Asus Vk278q User Guide

1-5ASUS	LED	Monitor	VE278Q/VK278Q	Series
1.5.2 Rear of the LED monitor
Screw Holes for 
VESA Wall Mount
Rear connectors123456
7
8
1AC-IN port
2DisplayPort
3HDMI-IN port
4DVI port
5VGA port
6Audio Line-in port
7Earphone-out port
8USB-IN port (Only available for model VK278Q)
  

2-1Chapter	2:	Setup
2.1   Detaching the arm/stand 
(for VESA wall mount)
The	detachable	stand	of	the	VE278Q/VK278Q	Series	LED	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...

2-2ASUS	LED	Monitor	VE278Q/VK278Q	Series
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 ~ 20
2.3   Install LifeFrame 2 software
ASUS	VK278Q	 series	provides	 the	easy-to-use	LifeFrame 2 software that can work 
with	the	webcam,	allowing...

3-1Chapter	3:	General	Instruction
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu
3.1.1	 How	to	reconfigure
VE278
Splendid
Color
Image
Sound
PIP Settings
Input Select
MoveMenuExit
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...

3-2ASUS	LED	Monitor	VE278Q/VK278Q	Series
•	Standard Mode:	This	is	the	best	choice	for	document	editing	with	
SPLENDID™	Video	Enhancement.
•	Theater Mode:	This	is	the	best	choice	for	movie	watching	with	
SPLENDID™	Video	Enhancement.
•	Game Mode:	This	is	the	best	choice	for	game	playing	with	SPLENDID™	
Video Enhancement.
•	Night View Mode:	This	is	the	best	choice	for	playing	dark-scene	game	or	
watching	movie	with	SPLENDID™	Video	Enhancement.
•	In the Standard Mode and sRGB,	the	Saturation,	Color Temp.,...

3-3Chapter	3:	General	Instruction
3. Image
You	can	adjust	the	image	Sharpness,	Trace	Free,	Aspect	Control,	Position	
(VGA	only),	and	Focus	(VGA	only)	from	this	main	function.
VE278
Splendid
Color
Image
Sound
PIP Settings
Input Select
MoveMenuExit
System Setup
Focus Sharpness
Trace Free
Aspect Control
ASCR 50
0
Full
Position
•	Sharpness:	Adjusts	the	picture	sharpness.	The	adjusting	range	is	from	0	
to 100.
•	Trace Free:	Speeds	up	the	response	time	by	Over	Drive	technology.	The	
adjusting	range	is	from...

3-4ASUS	LED	Monitor	VE278Q/VK278Q	Series
•	Volume:	Adjusts	the	output	volume	level.	The	 button is also a hot 
key to activate this function.
•	Bass:	Adjusts	the	output	bass	level.
•	Treble:	Adjusts	the	output	treble	level.
•	Balance:	Adjusts	the	balance	between	the	left	and	right	front	speakers.
•	Mute:	Mutes	the	output	volume.
5. PIP Settings
The	PIP	Settings	allows	you	to	open	up	another	sub-window	connected	
from	another	video	source	besides	the	main-window	from	your	original	
video	source.	By...

3-5Chapter	3:	General	Instruction
6. Input Select
Select the input source from VGA,	DVI,	HDMI,	or	DisplayPort.
VE278
Splendid
Color
Image
Sound
PIP Settings
Input Select
MoveMenuExit
System Setup VGA
DVI
HDMI
DisplayPort
7. 
System Setup
Adjusts	the	system	configuration.
VE278
Splendid
Color
Image
Sound
PIP Settings
Input Select
MoveMenuExit
System Setup
Language
All Reset Splendid Demo Mode
OFF
OFF
English
AI Light
OSD Setup
Information
•	Splendid Demo Mode:	Activate	the	demo	mode	for	the	Splendid...

3-6ASUS	LED	Monitor	VE278Q/VK278Q	Series
3.2	 Specifications
ModelVE278QVK278Q
Panel	Size27.0”W	(68.6cm)27.0”W	(68.6cm)
Max.	Resolution1920x10801920x1080
Brightness	(Typ.)300cd/m2300cd/m2
Intrinsic	Contrast	Ratio	(Typ.)1000:11000:1
Viewing	Angle	(CR=10)160°(V)	/170°(H)160°(V)	/170°(H)
Display Colors16.7	M(6bit	Hi	FRC)16.7	M(6bit	Hi	FRC)
Response Time2ms	(Gray	to	Gray)2ms	(Gray	to	Gray)
Webcam	(built-in)-2.0M
Satellite Speaker3W	x	2	stereo3W	x	2	stereo
Earphone OutputYesYes
Sound from HDMIYesYes
HDMI...

3-7Chapter	3:	General	Instruction
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...