PA279CV Series LCD Monitor User Guide
Table of contents Notices.......................................................................................................... iv Safety information........................................................................................ v Care & Cleaning.......................................................................................... vii 1.1 Welcome!....................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents...............................
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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 • 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. Align the screw hole on the arm with the bundled screw on the base. Then insert the base into the arm. 2. Fix the base to the arm by fastening the bundled screw.
1.4 Connect cables 1.4.1 Rear of the LCD monitor 11 10 1 2 3 1. AC-IN Port 2. Power Switch 3. HDMI1 Port 4. HDMI2 Port 5. DP - in Port 6. USB Type-C Port 7. Earphone - out Port 8. USB3.0 Port 9. USB3.0 Port 4 5 6 7 8 9 10. USB3.0 Port 11. USB3.
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 1. 4 3 2 1 Power button/power indicator: • Turns the monitor on/off. • The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table. 2. Status Description White ON Amber Standby mode OFF OFF • • • Menu button: Press this button to display the OSD menu when the OSD is off. Enters the OSD menu.
• The QuickFit function contains pages of common grid patterns, paper sizes, and photo sizes. (Please refer to 3.1.2 OSD function introduction). • Press this button to display the OSD menu when the OSD is off. • Default: Brightness hotkey • To change the hotkey function, go to the Shortcut > Shortcut 1 menu. 5. Shortcut 1: 6. Shortcut 2: • Press this button to display the OSD menu when the OSD is off.
2.1 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 +35˚ to -5˚ and it allows 45˚ swivel adjustment from either left or right.
2.2 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 2-2 1. Disconnect power and signal cables. Carefully put the monitor facedown on its EPS packaging. 2. Press the quick release button from rear cover. 3. Detach the stand (arm and base) from the monitor. • The VESA wall mount kit ( 100 x 100 mm) is purchased separately. • Use only the UL Listed Wall Mount Bracket with minimum weight/load 28.
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3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure ProArt Preset ProArtPreset ASUS PA279CV Racing Mode DisplayPort 640x480@60Hz Standard Mode sRGB Mode Rec. 709 Mode DCI-P3 Mode HDR DICOM Mode Scenery Mode ProArt Preset ProArtPreset ASUS PA279CV Racing Mode DisplayPort 640x480@60Hz Reading Mode Darkroom Mode Rapid Rendering Mode User Mode 1 User Mode 2 1. Press Central of 5-way to activate the OSD menu. 2. Press the and buttons to toggle between options in the Menu.
3.1.2 1. OSD Function Introduction ProArtPreset This function contains six sub-functions that you can select for your preference. ProArt Preset ProArtPreset ASUS PA279CV Racing Mode DisplayPort 640x480@60Hz Standard Mode sRGB Mode Rec. 709 Mode DCI-P3 Mode HDR DICOM Mode Scenery Mode ProArt Preset ProArtPreset ASUS PA279CV Racing Mode DisplayPort 640x480@60Hz Reading Mode Darkroom Mode Rapid Rendering Mode User Mode 1 User Mode 2 3-2 • Standard Mode: Best choice for document editing.
2. • User Mode 1: Allows you to make color adjustments in the Advanced Setting. • User Mode 2: Allows you to make color adjustments in the Advanced Setting. • In the Racing Mode, the Saturation, and ASCR functions are not userconfigurable. • In the sRGB Mode, the Saturation, Skin Tone, Color Temp., Brightness, Contrast and ASCR functions are not user-configurable. • In the MOBA Mode, the Saturation and ASCR functions are not userconfigurable.
• 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. It is compliance with TUV Low Blue Light Certification. The Brightness function is not user-configurable. • 4:3 is only available when input source is in 4:3 format。 Please refer to the following to alleviate eye strains: 3.
• 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. • Gamma: Contains three gamma modes including 1.8, 2.2, 2.5. • Black Level: To adjust the initialized 1st signal level of darkest gray level. • Color: * Six-axis Hue adjustment. * Six-axis Saturation adjustment. * Adjusts the gain levels for R, G, B.
4. Image You can adjust Sharpness, Trace Free, Aspect Control and ASCR from this main function. ProArt Preset Image ASUS PA279CV Racing Mode DisplayPort 640x480@60Hz Sharpness Trace Free Aspect Control ASCR 5. • 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. • Aspect Control: Adjusts the aspect ratio to “Full” and “4:3”.
6. PIP/PBP Setting The PIP/PBP Setting allows you to open up sub-window(s) connected from any video source. ProArt Preset PIP/PBP Setting ASUS PA279CV Racing Mode DisplayPort 640x480@60Hz PIP/PBP Mode PIP/PBP Source Color Setting PIP Size By activating this function, this monitor displays two pictures, three pictures or four pictures for any video source. 7. • PIP/PBP Mode: Select PIP, PBPx2, PBPx3 or PBPx4 or turn it off.
8. System Setup Select the input source from Language, Information and All Reset input signal. ASUS PA279CV Racing Mode DisplayPort 640x480@60Hz System Setup Language English Information All Reset 9. • language: Select OSD language. The selections are: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, , Russian, Poland, Czech, Croacia, Hungary, Romania, Portugal, Turkey, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Thai, Indonesian.
3.2 Specifications Model PA279CV Panel Size 27”W (68.47cm) Max. Resolution 3840x2160@60Hz Brightness (Typ.) 350cd/m2 Intrinsic Contrast Ratio (Typ.) Viewing Angle (CR=10) Display Colors 1000:1 178°(V) /178°(H) 1.07 B(8bit+A-FRC) Color Saturation 75% NTSC Response Time 5ms (Gray to Gray) Satellite Speaker 2W x 2 stereo Earphone Output Yes Sound from HDMI Yes HDMI input Yes DisplayPort input USB Port Power ON Consumption(Max.
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.
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3-12 Chapter 3: General Instruction
