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... of Contents Notices...iv Safety Information v Care & Cleaning vii Takeback Services viii 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Unpacking 1-1 1.3 Package Contents 1-2 1.4 Assembling the Monitor Base 1-3 1.5 Connect Cables 1-4 1.5.1 Rear of the LCD Monitor 1-4 1.6 Monitor Introduction 1-5 1.6.1 Using the Control Buttons 1-5 1.6.2 QuickFit Function 1-7 2.1 Adjusting the Monitor 2-1 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) Menu 3-1 3.1.1 How to Reconfigure 3-1 3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction 3-2 3.2 Specifications 3-16 3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ 3-17 3.4 Supported Timing List 3-18 3.5 Product Dimensions 3-19...
... of Contents Notices...iv Safety Information v Care & Cleaning vii Takeback Services viii 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Unpacking 1-1 1.3 Package Contents 1-2 1.4 Assembling the Monitor Base 1-3 1.5 Connect Cables 1-4 1.5.1 Rear of the LCD Monitor 1-4 1.6 Monitor Introduction 1-5 1.6.1 Using the Control Buttons 1-5 1.6.2 QuickFit Function 1-7 2.1 Adjusting the Monitor 2-1 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) Menu 3-1 3.1.1 How to Reconfigure 3-1 3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction 3-2 3.2 Specifications 3-16 3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ 3-17 3.4 Supported Timing List 3-18 3.5 Product Dimensions 3-19...
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... complies with Canadian ICES-003. Operation is no signal input after 10 seconds, the product automatically goes to comply with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in a residential installation. If this product meets the Energy Star®...
... complies with Canadian ICES-003. Operation is no signal input after 10 seconds, the product automatically goes to comply with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in a residential installation. If this product meets the Energy Star®...
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... extension cords. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to the State of time. v Safety Information • Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. The dangerous high voltages inside the monitor may become wet. Never place this product near the equipment and shall be used...
... extension cords. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to the State of time. v Safety Information • Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. The dangerous high voltages inside the monitor may become wet. Never place this product near the equipment and shall be used...
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Turn your monitor off the Power Switch and 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 is displayed for use due to complete a task. Turn off and unplug the power cord. NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in this guide WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying...
Turn your monitor off the Power Switch and 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 is displayed for use due to complete a task. Turn off and unplug the power cord. NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in this guide WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying...
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ASUS LCD Monitor VX279 Series 1-3 Turn the screw clockwise to secure the base. •• We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the arm. 3. Attach the base to the monitor. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 2. 1.4 Assembling the Monitor Base 1.
ASUS LCD Monitor VX279 Series 1-3 Turn the screw clockwise to secure the base. •• We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the arm. 3. Attach the base to the monitor. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 2. 1.4 Assembling the Monitor Base 1.
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DC-IN port 5. Speakers 3. VGA port 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction DisplayPort 8. 1.5 Connect Cables 1.5.1 Rear of the LCD Monitor HDMI HDMI VGA 1 2 23 1 3 HDMI HDMI VGA 45 6 7 VX279C 8 45 6 9 VX279HG 1. USB Type C port 9. Control buttons 2. Kensington Lock 4. Headphone jack 6. HDMI port 7.
DC-IN port 5. Speakers 3. VGA port 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction DisplayPort 8. 1.5 Connect Cables 1.5.1 Rear of the LCD Monitor HDMI HDMI VGA 1 2 23 1 3 HDMI HDMI VGA 45 6 7 VX279C 8 45 6 9 VX279HG 1. USB Type C port 9. Control buttons 2. Kensington Lock 4. Headphone jack 6. HDMI port 7.
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... 1-6 to adjust the image settings. The default setting is Blue Light Filter with Level 0. 2. The default setting is Brightness. 3. QuickFit Button: • This is a Shortcut key. Menu Close Input Select QuickFit Brightness Blue Light Filter 123456 1234567 1. Shortcut Key1: • This is a hotkey to activate the QuickFit function designed for details. ASUS LCD Monitor VX279 Series 1-5 1.6 Monitor Introduction 1.6.1 Using the Control Buttons Use the control buttons on the bottom of common grid pattern, paper size, and photo size. Shortcut...
