Asus Computer Monitor MT276 User Manual

MT276 Series  
LCD Monitor  
User’s Manual  
Contents  
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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.  
The use of shielding cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics  
card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or  
modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for  
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.  
As an Energy Star® Partner, our company has determined that this product meets  
the Energy Star® guidelines for energy efficiency.  
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.  
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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.  
If you encounter technical problems with the monitor, contact a qualified service  
technician or your retailer.  
This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product  
(electrical, electronic equipment, and mercury-containing button cell battery)  
should not be placed in municipal waste. Please check regulations for  
disposal of electronic products.  
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Care and 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 monitor 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 centre 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  
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.  
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Recycling Place  
EUROPE  
When disposing of ASUS products in Europe, please contact one of the following  
locations to make arrangements for recycling.  
ASUS France S.A.R.L.  
10 allee bienvenue, 93160, noisy le grand, France  
Tel:  
+33 1 49 32 96 50  
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany)  
Harkortstr. 21 – 23, 40880 Ratingen, Deutschland  
Hotline: +49 01805 / 010920 ( Mo – Fr / 9 – 17h)  
Fax:+49 2102 9599-11 (24h)  
ASUSTeK Italy srl  
Via Piero Gobetti 2/B Centro direzionale Villa Fiorita 20063 Cernusco sul  
Naviglio (MI), Italy  
Tel:  
+39 199400089  
Fax:  
+39 02 20240555  
ASUSTek UK Ltd.  
1st Floor, Focus 31, West Wing, Mark Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7BW, UK  
Tel:  
Fax:  
+44 1442 202 700  
+44 1442 245 882  
ASUS IBERICA S.L.  
C/ Plomo 5-7, 08038 Barcelona, Spain  
Tel:  
+34 902 889688  
ASUS Nordic AB  
Finlandsgatan 16, 4 Tr., 16474 Kista, Sweden  
Tel:  
Fax:  
+46 8 5889 8900  
+46 8 5889 8999  
ASUS Computer Benelux B.V.  
Fultonbaan 12 3439 NE Nieuwegein The Netherlands  
Tel:  
Hotline: +31 (0)591-668190  
Fax: +31 (0)591-666853  
+31.30.60.22.452  
ASUS Computer Czech Republic S.R.O.  
V Olsinach 2300/75, 10000 Prague, Czech Republic  
Tel:  
Fax:  
+420 274 774 872  
+420 274 774 889  
ASUS Polska SP. Z.O.O.  
Al. Jerozolimskie 200, 02-222 Warsaw 4 floor, Poland  
Tel:  
Fax:  
+48 22 571 80 00  
+48 22 571 80 01  
ASUS Hungary Kft.  
Tel:  
Fax:  
+36 1 505 45 61  
+36 1 505 45 63  
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NORTH AMERICA  
When disposing of ASUS products in North America, please contact the following  
locations to make arrangements for recycling.  
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)  
US Headquarters:  
800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA  
Tel:  
Fax:  
+1 510-739-3777  
+1 510-608-4555  
Canada Branch Office:  
802 Cochrane Dr., Unit 2, Markham ON, L3R 8C9, Canada  
Tel:  
Fax:  
(905) 370-2787  
(905) 489-2718  
ASIA PACIFIC  
When disposing of ASUS products in Asia Pacific, please contact the following  
location to make arrangements for recycling.  
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.  
No. 15, Li-Te Rd., Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan  
Tel:  
Hotline: +886-(0)800-093-456  
Fax: +886-2-2895-9254  
+886-2-2894-3447  
“THIS UNIT IS AN ELECTRIC DEVICE WHICH MAY CONTAIN HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND  
COMPONENTS, AND WHICH MUST BE DISPOSED OF AT END OF LIFE ACCORDING TO THE  
PROPER PROCEDURE”  
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ASUS MT276 Series LCD Monitor  
1.1 Welcome!  
Thank you for purchasing the ASUS® MT Series Multifunction LCD Monitor!  
The latest LCD monitor from ASUS provides a host of features that enhance your  
viewing experience. It integrates a number of various media input interfaces to meet  
your needs on a monitor for working as well as entertainment.  
