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ASUS VL278 Series LCD Monitor 

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Summary of Contents for VL278 Series

Page 1: ...VL278 Series LCD Monitor User Guide ...

Page 2: ...NTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR 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 THI...

Page 3: ...Chapter 2 Setup 2 1 Assembling the monitor arm base 2 1 2 2 Adjusting the monitor 2 1 2 3 Detaching the arm for wall mount 2 2 2 4 Connecting the cables 2 3 2 4 Turning on the monitor 2 3 Chapter 3 General instructions 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 9 3 3 Outline dimensions 3 11 3 4 Troubleshooting FA...

Page 4: ...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 receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to as...

Page 5: ...ading 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 lightning storm or if it will not be used for a long period of time This will protect the monitor from damage due to power surges Never push objects or spill liquid of any kind into the sl...

Page 6: ...he monitor and cause an electric shock The following symptoms are normal with the monitor 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 will recover slowly or you can turn off the Power Switch for hours When the screen beco...

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 ...

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Page 9: ...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 Monitor base Quick start guide Warranty card Power adapter Power cord HDMI cable optional VGA cable optional Audio cable optional If any of the above items is damaged or missing contac...

Page 10: ...r indicator is as the below table Status Description White On Amber Standby mode Off Off 3 Main Menu Press the 5 way button once to enter the button functions menu when the OSD is off Press this button again to enter the OSD menu 4 Exit Move the 5 way button left to close the button functions menu Move the 5 way button left for over 5 seconds to toggle the Key Lock function between on and off 5 Po...

Page 11: ...H VL278HE 1 DC IN port This port connects the power cord 2 HDMI ports This ports are for connection with an HDMI compatible device 3 VGA port This 15 pin port is for PC VGA connection 4 Audio in port This port connects PC audio source by the bundled audio cable 5 Kensington lock slot Rating label is stuck on the bottom of the LCD monitor ...

Page 12: ...1 4 Chapter 1 Product introduction ...

Page 13: ... the base to the arm by fastening the bundled screw We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor 2 2 Adjusting the monitor For optimal viewing 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 when you change its angle T...

Page 14: ...table 2 Remove the back cover from the monitor Figure 1 3 Use a screwdriver to remove the screws on the hinge Figure 2 then remove the stand Figure 1 Figure 2 We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor The wall mount kit 100 x 100 mm is purchased separately Use only the UL Listed Wall Mount Bracket with minimum weight load 22 7kg Screw size M4 x ...

Page 15: ...the monitor s VGA HDMI jack b Connect the other end of the VGA HDMI cable to your computer s VGA HDMI jack c Tighten the two screws to secure the VGA connector To connect the audio cable connect one end of the audio cable to the monitor s Audio in port the other end to the computer s audio out port When these cables are connected you can choose the desired signal from the Input Select item in the ...

Page 16: ...2 4 Chapter 2 Setup ...

Page 17: ... the menu push the button 4 Move the 5 way button or to select the desired parameter or adjust the parameter value on the slide bar 5 Move the 5 way button once to return to previous menu or button repeatedly to exit the OSD menu 3 1 2 OSD function introduction 1 Splendid This function contains 8 sub functions you can select for your preference Each mode has the Reset selection allowing you to mai...

Page 18: ...llowing function s are not user configurable Brightness Contrast Saturation Color Temp Skin Tone Sharpness ASCR In the Reading mode the following function s are not user configurable Contrast Saturation Color Temp Skin Tone Sharpness ASCR 2 Blue Light Filter In this function you can adjust the blue light filter level MOVE ENTER BACK EXIT ASUS VL278 Standard Mode HDMI 1920 x 1080 60Hz Blue Light Fi...

Page 19: ... and down 2 Slowly roll your eyes 3 Move your eyes diagonal High energy blue light may lead to eye strain and AMD Age Related Macular Degeneration Blue light Filter to reduce 70 max harmful blue light to avoiding CVS Computer Vision Syndrome 3 Color Set a desired color setting from this menu MOVE ENTER BACK EXIT ASUS VL278 Standard Mode HDMI 1920 x 1080 60Hz Color Brightness Contrast Saturation Co...

