PA279 Series LCD Monitor
User Guide
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Contents
Contents........................................................................................................ iiNotices.......................................................................................................... iiiSafety.information....................................................................................... ivCare.&.Cleaning............................................................................................ v
Chapter.1:.....Product.introduction
1.1. Welcome!....................................................................................... 1-11.2. Package.contents.......................................................................... 1-11.3. Monitor.introduction..................................................................... 1-2
1.3.1 Frontview....................................................................... 1-21.3.2 Backview........................................................................ 1-41.3.3 QuickFitFunction............................................................ 1-5
Chapter.2:.....Setup
2.1. Detaching.the.arm/base.(for.VESA.wall.mount)......................... 2-12.2. Adjusting.the.monitor................................................................... 2-22.3. Connecting.the.cables.................................................................. 2-32.4. Turning.on.the.monitor................................................................. 2-3
Chapter.3:.....General.instructions
3.1. OSD.(On-Screen.Display).menu.................................................. 3-13.1.1 Howtoreconfigure.......................................................... 3-13.1.2 OSDfunctionintroduction............................................... 3-1
3.2. Specifications.summary............................................................... 3-83.3. Troubleshooting.(FAQ)................................................................. 3-93.4. Supported.operating.modes...................................................... 3-10
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NoticesFederal.Communications.Commission.Statement
ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15oftheFCCRules.Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:
• Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and• Thisdevicemustacceptany interference received including interference that
maycauseundesiredoperation.
ThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClassBdigitaldevice,pursuanttoPart15oftheFCCRules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterferenceina residential installation.Thisequipmentgenerates,usesandcanradiateradiofrequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledandusedinaccordancewithmanufacturer’s instructions,maycauseharmful interferencetoradiocommunications.However, there isnoguarantee that interferencewillnotoccurinaparticularinstallation.Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioor televisionreception,whichcanbedeterminedbyturningtheequipmentoffandon,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterferencebyoneormoreofthefollowingmeasures:
• Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.• Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.• Connecttheequipmenttoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthe
receiverisconnected.• Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.
TheuseofshieldedcablesforconnectionofthemonitortothegraphicscardisrequiredtoassurecompliancewithFCCregulations.Changesormodificationstothisunitnotexpresslyapprovedbythepartyresponsibleforcompliancecouldvoidtheuser’sauthoritytooperatethisequipment.
AsanEnergyStar®Partner, our companyhasdetermined that this
productmeetstheEnergyStar®guidelinesforenergyefficiency.
CanadianDepartmentofCommunicationsStatement
This digital apparatusdoesnot exceed theClassB limits for radionoiseemissions fromdigitalapparatussetout in theRadio InterferenceRegulationsoftheCanadianDepartmentofCommunications.
ThisclassBdigitalapparatuscomplieswithCanadianICES-003.
ThisClassBdigitalapparatusmeetsall requirementsof theCanadianInterference-CausingEquipmentRegulations.
Cetappareilnumériquede laclasseBrespectetoutes lesexigencesduRéglementsurlematérielbrouillerduCanada.
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Safety information• Beforesettingup themonitor,carefully readall thedocumentation thatcame
withthepackage.• Topreventfireorshockhazard,neverexposethemonitortorainormoisture.• Nevertrytoopenthemonitorcabinet.Thedangeroushighvoltagesinsidethe
monitormayresultinseriousphysicalinjury.• Ifthepowersupplyisbroken,donottrytofixitbyyourself.Contactaqualified
servicetechnicianoryourretailer.• Beforeusingtheproduct,makesureallcablesarecorrectlyconnectedandthe
powercablesarenotdamaged.Ifyoudetectanydamage,contactyourdealerimmediately.
• Slots andopeningson thebackor topof the cabinet areprovided forventilation.Donotblock theseslots.Neverplace thisproductnearoroveraradiatororheatsourceunlessproperventilationisprovided.
• Themonitorshouldbeoperatedonlyfromthetypeofpowersourceindicatedon the label. If youarenot sureof the typeof power supply to your home,consultyourdealerorlocalpowercompany.
