Asus MX279H User manual

MX279
LCD Monitor
User Guide

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First Edition
August 2012

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Table of contents
Notices......................................................................................................... iv
Safety information ....................................................................................... v
Care & Cleaning.......................................................................................... vi
Takeback Services..................................................................................... vii
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Package contents......................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Monitor introduction .................................................................... 1-2
1.3.1 Front view ....................................................................... 1-2
1.3.2 Back view........................................................................ 1-4
1.3.3 QuickFit Function ............................................................ 1-5
2.1 Assembling the monitor base..................................................... 2-1
2.1.1 Assembling the base....................................................... 2-1
2.1.2 Detaching the base ......................................................... 2-2
2.2 Adjusting the monitor.................................................................. 2-3
2.3 Connecting the cables................................................................. 2-3
2.4 Turning on the monitor................................................................ 2-4
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu ................................................. 3-1
3.1.1 Howtorecongure.......................................................... 3-1
3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction.............................................. 3-1
3.2 SpecicationsSummary ............................................................. 3-4
3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ)................................................................ 3-6
3.4 Supported operating modes ....................................................... 3-7

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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
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This product implements power management functionality. In case of no
signal input after 10 seconds, the product automatically goes to sleep/
standby mode.
As an Energy Star® Partner, our company has determined
that this product meets the Energy Star® guidelines for
energyefciency.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio
noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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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.
• Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected
and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage,
contact your dealer immediately.
• Slots and openings on the back or top of the cabinet are provided for
ventilation. Do not block these slots. Never place this product near or
over a radiator or heat source unless proper ventilation is provided.
• The monitor should be operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to
your home, consult your dealer or local power company.
• Use the appropriate power plug which complies with your local power
standard.
• Do not overload power strips and extention cords. Overloading can
result in fire or electric shock.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the
monitor in any area where it may become wet. Place the monitor on a
stable surface.
• Unplug the unit during a lightning storm or if it will not be used for a
long period of time. This will protect the monitor from damage due to
power surges.
• Never push objects or spill liquid of any kind into the slots on the
monitor cabinet.
• To ensure satisfactory operation, use the monitor only with UL listed
computers which have appropriate configured receptacles marked
between 100-240V AC.
• If you encounter technical problems with the monitor, contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.

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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 LCD. Never spray cleaner directly on the
screen, as it may drip inside the monitor and cause an electric shock.
The following symptoms are normal with the monitor:
• The screen may flicker during the initial use due to the nature of the
fluorescent light. Turn off the Power Switch and turn it on again to
make sure that the flicker disappears.
• You may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on
the desktop pattern you use.
• When the same image is displayed for hours, an afterimage of the
previous screen may remain after switching the image. The screen will
recover slowly or you can turn off the Power Switch for hours.
• When the screen becomes black or flashes, or cannot work anymore,
contact your dealer or service center to fix it. Do not repair the screen
by yourself!
Conventions used in this guide
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying
to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.

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Wheretond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
Your product package may include optional documentation that may
have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of
the standard package.
Takeback Services
ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the
highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing
solutions for our customers to be able to responsibly recycle our products,
batteries and other components as well as the packaging materials.
Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detail recycling
information in different region.

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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 convenience and delightful visual
experience that the monitor brings to you!
1.2 Package contents
Check your package for the following items:
LCD monitor
1 x Adapter
1 x Power cable
1 x VGA cable
1 x DVI-HDMI cable
1 x Audio cable
1 x Quick start guide
1 x Warranty card
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer
immediately.

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.3 Monitor introduction
1.3.1 Front view
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1. Button:
• Activates the QuickFit function. (Please refer to 1.3.3 QuickFit
function).
2. Button:
• Press this hotkey to switch from six video preset modes
(Scenery Mode, Standard Mode, Theater Mode, Game
Mode, Night View Mode, and sRGB) with SPLENDID™ Video
Intelligence Technology.
• Exit the OSD menu or go back to the previous menu as the OSD
menu is active.
• Automatically adjusts the image to its optimized position, clock,
and phase by pressing this button for 2~4 seconds (for VGA
mode only).
3. Button:
• Decreases values or moves your selection left/down.
• Volume hotkey
4. MENU Button:
• Turns on the OSD menu.
• Enacts the selected OSD menu item.
5. Button:
• Increases values or moves your selection right/up.
• Brightness hotkey
6. Input Select Button:
• Selects an available input source.

