoting the monitor 1.
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 one end of the VGA/HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort cable to the monitor’s VGA/ HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort jack. b. Connect the other end of the VGA/HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort cable to your computer’s VGA/HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort jack. c.
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure PB278 Standard Mode Splendid Color sRGB Mode Image Scenery Mode Sound Theater Mode Input Select User Mode System Setup Move Menu Exit 1. Press the MENU button to activate the OSD menu. 2. Press and to navigate through the functions. Highlight and activate the desired function by pressing the MENU button. If the function selected has a sub-menu, press and again to navigate through the sub-menu functions.
3.1.2 1. OSD Function Introduction 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 Standard Mode Splendid Color sRGB Mode Image Scenery Mode Sound Theater Mode Input Select User Mode System Setup Move Exit • Standard Mode: This is the best choice for document editing with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence.
• User Mode: More items are adjustable in the Color menu.
2. Color Select the image color you like from this function. PB278 Splendid Brightness Color Contrast 80 Image Saturation 50 Sound Hue Input Select Color Temp. 100 50 6500k Gamma System Setup 22 Advanced Setting Color Reset Move Menu Exit • Brightness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. The button is also a hot key to activate this function. • Contrast: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Saturation: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
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 Sharpness Color Trace Free Image Aspect Control Full OFF Sound ASCR Input Select Position System Setup Focus 50 60 AUTO Adjust. Move Menu Exit • Sharpness: Adjust the picture sharpness. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Trace Free: Speed up the response time by Over Drive technology.
4. Sound Adjust the sound settings to your preference. PB278 Splendid Volume Color Mute Image Source 50 OFF Line In Sound Input Select System Setup Move 5. Menu Exit • Volume: Adjust the output volume level. • Mute: Mute the output volume. • Source: Adjust audio source to “Line In” or “HDMI” (only available for HDMI input); Adjust audio source to “Line In” or “DisplayPort” (only available for DisplayPort input). Input Select Select the input source from VGA, DVI, HDMI, or DisplayPort.
6. System Setup Adjusts the system configuration. PB278 Splendid Splendid Demo Mode Color OSD Setup Image Information Sound Language Input Select Power Indicator System Setup All Reset Move Menu OFF English ON Exit • Splendid Demo Mode: Split the screen into two for Splendid modes comparison. (Scenery mode/Theater mode only) • OSD Setup: Adjust the horizontal position (H-Position), vertical position (V-Position), OSD Timeout, DDC/CI, and Transparency of the OSD screen.
3.2 Specifications Model PB278Q Panel Size 27.0”W (68.6 cm) Max. Resolution 1920x1080 (VGA); 2560 x 1440 (DVI, HDMI, DP) Brightness (Typ.) 300cd/m2 Intrinsic Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1 Viewing Angle (CR=10) 178°(V) /178°(H) Display Colors 16.
3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ) Problem Power LED is not ON The power LED lights amber and there is no screen image Screen image is too light or dark Screen image is not centered or sized properly 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 if the monitor and the computer are in the 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 640x480 85Hz 43.269kHz 800x600 56Hz 35.156kHz 800x600 60Hz 37.879kHz 800x600 72Hz 48.077kHz 800x600 75Hz 46.875kHz 800x600 85Hz 53.674kHz 1024x768 60Hz 48.363kHz 1024x768 70Hz 56.476kHz 1024x768 75Hz 60.023kHz 1024x768 85Hz 68.677kHz 1152x864 75Hz 67.
1280x800 1280x800 1366x768 1440x900(RB) 1440x900 1680x1050(RB) 1920x1080 60Hz 75Hz 60Hz 60Hz 75Hz 60Hz 60Hz 49.702kHz 62.795kHz 47.712kHz 55.469kHz 70.635kHz 64.674kHz 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 including DVI-dual link, HDMI and DisplayPort, some graphics cards only support up to 1920 x 1200 resolution content transmission via HDMI.
