VA279 Series LCD Monitor User Guide
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Contents Contents....................................................................................................... iii Notices.......................................................................................................... iv Safety information........................................................................................ v Care & Cleaning........................................................................................... vi Takeback Services..................................
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.
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 VA279HA / VA279HAE VA279HAL / VA279HAEL 6 1. Menu Close Close Input Select Input Select Brightness Brightness Blue Light Filter Blue Light Filter 5 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.
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. • Default: Blue light filter hotkey • To change the hotkey function, go to the Shortcut > Shortcut 2 menu. 1.3.2 Back view VA279HA / VA279HAE VA279HA VA279HAL 7 VA279HAL / VA279HAEL VA279HAE VA279HAEL 7 1. AC-IN port.
1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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.
2.2 Detaching the arm/base (for VESA wall mount) The detachable arm/base of this monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. To detach the arm/base: 1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 2. Remove the rubbers in the four screw holes. (Figure 1) 3. Remove the base (Figure 2). 4. Use a screwdriver to remove the screw(s) on the hinge (Figure 3), then remove the hinge.
2.3 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. • VA279HA / VA279HAE: The recommended adjusting angle is +20 to -5˚. • VA279HAL / VA279HAEL: The recommended adjusting angle is +35˚ to -5˚ (for tilt)/+90˚ to -90˚ (for swiveling)/ +130 mm (for height adjustment)/90˚ (for portrait view).
-5°~+35° 0° 130mm 90° It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle. 2.4 Connecting the cables Connect the cables as the following instructions: VA279HA / VA279HAE 2-4 VA279HAL / VA279HAEL • 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 cable: a. Plug one end of the VGA/HDMI cable to the monitor’s VGA/HDMI jack. b.
• To connect the audio cable: connect one end of the audio cable to the monitor’s Audio-in port, the other end to the computer’s audio-out port. • To use the earphone: connect the end with plug type to the monitor’s earphone jack when an HDMI signal is fed. When these cables are connected, you can choose the desired signal from the Input Select item in the OSD menu. 2.5 Turning on the monitor Press the power button . See page 1-2 for the location of the power button.
2-6 Chapter 2: Setup
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure Splendid Standard Mode ASUS VA279 HDMI 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz Scenery Mode Standard Mode Theater Mode Game Mode Night View Mode sRGB Mode Reading Mode Darkroom Mode 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 Splendid This function contains 8 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. Splendid Standard Mode ASUS VA279 HDMI 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz Scenery Mode Standard Mode Theater Mode Game Mode Night View Mode sRGB Mode Reading Mode Darkroom Mode 3-2 • Scenery Mode: Best choice for scenery photo display with SplendidPlus Video Enhancement.
2. Blue Light Filter In this function, you can adjust the blue light filter level. Blue Light Filter Standard Mode ASUS VA279 HDMI 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 • Level 0: No change. • Level 1~4: The higher the level, the less blue light is scattered. 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.
3. Color Set a desired color setting from this menu. Color Standard Mode ASUS VA279 HDMI 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz Brightness Contrast Saturation Color Temp. Skin Tone • 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 4 modes including Cool, Normal, Warm and User Mode. • Skin Tone: contains three color modes including Reddish, Natural, and Yellowish. 4.
• • • 5. Position (Only available for VGA input): adjusts the horizontal position (H-Position) and the vertical position (V-Position) of the image. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. Focus (Only available for VGA input): reduces Horizonal-line noise and Vertical-line noise of the image by adjusting (Phase) and (Clock) separately. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Phase adjusts the phase of the pixel clock signal. With a wrong phase adjustment, the screen shows horizontal disturbances.
7. System Setup Allows you to adjust the system. System Setup Standard Mode ASUS VA279 HDMI 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz Splendid Demo Mode GamePlus QuickFit ECO Mode OSD Setup Language Key Lock More • Splendid Demo Mode: Splits the screen into two for Splendid modes comparison. (Scenery mode only) • GamePlus: The GamePlus Function provides a toolkit and creates a better gaming environment for users when playing different types of games.
* Alignment: This facilitates designers and users to organize content and layout on one page and achieve a consistent look and feel. Alignment Grid 1 Alignment Grid 2 Alignment Grid 1 * Alignment Grid 2 Paper size: You can view the documents in real size on the screen. A4 B5 B5 A4 Letter Letter * Photo: The various real photo sizes displayed provides photographers and other users to accurately view and edit their photos in real size on the screen.