• Usetheappropriatepowerplugwhichcomplieswithyourlocalpowerstandard.• Donotoverloadpowerstripsandextentioncords.Overloadingcanresultinfire
orelectricshock.• Avoiddust,humidity,and temperatureextremes.Donotplace themonitor in
anyareawhereitmaybecomewet.Placethemonitoronastablesurface. • Unplugtheunitduringalightningstormorifitwillnotbeusedforalongperiod
oftime.Thiswillprotectthemonitorfromdamageduetopowersurges.• Never pushobjects or spill liquid of any kind into the slots on themonitor
cabinet.• Toensure satisfactory operation, use themonitor onlywithUL listed
computerswhichhaveappropriate configured receptaclesmarkedbetween100-240VAC.
• If youencounter technical problemswith themonitor, contact a qualifiedservicetechnicianoryourretailer.
Thissymbolofthecrossedoutwheeledbinindicatesthattheproduct(electrical,electronic equipment, andmercury-containingbutton cell battery) shouldnotbeplaced inmunicipalwaste.Please check local regulations for disposal ofelectronicproducts.
AEEE yönetmeliğine uygundur
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Care & Cleaning• Beforeyou liftor repositionyourmonitor, it isbetter todisconnect thecables
andpower cord.Follow the correct lifting techniqueswhenpositioning themonitor.When liftingorcarrying themonitor,grasptheedgesof themonitor.Donotliftthedisplaybythestandorthecord.
• Cleaning.Turnyourmonitoroffandunplugthepowercord.Cleanthemonitorsurfacewitha lint-free,non-abrasivecloth.Stubbornstainsmaybe removedwithaclothdampenedwithmildcleaner.
• Avoidusingacleanercontainingalcoholoracetone.Useacleaner intendedforusewiththemonitor.Neverspraycleanerdirectlyonthescreen,asitmaydripinsidethemonitorandcauseanelectricshock.
The.following.symptoms.are.normal.with.the.monitor:• Youmay find slightly unevenbrightnesson the screendependingon the
desktoppatternyouuse.• When the same image is displayed for hours, anafterimageof theprevious
screenmayremainafterswitchingtheimage.ThescreenwillrecoverslowlyoryoucanturnoffthePowerSwitchforhours.
• Whenthescreenbecomesblackorflashes,orcannotworkanymore,contactyourdealerorservicecentertofixit.Donotrepairthescreenbyyourself!
Conventions.used.in.this.guideWARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourselfwhen trying tocompleteatask.CAUTION:Informationtopreventdamagetothecomponentswhentryingtocompleteatask.IMPORTANT:InformationthatyouMUSTfollowtocompleteatask.
NOTE:Tipsandadditionalinformationtoaidincompletingatask.
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Where.to.find.more.informationRefer to the following sources for additional informationand for product andsoftwareupdates.
1.. ASUS.websitesTheASUSwebsitesworldwideprovideupdated informationonASUShardwareandsoftwareproducts.Refertohttp://www.asus.com
2.. Optional.documentationYour product packagemay includeoptional documentation thatmayhavebeenaddedbyyourdealer.Thesedocumentsarenotpartof thestandardpackage.
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1.1 Welcome! ThankyouforpurchasingtheASUS®LCDmonitor!
The latestwidescreenLCDmonitor fromASUSprovidesabroader,brighterandcrystal-cleardisplay,plusahostoffeaturesthatenhanceyourviewingexperience.
With these features, you canenjoy the convenienceanddelightful visualexperiencethatthemonitorbringstoyou!
1.2 Package contentsCheckyourpackageforthefollowingitems:
LCDmonitor
Quickstartguide
Warrantycard
Powercord
DVI-Dcable(DualLink)
DisplayPortcable
DisplayPortcable(Mini-DPtoDP)
USB3.0cable
SupportCD
Cabletie
ColorCalibrationTestingReport
Hood
Ifanyoftheaboveitemsisdamagedormissing,contactyourretailerimmediately.
1-2 Chapter1:Productintroduction
1.3 Monitor introduction1.3.1. Front.view
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1. QuickFitbutton:• ActivatestheQuickFitfunctiondesignedforalignment.• TheQuickFitfunctioncontains7pagesofcommongridpatternsandpaper
andphotosizes.(Pleasereferto1.3.3QuickFitFunction).• EnactstheselectedOSDmenuitem.• Increases/Decreasesvaluesormovesyourselectionup/down/left/right.
