MT276 Series LCD Monitor User’s Manual
E5082 First Edition V1 November 2009 Copyright © 2009ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
Contents Contents .............................................................................................iii Notices ................................................................................................iv Safety Information ..............................................................................v Care and Cleaning .............................................................................vi Recycling Place..............................................................................
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 ▪ 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.
Care and 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 monitor 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.
Recycling Place EUROPE When disposing of ASUS products in Europe, please contact one of the following locations to make arrangements for recycling. ▪ ASUS France S.A.R.L. 10 allee bienvenue, 93160, noisy le grand, France Tel: +33 1 49 32 96 50 ▪ ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany) Harkortstr.
NORTH AMERICA When disposing of ASUS products in North America, please contact the following locations to make arrangements for recycling. ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) ▪ US Headquarters: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA Tel: +1 510-739-3777 Fax: +1 510-608-4555 ▪ Canada Branch Office: 802 Cochrane Dr.
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1.1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS® MT Series Multifunction LCD Monitor! The latest LCD monitor from ASUS provides a host of features that enhance your viewing experience. It integrates a number of various media input interfaces to meet your needs on a monitor for working as well as entertainment. With these features, you can enjoy the convenience and delightful visual experience that the MT Series brings you! 1.
1.3 1.3.1 Monitor Introduction Front view 1 1. Power button and power indicator ▪ Press this button to turn the monitor on, off, or stand-by. ▪ The colour of the power indicator is as the below table. Status 2. Description Blue On Red No signal (Power saving) Off (dark) Off/Standby Remote receiver ▪ 12 2 The monitor receives the signal from the remote controller here.
1.3.2 Top view 1 / 1. 2. 2 3 4 5 / Splendid / Auto Adjust / Exit button ▪ Use this hotkey to switch from six video preset modes (Standard mode, Theatre mode, Game mode, Scenery mode, Night view mode and sRGB mode) with SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement Technology ▪ Exits the OSD menu or goes back to the previous menu when the OSD menu is active.
4. / Volume hotkey / up & Down button ▪ To move the down/up to choose the function ▪ When OSD is not on the screen, this is also a hotkey for sound volume adjustment. 5. ▪ Source button To switch among the input signal sources of Component, VGA, HDMI1, and HDMI2. Press (Input Select Button) to display HDMI signals after you connect HDMI cables with the monitor.
1.3.3 Rear view 9 10 MT276H 3 4 5 6 1 2 MT276HE 3 1 7 8 4 5 2 7 1. Power socket and switch to connect power cord and to switch the monitor on and off 2. Kensington lock 3. HDMI connection for High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) signal connection 4. S/PDIF audio-out to output digital audio signal over S/PDIF cable 5. Audio-in for PC stereo sound to connect PC audio source 6. Audio-in connection to input audio signal over an RCA cable (only for the MT276H) 7.
1.4 Remote Controller Introduction Replacing the battery 1. Open the battery compartment cover on the back side. 2. Remove the old battery 3. Insert a lithium battery in correct polarity (+ to +, - to -). 4. Close the cover. 22.5 22.5 16 ▪ Use the remote controller in front of the remote receiver with a distance shorter than 7 meters and within 22.5 degree to the left and to the right. ▪ Dispose of used batteries in a recycle bin to prevent from environment pollution.
1 2 1. Increases, decreases, and mutes the sound. 3 2. To switch among the input signal sources of Component, VGA, HDMI1, and HDMI2 4 3. Press this button to turn the monitor on, off, or stand-by. 4. Use this hotkey to switch from six video preset modes (Standard mode, Theatre mode, Game mode, Scenery mode, Night view mode and sRGB mode) with SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement Technology 5. Adjusts the aspect ration to “Full”, “4:3”, or “Overscan”. 6.
2.1 Assembling the Monitor To assemble the monitor base: 1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 2. Align the base on the arm to fit it into the arm groove. 3. Fix the base to the arm by fastening the bundled screw. We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. 1 2 2.
2.3 Detaching the arm/base (only for the MT276) (For VESA wall mount) The detachable am/base of this LCD monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount To detach the arm/base: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Have the front of monitor face down on a table. Remove the rubbers in the four screw holes (figure 1.) Remove the base (figure 2.) Using a flat head screwdriver to pry the rear hinge cover (figure 3.) Use a screwdriver to remove 4 screws on the hinge (figure 4), than remove it from the monitor.
