Asus VE276 Series User manual

VE276 Series
LCD Monitor
User Guide
August 2011

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Table of contents
Notices......................................................................................................... iii
Safety information ...................................................................................... iv
Care & Cleaning........................................................................................... v
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Package contents......................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Assembling the monitor base..................................................... 1-2
1.4 Connect cables............................................................................. 1-2
1.5 Monitor introduction .................................................................... 1-3
1.5.1 Front of the LCD monitor ................................................ 1-3
1.5.2 Rear of the LCD monitor ................................................. 1-5
2.1 Detaching the arm/stand
(for VESA wall mount) ................................................................. 2-1
2.2 Adjusting the monitor.................................................................. 2-2
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............................................................................... 3-5
3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ)................................................................ 3-6
3.4 Supported Timing List ................................................................. 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.
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re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xitbyyourself.Contacta
qualied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re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conguredreceptaclesmarked
between100-240VAC.
• Ifyouencountertechnicalproblemswiththemonitor,contacta
qualied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ickerduringtheinitialuseduetothenatureoftheuorescent
light. Turn off the Power Switch and turn it on again to make sure that the
ickerdisappears.
• Youmaynd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ashes,orcannotworkanymore,contact
yourdealerorservicecentertox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.

1-1ASUSLCDMonitorVE276Series
1.1 Welcome!
ThankyouforpurchasingtheASUS®VE276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VE276Seriesbringsyou!
1.2 Package contents
CheckyourVE276SeriesLCDpackageforthefollowingitems:
LCD monitor
Monitor base
Quick start guide
1xPowercord
1xVGAcable
1xDVIcable
Ifanyoftheaboveitemsisdamagedormissing,contactyourretailer
immediately.

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xwiththescrewtojointhemtightly.Youcan
easilytightenthescrewbyngers.
2. 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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Make sure to screw the base to the arm tightly.
1.4 Connect cables
To connect cables:
Connectthecablesyouneedbasedonchapter1.5.2,page1-5.

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1.5 Monitor introduction
1.5.1 Front of the LCD monitor
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2 3 4 7
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1. Button:
• Usethishotkeytoswitchfromsixvideopresetmodes(SceneryMode,
StandardMode,TheaterMode,GameMode,NightViewMode,and
sRGBMode)withSPLENDID™VideoIntelligenceTechnology.
• ExittheOSDmenuorgobacktothepreviousmenuastheOSDmenu
is active.
2. Button:
• Automaticallyadjusttheimagetoitsoptimizedposition,clock,and
phase.
3. Button:
• Press this button to decrease the value of the function selected or move
tothenextfunction.ThisisalsoahotkeyforContrastadjustment.
4. MENUButton:
• Press this button to enter the OSD menu.
• Pressthisbuttontoenter/selecttheicon(function)highlightedwhilethe
OSD is activated.

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5. Button:
• Press this button to decrease the value of the function selected or move
to the previous functions.
• ThisisalsoahotkeyforBrightnessadjustment.
6. Input Select Button:
• UsethishotkeytoswitchfromVGA,DVIinputsignal.
7. PowerButton/PowerIndicator:
• Pressthisbuttontoturnthemonitoron/off.
• The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table.
Status Description
Blue ON
Amber Standbymode
OFF OFF

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1.5.2 Rear of the LCD monitor
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1 AC-IN port
2 DVI port
3 VGA port
4 Screw Holes for VESA Wall Mount

2-1 Chapter 2: Setup
2.1 Detaching the arm/stand
(for VESA wall mount)
ThedetachablestandoftheVE276SeriesLCDmonitorisspeciallydesignedfor
VESAwallmount.
To detach the arm/stand:
1. Disconnectpowerandsignalcables.Carefullyput the front of the monitor
face down on a clean table.
2. Useascrewdrivertoremovethe two screws that secure the stand to the
monitor.
3. Detach the stand from the monitor.
• Werecommendthatyoucoverthetablesurfacewithsoftclothtoprevent
damage to the monitor.
• Holdthestandofthemonitorwhileremovingthescrews.
• TheVESAwallmountkit(100x100mm)ispurchasedseparately.
• UseonlytheULListedWallMountBracketwithminimumweight/load
24.4kg(Screwsize:4x10mm).

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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˚.
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3-1 Chapter3:GeneralInstruction
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu
3.1.1 Howtorecongure
VE276
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 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. Splendid
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.
VE276
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.

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• Standard Mode: This is the best choice for document editing with
SPLENDID™VideoIntelligenceTechnology.
• Theater Mode: This is the best choice for movie watching with
SPLENDID™VideoIntelligenceTechnology.
• Game Mode:ThisisthebestchoiceforgameplayingwithSPLENDID™
VideoIntelligenceTechnology.
• Night View Mode:Thisisthebestchoiceforplayingdark-scenegame
orwatchingdark-scenemoviewithSPLENDID™VideoIntelligence
Technology.
• sRGB: This is the best choice for viewing photos and graphics from PCs.
IntheStandardMode,theSaturation,SkinTone,Sharpness,andASCR
functionsarenotuser-congurable.
InthesRGB,theSaturation,ColorTemp.,SkinTone,Sharpness,Brightness,
ContrastandASCRfunctionsarenotuser-congurable.
2. Color
Selecttheimagecoloryoulikefromthisfunction.
VE276
Splendid
Color
Image
Input Select
Move Menu Exit
System Setup
Brightness
Contrast
Saturation
Color Temp.
90
80
50
User Mode
Natural
OFF
Skin Tone
Smart View
• Brightness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. The button is
alsoahotkeytoactivatethisfunction.
• Contrast: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. The button 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.
• Skin Tone:ContainsthreecolormodesincludingReddish,Natural,and
Yellowish.
• Smart view:TheversatileviewingpositionswithSmartViewTechnology
IntheUserMode,colorsofR(Red),G(Green),andB(Blue)are
userconfigurable; the adjusting range is from 0 ~ 100.

