August 2011 VE276 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 iv • 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® VE276 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 VE276 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. 2 1 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 1 1. 3 4 5 6 7 Button: • Use 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. 2. Button: • 3. Automatically adjust the image to its optimized position, clock, and phase. Button: • 4.
• 6. This is also a hotkey for Brightness adjustment. Input Select Button: • 7. Use this hotkey to switch from VGA, DVI input signal. Power Button/Power Indicator: • Press this button to turn the monitor on/off. • The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table.
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2.1 Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount) The detachable stand of the VE276 Series LCD 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. Use a screwdriver to remove the two screws that secure the stand to the monitor. 3. Detach the stand from the monitor. • e recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent W 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˚.
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure VE276 Splendid Scenery Mode Color Standard Mode Image Theater Mode Input Select Game Mode System Setup Night View Mode sRGB Move 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. If the function selected has a sub-menu, press and again to navigate through the sub-menu functions.
• Standard Mode: This is the best choice for document editing with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology. • Theater Mode: This is the best choice for movie watching with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology. • Game Mode: This is the best choice for game playing with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology. • Night View Mode: This is the best choice for playing dark-scene game or watching dark-scene movie with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology.
3. Image You can adjust the image Sharpness, Aspect Control, ASCR, Position (VGA only), and Focus (VGA only) from this main function. VE276 Splendid Sharpness Color Aspect Control Full Image ASCR OFF Input Select Position System Setup Focus Move Menu 40 Exit • Sharpness: Adjusts the picture sharpness. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Aspect Control: Adjusts the aspect ratio to “Full”, “4:3”. • ASCR: Select ON or OFF to enable or disable dynamic contrast ratio function.
5. System Setup Adjusts the system configuration. VE276 Splendid Splendid Demo Mode OFF Color ECO Mode OFF Image OSD Setup Input Select Language System Setup Information English All Reset Move Menu Exit • Splendid Demo Mode: Activate the demo mode for the Splendid function. • ECO Mode: Power-saving mode • OSD Setup: Adjusts the horizontal position (H-Position),and the vertical position (V-Position) of the OSD. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
3.2 Specifications Model VE276N Panel Size 27.0”W (68.6cm) Max. Resolution 1920x1080 Brightness (Typ.) 300cd/m2 Intrisinc Contrast Ratio (Typ.) Viewing Angle (CR≤10) Display Colors Response Time (Typ.) DVI input 1200:1 160°(V) ; 170°(H) 16.7 M(6bit Hi FRC) 5 ms (Tr+Tf) DVI with HDCP D-Sub input Yes Power ON Consumption 56W Tilt VESA Wall Mounting Phys. Dimension (WxHxD) Box Dimension (WxHxD) -5° ~ +20° Yes (100mm x 100mm) 643x445.6x220 732x560x176 Net Weight (Esti.) 7.
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.
3.4 Supported Timing List PC Supported Primary Timing Mode VGA SVGA XGA Input Aspect Ratio 4:3 4:3 4:3 4:3 SXGA 5:4 WXGA+ 16:10 WSXGA+ 16:10 16:9 Resolution H(KHz) V(Hz) Pixel (MHz) 640x480, 60Hz 640x480, 72Hz 31.469 59.94 25.175 37.861 72.809 31.5 640x480, 75Hz 37.5 75 31.5 640x480, 85Hz 43.269 85.008 36 800x600, 56Hz 35.156 56.25 36 800x600, 60Hz 37.879 60.317 40 800x600, 72Hz 48.077 72.188 50 800x600, 75Hz 46.875 75 49.5 800x600, 85Hz 53.674 85.061 56.
VESA Modes, User Available Timing Input Mode Aspect Resolution Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 WXGA WSXGA+ 16:10 16:10 16:10 16:10 16:10 WSXGA+ 16:9 1280x720, 60Hz(RB) 1280x720, 60Hz 1280x720, 75Hz 1280x768, 60Hz(RB) 1280x800, 60Hz(RB) 1280x800, 60Hz 1280x800, 75Hz 1440x900, 60Hz(RB) 1440x900, 75Hz 1680x1050, 60Hz(RB) 1920x1080, 60Hz H(KHz) V(Hz) Pixel (MHz) 44.444 44.772 56.456 47.396 49.306 49.702 62.795 55.469 70.635 64.674 66.587 59.979 59.855 74.777 59.995 59.91 59.81 74.934 59.901 79.984 59.883 59.
