VP278 Series User Guide
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... or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is defaced or missing. ii Table of contents Notices...iii Safety information v Care & Cleaning vii 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Assembling the monitor 1-2 1.4 Connect cables 1-3 1.4.1 Rear of the LCD monitor 1-3 1.5 Monitor introduction 1-4 1.5.1 Using the Controls button 1-4 1.5.2 QuickFit Function 1-6 2.1 Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount 2-1 2.2 Adjusting the monitor 2-2 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3-1 3.1.1 How...
... or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is defaced or missing. ii Table of contents Notices...iii Safety information v Care & Cleaning vii 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Assembling the monitor 1-2 1.4 Connect cables 1-3 1.4.1 Rear of the LCD monitor 1-3 1.5 Monitor introduction 1-4 1.5.1 Using the Controls button 1-4 1.5.2 QuickFit Function 1-6 2.1 Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount 2-1 2.2 Adjusting the monitor 2-2 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3-1 3.1.1 How...
VP278 Series User Guide
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... on , the user is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following two conditions: • This device may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. This class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for help. This equipment...
... on , the user is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following two conditions: • This device may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. This class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for help. This equipment...
VP278 Series User Guide
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... ensure top performance and reduce sight and strain problems. Important parameters are TCO certified. For displays with glossy bezels the user should consider the placement of the toughest certifications for VP278H/N/Q models. The requirements can be downloaded from surrounding light and bright surfaces For more user-friendly direction. and standby mode minimize climate impact. • Restrictions on the climate...
... ensure top performance and reduce sight and strain problems. Important parameters are TCO certified. For displays with glossy bezels the user should consider the placement of the toughest certifications for VP278H/N/Q models. The requirements can be downloaded from surrounding light and bright surfaces For more user-friendly direction. and standby mode minimize climate impact. • Restrictions on the climate...
VP278 Series User Guide
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... you are not damaged. Do not place the monitor in fire or electric shock. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. This will not be used for ventilation. Safety information • Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not sure of the type of power supply to fix it by yourself.
... you are not damaged. Do not place the monitor in fire or electric shock. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. This will not be used for ventilation. Safety information • Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not sure of the type of power supply to fix it by yourself.
VP278 Series User Guide
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... lift or reposition your monitor, it is displayed for hours. • When the screen becomes black or flashes, or cannot work anymore, contact your monitor off the Power Switch for hours, an afterimage of the monitor. Do not repair the screen by the stand or the cord. • Cleaning. Turn your dealer or service center to fix it may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on again to...
... lift or reposition your monitor, it is displayed for hours. • When the screen becomes black or flashes, or cannot work anymore, contact your monitor off the Power Switch for hours, an afterimage of the monitor. Do not repair the screen by the stand or the cord. • Cleaning. Turn your dealer or service center to fix it may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on again to...
VP278 Series User Guide
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VGA Port 7. HDMI-1 Port 4. Kensington Lock ASUS LCD Monitor VP278 Series 1-3 Audio - DVI Port 6. AC-IN Port 2. DisplayPort 3. HDMI-2 Port 5. in Port 8. 1.4 Connect cables 1.4.1 Rear of the LCD monitor 8 HDMI-1 HDMI-2 VGA VP278Q/VP278QG 1 23 4 67 HDMI-1 HDMI-2 VGA VP278H 1 3 4 67 DVI VGA VP278N 1 5 6 1.
VGA Port 7. HDMI-1 Port 4. Kensington Lock ASUS LCD Monitor VP278 Series 1-3 Audio - DVI Port 6. AC-IN Port 2. DisplayPort 3. HDMI-2 Port 5. in Port 8. 1.4 Connect cables 1.4.1 Rear of the LCD monitor 8 HDMI-1 HDMI-2 VGA VP278Q/VP278QG 1 23 4 67 HDMI-1 HDMI-2 VGA VP278H 1 3 4 67 DVI VGA VP278N 1 5 6 1.
VP278 Series User Guide
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Status Description White ON Amber Standby mode OFF OFF 2. Power Button: • Press this button to enter the OSD menu. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Power Indicator: • The color definition of the monitor to turn the monitor on the back of the power indicator is as the below table. MENU Button: • Press this button to adjust the image settings. VP278Q/VP278QG/VP278H 87 6 5 432 1 VP278N Auto 9 1. 1.5 Monitor introduction 1.5.1 Using the Controls button Use the control button on /off. 3.