3-3 Chapter3:GeneralInstruction
3. Image
YoucanadjusttheimageSharpness,AspectControl,ASCR,Position(VGA
only),andFocus(VGAonly)fromthismainfunction.
VE276
Splendid
Color
Image
Input Select
Move Menu Exit
System Setup Focus
Sharpness
Aspect Control
ASCR
40
Full
Position
OFF
• Sharpness: Adjusts the picture sharpness. The adjusting range is from 0
to 100.
• Aspect Control:Adjuststheaspectratioto“Full”,“4:3”.
• ASCR:SelectONorOFFtoenableordisabledynamiccontrastratio
function.
• Position:Adjusts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: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
adjustment,thescreenshowshorizontaldisturbances.
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 is not proportional.
4. Input Select
Select the input source from VGA,DVI.
VE276
Splendid
Color
Image
Input Select
Move Menu Exit
System Setup
VGA
DVI

3-4ASUSLCDMonitorVE276Series
5. System Setup
Adjuststhesystemconfiguration.
VE276
Splendid
Color
Image
Input Select
Move Menu Exit
System Setup
Language
Information
Splendid Demo Mode OFF
OFF
English
ECO Mode
OSD Setup
All Reset
• Splendid Demo Mode: Activate the demo mode for the Splendid
function.
• ECO Mode: Power-saving mode
• OSD Setup:Adjuststhehorizontalpostition(H-Position),verticalposition
(V-Position),OSDTimeout,DDC/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:Displaysthemonitorinformation.
• All Reset:Selects“Yes”torevertallsettingstothefactorydefaultmode.

3-5 Chapter3:GeneralInstruction
3.2 Specications
Model VE276N
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+Tf)
DVIinput DVIwithHDCP
D-Sub input Yes
PowerONConsumption 56W
Tilt -5°~+20°
VESAWallMounting Yes(100mmx100mm)
Phys.Dimension(WxHxD) 643x445.6x220
BoxDimension(WxHxD) 732x560x176
NetWeight(Esti.) 7.1kg
GrossWeight(Esti.) 10.0 kg
VoltageRating AC100~240V(Built-in)
*Specicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.

3-6ASUSLCDMonitorVE276Series
3.3 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 and
there is no screen image
• Check if the monitor and the computer are in the
ONmode.
• Makesurethesignalcableisproperlyconnected
the monitor and the computer.
• Inspect the signal cable and make sure none of the
pins are bent.
• Connect the computer with another available
monitortocheckifthecomputerisproperlyworking.
Screen image is too light or dark • Adjust the Contrast and Brightness settings via
OSD.
Screen image is not centered or
sizedproperly • Press the button for two seconds to
automaticallyadjusttheimage.
• AdjusttheH-PositionorV-Positionsettingsvia
OSD.
Screen image bounces or a wave
pattern is present in the image
• Makesurethesignalcableisproperlyconnectedto
the monitor and the computer.
• Moveelectricaldevicesthatmaycauseelectrical
interference.
Screen image has color defects
(whitedoesnotlookwhite)
• Inspect the signal cable and make sure that none of
the pins are bent.
• Perform Reset via OSD.
• AdjusttheR/G/BcolorsettingsorselecttheColor
Temperature via OSD.
Screenimageisblurryorfuzzy • Press the button for two seconds to
automaticallyadjusttheimage(forVGAmodeonly).
• Adjust the Phase and Clock settings via OSD.

3-7 Chapter3:GeneralInstruction
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
800x600,56Hz 35.156 56.25 36
800x600,60Hz 37.879 60.317 40
800x600,72Hz 48.077 72.188 50
800x600,75Hz 46.875 75 49.5
800x600,85Hz 53.674 85.061 56.25
XGA 4:3
1024x768,60Hz 48.363 60.004 65
1024x768,70Hz 56.476 70.069 75
1024x768,75Hz 60.023 75.029 78.75
1024x768,85Hz 68.677 84.997 94.5
SXGA
4:3 1152x864,75Hz 67.5 75 108
1280x960,60Hz 60 60 108
5:4 1280x1024,60Hz 63.981 60.02 108
1280x1024,75Hz 79.976,P 75.025 135
WXGA+ 16:10 1440x900,60Hz 55.935 59.887 106.5
1440x900,75Hz 70.635 79.984 136.75
WSXGA+ 16:10 1680x1050,60Hz 65.29 59.954 146.25
16:9 1920x1080,60Hz 67.5 60 148.5
IBM Modes, Factory Preset Timing(D-SUB, DVI-D inputs)
Mode
Input
Aspect
Ratio
Resolution H(KHz) V(Hz) Pixel (MHz)
DOS 640x350,70Hz 31.469 70.087 25.175
640x350,85Hz 37.861 85.08 31.5
DOS 720x400,70Hz 31.469 70.087 28.322
720x400,85Hz 37.927 85.039 35.5
MAC Modes, Factory Preset Timing(D-SUB, DVI-D inputs)
Mode
Input
Aspect
Ratio
Resolution H(KHz) V(Hz) Pixel (MHz)
VGA 4:3 640x480,67Hz 35 66.667 30.24
SVGA 4:3 832x624,75Hz 49.725 74.551 57.2832