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...Care & Cleaning v Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Monitor introduction 1-2 1.3.1 Front view 1-2 1.3.2 Back view 1-4 1.3.3 QuickFit Function 1-5 Chapter 2: Setup 2.1 Detaching the arm/base (for VESA wall mount 2-1 2.2 Adjusting the monitor 2-2 2.3 Connecting the cables 2-3 2.4 Turning on the monitor 2-3 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 3-8 3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ 3-9 3.4 Supported operating modes...
...Care & Cleaning v Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Monitor introduction 1-2 1.3.1 Front view 1-2 1.3.2 Back view 1-4 1.3.3 QuickFit Function 1-5 Chapter 2: Setup 2.1 Detaching the arm/base (for VESA wall mount 2-1 2.2 Adjusting the monitor 2-2 2.3 Connecting the cables 2-3 2.4 Turning on the monitor 2-3 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 3-8 3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ 3-9 3.4 Supported operating modes...
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... help. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by one or more of the FCC Rules. Operation is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with FCC regulations. This class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for connection of Communications. The use of shielded cables for a Class B digital...
... help. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by one or more of the FCC Rules. Operation is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with FCC regulations. This class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for connection of Communications. The use of shielded cables for a Class B digital...
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... of power supply to other settings than the center position may increase the ear-/headphones output voltage and therefore the sound pressure level. This will not be used for disposal of power source indicated on the back or top of the volume control as well as the equalizer to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. • Use the appropriate power plug...
... of power supply to other settings than the center position may increase the ear-/headphones output voltage and therefore the sound pressure level. This will not be used for disposal of power source indicated on the back or top of the volume control as well as the equalizer to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. • Use the appropriate power plug...
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... after switching the image. Turn your monitor off the Power Switch for use . • When the same image is better to fix it. Use a cleaner intended for hours. • When the screen becomes black or flashes, or cannot work anymore, contact your dealer or service center to disconnect the cables and power cord. Do not lift the display by yourself! Do not repair the screen by the stand or the cord. • Cleaning. NOTE...
... after switching the image. Turn your monitor off the Power Switch for use . • When the same image is better to fix it. Use a cleaner intended for hours. • When the screen becomes black or flashes, or cannot work anymore, contact your dealer or service center to disconnect the cables and power cord. Do not lift the display by yourself! Do not repair the screen by the stand or the cord. • Cleaning. NOTE...
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..., use and recycling of spare parts. Every TCO Certified product model is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with a display. working conditions and labor law in TCO Certified, including: Corporate Social Responsibility Socially responsible production - Limit on cadmium, mercury, lead & hexavalent chromium including requirements for mercury-free products, halogenated substances and hazardous flame retardants Design for Recycling Coding of...
..., use and recycling of spare parts. Every TCO Certified product model is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with a display. working conditions and labor law in TCO Certified, including: Corporate Social Responsibility Socially responsible production - Limit on cadmium, mercury, lead & hexavalent chromium including requirements for mercury-free products, halogenated substances and hazardous flame retardants Design for Recycling Coding of...
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... the following items: LCD monitor Quick start guide Warranty card Power cord DVI-D cable (Dual Link) DisplayPort cable DisplayPort cable (Mini-DP to you can enjoy the convenience and delightful visual experience that enhance your retailer immediately. ASUS PA279 Series LCD Monitor 1-1 The latest widescreen LCD monitor from ASUS provides a broader, brighter and crystal-clear display, plus a host of features that the monitor brings to DP) USB 3.0 cable Support CD Cable tie Color Calibration Testing Report Hood...
... the following items: LCD monitor Quick start guide Warranty card Power cord DVI-D cable (Dual Link) DisplayPort cable DisplayPort cable (Mini-DP to you can enjoy the convenience and delightful visual experience that enhance your retailer immediately. ASUS PA279 Series LCD Monitor 1-1 The latest widescreen LCD monitor from ASUS provides a broader, brighter and crystal-clear display, plus a host of features that the monitor brings to DP) USB 3.0 cable Support CD Cable tie Color Calibration Testing Report Hood...
