PA279CV Series

LCD Monitor

User Guide
 Table of contents
TCO Certified................................................................................................ iii
Notices.......................................................................................................... iv
Safety information........................................................................................ v
Care & Cleaning.......................................................................................... vii
1.1 Welcome!....................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Package contents.......................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Assembling the monitor............................................................... 1-2
1.4 Connect cables.............................................................................. 1-3
1.4.1 Rear of the LCD monitor.................................................. 1-3
1.5 Monitor introduction..................................................................... 1-4
1.5.1 Using the Controls button ............................................... 1-4
2.1 Adjusting the monitor................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount)....................... 2-2
2.3 Outline dimension......................................................................... 2-3
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu.................................................. 3-1
3.1.1 How to reconfigure........................................................... 3-1
3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction............................................... 3-2
3.2 Specifications.............................................................................. 3-13
3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ)............................................................... 3-14
3.4 Supported Timing List................................................................ 3-15

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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
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This product is a better choice. It meets all the criteria in TCO Certified,
the world’s most comprehensive sustainability certification for IT
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environmental and social responsibility. Conformity is verified by
independent and approved verifiers that specialize in IT products, social
responsibility or other sustainability issues. Verification is done both
before and after the certificate is issued, covering the entire validity
period. The process also includes ensuring that corrective actions are
implemented in all cases of factory non-conformities. And last but not
least, to make sure that the certification and independent verification is
accurate, both TCO Certified and the verifiers are reviewed regularly.

Want to know more?

Read information about TCO Certified, full criteria documents, news and
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products.

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 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 equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

The device may fall, causing serious personal injury or death. To prevent
injury, this device must be securely attached to the floor/wall in accordance
with the installation instructions.

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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.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.
• Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected
and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage,
contact your dealer immediately.
• Slots and openings on the back or top of the cabinet are provided for
ventilation. Do not block these slots. Never place this product near or
over a radiator or heat source unless proper ventilation is provided.
• The monitor should be operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to
your home, consult your dealer or local power company.
• Use the appropriate power plug which complies with your local power
standard.
• Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading can
result in fire or electric shock.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the
monitor in any area where it may become wet. Place the monitor on a
stable surface.
• Unplug the unit during a lightning storm or if it will not be used for a
long period of time. This will protect the monitor from damage due to
power surges.
• Never push objects or spill liquid of any kind into the slots on the
monitor cabinet.
• To ensure satisfactory operation, use the monitor only with UL listed
computers which have appropriate configured receptacles marked
between 100 ~ 240V AC.
• The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be
easily accessible
• If you encounter technical problems with the monitor, contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.
• Provide an earthing connection before the mains plug is connected to
the mains. And, when disconnecting the earthing connection, be sure
to disconnect after pulling out the mains plug from the mains.

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 WARNING
Usage of other than specified head- or earphones can result in hearing
loss due to excessive sound pressures.

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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 off and unplug the power cord. Clean the
monitor surface with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Stubborn stains
may be removed with a cloth dampened with mild cleaner.
• Avoid using a cleaner containing alcohol or acetone. Use a cleaner
intended for use with the LCD. Never spray cleaner directly on the
screen, as it may drip inside the monitor and cause an electric shock.
The following symptoms are normal with the monitor:
• The screen may flicker during the initial use due to the nature of the
fluorescent light. Turn off the Power Switch and turn it on again to
make sure that the flicker disappears.
• You may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on
the desktop pattern you use.
• When the same image is displayed for hours, an afterimage of the
previous screen may remain after switching the image. The screen will
recover slowly or you can turn off the Power Switch for hours.
• When the screen becomes black or flashes, or cannot work anymore,
contact your dealer or service center to fix it. Do not repair the screen
by yourself!
Conventions used in this guide
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to
complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components

when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a

task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.

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 Where to find more information
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 documentation that may
have been added by your dealer. 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.
Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detail recycling
information in different region.

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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 monitor brings you!

1.2 Package contents

Check your package for the following items:
LCD Monitor
Stand/Base
Quick Start Guide
Warranty Card
1 x USB Type-C Cable(optional)
1x Power Cord
1x HDMI Cable (optional)
1x DP Cable (optional)
Color calibration testing report
ProArt welcome card

• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer

immediately.

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 1.3 Assembling the monitor
To assemble the monitor:
1. Align the screw hole on the arm with the bundled screw on the base.
Then insert the base into the arm.
2. Fix the base to the arm by fastening the bundled screw.

