Asus VG278 Series, User Manual

Page 1: ...VG278 series LCD Monitor User Guide ...

Page 2: ...HANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN T...

Page 3: ...eVisual Function 1 5 Chapter 2 Setup 2 1 Assembling the monitor arm base 2 1 2 2 Adjusting the monitor 2 2 2 3 Detaching the arm for VESA wall mount 2 3 2 4 Connecting the cables 2 4 2 5 Turning on the monitor 2 4 Chapter 3 General instructions 3 1 OSD On Screen Display menu 3 1 3 1 1 How to reconfigure 3 1 3 1 2 OSD function introduction 3 1 3 2 Specifications summary 3 6 3 3 Troubleshooting FAQ ...

Page 4: ... user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The use of shielded cables for ...

Page 5: ...n cords Overloading can result in fire or electric shock Avoid dust humidity and temperature extremes Do not place the monitor in any area where it may become wet Place the monitor on a stable surface Unplug the unit during a lightning storm or if it will not be used for a long period of time This will protect the monitor from damage due to power surges Never push objects or spill liquid of any ki...

Page 6: ...ith the monitor The screen may flicker during the initial use due to the nature of the fluorescent light Turn off the Power Switch and turn it on again to make sure that the flicker disappears You may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the desktop pattern you use When the same image is displayed for hours an afterimage of the previous screen may remain after switching the i...

Page 7: ...de optional documentation that may have been added by your dealer These documents are not part of the standard package Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment We believe in providing solutions for our customers to be able to responsibly recycle our products batteries and other components as well as the ...

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Page 9: ...ce With these features you can enjoy the convenience and delightful visual experience that the monitor brings to you 1 2 Package contents Check your package for the following items LCD monitor Monitor base Quick start guide Warranty card Power adapter Power cord DisplayPort cable optional HDMI cable optional DVI Dual Link cable optional Audio cable for VG278QR only If any of the above items is dam...

Page 10: ...when the monitor enters standby mode or displays the NO SIGNAL message Toggles the Key Lock function between on and off with a long press for 5 seconds 3 button GamePlus hotkey Move the button up down to select and press to confirm the function needed Displays the input selection bar when the monitor enters standby mode or displays the NO SIGNAL message 4 button GameVisual hotkey This function con...

Page 11: ...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 Audio in port This port connects PC audio source by the bundled audio cable 6 Earphone jack This port is only available when an HDMI DisplayPort cable is...

Page 12: ...ay Alignment displays alignment lines on 4 sides of the screen serving as an easy and handy tool for you to line up multiple monitors perfectly To active GamePlus 1 Press the GamePlus hotkey 2 Move the button up down to select among different functions 3 Press the button or move the button right to confirm the function you choose and move the button up down to navigate through the settings Move th...

Page 13: ...oice for Real Time Strategy RTS Role Playing Game RPG playing with GameVisualTM Video intelligence Technology FPS Mode This is the best choice for First Person Shooter game playing with GameVisualTM Video intelligence Technology sRGB Mode This is the best choice for viewing photos and graphics from PCs MOBA Mode This is the best choice for multiplayer online battle arena game playing with GameVisu...

Page 14: ...1 6 Chapter 1 Product introduction ...

Page 15: ...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 VG278QR VG278QF ...

Page 16: ...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 130mm 90 90 0 VG278QR VG278QF 5 33 5 33 Tilt Swivel Height adjustment It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle Pivoting the monitor VG278QR 1 Lift the monitor to the highest posit...

Page 17: ...se 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 2 2 1 1 Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor ...

Page 18: ...ve 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 1 Figure 1 Figure 2 2 1 Figure 3 We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor ...

Page 19: ...Port DVI HDMI cable a Plug one end of the DisplayPort DVI HDMI cable to the monitor s DisplayPort DVI HDMI port b Connect the other end of the DisplayPort DVI HDMI cable to your computer s DisplayPort DVI HDMI port c Tighten the two screws to secure the DVI connector To connect the audio cable connect one end of the audio cable to the monitor s Audio in port the other end to the computer s audio o...

