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Contents Notices.......................................................................................................... iv Safety information........................................................................................ v Care & Cleaning........................................................................................... vi Takeback Services...................................................................................... vii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...........
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.
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.
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. • Cleaning. Turn your monitor off and unplug the power cord. Clean the monitor surface with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth.
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.
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1.1 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 experience that the monitor brings to you! 1.
1.3 Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front view 1 2 3 4 5 5 1. ( 5-way) button: • Turns on the OSD menu. Enacts the selected OSD menu item. • Increases/Decreases values or moves your selection up/down/left/right. • Turns on the OSD menu when the monitor enters standby mode or displays the “NO SIGNAL“ message. 2. button • Exits the OSD menu item. • Toggles the Key Lock function between on and off with a long press for 5 seconds.
5. Power button/power indicator • Turns the monitor on/off. • The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table. 1.3.2 Status Description White ON Amber flashing Amber OFF Red Green Yellow Entering standby mode Standby mode/No signal OFF G-SYNC 3D ULMB Back view 8 9 4 5 6 7 1. 2. DisplayPort. This port is for connection for a DisplayPort compatible device. HDMI port. This port is for connection with an HDMI compatible device. 3. USB 3.0 upstream port.
1.3.3 GamePlus Function The GamePlus function provides a toolkit and creates a better gaming environment for users when playing different types of games. The crosshair overlay with four different crosshair options lets you choose the one that best suits the game you're playing. There's also an onscreen timer you can position on the left of the display so you can keep track of the elapsed gaming time; while the FPS (frames per second) counter lets you know how smooth the game is running.
1.3.4 GameVisual Function The GameVisual function helps you select among different picture modes in a convenient way. To activate GameVisual: 1. Press the GameVisual hotkey. ( ) button up/down to select among different functions. 2. Move the 3. ( ) button to confirm the function you choose, and move the Press the ( ) button left to go back, off, and exit. • Scenery Mode: This is the best choice for scenery photo displaying with GameVisualTM Video intelligence Technology.
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2.1 Assembling the monitor arm/base 1. Insert the base into the arm. 2. Fix the base to the arm by fastening the bundled screw. 3. Attach the LED projection cover to the stand. 1 2 We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. To change the film on the LED projection cover, follow the illustration below.
2.2 Cable management You can organize the cables with the help of the input/output port cover. 2-2 •• Arranging the cables •• Using the input/output port cover: the cover can be attached or detached.
2.3 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. •• The recommended adjusting angle is +20˚ to -5˚ (for tilt)/+40˚ to -40˚ (for swiveling)/ +100 mm (for height adjustment). -5° ~ +20° 100mm 40° 0° 40° It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle.
2.4 Detaching the arm (for VESA wall mount) The detachable arm of this monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. To detach the arm: 1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 2. Remove the covers on where the monitor and the arm meet. 3. Loosen the four screws on the back of the monitor and remove the arm/base. 1 2 3 4 We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor.
2.5 Connecting the cables Connect the cables as the following instructions: •• •• To connect the power cord: aaa Connect the power adapter securely to the monitor’s DC IN input. bbb Connect one end of the power cord to the power adapter and the other end to a power outlet. To connect the DisplayPort/HDMI cable: aaa Plug one end of the DisplayPort/HDMI cable to the monitor’s DisplayPort/ HDMI port. bbb Connect the other end of the DisplayPort/HDMI cable to your computer's DisplayPort/HDMI port.
2-6 Chapter 2: Setup
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure Normal Mode DisplayPort 2560x1440@60Hz Racing Mode Aura Rainbow ROG Swift PG27V Max Refresh Rate 165 Hz Over Clocking Blue Light Filter Color Image Input Select System Setup BACK MOVE/ENTER 1. Press the 2. ( ) button up/down to navigate through the functions. Move the Highlight the desired function and press the ( ) button to activate it.
• Max Refresh Rate 165 Hz: allows you to select a maximum refresh rate of 165Hz (Only for DisplayPort input). After selecting, press the ( ) button twice to activate the setting. After reboot, test the new Max Refresh Rate by enabling it in the NVIDIA Control Panel. If you don’t see an image, disconnect the DP cable and use the monitor OSD to try again with a safer Max Refresh Rate. 2. Blue Light Filter In this function, you can adjust the blue light filter level.