2. MENUbutton:• TurnsontheOSDmenu.• ExitstheOSDmenuorgoesbacktothepreviousmenuwhentheOSD
menuisactive.• ExitstheQuickFitpatterns.• TogglestheKeyLockfunctionbetweenonandoffwithalongpressfor
5seconds.
TheOSDmenuisnotavailablewhentheQuickFitfunctionisinuse.
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3. Shortcut• Default:Brightnesshotkey• Tochangethehotkeyfunction,gototheShortcut>Shortcut1menu.
4. Shortcut• Default:Contrasthotkey• Tochangethehotkeyfunction,gototheShortcut>Shortcut2menu.
5. button:• Selectsadesiredpresetmode.
6. button:• Selectsanavailableinputsource.
Press button(InputSelectbutton)todisplayHDMI/DisplayPortsignalsafteryouconnectHDMI/DisplayPortcablewiththemonitor.
7. Powerbutton/powerindicator• Turnsthemonitoron/off.• Thecolordefinitionofthepowerindicatorisasthebelowtable.
Status DescriptionWhite OnAmber StandbymodeOff Off
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1.3.2. Back.view
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Rear.connectors
1.. Kensington.lock.slot.2.. Power.switch.Presstheswitchtoturnon/offpower.3.. AC-IN.port.Thisportconnectsthepowercord.4.. Audio-in.port.ThisportconnectsPCaudiosourcebythebundledaudio
cable.
5.. Earphone.jack.6.. DisplayPort.in.Thisportisforconnectionwithyourcomputer.7.. DVI.port.This24-pinportisforPC(PersonalComputer)DVI-Ddigitalsignal
connection.8.. HDMI.port.ThisportisforconnectionwithanHDMIcompatibledevice.9.. Daisy-chain.DisplayPort.Output. This port allows you to connectmultiple
DisplayPortcompatiblemonitors.10.. USB.3.0.upstream.port.ThisportisforconnectionwithaUSBupstreamcable.
TheconnectionenablestheUSBportsonthemonitor.11.. USB.3.0.downstream.ports.TheseportsareforconnectionwithUSBdevices,
suchasUSBkeyboard/mouse,USBflashdrive,etc.
ThismonitorisSuper-SpeedUSB3.0compatible.Portwith iconisBC1.2compliant.
12.. Card.reader.Seebelowformoreinformationaboutthecardreaderspecifications.
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Card reader specifications• Support Secure DigitalTM v1.0 / v1.1 / v2.0/ SDHC / SDXC (Capacity up to
2TB)• Support Secure DigitalTM v3.0 UHS-I (Ultra High Speed): SDR12/SDR25/
SDR50/DDR50/SDR104• Compliant with MultiMediaCard TM (MMC) - MMC specification v3.x / v4.0 / v4.1 / v4.2 / v4.3 / v4.4 - x1 / x4
• Support Memory Stick PRO / Memory Stick PRO Duo / Memory Stick Micro /Memory
• Stick PRO-HG / Memory Stick XC (Capacity up to 32GB) - Compliant with Memory Stick Series Specification: MS v1.43, MS PRO
v1.05, MS Micro v1.04 (MS HG Micro v1.00), MS PRO-HG Duo 1.03, MS XC Duo v1.00, MS XC-HG Duo v1.00, MS XC Micro v1.00 and MS XC-HG Micro v1.00
- Support Read/Write quad data access (512Bytex4) for MS PRO-HG to enhance the transmission rate
1.3.3 QuickFit FunctionThe QuickFit function contains three kinds of patterns: (1) Grid patterns (2) Paper size (3) Photo size. To activate the patterns, press the QuickFit button. Press the button again until a desired pattern is selected. You can move the button up/down/left/right to change the pattern’s position if needed. Note that all the patterns can be moved left/right accroding to your need, but may have limited range for moving up/down.
1. Grid patternsThe grid patterns facilitate designers and users to organize content and layout on a page and achieve a consistent look and feel.
Centimeters Inches
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AlignmentGrid
2. PapersizeQuickFitprovidesnumerouscommonlyusedstandardpapersizesforuserstoviewtheirdocumentsinrealsizeonthescreen.
A4 Letter
3. PhotosizeThevariousrealphotosizesdisplayedintheQuickFitfunctionprovidesphotographersandotheruserstoaccuratelyviewandedittheirphotosinrealsizeonthescreen.