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... the below table. Shortcut • Default: Brightness hotkey • To change the hotkey function, go to the Shortcut > Shortcut 1 menu. 4. Press button (Input Select button) to the Shortcut > Shortcut 2 menu. 5. Status White Amber Off Description On Standby mode Off ASUS PA279 Series LCD Monitor 1-3 button: • Selects an available input source. 3. Shortcut • Default: Contrast hotkey • To change the hotkey function, go to display HDMI/DisplayPort signals after you connect HDMI/DisplayPort cable with the...
... the below table. Shortcut • Default: Brightness hotkey • To change the hotkey function, go to the Shortcut > Shortcut 1 menu. 4. Press button (Input Select button) to the Shortcut > Shortcut 2 menu. 5. Status White Amber Off Description On Standby mode Off ASUS PA279 Series LCD Monitor 1-3 button: • Selects an available input source. 3. Shortcut • Default: Contrast hotkey • To change the hotkey function, go to display HDMI/DisplayPort signals after you connect HDMI/DisplayPort cable with the...
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... PC (Personal Computer) DVI-D digital signal connection. 8. This port is for connection with an HDMI compatible device. 9. Power switch. These ports are for connection with a USB upstream cable. Port with USB devices, such as USB keyboard/mouse, USB flash drive, etc. This 24-pin port is for connection with BC1.2 compliant. Kensington lock slot. 2. 1.3.2 Back view 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 11 12 11 Rear connectors 1. This port is for more information about the card reader specifications. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
... PC (Personal Computer) DVI-D digital signal connection. 8. This port is for connection with an HDMI compatible device. 9. Power switch. These ports are for connection with a USB upstream cable. Port with USB devices, such as USB keyboard/mouse, USB flash drive, etc. This 24-pin port is for connection with BC1.2 compliant. Kensington lock slot. 2. 1.3.2 Back view 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 11 12 11 Rear connectors 1. This port is for more information about the card reader specifications. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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... all the patterns can move the button up/down/ left /right accroding to your need, but may have limited range for MS PRO-HG to change the pattern's position if needed. Grid patterns The grid patterns facilitate designers and users to 32GB) - Compliant with MultiMediaCard TM (MMC) - Centimeters Inches ASUS PA279 Series LCD Monitor 1-5 Card reader specifications • Support Secure DigitalTM v1.0 / v1.1 / v2.0/ SDHC...
... all the patterns can move the button up/down/ left /right accroding to your need, but may have limited range for MS PRO-HG to change the pattern's position if needed. Grid patterns The grid patterns facilitate designers and users to 32GB) - Compliant with MultiMediaCard TM (MMC) - Centimeters Inches ASUS PA279 Series LCD Monitor 1-5 Card reader specifications • Support Secure DigitalTM v1.0 / v1.1 / v2.0/ SDHC...
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ASUS PA279 Series LCD Monitor 2-1 To detach the arm/base: 1. Have the front of this monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. Use a screwdriver to remove the four screws on a table. 2. 2.1 Detaching the arm/base (for VESA wall mount) The detachable arm/base of the monitor face down on the arm (Figure 1), and then detach the arm/base from the monitor (Figure 2). (Figure 1) (Figure 2) We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor.
ASUS PA279 Series LCD Monitor 2-1 To detach the arm/base: 1. Have the front of this monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. Use a screwdriver to remove the four screws on a table. 2. 2.1 Detaching the arm/base (for VESA wall mount) The detachable arm/base of the monitor face down on the arm (Figure 1), and then detach the arm/base from the monitor (Figure 2). (Figure 1) (Figure 2) We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor.
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... the HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort cable to the monitor's earphone jack when an HDMI or DisplayPort signal is ON. b. ASUS PA279 Series LCD Monitor 2-3 Connect the cables as the following instructions: • To connect the power cord: connect one end of the power button. Make sure your computer's HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort jack. 2.3 Connecting the cables 1. Tighten the two screws to work. The power indicator lights up in the OSD menu. 2.4 Turning on the monitor to secure the DVI connector. • To use the USB 3.0 ports: Take the supplied USB 3.0 cable, and plug...
... the HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort cable to the monitor's earphone jack when an HDMI or DisplayPort signal is ON. b. ASUS PA279 Series LCD Monitor 2-3 Connect the cables as the following instructions: • To connect the power cord: connect one end of the power button. Make sure your computer's HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort jack. 2.3 Connecting the cables 1. Tighten the two screws to work. The power indicator lights up in the OSD menu. 2.4 Turning on the monitor to secure the DVI connector. • To use the USB 3.0 ports: Take the supplied USB 3.0 cable, and plug...