Page 20: ...2 6 Chapter 2 Setup 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 ...

Page 21: ...sub menu move the button up down again to navigate through the sub menu functions Highlight the desired sub menu function and press the button or move the button right to activate it 3 Move the button up down to change the settings of the selected function 4 To exit and save the OSD menu press the button or move the left repeatedly until the OSD menu disappears To adjust other functions repeat ste...

Page 22: ... the following to alleviate eye strains 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 focusin...

Page 23: ...g Reddish Natural and Yellowish Smart View provides better display quality under big viewing angle 4 Image Set the image related setting from this menu Sharpness Trace Free Aspect Control VividPixel ASCR Adaptive Sync FreeSync ELMB Image ASUS VG278 RacingMode DisplayPort 1920x1080 165Hz Sharpness The adjusting range is from 0 to 100 Trace Free Adjusts the response time of the monitor Aspect Contro...

Page 24: ...ct the GPU manufactures ELMB DisplayPort DVI only Turns on off the ELMB Extreme Low Motion Blur function This function is available when the refresh rate is 120Hz 144Hz or 165Hz DisplayPort only To activate ELMB turn off Adaptive Sync FreeSync function first 5 Sound Set the sound related setting from this menu Volume Mute Source Sound ASUS VG278 RacingMode DisplayPort 1920x1080 165Hz Volume the ad...

Page 25: ...to transparent Language There are 21 languages for your selection including English French German Italian Spanish Dutch Portuguese Russian Czech Croatian Polish Romanian Hungarian Turkish Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Japanese Korean Thai Indonesian Persian Keylock To disable all function keys Press over 5 seconds to cancel the key lock function Information Shows the monitor information P...

Page 26: ...Analog input No Digital input HDMI x 1 DisplayPort v1 2 x 1 DVI Dual Link x 1 Earphone jack Yes Audio input VG278QF No VG278QR Yes Speaker Built in VG278QF No VG278QR 2 W x 2 Stereo RMS USB 3 0 port No Colors Black Power LED White On Amber Standby Tilt 33 5 Swivel VG278QF No VG278QR 90 90 Height adjustment VG278QF No VG278QR 130 mm VESA wall mount 100 x 100 mm Kensington lock Yes Voltage rating AC...

Page 27: ...h Dutch Portuguese Russian Czech Croatian Polish Romanian Hungarian Turkish Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Japanese Korean Thai Indonesian Persian Accessories DisplayPort cable optional HDMI cable optional DVI Dual Link cable optional Audio cable for VG278QR only power adapter power cord Quick start guide warranty card Compliance and Standards UL cUL CB CE ErP FCC CCC CU RCM BSMI VCCI RoHS...

Page 28: ...able and make sure none of the pins are bent Connect the computer with another available monitor to check if the computer is properly working Screen image is too light or dark Adjust the Contrast and Brightness settings via OSD Screen image bounces or a wave pattern is present in the image Make sure the signal cable is properly connected to the monitor and the computer Move electrical devices that...

Page 29: ...75KHz 800x600 85Hz 53 674KHz 832x624 75Hz 49 725KHz 848x480 60Hz 31 02KHz 1024x768 60Hz 48 363KHz 1024x768 70Hz 56 476KHz 1024x768 75Hz 60 023KHz 1024x768 85Hz 68 677KHz 1152x864 75Hz 67 5KHz 1280x720 60Hz 44 444KHz 1280x720 60Hz 44 772KHz 1280x720 75Hz 56 456KHz 1280x768 60Hz 47 396KHz 1280x800 60Hz 49 306KHz 1280x800 60Hz 49 702KHz 1280x800 75Hz 62 795KHz 1280x960 60Hz 60KHz 1280x1024 60Hz 63 98...

Page 30: ...20x1080 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 955KHz 45KHz 1440x480P HDMI 59 94 60Hz 31 469KHz 31 5KHz 1440x576P HDMI 50Hz 31 25KHz 1920x1080P HDMI 50Hz 56 25KHz 1920x1080P HDMI 59 94 60Hz 67 433KHz 67 5KHz Note You must select one of the timings ...