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First Edition

August 2013

Summary of Contents for VX279H

Page 1: ...VX279 Series LCD Monitor User Guide ...

Page 2: ... 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 SPECIF...

Page 3: ... Function 1 5 1 3 4 GamePlus Function 1 6 2 1 Assembling the monitor base 2 1 2 1 1 Assembling the base 2 1 2 1 2 Detaching the base 2 2 2 2 Adjusting the monitor 2 3 2 3 Connecting the cables 2 3 2 4 Turning on the monitor 2 5 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 5 3 3 Troubleshooting FAQ 3 7 3 4 Supported...

Page 4: ...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 Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to whi...

Page 5: ...e monitor should be operated only from the type of power source indicated 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 temperatur...

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: ...ce and delightful visual experience that the monitor brings to you 1 2 Package contents Check your package for the following items LCD monitor 1 x Adapter 1 x Power cable 1 x VGA cable 1 x DVI HDMI cable depends on regions 1 x HDMI cable depends on regions 1 x MHL cable depends on regions 1 x Audio cable 1 x Quick start guide 1 x Warranty card If any of the above items is damaged or missing contac...

Page 9: ... Night View Mode and sRGB Mode with SPLENDID Video Intelligence Technology Exit the OSD menu or go back to the previous menu as the OSD menu is active Automatically adjusts the image to its optimized position clock and phase by pressing this button for 2 4 seconds for VGA mode only 3 Decreases values or moves your selection left down 7 4 2 4 2 VX279Q H VX279N Button 7 Volume hotkey only available ...

Page 10: ...wer 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 Orange Standby Power saving OFF OFF 4 MENU Button Turns on the OSD menu Enacts the selected OSD menu item Press this button for 5 seconds to activate the Key Lock function Press it again for 5 seconds to disactivate the function 5 Button Increases...

Page 11: ... source by the bundled audio cable 4 Earphone jack This port connects to an earphone 5 DC in port This port connects the adapter 6 Kensington Lock This port connects a lock and cable apparatus for security purposes 7 DisplayPort This port is for connection for a DisplayPort compatible device VGA DVI VGA DVI 2 6 VX279N 5 8 8 DVI port This 24 pin port is for PC Personal Computer DVI D digital signal...

Page 12: ...ides users to view their documents in real size on the screen A4 QuickFit EXIT Letter QuickFit EXIT c Photo size Provides photographers and other users to accurately view and edit their photos in real size on the screen 4x6 3x5 2x2 QuickFit EXIT 5x7 8x10 QuickFit EXIT To activate QuickFit press the QuickFit hotkey repeatedly to switch between different pattern sizes When QuickFit is activated pres...

Page 13: ...on Exit Off Select MENU OK Exit Off Select Position MENU OK To exit the GamePlus function do one of the following Press the button Press the MENU button and select System Setup GamePlus OFF VX279 1 Press the MENU button to activate the OSD menu 2 Press and to select System Setup and press the MENU button to enter the System Setup sub menu 3 Press and to select GamePlus and press the MENU button to...

Page 14: ...e monitor face down on a table 2 Attach the base to the arm and fix with the screw to join them tightly You can easily tighten the screw by fingers 3 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 15: ...fingers to loosen the screw 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 screw that secures the base to the stand and detach the base from the stand We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor Hold the base while removing the screw ...

Page 16: ...ou 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 to 20 It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle 2 3 Connecting the cables Connect the cables according to the following instructions VX279H VGA HDMI MHL 2 HDMI MHL 1 VGA HDMI MHL 2 HDMI MHL 1 HDMI MHL Audio in DC IN VGA Earphone jac...

Page 17: ...HL or DisplayPort cable a Plug one end of the VGA DVI HDMI MHL or DisplayPort cable to the monitor s VGA DVI HDMI MHL or DisplayPort port b Connect the other end of the VGA DVI HDMI MHL or DisplayPort cable to your computer s VGA DVI HDMI MHL or DisplayPort port c Tighten the two screws to secure the VGA or DVI connector To connect the audio cable connect one end of the audio cable to the monitor ...

Page 18: ...nected connect the end with plug type to the monitor s earphone jack b When VGA DVI and Audio in line is connected connect the end with plug type to the monitor s earphone jack When multiple video cable signals are connected you can choose the desired input by pressing the Input Select key or select from the Input Select item in the OSD menu HDMI port only available in VX279Q H models DVI port onl...

Page 19: ...h SPLENDID Video Enhancement sRGB Mode best choice for viewing photos and graphics from PCs VX279 Splendid Color Image Input Select System Setup Scenery Mode Standard Mode Theater Mode Game Mode Night View Mode sRGB Mode Move Menu Exit 1 Press the 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 butt...

Page 20: ...cal position V Position of the image The adjusting range is from 0 to 100 only available for VGA input 2 Color You can adjust Brightness Contrast Saturation Color Temp and Skin Tone from this menu Brightness the adjusting range is from 0 to 100 button is a hotkey to activate this function Contrast the adjusting range is from 0 to 100 Saturation the adjusting range is from 0 to 100 Color Temp conta...

Page 21: ...ison only available in Scenery Mode Theater Mode Game Mode and Night View Mode Volume Adjust the earphone output volume level The adjusting range is from 0 to 100 GamePlus Activate the GamePlus function ECO Mode Activate the ecology mode for power saving Some gray levels may not be distinguished if ECO is ON Its brightness is lower than that when setting the Contrast Ratio to 100 OSD Setup Adjust ...

Page 22: ...Spanish Italian Dutch Russian Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese and Japanese Key Lock Enable Disable the Key Lock function Information Display the monitor information of Input Port Resolution H freq V freq and Model Name All Reset Set to Yes to revert all settings to the factory default status ...

Page 23: ...H mm x 0 3114 V mm Full HD 1080P SPLENDIDTM Video Enhancement Yes SPLENDIDTM selection 6 video preset modes by hotkey Auto adjustment Yes by hotkey Color temperature selection 4 color temperatures Skin Tone selection 3 skin tones Digital input HDMI MHL X2 HDMI MHL Displayport Analog input D Sub Audio in port 3 5 mm Mini jack Earphone jack Yes NA Kensington Lock Slot Yes Auto Adjustment Hotkey Yes ...

Page 24: ...i Indonesian Accessories Adapter Power cable VGA cable DVI cable Quick Start Guide Regulation approvals UL cUL CB CE FCC CCC BSMI CU c Tick VCCI Win 7 8 WHQL EuP RoHS WEEE EPEAT HDMI Energy Star 6 0 China Energy Label J Moss Adaptor has PSE Regulation approvals Specifications subject to change without notice PowerConsumption VX279H Q Power On 46 W max Standby 0 5W at AC110V AC220V Power Off 0 5W a...

Page 25: ...perly Press the 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 th...

Page 26: ...8 000 1280x1024 75Hz 1688x1066 79 976 75 025 135 00 1280x960 60Hz 1800x1000 60 000 60 000 108 00 WXGA 1280x800 60Hz 1680x831 49 702 59 810 83 500 1280x720 60Hz 1650x750 45 00 60 000 74 25 1280x768 60Hz 1664x798 47 776 59 870 79 5 1360x768 60Hz 1792x795 47 712 60 015 85 500 1366x768 60Hz 1792x798 47 712 59 790 85 500 WXGA 1440x900 60Hz 1904x934 55 935 59 887 106 500 UXGA 1600x1200 60Hz 2160x1250 75...

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