MG279 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 9 HDMI-1/MHL 1 2 3 1. AC-IN Port 2. USB upstream Port 3. USB downstream Port 4. HDMI-1/MHL 5. HDMI-2/MHL 6. DisplayPort 7. Mini-DP 8. Earphone Jack 9.
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 HDMI-1 / MHL, HDMI-2/MHL, Mini-DP 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 MG279 Racing Mode DisplayPort 2560x1440@60Hz G GameVisual Scenery Mode Blue Light Filter Racing Mode Color Cinema Mode Image RTS/RPG Mode Input Select FPS Mode System Setup sRGB Mode 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 MG279 Racing Mode DisplayPort 2560x1440@60Hz G GameVisual Level 0 Blue Light Filter Level 1 Color Level 2 Image Level 3 Input Select Level 4 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. MG279 Racing Mode DisplayPort 2560x1440@60Hz G GameVisual Brightness Blue Light Filter Contrast Color Saturation Image Color Temp. Input Select Skin Tone 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.: Contains three preset color modes (Cool, Normal, Warm) and User Mode.
4. Image You can adjust the image Sharpness, Trace Free, Aspect Control, VividPixel, ASCR and FreeSync, from this main function. MG279 Racing Mode DisplayPort 2560x1440 @ 60Hz G GameVisual Sharpness Blue Light Filter Trace Free Color Aspect Control Image VividPixel Input Select ASCR System Setup FreeSync 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. Input Select Select the input source from HDMI/MHL-1, HDMI/MHL-2, DisplayPort or Mini DisplayPort input signal. MG279 Racing Mode DisplayPort 2560x1440 @ 60Hz G GameVisual HDMI/MHL-1 Blue Light Filter HDMI/MHL-2 Color DisplayPort Image Mini DisplayPort Input Select System Setup MyFavorite 6. System Setup Adjusts the system configuration.
• GameVisual Demo Mode: Activate the demo mode for the GameVisual 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, Aimpoint function is specially designed for new gamers or beginners interested in First Person Shooter (FPS) games. To active GamePlus: Select ON to enter the GamePlus main menu.
7. • USB Charging: Turn On/Off USB charging function during the standby mode. • All Reset: Selects “Yes” to revert all settings to the factory default mode. MyFavorite Load/Save all settings on the monitor.
3.2 Specifications Model MG279Q Panel Size 27.0”W (68.47 cm) Max. Resolution 2560 x 1440 Brightness (Typ.) 350cd/m2 Intrinsic Contrast Ratio (Typ.) ≥1000:1 Viewing Angle (CR>10) 178°(V) /178°(H) Display Colors 16.7 M(True 8bit) Response Time 4ms (GTG) Satellite Speaker 2W x 2 stereo Earphone Output Yes HDMI/MHL input Yes x 2 Mini-DP input Yes DisplayPort input Yes USB 3.0 Hub Power ON Consumption Yes (Upstream x 1, Downstream x 2) < 38.
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. • Check Power Indicator function in main menu OSD. Select “ON” to turn on power LED. The power LED lights amber and • Check if the monitor and the computer are in the there is no screen image ON mode. • Make sure the signal cable is properly connected the monitor and the computer.
3.4 Supported Timing List VESA/IBM Modes Support Timing(HDMI and DisplayPort inputs) Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency 640x350 70Hz 31.469kHz 640x480 60Hz 31.469kHz 640x480 67Hz 35kHz 640x480 75Hz 37.5kHz 720x400 70Hz 31.469kHz 800x600 56Hz 35.156kHz 800x600 60Hz 37.879kHz 800x600 72Hz 48.077kHz 800x600 75Hz 46.875kHz 832x624 75Hz 49.725kHz 848x480 60Hz 31.02kHz 1024x768 60Hz 48.363kHz 1024x768 70Hz 56.476kHz 1024x768 75Hz 60.
CEA-861 Formats Supported Timings (HDMI/MHL and DisplayPort input) Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency 640x480P 59.94 / 60Hz 31.469 / 31.5kHz 720x480P 59.94 / 60Hz 31.469 / 31.5kHz 720x576P 50Hz 31.25kHz 1280x720P 50Hz 37.5kHz 1280x720P 59.94 / 60Hz 44.955 /45kHz 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.