* Enables or disables the DDC/CI function. * Adjusts the OSD background from opaque to transparent. • 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. • Key Lock: To disable all function keys.
3.2 Specifications summary Panel Type Panel size Max. Resolution Pixel pitch Brightness (Typ.) Contrast Ratio (Typ.) Contrast Ratio (Max.) Viewing angle (H/V) CR>10 Display colors Response time SplendidPlus Video Enhancement SplendidPlus selection Auto adjustment Color temperature selection Analog input Digital input Earphone jack Temperature (Operating) TFT LCD 27” (16:9, 68.6 cm) wide screen 1920 x 1080 0.3112 mm 300 cd/m2 3000:1 100,000,000:1 (with ASCR on) 178˚/178˚ 16.
Dimension (W x H x D) Weight (Esti.) Multi-languages Accessories Compliance and Standards (VA279HA / VA279HAL) Compliance and Standards (VA279HAE / VA279HAEL) VA279HA / VA279HAE: 622.6 x 430.55 x 194.94 mm (with stand) 622.6 x 372.65 x 56.6 mm (without stand) 698 x 138 x 455 mm (package) VA279HAL / VA279HAEL: 622.6 x 525.85 x 224.36 mm (with stand, highest) 622.6 x 395.85 x 224.36 mm (with stand, lowest) 622.6 x 372.65 x 56.6 mm (without stand) 710 x 203 x 458 mm (package) VA279HA / VA279HAE: 3.
Outline dimensions 3.3 62.9 [2.48] 74.24 [2.92] 167.8 [6.6] 23 [0.91] 11.5 [0.45] 298.37 [11.75] 7.3 [0.29] 622.6 [24.51] 11.5 [0.45] 48 [1.89] 17.2 [0.68] 372.65 [14.67] 57.27 [2.25] 56.6 [2.23] 17.07 [0.67] 5 [0.2] 100 [3.94] M4*4-Depth 10 3-11 ASUS VA279 Series LCD Monitor AA-CENTER 17 [0.67] 17 [0.67] 17 [0.67] 17 [0.67] 17 [0.67] 46.61 [1.84] 11.5 [0.45] 82.2 [3.24] *Unit : mm [inch] 5~ 209.94 [8.27] 24.27 [0.96] 194.94 [7.
3.5 ~ 298.37[11.75] 177.71[7.00] 23[0.91] *Unit: mm (inch) Pivot: 0~90 Degree 33.5 ~ 11.5[0.45] 11.5[0.45] 154.71[5.74] 622.6[24.51] 262.74[10.3] AA-CENTER 11.5[0.45] 63.3[2.49] Swivel: +/- 90 Degree 90 ~ 16.87[0.66] 226.34[8.91] 90 ~ 100[3.94] M4*4 80.73[3.18] Chapter 3: OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3-12 527.36[20.76] 226.34[8.9] ASUS VA279 (Height Adjustment Base) Outline Dimension 90 ~ 139.9[5.5] 150.02[5.9] 216.6[8.5] 226.71[8.9] 167.8[6.61] 372.65[14.67] 346.78[13.
3.4 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 power switch is ON. • Check if the monitor and the computer are in the ON mode.
3.5 Supported operating modes Resolution Vertical Frequency (Hz) Horizontal Frequency (KHz) 640x350 70(N) 31.47(P) 640x480 59.94(N) 31.47(N) 640x480 66.66(N) 35.00(N) 640x480 72.82(N) 37.87(N) 640x480 75.00(N) 37.5(N) 720x400 70.08(P) 31.47(N) 800x600 56.25(P) 35.16(P) 800x600 60.32(P) 37.88(P) 800x600 72.12(P) 48.08(P) 800x600 75.00(P) 46.86(P) 832x624 74.55(P/N) 49.72(P/N) 1024x768 60.00(N) 48.36(N) 1024x768 70.069(N) 56.476(N) 1024x768 75.00(N) 60.
When the monitor is operating in the video mode (i.e., not displaying data), the following high definition modes shall be supported in addition to standard definition video. Preset Timing Name 1 2 3 4 5 6 480p 720p60 576p 720p50 1080p60 1080p50 Pixel Format Horizontal Frequency (kHz) 720 x 480 1280 x 720 720 x 576 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 ASUS VA279 Series LCD Monitor 31.469 45 31.25 37.5 67.5 56.25 Vertical Frequency (Hz) 60 60 50 50 60 50 Pixel Rate (MHz) 27 74.25 27 74.25 148.5 148.