With these features, you can enjoy the convenience and delightful visual experience  
that the MT Series brings you!  
1.2 Package Contents  
Check the package of your MT series Multifunction LCD monitor for the following  
items:  
LCD monitor  
Monitor base and screw  
Warranty card  
Quick start guide  
User’s manual CD  
Power cord  
HDMI-to-DVI cable  
VGA cable  
Audio cable  
Remote controller and battery  
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer  
immediately.  
Remove the tab before using the remote control.  
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1.3  
Monitor Introduction  
1.3.1 Front view  
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Power button and power indicator  
Press this button to turn the monitor on, off, or stand-by.  
The colour of the power indicator is as the below table.  
Status  
Blue  
Description  
On  
Red  
No signal  
(Power saving)  
Off (dark)  
Off/Standby  
2. Remote receiver  
The monitor receives the signal from the remote controller here.  
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1.3.2 Top view  
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1.  
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/ Splendid / Auto Adjust / Exit button  
Use this hotkey to switch from six video preset modes (Standard mode,  
Theatre mode, Game mode, Scenery mode, Night view mode and sRGB  
mode) with SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement Technology  
Exits the OSD menu or goes back to the previous menu when the OSD  
menu is active.  
Automatically adjust the image to its optimized position, clock, and phase by  
pressing this button for 2 – 3 seconds (VGA input only)  
2. MENU / Enter button  
To turn on the OSD menu  
To enter/select the icon (function) highlighted while the OSD is active  
3.  
/
Brightness hotkey / Right & Left button  
To move the left/right to adjust the value of the function selected or move  
right to the next function.  
When OSD is not on the screen, this is also a hotkey for Brightness  
adjustment.  
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4.  
5.  
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Volume hotkey / up & Down button  
To move the down/up to choose the function  
When OSD is not on the screen, this is also a hotkey for sound volume  
adjustment.  
Source button  
To switch among the input signal sources of Component, VGA, HDMI1, and  
HDMI2.  
Press  
(Input Select Button) to display HDMI signals after you connect  
HDMI cables with the monitor.  
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1.3.3 Rear view  
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1. Power socket and switch to connect power cord and to switch the monitor on  
and off  
2. Kensington lock  
3. HDMI connection for High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) signal  
connection  
4. S/PDIF audio-out to output digital audio signal over S/PDIF cable  
5. Audio-in for PC stereo sound to connect PC audio source  
6. Audio-in connection to input audio signal over an RCA cable (only for the  
MT276H)  
7. VGA connection for PC VGA analogue signal connection  
8. Component connection to connect Component (YPbPr) video signal source  
(only for the MT276H)  
9. Remote control storage  
10. Headphone jack to output audio signal to headphone  
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1.4 Remote Controller Introduction  
Replacing the battery  
1. Open the battery compartment cover on the  
back side.  
2. Remove the old battery  
3. Insert a lithium battery in correct polarity (+ to  
+, - to -).  
4. Close the cover.  
Use the remote controller in front  
of the remote receiver with a  
distance shorter than 7 meters  
and within 22.5 degree to the left  
and to the right.  
Dispose of used batteries in a  
recycle bin to prevent from  
environment pollution.  
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1. Increases, decreases, and mutes the  
sound.  
2. To switch among the input signal  
sources of Component, VGA, HDMI1,  
and HDMI2  
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3. Press this button to turn the monitor  
on, off, or stand-by.  
4. Use this hotkey to switch from six  
video preset modes (Standard mode,  
Theatre mode, Game mode, Scenery  
mode, Night view mode and sRGB  
mode) with SPLENDID™ Video  
Enhancement Technology  
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5. Adjusts the aspect ration to “Full”,  
“4:3”, or “Overscan”.  
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6. Automatically adjusts the image to its  
optimized position, clock, and phase  
by pressing this button for 2–3  
seconds (for VGA mode only.)  
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7. Brightness hotkey  
8. To move the left/right to adjust the  
value of the function selected or move  
right to the next function.  
To move the down/up to choose the  
function.  
9. To enter/select the icon (function)  
highlighted while the OSD is active  
10. Exits the OSD menu or goes back to  
the previous menu when the OSD  
menu is active.  
