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ASUS LCD Monitor VP2

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 Series

3.1 

OSD (On-Screen Display) menu

3.1.1 

How to reconfigure

Reading Mode
Darkroom Mode

Splendid

Scenery Mode

sRGB Mode

Game Mode
Night View Mode

Theater Mode

Standard Mode

Standard Mode  VGA  1920x1080@60Hz

ASUS  VP278

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.  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 

 or 

 buttons, according to the indicators on the menu, to make your 

changes. 

6.  Select the   to return to previous menu or   to accept and return to 

previous menu. 

Summary of Contents for VP278 Series

Page 1: ...VP278 Series LCD Monitor User Guide ...

Page 2: ...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 ERRORS OR INACCUR...

Page 3: ...ference 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 receiver Conn...

Page 4: ...ackground levels Low acoustic noise emissions Some of the Environmental features of the TCO Certified for displays The brand owner demonstrates corporate social responsibility and has a certified environmental management system EMAS or ISO 14001 Very low energy consumption both in on and standby mode minimize climate impact Restrictions on chlorinated and brominated flame retardants plasticizers p...

Page 5: ...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 unit du...

Page 6: ...vi WARNING Usage of other than specified head or earphones can result in hearing loss due to excessive sound pressures ...

Page 7: ...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 8: ...re 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 9: ... 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 option 1x HDMI Cable option 1x VGA Cable 1x DP Cable option 1x DVI Cable option If any of the above items is damaged or missing...

Page 10: ... the monitor 1 Place the display flat on a cloth on the table Then attach the base to the arm and fix with the screw to join them tightly You can easily tighten the screw by fingers 2 Adjust the monitor to the angle that is most comfortable for you 1 2 5 20 5 30 2 1 VP278QGL ...

Page 11: ... 1 4 1 Rear of the LCD monitor 8 3 2 6 4 VGA HDMI 1 HDMI 2 7 3 6 4 7 1 1 VGA HDMI 1 HDMI 2 VP278H VP278Q VP278QG VP278QGL 6 5 1 VGA DVI VP278N 1 AC IN Port 2 DisplayPort 3 HDMI 1 Port 4 HDMI 2 Port 5 DVI Port 6 VGA Port 7 Audio in Port 8 Kensington Lock ...

Page 12: ... to adjust the image settings 3 4 7 5 6 8 2 1 9 VP278Q VP278QG VP278QGL VP278H VP278N Auto 1 Power Indicator The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table Status Description White ON Amber Standby mode OFF OFF 2 Power Button Press this button to turn the monitor on off 3 MENU Button Press this button to enter the OSD menu ...

Page 13: ...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 7 Shortcut key1 This is a Shortcut key The default setting is Brightness 8 Shortcut key2 This is a Shortcut key The default setting is Blue Light Filter 9 Auto Button Auto Adjust Automatically adjust the image to its opt...

Page 14: ...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 15: ...ace down on a clean table 2 Use your fingers to loosen the screw located at the bottom of the base and remove the base from the stand And then remove the hinge cover from monitor body by using your fingers 3 Use a screwdriver to remove the four screw on the arm and then detach the arm stand from the monitor We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the moni...

Page 16: ...ve the four screw on the arm and then detach the arm stand from the monitor 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 The VESA wall mount kit 100 x 100 mm is purchased separately Use only the UL Listed Wall Mount Bracket with minimum weight load 28 8 kg Screw size M4 x 10 mm ...

Page 17: ...ace 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 You can adjust the monitor s angle from 20 to 5 30 to 5 5 20 5 30 VP278QGL It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle ...

Page 18: ...ivate 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 or buttons according to the indicators on the menu to make your changes 6 ...

Page 19: ... 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 20: ...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 21: ...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 22: ...t brings lifelike visuals for crystal clear and detail oriented enjoyment The adjusting range is from 0 to 100 ASCR Select ON or OFF to enable or disable dynamic contrast ratio function Adaptive Sync FreeSync It can allow a Adaptive Sync FreeSync supported graphics source to dynamically adjust display refresh rate based on typical content frame rates for power efficient virtually stutter free and ...

Page 23: ...pixels scanned by one horizontal sweep If the frequency is not correct the screen shows vertical stripes and the image is not proportional 5 Sound Adjust the sound settings to your preference only for VP278Q QG QGL Sound Volume Source Mute Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080 60Hz ASUS VP278 Volume Adjusts the output volume level Mute Mute the output volume Source Adjusts audio source to Line In or HDMI on...

Page 24: ... QGL DisplayPort VP278Q QG QGL input signal Input Select VGA DVI HDMI 2 DisplayPort HDMI 1 Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080 60Hz ASUS VP278 7 System Setup Adjusts the system configuration System Setup Splendid Demo Mode GamePlus Volume Standard Mode VGA 1920x1080 60Hz ASUS VP278 Key Lock More Language ECO Mode DisplayPort Stream OSD Setup ...

Page 25: ...rticularly Crosshair function is 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 to confirm the function you choose Press to go back Press to go off and exit GamePlus main menu GamePlus Crosshair Crosshair Timer GamePlus Practice Mo...

Page 26: ...nal Chinese Japanese Korean Persian Thai and Indonesian Key Lock Disable all key functions Pressing the second button on the right 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 disabl...

Page 27: ...lus Shortcut 1 User can select from Blue Light Filter Splendid Brightness Auto Adjust only for VP278H Q QG QGL Contrast Color Temp Volume only for VP278H Q QG QGL GamePlus and set as shortcut key The default setting is Brightness Shortcut 2 User can select from Blue Light Filter Splendid Brightness Auto Adjust only for VP278H Q QG QGL Contrast Color Temp Volume only for VP278H Q QG QGL GamePlus an...

Page 28: ...Audio Line in Yes No DisplayPort input No Yes No Power ON Consumption 20 40 W Note Based on Energy Star 7 0 standard Chassis Colors Black Power saving mode 0 5W Power off mode 0 5W Tilt 5 20 5 30 5 20 VESA Wall Mounting Yes 100mm x 100mm Phys Dimension with stand WxHxD 641 4 x 444 5 x 219 4 mm 641 4 x 535 8 x 226 3mm VP278QGL Phys Dimension with stand WxHxD For VESA Wall Mount 641 4 x 383 1 x 55 m...

Page 29: ...k 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 Inspect the ...

Page 30: ...Hz 65 29kHz 1920x1080 60Hz 67 5kHz 1920x1080 For VP278QG 75Hz 83 894kHz IBM Modes Factory Preset Timing Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency 640x350 70Hz 31 469kHz 720x400 70Hz 31 469kHz MAC Modes Factory Preset Timing Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency 640x480 67Hz 35kHz 832x624 75Hz 49 725kHz VESA Modes User Available Timing Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency 848x480 ...

Page 31: ...7 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 only Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency 1440x480P 59 94 60Hz 31 469 31 5kHz 1440x576P 50Hz 31 25kHz 1920x1080P 50Hz 56 25kHz 1920x1080P 59 94 60Hz 67 433 67 5kHz The modes not listed in the above tables may not b...

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