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3-9

ASUS LCD Monitor 

MG279

 Series

3.2 

Specifications

Model

MG279Q

Panel Size

27.0

”W (68.47 cm)

Max. Resolution

2560 x 1440

 

Brightness (Typ.)

350

cd/m

2

Intrinsic Contrast Ratio (Typ.)

≥1000:1

Viewing Angle (CR>10)

178

°(V) /

178

°(H)

Display Colors

16.7

 M(True 8bit)

Response Time

4

ms (GTG)

Satellite Speaker

2

W x 

2

 stereo

Earphone Output

Yes

HDMI/MHL input

Yes x 2

Mini-DP input

Yes

DisplayPort input

Yes

USB 3.0 Hub

Yes (Upstream x 1, Downstream x 2)

Power ON Consumption

<

 

38.7

W*

Chassis Colors

Black

Power saving mode

<

 

0.5

W

Power off mode

<

 

0.5

W

Tilt

-5° ~ +20°

Swivel(angle)

+

60

°~-

60

°

Pivot(angle/direction)

90

°(clockwise)

Height Adjustment (mm)

Yes(0~150mm)

VESA Wall Mounting

Yes (100mm x 100mm)

Phys. Dimension (WxHxD)

625 x 559

 x 

238

 mm

Phys. Dimension w/o Stand 

(WxHxD)

625 x 368

 x 

63 

mm

Box Dimension (WxHxD)

753 x 452 x 224

 mm

Net Weight (Esti.)

7.3

 kg

Gross Weight (Esti.)

10.5

 kg

Voltage Rating

AC 

100

~

240

V(Built-in)

Note:

*Based on Energy Star 

6.0

 standard

Summary of Contents for 486782

Page 1: ...MG279 Series LCD Monitor User Guide ...

Page 2: ... AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS O...

Page 3: ...o radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna ...

Page 4: ...r home consult your dealer or local power company Use the appropriate power plug which complies with your local power standard Do not overload power strips and extension cords Overloading can result in fire or electric shock Avoid dust humidity and temperature extremes Do not place the monitor in any area where it may become wet Place the monitor on a stable surface Unplug the unit during a lightn...

Page 5: ...v WARNING Usage of other than specified head or earphones can result in hearing loss due to excessive sound pressures ...

Page 6: ...The screen may flicker during the initial use due to the nature of the fluorescent light Turn off the Power Switch and turn it on again to make sure that the flicker disappears You may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the desktop pattern you use When the same image is displayed for hours an afterimage of the previous screen may remain after switching the image The screen ...

Page 7: ...e 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 ...

Page 8: ...e 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 Monitor Base Quick Start Guide Warranty Card 1x Power Cord 1x DP to mini DP Cable CD 1x MHL Cable option 1x USB Cable option 1x DisplayPort Cable option 1x HDMI Cable option If any of the above items is damaged ...

Page 9: ...mble 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 2 3 1 4 5 ...

Page 10: ... 4 Connect cables 1 4 1 Rear of the LCD monitor 4 1 7 5 DP Mini DP HDMI 2 MHL HDMI 1 MHL 9 6 8 3 2 1 AC IN Port 2 USB upstream Port 3 USB downstream Port 4 HDMI 1 MHL 5 HDMI 2 MHL 6 DisplayPort 7 Mini DP 8 Earphone Jack 9 Kensington Lock ...

Page 11: ...monitor on off The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table Status Description White ON Amber Standby mode OFF OFF 2 GameVisual Press this hotkey to switch from six video preset modes Scenery Mode Racing Mode Cinema Mode RTS RPG Mode FPS Mode and sRGB Mode with GameVisual Video Intelligence Technology 3 GamePlus Activate Crosshair or Timer function Move the button up down to s...

Page 12: ...e this hotkey to switch from HDMI 1 MHL HDMI 2 MHL Mini DP or DisplayPort input signal 5 Close Button Exit the OSD menu 6 5 way Button Tums on the OSD menu Enacts the selected OSD menu item Increases Decreases values or moves your selection up down left right ...

Page 13: ...r 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 monitor Hold the stand of the monitor while removing the screws Figure 1 Figure 2 1 2 1 The VESA wall mount kit 100 x 100 mm is purchased separately Use only the ...

Page 14: ...n 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 15cm 5 20 60 60 15cm Pivoting the monitor 1 Lift the monitor to the highest position 2 Tilt the monitor to its maximum angle 3 Pivot the monitor clockwise to the angle you need 2 1 3 20 15cm It is normal that the monitor...

Page 15: ...ng Mode 1 Press the MENU button to activate the OSD menu 2 Press the and buttons to toggle between options in the Menu As you move from one icon to another the option name is highlighted 3 To select the highlighted item on the menu press the Center key 4 Press the and buttons to select the desired parameter 5 Press the Center key to enter the slide bar and then use the or buttons according to the ...

