Page 2 - ii; Table of contents; Detaching the Quick Release stand; How to reconfigure; Specifications
ii Copyright © 2015 ASUSTeK 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...
Page 3 - iii; Notices; Federal Communications Commission Statement
iii 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 ...
Page 4 - iv; Safety information
iv 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 ...
Page 5 - WARNING; loss due to excessive sound pressures.
v WARNING Usage of other than specified head- or earphones can result in hearing loss due to excessive sound pressures.
Page 7 - vii; Where to find more information; and software updates.; Optional documentation; have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of
vii 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 Y...
Page 8 - Package contents
1-1 ASUS LCD Monitor MG279 Series 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 convenien...
Page 9 - Chapter 1: Product Introduction; Assembling the monitor; To assemble the monitor; Place the display flat on a cloth on the table, assemble the base
1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 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 ...
Page 10 - Connect cables; Rear of the LCD monitor
1-3 ASUS LCD Monitor MG279 Series 1.4 Connect cables 1.4.1 Rear of the LCD monitor 4 1 7 5 DP Mini DP HDMI-2/MHL HDMI-1/MHL 9 6 8 3 2 1. AC-IN Port2. USB upstream Port3. USB downstream Port4. HDMI-1/MHL 5. HDMI-2/MHL 6. DisplayPort7. Mini-DP8. Earphone Jack9. Kensington Lock
Page 11 - Monitor introduction; Using the Controls button; Status
1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 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 powe...
Page 12 - Input Select Button:
1-5 ASUS LCD Monitor MG279 Series 4. Input Select Button: • Use this hotkey to switch from HDMI-1 / MHL, HDMI-2/MHL, Mini-DP or DisplayPort input signal. 5. Close Button • Exit the OSD menu. 6. ( 5-way) Button: • Tums on the OSD menu. Enacts the selected OSD menu item. • Increases/Decreases values o...
Page 13 - Detaching the Quick Release stand (for VESA; To detach the Quick Release; monitor face down on a clean table.; damage to the monitor.; Figure 1; The VESA wall mount kit ( 100 x 100 mm) is purchased separately.
2-1 ASUS LCD Monitor MG279 Series 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 o...
Page 14 - Adjusting the monitor; • You can adjust the monitor’s angle from +20 ̊ to -5 ̊ and it allows 60 ̊; Pivoting the monitor
2-2 Chapter 2: Setup 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 th...
Page 16 - Chapter 3: General Instruction; OSD Function Introduction; Scenery Mode; Contrast and ASCR functions are not user-configurable.
3-2 Chapter 3: General Instruction 3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction 1. 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. MG279 DisplayPort C Blue Light Fil...
Page 17 - Blue Light Filter; Adjust the energy level of blue light emitted from LED backlight; Level 0; The higher the level,the more blue light will be reduced.; automatically imported.
3-3 ASUS LCD Monitor MG279 Series 2. Blue Light Filter Adjust the energy level of blue light emitted from LED backlight MG279 C Blue Light Filter olor Image Input Select System Setup 2560x1440@60Hz Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 DisplayPort G GameVisual MyFavorite Racing Mode • Level 0 : No...
Page 18 - Select the image color you like from this function.; and
3-4 Chapter 3: General Instruction 3. Color Select the image color you like from this function. MG279 2560x1440@60Hz Brightness Color Contrast Image Saturation Color Temp. Skin Tone Input Select System Setup Blue Light Filter DisplayPort G GameVisual MyFavorite Racing Mode • Brightness : The adjusti...
Page 20 - Select the input source from; DisplayPort or Mini DisplayPort; Adjusts the system configuration.
3-6 Chapter 3: General Instruction 5. Input Select Select the input source from HDMI/MHL-1, HDMI/MHL-2, DisplayPort or Mini DisplayPort input signal. MG279 2560x1440 @ 60Hz Col or Image Input Select System Setup HDMI/MHL-1 HDMI/MHL-2 Blue Light Filter DisplayPort G GameVisual MyFavorite DisplayPort ...
Page 22 - USB Charging; : Turn On/Off USB charging function during the standby; All Reset; ” to revert all settings to the factory default mode.
3-8 Chapter 3: General Instruction • 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. 7. MyFavorite Load/Save all settings on the monitor. MG279 2560x1440@60Hz Color Image Input Select System S...
Page 23 - Model
3-9 ASUS LCD Monitor MG279 Series 3.2 Specifications Model MG279Q Panel Size 27.0 ”W (68.47 cm) Max. Resolution 2560 x 1440 Brightness (Typ.) 350 cd/m 2 Intrinsic Contrast Ratio (Typ.) ≥1000:1 Viewing Angle (CR>10) 178 °(V) / 178 °(H) Display Colors 16.7 M(True 8bit) Response Time 4 ms (GTG) Sate...
Page 25 - Supported Timing List; VESA/IBM Modes Support Timing(HDMI and DisplayPort
3-11 ASUS LCD Monitor MG279 Series 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 800...