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...CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. 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 to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of alteration is authorized in this manual may or may not be...
...CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. 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 to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of alteration is authorized in this manual may or may not be...
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...turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. If this product meets the Energy Star® guidelines for help... equipment does cause harmful interference to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. Operation is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for energy...
...turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. If this product meets the Energy Star® guidelines for help... equipment does cause harmful interference to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. Operation is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for energy...
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...owner offers take-back options. The requirements can be downloaded from surrounding light and bright surfaces For more user-friendly direction. TCO Certified is a third party verified program, where every product model is prepared for displays: • Good visual ergonomics and image quality is now requested by users...the display as manufacturers all displays worldwide are luminance, contrast, resolution, black level, gamma curve, color and luminance uniformity, color rendition and image stability. • Product have just purchased carries the TCO Certified label. This makes ...
...owner offers take-back options. The requirements can be downloaded from surrounding light and bright surfaces For more user-friendly direction. TCO Certified is a third party verified program, where every product model is prepared for displays: • Good visual ergonomics and image quality is now requested by users...the display as manufacturers all displays worldwide are luminance, contrast, resolution, black level, gamma curve, color and luminance uniformity, color rendition and image stability. • Product have just purchased carries the TCO Certified label. This makes ...
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... 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 your home, consult your dealer or local power company. • Use the appropriate power plug which have appropriate configured receptacles marked between 100 ~ 240V AC. • The socket-outlet shall be installed near or over a radiator or heat source...
... 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 your home, consult your dealer or local power company. • Use the appropriate power plug which have appropriate configured receptacles marked between 100 ~ 240V AC. • The socket-outlet shall be installed near or over a radiator or heat source...
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... black or flashes, or cannot work anymore, contact your dealer or service center to make sure that you use with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Never spray cleaner directly on the screen, as it may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on again to fix it on the desktop pattern you MUST follow to disconnect the cables and power cord. Turn off the Power Switch...
... black or flashes, or cannot work anymore, contact your dealer or service center to make sure that you use with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Never spray cleaner directly on the screen, as it may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on again to fix it on the desktop pattern you MUST follow to disconnect the cables and power cord. Turn off the Power Switch...
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ASUS LCD Monitor VZ279 Series 1-1 1.1 Welcome Thank you for the following items: LCD Monitor Monitor Base Quick Start Guide Warranty Card 1x Power Cord 1x Audio Cable (option) 1x HDMI Cable (option) 1x VGA Cable 1x DVI Cable (option) 1x Power Adapter 1x Stand Rubber • If any of features that the monitor brings you can enjoy the convenience and delightful visual experience that enhance your package for purchasing the ASUS® LCD monitor! The latest widescreen LCD monitor from ASUS provides a crisper...
ASUS LCD Monitor VZ279 Series 1-1 1.1 Welcome Thank you for the following items: LCD Monitor Monitor Base Quick Start Guide Warranty Card 1x Power Cord 1x Audio Cable (option) 1x HDMI Cable (option) 1x VGA Cable 1x DVI Cable (option) 1x Power Adapter 1x Stand Rubber • If any of features that the monitor brings you can enjoy the convenience and delightful visual experience that enhance your package for purchasing the ASUS® LCD monitor! The latest widescreen LCD monitor from ASUS provides a crisper...
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VGA Port 5. Audio - HDMI-2 Port 3. 1.4 Connect cables 1.4.1 Rear of the LCD monitor 7 HDMI-1 HDMI-2 VGA DCIN 1 2 4 56 DVI VGA DCIN 1. Kensington Lock 3 4 6 VZ279H VZ279N ASUS LCD Monitor VZ279 Series 1-3 DVI Port 4. HDMI-1 Port 2. in Port 6. DC-IN Port 7.
VGA Port 5. Audio - HDMI-2 Port 3. 1.4 Connect cables 1.4.1 Rear of the LCD monitor 7 HDMI-1 HDMI-2 VGA DCIN 1 2 4 56 DVI VGA DCIN 1. Kensington Lock 3 4 6 VZ279H VZ279N ASUS LCD Monitor VZ279 Series 1-3 DVI Port 4. HDMI-1 Port 2. in Port 6. DC-IN Port 7.
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1.5 Monitor introduction 1.5.1 Using the Controls button Use the control button on /off. 3. Power Button: • Press this button to enter the OSD menu. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction VZ279H 87 6 5 43 2 1 VZ279N Auto 9 1. MENU Button: • Press this button to adjust the image settings. Power Indicator: • The color definition of the monitor to turn the monitor on the back of the power indicator is as the below table. Status Description White ON Amber Standby mode OFF OFF 2.
1.5 Monitor introduction 1.5.1 Using the Controls button Use the control button on /off. 3. Power Button: • Press this button to enter the OSD menu. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction VZ279H 87 6 5 43 2 1 VZ279N Auto 9 1. MENU Button: • Press this button to adjust the image settings. Power Indicator: • The color definition of the monitor to turn the monitor on the back of the power indicator is as the below table. Status Description White ON Amber Standby mode OFF OFF 2.
