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MG279 Series LCD Monitor User Guide[...]
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ii Copyright © 2015 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without [...]
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iii Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipmen[...]
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iv Safety information • Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all the documentation that came with the package. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, never expose the monitor to rain or moisture. • Never try to open the monitor cabinet. The dangerous high voltages inside the monitor may result in serious physical injury. • [...]
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v WARNING Usageofotherthanspeciedhead-orearphonescanresultinhearing loss due to excessive sound pressures.[...]
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vi Care & Cleaning • Before you lift or reposition your monitor, it is better to disconnect the cables and power cord. Follow the correct lifting techniques when positioning the monitor. When lifting or carrying the monitor, grasp the edges of the monitor. Do not lift the display by the stand or the cord. • Cleaning. Turn your monitor[...]
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vii Wheretondmoreinformation Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to http://www.asus.com 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional [...]
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1-1 ASUS LCD Monitor MG279 Series 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS ® LCD monitor! The latest widescreen LCD monitor from ASUS provides a crisper, broader, and brighter display, plus a host of features that enhance your viewing experience. With these features, you can enjoy the convenience and delightful visual experience that the mon[...]
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1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3 Assembling the monitor To assemble the monitor : 1. Placethedisplayatonaclothonthetable,assemblethebase according to the drawing and use a coin to turn the screw tight. 2. Put the cable clip inset the hole of stand, and adjust the monitor to the angle that is most com[...]
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1-3 ASUS LCD Monitor MG279 Series 1.4 Connect cables 1.4.1 Rear of the LCD monitor 4 1 7 5 DP Mini DP HDMI-2/MHL HDMI-1/MHL 9 6 8 3 2 1. AC-IN Port 2. USB upstream Port 3. USB downstream Port 4. HDMI-1/MHL 5. HDMI-2/MHL 6. DisplayPort 7. Mini-DP 8. Earphone Jack 9. Kensington Lock[...]
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1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.5 Monitor introduction 1.5.1 Using the Controls button Use the control button on the back of the monitor to adjust the image settings. 6 5 4 3 2 1 1. Power Button/Power Indicator: • Press this button to turn the monitor on/off. • The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table. Statu[...]
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1-5 ASUS LCD Monitor MG279 Series 4. Input Select Button: • Use this hotkey to switch from HDMI-1 / MHL, HDMI-2/MHL, Mini-DP or DisplayPort input signal. 5. Close Button • Exit the OSD menu. 6. ( 5-way) Button: • Tums on the OSD menu. Enacts the selected OSD menu item. • Increases/Decreases values or moves your selection up/down[...]
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2-1 ASUS LCD Monitor MG279 Series 2.1 Detaching the Quick Release stand (for VESA wall mount) The Quick Release Stand of this monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. To detach the Quick Release 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 th[...]
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2-2 Chapter 2: Setup 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 when you change its angle. • Youcanadjustthemonitor’sanglefro[...]
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3-1 ASUS LCD Monitor MG279 Series 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 Howtorecongure MG279 DisplayPort C Blue Light Filter olor Image Input Select System Setup Scenery Mode 2560x1440@60Hz G GameVisual MyFavorite FPS Mode RTS/RPG Mode Racing Mode sRGB Mode Cinema Mode Racing Mode 1. Press the MENU button to activate the OSD menu. 2. P[...]
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3-2 Chapter 3: General Instruction 3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction 1. GameVisual This function contains six sub-functions that you can select for your preference. Each mode has the Reset selection, allowing you to maintain your setting or return to the preset mode. MG279 DisplayPort C Blue Light Filter olor Image Input Select System Setup Scenery M[...]
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3-3 ASUS LCD Monitor MG279 Series 2. Blue Light Filter Adjust the energy level of blue light emitted from LED backlight MG279 C Blue Light Filter olor Image Input Select System Setup 2560x1440@60Hz Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 DisplayPort G GameVisual MyFavorite Racing Mode • Level 0 : No change. • Level 1~4: The higher the lev[...]
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3-4 Chapter 3: General Instruction 3. Color Select the image color you like from this function. MG279 2560x1440@60Hz Brightness Color Contrast Image Saturation Color Temp. Skin Tone Input Select System Setup Blue Light Filter DisplayPort G GameVisual MyFavorite Racing Mode • Brightness : The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Contrast : [...]
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3-5 ASUS LCD Monitor MG279 Series 4. Image You can adjust the image Sharpness, Trace Free, Aspect Control, VividPixel, ASCR and FreeSync, from this main function. MG279 256 0x1440 @ 60Hz Color Image Input Select System Setup Sharpness Trace Free Aspect Control ASCR Blue Light Filter DisplayPort G GameVisual MyFavorite VividPixel FreeSync Racing Mod[...]
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3-6 Chapter 3: General Instruction 5. Input Select Select the input source from HDMI/MHL-1, HDMI/MHL-2, DisplayPort or Mini DisplayPort input signal. MG279 2560x1440 @ 60Hz Color Image Input Select System Setup HDMI/MHL-1 HDMI/MHL-2 Blue Light Filter DisplayPort G GameVisual MyFavorite DisplayPort Mini DisplayPort Racing Mode 6. System Setup Adjust[...]
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3-7 ASUS LCD Monitor MG279 Series • GameVisual Demo Mode : Activate the demo mode for the GameVisual function. • Volume : Adjusts the output volume level. • GamePlus : The GamePlus Function provides a toolkit and creates a better gaming environment for users when playing different types of games. Particularly, Aimpoint function is sp[...]
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3-8 Chapter 3: General Instruction • USB Charging : Turn On/Off USB charging function during the standby mode. • All Reset : Selects “ Yes ” to revert all settings to the factory default mode. 7. MyFavorite Load/Save all settings on the monitor. MG279 2560x1440@6 0Hz Color Image Input Select System Setup Save Setting 2 Setting 3 Setti[...]
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3-9 ASUS LCD Monitor MG279 Series 3.2 Specications Model MG279Q Panel Size 27.0 ”W (68.47 cm) Max. Resolution 2560 x 1440 Brightness (Typ.) 350 cd/m 2 Intrinsic Contrast Ratio (Typ.) ≥1000:1 Viewing Angle (CR>10) 178 °(V) / 178 °(H) Display Colors 16.7 M(True 8bit) Response Time 4 ms (GTG) Satellite Speaker 2 W x 2 stereo Earphone Ou[...]
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3-10 Chapter 3: General Instruction 3.3 T roubleshooting (F AQ) Problem Possible 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. • Check Power Indicator function in main menu OSD. Select “ON” to turn on [...]
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3-11 ASUS LCD Monitor MG279 Series 3.4 Supported Timing List VESA/IBM Modes Support Timing(HDMI and DisplayPort inputs) Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency 640x350 70Hz 31.469kHz 640x480 60Hz 31.469kHz 640x480 67Hz 35kHz 640x480 75Hz 37.5kHz 720x400 70Hz 31.469kHz 800x600 56Hz 35.156kHz 800x600 60Hz 37.879kHz 800x600 72Hz 48.077kHz 800x600[...]
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3-12 Chapter 3: General Instruction CEA-861 Formats Supported Timings (HDMI/MHL and DisplayPort input) Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency 640x480P 59.94 / 60Hz 31.469 / 31.5kHz 720x480P 59.94 / 60Hz 31.469 / 31.5kHz 720x576P 50Hz 31.25kHz 1280x720P 50Hz 37.5kHz 1280x720P 59.94 / 60Hz 44.955 /45kHz 1440x480P 59.94 / 60Hz 31.469 / 31.5kHz 1[...]