Page 2 - Table of contents; How to reconfigure; Specifications
ii Copyright © 2010 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; interference that may cause undesired operation.; Canadian Department of Communications 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 ca...
Page 4 - Safety information; inside the monitor may result in serious physical injury.
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:; desktop pattern you use.; Conventions used in this guide; WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to
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 - Package contents; x CD (Only available for model VK27
1-1 ASUS LED Monitor VE278Q/VK278Q Series 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS ® VE278Q/VK278Q Series LED monitor! The latest widescreen LED monitor from ASUS provides a crisper, broader, and brighter display, plus a host of features that enhance your viewing experience.With these features...
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 LED monitor; Use this hot key to switch from six video preset modes (Scenery Mode,
1-3 ASUS LED Monitor VE278Q/VK278Q Series 1.5 Monitor introduction 1.5.1 Front of the LED monitor 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 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 key to switch from ...
Page 10 - This is also a hot key for Brightness adjustment.; Press; Press this button to turn the monitor on/off.; Status
1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 5. Button: • Press this button to increase the value of the function selected or move right/up to the next function. • This is also a hot key for Brightness adjustment. 6. Input Select Button: • Use this hot key to switch from VGA, DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort input ...
Page 11 - Rear of the LED monitor; Screw Holes for; DisplayPort
1-5 ASUS LED Monitor VE278Q/VK278Q Series 1.5.2 Rear of the LED monitor Screw Holes for VESA Wall Mount Rear connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 AC-IN port 2 DisplayPort 3 HDMI-IN port 4 DVI port 5 VGA port 6 Audio Line-in port 7 Earphone-out port 8 USB-IN port (Only available for model VK278Q)
Page 12 - Detaching the arm/stand; designed for VESA wall mount.
2-1 Chapter 2: Setup 2.1 Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount) The detachable stand of the VE278Q/VK278Q Series LED 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 ...
Page 13 - ASUS VK278Q series provides the easy-to-use; software that can work; LifeFrame 2; LifeFrame 2; Installation instructions; LifeFrame 2; Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
2-2 ASUS LED Monitor VE278Q/VK278Q 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....
Page 14 - and; OSD Function Introduction; Scenery Mode
3-1 Chapter 3: General Instruction 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure VE278 Splendid Color Image Sound PIP Settings 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...
Page 15 - button is also a
3-2 ASUS LED Monitor VE278Q/VK278Q Series • Standard Mode : This is the best choice for document editing with SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement. • Theater Mode : This is the best choice for movie watching with SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement. • Game Mode : This is the best choice for game playing with SPLENDI...
Page 16 - : Adjusts the picture sharpness. The adjusting range is from 0
3-3 Chapter 3: General Instruction 3. Image You can adjust the image Sharpness, Trace Free, Aspect Control, Position (VGA only), and Focus (VGA only) from this main function. VE278 Splendid Color Image Sound PIP Settings Input Select Move Menu Exit System Setup Focus Sharpness Trace Free Aspect Cont...
Page 17 - : Adjusts the balance between the left and right front speakers.
3-4 ASUS LED Monitor VE278Q/VK278Q Series • Volume : Adjusts the output volume level. The button is also a hot key to activate this function. • Bass : Adjusts the output bass level. • Treble : Adjusts the output treble level. • Balance : Adjusts the balance between the left and right front speakers....
Page 18 - Select the input source from
3-5 Chapter 3: General Instruction 6. Input Select Select the input source from VGA , DVI , HDMI , or DisplayPort . VE278 Splendid Color Image Sound PIP Settings Input Select Move Menu Exit System Setup VGA DVI HDMI DisplayPort 7. System Setup Adjusts the system configuration. VE278 Splendid Color I...
Page 19 - Model
3-6 ASUS LED Monitor VE278Q/VK278Q Series 3.2 Specifications Model VE278Q VK278Q Panel Size 27.0”W (68.6cm) 27.0”W (68.6cm) Max. Resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080 Brightness (Typ.) 300cd/m 2 300cd/m 2 Intrinsic Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1 1000:1 Viewing Angle (CR=10) 160°(V) /170°(H) 160°(V) /170°(H) ...
Page 21 - Supported Timing List; PC Supported Primary Timing
3-8 ASUS LED Monitor VE278Q/VK278Q Series 3.4 Supported Timing List PC Supported Primary Timing Mode Input Aspect Ratio Resolution H(KHz) V(Hz) Pixel (MHz) VGA 4:3 640x480, 60Hz 31.469 59.94 25.175 640x480, 72Hz 37.861 72.809 31.5 640x480, 75Hz 37.5 75 31.5 640x480, 85Hz 43.269 85.008 36 SVGA 4:3 80...
Page 22 - VESA Modes, User Available Timing; HDMI Supported Primary Timing; VESA Modes, Factory Preset Timing
3-9 Chapter 3: General Instruction VESA Modes, User Available Timing Mode Input Aspect Ratio Resolution H(KHz) V(Hz) Pixel (MHz) 720P 16:9 1280x720, 60Hz(RB) 44.444 59.979 64 16:9 1280x720, 60Hz 44.772 59.855 74.5 16:9 1280x720, 75Hz 56.456 74.777 95.75 WXGA 1280x768, 60Hz(RB) 47.396 59.995 68.25 16...