Photo4x6,3x5,2x2 Photo8x10,5x7
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2.1 Detaching the arm/base (for VESA wall mount)The detachable arm/base of thismonitor is specially designed for VESAwallmount.
Todetachthearm/base:
1. Havethefrontofthemonitorfacedownonatable.2. Useascrewdrivertoremovethefourscrewsonthearm(Figure1),andthen
detachthearm/basefromthemonitor(Figure2).
Werecommendthatyoucoverthetablesurfacewithsoftclothtopreventdamagetothemonitor.
(Figure1) (Figure2)
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2.2 Adjusting the monitor• Foroptimalviewing,werecommendthatyoulookatthefullfaceofthe
monitor,thenadjustthemonitortotheanglethatismostcomfortableforyou.• Holdthestandtopreventthemonitorfromfallingwhenyouchangeitsangle.• Youcanadjustthemonitor’sanglefrom+20˚to-5˚,anditallows60˚swivel
adjustmentfromeitherleftorright.Youcanalsoadjustthemonitor’sheightwithin+/-130mm.
130mm
60° 0°
60°
+20° ~ -5°
Pivoting.the.monitor
1. Liftthemonitortothehighestposition.
2. Tiltthemonitortoitsmaximumangle.
3. Pivotthemonitorclockwisetotheangleyouneed.
+20° ~ -5°
Itisnormalthatthemonitorslightlyshakeswhileyouadjusttheviewingangle.
(Tilt) (Swivel) (Heightadjustment)
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2.3 Connecting the cables1. Connectthecablesasthefollowinginstructions:
•. To.connect.the.power.cord:connectoneendofthepowercordsecurelytothemonitor’sACinputport,theotherendtoapoweroutlet.
•. To.connect.the.HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort.cable:a. PlugoneendoftheHDMI/DVI/DisplayPortcabletothemonitor’sHDMI/
DVI/DisplayPortjack.b. ConnecttheotherendoftheHDMI/DVI/DisplayPortcabletoyour
computer'sHDMI/DVI/DisplayPortjack.c. TightenthetwoscrewstosecuretheDVIconnector.
•. To.use.the.earphone:connecttheendwithplugtypetothemonitor’searphonejackwhenanHDMIorDisplayPortsignalisfed.
•. To.use.the.USB.3.0.ports:TakethesuppliedUSB3.0cable,andplugthesmallerend(typeB)oftheUSBupstreamcabletothemonitor’sUSBupstreamport,andthelargerend(typeA)toyourcomputer’sUSB3.0port.MakesureyourcomputerisinstalledwiththelastestWindows7/Windows8operatingsystem.ThatwillenabletheUSBportsonthemonitortowork.
Whenthesecablesareconnected,youcanchoosethedesiredsignalfromtheInputSelectitemintheOSDmenu.
2.4 Turning on the monitorPressthepowerbutton .Seepage1-2forthelocationofthepowerbutton.Thepowerindicator lightsupinwhitetoshowthatthemonitorisON.
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3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu
3.1.1. How.to.reconfigure
1. PresstheMENUbuttontoactivatetheOSDmenu.
2. Movethe buttonup/downtonavigatethroughthefunctions.Highlightthedesiredfunctionandpressthe buttontoactivateit.Ifthefunctionselectedhasasub-menu,movethe buttonup/downtonavigatethroughthesub-menufunctions.Highlightthedesiredsub-menufunctionandpressthe buttontoactivateit.
3. Movethe buttonleft/righttochangethesettingsoftheselectedfunction.
4. ToexitandsavetheOSDmenu,presstheMENUbuttonrepeatedlyuntiltheOSDmenudisappears.Toadjustotherfunctions,repeatsteps1-3.
3.1.2. OSD.function.introduction1.. Splendid
Thisfunctioncontains7sub-functionsyoucanselectforyourpreference.EachmodehastheResetselection,allowingyoutomaintainyoursettingorreturntothepresetmode.
•. Standard.Mode:bestchoicefordocumenteditingwithSPLENDID™VideoEnhancement.
•. sRGB.Mode:compatiblewithsRGBcolorspace,sRGBmodeisthebestchoicefordocumentediting.
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ColorSpace
WhitePoint PrimariesXw Yw Xr Yr Xg Yg Xb Yb
sRGB 0.3127 0.329 0.64 0.33 0.3 0.6 0.15 0.06
•. Adobe.RGB.Mode:compatiblewithAdobeRGBcolorspace.
