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Table of Contents

Notices ......................................................................................................... iv

Safety Information ....................................................................................... v

Care & Cleaning .......................................................................................... vi

Takeback Services ..................................................................................... vii

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

1.2 

Package Contents ........................................................................ 1-1

1.3 

Assembling the Monitor Base ..................................................... 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 Control Buttons ............................................... 1-4

1.5.2 

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

2.1 

Detaching the Base (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

3.2 Specifications ............................................................................. 3-14

3.3 

Troubleshooting (FAQ) ............................................................... 3-15

3.4 

Supported Timing List ............................................................... 3-16

Summary of Contents for VC279 Series

Page 1: ...VC279 Series LCD Monitor User Guide ...

Page 2: ... A 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 SPEC...

Page 3: ...1 3 1 4 1 Rear of the LCD Monitor 1 3 1 5 Monitor Introduction 1 4 1 5 1 Using the Control Buttons 1 4 1 5 2 QuickFit Function 1 6 2 1 Detaching the Base 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 2 Specifications 3 14 3 3 Troubleshooting FAQ 3 15 3 4 Supported Timing List 3 16 ...

Page 4: ...rmful 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 which the receiv...

Page 5: ... 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 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 ...

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: ... 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 Monitor Base Quick Start Guide Warranty Card 1x Power Adapter 1x Power Cord 1x DVI cable optional 1x VGA cable optional 1x HDMI cable optional 1x Audio cable optional If any of the above items is damaged or mi...

Page 9: ... the monitor face down on a table 2 Attach the base to the arm 3 Using a coin turn the screw clockwise to secure the base Then 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 10: ...tor HDMI DVI VGA VGA DVI 1 4 7 3 6 100 mm 100 mm HDMI DVI VGA 100 mm 100 mm VGA DVI HDMI 1 4 7 8 2 2 3 5 6 VC279N W VC279H HDMI VGA 100 mm 100 mm VGA HDMI 1 4 7 3 5 VC279HE 1 Control buttons 2 Speaker 3 Kensington Lock 4 DC IN port 5 HDMI port 6 DVI port 7 VGA port 8 Audio IN port ...

Page 11: ...andard Mode VGA 1920 x 1080 60Hz Menu QuickFit Input Select Brightness Close Blue Light Filter 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 VC279N W VC279H VC279HE 1 Shortcut Key2 This is a Shortcut key The default setting is Level 0 2 Shortcut Key1 This is a Shortcut key The default setting is GamePlus for VC279N W model or Brightness for VC279H VC279HE model 3 Close Button Exit the OSD menu 4 Auto Adjust Button fo...

Page 12: ...kFit function contains 5 pages of common grid patterns paper sizes and photo sizes See page 1 6 for details 6 Menu Button Enter the OSD menu 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 13: ...s designers 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 Letter A4 Letter EXIT 3 Photo size Provides photographers and other users to accurately view and edit their photos in real size on the screen 3x5 2x2 4x6 8x10 5x7 ...

Page 14: ... 3 Remove the base from the stand 4 Remove the stand cover Then loosen the 4 screws to remove the stand 5 Align and install the wall mount bracket on the rear of the monitor Screw holes for VESA wall mount 100 x 100 mm We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor Hold the base while removing the screw The VESA wall mount kit 100 x 100 mm is purchas...

Page 15: ...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 22 5 to 22 It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle ...

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

Page 17: ... 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 best choice for game playing with SPLENDID Video Intelligence Technology Night View Mode This is the best choice for playing dark scene game or watchi...

Page 18: ...lue Light Filter Reduce the energy level of blue light emitted from LED backlight Splendid Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Color Image Blue Light Filter Standard Mode VGA 1920 x 1080 60Hz Input Select System Setup Shortcut Level 0 No change Level 1 4 The higher the level the more blue light will be reduced When Blue Light Filter is activated the default settings of Standard Mode will be au...

Page 19: ...ss level The adjusting range is from 0 to 100 Contrast Adjust the contrast level The adjusting range is from 0 to 100 Saturation Adjust the saturation level The adjusting range is from 0 to 100 Color Temp Select the desired color temperature Available options Cool Normal Warm and User Mode In the User Mode colors of R Red G Green and B Blue are user configurable the adjusting range is from 0 100 S...

Page 20: ... 3 is only available when input source is in 4 3 format VividPixel ASUS Exclusive Technology that brings lifelike visuals for crystal clear and detail oriented enjoyment The adjusting range is from 0 100 ASCR Select ON or OFF to enable or disable dynamic contrast ratio function Position Adjust the horizontal postition H Position and the vertical position V Position of the image The adjusting range...

