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...explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR...translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; All Rights Reserved. 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 ...
...explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR...translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; All Rights Reserved. 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 ...
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... immediately. • Slots and openings on a stable surface. • Unplug the unit during a lightning storm or if it will protect the monitor from the type of time. Do not block these slots. Contact a qualified service technician or your local power standard. • Do not overload... power strips and extension cords. Place the monitor on the back or top of the cabinet are provided for a long period of power source indicated on the label. v Overloading can result...
... immediately. • Slots and openings on a stable surface. • Unplug the unit during a lightning storm or if it will protect the monitor from the type of time. Do not block these slots. Contact a qualified service technician or your local power standard. • Do not overload... power strips and extension cords. Place the monitor on the back or top of the cabinet are provided for a long period of power source indicated on the label. v Overloading can result...
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... center to fix it on again to make sure that you can turn it . The following symptoms are normal with the LCD. Clean the monitor surface with mild cleaner. • Avoid using a cleaner containing alcohol or acetone. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying ...hours. • When the screen becomes black or flashes, or cannot work anymore, contact your monitor, it may drip inside the monitor and cause an electric shock. vii When lifting or carrying the monitor, grasp the edges of the previous screen may be removed with a cloth dampened with a lint-...
... center to fix it on again to make sure that you can turn it . The following symptoms are normal with the LCD. Clean the monitor surface with mild cleaner. • Avoid using a cleaner containing alcohol or acetone. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying ...hours. • When the screen becomes black or flashes, or cannot work anymore, contact your monitor, it may drip inside the monitor and cause an electric shock. vii When lifting or carrying the monitor, grasp the edges of the previous screen may be removed with a cloth dampened with a lint-...
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... Cable (option) • If any of features that enhance your viewing experience. 1.1 Welcome Thank you ! 1.2 Package contents Check your package for purchasing the ASUS® LCD monitor! The latest widescreen LCD monitor from ASUS provides a crisper, broader, and brighter display, plus a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately...
... Cable (option) • If any of features that enhance your viewing experience. 1.1 Welcome Thank you ! 1.2 Package contents Check your package for purchasing the ASUS® LCD monitor! The latest widescreen LCD monitor from ASUS provides a crisper, broader, and brighter display, plus a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately...
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You can easily tighten the screw by fingers. 2. Adjust the monitor to join them tightly. 1.3 Assembling the monitor To assemble the monitor: 1. Place the display flat on a cloth on the table, Then attach the base to the arm and fix with the screw to the angle that is most comfortable for you. -5 ~ 20 1 2 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
You can easily tighten the screw by fingers. 2. Adjust the monitor to join them tightly. 1.3 Assembling the monitor To assemble the monitor: 1. Place the display flat on a cloth on the table, Then attach the base to the arm and fix with the screw to the angle that is most comfortable for you. -5 ~ 20 1 2 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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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. Kensington Lock ASUS LCD Monitor VP278 Series 1-3 HDMI-2 Port 5. VGA Port 7. HDMI-1 Port 4. DVI Port 6. DisplayPort 3. Audio - AC-IN Port 2. 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. Kensington Lock ASUS LCD Monitor VP278 Series 1-3 HDMI-2 Port 5. VGA Port 7. HDMI-1 Port 4. DVI Port 6. DisplayPort 3. Audio - AC-IN Port 2. in Port 8.
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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. 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. MENU Button: • Press this button to adjust the image settings.
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. 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. MENU Button: • Press this button to adjust the image settings.
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Shortcut key2 • This is Brightness. 8. The default setting is a Shortcut key. ASUS LCD Monitor VP278 Series 1-5 Input Select Button (VP278H/Q/QG) • Use this hotkey to switch from VGA, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, DisplayPort (only for alignment. • The QuickFit function ...
Shortcut key2 • This is Brightness. 8. The default setting is a Shortcut key. ASUS LCD Monitor VP278 Series 1-5 Input Select Button (VP278H/Q/QG) • Use this hotkey to switch from VGA, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, DisplayPort (only for alignment. • The QuickFit function ...
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... loosen the screw located at the bottom of the base,and remove the base from the stand.And then remove the hinge cover from the monitor. • We recommend that you cover the table surface with minimum weight/load 28.8 kg (Screw size: M4 x 10 mm). Disconnect ...power and signal cables. To detach the arm/stand 1. Use your fingers. 3. ASUS LCD Monitor VP278 Series 2-1 2.1 Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount) The detachable stand of the monitor while removing the screws. 2 1 • The VESA wall mount kit ( 100 x 100 mm) is purchased ...
... loosen the screw located at the bottom of the base,and remove the base from the stand.And then remove the hinge cover from the monitor. • We recommend that you cover the table surface with minimum weight/load 28.8 kg (Screw size: M4 x 10 mm). Disconnect ...power and signal cables. To detach the arm/stand 1. Use your fingers. 3. ASUS LCD Monitor VP278 Series 2-1 2.1 Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount) The detachable stand of the monitor while removing the screws. 2 1 • The VESA wall mount kit ( 100 x 100 mm) is purchased ...
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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. • You can adjust the monitor's angle from +20˚ to -5˚ -5 ~ 20 It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle. 2-2 Chapter 2: Setup
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. • You can adjust the monitor's angle from +20˚ to -5˚ -5 ~ 20 It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle. 2-2 Chapter 2: Setup
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.... 4. As you move from one icon to make your changes. 6. To select the highlighted item on the menu, to another, the option name is highlighted. 3. ASUS LCD Monitor VP278 Series 3-1 Press the and buttons to activate the OSD menu. 2. Press the MENU button to toggle between options in the Menu... (On-Screen Display) menu How to reconfigure Splendid Scenery Mode Standard Mode Theater Mode Game Mode Night View Mode sRGB Mode Reading Mode Darkroom Mode ASUS VP278 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz 1.
