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PB278Q 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 PB278Q Series 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 PB278Q Series brings you! 1.2 Package contents Check your PB278Q Series LCD monitor package for the following items: LCD monitor Power Cord VGA Cable DVI Cable (Dual l
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1.3 Assembling the monitor To assemble the monitor: 1. Place the display flat on a cloth on the table, assemble the base according to the drawing and use a coin to turn the screw tight. 2. Put the cable clip inset the hole of stand, and adjust the monitor to the angle that is most comfortable for you. 1 2 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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1.4 Monitor introduction 1.4.1 Front of the LCD monitor 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1. Power Button/Power Indicator : • Press this button to turn the monitor on/off. • The color definition of the power indicator is shown below. Status Description Blue ON Amber Standby mode OFF OFF 2. Input Select Button: • Press this button to select input source. 3. Button: • Press this button to increase values or to move your selection right/up. • Brightness hotkey 4. MENU Button: • Press this button to turn on t
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• Press this button to exit the hotkey OSD menu. 5. Button: • Press this button to decrease values or to move your selection left/down. • Volume hotkey 6. QuickFit button: • Press this button to activate the QuickFit function designed for alignment. • The QuickFit function contains 9 pages of common grid patterns, paper sizes, and photo sizes. (Please refer to 1.3.3 QuickFit Function) 7. Button: • Press this button to select a desired preset mode. • Press this button to exit the
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1.4.2 Rear of the LCD monitor 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Rear connectors 1. Kensington lock slot. 2. AC-IN port: This port connects the power cord. 3. DisplayPort. This port is for connection with a DisplayPort compatible device. 4. VGA port: This 15-pin port is for PC VGA connection. 5. DVI port: This 24-pin port is for PC (Personal Computer) DVI-D digital signal connection. 6. HDMI port: This port is for connection with an HDMI compatible device. While the PB278Q supports up to 2560 x 1440 WQHD resolu
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1.4.3 QuickFit Function The QuickFit function contains three patterns: (1) Grid (2) Paper size (3) Photo size. 1. Grid patterns The grid patterns facilitate designers and users to organize content and layout on a page and achieve a consistent look and feel. Alignment Grid 2. Paper size QuickFit provides numerous commonly used standard paper sizes for users to view their documents in real size on the screen. Letter 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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3. Photo size The various real photo sizes displayed in the QuickFit function provides photographers and other users to accurately view and edit their photos in real size on the screen. Photo 4x6, 3x5, 2x2 Photo 8x10, 5x7 ASUS LCD Monitor PB278Q Series 1-7
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2.1 Detaching t he arm/stand (for VESA wall mount) The detachable stand of this monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. To detach the arm/stand: 1. Disconnect power and signal cables. Carefully put the front of the monitor face down on a clean table. 2. Use a screwdriver to remove the four screws on the arm (Figure 1), and then detach the arm/stand from the monitor (Figure 2). • We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monito
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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˚ and it allows 60˚ swivel adjustment from either left or right. You can also adjust the monitor’s height within +/- 12cm. -5° ~ +20° 60° 60° 12cm 0° Pivoting the monitor 1.
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2.3 Connecting the cables Connect the cables as the following instructions: • To connect the power cord : Connect one end of the power cord securely to the monitor’s AC input port, the other end to a power outlet. • To connect the VGA/HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort cable : a. Plug one end of the VGA/HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort cable to the monitor’s VGA/ HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort jack. b. Connect the other end of the VGA/HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort cable to your computer’s VGA/HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort jack. c. Tighte
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3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure PB278 Splendid Standard Mode Color sRGB Mode Image Scenery Mode Sound Theater Mode Input Select User Mode System Setup Move Menu Exit 1. Press the MENU button to activate the OSD menu. 2. Press and to navigate through the functions. Highlig ht and activate the desired function 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 activate the
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3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction 1. Splendid This function contains five sub-functions that you can select for your preference. Each mode has the Reset selection, allowing you to maintain your setting or return to the preset mode. PB278 Standard Mode Splendid Color sRGB Mode Image Scenery Mode Sound Theater Mode Input Select User Mode System Setup Move Menu Exit • Standard Mode : This is the best choice for document editing with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence. • sRGB Mode : Compatible with sRG
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• User Mode : More items are adjustable in the Color menu. Standard sRGB Scenery Theater User Function Mode Mode Mode Mode Mode Brightness Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Contrast Yes No Yes Yes Yes Saturation No No Yes Yes Yes Hue No No No No Yes Color Temperature Yes No Yes Yes Yes Gamma Yes No No No Yes Advanced Gain No No No No Yes Setting Offset No No No No Yes ASUS LCD Monitor PB278Q Series 3-3
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2. Color Select the image color you like from this function. PB278 Splendid Brightness 100 Color Contrast 80 Image Saturation 50 Sound Hue 50 Input Select Color Temp. 6500k System Setup Gamma 22 Advanced Setting Color Reset Move Menu Exit • Brightness : The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. The button is also a hot key to activate this function. • Contrast : The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Saturation : The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Hue : Shift the image color between gree
