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ASUS LCD Monitor VX278 Series

3.1.2 

OSD Function Introduction

1. 

Splendid

This function contains eight sub-functions that you can select for 

your preference. Each mode has the Reset selection, allowing you to 

maintain your setting or return to the preset mode.

VX278

Splendid

Color

Image

Input Select

Move

Menu

Exit

System Setup

Scenery Mode

Standard Mode

Theater Mode

Game Mode

Night View Mode

sRGB Mode

Darkroom Mode

Reading Mode

Blue Light Filter

• 

Scenery Mode

: This is the best choice for scenery photo displaying 

with SPLENDID™ Video 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 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

: This is the best choice for book reading.

• 

Darkroom Mode

: This is the best choice for a weak ambient light.

• 

In the Standard Mode, the Saturation, SkinTone, Sharpness, and ASCR 

functions are not user-configurable.

• 

In the sRGB, the Saturation, Color Temp., SkinTone, Sharpness, 

Brightness, Contrast and ASCR functions are not user-configurable.

Summary of Contents for VX278 Series

Page 1: ...VX278 Series LCD Monitor User Guide April 2015 ...

Page 2: ... 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 ERRORS O...

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: ...ndicated on the label If you are not sure of the type of 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 extention 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 beco...

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: ... these features you can enjoy the convenience and delightful visual experience that the VX278 Series brings you 1 2 Package contents Check your VX278 Series LCD package for the following items LCD monitor Monitor base Quick start guide warranty card 1 x Power cord 1 x VGA cable 1 x Adapter 1 x DVI cable option 1 x HDMI DVI cable option 1 x Audio cable option 1 x HDMI cable option If any of the abo...

Page 8: ...em tightly You can easily tighten the screw by fingers 2 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 Make sure to screw the base to the arm tightly 1 4 Connect cables To connect cables Connect the cables you need based on chapter 1 5 2 page1 5 ...

Page 9: ...mon grid patterns paper sizes and photo sizes 2 Button Automatically adjust the image to its optimized position clock and phase by long pressing this button for 2 4 seconds for VGA mode only Use this hotkey to switch from eight video preset modes Scenery Mode Standard Mode Theater Mode Game Mode Night View Mode sRGB Mode Reading Mode and Darkroom Mode with SPLENDID Video Intelligence Technology Ex...

Page 10: ... highlighted while the OSD is activated 5 Button Press this button to increase the value of the function selected or move to the previous functions This is also a hotkey for Brightness adjustment 6 Input Select Button Use this hotkey to switch from VGA DVI VX278N HDMI VX278H Q DP VX278Q input signal 7 Power Button Power Indicator Press this button to turn the monitor on off The color definition of...

Page 11: ...s 1 5 2 Rear of the LCD monitor 1 VX278N VX278H 3 1 2 5 6 1 VX278Q VGA HDMI 2 HDMI 1 4 3 3 VGA DVI VGA HDMI 5 5 6 7 7 8 1 AC IN port 2 Displayport 3 HDMI port 4 DVI port 5 VGA port 6 Audio in Port 7 Earphone out Port 8 Kensington Lock ...

Page 12: ...ize 3 Photo size 1 Grid patterns The grid patterns facilitate designers and users to organize content and layout on a page and achieve a consistent look and feel Alignment Grid 2 Paper size QuickFit provides numerous commonly used standard paper sizes for users to view their documents in real size on the screen A4 Letter ...

Page 13: ...78 Series 3 Photo size The various real photo sizes displayed in the QuickFit function provides photographers and other users to accurately view and edit their photos in real size on the screen Photo 4x6 3x5 2x2 Photo 8x10 5x7 ...

Page 14: ...t the front of the monitor face down on a clean table 2 Use a screwdriver to remove the two screws that secure the stand to the monitor 3 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 of the monitor while removing the screws ...

Page 15: ...mal 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 while changing its angle You can adjust the monitor s angle from 5 to 20 5 20 ...

Page 16: ...e MENU button to activate the OSD menu 2 Press and to navigate through the functions Highlight and activate the desired function by pressing the MENU button If the function selected has a sub menu press and again to navigate through the sub menu functions Highlight and activate the desired sub menu function by pressing the MENU button 3 Press and to change the settings of the selected function 4 T...

Page 17: ...ument 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 watching dark scene movie with SPLENDID Video Intelligence Technology sRGB M...

Page 18: ...etween Level 1 to Level 3 the Brightness function is user configurable Level 4 is optimized setting It is compliance with TUV Low Blue Light Certification The Brightness function is not user configurable 3 Color Select the image color you like from this function VX278 Splendid Color Image Input Select Move Menu Exit System Setup Blue Light Filter Brightness Contrast Saturation Color Temp 90 80 50 ...

Page 19: ...pect Control Full VividPixel Sharpness Adjusts the picture sharpness The adjusting range is from 0 to 100 Trace Free Speeds up the response time by Over Drive technology The adjusting range is from lower 0 to faster 100 Aspect Control Adjusts the aspect ratio to Full 4 3 Overscan VividPixel ASUS Exclusive Technology that brings lifelike visuals for crystal clear and detail oriented enjoyment The a...

Page 20: ...equency controls the number of pixels scanned by one horizontal sweep If the frequency is not correct the screen shows vertical stripes and the image is not proportional 5 Input Select Select the input source from VGA DVI VX278N VX278 Splendid Color Image Input Select Move Menu Exit System Setup Blue Light Filter VGA DVI Select the input source from VGA HDMI 1 HDMI 2 VX278H VX278 Splendid Color Im...

Page 21: ...endid Demo Mode Activate the demo mode for the Splendid function Volume Adjust the earphone or speaker output volume level The adjusting range is from 0 to 100 Only for VX278H Q 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 int...

Page 22: ...osition OSD Timeout DDD CI and Transparency of the OSD screen Language Select OSD language The selections for Non EU and Non US version OSD are English Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese Japanese Persian Thai and Indonesian The selections for EU and US version OSD are English German Italian French Dutch Spanish Russian Poland Turkey Portugal Czech Croatia Hungary Romania Information Displays t...

Page 23: ...16 7 M 6bit Hi FRC Response Time Typ 1 ms Gray to Gray DVI input DVI with HDCP No No D Sub input Yes HDMI input No Yes Yes Power ON Consumption 29 1W Spk No Yes Yes Earphone No Yes Yes Power saving mode 0 5W Power off mode 0 5W Tilt 5 20 Phys Dimension WxHxD 643x445 6x220 Box Dimension WxHxD 698x119x560 Net Weight Esti 4 5 kg Gross Weight Esti 6 7 kg Voltage Rating AC 100 240V Built in Note Based ...

Page 24: ... button for two seconds to automatically adjust the image 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 signal cable ...

Page 25: ... 981KHz 1280 x 1024 75Hz 79 976KHz 1366 x 768 60Hz 47 712KHz 1440 x 900 60Hz 55 935KHz 1680 x 1050 60Hz 65 29KHz 1680 x 1050 60Hz 64 674KHz 1920 x 1080 60Hz 67 5KHz 1920 x 1080 60Hz 66 587KHz HDMI 1 3 CEA 861 Formats SupportedTiming for VX278H Q HDMI input 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...

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