1
2

*Base screw size: M6 x 17mm

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1.4 Connect cables
1.4.1 Rear of the LCD monitor

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

1. AC-IN Port
2. Power Switch
3. HDMI1 Port
4. HDMI2 Port
5. DP - in Port
6. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C
7. Earphone - out Port
8. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
9. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
10. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
11. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A

This monitor is Super-Speed USB 3.2 Gen 1 compatible (5 Gbps). The

port offers Max. 65W power delivery with output voltage 5V/3A, 9V/3A,
12V/3A, 15V/3A and 20V/3.25A. Connecting the USB Type-C cable can
input the DisplayPort source, output power and enable the USB Type-A
ports (downstream) on the monitor. Connecting the USB Type-C to Type-A
cable only enables the USB Type-A ports (downstream) on the monitor.

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 1.5 Monitor introduction
1.5.1 Using the Controls button
Use the control button on the bottom of the monitor to adjust the image
settings.

6 5 4 3 2 1

1. Power button/power indicator:

• Turns the monitor on/off.
• The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table.
Status Description
White ON
Amber Standby mode
OFF OFF

2. Menu button:
• Press this button to display the OSD menu when the OSD is off.
• Enters the OSD menu.
• Toggles the Key Lock function between on and off with a long press for 5
seconds.
3. Close Button:
• Press this button to display the OSD menu when the OSD is off.
• Exit the OSD menu.
4. Input Select Button
• Use this hotkey to switch from HDMI-1, HDMI-2, DisplayPort, USB
Tpye-C and Enable/Disable Auto Source Detection input signal.

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5. Shortcut 1:
• Press this button to display the OSD menu when the OSD is off.
• Default: Brightness hotkey
• To change the hotkey function, go to the Shortcut > Shortcut 1 menu.

6. Shortcut 2:
• Press this button to display the OSD menu when the OSD is off.
• Default: Blue light filter hotkey
• To change the hotkey function, go to the Shortcut > Shortcut 2 menu.

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2.1 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.
• You can adjust the monitor’s angle from +35˚ to -5˚ and it allows 45˚
swivel adjustment from either left or right.

-5 ~ 35

-45° +45°

150mm
90° 90°

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 2.2 Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall
mount)
The detachable stand of this monitor is specially designed for VESA wall
mount.

To detach the arm/stand

1. Disconnect power and signal cables. Carefully put the monitor
facedown on its EPS packaging.
2. Press the quick release button from rear cover.
3. Detach the stand (arm and base) from the monitor.

• The VESA wall mount kit ( 100 x 100 mm) is purchased separately.
• Use only the UL Listed Wall Mount Bracket with minimum weight/load 28.8 kg
(Screw size: M4 x 10 mm).

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2.3 Outline dimension
Unit: mm

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3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu
3.1.1 How to reconfigure
ProArt
Preset ProArtPreset ASUS PA279CV
Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840x2160@60Hz

Standard Mode

sRGB Mode

Rec. 709 Mode

DCI-P3 Mode

HDR

DICOM Mode

Scenery Mode

ProArt
Preset ProArtPreset ASUS PA279CV
Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840x2160@60Hz

Reading Mode

Darkroom Mode

Rapid Rendering Mode

User Mode 1

User Mode 2

1. Press any button (except the Power button) to display the OSD menu.
2. Press the Menu button to activate the OSD menu.
3. Press the buttons as indicated on the screen to navigate through the
functions. Highlight the desired function and press to activate
it. If the function selected has a sub-menu, pressand  again to
navigate through the sub-menu functions. Highlight the desired sub-
menu function and press to activate it.
4. Press  and  to change the settings of the selected function.
5. To exit and save the OSD menu, press or repeatedly until the
OSD menu disappears. To adjust other functions, repeat steps 1-4.

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 3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction
1. ProArtPreset
This function contains twelve sub-functions that you can select for
your preference.
ProArt
Preset ProArtPreset ASUS PA279CV
Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840x2160@60Hz

Standard Mode

sRGB Mode

Rec. 709 Mode

DCI-P3 Mode

HDR

DICOM Mode

Scenery Mode

ProArt
Preset ProArtPreset ASUS PA279CV
Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840x2160@60Hz

Reading Mode

Darkroom Mode

Rapid Rendering Mode

User Mode 1

User Mode 2

• Standard Mode: Best choice for document editing.

• sRGB Mode: Compatible with sRGB color space, sRGB mode is the best
choice for document editing.
• Rec. 709 Mode: Compatible with Rec. 709 color space.
• DCI-P3 Mode: Compatible with DCI-P3 color space.
• HDR: High Dynamic Range. Contains three HDR modes (PQ Optimized,
PQ 350, and PQ Basic).
• DICOM Mode: Compatible with DICOM color space.
• Scenery Mode: Best choice for scenery photo display.
• Reading Mode: This is the best choice for book reading.
• Darkroom Mode: This is the best choice for a weak ambient
lightenvironment.

