VG278 series LCD Monitor User Guide
First Edition September 2018 Copyright © 2018 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
Contents Notices.......................................................................................................... iv Safety information........................................................................................ v Care & Cleaning........................................................................................... vi Takeback Services...................................................................................... vii Chapter 1: Product introduction 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.
AEEE yönetmeliğine uygundur 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.
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 1 2 VG278QF VG278QR 3 4 5 1. ( 5-way) button: • Turns on the OSD menu. Enacts the selected OSD menu item. • Increases/Decreases values or moves your selection up/down/left/right. • Displays the input selection bar when the monitor enters standby mode or displays the “NO SIGNAL“ message. 2. button • Exits the OSD menu item. • Displays the input selection bar when the monitor enters standby mode or displays the “NO SIGNAL“ message.
• The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table. 1.3.2 Status Description White Amber OFF ON Standby mode/No signal OFF Back view VG278QF 8 VG278QR 8 1. DC-IN port. This port connects the power cord. 2. DVI (Dual-Link) port. This 24-pin port is for PC (Personal Computer) DVI-D digital signal connection. 3. HDMI port. This port is for connection with an HDMI compatible device. 4. DisplayPort. This port is for connection for a DisplayPort compatible device. 5.
1.3.3 GamePlus Function The GamePlus function provides a toolkit and creates a better gaming environment for users when playing different types of games. The crosshair overlay with four different crosshair options lets you choose the one that best suits the game you're playing. There's also an onscreen timer you can position on the left of the display so you can keep track of the elapsed gaming time; while the FPS (frames per second) counter lets you know how smooth the game is running.
1.3.4 GameVisual Function The GameVisual function helps you select among different picture modes in a convenient way. To active GameVisual: Press the GameVisual hotkey repeatedly to select. • Scenery Mode: This is the best choice for scenery photo displaying with GameVisualTM Video intelligence Technology. • Racing Mode: This is the best choice for racing game playing with GameVisualTM Video intelligence Technology.
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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 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. • VG278QF: The recommended adjusting angle is +33˚ to -5˚ (for tilt). • VG278QR: The recommended adjusting angle is +33˚ to -5˚ (for tilt)/+90˚ to -90˚ (for swiveling/ +130 mm (for height adjustment)/90˚ (for portrait view).
-5° ~ +33° 0° 0° 90° 90° It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle. 2.3 Detaching the arm (for VESA wall mount) The detachable arm/base of this monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. To detach the arm/base: VG278QF 1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. (Figure 1) 2. Remove the base (Figure 2). 3. Use a screwdriver to remove the screw on the hinge (Figure 3), then remove the hinge.
VG278QR 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 on the hinge (Figure 3), then remove the hinge. 2 (Figure 1) 1 (Figure 2) 1 2 (Figure 3) We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor.
2.4 Connecting the cables Connect the cables as the following instructions: VG278QF • • VG278QR To connect the power cord: a. Connect the power adapter securely to the monitor’s DC input. b. Connect one end of the power cord to the power adapter and the other end to a power outlet. To connect the DisplayPort/DVI/HDMI cable: a. Plug one end of the DisplayPort/DVI/HDMI cable to the monitor’s DisplayPort/DVI/HDMI port. b.
2.5 Turning on the monitor Press the power button . See page 1-2 for the location of the power button. The power indicator lights up in white to show that the monitor is ON.
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure ASUS VG278 RacingMode DisplayPort 1920x1080@ 165Hz GameVisual S c e n ery Mode R a c i ng Mode C i n e ma Mode R TS / RPG Mode F P S Mode s R G B Mode M O B A Mode 1. Press the ( ) button to activate the OSD menu. 2. Move the ( ) button up/down to navigate through the functions. Highlight the desired function and press the ( ) button to activate it.
2. Blue Light Filter In this function, you can adjust the blue light filter level. Blue Light Filter ASUS VG278 RacingMode DisplayPort 1920x1080@ 165Hz 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 Racing 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 ASUS VG278 RacingMode DisplayPort 1920x1080@ 165Hz Brightness Contrast Saturation Color Temp. Skin Tone Smart View • 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.
• Adaptive-Sync/FreeSync (DisplayPort/HDMI only): Allows an AdaptiveSync/FreeSync supported* graphics source to dynamically adjust display refresh rate based on typical content frame rates for power efficient, virtually stutter free and low-latency display update. To activate Adaptive-Sync/FreeSync, turn off ELMB function first. * Adaptive-Sync/FreeSync can only be activated within 40Hz ~ 165Hz. * For supported GPUs, minimum PC system and driver requirements, please contact the GPU manufactures.
7. System Setup Allows you to adjust the system. System Setup ASUS VG278 RacingMode DisplayPort 1920x1080@ 165Hz GameVisual Demo Mode ECO Mode OSD Setup Language Key Lock Information Power Indicator Power Key Lock All Reset • GameVisual Demo Mode: Activate the demo mode for the GameVisual function. • ECO Mode: reduces power consumption. • OSD Setup: Adjusts the OSD timeout from 10 to 120 seconds. * Enables or disables the DDC/CI function. * Adjusts the OSD background from opaque to transparent.
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 Color temperature selection Analog input Digital input Temperature (Operating) TFT LCD 27”W (16:9, 68.6 cm) wide screen 1920 x 1080 0.311 mm x 0.311 mm 400 cd/m2 1000:1 100,000,000:1 (with ASCR on) 170˚/160˚ 16.7 M 1 ms (Gray to gray) 4 color temperatures No HDMI x 1, DisplayPort v1.
Dimensions (W x H x D) with stand Weight (Esti.) Multi-languages Accessories Compliance and Standards VG278QF: 619 x 433 x 211 mm (machine) 692 x 506 x 191 mm (package) VG278QR: 619 x 506 x 211 mm (highest) 619 x 376 x 211 mm (lowest) 700 x 458 x 190 mm (package) VG278QF: 5.1 kg (Net); 7.5 kg (Gross) VG278QR: 5.6 kg (Net); 8.
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 there is • Check if the monitor and the computer are no screen image in the 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 operating mode Resolution Frequency Refresh Rate Horizontal 640x350 70Hz 31.469KHz 640x350 85Hz 37.861KHz 640x480 60Hz 31.469KHz 640x480 67Hz 35KHz 640x480 75Hz 37.5KHz 640x480 85Hz 43.269KHz 720x400 70Hz 31.469KHz 720x400 85Hz 37.927KHz 800x600 56Hz 35.156KHz 800x600 60Hz 37.897KHz 800x600 72Hz 48.077KHz 800x600 75Hz 46.875KHz 800x600 85Hz 53.674KHz 832x624 75Hz 49.725KHz 848x480 60Hz 31.02KHz 1024x768 60Hz 48.363KHz 1024x768 70Hz 56.
Resolution Frequency Refresh Rate Horizontal 1920x1080 60Hz 1920x1080 60Hz 66.587KHz 67.5KHz 1920x1080* (DVI/DP/HDMI) 85Hz 95.43KHz 1920x1080* (DVI/DP/HDMI) 100Hz 113.3KHz 1920x1080* (DVI/DP/HDMI) 120Hz 137.2KHz 1920x1080* (DVI/DP) 144Hz 158.11KHz 1920x1080* (DP) 165Hz 192.788KHz 640x480P (HDMI) 59.94/60Hz 31.469KHz/31.5KHz 720x480P (HDMI) 59.94/60Hz 31.469KHz/31.5KHz 720x576P (HDMI) 50Hz 31.25KHz 1280x720P (HDMI) 50Hz 37.5KHz 1280x720P (HDMI) 59.94/60Hz 44.
