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Chapter 2: Setup

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EyeCheck:

 The EyeCheck function contains three patterns: (1) Snellen 

Chart (2) Amsler Grid (3)Astigmatism.

1.  Snellen Chart

P1

P2

P3

2.  Amsler Grid
While focusing at the center point, check that all the lines are 

straight.

3.  Astigmatism
Check that each line is of the same width.

Summary of Contents for VY279 Series

Page 1: ...VY279 Series LCD Monitor User Guide ...

Page 2: ...ESS 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 ERROR...

Page 3: ...to radio communications However there is no guarantee that 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...

Page 4: ...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 5: ...y be removed with a cloth dampened with mild cleaner Avoid using a cleaner containing alcohol or acetone Use a cleaner intended for use with the LCD Never spray cleaner directly on the screen as it may drip inside the monitor and cause an electric shock The following symptoms are normal with the monitor The screen may flicker during the initial use due to the nature of the fluorescent light Turn o...

Page 6: ... sources for additional information and for product and software 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: ...e 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 Stand Monitor Base Quick Start Guide Warranty Card 1x Power Cord 1x HDMI Cable optional 1x VGA Cable optional If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer immediately Also the Re...

Page 8: ...r 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 5 23 1 4 2 3 1 4 Outline dimension Unit mm inch ...

Page 9: ...1 3 ASUS LCD Monitor VY279 Series 1 5 Connect cables 1 5 1 Rear of the LCD monitor HDMI VGA 2 4 3 1 5 1 AC IN Port 2 HDMI Port 3 VGA Port 4 Earphone out Port 5 Kensington Lock ...

Page 10: ...l input socket of the monitor and the HDMI optional and or VGA optional output socket of the graphics card on the computer Then tighten the thumbscrews on the signal cable connector 3 Insert the monitor power cable into the power port at the back of the monitor 4 Plug the power cords of your computer and your monitor into a nearby electrical outlet A B C 2 D SUB AC IN or HDMI ...

Page 11: ...For the installation of replaceable parts please refer to the above installation instructions Users may go to the local service network to replace purchase the qualified replaceable parts For local service centers and service contacts please refer to https www asus com support ...

Page 12: ... Amber Standby mode OFF OFF 2 Central button Press this button to enter the OSD menu 3 Left key Exit the OSD menu or return to the previous layer 4 Right key Power Off shortcut key Enter the option of the next layer 5 Up key Signal shortcut key Move the option upwards or increase the option value 6 Down key Brightness shortcut key Move the option downwards or decrease the option value Key Lock sho...

Page 13: ...ean table 2 Remove the hinge cover from monitor body by using your fingers 3 Use a screwdriver to remove the screws 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 U...

Page 14: ...ll 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 You can adjust the monitor s angle from 23 to 5 5 23 It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle ...

Page 15: ...Care Image Signal Back Exit Enter Color 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 Central key 4 Press the and buttons to select the desired parameter 5 Press the Central key to enter the slide bar and then us...

Page 16: ... 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 Reading Mode This is the...

Page 17: ...pliance with TUV low blue light certification The brightness function is not user configurable When the user adjusts blue light filter bar to maximum level When color augmentation is in default value 50 Rest Reminder This function provides you a rest reminder according to how long you set for your working time For example a user sets 30 minutes working time and there will be a pop up reminder appe...

Page 18: ...function contains three patterns 1 Snellen Chart 2 Amsler Grid 3 Astigmatism 1 Snellen Chart P1 P2 P3 2 Amsler Grid While focusing at the center point check that all the lines are straight 3 Astigmatism Check that each line is of the same width ...

Page 19: ...longer break To minimize eye strain and dryness in your eyes users should rest the eye periodically by focusing on objects that are far away Eye exercises can help to reduces eye strain Repeat these exercises often If eye strain continues please consult a physician Eye exercises 1 Repeating look up and down 2 Slowly roll your eyes 3 Move your eyes diagonal High energy blue light may lead to eye st...

Page 20: ...lor Temp Skin Tone Contrast 80 100 50 Brightness The adjusting range is 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 In the User Mode colors of R Red G Green and B Blue are user config...

Page 21: ...that 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 Motion Sync Check to decrease motion blur and minimize ghosting part when on screen objects are fast moving When this function is turned on the screen may flash slightly and the brightness will decrease AMD Free...

Page 22: ...n clock and phase Only available for VGA input 4 3 is only available when input source is in 4 3 format Phase adjusts the phase of the pixel clock signal With a wrong phase adjustment the screen shows horizontal disturbances Clock pixel frequency 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 prop...

Page 23: ...emo Mode Activate the demo mode for the Splendid function Volume Adjusts the output 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 function is specially designed for new gamers or beginners interested in First Person Shooter FPS games To active GamePlus Press GamePlus Butt...

Page 24: ... Timer GamePlus FPS Counter GamePlus Display Alignment QuickFit contains three patterns 1 Grid 2 Paper size 3 Photo size 1 Grid pattern Facilitates designers and users to organize content and layout on one page and achieve a consistent look and feel Alignment Grid 2 Alignment Grid 1 ...

Page 25: ...een Language Select OSD language The selections are English French German Spanish Italian Dutch Russian Poland Czech Croacia Hungary Romania Portugal Turkey Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Japanese Korean Persian Thai Indonesian Key Lock Disable all key functions Pressing the second button on the right for more than five seconds to disable key lock function Information Displays the monitor ...

Page 26: ... select from Blue Light Filter Splendid Brightness Auto Adjust Contrast Signal Color Temp Volume GamePlus QuickFit Rest Reminder Color Augmentation EyeCheck and set as shortcut key The default setting is input select Shortcut 2 User can select from Blue Light Filter Splendid Brightness Auto Adjust Contrast Signal Color Temp Volume GamePlus QuickFit Rest Reminder Color Augmentation EyeCheck and set...

Page 27: ...n No Power ON Consumption 15 81w Mesauring a screen brightness of 200 nits Without audio USB Card reader connection Note Based on Energy Star 7 0 standard Chassis Colors Black Power saving mode 0 5W Power off mode 0 5W Tilt 5 23 VESA Wall Mounting Yes 100mm x 100mm Phys Dimension with stand WxHxD 613 34 x 435 60 x 201 70 mm Phys Dimension without stand WxHxD For VESA Wall Mount 613 34 x 365 31 x 5...

Page 28: ...nother 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 interference Screen image has color defects white ...

Page 29: ...70Hz 56 476kHz 1024x768 75Hz 60 023kHz 1152x864 75Hz 67 5kHz 1280x960 60Hz 60kHz 1280x1024 60Hz 63 981kHz 1280x1024 75Hz 79 976kHz 1440x900 60Hz 55 935kHz 1680x1050 60Hz 65 29kHz 1920x1080 60Hz 67 5kHz 1920x1080 75Hz 83 894kHz MAC Modes Factory Preset Timing Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency 640x480 67Hz 35kHz VESA Modes User Available Timing Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency...

Page 30: ... 31 25kHz 1280 x 720 P 50Hz 37 5kHz 1280 x 720 P 59 94 60Hz 44 955 45kHz HDMI 1 4 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 be supported For optimal resoluti...

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