ColorSpace
WhitePoint PrimariesXw Yw Xr Yr Xg Yg Xb Yb
Adobe.RGB 0.3127 0.329 0.64 0.33 0.21 0.71 0.15 0.06
•. Scenery.Mode:.bestchoiceforsceneryphotodisplaywithSPLENDID™VideoEnhancement.
•. Theater.Mode:bestchoiceformovieswithSPLENDID™VideoEnhancement.
•. User.Mode.1/User.Mode.2:MoreitemsareadjustableintheColormenu.
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Function StandardMode
sRGBMode
AdobeRGBMode
SceneryMode
TheaterMode
UserMode1/UserMode2
Brightness Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Contrast Yes No No Yes Yes Yes
Saturation No No No Yes Yes Yes
Hue No No No No No Yes
ColorTemperature Yes No No Yes Yes Yes
Gamma Yes No No No No Yes
Uniformitycompensation
Yes No No No No Yes
AdvancedSetting
Six-axisHue
No No No No No Yes
Six-axisSaturation
No No No No No Yes
Gain No No No No No Yes
Offset No No No No No Yes
2.. Color.Setadesiredcolorsettingfromthismenu.
•. Brightness:theadjustingrangeisfrom0to100.•. Contrast:theadjustingrangeisfrom0to100.•. Saturation:theadjustingrangeisfrom0to100.•. Hue:shiftstheimagecolorbetweengreenandpurple.•. Color.Temp.:contains4modesincluding9300K,6500K,5500Kand
5000K.•. Gamma:allowsyoutosetthecolormodeto2.2or1.8.•. Advanced.Setting:
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* 6-axisHueadjustment.
* 6-axisSaturationadjustment.
* AdjuststhegainlevelsforR,G,B.* AdjuststheblackleveloffsetvaluesforR,G,B.
•. Color.Reset:
* CurrentSplendidcolormodereset:Resetsthecolorsettingsofcurrentcolormodetothefactorydefaultvalue.
* AllSplendidcolormodereset:Resetsthecolorsettingsofallcolormodestothefactorydefaultvalue.
3.. ImageSettheimagerelatedsettingfromthismenu.
•. Sharpness:theadjustingrangeisfrom0to100.
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•. Aspect.Control:adjuststheaspectratiotofull,4:3,1:1orOverScan.
4:3isonlyavailablewheninputsourceisin4:3format.OverScanisonlyavailablefortheHDMIinputsource.
•. Uniformity.Compensation:adjustsdifferentareasofthescreentoreduceanyscreenuniformyerrors,providingconsistentbrightnessandcoloracrosstheentirescreen.
•. ASCR:turnson/offtheASCR(ASUSSmartContrastRatio)function.
4.. PIP/PBP.SettingThePIP/PBPSettingallowsyoutoopenupanothersub-windowconnectedfromanothervideosourcebesidesthemain-windowfromyouroriginalvideosource.Byactivatingthisfunction,youcanhavetwopicturesfromtwodifferentvideosourcesdisplayedbythemonitor.
•. PIP/PBP.Mode:turnsthePIPorPBPfunctiononoroff.•. PIP/PBP.Source:SelectsthevideoinputsourcefromamongDVI,HDMI,
andDisplayPort.•. Size:AdjuststhePIPsizetoSmall,Middle,orLarge.(Onlyavailablefor
thePIPmode)•. Position:Adjuststhepositionofthesub-windowtoRight-Top,Left-Top,
Right-Bottom,orLeft-Bottom.(OnlyavailableforthePIPmode)•. Swap:Switchesthesourcesofthemainandsub-windows.
TheDVIandHDMIinputsourcesshouldnotbeselectedasthemain-windoworsub-windowatthesametime.Seethetablebelowfordetails.
Main-window
Sub-window
DVI HDMI DisplayPortDVI No YesHDMI No Yes
DisplayPort Yes Yes
5.. Input.Select.Inthisfunction,youcanselectyourdesiredinputsource.
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6.. System.SetupAllowsyoutoadjustthesystem.
•. Splendid.Demo.Mode:splitsthescreenintotwoforSplendidmodescomparison.(Scenerymode/theatermodeonly)
•. Volume:theadjustingrangeisfrom0to100.•. OSD.Setup:
* Adjuststhehorizontalposition(H-Position)/theverticalposition(V-Position)oftheOSDfrom0to100.
