Asus ROG Strix XG279Q, User Manual

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Page 3: ...1 5 Chapter 2 Setup 2 1 Assembling the monitor arm base 2 1 2 2 Cable management 2 2 2 3 Adjusting the monitor 2 3 2 4 Detaching the arm for VESA wall mount 2 4 2 5 Connecting the cables 2 5 2 6 Turning on the monitor 2 5 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 Aura 3 7 3 3 Specifications summary 3 8 3 4...

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: ...itor 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 DP cable HDMI cable USB cable LED projection cover and changeable films Input Output port cover If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer immediately Select ON when you see the message AURA LIGHT IN MOTION a...

Page 10: ...mode or displays the NO SIGNAL message 2 button Exits the OSD menu item Turns on the OSD menu when the monitor enters standby mode or displays the NO SIGNAL message 3 Shortcut 1 button Default GamePlus To change the shortcut function go to the MyFavorite Shortcut Shortcut 1 menu Turns on the OSD menu when the monitor enters standby mode or displays the NO SIGNAL message 4 Shortcut 2 button Default...

Page 11: ... port This port is for connection with an HDMI 2 0 compatible device 4 HDMI 2 port This port is for connection with an HDMI 2 0 compatible device 5 DisplayPort This port is for connection with a DisplayPort compatible device 6 This port is for service only USB Type A 7 USB 3 0 upstream port This port is for connection with a USB upstream cable The connection enables the USB ports on the monitor 8 ...

Page 12: ...ly available when HDR is disabled on your device is customized for first person shooters You can select the magnification ratio and the type of alignment in sequence To activate GamePlus 1 Press the GamePlus shortcut button 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 navi...

Page 13: ...ith GameVisualTM Video intelligence Technology RTS RPG Mode This is the best choice 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...

Page 14: ... format When detecting HDR content an HDR ON message will pop up When displaying HDR content the following function s are not available ELMB Sync Sniper GameVisual Shadow Boost Brightness Contrast ASCR Aspect Control Blue Light Filter Color Temp Gamma Saturation Dynamic Dimming set as ON ...

Page 15: ...se into the arm 2 Fix the base to the arm by fastening the bundled screw 3 Attach the LED projection cover to the stand 1 2 We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor To change the film on the LED projection cover follow the illustration below 1 2 ...

Page 16: ...2 Chapter 2 Setup 2 2 Cable management You can organize the cables with the help of the input output port cover Arranging the cables Using the input output port cover the cover can be attached or detached ...

Page 17: ...e its angle The recommended adjusting angle is 20 to 5 for tilt 40 to 40 for swiveling 120 mm for height adjustment 90 for portrait view 40 0 40 120mm 5 20 It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle Pivoting the monitor 1 Lift the monitor to the highest position 2 Tilt the monitor to its maximum angle 3 Pivot the monitor clockwise to the angle you need 5 20 0 ...

Page 18: ... a table 2 Remove the covers on where the monitor and the arm meet 3 Loosen the four screws on the back of the monitor and remove the arm base 1 2 3 4 We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor The VESA wall mount kit 100 x 100 mm is purchased separately Use only the UL Listed Wall Mount Bracket with minimum weight load 22 7kg Screw size M4 x 10 ...

Page 19: ...o your computer s DisplayPort HDMI port To use the earphone connect the end with plug type to the monitor s earphone jack when an HDMI or DisplayPort signal is fed To use the USB 3 0 ports Take the supplied USB 3 0 cable and plug the smaller end type B of the USB upstream cable to the monitor s USB upstream port and the larger end type A to your computer s USB 3 0 port Make sure your computer is i...

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Page 21: ...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 steps 1...

Page 22: ...lay update Adaptive Sync DP Variable Refresh Rate can only be activated within 48Hz 144Hz for HDMI and 48Hz 170Hz for DisplayPort This function is only available when DisplayPort Ver is DisplayPort 1 2 HDR For supported GPUs minimum PC system and driver requirements please contact the GPU manufactures ELMB SYNC Allows you to turn on the function when Adaptive Sync DP Variable Refresh Rate is On Th...

Page 23: ... Aspect Control Adjusts the aspect ratio to Full 4 3 or 16 9 24 W 16 9 24 W is not available when Adaptive Sync DP Variable Refresh Rate is enabled Blue Light Filter 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 functio...