3. Color You can set the color related setting from this menu. Normal Mode DisplayPort 2560x1440@60Hz Racing Mode Aura Rainbow ROG Swift PG27V Over Clocking Brightness 80 Blue Light Filter Contrast 50 Color Saturation Image Color Temp. Input Select Gamma System Setup BACK MOVE/ENTER • EXIT Brightness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. When NVIDIA 3D vision is enabled, Brightness will be changed to NVIDIA® LightBoost™.
• Adaptive Contrast Control: Dynamically adjusts the monitor’s contrast level to reveal details in every part of an image especially when an image’s contrast is low. The strength level of the adaptive contrast control is adjustable to Enable, Strength or Limit. • Dark Boost: Dark color enhancement adjusts monitor’s gamma curve to enrich the dark tones in an image making dark scenes and objects much easier to see.
• Aura Sync: Allows you to turn on or off the Aura Sync function that synchronizes the Aura RGB light effect among all supported devices. • Aura RGB: In this function you can select an Aura RGB light effect for the monitor and change settings for the light effect. Select “OFF” if you want to turn the Aura RGB light effect off. • If the Aura Sync function is turned ON, the Aura RGB function will become unavailable.
3.2 Aura AURA is a software program that controls the colorful LEDs on supported devices, such as monitors, motherboards, graphic cards, desktop PCs, etc. Aura allows you to adjust the color of the RGB LEDs on these devices and select different light effects. You can also correct or adjust the color of the LEDs by calibrating them. To activate Aura: 1. Turn ON the Aura Sync function in the OSD menu. 2. Connect the USB 3.0 upstream port of the monitor to the USB port of your computer. 3.
3.3 Specifications summary Panel Type TFT LCD Panel size 27”W (16:9, 68.5 cm) wide screen Max. Resolution 2560 x 1440 Pixel pitch 0.233 mm Brightness (Typ.) 400 cd/m2 Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1 Viewing angle(H/V) CR>10 170˚/160˚ Display colors 16.7 M Response time 1 ms (Gray to Gray) Color temperature selection 4 color temperatures Analog input No Digital input DisplayPort v1.2 x 1, HDMI v1.4 x 1 Earphone jack Yes Audio input No Speaker (Built-in) No USB 3.
Accessories DP cable, HDMI cable, USB cable, power adapter, power cord, Driver and Manual disc, Quick start guide, warranty card, LED projection cover and changeable films, Input/Output port cover Compliance and Standards CB, CE, CU, CCC, UL/cUL, FCC, RCM, BSMI, VCCI, RoHS, WEEE, J-MOSS, ErP, PSE, CEL Level 1, Windows 7 WHQL, Windows 8.1 WHQL, Windows 10 WHQL, KCC, E-Standby, TUV-Flicker Free, TUV-Low Blue Light *Specifications are subject to change without notice. 3.
3.5 Supported operating mode HDMI input Resolution Frequency Refresh Rate 640 x 480 720 x 480 720 x 576 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 60Hz 60Hz 50Hz 60Hz 60Hz 50Hz 60Hz 1920 x 1080 50Hz 1920 x 1080 60Hz 2560 x 1440 60Hz Note: Do not support interlace. DisplayPort input Resolution Frequency Refresh Rate 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 2560 x 1440 60Hz 2560 x 1440 2560 x 1440 85Hz 100Hz 2560 x 1440 120Hz 2560 x 1440 144Hz Note: Do not support interlace.
DisplayPort input--Over clocking Resolution Frequency Refresh Rate 2560 x 1440 165Hz Note: Do not support interlace. Over Clocking supported GPUs: NVIDIA Maxwell GPU Graphics Card like GTX 960, GTX970, GTX980, GTX980 Ti and GTX Titan X or higher. For other GPUs, please contact the manufactures to see if they are compatible. The monitor is purposely supporting the NVIDIA G-SYNC technology and targeting NVIDIA graphics solutions.
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