Asus Vg278h User Guide

							3-6ASUS VG278H Series LCD Monitor
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•	Splendid Demo Mode: Splits the screen into two for Splendid 
modes comparison. (Only available at Scenery Mode, Theater 
Mode, Game Mode, and Night View Mode.)
•	Volume: Adjusts the  speaker and earphone output volume 
level. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
•	3D IR Mode: Select output power for the built-in IR emitter. 
Select “LAN Party” for an environment with multiple IR emitters 
to prevent mutual interference. Select “Consumer compatible” 
for a longer distance positioning.
•	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:
•	H-Position / V-Position: Adjusts the horizontal position 
(H-Position) or the vertical position (V-Position) of the OSD 
from 0 to 100.
•	OSD Timeout: Adjusts the OSD timeout from 10 to 120 
seconds.
•	DDC/CI: Enables or disables the DDC/CI function.
•	Transparency: Adjusts the OSD background from opaque 
to transparent.
•	Language: There are 10 languages for your selection, including 
“English”, “French”, “German”, “Spanish”, “Italian”, “Dutch”, 
“Russian”, “Traditional Chinese”, “Simplified Chinese”, and 
“Japanese”.
•	Information: Shows the monitor information.
•	All Reset: Select “Yes” to restore the default settings.
  
						

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3.2	 Specifications
Panel Type TFT LCD
Panel Size 27” W (68.6 cm)
Color Saturation(NTSC)72% (sRGB)
True Resolution 1920 x 1080 (up to 120Hz)
Full HD 1080PYes
Pixel Pitch 0.311 mm 
Brightness (Typ.) 300 cd/m2 
Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1 
ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio (ASCR)50,000,000:1 (with ASCR on) 
Viewing Angle (H/V) CR≧10 170°(H) /160°(V)
Display Colors 16.7 M 
Response Time 2 ms (Gray to gray) 
Trace Free TechnologyYes
SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement Yes 
SPLENDID™ Selection 6 video preset modes (by hotkey) 
Skin-Tone Selection3 modes
Color Temperature Selection 4 modes
HDCPYes
Stereo Speaker3W x 2 stereo, RMS
Auto Adjustment HotkeyYes 
Brightness Adjustment HotkeyYes
Volume Adjustment HotkeyYes
Input Selection HotkeyYes
PC InputDual-link DVI-D(support NVIDIA 3D Vision), D-Sub
PC Audio InputYes (3.5mm Mini-jack)
Video InputHDMI 1.4 (support Blu-ray 3D)
AV Audio Input HDMI 1.4
Earphone Jack Yes (3.5mm Mini-jack) 
Chassis Colors Black 
Power LED Blue (On) / Amber (Standby) 
Tilt +15˚	~	-5˚	
Swivel +150˚	~	-150˚	
Height Adjustment 100 mm
  
						

							3-8ASUS VG278H Series LCD Monitor
VESA Wall Mounting100 x 100 mm
Kensington Lock Yes 
AC Input Voltage AC:	100	~	240V	
Power Consumption Power On: < 65 W (Max.) Energy Star: < 37.25 W Standby: < 1 W (Typ.) Power Off: < 1 W
Temperature (Operating) 0˚C	~	+35˚C	
Temperature (Non-operating) -20˚C	~	+60˚C	
Dimension (W x H x D) 548.75 x 414.19 x 201 mm (machine) 711 x 227 x 540 mm (package)
Weight (Esti.) 8.3 kg (Net); 12.1 kg (Gross)
Regulation approvals Energy Star®, ErP, UL/cUL, CB, CE, FCC, CCC, BSMI, Gost-R, C-Tick, VCCI, J-MOSS, PSB, RoHS, WEEE, Windows 7 WHQL
*Specifications	subject	to	change	without	notice.
  
