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 1. AC-IN Port 2. Power Switch 3. HDMI1 Port 4. HDMI2 Port 5. DP - in Port 6. USB3.1 Type-C 7. Earphone - out Port 8. USB3.1 Type A 9. USB3.1 Type A 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10. USB3.1 Type A 11. USB3.1 Type A This monitor is Super-Speed USB 3.1 compatible (5 Gbps). The port offers Max. 65W power delivery with output voltage 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 12V/3A, 15V/3A and 20V/3.25A.
1.5 Monitor introduction 1.5.1 Using the Controls button Use the control button on the bottom 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.
5. Shortcut 1: • 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. • Press this button to display the OSD menu when the OSD is off. • Default: Blue light filter hotkey • To change the hotkey function, go to the Shortcut > Shortcut 2 menu. 6.
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 Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840x2160@60Hz Standard Mode sRGB Mode Rec. 709 Mode DCI-P3 Mode HDR DICOM Mode Scenery Mode ProArt Preset ProArtPreset ASUS PA279CV Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840x2160@60Hz Reading Mode Darkroom Mode Rapid Rendering Mode User Mode 1 User Mode 2 1. Press any button (except the Power button) to display the OSD menu. 2. Press the 3.
3.1.2 1. OSD Function Introduction ProArtPreset This function contains twelve sub-functions that you can select for your preference. ProArt Preset ProArtPreset ASUS PA279CV Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840x2160@60Hz Standard Mode sRGB Mode Rec. 709 Mode DCI-P3 Mode HDR DICOM Mode Scenery Mode ProArt Preset ProArtPreset ASUS PA279CV Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840x2160@60Hz Reading Mode Darkroom Mode Rapid Rendering Mode User Mode 1 User Mode 2 3-2 • Standard Mode: Best choice for document editing.
• Rapid Rendering Mode: Simulates display as high refresh rate performance to generate different backlight frequencies. Rapid Rendering Mode can only be activated at 60Hz. To activate this function, you need to do the following: turn off Adaptive-Sync. Brightness and ASCR cannot be adjusted when using this function. • 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.
ProArt Preset Blue Light Filter ASUS PA279CV Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840x2160@60Hz Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 • Level 0: No change • 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.
3. ProArtPalette ProArt Preset ProArtPalette ASUS PA279CV Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840x2160@60Hz Brightness Contrast Saturation Hue Color Temp. Gamma Black Level ProArt Preset ProArtPalette ASUS PA279CV Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840x2160@60Hz Color Color Reset • 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. • Hue: Shifts the image color between green and purple • Color Temp.
P3-Theater is only available when DCI-P3 Mode is selected. • 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. 4. Image You can adjust Sharpness, Trace Free, Aspect Control, Input Range and ASCR from this main function.
5. Sound You can adjust Volume, Mute and Source from this main function. ProArt Preset Sound ASUS PA279CV Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840x2160@60Hz Volume Mute Source 6. • Volume : Adjusts the output volume level. • Mute : Select audio mute ON or OFF. • Source : decides the monitor sound comes from which source. PIP/PBP Setting The PIP/PBP Setting allows you to open up sub-window(s) connected from any video source.
• Main source and sub source are available as following table. Sub source Main Source 7. HDMI-1 HDMI-2 DisplayPort USB Type-C HDMI-1 HDMI-2 DisplayPort USB Type-C NA NA OK OK NA NA OK OK OK OK NA NA OK OK NA NA Input Select Select the input source from HDMI-1, HDMI-2, DisplayPort, USB Type-C. Enable/Disable Auto Source Detection input signal.
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* USB 3.1: The data transfer rate according to the 3.1 specification in USB Type C port can only output the maximum resolution of 4K2K 30Hz. * USB 2.0: The data transfer rate according to the 2.0 specification in USB Type C port can output the maximum resolution of 4K2K 60Hz. 3-10 • The data transfer rate will remain USB 3.1 when using USB Type C to A cable. • The USB Setup setting does not affect the resolution if the source is connected to the DisplayPort or HDMI port.
* Ruler: This pattern presents physical ruler on top and left side. You can press the Return button for longer than 3 seconds to switch the measurements between metric and imperial. 5 10 15 20 25 30 5 10 15 * 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. * B5: Provides users to view their documents in real size on the screen.
9. Shortcut Selecting this option allows you to set two shortcut keys. User can select from Blue Light Filter, Brightness, Contrast, PIP/PBP Setting, Color Temp., Volume, sRGB Mode, Rec. 709 Mode, DICOM Mode, User Mode 1, User Mode 2 and set as shortcut key.
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 Color Saturation 100% sRGB 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.) Yes Upstream x1, Downstream x 4 < 32 W* Based on Energy Star 8.
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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