Status Description White ON Amber Standby mode OFF OFF 2. Power Button: • Press this button to enter the OSD menu. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Power Indicator: • The color definition of the monitor to turn the monitor on the back of the power indicator is as the below table. MENU Button: • Press this button to adjust the image settings. VP278Q/VP278QG/VP278H 87 6 5 432 1 VP278N Auto 9 1. 1.5 Monitor introduction 1.5.1 Using the Controls button Use the control button on /off. 3.
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... is a Shortcut key. ASUS LCD Monitor VP278 Series 1-5 4. Shortcut key1 • This is a Shortcut key. QuickFit Button: • This is a hotkey to activate the QuickFit function designed for details. 7. Auto Button • Auto Adjust.: Automatically adjust the image to switch from VGA, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, DisplayPort (only for VP278Q/QG) input signal. 6. The default setting is Blue Light Filter. 9. The default setting is Brightness. 8. Input Select Button (VP278H/Q/QG) • Use this hotkey to its optimized position, clock and phase.
... is a Shortcut key. ASUS LCD Monitor VP278 Series 1-5 4. Shortcut key1 • This is a Shortcut key. QuickFit Button: • This is a hotkey to activate the QuickFit function designed for details. 7. Auto Button • Auto Adjust.: Automatically adjust the image to switch from VGA, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, DisplayPort (only for VP278Q/QG) input signal. 6. The default setting is Blue Light Filter. 9. The default setting is Brightness. 8. Input Select Button (VP278H/Q/QG) • Use this hotkey to its optimized position, clock and phase.
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... screws. 2 1 • The VESA wall mount kit ( 100 x 100 mm) is specially designed for VESA wall mount. Disconnect power and signal cables. Carefully put the front of the monitor face down on the arm and then detach the arm/stand from monitor body by using your fingers to loosen the screw located at the bottom of the base,and remove the base from the stand.And then remove the hinge cover...
... screws. 2 1 • The VESA wall mount kit ( 100 x 100 mm) is specially designed for VESA wall mount. Disconnect power and signal cables. Carefully put the front of the monitor face down on the arm and then detach the arm/stand from monitor body by using your fingers to loosen the screw located at the bottom of the base,and remove the base from the stand.And then remove the hinge cover...
VP278 Series User Guide
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... take some time away from the display if working at least 5 mins) after around 1 hour of blue light emitted from LED backlight. It is not user-configurable. Repeat these exercises often. If eye strain continues please consult a physician. ASUS LCD Monitor VP278 Series 3-3 Blue Light Filter Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 ASUS VP278 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz • Level 0: No change. • Level 1~4: The higher the...
... take some time away from the display if working at least 5 mins) after around 1 hour of blue light emitted from LED backlight. It is not user-configurable. Repeat these exercises often. If eye strain continues please consult a physician. ASUS LCD Monitor VP278 Series 3-3 Blue Light Filter Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 ASUS VP278 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz • Level 0: No change. • Level 1~4: The higher the...
VP278 Series User Guide
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... View ASUS VP278 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz • Brightness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Contrast: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Color Temp.: Contains three preset color modes (Cool, Normal, Warm) and User Mode. • Skin Tone: Contains three color modes including Reddish, Natural, and Yellowish. • Smart View:The versatile viewing positions with Smart View Technology. • In the User Mode, colors of R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) are userconfigurable; the adjusting range...
... View ASUS VP278 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz • Brightness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Contrast: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Color Temp.: Contains three preset color modes (Cool, Normal, Warm) and User Mode. • Skin Tone: Contains three color modes including Reddish, Natural, and Yellowish. • Smart View:The versatile viewing positions with Smart View Technology. • In the User Mode, colors of R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) are userconfigurable; the adjusting range...
VP278 Series User Guide
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... adjust display refresh rate based on typical content frame rates for VGA input). • Focus: Reduces Horizonal-line noise and Vertical-line noise of the image. Image You can allow a Adaptive-Sync/FreeSync supported graphics source to its optimized position, clock, and phase. (Only available for crystal-clear and detail-oriented enjoyment. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100 (Only available for power efficient, virtually stutter free and low-latency display update • Position: Adjusts...
... adjust display refresh rate based on typical content frame rates for VGA input). • Focus: Reduces Horizonal-line noise and Vertical-line noise of the image. Image You can allow a Adaptive-Sync/FreeSync supported graphics source to its optimized position, clock, and phase. (Only available for crystal-clear and detail-oriented enjoyment. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100 (Only available for power efficient, virtually stutter free and low-latency display update • Position: Adjusts...
