Insignia NS-PMG278 User Manual

Insignia NS-PMG278 User Manual

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USER GUIDE
27" WQHD LED Gaming
Monitor
NS-PMG278
Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.

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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE 27" WQHD LED Gaming Monitor NS-PMG278 Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents CHILD SAFETY ................3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .
  • Page 3: Child Safety

    CHILD SAFETY PROPER MONITOR PLACEMENT MATTERS THE CONSUMER ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY CARES Manufacturers, retailers, and the rest of the consumer electronics industry are committed to making home entertainment safe and enjoyable. As you enjoy your monitor, please note that all monitors - new and old - must be supported on proper stands or installed according to the manufacturer's recommendations.
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    NS-PMG278 IMPORTANT SAFETY 19 To ensure satisfactory operation, use the monitor only with UL listed computers which have appropriate configured receptacles marked INSTRUCTIONS between 100 - 240V AC, Min. 5A. WARNING 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. Electric shock hazard 3 Heed all warnings.
  • Page 5 CAUTION Special notes on LCD monitors The following symptoms are normal with LCD Damage requiring service monitors and do not indicate a problem. Unplug this monitor from the power outlet and refer • Due to the nature of the fluorescent light, the screen servicing to qualified service personnel under the may flicker during initial use.
  • Page 6: Introduction

    27" WQHD LED Gaming Monitor Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product. Your NS-PMG278 represents the state of the art in gaming monitor technology and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance. • 27" WQHD LED Gaming Monitor with built-in four speaker system •...
  • Page 7: Installing The Stand Or Wall-Mount Bracket

    27" WQHD LED Gaming Monitor Installing the stand or wall-mount bracket • If you want to place your monitor on a table or in an entertainment center, go to Installing the stand. • If you want to mount your monitor on a wall, go to Installing a wall-mount bracket.
  • Page 8: Installing A Wall-Mount Bracket

    NS-PMG278 Installing a wall-mount bracket Warnings • Your monitor has four VESA mounting holes on the back. If you attach a wall-mount bracket to the back of your monitor, the bracket must be securely attached, using all four holes. If you do not use all four mounting holes, your monitor may fall and cause property damage or personal injury.
  • Page 9 27" WQHD LED Gaming Monitor 3 Attach the wall-mount bracket to your monitor using the mounting holes on the back of your monitor. See the instructions that came with the wall-mount bracket for information about how to correctly hang your monitor. Notes •...
  • Page 10: Monitor Components

    NS-PMG278 Monitor components Front controls This section contains information about: • Package contents • Front controls • Back ports Package contents • 27" WQHD LED Gaming Monitor • Stand base • Dual link DVI cable • Displayport cable • HDMI cable •...
  • Page 11: Back Ports

    27" WQHD LED Gaming Monitor Back ports Item Description Plug the power cord into this connector and into a power outlet. 1 Power Connecting the power cable page 14. Slide a lock cable through this slot to secure your monitor to another 2 Cable lock slot object.
  • Page 12: Making Connections

    NS-PMG278 Making connections Connecting a device using an HDMI port HDMI cable 1 Plug the included HDMI cable into one of the HDMI jacks on the back of your monitor and into an HDMI jack on a device. 2 Turn on the connected device, then press AUTO. The video input menu opens.
  • Page 13: Connecting Your Computer Using Dual Link Dvi

    27" WQHD LED Gaming Monitor Connecting your computer using dual link DVI Audio cable DVI cable 1 Plug the included DVI cable into the DVI jack on the back of your monitor and into a dual link DVI jack on your computer.
  • Page 14: Connecting Headphones

    NS-PMG278 Connecting headphones Note When you connect headphones, the monitor speakers are muted. 1 Plug headphones into the (headphone) jack on the back on your monitor. 2 If you are using dual DVI, make sure that the audio cable is connect to the computer and your monitor.
  • Page 15: Using Your Monitor

    27" WQHD LED Gaming Monitor Using your monitor Tilt forward or backward -5° to 23° Turning your monitor on and off 1 Press (power). Your monitor turns on and the power indicator lights blue. 2 Press (power) again. Your monitor turns off and the power indicator turns off.
  • Page 16: Adjusting Menu Options

    NS-PMG278 Adjusting menu options 2 Press + or – to highlight a menu icon, then press MENU. You can adjust the monitor’s settings to get the best 3 Press + or – to highlight an option, then press picture display.
  • Page 17 27" WQHD LED Gaming Monitor Icon Menu Option Sub option Settings Image Ratio Adjusts how the picture fills the screen (aspect ratio). You can select Wide (16:9) or 4:3 (full-screen). The default value is Wide. Free Sync Reduces visual artifacts (screen tearing) that occur when the frame rate and the response time are not in sync.
  • Page 18: Locking Or Unlocking The Menu

    NS-PMG278 Maintaining Locking or unlocking the menu You can lock your monitor’s menu so that options cannot be accidentally changed. You can set the lock Cleaning your monitor cabinet when your monitor is on or off. Clean the cabinet with a soft, lint-free cloth. If the 1 Make sure that your monitor is turned off.
  • Page 19: Error Messages

    Adjusting menu options on page 16. The brightness or contrast are poor. • If adjusting the Brightness or Contrast option does not solve the problem, contact Insignia Support or take your monitor to an authorized service repair center. Error messages Symptom Solution Your monitor is not receiving a video signal.
  • Page 20: Specifications

    NS-PMG278 Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. DP 20 pin HDMI 19 pin Input connector Panel Dual Link DVI 24-pin Panel backlight Diagonal size 27 in. (68.5 cm) LCD panel HDMI Video input signal 20.9 × 11.8 in.
  • Page 21: Factory Preset Timing Table

    27" WQHD LED Gaming Monitor Factory preset timing table Mode Resolution H (KHz) V (Hz) 640x480,60Hz 31.469, N 59.94, N 640x480,72Hz 37.861, N 72.809, N 640x480,75Hz 37.5, N 75, N 800x600,56Hz 35.156, P 56.25, P 800x600,60Hz 37.879, P 60.317, P SVGA 800x600,72Hz 48.077, P...
  • Page 22: Legal Notices

    NS-PMG278 Legal notices HDMI® The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are FCC Statement trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with countries.
  • Page 23: One-Year Limited Warranty

    Insignia repair center or store personnel, PROVINCES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON Insignia will (at its sole option): (1) repair the Product with new or HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE rebuilt parts;...
  • Page 24 For product inquiries, please contact us with the information below: 1-877-467-4289 www.insigniaproducts.com INSIGNIA is a trademark of Best Buy and its affiliated companies. Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC 7601 Penn Ave South, Richfield, MN 55423 U.S.A. ©2017 Best Buy. All rights reserved.

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