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... and save the OSD menu, press the MENU button repeatedly until the OSD menu disappears. ASUS PA279 Series LCD Monitor 3-1 Highlight the desired function and press the button to activate the OSD menu. 2. Highlight the desired sub-menu function and press the button to change the settings of the selected function. 4. Move the button left/right to activate it . To adjust other functions, repeat steps 1-3. 3.1.2 OSD function introduction 1. Each mode has the Reset...
... and save the OSD menu, press the MENU button repeatedly until the OSD menu disappears. ASUS PA279 Series LCD Monitor 3-1 Highlight the desired function and press the button to activate the OSD menu. 2. Highlight the desired sub-menu function and press the button to change the settings of the selected function. 4. Move the button left/right to activate it . To adjust other functions, repeat steps 1-3. 3.1.2 OSD function introduction 1. Each mode has the Reset...
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Color Set a desired color setting from this menu. • Brightness: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Contrast: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Saturation: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Hue: shifts the image color between green and purple. • Color Temp.: contains 4 modes including 9300K, 6500K, 5500K and 5000K. • Gamma: allows you to set the color mode to 2.2 or 1.8. • Advanced Setting: ASUS PA279 Series LCD Monitor 3-3 User Function Standard...
Color Set a desired color setting from this menu. • Brightness: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Contrast: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Saturation: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Hue: shifts the image color between green and purple. • Color Temp.: contains 4 modes including 9300K, 6500K, 5500K and 5000K. • Gamma: allows you to set the color mode to 2.2 or 1.8. • Advanced Setting: ASUS PA279 Series LCD Monitor 3-3 User Function Standard...
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Image Set the image related setting from this menu. • Sharpness: the adjusting range is from 0 to the factory default value. 3. * 6-axis Hue adjustment. * 6-axis Saturation adjustment. * Adjusts the gain levels for R, G, B. * Adjusts the black level offset values for R, G, B. • Color Reset: * Current Splendid color mode reset: Resets the color settings of current color mode to the factory default value. * All Splendid color mode reset: Resets the color settings of all color modes to 100. 3-4 Chapter 3: OSD (On-Screen Display) menu
Image Set the image related setting from this menu. • Sharpness: the adjusting range is from 0 to the factory default value. 3. * 6-axis Hue adjustment. * 6-axis Saturation adjustment. * Adjusts the gain levels for R, G, B. * Adjusts the black level offset values for R, G, B. • Color Reset: * Current Splendid color mode reset: Resets the color settings of current color mode to the factory default value. * All Splendid color mode reset: Resets the color settings of all color modes to 100. 3-4 Chapter 3: OSD (On-Screen Display) menu
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... any screen uniformy errors, providing consistent brightness and color across the entire screen. • ASCR: turns on or off the ASCR (ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio) function. 4. The DVI and HDMI input sources should not be selected as the mainwindow or sub-window at the same time. Input Select In this function, you can have two pictures from two different video sources displayed by the monitor. • PIP/PBP Mode: turns the...
... any screen uniformy errors, providing consistent brightness and color across the entire screen. • ASCR: turns on or off the ASCR (ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio) function. 4. The DVI and HDMI input sources should not be selected as the mainwindow or sub-window at the same time. Input Select In this function, you can have two pictures from two different video sources displayed by the monitor. • PIP/PBP Mode: turns the...
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... mode only) • Volume: the adjusting range is SST. The default setting is from 0 to 100. • OSD Setup: * Adjusts the horizontal position (H-Position)/the vertical position (V-Position) of the OSD from 0 to 100. * Adjusts the OSD timeout from 10 to 120 seconds. * Enables or disables the DDC/CI function. * Adjusts the OSD background from opaque to select MST first. • Keylock: To disable all function keys. When using the multi-stream transport, images...
... mode only) • Volume: the adjusting range is SST. The default setting is from 0 to 100. • OSD Setup: * Adjusts the horizontal position (H-Position)/the vertical position (V-Position) of the OSD from 0 to 100. * Adjusts the OSD timeout from 10 to 120 seconds. * Enables or disables the DDC/CI function. * Adjusts the OSD background from opaque to select MST first. • Keylock: To disable all function keys. When using the multi-stream transport, images...