Page 20: ...reen ASCR Turns on off the ASCR ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio function Position Only available for VGA input adjusts the horizontal position H Position and the vertical position V Position of the image The adjusting range is from 0 to 100 Focus Only available for VGA input reduces Horizonal line noise and Vertical line noise of the image by adjusting Phase and Clock separately The adjusting range is f...

Page 21: ... Select In this function you can select your desired input source MOVE ENTER BACK EXIT ASUS VL278 Standard Mode HDMI 1920 x 1080 60Hz Input Select VGA HDMI 1 HDMI 2 The input source displayed on screen is subject to model s specifications 7 System Setup Allows you to adjust the system MOVE ENTER BACK EXIT ASUS VL278 Standard Mode HDMI 1920 x 1080 60Hz System Setup Splendid Demo Mode GamePlus Quick...

Page 22: ...f the elapsed gaming time Display Alignment displays alignment lines on 4 sides of the screen serving as an easy and handy tool for you to line up multiple monitors perfectly GamePlus Main Menu GamePlus Crosshair GamePlus Timer FPS Crosshair Timer FPS Counter Display Alignment Practice Mode GamePlus FPS Counter FPS QuickFit Allows users to have a preview of the document or photo layout directly on...

Page 23: ...ther users to accurately view and edit their photos in real size on the screen 3x5 2x2 4x6 8x10 5x7 EyeCheck Displays patterns for eyesight test Snellen Chart P1 P2 P3 Amsler Grid While focusing at the center point check that all the lines are straight Photo size Provides photographers and other users to accurately view and edit their photos in real size on the screen ...

Page 24: ...French German Italian Spanish Dutch Portuguese Russian Czech Croatian Polish Romanian Hungarian Turkish Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Japanese Korean Thai Indonesian Persian Keylock To disable all function keys Move the 5 way button left over five seconds to cancel the key lock function Information Shows the monitor information Power Indicator Turns the power LED indicator on off Power Ke...

Page 25: ...res Analog input D sub Digital input VL278H HDMI x 2 VL278HE HDMI x 1 Earphone jack No Audio input VL278H Yes VL278HE No Speaker Built in VL278H 2 W x 2 Stereo RMS VL278HE No USB 2 0 port No Colors Black Power LED White On Amber Standby Tilt 21 5 8 5 Pivot No Swivel No Height Adjustment No Kensington lock Yes AC input voltage AC 100 240V DC 19V 2 1A AC adapter Power consumption Power On 40 W Typ S...

Page 26: ...n Persian Accessories Power cord Power adapter HDMI cable optional VGA cable Audio cable optional Quick start guide Warranty card Compliance and Standards Energy Star CB CE CU CCC UL cUL FCC RCM BSMI VCCI RoHS WEEE J MOSS ErP PSE CEL Windows 7 8 1 10 WHQL KCC E Standby TUVFlicker Free TUV Low Blue Light UkrSEPRO MEPS Specifications are subject to change without notice Measuring a screen brightness...

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Page 28: ...tness settings via OSD Screen image is not centered or sized properly 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...

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Page 30: ...ndard definition video Preset Timing Name Pixel Format Horizontal Frequency kHz Vertical Frequency Hz Pixel Rate MHz OSD Display 1 480p 720 x 480 31 469 60 27 480p 60Hz 2 720p60 1280 x 720 45 60 74 25 720p 60Hz 3 576p 720 x 576 31 25 50 27 576p 50Hz 4 720p50 1280 x 720 37 5 50 74 25 720p 50Hz 5 1080p60 1920 x 1080 67 5 60 148 5 1080p 60Hz 6 1080p50 1920 x 1080 56 25 50 148 5 1080p 50Hz ...

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