Page 2 - Table of contents; Detaching the arm/stand
ii Copyright © 2012 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 - Notices; Federal Communications Commission Statement; to the following two conditions:; Canadian Department of Communications Statement; Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
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 c...
Page 4 - Safety information; came with the package.
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 - The following symptoms are normal with the monitor:; Conventions used in this guide
v 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 ...
Page 6 - Where to find more information; The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS; Optional documentation
vi 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 Yo...
Page 7 - Thank you for purchasing the ASUS; Package contents; Check your VE278 Series LCD package for the following items:
1-1 ASUS LCD Monitor VE278 Series 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS ® VE278 Series 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...
Page 8 - Assembling the monitor base; To assemble the monitor base:; easily tighten the screw by fingers.; Make sure to screw the base to the arm tightly.; Connect cables
1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3 Assembling the monitor base To assemble the monitor base: 1. Attach the base to the arm and fix with the screw to join them tightly. You can easily tighten the screw by fingers. 2. Adjust the monitor to the angle that is most comfortable for you. We recommend ...
Page 9 - Monitor introduction; Front of the LCD monitor; Use this hotkey to switch from six video preset modes (Scenery Mode,
1-3 ASUS LCD Monitor VE278 Series 1.5 Monitor introduction 1.5.1 Front of the LCD monitor VE278H VE278N 6 7 3 5 8 1 2 6 7 4 5 8 1 2 1. Button: • Automatically adjust the image to its optimized position, clock, and phase by long pressing this button for 2-4 seconds (for VGA mode only). • Use this hot...
Page 10 - to the next function.This is also a hotkey for Volume adjustment.; Status
1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 4. Button: • Press this button to decrease the value of the function selected or move to the next function.This is also a hotkey for Volume adjustment. 5. MENU Button:• Press this button to enter the OSD menu. • Press this button to enter/select the icon (function...
Page 11 - Rear of the LCD monitor; HDMI port
1-5 ASUS LCD Monitor VE278 Series 1.5.2 Rear of the LCD monitor 1 3 4 VE278N VE278H 2 1 4 5 6 7 1 AC-IN port 2 HDMI port 3 DVI port 4 VGA port 5 Audio - in Port 6 Earphone - out Port 7 Screw Holes for VESA Wall Mount
Page 12 - QuickFit Function; Grid patterns
1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.5.3 QuickFit Function The QuickFit function contains three patterns: (1) Grid (2) Paper size (3) Photo size. 1. Grid patterns The grid patterns facilitate designers and users to organize content and layout on a page and achieve a consistent look and feel. Alignm...
Page 13 - Photo size
1-7 ASUS LCD Monitor VE278 Series 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. Photo 4x6, 3x5, 2x2 Photo 8x10, 5x7
Page 14 - Disconnect power and signal cables. Carefully p
2-1 Chapter 2: Setup 2.1 Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount) The detachable stand of the VE278 Series LCD monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. To detach the arm/stand: 1. Disconnect power and signal cables. Carefully p ut the front of the monitor face down on a clean table. 2...
Page 15 - Adjusting the monitor; • You can adjust the monitor’s angle from -5 ̊ to 20 ̊.
2-2 ASUS LCD Monitor VE278 Series 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 while changing its angle. • You c...
Page 16 - How to reconfigure; Press the MENU button to activate the OSD menu.; OSD Function Introduction; your setting or return to the preset mode.
3-1 Chapter 3: General Instruction 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure VE278 Splendid Color Image Input Select Move Menu Exit System Setup Scenery Mode Standard Mode Theater Mode Game Mode Night View Mode sRGB 1. Press the MENU button to activate the OSD menu. 2. Press and ...
Page 17 - : This is the best choice for document editing with; : The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. The
3-2 ASUS LCD Monitor VE278 Series VE278 Splendid Color Image Input Select Move Menu Exit System Setup Scenery Mode Standard Mode Theater Mode Game Mode Night View Mode sRGB • Scenery Mode : This is the best choice for scenery photo displaying with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology. • Standard ...
Page 18 - : Adjusts the picture sharpness. The adjusting range is from 0
3-3 Chapter 3: General Instruction • Contrast : The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. The button (Only for VE278N) is also a hotkey to activate this function. • Saturation : The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Color Temp. : Contains three preset color modes (Cool, Normal, Warm) and one User Mode...
Page 19 - Focus; : Reduces Horizonal-line noise and Vertical-line noise of the image; VGA; VGA
3-4 ASUS LCD Monitor VE278 Series • Focus : Reduces Horizonal-line noise and Vertical-line noise of the image by adjusting (Phase) and (Clock) separately. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100 (Only available for VGA input). Phase adjusts the phase of the pixel clock signal. With a wrong phase adjust...
Page 20 - Adjusts the system configuration.
3-5 Chapter 3: General Instruction 5. System Setup Adjusts the system configuration. VE278 Splendid Color Image Input Select Move Menu Exit System Setup Splendid Demo Mode OFF Language Information 50 OFF English 1/2 Volume ECO Mode OSD Setup VE278 Splendid Color Image Input Select Move Menu Exit Sys...
Page 21 - Specifications; Model
3-6 ASUS LCD Monitor VE278 Series 3.2 Specifications Model VE278N VE278H Panel Size 27.0”W (68.6cm) Max. Resolution 1920x1080 Brightness (Typ.) 300cd/ m 2 Intrisinc Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1200:1 Viewing Angle (CR ≤ 10) 160°(V) ; 170°(H) Display Colors 16.7 M(6bit Hi FRC) Response Time (Typ.) 5 ms (Tr...
Page 23 - Supported Timing List
3-8 ASUS LCD Monitor VE278 Series 3.4 Supported Timing List VESA / IBM Modes Support Timing (D-SUB, DVI-D, VE278H HDMI inputs) Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency 640 x 350 70Hz 31.469KHz 640 x 480 60Hz 31.469KHz 640 x 480 67Hz 35KHz 640 x 480 75Hz 37.5KHz 720 x 400 70Hz 31.469KHz 800 x 600...