2.4 Connecting the Monitor MT276H PC z 1 6 1 External Speakers z 3 4 2 AV device z 2 2 3 4 5 7 5 8 MT276HE z 1 1 PC 6 z 4 2 6 7 External Speakers z 3 2 3 4 AV device 2 8 6 ▪ To connect the power cord: Connect one end of the power cord securely to the monitor’s 1 AC-IN port, the other end to a power outlet. Before you connect the cables, ensure that the connected devices are switched off or the power cord is unplugged from the electricity supply.
▪ To connect the audio cable: Connect the audio cable from the monitor’s audio-in port to the computer’s and/or video device’s 4 / 5 audio-out port. ▪ To connect to external speakers: Connect an 3 S/PDIF cable from the S/PDIF audio-out port of the monitor to the audio-in port of external speakers. ▪ To use earphones: Connect the end with plug type to the monitor’s jack. 2.4 8 earphone Turning the Monitor On Turn on the main power switch on the rear of the monitor. Press the power button.
3.1 On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure 1. Press the MENU button either on the key pad of the monitor or on the remote controller to activate the OSD menu. 2. Use W, X, S, and T to navigate through the functions. The chosen function will be highlighted. To activate the chosen function, press ENTER button. If the selected function has a sub-menu, still use W, X, S, and T to navigate through the sub-menu functions.
- Night View Mode: best choice for dark-scene display with Splendid™ Video Intelligence Technology - sRGB Mode: best choice for viewing photos and graphics from PCs. In the Standard Mode, the ASCR, Saturation, and Sharpness functions are not user-configurable. 2.
3. Image You can adjust brightness, contrast, sharpness, saturation, position (VGA only), and focus (VGA only) from this menu 24 ▪ Sharpness: to adjust the sharpness of the displayed picture; this function is active only in Standard Splendid™ mode ▪ Trace Free: to adjust the response time of the monitor ▪ Aspect Control: adjust the aspect ratio to “Full” or “4:3” or “ Overscan”.
4. 5 Sound ▪ Volume: to adjust the volume of either speakers or earphone ▪ Bass: to adjust the bass level ▪ Treble: to adjust the treble level ▪ Balance: to adjust the sound balance of the speakers to your preferred levels ▪ Mute: to mute the sound Input Source In this function, you can select your desired input source.
6 System Setup Allow you to adjust the system. ▪ 26 OSD Setup: Adjusts the horizontal position (H-Position)/the vertical position (V-Position) of the OSD from 0 to 100. Adjusts the OSD timeout from 10 to 120 seconds. Enables or disables the DDC/CI function. Adjusts the OSD transparency. ▪ Information: shows the monitor information.
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(MT276HE) Panel Type Panel Size Max Resolution Pixel Pitch Brightness (Typ) Contrast Ratio (Typ) Contrast Ratio (Max) Viewing Angle (H/V) CR > 10 Display Colors Response Time SPLENDID Selection Auto Adjustment Color Temperature Selection Skin-Tone Selection Digital Input Analogue Input Audio-in Port Digital Audio-out Port Earphone Jack Colors Speaker (Built-in) Power LED Tilt Kensington Lock AC/DC Adaptor Input Voltage Power Consumption Temperature (Operating) Temperature (Non-operating) Dimension (W*H*D) W
3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ) Phenomenon Power indicator off ▪ ▪ Amber power indicator and blank screen ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Remote controller malfunctions ▪ ▪ Screen too bright, too dark, or colour error Screen image bouncing, rolling, or with water-flowing pattern Screen image blurry or fuzzy No sound or low sound level ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ PC screen image not centred or sized properly ▪ Recommended Actions Press the power button again and check whether the power is on.
3.4 Supported Operating Modes Resolution Vertical frequency 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 720 x 400 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 832 x 624 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1152 x 864 1280 x 960 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024 1440 x 900 1600 x 1200 1680 x 1050 1920 x 1080 60Hz 67Hz 73Hz 75Hz 70Hz 56Hz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 75Hz 60Hz 70Hz 75Hz 75Hz 60Hz 60Hz 75Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz Horizontal frequency 31.47KHz 35.00KHz 37.86KHz 37.50KHz 31.47KHz 35.16KHz 37.88KHz 48.08KHz 46.88KHz 49.72KHz 48.
