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PA278CFRV PA278CFRV USER GUIDE USER GUIDE...
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Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.
® Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ® ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is enabled by ®...
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NOTE: ENERGY STAR is NOT supported on FreeDOS and Linux-based ® operating system. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
TCO certified A third-party certification according to ISO 14024 Toward sustainable IT products Say hello to a more sustainable product IT products are associated with a wide range of sustainability risks throughout their life cycle. Human rights violations are common in the factories.
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 ra n or moisture. • Never try to open the monitor cabinet. The dangerous high voltages inside the monitor may result in serious physical injury.
AEEE yönetmeliğine uygundur 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.
These documents are not part of the standard package. Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for our customers to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries and other components as well as the packaging materials.
Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS® LCD Monitor! The latest widescreen LCD monitor from ASUS provides a broader, brighter and crystal-clear display, plus a host of features that enhance your viewing experience. With these features, you can enjoy the convenience and delightful visual experi-...
Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front view Light Sensor: • Detects ambient light source & color temperature,automatically adjust screen brightness. Power button/power indicator • Turns the monitor on/off. Press and hold this button for 0.6 seconds will shut down the monitor. • The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table.
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Enacts the selected OSD menu items. • Increases/Decreases values or moves your selection up/down/left/ right. • Push the 5-way button down for over 5 seconds to toggle the Key Lock function between on and off. ASUS PA278CFRV Series LCD Monitor...
1.3.2 Back view 110 12 Kensington lock slot. Power switch: Press the switch to turn on/off power. AC-IN.port : This port connects the power cord. Earphone jack: : This port is only available when an HDMI/DisplayPort/USB Type-C cable is connected. HDMI port : This port is for connection with an HDMI compatible device.
This function is only available when Power Saving is Normal Level. If you set Power Saving to Deep Level, all the connected monitors will display the detection) when DP out cable is plugged. 2560 x 1440 @100Hz ASUS PA278CFRV Series LCD Monitor...
Chapter 2: Setup Assembling the monitor arm/base To assemble the monitor base: Make sure the triangle marks of VESA cover aligned. Attach the arm into the VESA cover. Shut the lock to make the arm and VESA cover assembled. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table, slide the tabs on the arm into the slots on the VESA cover.
Detaching the arm/base (for VESA wall mount) The detachable arm/base of this monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. To detach the arm/base: Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. Press the release button, and then detach the arm/base from the monitor (Figure 1).
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. •...
USB device with the monitor's USB Type-A or Type-C jack. When these cables are connected, you can choose the desired signal from the Signal item in the OSD menu. If you need to replace the power cord or the connection cable(s), please contact ASUS customer service. Chapter 2: Setup...
Turning on the monitor Press the power button . See page 1-2 for the location of the power button. The power indicator lights up in white to show that the monitor is ON. ASUS PA278CFRV Series LCD Monitor...
Menu (5-way) button up/down to change the settings of the selected function. To exit and save the OSD menu, press the button or move the Menu (5-way) left repeatedly until the OSD menu disappears. To adjust other functions, repeat steps 1-4. ASUS PA278CFRV Series LCD Monitor...
Chapter 3: General instructions 3.1.2 OSD function introduction Preset This function contains 10 sub-functions you can select for your preference. Each mode has the Reset selection, allowing you to maintain your setting or return to the preset mode. Preset Signal Brightness PA278CFRV Native Mode...
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Palette Set a desired color setting from this menu. Preset Signal Brightness PA278CFRV Native Mode DisplayPort 2560 x 1440_100Hz Brightness Preset Contrast Saturation Palette Color Temp. Image Gamma RGB Tuning PIP/PBP Black Level QuickFit Plus Back Enter Exit • Brightness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. •...
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The brightness function is not user configurable. To activate this function, you need to do the following: disable HDR on your device and turn off Ambient effect. When color augmentation is in default value (50). ASUS PA278CFRV Series LCD Monitor...
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Please refer to the following to alleviate eye strains: • Users should take some time away from the display if working for long hours. It is advised to take short breaks (at least 5 mins) after around 1 hour of continuous working at the computer. Taking short and frequent breaks is more effective than a single longer break.
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Center Marker: Adjusts the Type 1, Type 2, Type 3. • Mirror Mode: Flip the image horizontally. • Customization: You can decide the frame size by moving the Menu (5-way) button up/down/left/right. • Ruler: This pattern presents physical ruler on top and left side. ASUS PA278CFRV Series LCD Monitor...
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Signal In this function, you can select your desired input source. Preset Signal Brightness PA278CFRV Native Mode DisplayPort 2560 x 1440_100Hz HDMI Signal DisplayPort USB Type-C Settings Auto Detection Shortcut Back Enter Exit • Auto Detection: automatically detects other active signals when current input signal is inactive.
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Select Deep Level for power off hub during power saving. To activate daisy chaining, you need to do the following: set Power Saving to Normal Level. Note: Input port will be fixed (no auto detection when DP out cable is plugged. ASUS PA278CFRV Series LCD Monitor...
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• OSD Setup: Adjusts the OSD Timeout from 10 to 120 seconds. Enables or disables the DDC/CI function. Adjusts the OSD background from Opaque to Transparent. Enables or disables the OSD Auto Rotation function. To activate OSD Auto Rotation, you need to do the following: turn off PIP/PBP. •...
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When a certain function is selected or activated, your shortcut key may not support. Available function choices for shortcut: Blue Light Filter, Brightness, HDR, Contrast, PIP/PBP, Color Temp., Volume, Energy Saving, User Mode 1, User Mode 2. ASUS PA278CFRV Series LCD Monitor 3-11...
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Panel Type TFT LCD Panel size 27” (16:9, 68.47cm) wide screen Max. Resolution 2560 x 1440 Pixel pitch 0.2331 mm x 0.2331 mm Brightness 350 cd/m (Typ.), 400 cd/m (Peak) Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1 Viewing angle (H/V) 178˚/178˚ CR>10 Display colors 16.7 M Response time <...
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Multi-languages 22 languages (English, French, German, Italian, Croatian, Polish, Romanian, Hungarian, Turkish, Korean, Thai, Indonesian, Persian, Ukrainian) Accessories Quick start guide, warranty card, power cord, HDMI cable, DisplayPort cable , USB C to C cable , color calibration testing report, ProArt welcome card Compliance and Standards cULus, FCC, ICES-3, EPEAT Gold, CB, CE, ErP, WEEE, ISO 9241-307, UkrSEPRO, EAC, BSMI,...
Type C cable is properly connected to the monitor and the computer. • Adjust the volume settings of both your monitor and HDMI/DisplayPort/USB Type C device. • Ensure that the computer sound card driver is properly installed and activated. ASUS PA278CFRV Series LCD Monitor 3-15...