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Contents Notices.......................................................................................................... iv Safety information........................................................................................ v Care & Cleaning........................................................................................... vi Takeback Services...................................................................................... vii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! .......
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.
AEEE yönetmeliğine uygundur 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.
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.
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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 1. ( 5-way) button: • Turns on the OSD menu. Enacts the selected OSD menu item. • Increases/Decreases values or moves your selection up/down/left/right. • Turns on the OSD menu when the monitor enters standby mode or displays the “NO SIGNAL“ message. 2. button • Exits the OSD menu item. • Turns on the OSD menu when the monitor enters standby mode or displays the “NO SIGNAL“ message. 3.
• Turns on the OSD menu when the monitor enters standby mode or displays the “NO SIGNAL“ message. Power button/power indicator 5. • Turns the monitor on/off. • The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table. 1.3.2 Status Description White ON Amber flashing Amber OFF Red Green Yellow Entering standby mode Standby mode/No signal OFF G-SYNC 3D ULMB Back view 4 8 5 6 7 1. 2. DC-IN port. This port connects the power cord. Earphone jack.
1.3.3 GamePlus Function The GamePlus function provides a toolkit and creates a better gaming environment for users when playing different types of games. The crosshair overlay with four different crosshair options lets you choose the one that best suits the game you're playing. There's also an onscreen timer you can position on the left of the display so you can keep track of the elapsed gaming time; while the FPS (frames per second) counter lets you know how smooth the game is running.
1.3.4 GameVisual Function The GameVisual function helps you select among different picture modes in a convenient way. To active GameVisual: Press the GameVisual hotkey repeatedly to select. • Scenery Mode: This is the best choice for scenery photo displaying with GameVisualTM Video intelligence Technology. • Racing Mode: This is the best choice for racing game playing with GameVisualTM Video intelligence Technology.
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2.1 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. • The recommended adjusting angle is +20˚ to -5˚ (for tilt)/+60˚ to -60˚ (for swiveling/ +120 mm (for height adjustment)/90˚ (for portrait view).
2.2 Detaching the arm (for VESA wall mount) The detachable arm of this monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. To detach the arm: 1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 2. Loosen the four screws on the back of the monitor and remove the arm/base. 2 1 We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. 2.3 • The VESA wall mount kit (100 x 100 mm) is purchased separately.
• • To connect the power cord: a. Connect the power adapter securely to the monitor’s DC input. b. Connect one end of the power cord to the power adapter and the other end to a power outlet. To connect the DisplayPort/HDMI cable: a. Plug one end of the DisplayPort/HDMI cable to the monitor’s DisplayPort/HDMI port. b. Connect the other end of the DisplayPort/HDMI cable to your computer's DisplayPort/HDMI port.
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3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure Normal Mode HDMI 2560 x 1440@ 60Hz Racing Mode ASUS ROG PG278QR Over Clocking Max Refresh Rate 165Hz Blue Light Filter Color Image Input Select System Setup MOVE/ENTER EXIT 1. Press the 2. ( ) button up/down to navigate through the functions. Move the ( ) button to activate it. If Highlight the desired function and press the ( ) button up/down the function selected has a sub-menu, move the again to navigate through the sub-menu functions.
• Max Refresh Rate: allows you to select a maximum refresh rate of 165Hz ( ) button (Only for DisplayPort input). After selecting, press the twice to activate the setting. After reboot, test the new Max Refresh Rate by enabling it in the NVIDIA Control Panel. If you don’t see an image, disconnect the DP cable and use the monitor OSD to try again with a safer Max Refresh Rate. 2. Blue Light Filter In this function, you can adjust the blue light filter level.
• Brightness: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. When NVIDIA 3D vision is enabled, Brightness will be changed to NVIDIA® LightBoost™. You can enjoy twice the brightness of conventional 3D technology in 3D mode with zero increase in total energy consumption* *Compatible with the NVIDIA 3D Vision® 2 kit. To activate NVIDIA 3D function, turn off Gsync first and make sure that the input source is DisplayPort. • Contrast: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
5. Input Select In this function, you can select your desired input source. Normal Mode HDMI 2560 x 1440@ 60Hz Racing Mode ASUS ROG PG278QR Over Clocking DisplayPort Blue Light Filter HDMI Color Image Input Select System Setup BACK MOVE/ENTER 6. EXIT System Setup Allows you to adjust the system.
• All Reset: “Yes” allows you to restore the default settings. • DisplayPort Deep Sleep: puts the DisplayPort port into deep sleep. • HDMI Deep Sleep: puts the HDMI port into deep sleep. If the monitor cannot wake up after going into deep sleep, do one of the followings: - Press any button (except ) on the monitor to wake it up. - Disable the Deep Sleep function.
3.2 Specifications summary Panel Type Panel size Max. Resolution Pixel pitch Brightness (Typ.) Contrast Ratio (Typ.) Viewing angle(H/V) CR>10 Display colors Response time Color temperature selection Analog input Digital input Earphone jack Audio input Speaker (Built-in) USB 3.0 port Colors Power LED Tilt Swivel Height adjustment VESA wall mount Kensington lock Voltage rating Temperature (Operating) TFT LCD 27”W (16:9, 68.5 cm) wide screen 2560 x 1440 0.233 mm 350 cd/m2 1000:1 170˚/160˚ 16.
Compliance and Standards CB, CE, CU, CCC, UL/cUL, FCC, RCM, BSMI, VCCI, RoHS, WEEE, J-MOSS, ErP, PSE, CEL Level 1, Windows 7 WHQL, Windows 8.1 WHQL, Windows 10 WHQL, KCC, E-Standby, TUV-Flicker Free, TUV-Low Blue Light *Specifications are subject to change without notice. 3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ) Problem Possible Solution Power LED is not ON • 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 operating mode HDMI input Resolution Frequency Refresh Rate 640 x 480 60Hz 720 x 480 60Hz 720 x 576 50Hz 800 x 600 60Hz 1024 x 768 60Hz 1280 x 720 50Hz 1280 x 720 60Hz 1920 x 1080 50Hz 1920 x 1080 60Hz 2560 x 1440 60Hz Note: Do not support interlace.
DisplayPort input--Over clocking Resolution Frequency 2560 x 1440 Refresh Rate 165Hz Note: Do not support interlace. Over Clocking supported GPUs: NVIDIA Maxwell GPU Graphics Card like GTX 960, GTX970, GTX980, GTX980 Ti and GTX Titan X or higher. For other GPUs, please contact the manufactures to see if they are compatible. The monitor is purposely supporting the NVIDIA G-SYNC technology and targeting NVIDIA graphics solutions.
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 : PG278******* Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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