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 • Rapid Rendering Mode: Simulates display as high refresh rate
performance to generate different backlight frequencies.

Rapid Rendering Mode can only be activated at 60Hz.

To activate this function, you need to do the following: turn off

Adaptive-Sync. Brightness and ASCR cannot be adjusted when
using this function.

• User Mode 1: Allows you to make color adjustments in the Advanced

Setting.
• User Mode 2: Allows you to make color adjustments in the Advanced
Setting.

• ASCR is not user-configurable in standard, sRGB, Rec.709, DCI-P3, HDR,

DICOM, and Rapid Rendening Mode.
• Gamma is not user-configurable in sRGB, DCI-P3, HDR, DICOM and scenery
Mode.
• Color Temp., brightness, contrast, saturation, hue, ProArt Palette/Color and black
level are not user-configurable in sRGB mode.

Color Engine Standard sRGB Rec. 709 DCI-P3 HDR DICOM Scenery Reading Darkroom Rapid User User
Mode Mode Mode Mode Mode Mode Mode Mode Rendering Mode 1 Mode 2
Mode
Color Temp. V NA V V (*1) NA V (*2) V NA V V V V
Brightness V NA V V NA V V V V V V V
Contrast V V V V NA V V V V V V V

ASCR NA NA NA NA NA NA V V V NA V V
Sharpness V V V V V V V V V V V V
Saturation V NA V V NA V V NA V V V V
Hue V NA V V NA V V NA V V V V
ProArt Palette/ V NA V V NA V V V V V NA NA
Color
Black Level V V V V NA V V V V V NA NA
Gamma V NA V NA NA NA NA V V V V V

V: adjustable
NA: function disabled
(*1) 6500K & P3-Theater(default) only
(*2) 6500K(default) & 9300K only

2. Blue Light Filter

Adjust the energy level of blue light emitted from LED backlight.

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 ProArt
Blue Light Filter ASUS PA279CV
Preset
Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840x2160@60Hz

Level 0
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4

• Level 0: No change

• When Blue Light Filter is activated,the default settings of Standard Mode will
be automatically imported.
• Between Level 1 to Level 3, the Brightness function is user-configurable.
• Level 4 is optimized setting. It is compliance with TUV Low Blue Light
Certification. The Brightness function is not user-configurable.

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.
• To minimize eye strain and dryness in your eyes, users should rest the eye
periodically by focusing on objects that are far away.
• Eye exercises can help to reduces eye strain. Repeat these exercises often. If
eye strain continues please consult a physician. Eye exercises: (1) Repeating
look up and down (2) Slowly roll your eyes (3) Move your eyes diagonal.
• High energy blue light may lead to eye strain and AMD (Age-Related Macular
Degeneration). Blue light Filter to reduce 70% (max.) harmful blue light to
avoiding CVS (Computer Vision Syndrome).

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3. ProArtPalette
ProArt
Preset ProArtPalette ASUS PA279CV
Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840x2160@60Hz

Brightness
Contrast
Saturation
Hue
Color Temp.
Gamma
Black Level

ProArt
Preset ProArtPalette ASUS PA279CV
Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840x2160@60Hz

Color
Color Reset

• Brightness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.

• Contrast: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
• Saturation: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
• Hue: Shifts the image color between green and purple
• Color Temp.: Contains five preset color modes 9300K, 6500K, 5500K,
5000K and P3-Theater.
• Gamma: Contains five gamma modes including 1.8, 2.0, 2.2, 2.4, 2.6.
• Black Level: To adjust the initialized 1st signal level of darkest gray level.
• Color:
* Six-axis Hue adjustment.
* Six-axis Saturation adjustment.
* Adjusts the gain levels for R, G, B.
* Adjusts the black level offset values for R, G, B.

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 P3-Theater is only available when DCI-P3 Mode is selected.

• Color Reset:
* Current mode color reset:
Resets the color settings of current color mode to the factory
default value.
* All modes color reset:
Resets the color settings of all color modes to the factory default
value.

4. Image
You can adjust Sharpness, Trace Free, Aspect Control, Input Range
and ASCR from this main function.
ProArt
Preset Image ASUS PA279CV
Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840x2160@60Hz

Sharpness
Trace Free
Aspect Control

Input Range

ASCR

• 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 lower 0 to faster 100.
• Aspect Control: Adjusts the aspect ratio to Full, 4:3, 1:1, OverScan.