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...patterns, paper sizes, and photo sizes. Shortcut key2 • This is Blue Light Filter. 9. Auto Button • Auto Adjust: Automatically adjust the image to switch from VGA, HDMI-1, HDMI-2 input signal. 6. Input Select Button (VZ279H) • Use this hotkey to its optimized position, clock, and phase. QuickFit Button: • This is a hotkey to activate the QuickFit function designed for details. 7. The default setting is a Shortcut key. ASUS LCD Monitor VZ279 Series 1-5 Shortcut key1 • This is Brightness. 8. The default setting is a Shortcut...
...patterns, paper sizes, and photo sizes. Shortcut key2 • This is Blue Light Filter. 9. Auto Button • Auto Adjust: Automatically adjust the image to switch from VGA, HDMI-1, HDMI-2 input signal. 6. Input Select Button (VZ279H) • Use this hotkey to its optimized position, clock, and phase. QuickFit Button: • This is a hotkey to activate the QuickFit function designed for details. 7. The default setting is a Shortcut key. ASUS LCD Monitor VZ279 Series 1-5 Shortcut key1 • This is Brightness. 8. The default setting is a Shortcut...
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...; Darkroom Mode : This is the best choice for your setting or return to maintain your preference. Each mode has the Reset selection, allowing you can select for a weak ambient light environmen. • In the Standard Mode, the Saturation, SkinTone, Sharpness, and ASCR functions are not user-configurable. • In the sRGB, the Saturation, Color Temp., SkinTone, Sharpness, Brightness, Contrast and ASCR...
...; Darkroom Mode : This is the best choice for your setting or return to maintain your preference. Each mode has the Reset selection, allowing you can select for a weak ambient light environmen. • In the Standard Mode, the Saturation, SkinTone, Sharpness, and ASCR functions are not user-configurable. • In the sRGB, the Saturation, Color Temp., SkinTone, Sharpness, Brightness, Contrast and ASCR...
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... user-configurable. • Level 4 is optimized setting. It is not user-configurable. ASUS LCD Monitor VZ279 Series 3-3 The Brightness function is compliance with TUV Low Blue Light Certification. Blue Light Filter Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 ASUS VZ279 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz • Level 0: No change. • Level 1~4: The higher the level,the more blue light will be reduced. • When Blue Light Filter is activated,the default settings of blue light emitted from LED backlight...
... user-configurable. • Level 4 is optimized setting. It is not user-configurable. ASUS LCD Monitor VZ279 Series 3-3 The Brightness function is compliance with TUV Low Blue Light Certification. Blue Light Filter Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 ASUS VZ279 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz • Level 0: No change. • Level 1~4: The higher the level,the more blue light will be reduced. • When Blue Light Filter is activated,the default settings of blue light emitted from LED backlight...
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... Tone ASUS VZ279 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz • Brightness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Contrast: The adjusting range is from 0 ~ 100. 3-4 Chapter 3: General Instruction 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. • In the User Mode, colors of R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) are userconfigurable; Color Brightness Contrast Saturation Color...
... Tone ASUS VZ279 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz • Brightness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Contrast: The adjusting range is from 0 ~ 100. 3-4 Chapter 3: General Instruction 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. • In the User Mode, colors of R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) are userconfigurable; Color Brightness Contrast Saturation Color...
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... HDMI input source • Phase adjusts the phase of pixels scanned by adjusting (Phase) and (Clock) separately. Image Sharpness Trace Free Aspect Control VividPixel ASCR Position Focus Auto Adjust ASUS VZ279 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz • Sharpness: Adjusts the picture sharpness. The adjusting range is not proportional. With a wrong phase adjustment, the screen shows horizontal disturbances. • Clock (pixel frequency) controls the number of the pixel clock signal. The adjusting range is from lower 0 to faster 100. • Aspect Control: Adjusts...
... HDMI input source • Phase adjusts the phase of pixels scanned by adjusting (Phase) and (Clock) separately. Image Sharpness Trace Free Aspect Control VividPixel ASCR Position Focus Auto Adjust ASUS VZ279 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz • Sharpness: Adjusts the picture sharpness. The adjusting range is not proportional. With a wrong phase adjustment, the screen shows horizontal disturbances. • Clock (pixel frequency) controls the number of the pixel clock signal. The adjusting range is from lower 0 to faster 100. • Aspect Control: Adjusts...
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System Setup Splendid Demo Mode Volume GamePlus ECO Mode OSD Setup Language Key Lock More ASUS VZ279 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz 3-6 Chapter 3: General Instruction Input Select VGA DVI HDMI-1 HDMI-2 ASUS VZ279 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz 6. Input Select Select the input source from VGA, DVI(VZ279N), HDMI-1(VZ279H), HDMI-2(VZ279H) input signal. System Setup Adjusts the system configuration. 5.
