rog STRIX XG27Acs Series STRIX XG27A GAMING MONITOR i
Table of contents Notices.......................................................................................................... iii Safety information........................................................................................ v Care & Cleaning........................................................................................... ix Takeback Services........................................................................................ x 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. • 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.
Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (2014/30/EU), Low-voltage Directive (2014/35/EU), ErP Directive (2009/125/EC) and RoHS directive (2011/65/EU).
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.
• Please confirm the distribution system in building installation shall provide the circuit breaker rated 120/240V, 20A (maximum). • If provided with a 3-pin attachment plug on the power cord, plug the cord into a grounded (earthed) 3-pin outlet. Do not disable the power cord grounding pin, for example, by attaching a 2-pin adapter. The grounding pin is an important safety feature. Stability Hazard • The product may fall, causing serious personal injury or death.
Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste, use separate collection facilities. Contact your local government for information regarding the collection systems available. If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or dumps, hazardous substances can leak into the groundwater and get into the food chain, damaging your health and well-being.
Prevent Tipping When using the display, fasten the LCD to a wall using a cord or chain that can support the weight of the monitor in order to prevent the monitor from falling. Cord or chain viii • Display design may differ from those illustrated. • Installing must be done by a qualified technician , and please contact your supplier for more information. • For the Models with net weight >=7kg. Please select the suitable way to Prevent Tipping.
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.
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. 3.
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.
1.3 Assembling the monitor To assemble the monitor: • While assembling the monitor arm/base, we recommend that you keep the monitor inside its EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) packaging. 1. Place the display on a cloth on the table, gently attach the stand to the VESA mount area until the latch locks the stand, then attach the base to the arm and fix with the screw to join them tightly. You can easily tighten the screw by fingers. 2. Adjust the monitor to the angle that is most comfortable for you.
1.4 Connect cables 1.4.1 Rear of the LCD monitor 6 1 2 3 1. AC-IN Port 2. HDMI Port 3. DisplayPort 4. Type-C Port (DP alt mode support) 5. Earphone Jack 6.
1.5 Monitor introduction 1.5.1 Using the Controls button Use the control button on the back of the monitor to adjust the monitor settings. 6 5 4 3 2 1 1. Power Indicator: • 2. Status Description White ON Amber Standby mode OFF OFF Power Button: • 3. Press this button to turn the monitor on/off. Press this key to turn on the monitor when monitor is power off.
• Move the button up/down to select and press confirm the function needed. Press • to to go off, and exit. FPS Counter/Crosshair/Timer/Stopwatch is movable by pressing 5-way key. GamePlus main menu GamePlus-Crosshair GamePlus-Timer GamePlus FPS FPS Counter Crosshair OFF Crosshair Timer Dynamic Crosshair OFF 30:00 40:00 Timer 50:00 Stopwatch Dispaly Alignment 5. 60:00 90:00 Close Button: • 6. Exit the OSD menu. ( 5-way) Button: • Turn on the OSD menu.
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. • Adjust the monitor follow the pictures for the most comfortable viewing for you. -5 O 20 O 120mm 45° 90° 45° 90° 0 0 0 90° 90° 0 120mm It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle.
2.2 Outline dimension 218.82 [8.61] Unit: mm [inch] 60.12 [2.37] 17.00 [0.67] 145.80 [5.74] 21.15 [0.83] 512.88 [20.19] 367.08 [14.45] 614.81 [24.20] 4.30 [0.17] 42.76 [1.68] 266.49 [10.49] 50 20 0 120.00 [4.72] 100.00 [3.94] 100.00 [3.94] PHONE HOLDER 170.7 2-2 12.
2.3 Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount) • We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. 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 front of the monitor face down on a clean table. 2. Push the locking clips inward to detach the stand from the monitor. 3. Hold the stand with both hands, tilt the base and slide it out. 4.