4:3 is only available when input source is in 4:3 format. OverScan

is only available for the HDMI input source.

• Input Range: Adjust input range to Auto, Full and Limited 16-235.
• ASCR: Select ON or OFF to enable or disable dynamic contrast ratio
function.

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5. Sound
You can adjust Volume, Mute and Source from this main function.
ProArt
Preset Sound ASUS PA279CV
Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840x2160@60Hz

Volume
Mute
Source

• Volume : Adjusts the output volume level.

• Mute : Select audio mute ON or OFF.
• Source : decides the monitor sound comes from which source.

6. PIP/PBP Setting
The PIP/PBP Setting allows you to open up sub-window(s) connected
from any video source.
ProArt
Preset PIP/PBP Setting ASUS PA279CV
Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840x2160@60Hz

PIP/PBP Mode
PIP/PBP Source

PIP Size

• PIP/PBP Mode: Select PIP, PBP or turn it off.

• PIP/PBP Source: Selects the video input source among, “HDMI-1”,
“HDMI-2”, DisplayPort or USB Type-C.
• PIP Size: Adjust the PIP size to “Small”, “Middle”, or “Large”.

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 • Main source and sub source are available as following table.

Sub source

HDMI-1 HDMI-2 DisplayPort USB Type-C

HDMI-1 NA NA OK OK
Main Source HDMI-2 NA NA OK OK
DisplayPort OK OK NA NA
USB Type-C OK OK NA NA

7. Input Select
Select the input source from HDMI-1, HDMI-2, DisplayPort, USB
Type-C. Enable/Disable Auto Source Detection input signal.
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Input Select
ProArt
Preset
Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840x2160@60Hz

HDMI-1
HDMI-2
DisplayPort
USB Type-C
Auto Source Detection

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8. System Setup
ASUS PA279CV
System Setup
Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840x2160@60Hz

Adaptive-Sync

USB Setup

Power Saving

OSD Setup

QuickFit

DisplayPort Stream

Key Lock

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System Setup
Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840x2160@60Hz

Power Indicator ON

Language

Information

All Reset

• Adaptive-Sync: It can allow a Adaptive-Sync supported graphics source

to dynamically adjust display refresh rate based on typical content frame
rates for power efficient, virtually stutter free and low-latency display
update.

1. *For supported GPUs, minimum PC system and driver

requirements, please contact the GPU manufactures.
2. To activate this function, you need to do the following: set
DisplayPort Stream to DisplayPort 1.2, turn off Rapid Rendering
Mode.

• USB Setup: Configures the USB Type C port setting. The USB
Setup parameter affects the output resolution only when the source is
connected to the USB Type C port. Due to the technological differences
between USB 2.0 and USB 3.2 Gen 1, THE maximum USB data
throughput (bandwidth and other related characteristics) varies and
therefore influences the maximum output resolution.

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 * USB 3.2 Gen 1: The data transfer rate according to the 3.2 Gen
1 specification in USB Type C port can only output the maximum
resolution of 4K2K 30Hz.
* USB 2.0: The data transfer rate according to the 2.0 specification
in USB Type C port can output the maximum resolution of 4K2K
60Hz.

• The data transfer rate will remain USB 3.2 Gen 1 when using USB Type C to
A cable.
• The USB Setup setting does not affect the resolution if the source is
connected to the DisplayPort or HDMI port.

• Power Saving: Select normal level for power on hub during power
saving. Select Deep Level for power off hub during power saving.
• OSD Setup: Adjusts the OSD Timeout, DDC/CI, and Transparency of the
OSD screen.
• QuickFit: Allows users to have a preview of the document or photo
layout directly on screen without printing test copies.

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 * Ruler: This pattern presents physical ruler on top and left side. You
can press the Return button for longer than 3 seconds to switch
the measurements between metric and imperial.
5 10 15 20 25 30

10

15

* Alignment: Facilitates designers and users to organize content and

layout on one page and achieve a consistent look and feel.

Alignment Grid

* A4: Provides users to view their documents in real size on the

screen.

* B5: Provides users to view their documents in real size on the

screen.

B5

• DisplayPort Stream: Select DP 1.1 if your graphics card is not

compatible with DP 1.1.
• Key Lock: Disable all key functions. Pressing the down button for more
than five seconds to disable key lock function.
• Power Indicator: Turn the power LED indicator on/off.
• language: Select OSD language. The selections are: English, French,
German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, , Russian, Poland, Czech, Croacia,
Hungary, Romania, Portugal, Turkey, Simplified Chinese, Traditional
Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Thai, Indonesian.
• Information: Displays the monitor information.
• All Reset: Selects “Yes” to revert all settings to the factory default mode.