System Setup Splendid Demo Mode Volume GamePlus ECO Mode OSD Setup Language Key Lock More ASUS VZ279 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz 3-6 Chapter 3: General Instruction Input Select VGA DVI HDMI-1 HDMI-2 ASUS VZ279 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz 6. Input Select Select the input source from VGA, DVI(VZ279N), HDMI-1(VZ279H), HDMI-2(VZ279H) input signal. System Setup Adjusts the system configuration. 5.
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..., and exit. Particularly, Crosshair function is specially designed for users when playing different types of games. System Setup Back Information Power Indicator Power Key Lock All Reset ASUS VZ279 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz • Splendid Demo Mode: Activate the demo mode for the Splendid function. • Volume: Adjusts the output volume level.(only for VZ279H) • GamePlus: The GamePlus Function provides a toolkit and creates...
..., and exit. Particularly, Crosshair function is specially designed for users when playing different types of games. System Setup Back Information Power Indicator Power Key Lock All Reset ASUS VZ279 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz • Splendid Demo Mode: Activate the demo mode for the Splendid function. • Volume: Adjusts the output volume level.(only for VZ279H) • GamePlus: The GamePlus Function provides a toolkit and creates...
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..., and Indonesian. • Key Lock: Disable all settings to the factory default mode. 3-8 Chapter 3: General Instruction • 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/off. • Power Key Lock: To disable / enable power key • All Reset: Selects "Yes" to revert all key functions. Pressing the second button on the right for more...
..., and Indonesian. • Key Lock: Disable all settings to the factory default mode. 3-8 Chapter 3: General Instruction • 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/off. • Power Key Lock: To disable / enable power key • All Reset: Selects "Yes" to revert all key functions. Pressing the second button on the right for more...
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...for VZ279H)", "Contrast", "Color Temp.", "Volume (only for VZ279H)", "GamePlus", and set two shortcut keys. Shortcut Shortcut 1 Shortcut 2 ASUS VZ279 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz Blue Light Filter Splendid Brightness Auto Adjust Contrast Color Temp. The default setting is Blue Light Filter. Shortcut Selecting this option allows you to set as shortcut key. ASUS LCD Monitor VZ279 Series 3-9 The default setting is Brightness. • Shortcut 2: User can select from "Blue Light Filter" "Splendid", "Brightness", "Auto Adjust (only for VZ279H)", "Contrast", "Color Temp.", "Volume...
...for VZ279H)", "Contrast", "Color Temp.", "Volume (only for VZ279H)", "GamePlus", and set two shortcut keys. Shortcut Shortcut 1 Shortcut 2 ASUS VZ279 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080@60Hz Blue Light Filter Splendid Brightness Auto Adjust Contrast Color Temp. The default setting is Blue Light Filter. Shortcut Selecting this option allows you to set as shortcut key. ASUS LCD Monitor VZ279 Series 3-9 The default setting is Brightness. • Shortcut 2: User can select from "Blue Light Filter" "Splendid", "Brightness", "Auto Adjust (only for VZ279H)", "Contrast", "Color Temp.", "Volume...
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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 ) 3-10 Chapter 3: General Instruction Dimension without stand (WxHxD) Box Dimension (WxHxD) Net Weight (Esti.) Gross Weight (Esti.) Voltage Rating VZ279H VZ279N 27.0"W (68.6 cm) 1920x1080 250cd/m2 1000:1 178°(V) /178°(H) 16.7 M 5ms (G To G ) 2W x 2 stereo No Yes No Yes...
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 ) 3-10 Chapter 3: General Instruction Dimension without stand (WxHxD) Box Dimension (WxHxD) Net Weight (Esti.) Gross Weight (Esti.) Voltage Rating VZ279H VZ279N 27.0"W (68.6 cm) 1920x1080 250cd/m2 1000:1 178°(V) /178°(H) 16.7 M 5ms (G To G ) 2W x 2 stereo No Yes No Yes...
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... monitor and the power outlet. • Check Power Indicator function in main menu OSD. 3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ) Problem Possible Solution Power LED is not ON • Press the button to check if the monitor is in the ON mode. • Check if the power cord is too light or dark • Adjust the Contrast and Brightness settings via OSD. Screen image bounces or a wave • Make sure the signal cable is properly connected to check if the computer is properly working. The power LED lights...
... monitor and the power outlet. • Check Power Indicator function in main menu OSD. 3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ) Problem Possible Solution Power LED is not ON • Press the button to check if the monitor is in the ON mode. • Check if the power cord is too light or dark • Adjust the Contrast and Brightness settings via OSD. Screen image bounces or a wave • Make sure the signal cable is properly connected to check if the computer is properly working. The power LED lights...
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... 60Hz 60Hz 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 Horizontal Frequency 31.469kHz...
... 60Hz 60Hz 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 Horizontal Frequency 31.469kHz...