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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.
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.
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1.1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ROG gaming 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/side view 1 2 3 4 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. • Turns on the OSD menu when the monitor enters standby mode or displays the “NO SIGNAL“ message. 3. Shortcut 1 button: • Default: GamePlus.
• Turns on the OSD menu when the monitor enters standby mode or displays the “NO SIGNAL“ message. 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 Amber OFF ON Standby mode/No signal OFF Back view 10 1. Kensington lock slot. 2. DC-IN port. This port connects the power cord. 3. HDMI-1 port. This port is for connection with an HDMI 2.0 compatible device. 4. HDMI-2 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 6 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 shortcut button 2. Move the ( ) button up/down to highlight a desired setting. 3. Press the ( ) button or move the button right to activate it. 4. To exit the menu, move the ( ) button left . • Scenery Mode: This is the best choice for scenery photo displaying with GameVisualTM Video intelligence Technology.
1.3.5 • Other Function(s) HDR The monitor supports HDR format. When detecting HDR content, an "HDR ON" message will pop up. When displaying HDR content, the following function(s) are not available: ELMB Sync, Sniper, GameVisual, Shadow Boost, Brightness, Contrast, ASCR, Aspect Control, Blue Light Filter, Color Temp., Gamma, Saturation, Dynamic Dimming (set as ON).
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. We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. Base screw size: M6 x 15 mm. 2.2 Cable management You can organize the cables with the help of the input/output port cover. • 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)/+25˚ to -25˚ (for swiveling/+100 mm (for height adjustment)/90˚ (for portrait view). -5° ~ +20° 100mm 25° (Tilt) 25° 0° (Swivel) (Height adjustment) Pivoting the monitor 1.
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: For service only • • To connect the power cord: a. Connect the power adapter securely to the monitor’s DC input. b. 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: a. Plug one end of the DisplayPort/HDMI cable to the monitor’s DisplayPort/HDMI port. b.
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure DisplayPort 2560x1440@ 60Hz Racing Mode Aura OFF ROG Strix XG27AQ HDR OFF Gaming Overclocking Image OD Color Adaptive-Sync (DP) Input Select ELMB SYNC Lighting Effect GamePlus MyFavorite GameVisual System Setup Shadow Boost BACK MOVE/ENTER 1. Press the 2. Move the ( ) button up/down to navigate through the functions. Highlight the desired function and press the ( ) button to activate it.
• Max Refresh Rate: Allows you to select a maximum refresh rate of 170Hz (Only for DisplayPort input). After selecting, press the activate the setting. • ( ) button to • Overclocking may cause screen flickering. To reduce such effects, disconnect the DisplayPort cable and use the monitor OSD menu to try again with a safer Max. Refresh rate. • This function is only available when DisplayPort Ver. is DisplayPort 1.2+HDR. OD: Improves the gray level response time of the LCD panel.
2. Image DisplayPort 2560x1440@ 60Hz Racing Mode Aura OFF ROG Strix XG27AQ HDR OFF Gaming Brightness Image Contrast Color HDR Input Select Dynamic Dimming Lighting Effect ASCR MyFavorite Aspect Control System Setup Blue Light Filter MOVE/ENTER 100 80 BACK • Brightness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Contrast: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • HDR: Contains two HDR modes. EXIT • ASUS Gaming HDR: Is the HDR mode that ASUS has specially adjusted for HDR performance.
3. • 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 reduces 70% (max.) harmful blue light to avoid CVS (Computer Vision Syndrome).
• 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: There are 6 living colors can be chosen: Rainbow, Color Cycle, Static, Breathing, Strobing, OFF. You can manually change the R/G/B/C/M/Y color for Static, Breathing, and Strobing modes. This function is not available when Aura Sync is enabled. • 6. LIGHT IN MOTION: Selects the brightness level of the light on the stand.
• • Sound: Sets the sound related settings from this menu. • Volume: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Mute: Toggles the monitor sound between on and off. USB Hub: Turns On/Off the USB Hub function during standby mode. This function is not available (set as On During Standby) when Aura Sync is enabled. • Power Indicator: Turns the power LED indicator on/off. • Power Key Lock: Enables or disables the power key. • Key Lock: To disable all function keys. Press lock function.
3.2 Aura Armoury Crate 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 Panel size Max. resolution Pixel pitch Brightness (Typ.) Contrast ratio (Typ.) Viewing angle(H/V) CR>10 Display colors Response time Color temperature selection Analog input Digital input Earphone jack Audio input Speaker (Built-in) USB 3.0 port Colors Power LED Tilt Pivot Swivel Height adjustment VESA wall mount Kensington lock Voltage rating Temperature (Operating) TFT LCD 27”W (16:9, 68.47 cm) wide screen 2560 x 1440 0.2331 mm x 0.
Accessories Compliance and standards Quick start guide, warranty card, power adapter, power cord, DP cable, HDMI cable, USB cable, color clibration testing report, input/output port cover, ROG sticker CB, CE, CU, CCC, cTUVus, MEPS, FCC, RCM, BSMI, VCCI, RoHS, WEEE, J-MOSS, ErP, PSE, CEL, Windows 7 WHQL, Windows 10 WHQL, KCC, E-Standby, TUV-Flicker Free, TUV-Low Blue Light, UkrSEPRO, ICES-3, CEC *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
ASUS XG27AQ Outline Dimension *Unit: mm(inch) 20.0 5.0 Swivel: 298,4 [11.7] 25 Degree 611,2 [24.1] 596,7 [23.5]-Active area 25.00 AA Center 560,5 [22.1] 507,5 [20.0] 366,5 [14.4] 255,0 [10.0] Pivot: 90 Degree(clockwise) 90 .0 134,3 [5.3] 335,7 [13.2]-Active area 35,1 [1.4] 85,4 [3.4] 117,0 [4.6] 100,0 [3.9] 84,0 [3.3] 117,0 [4.6] 100,0 [3.9] M4*4 Depth 10 Wall mount Keep out area Chapter 3: General Instructions 3-10 Outline dimensions 3.4 174,7 [6.9] 25.00 22,6 [0.9] 163,6 [6.
3.5 Troubleshooting (FAQ) Problem Power LED is not ON The power LED lights white 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) Brightness decreases after displaying HDR content for a period of time 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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Video Timing Resolution frequency HDMI DP Refresh rate Refresh rate 720x480P 59.94Hz Not supported 720x480P 60Hz Not supported 1280x720P 59.94Hz 59.94Hz 1280x720P 60Hz 60Hz 1440x480P Not supported 59.94Hz 1440x480P 60Hz 60Hz 1920x1080P 59.94Hz 59.
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