VY279HF Series LCD Monitor User Guide
Table of contents TCO certified................................................................................................ iii Notices.......................................................................................................... iv Care & Cleaning......................................................................................... viii 1.1 Welcome!....................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents..........................
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.
Notices NOTE: This monitor is ENERGY STAR certified. This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the factory default setting which can be restored by “Factory Reset” function in the OSD menu. Changing the factory default settings or enabling other features may increase power consumption that could exceed the ENERGY STAR specified limits. Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (2014/30/EU), Low-voltage Directive (2014/35/EU), ErP Directive (2009/125/EC) and RoHS directive (2011/65/EU).
Safety information vi • 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. Please confirm the distribution system in building installation shall provide the circuit breaker rated 120/240V, 20A (maximum). If provided with a 3-pin attachment plug on the power cord, plug the cord into a grounded (earthed) 3-pin outlet. Do not disable the power cord grounding pin, for example, by attaching a 2-pin adapter. The grounding pin is an important safety feature.
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. Place the display on a cloth on the table, Use a screwdriver to tighten the assembly screws,and secure the arm to the display tightly.Then attach the hinge cover to monitor body,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. 4 3 2 5 1 1.
1.5 Connect cables 1.5.1 Rear of the LCD monitor 4 HDMI 1 1. AC-IN Port 2. HDMI Port 3. Earphone-out Port 4.
Installaion 1. Turn off your computer and unplug your computer's power cord. 2. Connect the signal cable to the HDMI input socket of the monitor, and the HDMI output socket of the graphics card on the computer. Then tighten the thumbscrews on the signal cable connector. 3. Insert the monitor power cable into the power port at the back of the monitor. 4. Plug the power cords of your computer and your monitor into a nearby electrical outlet.
• POWER CORD specifications refer to page v. • For the installation of replaceable parts, please refer to the above installation instructions. • Users may go to the local service network to replace /purchase the qualified replaceable parts. • For local service centers and service contacts, please refer to https://www.asus.
1.6 Monitor introduction 1.6.1 Using the Controls button Use the control button on the back of the monitor to adjust the image settings. 2 5 Brightness 4 3 Power Power Exit Energy Saving 6 1. • 2. 5. 6. Description White ON Amber Standby mode OFF OFF Press this button to enter the OSD menu. Exit the OSD menu or return to the previous layer. Right key: • Power Off shortcut key. • Enter the option of the next layer. Up key: • Brightness shortcut key.
2.1 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 1. Disconnect power and signal cables. Carefully put the front of the monitor face down on a clean table. 2. Remove the hinge cover from monitor body by using your fingers. 3. Use a screwdriver to remove the screws on the arm,and then detach the arm/stand from 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 when you change its angle. • You can adjust the monitor’s angle from +23˚ to -5˚. -5° 23° It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle.
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure VY279HF 1920 x 1080 Splendid EyeCare Color Image 100 Hz Splendid Standard Mode Signal HDMI Btightness 65 Standard Mode sRGB Mode Scenery Mode Theater Mode Game Mode Night View Mode Reading Mode Darkroom Mode Settings Back/Exit Enter 1. Press the MENU button to activate the OSD menu. 2. Press the and buttons to toggle between options in the Menu. As you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted. 3.
3.1.2 1. OSD Function Introduction Splendid This function contains eight sub-functions that you can select for your preference. VY279HF 1920 x 1080 Splendid EyeCare Color Image 100 Hz Splendid Standard Mode Signal HDMI Btightness 65 Standard Mode sRGB Mode Scenery Mode Theater Mode Game Mode Night View Mode Reading Mode Darkroom Mode Settings Back/Exit 3-2 Enter • Standard Mode: This is the best choice for document editing with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology.
2. EyeCare Adjust the energy level of Eye Care from LED backlight. VY279HF 1920 x 1080 Splendid EyeCare Splendid Standard Mode 100 Hz Signal HDMI Btightness 65 Blue Light Filter Rest Reminder OFF Color Augmentation Color Image Settings Back/Exit • • Blue Light Filter: In this function, you can adjust the blue light filter from 0 to max. 0: no changes；Max: The higher the level, the less blue light is scattered.
Please refer to the following to alleviate eye strains: 3-4 • 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.
3. Color Select the image color you like from this function. VY279HF 1920 x 1080 Splendid EyeCare Splendid Standard Mode 100 Hz Brightness 65 Contrast 80 Saturation 50 Signal HDMI Brightness 65 Color Temp. Color Image Settings Back/Exit Enter • 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 three preset color modes (Cool, Normal, Warm) and User Mode.
