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Summary of Contents for Asus PB278Q
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Page 1: User Guide
PB278Q Series LCD Monitor User Guide... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. -
Page 3: Notices
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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can... -
Page 4: Safety Information
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. -
Page 5: Care & Cleaning
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. Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth dampened with mild cleaner. • Avoid using a cleaner containing alcohol or acetone. Use a cleaner intended for use with the LED. - Page 6 Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to http://www.asus.com 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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Page 7: Welcome
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 enjoy the convenience and delightful visual experience that the PB278Q Series brings you! Package contents Check your PB278Q Series LCD monitor package for the following items: LCD monitor Power Cord VGA Cable DVI Cable (Dual link) DisplayPort Cable HDMI Cable Audio Cable... -
Page 8: Monitor Introduction
Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front of the LCD monitor 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 Amber Standby mode Input Select Button: • Press this button to select input source. Button: •... - Page 9 • Press this button to select a desired preset mode. • Press this button to exit the OSD menu or to go back to the previous menu when the OSD menu is active. • Press this button for 2 ~ 4 seconds to automatically adjust the image to its optimized position, clock, and phase (for VGA mode only). ASUS LCD Monitor PB278Q Series...
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Page 10: Rear Of The Lcd Monitor
1.3.2 Rear of the LCD monitor Rear connectors Kensington lock slot. AC-IN port: This port connects the power cord. DisplayPort. This port is for connection with a DisplayPort compatible device. VGA port: This 15-pin port is for PC VGA connection. DVI port: This 24-pin port is for PC (Personal Computer) DVI-D digital signal connection. HDMI port: This port is for connection with an HDMI compatible device. Audio Line-in Port Earphone jack. Chapter 1: Product Introduction... -
Page 11: Quickfit Function
1.3.3 QuickFit Function The QuickFit function contains three patterns: (1) Grid (2) Paper size (3) Photo size. Grid patterns The grid patterns facilitate designers and users to organize content and layout on a page and achieve a consistent look and feel. Alignment Grid Paper size QuickFit provides numerous commonly used standard paper sizes for users to view their documents in real size on the screen. Letter ASUS LCD Monitor PB278Q Series... - Page 12 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 Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
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Page 13: Detaching The Arm/Stand (For Vesa Wall Mount)
Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount) The detachable stand of this monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. To detach the arm/stand: Disconnect power and signal cables. Carefully put the front of the monitor face down on a clean table. Use a screwdriver to remove the four screws on the arm (Figure 1), and then detach the arm/stand from the monitor (Figure 2). • W e recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. • H old the stand of the monitor while removing the screws. Figure 1 Figure 2 • The VESA wall mount kit ( 100 x 100 mm) is purchased separately. • Use only the UL Listed Wall Mount Bracket with minimum weight/ load 28.8 kg (Screw size: 4 x 10 mm). ASUS LCD Monitor PB278Q Series... -
Page 14: Adjusting The Monitor
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 the monitor’s angle from +20˚ to -5˚ and it allows 60˚ swivel adjustment from either left or right. You can also adjust the monitor’s height within +/- 12cm. -5° ~ +20° 60° 60° 12cm 0° Pivoting the monitor Lift the monitor to the highest position. Tilt the monitor to its maximum angle. Pivot the monitor clockwise to the angle you need. -5° ~ +20° It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle. Chapter 2: Setup... -
Page 15: Connecting The Cables
• To connect the audio cable: Plug one end of the audio cable to the monitor’s Audio Line-in Port. Connect the other end of the audio cable to your computer’s audio Port. • To use the earphone: Connect the end with plug type to the monitor’s earphone jack when an HDMI or DisplayPort signal is fed. When these cables are connected, you can choose the desired signal from the Input Select item in the OSD menu. ASUS LCD Monitor PB278Q Series... -
Page 16: Osd (On-Screen Display) Menu
OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure PB278 Standard Mode Splendid Color sRGB Mode Image Scenery Mode Theater Mode Sound Input Select User Mode System Setup Move Menu Exit Press the MENU button to activate the OSD menu. Press to navigate through the functions. Highlight and activate the desired function by pressing the MENU button. If the function selected has a sub-menu, press again to navigate through the sub-menu functions. Highlight and activate the... -
Page 17: Osd Function Introduction
Input Select User Mode System Setup Move Menu Exit • Standard Mode: This is the best choice for document editing with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence. • sRGB Mode: Compatible with sRGB color space. sRGB mode is the best choice for document editing. Color White Point Primaries Space sRGB 0.3127 0.329 0.64 0.33 0.15 0.06 • Scenery Mode: This is the best choice for scenery photo displaying with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence. • Theater Mode: This is the best choice for movie watching with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence. ASUS LCD Monitor PB278Q Series... - Page 18 • User Mode: More items are adjustable in the Color menu. Standard sRGB Scenery Theater User Function Mode Mode Mode Mode Mode Brightness Contrast Saturation Color Temperature Gamma Advanced Gain Setting Offset Chapter 3: General Instruction...