Page 21: ...ut source VC279N W Color Image Blue Light Filter Standard Mode VGA 1920 x 1080 60Hz Input Select System Setup Shortcut Splendid VGA DVI VC279H Color Image Blue Light Filter Standard Mode VGA 1920 x 1080 60Hz Input Select System Setup Shortcut Splendid VGA DVI HDMI ...

Page 22: ...3 7 Chapter 3 General Instruction VC279HE Color Image Blue Light Filter Standard Mode VGA 1920 x 1080 60Hz Input Select System Setup Shortcut Splendid VGA HDMI ...

Page 23: ...Mode OSD Setup Language Key Lock Information More Splendid Color Image Blue Light Filter Standard Mode VGA 1920 x 1080 60Hz Input Select System Setup Shortcut Page 1 2 Back Power Indicator Power Key Lock All Reset Splendid Color Image Blue Light Filter Standard Mode VGA 1920 x 1080 60Hz Input Select System Setup Shortcut Page 2 2 ...

Page 24: ...ndid Color Image Blue Light Filter Standard Mode VGA 1920 x 1080 60Hz Input Select System Setup Shortcut Page 2 2 Splendid Demo Mode Activate the demo mode for the Splendid function Volume for VC279H model only Adjust the volume level GamePlus The GamePlus Function provides a toolkit and creates a better gaming environment for users when playing different types of games Particularly Crosshair func...

Page 25: ...arency of the OSD screen 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 Pressing the second button on the right for more than five seconds to activate the key lock function More Return the next page of ...

Page 26: ...lendid Brightness Shortcut GamePlus Blue Light Filter Color Image Blue Light Filter Standard Mode VGA 1920 x 1080 60Hz Input Select System Setup Shortcut 1 Splendid Color Image Blue Light Filter Shortcut 1 Shortcut 2 Splendid Brightness Shortcut Standard Mode VGA 1920 x 1080 60Hz Input Select System Setup Auto Adjust Contrast Color Temp GamePlus Blue Light Filter Shortcut 2 ...

Page 27: ...ter Color Image Blue Light Filter Shortcut Standard Mode VGA 1920 x 1080 60Hz Input Select System Setup Volume Shortcut 1 Splendid Color Image Blue Light Filter Shortcut 1 Shortcut 2 Shortcut Standard Mode VGA 1920 x 1080 60Hz Input Select System Setup Auto Adjust Contrast Color Temp Splendid Brightness GamePlus Blue Light Filter Volume Shortcut 2 ...

Page 28: ...z Input Select System Setup Auto Adjust Contrast Color Temp GamePlus Blue Light Filter Shortcut 2 Shortcut 1 Assign a function to the Shortcut Key1 Available options Splendid Brightness Auto Adjust Contrast Color Temp Volume for VC279H model only GamePlus and Blue Light Filter The default setting is GamePlus for VC279N W model or Brightness for VC279H VC279HE model Shortcut 2 Assign a function to ...

Page 29: ...umption 0 5W at AC110V AC220V Phys Dimension incl base HxWxD 622 6 x 441 x 128 mm Box Dimension HxWxD 514 x 682 x 164 mm Net Weight incl stand 4 4 1 0 kg 4 45 1 0 kg 4 45 1 0 kg Gross Weight Esti 6 35 1 0 kg 6 38 1 0 kg 6 38 1 0 kg VESA Wall Mounting 100 x 100 mm Voltage Rating 40W Adaptor DC 19V 2 1A AC100 240V at 50 60Hz Delta ADP 40KD BB Temperature Operating temperature 0 40 C Storage temperat...

Page 30: ... the pins are 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 inte...

Page 31: ...00 60 023 75 029 78 750 VESA 1152x864 75Hz 1600 x 900 67 5 75 000 108 00 SXGA 1280x1024 60Hz 1688 x 1066 63 981 60 020 108 000 1280x1024 75Hz 1688 x 1066 79 976 75 025 135 00 1280x960 60Hz 1800 x 1000 60 000 60 000 108 00 WXGA 1280x800 60Hz 1680 x 831 49 702 59 810 83 500 1280x720 60Hz 1650 x 750 45 00 60 000 74 25 1280x768 60Hz 1664 x 798 47 776 59 870 79 5 1360x768 60Hz 1792 x 795 47 712 60 015 ...

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