Page 24: ...olor Input Select Lighting Effect MyFavorite System Setup Color Temp Gamma Saturation Color Temp Contains 4 modes including Cool Normal Warm and User Mode Gamma Allows you to set the color mode to 2 5 2 2 or 1 8 Saturation The adjusting range is from 0 to 100 4 Input Select In this function you can select your desired input source MOVE ENTER BACK EXIT DisplayPort 2560x1440 165Hz Racing Mode Aura R...

Page 25: ... Customized Setting Shortcut Shortcut 1 Shortcut 2 Sets the shortcut functions for shortcut buttons When a certain function is selected or activated your shortcut button may not support Available function choices for shortcut GamePlus only for Shortcut 1 GameVisual only for Shortcut 2 User Mode Brightness Contrast HDR Blue Light Filter Color Temp Volume Customized Setting Loads Saves all settings ...

Page 26: ...Lock Enables or disables the power key Key Lock To disable all function keys Press over 5 seconds to cancel the key lock function 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 DisplayPort Ver Compatibility with graphic card Select DisplayPort 1 1 or DisplayPort 1 2 HDR by graphic card DP versio...

Page 27: ... monitor to the USB port of your computer 3 Install AURA and then restart the computer 4 Double click the AURA program icon on your desktop Refer to the figure below for information about the AURA program functions Adjust AURA lighting options Select the desired AURA lighting effect when the system has been turned on Click to enable the default settings Click to undo the changes Click to apply the...

Page 28: ...lockwise Swivel 40 40 Height adjustment 120 mm VESA wall mount 100 x 100 mm Kensington lock Yes Voltage rating AC 100 240V DC 19V 4 74A AC adapter Power consumption Power On 90 W Standby 0 5 W Power Off 0 5 W Temperature Operating 0 C 40 C Temperature Non operating 20 C 60 C Dimensions W x H x D 611 x 422 x 270 mm lowest 611 x 542 x 270 mm highest 711 x 271 x 481 mm package Weight Esti 7 0 kg Net ...

Page 29: ...ance and standards CB CE CU CCC UL cUL FCC RCM BSMI VCCI RoHS WEEE J MOSS ErP PSE CEL Windows 7 WHQL Windows 8 1 WHQL Windows 10 WHQL KCC E Standby TUV Flicker Free TUV Low Blue Light UkrSEPRO ICES 3 CEC Specifications are subject to change without notice ...

Page 30: ...5 14 4 436 9 17 2 85 4 3 4 26 3 1 0 512 3 20 2 269 5 10 6 168 3 6 6 208 7 8 2 9 0 0 611 2 24 1 596 7 23 5 Active area 366 5 14 4 335 7 13 2 Active area 541 6 21 3 22 6 0 9 197 6 7 8 167 8 6 6 298 4 11 7 120 4 7 ASUS XG279Q Outline Dimension Unit mm inch AA Center Wall mount Keep out area M4 4 Depth 10 Swivel 40 Degree Pivot 90 Degree clockwise ...

Page 31: ...ly 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 may cause electrical interference Screen image has color defects white does not look white Inspect the signal cable and make sure ...

Page 32: ...x600 72Hz 72Hz 800x600 75Hz 75Hz 832x624 75Hz 75Hz 1024x768 60Hz 60Hz 1024x768 70Hz 70Hz 1024x768 75Hz 75Hz 1152x864 75Hz 75Hz 1280x1024 60Hz 60Hz 1280x1024 75Hz 75Hz 1920x1080 60Hz 60Hz 1920x1080 100Hz 100Hz 1920x1080 120Hz 120Hz 2560x1440 60Hz 60Hz 2560x1440 100Hz 100Hz 2560x1440 120Hz 120Hz 2560x1440 144Hz 144Hz 2560x1440 Not supprted 155Hz 2560x1440 Not supprted 160Hz 2560x1440 Not supprted 16...

Page 33: ...on frequency HDMI DP Refresh rate Refresh rate 720x480P 59 94Hz Not supprted 720x480P 60Hz Not supprted 1280x720P 59 94Hz 59 94Hz 1280x720P 60Hz 60Hz 1440x480P Not supprted 59 94Hz 1440x480P 60Hz 60Hz 1920x1080P 59 94Hz 59 94Hz 1920x1080P 60Hz 60Hz 1920x1080P 120Hz 120Hz ...

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