						

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3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ)
ProblemPossible 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 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 away 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 All Reset via OSD.•	Adjust the R/G/B color settings or select the Color Temperature via OSD.
3D function is not working well•	Make sure the input source is DVI (Dual-link) or HDMI, and the cable is connected. DVI (Single-link) & VGA are not supported for 3D function.•	For DVI source: Make sure the screen resolution setting is 1920x1080 at 120Hz, 110Hz or 100Hz.  For HDMI source: Make sure your graphics card or DVD player support HDMI 1.4.•	Make sure the power button of wireless 3D glasses is turned on. Charge the wireless glasses if its battery is in low status.•	Make sure the computer was installed with Microsoft® Windows Vista or Windows 7 operating system, and NVIDIA 3D drivers.•	Visit NVIDIA website (http://www.nvidia.com/) for more information about system requirements, setup instructions, and PC games supported.
  
						

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3.4 Supported Timing List
ResolutionRefresh RateHorizontal
640x48060Hz31.469KHz
640x48067Hz35KHz
640x48075Hz37.5KHz
720x40070Hz31.469KHz
720x40085Hz37.927KHz
800x60056Hz35.156KHz
800x60060Hz37.879KHz
800x60072Hz48.077KHz
800x60075Hz46.875KHz
832x62475Hz49.725KHz
848x48060Hz31.02KHz
1024x76860Hz48.363KHz
1024x76870Hz56.476KHz
1024x76875Hz60.023KHz
1152x86475Hz67.5KHz
1280x96060Hz60KHz
1280x102460Hz63.981KHz
1280x102475Hz79.976KHz
1440x90060Hz55.935KHz
1440x90075Hz70.635KHz
1680x105060Hz65.29KHz
1920x108060Hz67.5KHz
1280x72060Hz44.444KHz
1280x72060Hz44.772KHz
1280x72075Hz56.456KHz
1280x76860Hz47.396KHz
1280x80060Hz49.306KHz
1280x80060Hz49.702KHz
1280x80075Hz62.795KHz
1366x76860Hz47.712KHz
1440x90060Hz55.469KHz
1680x105060Hz64.674KHz
1920x108060Hz66.587KHz
  
						

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ResolutionRefresh RateHorizontal
1920x1080* (DVI)100Hz113.3 KHz(2D) / 
113.8KHz(3D)
1920x1080* (DVI)110Hz125.1KHz(2D) / 
125.7KHz(3D)
1920x1080* (DVI)120Hz137.2KHz(2D/3D)
720(1440)x480i (HDMI)59.94/60Hz15.734KHz / 15.75KHz
720(1440)x480i (HDMI)59.94/60Hz15.734KHz / 15.75KHz
640x480P (HDMI)59.94/60Hz31.469KHz / 31.5KHz
720x480P (HDMI)59.94/60Hz31.469KHz / 31.5KHz
720x576P (HDMI)50Hz31.25KHz
1280x720P (HDMI)50Hz37.5KHz
1280x720P (HDMI)59.94/60Hz44.955KHz / 45KHz
1440x480P (HDMI)59.94/60Hz31.469KHz / 31.5KHz
1440x576i (HDMI)50Hz15.625KHz
1440x576i (HDMI)50Hz15.625KHz
1440x576P (HDMI)50Hz31.25KHz
1920x1080i (HDMI)50Hz28.125KHz
1920x1080i (HDMI)59.94/60Hz33.716KHz / 33.75KHz
1920x1080P (HDMI)50Hz56.25KHz
1920x1080P (HDMI)59.94/60Hz67.433 KHz / 67.5KHz
3D Display Modes, Primary Timings List (HDMI input only)
Resolution3D Video FormatHorizontal
1280x720P 50HzFrame Packing  
Side by Side(Half)37.5KHz
1280x720P 59.94/60HzTop-and-Bottom44.955KHz
1920x1080i 50HzSide by Side(Half)  
Top-and- Bottom
28.125KHz
1920x1080i 59.94/60Hz33.716KHz / 33.75KHz
1920x1080P 50HzSide by Side(Half)  
Top-and- Bottom
56.25KHz
1920x1080P 59.94/60Hz67.433KHz / 67.5KHz
1920x1080P 23.98/24Hz
Frame Packing  
Side by Side(Half)  
Top-and-Bottom
67.433KHz / 67.5KHz
Note: You must select on of the “*” timing for enabling 3D feature\
 with a 
compatible NVIDIA-GPU graphics card via Dual-link cable connection.