VX279 Series LCD Monitor User Guide
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Table of contents Notices.......................................................................................................... iv Safety information........................................................................................ v Care & Cleaning........................................................................................... vi Takeback Services...................................................................................... vii 1.1 Welcome!.....................................
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® 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 to you! 1.
1.3 Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front view VX279Q / H 4 6 7 4 2 7 4 2 7 VX279N 1. Button: • 2. • , , Button: Press this hotkey to switch from six video preset modes (Scenery Mode, Standard Mode, Theater Mode, Game Mode, Night View Mode, and sRGB Mode) with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology. • Exit the OSD menu or go back to the previous menu as the OSD menu is active.
4. MENU Button: • Turns on the OSD menu. • Enacts the selected OSD menu item. • Press this button for 5 seconds to activate the Key Lock function. Press it again for 5 seconds to disactivate the function. • Increases values or moves your selection right/up. • Brightness hotkey Button: 5. 6. Input Select Button: • Selects an available input source(only available in VX279Q/H models).
1.3.2 Back view VX279Q HDMI / MHL HDMI / MHL VGA VGA 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 VX279H HDMI / MHL-1 HDMI / MHL-1 HDMI / MHL-2 HDMI / MHL-2 VGA VGA 4 6 VX279N DVI DVI VGA 8 2 VGA 5 6 1-4 1. HDMI/MHL port: This port is for connection with an HDMI/MHL compatible device. 2. VGA port: This 15-pin port is for PC VGA connection. 3. Audio-in port: This port connects PC audio source by the bundled audio cable. 4. Earphone jack: This port connects to an earphone. 5.
1.3.3 QuickFit Function The QuickFit function allows users to have a preview of the document or photo layout directly on screen without printing test copies. QuickFit has three patterns: a. Grid pattern: Facilitates designers and users to organize content and layout on one page and achieve a consistent look and feel. Alignment Grid EXIT b. Paper size: Provides users to view their documents in real size on the screen. A4 Letter EXIT c.
1.3.4 GamePlus Function VX279 The GamePlus Function provides a toolkit and creates a better gaming environment for users when playing different types of games. In addition, Aimpoint function is specially designed for new gamers or beginners who are interested in First Person Shooter (FPS) games. To activate GamePlus: 1. Press the MENU button to activate the OSD menu. 2. Press / and to select System Setup and press the MENU button to enter the System Setup sub-menu. 3.
2.1 Assembling the monitor base 2.1.1 Assembling the base 1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 2. Attach the base to the arm and fix with the screw to join them tightly. You can easily tighten the screw by fingers. 3. 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.
2.1.2 2-2 Detaching the base 1. Disconnect power and signal cables. Carefully put the front of the monitor face down on a clean table. 2. Use your fingers to loosen the screw located at the bottom of the base, and remove the base from the stand. 3. Or, you may directly use a screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the base to the stand, and detach the base from the stand. • We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor.
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˚. -5 to +20 It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle. 2.
VX279Q HDMI / MHL HDMI / MHL VGA VGA HDMI / MHL Audio-in DisplayPort VGA DC-IN Earphone jack VX279N DVI DVI VGA VGA DC-IN DVI • • • 2-4 VGA To connect the power cord: a. Connect the adapter to the monitor's DC input. b. Connect one end of the power cable to the adapter, and the other end to a power outlet. To connect the VGA/DVI, HDMI/MHL, or DisplayPort cable: a. Plug one end of the VGA/DVI, HDMI/MHL, or DisplayPort cable to the monitor's VGA/DVI, HDMI/MHL, or DisplayPort port. b.
• To use the earphone: a. When an HDMI/MHL or DisplayPort cable is connected, connect the end with plug type to the monitor’s earphone jack. b. When VGA/DVI and Audio-in-line is connected, connect the end with plug type to the monitor's earphone jack. When multiple video cable signals are connected, you can choose the desired input by pressing the Input Select key or select from the Input Select item in the OSD menu. 2.4 • HDMI port only available in VX279Q/H models.
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure 1. 2. Press the MENU button to activate the OSD menu. VX279 Splendid Scenery Mode Color Standard Mode Image Theater Mode Input Select Game Mode System Setup Night View Mode / and to Press navigate through the functions. Highlight and activate the desired function by pressing the MENU button. If the function selected has / and again to navigate through a sub-menu, press the sub-menu functions.
In the Standard Mode, the Saturation, Skin Tone, Sharpness, and ASCR functions are not user-configurable. In the sRGB Mode, the Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Color Temp., Skin Tone, Sharpness, and ASCR functions are not userconfigurable. 2. Color You can adjust Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Color Temp., and Skin Tone from this menu. • Brightness: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. button is a hotkey to activate this function.
• Focus: reduces the 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 distrubances. • Clock (pixel frequency) controls the number of pixels scanned by one horizontal sweep. If the frequency is not correct, the screen shows vertical stripes and the image i not proportional. Input Select 4.
• Language: Select OSD language. The selections are English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese. • Key Lock: Enable/Disable the Key Lock function. • Information: Display the monitor information of Input Port, Resolution, H-freq., V-freq, and Model Name. • All Reset: Set to “Yes” to revert all settings to the factory default status.
3.2 Specifications Summary VX279H Model Name VX279N TFT LCD Panel Size 27” (16:9, 68.6 cm) wide screen Max. Resolution 1920 x 1080 Brightness (Typ.) 250 cd/m2 (Center 1 point, type) Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1 (Typical) ASUS Smart Contrast Ration (ASCR) ≥ 80,000,000:1 (with ASCR on) Color Saturation (NTSC) 72 % (Typ) Viewing Angle (H/V) CR>10 178° (H) / 178° (V) Display Colors 16.7 M colors (6 bits + Advanced-FRC) Response Time 5ms GTGσ Pixel Pitch 0.3114* (H) mm x 0.
VX279 H / Q / N Model Name Voltage Rating (VX279H/Q) 65W Adaptor DC 19V 3.42A ,100~240V at 50/60Hz Voltage Rating(VX279N) 40W Adaptor DC 19V 2.10A ,100~240V at 50/60Hz Power On: 46 W (max) Power Consumption(VX279H/Q) Standby: < 0.5W at AC110V~ AC220V Power Off: < 0.5W at AC110V~ AC220V Power Consumption(VX279N) Power On: 32.5W (max) Standby: < 0.5W at AC110V~ AC220V Power Off: < 0.
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 adapter and power cable are 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.
3.4 Mode Supported operating modes Resolution DOS 720x400@70Hz 640x480@60Hz VGA 640x480@72Hz 640x480@75Hz 800x600@56Hz 800x600@60Hz SVGA 800x600@72Hz 800x600@75Hz 1024x768@60Hz 1024x768@70Hz XGA 1024x768@75Hz VESA 1152x864@75Hz 1280x1024@60Hz 1280x1024@75Hz SXGA 1280x960@60Hz 1280x800@60Hz 1280x720@60Hz WXGA 1280x768@60Hz 1360x768@60Hz 1366x768@60Hz WXGA+ 1440x900@60Hz UXGA 1600x1200@60Hz WSXGA+ 1680x1050@60Hz 1920x1080@60Hz WUXGA 1920x1080@60Hz MAC 640x480@66.