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure 2560 x 1440 180Hz Gaming Image Color Variable OD 10 GameVisual Racing Mode DisplayPort 3840x2160 120Hz HDR Input Select Racing Mode USB-C OFFHDR OFF ROG Swift PG38UQ 10 Variable Refresh Rate ELMB Setup GamePlus GameVisual Shadow Boost Input Select MyFavorite Volume 50 Back Enter Exit 1. Press the MENU button to activate the OSD menu. 2. Press the and buttons to toggle between options in the Menu.
3.1.2 1. OSD Function Introduction Gaming 2560 x 1440 180Hz Gaming Image Color Variable OD 10 GameVisual Racing Mode DisplayPort 3840x2160 120Hz HDR Input Select Racing Mode USB-C OFFHDR OFF ROG Swift PG38UQ 10 Variable Refresh Rate ELMB Setup GamePlus GameVisual Shadow Boost Input Select MyFavorite Volume 50 Back Enter Exit • Variable OD: Accelerate response time from 0 to 20 levels using Over Drive technology.
• Shadow Boost : Dark color enhancement adjust monitor gamma curve to enrich the dark tones in an image making dark scenes and objects much easier be found. • In the Racing Mode, the Saturation, and ASCR functions are not user-configurable. • In the sRGB Mode, the Saturation, Color Temp. and Contrast functions are not user-configurable. • In the MOBA Mode, the Saturation and ASCR functions are not userconfigurable.
2. Image • You can adjust Brightness, Contrast, VividPixel ,HDR Setting, ASCR, Aspect Control and Blue Light Filter from this main function. 2560 x 1440 180Hz Gaming Image Color Input Select Brightness 65 Contrast 80 VividPixel 50 GameVisual Racing Mode HDR Input Select Racing Mode USB-C OFFHDR OFF ROG Swift PG38UQ 65 HDR Setting ASCR Aspect Control Blue Light Filter MyFavorite Volume 50 3-4 Back Enter Exit • Brightness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
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.
3. Color Select the image color you like from this function. GameVisual Racing Mode 2560 x 1440 180Hz Gaming Image Color sRGB Display Color Space DCI-P3 Color Temp. Saturation DisplayPort 3840x2160 120Hz HDR Input Select Racing Mode USB-C OFFHDR OFF ROG Swift PG38UQ 50 Wide Gamut Six-axis Saturation Gamma Input Select MyFavorite Volume 50 Enter Exit • Display Color Space: Contains three preset color modes sRGB, DCI-P3, and Wide Gamut Mode. • Color Temp.
4. Input Select Select the input source: Auto Input Detection , USB-C , DisplayPort and HDMI. 2560 x 1440 180Hz Gaming Image GameVisual Racing Mode DisplayPort 3840x2160 120Hz HDR Input Select Racing Mode USB-C OFFHDR OFF ROG Swift PG38UQ Auto Input Detection USB-C DisplayPort HDMI Color Input Select MyFavorite Volume 50 5. Back Enter Exit MyFavorite You can adjust Shortcut and Customized Setting from this main function.
6. System Setup Adjusts the system configuration.
• DisplayPort Stream: Select DisplayPort 1.2 if your graphics card is not compatible with DisplayPort 1.4. • All Reset: Selects “Yes” to revert all settings to the factory default mode. Please turn off HDR function before activating the Power saving mode.
3.2 Specifications Model Panel Size Recommend Resolution Brightness (Typ.) 2560 x 1440 400 nits(Peak) Intrinsic Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1 Viewing Angle (CR>10) 178°(V) /178°(H) Display Colors 16.7M (8 bit） Response Time 1 ms (G To G ) Sound from HDMI/ DP/ Type-C Yes HDMI input Yes DisplayPort input Yes Type-C input Earphone Digital signal Frequency Power Consumption Chassis Colors Yes (Support DP alt mode and PD 7.
3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ) Problem Power LED is not ON The power LED lights amber and there is no screen image Screen image is too light or dark Screen image bounces or a wave pattern is present in the image Screen image has color defects (white does not look white) No sound or sound is low ASUS LCD Monitor XG Series Possible Solution • 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.
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Timing H Pixels V Pixels Frame Rate Display Port TYPE-C HDMI Video Timing 1920 1080P 119.
