VX279 Series LCD Monitor User Guide
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Table of Contents Notices.......................................................................................................... iv Safety Information........................................................................................ v Care & Cleaning.......................................................................................... vii Takeback Services..................................................................................... viii 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.
• vi This product complies with the “India E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016” and prohibits use of lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in concentrations exceeding 0.1 % by weight in homogenous materials and 0.01 % by weight in homogenous materials for cadmium, except for the exemptions listed in Schedule II of the Rule.
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! 1.2 Unpacking 1. Open the upper cover of the packaging box. 2. Making sure the opening holes are facing up, carefully lay the box on the stable surface. 3.
1.3 Package Contents Check your package for the following items: LCD monitor Adaptor Power cord (optional) Monitor base Quick Start Guide Warranty card VGA cable (optional) USB Type C cable (optional) HDMI cable (optional) DP cable (optional) •• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.
1.4 Assembling the Monitor Base 1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 2. Attach the base to the arm. 3. Turn the screw clockwise to secure the base. •• We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor.
1.5 Connect Cables 1.5.1 Rear of the LCD Monitor HDMI 1 HDMI 2 2 3 1 3 HDMI 4 5 6 7 8 4 VX279C 1-4 VGA 5 HDMI VGA 6 9 VX279HG 1. Control buttons 6. HDMI port 2. Speakers 7. DisplayPort 3. Kensington Lock 8. USB Type C port 4. DC-IN port 9. VGA port 5.
1.6 Monitor Introduction 1.6.1 Using the Control Buttons Use the control buttons on the bottom of the monitor to adjust the image settings. Press key 1-6 to activate the key list page. Menu Close Input Select QuickFit Brightness Blue Light Filter 1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Shortcut Key2: • 2. This is a Shortcut key. The default setting is Blue Light Filter with Level 0. Shortcut Key1: • 3. This is a Shortcut key. The default setting is Brightness.
4. Input Button: • 5. Close Button: • 6. Exit the OSD menu. Menu Button: • 7. 1-6 Switch the input source. Enter the OSD menu. Power Button/Power Indicator: • Press this button to turn the monitor on/off. • The color definition of the power indicator is as the table below.
1.6.2 QuickFit Function The QuickFit function 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. Alignment Grid 2 Paper size: Provides users to view their documents in real size on the screen. A4 B5 A4 B5 Letter Letter EXIT 3.
2.1 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 22˚. -5° to +22° •• 2-1 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 Splendid ASUS VX279 Standard Mode HDMI 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz Scenery mode Standard Mode Theater Mode Game Mode Night View Mode sRGB Mode Reading Mode Darkroom Mode 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. To select the highlighted item on the menu, press the 4. Press the 5.
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.
• 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. • sRGB Mode: This is the best choice for viewing photos and graphics from PCs.
2. Blue Light Filter Reduce the energy level of blue light emitted from LED backlight. VX279C Blue Light Filter ASUS VX279 Standard Mode HDMI 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 VX279HG Blue Light Filter ASUS VX279 Standard Mode HDMI 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 3-4 • Level 0: No change. • Level 1~4: The higher the level, the less blue light is scattered.
• • • • 3. 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. Eye exercises can help to reduce eye strain. Repeat these exercises often.
• 4. Skin Tone: Select the desired skin color. Available options: Reddish, Natural, and Yellowish. Image You can adjust the image Sharpness, Trace Free, Aspect Control, VividPixel, ASCR, Adaptive-Sync/FreeSync, ELMB, Position, Focus, and Auto Adjust from this main function. • ELMB, Position, Focus, and Auto Adjust options are only available on VX279HG model.
ASUS VX279 Image Standard Mode VGA 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz Focus Auto Adjust (Page 2/2) • Sharpness: Adjust the picture sharpness. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Trace Free: Speed up the response time by Over Drive technology. The adjusting range is from lower 0 to faster 100. • Aspect Control: Adjust the aspect ratio to “Full”, “4:3”, or “OverScan”. • • 4:3 is only available when the input source is in 4:3 format. OverScan is only available for HDMI input.