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Press (Input Select button) to display HDMI signals after you connect
HDMI cable with the monitor.
7. Power Button/Power Indicator:
• Press this button to turn the monitor on/off.
• The color definition of the power indicator is as the table below.
Status Description
White ON
Amber Standby mode
OFF OFF

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1.3.2 Back view
VGA
HDMI-2HDMI-1
VGA
HDMI-2HDMI-1
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1. HDMI port: This port is for connection with an HDMI compatible
device.
2. VGA port: This 15-pin port is for PC VGA connection.
3. Audio-in port: This port connects PC audio source by the bundled
audio cable.
4. Earphone jack: This port connects to an earphone.
5. DC-in port: This port connects the adapter.
6. Kensington Lock: This port connects a lock-and-cable apparatus for
security purposes.
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1.3.3 QuickFit Function
The QuickFit function allows users to have a preview of the document or
photo layout directly on screen without printing test copies.
QuickFit has three patterns:
a. Grid pattern: Facilitates designers and users to organize content
and layout on one page and achieve a consistent look and feel.
Alignment Grid
QuickFit
b. Paper size: Provides users to view their documents in real size
on the screen.
A4
QuickFit
Letter
QuickFit
c. Photo size: Provides photographers and other users to
accurately view and edit their photos in real size on the screen.
4x6 3x5 2x2
QuickFit
5x78x10
QuickFit
To activate QuickFit, press the QuickFit hotkey repeatedly to switch
between different pattern sizes.
When QuickFit is activated, press the control buttons to make adjustments.
The QuickFit OSD displayed in the lower right corner of the screen will
guide users to make selections.
QuickFit

2-1 Chapter 2: Setup
2.1 Assembling the monitor base
2.1.1 Assembling the base
1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table.
2. Attachthebasetothearmandxwiththescrewtojointhemtightly.
Youcaneasilytightenthescrewbyngers.
3. Adjust the monitor to the angle that is most comfortable for you.
We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to
prevent damage to the monitor.

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2.1.2 Detaching the base
1. Disconnect power and signal cables. Carefully put the front of the
monitor face down on a clean table.
2. Useyourngerstoloosenthescrewlocatedatthebottomofthe
base, and remove the base from the stand.
3. Or, you may directly use a screwdriver to remove the screw that
secures the base to the stand, and detach the base from the stand.
• We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to
prevent damage to the monitor.
• Hold the base while removing the screw.

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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canadjustthemonitor’sanglefrom-5˚to20˚.
-5 to +20
It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle.
2.3 Connecting the cables
Connect the cables according to the following instructions:
VGA
HDMI-2HDMI-1
VGA
HDMI-2HDMI-1
HDMI
Audio-in DC-IN
VGA Earphone jack
• To connect the audio cable: connect one end of the audio cable to
the monitor’s Audio-in port, the other end to the computer’s audio-out
port.

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• To connect the power cord:
a. Connect the adapter to the monitor's DC input.
b. Connect one end of the power cable to the adapter, and the other
end to a power outlet.
• To connect the VGA/HDMI cable:
a. Plug one end of the VGA/HDMI cable to the monitor's VGA/HDMI
port.
b. Connect the other end of the VGA/HDMI cable to your computer's
VGA/HDMI port.
c. Tighten the two screws to secure the VGA connector.
• To use the earphone:
a. When an HDMI cable is connected, connect the end with plug
type to the monitor’s earphone jack.
b. When VGA and Audio-in-line is connected, connect the end with
plug type to the monitor's earphone jack.
When multiple video cable signals are connected, you can choose the desired
input by pressing the Input Select key or select from the Input Select item
in the OSD menu.
2.4 Turning on the monitor
Press the power button . See page 1-2 for the location of the power
button. The power indicator lights up in white to show that the monitor
is ON.

3-1 Chapter 3: General Instruction
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu
3.1.1 Howtorecongure
1. Press the MENU button
to activate the OSD menu.
2. Press and 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 and again to navigate through the
sub-menu functions. Highlight and activate the desired sub-menu
function by pressing the MENU button.
3. Press and to change the settings of the selected function.
4. To exit the OSD menu, press the button. Repeat step 2 and step 3
to adjust any other function.
3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction
1. lSplendid
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.
• Scenery Mode: best choice for scenery photo display with
SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement.
• Standard Mode: best choice for document editing with
SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement.
• Theater Mode: best choice for movies with SPLENDID™ Video
Enhancement.
• Game Mode: best choice for games playing with SPLENDID™
Video Enhancement.
• Night View Mode: best choice for dark-scene games or movies
with SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement.
• sRGB: best choice for viewing photos and graphics from PCs.
In the Standard Mode, the Saturation, Skin Tone, Sharpness, and
ASCR functions are not user-configurable.
In the sRGB, the Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Color
Temp., Skin Tone, Sharpness, and ASCR functions are not user-
configurable.
MX279
Splendid
Color
Image
Input Select
System Setup
Scenery Mode
Standard Mode
Theater Mode
Game Mode
Night View Mode
sRGB
Move Menu Exit
MX279
Splendid
Color
Image
Input Select
System Setup
Scenery Mode
Standard Mode
Theater Mode
Game Mode
Night View Mode
sRGB
Move Menu Exit