11. Turns on the OSD menu.  
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2.1 Assembling the Monitor  
To assemble the monitor base:  
1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table.  
2. Align the base on the arm to fit it into the arm groove.  
3. Fix the base to the arm by fastening the bundled screw.  
We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent  
damage to the monitor.  
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2.2 Adjusting the Posture of the Monitor  
For optimal viewing, we recommend that you  
look at the full face of the monitor, and then  
adjust the monitor to the angle that is most  
comfortable for you.  
-5˚ – 18˚  
Hold the stand to prevent the monitor from falling  
when you change its angle.  
You can adjust the monitor’s angle from -5˚ –  
18˚.  
It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing  
angle.  
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2.3 Detaching the arm/base  
(only for the MT276)  
(For VESA wall mount)  
The detachable am/base of this LCD monitor is specially designed for VESA wall  
mount  
To detach the arm/base:  
1. Have the front of monitor face down on a table.  
2. Remove the rubbers in the four screw holes (figure 1.)  
3. Remove the base (figure 2.)  
4. Using a flat head screwdriver to pry the rear hinge cover (figure 3.)  
5. Use a screwdriver to remove 4 screws on the hinge (figure 4), than remove it from  
the monitor.  
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We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent  
damage to the monitor.  
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2.4 Connecting the Monitor  
MT276H  
z PC  
z External Speakers  
z AV device  
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MT276HE  
z PC  
z External Speakers  
z AV device  
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To connect the power cord: Connect one end of the power cord securely to the  
monitor’s AC-IN port, the other end to a power outlet.  
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Before you connect the cables, ensure that the connected devices are  
switched off or the power cord is unplugged from the electricity supply.  
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To connect the signal cables: Connect one end of the HDMI/ VGA/ YPbPr  
cable(s) to the monitor, the other end to your computer or any other video  
devices.  
When more than one signal sources are simultaneously connected, you can  
switch the input source by using the  
or on the remote controller.  
key on the key pad of the monitor  
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To connect the audio cable: Connect the audio cable from the monitor’s  
audio-in port to the computer’s and/or video device’s / audio-out port.  
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To connect to external speakers: Connect an S/PDIF cable from the S/PDIF  
audio-out port of the monitor to the audio-in port of external speakers.  
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To use earphones: Connect the end with plug type to the monitor’s earphone  
jack.  
2.4 Turning the Monitor On  
Turn on the main power switch on the rear of the monitor. Press the power button.  
See section 1.3 Monitor Introduction for the location of the power button. The power  
indicator lights up in blue to show that the monitor is ON.  
2.5 Setting the Monitor  
Set the PC signal to the optimal resolution and frequency for the best picture quality.  
Press  
button for 2 – 3 seconds if noise, trembling, or picture offset appears  
on the screen while VGA input in use.  
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3.1 On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu  
3.1.1  
How to reconfigure  
1. Press the MENU button either on the key pad of the monitor or on the remote  
controller to activate the OSD menu.  
2. Use W, X, S, and T to navigate through the functions. The chosen function will  
be highlighted. To activate the chosen function, press ENTER  
button. If the  
selected function has a sub-menu, still use W, X, S, and T to navigate through  
the sub-menu functions. Again, the chosen function will be highlighted and you  
may activate it by pressing ENTER  
button  
3. Use W, X, S, or T to change the settings of the activated function.  
4. You can go back to the top level of the OSD menu list whenever you press the  
MENU button. Repeat step 2 and 3 to adjust any other function.  
5. To exit from the OSD menu, press the  
key on the key pad of the monitor  
set or EXIT button on the remote controller.  
3.1.2 OSD menu introduction  
1. Splendid  
This function contains five sub-functions you can select for your reference. Each  
mode has the Reset selection, allowing you to maintain your setting or return to  
the preset mode  
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Standard Mode: best choice for document editing with Splendid™  
Video Intelligence Technology  
Theatre Mode: best choice for watching films with Splendid™ Video  
Intelligence Technology  
Game Mode: best choice for game playing with Splendid™ Video  
Intelligence Technology  
Scenery Mode: best choice for scenery photo display with Splendid™  
Video Intelligence Technology  
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