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... sRGB PBP OSD Rotation Standard/Scenery/Theater DVI QuickFit The defined shortcut key not support Brightness Contrast/Color Temp./Advanced Setting OSD Rotation PIP/PBP Setting Advanced Setting Volume All, except for Shortcut 1 and 2 buttons. Shortcut Defines the functions for Shortcut 1 and 2 buttons. • Shortcut 1/Shortcut 2: selects a function for QuickFit Color ASUS PA279 Series LCD Monitor 3-7 When a certain function is selected or activated, your selection, including English, French, German...
... sRGB PBP OSD Rotation Standard/Scenery/Theater DVI QuickFit The defined shortcut key not support Brightness Contrast/Color Temp./Advanced Setting OSD Rotation PIP/PBP Setting Advanced Setting Volume All, except for Shortcut 1 and 2 buttons. Shortcut Defines the functions for Shortcut 1 and 2 buttons. • Shortcut 1/Shortcut 2: selects a function for QuickFit Color ASUS PA279 Series LCD Monitor 3-7 When a certain function is selected or activated, your selection, including English, French, German...
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Resolution Pixel pitch Brightness (Typ.) Contrast Ratio (Typ.) Contrast Ratio (Max.) Viewing angle (H/V) CR>10 Display colors Response time SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement SPLENDID™ selection Auto adjustment Color temperature selection Digital input Earphone jack USB 3.0 port Colors Power LED Tilt Swivel Height Adjustment Kensington lock AC input voltage Power consumption Temperature (Operating) TFT LCD 27.0" (16:9, 68.47 cm) wide screen 2560 x 1440 0.2331 mm 350 cd/m2 1000:1 100,000,000:1 (with ASCR on) 178˚/178˚...
Resolution Pixel pitch Brightness (Typ.) Contrast Ratio (Typ.) Contrast Ratio (Max.) Viewing angle (H/V) CR>10 Display colors Response time SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement SPLENDID™ selection Auto adjustment Color temperature selection Digital input Earphone jack USB 3.0 port Colors Power LED Tilt Swivel Height Adjustment Kensington lock AC input voltage Power consumption Temperature (Operating) TFT LCD 27.0" (16:9, 68.47 cm) wide screen 2560 x 1440 0.2331 mm 350 cd/m2 1000:1 100,000,000:1 (with ASCR on) 178˚/178˚...
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...; Adjust the R/G/B color settings or select the Color Temperature via OSD. Screen image has color defects (white does • Inspect the signal cable and make sure none of both your monitor and HDMI/DisplayPort device. • Ensure that the computer sound card driver is properly installed and activated. ASUS PA279 Series LCD Monitor 3-9 No sound or sound is low • Ensure that the HDMI/DisplayPort cable is properly connected to check if the computer is properly working. Screen image is ON. 3.3 Troubleshooting...
...; Adjust the R/G/B color settings or select the Color Temperature via OSD. Screen image has color defects (white does • Inspect the signal cable and make sure none of both your monitor and HDMI/DisplayPort device. • Ensure that the computer sound card driver is properly installed and activated. ASUS PA279 Series LCD Monitor 3-9 No sound or sound is low • Ensure that the HDMI/DisplayPort cable is properly connected to check if the computer is properly working. Screen image is ON. 3.3 Troubleshooting...
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... 1280x720 720x576 1280x720 1920x1080 1920x1080 Horizontal Frequency (KHz) 31.469 45 31.25 37.5 67.5 56.25 Vertical Frequency . (Hz) 60 60 50 50 60 50 * Modes not listed in the table above. 3-10 Chapter 3: OSD (On-Screen Display) menu For optimal resolution, we recommend that you choose a mode listed in the table may not be supported. 3.4 Supported operating modes Resolution Frequency 640x480 640x480 640x480 640x480 720x400...
... 1280x720 720x576 1280x720 1920x1080 1920x1080 Horizontal Frequency (KHz) 31.469 45 31.25 37.5 67.5 56.25 Vertical Frequency . (Hz) 60 60 50 50 60 50 * Modes not listed in the table above. 3-10 Chapter 3: OSD (On-Screen Display) menu For optimal resolution, we recommend that you choose a mode listed in the table may not be supported. 3.4 Supported operating modes Resolution Frequency 640x480 640x480 640x480 640x480 720x400...