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August 2011
VG278H Series
LCD Monitor
User Guide
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Table of contents Notices ......................................................................................................... iii Safety information ...................................................................................... iv Care & Cleaning ........................................................................................... v 1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents ....................
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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. vi
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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 you! 1.2 Package contents Check your package for the following items: LCD Monitor Power Cord VGA Cable DVI (Dual-Link) Cable 3.5mm Audio Cable ® NVIDIA 3D Vision™ G
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1.3 Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front view 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. 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. • Exits the OSD menu or goes back to the previous menu when the OSD menu is active. The Splendid, Contrast and Brightness adjustment functions will be temporarily disabled while 3D function is activated. 2. Button: • Press this button t
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4. Button: • Press this button to enter/select the icon (function) highlighted while the OSD menu is activated. • Exits the hotkey OSD menu. 5. Button: • Press this button to increase the value of the function selected or move to the previous function. • Brightness hotkey 6. Input Select Button: • Press this button to select input source. 7. Power Button/Power Indicator: • Press this button to turn the monitor on/off. • The color definition of the power indicator is shown below. Sta
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1.3.2 Back view 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Rear connectors 1. Kensington lock slot. 2. AC-IN port: This port connects the power cord. 3. HDMI-IN port: This port is for connection with an HDMI compatible ® device (support NVIDIA 3D Vision™ and Blu-ray 3D). 4. DVI port: This 24-pin port is for PC (Personal Computer) DVI-D digital ® signal connection (support NVIDIA 3D Vision™). The 3D feature is only supported through HDMI-IN and DVI port. 5. VGA port: This 15-pin port is for PC VGA connection. 6. PC Audio-I
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1.3.3 Experiencing 3D Virtual Effects This monitor is a 3D Vision ready LCD monitor supports PC timing up to 1920x1080@120Hz. To experience fully immersive stereoscopic 3D virtual effects, you will ® require an NVIDIA 3D Vision™ kit, a compatible NVIDIA-GPU graphics ® ® ® card, and a computer with Microsoft Windows Vista or Windows 7 operating system installed. Please visit NVIDIA website (http://www.nvidia. com/) for more information. The video formats supported for 3D vision of HDMI input
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1.3.4 How to use your wireless 3D glasses Charge your wireless glasses before using: Connect one end of the USB cable to your PC or notebook that equipped with USB port, and the other end to the micro USB port of the glasses. USB Connection Used to recharge the glasses. Press the On/Off button: Press the On/Off button to turn on or off the power for this 3D glasses. You may check the built-in battery status by examing the light: • Green: The battery is fully charged. • Red: The battery is ru
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2.1 Assembling the monitor base To assemble the monitor base: 1. Attach the base to the arm. 2. Fix with the screws to joint the base with the arm. You can easily tighten the screws by fingers. 3. Remove the height adjustment lock from the arm. 1 2 3 The height adjustment lock should NEVER be removed BEFORE you place the monitor VERTICALLY on a flat and clean table. ASUS VG278H Series LCD Monitor 2-1
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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 base to prevent the monitor from falling when you change its angle. • You can tilt the monitor’s from -5˚ to +15˚, swivel from left-to-right for 150˚, and lift the monitor’s height for about 100mm. -5° ~ +15° 150° 150° 0° 100mm It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing
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2.3 Detaching the arm (for VESA wall mount) The detachable arm of this monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. To detach the arm: 1. Disconnect power and signal cables. 2. Lower the monitor to its lowest height, and then insert the height adjustment lock. 3. Carefully p ut the front of the monitor face down on a flat and clean table. 4. Use a screwdriver to remove the four screwdrivers on the arm, and then detach the arm from the monitor. • We recommend that you cover the table
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3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to configure VG278 Splendid Scenery Mode Color Standard Mode Image Theater Mode Input Select Game Mode System Setup Night View Mode sRGB Move Menu Exit 1. Press [ ] button to activate the OSD menu. 2. Press [ ] or [ ] button to navigate through the functions. Highlight and activate the desired function by pressing [ ] button. If there is a sub-menu in the function selected, press [ ] or [ ] button again to navigate through the sub-menu functions. H
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3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction 1. Splendid This function contains six sub-functions you can select for your preference. Each mode has the Reset selection, allowing you to maintain your setting or return to the preset mode. VG278 Splendid Scenery Mode Color Standard Mode Image Theater Mode Input Select Game Mode System Setup Night View Mode sRGB Move Menu Exit • Scenery Mode: The best choice for scenery photo display with SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement. • Standard Mode: The best choice for doc
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2. Color Set a desired color setting from this menu. VG278 Splendid Brightness 90 Color Contrast 80 Image Saturation 50 Input Select Color Temp. User Mode System Setup Skin Tone Natural Smart View OFF TM NVIDIA Lightboost Move Menu Exit • Brightness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. The button is a hotkey to activate this function. • Contrast: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Saturation: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Color Temp.: Contains four color modes: “Cool”, “
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3. Image Set the image related setting from this menu. VG278 Splendid Sharpness 50 Color Trace Free 60 Image Aspect Control Full Input Select ASCR OFF System Setup Position Focus Move Menu Exit • Sharpness: Adjust the picture sharpness. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Trace Free: Speed up the response time. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Aspect Control: Adjust the aspect ratio to “4:3”, “Full”, or “OverScan”. (The “OverScan” ratio is only available for HDMI input.) • ASC
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4. Input Select Select the input source from “VGA”, “DVI”, or “HDMI”. VG278 Splendid VGA Color DVI Image HDMI Input Select System Setup Move Menu Exit Only the VGA and DVI input supports the “Auto scan” function. 5. System Setup Adjust the system configuration. VG278 Splendid Splendid Demo Mode OFF Color Volume 50 Image 3D IR Mode Normal Input Select ECO Mode OFF System Setup OSD Setup Language English 1/2 Move Menu Exit 3-5 Chapter 3: OSD (On-Screen Display) Menu
