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April 2012
VE278 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 h armful 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 provid
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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 haza rd, 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, ma ke sure
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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 VE278 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 VE278 Series brings you! 1.2 Package contents Check your VE278 Series LCD package for the following items: LCD monitor Monitor base Quick start guide warranty c
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1.3 Assembling the monitor base To assemble the monitor base: 1. Attach the base to the arm and fix with the screw to join them tightly. You can easily tighten the screw by fingers. 2. 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 Make sure to screw the base to the arm tightly. 1.4 Connect cables To connect cables: Connect the cables you need based on chapte
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1.5 Monitor introduction 1.5.1 Front of the LCD monitor VE278H 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 VE278N 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 1. Button: • Automatically adjust the image to its optimized position, clock, and phase by long pressing this button for 2-4 seconds (for VGA mode only). • Use this hotkey to switch from six video preset modes (Scenery Mode, Standard Mode, Theater Mode, Game Mode, Night View Mode, and sRGB Mode) with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology. • Exit the OSD menu or go back to the previous menu
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4. Button: • Press this button to decrease the value of the function selected or move to the next function.This is also a hotkey for Volume adjustment. 5. MENU Button: • Press this button to enter the OSD menu. • Press this button to enter/select the icon (function) highlighted while the OSD is activated. 6. Button: • Press this button to increase the value of the function selected or move to the previous functions. • This is also a hotkey for Brightness adjustment. 7. Input Select
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1.5.2 Rear of the LCD monitor 7 VE278H 1 2 4 5 6 VE278N 1 3 4 1 AC-IN port 2 HDMI port 3 DVI port 4 VGA port 5 Audio - in Port 6 Earphone - out Port 7 Screw Holes for VESA Wall Mount ASUS LCD Monitor VE278 Series 1-5
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1.5.3 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 VE278 Series 1-7
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2.1 Detaching t he arm/stand (for VESA wall mount) The detachable stand of the VE278 Series LCD 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 two screws that secure the stand to the monitor. 3. Detach the stand from the monitor. • We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the m
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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 ~ 20 ASUS LCD Monitor VE278 Series 2-2
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3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure VE278 Splendid Scenery Mode Color Standard Mode Image Theater Mode Game Mode Input Select System Setup Night View Mode sRGB Move Menu Exit 1. Press the MENU button to activate the OSD menu. 2. Press and to navigate through the functions. Highlight 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 acti
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VE278 Splendid Scenery Mode Color Standard Mode Image Theater Mode Input Select Game Mode System Setup Night View Mode sRGB Move Menu Exit • Scenery Mode : This is the best choice for scenery photo displaying with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology. • Standard Mode: This is the best choice for document editing with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology. • Theater Mode: This is the best choice for movie watching with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology. • Game Mode : This is the
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• Contrast: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. The button (Only for VE278N) is also a hotkey to activate this function. • Saturation: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Color Temp. : Contains three preset color modes (Cool, Normal, Warm) and one User Mode. • Skin Tone : Contains three color modes including Reddish, Natural, and Yellowish. • Smart view : The versatile viewing positions with Smart View Technology In the User Mode, colors of R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) are us
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• Focus : Reduces Horizonal-line noise and Vertical-line noise of the image by adjusting (Phase) and (Clock) separately. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100 (Only available for VGA input). Phase adjusts the phase of the pixel clock signal. With a wrong phase adjustment, the screen shows horizontal disturbances. 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 is not propo
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5. System Setup Adjusts the system configuration. VE278 Splendid Splendid Demo Mode OFF Color Volume 50 Image ECO Mode OFF Input Select OSD Setup System Setup Language English Information 1/2 Move Menu Exit VE278 Splendid All Reset Color Image Input Select System Setup 2/2 Move Menu Exit • Splendid Demo Mode: Activate the demo mode for the Splendid function. • Volume: Adjust the earphone or speaker output volume level. The VS239 adjusting range is from 0 to 100.(Only for VE278H.) • ECO Mode