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If the frequency is not correct, the screen shows vertical stripes and the image is only available for the HDMI input source • Phase adjusts the phase of pixels scanned by one horizontal sweep. Sound Volume Mute Source ASUS VP278 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz • Volume: Adjusts the output volume level. • Mute: Mute the output volume. • Source: Adjusts audio source to "Line In" or "DisplayPort" (only available for DisplayPort input). 3-6 Chapter 3: General Instruction Adjusts audio source to...
If the frequency is not correct, the screen shows vertical stripes and the image is only available for the HDMI input source • Phase adjusts the phase of pixels scanned by one horizontal sweep. Sound Volume Mute Source ASUS VP278 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz • Volume: Adjusts the output volume level. • Mute: Mute the output volume. • Source: Adjusts audio source to "Line In" or "DisplayPort" (only available for DisplayPort input). 3-6 Chapter 3: General Instruction Adjusts audio source to...
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Input Select VGA DVI HDMI-1 HDMI-2 DisplayPort ASUS VP278 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz 7. System Setup Splendid Demo Mode Volume GamePlus DisplayPort Stream ECO Mode OSD Setup Language Key Lock More ASUS VP278 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz ASUS LCD Monitor VP278 Series 3-7 Input Select Select the input source from VGA, DVI(VP278N), HDMI-1(VP278H/Q/ QG),HDMI-2(VP278H/Q/QG),DisplayPort(VP278Q/QG) input signal. System Setup Adjusts the system configuration. 6.
Input Select VGA DVI HDMI-1 HDMI-2 DisplayPort ASUS VP278 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz 7. System Setup Splendid Demo Mode Volume GamePlus DisplayPort Stream ECO Mode OSD Setup Language Key Lock More ASUS VP278 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz ASUS LCD Monitor VP278 Series 3-7 Input Select Select the input source from VGA, DVI(VP278N), HDMI-1(VP278H/Q/ QG),HDMI-2(VP278H/Q/QG),DisplayPort(VP278Q/QG) input signal. System Setup Adjusts the system configuration. 6.
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... users when playing different types of games. System Setup Back Information Power Indicator Power Key Lock All Reset ASUS VP278 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz • Splendid Demo Mode: Activate the demo mode for the Splendid function. • Volume: Adjusts the output volume level.(only for VP278H) • GamePlus: The GamePlus Function provides a toolkit and creates a better gaming environment for power saving. 3-8 Chapter 3: General Instruction GamePlus main menu...
... users when playing different types of games. System Setup Back Information Power Indicator Power Key Lock All Reset ASUS VP278 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz • Splendid Demo Mode: Activate the demo mode for the Splendid function. • Volume: Adjusts the output volume level.(only for VP278H) • GamePlus: The GamePlus Function provides a toolkit and creates a better gaming environment for power saving. 3-8 Chapter 3: General Instruction GamePlus main menu...
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ASUS LCD Monitor VP278 Series 3-9 The selections are: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Poland, Czech, Croacia, Hungary, Romania, Portugal, Turkey, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Thai, and Indonesian. • Key Lock: Disable all settings to the factory default mode. Pressing the second button on /off. • Power Key Lock: To disable / enable power key • All Reset: Selects "Yes" to revert all key functions...
ASUS LCD Monitor VP278 Series 3-9 The selections are: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Poland, Czech, Croacia, Hungary, Romania, Portugal, Turkey, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Thai, and Indonesian. • Key Lock: Disable all settings to the factory default mode. Pressing the second button on /off. • Power Key Lock: To disable / enable power key • All Reset: Selects "Yes" to revert all key functions...
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... from "Blue Light Filter" "Splendid", "Brightness", "Auto Adjust (only for VP278H/Q/QG)", "Contrast", "Color Temp.", "Volume (only for VP278H/Q/QG)", "GamePlus", and set as shortcut key. The default setting is Brightness. • Shortcut 2: User can select from "Blue Light Filter" "Splendid", "Brightness", "Auto Adjust (only for VP278H/Q/QG)", "Contrast", "Color Temp.", "Volume (only for VP278H/Q/QG)", "GamePlus", and set two shortcut keys. Shortcut Shortcut 1 Shortcut 2 ASUS VP278 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz Blue Light Filter Splendid Brightness Auto Adjust Contrast Color Temp...