.... 4. As you move from one icon to make your changes. 6. To select the highlighted item on the menu, to another, the option name is highlighted. 3. ASUS LCD Monitor VP278 Series 3-1 Press the and buttons to activate the OSD menu. 2. Press the MENU button to toggle between options in the Menu... (On-Screen Display) menu How to reconfigure Splendid Scenery Mode Standard Mode Theater Mode Game Mode Night View Mode sRGB Mode Reading Mode Darkroom Mode ASUS VP278 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz 1.
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... TUV Low Blue Light Certification. Repeat these exercises often. ASUS LCD Monitor VP278 Series 3-3 2. It is not user-configurable. It is optimized setting. Blue Light Filter Adjust the energy level of continuous working for long hours. Blue Light Filter Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 ASUS VP278 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz • Level...
... TUV Low Blue Light Certification. Repeat these exercises often. ASUS LCD Monitor VP278 Series 3-3 2. It is not user-configurable. It is optimized setting. Blue Light Filter Adjust the energy level of continuous working for long hours. Blue Light Filter Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 ASUS VP278 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz • Level...
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...8226; Aspect Control: Adjusts the aspect ratio to 100 (Only available for VGA input.) ASUS LCD Monitor VP278 Series 3-5 The adjusting range is from 0 to "Full", "4:3", "Overscan". • VividPixel: ASUS Exclusive Technology that brings lifelike visuals for power efficient, virtually stutter free and low-latency... • Adaptive-Sync/FreeSync: It can adjust the image Sharpness, Trace Free, Aspect Control, VividPixel, ASCR, Adaptive-Sync/Freesync (VP278QG only), Position (VGA only), Focus (VGA only), and Auto Adjust (VGA only), from 0 to dynamically adjust display refresh rate ...
...8226; Aspect Control: Adjusts the aspect ratio to 100 (Only available for VGA input.) ASUS LCD Monitor VP278 Series 3-5 The adjusting range is from 0 to "Full", "4:3", "Overscan". • VividPixel: ASUS Exclusive Technology that brings lifelike visuals for power efficient, virtually stutter free and low-latency... • Adaptive-Sync/FreeSync: It can adjust the image Sharpness, Trace Free, Aspect Control, VividPixel, ASCR, Adaptive-Sync/Freesync (VP278QG only), Position (VGA only), Focus (VGA only), and Auto Adjust (VGA only), from 0 to dynamically adjust display refresh rate ...
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6. 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 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 VGA DVI HDMI-1 HDMI-2 DisplayPort ASUS VP278 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz 7. System Setup Adjusts the system configuration.
6. 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 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 VGA DVI HDMI-1 HDMI-2 DisplayPort ASUS VP278 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz 7. System Setup Adjusts the system configuration.
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• OSD Setup: Adjusts the OSD Timeout, DDC/CI, and Transparency of System Setting. • Information:Displays the monitor information. • Power Indicator: Turn the power LED indicator on the right for more than five seconds to disable key ...8226; More: Return the next page of System Setting. • Back: Return the previous page of the OSD screen. • Language: Select OSD language. 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 ...
• OSD Setup: Adjusts the OSD Timeout, DDC/CI, and Transparency of System Setting. • Information:Displays the monitor information. • Power Indicator: Turn the power LED indicator on the right for more than five seconds to disable key ...8226; More: Return the next page of System Setting. • Back: Return the previous page of the OSD screen. • Language: Select OSD language. 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 ...
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... Model Panel Size Max. 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+FRC) 1ms (G To G ) 2W x 2 stereo No Yes No Yes x 2 No Yes... 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
... Model Panel Size Max. 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+FRC) 1ms (G To G ) 2W x 2 stereo No Yes No Yes x 2 No Yes... 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
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... No sound or sound is low (VP278H/Q/QG) • Make sure the audio cable is properly connected 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... none of the pins are in the there is no screen image ON mode. • Make sure the signal cable is properly connected the monitor and the computer. • Inspect the signal cable and make sure that may cause electrical interference. 3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ) Problem Possible Solution Power...
... No sound or sound is low (VP278H/Q/QG) • Make sure the audio cable is properly connected 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... none of the pins are in the there is no screen image ON mode. • Make sure the signal cable is properly connected the monitor and the computer. • Inspect the signal cable and make sure that may cause electrical interference. 3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ) Problem Possible Solution Power...
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...Primary Timing Resolution 640x480 640x480 640x480 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1152x864 1280x960 1280x1024 1280x1024 1440x900 1440x900 1680x1050 1920x1080 1920x1080 (For VP278QG) Refresh Rate 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 56Hz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 60Hz 70Hz 75Hz 75Hz 60Hz 60Hz 75Hz 60Hz 75Hz 60Hz 60Hz 75Hz IBM Modes,... 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 37.861kHz 37.5kHz 35.156kHz 37.879kHz 48.077kHz 46.875kHz 48.363kHz 56.476kHz 60...
...Primary Timing Resolution 640x480 640x480 640x480 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1152x864 1280x960 1280x1024 1280x1024 1440x900 1440x900 1680x1050 1920x1080 1920x1080 (For VP278QG) Refresh Rate 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 56Hz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 60Hz 70Hz 75Hz 75Hz 60Hz 60Hz 75Hz 60Hz 75Hz 60Hz 60Hz 75Hz IBM Modes,... 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 37.861kHz 37.5kHz 35.156kHz 37.879kHz 48.077kHz 46.875kHz 48.363kHz 56.476kHz 60...