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Page 19: Advanced Setting
“5500K” color temperature you selected for this monitor. • Gamma: Set the color mode to 2.2 or 1.8. • Advanced Setting: • Adjust the gain levels for R, G, B. • Adjust the black level offset values for R, G, B. • Color Reset: • Current mode color reset: Reset the color settings of current color mode to the factory default value. • All modes color reset: Reset the color settings of all color modes to the factory default value. ASUS LCD Monitor PB278Q Series... - Page 20 • Trace technology. The adjusting range is from lower 0 to faster 100. Aspect Control: Adjust the aspect ratio to “Full”, “4:3”, “1:1”, or • “Over Scan”. (The “4:3” ratio is only for 4:3 or 5:4 image source. The “Over Scan” ratio is only available for HDMI input.) • ASCR: Turn on or off the ASCR (ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio) function. (Only available at Scenery Mode and Theater Mode.) • Position: Adjust the horizontal position (H-Position) and the vertical position (V-Position) of the image. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100 (only available for VGA input). • Focus: Reduce Horizontal-line noise and Vertical-line noise of the image by adjusting (Phase) and (Clock) separately. The adjusting...
- Page 21 Adjust audio source to “Line In” or “DisplayPort” (only available for DisplayPort input). Input Select Select the input source from VGA, DVI, HDMI, or DisplayPort. PB278 Splendid Color Image HDMI Sound DisplayPort Input Select System Setup Move Menu Exit ASUS LCD Monitor PB278Q Series...
- Page 22 System Setup Adjusts the system configuration. PB278 Splendid Splendid Demo Mode Color OSD Setup Image Information Sound Language English Input Select Power Indicator System Setup All Reset Move Menu Exit • Splendid Demo Mode: Split the screen into two for Splendid modes comparison. (Scenery mode/Theater mode only) • OSD Setup: Adjust the horizontal position (H-Position), vertical position (V-Position), OSD Timeout, DDC/CI, and Transparency of the OSD screen.
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Page 23: Specifications
DVI (dual link) with HDCP D-Sub input DisplayPort input Audio Line-in < 60W Power ON Consumption Tilt -5° ~ +20° VESA Wall Mounting Yes (100mm x 100mm) Phys. Dimension (WxHxD) 643 x 552.3 x 218 mm Box Dimension (WxHxD) 755 x 224 x 470 mm Net Weight (Esti.) 8.8 kg Gross Weight (Esti.) 12 kg Voltage Rating AC 100~240V(Built-in) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. ASUS LCD Monitor PB278Q Series... -
Page 24: Troubleshooting (Faq)
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. The power LED lights amber • Check if the monitor and the computer are in and there is no screen image... -
Page 25: Supported Timing List
MAC Modes, Factory Preset Timing(D-SUB, DVI-D, HDMI inputs) Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency 640x480 67Hz 35kHz 832x624 75Hz 49.725kHz VESA Modes, User Available Timing Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency 848x480 60Hz 31.02 1280x720(RB) 60Hz 44.444kHz 1280x720 60Hz 44.772kHz 1280x720 75Hz 56.456kHz ASUS LCD Monitor PB278Q Series 3-10... - Page 26 1280x768(RB) 60Hz 47.396kHz 1280x800(RB) 60Hz 49.306kHz 1280x800 60Hz 49.702kHz 1280x800 75Hz 62.795kHz 1366x768 60Hz 47.712kHz 1440x900(RB) 60Hz 55.469kHz 1440x900 75Hz 70.635kHz 1680x1050(RB) 60Hz 64.674kHz 1920x1080 60Hz 66.587kHz WQHD Mode (DVI (dual link), HDMI and DP only) 2560x1440 60HZ 88.787kHz SD/HD Timings (HDMI input only) HDMI 1.3,CEA-861B Formats, SD/HD Supported Primary Timings of (HDMI input only) Resolution...
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