PA278CV Series LCD Monitor User Guide
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Contents Contents....................................................................................................... iii Notices.......................................................................................................... iv TCO certified................................................................................................ vi Safety information...................................................................................... vii Care & Cleaning.................................
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.
NOTE: Energy Star is NOT supported on FreeDOS and Linux-based operating system. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference - Causing Equipment Regulations.
TCO certified A third-party certification according to ISO 14024 Toward sustainable IT products Say hello to a more sustainable product IT products are associated with a wide range of sustainability risks throughout their life cycle. Human rights violations are common in the factories. Harmful substances are used both in products and their manufacture. Products can often have a short lifespan because of poor ergonomics, low quality and when they are not able to be repaired or upgraded.
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.
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.
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1.1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS® LCD monitor! The latest widescreen LCD monitor from ASUS provides a broader, brighter and crystal-clear 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 to you! 1.
1.3 Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front view 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 Amber Off On Standby mode Off Menu button: • Press this button to display the OSD menu when the OSD is off. • Enters the OSD menu. • Toggles the Key Lock function between on and off with a long press for 5 seconds. 3. Close button: • • 4.
Press button (Input Select button) to display HDMI, DisplayPort, USB type-C ( ) signals after you connect HDMI/DisplayPort/USB Type-C cable with the monitor. 5. Shortcut • 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. 6. Shortcut • Press this button to display the OSD menu when the OSD is off.
8. 9. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A. These ports are for connection with USB devices, such as USB keyboard/mouse, USB flash drive, etc. Kensington lock slot. 10. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A. These ports are for connection with USB devices, such as USB keyboard/mouse, USB flash drive, etc. Port with 1.3.4 icon is BC1.2 compliant. Other Function(s) 1. Daisy chaining (for selected models) The monitor supports daisy chain on DisplayPort.
2.1 Assembling the monitor arm/base To assemble the monitor base: 1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 2. Attach the base into the arm, making sure the tab on the arm fits into the groove on the base. 3. Fix the base to the arm by fastening the bundled screw. We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. Base screw size: M6 x 16.5 mm. 2.
2.3 • The VESA wall mount kit (100 x 100 mm) is purchased separately. • Use only the UL Listed Wall Mount Bracket with minimum weight/load 22.7kg (Screw size: M4 x 10 mm) 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.
2.4 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 HDMI/DisplayPort/USB Type-C* cable: a. Plug one end of the HDMI/DisplayPort/USB Type-C* cable to the monitor’s HDMI/DisplayPort/USB Type-C jack. b. Connect the other end of the HDMI/DisplayPort/USB Type-C* cable to your device’s HDMI/DisplayPort/USB Type-C jack.
2.5 Turning on the monitor Press the power button . See page 1-2 for the location of the power button. The power indicator lights up in white to show that the monitor is ON.
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure ProArt Preset ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV Standard Mode DisplayPort 2560 x 1440@ 60Hz Sta n dar d M ode sR GB M ode R e c. 709 M ode D C I -P3 M ode Sce n er y M ode R e a d ing M ode D a rkroom M ode 1. Press any button (except the Power button) to display the OSD menu. 2. Press the 3. Press the buttons as indicated on the screen to navigate through the functions. Highlight the desired function and press to activate it.
3.1.2 1. OSD function introduction ProArt Preset This function contains 9 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. ProArt Preset ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV Standard Mode DisplayPort 2560 x 1440@ 60Hz Standard Mode sRGB Mode Rec. 709 Mode DCI-P3 Mode Scenery Mode Reading Mode Darkroom Mode • Standard Mode: Best choice for document editing.
Below table shows the default configurations for each ProArt Preset mode: Function Standard sRGB Mode Mode Color Temp. Enable Disable (6500K) (6500K) Brightness Enable Disable (50) (100 nits) Contrast Enable (80) Enable (80) ASCR Disable Disable Enable (0) Enable (50) Enable (50) Enable (0) Sharpness Saturation Hue ProArt Enable Palette/Color Black Level Enable Enable Gamma (2.2) 2. Disable Disable User Rapid Rec.
Please refer to the following to alleviate eye strains: 3. • Users should take some time away from the display if working for long hours. It is advised to take short breaks (at least 5 mins) after around 1 hour of continuous working at the computer. Taking short and frequent breaks is more effective than a single longer break. • To minimize eye strain and dryness in your eyes, users should rest the eye periodically by focusing on objects that are far away.
• Black Level: To adjust the initialized 1st signal level of darkest gray level. • Color: • 4. * Six-axis Hue adjustment. * Six-axis Saturation adjustment. * Adjusts the gain levels for R, G, B. * Adjusts the black level offset values for R, G, B. Color Reset: * Current mode color reset: Resets the color settings of current color mode to the factory default value. * All modes color reset: Resets the color settings of all color modes to the factory default value.
