April 2015 VX278 Series LCD Monitor User Guide
Table of contents Notices.......................................................................................................... iii Safety information....................................................................................... iv Care & Cleaning............................................................................................ v 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.
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.
1.1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS® VX278 Series 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 VX278 Series brings you! 1.
1.3 Assembling the monitor base To assemble the monitor base: 1. Attach the base to the arm and fix with the screw to join them tightly. You can easily tighten the screw by fingers. 2. Adjust the monitor to the angle that is most comfortable for you. We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. Make sure to screw the base to the arm tightly. 1.4 Connect cables To connect cables: Connect the cables you need based on chapter 1.5.2, page1-5.
1.5 Monitor introduction 1.5.1 Front of the LCD monitor VX278H/Q 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 VX278N 1 1. 2 3 4 5 2 7 QuickFit Button: • This is a hotkey to activate the QuickFit function designed for alignment. • The QuickFit function contains 7 pages of common grid patterns, paper sizes, and photo sizes. 2. , , Button: • Automatically adjust the image to its optimized position, clock, and phase by long pressing this button for 2-4 seconds (for VGA mode only).
3. , • 4. • Volume hotkey (only available in VX278Q/H models) • Contrast hotkey (only available in VX278N models) MENU Button: • Press this button to enter the OSD menu. • Press this button to enter/select the icon (function) highlighted while the OSD is activated. • Press this button to increase the value of the function selected or move to the previous functions. • This is also a hotkey for Brightness adjustment. 5. Button: 6. Input Select Button: • 7.
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1.5.3 QuickFit Function The QuickFit function contains three patterns: (1) Grid (2) Paper size (3) Photo size. 1. Grid patterns The grid patterns facilitate designers and users to organize content and layout on a page and achieve a consistent look and feel. Alignment Grid 2. Paper size QuickFit provides numerous commonly used standard paper sizes for users to view their documents in real size on the screen.
3. Photo size The various real photo sizes displayed in the QuickFit function provides photographers and other users to accurately view and edit their photos in real size on the screen.
2.1 Detaching the arm/stand To detach the arm/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 two screws that secure the stand to the monitor. 3. Detach the stand from the monitor. • We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. • Hold the stand of the monitor while removing the screws.
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 while changing its angle. • You can adjust the monitor’s angle from -5˚ to 20˚.
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure VX278 Splendid Scenery Mode Blue Light Filter Standard Mode Color Theater Mode Image Game Mode Input Select Night View Mode System Setup sRGB Mode Reading Mode Darkroom Mode Move 3-1 Menu Exit 1. Press the MENU button to activate the OSD menu. 2. Press / and to navigate through the functions. Highlight and activate the desired function by pressing the MENU button.
3.1.2 1. OSD Function Introduction Splendid This function contains eight 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.
2. Blue Light Filter Adjust the energy level of blue light emitted from LED backlight. VX278 Splendid Level 0 Blue Light Filter Level 1 Color Level 2 Image Level 3 Input Select Level 4 System Setup Move Menu Exit • 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 Standard Mode will be automatically imported. • Between Level 1 to Level 3, the Brightness function is userconfigurable.
3. Color Select the image color you like from this function. VX278 Splendid Brightness 90 80 Blue Light Filter Contrast Color Saturation Image Color Temp. Input Select Skin Tone System Setup Smart View Move Menu 50 User Mode Natural OFF Exit • Brightness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. The is also a hotkey to activate this function. • Contrast: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • • Saturation: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. Color Temp.
4. Image You can adjust the image Sharpness, Trace Free, Aspect Control, VividPixel, ASCR, Position (VGA only), and Focus (VGA only) from this main function. VX278 Splendid Sharpness 40 Blue Light Filter Trace Free 60 Color Aspect Control Image VividPixel Input Select ASCR System Setup Position Full OFF Focus Move 3-5 Menu Exit • Sharpness: Adjusts the picture sharpness. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Trace Free: Speeds up the response time by Over Drive technology.
5. Input Select Select the input source from VGA, DVI.(VX278N) VX278 Splendid VGA Blue Light Filter DVI Color Image Input Select System Setup Move Menu Exit Select the input source from VGA, HDMI-1,HDMI-2.
Select the input source from VGA, HDMI, DisplayPort.(VX278Q) VX278 Splendid VGA Blue Light Filter HDMI Color DisplayPort Image Input Select System Setup Move 6. Menu Exit System Setup Adjusts the system configuration. VX278 Splendid Splendid Demo Mode Blue Light Filter Volume Color GamePlus Image ECO Mode Input Select OSD Setup System Setup Language OFF 50 OFF English Information All Reset Move Menu Exit • Splendid Demo Mode: Activate the demo mode for the Splendid function.
GamePlus main menu GamePlus-Aimpoint GamePlus Aimpoint Timer (Practice Mode) GamePlus main-Timer GamePlus main-Timer-Position Position • ECO Mode: Activate the ecology mode for power saving. • OSD Setup: Adjusts the horizontal postition (H-Position), vertical position (V-Position), OSD Timeout, DDD/CI, and Transparency of the OSD screen. • Language: Select OSD language.
3.2 Specifications Model VX278N Panel Size VX278H Max. Resolution 1920x1080 Brightness (Typ.) 300cd/m2 Intrisinc Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1200:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio (Typ.) ≥80,000,000:1 Viewing Angle (CR≤10) 160°(V) ; 170°(H) Display Colors 16.7 M(6bit Hi FRC) Response Time (Typ.) DVI input VX278Q 27.0”W (68.6cm) 1 ms (Gray to Gray) DVI with HDCP D-Sub input HDMI input No No Yes No Power ON Consumption Yes Yes 29.
3.3 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. 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. • Inspect the signal cable and make sure none of the pins are bent.
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