Asus PB278Q- Manuals

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 ...

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...

1-1 ASUS LCD Monitor PB278Q Series 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS ® PB278Q 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 enj...

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 a...

1-3 ASUS LCD Monitor PB278Q Series 1.4 Monitor introduction 1.4.1 Front of the LCD monitor 7 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 shown below. Status Description Blue ON Amber Standby mode OFF OF...

1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction • Press this button to exit the hotkey OSD menu. 5. Button: • Press this button to decrease values or to move your selection left/down. • Volume hotkey 6. QuickFit button: • Press this button to activate the QuickFit function designed for alignment. • The QuickFit...

1-5 ASUS LCD Monitor PB278Q Series 1.4.2 Rear of the LCD monitor 4 2 5 6 8 1 7 3 Rear connectors 1. Kensington lock slot. 2. AC-IN port: This port connects the power cord. 3. DisplayPort. This port is for connection with a DisplayPort compatible device. 4. VGA port: This 15-pin port is for PC VGA co...

1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.4.3 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...

2-1 Chapter 2: Setup 2.1 Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount) The detachable stand of this monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. T o d e t a c h t h e a r m / s t a n d : 1. Disconnect power and signal cables. Carefully p ut the front of the monitor face down on a clean table. ...

2-2 ASUS LCD Monitor PB278Q 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 when you change its angle. • You...

2-3 Chapter 2: Setup 2.3 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 VGA/HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort cable : a. Plug one end...

3-1 ASUS LCD Monitor PB278Q Series 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure PB278 Splendid Color Image Sound Input Select Move Menu Exit System Setup Scenery Mode Standard Mode Theater Mode sRGB Mode User Mode 1. Press the MENU button to activate the OSD menu. 2. Press and to naviga...

3-2 Chapter 3: General Instruction 3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction 1. Splendid This function contains five 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. PB278 Splendid Color Image Sound In...

3-3 ASUS LCD Monitor PB278Q Series • User Mode : More items are adjustable in the Color menu. Function Standard Mode sRGB Mode Scenery Mode Theater Mode User Mode Brightness Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Contrast Yes No Yes Yes Yes Saturation No No Yes Yes Yes Hue No No No No Yes Color Temperature Yes No Yes ...

3-4 Chapter 3: General Instruction 2. Color Select the image color you like from this function. PB278 Splendid Color Image Sound Input Select Move Menu Exit System Setup Brightness Contrast Saturation Color Temp. 100 80 6500k Gamma Color Reset 50 50 22 Advanced Setting Hue • Brightness : The adjusti...

3-5 ASUS LCD Monitor PB278Q Series 3. Image You can adjust the image Sharpness, Trace Free, Aspect Control, ASCR, Position (VGA only), and Focus (VGA only) from this main function. PB278 Splendid Color Image Sound Input Select Move Menu Exit System Setup Focus Sharpness Trace Free Aspect Control ASC...

3-6 Chapter 3: General Instruction 4. Sound Adjust the sound settings to your preference. PB278 Splendid Color Image Sound Input Select Move Menu Exit System Setup Volume Mute Source 50 OFF Line In • Volume : Adjust the output volume level. • Mute : Mute the output volume. • Source: Adjust audio sou...

3-7 ASUS LCD Monitor PB278Q Series 6. System Setup Adjusts the system configuration. PB278 Splendid Color Image Sound Input Select Move Menu Exit System Setup Information All Reset Splendid Demo Mode OFF English ON Language Power Indicator OSD Setup • Splendid Demo Mode : Split the screen into two f...

3-8 Chapter 3: General Instruction 3.2 Specifications Model PB278Q Panel Size 27.0”W (68.6 cm) Max. Resolution 1920x1080 (VGA); 2560 x 1440 (DVI, HDMI, DP) Brightness (Typ.) 300cd/m 2 Intrinsic Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1 Viewing Angle (CR=10) 178°(V) /178°(H) Display Colors 16.7 M(True 8bit) Respo...

3-10 Chapter 3: General Instruction 3.4 Supported Timing List PC Supported Primary Timing Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency 640x480 60Hz 31.469kHz 640x480 72Hz 37.861kHz 640x480 75Hz 37.5kHz 640x480 85Hz 43.269kHz 800x600 56Hz 35.156kHz 800x600 60Hz 37.879kHz 800x600 72Hz 48.077kHz 800x60...