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2. Color
You can adjust Brightness, Contrast,
Saturation, Color Temp., and Skin
Tone from this menu.
• Brightness: the adjusting
range is from 0 to 100.
button is a hotkey to activate
this function.
• Contrast: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
• Saturation: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
• Color Temp.: contains four modes including Cool, Normal,
Warm and User Mode.
• Skin Tone: contains three color modes including Reddish,
Natural, and Yellowish.
In the User Mode, colors of R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) are
user-configurable; the adjusting range is from 0 ~ 100.
3. Image
You can adjust Sharpness, Trace
Free, Aspect Control, ASCR,
Position (VGA only), and Focus
(VGA only) from this menu.
• Sharpness: the adjusting
range is from 0 to 100.
• Trace Free: adjusts the response time of the monitor. The
adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
• Aspect Control: adjusts the aspect ratio to “Full”, “4:3”, or “Over
Scan” (only available for HDMI input.)
• ASCR: turns on/off the ASCR (ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio)
function (only available in Scenery Mode, Theater Mode, Game
Mode, and Night View Mode)
• Position: adjusts the horizontal postition (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: reduces the Horizonal-line noise and Vertical-line noise
of the image by adjusting (Phase) and (Clock) separately. The
adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
MX279
Splendid
Color
Image
Input Select
System Setup
Brightness
Contrast
Saturation
Color Temp.
100
80
User Mode
50
NaturalSkin Tone
Move Menu Exit
MX279
Splendid
Color
Image
Input Select
Move Menu Exit
System Setup
Sharpness 60
60
Full
OFF
Trace Free
Aspect Control
ASCR
Position
Focus

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• Phase adjusts the phase of the pixel clock signal. With a wrong phase
adjustment, the screen shows horizontal distrubances.
• Clock (pixel frequency) controls the number of pixels scanned by one
horizontal sweep. If the frequency is not correct, the screen shows vertical
stripes and the image i not proportional.
Input Select
In this menu, you can select your
desired input source: VGA,
HDMI1 or HDMI2 (only available
in Scenery Mode, Theater Mode,
Game Mode, and Night View
Mode)
4. System Setup
Allows you to adjust the system.
• Splendid Demo Mode:
splits the screen into two for
Splendid mode comparison
(only available in Scenery
Mode, Theater Mode, Game
Mode, and Night View Mode).
• Volume: Adjust the
earphone output volume level. The adjusting range
is from 0 to 100.
• ECO Mode: Activate the ecology mode for power saving. (Some
gray levels may not be distinguished if ECO is ON. Its brightness
is lower than that when setting the Contrast Ratio to 100.)
• OSD Setup: Adjust the horizontal postition (H-Position), vertical
position (V-Position), OSD Timeout, DDD/CI, and Transparency
of the OSD screen.
• Language: Select OSD language. The selections are English,
French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Traditional
Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese.
• Information: Display the monitor information of Input Port,
Resolution, H-freq., V-freq, and Model Name.
• All Reset: Set to “Yes” to revert all settings to the factory default
status.
MX279
Splendid
Color
Image
Input Select
System Setup
VGA
HDMI1
HDMI2
Move Menu Exit
MX279
Splendid
Color
Image
Input Select
System Setup Language
Information
Splendid Demo Mode OFF
70
OFF
English
1/2
Volume
ECO Mode
OSD Setup
Move Menu Exit

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3.2 SpecicationsSummary
Panel Type TFT LCD
Panel Size 27” (16:9, 68.6 cm) wide screen
Max. Resolution 1920 x 1080
Brightness (Typ.) 250 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1
ASUS Smart Contrast Ration
(ASCR) ≥80,000,000:1(withASCRon)
Color Saturation (NTSC) 72 % (Typ)
Viewing Angle (H/V) CR>10 178° (H) / 178° (V)
Display Colors 16.7 M
Response Time 5 ms (Gray to Gray)
Pixel Pitch 0.3114 (H) mm x 0.3114 (V) mm
Full HD 1080P
Trace Free Technology Yes
SPLENDIDTM Video Enhancement Yes
SPLENDIDTM selection 6 video preset modes (by hotkey)
Auto adjustment Yes (by hotkey)
Color temperature selection 4 color temperatures
Skin-Tone selection 3 skin tones
Digital input HDMI v1.3 (x2)
Analog input D-Sub
Audio-in port 3.5 mm Mini-jack
Earphone jack Yes (only for HDMI)
Kensington Lock Slot Yes
Auto Adjustment Hotkey Yes
Brightness Adjustment Hotkey Yes
Volume Adjustment Hotkey Yes
Input Selection Hotkey Yes
Colors Black
Speaker (Built-in) 2 x 3 W
Power LED White (On) / Amber (Standby)
Tilt -5° ~ +20°