5. Sound You can adjust Volume, Mute and Source from this menu. Sound ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV Standard Mode DisplayPort 2560 x 1440@ 60Hz Volume Mute Source 6. • Volume: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Mute: toggles the monitor sound between on and off. • Source: decides the monitor sound comes from which source. Input Select In this function, you can select your desired input source.
7. System Setup Allows you to adjust the system. System Setup ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV Standard Mode DisplayPort 2560 x 1440@ 60Hz Adaptive-Sync Power Saving OSD Setup QuickFit DisplayPort Stream Key Lock Power Indicator • Adaptive-Sync: Allows an Adaptive-Sync supported* graphics source to dynamically adjust display refresh rate based on typical content frame rates for power efficient, virtually stutter free and low-latency display update. * Adaptive-Sync can only be activated within 48Hz ~ 75Hz.
• QuickFit: Allows users to have a preview of the document or photo layout directly on screen without printing test copies. * Alignment: Facilitates designers and users to organize content and layout on one page and achieve a consistent look and feel. Alignment Grid * A4: Provides users to view their documents in real size on the screen. A4 * B5: Provides users to view their documents in real size on the screen. B5 * Ruler: This pattern presents physical ruler on top and left side.
• Key Lock: To disable all function keys. Press the second button from the top over five seconds to cancel the key lock function. • Power Indicator: Turns the power LED indicator on/off. • Language: There are 21 languages for your selection, including English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Czech, Croatian, Polish, Romanian, Hungarian, Turkish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Indonesian, Persian.
3.2 Specifications summary Panel Type Panel size TFT LCD 27” (16:9, 68.47 cm) wide screen Max. Resolution Pixel pitch Brightness (Typ.) Contrast Ratio (Typ.) Contrast Ratio (Max.) Viewing angle (H/V) CR>10 Display colors Response time ProArt Preset selection Auto adjustment Color temperature selection Analog input Digital input Temperature (Operating) 2560 x 1440 0.2331 mm x 0.2331 mm 350 cd/m2 1000:1 100,000,000:1 (with ASCR on) 178˚/178˚ 16.
Multi-languages Accessories Compliance and Standards 21 languages (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Czech, Croatian, Polish, Romanian, Hungarian, Turkish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Indonesian, Persian) Quick start guide, warranty card, power cord, HDMI cable (optional), DisplayPort cable (optional), USB C to A cable (optional), USB C to C cable (optional), color calibration testing report, ProArt welcome card cTUVus, FCC, ICES-3
3.3 Outline dimensions ASUS PA278CV Outline Dimension *Unit: mm [inch] 90 .0 Pivot: 90 Degree 90 .0 35.0 5.0 146,2 [5.8] 219,0 [8.6] 45.0 Swivel: 298,4 [11.7] 45 Degree 614,6 [24.2] AA Center 596,7 [23.5]-Active area 290,7 [11.4] 25,2 [1.0] 176,8 [7.0] 45.0 167,8 [6.6] 227,8 [9.0] 335,7 [13.2]-Active area 372,2 [14.7] 523,8 [20.6] 151,6 [6.0] M4*4 Depth 10 363,5 [14.3] Wall mount Keep out area 50,4 [2.0] 150,0 [5.9] 347,3 [13.7] 37,1 [1.5] 100,0 [3.9] 117,0 [4.6] 100,0 [3.
3.4 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. • Check if the power switch is ON. The power LED lights amber and there is • Check if the monitor and the computer are no screen image in the ON mode. • Make sure the signal cable is properly connected the monitor and the computer.
3.5 Supported operating modes Resolution Frequency Horizontal Frequency (KHz) 640x480 640x480 640x480 640x480 720x400 800x600 800x600 800x600 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1152x864 1280x720 1280x768 1280x800 1280x960 1280x1024 1280x1024 1440x900 1600x1200 1680x1050 1920x1080 1920x1200 (Reduced Blanking 1920x1200 2048x1152 (Reduced blanking) 2560x1080 2560x1440 2560x1440 2560x1440 31.47(N) 35.00(N) 37.87(N) 37.5(N) 31.47(N) 35.16(P) 37.88(P) 46.86(P) 48.36(N) 56.476(N) 60.02(N) 67.5(P/N) 45.00(P) 47.
When the monitor is operating in the video mode (ie, not displaying data), the following high definition modes shall be supported in addition to standard definition video. Timing Name Pixel Format 480p 720p60 576p 720p50 1080p24 1080p25 1080p60 1080p50 720 x 480 1280 x 720 720 x 576 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 ASUS PA278CV Series LCD Monitor Horizontal Frequency (kHz) 31.469 45 31.25 37.5 27 28.125 67.5 56.
