PA279 Series LCD Monitor User Guide
Contents Contents........................................................................................................ ii Notices.......................................................................................................... iii Safety information....................................................................................... iv Care & Cleaning............................................................................................ v Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.
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 & 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 broader, brighter and crystal-clear 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 to you! 1.
1.3 Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front view 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. 2. QuickFit button: • Activates the QuickFit function designed for alignment. • The QuickFit function contains 7 pages of common grid patterns and paper and photo sizes. (Please refer to 1.3.3 QuickFit Function). • Enacts the selected OSD menu item. • Increases/Decreases values or moves your selection up/down/left/right. MENU button: • Turns on the OSD menu.
3. 4. Shortcut • Default: Brightness hotkey • To change the hotkey function, go to the Shortcut > Shortcut 1 menu. Shortcut • • Default: Contrast hotkey To change the hotkey function, go to the Shortcut > Shortcut 2 menu. button: 5. • Selects a desired preset mode. • Selects an available input source. button: 6. button (Input Select button) to display HDMI/DisplayPort signals after you connect HDMI/DisplayPort cable with the monitor. Press 7.
1.3.2 Back view 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 11 12 11 Rear connectors 1. Kensington lock slot. 2. Power switch. Press the switch to turn on/off power. 3. AC-IN port. This port connects the power cord. 4. Audio-in port. This port connects PC audio source by the bundled audio cable. 5. 6. Earphone jack. DisplayPort in. This port is for connection with your computer. 7. DVI port. This 24-pin port is for PC (Personal Computer) DVI-D digital signal connection. 8. HDMI port.
Card reader specifications • Support Ssecure DigitalTM v1.0 / v1.1 / v2.0/ SDHC / SDXC (Capacity up to 2TB) • Support Secure DigitalTM v3.0 UHS-I (Ultra High Speed): SDR12/SDR25/ SDR50/DDR50/SDR104 • Compliant with MultiMediaCard TM (MMC) - MMC specification v3.x / v4.0 / v4.1 / v4.2 / v4.3 / v4.4 - x1 / x4 • Support Memory Stick PRO / Memory Stick PRO Duo / Memory Stick Micro / Memory • Stick PRO-HG / Memory Stick XC (Capacity up to 32GB) - Compliant with Memory Stick Series Specification: MS v1.
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 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.
2.1 Detaching the arm/base (for VESA wall mount) The detachable arm/base of this monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. To detach the arm/base: 1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 2. Use a screwdriver to remove the four screws on the arm (Figure 1), and then detach the arm/base from the monitor (Figure 2). (Figure 1) (Figure 2) We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor.
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 +/- 130 mm.
2.3 1. Connecting the cables Connect the cables as the following instructions: • To connect the power cord: connect one end of the power cord securely to the monitor’s AC input port, the other end to a power outlet. • To connect the HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort cable: a. Plug one end of the HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort cable to the monitor’s HDMI/ DVI/DisplayPort jack. b. Connect the other end of the HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort cable to your computer's HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort jack. c.
2-4 Chapter 2: Setup
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure 1. Press the MENU button to activate the OSD menu. 2. Move the button up/down to navigate through the functions. Highlight the desired function and press the button to activate it. If the function selected has a sub-menu, move the button up/down to navigate through the sub-menu functions. Highlight the desired sub-menu function and press the button to activate it. 3. Move the 4.
Color Space sRGB • Xr 0.64 Yr 0.33 Primaries Xg Yg 0.3 0.6 Xb Yb 0.15 0.06 Adobe RGB Mode: compatible with Adobe RGB color space. Color Space Adobe RGB 3-2 White Point Xw Yw 0.3127 0.329 White Point Xw Yw Xr Yr 0.3127 0.329 0.64 0.33 Primaries Xg Yg 0.21 0.71 Xb Yb 0.15 0.06 • Scenery Mode: best choice for scenery photo display with SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement. • Theater Mode: best choice for movies with SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement.
Function Brightness Contrast Saturation Hue Color Temperature Gamma Uniformity compensation Six-axis Hue Advanced Six-axis Saturation Setting Gain Offset 2.
• 3. 3-4 * 6-axis Hue adjustment. * 6-axis Saturation adjustment. * Adjusts the gain levels for R, G, B. * Adjusts the black level offset values for R, G, B. Color Reset: * Current Splendid color mode reset: Resets the color settings of current color mode to the factory default value. * All Splendid color mode reset: Resets the color settings of all color modes to the factory default value. Image Set the image related setting from this menu. • Sharpness: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
• Uniformity Compensation: adjusts different areas of the screen to reduce any screen uniformy errors, providing consistent brightness and color across the entire screen. • ASCR: turns on/off the ASCR (ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio) function. 4. PIP/PBP Setting The PIP/PBP Setting allows you to open up another sub-window connected from another video source besides the main-window from your original video source.
6. System Setup Allows you to adjust the system. • Splendid Demo Mode: splits the screen into two for Splendid modes comparison. (Scenery mode/theater mode only) • Volume: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • 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 background from opaque to transparent.
• • Language: there are 21 languages for your selection, including English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Czech, Croatia, Polish, Romanian, Hungarian, Turkey, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Indonesia, Persian. Power Indicator: turns the power LED indicator on/off. • QuickFit Color: adjusts the QuickFit color among 7 preset colors. • All Reset: “Yes” allows you to restore the default settings. 7.
3.2 Specifications summary 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™ Video Enhancement SPLENDID™ selection Auto adjustment Color temperature selection Digital input Temperature (Operating) TFT LCD 27.0" (16:9, 68.47 cm) wide screen 2560 x 1440 0.270 mm 350 cd/m2 1000:1 100,000,000:1 (with ASCR on) 178˚/178˚ 1.
*Specifications are subject to change without notice. **Requires Mac OS X v10.x 3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ) Problem Power LED is not ON The power LED lights amber and there is no screen image Screen image is too light or dark Screen image is not centered or sized properly 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. • Check if the power switch is ON.
3.4 Supported operating modes Resolution Frequency Horizontal Frequency (KHz) Vertical Frequency . Pixel . (Hz) (MHz) 640x480 640x480 640x480 640x480 720x400 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 832X624 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1152x864 1280x960 1280x1024 1280x1024 1366x768 1440x900 1600x1200 1680x1050 31.47(N) 35.00(N) 37.87(N) 37.5(N) 31.47(N) 35.16(P) 37.88(P) 48.08(P) 46.86(P) 49.72(P/N) 48.36(N) 56.476(N) 60.02(N) 67.5(P/N) 60.00(P) 63.98(P) 79.98(P) 47.712(P) 55.94(N) 75.00(P) 65.29(N) 59.