... 1-6 to adjust the image settings. The default setting is Blue Light Filter with Level 0. 2. The default setting is Brightness. 3. QuickFit Button: • This is a Shortcut key. Menu Close Input Select QuickFit Brightness Blue Light Filter 123456 1234567 1. Shortcut Key1: • This is a hotkey to activate the QuickFit function designed for details. ASUS LCD Monitor VX279 Series 1-5 1.6 Monitor Introduction 1.6.1 Using the Control Buttons Use the control buttons on the bottom of common grid pattern, paper size, and photo size. Shortcut...
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... Mode Night View Mode sRGB Mode Reading Mode Darkroom Mode VX279HG Splendid Scenery mode Standard Mode Theater Mode Game Mode Night View Mode sRGB Mode Reading Mode Darkroom Mode ASUS VX279 Standard Mode HDMI 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz • Scenery mode: This is the best choice for scenery photo displaying with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology. 3-2 Chapter 3: General Instruction Splendid This function contains eight sub-functions that you to maintain your preference. Each mode has the Reset...
... Mode Night View Mode sRGB Mode Reading Mode Darkroom Mode VX279HG Splendid Scenery mode Standard Mode Theater Mode Game Mode Night View Mode sRGB Mode Reading Mode Darkroom Mode ASUS VX279 Standard Mode HDMI 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz • Scenery mode: This is the best choice for scenery photo displaying with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology. 3-2 Chapter 3: General Instruction Splendid This function contains eight sub-functions that you to maintain your preference. Each mode has the Reset...
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functions are not user-configurable. • In the Reading Mode, the Saturation, SkinTone, ASCR, Contrast, and Color Temp. ASUS LCD Monitor VX279 Series 3-3 • 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...
functions are not user-configurable. • In the Reading Mode, the Saturation, SkinTone, ASCR, Contrast, and Color Temp. ASUS LCD Monitor VX279 Series 3-3 • 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...
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Between Level 1 to Level 3, the Brightness function is scattered. VX279C Blue Light Filter ASUS VX279 Standard Mode HDMI 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 VX279HG Blue Light Filter Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 ASUS VX279 Standard Mode HDMI 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz • Level 0: No change. • Level 1~4: The higher the level, the less blue light is user-configurable. It is optimized setting. Blue Light Filter Reduce the energy level...
Between Level 1 to Level 3, the Brightness function is scattered. VX279C Blue Light Filter ASUS VX279 Standard Mode HDMI 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 VX279HG Blue Light Filter Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 ASUS VX279 Standard Mode HDMI 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz • Level 0: No change. • Level 1~4: The higher the level, the less blue light is user-configurable. It is optimized setting. Blue Light Filter Reduce the energy level...
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... contact a physician. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Saturation: Adjust the saturation level. The adjusting range is advised to 100. • Color Temp.: Select the desired color temperature. Color ASUS VX279 Standard Mode HDMI 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz Brightness Contrast Saturation Color Temp. Color Select the image color you like from 0 to take some time away from 0 ~ 100. the adjusting range is from the display if working for long hours...
... contact a physician. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Saturation: Adjust the saturation level. The adjusting range is advised to 100. • Color Temp.: Select the desired color temperature. Color ASUS VX279 Standard Mode HDMI 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz Brightness Contrast Saturation Color Temp. Color Select the image color you like from 0 to take some time away from 0 ~ 100. the adjusting range is from the display if working for long hours...
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... Mode HDMI 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz VX279HG Image Sharpness Trace Free Aspect Control VividPixel ASCR Adaptive-Sync/FreeSync ELMB Position ASUS VX279 Standard Mode VGA 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz (Page 1/2) 3-6 Chapter 3: General Instruction Image You can adjust the image Sharpness, Trace Free, Aspect Control, VividPixel, ASCR, Adaptive-Sync/FreeSync, ELMB, Position, Focus, and Auto Adjust from this main function. • ELMB, Position, Focus, and Auto Adjust options are only available on VX279HG model. • Skin Tone: Select the desired skin color...
... Mode HDMI 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz VX279HG Image Sharpness Trace Free Aspect Control VividPixel ASCR Adaptive-Sync/FreeSync ELMB Position ASUS VX279 Standard Mode VGA 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz (Page 1/2) 3-6 Chapter 3: General Instruction Image You can adjust the image Sharpness, Trace Free, Aspect Control, VividPixel, ASCR, Adaptive-Sync/FreeSync, ELMB, Position, Focus, and Auto Adjust from this main function. • ELMB, Position, Focus, and Auto Adjust options are only available on VX279HG model. • Skin Tone: Select the desired skin color...
