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ASUS LCD Monitor MX279

2.  Color

You can adjust Brightness, Contrast, 

Saturation, Color Temp., and Skin 

Tone from this menu.

• 

Brightness

: the adjusting 

range is from 0 to 100. 

 

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 modes including 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-configurable; the adjusting range is from 0 ~ 100.

3.  Image

You can adjust Sharpness, Trace 

Free, Aspect Control, ASCR,  

Position (VGA only), and Focus  

(VGA only) from this menu.

• 

Sharpness

: the adjusting 

range is from 0 to 100.

• 

Trace Free

: adjusts the response time of the monitor. The 

adjusting range is from 0 to 100.

• 

Aspect Control

: adjusts the aspect ratio to “Full”, “4:3”, or “Over 

Scan” (only available for HDMI input.)

• 

ASCR

: turns on/off the ASCR (ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio)

function (only available in Scenery Mode, Theater Mode, Game 

Mode, and Night View Mode)

• 

Position

: adjusts the horizontal postition (H-Position) and the 

vertical position (V-Position) of the image. The adjusting range is 

from 0 to 100 (only available for VGA input).

• 

Focus

: reduces the Horizonal-line noise and Vertical-line noise 

of the image by adjusting (Phase) and (Clock) separately. The 

adjusting range is from 0 to 100.

MX279

Splendid

Color

Image

Input Select

System Setup

Brightness

Contrast

Saturation

Color Temp.

100

80

User Mode

50

Natural

Skin Tone

Move

Menu

Exit

MX279 

Splendid

Color

Image

Input Select

Move

Menu

Exit

System Setup

Sharpness

60

60

Full

OFF

Trace Free

Aspect Control

ASCR

Position

Focus

Summary of Contents for MX279

Page 1: ...MX279 LCD Monitor User Guide ...

Page 2: ... PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS 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 SPECIF...

Page 3: ...1 3 3 QuickFit Function 1 5 2 1 Assembling the monitor base 2 1 2 1 1 Assembling the base 2 1 2 1 2 Detaching the base 2 2 2 2 Adjusting the monitor 2 3 2 3 Connecting the cables 2 3 2 4 Turning on the monitor 2 4 3 1 OSD On Screen Display menu 3 1 3 1 1 How to reconfigure 3 1 3 1 2 OSD Function Introduction 3 1 3 2 Specifications Summary 3 4 3 3 Troubleshooting FAQ 3 6 3 4 Supported operating mod...

Page 4: ...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 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to whi...

Page 5: ...e monitor should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your 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 extention cords Overloading can result in fire or electric shock Avoid dust humidity and temperatur...

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: ...de 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 programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment We believe in providing solutions for our customers to be able to responsibly recycle our products batteries and other components as well as the ...

Page 8: ...e 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 x Quick start guide 1 x Warranty card If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retail...

Page 9: ...ID 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 phase by pressing this button for 2 4 seconds for VGA mode only 3 Button Decreases values or moves your selection left down Volume hotkey 4 MENU Button Turns on the OSD menu Enacts the selected OSD menu item 5 Button Increa...

Page 10: ...play 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 ...

Page 11: ...n 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 6 ...

Page 12: ...uickFit b Paper size Provides users to view their documents in real size on the screen A4 QuickFit Letter QuickFit c Photo size Provides photographers and other users to accurately view and edit their photos in real size on the screen 4x6 3x5 2x2 QuickFit 5x7 8x10 QuickFit To activate QuickFit press the QuickFit hotkey repeatedly to switch between different pattern sizes When QuickFit is activated...

Page 13: ...nitor 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 ...

Page 14: ...our 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 while removing the screw ...

Page 15: ...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 VGA HDMI 2 HDMI 1 VGA HDMI 2 HDMI 1 HDMI Audio in DC IN VGA Earphone jack To connect the audio cable connect one end of the audio cable to the monitor s Audio ...

Page 16: ...ews to secure the VGA connector To use the earphone a When an HDMI cable is connected connect the end with plug type to the monitor s earphone jack b When VGA and Audio in line is connected connect the end with plug type to the monitor s earphone jack When multiple video cable signals are connected you can choose the desired input by pressing the Input Select key or select from the Input Select it...

Page 17: ...ing or return to the preset mode Scenery Mode best choice for scenery photo display with SPLENDID Video Enhancement Standard Mode best choice for document editing with SPLENDID Video Enhancement Theater Mode best choice for movies with SPLENDID Video Enhancement Game Mode best choice for games playing with SPLENDID Video Enhancement Night View Mode best choice for dark scene games or movies with S...

Page 18: ... Trace Free adjusts the response time of the monitor The adjusting range is from 0 to 100 Aspect Control adjusts the aspect ratio to Full 4 3 or Over Scan only available for HDMI input ASCR turns on off the ASCR ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio function only available in Scenery Mode Theater Mode Game Mode and Night View Mode Position adjusts the horizontal postition H Position and the vertical position ...

Page 19: ...volume level The adjusting range is from 0 to 100 ECO Mode Activate the ecology mode for power saving Some gray levels may not be distinguished if ECO is ON Its brightness is lower than that when setting the Contrast Ratio to 100 OSD Setup Adjust the horizontal postition H Position vertical position V Position OSD Timeout DDD CI and Transparency of the OSD screen Language Select OSD language The s...

Page 20: ... H mm x 0 3114 V mm Full HD 1080P Trace Free Technology Yes SPLENDIDTM Video Enhancement Yes SPLENDIDTM selection 6 video preset modes by hotkey Auto adjustment Yes by hotkey Color temperature selection 4 color temperatures Skin Tone selection 3 skin tones Digital input HDMI v1 3 x2 Analog input D Sub Audio in port 3 5 mm Mini jack Earphone jack Yes only for HDMI Kensington Lock Slot Yes Auto Adju...

Page 21: ...i 5 2 1 0 kg Net 8 0 1 0 kg Gross Multi languages 21 languages English French German Spanish Italian Dutch Russian Poland Czech Croatia Hungary Romania Portuguese Turkey Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese Japanese Korean Persian Thai Indonesian Accessories Adapter Power cable VGA cable DVI HDMI cable Audio cable Quick Start Guide Warranty card Regulation approvals UL cUL CB CE FCC CCC BSMI Gos...

Page 22: ...ly Press the button for two seconds to automatically adjust the image Adjust the H Position or V Position 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 Screen image has color defects white does not look white Inspect the s...

Page 23: ... 1688x1066 79 976 75 025 135 00 1280x960 60Hz 1800x1000 60 000 60 000 108 00 WXGA 1280x800 60Hz 1680x831 49 702 59 810 83 500 1280x720 60Hz 1650x750 45 00 60 000 74 25 1280x768 60Hz 1664x798 47 776 59 870 79 5 1360x768 60Hz 1792x795 47 712 60 015 85 500 1366x768 60Hz 1792x798 47 712 59 790 85 500 WXGA 1440x900 60Hz 1904x934 55 935 59 887 106 500 UXGA 1600x1200 60Hz 2160x1250 75 000 60 000 162 000 ...

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