... from "Blue Light Filter" "Splendid", "Brightness", "Auto Adjust (only for VP278H/Q/QG)", "Contrast", "Color Temp.", "Volume (only for VP278H/Q/QG)", "GamePlus", and set as shortcut key. The default setting is Brightness. • Shortcut 2: User can select from "Blue Light Filter" "Splendid", "Brightness", "Auto Adjust (only for VP278H/Q/QG)", "Contrast", "Color Temp.", "Volume (only for VP278H/Q/QG)", "GamePlus", and set two shortcut keys. Shortcut Shortcut 1 Shortcut 2 ASUS VP278 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz Blue Light Filter Splendid Brightness Auto Adjust Contrast Color Temp...
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Resolution Brightness (Typ.) Intrinsic Contrast Ratio (Typ.) Viewing Angle (CR>10) Display Colors Response Time Satellite Speaker Sound from HDMI HDMI input D-Sub input DVI input Audio Line-in ) ASUS LCD Monitor VP278 Series 3-11 3.2 Specifications Model Panel Size Max. Dimension with stand (WxHxD) Phys. Dimension with stand (WxHxD) (For VESA Wall Mount) Box Dimension (WxHxD) Net Weight (Esti.) Gross Weight (Esti.) Voltage Rating VP278H VP278Q/ VP278QG VP278N 27.0"W (68.6 cm) 1920x1080 300cd/m2 1200:1 170°(V) /160°(H) 16.7 M(6bit...
Resolution Brightness (Typ.) Intrinsic Contrast Ratio (Typ.) Viewing Angle (CR>10) Display Colors Response Time Satellite Speaker Sound from HDMI HDMI input D-Sub input DVI input Audio Line-in ) ASUS LCD Monitor VP278 Series 3-11 3.2 Specifications Model Panel Size Max. Dimension with stand (WxHxD) Phys. Dimension with stand (WxHxD) (For VESA Wall Mount) Box Dimension (WxHxD) Net Weight (Esti.) Gross Weight (Esti.) Voltage Rating VP278H VP278Q/ VP278QG VP278N 27.0"W (68.6 cm) 1920x1080 300cd/m2 1200:1 170°(V) /160°(H) 16.7 M(6bit...
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... signal cable is correct on power LED. Screen image is properly connected to turn on the OSD. 3-12 Chapter 3: General Instruction No sound or sound is low (VP278H/Q/QG) • Make sure the audio cable is too light or dark • Adjust the Contrast and Brightness settings via OSD. Select "ON" to the monitor. • Adjust the volume settings of both your monitor and computer. • Make sure the computer sound card driver is properly installed and activated. • Make sure the audio source...
... signal cable is correct on power LED. Screen image is properly connected to turn on the OSD. 3-12 Chapter 3: General Instruction No sound or sound is low (VP278H/Q/QG) • Make sure the audio cable is too light or dark • Adjust the Contrast and Brightness settings via OSD. Select "ON" to the monitor. • Adjust the volume settings of both your monitor and computer. • Make sure the computer sound card driver is properly installed and activated. • Make sure the audio source...
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... 75Hz IBM Modes, Factory Preset Timing Resolution 640x350 720x400 Refresh Rate 70Hz 70Hz MAC Modes, Factory Preset Timing Resolution 640x480 832x624 VESA Modes, User Available Timing Resolution 848x480 1280x720(RB) 1280x720 1280x720 1280x768(RB) 1280x800(RB) 1280x800 1280x800 1366x768 1440x900(RB) 1440x900 1680x1050(RB) 1920x1080 Refresh Rate 67Hz 75Hz Refresh Rate 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 75Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 75Hz 60Hz 60Hz 75Hz 60Hz 60Hz ASUS LCD Monitor VP278 Series Horizontal Frequency 31.469kHz...
... 75Hz IBM Modes, Factory Preset Timing Resolution 640x350 720x400 Refresh Rate 70Hz 70Hz MAC Modes, Factory Preset Timing Resolution 640x480 832x624 VESA Modes, User Available Timing Resolution 848x480 1280x720(RB) 1280x720 1280x720 1280x768(RB) 1280x800(RB) 1280x800 1280x800 1366x768 1440x900(RB) 1440x900 1680x1050(RB) 1920x1080 Refresh Rate 67Hz 75Hz Refresh Rate 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 75Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 75Hz 60Hz 60Hz 75Hz 60Hz 60Hz ASUS LCD Monitor VP278 Series Horizontal Frequency 31.469kHz...