MG28U Series LCD Monitor User Guide
Table of contents Notices.......................................................................................................... iii Safety information........................................................................................ v Care & Cleaning.......................................................................................... vii 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.
TCO Information Congratulations! This display is designed for both you and the planet! The display you have just purchased carries the TCO Certified label. This ensures that your display is designed, manufactured and tested according to some of the strictest quality and environmental requirements in the world. This makes for a high CERTIFIED performance product, designed with the user in focus that also minimizes the impact on the climate and our natural environment.
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. • 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. viii 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 9 1 2 1. AC-IN Port 2. USB upstream Port 3. USB downstream Port 4. HDMI-3 5. HDMI-2 6. HDMI-1 (4K@60Hz) 7. DisplayPort 8. Earphone Jack 9. Kensington Lock ASUS LCD Monitor MG28U Series 3 HDMI-3 HDMI-2 4 5 HDMI-1 2.
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. 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 as the below table. 2. Description White ON Amber Standby mode OFF OFF GameVisual: • 3.
4. Input Select Button: • Use this hotkey to switch from HDMI-1(4K@60Hz), HDMI-2, HDMI-3 or DisplayPort input signal. • Switch to DP 1.1 or DP 1.2. 5. Close Button • 6. Exit the OSD menu. ( 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.
2.1 Detaching the Quick Release stand (for VESA wall mount) The Quick Release Stand of this monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. To detach the Quick Release 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).
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 +/- 15cm. -5°~20° 60° 60° 15cm Pivoting the monitor 1.
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure G GameVisual ASUS MG28U FPS Mode HDMI-1 3840x2160@60Hz Scenery Mode Racing Mode Cinema Mode RTS/RPG Mode FPS Mode sRGB Mode User Mode 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 key. 4. Press the and buttons to select the desired parameter. 5.
3.1.2 1. OSD Function Introduction GameVisual This function contains seven 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. G GameVisual ASUS MG28U FPS Mode HDMI-1 3840x2160@60Hz Scenery Mode Racing Mode Cinema Mode RTS/RPG Mode FPS Mode sRGB Mode User Mode 3-2 • Scenery Mode: This is the best choice for scenery photo displaying with GameVisual™ Video Intelligence Technology.
2. Blue Light Filter Adjust the energy level of blue light emitted from LED backlight G Blue Light Filter ASUS MG28U FPS Mode HDMI-1 3840x2160@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 Racing 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. G Color ASUS MG28U FPS Mode HDMI-1 3840x2160@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 and Adaptive-Sync, from this main function. G Image ASUS MG28U FPS Mode HDMI-1 3840x2160@60Hz Sharpness Trace Free Aspect Control VividPixel ASCR Adaptive-Sync • Sharpness: Adjusts the picture sharpness. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Trace Free: Speeds up the response time by Over Drive technology. The adjusting range is from lower 0 to faster 100.
5. Input Select Select the input source from HDMI-1 (4K@60Hz), HDMI-2, HDMI3 or DisplayPort input signal. G ASUS MG28U FPS Mode HDMI-1 3840x2160@60Hz Input Select HDMI-1(4K@60Hz) HDMI-2 HDMI-3 DisplayPort 6. System Setup Adjusts the system configuration. G ASUS MG28U FPS Mode HDMI-1 3840x2160@60Hz System Setup GameVisual Demo Mode DP 1.1 Volume DP 1.
• 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. To active GamePlus: Select ON to enter the GamePlus main menu. • Press and to select between Crosshair, Timer, FPS Counter function and Display Alignment function. • Press Center key to confirm the function you choose. Press back.
7. • Information: Displays the monitor information. • Power Indicator: Turn the power LED indicator on/off. • Power Key Lock: To disable / enable power key. • All Reset: Selects “Yes” to revert all settings to the factory default mode. MyFavorite Load/Save all settings on the monitor.
3.2 Specifications Model MG28UQ Panel Size 28” (71.12 cm) Max. Resolution 3840 x 2160 Brightness (Typ.) 300 cd/m2 Intrinsic Contrast Ratio (Typ.) ≥1000:1 170°(V) /160°(H) Viewing Angle (CR>10) Display Colors 1073.7 M (8 bit + FRC) Response Time 1ms (GTG) Satellite Speaker 2W x 2 stereo Earphone Output Yes HDMI input Yes (HDMI 1.4 x 2, HDMI 2.0 x 1) DisplayPort input USB 3.
Power ON USB B Type Cable Connected PC V USB B Type Cable Non-connected PC V Power Saving OSD Charging ON V V X X Power OFF OSD Charging OFF (default setting) OSD Charging ON V X OSD Charging OFF X X Note: V= Hub On, X= Hub OFF 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 the HDMI version of your graphics card. (a) If it is HDMI 1.4, 3840x2160@60Hz output is not available to your card. Change to a HDMI 2.0 card. Cannot select 3840x2160@60Hz (b) If it is HDMI 2.0, connect to HDMI-1 (4K@60Hz), i.e. for HDMI the HDMI port next to DP. Note: The HDMI-1 (4K@60Hz) input port supports up to 3840x2160@60Hz HDMI-2, HDMI-3 input ports support up to 3840x2160@30Hz • Check the DP version of your graphics card. Cannot select 3840x2160@60Hz (a) If it is DP 1.
3.4 Supported Timing List Timing List HDMI1.4 HDMI2.0 Display Port 1.
Video Timing Timing List HDMI1.4 HDMI2.0 Display Port 1.2 720x480P@59.94 V V V 720x480P@60 V V V 720x576P@50 V V X 1280x720P@50 V V X 1280x720P@59.94 V V V 1280x720P@60 V V V 1440x480P@59.94 V V V 1440x480P@60 V V V 1440x576P@50 V V V 1920x1080i@50 V V X 1920x1080i@60 V V V 1920x1080P@23.97 V V X 1920x1080P@24 V V X 1920x1080P@25 V V X 1920x1080P@29.97 V V X 1920x1080P@30 V V X 1920x1080P@50 V V X 1920x1080P@59.