4. Image You can adjust the image Sharpness, Trace Free, Aspect Control, ASCR, Motion Sync, Adaptive-Sync, from this main function. VY279HF 1920 x 1080 Splendid EyeCare Color Splendid Standard Mode 100 Hz Sharpness 70 Trace Free 60 Signal HDMI Brightness 65 Aspect Control ASCR Motion Sync Adaptive-Sync Image Settings Back/Exit 3-6 Enter • 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. Settings Adjusts the system configuration. VY279HF 1920 x 1080 Splendid Standard Mode 100 Hz Signal HDMI Brightness 65 Splendid Demo Mode Splendid EyeCare Color Image Volume 50 GamePlus QuickFit Power Saving OSD Setup Language Key Lock Settings Back/Exit Enter • Splendid Demo Mode: Activate the demo mode for the Splendid function. • Volume: Adjusts the output volume level.
GamePlus- FPS Counter • GamePlus- Display Alignment QuickFit: contains three patterns: (1) Grid (2) Paper size (3) Photo size. 1. Grid pattern: Facilitates designers and users to organize content and layout on one page and achieve a consistent look and feel. Alignment Grid 1 2. Paper size: Provides users to view their documents in real size on the screen.
3. Photo size: Provides photographers and other users to accurately view and edit their photos in real size on the screen. 8x10 5x7 4x6 3x5 2x2 • Power Saving : Adjusts the “Normal Level” and “Deep Level” for the Power Saving function. • OSD Setup: Adjusts the OSD Timeout, DDC/CI, and Transparency of the OSD screen. • Language: Select OSD language.
6. Shortcut Selecting this option allows you to set two shortcut keys. VY279HF 1920 x 1080 100 Hz Splendid Standard Mode Signal HDMI Brightness 65 Shortcut 1 Shortcut Shortcut 2 Back/Exit 3-10 Enter • Shortcut 1: User can select from “Blue Light Filter” “Splendid”, “Brightness”, “Contrast”, “Color Temp.”, “Volume”, “GamePlus”, “QuickFit”, “Rest Reminder”, “Color Augmentation”,“Energy Saving” and set as shortcut key. The default setting is Brightness.
3.2 Specifications Model VY279HF Panel Size 27” W Max. Resolution 1920x1080@100Hz Brightness (Typ.) 250cd/m2 Intrinsic Contrast Ratio (Typ.) Viewing Angle (CR>10) 1300:1 178°(H) /178°(V) Display Colors 16.7 M Response Time 1ms MPRT with Motion Sync On / 5ms GtG Sound from HDMI Yes HDMI input Yes D-Sub input No DisplayPort No Audio Line-in Power ON Consumption No <15 W Chassis Colors Black Power saving mode < 0.5W Power off mode Tilt VESA Wall Mounting < 0.
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. And turn on this function to turn on the power LED light. The power LED lights amber and • Check if the monitor and the computer are in the there is no screen image ON mode.
3.4 Supported Timing List PC Supported Primary Timing Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency 640x480 60Hz 31.469kHz 640x480 72Hz 37.861kHz 640x480 75Hz 37.5kHz 800x600 56Hz 35.156kHz 800x600 60Hz 37.879kHz 800x600 72Hz 48.077kHz 800x600 75Hz 46.875kHz 1024x768 60Hz 48.363kHz 1024x768 70Hz 56.476kHz 1024x768 75Hz 60.023kHz 1152x864 75Hz 67.5kHz 1280x960 60Hz 60kHz 1280x1024 60Hz 63.981kHz 1280x1024 75Hz 79.976kHz 1440x900 60Hz 55.
SD/HD Timings HDMI1.4,CEA-861B Formats, SD/HD Supported Primary Timings of (HDMI input only) Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency 640 x 480 P 720 x 480 P 720 x 576 P 1280 x 720 P 1280 x 720 P 59.94/60Hz 59.94/60Hz 50Hz 50Hz 59.94/60Hz 31.469/31.5kHz 31.469/31.5kHz 31.25kHz 37.5kHz 44.955/45kHz HDMI1.4,CEA-861B Formats, SD/HD Supported Optional Timings of (HDMI input only) Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency 1920x1080P 1920x1080P 50Hz 59.94 / 60Hz 56.25kHz 67.433 / 67.