* AdjuststheOSDtimeoutfrom10to120seconds.* EnablesordisablestheDDC/CIfunction.* AdjuststheOSDbackgroundfromopaquetotransparent.* AdjuststheOSDrotation.
•. DisplayPort.Stream:supportsSST(single-streamtransport)andMST(multi-streamtransport).Whenusingthemulti-streamtransport,imagesmaynotbedisplayedproperlywithsomevideocardcombinations.
ThedefaultsettingisSST.Whenusingthedaisychainfunction,besuretoselectMSTfirst.
•. Keylock:Todisableallfunctionkeys.PresstheNEMUbuttonoverfivesecondstocancelthekeylockfunction.
•. Information:showsthemonitorinformation.
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•. Language:thereare21languagesforyourselection,includingEnglish,French,German,Italian,Spanish,Dutch,Portuguese,Russian,Czech,Croatian,Polish,Romanian,Hungarian,Turkish,SimplifiedChinese,TraditionalChinese,Japanese,Korean,Thai,Indonesia,Persian.
•. Power.Indicator:turnsthepowerLEDindicatoron/off.•. QuickFit.Color:adjuststheQuickFitcoloramong7presetcolors.•. All.Reset:“Yes”allowsyoutorestorethedefaultsettings.
7.. ShortcutDefinesthefunctionsforShortcut1and2buttons.
•. Shortcut.1/Shortcut.2:selectsafunctionforShortcut1and2buttons.
Whenacertainfunctionisselectedoractivated,yourshortcutkeymaynotsupport.Seethetablebelowfordetails.
Function.selected.or.activated The.defined.shortcut.key.not.support
ASCR Brightness
sRGB Contrast/ColorTemp./AdvancedSetting
PBP OSDRotationOSDRotation PIP/PBPSettingStandard/Scenery/Theater AdvancedSettingDVI VolumeQuickFit All,exceptforQuickFitColor
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3.2 Specifications summaryPanel.Type TFTLCDPanel.size 27.0"(16:9,68.47cm)widescreenMax..Resolution 2560x1440Pixel.pitch 0.2331mmBrightness.(Typ.) 350cd/m2
Contrast.Ratio.(Typ.) 1000:1Contrast.Ratio.(Max.) 100,000,000:1(withASCRon)Viewing.angle.(H/V).CR>10 178˚/178˚Display.colors 1.07BResponse.time 6ms(Graytogray)SPLENDID™.Video.Enhancement YesSPLENDID™.selection 7videopresetmodes(byhotkey)Auto.adjustment NoColor.temperature.selection 4colortemperaturesDigital.input HDMIv1.4,DisplayPortV1.2,DVI-D(Duallink)withHDCPEarphone.jack YesUSB.3.0.port Upstreamx1,Downstreamx6Colors BlackPower.LED White(On)/Amber(Standby)Tilt +20˚~-5˚Swivel +60˚~-60˚Height.Adjustment 130mmKensington.lock YesAC.input.voltage AC:100~240VPower.consumption PowerOn:<49W(Typ.),Standby:<0.5W(Typ.),
PowerOff:0W(Switchoff)Temperature.(Operating) 5˚C~35˚C
Temperature.(Non-operating) -20˚C~+60˚C
Dimension.(W.x.H.x.D) 640.78mmx559.84mmx240mm(machine)756mmx456mmx300mm(package)
Weight.(Esti.) 10.0kg(Net);14.0kg(Gross)Multi-languages 21languages(English,French,German,Italian,Spanish,
Dutch,Portuguese,Russian,Czech,Croatian,Polish,Romanian,Hungarian,Turkish,SimplifiedChinese,TraditionalChinese,Japanese,Korean,Thai,Indonesia,Persian)
Accessories. DVI-D(Duallink)cable,HDMI1.4cable,DisplayPortcable,DisplayPortcable(Mini-DPtoDP),Powercord,USB3.0cable,Quickstartguide,Warrantycard,SupportCD,Cabletie,ColorCalibrationTestingReport,Hood
Regulation.approvals EnergyStar,ChinaEnergyLevel2,EPEATGold,UL/cUL,CB,CE,EuP,FCC(ClassB),CCC,BSMI,CU,C-Tick,VCCI,TCO6.0,TUV-GS,TUV-Ergo,Ukraine,J-MOSS,RoHS,WEEE,PSE,Windows7&8WHQL,MacCompliance**
*Specifications.are.subject.to.change.without.notice.**Requires.Mac.OS.X.v10.x
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3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ)Problem Possible.Solution
PowerLEDisnotON • Pressthe buttontocheckifthemonitorisintheONmode.