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... out. • VX279C model supports HDMI, Type-C, and DisplayPort. • VX279HG model only supports HDMI. Image Focus Auto Adjust ASUS VX279 Standard Mode VGA 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz (Page 2/2) • Sharpness: Adjust the picture sharpness. The adjusting range is from 0~100. • ASCR: Select ON or OFF to enable or disable dynamic contrast ratio function. • Adaptive-Sync/FreeSync: Allows an Adaptive-Sync or FreeSync supported graphics source to 100. • Trace Free: Speed up the response...
... out. • VX279C model supports HDMI, Type-C, and DisplayPort. • VX279HG model only supports HDMI. Image Focus Auto Adjust ASUS VX279 Standard Mode VGA 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz (Page 2/2) • Sharpness: Adjust the picture sharpness. The adjusting range is from 0~100. • ASCR: Select ON or OFF to enable or disable dynamic contrast ratio function. • Adaptive-Sync/FreeSync: Allows an Adaptive-Sync or FreeSync supported graphics source to 100. • Trace Free: Speed up the response...
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... when the refresh rate is 75Hz. •• If the Adaptive-Sync/FreeSync is enabled, the ELMB function is grayed out. • Position (for VGA input). 3-8 Chapter 3: General Instruction The adjusting range is from 0 to 100 (only available for VGA input). • Auto Adjust (for VX279HG model only): Automatically perform Auto Adjust (only available for VX279HG model only): Adjust the horizontal position (H-Position) and the vertical position (V-Position) of the image by adjusting (Phase) and (Clock) separately. The adjusting range is...
... when the refresh rate is 75Hz. •• If the Adaptive-Sync/FreeSync is enabled, the ELMB function is grayed out. • Position (for VGA input). 3-8 Chapter 3: General Instruction The adjusting range is from 0 to 100 (only available for VGA input). • Auto Adjust (for VX279HG model only): Automatically perform Auto Adjust (only available for VX279HG model only): Adjust the horizontal position (H-Position) and the vertical position (V-Position) of the image by adjusting (Phase) and (Clock) separately. The adjusting range is...
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... Lock All Reset (Page 1/2) ASUS VX279 Standard Mode HDMI 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz (Page 2/2) • Splendid Demo Mode: Activate the demo mode for the Splendid function. • Volume (for power saving. • OSD Setup: Adjust the OSD Timeout, DDC/CI, and Transparency of the OSD screen. See page 3-15 for details. • ECO Mode: Activate the ecology mode for VX279C model only): Adjust the volume level. • GamePlus: Configure the GamePlus function. ASUS LCD Monitor...
... Lock All Reset (Page 1/2) ASUS VX279 Standard Mode HDMI 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz (Page 2/2) • Splendid Demo Mode: Activate the demo mode for the Splendid function. • Volume (for power saving. • OSD Setup: Adjust the OSD Timeout, DDC/CI, and Transparency of the OSD screen. See page 3-15 for details. • ECO Mode: Activate the ecology mode for VX279C model only): Adjust the volume level. • GamePlus: Configure the GamePlus function. ASUS LCD Monitor...
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• Language: Select the OSD language. • Key Lock: Pressing the second button on the right for more than five seconds to activate the key lock function. • Information: Display the monitor information. • Power Indicator: Turn the power LED indicator on/off. • Power Key Lock: Disable/Enable the power key. • All Reset: Select YES to revert all settings to the factory default mode. 3-12 Chapter 3: General Instruction
• Language: Select the OSD language. • Key Lock: Pressing the second button on the right for more than five seconds to activate the key lock function. • Information: Display the monitor information. • Power Indicator: Turn the power LED indicator on/off. • Power Key Lock: Disable/Enable the power key. • All Reset: Select YES to revert all settings to the factory default mode. 3-12 Chapter 3: General Instruction
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...Shortcut Key1. Available options: Blue Light Filter, Splendid, Brightness, Auto Adjust (for VX279HG model only), Contrast, Color Temp., Volume (for VX279C model only), and GamePlus. Available options: Blue Light Filter, Splendid, Brightness, Auto Adjust (for VX279HG model only), Contrast, Color Temp., Volume (for VX279C model only), and GamePlus. GamePlus Shortcut Shortcut 1 Shortcut 2 (Shortcut 1) ASUS VX279 Standard Mode HDMI 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz Blue Light Filter Splendid Brightness Auto Adjust Contrast Color Temp. The default setting is Blue Light Filter. 3-14 Chapter 3: General...
