Asus VP278H - User Manual

VP278 Series
LCD Monitor
User Guide

Summary

Safety Information

Care & Cleaning

Package Contents

Assembling the Monitor

Connect Cables

Monitor Controls and Indicators

Control Button Functions

Describes the function of the power indicator and control buttons on the monitor.

QuickFit Function Hotkey

Shortcut Key Configuration

QuickFit Function Details

VESA Mount Preparation

Adjusting Monitor Angle

OSD Menu Navigation

Splendid Function

Introduces the Splendid function with eight preset modes for various viewing preferences.

Blue Light Filter

Describes the Blue Light Filter function to reduce eye strain and its adjustable levels.

Color Settings

Details adjustable color parameters like Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Color Temp.

Image Settings

Covers image adjustments such as Sharpness, Trace Free, Aspect Control, and VividPixel.

Input Select

System Setup Overview

System Setup Options

System Configuration Details

Shortcut Key Assignment

Monitor Specifications

Troubleshooting and FAQs

Overview

1. Function Description
2. Usage Features
3. Maintenance Features

This document is a user guide for the ASUS VP278 Series LCD Monitor, providing comprehensive instructions for setup, operation, and maintenance. The monitor is designed to offer a crisp, broader, and brighter display, enhancing the overall viewing experience for users.

Function Description

The ASUS VP278 Series LCD Monitor is a widescreen display that offers various features to optimize visual performance and user comfort. It supports multiple input sources, including VGA, DVI, HDMI, and DisplayPort, allowing for versatile connectivity with different devices. The monitor incorporates ASUS's SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology, which provides several preset display modes tailored for different content types such as scenery photos, document editing, movie watching, and gaming. This technology automatically adjusts image parameters like color, brightness, and contrast to deliver optimal visuals for each scenario.

A key feature of the monitor is the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu, which allows users to customize various image and system settings. Through the OSD, users can adjust brightness, contrast, saturation, color temperature, and skin tone. The monitor also includes an "Image" function for fine-tuning sharpness, enabling "Trace Free" technology for faster response times, and controlling the aspect ratio. For VGA input, it offers "Position" and "Focus" adjustments to eliminate horizontal and vertical line noise and ensure proper image alignment. The "Auto Adjust" function for VGA input automatically optimizes the image position, clock, and phase.

For specific models (VP278Q/QG), the monitor includes sound capabilities with built-in stereo speakers and an audio-in port, allowing users to adjust volume and select audio sources directly from the OSD. These models also support Adaptive-Sync/FreeSync technology, which dynamically adjusts the display refresh rate to match the content frame rates from compatible graphics sources, providing a stutter-free and low-latency experience.

The monitor also features a "Blue Light Filter" to reduce the energy level of blue light emitted from the LED backlight, aiming to alleviate eye strain. Users can select from different levels of blue light reduction, with Level 4 being an optimized setting compliant with TUV Low Blue Light Certification.

Usage Features

The ASUS VP278 Series LCD Monitor is designed for ease of use and adaptability to various user preferences. Assembly is straightforward: the display is placed flat, and the base is attached to the arm with a screw that can be tightened by hand. The monitor's angle can be adjusted from -5° to +20° to find the most comfortable viewing position.

The control buttons are located on the back of the monitor for a clean front aesthetic. These buttons provide quick access to the OSD menu, input selection, and dedicated shortcut keys. The "QuickFit" function is a notable usability feature, offering seven pages of common grid patterns, paper sizes (A4, B5, Letter), and photo sizes (8x10, 5x7, 4x6, 3x5, 2x2). This allows designers and photographers to view and edit content at real sizes on the screen, ensuring accurate layout and consistent look and feel.

The OSD menu is intuitive, allowing users to navigate through options using directional buttons and confirm selections. Shortcut keys can be customized to quickly access frequently used functions like "Blue Light Filter," "Splendid" modes, "Brightness," "Contrast," "Color Temp.," "Volume," or "GamePlus."

The "GamePlus" function, available through the OSD, provides in-game enhancements such as a "Crosshair" and "Timer." The "Crosshair" feature offers different crosshair patterns, which can be particularly useful for new gamers or beginners in First Person Shooter (FPS) games. The "Timer" function allows users to set on-screen timers, which can be beneficial for tracking in-game events.

The monitor also includes "Smart View" technology, which provides versatile viewing positions, and "ECO Mode" for power saving. The "Power Indicator" LED can be turned on or off via the OSD, and a "Power Key Lock" function prevents accidental power-offs. The "All Reset" option allows users to revert all settings to the factory default mode.

Maintenance Features

Maintaining the ASUS VP278 Series LCD Monitor involves simple steps to ensure its longevity and optimal performance. Before cleaning or repositioning the monitor, it is crucial to disconnect the cables and power cord. When moving the monitor, users should grasp its edges and avoid lifting it by the stand or the cord.

For cleaning, the monitor surface should be wiped with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth after being turned off and unplugged. For stubborn stains, a cloth dampened with a mild cleaner intended for LCDs can be used. It is important to avoid cleaners containing alcohol or acetone and never to spray cleaner directly onto the screen to prevent liquid from dripping inside and causing electric shock.

The monitor's design includes slots and openings on the back or top of the cabinet for ventilation, which should not be blocked. The product should not be placed near radiators or heat sources unless proper ventilation is ensured.

The manual also addresses common troubleshooting scenarios, providing solutions for issues such as the power LED not turning on, no screen image, image being too light or dark, image bouncing or showing wave patterns, color defects, and low or no sound. These solutions often involve checking cable connections, adjusting OSD settings, or moving electrical devices that might cause interference.

For VESA wall mounting, the stand is detachable. The process involves loosening a screw at the bottom of the base, removing the base and hinge cover, and then detaching the arm/stand by removing four screws. This allows the monitor to be mounted using a separately purchased VESA wall mount kit (100 x 100 mm), with specific screw size and weight/load recommendations provided for safety.

The document also highlights that certain screen behaviors, such as initial flickering due to fluorescent light, slightly uneven brightness, or afterimages from prolonged display of the same image, are normal and typically resolve on their own or with a power cycle. In cases of persistent issues like a black or flashing screen, users are advised to contact their dealer or service center rather than attempting self-repair.

To alleviate eye strain during long working hours, the manual recommends taking short, frequent breaks and periodically focusing on distant objects. Eye exercises are also suggested, and if eye strain persists, consulting a physician is advised.

Asus VP278H Specifications