MG278 Series LCD Monitor User Guide
Table of contents Notices.......................................................................................................... iii Safety information....................................................................................... iv Care & Cleaning........................................................................................... vi 1.1 Welcome!....................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents..............................
Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Safety information iv • Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all the documentation that came with the package. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, never expose the monitor to rain or moisture. • Never try to open the monitor cabinet. The dangerous high voltages inside the monitor may result in serious physical injury. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
WARNING Usage of other than specified head- or earphones can result in hearing loss due to excessive sound pressures.
Care & Cleaning • Before you lift or reposition your monitor, it is better to disconnect the cables and power cord. Follow the correct lifting techniques when positioning the monitor. When lifting or carrying the monitor, grasp the edges of the monitor. Do not lift the display by the stand or the cord. • Cleaning. Turn your monitor off and unplug the power cord. Clean the monitor surface with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth dampened with mild cleaner.
Where to find more information Refer to the following 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.
1.1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS® LCD monitor! The latest widescreen LCD monitor from ASUS provides a crisper, broader, and brighter display, plus a host of features that enhance your viewing experience. With these features, you can enjoy the convenience and delightful visual experience that the monitor brings you! 1.
1.3 Assembling the monitor To assemble the monitor: 1. Place the display flat on a cloth on the table, assemble the base according to the drawing and use a coin to turn the screw tight. 2. Put the cable clip inset the hole of stand, and adjust the monitor to the angle that is most comfortable for you.
1.4 Connect cables 1.4.1 Rear of the LCD monitor 10 1 2 1. AC-IN Port 2. USB upstream Port 3. USB downstream Port 4. DVI 5. HDMI-2 6. HDMI-1 7. DisplayPort 8. Audio IN 9. Earphone Jack 3 DVI HDMI-2 4 5 HDMI-1 2.0 DP AUDIO IN 6 7 8 9 10.
1.5 Monitor introduction 1.5.1 Using the Controls button Use the control button on the back of the monitor to adjust the image settings. 6 5 4 3 2 1 1. Power Button/Power Indicator: • Press this button to turn the monitor on/off. • The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table. 2. Description White ON Amber Standby mode OFF OFF GameVisual: • 3.
4. Input Select Button: • Use this hotkey to switch from DVI, HDMI-1, HDMI-2 or DisplayPort input signal. • Exit the OSD menu. • Tums on the OSD menu. Enacts the selected OSD menu item. • Increases/Decreases values or moves your selection up/down/ 5. Close Button 6. ( 5-way) Button: left/right.
2.1 Detaching the Quick Release stand (for VESA wall mount) The Quick Release Stand of this monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. To detach the Quick Release stand 1. Disconnect power and signal cables. Carefully put the front of the monitor face down on a clean table. 2. Use a screwdriver to remove the four screws on the arm (Figure 1), and then detach the arm/stand from the monitor (Figure 2).
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. • You can adjust the monitor’s angle from +20˚ to -5˚ and it allows 60˚ swivel adjustment from either left or right. You can also adjust the monitor’s height within +/- 15cm. -5°~20° 60° 60° 15cm Pivoting the monitor 1.
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure MG278 Racing Mode DisplayPort 2560x1440@60Hz G GameVisual Scenery Mode Blue Light Filter Racing Mode Color Cinema Mode Image RTS/RPG Mode Sound FPS Mode Input Select sRGB Mode System Setup MyFavorite 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 Center key. 4.
3.1.2 1. OSD Function Introduction GameVisual This function contains six 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.
2. Blue Light Filter Adjust the energy level of blue light emitted from LED backlight MG278 Racing Mode DisplayPort 2560x1440@60Hz G GameVisual Level 0 Blue Light Filter Level 1 Color Level 2 Image Level 3 Sound Level 4 Input Select System Setup MyFavorite • Level 0: No change. • Level 1~4: The higher the level,the more blue light will be reduced. • When Blue Light Filter is activated,the default settings of Racing Mode will be automatically imported.
3. Color Select the image color you like from this function. MG278 Racing Mode DisplayPort 2560x1440@60Hz G GameVisual Brightness Blue Light Filter Contrast Color Saturation Image Color Temp. Sound Skin Tone Input Select Smart View System Setup MyFavorite • 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.
4. Image You can adjust the image Sharpness, Trace Free, Aspect Control, VividPixel and ASCR, from this main function. MG278 Racing Mode DisplayPort 2560x1440 @ 60Hz G GameVisual Sharpness Blue Light Filter Trace Free Color Aspect Control Image VividPixel Sound ASCR Input Select System Setup MyFavorite • Sharpness: Adjusts the picture sharpness. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Trace Free: Speeds up the response time by Over Drive technology.
5. Sound Adjust the sound settings to your preference. MG278 Racing Mode DisplayPort 2560x1440@60Hz G GameVisual Volume Blue Light Filter Mute Color Source Image Sound Input Select System Setup MyFavorite 6. • Volume: Adjusts the output volume level. • Mute: Mute the output volume. • Source: Adjusts audio source to “Line In” or “HDMI”(only available for HDMI input); Adjusts audio source to “Line In” or “DisplayPort” (only available for DisplayPort input)..
7. System Setup Adjusts the system configuration.
GamePlus main menu GamePlus-Crosshair GamePlus-Timer 3-8 • DisplayPort Stream: Compatibility with graphic card. Select DP 1.1 or DP 1.2 by graphic card DP version. • ECO Mode: Activate the ecology mode for power saving. • OSD Setup: Adjusts the OSD Timeout, DDC/CI, and Transparency of the OSD screen. • Language: Select OSD language.
7. MyFavorite Load/Save all settings on the monitor.
3.2 Specifications Model MG278Q Panel Size 27.0”W (68.47 cm) Max. Resolution 2560 x 1440 Brightness (Typ.) 350cd/m2 Intrinsic Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 170°(V) /160°(H) Display Colors 16.7 M(True 8bit) Response Time 1ms (GTG) Satellite Speaker 2W x 2 stereo Earphone Output HDMI input Yes Yes (HDMI 1.4 X 1, HDMI 2.0 X 1) Dual-DVI input Yes DisplayPort input Yes Audio Line-in USB 3.
Note:*Based on Energy Star 6.0 standard Power ON USB B Type Cable Connected PC V USB B Type Cable Non-connected PC V Power Saving OSD Charging ON V V X X Power OFF OSD Charging OFF (default setting) OSD Charging ON V X OSD Charging OFF X X Note: V= Hub On, X= Hub OFF 3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ) Problem Power LED is not ON Possible Solution • Press the button to check if the monitor is in the ON mode. • Check if the power cord is properly connected to the monitor and the power outlet.
3.4 Supported Timing List Timing List Dual Link DVI HDMI1.4 HDMI2.0 Display Port 1.
Video Timing Timing List Dual Link DVI HDMI1.4 HDMI2.0 Display Port 1.2 720x480P@59.94 X V V X 720x480P@60 X V V X 720x576P@50 X V V V 1280x720P@50 X V V V 1280x720P@59.94 X V V V 1280x720P@60 X V V V 1440x480P@59.94 X V V V 1440x480P@60 X V V V 1440x576P@50 X V V V 1920x1080P@23.97 X V V X 1920x1080P@24 X V V X 1920x1080P@25 X V V X 1920x1080P@29.97 X V V X 1920x1080P@30 X V V X 1920x1080P@50 X V V V 1920x1080P@59.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Asus Computer International Responsible Party Name: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Address: Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : LCD Monitor Model Number : MG278**** Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
