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PB279 Series
LCD Monitor

User Guide

Summary of Contents for PB279Q

Page 1: ...PB279 Series LCD Monitor User Guide ...

Page 2: ...KE 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 OR INACCURAC...

Page 3: ...t 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 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiv...

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: ...he 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 w...

Page 6: ...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 7: ...at enhance your 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 1x HDMI Cable If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer...

Page 8: ...ase to the arm Beware to align the latch to the notch on the base 2 The end of the arm will slightly protrude from the base No need to push it in 3 Screw the base to the arm tightly 2 3 1 We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor ...

Page 9: ... of the LCD monitor 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 10 11 12 1 AC IN port 2 HDMI 1 MHL port 3 HDMI 2 MHL port 4 HDMI 3 MHL port 5 HDMI 4 MHL port 6 DisplayPort 7 Mini DP 8 Audio in Port 9 Earphone out Port 10 Kensington Lock 11 Screw Holes for VESA Wall Mount 12 Control buttons ...

Page 10: ...ightness Splendid 1 Power Button Power Indicator Press this button to turn the 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 MENU Button Press this button to enter the OSD menu 3 QuickFit Button This is a hotkey to activate the QuickFit function designed for alignment The QuickFit function contains 6 pages ...

Page 11: ... to switch from HDMI MHL 1 HDMI MHL 2 HDMI MHL 3 HDMI MHL 4 DisplayPort or Mini DP input signal 5 Close Button Exit the OSD menu 6 Shortcut key1 This is a Shortcut key The default setting is Brightness 7 Shortcut key2 This is a Shortcut key The default setting is Splendid ...

Page 12: ...ners and users to organize content and layout on one page and achieve a consistent look and feel Alignment Grid 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 13: ...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 screws that secure the stand to the monitor and detach the stand from the monitor We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor Hold the stand while removing the screws 1 4 3 2 The VESA wall mount kit 100 x 100 mm is purchased s...

Page 14: ...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 60 60 15cm ...

Page 15: ... 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 Press the button to select the highlighted item on the menu 4 Press the and buttons to select the desired parameter 5 Press the button to enter the slide bar and then use the or buttons according to the indicators...

Page 16: ...gence Technology Theater Mode This is the best choice for watching movie with SPLENDID Video Intelligence Technology Game Mode This is the best choice for playing game 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 p...

Page 17: ... PBP Setting System Setup Shortcut Brightness The adjustive range is from 0 to 100 Contrast The adjustive range is from 0 to 100 Saturation The adjustive 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 18: ...ess The adjustive range is from 0 to 100 Trace Free Speeds up the response time by Over Drive technology The adjustive range is from lower 0 to faster 100 Aspect Control Adjust the aspect ratio to Full 4 3 1 1 or Overscan 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 en...

Page 19: ...Input Select System Setup Shortcut Sound PIP PBP Setting Volume Source Mute Volume Adjusts the output volume level Mute Mute the output volume Source Adjusts audio source to Main window Sub window or Line In PB279 Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840x2160 60Hz Splendid Color Image Input Select System Setup Shortcut Sound PIP PBP Setting Volume Source Mute More ...

Page 20: ...ub window connected from another video source besides the main window from your original video source PB279 Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840x2160 60Hz Splendid Color Image Input Select System Setup Shortcut Sound PIP PBP Setting PIP PBP Mode Position PIP PBP Source Size Aspect Control Swap By activating this function this monitor displays four pictures from four different video sources PIP PBP Mode ...

Page 21: ...t source among HDMI MHL 1 HDMI MHL 2 HDMI MHL 3 HDMI MHL 4 DisplayPort or Mini DP PB279 Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840x2160 60Hz PIP PBP Mode DisplayPort Position PIP PBP Source Size Aspect Control Swap Size Adjust the PIP size to Small Middle or Large Position Adjusts the position of PIP sub window to Right Top Left Top Right Bottom or Left Bottom Aspect Control Adjusts the PIP aspect ratio and a...

Page 22: ...splayPort YES YES YES YES YES YES MiniDP YES YES YES YES YES YES PBP image is similar to input source sub window will be any window in PBPx3 and PBPx4 6 Input Select Select the input source from HDMI MHL 1 HDMI MHL 2 HDMI MHL 3 HDMI MHL 4 DisplayPort or Mini DP input signal PB279 Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840x2160 60Hz Splendid Color Image HDMI MHL 1 HDMI MHL 2 DisplayPort Input Select System Set...

Page 23: ... Sound PIP PBP Setting Back Power Indicator Power Key Lock Information All Reset Splendid Demo Mode Activate the demo mode for the Splendid function GamePlus The GamePlus Function provides a toolkit and creates a better gaming environment for users when playing different types of games Particularly Aimpoint function is specially designed for new gamers or beginners interested in First Person Shoot...

Page 24: ...ck the desktop and enter the Screen Resolution Go to Advanced Settings and set the refresh rate to 60Hz from 30Hz Language Select OSD language The selections are English French German Spanish Italian Dutch Russian Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese Japanese Persian Thai Indonesian Poland Turkey Portugal Czech Croatia Hungary Romania and Korean Key Lock Disable all key functions Pressing the se...

Page 25: ...t PIP PBP Setting Input Select Sound PIP PBP Setting System Setup Shortcut Color Temp Volume GamePlus Shortcut 1 User can select from Splendid Brightness Contrast PIP PBP Setting Color Temp Volume GamePlus and set as shortcut key The default setting is Brightness Shortcut 2 User can select from Splendid Brightness Contrast PIP PBP Setting Color Temp Volume GamePlus and set as shortcut key The defa...

Page 26: ...ayPort input Yes DP MiniDP HDMI MHL input x4 PC Audio input Yes Power ON Consumption Power on 60 W Speaker 2W x 2 Earphone Yes Power saving mode 0 5 W Power off mode 0 5 W Tilt 5 20 Swivel angle 60 60 Pivot angle direction 90 clockwise VESA Wall Mounting Yes 100mm x 100mm Phys Dimension WxHxD 624 96 x 557 76 x 220 06 mm Box Dimension WxHxD 753 x 452 x 224 mm Net Weight Esti 7 7 kg Gross Weight Est...

Page 27: ...reen 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 signal cable and make sure that none of the pins are bent Perform Reset via OSD Adjust the R G B color settings or select the ...

Page 28: ... 2160 30Hz 67 5KHz 3840 x 2160 DP 60Hz 133 32KHz CEA 861 Formats Supported Timing HDMI MHL Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency 640 x 480P 59 94 60Hz 31 469 31 5KHz 720 x 480P 59 94 60Hz 31 469 31 5KHz 720 x 576P 50Hz 31 25KHz 1280 x 720P 50Hz 37 5KHz 1280 x 720P 59 94 60Hz 44 955 45KHz 1440 x 480P 59 94 60Hz 31 469 31 5KHz 1440 x 576P 50Hz 31 25KHz 1920 x 1080i 50Hz 28 125KHz 1920 x 1080i...

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