...Shortcut Key1. Available options: Blue Light Filter, Splendid, Brightness, Auto Adjust (for VX279HG model only), Contrast, Color Temp., Volume (for VX279C model only), and GamePlus. Available options: Blue Light Filter, Splendid, Brightness, Auto Adjust (for VX279HG model only), Contrast, Color Temp., Volume (for VX279C model only), and GamePlus. GamePlus Shortcut Shortcut 1 Shortcut 2 (Shortcut 1) ASUS VX279 Standard Mode HDMI 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz Blue Light Filter Splendid Brightness Auto Adjust Contrast Color Temp. The default setting is Blue Light Filter. 3-14 Chapter 3: General...
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... Flicker Free, TUV Low Blue Light *Specifications subject to change without audio Standby power consumption < 0.5W at AC110V~ AC220V Power off power consumption < 0.5W at AC110V~ AC220V Phys. Resolution 1920 x 1080 Brightness (Typ.) 250 cd/m2 Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1 Viewing Angle (CR≤10) 178°(V); 178°(H) Display Colors 16.7M colors (6 bits + Advanced-FRC) Response Time 5ms (GTG) Inputs: Terminals Audio output: HDMI x 1, DP x 1, USB Type C x 1 Headphone VGA x 1, HDMI x 1 Headphone Audio speaker...
... Flicker Free, TUV Low Blue Light *Specifications subject to change without audio Standby power consumption < 0.5W at AC110V~ AC220V Power off power consumption < 0.5W at AC110V~ AC220V Phys. Resolution 1920 x 1080 Brightness (Typ.) 250 cd/m2 Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1 Viewing Angle (CR≤10) 178°(V); 178°(H) Display Colors 16.7M colors (6 bits + Advanced-FRC) Response Time 5ms (GTG) Inputs: Terminals Audio output: HDMI x 1, DP x 1, USB Type C x 1 Headphone VGA x 1, HDMI x 1 Headphone Audio speaker...
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... light or dark • Adjust the Contrast and Brightness settings via OSD. ASUS LCD Monitor VX279 Series 3-17 Screen image has color defects (white does not look white) • 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. No sound or sound is low • Adjust the volume settings of your monitor or computer. • Make sure the computer sound card driver...
... light or dark • Adjust the Contrast and Brightness settings via OSD. ASUS LCD Monitor VX279 Series 3-17 Screen image has color defects (white does not look white) • 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. No sound or sound is low • Adjust the volume settings of your monitor or computer. • Make sure the computer sound card driver...
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... optimal resolution, we recommend that you choose a mode listed in the table may not be supported. 3.4 Supported Timing List VESA / IBM Modes Support Timing Mode Resolution (active dot) Resolution (total dot) Horizontal Frequency (KHz) Vertical Nominal Pixel Frequency Color (Hz) (MHz) DOS 720x400@70Hz 900x449 31.469 70.087 28.322 640x480@60Hz 800x525 31.469 59.940 25.175 VGA ...@60Hz 2200x1125 WUXGA 1920x1080@75Hz 2080x1119 67.500 83.890 60.000 74.970 148.500 174.500 MAC [email protected] 864x525 35.000 66.660 30.240 SVGA 832x624@75Hz 1152x667 49.714 74.533 57.270...
... optimal resolution, we recommend that you choose a mode listed in the table may not be supported. 3.4 Supported Timing List VESA / IBM Modes Support Timing Mode Resolution (active dot) Resolution (total dot) Horizontal Frequency (KHz) Vertical Nominal Pixel Frequency Color (Hz) (MHz) DOS 720x400@70Hz 900x449 31.469 70.087 28.322 640x480@60Hz 800x525 31.469 59.940 25.175 VGA ...@60Hz 2200x1125 WUXGA 1920x1080@75Hz 2080x1119 67.500 83.890 60.000 74.970 148.500 174.500 MAC [email protected] 864x525 35.000 66.660 30.240 SVGA 832x624@75Hz 1152x667 49.714 74.533 57.270...