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MX279
LCD Monitor
User Guide
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First Edition August 2012 Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the
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Table of contents Notices ......................................................................................................... iv Safety information ....................................................................................... v Care & Cleaning .......................................................................................... vi Takeback Services ..................................................................................... vii 1.1 Welcome! .........................
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Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
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Safety information • Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all the documentation that came with the package. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, never expose the monitor to rain or moisture. • Never try to open the monitor cabinet. The dangerous high voltages inside the monitor may result in serious physical injury. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. • Before using the product, make sure all
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Care & Cleaning • Before you lift or reposition your monitor, it is better to disconnect the cables and power cord. Follow the correct lifting techniques when positioning the monitor. When lifting or carrying the monitor, grasp the edges of the monitor. Do not lift the display by the stand or the cord. • Cleaning. Turn your monitor off and unplug the power cord. Clean the monitor surface with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth dampened with mild c
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Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to http://www.asus.com 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include 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
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1.1 Welcome! ® Thank you for purchasing the ASUS LCD monitor! The latest widescreen LCD monitor from ASUS provides a crisper, broader, and brighter display, plus a host of features that enhance your viewing experience. With these features, you can enjoy the convenience and delightful visual experience that the monitor brings to you! 1.2 Package contents Check your package for the following items: LCD monitor 1 x Adapter 1 x Power cable 1 x VGA cable 1 x DVI-HDMI cable 1 x Audio cable 1
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1.3 Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front view 4 6 7 1. Button: • Activates the QuickFit function. (Please refer to 1.3.3 QuickFit function). 2. Button: • Press this hotkey to switch from six video preset modes (Scenery Mode, Standard Mode, Theater Mode, Game Mode, Night View Mode, and sRGB) with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology. • Exit the OSD menu or go back to the previous menu as the OSD menu is active. • Automatically adjusts the image to its optimized position, clock, and pha
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Press (Input Select button) to display HDMI signals after you connect HDMI cable with the monitor. 7. Power Button/Power Indicator: • Press this button to turn the monitor on/off. • The color definition of the power indicator is as the table below. Status Description White ON Amber Standby mode OFF OFF ASUS LCD Monitor MX279 1-3
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1.3.2 Back view HDMI-1 HDMI-2 VGA HDMI-1 HDMI-2 VGA 4 6 1. HDMI port: This port is for connection with an HDMI compatible device. 2. VGA port: This 15-pin port is for PC VGA connection. 3. Audio-in port: This port connects PC audio source by the bundled audio cable. 4. Earphone jack: This port connects to an earphone. 5. DC-in port: This port connects the adapter. 6. Kensington Lock: This port connects a lock-and-cable apparatus for security purposes. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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1.3.3 QuickFit Function The QuickFit function allows users to have a preview of the document or photo layout directly on screen without printing test copies. QuickFit has three patterns: a. Grid pattern: Facilitates designers and users to organize content and layout on one page and achieve a consistent look and feel. Alignment Grid QuickFit b. Paper size: Provides users to view their documents in real size on the screen. A4 Letter QuickFit QuickFit c. Photo size: Provides photographer
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2.1 Assembling the monitor base 2.1.1 Assembling the base 1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 2. Attach the base to the arm and fix with the screw to join them tightly. You can easily tighten the screw by fingers. 3. Adjust the monitor to the angle that is most comfortable for you. We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. 2-1 Chapter 2: Setup
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2.1.2 Detaching the base 1. Disconnect power and signal cables. Carefully put the front of the monitor face down on a clean table. 2. Use your fingers to loosen the screw located at the bottom of the base, and remove the base from the stand. 3. Or, you may directly use a screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the base to the stand, and detach the base from the stand. • We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. • Hold the base whil
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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 while changing its angle. • You can adjust the monitor’s angle from -5˚ to 20˚. -5 to +20 It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle. 2.3 Connecting the cables Connect the cables according to the following instructions: HDM
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• To connect the power cord: a. Connect the adapter to the monitor's DC input. b. Connect one end of the power cable to the adapter, and the other end to a power outlet. • To connect the VGA/HDMI cable: a. Plug one end of the VGA/HDMI cable to the monitor's VGA/HDMI port. b. Connect the other end of the VGA/HDMI cable to your computer's VGA/HDMI port. c. Tighten the two screws to secure the VGA connector. • To use the earphone: a. When an HDMI cable is connected, connect the end with plug
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3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure MX279 1. Press the MENU button Splendid Scenery Mode to activate the OSD menu. Color Standard Mode Image Theater Mode 2. Press and to navigate Input Select Game Mode System Setup Night View Mode through the functions. Highlight sRGB and activate the desired function Move Menu Exit by pressing the MENU button. If the function selected has a sub-menu, press and again to navigate through the sub-menu functions. Highlight and a
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2. Color You can adjust Brightness, Contrast, MX279 Splendid Brightness 100 Saturation, Color Temp., and Skin Color Contrast 80 Tone from this menu. Image Saturation 50 Input Select Color Temp. User Mode System Setup • Brightness: the adjusting Skin Tone Natural range is from 0 to 100. button is a hotkey to activate Move Menu Exit this function. • Contrast: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Saturation: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Color Temp.: contains four modes includi
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• Phase adjusts the phase of the pixel clock signal. With a wrong phase adjustment, the screen shows horizontal distrubances. • Clock (pixel frequency) controls the number of pixels scanned by one horizontal sweep. If the frequency is not correct, the screen shows vertical stripes and the image i not proportional. Input Select MX279 In this menu, you can select your Splendid VGA desired input source: VGA, Color HDMI1 HDMI1 or HDMI2 (only available Image HDMI2 Input Select in Scenery Mo
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3.2 Specifi cat io ns Summary Panel Type TFT LCD Panel Size 27” (16:9, 68.6 cm) wide screen Max. Resolution 1920 x 1080 2 Brightness (Typ.) 250 cd/m Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1 ASUS Smart Contrast Ration ≥ 80,000,000:1 (with ASCR on) (ASCR) Color Saturation (NTSC) 72 % (Typ) Viewing Angle (H/V) CR>10 178° (H) / 178° (V) Display Colors 16.7 M Response Time 5 ms (Gray to Gray) Pixel Pitch 0.3114 (H) mm x 0.3114 (V) mm Full HD 1080P Trace Free Technology Yes TM SPLENDID Video Enhancement Yes TM