• Checkifthepowercordisproperlyconnectedtothemonitorandthepoweroutlet.
• CheckifthepowerswitchisON.ThepowerLEDlightsamberandthereisnoscreenimage
• CheckifthemonitorandthecomputerareintheONmode.
• Makesurethesignalcableisproperlyconnectedthemonitorandthecomputer.
• Inspectthesignalcableandmakesurenoneofthepinsarebent.
• Connectthecomputerwithanotheravailablemonitortocheckifthecomputerisproperlyworking.
Screenimageistoolightordark • AdjusttheContrastandBrightnesssettingsviaOSD.
Screenimageisnotcenteredorsizedproperly
• AdjusttheH-PositionorV-PositionsettingsviaOSD.
Screenimagebouncesorawavepatternispresentintheimage
• Makesurethesignalcableisproperlyconnectedtothemonitorandthecomputer.
• Moveelectricaldevicesthatmaycauseelectricalinterference.
Screenimagehascolordefects(whitedoesnotlookwhite)
• Inspectthesignalcableandmakesurethatnoneofthepinsarebent.
• PerformAllResetviaOSD.• AdjusttheR/G/Bcolorsettingsorselect
theColorTemperatureviaOSD.Screenimageisblurryorfuzzy • AdjustthePhaseandClocksettingsvia
OSD.
Nosoundorsoundislow • EnsurethattheHDMI/DisplayPortcableisproperlyconnectedtothemonitorandthecomputer.
• AdjustthevolumesettingsofbothyourmonitorandHDMI/DisplayPortdevice.
• Ensurethatthecomputersoundcarddriverisproperlyinstalledandactivated.
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3.4 Supported operating modesResolution.Frequency
Horizontal.Frequency.(KHz)
Vertical.Frequency..(Hz)
Pixel..(MHz)
640x480 31.47(N) 59.94(N) 25.18640x480 35.00(N) 66.66(N) 30.24640x480 37.87(N) 72.82(N) 31.5640x480 37.5(N) 75.00(N) 31.5720x400 31.47(N) 70.08(P) 28.32800x600 35.16(P) 56.25(P) 36800x600 37.88(P) 60.32(P) 40800x600 48.08(P) 72.12(P) 50800x600 46.86(P) 75.00(P) 49.5832X624 49.72(P/N) 74.55(P/N) 57.281024x768 48.36(N) 60.00(N) 651024x768 56.476(N) 70.069(N) 751024x768 60.02(N) 75.00(N) 78.751152x864 67.5(P/N) 75.00(P/N) 1081280x960 60.00(P) 60.00(N) 1081280x1024 63.98(P) 60.02(P) 1081280x1024 79.98(P) 75.02(P) 1351366x768 47.712(P) 59.79(P) 85.51440x900 55.94(N) 59.89(P) 106.51600x1200 75.00(P) 60.00(P) 1621680x1050 65.29(N) 60.00(P) 146.25
1920x1080 67.5(P) 60.00(P) 148.51920x1200(ReducedBlanking) 74.038(P) 59.95(N) 154
1920x1200 74.556(N) 59.885(P) 193.25
2560x1080 66.636(P) 59.978(N) 181.252560x1440 88.787(P) 59.951(N) 241.50
When.the.monitor.is.operating.in.the.video.mode.(ie,.not.displaying.data).using.the.HDMI.connector,.the.following.high.definition.modes.shall.be.supported.in.addition.to.standard.definition.video
Timing.Name Pixel.Format Horizontal.Frequency.(KHz)
Vertical.Frequency..(Hz)
480p 720x480 31.469 60720p60 1280x720 45 60576p 720x576 31.25 50720p50 1280x720 37.5 501080p60 1920x1080 67.5 601080p50 1920x1080 56.25 50
*..Modes.not.listed.in.the.table.may.not.be.supported..For.optimal.resolution,.we.recommend.that.you.choose.a.mode.listed.in.the.table.above..