• ELMB (for VX279HG model only): Decreases motion blur and minimize ghosting part when on-screen objects are fast-moving. This function is available when the refresh rate is 75Hz. •• 3-8 If the Adaptive-Sync/FreeSync is enabled, the ELMB function is grayed out. • Position (for VX279HG model only): Adjust the horizontal position (H-Position) and the vertical position (V-Position) of the image. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100 (only available for VGA input).
5. Input Select Select the input source.
6. System Setup Adjust the system configuration.
VX279HG ASUS VX279 System Setup Standard Mode HDMI 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz Splendid Demo Mode GamePlus ECO Mode OSD Setup Language Key Lock Information Power Indicator (Page 1/2) ASUS VX279 System Setup Standard Mode HDMI 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz Power Key Lock All Reset (Page 2/2) • Splendid Demo Mode: Activate the demo mode for the Splendid function. • Volume (for VX279C model only): Adjust the volume level. • GamePlus: Configure the GamePlus function. See page 3-15 for details.
3-12 • Language: Select the OSD language. • Key Lock: Pressing the second button on the right for more than five seconds to activate the key lock function. • Information: Display the monitor information. • Power Indicator: Turn the power LED indicator on/off. • Power Key Lock: Disable/Enable the power key. • All Reset: Select YES to revert all settings to the factory default mode.
7. Shortcut Assign the specific function to the two shortcut keys. VX279C ASUS VX279 Shortcut Standard Mode HDMI 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz Shortcut 1 Blue Light Filter Shortcut 2 Splendid Brightness Contrast Color Temp. Volume GamePlus (Shortcut 1) ASUS VX279 Shortcut Standard Mode HDMI 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz Shortcut 1 Blue Light Filter Shortcut 2 Splendid Brightness Contrast Color Temp.
VX279HG ASUS VX279 Shortcut Standard Mode HDMI 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz Shortcut 1 Blue Light Filter Shortcut 2 Splendid Brightness Auto Adjust Contrast Color Temp. GamePlus (Shortcut 1) ASUS VX279 Shortcut Standard Mode HDMI 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz Shortcut 1 Blue Light Filter Shortcut 2 Splendid Brightness Auto Adjust Contrast Color Temp. GamePlus (Shortcut 2) • • 3-14 Shortcut 1: Assign a function to the Shortcut Key1.
3.1.2.1 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. The onscreen Timer can be positioned on the left of the display to keep track of the elapsed gaming time. The FPS (frames per second) counter lets you know how smooth the game is running. To activate GamePlus: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
3.2 Specifications Model VX279C VX279HG Panel Size 27 inches diagonal (Active Display Area: 597.9 (H) x 336.3 (V) mm) Max. Resolution 1920 x 1080 Brightness (Typ.) 250 cd/m2 Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1 Viewing Angle (CR≤10) 178°(V); 178°(H) Display Colors 16.7M colors (6 bits + Advanced-FRC) Response Time 5ms (GTG) Terminals Inputs: HDMI x 1, DP x 1, USB Type C x 1 VGA x 1, HDMI x 1 Audio output: Headphone Headphone Audio speaker: Stereo 1.
3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ) Problem Power LED is not ON Possible Solution • Press the on. button to check if the monitor is turned • Check if the adapter and power cord are properly connected to the monitor and the power outlet. • Check the Power Indicator function in the OSD menu. Select “ON“ to turn on the power LED. The power LED lights amber and • Check if the monitor and the computer are turned there is no screen image on.
3.4 Supported Timing List VESA / IBM Modes Support Timing Mode Resolution (active dot) Resolution (total dot) Horizontal Frequency (KHz) DOS 720x400@70Hz 900x449 31.469 70.087 28.322 640x480@60Hz 800x525 31.469 59.940 25.175 640x480@72Hz 832x520 37.861 72.809 31.500 640x480@75Hz 840x500 37.500 75.000 31.500 800x600@56Hz 1024x625 35.156 56.250 36.000 800x600@60Hz 1056x628 37.879 60.317 40.000 800x600@72Hz 1040x666 48.077 72.188 50.000 800x600@75Hz 1056x625 46.
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VX279HG 3-20 Chapter 3: General Instruction