Page 16: ...ology Racing Mode This is the best choice for racing game playing with GameVisual Video Intelligence Technology Cinema Mode This is the best choice for movie watching with GameVisual Video Intelligence Technology RTS RPG Mode This is the best choice for Real Time Strategy RTS Role Playing Game RPG playing with GameVisual Video Intelligence Technology FPS Mode This is the best choice for First Pers...

Page 17: ...ser configurable Please refer to the following to alleviate eye strains Users should take some time away from the display if working for long hours It is advised to take short breaks at least 5 mins after around 1 hour of continuous working at the computer Taking short and frequent breaks is more effective than a single longer break To minimize eye strain and dryness in your eyes users should rest...

Page 18: ... GameVisual MyFavorite Racing Mode 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 Color Temp Contains three preset color modes Cool Normal Warm and User Mode Skin Tone Contains three color modes including Reddish Natural and Yellowish In the User Mode colors of R Red G Green and B Blue are user configura...

Page 19: ...can VividPixel ASUS Exclusive Technology that brings lifelike visuals for crystal clear and detail oriented enjoyment The adjusting range is from 0 to 100 ASCR Select ON or OFF to enable or disable dynamic contrast ratio function FreeSync DP Mini DP only It can allow a FreeSync supported graphics source to dynamically adjust display refresh rate based on typical content frame rates for power effic...

Page 20: ...ini DisplayPort Racing Mode 6 System Setup Adjusts the system configuration MG279 2560x1440 60Hz Color Image Input Select System Setup More ECO Mode OSD Setup Blue Light Filter DisplayPort Stream DisplayPort G GameVisual MyFavorite GameVisual Demo Mode Volume GamePlus Language Racing Mode MG279 2560x1440 60Hz Color Image Input Select System Setup Back Power Key Lock All Reset Blue Light Filter Dis...

Page 21: ...GamePlus Aimpoint GamePlus Timer DisplayPort Stream Compatibility with graphic card Select DP 1 1 or DP 1 2 by graphic card DP version ECO Mode Activate the ecology mode for power saving OSD Setup Adjusts the OSD Timeout DDC CI and Transparency of the OSD screen Language Select OSD language The selections are English French German Spanish Italian Dutch Russian Traditional Chinese Simplified Chines...

Page 22: ...mode All Reset Selects Yes to revert all settings to the factory default mode 7 MyFavorite Load Save all settings on the monitor MG279 2560x1440 60Hz Color Image Input Select System Setup Save Setting 2 Setting 3 Setting 4 Blue Light Filter Setting1 Load DisplayPort G GameVisual MyFavorite Racing Mode ...

Page 23: ...nput Yes DisplayPort input Yes USB 3 0 Hub Yes Upstream x 1 Downstream x 2 Power ON Consumption 38 7W Chassis Colors Black Power saving mode 0 5W Power off mode 0 5W Tilt 5 20 Swivel angle 60 60 Pivot angle direction 90 clockwise Height Adjustment mm Yes 0 150mm VESA Wall Mounting Yes 100mm x 100mm Phys Dimension WxHxD 625 x 559 x 238 mm Phys Dimension w o Stand WxHxD 625 x 368 x 63 mm Box Dimensi...

Page 24: ...bent Connect the computer with another available monitor to check if the computer is properly working Screen image is too light or dark Adjust the Contrast and Brightness settings via OSD Screen image bounces or a wave pattern is present in the image Make sure the signal cable is properly connected to the monitor and the computer Move electrical devices that may cause electrical interference Scree...

Page 25: ... 75Hz 67 5kHz 1280x720 60Hz 44 772kHz 1280x800 60Hz 49 702kHz 1280x960 60Hz 60kHz 1280x1024 60Hz 63 981kHz 1280x1024 75Hz 79 976kHz 1366x768 60Hz 47 712kHz 1440x900 60Hz 55 935kHz 1440x900 75Hz 49 725kHz 1680x1050 60Hz 65 29kHz 1680x1050 60Hz 64 674kHz 1920x1080 60Hz 67 5kHz 1920x1080 60Hz 66 587kHz WQHD Mode 2560x1440 60Hz 88 787kHz 2560x1440 Only for DP 120Hz 182 817kHz 2560x1440 Only for DP 144...

Page 26: ...20x480P 59 94 60Hz 31 469 31 5kHz 720x576P 50Hz 31 25kHz 1280x720P 50Hz 37 5kHz 1280x720P 59 94 60Hz 44 955 45kHz 1440x480P 59 94 60Hz 31 469 31 5kHz 1440x576P 50Hz 31 25kHz 1920x1080P 50Hz 56 25kHz 1920x1080P 59 94 60Hz 67 433 67 5kHz The modes not listed in the above tables may not be supported For optimal resolution we recommend that you choose a mode listed in the above tables ...

Page 27: ...odel Number MG279 Conforms to the following specifications FCC Part 15 Subpart B Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Re...

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