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Table of contents

Notices ......................................................................................................... iii
Safety information ...................................................................................... iv
Care & Cleaning .......................................................................................... vi

1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 

Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1

1.3 

Assembling the monitor .............................................................. 1-2

1.4 

Connect cables ............................................................................. 1-3

1.4.1 

Rear of the LCD monitor ................................................. 1-3

1.5 

Monitor introduction .................................................................... 1-4

1.5.1 

Using the Controls button  .............................................. 1-4

1.5.2 

QuickFit Function ............................................................ 1-6

2.1 

Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount) ...................... 2-1

2.2 

Adjusting the monitor .................................................................. 2-2

3.1 

OSD (On-Screen Display) menu ................................................. 3-1

3.1.1 

How to reconfigure .......................................................... 3-1

3.1.2 

OSD Function Introduction .............................................. 3-2

3.3 

Troubleshooting (FAQ) .............................................................. 3-11

3.4 

Supported Timing List ............................................................... 3-12

Summary of Contents for PB277 Series

Page 1: ...PB277 Series LCD Monitor User Guide ...

Page 2: ...ESS 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 ERROR...

Page 3: ...rence to 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 a...

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: ...r 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 Monitor Base Quick Start Guide Warranty Card 1x Power Cord 1x Audio Cable 1x DisplayPort Cable option 1x HDMI Cable option 1x VGA Cable If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact ...

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 4 5 2 3 1 ...

Page 10: ...onitor PB277 Series 1 4 Connect cables 1 4 1 Rear of the LCD monitor 2 1 5 3 DP VGA DVI HDMI 8 4 6 7 1 AC IN Port 2 DVI Port 3 HDMI Port 4 DisplayPort 5 VGA Port 6 Audio in Port 7 Earphone out Port 8 Kensington Lock ...

Page 11: ...efinition of the power indicator is as the below table Status Description White ON Amber Standby mode OFF OFF 2 Blue Light Filter This is a hotkey The default setting is Blue Light Filter 3 QuickFit Button This is a hotkey to activate the QuickFit function designed for alignment The QuickFit function contains 7 pages of common grid patterns paper sizes and photo sizes See page 1 6 for details 4 In...

Page 12: ...1 5 ASUS LCD Monitor PB277 Series 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: ...sers to organize content and layout on one page and achieve a consistent look and feel Alignment Grid 2 Alignment Grid 1 2 Paper size Provides users to view their documents in real size on the screen A4 B5 Letter A4 EXIT B5 EXIT Letter EXIT 3 Photo size Provides photographers and other users to accurately view and edit their photos in real size on the screen 8x10 5x7 3x5 2x2 4x6 ...

Page 14: ...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 1 2 1 The VESA wall mount kit 100 x 100 mm is purchased separately Use only the UL Listed Wall Mount...

Page 15: ... 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 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 5 20 12cm It is normal that the monito...

Page 16: ...U 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 button 4 Press the and buttons to select the desired parameter 5 Press the Center button to enter the slide bar and then use the or buttons according to the indicators on the...

Page 17: ... best choice for movie watching with SPLENDID Video Intelligence Technology Game Mode This is the best choice for game playing with SPLENDID Video Intelligence Technology Night View Mode This is the best choice for playing dark scene game or watching dark scene movie with SPLENDID Video Intelligence Technology sRGB Mode This is the best choice for viewing photos and graphics from PCs Reading Mode ...

Page 18: ...o 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 the eye periodically by focusi...

Page 19: ...s 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 Smart View The versatile viewing positions with Smart View Technology In the User Mode colors of R Red G Green and B Blue are user config...

Page 20: ...Select ON or OFF to enable or disable dynamic contrast ratio function Position Adjusts the horizontal position 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 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 availabl...

Page 21: ...input 6 PIP PBP Setting The PIP PBP Setting allows you to open up another sub window connected from another video source besides the main window from your original video source PIP PBP Setting PIP PBP Mode Position Aspect Control Swap Size PIP PBP Source Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080 60Hz ASUS PB277 By activating this function this monitor displays two pictures from two different video sources PIP P...

Page 22: ... window Sub window VGA DVI HDMI DisplayPort VGA Yes Yes Yes DVI Yes Yes Yes HDMI Yes Yes Yes DisplayPort Yes Yes Yes 7 Input Select Select the input source from VGA DVI HDMI or DisplayPort input signal Input Select VGA DisplayPort HDMI DVI Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080 60Hz ASUS PB277 8 System Setup Adjusts the system configuration System Setup Splendid Demo Mode ECO Mode OSD Setup Language Key Lock...

Page 23: ...s specially designed for new gamers or beginners interested in First Person Shooter FPS games To active GamePlus Select ON to enter the GamePlus main menu Press and to select between Crosshair and Timer function Press Center key to confirm the function you choose Press to go back Press X to go off and exit GamePlus main menu GamePlus Crosshair GamePlus Timer DisplayPort Stream Compatibility with g...

Page 24: ...Hungary Romania and Korean Key Lock Disable all key functions Pressing the down key for more than five seconds to disable key lock function More Return the next page of System Setting Back Return the previous page of System Setting Information Displays the monitor information Power Indicator Turn the power LED indicator on off Power Key Lock To disable enable power key All Reset Selects Yes to rev...

Page 25: ...om HDMI Yes HDMI input Yes DVI input DVI dual link with HDCP D Sub input Yes DisplayPort input Yes Audio Line in Yes Power ON Consumption 38 7W Note Based on Energy Star 6 0 standard 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 120mm VESA Wall Mounting Yes 100mm x 100mm Phys Dimension WxHx...

Page 26: ... 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 Screen image has color defects white does not look white Insp...

Page 27: ...5 29kHz 1920x1080 60Hz 67 5kHz IBM Modes Factory Preset Timing D SUB DVI D HDMI inputs Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency 640x350 70Hz 31 469kHz 720x400 70Hz 31 469kHz MAC Modes Factory Preset Timing D SUB DVI D HDMI inputs Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency 640x480 67Hz 35kHz 832x624 75Hz 49 725kHz VESA Modes User Available Timing Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency 8...

Page 28: ...EA 861B Formats SD HD Supported Primary Timings of HDMI input only Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency 640x480P 59 94 60Hz 31 469 31 5kHz 720x480P 59 94 60Hz 31 469 31 5kHz 720x576P 50Hz 31 25kHz 1280x720P 50Hz 37 5kHz 1280x720P 59 94 60Hz 44 955 45kHz 1920x1080i 50Hz 28 125kHz 1920x1080i 59 94 60Hz 33 716 33 75kHz HDMI 1 3 CEA 861B Formats SD HD Supported Optional Timings of HDMI input o...

Page 29: ...0 08 EN 301 511 V9 0 2 2003 03 EN 301 908 1 V6 2 1 2013 04 EN 301 908 2 V6 2 1 2013 10 EN 301 908 13 V6 2 1 2014 02 EN 301 893 V1 7 1 2012 06 EN 300 330 2 V1 5 1 2010 02 EN 50360 2001 A1 2012 EN 62479 2010 EN 62311 2008 EN 301 489 1 V1 9 2 2011 09 EN 301 489 3 V1 6 1 2013 12 EN 301 489 4 V2 1 1 2013 12 EN 301 489 7 V1 3 1 2005 11 EN 301 489 9 V1 4 1 2007 11 EN 301 489 17 V2 2 1 2012 09 EN 301 489 ...

Page 30: ...l Number PB277 PB277 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...

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