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 9. Shortcut
Selecting this option allows you to set two shortcut keys. User can
select from Blue Light Filter, Brightness, Contrast, PIP/PBP Setting,
Color Temp., Volume, sRGB Mode, Rec. 709 Mode, DICOM Mode,
User Mode 1, User Mode 2 and set as shortcut key.
ASUS PA279CV
Shortcut
Standard Mode DisplayPort 3840x2160@60Hz

Shortcut 1 Brightness

Shortcut 2

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3.2 Specifications
Model PA279CV
Panel Size 27”W (68.47cm)
Max. Resolution 3840x2160@60Hz
Brightness (Typ.) 350cd/m2
Intrinsic Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1
Viewing Angle (CR=10) 178°(V) /178°(H)
Display Colors 1.07 B
Color Saturation 100% sRGB
Response Time 5ms (Gray to Gray)
Satellite Speaker 2W x 2 stereo
Earphone Output Yes
Sound from HDMI Yes
HDMI input Yes
DisplayPort input Yes
USB Port Upstream x1, Downstream x 4
Power ON Consumption(Max.) < 32 W* Based on Energy Star 8.0 standard
Chassis Colors Black
Power saving mode < 0.5W
Power off mode < 0.5W
Tilt -5° ~ +35°
614 x 523.5 x 227.82 mm(highest)
Phys. Dimension (WxHxD)
614 x 373.5 x 227.82 mm(lowest)
Phys. Dimension without stand
614 x 369.9 x 59.5 mm
(WxHxD) (For VESA Wall Mount)
Box Dimension (WxHxD) 680 x 161 x 516 mm
Net Weight (Esti.) 8.6 kg(Net); 5.7 kg(without stand)
Gross Weight (Esti.) 11.2 kg
Voltage Rating AC 100~240V(Built-in)
Operational temperature 0~40°

ASUS LCD Monitor PA279 Series 3-13

 3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ)
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 power LED.
The power LED lights amber and • Check if the monitor and the computer are in the
there is no screen image 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.
• Make sure Input Select setting is a valid
signal.
• Enable Auto Source Detection to detect all input
port.
Screen image is too light or dark • Adjust the Contrast and Brightness settings via
OSD.
Screen image bounces or a wave • Make sure the signal cable is properly connected to
pattern is present in the image the monitor and the computer.
• Move electrical devices that may cause electrical
interference.
Screen image has color defects • Inspect the signal cable and make sure that none of
(white does not look white) the pins are bent.
• Perform Reset via OSD.
• Adjust the R/G/B color settings or select the Color
Temperature via OSD.
No sound or sound is low • Adjust the volume settings of both your monitor and
computer.
• Make sure the computer sound card driver is
properly installed and activated.

3-14 Chapter 3: General Instruction

3.4 Supported Timing List
PC Timings List of HDMI / DP input
Timing List DisplayPort HDMI1 HDMI2
640 x 480 @ 60Hz V V V
800 x 600 @ 56Hz V V V
800 x 600 @ 60Hz V V V
1024 x 768 @ 60Hz V V V
1280 x 720 @ 60Hz V V V
1280 x 960 @ 60Hz V V V
1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz V V V
1440 x 900 @ 60Hz V V V
1680 x 1050 @ 60Hz V V V
1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz V V V
1920 x 2160 @ 60Hz V V V
2560 x 1440 @ 60Hz V V V
3840 x 2160 @ 30Hz V V V
3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz V (Default) V (Default) V (Default)

Video timing
Timing List DisplayPort HDMI1 HDMI2
640x480P @ 59.94/60Hz V V V
720x480P @ 59.94/60Hz V V V
720x576P @ 50Hz V V V
1280x720P @ 50Hz V V V
1280x720P @ 59.94/60Hz V V V
1440x480P @ 59.94/60Hz V V V
1440x576P @ 50Hz V V V
1920x1080P @ 50Hz V V V
1920x1080P @ 59.94/60Hz V V V
3840x2160 @ 24Hz V V
3840x2160 @ 25Hz V V
3840x2160 @ 30Hz V V
3840x2160 @ 50Hz V V V
3840x2160 @ 60Hz V V V

* The modes not listed in the above tables may not be supported. For optimal resolution, we
recommend that you choose a mode listed in the above tables.

ASUS LCD Monitor PA279 Series 3-15